Indiana Palladium, Volume 1, Number 21, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 27 May 1825 — Page 2

izcns and strangers, and proceeded through the principal streets of the city to the open plane in the rear of the town. Here was erected for the accommodation of the general and his suit an elegant paviliion, decorated with roses and evergreen?, and sufficiently elevated to command a view of the surrounding multitude seats were also prepared for the convenience of the ladies. After the General was seated, and the hum of the crowd had been silenced, an Ode, composed for the occasion was was sung by Mr. Samuel M. Lee.

VISIT OF LA FA lETJ E TO LXDJAJvA. On the arrival of Gen. Lafayette, at Louisville, Col. Farnharn, one of the Aids of the Acting Governor, in conjunction with Messrs. Gwathmey, Merriwether, Beach, and Burnett, waited upon him with the congratulations of the stale, which were expressed in the following manner: "General Lajhyrttc Yc have the honor to present or.rsclves as a committee, on behalf of the Executive, the Legislature, and people of Indiana, to tender you our warmest felicitations, on your progress thus far, in a tour grateful and exhilarating to every American heart! We particularly congratulate you, on your recent escape from a disaster that menaced your personal safety, and the destruction of our fondest hopes. Accept sir, on I lie soil of a sister state, the preliminary welcome of Indiana! She anticipates with eagerness, the satisfaction of indulging, at home, those elFusions of sensibility and affection, your presence cannot fail to inspire. S he bids us tell you, that her citizens, one and all, impatiently wait the happy privilege of rallying around a national

benefactor, and of wreathing, on the shrine

of gratitude, a garland of honor to republi

can treedom! In yielding yourself to their

affectionate wishes, you will consummate

the claims you already possess on their

choicest aliections.

To which, the General most affectionate

ly replied "That a visit to Indiana, where he should have an opportunity in person to

express his sensibility to her Executive, re

presentation and citizens, for their very kind

invitation and generous expressions of re

gard, was among the fondest wishes of his

heart, and appointed the following dav, on

which, to make his visit to the state, at Jef-

fersonville.

At 11 o'clock, A. M. on Thursday, 12th

inst. the above named committee waited up

on him, on board the steam boat Gen. Pike,

to which he was escorted by the Committee

of Arrangements arid Marshals of Louisville,

and Jefferson county. It is proper to observe, that the use of the Gen. Pike was politely tendered, by Capt. Strader, to the Committee of Arrangements on both sides of the river, and that every exertion was used, by that meritorious officer, to render the trip expeditious and agreeable. The General was greeted on the Indiana shore, by a salute of thrice twenty-four guns, discharged from three pieces of artillery, stationed on the river bank, at the base of three flagstaffs, each seventy-five feet in height, bearing (lags with appropriate mottos. He was received by Generals Clark and Carr, Marshals of the day, and escorted by a detachment of three Artillery companies, com

manded by Capt s Lemon, Melford, and Booth, to the pleasant mansion house of the late Gov. Posey; on his entrance to which, lie was welcomed by his Excellency, James E. Ray, in the following address: "General Lafayette You have already been apprized of the sentiments of the General Amenably of this state, through the resolutions, which my predecessor had the honor of transmitting to you, and which have received, on your part, the most affectionate acknowledgment.

"Permit me, as the organ of their feelings, and of those of the people of this state, to hail with delight, this "auspicious visit!"

Your presence on our soil, whilst it satisfies the wishes of the present generation, will be marked by posterity, as the brightest epoch in the calendar of Indiana! Accept, dear General, our cordial congratulations, our heartfelt welcome, our devoted aspirations lor your happiness.

"In presenting you this free-will offering of our hearts, we do not obey exclusively, the impulses of personal affection and gratitude. In the language of our Legislature, we unite with these "reverence for character and principles." We exult, in co-operating with our brethren of this Union, to demonstrate to the world, that a benefactor and friend, superadding to these sacred claim?, those of a patriot, philantrhopist, and republican, "without fear, and without reproachy1 will ever receive the unanimous acclamation of a free people. If we look in vain, into the history of other nations, for this concentration of feeling and sentiment, on any individual, it is because we shall find but one nation enjoying the pre-eminent felicity of claiming as its citizens, a Washington and Lafayette! Allow me, General, on this grateful occasion, to intimate a hope, that our sister republic of.Colcmbia may find, in the illustrious Bol

ivar, a legitimate successor in their hearts to these venerated titles in cup! "General ! When you first landed on our shores, and was received with out-spread arms by all our citizens, who had the happiness tobe hear you, the enemies of freedom in Europe, derided these genuine impulses of gratitude, as the results of popular effervescence and caprice. It is now approaching a twelve month since your presence diffused joy and gladness amongst us, and twenty-one states out of twenty-four, have recorded, by public demonstrations, their deliberate sense of the honor and happiness you have conferred on them, by ycur visits. "The states of this Union, west" of the Allegheny mountains, were at the commencement of your generous services in the cauee of America, unknown, except as the boundless tracts of an unsubdued wilderness!

