their welcome to our common country."

To this address, General Lafayette replied as follows:--


"SIR,

"While I am so affectionately received by the citizens of New-York and
their worthy representatives, I feel myself overwhelmed with inexpressible
emotions. The sight of the American shore, after so long an absence; the
recollection of the many respected friends and dear companions, no more to
be found on this land; the pleasure to recognize those who survive; the
immense concourse of a free republican population, who so kindly welcome
me; the admirable appearance of the troops; the presence of a corps of the
national navy; have excited sentiments, to which no language is adequate:
You have been pleased, Sir, to allude to the happiest times, the unalloyed
enjoyment of my public life. It is the pride of my heart to have been one
of the earliest adopted sons of America. I am proud, also, to add, that
upwards of forty years ago I was honored with the freedom of this city. I
beg you, Sir; I beg you; gentlemen, to accept yourselves, and to transmit
to the citizens of New-York, the homage of my profound and everlasting
gratitude, devotion and respect."

On the two following days after his arrival in New-York, General Lafayette
received the gratulations of a great number of the citizens; and on the
latter, was addressed by committees of the society of Cincinnati, and of
the Historical Society; and also visited the navy yard of the United
States. On board of the ship Washington, of 74 guns, his reception was very
splendid, and a sumptuous repast was provided. On Thursday, deputations
from the Frenchmen resident in the city, and from the gentlemen of the Bar,