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-—'---------— **“ ^°ULf f™lt;n our shores | *T«lutionip.rformed wpreh^MMVZa'lttU' Zt.riat,#n ' bl and th“ ! «'•. bo* the commanjMC,on’, prayers; we have known yon m (Col. Jones,) and (he soldiersSer hiANSJkPOLtj, THURSDAY, DEC. SSTtaM.ARRIVAL OF GEN. LAFAYETTE1.We should endeavour, in vain, toconvey by any language that we could f^the Atlantic on the use, an adequate idea of the enthusias-Rcfeelingsoijoy»e*clte,j tbrouffhont oui “it-, by the arrival of General Lafay et£ on Friday hut. Su%e it thento'uv, that every eye befked with lu^ure every heart thfcbbed with Ln-led’emotions of gratituJhv rfffecti7XNS+ ilia approach wa, m noonced by a national »l»te, and themade his entrance within the limits of accompanied by his^ sonyour owrf-apuntry to reap a rich harvest of glory, an'd.we have sighed with you when the dungelHt doors of the prison of Olmutz closed and ahut you fromthe world, your tender spouse and infant offspring. Believe me, Sir, throughthis wide extendedthe city, accompameu uy ms »»«■ (Jearze Washington Lafayette, Mons. Vtsscdr his secretary, the lion. Joseoh Kent, the Hon. George E. Mitchell,representatives in congress from Maryland, Samuel Sprigg, esq. late governor of Maryland, and the deputation from this city, consisting of the Hon. J.T. Chase, late cJtf justice of Maryland, the Hon. fffieodortck Bland,itry, washed by —.---- - side* and theJPacific on the other, tlkre is not an buyout our foau fog8om 0|d enou^ to distinguish right from wrong, which at the sound of $ur name throbs not with mingled emotions of gratitude and pleasure; not an iifant prattler but has learned to lisp $he name of our illustrious guest and disinterested benefactor.“deneral! You have lately seen the placrf where the sword of the revolutionary! war was drawn. You how stand in thit very chamber, and on that very spot, ^where the father of his country returned it to the scabbard; an act whicldstands alone among the recorded annalatof the world. High in the affections djf the array, the yalia .t chieftain of a flighty jpeople, reposing on the love aM confidence of the nation, hewerecommanffl^ppnicer*HQP the soldiers under his command. A Pavillion was erected on the green, for the accommodation of the genera! and his suite, the governor, Ids aids, and other gentlemen, to whom daces were assigned. After the evo-utions were gne through, a trial of skill was exhibited by the three Kifl* Companies, commanded by captains Dooly, Neth and Hobbs, in shooting at a target, for a Silver Cup. His Excellency the Govfrnor, and Colonel Jones, were appointed the judges, and they assigned the prize to r‘7Vlt;* First Annapolis Sharp ShootersThe cup was then presented by General Lafayette to captain Neth* who received it iii behalfof his company. In this exhibition capt. Dooly's company, (which is a remarkably fine one, and ismight, had he been ambitious, have de-olatedlhis native land with war andchancellor of the Col. HenryMavnViier, an officer of the revoluti-’ ton Randall, esq. collector of the ivd\ who had accompanied him from theVvisional line between Anne-ArundelaW Prince-George's counties. Captain B\ce’s elegant company of mounted ri^men, from Nottingham, accompanied the General, as a military escort. AtMilWr’s Hill the procession was formed, under the superintendence of Col. Jones, \ the United States trmy, chief marsUl of the day, to whom much credit due for the handsome manner in whidh the procession was arranged. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the da\(for it rained without intermission froiAan early hour in the morning, until nigh^J the military display was highly respAtable, both as it regarded the number otfthe troops, and their soldierlike appearence. In addition to the city militia, consisting of two companies of ritlemenXtwo of infantry, and one of artillery, fyptain Dooly’s company of riflemen from West River, Captain Bruce’s comiiaoy of mounted riflemen from NottingnVui Captain Watson’s Captain Warneltty, sni Captain Sellinan’s troops of horse, the troop* from Fort Severn, Colonel Charft* S. Ridgely, of the cavalry, and the office^ of Captain Hollingsworth's troop of hdfae from Elk-Ridge, united in doinghonodKto our illustrious visitor. The procfeiqion having passed through West street, %nd down Church-•treet, moved up Frfaqcis-street, to the eastern gate of the'satate-house, where the General alighted* from his carriage, and was conducted *lt;o the state-house. Upon entering thfcMudl of which, he was greeted by about*!g little girls, each about 12 years »f age, formed in a semicircle, and all dress ed in white, with wreaths of evergreen entwined around their heads, and holding fas their hands banners, with the following inscriptions:Jsofayette—The friend of ourfathera, wilt always be welcome to the hearts of their Children,and the othar w ithbloodshed, he might perhaps have seized upon the crown through themisgaid ed feelings of the many, and have stained to latf nosterity the bright escutcheon