"This extensive territory you now behold.

reclaimed and fertilized, with a population

of millions, all cherishing with enthusiasm,

your principles, and emulating each other with harmonious rivalry, in rendering to illustrious merit, the grateful oflices we now attempt. "This population is daily extending, with

increasing strides, to the western limits of

our continent, where your name, in conjunction with that of the immortal father of his

country, will be repeated, as it now is here, in accents of love and veneration, and where.

in all human probability, some of the immediate descendants of those you see around you this day, will rehearse the passing scene to their posterity, till the tones of joy and

exultation shall be lost in the murmurs of

the Pacific Ocean ! "Once more, General, Indiana greets you with a cordial welcome!"

To which, the General returned the following

answer:

"Whilst I shall ever keep the most grati

fied and grateful sense of the manner in which I have been invited, by the represen

tatives of Indiana, it is now to me an exqui

site satisfaction to be, in the name of the people, so affectionately received by their chief magistrate, on the soil of this young state,

and in its ripid progress to witness one of the

most striking effects ot self-government, and perfect freedom. "Your general remarks on the blessings which I have had to enjoy, in this continued series of popular welcomes, and delightful feelings; as they sympathize with my own

inexpressible emotions, so the ilatierinc per

sonal observations you have been pleased to add, claim my most lively acknowledgments,

never more, sir, than when you honor me with a mention of my name, as being the filial disciple of Washington, and the fond admirer

of Bolivar.

"Be pleased to accept the tribute of my

thanks to you sir, to the branches of the re

presentations of Indiana, and my most devoted gratitude and good wishes for the people

of this state."

The General was then introduced to

chambers provided with refreshments, and presented to a numerous company of ladies

assembled to welcome him, and to several

hundreds of citizens, including a few venerable relics of the ''times that tried men's souls.'

It was here, that the sensibility of our illustrious guest was exhibited with a heart touching pathos, and the glistening eye of every spectator, gave a language to the

scene, which no words can express. Such,

however, was unfortunately, the inclemency

of the day, that many hundreds of our citi

zens, particularly ladies, were deprived of

the enviable gratification of seeing but lor once, this veteran friend of our country. At 3 o'clock, the General was conducted to dinner under a military escort, accompanied by a superior band of music. The table was handsomely prepared, under an arbor, about 220 feet in length, well covered and ornamented throughout, vTith the ver

dure and foilage of our forests, among which,

i roses, and other flowers, were tastefully in

terwoven, by the ladies ol JeliersonviUe. At the head of the table, an elegant transparent painting was hung, on which inscribed, " Indiana welcomes Lafayette, the champion OF LIBERTY IN BOTH HEMISPHERES ! !"over

which, was an elegant flag, bearing the arms of the United States. At the foot of the table was a similar painting, with the follow-

enr guest, was perkimed. Not an inauspicious circumstance transpired, to mar the soul-elevating and tranqniiiziiig spectacle, exhibited by harmonious freemen, rendering ih-2 fpoi.taneous homage of the heart, to a common benefactor. The cordial co-operation and polite attention of the committee of arrangement?, and

6. Major General Lafayette, united wiihjMarshaisof Louisville, is gratefully acknowl-

arU he haii his ai-icded. The iciined courtesv and amiable

urbanity of the gentlemen from our sister states, who united with us cn the cccaiier, will never be forgotten by Indiana. In a word, such war- the soul inspiring effect of a scene that exhibited cilizensof varieussiates, and those of the same, who at home, are ardently enlisted under or-posinc banners, on

teen United Colonies and their illustrious coadjutors! 4. The Congress of 1C54 They have expressed to our benefactor, the unanimous sentiment of our hearts! 5. The President of the United States A vigorous and fruitful scion from a revolutionary stock!

