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BY O. * W. ROBERTSON,
FUBI.IAIIEHt or Till' I.AWS or THE UNION,
ck, however, tl
vero cleared and the retimin'
' of the day wus clear, plouant and delightful.'
aa spring and a balmy utmospliore coulii
I make it. At the time the weather elenreu
•i I am happy, air, to enjoy the' lonL
ed-for gratification, of a visil lo tlii» inter
.Bring and classic city, where you no kindly
welcome me. You are pleased to speak of
'Viendly emotions. Sir, my own toolings ui
this occasion, are most lively and multiplied
While I rejoice in the honorohle and affec
tionate reception from tho citizens of
DAILY PAPER, : :
COUNTRY PAPI1R,
EIGHT 1)01.1.Alls.
1 PIVC DOLLARS.
MONDAY MORNING. MARCH 21.
eating ceremonies of the day, no paper will
be published at this office to-morrow.
(D* The members of the Joint Committee
of Arrangement, are requested to meet
punctually in the Council Chamber precise
ly at eight o’clock this morning.
The Managers to the Ball, to be given in
honor of Gen. Lafayette, respectfully give
notice to the subscribers, that the snine will
take place THIS EVENING, at the Ex
change.
General Lafayette will comply with the
request, that he will lay the oorner-stone of
the Monuments proposed to be erected to
tho memories of Greene and Pulaski:—
The Procession will form at the Exchange,
knd start, from the Quarters of the General
Precisely at 9 o’clock, this morning.
Gen. Lafaytte will attend the presenta
tion of the banner by Mrs. Gen. Harden, to
the First Regiment of Georgia Militia, at
half past ten o’clock this morning, at the
house of Gen. Harden.
NOTICE.
The teachers of this city, are requested
to assemble their pupils at their respective
school rooms, at 8 o’clk, THIS MORNING,
in order to join the Masonic Procession, as
a place has been assigned them hy the Mon
ument Committee. Children who do not
attend any school, may join by application
to any of the teachers, provided they con
form to the dress recommended by the se
veral schools, which are expected to meet
at the Chatham Academy at a quarterbetore
nine o’clock.
HENRY MACDONNELL,
Chairman.
Our paper to-day will be found almost ex
clusively devoted to the detail of the gra
tifying Reception given on the first spot of
Georgia ground touched by the Nation’s
Guest. Whatever is now omitted will be
attended to in our next.
General Jackson and his family arrived
in Baltimore on the 11th instant. He at
tended a ball given in his honor in the eve
ning and was uext night to visit the Thea
tre.
RECEPTION OF LAFAYETTE.
This happy event took place on Satur
day. We are compelled considerably to
Curtail our account ofthe interesting, cel
ebration, and to confine ourselves in a great
measure to mere facts, on an occasion which
cannot but suggest a thousand pleasing re
flections.
nary 'edldters—among those present,
to General Stewaht, Col. Siiellman.
'rid Captain Reks. The utmost animation
appeared to sparkle in the eyes ofthe Gen
eral nt this time. This was particularly ill
up, a gentle easturly breeze arose, blowing case, whon the latter addressing him with a
directly up the river, as if to add speed to cordial gripe of the hand, said “I remem-
the vessel which was to land him on our ber you ! I saw you in Philadelphia !".and donate reception
shores. At an early hour, the Committee proceeded to narrate some trifling incidents varnish, in the prosperity and happiness,
of Reception, deputed from tho Joint Com- of tho occasion—to which the General re- which this city presents to a patriotic eye, l
mittoe, proceeded to Fort Jackson in threo 1 plied “ Ah! I remember 1" and taking Mr. for the first time approach tho spot where
barges rowed hy seamen, in blue jackets Rees’s hand between both of his, tlt.o cyeB the blood of two nations Iiiib been shed in a
anil white trowsers.and decorated with flags, of both glistening with pleasure, stood for common cause—where Pulaski fell, and
Tho first notice ofthe arrival ol’thc wel- i a few moments both apparently absorbed in Laurens planted the American Standard.—
come vessel,was by a few strokes ofthe Ex- recollections of the days of their youth.— It is to me a cherished thought, that although
change Bell. A tew minutes after, the vo- The officers of the brigade and of the regi- tho wounds of d’Estuing, the gullant devo-
day must
friendship,
rapidly approaching. The intelligence “the General and suite, together with the coin- anil good wishes—there also is the toinh of
boat’s in sight” spread with electrical rapi- mn tiding officers of the brigade and regi- my ilcnr Companion nnd friend, the great
dity, and the bustle which had in some, nient, Gen. Harden, Col.Marshall,und their and good Greene. Amidst those sentiments,
measure subsided recommenced, and every suites, proceeded on foot down the front of 1 am highly sensible of the kindness of the
one repaired to tho spot where his landing the line, in review. After pas-ing the troops people of Savannah,® my behalf, and beg
was to take placo. The troops were ini- the General ascended the vehicle prepared them nnd you. Mr. Mayor to accost my re-
mcdiutely formed and marched to the lower ■ for his reception, an elegant landau, drawn sportful, affectionate acknowledgments.”
