The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-22

| Mr.. Gameau; Capt. Alleyne, of the Roval Navy.
u II. Dunn5 Messrs Pemberton and Patterson
eminent merchants, and Joseph Hamel, esq, sur
yeyor' All OF the same city; Judge Montelet, the
Holmes, Townsend members of the Provincial
Parliament. The authorities of the Common wen IN
and of the city of Boston were represented by the
Hon. Henry Wilson, President of the Senate; Hon
Charles Hudson, Surveyor OF the Port, and Colonel
Ezra Lincoln and Benjamin Beals, ESQ., of the Civ
| Council; Hon. Isaac Liyermore, of Cambridge; the
Kew DIR. Beecher, and his son, the Rev. Edward
Beecher.
Hon. Leslie Combs of Kentucky, Hon. Mr.
Clarke, member of Congress, of New York, and
many other distinguished gentlemen, were also
present. The crowd on board the propeller was
80 great that any thing in the way ofceremony
was impossible, but the guests of the city expressed
themselves highly delighted with their trip.
STEAMER MAYFLowHR.-This steamer departed
from II wharf, freighted with olive stock" to her
null tonnage, at half past ten O'Clock, and made a
kind OF trial trip to the navy yard and East Boston.
Crowds had already collected on the wharves and
cheered as she passed along. The Mayhower was
the nrst to leave the inner harbor. The following
| gentlemen were noticed among the guests
Sir Allen McNab, Hon. r. Mathieson; Perth. c.
| W.; Rev ]. Jenkins, Montreal; J. J. Burroughs
| esq, Kingston; K. p. Campbell. Argyleshire, Scot
land; John Counta, esq, Mayor Of Kingston;
Captain Gildersleve, and Charles Haes, esq, of
Kingston; Anthony Drummond, esq.,, cashier of
the Montreal Bank; Mr.. George Debarats of Mon
I u.
! W., the following Rev X. Shockler, Thomas Col.
ton, esq. George Kent, esq.,, Mr.. Thomas Burns,
Messrs. Thomas A. and William ii. Merritt, Mr..
! William Chisholm, Andrew Horton. From To
ronto: George Phipot, esq, counsellor at law,
I George b. Wells, esq. Mr. George Beatty. From
Hamilton: Messrs John o. Hall, Thomas David
son, r. u. Freeman, and w. Brown Harry
bradley, OF burlington, and Hon. j. q. Parks, of
| thi5 city, were present. We also remarked in the
crowd James Dapa, esq, of Charlestowh; Hon
John H. Wilkins, of the Senate; Messrs. Richards
Gil; ex-Alderman James Clark, ESQ.,; Fred. W.
Sawyer, of this city; Colonel j. ID. Greene and
staff OF the 4th regiment of Massachusetts infantry
Lieutenant Colonel Boyd, of the lst Lieutenant
Colonel Abbott, of the 3D.
During the voyage several happy speeches were
made and patriotic sentiments were offered.
STEAMER NAUsHoN This smart little vessel left
the Il wharf Immediately after the departure of
the st. Lawrence, and made herself conspicuous
as good natured attendant upon the festivities of
the day. When she was nearing the wharf on her
return, her passengers held meeting and adj
dressed the following pleasant letter to her com
mander, viz:
TO Capt X. ". Freeman, of the Steamer Naushon:
We, the undersigned passengers on board your
steamer, who have availed ourselves of the polite
invitation of the civic authorities of the good CITY
OF Boston, beg leave to tender our grateful thanks
Tor the Kindness we have received at your hands
during this day, and to you that we shall
always entertain pleasing recollection of the kind
ness we nave received from you upon this occa-
sion. (Signed)
W. b. RoBINsoN, (and about sixty others)
BosToN, September, 1851
REVENUE CUTTER MoRRIs-This craft, com
manded by Captain Walden, had her full quota of
passengers. She was appropriately decorated, hav
ing iiags, ensigns, pennants, &C., displayed in
profusion. Upon the foreyards, ut either side,
were two beautiful flags of the Spanish and Dutch
nations At the summit of the mainmast loated
the revenue flag. Between the mainInast and the
ioremast extending from the top to the deck were
various signals, and the proud stars and stripes
Hoated from her BOOM About two hundred took |
passage, among whom were members of the city |
government, military officers, gentlemen from |
Canada, New York, Philadelphia, &c. While go
ing out, the Morris fired a salute of twenty. one
guns. After reaching Fort independence both |
cutters having previously dismissed the tow boat) |
the Morris took a circuitous route and came to-
wards East Boston, passing the s. s. Lewis. A |
salute was here fired from the Lewis, and the vari
GUS boats proceeded in company down the river |
the 5. - Lewis taking the lead, followed by the St.
