The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-14


y'sit Of ne United States frigais s. Laurence 10
Southo,npton.
We have great pleasure in laying before our readers
the following letter from Captain Padding of the United
States gae ST. Lawrence, which has been furnished to
us for publication from the Navy Department Every
American must observe with qualification such evidences
ot the good feeling existing between the naval services
oi The United States and Great Britain, forth in
Captain fauldngs narrative of the very cordial and
courteous reception extended by the British authorities to
himself and his officers
we ma In The Hampshire Independent journal pub
hshed al southampton, very full and glowing account
oil The 'cvie banquet given to Captain Pauldng and the
omcers OF the frgae by the corporation of that city, from
winch we subon below such extracts as our space per-
mits
u. s. FRIGATE ST. LAWRENCE,
southampton, Dec. III, 1918.
OR; have the honor 10 inform you that on Monday
The 20 tn ut got underway Bremen Haven with the
intent ion of going to but change OF wind made me-
cess ny for me to anchor at the Beacon" about half
to mouth Of the Wese There we were detained until
tue 22d, when enabled TO get into the North sea
I'd the 25th, being in the Straits of Dover boserous
Gather IRON the westward induced me to anchor in the
Downs" | sailed from there on the 9th and anchor
ed at st Helens Roads On the LIST inst and on the same
day beat up 10 the "Mother Bank" passing British
ileet oil Sphead. AS were anchored I sent
lieutenant with my compliments TO the Admiral to ar
range for salutng; and on the following day we ex-
changed salute of twentyone guns with the batteries
al Portsmouth, and seventeen with the senior Admiral
Oh me 81 was enabled to get my present anchorage in
Southampton river, three miles from the town bv the
ana OF small steamer. There is no garrison at South
ahoh' ana our consul had negotiated salute OF twenty
one guns with the mayor, which was exchanged
MI erosxey, thinking might require the assistance Of
agoVernnent steamer, despatched note with mpssen.
lral N
cVy ordered Gamer to be to us; but our leav
ing cur anchorage earlier than bad been expecteJ nd
oehg somewhat favored by tie wind she did not arrive in
ue ASSIST us; but we had every reason TO be satisfied
YIN INC FOOD inerition, and the Admiral addressed a
eNn ho'e to Mr. Croskey, offering whatever further as
t'e ne ceild give me during my stay here to which
'eIhed and explained that indisposition had confined
ne 10 IN, Ship for which reason had not called upon
him.
IA passing "Osborne House," the present residence Of
her Majesty the Queen, hosted the English flag at the
fore and sauted with twenty one guns, which &C
knowedged by hauling down small flag and hosting
large one.
have been thus particular in stating everything in
relation to intercourse with the authorities here from
having i'll -naured Measurements in the Times"
and other newspapers, fearing the department might mis-
apprehend the facts
The "St Lawrence" is the first American man of war
that has been in the Southampton river, and
of the city Being confined to the ship by violent cold
sent MrHo (he first euenant) to wait upon the mayor
The British flag that flies at the pier head of the landing
was hauled down. and the American hosted as he ap-
preached; and he was conveyed by the mayor and his
council to his villa, and treated very cordially to hand
some entertainment, and every assurance given Of a
hearty welcome,
On Thurs,day, the It'll, the mayor and council
OF South ampon made formal visit to the ''St. Law
renee, with beades in livery carrying the batons and
silver oar received them the quarter and sa
uted with seventeen guns, whilst the band played the
national anthem.
The town clerk then asked leave in the name of the
mayor to read resolution of the council OF the
borough of Southampton, by which were welcomed
the port in very friendly terms and the officers invited
civic banquet to be given in the Audit House of the
borough the 9th inst; and the resolution. inscribed
parchment and sealed with the common seal of the
borough, was then presented to me- They remained with
for several hours, and left, expressing their graca
ton with the manner of their reception.
The officers invited to the city and county balls,
and private Inequalities extended to them and thus
far intercourse has been of the most agreeable kind
On the 5h Baron de Gerolt late Prussian ambassador
to the United States, arrived here in the "Wash
ngon," and the next day visited the est Lawrence
and on his leaving was saluted with seventeen guns.
shall sail from here for Lisbon with the first favor
able weather. after the customary interchange of official
visits and have the honor be- very respectfully,
your obelient servant,
H. PAULDING, Captain.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
Hampshire Independent, Dec. &c. lsts
Cipe Banquet to Captain Palding and The officers of III.
United States ,igate st. LatcrenceGfuen by the Cor
poraion of Southampton.
One of the most interesting festivities which have
been celebrated in this ancient borough was held on
Wednesday last, at the council chamber of the Audi
House, when the Mayor and corporation entertained Cap
tain Paulding and the Offices of his shp-,he st Law
renee, United States frga'e-to civic banquet. We de
scrbed in our last weeks paper the presenting of the in
vation, and its acceptance This preliminary having
been settled the committee of the council proceeded tc
make the necessary arrangements for giving such eat &c
the approaching entertainment its importance called
for The desire to manifest friendly and fraterna feel
Ing towards these representatives OF the United States
the great transatlantic branch of the Anglo Saxon
reached something like enthusiasm; and when the day
arrived although the number who able to take par
in the banquet at the Audit House limited by the
space the members of the corporation, their guests the
gentlemen holding official position, and but few Other
inhabitants of the town. yet the event was generally re-
garded occasion of great public interest display
of flags and coos, amongst which the Union Jack anc
the and stripes in close connexion were IN many
places conspicuous made tn throughout the town
The church bells also rung during the day.
In the council chamber the necessary fittings and dec
oraons were arranged with great taste by Mr. H. J.
Buchan and display of eveTgreens and flowers, ane
and choice plants made under the superntend
ence of Mr. Page Large mirrors were fixed around the
walls; above them appeared the corporation paintings
and the smaller PANELS occupied by valuable
works of art lent for the occasion by the clerk
Over the Mayors hoated the American flag and Union
Iaal y.