Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-09
Restoration of the ResOlufe TO the Eng
Iish-VisIt of the Queen.

The old Arctic discovery ship Resolute-re-
covered by an American whaling ship and pre-
seDted to the British nation by the United
States Congress-arrived at Spittead on the
18th Of December under the command Of Capt.
Hartstein of the United States Navy. She
was under American colors, but on letting go
her anchors the British ensign was run up
alongside the American; and on the following
day, exchange salutes being fired. the Resolute
changed her colors to British. On the morn
ing of the 18th, Captain Hartsiein landed at
Portsmouth,, aud paid official visit TO Ohevalier
Psppalardo, the United States Vice Consul,
and the military and civil authorities An in
vitation to banquet from the Corporation
and inhabitants OF Portsmouth has been ac-
cepted by the captain and officers, but the day
is not yet fixed; and every mark of respect
has been paid to the American officers.
The Rpsolute was towed up to COwes on
Monday, the Queen having intimated her wish
to pay a visit to the vessel, and the steamship
Retrbution was also sent to salute upon the
the occasion, and several gunboats and other
ships were stationed in the roads. The Queen
and Prince Albert, accompanied by some OF
the royal children, paid their visit about 10 o.
clock on Tuesday morning. the 10Th, the Eng
lish and American flags flying at the peak of
the Resoute, and the royal standard was hoist
ed at the main as soon as her Majesty stepped
on board. Captain Hartstein received the royal
party, the officers being grouped on either side
in full uniform.
The following gentlemen assisted in the re-
ception of Her Majesty: Mr.. T. r. Croskey,
United States Consul; Chevaiier Vincent Pap
palardo, Vice Consul; Mr.. Harding, Vice Con-
sui for the United States at COwes; Captain
&c ho TTn;taA Cfotac tpoil
Hermann; and Mr.. Cordelius Grinnel, son of
the protector of the American Arctic Exped-
ton. Her Majesty having received cordial
welcome, inspected the vessel, and retired
amidst mnch cheering An elegant dejuener
was afterwards served in the wardroom; when
Capt Hartsten proposed 'The Queen and Royal
FAMILY and next, 1.-THE President of the
United States" which were both drunk with
applause 1.-THE British and American Navies
and Armies" were toasted, and Capt Hart
STEMS health was drank with loud cheers.
The Consul, Mr.. Croskey, and his excellent
Vice COnsuls," was responded to by Mr.. Cross
kew in his usual felicitous style, and he conclu-
ded by proposing "The Union Jack and Star
SpaDgled Bonnerf" with an appropriate senti-
ment. Subsequently, Mr.. Croskey proposed
the health of Mr. Cornelius Grinnel, which
that gentleman acknowledged in an eloquent
speech. THE future success of the ResOlute,
and may she be again employed in prosecuting
the search for Sir John Franklin and his com
rades," was proposed by Capt. Higgins, and
seconded by Mr. Grinnell, and evoked cordial
applause The authorities of Southampton
furnished special steamer for the occasion
Capt HGrtstein was invited to dine and SLEEP
at Osborne, and all the officers were invited to
visit the royal grounds-a privilege Of which
they availed themselves. The Resolute return.
ed to Portsmouth the following day.