Lafayette In New England In 1825 – Northampton MA June 14
The general entered the village attended by the sheriff, committee, a detachment of cavalry and a considerable number of private gentlemen under the direction of Colonel Shepherd, chief Marshal. There was light infantry, artillery and volunteer companies.
Lafayette In New England In 1825 – Pittsfield MA June 13
Lafayette was escorted through open columns with music from the Brigade Band commanded by Captain Bush to the coffee house of Joseph Merrick. The blessing was given by Rev. Dr. Griffin, President of Williams College and the closing benediction by Rev. Mr. Bailey with a solemn allusion to the recent catastrophe in Ohio.
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Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor; and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands: taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.