Washington in our hear

fectionale visit with a hean-ckeerirg welcome 3 guns, drank standii g. The above was received with three times three heart moving cheerr. As soon as the emotion subsided, Gen. Lalayelte returned

his thanks, in the most affectionate maimer,

to the state of Indiana and company present,

for the honor conferred upon him, and beg-i national and state questions:, all surrender-

geu ieae 10 oner tne ionowing bomunem; mo- 0ii the altar ol puruic. gratitude, tlicir

personal, local and political collisions, that

magnanimous

Jeffersonvilte and Indiana JIay the rapid progress of this young state, a wander among iLonders, more and more evince the blcssi)gs of republican freedom! 7. The classic birth place of freedom The crescent and scimitar are no longer terrible to the descendants of Leonidas and Aristidcs! 8. Simon Bolivar, the liberator of Colombia and Peru! May the example of Washington continue to direct his course and consummate his glorv! 9. The surviving revolutionary compatriots of Gen. Lafayette They have lived years of pleasure in one interview with their illustrious associate!

10. The ordinance of '87, containing fun

damental laws for the government of the north western territory, and providing a perpetual interdiction of slavery Immortal honor and gratitude to its framers. 11. The native soil of our illustrious guest, the classic land of chivalry and the

arts, the smiling region of hospitality, honor.

and refinement Americans can never for

get their first " great and allvT'

12. The memory of George Rogers Clark.

the brave and successful commander of tlu

Illinois regiment His achievements at Kas-

kaskia and St. Vincents, extinguished the empire of Great Britain, on the Ohio and Mississippi,

1 3. The fair of America It will be their

delightful task to instil in our children, those exalted lessons of honor and virtue, iaughr

in the life of our distinguished guest, and thus embalm his memory in the hearts oi

posterity 1

Gen. Lafayette, on being invited to pro

pose a toast, gave the memory ol General

Ureene I After which, the following volunteers were offered by 1. Gov. Ray. The people of the United States Gratilied with the opportunity of ex

pressing to the world, their gratitude to their

friend and benefactor. 2. Gov. Carroll. The state of Indiana Rich in natural resources, her industrious and virtuous citizens know how to improve them. 3. Judge Barry. Gen. Andrew Jackson the hero of New-Orleans! 4. Gen. M. G. Clark. The rights of man and the memory of Thomas Paine, their intrepid and eloquent advocate! 5. Col. Ford. Henry Clay the statesman, the patriot and orator! 6. J. 11. Famham. Our amiable guest, Win. H. Neihon, His noble conduct tn-

we ma v. with propriety, ?nv, "had ourillus-

trious guest signalized himelt m no otner manner than (to ue his own delicate lan

guage.) by furnishing an occasion for such testimonials of attachment to the principle of the revolution, he would still be hailed by the voice of the nation, a public benefactor."

Lo:;rON March 27. roragn Jiarch I he Kn: has been graciously pleased to nominate and appoint Chas. R. Yaughan, Esq. late his Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Confederated Cantons of Switzerland, to be hi. his 3iajestvs ErAov Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of A npu ipn We were informed, on Friday, from a respectable quarter, that the true state of cur present diplomatic relations with St. Petersburg is this that Mr. Stratford Canning about to return home, having wholly succeeded in his mission, which was a special one, relating solely to the adjustment of the diileiencos between Ru??ia and the Unite?! States on the subject of the navigation oi the Pacific Ocean. Lord Strangiord will become the resident Ambassador to that Court, it being considered that his Lord ship's knowledge of the affairs of Turkey will render his interference useful ai this juncture, in cementing the goed understanding which has recently been established hetween the two powers. It is added, however, thai Mr. Stratford Canning, who of course had received instructions to that effect, attempted, after the arrangement of the specific object of his mission to introduce the question of Greek politics; but th-e Russian Minister, not fa ding the discussion of this subject "nominated in the hor.d," declined entering on any topic not expressly committed to him to negotiate with the English Envoy. A the allairs of Greece formed no part of the avowed and special object of Mr. S. Canning's mission, he of course submitted; and having no further business at the Court of St. Pe terburgh, demanded

his audience of leave. From these united circumstances, lit h seem to constitute a kind of disagreement, may have sprung the rumour of the ouanei between the negotiators. (Times,) A mail from Holland arrived on Thursday night, bringing Hamburg papers to the 18ih and Dutch papers to the C2KM instant. It appears by an article from Warsaw, dated the 9th inst, that the Emperor of Russia ha r,

