The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-11
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Correspondence Of the Herald

Political rnnors-Rqisiag the Ptad, or trip 10
Saekett's Havbor-Scenery, Society and Sund,ies.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
Dear Sir-ln my last, which must have been
terrible time the way-curse those friends who
volunteer TO take letters, and hardly ever deliver
them at the proper time-I mentioned that the
Governor General had not then formed an aomini-
stration. That long-looked for event has not vet
occurred, and here is pro ,abllty OF lis taking
place for some tune TO come. begin 10 fancy
that His Excellency is entirely discouraged and
disappointed, and will speedily return home with
out having accomplished any thing Runners are
abundant, but as you see them in our papers every
day, and as do not believe one Of them, there is
no use in my giving you a second edition Of such
trash. We have now been about eight months
without constitutional government, anG God only
knows when we will return 10 il. We are only
colsniss however, and must "grln aud bear L."
promised in my last to give you shori sketch OF
pleasure excursion .hat went from This ploce 10
Sackeu's Harbor on the 25th ult. As there l. but
little Of consequence Transporting in Canada al lie
present nome nj, the temporary calm thar pr. des
the sloim, may ms well do So. The excursion IN
question was got up Tor The ben, III Of The Atlh,-
dist Sunday School, and is a plan Of raising he
WIND that Is adopted by several o public lus,l-
tutieIs every summer.
We lett Kingston on Thursday, the 25th ult al
nine O'Clock, on board the Princess Royal, vel
known as one OF the most magnificent steamers On
our inland water The party, consIs,Ii Of about
one hundred and hiy, were III the highest siris,
and we soon sped raj idly on our way The beau
tu and CLASSY waters OF Ontario, not Yet aious, d
from lis slumber, bore on It's bost IN immune fable
craft, OF every size, from The the tiny Canoe, pad
died by some iruant urchin, to the slupenooIs
steamer, carrying her load OF living iieIlhl The
far-wss," and the less commanding, though
equally useful st hooner, waiting Tor breeze 10
brar her on her way IN the Iui. us 81 c, n,fte.
The scenery OF Kingston and lis ne ebbolhoCc, al
ways magnificent, seemed on this occasion 10 lave
new tharms, and nature spread her be- auiits On
every hand, lar as The eye could reach As We
sped out into the channel, the ST. LawTtnce, nh
It's thousand Islands, The iIowhlIg batttntnis IT
Fort Henry, the distant view OF The town, al d tie
islands in us vicinity presented coup d all es
fascinating 10 the eye az ever midsummer csst
his beams upon. Precisely at twelve o'c. otk We
reached our destination. The village Of saek-u's
iiarbor IS situated nearly opposite Kingston, dIs-
iaut about thlr'y-hve niles, and is, On the Whole
| picturesque little place. ii has made but lliie
improvement Mt for number OF years, In fact since
the last war. At that time II was the depot Of
stores tor both your army and navy, and whilst
hostties lasted Sackelrs Harbor fourlsheo.-
II now presents the appearance Of a small coun-
Try village, and seems as u waiting for reiuIn Of
the horrors OF war 10 give II fresh start hope
sincerely that II will never require the impetus Of
such trade to arouse It's energies. urng ths
war at lSl2-l4, this was The most important iort
with the exception of Niagara. on the lake, though
what natural facilities II possesses am unable 10
perceive. The coast is very low, and altogether
incapable OF being placed IN position OF defence,
| aud the fort, If mere mound Of earth deserves
such name, IS as miserable place as ever unfor.
tunate mortal had to defend. For my pan, ould
| infinitely prefer tIusly rifle and good for
| sheler-aways provided, there were ways and
means for "making tracks" " hen the contest be-
| came serIous-to such spent up Uuca," no mat
ter how good front II presented. The citizens Of
Sackeits Harbor are the most friendly that have
| yet had the good fortune to come across. No
sooner had our boat touched the wharf than
| were surrounded by smiling and happy faces aDx-
lous to welcome their neIshbols from Can
ada" most OF whom they had never seen
before, and veing which should show US
| the most hospitality and kindness We land
| ed, and proceeded from the steamer TO the
Methodist church, wh.re number OF addresses
and mutual congl aluations were delivered by gen.
tlemen from both sides II the line. Al the close
of these proceedings we separat. d-some 10 call on
acquainiances, whom they had almost forgouen
others 10 visit the barracks; some again 10 buy
| notions" 10 take hume to their youngsters, and
not a few, myself amongst the number, watching
the preparation OF dinner with more anxiety Than
one would all the I" ons that were be seen in
the place. after pariaking OF an excell nj dinner
| a. Roors Hotel, which, by the way, | can cor
| daily recommend TO your readers, proceeded 10
The barracks, having received an invitation iIom
| the officer command. The barrsck square IS
very .as;einliy planned and Is lar before any o. The
specimen If the soldiers, but in their movements
aud appearance, are inferior to the British soldiers,
| and remind me iorcbly OF our militia companies
| during the late rebellion. dare say they have
| lone OF that daily routine and parade that
/ Tue HllIltdI nave On tHls Sue. ukn Inc
kindness Of the commandaht, | was conduct
| ed through the whole department. and was
| much flattered at the kindness and attention
| shown 10 a stranger: lar different, assure you,
would be the reception OF an American by our ItC
coated geniry. A Ine-of-batle ship the stocks,
Was The next object Of attraction. This vessel Was
got ready Tor launching just as peace was drcls.d
at the closc Vi the last war, and has remained ia
| the same condi,l ever since. She is Of tBor-
nous size, though have forgotten the number If
guns Tor winch sbe Is pierced and prese ntd 10 my
/ .nSn nhlst xt..H "A.
| einal machine, waiting Tor The proper me meat 10
| sally forth from her retreat, ana o.lth out her
| thunder and dcsructon on every hand She Is
now perfectly harmless, however; lime, The NIGH
~ destroyer OF all things, has done his work most
efiectnahy, and The vessel that would IN The
autumn OF 1872, had not peace been declared,
| nave carried death and desolatlun TO many
hresde, Is now fotting away, and To-
| tally unable 10 float on her deslin, element
hope that II will be long ERE eilher naon viii re-
quire another OF these :" wooden walls" Tor hke
purpose. Having satisfied my curiosity Ia The eaa.
| ninatIon OF this levathan, ! wenutd my way
| through the village, where had the ples,ure .f
| meeting an old companion wht III had not
for many years. In fecounting our sch,o boy days
and boyhood scrspes, time passed away Tspdy,
ill the " last beli' warned me that n,ust ,iihtr
get quickly TO the steamer or wait for the bonI 1T
the next day. As had 10 reach home thai me hi.
there was but little choice In The matter, aud str
IA pretty good run, reached The Princess III tine.
| On our departure we were cheered very warmly
| by the multitude assembled ON the shore, winch
| compliment was as heartily returned on our raff,
| and We departed on way homewaid. The
| evening was equally calm asthc morning had been,
| aud reached our destined poit III safety shout
seven O'Clock, well salI,ed wIlh our trip TO Yau-
kee land" aud the attention shown us by our hos
pltabe nelghbors
Nothing has taken place in the Province since
NV last worth W, informing. Yesterday a trem.n-
dous storm Of lightning, rain and hail WISHED tins
place which has doubtless caused much injury
The grain great deal OF which was cut aud on
the ground. The prospect Il the farmer is en-
couraglng notwithstanding. The harvest l. beng
gathered rapidly, and will yield more than
average crop. All that we require now Is fayoIa-
Bile weather to s~cnre IL.
In tneatricals there Is nothing doing worth men
tloning Rodney's company is VI Montreal play.