The southern press., 1851-09-20
Arrival Of Catherine Hayes-Her Reception
Great Enthusiasm-Hcr Arrival Mt the
AStOr House,

AStOT house,
The steamer Pacific arrived at her dock, yes
terday morning, at a0out eight o'clock. II was
known that Miss Catherine Hayes was passen
ger on board, and consequently the steamer had
no sooner got fairly along side the dock, than
crowds Of persons congregated on the landing,
each one eager to see the far famed Swan Of
Erin" Before Miss Hayes made her appear
ance on deck, she WIS greeted in advance by q
tongued shout of welcome proceeding from
large numbers Of her countrymen, and other ad-
mirers who were waiting, anxious to catch the
first glimrse of the songstress, who has created
such sensation in her favor throughout Europe.
1t was not long before Captain Nye appeared on
deck, bearing on his arm Miss H,yes. AS soon
as they made her appearance, the shouts of well
come were redonbled and quadrupled, hats and
handkerchiefs were tossed in the air, and every
possible mode resorted to, in order to convince
the new conner that she was warmly greeted by
her friends in America. Capt. Nye, in behalf Of
Miss Hayes, bowed his thanks 10 the assemblage
as he passed down the gangway, and conducted
his charge to an elegant carriage, which was in
waiting, to convey them TO the Astor House a
second carriage took up Mr.. Braham and other
members of her suite; several other carriages
were soon filed and the cortege started for the
Astor House, in which establish nent rooms had
been engaged and fitted up especially for her re-
cep;on. The news of her arrival had already
reached the hotel, and no sooner had the car
riages arrived than windows were opened, and
hundreds of eyes were turned in the direction of
the carriages. When Captain Nye alighted with
bis charge, The Swan" was again welcomed
by the inmates Of the house. One of the pro.
prietors Of the hotel now came out and conduct
ed Miss Ii. 10 the apartments prepared for her.
As they passed along the corridors, they were
obliged to make their way through hines ofspec
tators, who had left their rooms for the purpose
of seeing and hang this celebrated lady.
During the day, the members the New York
Musca Fund Society had made arrangements
to give Miss Hayes serenadc last evening but
she having arrived on Sunday, and being withal
fdtigued by her voyage,her more intimate friends
suggested that the serenade be deferred till to-
night In accordance with this suggestion, the
proposed serenade was deferred. During the
evening the Irish regiment, passing homeward
on their return from the burial Of one Of their
comrades, stopped in front Of the Astor House,
and saluted their countrywonan with three
cheers. their band meantime, playing an Irish
national air.
We understand that, on Thursday last, Miss
Hayes was solicited by the passengers on board
the Pacific TO sing. She at once complied with
the request Of her fellow passengers, and con.
cert was arranged.
The price Of tickets was FIVE shilling sterling
each, ard the total receipts were $780, which
being handed TO Miss Hayes, she passed over to
Captain Nye, and requested him to distribute
il 10 his crew. In personal appearance, Miss
l4ayes is rather above the ordinary size. She
has fae eye, which lights up with great ami.
nation when she converses upon agreeable
topics Her whole face beams with intelIi.
gence. and n profusicn of suburn hair adds
greatly to her other attractions, Altogether her
appearance Is prcpossessing.
A large concourse of people were congre-
gated in front Of the Astor House last evening.
expecting that serenade would be given. Tax.
ing into consideration the early hour Of the
morning at which the Pacific arrived. and The
fact that a cold northeast storm was at tie time
prevailing, the reception Of Miss Hayes must
be considered most enthusiastic.