reiterated acclamations; and continued "welcome, welcome." They prepared
sincere, though simple offerings of respect to the man, "who fought not for
honor or for pay;" but in imitation of his political, American parent, was
devoted, life and property, to the cause of our country's freedom. After a
public breakfast, a visit to the college, and calls upon Mrs. Trumbull, the
widow of the late governor of the state, Hon. Mr. Daggett, senator in
Congress, and some other eminent characters, he left New Haven, for New
London, Saturday morning, attended by the city authorities and escorted by
a company of cavalry, a part of the distance, until met by another troop of
horse, by which General Lafayette and suite were then attended to Saybrook,
on Connecticut river, about forty miles from New Haven. Part of the Sabbath
was passed in New London; and at this place, he attended public worship. He
expressed a desire to avoid traveling on that day, as much as possible. At
New London, and at most other places on his journey, he met some of his old
revolutionary companions, who were delighted to see again in their own free
and happy country, a man who had devoted his earliest days and zealous
efforts to secure its independence.

He reached Providence on Monday, the 23d, at 12 o'clock, having been met at
an early hour, on the boundary line between Connecticut and Rhode Island,
by the aids of the Governor of the last named state. When he arrived at the
limits of the town of Providence, an immense crowd of citizens were
assembled to bid him welcome, and to offer him their hearty gratulations.
The houses and streets in the western part of the town, where he entered,
were filled with citizens, who greeted him as he passed with reiterated
cheers. "When he arrived in front of the State House, he alighted, and was
received in a very interesting manner. The avenue leading to the building
was lined with female youth, dressed in white, holding in their hands
branches of flowers, which they strewed in his path, at the same time
waving their white handkerchiefs. Lafayette appeared much gratified and