The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-22

to all those who participated in the visit podworth
Bano gave rich musical treat TO the little boys and girls
by playing several stirring popular qucksseps and MIL
shortly a,er two O'Clock the military reembasksd on
the steamboat and proceeded 70 BlsckweIs Island ana
tiary and Hospitals, being shown through them by Oo-
missioners Bell and Nicholson. The visit was warmly
From Backwell's Island the excursloDists proceeded
by Invitation up the East river TO Mr. B. W. Whuocke
%snson a. hasem arriving chsse ,ss docI sSs Wss
from deck Of the sstente Asr the sroops had DIS
embarked the military line formed, ana PROCEEDED 70
march ma through the extensive grounds attached 20
Ar. Whitlock's residence, covering an area OF
artistic style in serpenine paths, rich groves Of white
100 oherry elm willow, cedar, pine, aqua Wiz Alan
mus aho o.er trees besides rich shrubbery and scoves
Here and there pieces Of valuable statuary and
other attractive ornaments. The troops marched
lecture designed when be finished for the private
residence OF its owner Al this point military were
Of both Companies was sasen sm sSa s
proceeded u Mr. Whocks stable noet upoue build
ing. which were housed sixty Of the finest olooded
borses in the United States. From this point troops
proceeded " the grove in proximity TO Mr. whtocks
present residence where most bonntful collation. all
decacies Of the served up artistic
style. The viands of the choicest quality.
Al the collation. short sentiments were offered, and
sponses made by Corporal Meer of the Blues and
Henriques Of the City Guard, and Councilman Lent.
Prior 10 the departure q the military FOR bome they
were drawn up in front Of MI wnocxs manslon where
Lowell and Anderson by Mrs Whitlock The military
cheered the host and hostess and the band played
selection Of music and the troops returned TO the boat en-
As the troops len Harlem an enthusiastic interchange
Of enthusiasm took place, and Is the steamer et the
dock the band played the Marseies Hymn and home'
sweet home"
On the way down the river the paused several
yachts and sautes exchanged In passing tho resi-
dence Of Mr. Aspnwall, at Astoria, salute was dred
from the lawn in front OF the house.
The Guard and their guests reached town at half past
street, r. and from there marched direct 10 the La
fargo House, where they dismissed
THE ATTEMPT TO ABDUCT CAPTAIN ANDERs0N's SLAVE.
An attempt was made on Friday evening TO abduSt
slave belonging TO Captain Anderson Of the Savannah
Blues The facts are as follows
Early on Friday evening, colored man. whose bust
quainted with the slave in question Captain Anderson
who had brought the along with him body ser
want had no fear Of allowing him perfect freedom and gave
with his New York acquaintance. This the latter
part Of the afternoon and early In the evening the two
fetched up At the police hesdaaar,srs where the city
they took seat In order 10 secure some rest, when
lawyer, well known at Headquarters and prominent
member Of Of the Republican Central Clubs entered
the After listening TO the conversation OF the two
negroes for some time, be asked the Georgian be was
"weIl yes, suppose am and yet ainr," replied the
slave 'sBut Massa Anderson allows ~ do I
pleased, and says when get tired Of him 60. So
you see ] am and ami slave"
Eyes you are" replied the ardent Republican, land
tell you that you free soil and above tho
oppressor's hand You can 60 now snd he can't touch
you"
"we, but don't want TO leave my massa, and WON'T.
wish coud get out Of here"
BY this time crowd Of negroes had congrcgated
In front Of the detective Office. How they there
than say; but they there and exceed
absolutely refusing 10 a. allowed 10 escape by
Of the door fronting Broome street He took to
his legs, and in few moments safey lodged in the
Aarge House, and not In Canada, as the abotionists
hoped.