Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-25

he litieth Anniversary Of the Independence of the
nted States was Gel LIBERATED at Caran Bleu o!eyar
du Temple al Paris, the 1tii .Juiv BY numerous
company OF Americans. Gen. LAFAYETTE lis SON. and
Count lastevric, were among the guests Count Secier
would have been present, but his bad state health
prevented ms acceptance Of the invitation sent him.
The company sat down at alfpast O'clock 10 sumr
tuous dinner at winch Mr. Barnet the American con
sui, assisted by Ar. Peabody OF Salem presided So
verai rooms OF the Restaurant thrown into one so
as TO afford complete accommodation 10 all present
The banners of America and France waved gracefully
together and the greatest hilaritv animal cd the A,ner
cans and d,er guests
Aitcr dinner the following toasts drunk:
l. ne oay--the ilueth. Anniversary of that which
gave freedom to uation, and hopes 20 mankind
Z. Our instiutOns-- which admit no other distinc-
ton than merit, which acknow led &c no claims but SER
). The memory OF Washington
j. The President of the L. States
.. The King uf France
o. Thomas JeIsrson-who, during a long life of
FoHc service, has looked only the welfare of his
country May we profit of the opportunity afforded us
OF flowing, that while patriot never calculates
7 sacr'hces' neither VIII republican gratitude forget
tIan.
7. Our ilustrous henclactor Cen Iafayette-We
can but add our voice the echo of our countr,,s
Cen Lafayette returned thanks.
Two years ago (snii he) from this conyyial
American table TO embark for the happy and beloved
land where the reception have met with, the won
ders OF creation and improvement have witnessed the
s0 oi pUHiIc prosperity and ersona felicity has been
my delight TO enjoy have far exceeded what oratcG,I
sense OF past ob:igatious aud confidence in The i'm
Iaense powers ." republican freedom had warranted me
10 anticipate. so, Gentlemen, after ing visited the
twenty four States OF the Uaon-ailer having on the
glorious ground OF Bunker Hill, celebrated the jOlh
anniversary of the l7h of June had the pleasure to
hail the last 4th OF july the spot where al nv land
ihg had begun series Of most gratifying and affecting
welcomes. Now, Gentlemen, am happy to have oin.
ed you oaStng the half century epoch of that era of
new social order, which has already peryaJed the
american hemisphere, and fail more and more
10 enliSten and entrauchisc the world: the hammer
amidst oil,
zens from the United States pcrnit one of your Eeyo
lu'ionary veterans TO ohserveit as know that the MOI
they sec OF Europe the they will be attached TO
'he oi their own country; institutions found
ed on the rights OF man, republican virtue practical H.
berry PLAIN politics, true Representations and self 90
vernmen 1t is under the impression of tl,so eoT.
menis that | offer this toast:
The Budget OF American Frecdom-T.e other nations
reflect on what 1t cost, and what ii fetcles.
g. The mc,nOr, OF LOUIS XVI-Tb. povol An, c
infant Republic. -
o. The Republics o South America and Mexico
may The sword OF Bolivar be suspended in the
defence OF the confederate republics.
10 Greece--The tarbarous policy of Furore ,rortd
rave crushed any other cause but hers. We should have
desPared OF any other race, but the descendants of
Ibemistoces and Leondas.
IL. Tie Holy Alliance of Common Sense Vrtre
and Parlosm--It needs only time, not armies TO sub
due the world. ~
u. The Travelling Spirt-If il takes orr couptrv
men from home for the purpose of improvements or
amusement it will always conduct them back in search
OF liberty and happiness.
~ Tho Fir of ,,r ,,,,.r a. -, . ,
ness proves them the hest IF ,yiye. ,, 1Ipp'
Oi mnthers
When this last toast was oivon tIe R,r s,r,,o, -,
the National air of Yankee doodle y II @ uP
unexpected and was recci, ed with vaccinations
The President of tue Day then gave, on behalf If
The Committee OF Arrangement
L. Our worthy courteous and hoso;toh,o ,1;:..
Mr.. Brown.
2 Oar distinguished guest, Count Tasteyrie-dis
in@ui7hed by long life Of usefulness to his felo,y
citizens, by lis noble devotion 10 The sac,ed ,