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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to those already named, were the Honourable Edward Livingston, of New-Orleans, the Honourable Walter Patterson, Captain Ridgeley, of the Navy, the Honourable Peter R. Livingston, A. Vanderpool, E-sq. of Kinderhook, Mrs. Montgomery,
(widow of the gallant General who fell at Quebec,) and many
others whost names are not recollected. During the evening
a sumptuous supper was served up min a style of magnificence
rarely, if ever equalled in this country. The room selected for
this part of the fete, was an extensive Greenhouse, or Orangery,
and the effect was indescribably fine. The tables had been
made and fitted for this occasion, and were spread beneath a
large grove of Orange and Lemon trees, with bending branches
of fruit, and many other species of exotic shrubs and plants.
Flora also, had profusely scattered her blossoms; and the
whole scene seemed to partake of enchantment. The beholder
stood gazing, as if bound by the wizard spell of the Magician.'
The night was dark and rainy; but this contributed to the
general effect of the fete, inasmuch as the darkness heightened
the effect of the thousand lamps by which the surrounding
groves were illuminated. There was also a fine exhibition of
fireworks, which had been prepared and brought from NewYork for the occasion. It having been found inconvenient to
provide suppers for so many on board of the boat, the whole
detachment of troops were invited by Mr. L. to supper in the
Green house, which invitation was accepted. At 10"o'clock,
General Lafayette retired from this scene of gayety and beauty,
and at two the hall was closed, and the company separated,
not only highly gratified with the entertainment, but with the
manner in which it was got up and imparted to his guests, by
Mr. L. whose style of living closely approximates that of the
real English gentleman, and whose wealth is equalled by his
kindness and liberality.
At 9 o'clock on Friday, the General again embarked, and
proceeded on his way, and before 10 o'clock, was ifi sight of
Catskill. The long wharf which projects half a mile into the
river, was occupied by two battalions of troops.-The highlands which nearly exclude the whole village from a view of
the river, were covered with people, and on the arrival of the
JamnQs Kent at the dock, a salute of 13 guns was fired from
the artillery on one of the heights. The arrangements of
General Lafayette rendered it absolutely necessary that lie
should be at Albany on that day to dinner, and hence it was