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.

GENERAL LAFAYETTE. 401
returning to this country after so long an absence; in receiving
such proofs of gratitude and affection wherever I go; in witnessing the prosperity of this land-a prosperity you are pleased to say, I have been instrumental in promoting; —I feel
emotions for which no language is adequate. In meeting again
my former friends, in seeing the children and grand children of
those who were my companions in the war of the revolution,
I feel a gratification which no words can express. I beg you
to accept, Sir, and to offer to these people, my grateful, my
affectionate acknowledgments."'
The surviving soldiers of the revolution were then introduced to him, and were received with those cordial and touching feelings, which cannot be described. He noticed with
affability the interest which the ladies discovered in pressing
forward to greet him. After receiving attentions, and reciprocating heart-felt delight, for about fifteen minutes, he remounted his carriage, and pursued his journey, amidst cordial huzzas
and a salute of artillery.
His approach to the flourishing village of Sterling was announced by a salute of artillery, and he was introduced by two
beautiful companies of Light Infantry, under Captain Dana, of
Sterling, and Captain Merriam, of Princeton. Under a spacious arch of ever-greens and flowers, bearing a label in gold
capitals,
" WELCOME LAFAYETTE;
Jmerica's adopted Son,
Brother and friend of WASHINGTON.
Our land in trouble found a friend in thee,
We'll not forget thee in prosperity."
He was met by the Selectmen, who, by their Chairman, Mr.
Isaac Goodwin, addressed him as follows:" General Lafayette-The Selectmen in behalf of the citizens of Sterling, welcome your arrival at their village. The
name of this town associates with it the recollection of another
transatlantic hero, who like yourself, Sir, felt a sympathy for
our father's wrongs, and whose sword was unsheathed for their
redress. Lord Sterling, the gallant and the generous, now
sleeps in the dust, but the memory of America's benefactors
will survive the decay of time. The multitudes that hail your
march through this part of our country are not the assemblages
of idle crowds, seeking to gratify a morbid curiosity, but, Sir,
the men around you are the independent possessors of their
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