wards the guest of the nation, claims the tri-r l..a PrJll'!n1atn assemble the gen-

bute of our sincere admiration! j ftU aRl ol x 0l;:ntl5 which is to open on the

7. Gen. Cut, one of the Marshals of the lotJl 01 ma3" nnd to floje the ISth of day. Gen. Andrew Jackson Posterity wi)lrUIie.' aml he etois and Deputies are view with admiration, the deeds of Morv a.toI( in u,:at ""rthe are to behave du-

chieved by the hero, whose motto waTl o rl!! lnCir s!'urt ni01ib oi representation

country held sacred to freedom and law!'

. t . Hay, jLsq. I he late war with

E

Phey are reminded that the Diet of 1 80

had spent its time in endlcis disputes, and

EnglandIt has evinced to the world, that! at;co'f;lv, fays the proclamation T h ; s. epublican government is able to withstand ".' tn,ca .volJ h avoid the consequences of he attack of the best regulated monarchy !i (1:iC0,1(1' ai;tl ti:e delusions of mistaken self-

re

the

9. - Henry Clay Gold from the crucible, seven times refined! Samuel Gwathmey, Esq. The dav we

now celebrate Long, long will it be enra

S love.'

Great Britain and i?f;;V;,- Tlie Paris Constitutional, of the 29th March, adverting to an article in the Etoile, in which the hiu

committee of arrangements from Kentucky.

nig iiibcnpuon: - Indiana, in wo, a wilder-) resumed the honour ct their special attendNESS IN 1825, A CIVILIZED COMMUNITY !lance. ill Which, thov vnr ioHii-rl I. v tl n-. -

1 j , ' ) Ill II II,', l 1 VPfi nn f ho hnicl? , a iitiom r n., j: .1 i . . .

.... iiuuia vi v-HiitLsui iiiuiaua; ier enargeu me ionrerwith having invoke5 Several other toasts were ciFercd, whose! war at a" time that proiourd pe-ce"ws eauthors either did not leave a ccpy, or which, joyed in Europe, reiterates its former retrom accident, have been lost. At six omarks, '-that Great Britain and Raki -re clock. Gen. Latayette leit the tableland was already, in a decree, in diplomatic: hes'ih.

re-escorted to the Ucncral Fike, where the ties; there can be no doubt o- U eiubiect

Thanks to Lafayette and the soldiers of the revolution !,? The company was honored by the presence of many distinguished gentlemen from Kentucky, Tennessee, and other states, among whom, we recognized, with pleasure, Gov. Carroll and suite, hon. C. A. Wicklhle, Judges Barry and Bledsoe,

Att'y Gen. Sharp, Col. Anderson, the hon. John Rowan, with the Committee of Arrangements of Louisville and Jefferson county, Major Wash, Mr. Neilson, &c. After dinner, the following toasis were drank with entire unanimity of applause: 1. Our country and our country's friends one gun. The memory of Washington. 3. The Continental Congress of the thir-

Thecorrespondei.ee aid acts ef the'twA

cabinets, already exhibit evident proofs or. that head: stiil miuf vrv -vwwl rr "r

ernor of Indiana and suite, the Marshals and. Cannings hvuh:ir.l .,n ti-.Jj,.,

Indiana committee of arrangements, who ac-Imrnt, and cannot fail to n.ortfv thecabiret companied him to Louisville, and enjoyed of St. Petersburg. The same 'paper avs the gratification of being near his person, that the Ho! v Alliance looks on the move

till his departure on the next morning, for

b rank tort.

Thus terminated a dav, that will ever re-

ments of Great Britain with a very supi

cious and jealous eve; and accuses the Fn-

ghsh ministerial journals of "great arrogance

ueci lustre on the annals oi Indiana, and henn iiinuatinf that Ao iii w,..,h! .

a subject of grateful recollection, not onlvlhow she cave umbrage to Great Fhit-.i

1 Ml ni'nroilf rrAfltilili ll4 i i- . i I I . ! . I , " .

it is but an act of simple justice to Mai.

and that France was too much occupied with

her intestine qunnels to u-ive any influence,

respective departments, to give dignity andjown ?uch attaiki fiem fereh-i mmu'c::-' comfort to the day, lienor and satisfaction to! paper::.'