Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-15

,no,,yes nv which each indiyiduai Is ahiinateo
- ,hs discharge of-those duties oil benevoience
tor which they ATE 50 highly distinguished. !
have accompanied Mr.. George and has daugh>
fer in several excursions on horseback, ever
and. around the mountains OF the country. ne
name or Lafayette is veneraied aud adoreu
throughout AuYergne. As we rode along, 'he
most humble peasants would rush forward 10
welcome the son and granddaughter OF tae re-
vered General, 10 make inquiries al'er MN
and the rest OF his family at Lagrange, and ae-
part pronouncing blessings upon family 10
whom they are so much indebted Tor their &C.
neral comfort and happiness.
"At the village Of Chavagniac, Mr.. George
LAFAYETTE has erected a spacious schooi house'
where the children Of the poor peasants are gra-
,uitously instructed in those branches OF edu-
cation, calculated 10 prepare them Tor ming
the station Of Industrious and intelligent cii'
Gems Twas shown through the school by the
preceptor. a venerable and worthy man, and was
hiehIy pra,ified with the neatness, order, ana
general management Of the establishment, and
in the recitations Of the scholars. Mr.. George
LAFAYETTE enters with enthusiasm into the con-
Germs of the poor, and is eminenlly calculated
10 cultivate heir affections by his amiable tens
Der and mild disposition. Ever readyto rem,
der them advice and assistance, seeking occa-
siuns TO b. useful 10 their families, and taking
the mos: eff ctive means calculated TO expand
the minds of their children, he justly merits the
eulogium bestowed upon him here-that OF LIE
5eiafaiier du pays.
"Each day there are frequent visits from the
inhabitants Of the different villages IN the Wei
nifty of Chavagniac, 10 welcome Mr. George
once more TO the mountains OF Auvergne, and
in many instances many Of the most respectable
inhabitants of the larger towns at some distance
of, have come in numbers to wait upon him
A few nights since | was awoke al 2 O'Clock,
by a party Of serenaders directly under my WIN
dow. After having heard several beautiful airs
PLAYED, arose aud proceeded 10 the grand Sd
LOOM by which time the serenadlng party hao
been Joined BY Mons. George and invited lnlo
the Chateau, where | found them al assembled.
They proved 10 be body OF the principal IN
habitanfs Of the town of Brioude, al twenty
miles distance, who had thus come 10 pay their
respects 10 the son and grand daughter oil the
illus,rious Lafayette. A collation. was soon pre-
pared for them, and in the course OF the rePas'
music and patriotic toasts heightened the gaze
~ and in,eres, of The scene The health OF Ge-
neral LAFAYETTE was drunk with enthusiastic
appIause, after which Mr.. George had the kind
ness TO present me to this asscmblage OF patri
OTIS as an hmrrican-one from that happy
country so much beloved by lis father and
himselr-a country, which had but so lately re-
ceived them with SO many 'ranscendant ana
ever memorable marks OF love and ,ererauon
The American na,ion vas then proposed as a
toast by one Of The company, and crunk by all
present Itook this opportunity OF making my
heartfelt acknow cdgments tov the hanasotne
expressing III high qualification | experience
ed In finding myself with 30 many OF The eoun-
trymen, warm fri, nds and Jealous par!lzans OF
our country's ben,factor, who, like my own Eel.
low citizens, so highly apprs Glazed that noble
devotion to the eause of liberty, which had so
Justly entitled him TO the distinguished name Of
the benefactoi Of the two he,nispheres.
~ never remember having had nv feelings
more highly wrought upon than on this occa
sion. To be presented DIS an American bv the
son Of the venerable General 10 body Of the
principal inhabitants Of his native country, and
In such handsome mannsr,was extremely gra
tifying 10 my leelings-I never shall forget il.
In thr mt an time Miss Matilda Lafayette had
made her appearance in The saloon, ace ompa-
MED by the three Mesdamoiseles Bonnes, who
have been here on a visit two or three days.
Their father is gentleman Of great influence
in this par, Of the country, aud is particular
anu PERSONAL itieHu Ol INC (1ehcTdl 1T Was
formerly member Of the Chamber Of De pu-
ties from this department. Upon rising from
the table the lively dance animated the spirits
OF The party. and co,illionS and values became
generai-and not till long after the day had
dawaed, did The company separate, and the
guests retire for respective homes. | was
delighted Each individual seemed in excel
lent spri,s, disposed to amuse, and b. amused
Mr. George joined in the dance with grea. spi-
rii, and his charming daughter was all life aud
gaiely. Al 6 O'Clock al the inmates Of the eta.
,cau, had once more retired 10 seek hat rrpese
which mad been disturbed by The agreeable and
unexpected visit oi the party have jus, de-
scgibed. Thus you ran form an idea Of The
pleasure l experienced ,uni.r this hosp,,abl-
roof and OF The many gratifying scenes Of bo-
mege and respect daily witness AEON the part
Of the patriotic Au,srgna.s towards inis iilas.
lrious family.
Yesterday, after Breakfast, We had go"c 70
neighboring "ood 10 paaa few hoar -
agreeable shade, and had been there .s.t E ss.-j
time, when a servant came - .aru4g.- ~
rival Of new visit'rs. Upon arGna 1e