Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
THE FISHERY SQUADRON.

THE FISHERY SQUADRON.
The Halifax Chronicle of the 10Th Instant state:
that the American steanl-figate Princeton, lying in
that harbor, was under orders to 90 to sea imme
datey after the arrival of the steamer Futon, late
ly sent off to Boston with dispatches for our Gov
eminent, and momentarily expected to return.
The same paper has notice of fete given on
board the Princeton on the 18th instant, from
which we make the following extracts, as showing
the friendly spirit which marks the intercourse Of
the officers and people of the two nations:
Commodore SHuDRIcK and the officers of the United
States steamer Princeton entertained party
OF the elite Of this city board that vessel last Saturday
afternoon Cards OF invitation had been issued to about
three hundred ladies and gentlemen At two o'clock the
company began to assemble the Queens wharf whence
they were rapidly conveyed off to the ship in her boats
About "a o'clock Major General Hon. G. GoRE accompa-
MED by his lady and family went off in his pnnace
AMI on going over the Prnceton gangway by
the Commodore and his officers the Band of her Males
tvs I'D Highlanders, which was in attendance on the
quarter deck playing the national anthem Vice Admit
raj Sir GEORGE T. SEYMOUR, lady, and family shortly af
ter down from the dock yard in his barge and was
received on board with all the honors due to his rank
Boat after boat followed each other in quick succession
ald long before three o'clock passengers
The Mayor, the Commandant of the Garrison, the Hon.
Provincial Secretary &c. among the guests The
american Consul, r. w. FRASER, Esq, and lady, were
tlso on board"
The ship was fitted up in beautiful STYLE AT the most
prominent point the American and English flags were
gracefully intertwined with each other Dancing and
iasting kept up till six O'clock when the company
lisembarked in boats. The Chronicle adds:
We have not words to express admiration Of the
handsome in which this entertainment modesty
cacda lunch, got up and carried through. 1t
o graceful acknowledgment the part Of Commodore
happy to state has every where been extended
them since arriving in Halifax harbor The visit of these
vessels to Halifax has been gratifying to all parties
We but re-echo the sentiment of all classes in this
munty expressing admiration of the bearing Of their
officers since they have been amongst u.s."
The New York Times has letter, dated at Halifax on
the 10Th instant which gives account Of the
tertainment We make few extracts
The visit of the United States steam-frgate Princeton
with the broad pennan of the Eastern Fishing Squa
dron has ELECTED the utmost attention, the highest hos
pitaty the most welcome kndnesses from all branches
of the British and Nova Scotian Governments The Army
and Navy have received the American officers with open
and profuse boards. The Provincial and municipal
authorities have been overwhelming in their prompt and
cheerful attention. Commodore SHUBRIcK has been
ceived with more than usual honor. He is the senior
American officer afoat our sea, besides being per-
sonally popular, dgnifed, and high toned All that
military etiquette could tender-a that the most gene
rous hospitality could manifesta that high, honora-
bic, and gallant officer like SHUDRIcK could DESIRE has
been freely, fully, ferventy pressed upon him.
The week past has been marked By series of SPLEEN
g,
the Admiras shore residence, at Major General GonEs,
at the gorgeousy pateadened mess-table of the I'D
Regiment Of the Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders by
excellent entertainment by the Mayor and Corporation
of Halifax, where toasts enthusiastically drunk TO
the Queen President of the United States" I" Com
SHUERIcK," american Consul, r, W. FRASER, ESQ.,"
the g Princeton SC.
son Saturday all these Inequalities were returned by
ball and collation. on board the Princeton and it in
deed splendid affair. The {" black mouthed dogs of
war had been removed from the quarterback; their
death windows closed the whole vessel from hurricane
stern, canoped and most beautifully embellished with
the banners of all naons the capstan, the masts and
other deck promnences had their nautical rudeness
dressed bunting and two large long tables
adened with every substantial delicacy, all that could
tempt the appetite crafty the palate, please the eye
charm the ear, thrill the patriotism excite
renee stood the decks of the graceful Princeton
The polka quadrle and waltz went merry to the sweet
sounds Of the unsurpassed band of the I'D Regiment of
Hghlanders Among the distinguished company present
we're Admiral Sir GEORGE SEYMOUR, lady and daughter
Hon. CHARLEs GORE and family
Dep General BszELoETTE and family the
Colonies and officers Of the Royal Artillery, Royal Eng
I'D Hghlanders and 10Th Regiments with their
ladies' the principal officers the Medical and Commits
sary Departments; the accomplished Capt GORE, aid
Capt SEYAouk OF the Cumberland 20 and officers of the
British feet Prince VcToR Of Hoenlohe cousin to the
Queen Of England clever jolly, generous Midshpman Of
twenty; American Consul FRASER and lady; Mayor
HEATH and Aldermen of Halifax; High Sheriff SAWYER
and family members Of both branches of the Legislature
Hon. JOSEPH HOWE the able, talented, and potential Sc
creary Of State and decidedly the rstrate Of Br
tsh North America; the city Editors, and numerous
bellies, beaux, and business Of Halifax with several
American families, resident and vistant here-among
them E. g. FULLER and lady The officers Of the United
States ship Princeton have conducted themselves with the
dignity courtesy and gaanty becoming naval represen
atves Of their great country May your stars and stripes
ever have such men to guard it,"
The United States mail steamship Arctic sailed