The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-09-25

O'Connell, and three for Robert Tyler.
From the N. Y. aurora.
PUBLIC RECEPTION OF THE HON. DAVID
HENSHAW, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY,
BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
At 9 O'Clock, A. NJ, yesterday, committee from
both branches of the Common Council--attended by
the Hon Elijah +. Purdy, President of the Board Of
Aldermen, ard the Hon. Charles r. Brown, Pres-
dent of the Board of Assistant misunderstanding
OF Assistant Alderman Charles J. Dodge, chairman,
Aldermen Waterman, Clayton, Scoles EmDons,
Rawson, and Assistant Aldermen Oliver and Petit
grew, waited upon Mr. Henshaw at the City Hotel
for the purpose Of conducting him 10 the City Hall
prior TO hls contemplated visit Of examination to the
various sites proposed for dry docks and navy yards
on this island.
The secretary was accompanied by his honor
Mayor Spragae, of Brooklyn, the Hon }. Phillips
PhGnix and the Hon. VIM b. Macay, members Of
Congress elect, Capt S. II. Stringham, commanding
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Robert C. Wetmorc, Esq,
Navy Agent for this port, and Mr.. Coffin, President
of the CfotCn Board.
Al the City Hall, the company joined by
number Of our most respectable citizens and several
scientific gentlemen interested in the results of the
proposed examination.
The party proceeded in carriages to the inspection
the several points of interest on the eastern side
Of the island in the following order
First The site proposed for permanent dry dock
and navy yard, at the "Cove at Bellevue" in
necon it'll the project for using the surplus water
from The Croton dam
Second The site contemplated for an excavated
stone dock at Hips Bayn in connection also with
the Of Croton water.
Third The lower Croton reservoir, giving that ad-
mirabIe work thorough examination
Iouh The proposed site for dry dock at "Tur-
tie Bay"
Fytlh. A thorough inspection of tie "Harlem
Flats" the site proposed for navy yard and dry
dock, with the use of the surplus Croton water.
A careful examination was made Of all these vari-
sites and public works, eliciting much valuable
information in regard to the condition and resources
of our island.
The party then repaired to Nowland's Prospect
Hall, where they p1rook of Refreshments provided
by the committee, and proceeded thence TO The loca
ton of the high bridge in course Of erection over
Harlem river.
MIR. Henshaw here made a close examination of
this stIpeudous structure and visited the Croton
works at the most interesting point The party then
drove through the village OF Harlem, and returned
TO Prospect Hal TO dine. where a most sumptuous
table was spread by Mr.. Nowland.
Assistant Alderman Dodge of the Eleventh ward
ofciated president Of the table, assisted by As.
sstant Alderman Brown, Of the EgE.h, as vice pre-
sdent
The guest, the honorable the Secretary Of the
Navy, seated on the right Of the president. aud
Mayor Sprague, Of Brooklyn, on his left, 1anked by
Messrs. PhGuX and Maclay.
The first toast, by the chairman, Alderman Dodge,
was
Our Guest-The Honorable David Hcnshaw, Sc
cretary Of the Navy Of the United Ststes-We bid
him most hearty welcome. New York delights TO
honor him.
This toast was received with great cordially. Mr..
Hcnshaw acknowledged the compliment ~ few per
ncnt remarks dec arng his regret that the brief pc
Rod Of his stay Uhen reduced TO two hours
prevented his giving way TO his incnaton' in an adc-
qustc expression of The admiration with which he
had witnessed the natural beauties and splendid i'm
provcments Of our noble city and the qualification
he had derived from brief intercourse with its in
teligent and industrious population. The Secretary
then gave a. a toast
The city Of New York-Di,tinguished alike for
the grandeur of her public works intelligence Of her
citizens, and the liberalIty Of her municipal authori
ties.
This was received with great satisfaction by the
company, and cordially responded 10.
The worthy President Of the Board Of Aldermen
Mr. Purdy then gave
David Henshaw, Of Massachusctts-The country
responds TO his nomination to seat in the Washing.
ton Cabinet HIS selection 10 the Navy Department
is credablo to the intelligence Of the Chief Magis
trate Of seventeen millions Of people.
After the reception oi this toast the Secretary
rose, made his scknow Judgments aud apoogiscd TO
the company for The necessity Of his immediate de-
parture The company rose from their seats and
cheered him until he reached his carriage After
RAPID drive 10 the Guy, ne reached The boat m time 10
take the evening cars for Philadelphia, his way to
Washington.
This official visit Of Mr. Sccretcry IIenshaw has
impressed all closes OF our citizens who have been
brought into contact with him, with the conviction
that he has entered upon the discharge of his mpor-
ant aud responsible duties with an earnest devotion
TO the best interests Of his country and that he brings
TO his official station the advantages Of much com.
mercial experience, and practical results Of many
years devotion TO an active commercial business
closely connected with the details Of the naval ser
vice.
The Secretary has exhibited in a striking degree.
during his brief intercourse with US a prominent
trait Of his character rcsoute determination 10
investigate and thoroughly comprehend all the details
Of business, and to arrive at conclusions from person.
al inspection Al parties who have sought him on
business while here, have found him. early and late
accessible at all hours.
The numerous projects Of our citizens for public |
works presented Ia his notice. have been received
with all proper courtesy, and the parties interested
have found an attentive for their communca |
Ions. We hazard little in saying that the interests
Of THO navy have been committed to a gentleman in
all respects worthy 10 succeed his able distinguished
predecessor.
The impression left upon our city aup,irs well for
firm support Of the true interests Of this important
branch Of the public service. The incidents of this
local visit also give indications that our city govern
ment, as well as our members elect to the national
councils, appreciate the necessity Of rly and de /
cslve sction IN regard TO the construction of such
public works as properly belong to a commercial |
city, embracing all the natural advantages for the
most important naval station in the country.
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