Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-27
The GRAND rete ut Newport, given ny tAs
Prance de J0imville.


coed 70 give the particulars Of this splendid afiaf
From one of the two special correspondents wncn
desp tched for thar purpose, we have receivedhe
following and he assures that il is true to the let
ter, we give il in his own words, without note or
comment We have also further account OF the
dancing and the ladies' which we shall publish anon
About o'clock found myself on board the steam
beat Cleopatra, intending TO visit the splendid snip
L'Hercule by an invitation received. think there
could not be less than 700persons on board, incudng
ladies' of which the number was not small--'ne
French Ambassador, Consul, &C. &c, the Prnces
suite ard officers accompanying The steamboat
being so crowded il was with difficulty could move
until the crowd had dispersed to the dercnt parts OF
the boat His atesse the Prince excited universal adj
miration from The ladies' all gathering around HIM,
anxious to converse with him. l observed Macame
-, who addressing him with DO you speak
English, sir?' he replied, "a little, madam" and for
some time was talking with him but then falling IN
to her old habit of inqasitiveness not little dis
pleased him; SO taking nore notice Of her he
turned his head in another direction for had she been
any way polite in her remarks, he would not have
done so. After proceeding some time up the East XII
yer, the decks were cleared and preparations were
made for ball. The Prince danced with two or
three very pretty young ladies. This continued until
supper was announced. The arrangements for meals
on board were made with the captain, that nc would
furnish them going and coming back but come to
find out, he had nothing but few salt provisions and
potatoes for about 700 per 10 eat; and had il not
been for The Messrs. Delmonico, who had plenty of
eatables board las they Were to get up the dinner
board the Hercue) should have been obliged to
put back or starve donot know the captains name,
but il IS certainly scandaous that he should thus
serve US such trick for perhaps little more gain
After supper, dancing again resumed and kept up
until about ~ O'clock when the ladies retired below
to their berhs. There being none for the gentlemen
they were consequently obliged to sleep on deck
The Prince also slept deck the captain Of the boat
not having pohtcness enough offer him the ofhs
bed. The next morning Thursday at about halfpast
T. We arrived in sight OF the French fiigate LHcr
cule also the Favori,e and Alexandra. Our appear
ance was greeted with salute of 20 guns, and all the
colors and innumerable small signals were all hosted
almost in an instant and presented trulya beautiful
sight. The steamboat landed at Newport, and the
company went on shore change their dress, clean
themselves, &c. &C., the Prince stating that at 10
o'clock he would be ready 10 receive them on board
the Hercule. The hour came, and we again
nearing the majestic vessel she lay and
beautiful on the water. We were surprised to find it
so large fabric and everything neat and in such
good order. Ahawser was attached from the steani-
boat to the ship, and the barges Of the Hercule and
Favorte (some fifteen in number) in readiness 10
take the company on board A long pair of stairs
reached down the side Of the ship, covered with large
pieces of tagging All icing board the ship, the
band (thrty in numbeD played some very lively
French airs. The company dispersed in different di.
rectons 10 take n full view of the ship. On deck
found several laeles pau No oeaulIui non.
caught in the interior Of Africa and has been board
about seven months He appeared to be very sckIy,
and so weak that he could scarcely walk. also saw
the menagerie they have on board-bears, monkeys
of species of them not larger than my fist
ibex great many birds, parrots Of brilliant plumage
Miss S4'''' appeared much pleased with one having
it pcrched on her finger, giving it cake &c.
The Prince was very amiablc and gallant 10 the
ladies', explaining TO them The different things which
most attracted Their notice. He was dressed in full
uniform Of lieutenant, and looked very we'll he i.
rather tall, dark hair, and blue eyes, with handsome
features The dinner given on board was most spen-
did-equa to any nj the Asor House. The wines
were excellent and every thing got up with great
taste and reflects great credit upon Mr.. Demonico,
by whom il was provided. The deck being clear, we
again commenced dancing. The prince seemed to
be very much pleased; in fact every body was smil.
ing, and $40 doubt, all felt happy. After a while,
perceived the frgatc Favorlte spread sails and was
gettisg under way. asked OF the officers il she
was going 10 sail. He informed me that she was
preparing to have sham fight with the Hercuc-
The dancing was al length over, and at the shrill
sound Of whistle all The sailors were rcadyfor &C.
ton. Ii was fine sight TO near 800 men, all
dressed alike, going through all the manelvres of
warfare; they drilled remarkably well, rome even
with muskcts, pistols pikemen, cannoneers &c. &c.
The Favortc, after having sailed round her once os-
sumed raking position and fired broadside. The
men on board were all al their stations and ready
the word Of command. The order was given. I
never heard such a deafenng noise in all my life
The guns Of the Hercuc firing with such tremendous
noise, the hustle and activity rendered il very ex
citing scene-the ladies, in particular, were highly
pleased Time passed so quickly away, and SO
pleasantly that loah to part at the arriving
moment. Farewells were exchanged with the prince
and the pleasure Of that day in his company will long
be remembered in the hearts Of those present mast
not forget neither 10 mention the many praises be-
slowed on tho officers for their attention and polite
ness 10 tho guests-ihe ladies in particular. We
stopped that night Newport, intending to return 20
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