^:sfy ^t^Z^i^y^^^^-^^ A^'^l ^S^^^^^O'^^iL-'V-V-v-Vi^-^^ •■:\ Ov"" JpC'jl I .fci*>"' ''-^^''Pi^ ■^ ^'. JiECE'PTlO.^' OF 1 GENERAL UFAYEHE I MARCH 19. 1825 "^^ l^"^ Z:yWh^Y%pf\ AN ACCOUNT OF THE llECEPTION OF GEN. LAFAYETTE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19 IH, 1825. OF THE ENTKRTAISIENTS GlVBKi BIM. ARD OF TUB CEREMONIES, MASONIC AND CIVIC. ON mm THE COKNER SIOSE OF lONUIENTS TO THE lEHORI OF GENERALS GREENE AND PULASKI. SAVANNAH: W. T. WILLIAMS,-1825. MARLOW: E. J. PURSE— 1883. // Z TO THE CITIZENS OF SAVANNAH. To rescue from forgetfulness the animating and in- teresting scenes in which most of us were engaged, arising out of the visit of our illustrious Guest, this pamphlet has been compiled. The return of General LAFAYETTE to America, is an era in the history of our Country; and every city and village through which he has passed, has voluntarily decreed a Triumph or an Ovation, to the valor of the Hero and the virtues of the Man. Impelled by your grateful recollections of his useful services, you invited, received and en- tertained him. To you therefore, this record of what was done, compiled in accordance with a resolution of the Joint Committee for his reception and entertain- ment, is respectfully inscribed. Savannah, Apri.l 25th, 1825. DECEPTION ...-»$=:of:=^.. GENERAL LAFAYETTE. It will readily be conceived, that this city was not insensible to the general joy which pervaded the Union, upon the annunciation of the ar- rival of Gen. LAFAYETTE upon onr shores. When the intention of visiting the United States was first declared by the General, and before he reached our country, the City Council of Savannah, by a resolution adopt- ed on the 5th of August, made it the duty of the Mayor to address to him a letter of welcome and congratulation, as soon as his arrival should be announced, accompanied by an invitation to visit our city. This was ac- cordingly done on the 25th of August, immediately after his arrival was known here. The unexpected character of his first reception, and the continued engagements which he was compelled to enter into in that sec- tion of onr country, the immediate theatre of his exertions during the rev- olutionary war, prevented his fixing any particular period for his visit to the South. The invitation to be present at the seat of the General Govern- ment, at the celebration of the "greatest of all hirth days," as the General expressed himself in relation to the 22ud of February, was not to be re- sisted, and the 23rd of that month was finally decided upon for commenc- ing his Southern tour. Long previously to this, the invitation of Council was renewed by the present Mayor, and it was not until the 28th, that the following letters from Gen. Lafayette, transmitted through our representa- tive Col. Tattnall, were received, informing us of the precise time at which we might expect a visit from him. Washington, Feb. 20th, 1825. My Dear Sir — My route, upon which several friends have had the good- ness to consult together, is at last fixed, and makes me arrive at Charles- ton on the 13th March, to leave it on the IGth for Savannah, Augusta and Milledgeville, I will avail myself of the Steamboat as much as I can. The pressure of time, an engagement at Boston for the 17th June, which I would be truly unhappy to disappoint, and other considerations relative to my American visit, and family avocations in Europe, make it impossible for me to lesson the rapidity of my march , and very thankful for the means to expedite it. Enclosed you will find my letter to the Governor of Georgia. Receive my best thanks and affectionate regard, LAFAYETTE. The Hon. E. F. Tattnall, M. C. Washington, 20th Feb. 1825. Sir— Col. Jones has delivered to me your kind letter of January 29th, and I am happy to think that on the 23d inst. I shall begin a journey which will permit me to present your Excellency with the personal ex- pression of my gratitude to the People, the Legislature, and the Chief Magistrate of the State of G(!orgia. My expectation is to be at Charles- ton on the 13th March, and leave it on the IGth for Savannah, thence to proceed to Augusta and Milledgeville. The Steamboat appears to be the best couveyance to the two first placefl, I iuteud going from Millodgoville to Montgomery, where I have been flattered with the hope to find a Steam- boat for Mobile. My only regret is the obligation I am under to move very rapidly in order to fulfil the numerons objects of this so gratifying visit to the Southern and Western States. I must depend on the indul- gence of my friends. In the mean while I beg your Excellency to be the organ and to receive yourself the tribute of my Respectful acknowledgements and highest regard, LAFAYEITE. His Excellency G. M. Tbodp, Governor of Georgia. Although the Legislature during its late session, authorized the Gover- nor to ontertuin Gen. Lafayette as the Guest of the State, from the moment he touched the soil of Georgia until his departure from it; still the co- operation of the authorities of the City and the Citizens generally was necessary to carry into effect the laudable intentions of the Legislature. Accordingly the City Council promptly took measures to effect this object, by appointing a committee from their own body for the purpose of receiv- ing the General on bis landing, consisting of W. C. Daniell, Mayor. Charles Harris, W. B. Bulloch. At a subsequent meeting another and more numerous committee was appointed, consisting of Th.e Mayor, W. C. Daniell, The Chairman, J. W. Jackson, Alilemmn, Chs. Harris, Alderman, Isaac Minis, Geo. Milieu, " W. K Waring. to form part of a general committee, and requesting the Mayor to convene the citizens, for the purpose of adopting such further measures as should be necessary. A meeting of the citizens was accordingly held on the 3d of March at which Geo, Jones Esq. was called to the Chair and, John C. NicoU Esq. acted as Secretary; the following gentlemen were appointed a committee. Geo. Jones, Eben. Jackson, Alex. Tellftir, Jno. Shellman, Shettall Sheftall, Kobt. Habersham, John Screven. The officers of the First Regiment and of the Georgia Hussars, met and appointed the following officers a committee, to unite with the preceeding committees, viz: Col. James Marshall, Maj. W. T. Williams, Capt James Hunter, Capt. Chs. A. Higgins, Capt. Robt. W. Pooler, Lieut. Geo. Schley, Capt. E. F. Tattnall, was subsequently added as a member. These three committees united, formed the "Lafayette Committee," of which the Mayor was appointed Chairman and John 0. NichoU Secretary. Upon this committee devolved the duty of making preparations for the reception and entertainment of the General. It was divided into three sub- committees with specific duties assigned to each. To one, consisting of Geo. Jones, S. Sheftall, Jno. Screven, Maj. Williams, Capt. Tattnall, Lieut. Schley, Geo. Millen. was assigned the duty of receiving the General and attending him to his lodgings. To another composed of Charles Harris , Alex. Telfair, Eobt. Habersham, J. W. Jackson, Col. Marshall, Capt. Pooler. was assigned the duty of providing apartments for his accommodation, and attending on him during his stay. And to the other consisting of Ebernezer Jackson, Jno. Shellman, Isaac Minis, W. R. Waring, Capt. Hunter, Capt. Higgins. the duty was assigned of attending him at places of public entertainment Many of the arrangements were necessarily contingent; being subjent to the approval of the Governor, upon his arrival. They were all confirmed by him and the utmost harmony and concert between the Executive and the Committee prevailed daring the whole period; and the high considera- tion in which he was held by them and his fellow citizens previously, was greatly augmented by his courteous and dignified deportment, towards them and the illustrious guest he was officially called upon to entertain. For the accommodation of the General and Governor, a suit of apart- ments were taken in the spacious and elegant mansion occupied by Mrs. Maxwell. As a tribute to the surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution, to whom it was more convenient to meet the General here than at any point more distant from their homes, invitations were given them by the com- mittee to be pressent at the celebration. Of these General Daniel Stewart, Major Peter Deveaux and Capt David Rees only attended. It was a cause of deep regret that severe indisposition prevented Gen. Jno. M'lutosh, the only surviving officer of the Georgia Line, from being present; and that Capt. James Nephew, from the same cause, was detained at home. The feeling terms in which these gentlemen communicated their regrets at their incapacity to join us in doing honor to their Brother Soldier, are strongly expressive of the interest which they took in the occasion; and the cordial and afi'ectionate greetings of Gen. Lafayette, of those surviving officers who participated in his entertainment, is an evidence that he was deprived of increased pleasure by their absence. Invitations were likewise sent to Mrs. Shaw, the daughter of Gen. Greene, and Col. Francis K. Huger, who so gallantly assisted in the escape of Lafayette from the Prison of Olmutz. Mrs. Shaw, after having made ar- rangements for coming, was detained in Charleston by indisposition, and her regret at the disappointment was elegantly expressed in her reply to the Chairman of the Committee, contained in the following extract from her letter dated the 16th of March : "I am deeply sensitive of the honor they have done me, and doubly gratified by the feeling towards the memory of my Father which dictated it; and that though I am thus prevented from sharing in the joy of this most interestering event (which must always be remembered with delight by every American) in person, my heart shears in the gratification of the inhabitants of my native State , and will always feel the warmest interest in the prosperity and welfare of Savannah." 8 To the letter iuvitiug Col. Huger, the following answer was received: Charlesion, S. C. 17tb March, 1825. W. C. Daniell, Esq., Mayor of Savannah. Sir — I only received yesterday the letter you did me the honor to address to me on the 11th It is highly gratifying to me that the manner in which I expressed to Gen. Lafayette thirty years ago, the gratitude felt by all my fellow citizens to him, should be approved by them. It affords me high satisfaction by accepting your very kind invitation to join the citizens ot Savannah in welcoming his visit to that city. I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully, your ob't servant, FES. K. HUGER. Col. Huger was welcomed and entertained as one of the General's Fam- ily, and participated in every occurence attendant upon the visit of our distinguished Guest. Col. Warren of Pendleton Disti-ict, S. C, was also invited by Council to participate in the hospitality ol the City. This gentleman was present at the seige of Savannah, aud lost a leg in consequence of a severe wound received in the assault. He too, to our great regret, was prevented by severe illness from being present to join in the greetings and participate in the joy of welcoming with his few surviving brother soldiers, the last remaining general officer ol the army of the revolution, to that spot which had been the scene of his gallantry and of his suftering. Among the preparatory measures, arrangements were made for entertain- ing the General at a public Dinner and Ball. At the meeting of the sub- scribers, John C. Nicoll Esq. , was made Chairman and J. P. Henry Secre- tary and the following gentlemen appointed managers, with full power to carry into effect the intentions of their fellow citizens: W. B. Bulloch, R. W. Habersham, •Jno. Stevens, James W. Wayne, Wm. Gaston, J. P. Henry, W. R. Waring, Col. James Marshall, Maj. W. T. Williams, Maj. W. C. Wayne, Capt. Wm. Law, Capt. James Hunter, Capt. E. F. Tattnall, Capt. Peter Blois. To the industry and taste of these gentlemen we are indebted for the appropriate and beautiful decorations of the Council Chamber, and the sumptuous Dinner and splendid Ball which were provided for the occasion. The Masonic Brethren also took measures to entertain him at a Masonic Festival, aud addressed a letter to him at Charleston, inviting him to par- take of their hospitality. The best understanding prevailed among all parties, and a singleness of object pervaded the public bodies. Committees, the Mihtary and Citizens generally; which resulted in giving the finest effect to the various plans that had bten formed for the occasion. It is deemed unnecessary to state in detail the different preparatory measures adopted by each; they are de- veloped in the grand display consequent upon these preparations. The beauty and fitness ol the parts produced an harmonious whole, surpassing in splendor and dignity, any similar spectacle ever exhibited in our city. RECEPTION OF GEN. LAFAYETTE. This liappy event took place on Saturday, the 19th of March, 1825. Almost up to the last hour the time of the probable arrival of our venerated guest was but conjectu- ral; opinions were various as to the 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 circum- stances attending it will show, it was alabor of afiection- ate respect, in which all appeared to join with heart and hand. As the time approached, the interest proportiona- bly increased. The stages and packets, particularly from the South, were crowded with passengers. The Liberty Troop of Light Dragoons under the command of Capt. Wm. Maxwell, and the Darien Hussars, Capt. Charles West, had early evinced their anxious desire to do honor to the occasion and had reached town on the Tuesday preceeding. On Friday evening all appeared to be in a buzz of expectation, and numerous parties were collect- ed in almost every spot on Bay street and elsewhere, every one with a face of pleasure and expectation; At half past 5 o'clock on Saturday morning by a signal from the Chatham AKillery, the military were warned to repair to their several parade grounds. The line was formed at 8 o'clock, soon after which, there being no ap- pearance of the boat, the troops piled their arms and were dismissed until the arrival. At an early hour the French and American flags were hoisted on the Exchange steeple, the Revenue Cutter Gallatin, Capt. Matthews, was also decorated with flags and the merchant vessels were dress- ed in the same manner. On Bay street on each side of, to the entrance to the City from under the bluff, were placed two French brass pieces, one of which, tradition informs us, was received in this country by the same vessel that brought over Lafayette ; they were mianned by a company of masters of vessels and others who volunteered for the occasion. The resort to the eastern part of the bluff was 10 general at au early part of the morning, continuing to in- crease during the day; and at the time of the arrival was crowded with ladies and citizens, on every part which could command a view of the landing. A temporary land- ing was erected at the wharf, consisting of a flight of steps and a platform. During the morning many an eye was strained in the hopeless task of transforming the fog banks and mists which hung over the low lauds between Savannah and Tybee, into the steam boat bearing the guest of the nation. About o'clock, however, the mists dispersed, the skies were cleared, and the remainder of the day was as pleasant and delightful as spring and a balmy atmosphere could make it. At the time the weath- er cleared up, a gentle breeze arose, blowing directly up the river, as if to add speed to the vessel which was to land him on our shores. At an early hour the Commit- tee of deception, deputed from the Joint Committee, to- gether with Colonels Brailsford and Randolph, Aids of His Excellency Governor Troup, proceeded to Fort Jack- son in three barges, decorated with flags, rowed by sea- men, in blue jackets and white trowsers under the com- mand of Capts. Nicolls, Camiphdl o.nd Dubois. The flrst notice of the arrival of the welcome vessel, was by a few strokes of the Exchange Bell. A few min- utes after, the