Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-11-18

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the rudder would be necessarily turned by ma
.chincry. but the engines Gould be brought 10
aid the pilot. Each side being independent Of
the other. they could bring the boat about, or
assist in the alteration of the course. lie had
been asked how any of the crew or passengers
could remain on deck when the boat was going
at the rate of 100 miles the hour: His reply
is, a passenger or one Of the crew has no more
business OH the deck than on the bottom; there
is no need of going out of the cabins, no more
need than for the spirit Ia 90 to the end OF the
fingers TO direct the body. Its cost would be
about fifteen millions.
As an arm of national defence it would be
unsurpassed. Il might strike a l2O gun ship
and cut it through the largest ships would be
entirely helpless by its side. IL armed with
guns, it could deliver It's fire with the precision
of 4 shore battery on account Of It's steadIneSS.
The lecturer thinks if these things are AS he
has endeavored to demonstrate, such ships
should he built, and 10y the government. Ours
should he the first to have them, that we may
lead in the commerce of the world, and not fol-
low in the wake of other countries.
BOOKS RECEIVED FOR NOTICE AND REVIEW.
The following works have been received from
the publishers. They are i0r sale at the book
store Of Thos. j. Starke, No. 20", Main street,
Richmond. and Mcs>rS. James Woodhousc ~
Co.
ar Ilouu AND ABROAD" by Bayard Taylor.
This handsome volume commences with the
" first journey =" hat Bayard Taylor (the I'M
cquallcd ainuEg tourists and travclersJ ever
made. There is Il great variety in these de-
tacl.rd sketches and episodes Of Bayard lay
lor'S short excursions that will instruct and
please the reader. the work is published by
&. p. Putnam, Nassau street, New York.
~ ~Il.ronY OF THE FouH GEorEKS."- This
comes from d.. Appleton y Co, New York, and
is. as the title denotes, 4 sketch of the private
lives aud public events Of the times and man
ncrs of the ages of the Four ticorgcs-the lia-
n~ovcrian family of the English Monarc'rs. The
work is by Samuel NJ. Smoker, l.. l.. d. au-
thor of tue Lives and Times of Alexander
Hamilton, and other historical works. From
the fact that during the period Of rule 10y the
-Four Georges" over England, there were
matters of deep interest and policy pending be-
tween our New World and the Transatlantic
regions, this work will he found desirable to
American readers.
'Wu.p SOUTHERN ScE>hS."-ThiS work lis
one of the many able volumes that have ema-
mated from the pen of }. Il. Jones, Esq, author
oC"Wild Western Scenes "War Path, "Ihe
Rival Bellies" Life of Colonel NandcrbOmb,
Life and Adventures Of Ned Lor:,' etc, etc.
1t is published by I. Is. Peterson Il Brothers,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia. This work has
already had Il wide circulation, and will, for
many wears 10 come, be read 10y those who
cherish the memory Of the times that tired
mems souls.
Lieutenant Gen Scotts Reception atsan fianeiaco'-
Further Accounts.
II i, estimated that 10000 persons witnessed
the enthusiastic reception Of Gen. Scott Oh his
arrival at San Francisco. The Bulletin Of that
city, after describing the procession, says:
rs the harouclrc approached the trIumpial
arch. at the corner Of Sacramento street, Il
mammoth floral wreath WAS lowered iInlnc-
diatcly into the lap Of the old man by the
hands of Miss Mary f. Wainwright. As II
reached him. Gov. Weller passed il over the
head Of the General. 50 that i; rested partly on
his knees. 1t was n beautiful ana touching
incident, and evoked tremendous cheers from
the assembled multitude. Here the enthusiasm
seemed to reach is climax. The throng
Gathered about the barouche, chung to the
wheels, shouted and every way testified other
Measure at seeing the brave old chicftain.
Arriving Il; the Oriental Hotel, zen. Scott
was loudly called for, and appeared on the
balcony. He alluded, i~cclingly, to the compli'
mcut, which had thus been paid him by his
fellow. citizens. lie SAW around him many
with whom ne had had the honor to serve us a
soldier. Among these lac Signalized General
Clarke for whom three cheers were given. lie
alluded also to Gov. Weller, who had served
likewise in Mexico, and who had done him the
honor 20 participate in these civilitieS. The
General regretted tina, he had been 50 circum-
s,anccd ~ TO he Obliged 20 land on Sunday
II am" said he. - church going man. | have
not failed to 20 to church on a Sunday for
forty wears, whenever IT was possible 10 at
tend. | am always sorry to stay away from
Divine service. BIT. perhaps, the better day
the better deed. thank you all from my heart
for the honor which you have extended to me
in welcoming me among you. May prosperity
attend Won all. God bless and reward YOU.
The voice of the veteran was somewhat en-
fccblcd, We thought with age, but his micn was
majestic and erect. Gov. Weller followed and
remarked that Gen. Scott had been identified
with the glory and military rcnown of America
in nearly every great battle since the days OF
the resolution. lis deeds Of galiantry were
engraved on the hearts Of his countrymciI, and
will he commcnoratcd in all history; and long
after he lla> gone to Il brighter and better
sphere. Americans would make a pilgrimage to
his tomb. aud there recount his worth and re-
new his fame. lie was glad that it had been
his good fortune 10 welcome the hcneral 10
California. No matter what difference 0I opln-
ion might exist, all could sincerely unite to do
honor TO the old Chi"ftain. God grant, COLI
tlnucd the speaker. that lie may long live to
be the recipient of continued honors from his
fcllow-countrymcn. No man has done 50 much
as lac towards the acquisition of the beautiful
country we now occupy.
Short addresses We're also made by Colonel
Baker and General Clarke. All the speakers.
it appears, participated in the war with Mex.
leo.
Subsequently Tong Achick, a Chinalnan,
waited upon Gen. Scott, and made 4 capital
little speech, wherein he stated that he was de-
putcd by his countrymcn, as their representa-.
tive, to proclaim TO the Comunandcr.in-Chiet OF
the American forces their high esteem and adj
miratiom Of his great achievements. He wish
ed him prolonged health and happiness, and
ended by stating that 1t gave him unmitigatcd
satisfaction To be- the authorized cNprcs>Or of
his countryrncu'S feelings and good wishes.
General Scott replied 10y saying that he WAS
grateful for the kind feelings Of the Chinese
residents expressed towards and for Inn. lie
alluded to the kindly relations which existed
bctwccr America and China in the latter cm.
pire, hoping they would continue always unin-
tcrruptcd. ard concluded by trusting that, I'M