The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-21
The DatsA Frlgase, tho Prince ~ Orange.
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The DutsA Frsgass, The Prince ~ Orange.
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This noble frieate has become reg lion, and draws
large concourtes Of ladies and gentlemen who ara de-
hxhtsd with the courteous and attentive reception az
tended to them by her gallant captain and omcers
Yesterday their leading theme the beauty and oas-
steal " nnstry the New York lades and their aaoe
tepmr In diving all the Of their fine ship
Fer HE art time we had the pleasure Of interview
with Captain Eyl de vroe who is perfect beau ideal
Of al that should constitute naval officer and gentle
nsn Every man. said the gallant captain to us, lis
welcome TO into my cabin no matter VINO he Ia
provided he be an honest man" That expression may
Ia inken ma nm exponent of his character, and fully
tailed with his noble and generous men We found
lin entertaining a party OF ladies with amus-
ing nnecdote and conversation. and giving them
suitable advice for the proper pection Of his gate
lie IL middle aged tall, stout aud scamanlike and We
hear through abc that he has considera-
BILE service The leutenants officers of great expert
having been engaged in active servce in fact she
is perfect specimen Of The Dutch navy and we'll docs
she honor It, Among her midshipmen Ia list Of whom
We gave yeterday) will be perceived two young gonte
who are barons Of oand but, unlike the corrupt,
aitOeratc and unfair system adopted the British navy
they enjoy privilege beyond their brother officers of the
rank. and promoted according to their gaan-
try and service
Among The topics of our conversation which OCCASION
ally turned up the political institutions Of
public is ghtpess Of taxation the absolute freedom of
the press and equality and the smilarityof the free
institutions and spirit of Holland to Of which
they justly proud The freedom Of the press of fIo
land rgardipg the expression Of opinion Ia about equal
to own though each paper is subject to stamp
duty The gallant officers pretty well up in tho poll
tics Of country and speaking Of the proposed japan
petition. Of them who is we'll acquainted with
empire and e extent of its orti6cations inclined
think that the force of Commodore Perry would be found
insufficient to accomplish warkc negotiations aud as to
paccablc one the gallant officer assu cd us that the
Emperor of Japan would not hear of opening his
ports TO us The two ships which the Dutch allowed
to send TO In the Japanese empire were always
strictly guarded and upon any Of the officers Or men
going ashore they surrounded by guard Of thou.
sand We hear nothing Of any inclination on tho
part of the Dutch government to interfere with our
operations but understand the Japanas- .. san,
competent to defend themselyes a., asa ,, are auiy
modore Perv -" iecep'on' eo AooA ou'' oon'-
board Yesterday and duly aluted the steamer Pro-
mctheus. outward bound, also duly sautcd
which compliment she returned. 1t Mr.. Tesla tho
Dutch mnister ut Washington that saluted
Wednesday with eleven guns. and not Commander Mer
Ger Of the navy enormously stated in yesterday I'M
pr ssion.
The St. Nicholas Society has addressed handsome in
vi alton to the Captain ANA officers grand banquet
Wednesday evening The city authorities must lose
time in doing The and show official datorness.
The forenoon of Saturday will be occupied in general
wathing and scrubbng of the decks therefore the attend
question however partial them may be similar
exhibitions at home