part of the Bay, where they were placed , by tour handsomely caparisoned grey her- The City Council then returned to the
in position on the green, in front of the avc- fcs—by his side was the Governor ofthe
nuc of trees, their right on east Bay. A State. In a second open carriage, also
more gallant and splendid military display drawn by grey horses, were the Mayor anil
wo have never seen—the effect was bcauti-George Washington Lafayette : in a third,
Every corps exceeded in its number of j drawn by grey horses, were Mens. Le Vns-
ffWfsTp 1 By ftrtfgi
'ge Wnshingl
principles nt 177(1—they
whole world
By ,/tlorn. Le FoMuql
American youth liuve ni
CERs.
^‘giniciit
flj- To give ourselves and those around lume of smoke which accompanied her was ment were then introduced. Whilst these tion of Lincoln, were not rewarded
b c . , s plainly perceivable over tho land—she was introductions were going on, a salute was success, the remembrance of that do
i, an opportunity ot witnessing tne me* t j,en about twelve or fifteen miles off, but fired along the whole line of infantry. The be one of the bonds of mutual trie
ful.
members, the number usually underarms—; seur, and a revolutionary officer—there
many who had not appeared underarms for were three other carriages occupied by rev-
years, shouldered them on this occasion, 1 olutionary officers and by military Gentle
and the usual pride of appearance and hon* 'men. Detachments from the Liberty and
orable emulation, was ten times increased ; M’Intosh troops preceded the carriages.
by the occasion. Those who know the Vo
lunteer companies of Savannah, will know
this is no hollow compliment.
As the boat reached the shore, the ex
citement on every feature increased. A
line was then formed from the landing place
on tho wharf, fac ing inwards, composed of|
the Mayor and Aldermen of the city, the i
Clergy, the Judges and Officers of the Dis
trict Court, the Superior Court, and the
Court of Oyer and Terminer of the State,
the Union Society, Deputations from the Hi
bernian Society, with their badges and ban
ner, from the St. Andrew Society, with
their badges, and from'the Agricultural So
ciety, with their badges, an ear of rice in
the button hole, and citizens. As the steam
boat passed Fort Jackson, she was boarded
by the deputation from the Committee of
Arrangements, who continued on board.—
Tho boat now came up in gallant style, fir
and gentlemen who accompanied the Gen
eral to the city (the Governor being
prevented from accompanying them by
its constitution) were Col. F. K. Huger,
Major General Youngblood, Gen. Geddes,
Col. Keith, Col. Butler, Col.Chesnutt, Col.
Brown, Col.Clounie, Col.Fitzsimmons. Col.
Taylor, Mujor Warley, Major Hamilton,
Capt. Moses, and Messrs. Bee and M’Chord.
As the General placed his foot upon the
landing place, a salute was fired from the
Chatham Artillery, in line on the Bluff— smile which we have before witnessed. At
with four field pieces, 4 & 6 pounders, one sundown, another salute was fired by the
of which was captured at Yorktmvn.— marine volunteer corps.
He was here received by Wm. C. Dnniell,
Esq. Mayor of the city, as were the officers
accompanying him. Six cheers were now
given by the whole of the citizens, who were
assembled on the gratifying occasion—for
which the General expre.-sed his grateful
acknowledgments to those nearest him.—
Supported by the Mayor, lie now ascended
the Blufi, followed by Ins suite, the mom- the Marshals and others entrusted with the
hers ot the Corporation, the Societies and formation of the procession. Exceptions
citizens. Here he was again enthnsiasti- there were, of course, on this as on every
callv cheered. On arriving at the top of other occasion, but for the credit of our city
the Bluff, on the green, he was met by they were few. The
I'rmir, Kir iirlimn in llirt a,,#.. » . 1 •
ing manner, lie was welcomed to the soil of cision ; and in fine, a day of more enthusi-
Almost up to the last hour the time of
the arrival of our venerated Guest was nut
ascertained to a certainty, and opinions
were various as to the precise moment at
which he might be expected; and all the
preparations for giving eclat to the visit,
were confined to little more than a week
How well the time was improved, the detail
of the circumstances attending it will shew
—It was a labor of love, in which all ap
peared to join heart and hand. As the time
of the expected arrival approached, the in
terest proportionably increased. The sta
ges and packets, particularly from the
South, were crowded with passengers
We have before noticed the arrival of the
Cavalry from Darien and Liberty. On
Friday evening all appeared tu be in a buzz
of expectation, and numerous parties were
collected in almost every spot on tho Bay
and elsewhere, every one with n face of
pleasure and expectation. Tho General
was expected at seven uext morning—and
the city, at an unusually early hour, was
hushed, all apparently having gone to rest
betimes.to be ready to receive him betimes.
