New-York daily tribune., 1851-08-01


The Tupcs gives the following account of the Din
ner gwen TO the Commissioners OF the Exhibition
and other invited guests, board the u. ;. Mail
steamship Atlantic
The invited guests found their way down 10 Liver
poo as best they could, the foreigners getting passes
and The natives paying their fares rs usual. At 10
O'Clock on Saturday morning they all assembled at
II. Georges Dock landing wharf, where they en-
barked on board river boat, and, under the guld
ance OF Nlr. Brown, who received them there pro-
ceedcd TO view the steamship America, then with
her steam up and waiting for the mail bags to start
for New-lork. The spacious quarterback, the ca
bin accommodations the machinery, and the stores
of this fine vessel, were all attenyely examined
The Alderney COW to supply milk, the poultry, the
roasting joints of meat, enyelopcd IN masses OF
Wenham Lake ice-theSe, and hundred other OBJ
jccts were carefully noticed. Nor did the compile
Iae Mt of passengers thoroughly American IN their
pbuSguf fail 10 attract attention. At length the mail
bags we're received, the noble ship started on her
way and with n parting salute and cheer, Mr.
Brown and his friends left her 10 pursue her Yoy-
age The strangers then betook themselves to
the Birkcnhead side of the river. where they
landed and strocd about for some time, view
Ing with interest that remarkable example of
oyerbullding and those indications OF future great
ness and prosperity with which Blrkonhead a5Oulds.
From this place and the natural tram OF thought asso-
ciated with II Mr. Brown conducted his guests 10 the
Atlantic steamer anchored IN the Mcrsey, and now
once more ready for service, having had the recent
accident 10 her machinery completely repaired As
tbcy went on board they were received by the com
mander. Captain West, fine looking specimen OF a
sailor who CourteouSly showed them every part OF
the ship worth seeing The Atlantic Is fitted up with
a splcndOr which Is truly astonishing, and one feels
quite al loss whether most to admire the great
sweep OF her quarter deck, the magnlhcence Win
which her state rooms and DeTths are equipped or the
cvclopean dimensions VI her engines. After complet
ing their survey ofher the company returned 10 the
vrrpoo SIDE OF the riyer, and. led by Lord Granville
and Mr. Grevllle made their way to the ne" Albert
Dock.
-Four o'clock had now arrived and with II the
period fixed for again taking to the water and gong
on board the Atlantic TO dine. There MI Brown had
caused TO be prepared magnificent entertalpment,
al which, notwithstanding some important omissions,
arising from the shifting and unhandsOme behavior
of the North Western Railway Company. there was
nevertheless large and highly distinguished and
influential company assembled. When dinner had
terminated, Mr.. Brown gave the L" Health of Her
Majesty a Duchess Of Lancaster" which Of course
was responded To with great loyalty.
His Royal Hghness, Prince Albert and the rest oil
the Royal Family were next toasted after which,
the President OF the United states was proposed,
and Mr. DAVIS called on 20 acknowledge the
toast n,
Commissioners
Earl Granville. whose name was associated with
the toast, acknowledged the compliment PAID 10 that
NJ Brown rose and gave The healths OF Mr..
PAXTON and MI Fox The one for proposing new
order OF architecture, the other for executing H.
Loud cheerS.l He trusted the Government "oen
bu, let Il remain q monumen. to the honor oil It's
protector and it, builder. lCheeTs-
Mr. Locke, who responded 10 The toast, pro-
nounced high eulogum upon Mr. Fox ana M
Paxton No one would deny the purity OF the de-
slen and III execution II stood unparalleled and mar
yelouS In the prosecution OF his profession a. an
engineer. to which Mr.. Fox also belonged, he Lao
seen nothing Ike IT, lCheers.l
Captain West. IN brief sailUr-ilke style, returAeu
thanks for hs health being proposed. IN acAnow eus
ment Of the courtesy with which he had receiVed 'e
company on board has ship. ...
Earl Granville then rose and asked the company
10 drink 10 the health Of their host, which OF course
they did very enthusiastically .,
Nj Brown IN returning thanks. assured Ms sIes.s
that was source OF great satisfaction 70 hii "
meet so many distinguished individuals wno had Is
tied the CRYSTAL Palace rather he would cal II le
Palace OF Peace By the contents OF which the hs-
tons of the earth would Learn TO appreciate e"1i
others work. lCheers .,. ,,,.u-
THIS terminated the festivities on Doard ile a1i4u-
TIC but they were resumed and continued 70 La.e
hour a. the Town Hall. the hne suite OF Toonls III
which were thrown open to from isVo 70 i.S
ternen comprising al the influence, reSpec,aolltY.
and wealth OF Liverpool. The Mayor; though tne
chief duties OF receiving the strangers devoNeo up
on NJ Brown welcomed them with great ho'piiail-
w. ard the foreigners especially appeared Immensely
qrsiIfed "a ith the cordlallty OF theu reception