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. 471
The standard of the brave Count Pulaski, who fell at the assault upon Savannah, was proudly borne in the ranks of the
corps of volunteers, fastened to one of the spears belonging to
the Legion, entwined with Pulaski's sword and cross belt, now
owned by Colonel Bentalou, as a pledge of affectionate rememnbrance, of his departed friend.
In the evening the city illumination was splendid; the Exchange and the Banks exhibited a blaze of light. The Dispensary, Theatre, Museum, the Arches, the Pyramids of fire
near the Bridge on Market-street, and the brilliant revolving
star, three feet in diameter, all had an imposing effect beyond
the power of language to express. The whole scene was interspersed with transparencies, mottos, and devices, all peculiarly appropriate to the occasion.
At 12 o'clock on Friday, the- General was addressed at the
Exchange by Major General Harper, in behalf of the third
division, and the officers were all presented to him. The General next received the attentions of the citizens generally, who
shook him most cordially by the hand.
About half past 7 the General arrived at the Masonic Hall,
which was most splendidly illuminated, and decorated for the
occasion. The M. W. G. Master delivered a feeling and appropriate address; to which the General returned a cordial and
affectionate reply. More than 700 brethren were present,
splendidly decorated in all the costume of the craft.
From the Masonic Hall the General repaired to the Ball
Room, which for taste, elegance, and beauty, exceeded all the
powers of description. This splendid Ball Room was no less
than the theatre, specially fitted up for the occasion. The reception of the General was also sublime and imposing beyond
the powers of conception, and his introduction to this splendid
circle of ladies was a scene most truly interesting. This ceremony being closed, a signal was given by a flourish of bugles,
and instantly the dance began. This also was a brilliant scene,
which continued until half past seven, when supper was announced. General Lafayette led the way, escorted by the managers, and the supper rooni exhibited a scene as splendid and
imposing as the Ball Room. The cheerful conviviality exhibited in the supper room, the appropriate toasts that were drank,
and the cordial hilarity of the guests, when taken collectively,
may be considered as the finishing touch to this magnificent
fete -at Baltimore.