the whole partook of a sumptuous repast, provided un der a marquee pitched on one of the highest points of the

hill.

The streets of Charlestown were very elegantly dressed with banners, and crossed with civic arches-one bore wreaths of laurel dressed with flowers, and another, an inscription:-" Welcome-To our Hearts, and our Homes." On the Main street was a beautiful display of the misses and youths of the several schools.The bells rung merry peals; frequent salutes were fired; and the ladies filled the windows of the houses, and join ed in the welcome of their country's friend.

VISIT TO THE NAVY YARD.

The General with the procession from Boston, joined by the Charlestown committee of arrangements, then proceeded to the United States Navy-yard, where the whole alighted, and the General was received by Commodore Bainbridge.

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A fine body of Marines, under Major Wainwright, saluted him on his entrance; followed by a national salute from the water battery of the yard. The General after being introduced to the officers of the station, conducted by the Commodore, visited the warehouses, lofts, shiphouses, ships in ordinary, and appendages of this splendid and spacious establishment. He appeared much gratified with their excellent order and neatness. then taken in a barge, on board the Columbus ship of the line, (followed by the company in other barges) and was received by another national salute from her lower deck guns. This superb man of war was fully dressed in the flags of all the maritime nations, and made a delightful appearance. Her roof was manned by seamen, as was the entire roof of the extensive ship-house of the new man of war on the stocks. The flags of the United States were displayed from various staffs; and at the entrance of the yard were three arches formed of colours and evergreens, bearing these inscriptions." October 19th, 1781."-" WASHINGTON." "LAFAY ETTE." The vessels in the vicinity also displayed their

colours. The General then proceeded to the Commodore's residence, was again saluted on leaving the yard, and there introduced to the ladies of the Commodore and other officers, and partook, with the company, of a sumptuous collation. He afterwards visited Major Wainwright's quarters. Wherever he appeared he was received with cheers and salutations.

On his return to Boston, he paid a visit to Faneuil-hall. On entering he said, “This is indeed the cradle of American independence." He afterwards visited the excellent armories over the hall.

He then took carriage for South Boston, accompanied by Gov. Eustis, Gov. Brooks, the Mayor, and others; stopping to view the spot near Boylston Market, where once grew" Liberty Tree," so famous in our annals from 1760 to 1776. After passing South Boston, he visited the New-England guards, who were on camp duty at Savin Hill, in Dorchester, and witnessed their skill at target firing; from whence he proceeded to the residence of Gov. Eustis to dine.

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In the target firing, General Lafayette, and the Governor honored the company, by firing each a gun with his own hand. The General's shot was a very successful one, and struck the target a little above the centre. members of the company and many of the guests were in troduced to General Lafayette in the marquee, where a collation of fruit and wine was prepared for the guests. On Saturday, numerous deputations, and revolutionary characters, called on the General at his quarters. One of the latter exhibited the firearm, by a discharge of which the first British regular, killed in the war of the revolution, was shot at Concord bridge, on the memorable 19th April, 1775. The event is recorded in the annals of that day. Satisfactory evidence was given, that the ball which did the first execution on the British advance guard, was fired from this was fired from this gun. The General appeared much pleased at seeing this relic, and suggested the expediency of perpetuating its identity, by inserting a plate on the stock, with an inscription, containing the

particulars of the event. It belonged to Capt. Buttric. and was presented by one of his descendants, who prom ised to execute the suggestion of the General; and re marked, that the gun should be transmitted to the latest posterity of the original owner.

The General then repaired to the State house, and received the felicitations of the citizens of both sexes, who during two hours, presented themselves in continued succession. One of the revolutionary worthies, holding in his hand a number of old continental bills, thus addressed the Guest:-"Here, General, are some of our old Friends, who helped us to carry on the war." Among the presentations was an interesting Greek youth, from Scio, named Pandies Rali, whose father was one of the first martyrs in the present eventful struggle of the Greek patriots, being one of the hostages executed at Constantinople. This lad, with his mother and family, fled from the sack of Scio, and he is now receiving an education un der the care of our foreign missionary society. He was noticed with much affection by the General.

