Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08

THE RECEPTION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE
REsoLurE-The Arctic discovery ship Reso-
lutte, recovered by an American whaler ship
and presented to the British nation by the
United States Congress, arrived at Spithead
as heretofore stately OH the 10Th ult., under
the command of Captain Hartstein, of the U.
; Navy.
On the morning of the 18th, Capt Hart
stein landed at Portsmouth, and paid official
visits to Chevalier Pappalardo, the United
States vice consul, and the military and civil
authorities. An invitation to "A public banquet,
by the Corporation and inhabitants of Ports
mouth, has been accepted by the captain and
officers but the day is not yet fixed and every
mark of respect has been paid to the Amerl-
cr officers.
The Rcsolute was towed up the Cowes, the
Queen having intimated her wish topay visit
to the vessel and the steam frigate Retribu-
ton was also sent up to salute Oh the occasion,
and several gull-boats and other ships were
stationed in the roads.
The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied
by some of their children, paid their visit about
ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 10th,
English and American flags flying at the peak
of the Resolute, and the royal standard was
hosted at the main as soon as her majesty
stepped on board Capt Iartstein received
the royal party, the officers grouped on either
side in full uniform.
The following gentlemen assisted in the re-
ception of her majesty Mr.. j. X. Croskey,
u s. consul; Chevalier Vincent Pappalardo,
vice-consul Mr.. Harng, vice consul for the
United States at Cowes Captain Higgins, of
the United States mail steamship Herman n
and Mr.. Cornelius Grinnel, son of the projec,
tor of the American Arctic Expedition
Her majesty having received a cordial wei
come, inspected the vessel and retired amidst
enthusiastic cheering An elegant dejener
was afterwards served in the wardroom, when
Capt Hartstein proposed "The Queen and
Royal Family" and next 'The President OF
tue Tuited States" which toastS vert drank
with much satisfaction. The British and
American Nayies and Armies we're toasted
and Capt. Hartstien's health was drunk with
loud cheers "The American Consul, Mr..
Croskey, and his excellent Vice ConSuS' was
responded to hy Mr.. CroSkey in a felcitous
speech. and he concluded by proposing "The
Union Jack and Star-Spangled Banner" with
an appropriate sentiment.
Subsequently Mr.. CroSkey proposed the
health of Mr. Cornelius Grinnell, 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 comrades" was
proposed by Capt Higgins, and seconded by
Mr. Grinnell, and evoked hearty applause.
Th authori: of South lmpton furnished a
special steamer for the occasion. Capt. Hart
stein was invited to dine and sleep at Osborne
Hall The officers were invited to visit the
Royal grounds privilege of which they all
availed themselves. The Resolute returned
to Portsmouth on the following day.
Captain Hartstein and the officers and crew
of the Resolute are to return home in Bri-
tish ship. From want of time they had to de-
cline invitations to dine with the Geographical
Society and other public bodies Three thou
sand persons visited the Resolute after the
Queen left. The Queen sent 9l00 to be dis
tributed among the crew.