The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-23

with variety OF vessels, with strearsers
flying. Down the river appeared six steam
boats, with their majestic fronts and their
columns OF smoke breaking gradually to
the view. The Virginia (the steamer bear-
ing La!ayette) was in the front of the centre
l OF all. On her larboard were the Peters
burg and the Hampton, on her starboard
the United States, and in the rear OF all the
Virginia, OF Richmond. AS they ap-
preached the attention OF the spectators was
solemn and profound. The Govern or
| ItPleasants) and Council were stationed on
the temporary wharf (erected for the recep-
tion). Captain Eiort, OF the United States
navy, commanded the Virginia and all the
arrangements for landing."
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
Lafayette having landed, the Governor.
addressed him in speech which makes
thirty lines OF newspaper print. Lafayette
replied in an eighteen-line speech.
| The procession then advaDced-Lafavette,
the Governor, the Chief Justice, aud Mr..
Calhoun. the Secretary Of War, seated in
the baroucbe; next Mr. Tichnor's carriage
with Lafagette's son and suite, and the
councillors OF State, &c, in regular success
sion. The procession moved to the Nelson
House amid music, cheers, &c. ...
The Petersburg brought down General
Washington's tent, which was pitched be-
tween the Richmond marquee and the river
bauk. '.@J .3--'-- : ~. a,ti -. u.s..
HOW LAFAYETTE LOOKED. So.
"Laiayette is a man OF extraordinary at
traction. His face 10 much changed with
the last thirty years. His complexion, origi-
naliy clear aud white. is now stlnburnt; his
forehead, which is very. higI, is covered
very low with wig. 1t is stiff most attrac-
tive. So much sweetness and modesty are
blended with steadiness OF purposes and
loftiness OF sentiment. He appears in the
ordinary dress OF ciliZen-black coat and
pantaloons and white vest; five feet ten or
eleven inches high, aud limps little as he
walks. All that he says and does is di.tiI-
guished by singular taste and good sense,
and he never seems for moment Ito over
step the mOdestv of nature"
The reception this day was purely civic.
The next day-the 19th-it was military.
THE MILITARY DEMONSTRATIONS.
On the 10Th, soon after breakfast. Lafayette
walked from his quarters to the tent OF
Washington. surrounded by the Committee
Of Arrangements and others. Colonel VIII
liam |. Lewis. in regular hunters costume,
delivered an address s'in behalf OF himself
1
Among other things, he said: "There is
but one alloy to the pleasure OF meeting
you've dread your return to Europe. The
deSpots Of that country envy your increas-
ing glory, founded on virtue, which they
cannot initiate, and their political fears may
again inc!rccrate you in the grated walls OF
dungeon Stay, then, with us Lafayette,
stay with us. Here in every house you will
find a home, ard in every heart friend.
We will with tilial affection rock with gcsi-
tleuess tue cradle OF your declining age"
&c.
On the conclusion OF the address the
General grasped Colonel Lewis with both
hands, and in tue most touching manner
begged him to convey to his mountain
friends his most afect.onatc acknowledge
ments for this testimony OF their kindness.
THE ARCH OF TRIUMPH.
"About II O'Clock the procession began
| to form for the triumphal arch erected Oh
the ruins OF the Rock redoubf. standing
within six yards Of the river-bank. The
ceremony at that most interesting point
was pathetic beyond expression.
"The old General advanced up the hii-
| lock which leads to the redoubt, limpIng
and supported by the Governor, with his
aids and members OF the Committee cf
Arrangement. A large column OF officers
and citizens followed them. When La
ievette had reached the triumphal arch,
General Taylor stepped from the SEMI
circular group, which was formed near
the river-bank, saIutcd him with profound
respect, and addressed him at some length
! on behalf of the military. In concluding,
General Taylor said:
"Deign, then, General, 10 accept the SIM
pIe but expressive token OF their gratitude
and admiration. Suffer their leader 10 place
upon your veteran brow the only crown 1t
would not disdain to wear-tbe blended
emblems of civic worth and natural proves.
! It will not pain you, General, to perceive
some scattered Sprigs OF melancholy cypress
intermngled with the blended leaves OF
laurel and oak. Your heart would turn
from us with generous indignation il, on an
occasion like this, amid the Joyous acclama-
tons which greet YOU everywhere, were
heard no signs Of grateful recollection for
those gallant men who shared your battles,
but do not, cannot. share your triumph.
The wreath which our gratitude has woven
10 testify our love for you will lose nothing
OF its fragrance or lis verdure though time
hang upon its leaves some tears OF Plous
recollection OF the friend OF your cary
youth: In war the aYcnger, in peace the
father Of his country.
GENERAL TAYLOR AND TIE CHlTALRT.
"In behalf, then, OF all the ChlvaIry oi
Virginio, on this redoubt, which his va'or
wrested from the eEemy at the point OF the
bavonet, | place on the head OF hlai0r-Gcn-
eral Lafayette the wreath OF double triumph,
won by numerous and illusiriouS acts CT
maj tial prowess and by life devoted to the
happiness Of the human race. In their
names I proclaim him alike victorious Ill
arms and civil polity. In hammered Ii Ids, 4
hero; in civil life, the benefactor of man
kind"
LAFAYETTE AND THE WREATH.
"Laiayette was deeply affected. Many
wept-all were moved. When General
Tsy lor had closed, he was about to fix the
civic wreath upon the Generals head. but
the Considerate Veteran, always himself,
always attentive to The slightest prophecies
OF word and action, caught with his right
hand the lowering wreath as it approached
his brow, and. respectfully bowling, dropped
it to bis side and proceeded to reply TO Gen
eral Taylor"
In the course OF his reply he said: "Let
us, however, with affection and gratitude.
nav Il special tribute to the gallant name OF
| HaAiIton, who commanded the attack; TO
the three field officers who seconded him
Gimat, Laurens, and Fish, the only sur
yiying one, my friend now near me. In
their name, my dear General-ln the name
OF the Light infantry, those we have lost as
we'll as those who survive, and only IN
common with them-I accept the crown
with which you are pleased to honor Us,
and I offer you the return OF the most CRATE
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