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.

338 THE TOUR:OF
homage of my profound, and everlasting gratitude, devotion, and
respect
The General and his son were then introduced to the memhers of the common council individually.
After the adjournment of the Common Council, the.Marquis
received the marching salute in front of the City Hall, and
again entered the Hall, accompanied by his son and suite, and
in the Governor's room received the Society of the Cincinnati,
composed of his surviving brothers and companions in the field,
a small number of whom still remain to meet and congratulate
their long absent, but highly respected friend and fellow soldier. Here also he was met by the officers of the army and
navy, and many citizens and strangers. From the Hall he was
accompanied by the Common Council, and many distinguished
persons, to the City Hotel to dine, escorted by the troops.
The whole exhibition, from the landing at the Battery, to
the time of the dispersion of the people at the Park, was in a
high degree interesting and gratifying. The numbers collected were perhaps unequalled on any former festive occasion.
The houses through Broadway were filled with spectators of
the first respectability, and the street was crowded with people.
Every expression of good feeling was manifested from the
windows, doors, and side-walks; the stranger was welcomed
with unfeigned cordiality; and we think it must have afforded
to the Marquis an unusual degree of delight to find that his
services were remembered and acknowledged, and his name
cherished by a free and grateful people.
The day was singularly fine —the water scene exceeded in
splendour and effect, any thing of the kind that has ever been
exhibited here. The appearance of the military was highly
creditable in equipments, movements, and discipline; and we
have not a doubt their appearance, when contrasted by his recollection with the suffering troops of the war of Independence,
must have made a deep impression upon his mind.
On Wednesday morning, the 18th, in compliance with an
invitation from Captain Rodgers, commandant of the Navy
Yard, General Lafayette, attended by the Committee of Arrangements, and a select circle of ladies and gentlemen, proceeded in the elegant steam-boat Chancellor Kent, to visit the.
Navy. Yard at Brooklyn.
As the James Kent passed the Grampus, lying in the North
River, a salute of 21 guns was fired.