The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-26
Movements or the Legisiature-visitt to the
Five Points-visit TO Brooklyn and viclni-
Ny-Departure for Albany.

We should first mention that Monday evening
Der Of the members after their return from visiting the
islands In the East River abandoned Themselves to plea
Some went to the Five Point where they
corted by Of Judges and danced with the
girls, and ganbed at sweat cloh till they lost
Of their spare doars Others rcsorted to houses Of
fashionable and elegant description where they got
rid of equal amount Of cash third section enjoyed
themselves at huge oyster supper. with trimmings.
Yesterday those who did not to participate in the
Brooklyn visit spent their time in viiting the Lesser
curosities Of the Empire City tho shipping aud the ship
yards and all public buildings
Mr.. James Dewey. member from this city, escorted
number of his associate members along the East river
view the shipping and among other ships they visited
the clipper ship wtchcrs lying at pier 10 bound for
California They were received board by Mr.. VIII
liams, the owner in the kinles The vessel u
beautiful model and the members expressed themyives
astonshed at the improvements in modcrn shipbullinS
AT ten O'Clock those members who d9lired - accept
the invitation VI the Brooklyn corporation proceeded
from the City Hall Of New York thu City Hall of the
City Of Churches. accompanied by few members of the
New York Common Council. and deputation from the
Common Council Of Brookyn. The crowd Of outsiders
was by great the former days, and OF
tho members of the Legislature tlisre but two
thirds present The day beautifully I'm. for tho
cursion. and all seemed to enjoy themselves in quiet
way though the occasion was MT characterized by the
same amount of enthusiasm anu hilarity that mared the
New York ntertainmenta.
On the arrival of the party at ths Brooklyn City Hall,
the Mayor deiyeredfhe following ai ireas =
lie authorities and Of the citizens bid you cordial and
hearty welcome to brooklyn II affords pleasure to
cultivate the most friendly relations with fellow c-
residing in other sections Of the State and to mani
fest good will to them by acts of courtesy and
spcct towards Their representative You represent
vast territory and vast constituency We have
for mutual pride and congratulations that ci
Of State great in historical AMI not less
great in the existing evidences Of her power her
Distinguished
sister States for population. AMI wealth
look to you who bear the weghty responsibilities Of her
legislation to to it that aha il equally distinguished
for the wisdom. the justice, and tho patriotism Of her
councils and her policy. Putting asi, all local jea-
loies and local preferences believe that ths VIII )e.
State from the scaward to the Lakes will experience the
equal favor of Il wise and pitern,i government. You
have seen during your visit 70 our great commercial
neghbor what the energy sai enterprise of frecmen
have accomplished under the fostering of good 20
yernment. Your brief visit TO our younger, and we
think, faircr city. may convince you that also
doing something for the prosperity and h,nor of the Em
pire state Our population Is already three times what
that OF the city Of New York when the federal
sitution adopted. and cherish the hope that
net distant day win rank this IN, )nl city in the
Union In population and prosperity Sach a. Brooklyn
Is and such as she hopes .o be- sr grects ypu gentle
men Of the Legislature, ana the friends wh)
you as her most rcspccte sndswclcomr guests.
Lieutenant Governor Ci,encs responded II. sid:-
Mr. Mayor and Genlemcn OF tho 4 Jmnon Couarl Of
Hrookyn-We had adjourned the Legislature over to
this morning in order to visit the city o New York aai
its institutions On saturday and ycstarlay enjoyed
day purpose to accept your invitation ami actions
speak louder than words this will show you in what way
We appreciate your invitation W, are here In fact out
Of order. and surrender Ourselves a,o your hsnl.
assured that We shall derive the highest satisfaction from
our visit. (App,ause.)
Gangcr's Band which accompanied tn, purity dl-ily
the day, then struck up YsnScr D,pdi,
The party then took their seats ia te oma:blses and
carriages provided by the Cooperation.
TIE EAyr YARD.