At half past live o’clock on Saturday morn
ing by a signal from the Chatham Artillery,
Lhu military wore warned to repair to their
several parade grounds. The battalion
line wss formed ut if o’clock, soon after
which,-there being no appearance a f the
iong’d-for Boat, the troops piled their arms,
and were dismissed, until the arrival. At
daylight the French and American Hags
were hoisted on the Exchange steeple.—
The Revenue Cutter Gallatin, Capt. Mat
thews, in the course of the morning was
also decorated with flags. The merchant
vessels were decorated in the same mannor.
On the Bay. on eacli side of tho entrance
to the City from under the Bluff' were pine
ed two French brass pieces, one of n liicli,
we are told, was received in this country by
the same vessel which brought over Lafa-
yet'te—they wore manned by a company
of masters of vessels and others who volun
teered solely for the occasion. At daylight.
These were followed by the different socie
ties and citizens us we have enumerated
them in the reception nt the wharf—after
these caine oilier detachments ofthe Ca
valry corps—Field officers of the regiments
—officers of the army and navy—company
officers of the first and other regiments,
followed by the United States’ troops of
this station, under Lieut. Monroe, & the mi
litary of the city, under their several com
manders, and closed by a uniformed corps
of boys. When the procession commenc
ed moving, a third salute was fired by the
marine corps which we have heretofore
mentioned. We should not forget to men
tion, that the seamen who rowed the boats
in which tile General landed, accompanied
the carriage in which he was seated, with
the flags of their boats. Tho procession
moved as prescribed in the arrangements of
the day, and about half past five o’clock in
ing by the way, and a full band of music on; the afiernoo , he arrived ut the lodgings
board playing the Marseilles Hymn, and appropriated for him at Mrs. Maxwell’s, the
other favorite French and American Airs.! same in which Governor Troup resides.—
Her appearance was imposing and beautiful,, The time of his landing was at 3 o’clock—
to which the splendid and glittering uni-! so that the reception nnd procession took
forms of the officers from South Carolina, I up about two hours and a half. The troops
who attended the General thus far. greatly then filed off to the south common and fired
added. As the steam-boat came up to her a salute, after which they returned to the
anchorage, she was sainted hy the revenue quarters of the General, tu whom they paid
cutter Gallatin, Capt. Matthews. General the marching snlute. During the passage
Lafayette was now assisted into the first of the procession, the windows and doors,
bingo accompanied by the committee, as well as the spacious streets through
and others—the other boats being occupied which he passed, were crowded tn excess—
by the remainder of the suite. The officers & the expression of enthusiastic feeling was
repeatedly displayed hy all, from highest to
the lowest. He was saluted hy the ladies
who appeared to have arrayed all their
charms to bid him welcome,from every place
affording a view of the procession by the
waving of handkerchiefs, and other demon
strations of joy, which he returned by re-
S eated nnd continued inclination of the
end bowing in acknowledgment. Indeed,
all his acknowledgments were returned
with that easy politeness and complasent
On no previous occasion have we seen so
splendid a military display in this cily, as oil
this—none so numerous—and we do not
hesitate to say, that it may have been equal
led, but has not been surpassed in the south
on the same occasion. Nor have we on any
occasion seen in a crowd of anxious citizens
so ready a compliance with tho wishes of
Governor 1 roup, by whom in the most fool- carried into effect with regularity and pro-
Rnsv lYinio.n* lie. tiio.- ..f . . .... . n .. J . '
Georgia. The following is the address of
Governor Troup :
General,
u1 Tis little more than ninety years,since
the Fonnderof this State first, set foot upon
the Bank on which von stand. Now, four
hundred thousand People open their arms
to receive you. Thanks to a kind Provi
dence; it culled you to the standard of Li
berty in the hopelessness of our early revo
lution—it has ’ ■ * ■
astic and honorable feeling, of purer enjoy
ment, or more distinguished for the lu .u-
riance of patriotic feeling, was we dare to
say, never witnessed, among a happy and
delighted people.
