Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18

North America he was received By Alderman Cobra tho
President OF the Board OF Aldermen, and Chairman OF the
Committee, by whom he introduced the members
OF the Corporation. lie then walked through double
inc OF the civil and military authorities foreign councils
&c to whom he was personally t,oduced, and shook
hands with each Shortly after leaving A mboy the com.
pany was invited below su,npiuos dinner which was
prepared in the best style by that well known caterer,
Mr. William Niho. With respect o this part oil the pro-
ceedngs OF the day. it is impossible give any descrp.
ton which can convey an adequate idea oil the reality.
There were two of tables, extending nearly the
whole length Of the boat (eary two hundred fee and
capable OF accommodating nearly five hundred persons
The coup Doll very beautiful and excited the al.
miration vi all OH hoard.
On passing the Narrows, sautes fred from Forts
Hamilton and Lafayette which the signsl for the
company to leave the table The General took his station
on the upper quarter deck where he appeared TO be high
y delighted with the beautiful appearance Of the bay
harbour, and Qualifications Aer lying few minutes
opposite these fcs the boat crossed over the Staten
Island Shore and passed through the shipping the quar-
antnc, all OF which decorated with flags Here again
salute was hired from Spanish vessel and another at
kins Immediately alter leaving Staten Island, the boat
passed the revenue cutter Alert, Capt Howard, which
conenceu hrng salute but we regret TO say that Sc
rons accident occurred 10 interrupt its continuance One
OF the crew who was engaged in rammng down a gun
lost both his hands and his eyes. The disaster was
witnessed by many board the steam and Doe
tor Westervel', the health officer, and Doctor Van
Land', being made acquainted with the fact i'm.
meda'cy repaired board the cutter, aud afforded such
relief as the nature OF the would admit. The moor
fellow taken 10 the Hospital where he will have TO
undergo amputaion. The sympathy was so great on
gentlemen, O
Esq, James Buchanan the British Consul and Myndert
Van Schack Esq., undertook make collection Tor the
unfortunate individuals which resulted, in few minutes
in the obtaining OF about Four HunLied Dollars-one
gentleman having given Fifty.
After the small boat from the cutter tho ste am
er again proceeded on her passage TO the city, and landed
the President on the side of Castle Garden On
leaving the boat salute Of 80 guns was fire.. by TN.
Neither ship ASIA Capt Booth. lying at anchor in the
her mizen. "
On entering Castle Garden, the President was escorted
10 the saloon, where he eceiv by the Hon. Gideon
Lee, Mayor oil the city, who delivered neat and appro.
propra'e address, TO which the President made suitable
reply He was then escorted to the Battery, where the
military drawn up receive him but OH his ~ .v
thithcr most appalling accident occurred which
proved fatal TO many. Immediately after the President
aud very small portion OF tho escort reached the Battery
one oil the ticket oces situated the head of the bridge
the top OF which was covered with people gave way ami
IN It's tall carried with il about 20 feet of the bridge
c'phating nearly one hundred persons into the water
among mem were Secretary Cass Secretary Of War Go.
vernon Woodbury., Secretary OF the Navy Colonel Earl
ana Mayor Doheson private Secretary OF the President
all Of whom received slight injuries Several other
sous whose could not ascertain received moro
serious wounds but did learn that anv person
Killed, athonghit was reported that two lives were lost,
In concluding our account OF the pion of the Prcsi
dent we have only to remark that the day was remarka
oly pleasant with gentle breeze from the wesw ard
u ne Wno,e proceedings were conducted in manner
highly crejitabIe TO the managers.
In addition to the steamboat North America there were
.ne Oho' Hercules, and Rufus King, which ACCOMPANIED
The former to Amboy, crowded with passengers and ro
turned with her, and all beautifully decorated wi
hags On approaching the city, numerous steam and sail
ooa.s were plying about the river, which, with the
crowds oil men and the Castle and Battery am,
on the housetops in the neghborhoo gave TO the whole
scene brilliancy OF effect that have never before
witnessed. 1870 @
We have learnt. since writing the above. that Mr. NJ.
Lane has been in company with the President since be
ei the Capital but that Mr. Woodbury. joined him yester-
DAY at Amboy, direct from Washing ton bringing with him
copy oil the Globe OF the previous day
Inc windows were thronged the President, who
rSae uncovered bowling 70 the spectators. passed up
dress and 49,
aged IN appearance, did not look of health While we
could not help Observing that his easy the saddle
trans On reaching the City Hall, the troops who we
o.gm 70 add-(wrh the exception OF or two compa-
mes VINO, on the march through the streets, appeared
more occupied in looking up at the windows than dressing
with eyes ahead represented an unusually fine and milf
tary appearance were reviewed by the PRESIDENT who
about sunset, repaired TO the American Hotel and took
possession OF the very handsomely furnished
provided for the occasion The day. which was remarka
ny hne and very cool for the season. passed off, we be
AWNING inspire rsg 5sy sHssg the
IN the assembled multitude seemed TO be, that Black
0h ami MS friends did not form part of the
". T. american.
LIDERALiTY.-The Mayor of the City has received
from the British Consul 500, and from Messrs Van
Setback and Washington Irving 1896 25 collected On
board the North America steamboat on Wednesday for The
benefit oil the man wounded in firing the salute from the
Revenue cutter ~
MIR. Doneson, the Secretary Of the President aso en-
closed to Mr. Irving by direction OF the President $50
June IL ''
The NOV emens OF the President are of course watch
ed with interest by his iellowcizens and those whom
distance OF occupation prevents " from tracking" him
about as seuth hounds would stag, often would like to
know something OF the ngongs and out gongs of the
Chief Magistrate.
Yesterday morning. the President was occupied recev
ing The visits oil the ladies at the City Hail. from ii ill
ne concouse was very great and the fair visiters SEEM
ed 10 De generally delighted with the graceful courtesy
win which hey were received by their distinguished en-
teraner In The course OF the morning. dele atoms from
several towns in This State Come cticu Rhode Island
and massachusetts, introduced to the President and
invited him to visit their respective places during his tour
ana m the afternoon The President visited the Navy Yard
anu also received The visits OF many of the inhabitants Of
Brooklyn where his appearance was welcomed with the
same ANIMATION That has attended il in this CITY,
he arrangements for to-day beg an, we believe with
The President and his suite breakfasng with CadwaIIader
~ Golden Esq atJerscy City, after which he re-
ceve the wits oil the inhabitants and about 10 O'clock
proceeded to Newark having accepted an invitation from
the citizens oil that village In the afternoon he will re-
turn in time TO witness the initiation OF the balloon and as
cent oil Mr. Duran from Castle Garden and wind IN the
evening at Nbos Garden, where concer and
prepared for the occasion Those who have mo, 80,
seen our Chet Magistrate will therefore do well 10 avail
themselves OF one OF those last mentioned oppor,unities
as he leaves town at six o'clock morning in the
steamboat Splendid for New Haven.
Mr. Durant having received the promise of the Presi.
dent 10 be present at Castle Garden this afternoon. will no.
sitively ascend in his Baoon.-D.
CLoUGH THE MURDERER
On Friday, about o'clock, Chief Justice Hornblower
gave the case TO the jury and o'clock one hour az
erwardt the jury returned TO the Court with their YER
Dict which was GUILTY Of murder Of the first degree
heresPonse oil the Jury seemed parayze the
strong hope of acquta All that could be done for the
prisoner was performed by his counsel Our informant
speaks IN the highest terms OF the speeches of Mr. d.
brown ana Nj az'ehurst, but they had scarcely point