The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-08-06
THE GREAT EASTERN.
The Big Ship in Hampton Roads-Passen
gers-1he Visitors, &c, &c.

The steamship Great Eastern arrived in
Hampton Roads on Friday afternoon, TT
O'Clock. She brought los passengers from
New York, among whom were VIM. +, Ritch-
lie, of the Enquirer; G. II. Bulkley, of Rich
mopd VIM. S. Morris, of Lynchburg, Va, s.
O. Sprague and J. NJ. Smith, iof Va; +. Gal
laher, of n. O, and Bishop Lynch, OF Charles
ton. S. @. The Norfolk Argus, announcing
the steamers arrival, says
The approach of the huge ocean monster
was duly telegraphed ny dense cloud OF
smoke, which was distinctly seen from Oia
Point at 4 o'clock when she was fuii thlriy
miles away upon the ocean and far OUTSIDE
the Capee. From the top OF Ola Point Lignt
House, the upper part of the immense huli as
well as the tall masts OF The ship. were cis-
tinctly seen rs early as quarter past a. Inc
steamer J. j.. Coffee, in charge OF the gaiIah !
Hicks, left Old Point about O'Clock, cTo"ded
with passengers, and proceeded to sea TO meet
the steamer. AT haf-past her masts ap-
peared in sight, and very soon thereafter me
hull gradually rose above the horizon, as she
moved steadily through the waves, ana at D
O'Clock she was met by the Coffee, when the
sight was grand, the excitement on board in-
tense, and the welkin rang with cheers.
The mammoth vessel-though, from her
great size, apparently moving slow,y-was
dashing on at the rapid rate of about lG knots
n hour, and the Coffee, although very swift
boat, was soon considerable distance behind,
while the steamer Thomas Re3ney was dis
tanced. The weather was delightful, the air
cool, and breeze coming gently in from the
ocean. A large number or vessels were in
sight at sea and just within the Capes, pre-
senting a scene of great interest and beauty as
the huge vessel and her diminutive escorts
passed up towards the Fortress. In the bold
roadstead II large number of vessels, steamers
and sail vessels, were moving about to and
fro, while thousands of persons crowded the
shores. and never before was so exciting and
sf la n nay m a n
The Great Eastern passed up between the
TIVE forts at 30 minutes before g. dropped her
ponderous anchor 10 minutes later, and then
fired salute, which was promptly returned
from Fortress Monroe. A superior band on
board played Hail Columbia" The ship
securely anchored, was moved slowly around
by the tide, while numbers of steamers, plea
sure yachts and sail boats of every size pass
ed around the great centre of attraction, loom
ing up most gracefully in ali her admirable
proportions-being presente 10 the admiring
and gazing muititudes under the most tavora-
BILE circumstances and to the very best advan-
tage. She anchored a short stance below
the Rip Raps
When Oft Cape Henry, number of the pas
sengers held a meeting, TO express their appro-
baton OF the conduct of Captain Hall and Of
hcers, and the kind treatment received on
board during the voyage. VIM. +. Richie. of
Rich mond, was called to the chair, and Mar
shall Parks, Of Norfolk, appointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were offered by
Chas, Knapp, Esq, of Pittsburg, and uDani-
mously adopted;
RsSo!red, That we, the passengers OF the Great
Eastern, on the excursion from New York to Old
Point Comfort, take cordial pleasure IN tfstIfylng
to the courtesy and efficiency of Capt Hall, his
officers and pilots; to the comforts of the
and to the speed and admirable appointments of
the noble vessel
Resolred. That these proceedings re published
in the Norfolk, Richmond, Baltimore and New
York papers.
w. +. RITCHIE, Chairman.
MARSHALL PARKS. Secretary.
In the editorial column of to-dsy's paper
will be found u full description of the advent
OF the big ship into our waters.