New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-27
INTERESTING CEREMONY
FREEDOM or THE CITY 70 CAPTAIN CREIGHTON,
TOGETHER WITH a GOLD BOX-ENrIUsIAsTiC
RECEPTION AT TIE CITY HALL.


RECEPTION AT TIE CRY HALL.
At O'Clock yesterday morning, the Freedom Of the City
was preseuod Capt Creighton of the Three Bells at the
Asor House Committee from the Common COuu, t.
consisting Of AID Blunt Hofmyre and Lord and Council
men Wild Bodg knfon and Seocy on behalf Of that body
Iresebod Captain Crighon with tie Freedom Of the City
in a very handsome God Snuff box.
The presentation was made by Alderman Blunt, Of the
Third Weird, in the following address;
CAPTAIN ROBERT CRIGHToS-SIR: / an authorized by
tie Corporation Of the City Of New York TO eHen1 to yo1
the dom of this City, together with gold box Is
testimonial of the regard for you. might l1gor on ths
thrilling incidents connected with your hdeiy to suffering
humanity. From the moment You discovered the San
Francisco until you had rescued from awatey grave more
than 200 distracted beings, might touchineiy aluis
10 your tens from day TO day as witnessed by your san
Os because you could not sooner relieve The uai rnae
miah speak of Tie fearful rospan blty yOu assumed
in violating the insurance of your snip and valuable
cargo by devaling from your SPECIFIC coarse OF your
personal perls amid the bowling tempest OF tue four
inch stream of water pouring in upon YOU which CON
pled both uunps 10 be constantly wrought before you
discovered the wreck of the Disadvantages Of 100 tuns
OF iron and large quantities of merchandise in ship OF
only zoo tus burden Of The loss OF every sail before yoa
saw tie wreck, save your foresa and manslil might
dwell on these historical truths and your aiecti0n5e
regard for the rescued, but forbodr
Al this, and even is every tongue, and uttered
aiorId fire side and cannot be g0rhed by ne The
eiOn Of the good you have effected VIII ever be
Il delightful soUce to you, ana your humanity VIII DC
precious ini ortancc for Your consanunity tho wives
love you, and transmit you name to their ia tet ose
Is; the manners Of every ocean will strive 10 initiate
your neritOious examples the noble youth OF our com
ny viii read of your heroic deeds tn1 resolve to cultivate
Your manly virtues; little children already lisp your name
in teims Of prGise of gratitude are freely 'ned
for you by both sexes and feyon prayers go up 30 heay
eu em al the hobaons OF this land that your valuable
life may long be preserved, and that health, happiness
and prosperity may ever be your lot and your name Will
be revered BY coming generations when every being
who behOds this day shall be tenant OF the tomb
AID Blunt then presented the snuff box together with
tie usual folms of the Freedom ofthe City
Capt Crghton was much overcome, and in reply could
only thank them erveny for this big acknowledgment of
lbs performance OF his duty
Cent Creighton together with the Committee, proceeded
to the Governors room in the City ia Here he was 70
cevod by immense hrong of our citizens who greeted
lis arrival W th enthusiastic acclEmaton&
Tie visitors were introduced by AID Blunt, and shook
hands with the gallant sailor who nObly exerted himself
in saving the lives of the unfortunate people from the
wreck OF the i'll starred steamer
Among the visitors was General Winfield Scot, who gave
Captain Crighton a mos, hearty welcome. The general
said Sir, am glad to take noble man by the hand
and thank you for the kindness YOU extended to the
troops which have the honor TO command" Accom-
PAVING the general was Col Scott who also intro
duced to Cept Creighton The visitors in the room at this
time gave x cheers for General Scott and cheers for
Captain Creighton
One fine looking old gentleman who was introduced to
Captain C. said Il would rather take you by the hand
than the preudest monarch that sat upon throne
little apprentice boy with paper cap on his head and
having his shirt sleeves rolled up to his shoulders entered
the room and as he shook hands with the captain said to
him BE Of good cheer.
Ii is estimated that during the time Captain C. remained
in the Hall he was visited by upward of two thousand per
cons There were also number OF ladies present. wno
greeted him no less warmly of them rapuroasy kissed
Lis hand as he passed
At / O'Clock the Committee escorted Capt e. from the
Hall to the Astor House. The preamble and resolutions
passed BY both Boards Of the Common Council neatly en-
crossed and Enclosed in elegant gilt frame were also pre-
sented to Capt Creighton The American and English sgs
appear at the top the resolutions while beneath sea
scene representing the wrecked steamer and the Three
Bells rescung the sufferers In the afternoon the Commit
tee of the Board honored the Captain with dinner at the
Actor House 1t was not however made public, none e1
cepng the guest the Committee, and several members oil
the Board, being present
Last evening the gallant Captain visited the Broadway
Theaer having been rendered private box by Mr. Mar
shall.
The house well filed presentng.a brilliant and beau
tiful array In the dress circle large number Of
ladies' who attended despite the unpleasant weather beng
stimulated by desire the brave and intrepid rescuei
Of so many human beings from watery grave The DO,
occupied by Captain Creighton drsped with the Amer
and English flags