The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26


yYeesdente1 CONFERENCE.-THE VISIT to the Govern
snext House Returned by The Goremo'-Di""ers,
ssd all sorts Of Balls but Cannon BaNs--dtten-
tiO~ shera by the American 0Gicers-British
SHIPS Of War at Halitdx-1Ae Fishing Season.
The dmericom Cexsul-7Ee Charitable Irish
Society Of Haiitar, SC.
When last addressed you, stated that from the
arrival Of the Princeton in our harbor, Commodore
shubrick and Admiral Seymour had done little else
than thunder compliments one at the other. My let
ter bad scarcely been mailed when the sound of mill
tary music caught my ear. Upon inquiry found it
came from q guard Of honor, proceeding to the
Queens wharf, where, with host of Others accom-
panied il. On arriving there we found drawn up on
the extreme end Of the wharf park Of artillery.
This, with the guard, composed Of the flank compa-
mics Of the Seventy second Hghlanders, with regi-
mental colcrs and band made quite an imposing APP
pearance.
Why they were there was question asked by
many, and which few could answer We were not,
however, kept long in the dark for at halfpast two
the Commodore, accompanied by three OF his officers,
and w. Fraser, Esq; the American Consul, was
seen 10 leave the ship. In . few moments more the
bOat was at the wharf, and as the brave old warrior
touched the shore bang! went the guns, one after the
other, until the salute was finished. present arms"
calls out the senior captain of the Hghandes, tho
band striking up the Duke Of York's march. The
Commodore, surprised but evidently delighted, at the
compliment thus paid the glorious nation he repre-
sented, walked uncovered up and down the ranks,
entered the Generals carriage, and rode of to the
government house.
have said that he was evidently delighted; yes,
and well might he be- as he is the first American
officer publicly received by q military guard Of
honor in this province, and the first man who was
ever received in Halifax, on landing, with salute
from artillery stationed ON the Queeh's wharf the
saluting battery the citadel being the place from
which salutes are usually fred. Even the Duke of
Kent, when he first visited Halifax upwards OF fifty
years since, had no such combs rent paid him; there
being merely, If my recollection serves me, guard
Of honor the troops lining the street to the govern
ment house, which was then situated where the
Province building now stands.
The Commodore having returned from the govern
ment bOufe his official visit WAS answered by the
Lieutenant Governor, who went on board the Prince
ton at four o'clock, receiving all the customary
salutes and on Monday Com. ShuOrick was visited
by Lord Ellesrnere, who Yves received with all the
honors. The Commodore and his officers arc every
day at dinner psres and at balls almost every night,
with invitations galore ahead everybody trying then
ception gwen the British commissioners and tue
Leandcr by the New Workers.
The Princeton has been visited by hundreds, all of
whom leave her delighted with the kindly reception
they meet on hoard. Through the polteness OF Mr..
Il. &. Fuller an American residing in Halifax, I
had an opportunity OF visiting her yesterday, and
was much pleased with all saw on board. Ny
friends and myself were shown over the ship by W.
II. Shock, Esq, the chief engineer, an intelligent
and agreeable officer TO whom we feel much indebt-
ed for his politeness The Commodore has issued
cards for dGenaer on Saturday. at which all the
notables atpresent in Halifax, presume, win be
present.
Until the Fulton returns FROM the United States,
where she has gone with dispatches, nothing can be
modorc. OF the British feet now on this station, We
have in harb0r the Cumberland 20, dag; Leander,
so; Vestal, Is; Calypso, is: Medea steamship, 6;
ard the PyraMus, AZ, receiving ship.
A court martial has been sitting since Monday on
board the Leander for the trial Of the first lieutenant
and chief engineer Of the Nedea, charge of dis
obedience Of orders The court closed yesterday but
the result js not known.
Thus Gar the fishing season has been for wears I'M
paraieled our coasts and barb0rs being literally
crammed with fish. BY accounts received yesterday
from along shore, We are led 70 expect q splendid
herring fishery, they hare already made their ap
pearance in great abundance.
In conclusion, I would remark that the American
government. in making choice Of Mr.. Fraser as their
ton In the transaction Of business he is respected
and liked by all who have had it with hun, and in
private life he Is beloved by large circle Of friends
He is just the man to please those of his coun-
trymcn wpom business or pleasure may eflng TINS
way. In addition to the Consul American visitors
to our city have in Mr.. Fuller the enterprisng pro-
prietor Of the American Book Store gentlemanly
and obieirg friend at all times ready to aid and as
sist those Of his countrymen whom he meets with.
j was forgetting to mention a very agreeable incl
dent which took place on Tuesday last, in connec-
ton with the annual picnic Of the Charitable Irish
Society, evincing, ss 1t did, the kind and generous
feeling subeisting between our citizens and their
American visitcrs On leaving the wharf, the steam
err containing SONIC five or six hundred persons Of
both sexes, and Of al, classes in this community,
went round the Princeton, lowering her union, and
me company GIVING three nearly cheers Tor Commo-
Mand, which compliment was Immediately respond
ed to, by the entire crew Of the ship manning her
yards and cheering Justify. p.