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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from which the Arch sprung to the height of 24 feet from the
pavement.
The spandals on each front were decorated with figures of.Fame, painted in basso relievo, having their arms extended and
holding a civic crown over the key stone. The wings of the
Ionic order, were decorated with statues of Liberty, Victory,
lIndependence, and Plenty, with suitable mottos. The whole
surmounted by an entablature 30 feet, and supporting a flight
of steps; in the centre were the Arms of the city, executed by
Mr. SULLY; on each side of the Arms were placed statues of
Wisdom and Justice, sculptured by Mr. RusH, with appropriate
emblems. This splendid work of Art was designed by Mr.
STRICKLAND, and executed by Messrs. WARREN, DARLEY, and
JEFFERSON, scene painters. The superficial surface of painted
canvass exceeded 3000 square feet.
The Governor of Louisiana and many strangers and citizens
were introduced. Among others, the General recognised an
old friend in Colonel FERRET, and embraced him. The
Colonel burst into a flood of tears, and was so completely
overwhelmed with emotion, as to be compelled to retire. He
commanded a regiment in the revolutionary war, was wounded
and knocked off his horse.
At five o'clock, the General left the Hall, accompanied by
the City Authorities, resumed his barouche, and was escorted
by six companies, under Colonel WILLIAMS, to the MansionHouse. In the evening he paid visits to Mrs. MORRIS, and
several other distinguished Ladies of his former acquaintance.
In the evening the City was illuminated. Numerous transparencies were exhibited, which displayed exquisite taste and
elegance. A slight shower of raint threw a damp over the
buoyant spirits for a short time, but it was soon over. Windows were arrayed with beautiful marble and alabaster, and
decorated with the fairest contents of the green houses. The
United States Bank was a perfect anomaly in illumination.
The lights were so arranged as not to be seen, and the doors
being thrown open so as to, discover the interior, the whole
building presented the appearance of a palace of transparent
marble.
On Wednesday the General held a levee at the Hall of the
State House, and thousands shook his hand. At this levee he
received no less than fourteen Addresses, from the aged Soldiers; the Clergy, presented by Bishop White; the Philoso