The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-04
Court OF Inquiry In the Case or General
Gaines. dee.. tke.

0o1ueo, cBesy &C.
OLD PorNr HorEI. Fort Monros, August l, ls46.
G." Gaines-TAs Court eflrnqsry-Pusle .ansfsty for
the Rss~ltrFort Monroe-Fsstivites at Old Point
Hotsl-Bals-Sc enery-tAe Forf-TAe MaiIs-C Great
Thunder Storm, &c. &C. re.
got here last evening. having direct from
New York; and on making inquiry in the various cities,
and villages, through which have passed ind
that public anxiety has been considerably reused in re-
lon the Court OF Inquiry being carried on here
in the of General Gaines. The court, you are
aware organized on Wednesday, when large pile Of
documentary evidence was put in. General Brooks,
President and General Brady, and Col Crane, compose
the Court Of Inquiry Capt Lee acting Register and
Judge Advocate. Gen. Gaines made some explanatory
statements, Wednesday each document was put
in and numbered, having reference to its connsxon
with his and made request that the Governors of
Louisiana and Kentucky be summoned in connsxion
with large array OF witnesses from these States which
the court holds yet under ON the ground
that they deem essential ascertain the Character of
the testimony which it is intended these witnesses
from General any explanations in
the course OF the trial he may deem essential for his
application to the department for copies
OF his communications to the the subject
a. issue and thus the case stands at pressnt-the
OF the illness Of Gen Brooks and, after meeting this
morning at o'clock with closed doors further adjourn
The veteran General wall enter into full and elaborate
:o%s hd ne , % IN and We may
stringent Interpretation OF what deemed on the part of
the veteran General ed zeal under ts worst
aspects in the and defence of his country The
general rumor prevails that the President wished the
gallant veteran to repair to his quarters from washington
and allow matters to sleep in oblivous repose but the
veteran General from high consciousness of his rect
tude Of purpose and correct Interpretation Of profession
al etiquette throws himself upon the rigid formality of
military discipline, pleading in his defence the necessi.
ties Of the case regards his orders for the enlistment
in command with his proximity Of location to justify
his He i. looking WELL and for his Aid do
Several distinguished officers and prominent public men
will be examined before the concluded together
Mexico John q Elgin, Esq. Of Virginia Mortr Mitz.
gen Esq of New York, and several military officers,
and isto sit each day 10 o'clock Several ladies at
tended at the opening to day and evinced very
hoary in the of his country his aures are green
his fame unsuied-and to tarnsh wellearned high
deemed at crisis like the present. unworthy the ma
donal dignity
around-the CLASSY waters the chssapssks With il
fertile and well planted banks-the appearance Of the
tort-the hghthouse-the Rip naps-ths busy steamers
as they ply to an froa form ensemble at once
grand and imposing The bay opposite this hete is
pabe Of floating all the nayies Of the world; and the
is mpregnable and has complete control the river
II was planned, it said by Bertrand the friend Of Ma
This is superb hotel, and is capable Of accommodate
ing 900 persons The proprietor, Mr.. French, does
onable watering places in this quarter of country
The facilities afforded by the steam navigation on the
river throw immense influx Of periodical vstsrs to
the hotel who, after n week month or Sometimes
day, make way for fresh supplies and thus every
with the beauty wealth. intelligence and respsctabhy
OF Virginia society-which boast of a refinement
Bali. are held nightly and very excellent band per-
forms each evening for the company. who indulge &C
coIdng to their different taste in the waltz the cotillon.
the Virginia reel and those who prefer the concord
of sweet sounds" are grathed by the duce notes of
sweet divinity who presides at the piano forte.
surrounded by her groups of admiring friends The
lovers Of romance may be seen lounging the par.
noon they playfuily dance upon the CLASSY waters
opposite and there are two sets Of very good billiard
ss sne Aa.a hS:' who a:
two commodous bathing houses attached to the hotel
bath, grstuitously and We need draw, then upon
the erratic instinct Of prophecy TO learn vsters
at odd Point Comfort know how to enjoy Themselves
in pretty comfortable" way These are the great sJ
vanages but there great irreguarity and want OF
system in relation to the mails which is elt good deal
here Norfolk is situated about twenty miles mn The
river and the steamer will take the iette from
here to that place, where they will until the fol-
at the hotel would lie great beside here and ada
to the comforts OF the place good deal
Al Norfolk Is situated the famous naval yard
and with Portsmouth in its immediate vicinity reminds
very much of New York and Brooklyn In point of
location the river running between The entrance has
very imposing and grant appearance The navy ward
is built exactly on the same model Brooklyu
Ign with adjoining Offices, sc that noble ship the
Pennsy vanis floats majetcay on the deep waters i'm.
ana "a Paixan gum 62 pounier looks very risnt
in repose. la00 men her regular compile Mt: and
have no doubt her thunder tones wou rock .%a.
fortress, and blow up sky high She 10 a noble ship
sxpsc, shall DO able to visit her and the navy yard
miles from here The most terrific thunder storm ever
witnessed salutsd our entry to Norfolk 1t blew down
MI. Green.
Which, w had cI s,:SSs '; 10 la: evening Il:
bellies danced with ierabe spirit and animation and
seemed to enjoy themselves good deal The bsni from
formerly of the New York brass band Selections from
the operas Of Beni, Rossni and Donustti formed
the immense sssembge present and completely ID
the senses in dreamy eDchantment" This sxceIient
band also perform in the day time in the vicinity Of the
hotel which is located outside the fort IL is in s.if
rich treat to the viters We have here alse branch
of Pumbs Dagusrreotype establishment under tn. ma
nagement of Mr.. c. l.. Middiebrook who does good
business here and at Peersburgh The idea IL yerv
oni ey ssnn %SIs ySS1g who los: their
with an excellent copy by MIR. NJ, ana thus afford tem
poaily relefte the victim of unrequsd love in these
You shall be supplied with inklings from nv not.
BOOK according as pick them up together with cor
rect deaiea account OF the proceedings pending in
the case OF General Gaines, which regularly
on Monday.
STEAMBOAT CoLILsIoN-Loss OF THE ROWLAND
HILL-We regret to state that of those me-
ianchoiy steamboat accidents from which our waters
one o'clock this morning Cd Three Rivers
feet statement Of this disastrous affair but from varou,
sources have Cleaned the following details connected
whit
The Rowland Hill had reached Three Rivers. on bsr
way TO Quebec, and after discharging a portion of her
freight and taking on board several passengers had Just
stream when the Quebec on her upward trip came To-
to collision with her. with such force that the whole
oil the iarboard wing OF the Rowland Hill was car.
ried away. The wheel, on that side and the shaft
were borne on to the deck of the Quebec. and lay
there al stance OF aoout ten feet from her bow Tho
Quebec suffered little or no injury. gentleman who
was passenger in the Rowland Hill us that
appeai ed to MIN as if the Quebec would have psssed
completely over the unfortunate vessel The shock m.
tuaily drove the freight OF the unlucky craft to one
side, and thus caned over, she began to fill