Show Lafayette's Visit to Ohio When Gen Lafayette stopped at Gallipolis Ohio during his tour of America in 1825 1625 the residents there did not wish to be outdone by any other community in showing their esteem So one of their gestures was the stretching of a beautiful carpet from the boat landing to the top of the river bank for their distinguished distinguished distinguished dis dis- guest But democratic Lafayette when he stepped of off the boat Ignored the carpet and trudged to the top of the bank through the mud amid the cheers o 01 his hosts bosts |