The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-09
Anniversary OF L.fayette's Birthday.

Friday being the anniversary of Latsyette's birth
day, the French military company, called the La
fsyette Guards" celebrated it by excursion to
Strikers Bay This the day which gave birth to
one OF the greatest men OF France and one whose
mory is deeply engraved on the heart of every Anne
rican. At ten O'Clock, A. NJ, the Lafayette Guards
numbering about fifty men, left their armory and pro-
ceeded down Broadway, headed by Dodworth's Band,
to the foot Of Canal street where the steamboat Sam
son received them with the ladies and gem
tlemen who had been invited to this ete Among the
guests who took part in this celebration we observed
Mr. T. de Lafayette and Mr. de Lasterye grandsons Of
General Lafayette who lately arrived in this city Mr.
Berg the French Vice Consul of New York, and some
other gentlemen, whose names are very we'll known
for their respect ability and the esteem in which they
are held by the community.
when the company and all the invited guests had
arrived the Samson started from her wharf and went
cargo. There the Lafayette Guards Captain Leclere
to whom this company of militia owes its perfect
de- sna & De tn" .sr
gentleman being himself Captain of the National
Guard in Paris. These gentlemen appeared greatly
satisfied with the evolutions Of the pany and
pressed their admiration Of their tene and their
tegie movements
The time appointed for the dinner not having ar
rived dancing engaged in, and the lovely ladies
present left the parade ground and, under magnih-
tent erected for this OCCASION enjoyed Dances
three, the dinner was served Three large tables,
magnihcenty served under q tent ornamented with
visiers whose appetite had been excited by their voy
age and the exercise OF dancing.
At the head of table facing three others, were
SEATED Mr. Leclere President with Mr.. Lasterye
side Mr.. 4. De Lafayet the other with hr. Berg
and all the other invited guests. The three tables
filed by the ladies, the gentlemen, and the
members Of the company and the eating business be-
gan to occupy the attention OF all present 1t was
indeed, lively scene to see more than two hundred
lad auhn ted he mn tail
for the celebration Of the birthday OF great Of
their country and the wit and animation peculiar to
the French people lost nothing Of their vivacty in
when ample justice had been done to the excellent
dinner, the meeting was called to order and the Pre-
anniversary Of TIE birthday Of General Lafayette 1t
is beautiful day for us Frenchmen; but 1t Is dear
to especially this occasion, for we have among
us two grandsons of the great man who was at the
same time citizen Of two worlds thank the ladies
who have honored our Jete with their presence, and
the Lafay cite Guards who celebrate the fourth an
niversary of their formation. i am happy to see 40
many friends responding to their Invitation Gentle,
men, General Lafayette Is known by all Of you and
will not relate his history for II engraven In the
heart of every Frenchman, and of every American
Before giving the regular toasts, will read to you
epistle, composed by honorary member Of the
psny, in honorfof the General.
Here the President read the epistle, which was re-
ceived with enthusiastic cheers and the name Of the
author being asked that Of Mr. Julien proclaimed
amidst the general braves of all present
The President then read the toasts, which we trans
Late
1.-THE day We celebrate! the anniversary Of the 9th
Of September, 1874 memorable day, when the Pro-
whence presiding the destiny Of nations gave to
the world Lafayette and made him the apostle OF the
liberty Of worlds" Marseilles Hymn, BY the band
France! our native country, always dear to the
hearts Of her children oirondsts.
"The United States our country Of adoption--o our
arms are ready for the defence Of their liberties !"
Hail Columbia.
The National Guard OF France! The citizen sol.
diers united under the ricolor flag are an inyincble
barrier against the enemies Of France and the SAFE
guard OF public liberties Chant du depart
"Our brother soldiers of America. By their volun-
tAry service they sustain the laws and form the avsnt
guard Of the defenders of the liberal institutions Of
this great republic Star spangled Banner.
The ladies' Their presence embellishes our re-
unions. They alone are our conquerors" MUSIC
General Sandfordn
Colonel Henry G. stebbins."
sympathy for the grandsons Of Lafayette French
men and the Americans preserve the memory and
honor the name Of the citizen OF two great nations
After the last toast which was enthusiastically sp
plaudsd, Mr. 4. LAFAYETTE rose and said =
Permit me. gentlemen, to thank you for the toast
which you have just given In honor Of my grandfather
happy to Celebrate the anniversary Of the birth
day Of Lafayette, that land OF liberty which he
aided to free from the English yoke. When only nine
teen years old he went to America His father enjoned
republican living than dead Those republicans have
established government which Is the admiration OF
the world am happy TO be among French militia,
In the city OF New York My grandfather was also
commander Of the National Guard Of Paris, and with
them he fought for liberty that liberty which viii
al over the world General Lafayette liked the mili-
tia with them he used 20 and repose him self Of
his iatigues and OF his persecutions. For myself
thank you, once more for the sympathies which you
show TO the grandson OF the General. We have not
his talents but follow honestly and fearlessy the
track Of our grandfather have been q member Of
the Constituent Assembly, and have never given a
vote against my convictions In conclusion, ne pro-
posed
Amer this speech, which several times inter.
rupted by braves and cheers, Mr.. LEcLKHE rose and
after having Thanked Mr. Lafayette, he read toast
hi IuA k.. at L. - 4. Agz-s 49,.
whom important business had prevented from partic
pating in this celebration.
MIR GKRDr proposed toast to the @ ardes Lafayette
Mr.. LEcLESc proposed the honorary members OF this
company.
sponded and proposed another toast" The Company
Of the Gsrdes Lasy ette worthy representatives OF the
frsnch democracy In the United States
NJ v, rs L.srrRvr then rose and said -" You have
given toast to France. Permit to n OF this noble
country TO respond TO France has always her eyes
liked upon her children, who know, in foreign land
how TO make tn cir DAG and their uniform honored and
respected by all. We are In free land, which Is
blessed vhh ods institutions, and hope that their
example will be followed by our beloved country. I
TO the Institutions when will insure the glory and
This speech Of Mr. de Lasterye grandson Of General
Lafay cite by his mother and member Of the Legisla
tive Assembly Of France, vas listened to with the
deepest attention, and received with thunddrs Of ap
plause.
Mr. BLaScHrr having given toast to Mr. ARrI~E the
representative Of the french press aud the defender
OF democratic principles this gentleman responded to
II follows
"0n several occasc ns have received Of you marks
OF esteem. TO which have been very sensible. but
never vas more deeply moved than to-day. Indeed,
this compliment before the two gentlemen who are
your guests s highly gratifying 20 me, and thank
you for your esteem Of which I will attempt 70 b.
more and more worthy. We far from country.
but the name of France 10 continually engraved In our
hearts and all our hopes for her prosperity and
fer her happiness We hop. that the Republic Is Arm.
~ established and In this hope will not be deceived
The cause OF democracy i triumphant In the United
states, and when guests return TO France they
will repeat the lessons which they have received in
America Very soon our country with the same insti-
attain she prosperity Of the United States
After come other toasts to the Canadians the Swiss
and 70 the American press the company len the table,
and the dancing continued til sin clock when the
desmbo.t samson having arrived took back the living
cargo to New York
This fee given by the Gard,s LafaysR, very
brilliant sns The company appeared highly pleased
with the manner In which u had beer organised.
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