volume of smoke which accompanied her was perceptable over the land; she was then about twelve or flfteen miles oil", but rapidly approaching. The intelligence "the boat's in sight" spread with electrical rapidity, and the bustle which had in some measure sub- sided, recommenced, and every one repaired to the spot where his landing was to take place. The troops were immediately formed and marched to the lower part of Bay street, where they were placed in position on the green, in front of the avenue ot trees, their right on East Bay. A more gallant and splendid military display we have never seen ; the elfect was beautiful ; every corps exceeded its customary numbers; many who had not appeared un- der arms for year, shouldered them on this occasion, and the usual pride of appearance and honorable emulation, 11 was ten times increased by the occasioD. Those who know the Volunteer companies of Savannah, will believe this to be no empty compliment. As the steam boat passed Fort Jackson, she was board- ed by the Committee of Reception, on their ascending the deck the General was addressed by their Chairman George Jones, Esq., as follows: "General — This committee, the representatives of a gen- eral committee of the City Council and of the Civil and Military Citizens of Savannah, offer yon on behalf of them- selves and their fellow citizens, congratulations upon 3'our safe arrival, and a sincere welcome to the State of Geor- gia. They invite you to accompany them to the shore where their ancestors, with their beloved Oglethorpe, first landed; and thus afford them an opportunity of dis- charging the pleasing duty assigned them of presenting you to his Excellency the Governor of the State and the civil authority of the City, who with a greatful people, anxiously wait to receive you with a heartfelt welcome." An address was also delivered by Col. Brailsford in behalf of Governor Troup. To both these addresses the General macie an appro- priate reply, expressive of the pleasure he felt at visiting Georgia. The boat now came up in gallant style firing bj- the way, and a full band of music on board playing, the Mar- seilles Hymn, and other favorite French and American airs. Her appearance was imposing and beautiful, to which the splendid and glittering uniforms of the officers from South Carolina who attended the General, greatly added. As the steamboat came up to her anchorage, a sa- lute was fired by the Revenue Cutter Gallatin, Capt. Mat- thews. General Lafayette was now assisted into the first barge accompanied by the committee and others, the other boats being occupied by the remainder of the suit. As the boat reached the shore, the excitement in every face increased. A line was then formed from the land- ing place on the wharf, facing inwards, composed of the Mayor and Aldermen of the city, the Clergy, the Judges 12 and Officers of the District Court, the Superior Court, aiid the Court of Oyer and Terminer; the Union Society; Deputations from the Hibernian Society, with their badges and banner; from the St. Andrew's Society, with their badges; and from the Agricultural Society, with their badges; and citizens. The officers and gentlemen who accompanied the Gen- eral in the steam boat from Charleston, besides the (governor of that State, were Col. F. K. Iluger, Major Gen. Youngblood, Gen, Geddes, Adj. Gen. Earle, Col. Keith, Col. Butler, Col. Chesnutt, Col. Brown, Col. Clou- nie. Col. Fitsimmons, Col. Taylor, Maj. Warley, Maj. Hamilton, Capt. Moses and Messrs. Bee and M'Chord. Col. Iluger and Maj. Hamilton, alone accepted the invi- tation of the committee to land and participate in the cer- emonies of the procession; the Constitution of South Carolina having prohibited the Governor of that State from passing its limits, obliging him to decline the civili- ty of the committee; and courtesy to the Chief Magistrate of their State, no doubt was the dominant motive with the officers who accompanied him in likewise declining the invitation to join in the review and procession. As the General placed his foot upon the landing place a salute was fired by the Chatham Artillery in line on the BlufJ, with four brass field pieces, 4 & 6 pounders, one of which was caj)tured at Yorktown. He was here received by Wm. C^ Daniell, Esq. Mayor of the city. Six cheers were now given by the whole of the citizens who were assembled on the gratifying occasion; for which the General expressed his grateful acknowledgements to those nearest him; Supported by the Mayor, and attend- ed by the Committee of Reception, he now^ ascended the Bluff, followed by his suite, the members of the Corpora- tion, the Societies and Citizens. Here he was again en- thusiastically cheered. On arriving at the top of the Blulf, on the green, he was presented to Governor Troup, by whom, in the most feeling manner, he was welcomed to the soil of Georgia, The following is the address of Governor Troup: 13 "General — 'Tis little more than ninety years since the founder of this State first set foot upon the bank on which you stand. Now, four hundred thousand people open their arms to receive you. Thanks to a kind providence, it called you to the standard of Liberty in the hopelessness of our early revolution ; it has preserved you, that in your latter day the glory of a great Empire might be reflected back upon you, amid the acclamations of millions. "The scenes which are to come will be, for you, com- paratively tranquil and placid; there will be no more of dungeons, no more frowns of Tyrants. Oh Sir! what a consolation for a man, who has passed through such seas of troubles, that the million of bayonets which guard the blessings we enjoy, will stand between you and them. But enough, welcome General, welcome; thrice welcome to the State of Georgia." To this address, the General, his feelings evidently affected, delivered the following reply : "The kind invitation I first received from your Ex- cellency, and which, on the meeting of the General Assem- bly, was bestowed on me by both houses in terms most gratifying, could not but confirm my eager resolution to visit the State of Georgia. This State, Sir, I had not the good fortune to serve on its own soil; but our more north- ern 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 obligation and private affections. Permit me here to express a re- gret at the rapidity of my happy visit through the several States. The celebration of the greatest of all birth days at the seat of the General Government, could not be omitted, and although I have been obliged to sacrifice the motives of propriety, and the feelings of personal friendships, which called me to witness the inauguration of the executive branch of the Union, I could not so give up the honorable part conferred upon me, on the half- secular Jubilee of Bunker's Ilill, as the representative, 14 being the only surviving Major General, of the Revolutiou- ary Army. My dear sir, I am happy to witness the im- provements, which within less than a ceutur}' of existence, and iifty years of independence, have attended, in this State, the blessings of Republican institutions. Accept, if you please, for yourself and the two houses of the Leg- islature, my most aftectionate and respectful thanks.'" He was tlien introduced to several revolutionary soldi- ers, among tliose present, were Gen. Stewart, Col. Shell- man, Ehen Jackson, Sheftall Sheftall and Capt. Kees. The utmost animation appeared to sparcle in the eyes of the General at this time. This was particularly the case, when tlie latter addressing him with a cordial grip of the hand, said "I remember you! I saw you in Philadelphia!" and proceeded to narrate some trifling incidents of the occasion; to which the General replied "Ah! I remem- ber!" and taking Capt. Rees" hand between both of his, the eyes of each glistening with pleasure, they stood for a few moments apparently absorbed in recollections of the days of their youth. The officers of the brigade and of the regiment were then introduced. Whilst these in- troductions were going on, a salute was fired along the whole line of infantry. The General and suite, together with the Governor and suite, the Revolutionary officers, Mayor, Committee of Reception, Guests, Gen. Harden and suite, Col. McAlister, and the Field officers from the adjoining counties, proceeded on foot down the front of the line, in review. After passing the troops the General ascended the carriage prepared for his reception, and the procession moved in the following order: 1. F. M. Stone, Marsl)al of the Citj^ with staff of office. 