The republic., 1851-04-14
From the Nsw York Joss~si v Cb~@~ee. april II

From the Nsss York yosx~sl q Cbmassvee, Ap~iI II.
rFaa Arrival sf the WssAington.
The U. 8. mail steamship Washington. Captain
Floyd. arrived OF Sandy Hook a o'clock yester-
and sbsut saOo. 90 a, 10 EoId 1 doabiooDs.
The Washington left Bremen on the 2lst Of
March, and, after experiencing Tremendous gale
hou he the s msaa he ' ..ss as a1s
Goals, largo. mails, &c. she finally departed from
the docks of Sodihsmpton at p. m, on the 26th,
and has consequently performed the voyage from
Sc brings 100 ions Of German merchandise from
Bremen and about so tons from Havre and South
ampton. The smaliness Of the freight arises from
composition Of the Cunard steamers, the Havre
agents Of which lowered their rates of freight to
8l5 ton on purpose, II possble, to deprive the
Washington Of any shipments from France.
IC1s+ssosdeses Of ts Journal Of Comm1cs.l
When the Washington left Southampton, the 81.
lawrence bad completed dscharging her freight,
and bad LET the docks to take up position In her
old anchorage opposite the ancient and picturesque
ruins Of Neticy Abbey. The commander. in chief
~ n. s.ns out s aHo%ss y a.
sist tho frigate out Of dock during the heavy equi
noctial gales which were blowing. Every atten-
ton which could possibly be iavished ON the cap
the naval, military. and civil authorities, and q
complete ovation had In fact, avaed the arrival Of
this magnificent vessel upon her mission Of amity
ana peace.
On the 18th March Commander Sands accom-
panied by about twenty Of his officers. paid ofli
cial visit 70 the mayor at Southampton, Orchard
Andrews, esq.,) at his country residence near
Winchester, about twelve miles from Southamp-
ton. The officers were accompanied by j. X.
Croskcy, esq, the American consul, and by the
bulk of the civil authorities, together with gentle
men representing the great public compsnies On
rectly TO the beautiful residence Of the mayor,
where they. were received with great cordially.
The American Gag foated from the top Of the
dwelling, and, with tho fountains playing in the
garden. produced beautiful effect. The party.
soon after their reception, accompanied by the
mayor, proceeded to view the cathedral and
college, with the beauties and historical asso-
Citations Of which they expressed themselves
highly gratifed. After having spent several hours
in looking over these objects of interest, they
returned TO the mayors house, whore sump-
tuous banquet was provided for them. Alter un,
sparing justice had been done 10 the viands and
choice wines cot before the company, the mayor
gave the health Of the Queen Of England, which
was most ENTHUSIASTICALLY responded to BY the
the United States which drunk with all honors.
The mayor then proposed Captain Sands and the
oficers Of the St: lawrence, which was received
With several rounds OF cheering and was responded
to by the gallant officer, in most appropriate terms.
In tho course Of his remarks, Captain Sands made
some most happy illusions to the objects of interest
the company had just been admiring, and pointed
out how England and America drew their know
ledge OF the arts both Of war and peace from
common origin. The speech of Captain Sands
gave great satisfaction to all present, and many of
his classical references pointed out the accom-
plished scholar, not less than the able commander
Amongst the succeeding toasts was that of Captain
Paulding and recollections of the former visit Of
the st. lawrence. The company afterwards broke
up delighted with the princey hospitality displayed
by the worthy mayor of Sou champion.
Captain Sands was presented to her royal high
meas the Duchess Of Kent, ON the 10Th March, on
the occasion OF her landing at Southampton, from
the Queens residence at Osborne, in the Isle of
Wightj after which Captain Sands and his officers
went on board and inspected Queen Victoria's
celebrated screw steam yacht, the Fairy.
On the Gath ult r. Andrews, esq.,, the mayor Of
Southampton, accompanied by the aldermen, town
counselors, and civic authorities, in their official
costume, paid visit to the st. Lawrence. The de-
putation was conveyed from the town quay in
three State barges, preceded by the boat Of the
American consul, Mr.. Croskey, bearing the flag of
tho United States. Hundreds of people congre-
gated on the quaYs to witness tho spectacle On
reaching the ship, a salute of thirteen guns was
fired in honor of the mayor, admiral of the port
A sumptuous dinner, la fourchette, was served
on board, and the utmost good feeling prevailed,
the English gentlemen seeming TO vie with the
American officers in symptoms of friendship and
amty. The civic procession, after stay of several
hours on board the frigate, took their departure
under the thunder of her artillery.
On the day of the Washington's departure
grand banquet was given in the Audit house to Mr..
J. II. Croskey, the American consul, by the mayor
and corporation Of Southampton. All the officers
of the frigate were present.