The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-02

ne Rssszn ~ ths sssam Hrig.ss lnssasssppis
TIsu PsRss-NUHBER OF FISHING VESSELS BoAeD-
ED-THE B0AEwARD rRIP-NAMEs OF THE OF.
FICERs-THE APPBARASCE OF THE VESSEL
The favoyite steam ftgats Mississippi Captain J. Me-
Quincy bearing the broad psnnant Of Commodore Mathew
c. Perry arrived at this port about eight o'clock yes
terday morning from active and important cruise OF
thirtytv days Commodore Perry sailed from New
York Saturday the 3lst Of July having received orders
accompanied by private and particular instructions from
the President investigate the circumstances attending
ths seizure of Of fishing vessels by the British
cruisers The selection Of Commodore Perry for this del
cate and aIduous duty, aided by such officers at
tsched to the Mississippi most judcious and we'll
timed The cool aisesrDment Of the Com uodore, CON-
bned with his we'll known and tried courage rendered
hp peculiarly fitted for the taska fact which proved
by the satisfactory result obtained and also by the graf
MyDg Of personal and national respect
paid to him and flag, by all the British authorities
at every port at which he touched.
Having parted from at New York. the Mississippi
ran up to PASSPORT where she anchored the Sd Of
August This lie on SOIL and the entire popua-
tiop turned out to receive her officers and They
wer. dressed for gala day, and came with bands
payirg and eoors flying to welcome the defenders OF
the poor fisherman rights The JOY manifested
during her stay Of days and at her departure
adieu was spoken by thousand tongues and hundreds
Of bright eyes beaed their inspiration into the
hearts Of our hardy sailors.
The frigarc arrived at ST. John New Brunswick the
7th Of August and received by grand salute nom
shore, in honor OF our government. Commodore Perry
was visited day by all the British officers and func
or aries military and civil stationed or resident AZ the
place most cordial invitation to 60 shore ex
tended the Commodore and officers OF the Mississippi
hon a nf don TIM ol
Perry accompanied by Of the officers OF the Missis
siUpi went en- shore next day The Commodore
eeved on landing by full guard OF honor selected from
the Seventy second OF the most disp3
guished regiments in the British service The magcia
the soldiers and the precision of their
svolutions had fine effect. In the evening he dned
with the Governor of New brunswick and the officers
Of the Seventy second The most harmonious feeling
prevailed.
Next day the Commodore. stil accompanied by the
officers Of the frgate visited frederickton-the seat of
government-phere they received by Colonel Muir.
ray the administrator of the British at that
place, with salute Of artillery, the music Of FIJI
military band and guard of honor, formed by another
section of the Highanders. They entertained at
dinner, the evening. by Colonel Murrar, who COM
mands the Seventy. second and met many distinguished
British officers Harty and good feeling prevailed and
the favorable impressions produced on both
sides. On the succeeding day. Commodore p Try and
officers dined with the British Provincial Secretary and
on the following they entertained at grand djeun
by the Attorney General OF the Province.
During this time, Commodore Perry had epportu
nifty for many private interviews and consultations
with the highest military, civil and Judicial authorities
Of the British provincial government of which he fully
| avaed himself and at which national honor was
| maintained and our fishery rights not forgotten.
| pli Wi
Of the high British authorities visited the Mississippi
next dag, in company with Commodore Perry. They
were received with salute of eight guns taken over the
vessel and entertained at lunch. In the evening" Com
modorc Perry the officers Of the Mississippi the Cover
nor and high attaches Of the British government ut
tended grand ball given then by the citizens Of Saint
John The youth beauty and fashion of the place
present and most joyous and festive prevailed.
supper served up in magnificent STYLE and toass
were given and received, Speeches were made, and
poka waltzes danced in every and style
| the wa1ke. Some wounds were inflicted no doubt but
Of peculiarly pleasing character that believe
troubled doctor in consequences, some thinking
The steamer left St John upon the 18th of August,
and arrived at Halifax upon the 18th Here she met
bearing the aer Of Vice Admiral Sir q f. seymour and
also the British steamer Baik. Salutes Of patonil
and personal respect fired from the Cumberland and
Mississippi and visits of the friendly character
interchanged between the commanders and officers The
next day Commodore Perry and the officers Of the Mis-
on shore by special invitations large party of officers,
and the most distinguished citizens met them at dinner.
between Commodore Perry and Sir q T. Seymour regard
ing The question at issue. Judging from the good feeling
Of the party in the evening" II must have been most ami
Next day the officers of both nations entertained
at very splendid dinner given by the Right Reverend
| DR. Walh, Roman Catholic Bishop of Nova Scotia This
dinner was consequent upon the ccnsecraton OF Catho
lie Bishop and great number Of distinguished guests,
among the rest the Right Reverend Archbishop Hughes
/ IF New ork were
During the next and following days vast number Of
officers of the British government civil employees pr
vate citizens ladies' and mechanics, visited the Misss-
sppi and received with that true American urban
ity OF manner for which Captain McCuuey and his OIL
| and went away highly pleased with ali they
The 18th Of august Commodore Perry aud the officers
Of Re grrS and T Royal Ia
the two most powerful arms OF the British land forces
The distinguished hosts and their veteran guests
highly delighted with each other, and parted With re-
| gret.
The Mississippi being always ready, went to sea the
incoming OF the 10TH and made for the Gulf OF ST. Law
| On the 2lst che anchored off the Magdalen
Islands, where great many fishing vessels board
ed Commodore Perry, In every instance most par
tcuar in communicating 10 each the intentions of go
yernment 10 the line Of conduct the should pursue
The vessel Afterwards the mouth Of the
Bay of ChaeuT and anchored occasionally at night off
Prince Edward Island During her stay there the COM
modore caused large number Of vessels to be boarded
conveying advice and instruction in each instance 10 our
fishermen.
The British steamship Devastation lay off Prince Ed
ward Island and her captain went on board ae Missis
sippi and paid his respects personally to Commodore
Perry In the evening they had long private interview
| regarding the fisheries.
The following is corrected list Of the vessels boarded
by the Mississippi during her cruise, reading
it, citizens form idea OF the amount OF duty
performed by Commodore Perry. and the officers and
Of the Mississippi -
FROM UNITED STATES
MISSISSIPPI liz August, 1852
orr THE MAeDALES ISLANDS, AUGUar q.
DIus Bbs.
Names. Belonging Masters. on. Elsa.
Ocean star, Camden, Thorndyke 3 so
uoyron, Gewbnryport, Perkins, Gs l3U
Victory, Deer Isle, Cavss, 10 rome.
SybosuTe, VinalbAven, Clark, none.
Walker Deer 1sle, Wilson, IS %
Msrgsret NeVburyport, AZ 10
Owe branch, Portsmouth, rs 10
Octana, New Castle, 70 30
Granpus, Newburyport, 40