2. Divisions of the Georgia Hussars, Liberty and Mln- tosh Troops of Cavalry. Jaa. Barnard, First Marshal, with staff. 3. Gen. LAFAYETTE, and Governor TROUP, in a Landau drawn by four Gray horses. 4. The Mayor of the City and Colonel Huger, in a se- cond carriage. 15 o. G. W. Lafayette and Mr. LeVassenr, in a third car- riage. 6. lievolutiunary Officers in a fourth carriage. 7. Brigadier General, the suites of the Govenor and the General. J. Habersham, Second Marshal and staff. 8. The Committee of Council, of the Citizens and of Oflicers. 9. Aldermen. 10. The Rev. Clergy, Judges, Officers of the U. States, Consuls, Officers of Courts. A. Cope, Third Marshal with staff. 11. The Union, the Hibernian, the St. Andrews and the Agricultural Societies [E. Bourquin, 4th Marshal, S. M.Bond, oth Marshal.] Citizens in ranks of 8. Joseph S. Pelot, 6th Marshal. 12. Divisions of the Georgia Hussars, Liberty and M'ln- tosh Troops of Cavalry. 13. Field Officers of other Regiments. 14. Officers of the Army and Navy. 15. Compan}' Officers of the first and other Regiments. Lieutenant Colonel. C/hatham Artillery. United States Troops. Savannah Fencibles. Savannah Volunteer Guards. Georgia Volunteers. Republican Blues. Savannah Juvenile Guards. Major and Regimental Staff. The procession moved up East Broad Street to B rough ton, from thence to West Broad, from thence to South Broad, down that street to Abercorn, and through Aberconi to Oglethorpe square. When the procession commenced moving, a third salute was fired by the Marine corps, which we have heretofore mentioned. We should not forget to mention that the seamen who rowed the boats, in which the General land- ed, accompanied the carriage in which he was seated, 16 with the flags of their boats. The procession moved as prescribed in tlic arrangements of the day, and about half past five o'clock in the afternoon, he arrived at the lodgings appropriated for him at Mrs. Maxwell's, the same in which Gov. Troiip resided. Thetimeof his land- ing was at 3 o'clock; so that the reception and proces- sion took up about two hours and a half. The troops then filed off to the South common and fired a national salute, after which they returned to the quarters of the General, to whom they paid the marching salute. During the passage of the procession, the windows and doors as well as the spacious streets through which he passed, were crowded to excess; and the expression of enthusiastic feeling was repeatedly displayed by all, from highest to the lowest, lie was saluted by the ladies from every place affording a view of the procession, by the waving of handkerchiefs, which he returned by repeated and continued inclination of the head, bowing in acknow- ledgement. At sundown another salute was fired by the marine volunteer corps. Such was the inspiring and joyful spectacle produced by the reception of General Lafayette in our city. We had witnessed with deep interest, his continued progress through our sister States, and at length received him at our borders with proud emotions, to introduce him to new scenes and new associations; and in the fervor of our affection to continue that triumph which commenced with his first landing on our shores; a triumph more glorious than Rome in the days of her greatest splendor and power, ever bestowed upon her blood-stained con- querors. It is true no rich spoils swelled the length of his train; no fettered captives followed his Triumphal Car; no rrnotorian Bands were there to enforce reluctant obe- dience to the decree of a degenerated Senate — these were not wanting to give lustre to his reception. There was a moral grandeur in the spectacle, which required no borrowed brightness from the pageantry and pomp of power. Its unrivalled majesty here, as in all other parts 17 of our country, consisted in this, that time had restored him to us spotless and without reproach, and that we in the full and free enjoyment of that liberty which he as- sisted to achieve, were capable and willing to give un- restrained expression to our devotion and gratitude to- wards him. In giving expression to our feelings, the conscious dignity of freedom has been preserved amidst pludits which rent the air, and every one felt that he was free to give or to withhold his applause and his ad- miration. On no previous occasion have we seen so splendid a military display in this city as on this; none so numer- ous ; and we do not hesitate to vsay, that it may have been equalled; 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 compli- ance with the wishes of the Marshals and others entrus- ted with the formation of the procession. Every indiv- idual seemed to be impressed with the sentiment, that the strongest expression of devotion and attachment to the General, was to be evinced by the observance of pub- lic decorum; and so general did the feeling become, that it appeared as if the whole multitude moved under its uninterrupted influence. The arrangements were carried into etlect with regularity and precision, and in line, a day of more enthusiastic and honorable feeling of purer enjoyment, or more distinguished for the luxu- riance of patriotic feeling, was never witnessed among a happy and delighted people. THE MAYOR'S ADDRESS. Soon alter the dismissal of the Civic Procession, the Mayor and Aldermen again met at the Exchange, and with the City Marshal at their head, with the insignia of his office, proceeded to the lodgings of Gen. Lafayette. They were immediately received by the General, to whom the following address w^as delivered by the Mayor. General — "The citizens of Savannah receive you with the most grateful emotions. In you they behold their 18 couutry's early aud steadfast, friend who, spurning the allurements of rank and affluence at home, devoted him- self to the cause of an infant and an alien people, resis- ting oppression in a most unequal and fearful conflict. "In the history of the war of the revolution, your ar- rival upon our shores constitutes a highly important era. To the harassed soldiery, it imparted additional vigor ; to our exhausted country it gave new hopes ; and to the cause of Liberty, a powerful and a faithful ally. To the glorious termination of that war, you largely contributed. The establishment of a Republican form of Goverment, as necessarily resulted from the nature of the war which preceded it, as from the character of the i)eople who waged that war. The peculiarity of that form as happy as it is singular, is the proudest monument of human wisdom and virtue. "After the lapse of near halt a century, you revisit the scenes of your early glory and renown. Few indeed of your old companions survive to embrace you. We their descendants, rich in the inheritance of their glory and their achievements, welcome you in the name, and as the friend of our fathers. In our national independence, in our political institutions, in our civil and religious principles, in the diffusion of knowledge, and in our in- dividual prosperity and happiness, behold the achieve- ments of the heroes of the revolution. In the. hearts of the American people, your services and }our glory are consecrated; and so long as they are worthy of the lib-. erties which they now enjoy, so long will they hold in the most grateful reverence the names of those to whom they are indebted for them ; and so long will they shout with the warmest enthusiasm, the names of Washington and Lafayette." The General immediately replied in the following terms: "I am happy, sir, to enjoy the long wished-for gratifi- cation of a visit to