THE MAYOR’S ADDRESS.
Soon after the dismissal of the Civic Pro
cession, the Mayor and Aldermen, again
inet at the Exchange, and with the City
Marshal at their head, with the insignia of
Cl W 1 . ,1 , 7 ill U In 1J ill Ul UIUII IIUUU, WIUI lilt? IMSlglllil Ol
later dav tho irlnru nf v R * ° ! l‘i*> office, proceeded to the lodgings of Gen.
later day, tne glory ot a great Empire might * <• m f? . ,
be reflected bark upon you, amid the aeda- L " ,avettec ‘ Thev wero »»™d,atelv
mations of millions.
The scenes which are to come will be
for you, comparatively tranquil and placid—
f here will be no more of dungeons—no more
>f frowns of Tyrants. Oh Sir! what a con
solation for a man, who has parsed through I.. i i
such seas of troubles, that '.he million V ‘V Z'X'TJTl
Lafayettec. They wero immediately re
ceived by the General, to whom the follow
ing address was delivered by the Mayor:
“ General—
“ The citizens of Savannah receive you
with the most grateful emotions. In you j 1
they behold their country’s earl
fast friend, who, spurning the 'allurements
bayonets, which guard the blessings we en- i of ,[. a ," k .P nd "'"‘"T at h ,"T’ d T ted r""
joy, will stand between vm, and them. But ] ^11 to the cuuso ot an inlant and an ahen
j°y
enough. Welcome, General—Welcome—
thrice welcome—to the State of Georgia.”
To this address, the General in a low
voice, evidently affected by his feelings, de
livered the following reply, slightly marked
by the French accent
“ The kind invitation I first received from
your Excellency, and which, on the meet
ing of the General Assembly, was bestowed
on me by both houses, in terms most grati-
fying^ould not but confirm my eager re
solution to visit the state of Georgia. This
state, sir, I bad not the good fortune to
serve on its own soil; but, while our more
northern movements were not unconnected
with its safety and rescue, I have long been
attached to it by my sense of its patriotism,
suffering and exertions, by personal obliga
tion, and private affections. Permit me
here to express a regret at the rapidity of
my happy visit through the several states.
The celebration ofthe greatest of all birth
days at the seat ot the general government,
could not he omitted ; and although I have
been obliged to sacrifice the motives of pro
priety, and the feelings of personal friend
ships, which culled ine to witness the i
people, resisting oppression in a most uue
qual and fearful conflict.
“Iu the history ofthe war of the revolution,
your arrival upon our shores, constitutes a
highly important, era. To the harrassod
soldiery, it imparted additional vigor. Vo
our exhausted country, it gave new hopes—
and to the cause of Liberty, a powerful and
a faithful ally. To the glorious termina-
1 tion of that war, you largely contrilnted.
The establishment of a republican form of
government, ns necessnriiy resulted from
Exchange, after which they separated)
THE DINNER.
The diuner of the citizens, which was
prepared at four o’clock, owing to the late
hour nt which General Lafayette arrived,
was necessarily delayed. It however took
place at seven o’clock, when the company
sat down in the Council Chamber, which
wus prepared for the occasion, with arches,
branches, &c. of which we shall have occa
sion to speak hereafter. It comprised t
profusion of substantial fare, and every del
icacy of the season. The company, inclu
ding the guests, were at least three hun
dred in number. The Mayor presided, as
sisted by six Vice Presidents. Among
the guests were General Lafayette, Col.
Francis Huger, George Washington La
fayette, Monsieur Le Vassier, and the
officers who accompanied the General,
viz. Major Generul Youngblood, General
Ged<les.,Cols. Keith, Butler,Chesnut, Brown,
Clounie, Fitzsimnis, and Taylor, Majors
Hamilton and Warley, Capt. Moses, ami
Messrs. Bee nnd M’Chord ; there were also
present Col. Murat, General Stewart, and
Capt. Rees. In the centre window back of
the seats ofthe Mayor and General Lafay
ette, appear'd a transparency, representing
General Lafayrftte, over which was a scroll
inscribed “ He fought, for us.” In the op
posite window Washington, inscribed in
like manner, “ The Father of his Country.”
The centre window in front, presented an
allegorical transparency representing
monument, surmounted by a bust of Lafay
ette, on one side Liberty, on the other His
tory, presenting a tablet inscribed with the
dates of the arrival in America of Lafayette,
of his appointment as Major General, of his
being wounded nt Brandywine, and that of
the surrender at Yorktown. The following
is a copy ofthe toasts which were given :
1st. The Constitution ofthe United Stoles—
Its level t he people’s rights ; its newer their
protection ; its protection their virtue.