of his fame. The greatness of hischaracter; was preserved to the last as an entire whole. He would not suffe| the glittering bauble to crow the brightness of hfo path, nor for a moment swerve him from the line of duty. His throne is of an imperishable nature, his crown more honourable than the richest diadems of emperors, and hit sceptre cannot be broken by the unitedThe cannon's roar proclaims fhcligrati tudeof warriors.More peaceful emblems must tell of ours.The General was then conducted to the senate chamber, (the scene one of the most interesting events in the *n nals of our history), where, in the scnce of the corporate authority our city, the members of the 1*^ ture, a numerous assemblage of tj citizens, and strangers, he was 1of the city, in the following tejfcia:‘•On the part of the corporation and rny fellow-citizens, I greet you withhearty anu aflectionate welcom^Youhave been in this city before, during the gloomy period of that war, which severed one half of the British empire from the other, and placed these states on an equality with the independent nations of the earth. We rejoice ti see you now. The children have in hciited the gn^efut affections of their wthei“Permit me again, Sir, to welcome you to Annapolis, and to assure you that your arrival is a source of unutte-rable pleasure.*To which General Lafayette replied:“I had eagerly anticipated the plea sure I now enjoy, .to revisit this me tropolis, and to find itiii the potaessi on of those blessing of indepbfclence. and freedom, for which we have had to contend. My gratification is cofltiUeted by the affectionate and flatteringF wel come, with which 1 aui honouredgt and by the kind manner in Vhich you Mr. Mayor have been pleased to exprei* it “This city has been \}ie theatre of resolutions most important to the welfare of the United States,yind indeed to the general welfare of ml|ikind. i It has witnessed the affecting stene, when our unparalfelled chief resWned the powers he had exercised witll^so much civic moderation and military glory* a4 the head of our patriotic army;, an ar my in every heart of whom, be assured Sir, the lofty principle of unshaken ind unalloyed republicanism, was as warmly felt and as firmly fixed 9 inlthe breast itself of our beloved commander.“Amidst those solemn recollections, there are personal remembrances, endearing and honourable, which the view of this citt^of this state house, most particularly impress upon my mind, and whien mingle with the sense of mv actual obligations, when I request you Mr. Mayor, the gentlemen of the common council, and all the citizens of Annapolis, to accept the tribute of my most respectful and affectionate thanks. ’ Hcxwasthen introduced to the members of flHfaorporation, and to a^ many other pcffbns, as th^lateness of the hour would admit. '1 nfc ceremonies in the senate chamber being finished, the pmcessioil was agaiqifirmed, and moved on to Fort Sever*? where a nationalcommanded by an ab^Scer,)dietin-guished themselves as «u5ert marksmenfas did also capt. Hobb’sWpany) the prize Was “nobler lost, and nobly won.” At 5 o’clock in the afternoon the general and suite were conducted to the collegs hall, where a most sumptnou$ and splendid dinner had been provided by tne committee of arrangement* under the superintendence of Mrs. M. Robinson of this city. The ornaments and decorations which were placed in die hall, preparatory to the ball, were found bl be equally appropriate for the dinner, and the hall upon this occasion presented a#scene of splendour and elegance, seldom, or perhaps never surpassed in this country. The dinnc was truly sumptuous, and the table presented not only every delicacy to grati-the palate, but was arranged withCambridge, Dorchester county, Dec. 16, 1824.Mr. Jonas Green,Sir,The result of the election of the executive council has fhst reached me, by which I am apprised that 1 obtained the very respectable number of four votes. For such an honour I ought to cherish feelings of gratitude greater than ordinary, as it was to me truly unexpected. The member* from this county, in conjunction with my friends in the house, withdrew me from the contest, which has my hearty concurrence, as I never intended to oppose Mr. Prideaux; whether I was a candidate or not depended entirely upon the event of his resignation. The morning on which the election took place it was generally determined upon by my friends, and understood by others, that I was not a candidate, and that (heir support should be bestowed upon whomever they thought proper. Immediately before the ballot commenced, a gentleman from Montgomery, with whom 1 have no acquaintance* and without any consultation with the members from this county, put me in nomination, (for what purpose he best'can explain,) which caused the votes I received. To Prevent any misconception in the public mind, and any injury which might arise to myself from this unprecedented affair, I respectfully request you, and other gentlemen who havs inserted in their papers the number of