this interesting and classic city, where you so kindly welcome me. You are pleased to 19 speak of friendly emotions. Sir, my own feelings on this occasion are most lively and multiplied. While I rejoice in the honorable and afiectionate reception from the citizens of Savannah, in the prosperity and happi- ness which this city presents to a patriotic eye, I for the first time approach the spot where the blood of two na- 'tions has been shed in a common cause; where Pulaski fell, and Laurens planted the American standard. It is to me a cherished thought, that although the wounds of d'Estaing, and the gallant devotion of Lincoln, were not rewarded with success, the remembrance of that day must be one of the bonds of mutual friendship and good wishes. There also is the tomb of ray dear companion and friend, the great and good Greene. Amidst these sentiments I am highly sensible of the kindness of the people of Savannah in my behalf, and beg them and you, Mr. Mayor, to accept my respectful, affectionate ac- knowledgements." The City Council then returned to the Exchange after which they separated. THE DINNER. The dinner of the citizens, which was prepared at four o'clock, owing to the late hour at which Gen. Lafayette arrived was necessarily delayed. It however took place at seven o'clock, when the company set down in the Council Chamber, which was prepared for the occasion with arches, branches, &c., of which we shall have occa- sion to speak hereafter. It comprised a profusion of sub- stantial fare, and every delicacy of the season. The com- pany including the guests, were at least three hundred in number. The Mayor presided, assisted by Geo. Jones, 1st Vice President ; Charles Harris, 2d do.; W. B. Bulloch, 3d do.; Dr. John Gumming, 4th do.; William Davies; 5th do.; and George Anderson, 6th do. Among the guests, besides Gen. Lafayette, were Col. Francis K. Huger, George Washington Lafayette, Monsieur Le Vasseur, and the officers from South Carolina, who ac- companied the General, viz : Maj. Gen. Youngblood, Gen. 20 Geddes, Cols. Keith, Butler, Chesnutt, Brown, Clounie, Fitzsinimons, and Taylor, Majs. Hamilton and Warley, Capt. Moses, and Messrs. Bee and M'Chord, there were also present Col. Mufat, Gen, Stewart, Capt. Rees, Col. M'Allister, Capt. Maxwell, and the other officers of the Liberty and M'Intosh Cavalry, and the several Cler- gytWGU of the city. In the centre window back of the seats of the Mayor and Gen. Lafayette appeared a transparency reprosontiijg Gen. Lafayette, over which was a scroll in- scribed "He fought for us." In the opposite window Washington inscribed in like manner "The Father of his Country." The centre window in front presented an alle- gorical transparency representing a monument surmounted by a bust of Lafayette, on one side .Liberty, on the other }iistory, presenting a tablet inscribed with the dates of the arrival in America of Lafayette, of his appointment as Major General, of his being wounded at Brandy wine, and that of the surrender at Yorktown. The following is a copy of the toasts which were given : 1st. The Constitution of the United States — Its level the people's rights, its power their protection, its protec- tion their virtue. 2d. Georgia — Rich in her resources, rich in the boun- ties of nature, and rich in the spirit and enterprise of her people ; we look to the wisdow of her rulers for the im- provement of these advantages. 3d. Washington — A name associated with every eno- bling quality of man ; his fame is identified with our liis- tory, and its lustre will be reflected upon ages yet to come. 4th. Lafayette — The name shall be a badge worn in the hour oi peril, by freemen in every quarter of the globe, when their rights are assailed by oppression. Gen. Lafayette expressed his acknowledgements for the afi"ectionate welcome he had the happiness to receive from the citizens of Savannah, and particularly for their honor- able and so very gratifying toast — after which he begged leave to offer the following sentiment : The City of Savannah— And may her young prosperity 21 more and more show to the old world, the superiority of Republican institutions and self government. 5th. The Heroes and Statesmen of '76 —In life or death equally the objects of our regard and veneration. 6th. Tlie President of the United States — Although chosen amidst the conflict of public sentiment, the nation receives him as her chief magistrate and is ready to sup- port him in ths spirit of the Constitution. 7th. The Republics of Mexico and South America — We hail them as of the nations of the earth, and may the voice of freemen ere long thunder from the Andes of Brazil the rights of man. 8th. The Holy Alliance— The bitterness of political death to those who are ne frieuds to "the world or the world's Law." 9th. Beautiful France — Munificent Patroness of Science and the Arts, nurse of Heroes^ — she shed her blood for us and we are grateful. 10th. Wni. H. Crawford — His greatness is founded upon the qualities of his mind aud the viitnes of his heart — public station has only served to illustrate it, and private life cannot detract from it. 11th. The People — The spontaneous burst of their gratitude to one of the early champions of their country's freedom, speaks a moral 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 Lakes and the Ocean, proclaim their victories and perpetuate their glory. 13th. Woman — The graces of her mind refine our manners, the virtues of her heart correct our morals, and civiHzed man derives his strongest impulse to excellence from the hope of her approbation. A deputation was sent during dinner to wait upon His Excellency Governor Manning of South Carolina, on board the steamboat Henry Shultz, then at anchor in the river. The deputation was composed of Cols. Brailsford and Randolph, Aids of His Excellency Governor Troup, bear- ing a complimentary message from him, and of a commit- 22 tee from the citizens, composed of Richard W. Habersham, Esq., Col.E. F. Tattuall, Major W. T.Williams, and Capt. R. W. Pooler. Governor Manning; received the deputation with great politeness, expressing his regret that the constitution of his own State should have prohibited his landing on the the shores of another, and thus deprive him of the pleas- ure of participating in the festivities of the day. The President on the return of the committee, commu- nicated to the company the circumstances of the deputa- tion and gave a toast, :'Tho Governor of South Carolina," which was received with warmest approbation. Upon which, Maj. Gen. Youugblood of S. C, proposed as a vol- unteer toast, "The State of Georgia." VOLUNTEER TOASTS. By Gen. Lafayette — The memory of Gen. Greene. By Gov. Troup — The guest of the nation, in union with the volunteers and citizens of Georgia; a father surround- ed by his children — it is as it should be ; who can say that his civil or military virtues have contributed most to the benefit of mankind. By Geo. Washington Lafayette — The principles of '76 ; they will regenerate the whole world. By Mon. Le Vasseur — The year 1776 ; American youth have not degenerated from the principles of their fathers. By Col. Francis K. Huger— The youth of the U. S. may they see and feel that the admiration, esteem, and gratitude of the nation, are the highest and most honora- ble rewards of ambition. By Gen. Stewart — Our sister State South Carolina; near and dear to us. Maj. James Hamilton, Jr., from South Carolina, replied to the compliment from Gen. Stewart, and gave the fol- lowing toast : The State of Georgia — Founded by one of the most chivalrous and enterprising spirits of the age in which he lived, she has received a kindred impulse from his charac- ter ; may her prosperity be equal to the patriotism and gallantry of her sons. 23 By Col. E. F. Tattnall, in reply ^ — The memory of Gen, Marion, distinguished for every thing chivalric, for every thing patriotic, for every thing Carolinian. By Maj. Gen. Youngblood — The memory of Gen. Mont- gomery ; In the cause of freedom and self-government, our country, when