Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-16


escorted to Tompkin's Hstel; hence they marched
N procession TO Gen. Wards house, and paid their
respects 20 His Msjssty. Imnedistely after this,
Gen. Ward, taking tie arm Of Mrs. c., led the
way across the hall to the dining room, where IN
elegant dejsuner la fourshstte was served up in
elegant style: His Majesty took the arm Of Mrs.
Ward, the Mayor took the arm Of the Generals
daughter, followed by Mr.. Hunter, Mr.. John A. Nor
rill and Mrs. Hallstt. At either end OF the table
the two latter gentlemen sat, and ofcated; on one
side sat His Msesty in the centre, supported by
Mrs Mrs, Ward and Mrs c; on the other, Gen
sat side BY side These with two Or three others
comprised the whole Of the company on this occa-
sion. his Majesty, as soon as he had broken his
.ass ana sippsd ms wine, began to laugh, and talk
astcnlshed every body by the direct manner in
which he helped himself and discussed his food In
an anti-room abundance Of the choicest refreshments
were ald outior those who chose to partake Of Them
and the whole affair passed off in the most delightful
manner imaginable. As soon His Majesty had
finished his royal repast without washing his hands,
ne walked crookedwise across the hall, entered the
through it, seized his hat, and bidding them all alb
ruptly "Good morning." jumped into his carriage,
and drove to Tompkin's Hotel Here he was almost
smothered by the legion Of locofocos that crowded
ON him, and forcing his way through the crowd, he
took the arm Of Gen. Ward, and walked down the
hill to the steamboat, preceded by q fine company
called the Sing Sing Guards, and followed by the CT
tizens two and two The reception that greeted him
on his way was singular Every female in the place
ran out TO gaze, but few to welcome him, and many
OF the male monsters did not hesitate to curse him
IN good round terms As he reached the boat, one
fellow exclaimed "D-n him--why not pat a crown
on his head, make him a King, and fall down and
worship him-Long live King Hsmbug?" A crowd
followed him on board the Kosciusko, and the boat
put off from the shsre amid the huzzas of about sae
third OF the spectators. He was pleased with his
entree into Sing Sing, but the departure mortified
him. One man cried out, !" Mr. Van Buren,, why
didn't YOU visit the State Prisonl' No answer was
won tell I'll tell you; you afraid of meeting
some of your old friends there, and not few Sub
treasurersw The rabble sat up laugh; His Ma
lesty smiled grimly, and the boat lost sight Of Sing
Sing.
COMMENCEMENT DAY.-Tomorrsw is Commence
ment Day at the New York University, and tonight
an Grafton will be delivered at the University by
Charles Ames, ESQ.,, before Of the classical soci
cites OF the Institution.
commencement day an Grafton night, is rather
an important occasion. We, Of the world, are fur
nished on such occasions with the views, feel
ngs, and philosophy Of the old and young Swans
who compose the institution. The New York Uni.
versity has been too much in the hands Of narrow
souled men, and bigotry like fancy stock in 1896,
was at higher premium than it merited. At the in
auguration Of Mr.. Frelinghuysen, were very
much appointed-disappointed with his talent
disappointed with his sPirit-disappointed with his
principles. Mr.. F. is avery worthy man, and might
do to cultivate corn; but he belongs to the class Of
intellectual cobblers whose influence terminated
with the era Of steam power, electro magnetism,
and the new philosophy that makes experiment the
foundation of all knowledge We in the COM
mencsmsnt Of a new age, and we have faith in
the philosophy Of the students than OF many of their
professors.
UNITED STATES NAVAL FoRsE WANTED on THE
AFRICAN CoAsT.-Oar vessels Of war are sent 70
nearly every part Of the world; but there is not
point the face Of the globe but that English cruz
ers visit The British government have large fleet
continually the coast Of Africa, protecting their
palm oil ships and capturing slavers. We seldom,
If ever, hear OF an American man Of in that vi
ciny, and scarcely year passes but that some in
suit and injury are perpetrated upon our merchant
vessels by the Africans 1t was no longer ago than
last April that the Transit Of this port was robbed
by the natives, while passing down the river Noe
nez; and it was only by the threat that American
frgate would visit them, that they gave up the plan
der This 10 only one instance; we have great
ny, but will give only more. Last February the
Rosalba, also Of this port, laying off the coast.
trading for palm oil and gold dust. Early day,
the captain took the jolly boat to visit the shore
There a large concourse Of negroes the beach
TO receive him. The mate Of the ship was standing
in the rigging with his ship glass, watching the pro-
gress Of the boat when, as he imagined, she upset
in the surf. This created some alarm in his mind,
which was increased by the appearance Of another
boat from the shore, making towards the ship, dis
PLAYING white paper on the end Of pole Hethought
there was something wrong, SO he slipped his cables
and went to sea- But nothing out Of the way had
happened, and Capt. Rae thought his mate had taken
this opportunity Of getting away. Both were mis-
taken. As there were American men Of war on
the coast, Capt. X. applied TO the English Commo-
dore for assistance, which granted Immediately,
and with the utmost good feeling the annexed let
ter will show
BaRx RosALsa Tin Lego, Roads March s, 1852
sR,-As have resumed the command Of the Rosaba
the pleasing duty Of presenting you my grateful
andsinos thanks devolves upon me.
The kindness and attention which experienced while
board b Scout under your command almost made
forget misortunes while admiration excited nv the
prompt which you took 10 discover vessel
having IN three days. despatched less the. four
with orders to four othsrs) In qsest Of her
That erertions have been completely ssccesu the
fact Of my now being board my ship sufficiently stte
Permit Sir in thus expressing my and heart
felt gratitude, TO you that arrival IN United
States shall not fail 10 represent government author
ties there the readiness with which your wcr offered
and the energy with which they pat into
circumstances emncnty calculated still further 10 mpres.
upon my counrymen the good undertaking existing
the English and American nations.
beg SIR, tina, you will slI,~ to remain yours, very
respectfully. ROBERT.RAr