votes given tp each person at the election of the ;qcijuve council, (o publish a state-e5Jb| ‘By» of chai to pubi the citj fourtoe fair, if teror farti died Mti sure,” land, ai lately t •ar) to bove j incline* previoi one tbi paid ou thereof in twel with in pprov of the of the to exelt; at 12a degree of taste and elegnsjL which contributed to increase the tetlptationA which it presented. The toasts whichefforts of the world. They are placeda were drank upon the occasion, were upon the pqr?st page of history, and very appropriate. At night a gene-form the brightest halo round its loveli- iral illumination took place throughout est disk. lt;the city, and the night being fine it hadmrntexplanatory ofed. V’ tthe votes /receiv-i, very respectfully,Your obedient serv’t.JNO. H. W. PITT.a very pi easing effect. The lower stories of the state house were illuminated, and a variety of appropriate transparencies exhibited.On Sunday morning the general, by invitation, attended divine service at the Methodist Meeting House.On Monday the committee apnoint ed by the legislature, claimed vilege of entertaining him. W not room at present to give an alt; of the honours paid him by the legislature, and must content ourselves with briefly stating, that he was introduced to the senate , and house of delegates, where addresses were made to him, by the President and the Speaker. At 5 o’clock he dined with the legislature at the college.On Tuesday morning, he left the city for Washington, escorted by capt. Sell map’s troop of horse, and accompanied, as far as the limits of the city, by fapt. Neth’s rifL company, the regulars from Fort Severn, anil a large concourse of citizens and strangers, who lamented his departure, and were penetrated with a deep sense of gratitude for the eminent services he rendered ow* country, and with a profound respect Tor his character, and a sincere affection for his person.For the Md. Gazette.^ The Ship and the Mortal Stormkr have opened their port*,*5 gainst the Caucus, and in the first ehscagement_ captured the lUNG andhalf his army, and in April his men will be but few, so that they will pull down his bulwarks.—So saysCAPTAIN ST0.N1 PEDRO.ted by Colonel James isoyle, th«r^ayj| ’ salute was fired, and other appropriatehonours paid to the illustrious visitor bv the excellent officers attached to that garrison, Col. Joias, Lieutenants I.en-orum and Davidswt The general and his suite were tnqaVyiducted to the government-house, where, in compliance with an invitation from his Excellency the Governor, his quarters were fixed. In the evening the general and his suite were conducted to (Jie college, which had been selected €s the most convenient place for the Ball which had been prepared, under the direction of . the conmittecof arrangements, by Mr.Me do not know which U^• M -CONGRESS—IN SENATE.Monday, Dec. 20, 1824.GENERAL LAFAYETTE.Mr. Hayne from the committee to whom was referred the subject of ma king provision for Gen. Lafayette, re ported the following bill:A BILL makingjprovision for Gen. La fayette,Be it enacted, c. That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby granted to Major General Lafayette, in compensation for his important services and expenditures durrng^the American Revolution, and that, for this purpose, a stock to that amoun^hft issued in his favour, d:ted the 4th July, 1824, bearing an animl interest of six per cent, imyable and redeemable onDecHas ji of IWith Fresf Raisi mond Ar toon # H Fain a au from 1)4A* For the Md, GazeHe.Mr. Green—The following song, composed in honour of the arrival in this city of our highly distinguished and much revered visitor, ^Gen. Lafayette, is deservedly entitled to the warmest eulogy, since it exhibits an effusion*of poetical imagery unsur passed by any production,^hether prosaic, or metrical, tluR'i^p been elicited by the visit of the ‘jJHtiion’s Guest” to united America! Jjwily has the muse propitiously aid err the invocations of the bard, by enabling him to present to the nation the only composition that can come in competition with the soul thrilling and patriotic song of Ilail Columbia.BBJkTTS SOLDIER OF FA AXE.A NATIONAL $0X0.The God of Creation hath wIM fc«tS the„„ nature re|oi#et—tto - HISwmM inMUenl to Utkor ihe day we nuw %«A dy ioo»t .ubtime—A»r th« lifbt new broke To illumine * »c*n« more inuiic -nd. ntly grand; It rtre* u* a chief who 1’romWruain » »ten» yoke, With heroes departed, enflrauchiwd uui land. Full of houourt nnd year*, he H tpered by his God, To Twit thr home ut the hopy otwe more,1\ar^a^g5sal8,a»-Invited he «nnT* mid the shout, ot j The shout* nf tn millions who g adden o.ir elt-nthat bold and chiviric spirit, which promoted you to leave the quiet of repost, the joy a of a splendid court, waere youth and beauty cheered even the diiialustreof die aged eye, anil the*i * enpeannents af an ^jy j^ve, ornat spijtt pf benevtdeuce, which urgt-i0fV warrior sworif to battle fiir an infant land just struggling to exisfcnce. You came like Aclulles,not threader, but ike ^h ereif he hoA to bind upon your yqftiful brow Jour earUett*laurel*, i yrmidons of your country foua tired and victorious bvTStfhidc:Zu rll resie:;ed n nobler and atk! u uPon thc vcrythreshold ^Victory. Vou have sur-*ved to see the maturity of that richn ymfr galladt sword assisted to a-^ ,5 Graud Ma8ter of th« Uni-rwP.u‘, not »uinmon you from ImIui A ** of c,ay to ce-Vou ak u tier.nal lod8e above, until ahould behold tliese fair fields the tnanent abode of rational liberty.previously, tastefully ornamented by a committee of ladies, selected for the purpose, and has been pronounced to be the handsomest room which has ever been appropriated to au occasion of the kind in this country. The contracted limits of our paper will not admit of our attempting any minute description of its decorations—jd was ornamented with wreaths of timers, natural andartificial, tr:iiH|».»n‘sViq| lt;*l W a-hm'i ton and Lafayette, ami many militaryinsignia. In the centre was suspended »Urge chandelier, of tyciccular form* but gradually decreasing in its circum-ferencem^n bottom to top, beautifully oruatneriWl, and i*hiroin#ted with nearly one hundred lights. The Ball was splendid aid^elcgant -it was at-tended by an unusually large number of ladies fcojn various part* of the state, and by a large concourse of gentlemen. The Marine Band from Washington was procured for the occasion.*On Saturday morning there was a review in the college green—and theg ory immortal tome lari I) rallani freemen! Cnma foci u w .u.,... i . » -.....Whoae name and wh«*e do.-d». are roiplaadent iu itor) Of all livmf b*n** the *hy bf,t- . .Come forth lorrly woman! Come foi tk in your beauty! To the weo -------------- “0b.’.'OUrW.h*of Michttntm.nl emlteUuh.oa.it ImU. *a, ,o» w„. .re toremoat in virtu, and duty.Urge forward to welcome a father and I mud.To the and of the free, a hero hai to,nr.Whoic glory will triumph o «r unboriv: rill all that I* mortal ihall link in the tomb—’ rill time .hail he but in cternit;’« d*wn.Brare warriur of Frauee! Brave Sold.er of Fame.The million* of freemen who welcome Uue here, WWUoudwt Aevt- -*k-Ye worth.. !, who ,lumber io glory ’• hrighi grare, Who for howour, for country, tor liberty toled, Your HwUrwm the lt;Baina of A dwpwl» ****U, form towm oppreidon and tYvauny lied; Look dowflfoam edl .piria! look doe,»The Hoti«age we heap «P®!» VZTZLwWho MMit summon d lo unset fW ohove,To re.ei* the .cward whi v L -*•“-Yewhi* votue* haveof breve chiefi, to whoi- valour we owe ile,ting, which make ui che pride of the earth;The blowing*Who conquer*.! lo r. mue me ui.o you. Reiueuiber tin, friend, for iminemw u your debt— YmirTee.lo n he won you with treasure and toili Can me hard U- ungrattlul, or ever forget.The kini hencfocior who vmt* their »oii?The estimate ofth® sppropriation necessary for every xirancli of the Naval service, forjihe ensuing year, is two million, two hundred and ninety eight thousand dollars.IuarWx yearly, tie SlstyJecemtecember, 1834.Sec. 2\And be it further enacted, That one complete and entire Township of Land be,1, and the same is hereby granted to the said Major General Lafayette, and that the President of the United States, be authorized to cause the said Township to be located on any of the Public Lands, which remain unsold, and that patents be issued to General Lafayette for the same.The bill was twice read, by general consent, and Mr. Hayne gave notice that he should move its third reading to-morrow.LATEST FROM FRANCE.The packet ship Cadmus, Captain Allyn, has arrived at New York from Havre, whence she sailed on the ^th ultimo, having been detained from tne 1st to that time by head winds.Capt. Allyn visited Geu. Lafayette’s family at La Grange, and left them all well on the 24th of October. He lias brought letters for the General and his Son, and a Portrait of the General to be presented to Congress from M. Scheffer, Painter ut Paris.A petition is now pending before the Legislature of Virginia, praying that body to propose^W'the legislatures oftheother states institutional amend-'i‘Hntialelectorr, and restortHg the suftrages tothe people direct.Tl300 i FAI itg * coun itall acco coullt; lib C hogs of li due rich* are si tut tion glad prie and L lis, 1 thoi ting denenT fron del i per* said tice said ther i in u1whatresverLATE FROM EUROPE.The packet ship Stephanie, Captain Macy, has arrived at New-York from Havre, whence she sailed on the 29th October.Letters from Havre, state it was generally believed in France, that negotiations for the recognition of the independence of Hayti, would be renewed.A private letter from Constantinople dated Sept. 26th, states that the combined Turkish and Egyptian fleets were blockaded by the Greeks in the ports of Budroum and Stancho.The papers say it i* now doubtful whether any of the French troops will be withdrawn from Spain in January.Disturbances had occurred in liilboa. Some of the richest merchants and citizens, had obtained passport* to leave the place.1AmCoi
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