The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-29

LA vALurA. MALTA, Aug. q, 1858.
The Umed States Correct Lepans Capt L. n Col btoroSSA
AID Commodore Van bit Steam YacM NORTH Star ~
Make.
Early On the norniny OF tho 10th OF August Q large
American steamer seen lyng OF the hsrbor and ua
der the far famed fortress St no. which ENDS the
entrance Of the principal port of tAs island In short
tns she not only known from her beautiful mode
ami nom description which has reached through tho
English tsrsrs to b. the North stsr, with Commodore
Vanderbilt and party board but crowds Of pie had
collected tbs different forancAsns to her pass
her anchorage In witnessing this they were
not disappointed for in running up to the head of the
harbor she handled by Capt. Edridss in . most
mastsrly 1t is wholly Unnecessary fer ms to
write description of this celebrated yacht every
thing connected with her build ID well known
In New York; bat need only add that al who
visited her here-and they were several hundreds
in ENTHUSIASTICALLY admired the nsatnsss and
beauty Of hsr interior arrangements, and that
uDmstakesbls appearance Of social comfort existing
board which absolutely necessary for enjoyment
in pleasure trip of this kind 0as thing generally
remarked that pas In what part of the steamer you
would there smell Of the ship, every part Of her
being well ventilated and kept in such perfect order
and cleanliness.
Tho greatest run made by the yacht In tvsnty-four
hours since she left the United States three hundred
and forty miles, and this done without the
Least p,ssspg. But think Am net wrong in writing
space Of time fy miles more, four hundred In
All A brsf period viii tell ana correct for It Is
by the ast Of Ostober and when again in waters
her speed will be tried.
The North Star had net been at anchor four hours be-
fore Cir Wm Reid who ID well known for his theory
Of storms and the Governor Of these posseons
had expressed wish to become acquainted with hsr
public spirited owner, and sent invitsaon for him
and Gil hts party to lunch at ths palace Owing to the
Comnodorss short sojourn at this place he was not
many others. Among them would those to dias
at the meses Of tbs Sixty eighth Light IafAntry, the
Bluffs and Royal Artillery In return for their many
Vanderbilt to ths Governor the General in oon msnd Of
the forces and the Rear Admiral of the dookyard with
not ada they most gladly a,septsd Atli ooook on the
18th Of August, Sir William Reid went board With .
very large party and was ssuted on his reac ang tbs
deck, with twenty enc guns asd this national compl.
ent was given IN suck good time to eci. the remark
from several artillery officers that the firing would have
done credit 70 ship Of wsr. This salute was imuasd
aey returned from Fort St. Angelic and glori flag
waving the SAILS until it 6nishes. Though
the weather. was Intensely hot, and the thsrnonsssr
ranging 1t ninety degrees yet this great hest did not
prevent the inhabitants from testfyng their kind feel
iHgs toFsrds our vestsrs visitors and whom they left
harSor covered wih boats bands playing and
frequent cheers given, q friendly farewell to those
who rere leaving the harbor.
Hsroy had the North Star 90. outside Of the island,
before foresn corvette was seea in the oiug and as
the vessels neared each other the American Gags were
hchtee and f1om this passisg implement We were first
made OF the approach Of Of national ships
The wind bsirg ahead it rot until the folio sng day
she enabled to reach this port when it proved TO
b the Lsvaat. from the coast Of Barbsry On her en-
trance Admiral Houston Stewart distinguished officer
In the English service most obigisgly seat the master
OF the dockyad to point ont the best baey at
which the corvette could remain without Interruption,
and also his flag lieutenant to offer any In his
power to Captain GodsborOugh while the shp should DC
in the harbor.
As the Indian nsii has unexpectedly rescued this
morning just the Lsvant leaving tine port, and
a. there will be opportunity Of whiting 10 you sgan
for another ten days ust very abruptly bring this
huIriedly written letter 70 its termin alton
During the snort time that Captain Goldsborough re-
manned at haa there Was, Ia word, end to the at
tentions extended and civlies shown Every one who
visited the Leysat was particularly struck vita the ad-
mirahle disc pine board and tie very foe order In
which she appeared. Tho officers greatly pleased
with their SHIP and the commander and perfectly
contentsd an happy. Captain Go,csbosough muedate
y returns to America for the purpose Of taking charge
Of the Naval School At Anna polls His departure VIII
cause much regret throughout in which no
il great favorie but al rejoice in bis good luck in OBJ
tanning this con mara though it viii rsmoye him from
their Immediate intercourse. W. W.