2d. Georgia—Rich in her resources, rich
in the bounties of nature, and rich in the
spirit aud enterprize ot her people—we look
to the wisdom oflier rulers for the improve
ment of these advantages.
3d. Washington—A name associated with
every ennobling quality f of man ; his fame is
identified with our history, and its lustre
will be reflected upon ages yet to come.
4th. Lafayette.—The name shall be a
badge worn in the hour of peril by freemen
in every quarter of the Globe, when their
rights are assailed by oppression.
Lafayette expressed his acknowledg
ments, for the affectionate welcome lie had
the happiness to receive front the citizens of
Savannah, aud particularly for their honor
able and so very gratifying toast; after which
he begged leave to offer the following sen
timent.
“ The City of Savannah—Aifd may her
young prosperity more and more show lo the
old world, the superiority of Republican
Institutions and self—government.”
5th. The Heroes unit Statesmen of'lfi—In
life or death equally tho objects of oui | re
gard and veneration.
6th. The President of the United States—
Although chosen amidst the conflict of pub
lic sentiment, the nation receives him as
her chief magistrate, and is ready to sup
port him in the spirit ofthe constitution.
7th. Tk' Rcpiihlu's if Mexico and South
America—We hail them as of thepiations of
the earth, and may the voice offreemen ere
long thunder from the Andes of Brazil the
rights of man.
8th. The Holy Alliance—The bitterness
of political death to those aro no friends to
“ the world or the world’s Law.”
9th. Beautiful France—Munificiem Pa
troness of Science and the arts, nurseol’He-
rocs—she shed her blood for us and we are
grateful.
10th. Wm. H. Crairfnrd—His greatness
ly and stead- j > s founded upon the qualities of his mind
" ■ 'and the goodness of his heart. Public Sta
tion has only served to illustrate it, and pri
vate life cannot detract from it.
11th. The People—The spontaneous burst
of their gratitude to one ofthe early cham
pions of their country’s freedom, speaks a
inoral lesson to the nations of the world, that
will not be disregarded.
12th. The Army and Navy of the United
States—Niagara, New-Orleans, the Lake &
the Ocean, proclaim their victories and per
petuate their glory.
13th. Woman—The graces of her mind
refine our manners, the virtues of her heart
correct our morals, and civilized man deri
arrangements were
office
with lhu BrigatliePfcieni'rul, and tha'jj".
ado and regimental stuff, also Waited
tlie Guest of the Nation yesterday. T|?
wi re severally introduced, and afterw.17
Col. Francis K. Huger—The youth of puid a visit on board the steam-buat t
Governor Manning, who, for the n a i
lie principles of their fathers.
o year 1770—
(generated from
Sa- the U. 8. may they see and feel, that the
admiration, esteem slid grgtitude ofthe na
tion. aro tho highest and most honorable
rewards of ambition.
H// fieri. Sirwart—Our sister state South
Carolina—near and dear to us.
Mj.Jurget Hamilton, Jr. from South-
Carolina—replied to the compliment from
General
toast:
who,
stated in another part of this
innincd on board, and the officers' 1 wJJ
conipanied our Guest from Churlw w ,c '
ll»:i Jll I/-HIJ4 DjfIJJID i . -
—-she has receiv- \ General Lafayette accompanied bv tl
his character— Governor, nnd their suites, with the *
I to to the patrio-1 attended divine service in the K„L...' r ;
i attended divine service
| Church, yesterday.
in the Ejjiacopal
| General Lafayette and suite dined y cs .
terday with the Governor, as did also (J,.,,"
got under weigh, and prueecded mi J u ,,
turn to Charleston. On their leavicn a
Stewart and gave the following boat nine cheers were given by tie visit, 1
Which was returned by throe guns. Tl* 1
Tho state nf Georgia—founded by one of Mayor ulso paid a similar visit.
