The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-24

rom the MILWAUKEE, Amoficau, July =.
What has for several years past been an idea
among the enterprising OF our lake commercial
men, Is now developed into fact. The EXPERIMENT.
of direct trade with Europe by the way OF the lakes
and St Lawrence has beer instituted by the clear
ance of the beautiful schooner Dean Richmond with
q cargo Of wheat, direct for Liverpool. IL, as we
confidently anticipate, it shall prove the beginning
of great and important commercial intercomm mi
cation the departure Of that brave little craft Will be
an event in the history OF commerce equal TO any
that Las transpired for many years.
Men have never before dreamed OF sending yes.
sci from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic, but until
Young America IN the o. beS
their pockets 20 fulfil the prophecy OF dreamers the
matter has only been one Of speculation. These
young gentlemen, owners OF the ship and cargo,
wears OF age have invested $4,000 in the expert
ment which older and richer merchants have quaied
from undertaking. Too much cannot be said for
their energy and perseverance in pushing this COM
mercai idea into practical operation. Milwaukee
owes them her lasting obligation and we are conf.
dent she will never forget her indebtedness.
THE SHIP AND CARGO.
We have already given the dimensions OF the
was loaded at the warehouse OF the enterprsing
firm OF II. & j. F. Hill, with one OF the finest sam
pies of club wheat ever made up IN this market She
draws nine and half feet with IA 900 bushels OF
wheat The vessel and cargo are valued at $40 900,
and are insured II Chicago and this city for the
whole amount, the Commercial and the United
States taking liberal risks for the entire voyage The
vessel is owned by G. Y. Richmond, Of Chicago the
cargo belor rs to G. J. Kershaw, Of Montreal; aud
she is sailed BY Capt d. C. Pierce, Of the best
navigators on the lakes.
THE DEPARTURE.
About three O'Clock on Saturday afternoon the
Dean Richmond dropped down the river ON her
dock to the dock just below Elmores arehoIse,
where about one hundred merchants, prominent
citizens and members of the press went on board,
accompanied by band of music. Captain Merrill,
Of the g. W. Tiff, volunteered to take the vessel to
sea, and we were soon off for the lake, with the
band playing "A life on the ocean wave" The
beautiful lite tug Decatur sool came up on the
otner side, I'D both accompanied the vessel about
three niles into the lake.
Dr. WEEKs. the Oldest resident Of Milwaukee pre-
sent called upon the company 10 join in toastng the
health of the proprietors of the vessel and cargo,
which was done in bumpers of champagne, and amid
loud shouts OF applause. He prcfaced his sentiment
with few pertinent remarks, in which he gave due
credit to the enterprise OF Messrs. Richmond and
Kershaw and spoke Of the undertaking as one Of the
greatest importance and which should enlist for its
success cur warmest good wishes.
Both Mr.. Richmond and Mr.. kershaw returned
their warmest thanks for the compliment.
The captain and crew Of the Dean Richmond were
also toasted as were also a. d j. +. Hill.
We have never seen more spirit and enthusiasm
upon like occasion in this city than WIS manifested
by the party upon the deck Of the Dean Richmond
Every one seemed to enter into the full spirit OF the
occasion.
As the tugs were about to turn back, all hands
took bold under command Of Capt. Pierce and
nosted sail The broad white canvass was spread in
twinkling, and as the breeze struck her she stood
or like q bird with silver pinions We never saw Q
more beautiful nautical sight than she presented
Just the tugs turned the right and Left from her
bulwarks, leaving her, with rounds OF applause, to
the mercy Of the God of wind and storms. She car
ried her canvass like the plumage OF graceful swan,
and bore down the lake with the speed and beauty
of a New England privateersman. The British flag
foated from the foremast and the union jack from
the mainmast. We can only add our best wishes
for speedy and safe return from her venturesome
voyage.
PRESENTS TO rHE LIVERPOOL MERCHANTS.
At the suggestion OF some OF our citizens q num-
Der of presents were sent out to Liverpool by the
Dean Richmond, rs q token OF the friendship which
the trade feels towards the merchants OF that great
emporium.
The Corn Exchange sen. a map of the city and
lithograph Of the city.
Mr.. Aikens. Secretary Of the Board Of Trade,
sent fifty copies Of the anuual report Of that body.
Mr.. Cramer, OF tie Wisct Dsin, sent beautiful
map Of the city.
Wesley. Watkins 4 Co. and J. Burnhnm sent speci-
mems Of our Incompatible brick.
Files OF all the English and German papers OF the
city were sent.
Mr.. Chapman sent map Of tho State.
DIR. II. S. Brown sent picture OF the river in
winter; Nazro's building and portrait Of the Mayor
II. Newhall sent beautifully framed photograph
Of the Newhall House.
Specimens of the wheat, both Of Chicago and
Milwaukee viii be forwarded to Liverpool by ex.
press.
raE voYAGs ACROSS TIE ATLANTIC.
Captain Pierce informed Us that he had no fears
Of the entire safety Of the vessel for navigating the
ocean and that lie confd nifty expects TO be in La
verpool in fifty days.
Ir c. Y. Richmond the owner. viii join the YES
eel ut Montreal ond proceed in her TO Liverpool A
sea voyage al Montreal, whence she expects 10
clear in about two weeks.