The New York herald., 1845-08-11
ARRIVAL OF THE MONARCH OF THE OCEAN
GREAT BRITAIN.

ARRIVAL OF THE MONARCH OF THE OCEAN
GREAT BRITAIN.
Brilliant spectacIe-UnparaIleled Enthusi-
asna-Immense Concourse or Spectators.
The Great Britain was telegraphed at IL o'clock,
on yesterday, but it was quarter past two before
she arrived off Governors Island fort, The first IN
dcation of her approach was her salute to Fort
Hamilton. which was heard, but barely SO, by the
spectators ON the Battery. From this moment the
utmost anxiety was betrayed by the masses to get
the first glimpse of her, and when they did, it was
expressed in vehement calculations Of g there she
So" Ia voila, g. c'est aue," &C., &c.
The first view was very Indifferent the state of
the atmosphere being dark and hazy, and very unfa-
vorable to show her vast outline in the distant per-
spective. Sailing up very slowly she at last steer
ing IN md channel came of the Battery, where for
the first time an impression was made worthy of
her magnitude. All that has been said of her in
foreign journals have not done her Justice and moth
ing but the evidence of the senses is adequate there
TO. She is truly beautiful her vast length was str-
kngy exhibited IN contrast with that OF the North
Carolina, towards which vessel she directed her
course, and turned as if on pivot to steer her
course up the North river, salung the fort as she
passed At each Of her she displayed aIag and
her decks seemed miniature city for population
" That is sight" She is beautiful"-was the cry
on every hand, while the hustle and rush of the
crowd in that direction as she passed between the
Battery and Governors Island was altogether i'm.
petuous, and betraylng an anxious desire to have
her in sight long possible Her rate of sailing
was slow, it being fully an hour from her coming in
sight until she lost to view among the forest of
masts in the East river.
OF fcourse the crowd was immense, and yet it would
have been still greater not that expectation
was damped little by the diurnal reports Of her
arrival that had gone out for two three days pre-
viously, and which only ended in disappointment,
until, at last, she did come in all the pride of her
glory. On returning from the animating spectacle,
our reporter saw thousands rushing down in hopes
Of being in time but alas they had to put it off
urtil more convenient season.
When the noble ship was first seen from Gowanus,
cry of Joy went up from all beholders From the
heights about Gowanus she presented grand and
beautiful appearance. The shores from Gowanus
to Brooklyn were completely lined with persons
eager to catch glimpse of the new and wonderful
visltant, and the wharves in Brooklyn were covered
with men, women and children. AS soon as it was
known that she had entered the harbor, hundreds
were seen running for the water All wanted to see
the Great Britain, and all were well repaid by a
view of the noble ship.
After rounding the battery on Bedlows Island, she
stood up the East River on the Long Island shore
unit nearing the Fulton Ferry, where two guns
were discharged; then she crossed over and ran
along, closely hugglng the wharves. This was no
ex ected; II was thought she would keep close on
the Long Island side, and then cross over. But she
was kept close in on this side, and was brought up
with her bows on the end of the pier She reached
this poi t at exactly halfpast three o'clock, half an
hour after she rounded Bedlow's Island An attempt
was made for upwards OF an hour to bring her along
side the pier, but in vain, in consequence of the
strong ebb tide, and the effort was given up unit
slack water Her appearance at this point was mos
beaut ful. She appeared like great castle above
the 'Ier her bows resting the wharf at the foot
OF hton street, and her stern some two piers fur
the Gewn AT every mast were colors streaming;
at ~ gaif large union flag Of England flew gaiy
II tie breeze first mast had the Austrian flag the
second mast the Russian the third the Spanish; the
fourth, the French tricolor the main the union jack
OF England; the foremast, blended flag of England
aud Amrrlca,-fhe stars of this countr- blended
with the blue, white and red of the union Of Eng
land and at the lower quarterlng the stripes. She
W $ accompanied to this spot by the steamer ''Hu
guenot," crowded with passengers, who sauted the
mighty evlahan OF the deep, she got to her BERTH
with three hearty cheers, and the vessel shortly after
landed her passengers at an adjoining pier.
The scene at this time was most stirring. Every
point that could command avlew of this great piece
Of naval architecture was crowded with spectators
The piers were jammed full the yards, decks, and
rigging of every vessel in the neighborhood was
manned and boyed by such numbers as never be-
fore were thought of the tops of houses. and every
window that could command even birds eye view
Tiled; the piles OF timber in the different yards
in the vicinity were covered with anxious specta-
tors. The vessel was continually surrounded by
fleets of boats OF every description, containing men,
women, and children more than one steam packet
loaded with passengers came out of their course to
take glance at this far famed craft; some indeed
were especially engaged for the purpose, and
were crowded with ladies' and gentlemen, the for
mer waving their handkerchiefs, and the latter
cheering. All appeared to be gratiied with the safe
arrival OF this most splendid vessel
II is truly surprising to think that amid so much
excitement and the great throng Of spectators no
cident Of material consequence occurred. This was
in I measure owing to the excellent police ar
rangements which were adopted under the direction
Of Justice Matsell. This gentleman was on the
wharf with some fifty men of the new police before
three o'clock. He took possession of the wharf by
closing the gates and placing his men at the entrance
and around the sides; and causing all vehicles TO
take up stand the opposite side of the road with
the horses heads towards Clinton street. and placing
others of his men to keep them in proper order
He also placed others on board of different vessels
on the piers and parts adjacent either side. This
kept all the woudbe turbulent spirits IN subjection.
Finding that this drew off most Of his force from
the wharf, he sent for reinforcement of some
tWenfy-fiye or thirty more 10 protect the pas SEN