the most chivalrous and enterprizitig spirits
ofthe ago in whirl) lie lived—slid has receiv
ed a kindred impulse from
maylier prosperity be equal
lisin nnd giillaniiy of hersons,
Col. E. F. Tattnall, in riphj—The mem
ory of General Marion, distinguoatod for
every thing chivalric, for every tiling pat
riotic, lor every thing Carolininn. Stewart, Col. Huger, Col. Murat J|X
Major Gen. Youngblood—The memory of O’Connor, the Mayor and Aldunu n , I
General Montgomery—In the cause of the Joint Committee of Arrangement
Freedom ami sclt-govenimuut, our country, i
when in a sinking cmidition, made large | Amongthe visi t„ r8 0 f Lafayette verm,
drafts on the sons of Enn-they wore ul- gay, was an old negro man. now c „ v
ways honored. blind, who was hia servant during his
Gen. f.edtlen The memory of Gen. Pu- vices in this country, aud now bcluiun to
laski, who died in defence ot American lib- Mr> M . QnBen , n „/ r tlljs cit „ T) j 'J*
Q %. Murat-Florida and General Jack-^'
son, to wlioin Floridians are indebted for tionsin which |,I hurl am n n - ,l !f ? ,eac *
. iSsa’ataasrB'sr;
The President—Col. Warren—we sin-»i. at r. . i . 1
cerely regret that I,is bad health has de-‘ fliyijUe writh tha^ aflahility a°nd ki!C'
01 characteristic ofthe individual, and the old
slave, encouraged ami bis memory asM.--
privnd us ofthe pleasure of the company
a soldier, who lost a limb in attempting to |
rescue this cily from its oppressors.
Dr. Jones. \st Vice President.—The me
mory of Oglethorpe.
Charles Harris, lisq. (2d. Vice President.)
—General James Screven, who fought for .
liberty, and was killed by its enemies, in
defence of its sacred cause. *
Wm. B. Bulloch, (3d Vice Presiden*. •-
General James Jackson, than whom a pu
rer and more disinterested patriot, Geor- j
gia never produced.
Dr. Cummins;. 4th Vice President.—The ‘
memory of Colonel Joseph Habersham—rhe
first in Georgia, who raised his arm against
the oppression of despotism.
Wm. Davies, Esy. (5tb Vito President.)
— Gen. John M’lntush, a hero ofthe revolu-
Bo George Jin,In-son, 6th Vice President! ‘I"! rc l M, » ted cl,eer » ol « lar 8» cruwd of the
-The memory of General Elbert.
Major Williams— |)e Kalb, Steuben, Pu-
citizens.
We regret that the urgpnt haste ofthe
laski.sand vet another and a greater—me:. .
chivalry of ether lands concentrated in the I - v l '? ur * We '"’ der f •>»
* .. .... tliro tiilu PVftnitifT nt rt ter m.-'It iu imm.i >iti. «
cause of ours—their
names are
by the glory of their deeds, and ten millions
of freemen express their gratitude to the
survivor.
Col. Hunter—The memory of Doctor No
ble Wimberly Jones—The pupil of Ogle
thorpe, a republican in principle, a philan
thropist in practice.
Capt. Wm. Law—Our Republic—consti
tuted for the freedom nnd happiness of man
—its stability's founded in the intelligence
of its people, and the virtues of its rulers.
Lieut. Baker—The departed heroes of
hallowed I ture l * us Pve . nil, g at 5 °'clock is impmative.
In Committee. March 18, 1825.
A communication was received and read,
from the Teachers of the several schools
the Revohftioii-^he starsol'freedoin” they | * n th ' 8 cit y- re 1" eatin g tl,at 6on,e * t * tiM
FURTHER ARRANGEMKaNTS
connected with the procession to
THE MONUMENTS.
have sunk to rest.
Capt. Higgins—This tribute of respect !
which emanates from the purest principles ,
of tho heart—patriotism and gratitude. !
Capt. Pooler—Our Guest, Lafayette—
The nobleman by birth, the republican from
principle.
Robert Campbell—{.\fter the President
had retired)—The Mayor, W. C. Daniell,
who has presided with so much ability and
propriety at the present interesling festival.
H. W- H ibersham—The memory of Gen.
Lachlan M’lntcidi.
Lieut. Col, D'Lyon.—Andrew Jackson,
the people’s choice for the Presidency—
though intrigue and bargaining have de
feated bis elevation, yet iu their hearts he
should be assigned to the children, which
would enable them to witness the intended
ceremony.
U was moved, and thereupon Tesolved:—
1. Thai, one half of the semicircle in
Johnston’s square be appropriated to the.
children, on that occasion ; and that they
shall be arranged for that purpose, in dose
order, nearest in place to the railing.
2. That, the Secretary snail request Col.
Marshall to funnsl) a detachment »f vo
lunteers. as a guard around the
those Squares in which the cor
ttands first among the independent repub- of Monnnmnts to be
bean patriots of our country.
Col. Marshall—The memory of Pula.»ki,
who fought for the liberty of his own land,
and died in defence of ours.
Gen. Harden—The Generals Pinckney—
of a conterminous and sister state—patri
ots without fear or roproaeh.
Col. McAllister—The civic arrangements
of this day, may be equalled, but not excel
led by our sister states.