in a sinking condition, made large drafts on the sons of Erin ; they were always honored. By Gen. Geddes — The memory of Gen. Pulaski, who died in defence of American liberty. By Col. Murat — Florida and Gen. Jackson to whom Floridians are indebted for being citizens of the United States. By the President — Col. Warren ; we sincerely regret that his bad health has deprived us of the pleasure of the company of a soldier who lost a limb in attempting to res- cue this city from its oppressors. By Geo. Jones, Esq. — The memory of Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia. By Chas. Harris, Esq. — Gen. Jas. Screven, who fought for liberty and was killed by its enemies in defence of its sacred cause. By Wm. B. Bulloch, Esq. — Gen. Jas. Jackson, than whom a purer and more disinterested patriot Georgia never produced. By Dr. Jno. Gumming — The memory of Col. Jos. Hab- ersham ; the first in Georgia who raised his arm against regal power. By Wm. Davies, Esq. — Gen. John MTntosh, a hero of the the revolution. By Geo. Anderson, Esq. — The memory of Gen. Elbert. The General retired at this time. By Maj. Williams — De Kalb, Steuben, Pulaski, and yet another and a greater — the chivalry of other lands con- centrated in the cause of ours — their names are hallowed by the glory of their deeds, and ten millions of freemen express their gratitude to the survivor. By Col. Hunter — The memory of Dr. Noble Wimberly Jones ; the pupil of Oglethorge, a Kepublican in principle, a philanthropist in practice. 24 By Capt. Wm. Law — Our Republic ; constituted for the freedom and happiness of man, its stability is founded in the intelligence of its people, and the virtue of its rulers. By Lieut. Baker- The departed Heroes of the Revolu- tio)i, the stars of freedom, they have sunk to rest. By Capt, Higgins — This tribute of respect which eman- ates from the purest principles of the heart ; patriotism and gratitude. By Capt. Pooler — Our guest, Lafayette ; the Nobleman by birth, the Republican from principle. By Robert Campbell, (after the President had retired) -^The Mayor, W. C. Daniell, who has presided with so much ability and propriety at the present interesting fes- tival. By R. W. Habersham — The memory of Gen. Lachlan Mcintosh. By Lieut. Col. D'Lyon — Andrew Jackson, the people's choice for the Presidency ; through intrigue and bargain- ing have defeated his elevation, yet in their hearts he stands first among the independent Republican patriots of our country. By Col. Marshall — The memory of Pulaski, who fought for the liberty of his own land, and died in defence of ours. By Gen. Harden — The Generals Pinckney ; of a co- terminous and sister State ; patriots without fear or re- proach. By Col. M'Allister — The civic arrangements of this day, may be equalled but not excelled by our sister States. By Geo. B. Camming — Cobb and Berrien ; their vote on the Clay nomination is decisive of their principles. By Maj. Wayne — The oiHcers, non-commissioned offi- cers and privates of the squadron. By Dr. M'Connell — Gen. Lafayette, and his surviving compatriots throughout the Union. By Jos. V. Bevan, Esq.— The memory of Col. Baker- One of the most eminent partisans known to our own, or to ihe history of any other state; one indeed, who had 25 the additional merit of belonging to that county which gave to Georgia its first determined feeling for liberty. By Capt. John Davidson — The United States, the cradle of liberty ; may it never cease rocking the sons of freedom. By Capt. Stiles — The glories of Bolivar, the Wash- ington of South America. By Mr. Gwathmey — The inhabitants of LaGrange, may they be made as happy by the return of Lafayette, as we have been by his visit. By Ool. Dennis — The people's favorite, Gen. Andrew Jackson. The following song was composed for the occasion — BY GEORGE ROBERTSON, JR., Air— "Marseilles Hymn." Wheu thy banner, Liberty ! was streaming, Its folds wildly lashing tke gale; When they blade brightly, fiercely, was gleaming, And tyrants shrank bloodless and pale; Who o'er the field wheu horrors surrounded, Wheu victory and glory nigh, Nerv'd the arm and fir'd the eye. Hireling slaves with terror confounded, As they sunk, they sunk beneath, The avenging arm of death — Lafayette ! Lafayette ! hail Lafayette ! Our glorious Lafayette. Wheu fainting, weary, uncomplaining. Naked, bleeding, freedom's son, March'd to battle, pain disdaining, Glorious fought and glorious won; Who stauch'd the wounds all wet and gory, Cloth'd the naked, dried the tear 01 beauty, lingering o'er the bier, Where bravery slumber'd, wrapt in glory? The minister of good. The youthful hero stood — Lafayatte ! Lafayette ! hail Lafayette ! Our godlike Lafayette. 26 Sons of Sires, now in f^lory deKoended, Whose warm blood freely firaok'd on tbe plain, The lov'd land which their valor defended, Their brother revisits again: Khali aught from onr souls e'er displace them ? No ! their wounds afresh would bleed, No ! their ghosts would curse the seed, That, degenerate and base could disgrace them. Their spirits hover round And catch the joyous sound — Lafayette ! Lafayette ! hail Lafayette ! Our father Lafayette ! Patriot Hero I Tyrants, trembling, Murder, rapine, on their brow. Their hireling slaves assembling. They destruction daring vow: Wilt thou leave then they children, despising The ire of the despot and slave, And sword and daggers brave, O'er danger ever proudly rising? Hear, hear, our fervent prayer, Yet shun the tiger's lair — Lafayette ! Lafayette ! hail Lafayette ! Our homes are thine Lafayette. And shall they, dare they, e'er oppress thee. Patriot, father of the free ! Or with vile chains again depress thee. Champion, chief, of Liberty ! No ! By freedom's altars flaming. By the blood for glory shed. By the great, the glorious dead, Who fell, the rights of men proclaiming — Shall vengeance fall upon The lov'd of Washington? Lafayette ! Lafayette ! we swear, we swear to die. For Liberty and Lafayette ! 27 THE ILLUiVirNATION. At night the Exchange was brilliantly illuminated with variegated lamps; the City Hotel was also illumina- ted, and a large transparency exhibited; the Lafayette Coliee Ilouse was illuminated, and a large transparency descriptive of the landing of Lafayette at Georgetown exhibited; Gaudry and Herbert's Confectionery was also illuminated; Seitz's Porter House; the Georgian Office, &c., &c. Thus concluded a day which will be long remembered in this city. No accident occurred, and the whole passed ofl with harmony and happiness we believe, to all parties. SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1825. This day at 10 o'clock, the General was waited upon by the Frenchmen and the descendants of Frenchmen resident in the city, when the following address was de- livered by Petit De Villers, Esq., their President. [TEANSLATION.] General — The French and descendants of French resi- ding in Savannah, come to ofl'er you the homage of their sincere participation in the sentiments of gratitude, res- pect and attachment, of which the good American people are giving you such distinguished testimonies. The Genius of France beheld in dark perspective, the approach of the fearful storm which threatened to ravage that beautiful country. He saw budding in your heart the germ of the warlike and philanthropic virtues of your illustrious ancestors; and he inspired you with the sub- lime idea of abandoning the happiness which was secured to you by your rank and fortune, under a government the very abuses of which were favorable to you, to come and embrace the cause and the career of the champion of Liberty; in order to prepare in this hemisphere, a hospitable asylum for those of your compatriots, whom the revolutionary events might banish from their homes. The French of all parties, have found in the United States that asylum, truly hospitible. They have been wel- 28 corned as distressed brethren; the various causes of their expatriation were respected and kept in silence. Mag- istrates and citizens inquired only into tlie wants of the emigrants, and hastened