Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-30
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
FOURTH or JULY AT PARIS.

dependence was celebrated az usual al faris ~
a sumptuous dinner, at which were present near
" an hundred Americans George w. Ersing.
ESQ. of Boston, late Minister OF the United
States to the Court Of Madrid. presided, and
was assisted by r. Carnes. Esq. OF N. York;
DR.. Tucker, OF philadelphia, and J. w. Sorrow.
If. ESQ. Vice Presidents. Among the distin-
puished guests were, Gen. Lafayette, Messrs.
Geo. w. Lafayette. and Oscar Lafayette. Lea
witt Harris, Esq American Charge d.Ahairs, d..
Bradford, Esq. u. S, Consul at Paris. ad inter-
i'm, Lit. Gen. Bernard. David Baltic Warden,
ESQ. member Of the Institute Of France. and
formerly American Consul at Paris, and Gen.
Deveraux.
The first volunteer was given by Mr.. Carnes,
who prefaced his toast rs follows:
Gentlemen" Permit me to introduce a-toast
by fewre remarks. When We lsok back to the
period SO interesting to Americans, which imme-
diatelv followed the declaration OF our lndepen-
deucp, we find among the most distinguished e'
tors in it, one whose career would grace the pages
If romance We behold youth oil nineteen, rich
~ endowed by nature and fortune. q descendant
Of long line Of mobiles, the favorite OF the most
brilliant court and greatest monarch in the world:
We see this noble youth quitting the bosom OF
his family, and the luxuries by which he was
surrounded, Drawing the absolute prohibition OF
his sovereign. aud escaping TO miserable barque,
in which he crosses the ocean, aud from which ne
at length lands on remote part OF our coast;-
makes his wav to the door Of Congress, and there
nob,y offers his sword and his fortune. to that
band Of patriots Who were risking their all for their
country's liberty. will not dwell on his long
deviation to-our cause. nor need tell you how
well he fought, nor how he clothed our naked
troops-ior these facts are engraven on your
hearts.
We afterwards see this disinterested Patriot, a
leader in the sublime cause of liberty in this, his
native land, but his zeal and devotion tempered
with SD much consistency, moderation and hu
manity, AS to render him obnoxious to the dema.
posues and madmeu BY whom he Vas surrounded.
He niraeulausiy escapes with the loss OF his for.
tune and his liberty. and the sishs which arose
from the dungeons Of 0lmutz met responses from
every American boson
We arterwards see him tempted by the Tyrant
10 enlist under his banner by every indocement
that would be likely tn 'ntIusace great man,
and yei remaining staanch 10 the NOBLE cause
Finally three years since, we saw him ven.
cradle with the weight of years. making his way
among barriers and bullets, uncertain If pros
crip,ipn or .lesth oiga,not be the soIe reward
of his disinteres;ed enthusiasm. In word.
when we search the pages oi history. we ind To-
Vulnerable great uien, endowed with every Ia
len, aud virtue, but is the sight Of perfectly
pure. disin'eres,ed patriotism.
One of these unique models Of disinterested
mess vas our adored Washington; the other,
thank God. tives aud honors US with his pre-
sruve- '-'----..nsrzt - FUN t"e'erre' y""r
glasses to the brim, aud drink to the health Of
THAT Model Of DISTINGUISHED Patriotism,
The Veteran Lafayette"
This toast was drank with enthusiastic and long
continued cheering.
General LAFAYETTE rose to offer his acknow-
edgements-
tits now for the 57th time" said he, that
it has been given me to hail our glorious ami
vetsary Of the 4th July, the sacred Era Of the
doctrine Of the rights Of man, the polar star OF
universal freedom. But how can | find AIDE.
ouate words to express gratitude for the so very
warm applause that has greeted the last toast,
and the most kind speech that has preceded it.
When such testimonies of your esteem are
90 sffectionately poured upon me. 1t Is your
selves you are appaudlng my dear friends Am
not 10 fact an American Veteran3 Have not
at all times, in every situation, proudly declar-
ell myself . disciple Of the American schoo's-
Am not Washington's adopted sonl Delight
ed am, on this convivial meeting, to see such
n puoerous concourse Of American fellow citi-
zeus, coming from every part OF the Union, and
10 enjoy with them the immense results OF pub
lie cnd private prosperity, security, happiness,
and unbounded prospect, that have flowed from
that great day Of independence aud freedom.-
And when advert TO the few clouds, that have
at distant periods threatened somewhat to OBJ
scure so brilliant an atmosphere, which it would
be the more improper here to psrticuiarise. re-
joice that as they now. and hope forever dis
pellcd, l recur TO that admirable, trait OF the
American character, which, in my last fare
well speech at Washington, | have called a
- ora AT tier nj
difficulties" May all the internal advantages,
res,It,ng from The day we are celebrating. con-
tipue 10 be more aud more increasing. May the
people Of the Uaited States reap every eeneht
from their scientific. literary. mercantile inter.
course and mutual exchanges with this side OF
the Atlantic, particularly with France. where
want at this momeneto express INV conviction
that proper measures will be adopted to cherish
them.