Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-25

beautifully enchased nosed second lieutenant, took
delightful ride on Saturday over the Long Island
railroad, as far Hcksville. BY inv itaton from
George b. Fisk, Esq. the president OF the company,
they were accompanied b Commodore Renshaw
and Samuel HART, Esq of the Navy Yard, Mr..
Brooks, president of the Harlem railroad, Mr. Bar
clay, and several other gentlemen.
The day was fine and early in the morning great
number Of ladies collected at the railroad depot, in
Brooklyn, to get glimpse at the Arabans, and par
tieularly al the first lieutenant, who is splendid
fellow, probably from Mecca in Medina. They
came over the river at half-past ten o'clock, and
took their seats in the after, and started
the excursion. Ben Hamed was dressed in Quaker
drab Sosfange or cassock, instead OF green as on
Monday last but otherwise he was dressed the same,
and so his officers. This sOutargc is made in
the same style as those worn by the French and
Spanish clergy, with this exception: Those worn
by the priests buttoned, single breasted from
top 10 bottom, and the Arabs have buttons at all;
il hangs openly and loosely on them like dressing
gown. The priests also have theirs fastened togc-
therhy ceinture, girde tied around their waists,
ontside which helps to set off their busts. The
Arabs THUS which is a rich Cashmere shawl,
under the robe. The color of this and also their
turbans diversified and very beautiful.
All along the line of the railroad the inhabitants
had turned out TO what to be Nothing
particularly took place till the reached Ja-
maica Here the whole party alghted, and went
the grounds Of the estate offs Depeyster Ogden
a very beautiful place. Ben Hamed was much
pleased with this place, the arrangements, green
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the gardener, who had just discovered them plucked
few beautiful flowers dared across the lawn as il
Satan had kicked him, singing out g which is the
Sultan? which is the Captainl'' He was pointed
out, and the good natured gardener presented the
flowers to him, highly gratified with the honor. Mr..
Fisk with his guests, then passed through Jama ca.
The men, womeD and children of that quiet village,
stared at the Arabs with utter astonishment and
surprise. One coal black negro, rubbing his
woody head said, they passed him. Dere is
black niger for sartin," pointing to the second
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me" The party then re-entered the cars, and
started for Hicksvlle. On the way the train stop
ped to supply the engine with wood and water;
! "Weve stopped to water the horse" said Com
modore Renshaw TO Ben Hamed.
| The Arab shook his head and smiled in doubt.
.'But we have" said the Commodore. :. We are
obliged to give our horse water occasionally Jr he
wont go"
He then explained to Ben Hamed who laughed at
the idea of giving water TO the locomotive.
Ben Hamed and his officers rode several miles
the locomotive to see its operations. They said it
wonderful machine, but very hot-disagree-
ably hot-not like the heat Of the Sun. Afterwards
they stood on the bank whilst the train went past at
full speed.
Quick that" said the Commodore. "Can your
horses fastp'
eyes," said Ben Hamed, for two minutes
mo more"
At one o'clock they arrived at Hcksvillc twenty
seven miles from New York. There they were
ushered into the hotel ard into the parlor. Whilst
| the party were seated around the ROOM Ben Hamed
and his officers, with long dresses, the sofa,
old republican of Long Island, dressed in /" home
made, with broad brim on, entered the room and
going up to the Arabs said, g Good morning TO you
ladies, am glad to see you," taking them TO be
woman, much TO their astonishment, and to the
amusement ef all the others.
Dinner then announced Three tables were
laid out and about fifty gentlemen sat down thereto.
Col. Stone, who by the way forgot TO megtion at
the beginning, the first take his seat, and
soon wrapped up in discussing the meats and the
wines. The ride had given him prod gious appe-
tte, and he ate and drank beautifully, and as the
vulgar would say, he stuffed his skin full, sui-
cient TO last for month When the Arabs finished
their dinner, they went TO pray, as is their custom
Stone still eat on like locomotive going 80 miles
an hour. As they to go, the others also,
and poor Stone, whe thought this the last Of the
dinner and wine snatched up a tumbler full of Cham
payne, threw his head back, and gulped il down
without ceremony. He did not even fellow the
pious Arabans and thank God for the drink. Seen
after the party returned with the Arabians, Stone
again found himself at the dinner table, busy, a.
usual, eating aud drinking for six honest men.
When all were seated, gentleman gave : toast,
:" The Press Of New York"
Then Mr.. Brooks of the Harlem Railroad. with 4
few remarks on the importance of the Long Island
Railroad. and its value to the commerce OF New
York, gave
1.-The President ofthe Long IsandRailroad."
This brought up Mr.. Fisk who returned his
thanks to the gentemon for this good feeling towards
him and the railroad, over the direction Of which
he preSidcs lie spoke of the great system Of inter-
nal improvements in this countrywide link upon
link added to the already long chain Of railroads and
said that his humble efforts should be exerted to
add, and to improves lie then spoke of tho Illus
trious guests, Ben Hamed and his off GER. lie ex-
peced that not many years wo aid roll by before the
loo nnOtive would be running in all directions
the domnions OF the Suaa Of Muscat-that he
I intended To present to Ben Hamed for the Sui
/ tan, small wooden railroad; and he was graft
fed 10 say that Commodore Rensbaw is Co present
him with miniature locomotive. From what Ben
Hamed had seen of its operations, he would explain
its uses and Importance TO the Sultan. lie then
questcd the gentlemen to fill their glas ses and gave
His Highness, the Sultan of Muscst."
This was drunk standing, the Arabans rising and
bowling very respectful and solemn acknowledge
ment TO the honor.
Col Stone. Of the " Commercial Advertiser, after
incredible efforts at the knife and fork, finding that
hiss buttons could bear further pressure rose and
said, that the " Press Of New York had been given,
he felt that remarks due thercfor-that
IL honor unexpected To him, who with the
exception Of one, the oldest editor present He
wished 10 have the press IN this city undc rstood
lie was advocate for the freedom thereof-for
freedom OF speech-for freedom Of opnion-but
he wished that freedom clearly defined. He
did not wish to have that freedom carried quite
far as is in many instances-so far To- libel per.
sonstthat is telling the truth all occasions $50
far az Il Is by the pcnsy press lie wished 10 draw
distinction Between that class of papers, Of free
dom, and the more respectable class tthe very re
spec,able,pious and moral siNponny press that does
business on credit to which he felt IL an hsnor To
belong. lie then spoke Of internal improve
ments - that he had followed in the footsteps
of De Witt Clinton 90 that he hal done a good
deal for rail roads and railroad companies lin |
eating their dnners since his FIRST debut as an edi-
tor. lie then gave a toast which few heard and as
few drunk for before II was uttered the ArabiaRs,