A Complete History of the Marquis de Lafayette, Major-General in the American Army in the War of the Revolution. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858. Excerpt: ... ing the inscription "Welcome Illustrious Chief Receive the pledges of thy Children to sustain with fidelity the principles that first associated Lafayette with the destinies of America" These arches were surrounded by an immense number of citizens, who made the air ring with their huzzas, and welcomes. The figure of an Indian Chief characteristically dressed, bore labels inscribed "Lafayette and Liberty. Welcome generous Lafayette." Civic arches, historical and patriotic inscriptions, memorable eras, wreaths of flowers and ever-greens, banners and flags, were displayed in many of the streets, enlivening the scene, animating the cheers, and affording grateful recollections. Central-street was gayly dressed in colours, and on an elegant arch were inscribed the names of distinguished patriots of the revolution, crowned with those of Washington and LaFayette. In North-street a similar arch bore the inscription: ---"Honour to him who fought and bled for the happiness and peace we now enjoy." On an arch at BufFum's corner, was inscribed, "Lafayette, the friend of 'Liberty, we welcome to the land of liberty. He did not forget us in our adversity--In our prosperity we remember his services with gratitude." Near the above, another arch bore a likeness of Lafayette, surmounted by an eagle. Near the avenue leading to the bridge, at which, in February, 1775, Colonel Leslie, with a detachment of the British 64th regiment, met with a repulse in an attempt to carry off some cannon deposited in the vicinity, were banners, with the following inscription: --"Leslie9s Repulse, 1775. Lafayette's Renown, 1824. Washington-square was decorated wfyh two arches, tastefully ornarpented, one bearing the name of the General, in oaken characters, and the second a bust of Washington. O...