Lawrence, Benjamin Franklin, Mayhower, and |
Naushon. Among the incidents Of the excursion I
may be mentioned salute from Capt. Robbins,
South Boston.
On board the company were entertained with
sumPtuous collation., and sentimenta were offered,
and several songs sung. All appeared to enjoy
the time most fully.
Among those of note on board were Col Critten-
den, OF the army; Judge Rice, of the district of
Augusta, Me-; Hon Charles Hudson, Surveyor of |
the Port; COL Cowdin of the regiment of artillery;
Lieut.. Hedden, OF the New York City Guards To- /
gether with several of the corps Col n. A. Thomp-
son, Lieuts. Pulsifer and French, of the Boston |
CITY Guards; Captain Thompson, of Springfield,
and Charles Jones.
REVENUE CUTTER HAniLToN-Tho cutter Ham
ilton, under the command of Lieutenant Bur
roughs started at IL o'clock, in tow of the steam.
tug John Taylor II is impossible to state the pre-
else number OF gentlemen who on board of |
the Hamilton, as, Immediately on leaving the wharf |
passengers wandered freely from one vessel to the
other. The cutter Morris was also attached to the
tow-boat. 1t estimated, however that there
about than |
was quite large number of gentlemen from Hall.
fax, Montreal, and Toronto. The Hamilton was |
galy decorated In honor of the occasion with flags,
remnants, and streamers flying from each mast.
Statutes were hired on passing the s. s. Lewis. which
bore the President and suite. Speeches were made
during the excursion by Colonel Thompson and |
Mr.. Dunham OF the Common Council, which were
properly responded to by Sheriff Boston, of Mon
treal, and Mr.. d. W. Gilkson, of Branford, Can
ada.
The REGATTA at Hull, we understand was a
most satisfactory affair. steady six knot breeze
blew from the southeast, and the matches were
contested with animation in each case The small
er yachts OF ten tons and under, sailed five miles
and came in as follows Gift, first; Charade, Sc
cond; Susan, third-all of Hull. The yachts
started from outside the Graves, around Egg Rock,
and came in con the rum the Cygnet of this
city being declared first, the Excelsior and Pearl
oil Salem, respectively, second and third.
In the harbor the scene lovely. The sun was
shining In an unciouded sky and the waters of our
beautiful bay sparkled and danced in his beams
as IL rejoicing to add to the brilliancy of the
scene Several vessels, adorned with gay iags
full OF persons giving themselves up to the spirit of
enjoyment, proceeded down the harbor, amidst the
roar OF artillery, and repeatedly giving and recev
ing cheers and friendly salutations. All Bostoni-
ans wed with each other in doing every thing pos
sbe to crafty and interest the dsting uished men
who have done US the honor to accept the invita-
ton of the city OF Boston, and we heard from
strangers repeated expressions of their deep sense
OF the kindness and hospitality shown to them II
is day long to be remembered with great plea
sure, and which will be frequently described by all
who were present to their children and grandchil.
drcn with an enthusiasm and interest awakened
by every recollection of the scene
Reception OF Lord EIgin.
The expectation of the arrival of Lord Elein,
Governor General of Canada, drew great CON
course of spectators to the western railroad depot
in the afternoon. The Mayor, attended by several
members of the city government, also on the
spot to receive the distinguished guest At quar-
ter past five the train arrived, bearing his lordship
and suite. The multitude welcomed him by a
hearty cheering as he issued from the cars, and
stood upon the platform in the wide space in the
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