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. 463
upwards of 400 Brethren of the Fraternity, at the Masonic
Hall. The scene was brilliant and munificent.
Of the Masons present were Brothers George Washington
Lafayette, La Vasseur, Commodore Stewart, Major Gamble,
General Porter, and Colonel Victor Dupont, of Delaware,
former aid to Brother Lafayette.
In the evening he paid a visit to Joseph Reed, Esq. attended the Concert at the Washington Saloon, and spent the remainder of the evening at the house of General Cadwallader,
in company with Mr. Adams, Secretary of State, and other
distinguished citizens.
On the Sabbath he attended divine worship at Christ Church,
and heard a sermon from the venerable Bishop White. He
afterwards dined at the country residence of Judge Peters, in
company with Mr. John Quincy Adams, Mr. Forseth, Mr. Breck,
General Cadwallader, General Barnard, Major Gamble, and
many others.
The Grand Civic Ball given in honour of General Lafayette,
on Monday evening, at the New Theatre, exceeded in magnificence and beauty any thing of the kind ever witnessed. Between fifteen and seventeen hundred ladies and gentlemen
were present, exhibiting an unrivalled galaxy of fashion, elegance, and splendour. The company assembled early, and,were nearly all present at 9 o'clock, when the General arrived,
forming for his reception a most imposing group and avenue.
The details of this brilliant entertainment it is not in our power
to give.
Of the company present were Mrs. (Robert) Morris, the
Misses Bollman, daughters of Doctor Bollman, who attempted
with Colonel Huger to secure Lafayette from Olmutz, Governor Shultze, Governor Williamson, John Quincy Adams,
Esq., General Barnard, and distinguished citizens from many
of the States, the whole amounting to nearly 200. Several
thousand persons were present.
Over 2000 pupils of the Schools of both sexes, were arranged on Tuesday morning in the State' House yard to receive and address General Lafayette.-The spectacle was
beautiful and interesting.
On the 5th of October, Lafayette left Philadelphia. He
passed the Brandywine, and entered Wilmington, the capital
of Delaware, on the 6th about noon. He was received with
demonstrations of lively gratitude and joy; and a sumptuous