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. 437
Governor, and principal officers of the state, &c. &c. After
remaining here for the space of an hour, the General was attended to the lodgings prepared for him at Cruttenden's, and
where a rich and bountiful supper was spread for the Corporation and its guests. The Mayor presided at this entertainment,
assisted by Alderman Van Ingen; and a number of toasts were
drank by way of concluding the banquet.
Over head, in front of the chair cf the president, was the
painted inscription —" Lafayette the Guest of the Nation," and
on the reverse-" York-Town, October 19th, 1781." Among
the festoons were the words wrought in flowers-" PFlora's
Tribute." On the right of the chair hung the portrait of Lafayette, painted in 1783; and on the left that of the late Robert
Morris. Farther down the room stood a marble pedestal, surmounted with the bust of Washington, crowned with a wreath
of laurel; and an American Bald Eagle hovered over the door.
After remaining a short time in the drawing room, the General,
accompanied by the distinguished gentlemen before mentioned,
(excepting Governor Clinton, who did not attend, in consequence of the recent death of his son,) repaired to the Assembly Chamber of the Capitol, which was echoing to the music
and the dance of a splendid ball, given in honour of the " Nation's Guest." The room was handsomely, though not profusely, decorated with wreaths and festoons, and the pillars
entwined with ivy. The Speaker's Chair was entirely shrouded
or enveloped in shrubbery of ever-greens and flowers, and in
front, in the centre of a large and beautiful garland, was the
following inscription:-" Welcome brave Lafayette; we hail
thee as the Nation's Guest and early friend." From the staff
projecting forward from the gallery, floated a broad streamer,
bearing the hero's name. Over the Speaker's chair, the well
known full length portrait of Washington preserved its place,
encircled by a wreath of laurel; and the walls were hung
round with banners, inscribed with the names of thetfollowing
Generals of the Revolution, viz. Schuyler, Lincoln, Hamilton,
Lingan, Wayne, Warren, Montgomery, Greene, Knox, Wooster, Heath, Gates, Clinton, M'Dougall, and Gansevoort. General Lafayette stayed but about an hour amidst this scene of
pleasure and gayety, during which time the ladies and gentlemen moved in procession before him, and were severally
honoured with an introduction. At 1 o'clock, he retired to