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.

430 THIE TOUR (OF'
utterly impossible for him to make any stay at Catskill, although
he was earnestly pressed to dine by a very respectable delegation. The General, to gratify the feelings of thousands who
were assembled at the landing to hail his arrival and bid him
welcome, consented to land and pass through the principal
streets, in an elegant carriage, accompanied by the Committee
of Arrangements, and escorted by the military, and a large
assemblage of citizens in procession. In front of Crowell's
Hotel the procession halted, and the General was received by
the acclamations of a large concourse of people, eager to see,
and embrace the Nation's Guest. Amongst the company
was a body of the heroes of the revolution, whose furrowed
features, silver locks, and tottering steps, bespoke age and hard
service. But at the sight of their old General, they rushed
forward to meet the quick-extended grasp of their old Commander. Among the number, was an old servant who was
with Lafayette when he was wounded at the battle of Brandywine. This was a touching scene, few eyes were dry, either
among the actors or spectators; but the General's time was
so short, that he was constrained to leave the further honours
that awaited him in this place, bid adieu to the citizens, and
embark for Hudson.
The boat arrived at Hudson a few minutes before 2 o'clock,
but the same reason that prevented a longer stay a Catskill,
also rendered it impossible, consistent with his arrangements,
to make any considerable stay here. On landing, the crowd
was so great that it was almost impossible to proceed, notwithstanding the active exertions of Colonel Darling, the
Marshal of the day, assisted by the military. The General
was conducted to an elegant barouche, drawn by four beautiful black horses, attended by four grooms in a special livery.
After the General, followed a number of other carriages, with
his retinue, and the different delegates from the river towns.
The procession passed up Ferry to Warren-street, where an
arch was erected, which for its size and elegance of construction, exceeded any that had been previously seen on the tour.
The whole street, which is more than a mile in length, was
choked with the crowd. And the windows, as at Catskill,
were filled with ladies, whose snow-white hands and handkerchiefs, were gracefully waved in the air, while the crowd in the
streets were cheering, and the General, with his usual condescension, was bowing, or endeavouring to bow, to every indivi