A complete history of the Marquis de Lafayette, major-general in the American army in the war of the revolution. Embracing an account of his tour through the United States, to the time of his departure, September, 1825. By an officer in the late army.

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ing informed of the arrival, this morning, of the marquis de
Lafayette in this city, Resolved, nemine contradicente, that
a committee of five be appointed, to present to him the affectionate respects of this house, to signify to him their sen-.
sibility to the pleasing proof, given by this visit to the United
States, and to this state in particular; that the benevolent
and honourable sentiments which originally prompted him
to embark in the hazardous fortunes of America, still render
the prosperity of its affairs an object of his attention and regard; and to assure him, that they cannot review the scenes
of blood and danger through which we have arrived at the
blessings of peace, without being touched, in the most lively
manner, with the recollection, not only of the invaluable services for which the United States at large are so much indebted to him, but of that conspicuous display of cool intrepidity and wise conduct, during his command in the campaign
of 1781, which, by having so essentially served this state in
particular, have given him so just a title to its particular acknowledgments. That, impressed as they thus are with the
distinguished lustre of his character, they cannot form a wish
more suitable, than that the lesson it affords may inspire all
those whose noble minds may emulate his glory, to pursue it
by means equally auspicious to the interests of humanity."
And a committee was appointed, of Mr. Henry, Mr. Madison, Mr. Jones, (of King George,) Mr. Matthews, and Mr.
Brent.
An address like this, proceeding from an assembly adorned by-the virtues, the abilities, and the eloquence, of a
Henry and a Madison, could not have failed to impress the
heart of the marquis de Lafayette with feelings of almost
inexpressible delight. And, accordingly, in his feeling reply,
he expressed, in appropriate terms, his thanks for the flattering favour which they had conferred on him, and for the
constant partiality and unbounded confidence of Virginia
towards him, in the most trying times. "' I need not add,'
said he, " what my sentiments must be in- Virginia, where