Mr. George B. Cumming— Cobb and Ber
rien—their vote on the Clay nomination, is
decisive of their principles.
Grrkkf .nnd Pulaski aro to !r-»
RICHARD W. HAISKJLMI/
Chairman pi» u-.
JosErw V. Bkvan. Secretary
the nature ofthe war which preceded it, as , vea h*s strongest impulse to excellence from
from the character ofthe people who wiged hope of her approbation.
that war. Tho peculiarity of that, torn, as
happy as it is singular, is the proudest non-
uinent of human wisdom and virtue.
“ General—After the lapse of near half
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Gen. Lafayette.—The memory of Gen
eral Greene.
Governor Troup—The Guest of the Na-
partizans known to our own, or to the his
tory of any other state ; one indeed, who
hud the additional merit of belonging to that
county which gave to Georgia its first de
termined feeling for Liberty.
Capt. John Davidson—'These United
States, the cradle of liberty—may it never
cease rocking the sons of freedom.
Capt. Stiles—The glories of Bolivar, the
Washington of South America.
Mr. Gwathmey—The inhabitants of La
Grange—may they be made as happy by
the return of Lafayette, as we have been
by his visit.
Col. Dennis—The people’s favorite, Gen
eral Andrew Jackson.
THE ILLUMINATION.
j„ the morning, all was bustle, a„J even at | ^"“of Ui'e “executive 'bran ell"VfThe
that hour, many visited the east end ol the ; union, I
a century, you revisit the scenes of your tion, in union with the Volunteers and Ci-
early glory and renown. Few, indeed, of itizens of Georgia—a Father surrounded by
your old companions survive to embrace his children—It is as it should be—who can
you. We, their descendants, rich ii the say that his civil or military virtues have
inheritance of their glory and their achieve- contributed most to the benefit of mankind?
the T ,,ame ’ a f. d a ? A joint deputation from the Governor of
l l " hC T;- I |"' < T. n . a i0nn this State anil the President, to Governor
Manning, of Sonth-Carolina, reported that
ii a- ^ , — i i could not so give up the honorable
bluff, aruiously looking out fur the steam part conferred upon me, on the half secular
boat. The resort to this spot continued to J llh ilen of Bunker’s ‘
increase during the day-and at the time of; live, being the only surviving Major Gene-
amVa - lwaB _ C ™'! ed w.thjad.euand citizens, ra | of the Revolutionary A any. Mv d"®r
on every part which might command a view sir , , a J ha^py to wiS the iiproveVen"
h!'«,i^rr2i r L- nd i" ff a ='!?! which - >«**>••»• <*1*4 or exist.
nf'atpnw tit ii * %i,i o"n^“ind‘flftV7«» of independence, have
ot steps and a platform. During the morn- attended, in this state, the hlessinirs of re
ing. many an eye was strained m the hope ui:— s—=—, . .. " "•
leauohoftronsformmKthe fog banks and fon'nur"^
mists which hung over the low lands be- gislatnre, my most affectionate and respect-
tw«en Savannah and Tybee, into the steam ftfi thanks ” 1
boat bearing.the Guest of the Nation. A- j Ho was then introduced to several revo
in our civil and religious principlos-in the , ^
.hffusion of knowledge and in onr individ. 1 a|lrfthat G , lvernor Manning ImiT expressed
prosperity and-happiness-hehoid the hU.Incm i^t^glSp^ T"f’ and h “» ine *’ we
L'vemen s of the heroes of the revolu- ; n let.1.., nsL i>~ P art,e8 '
ual
a ; chie ve men s oi me neroes or me revom-; ti „g in the festivities ofthe day.The Pre-
t ’ 0 "-„ , In tl ><\ heart8 “» American Poo- 4 lell f comlniln icated the circumstances, of
pic, your services and your glory aro con- the deputation, &c. to the company, and
secrated ; and so long as they are worthy expressed the regret which he knew every
iherties which thev now tnmv. so _’.i _ ■. J
At night, the Exchange was brilliantly
illuminated with variegated lamp ; the
City-Hnlel was also illuminated,and a large
transparency exhibited: the Lafuyelte Cof
fee House was illuminated, ami a large
transparency description of the landing of
Lafayette at Georgetown exhibited; Gau-
i dry & Herbert’s Confectionary was also il
luminated ; Seitz’s Porter House; the Geor
gian Office. &c. The illumination was re
pealed last night nearly as the night before.
