The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-03

and attention TO detail has this work been performed
that not only has everything found board been pre-
served 10 the books in the captains library the pic
lures in bis cabin, and musical instruments be-
longing u other officers but new British Gags have
been manufactured In the Brooklyn na1y-yard to take
the place Of those which had rOted during the long time
she was without living soul on board. From stem to
stern she has been reprinted her sails anu much OF her
rigging are entirely new the muskes swords telescopes
nautical instruments, &c. which size cartied have been
cleaned and put in perfect order Nothing has been over
looked or neglected that necessary complete and
thorough renovaon yet thing that hiss been cleaned
or repaired has with excellent the part of those
who supenended the regulations been restored to it's
original position As regards the arrangement of her fur
nture and the situation of each particular article the Queen
saw the capain cabin yesterday in the precise in
which 1t was when the crew forsook the ship In fact the
ship sso to express tia floating Poupe, and every
thing comes to light just 1t left Capt Kelletfs
epaulettes lying in tin box the table Lieut. Pins
musical box occupies its old place the top of "what
not The ogs of the various officers are their respec
tive receses the book-shelvts The portmatsdu cHn
tanning the officers greatcoats is thrown heedessly
chair On the wall hangs picture of balletgirl prou.
ettingsl forever pirouettng the tips of her toes
and if in mockery OF domestic comfort little kettle
that should be singing songs "f Of family gleeg DOES
nothing of the kind but ss upon reess stove as cod
as stone, and as silent.
Tho Queens visit the Resopte yesterday excited much
interest among the Inhabitants OF Portsmouth, Southamp
ton aid Wight and evidently Afforded ccfdial grataca-
ton to the American officers in charge of the ship.
Vice Admiral Sir George Seymour X. @. b.. command
chief Portsmouth, Flag Captain G. H. Seymour,
and Flag Lieutenant Macomb left Portsmouth at early
hour in the Fire Queen to make the necessary arrangements
for the Royal receptions -,
Her Maestys steamship Retributon came up from Spit
head TO fire the royal salutes and several gunboas and
despatch vessels together with her Masys yachts Fairy
and Efn the latter under the command of Captain tx
Hon. James Denman, stationed in the Roads.
The Queen accompanied by Prince Albert the Prince
of Wales the Princess Royal and the Princess Alice left
Osborne quarter past 10 o'clock aud drove to the ship
Ia an open carriage, drawn by four gray pohies.
Her Majesty attended by the Duchess of Atho and
the Hon. Miss Cathcar and in her suite Sir James
Clark, NJ d., Major General Bsuvere Col H. @. B. Phipps
Capt. De Ross, Mr.. Gibbs, and DR.. Becker.
The Resolue dressed in her colors was dashed along
side of the royal embarcaoh place at Trinity wharf The
English and American flags flying at the peak and
the Queen her foot the deck the royal stand
ard was hosted AT the MAIN The Rerbution fred a
Lutte the boats "ossed" their oars and the ships
company standing on the fa received her Majesty with
| three rounds OF cheets
Captain Hartsten received the royal party at the gang
way and the officers in full uniform, grouped
either side. They Lieut. c. H. Wells Lieut. E. E. Stone
Lieut. Hunter Davidson, DR.. R. T. Macown and Dr. Otis
acting secretary.
The following gentlemen were also present Mr. Croskey
for the United States Chevalier Vincent Pappalar-
do vce-consu; Mr.. Harling Sceconsul for the United
States at Cowesj Captain Higgins commander Of the Uni
ted States mashp Hermann land Mr. Cornelius Grnnell
of Mr. Henry Grinnel of New York. the protector of
| the American Arctic expedition.
All presented TO the Queen by Captain Hartsten,
who then addressed her Majesty in the following words
Allow me to welcome your Majesty on board the Reso-
lute and in obedience to the will Of my countrymen and
of the President of the United States restore her
not only evidence of friendly feeling to your
ereigny but token Of love- admiration and respect to
your Majesty personally. y
The Queen seemed touched by the manly simplicity OF
this frank and saorike address, and replied with gra-
cous smile al thank you, SIR
The royal family then went the ship and examined
her with manifest interest Captain Hartsen traced her
map, and indicated the most important dis
coveres of the Arctic expeditions In the course of
versaton Lieutenant PIN observed that Lady Franklin
very anxious for another search to which Captain
Hartsein replied that he not surprised that she
should be for he thought very possible that Frank
lin of his comrades might be still alive among the
Esquimaux.
After completing the inspection Of the ship, the royal
party retired amid the enthusiastic acclamaons of the
spectators
1t originally intended request her Majesty to take
luncheon board but the idea was subsequently, aban-
doned through difdence to whether the proceeding
would be quite scion les regs But after the withdrawal
Of the royal party there elegant deuner in the
ward ROOM at which the following oasts and sentiments
were given among others:
| The Queen and the Royal Family.
| The President of the United States
The Union Jack and the Star-spangled Banner.
| The health of Mr.. Cornelius Grinnell
The future Of the Resoue and NAV she AGAIN
be employed in prosecuting the search for Sir John Frank
lin and his comrades.
The last sentiment was proposed by Captain Higgins
seconded by Mr. Grinnel, and evoked cordial applause
Captain Harsein was invited by the Queen to dine and
to spend the night at Osborne and the officers were in
vted to visit the grounds at Osborne privilege of which
they availed themselves at o'clock.
The Resolute returns to Portsmouth ths pbrn;no at
half past 10 o'clock, and goes into dock
The PAY THE OFFICERS THE ARMY-The end of the
scssian Of Gaparesa