Here they received by Cpmmol,re Saitcr. who
showed them through the Lyccun and tn, 9th build
in of the Yard and invited them boi-i the splendid
eighty gun ship Of tho North Carolina, coma lndel
by Captain wilson and used a receiving ship for
the Navy. They were greeted by the excellent band
which Is daily board OF that ship. with III, air OF all
Columbia. and Captain wil,on cred salute of fifteen
guns The members from the rural districts who hal
never ship of war in their ves snt Of VIII
had never seen ship OF any Kind before were utterly
amazed at the magnitude OF the ieyiaia ship and
her array Of guns Besides the North Carolina. there
we're lying in the dock. the Draniyvnc, the Contu-
ton aud the Macedonian (the prize Of the Constitution
taken in the last with EnglanJ ani employed during
the famine TO carry bread to her starving subccs) The
next object OF curiosity in the Navy Yard that attracted
attention, the magnificent granite dry dock watch
cot IoO0o0-he water pumped out in order to finish
the San Jacinto the sister ship t. the Saranac Shs j.
now getting her engine on board. ani /. splendid
model parted the waters Of the grca. deep Thi,
dock y emptied by means Of twD pumps. wrought by
splendid steam engine. Of 80 horse pDwer each pump
dschsrgng the water alternately. the piston of tbs
engine rises and frs II contains $1,000 cubic feet AMI
recently enpiiei in two hours and twcnty minutes.
Besides Commodore Salter. Commoiore Mercer, anI
MIR. X. Petit the purser Of the North C,rplin,, AMI
Lieutenant Glasson politely showed ths party every Oh
jcet Of curiosity in the yard or the ships
THE ATLANTIC DOCKS.
At half past twelve clock the msmb Of the Lsgisls
ture reached the Atlantic Docks which they greatly al
mrcd works both useful aud ornament "a. ami highly
orcditable to the city Of Brooklyn Here they trat
ed to presents of segar ani having taken their seats in
the vehicles provided for thcm, they started for
GREENWOOD CEMETERY.
They drove all round tho grounds, aIi through the
winding walks and expressed the mo, unb mn tel al.
l,l tiut.
and great extent covering they do 80 They
aso expressed their admiration nt tho neinr anl order
with which the ground. kept well they might.
there being from 10 daily pyeJ On them
And az for the monuments. they ia rspures with
them particularly that to Mi.s canda French LADY.
who killed by falling from a carriage ia this city II
Is said 10 have cost $1,000
DRIVE TO FLArHrsu.
The party passed out the saGl eni Of the Gene
terry and proceeded 60 flstbu.h where they visited the
Alns House, very elegant lunch hsre proyid -.
aud. after partskng the hospitality and rrnAiainy
short time they proceeded by thr Jainica road 10
snsdkcrs. Immediately beyond the Cypress lIiu Gene
terry, aud about eight mile' from the city.
TuE DINNER AT sNEoikrR's.
About fur O'clock the party ant dow, 10 very goci
dinner. served up In SncJikcrs large ru,m but, unfpr
tunnttly. the thing occurrri ~ on D,ckwli's
Island the day lfprcthe number ~ mouths exceeded
the number of seats and Of the members ~ the
Legislature and q the Common Council of both cities
hnd also some o the rrpnrers c1mprllel u tanI
Among those who outtcl from dinncr was Juigc
Greenwood There were some hundred persons in the
there Ample justice having been douc tho viands
and some excellent chsmpaguc.
The MsfoR who prcsd,sl rose 20 rrop0se-
The health ~ the Govctnor of the Ststc"
The toast was drank with enthusiastic applause
Lieutenant Goyrrnor turRcH having been called on
from I'll parts of the saiJI will not undertake t.
respond In behalf ~ the uovcrnor t. the toast that has
just been given II v necessary for any g. speak r
him hat duty world rather devolvc my friend my
lett (Iorato Seymour for he much being
Governor than ever | did (Laughter) have not
time to make speech: but would say whilst my
legs that the wealth of the city ~ Brupyn Il not APP
preciatcd as u ought being oycr.adosed by the great
Empire City that lies beside H. But yUu vie with tho
sister ~ all that pertains 10 wealth intelligence aud
srectabity. (Chcers) We should associate MIRO to-
pether aud commune more together II did thrre
~"uld e less danger ~ Injustice and move of harmony
and union would prevail shall only sil that the city
of brooklyn. though not equal In population AMI e.
the city ~ New York rival II In hospitality. ZAP
plause)
Mr.. ifoR,ro srrNorr being next called on said The
most pr,o,nd impression made my mind and tl,c
minds Il those Who associated with In this visit To
New Nork and Brooklyn u the large and liberal nature
~ your charitable institutions. (chrcrs) What has
most touched my heart u your kindness % myself
Ny friend here has called to respond to the toast