Thus concluded a day which will be long
remembered in this city—no accident oc
curred, and the whole passed off'with liar-
' ’ ' ' ' all
,».| ... ,1 , • , . t • " ctl MftOBtftl ICBIL-t tvilit/ll lit; ittlUW uvurv
ot the liberties which they now mjoy, so gentleman at the table at felt the constitu-
ong will they hold, in the most grateful tional prohibition,which deprived themof the
reverence, the names nf those to vffioin they honor of Governor Manning’s presence at
are indented for them; and so long wi.l t | 1( , party, and gave the following toast:—
hey shout, with the warmest enthusiasm, The Governor of South-Carolina,” which
tho names ot Washington aid Lafay- wn8 reC eivod with the warmest approbation
ETTE ' I —Upon which, Major-General Youngblood,
The General immediately replied in the of S. C. proposed, as a volunteer toast—
following terms : •• The State of Georgia.”
THE ADDRESS OF THE FRENCH
CITIZENS.
Yesterday, at 10 o’clock, General Lafay
ette was wnited upon by the French resi
dents of Savannah and their descendants,
tu congratulate him on his arrival. The
scene is described to us as of a very affec
ting charecter. The address, with which
we liuve been furnished, together with a
translation, we are reluctantly compelled to
lay over until our next, when we slmll also
publish the reply of General Lafaycttp-
They wero received ill the most h(»Lii,i^
manner, soon after which the Henryk c I
i , .
ted by reminding him of other incidents of
the samo nature. Every action of this tru
ly g"“d man’s life, adds to the respect oud
admiration ofthe virtuous.
Last evening, owing to the norrssilv of
the General’s immediate departure, lie re
ceived tho visits ofthe ladies ami tirizeus
at the Council Chamber—an imuieuoo
| number attended to grasp ihe hand wl.ich
I had carried the sword in their cmmirv’s
! cause in less prosperous times. It wus" t
' truly republican levee—all wore inlniift. il.
ami nil received rhe same portion of the
good man’s attention. Tlieroorn women'll-
ed till 9 o’clock, when supported by ihe
I Governur and the Mayor, he retired ini.id
-L-tlie : ^’ e,lrr "h compels hirn to leave us nt so ear-
He is tn arrive in Augusta on Thursdaj
morning at six o’clock.
|| lion ol
'.'■Stones
■ nor of
MONUMENTAL PROCESS. "
On the d»v that the ceremonies oi! •' 5
foundation stones of motuiniciils i' -
erect d to the memory of Generals (ins ns
and 1’iT.ASKi, tlie Musomc Friiternily u .1
1 form a procession and wait upon Gcinud
.Major Wayne—The officers, non-cotnmis-. L vfavktte, whon the Right. \Yer-lii|'.i'l
sioned officers and privates of the sqiiudron. Grand Master, in behalf of the Masons "f
Dr. JirConneli— General Lafayette, and f'™ r S i 1 n .' wil1 deliver an addr. ss, congrat'”
his surviving compatriots throughout the . ^ atln r r U !' 0I J arrival m thioi* • • ■
U n j 0l , b r ° surmg him ot the attachment ct th • rr.n i;
By Joseph V. Bsvan, E.vr/.-The memory "j*y h ' 8 PfJ* 0 "’ "«’ ir n ' BOCCt ''V!!!
of Col. Baker—One of the most eminent: chumr-tcr. After which u pinncssi''"
! formed under the direction ol the umia
Marshal and his Assistants, in the follow-
‘ ing order:—
united states TRoors,
Fort ignOffcers,
Field and Stuff of Regiments,
General Officers and Suites,
Citizens and Strangers.
LAFAYETTE COMMITTEE,
Judges and Sheriffs,
Reverend Clergy—not Masons,
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
GOVERNOR AND SUITE,
Monument Committee.
.Masons in tile following order:—
Grand Tyler, wilh a druwn swotS,
L’Espcrance Lodge,
Union Lodge,
Solomon's Lodge,
Georgia Chapter,
L’Espurnnce Encampment.
Members of the Grand Lodge, not other
wise stationed,
A Past Master, with a golden vessel
containing corn,
Two Past Masters, with silver ves
sels containing wine and oil,
Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer,
One large Light, borne by a Pa6t Master,
The Holy Bible, Square and Compasses,
borne hy a Master of a Lodge, or Past
Master, supported by two Stew
ards on the right and left.
Two large Lights borne by Past Master,,
Grand Chaplain,
Other Masonic Clergy,
Grand Wardens,,
Past Grand Masters,
Deputy Grand Masters,
Master of oldest Lodge, carrying
constitutions,
Grand Deacons with black rods, on a
nine feet ,aport, __
GRANS MASTER WITH
RAFATBTTE & SUITE,
Two Stewards with white rods,
Grand Sword Bearer With drawn swon