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Peter Archdeacon was also someone who General Lafayette in Paterson, here is his account of it in 1824...
Lafayette's visit to Paterson in 1824—Description of an eye-witness—His recollection of a Paterson prodigy.
Among the places visited by Lafayette on his return to this country in 1824 was Paterson, coming here from Hackensack, along the Goffle road. There is little in the way of records and letters telling of his reception; Peter Archdeacon, who was an eye witness, tells of it as follows:
General Lafayette returned to the United States and landed in New York on the 10th of August, 1824. He soon afterwards visited Paterson. After a lapse of forty years the recollections of Totowa were fresh in the visitor's memory. Lafayette on his arrival in Paterson was received with all the congratulations that could arise from the hearts of freemen; the flow of gratitude for his able and generous efforts in the cause of liberty added to the delight so rapturously felt at once more beholding the companion of the beloved Father of his Country, who shared his toils and dangers. The procession entered Paterson from the Bergen (now Manchester or North Ward) side of the river, under two superb arches displaying their festoons and a variety of flowers interwoven with evergreens. One was inscribed, "Behold our Second Father Cometh." On the other, "Welcome, Lafayette." The houses were everywhere tastefully decorated with wreaths and festoons, the streets were swept, the fire companies displayed their patriotic feeling on the occasion by sprinkling the route with engines, which added much to the pleasure of the scene. The procession moved through the principal streets, which were strewn with flowers. The throng was immense; it was difficult to move and many of the housetops were crowded with anxious eyes to catch a glimpse of the nation's guest. The ladies from the windows greeted the hero with their bewitching smiles and waved their white handkerchiefs to the breeze as a token of welcome to the illustrious Lafayette. The procession arrived at the large hotel that formerly stood upon a part of the ground now occupied by Congress Hall, on Main street, which was then kept by Mr. James McNally. Here the assembled citizens rent the air with their acclamations of "Welcome, Lafayette!" The General answered with smiles and the waving of his hand. A splendid collation was prepared of the choicest productions of the season. The nation's guest was introduced to the citizens by the old patriots, General Godwin and John Travers, Esq. After many salutations and hearty welcomes to his adopted country the general arose and gave the following toast: "The recollections of Totowa and the enjoyments of Paterson: may this happy, populous manufacturing town more and more bear witness to the superiority of republican institutions and the blessings of freedom, equal rights and self-government." The General afterwards departed amidst the hosannas of the multitude, accompanied by his old friend, General Godwin.
Lafayette's visit to Paterson in 1824—Description of an eye-witness—His recollection of a Paterson prodigy.
Among the places visited by Lafayette on his return to this country in 1824 was Paterson, coming here from Hackensack, along the Goffle road. There is little in the way of records and letters telling of his reception; Peter Archdeacon, who was an eye witness, tells of it as follows:
General Lafayette returned to the United States and landed in New York on the 10th of August, 1824. He soon afterwards visited Paterson. After a lapse of forty years the recollections of Totowa were fresh in the visitor's memory. Lafayette on his arrival in Paterson was received with all the congratulations that could arise from the hearts of freemen; the flow of gratitude for his able and generous efforts in the cause of liberty added to the delight so rapturously felt at once more beholding the companion of the beloved Father of his Country, who shared his toils and dangers. The procession entered Paterson from the Bergen (now Manchester or North Ward) side of the river, under two superb arches displaying their festoons and a variety of flowers interwoven with evergreens. One was inscribed, "Behold our Second Father Cometh." On the other, "Welcome, Lafayette." The houses were everywhere tastefully decorated with wreaths and festoons, the streets were swept, the fire companies displayed their patriotic feeling on the occasion by sprinkling the route with engines, which added much to the pleasure of the scene. The procession moved through the principal streets, which were strewn with flowers. The throng was immense; it was difficult to move and many of the housetops were crowded with anxious eyes to catch a glimpse of the nation's guest. The ladies from the windows greeted the hero with their bewitching smiles and waved their white handkerchiefs to the breeze as a token of welcome to the illustrious Lafayette. The procession arrived at the large hotel that formerly stood upon a part of the ground now occupied by Congress Hall, on Main street, which was then kept by Mr. James McNally. Here the assembled citizens rent the air with their acclamations of "Welcome, Lafayette!" The General answered with smiles and the waving of his hand. A splendid collation was prepared of the choicest productions of the season. The nation's guest was introduced to the citizens by the old patriots, General Godwin and John Travers, Esq. After many salutations and hearty welcomes to his adopted country the general arose and gave the following toast: "The recollections of Totowa and the enjoyments of Paterson: may this happy, populous manufacturing town more and more bear witness to the superiority of republican institutions and the blessings of freedom, equal rights and self-government." The General afterwards departed amidst the hosannas of the multitude, accompanied by his old friend, General Godwin.
andy volkerts
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great story and bottle!! would perhaps the hotel still be in existence? I know a lot of our history has been torn down[
][8D]....Andy
][8D]....Andy
epackage
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Andy I believe it burned down during the Great Fire of 1902, here are the two maps showing the areas outlined in Red that were destroyed.....ORIGINAL: andy volkerts
great story and bottle!! would perhaps the hotel still be in existence? I know a lot of our history has been torn down[
rockbot
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Fascinating read and the life of Peter Archdeacon is amazing. Died at the age of 87 in 1863 is quite rare too.
Jim
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Very cool, Jim, an interesting read. I need to hit the historical society library again sometime soon. ~Jim
andy volkerts
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[]Wow Jim, that botttom pic looked like San Francisco after the 06 quake and fire!
]Wow Jim, that botttom pic looked like San Francisco after the 06 quake and fire!Similar threads
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