The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-09-18
Arrival Of Catherine Hayes Her Reception
--Great Enthusiasm Arrival at the
AstOr Reuse.

The steamer Pacific arrived at her dock, yes
terday morning, at ABOUT eight o'clock II was
known that Miss Catherine Hayes wa, passen.
ger on board, and consequently the steamer had
no sooner got fairly along side the dock, than
crowds of persons congregaied on the landing
ench one eager to see the far famed Swan OF
Erin" Before Miss Hayes made her appear
ance on deck she was 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 glimpse of the songstress. who has created
srch sensation in her favor throughout Europe
1t was not long before Captain Nye appeared or
deck, bearing on his arm Miss Hayes As soon
rs they made her appearance, the shouts of well
come were redoubled and quadrnpled 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 o!
Miss Hayes, bowed his thanks to the assemblage
rs 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 suiie; several other carriages
were soon filled, and the cortege started for the
Astor House. in which establishment rooms had
.been engaged and fitted up especially for her re-
cep;ion. The news of her arrival had already
renched the hotel, and no sooner had The car
riaues arrived than windows were opened and
hundreds Of eyes were turned in the direction OF
the carriages. When Captain Nye slighted with
his 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. to the apartments prepared for her
A. they passed along the corridors, they were
obliged to make their way through lines ofspec
tators, who had left their rooms for the purpose
of seeing and haiIing this celebrated lady.
During the day, the members ofthe New York
Muiscnl Fund Society had made arrangements
to give Miss Hayes n serenade last evening bu,
she having arrived on Sunday, and being, wtha
fatgued bv 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 countryworan with three
cheers their band, meantime, playing an Irish
national air.
We understsnd Tint 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 pas 'engers, and con-
e,rt WINS arranged.
The price Of tickets was FIVE shilling sterling
each ard the total receipts were 5000, which
being handed to Miss Hayes, she passed over TO
Capfnin Nye, and requested him to distribute
u to hir crew. In personal appearance, Mise
Hayes is rather above the ordinary size. She
has fine eye, which lights mp with great ami
nation when che converses upon agreeable
topics. Her whole face beams with intelli.
gepce, and rrofusicn If auburn hair adds
greatly to her other attractions, Altogether her
appearance is prepos sessing.
A large concourse of people were conpre-
gated in front Of the Astor House last evening
expecting that a serenade would be given. TAX.
ing into consideration the early hour Of the
morning at which the Pacific arrived, and the
fact that cold northeast storm was at the time
prevailing. the reception Of Miss Hayes must
be considered most enthusiastic.