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.

402 THE TOUR OF
fields, and the defenders of their homes. From hoary age to
lisping childhood, our whole population are eager of contributing deserved honours to the companion of WASHINGTON, the
benefactor of our country, and the friend of mankind."
To which, in substance, the General replied: —
"I feel grateful for my kind reception here. 1 rejoice in
your prosperity, and am happy to be among you. The name
of your town recalls the recollection of Lord Sterling. He was
my intimate friend as well as companion in arms. I venerate
his memory, and when in New-York I had the pleasure of calling upon his family."
After reviewing the troops composed of Artillery, commanded by Captain Maynard, Light Infantry, and Infantry, the latter commanded by Captain Holcomb, he continued his
journey.
At West Boylston his welcome was cordial and gratifying;
although his stop was necessarily very short. Another corps
of cavalry, under Captain Estabrook, joined tile splendid military escort. He was accompanied the whole distance from
Boylston to Worcester by many citizens from the neighbouring
towns.
The General entered the limits of Worcester about half past
10 o'clock, and was welcomed by a general burst of joy from
a large body of citizens. Here, a barouche drawn by four
beautiful grays was in readiness to receive him. He was accompanied in the barouche by the Honourable John Lincoln,
Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements.
On the road the escort was joined by a regiment of volunteer Infantry, under Lieutenant Colonel Ward. The road was
thronged with people, all eager to greet the welcome Visiter.
When the Guest arrived at an arch of colours, near Doctor
Paine's residence, he was welcomed by a salute, the ringing of
the bells, and increased cheerings of the accumulated population. The gray-headed Veterans of the Revolution, regardless
of ceremony, pressed up to the barouche to shake hands as he
passed along. Upon Court hill he passed under a triumphal
arch, so tastefully decorated by the Ladies as to attract the
admiration of all who saw it. The children of the Schools,
ranged in interesting order, and ornamented with LAFAYETTE
badges, threwv laurels in his path, as he passed. These scenes
are always peculiarly impressive on the heart. On a string of
colours, extended across the street near the Bank, was the