Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 28 Medford
The minds of our countrymen traced your course with anxious solicitude, through the French Revolution, form your first success in the cause of Liberty, until the spirit of oppression confined you to a dungeon; and their hearts were gladdened, when, by the influence of Great and Good Washington, their Friend was a last set free. In the rich harvest you are now gathering of the expressions of esteem and gratitude of this numerous people, whose freedom and happiness your exertions so essentially contributed to establish, we hope you find some compensation for all your trials, sacrifices, and sufferings-and we feel much complacency-that, in this respect you have gained so complete a triumph over the Monarchs of the world.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – Augusts 2? Dorchester
According to Levasseur, Governor Eustis invited Lafayette to visit the camp at Savin Hill. They arrived around noon. The camp was occupied by the Guards of New England. Engaged in target practice. The militia invited Lafayette and the Governor to fire a shot with their own hand. The General’s shot struck the target a little above the center. He then dined at Governor Eustis’s home. The front of the house was beautifully decorated and fireworks were exhibited on the lawn.
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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.