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A procertion then formed and he was conducted to his quarters at the Macon Hotel—during the moving of the procession a national salute was fired. 6oon ufter his arrival he was waited upon by the ladies, who were individually introduced to him; after which every citizen who wished was introduced, to whom lie gnvc ft cordial grasp of the. hand..ife was then waited on at his quarters by the Brcthern of Macon Lodge, No. 34, and was addressed by Worshipful Ambrose Baber, Master of the Lodge.This address, and the General's reply, Shall appear to-morrow;Un remained in town but about two hours and an half, during which time he, in company with a large number of our citizens partook of an excellent dinner propnrod by Mr Stovall. After dinnor the following toast was given by E. fi. Tracy, Esq.Our illustrious Guest—The friend of our country, of liberty, and of man.To which the General replied, and gave— ' .The town of Macon—May -its prosperity continue to he one of the strongest arguments in favor of republican institutions.Very soon after dinner, he hid an affectionate adieu to the ladies and gentlemen wound him, and resumed his cnrringo;nt which titpe another nutibUal salute wus-fired. He was nccnmpnniod by the committee, commissioners of the town? and n number of our citizens, on horseback, several miles on his way. It is understood that he intended to lodge at the Agency ; making the whole distance travelled during the day about 60 miles. •
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Savannah Republican
Savannah, Georgia, US
Fri, Apr 08, 1825
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