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. 4r51I
the conduct of Captain Stockton, and J. S. Green, Esq AMarshals of the day, he was received by our committee, and addressed in an appropriate speech by Richard Stockton, Esq. in
behalf of the citizens. This ceremony being gone through, he
was led to a splendid temple. The front facing the street was
tastefully decorated; and in a conspicuous situation over the
entrance, in large letters, was placed the following motto:Literae virtutem celebrant:
Salve
Dux clarissime,
nobis amicissime,
nobis carissime,
Lafayette.*
The interior was carpeted, contained two sofas, and was
decorated with the paintings of Washington, and the battle of
Princeton, the battle of York-Town, and the portraits of Drs.
Witherspoone and Smith. The decorations, both of the ternple and refectory, were the workmanship of the ladies, and did
honour to their taste and skill.
On entering the temple the General was received by President Carnahan, and introduced to several gentlemen present,
when the President proceeded to deliver to him a degree of
L. L. D. which had been conferred on him during the Presidency of Dr. Witherspoone, and is signed by the Doctor and
several members of the Corporation at that time. The degree
was accompanied by the following neat, elegant, and highly interesting address by Doctor Carnahan:"General-Your arrival in the United States has been
hailed with a joy as ardent as it is universal; and permit me
to say, we are happy to mingle our congratulations with those
of our fellow-citizens in bidding the gallaht soldier, the friend of
Liberty and of Man, welcome to these shores-welcome to
Nassau Hall. In common with others, we enjoy the rich blessings of freedom and independence, which your generous aid,
at a time of gloom and trial, contributed, under God. in an
eminent degree to establish.
" Residing also on a spot renowned in the story of our glorious Revolution for one of the most brilliant exploits of our
beloved and revered Washington, surrounded with objects that
daily remind us of the arduous struggles of that eventful period,
* Translation-" Letters celebrate heroism: Welcome most renowned
General, most friendly to us, and most dear to our hearts, Lafayetto."