Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-03


About 500 tickets, it is said were issued, but
, many who bore them took with them sew
eral persons; while many others went aboard
unbidden. The number aboard at one time could
not have been less than 1000. The q Republic
of this morning says:
Yesterday, according to previous arrangement,
large number of ladies and gentlemen visited
the steamer Baltic, by invitation Of it's propIie-
tors.
The day was delightful, with an unclouded sun
and bland atmosphere; one moro propitous to
the occasion could not have been desired.
The steamer " William Seden was decorated
with flags, and had on board the President of the
United States and Messrs Stuart, Conrad, Ora
ham, Crittenden, and Hall, of the Cabinet; the Eng
fish, Russian, French, Brazilian, and Spanish Min
listers ; Major General Scott Commodore Morris
the Mayor of Washington Major B. B. French,
the President of the Board of Aldermen; Silas
II. Hill, ESQ.,, the President of the Board OF
Common Council, and nearly all the members OF
the City Councils; the Mayor of Baltimore and
members of the councils of that city, and other
guests together with large number of ladies.
This steamer was the first to move, at half-past
eleven o'clock, for the Baltic-the Marine Band
playing, meanwhile, a national air. When the
Selden " reached this vessel, the President was
received with the customary saIute-the firing OF
| cannon.
The steamboat Baltimore" soon followed in her
wake, having on board members of Congress and
others, including full representation of ladies
and in the course of the day the Thomas
Collyer' and the Osceola land there may have
been other steamboats, conveyed to the Baltic
their hundreds of visitors AT the lowest calcu-
lation, there were at one time upwards of two
thousand persons on board the Baltic.
The machinery, the splendid decorations, and
t1,ar
examined to the full extent of the opportunity
afforded-the immense concourse preventing more
than a cursory view.
The President, and some of those who left the
city with him, returned at an early hour
Richly-laden tables were spread in the ele-
giant saloons, but all the guests could not at the
same time be seated; and IS consequence,
many persons of both sexes were obliged to ac-
commodate themselves to the pressing exigen-
cies. However, we heard no complaint, and all
were lavish in their praise of the bountiful and
choice entertainment which was provided
The repast over, the Marine Band enlivened
the proceedings with patriotic strains of music,
to which ladies and gentlemen promenaded
1t was joyous day, long to be remembered
by those who participated in the festivities.
There was no accident to cast gloom over
the brightness Of the occasion; and the courte-
sizes of Mr.. Collins and his gallant officers are
A sumptuous repast was spread, but it was not
sufficient for 30 great multitude. The best pos
sible provision, however, was made;- and what
was lacking in the substantial fare of the table
was made up in costly beverages. Of these there
was no stint. Wine flowed like water, and was
quaffed almost as copiously. An intelligent gen.
tleman, who drank no wine, and was therefore
clear observer, assures US that he believes more
than a thousand dollars worth was consumed
It's effects became visbe--not, we are gratifed to
say, even in the slightest demonstration of un-
kind feeling in any instance, but in the merri-
ment and rnellowment of gentlemen, boys and
must We cay it2-of Ladies The strictest
decorum of outward conduct was not violated.
But tho effects of free, Of excessive drinking,
were plainly indicated in the appearance and
neutrality-suspicious. in the lack of con-
versation--of gentlemen and ladies'! We do
not say that this was universal, or that it was
general but it was certainly evidenced in more
instances than upon the occasion of the assem-
bling of any two thousand persons of both sexes
that ever took place within or near this city.
Tender youths, gray haired men, and lovely
women, are to-day deeply regretting the dis
creditable indulgences of yesterday, and their
abuse of Mr.. Collns's generous hospitality.
There may be those who will tell in detail the
occurrences to which we in general terms allude.
We hope not. We could recount very many names
that shall be held sacred by u.s. We can
justify no man in such an act. For the sake of
the transgressors, we would conceal the whole
affair, were good not to be promoted by our allu-
sion to it. The lesson we derive is, that wines
and strong drinks are dangerous and improper
things to BIO presented to mixed multitude of
people. A half or a fourth of their value ex-
pended in good food, with pure water, would
better crafty the people, and win more thank
fulness to the generous host. If Mr.. Collins
chooses at his private festive board to present
rich wines to his guests it is his own affair, and
no man, whether he approves Of it or not, should
offer public censure Of his course But public
feast is public matter; and in sorrow, not in
anger, there are very many who remember thep pro.
fuse hospitality of yesterday and the results TO
which it led
In saying that we regret this, however, let US
yet add that we earnestly hope no one will lose
sight of the fact that it is Mr.. Cons's desire to
conciliate the goodwill Of our citizens, and that
the presence Of the Baltic in waters is for the
purpose of suggesting forcibly to the minds of the
National Legislature and the Executive the ne
cessty that exists of giving aid to this noble line
Of steamers. They are Of great benefit TO our
country and to the world; they have reflected
, honor upon u.s. and they may yet lead to spe-
| cies of national defence demanded in importsnt
exgences.