The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-09

examining papers and letters addressed TO him. and
deayonng to acquire thorough knowledge as poss-
Ole OF our history and institutions Friday morning a
was sent up 10 The city TO procure copy OF
"SpaIks,s Life and Correspondents OF Washington
which nj. kossuth desired TO consult
From the New York Times OF Saturday evening. we
take the following account OF Kossuhs reception in that
city;
THE WELCOME TO KossUrH IN NEW YORK
hossph has Just had his public reception in this city
at Castle Garden. 1t one OF The most magnificent
ana enthusiastic ever extended TO any in any pa oil
The world Nothing OF the kind that has occurred in
this country within our recollection is worthy Of com
parisOn with H.
The vast number OF people present their excessive
anxiety 10 sec the great Hungarian, and the confusion
inevitably attendant on such occasons ade imposs
BILE TO proceed with as much order as desirable.
In consequence of this, Kossuth was obliged TO omit
the greater part of his speech altogether lie had
ly begun 10 speak when he found If impossible 10 pro-
ported below.
we shall give sketch OF events in order, beginning
with the previous night
During the night .Kossuth was engaged in writing
devoting bnt few hours TO repose.
IN the morning guard was posted through the grounds
ior the purpose Of keeping away The crowd Of citizens
o'clock he breakfasted with his family and suite
atn TRIP OF THE STEAMER.
Alta little after o'clock this morning the corporate
authorities OF the city Of New York, and their invited
guests took the steamer Vanderbilt Captain Stone. at
Castle Gardenthat vessel having been politely rendered
for the occasion The unionjac surnounted by the
flag of Hungary foaed at the FORE and the stars and
stripes waved is folds from the flag staff asern There
were about Six hundred persons on board among whom
we noticed nearly every member OF the present
council, many OF the members elect. Col Ashboth Capt
Kaiopsa CAPT p Arthur Cozlay, and some twelve OF
fifteen other Hungarians. Col. Ashboth was Kossuh's
adjutant general. q eil' ~ s3e-' e@ str
Shelton's Brass Band was engaged for the occasion
As the steamer approached the Staten Island shore she
fred salute in compliment to the iuslrious guest The
morning was delightfully."- fine.
The steamer came to abreast Of the government wharf
al quarantine, and boat sent ashore with Alderman
Miller and the President Of each branch of the Councils
FAREWELL TO DR.. DoANE.
At IL, a. m, Gov Kossuth, lady, and suite. being pre-
pared for the steamer, sought interview with their hos
pitabe host, Dr. Doane, with view to grateful fare
well.
PARTING WITH MAI HAGADoRN.
Gov Kossuth, ladies, and suite, then parted with the
Doctor and family and proceeded to the upper govern
Staten Island military. Arrived the wharf, and before
the steamer ready 10 receive the guests Gov Kossuh
took the Major by the hand and returned heartfelt thanks
for the many attentions we'll the marked honor his
command had extended TO him. # sta s.#aE#
THE EMBARcATIos.
As the party approached the steamer the band struck
up Hail to The Chief and Kossuth's first step on the deck
was the signal for loud and long continued applause
The governor, escorted by Aldermen Miller and Ayord,
proceeded TO the after saloon, where he introduced
to the members OF the Common Council.
His lady was also received with respect and the comn
ments OF The authorities extended to her.
table with refreshments spread in the saloon,
though the principal guest did not participate He then
moved through the vessel receiving and acknowledging
the welcome OF the numerous company, and was finally
escorted to the wheel lhouse of the upper deck, in ac-
cordance with wish he expressed TO view our ma8ni
cen. habor TO the bes, advantage hwers useless to add
that he gave expression to the warmest admiration OF its
beautu and commanding position, broad waters forests
OF masts and the bright and animated upon which
he was about to enter.
Amidst all the excitement OF the occasion he neither
forgot the comfort the gallany due 10 ladies, and
insisted on yielding them the best points OF observation
HIS APPROACH TO THE CITY.
II was after IL, a. m, when the Vanderbilt left the
island amidst the cheers Of its citizens aud the Of
its artillery few minutes sutced to bring her abreast
OF Governors Island from which the party honored
with national salute from Old Fort William This was
responded 70 by The steamer Passing this point she pro-
ing, Of course, sautes from various ships and steamers
and the cheers of the thousands who crowded the decks
and filled the rigging. t.lrs
Abreast of the nayy-yard another national salute was
fired from the North Carolina receiving ship, and the brig
Lawrence. which, with other United States vessels
filled with men, who sprang TO the yards and cheered the
nations guest Ea
The wonderful promp,ness and precision with which
the guns were served matter OF general commenda
ton nor did the governor fail 10 notice IT.
The display of colors by the shipping was geneta and
the effect both gay and animated.
Returning from down the East river, the Vanderbilt
made directly for Castle Garden the laeness OF the hour
preventing the expected run up the North river.
As the steamboat approached the landing another sa-
Lutte fred By the artillery drawn up on the Battery,
and TINS, 100, answered from me
Jersey City, whose corporate authorities fired one hurried
guns.
The view from the deck al this time was beautiful be-
yond description The long line OF military drawn up on
he Baery the immense concourse OF people, extending
as far the eye could reach; Castle Garden hfonged
with its thousands the gnylydecoaied yachts of the
Garden; the numerous sail and row boats lhat dotted
the hay-a contributed 10 scene the like OF which on
this broad continent the Bay and Battery OF New York
alone can present Tae..E
E.E THE SCENE AT THE GARDEN.
The scene at Castle Garden and on the Battery
Of striking Significance and interest The police arrange
ments were excellent and effective Thousands Of citi
zens gathered around the gates outside the Battery,
eager with excitement and anxiety 10 catch glimpse OF
the great Hungarian. Everything was orderly, in spite
Of the excitement Troops OF horse patroled the Battery
and at about bali way from The Garden gates and The
men, who allowed 10 pass except those provided
with tickets. .e5
The Battery was completely filed with people The
gates of the garden closed, and allowed to
enter without tickets. chain of policemen extended
the whole length OF the entrance way, under the lmme
date direction of the chief On entering the garden
splendid sight was presented. The immense galleries
were completely filled with eager spectators, while the
lower floor but sparsely filed The platform stood
in s usual place. and chain extended from the pillars
poriers, for whom admirable arrangements had been
made. ...es as ss aav
At 70 minutes after the sound OF announced
the approach Of the boat.
tlemen entered and took their seats upon the platform;
among whom were Rev. DR.. Wainwright, DR. McVickar
Recorder Tallmadge Samuel B. Rugses, Senators Beck
man, Morgan, &c.
OF the multtudc and the discharge of announced
the approach OF Kossuth.
After considerable delay, caused by the grounding OF
the boat the company entered, andamd the shouts and