The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21
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The K1shsSles.
VISIT or 00NAoD0KE PERCY 90 NEW BRvNswIow.
On tho Tn inss the UaiteA STATES steaa frirskl
Mississippi arrived at New Bruins xck, fom East
pert, having On board Commodore Perry, aud M
merous staff Of officers On the 9Th afser The GUS
tomary salates had been exchsagsd between Is,
frigate and the Lower Cove battery tas Com odor,
landed at Reeds Point, where he was received nv !
guard Of honor from tho I'D ReEimsat, and aa
afterwards waited on by members Of tho provincis
government and other leading gentlemsn of tn,
province
On Tuesday morning, Commodore Perry, accom-
panied by two of his officers, Captain Adams and
Lieutenant Contse, proceeded to headquarters "a
traitor Of the government. The Commodore ret 2rnei
to town on Thursday morning. In the eftosnoon hi.
Honor the Administrator Of the Government, che
Hon the Attorney General, and the Hon. Provn-
cial Secretary, came down from Frederic on, aud
were entertained at dinner by Conmodoro Perry
on board the Mississippi.
In the meantime, to provo the good feeling that
existed In this city towards our Western neghbors,
the CITY to get up ball and supper ut the ST. John
Hotel on the occasion Of tho first visit OF IN Ameri-
can steam frgato to st. John.
Although the time for making prepar for this
display was limited, yet the affair did great credit
to VII concerned We are indebted to our cGntempo-
rary OF tho F'naa for tho folio wing particulars Of
the ball =
On Thursday evening, the citizens Of ST. John en-
tertained Commodore Perry and the ofiocrs Of tho
Mississippi at ball and supper, at the St. John Ho-
tel Several members of the Executive, Lieut.. Col
Murray, (AdminiHtrator of the Governmeut,) and
the officers df the I'D, several Of whom came down
from Fredericton for the purpose the officers Of 9th
er corps, the British naval officers now in port the
heads of nearly all the departments, and q Large
number Of our most respectable citizens, were pros-
emit Beauty and fashion there in all their bril-
liancy and the scene presented by the crowded bali
room was such IS is Tot often witnessed anywhere.
much crowded, yet dancing waskept up with an un-
usual degree Of spirit during the whole evening Tho
room was tastefuy hung vita fags snd side by side
hung tho stars and stripes and the union jack. Tho
splendid band of the ia down, specially from
Fredericton. and their beautiful music added much
TO the pleasure Of the evening.
cold collation. was sorved in the supper room,
in Scanmelfs usual good style. Captain Beer, X.
N, old naval officer, was called to the chair aud
several toass were givcn-the Queen, tho Preaident
cf the United States, So.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the Army and Navy Of
the United States, in a seaman's blunt style. The
English navy had won laurels, and by battles fought
ana won IN every sea, had proved their courage and
bravery. With tho navy Of the United States they
bad also fought, and they found them, Too, men Of
equal courage and noble opponents. He then briefly
expressed hope that the TWO n&yies would ever be
united in maintaining the freedom of the seas and
tho honor Of their flags inYiolate.
Commodore PERRY briefly returned thanks, and
proposd-The Prosperity Of St. John, from whose
never be forgotten
Tho Mississippi and her officers wero next given,
and the toast was drunk 10 a bumper.
Z Captain ADAMS, Of the Mississippi, returned
thanks.
The Army and Navy Of Great Britain.
Lieutenant Colonel Murray responded, and pro-
ro.cd-Thc Prosperity Of the Province.
II BHJard, Esq, responded.
Many other toasts were given and responded 20;
In. the speeches MI vety short. Consisting in
every instance Of some plainly spoken heartfelt com
riIcnts- illusions TO the mission of the Mississippi,
and the pending controversy, and wishes for its ami
cable adluEDicnt One speaker expressed his belief
that on the return Of tho Mississippi the true state
sNocgeration and misstatement, the people aud 20
yeumcrt Of The United States learned what really
Lad been the course pursued, tho feelings Of rrtr.
iion would at once subsde, and misunderstanding
would cease. THIS drew loud applause from the
officers a the Mississippi Tho company soon re-
turned 20 tie ball room, whore dancing kept up
without intrnission until nearly four O'Clock IN the
morning. Comr odore Perry and sor,e Of his party
e.t AZ AZ ca..ior hour.
The lest aud kir5iiest feelings were cv;rced or ali
siaes. Soldiers and civilians Wed In attention to
heir guests, who repeatedly expressed their Of
tie knoac's shown them, ara their hope that
t0ta'nG shculo occur to disturb tne friendly re'e.
uGns EXISTING between tho two csuutries. II war
~ ar'sc from u. iishtsy qu,acion. any other, IL
F-t bl t-E3g4 - ttt1-cn he sr..tca amt the pro
r.'E ..or II that &C Thursday evening. aud sect
+. LsrerC: ccgItC 'os as these that have passed
Htoten ~ l,sw q tie Mississippi, ana the people
- -; cA' a.c csuctEst .he best asd mos eifectia,
=. III q t1,teat cr Tct4cTc misunderstanding, Id
0ttklI ~ C4twtE e. var.