Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-25
From the New York American.
DINNER TO La NAYETTE.


gave grand dnncr IN honor OF Generl Ia Faye,,c.
We indebted to Correspondent in that Capital
for the following particulars:
Tue entertainment was ~iven at Ioiuticrs, the
most celebrated OF the Partisan reSaurateurs. The
room which is of great size, decorated with tho
flags OF both nations, and with the bust of Louis
Philippe.
Mr.. J. Fenimorc Cooper, of New York, presided
lie was assisted by MIR Z. Schcrmerhorn of New
York, and Captain Nicholson, u. s. ~ as Vice
Presidents. Among the guests observed NJ. Sc
rurler, formerly Minister OF France to the United
States, and recently appointed again to the same
situation; NJ Odilon-B arrot, Project of the Seine
n1d distinguished Deputy; General MAJ hieu Du-
mas, formerly an AID, Of Rochambeau the Adutant
General Of the National Guards OF France, and
Deputy of Paris; NJ. Du Perron, the grandson in
law OF General LA Fayctt"; H. de Remusat,a De-
pu,y, als' married to ono of La Faycucs grand
daughters Gen. CurbOnel, head of the Etat Major
of the National Guards, and all officer high in llIc
coufdcnce Of his ch,e. NJ Joubcrt, also IN the staff
and gentleman much distinguished for his conduc,
during he three days These gentlemen were seat
ed on the left the chair in the order have ma
med. On the right wore La Fayette; Mr. RIves,
our own able and respectable Minister; N. Charles
de L1mch, who wounded in s;ormng the re-
dpuot below Yorktown and who is Deputy of
Paris; George w. La Fayettc NJ. Jules de Las
teyre, grand sou of La Faycttc, and his aide &c.
&c. The company sat down to Il rich rcpast at
O'Clock; about the chairman rose, aud after
pressing his personal Of the honor being Sc
lcctcd to preside such occasion. he made few
remarks on the right of nations, well Of individ
with view to make sort of political profession of
their faith, that the Committee of Arrangement had
prepared the first of the tOaSs, and he felt certain
that the company woGlG net only recognize in it
maxim Of government which prevailed in their own
country, but that thcy would agree with him, chai
longing tho scrutiny of the world to its history for
more than two centuries, as proof that they practi
seG all hey protested. lie then gave
Liberty aud C.GGr-tIe motto Of trcemen-wft!i-
out the last, the first has existence; without the
rst, the last guarantee "
The sentiment was received with great app7oba
t;on aud The company generally recognized in 1t, the
precepts which their guest had been Scduluusly
Teaching to EIrope FIR Aafa century.
The second toast was
The King Of the French, AMI the source from
which he derives his power"
AS Mr.. Cooper preflced this toast with few re-
marks complimentary TO the character of The French
King and it was drun!, by the COMPANY with three
cheers it induced III Serurier tn rise, in reply.
s'You viii permit me, gentlemen" said NJ Ssruri-
er, to thank you for the manner III which you have
received the toast just gwen by your worthy chair
man. In giving the health of Mr. Jackson the Pre- |
sident of the u. S. wish 10 do honor TO a citizen
who has proved himself wise and silful in the
discharge OF his high civil duties, as he is known TO
have been devoted and successful III the field 1t Is
my wish that under MS administrations those
HES Of amity which seen natural TO the two peo
pie, may be drawn still closer, and that the lively svn-
pathes and reciprocal! benefits which for fitty wears
nave proved the advant" g OF both people may con-
tinuc to increase. For myself gentlemen, be assur-
cd it will be my aim, during my and second mis-
sion to your country to do all IN my power to pro-
duCe those happy results, both accout my person
81 feelings, and, because know, that in so doing |
shall only discharge the trust confded to by MS
Majesty, TO ms entire Satstactlon;" Nj Serurier
then drank the President OF the United States.
Tie discourse OF the French Minister was received
with applause, and with every appearance of cordl.
al rcciproCation Of his good feelings. The chairman
then AIMED profound silence.
at is calling your attention to the toast"
said Mir. Cooper, THAT most feel my insutcIency
for the duty which has fallen to my share to-day.
glorious contamination has Just been added to the
acts o! long life past III constant struggle for the
RIGHTS of the human race. We nave met gentlemen
do honor mat ardent and chIvalrOus spirit that
rushed, uncalculatng and devoted to the rescue of
the feeble and oppAessed in The gloomy period of 1876
to the youth who was found worthy to sit in the
council Of Washlngton-to the enlightened ndividu-
al, who, at later day, cOntended with Ignorance and
prejudice his native land-to the prisoner of Oh
mutZto the fearless patriot who directed the atten-
ton Of victorious warrior, at the head OF his con-
urring egoGs to tie first and most solemn duties of
citiZcntO the Senator who was foremost in with
holding Inc sccptre from the grasp OF military die
tator, aui tn the whom only the ewes of
France, but OF tue whole civilized world, were turned
in hope and confidence confidence that the result
has noby justified III the hour of his couniry's great
ct tt;a. The brief catalogue will recall to YOUR
minds the histories OF the two hemisphcres, and the
great events Of more than two ages, in which your
IlIrst rUus guest has been conspicuous actor. Since
the last and perhaps, the most important OF all these
glorious achievements homage, of the most unequ-
vocal and hltterng nature, has been the reward of
his courage, his coHstancy, his dsintercsedness and
bis consistency. Admiration and respect have pour
cd in upon him from every quarter, and this bongIet
probably, is not the twentieth at which The public |
have chosen 10 exhibit their commentator in this |
particular form. If we have delayed the manifesto
ton Of feelings, 1t IS not that we have estl-
mated his conduct less, that others have sympath
scd IN his trumphs more. But admiration and re-
spect arc not the terms could choose 10 use in de-,
scrlJng the feelings which have brought US to-
gefl,c-. Alteration and respect arc tributes which
I.1!dy et'c has cXtortcd even from his enemies Gen
tlcmeu we love him. The 81. aker was here inter-
ruplCd by spontaneous and tremendous peal Of oD-
plGusc. The whole company rose as if il bad but
one soul, and delivered n,ne such cheers as have
rarely been bead w,tIiu the walls Of Paris. The
Venerable Lafayette was obviously and powerfully
affected, his eyes suIsng with tears OF so ST rom
mark Of The affection Of his hoss--'Yss, Gentlemen
and we have reason to love BIN" MIR. 6. was arain
interrupted by second burst Of sympathy, scarcely
less strong than the first. When silence was araiT
obtained, ne pruCl cdcd'P Perhaps the history Of the
world does not supply parallel to that feeling which
binds the community Of which VIC arc members, 10 ,
the iustrious man who sits at your tabc-a parallel
friendship which has been transmitted, among u.s.