In the afternoon of Saturday, he visited Medford accompanied by the Mayor.

It was at a very late hour, that the citizens of Medford ascertained that the town would be honored with his preseneb their preparations to welcome him were appropriate and elegant. The houses to the westward of the Governor's residence, and the meeting house, were filled with ladies, the scholars were formed in line on the street, filled with citizens, the bell rung a peal, a salute of artillery was fired, and several arches were thrown across the road, decorated with wreaths of flowers and flags. One of the arches bore this inscription. "WELCOME

TO OUR HILLS AND BROOKS.”

Under this arch the selectmen of the town, were assembled when Turell Tufts, Esq. their chairman, delivered to him the following address:

General Lafayette. The selectmen of Medford, as the representatives of the town, deem it a grateful and honorable part of their duty to bid you welcome.

They are proud, Sir, that Medford is the birth place of one of your companions in arms. A man, who, by his bravery in the field, his patriotism and civic virtues, contributed to acquire as much glory to our country, as honor to himself.

We rejoice, Sir, that you both live to meet again, and to enjoy together the consolations fairly derived from your virtuous and heroic deeds.

The minds of our countrymen traced your course with anxious solicitude, through the French revolution, from your first success in the cause of liberty, until the spirit of oppression confined you to a dungeon; and their hearts. were gladdened, when, by the influence of our great and good WASHINGTON, their friend was at last set free. In the rich harvest you are now gathering of the expressions of esteem and gratitude of this numerous people, whose freedom and happiness your exertions so essentially contributed to establish, we hope you will find some compensation for all your trials, sacrifices and suffering— and we feel much complacency that, in this respect, you have gained so complete a triumph over the monarchs of the world.

Again, Sir, we bid you a most cordial welcome! and hope the testimonials of approbation, you are receiving from every heart and every tongue, will forever remain an instructive lesson to mankind, that patriots who endure faithfully to the end, shall not lose their reward.

The following is the substance of the General's reply. SIR-I am most happy, in visiting the town of my old brother soldier and friend, General BROOKS, to be receiv ed with so kind a welcome. You speak of some compensation! compensation, Sir,-the smallest part of the delight which I have experienced, would more than repay me for all sufferings, past, or to come.

I beg you to accept my grateful acknowledgments for this cheering welcome.

This welcome was repeated by the acclamations of the assembled citizens, and renewed on his landing at the Governor's residence. The civic arches and decorations were honorable to the zeal and good feelings of the citizens, and to the taste of the ladies of Medford, who took a lively interest in this spontaneous tribute of gratitude.

On Sunday he attended public worship at the meeting-house in Brattle in Brattle square. A discourse appropriate to the occasion was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Palfrey. He dined with the ex-president, Adams, at Quincy. On his way he was greeted by the citizens of Dorchester, Milton and Quincy, and on his return, visited Dr. Hol brook at Milton,

On Monday, he attended the grand military parade, which took place on the Boston common, agreeably to the order issued by the commander in chief. It is believed this was the most brilliant military spectacle ever exhibited in Boston. About 6,500 soldiers were under arms.

General Lafayette, and the other guests invited, by the commander in chief, were escorted from the state house to the place of review on the common, at 12 o'clock, by the independent cadets, under Lt. Col. T. C. Amory. On approaching the lines, General Lafayette received the guard honors due to the highest military rank, and was there received by Major General Crane, commanding the division, and by him conducted to the governor's marquee. He was welcomed by the unanimous shouts and acclamations of the whole body of troops, at ordered arms. At 1 o'clock, he advanced on foot to the front of General Appleton's brigade, and received its standing salute, and immediately afterwards the salute of General Lyman's brigade. The whole division then paid the marching salute.

*Several of the Boston clergymen delivered discourses appropriate to the occasion. The text of the Rev. Mr. Pierpont, was Prov. xxvII. 10th. "Thine pwn friend and thy father's friend forsake not."