Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-09-14
MONDAY MORNING. SEPT. 10. 1880.

MONDAY MORNING. SEPT. If. 1880.
| The Celebration Never finer feelings dis
played, o7.didany thing go off enthusiastical-
| iy and brilliantly, than the commemoraton OF the
restoration of French liberty on Saturday.
Between 10 and II A. NJ the population began
Ito concentrate in the neighborhopd OF the Unon
Efotel, where the procession was TO form. At the
latter hour it was organized by the marshas of the
day, III the order announced by the Committee of
Arrangements The blight Dragons under Capt.
Harrison, the Light Infantry Blues under Lit Dabney
Gn the absence of Cap'. Munford,l and the La Fay
cite Artillery under Capt. Richardson, turned out in
unusual force more novel spectacle Was ME
"National Guard formed the spur of the occa
sion, near 200 strong commanded by Capt Bigger
Yhese were followed in the procession bv co1npanv
of bows 100 or so in number between the nqes of
and Is, the ri-colored cockade in their hats the
spirit of tyrant tamers beaming from their countc-
nances.
In point of numbers the procession was vast and
surpassed all expectations From end of the line
of march to the other, the whole population poured
into the streets, thronged the doors and windows
pleased and animated spectators. One could not but
feel some wonder where such multitudes came from
such was the contrast between the occasion and or
was already found filed, chiefly with ladies' who had
come to hear the Grafton. The porches, the Hall Of
Delegates, the lobby, the gallery, the space around
the Capitol, and indeed The whoe square were occu-
pied by prodgious numbers, reminding those who
witnessed that event. of the memorable time when
La Fayette entertained by the city of Richmond
OF the Grafton it is not necessary to speak 1t
is before the reader and his taste will applaud the
universal Judgment OF the audience Breathing the
most ardent devotion to liberty, valuable for its his
torica review, bold, Just and original its opprecia-
ton of the first French Revolution, powerful and
sustained in composition it needs only to be uniVer
sally read, to be extensively admired.
The Oratien concluded, national salute was fred
by all the volunteer companies, and q mighty shout
from the multitude concluded the ceremonies of the
day, and waited high, the congratulations of the
Metropolis of Virginia at the recovery of liberty by
the people of France-a nation TO whom we owe SO
much-so chvalrous, enlightened and great
Somefew having placed themselves in violent oppo-
sition to illumination. it apprehended by those
vho wished every part of this occasion of pub
lie rejoicing correspondent and equally successful
that the illumination would not be general as the
public sympathy, ard that this NIGH, possibly lead to
nocturnal disturbance Never antcipa tons
more unfounded! Little did they who formed the M
comprehend the force and universally Of the holy
sentiment of philanthropy and liberty which the slo-
rous events IN France had inspired. Prom the Hills,
many families soiourinng in the country, aud by
general consent, the illumination was not expected
except Main-strert. There IT was universal with
few exceptions ofuntenanted houses and absentees
exhibiting sight to those who had never before
witnessed (as fortune) splendid and capti-
waiting. Various transparencies of a happy device,
and appropriate association, exhibited differ
ent places, which time does not allow to de-
scribe. On the Fill, many mansions We're tastefully
Illuminated
But it is ne sptrit--ie feeling OF the heart
which regned throughout, that is most worthy of
praise AID commeuaoraton. Not the Parisans them
selves, when by common consent, they and ex-
PEELED the tyrant animated by purer love of
liberty Joy and satisfaction the pride and conscious
ness of liberty the love of human XII nd which desired
the blessing to be difflsed over every land, to be
shared by every people-warmed every heart, and
fl ashed from every eye. we are happy to say, that
not one act of disorder that have heard of disho
poured the occasiou--ibe bast possbl reproof of
that fault finding temper which sought to chill the
enthusiasm of The city, and which croaked of what
never came TO pass.
The tri-colorsd fag waved from twenty different
points. Bushels Of the tri-colored cockade and
breast knot disposed of but it still nposs-
bic to supply the public demand We who DO not
remember the first French Revolution, can now con-
ccve the enthusiasm which 1t inspired among cur
fathers devoted 10 liberty and gratitude to France
freshly consecrated in their hearts
The enthusiasm of Richmond is extending over
TIE country In different directions, VIC hear Of the
electric Impulse of JOY which the great news has
communicated Among the communications we
have received, the following from young and ardent
spirit will be read with pleasure.
WYE La GRANDE NATI0N!!!!
have just received the account of the glorious
degree, that I can scarcely contain myself You
know always entertained for that nation an affsc-
ton bordering upon enthusiasm. But 7 had feared