to relieve them. Of all the foreigners wiio have souglit refuge in this land of promise, the French were the most unfortunate; not finding any relation of consanguinity and being completely ignorant of the language of the country, they found themselves deprived of those moral resources and consolations, which could best alleviate their misery. Desirous of re- lieving their beneficent hosts from the contributions they had imposed upon themselves, and being deter- mined to struggle for their subsistence, thej' have en- gaged in persuits to which they were for the most part strangers; and have created for themselves, resources of industry, in a manner which has attracted the esteem and confidence of their new follow-citizens. The homage that you receive in this country General, is founded upon the most glorious motives that can honor humanity. You have eminently contributed to the establishment of a govertiment of which there ex- isted no model, and the institutions and successes of Avhich, excite the astonishment and the admiration of all other nations. Your name is associated with that of the most accomplished Hero of Liberty ; and like his, it will be for ever cherished by this grateful people, and transmitted to the remotest posterity. May the virtues and the energies which have guided and fixed the poli- tical destiny of the Americans, be perpetuated in the minds and hearts of their descenlacing the corner- stones, minute guns were fired by[the corps of Marines, from the field pieces stationed on the top of the bluff: and a solemn dirge was played by the band of music. PRESENTATION OF THE BANNER. The General then proceeded to the bouse of Brig. Gen. Edvv. Harden, for the purpose of being present at the pre- senting of a superb standard, worked by the hands of the General's lady, for the first Regiment Georgia, Mili- tia, commanded by Col. James Marshall. At three o'clock the Regiment was marched to the house of Gen. Harden, where it was drawn up in close columns, the Cavalry on the right, Infantry iir the centre, and Artille- ry on the left, in front of a temporary platform, ornamen- ted with festoons of evergreen ; upon which were assem- bled the guest of the nation, Col. F. K, Huger, Gov- ernor Troup, the Mayor aud Aldermen, Gen. Harden and his staff, the fair donor who supported the flag, aud a crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Every house aud place in the neighbourhood, was crowded. After the Regi- ment was halted, Gov. Troup, in behalf of Mrs. Harden, addressed Col. Marshall as follows: 49 "Colonel — I present to yon, by command of Mrs. Har- den, a Standard of Colors for the first Regiment, worked by her own hands. It is a line ottering of the fair to the brave, in the presence of the veteran hero, whom all hearts delight to honor. I am happy to be the instrument of unfurling them for the first time before the Regiment. They are consecrated by the fair donor, and the pre- sence of the nation's guest. The hand which executed this beautiful work has painted in indelible colors the emblems which will guard them. Look on this picture, or on that — this repels dishonor, that animates to patri- otism and to deeds of valour. They cannot be tarnish- ed. Death before their inglorious surrender." Col. Marshall then stepped forward, received the stan- dared, and supporting it, the staff resting on the earth, delivered in an animated tone, the following reply: "The heart of a soldier, sir, is naturally inspired by the approbation of the fair; and it beats with increased emotion, when assured of their confidence. The presentation of this standard, rich in work and design, and illustrating the moral beauty of female pa- triotism, impresses on the minds of the officers and sol- diers of the first Regiment, the most lively sentiments of gratitude and pride. As the gift of a fair matron of Georgia, every soldier will more ardently determine to defend it; in the battle, all may be lost but this and our honor; these we will preserve untarnished. Presented by the hand of the Commander in Chief, and bearing on it the Arms of our State, we will always be reminded, that freeman war not to enslave others, but to defend their own liberties and sacred homes. Consecrated by the presence of the friend of Wash- ington and our Country, the time and occasion give birth to the noblest feelings; the impression is strong and will sink deeply in our hearts. When danger presses, and the battle storm rages, this Star-Spangled Banner shall be unfurled to the breeze — we will think with devotion 50 of the fair of our land ; we will remember the example of Lafayette; we will trust iu a kind Provideuce, aud prove ourselves soldiers of the Republic." He theu turned and addressed the Otiicers and Soldiers of the first regiment as^foUows — Officers and soldiers of the first regiment. On receiving this Standard I have promised much for you — by your respect for the fair, by your pride as soldiers, by your duty to your couutrj^, I charge you to preserve it in hon- or aud to surrender it only with your lives. The efl:ect produced upon the regiment may be judged from the words "we swear it,"' bursting from the whole column at this instant. On delivering the colors to the Sergeant, the Colonel addressed him in the following words. Sergeant Bulloch — You are honored in being the first bearer of this beautiful standard, your exemplary conduct as a soldier gives ample warrant that it ^v'ill be properly supported. As the colors were received by the Sergeant, three hearty cheers were given by the whole regiment; which then advanced to the front, and filed to the rear by suc- cessive divisions, and after performing several handsome evolutions, under the command of Major Williams, dis- played in front of the house, the Hussars and Chatham Artillery on the right, when Gen. Lafayette retired. A salute of twenty four guns was then fired by the Chatham Artillery, followed by a salute from the Infantry. The marching salute, to Gen. Harden and his lady, closed the imposing ceremony. MASONIC DINNER. About 3 o'clock Gen. Lafayette, accompanied by the Governor aud the Mayor, attended a masonic dinner given by the members of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, the sub- ordinate lodges of the city, the chapters and transient brethren. The hall was decorated on this occasion in a splendid manner. Among the decorations were three large allegorical paintings prepared by Mr. Rogers, and a full length portrait of Lafayette, with a Master Mason's aporn, executed by Mr. Goodacre, at present in this city. At the east end of the room was a painting representing the emblems of the Red Cross Knights, viz: three red crosses on a mount, at the foot of which the emblem of charity, the pelican feeding her brood. That in the west represented the arms of Royal Arch masonry, the quar- ters of the shield, with the lion, the ox, the man and the eagle, supported by cherubim, the crest and the ark of the covenant. At the side of the room the Master's car- pet. There were many other decorations, which were highly appropriate and tasteful. On the arrival of the General in the hall, Masonic hon- ors were paid to him, after which the Most Worshipful Jeremiah Cuyler, Grand Master, addressed him in an ap- propriate manner, assuring him ot the attachment of the fraternity to his person and their respect for his charac- ter; to which the General replied in grateful terms. A fervent and eloquent prayer was then offered up to the Throne of Grace by brother Geo. White, and the company sat down to a sumptuous repast prepared in the first style of elegance. The following toasts were drank on the occasion. 1. Masonry — It inculcates doctrines heaven itself has blessed, as con- tained in the annunciation, "Peace on earth and good will to all mankind." 2. Liberty and Equality^The foundations of Masonry, because in the Lodge the brethren are all freemen, and acknowledge no distinctions, civil or religious. 