Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 27 Charlestown
This joyful occasion revives high national feelings and recollections and touches the springs of gratitude by reminding us of that interesting period of our history which gave to our country a gallant Hero, and the rights of mankind a steadfast Champion. While we participate in the thrill of delight which everywhere hails the visit of our illustrious friend, we cannot suppress the peculiar emotion of our hearts on receiving you, Sir, on the memorable heights of Bunker. On this holy ground, immortalized by the deeds and sacred to the manes of Revolutionary Heroes:- Over these heights, Liberty once moved in blood and tears – her chariot in wheels of fire. Now she comes in her car of peace and glory; drawn by the affections of a happy people, to crown on these same heights, with civic honors, a favorite Son,
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 26 Boston Cambridge Harvard Phi Beta Kappa
“Welcome, friend of our fathers, to our shores. Happy are our eyes that behold those venerable features. Enjoy a triumph, such as never conqueror or monarch enjoyed, the assurance that throughout America, there is not a bosom, which does not beat with joy and gratitude at the sound of your name.
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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.