3. The memory of George Washington — His devotion to Masonry is enough to convince the world, that it is not in hostility with virtue, order or good government. L Our Brother and the Guest of the Nation, Lafayette — Faith, Hope and Charity, have each contributed to cover him with glory — Hope, when she encouraged him to draw his sword in the cause of this nation's liberty — Faith, when she told him that cause was just — Charity, when she opened his purse to the wants of our brave but necessitous soldiery. On which Brother Lafayette rose, and in a peculiarly sensitive manner, gratefully and affectionately returned his thanks for the kindness shown by the Fraternity of the city of Savannah, and offered as a sentiment: "The Masonic Lodges and Grand Chapter of Georgia, and may their happiness be equal to the wishes of an affectionate brother." 5. These United States— Our beloved country. 52 Brother C. A. Higgius, on bebalf of the committee, then gave as a volunteer: George M Troup, Governor of the State of Georgia — Not a Mason ! but none the less a Brother in feeling. To which the Governor rose and offered the following sentiment: The name of Masonry— Associated throughout the world with benevo- lent sentiments and libenil principles. 6. Religion and Politics — May neither the one nor the other ever inter- fere with a Mason's respect tor cver^ persuasion, or the duties he owes to the government which protects him. 7. Happiness to the people of the earth. 8. The smiles of the Universal Parent upon Brethren throughout tho Globe. 9. Mason's Wives and Mason's Daughters. VOLUNTEERS. By M. W. Jeremiah Cuyler, Grand Master presiding — Peace on earth and good will to all mankind. [After the guests had retired.] By R. W. Wm. Schley, Deputy Grand Master— Gen. Lafayette, the champion of liberty in the two hemispheres, and the friend and patron of Masonry. By brother W. C. Daniell , Mayor of the city — Who is there that has wit- nessed the solemn and imposing ceremonies of this day, who will not do justice to Masonry. By brother Moses Herbert, President of the Red Cross Chapter, 1st Vice President — The cause for which Warren bled and Washington triumphed. By brother J. Olmstead, High Priest of Georgia Chapter, 2d Vice Presi- dent — The Greene and Pulaski Monuments — May there be as much lib- erality evinced in their completion, as there has been zeal displayed in laying the foundation stones. By brother J Morrison, P. G. M. — Francis K. Huger, our brother; a name synonymous with chivalry and patriotism. By R. W. Wm. Schley, Deputy Grand Master — The Governor of Geor- gia; an honest statesman and virtuous man. By brother S. Harris — Masonry; in early ages it has been patronised, therefore unto the latter day may it never be dishonoied. By brother U. A. Boargaux — George Washington Lafayette; the worthy son ot a most worthy father. By brother Charles Bagley — Our illustrious brother Gen. Lafayette — He rose like the sun of Masonry in the East, shed his lustre upon us at his Meridian, in his decline he has emerged from the clouds which enveloped him, and millions in the West are worshiping his declining rays. By brother D. Carney, Jun. — Masonry; its own comment. By brother John A. Beaulard — The Masons of France and America ; brother Lafayette has cemented their union forever. By brother P. Wiltberger — The man who bears with virtuous pride, A Mason's sacred name; And may each brother who the blessing shares, Enrich the list of fame. 53 By brother E. F. Tattnall — Lafayette; in the hour of danger to liberty, his name shall ever be our watch-word. By brother J. M. Degounor — Gen. Latour Maubourg; the worthy son- in-law of Gen. Lafayette. By brother Seybrook — The worthy patrons of Masonry, Washington, Lafayette, and our venerable sage Benjamin Franklin. By brother J. S. Pelot — The true and accepted Mason, he finds a friend in every part of the Globe. By brother N. H. Olmstead — A white stone with a new name thereon — The gratitude of a Republic. By brother R. W. Pooler, Master of Solomon's Lodge — Truth and Inde- pendence, they are inseperable; may they ever triumph over malice and detraction. By brother L. H. Furth — Our holy alliance, Masonry; its pillars are lib- erty and equity; its arch charity. By brother J. P. Henry— Our friend and fellow-citizen, E. F. Tattnall; we hail his return with pleasure and delight. By brother R. K. Ten Broeck~Gen. Lafayette; the hero, the philanthro- pist — nature after having formed him broke the mould. By brother A. Bain — May Lafayette meet as welcome a reception in the Grand Lodge above, as he has done in this. By brother G. D. Sweet— De Witt Clinton, General Grand High Priest of the United States . By brother A, D'Lyon— Our guest, and the nation's guest; may the pres- ent day be the worst of his life. The General about 5 o'clock left his masonic brethren and retired to his lodgings, soon after the regiment arriv- ed in front of his quarters for the purpose of escorting him to the steamboat. As he assended to his carriage he was saluted by the line, and escorted to the spot where he had debarked. The General was accompanied by the Governor and suite, the Mayor, George Jones, Charles Harris, W. B. Bulloch, Dr. Read, Col. Murat, Alex. Tel- fair and Wm. Gaston, Esqrs. On the arrival of the Gen- eral at the head of the bluff, he descended from the car- riage and walked down to the boat when a salute was given by the Georgia Hussars, and a national salute fired by the Chatham Artillery. The officers of the regiment then proceeded to the boat and each took the departing hero by the hand, wishing him every happiness that could fall to a mortal's lot. The infantry then fired a salute, and the steamboat moved from the wharf amid loud and long huzzas from the citizens who lined the summit of the bluft. The cheering was returned from the boat and 54 patriotic tunes played by the baud on i)oard. as she as- sended the river, a parting salute of 24 guns was fired by the Marine corps. The Governor and Gen. Harden, ac- companied by their suites, and attended by the S. V. G's band, accompanied the General. Also the Mayor and a portion of the Coaimittee accompanied hira a few miles up the river, who there took an aiiectionate leave of hira. Thus passed from us the friend of Washington, the benefactor of our country, and the champion of liberty the venerable and beloved Lafayette. If there be any thing in the unaffected homage of republicans, who are indebted to him for much of the happiness and freedom they enjoy, or in the tender recollections and pure gratitude of the fair daughters of our country, whose patriotic mothers, the matrons of the revolution, taught them in their in- fancy to unite his name with that of Washington, and to lisp them both in reverence; if there be any thing in all this calculated to afiect the heart, and call forth the personal feelings of Lafayette, he must have enjoyed a more delicious feast of pure and elevated sentiment, than ever yet inspired the bosom of a conqueror or king from all the servile aduTation of courtly parasites or assem- bled slaves. Nor was the rich banquet of the soul enjoyed by our beloved and honored Guest alone. All from age to in- fancy, shared in this luxurious enjoyment on the occa- sion; and every one felt alive to an elevation of feeling and an expansion of sympathy, never before experienced. Like the Romans whose fortune it was to be present at the celebration of the secular games, each one felt the proud conciousness of witnessing that which was never seen before, and would never be seen again. Much credit is due to the steamboat company and Capt. Harford, for the elegant manner in which the steamboat Altamaha was fitted up, and their gratuitous offer of her, to convey the Nation's Guest to Augusta. Arpong other ornaments, she bore on a flag staff at her bow, a neat white fancy flag, on the upper corner of which was a circle ol thirteen stars, emblematical of the 55 origional thirteen States, in the centre an elegant eagle and directly underneath formiDg a half circle was the word LAFAYETTE. This flag was presented to the Committee in Augusta on his arrival in that city. <-.3