The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-29

panel Work surrounding tno6e epertures Ioese pnoto
graphs besides aiding in magniying the vessels proper
tons, appeared like miniatures, when viewed from the
deck Of the Achilles beneath, to whose captain our re
porter this moment begs 10 present bis acknowledge
ments for many favors
THE VISIT OF MESSRS. CRINsNELL, MINTURN
& co., THE CONsIGNEEs.
For the last three days the excitement in regard 10 the
arrival of the Great Eastern has been on It's kecnes edge
The fact that she had sailed the 10th ins the
day Of the departure Of tho Europa which brought the
news in advance together with the several premature
ports her appearance OF Sandy Hook that had been Cir
cuated about the city had aroused the curiosity Of all
classes and from the substaa Of the marine districts Of
the metropolis to the refined circles wcathest cti
gems the one great theme was on every tongue.
The ofccs of Messrs Grinnc Minturn Co., the con-
sgnees have been thronged with anxious nquirers and
the feeling Of real interest that has been manifested In
gard the anticipated wonder contrased strongly with
the ephemcr curiosity which has marked the advent
and movements Of the Japanese.
The great excitement only found its elimination yestcr
day morning, when, at an early hour, was definitely
announced that she below al anchor waiting for the
food tide at two O'Clock to enable her 70 the bar
Messrs Grinnell, Mioturn Il Co., Immediately made
arrangements board her, and accordingly a. eleven
ClNk, uCCokuHhuicu ~ kSu hoctny lutucu guests,
consisting mainly Of Representatives Of The press and
few Of the merchants OF the city proceeded down the
bay. t....-... fs.t ~. ~ ..t Ina ~
For such excursion more delightful day can hard
ly be imagined. glorious brcexc from the southwest
prevailed making the exchange from the sultry heat Of
the city 70 the cool air and smooth sea OF the bay delight
full the quiet conversation Of the practical gentlemen
board together with the interesting In prospect
made trip Of nearly twenty i've miles pass rapidly and
pleasantly away.
THE APrEARkHCE OF THE GREAT EASTERN.
OF course the principal topic of discussion was the
Great Eastern and after leaving the Narrows every eye
the M riw 10 discover trace Of the ship Opera
glasses were brought into requiston and In the
distance far away that her six masts seemed only like
many delicate needles pointing upward she became
discernibe. Little by little, a. the tug ploughed along,
did the huge form begin 70 develcpe itself First the
spars, then dim black hne the horizon, which grsdu
ally assumed the shape Of ship long before anything Of
the ordinary craft around her visible, except their
sails until finally oomed up may outline the bcau,
fa proportions Of the gigantic steamer She at this
time lying broadside TO- exposing 70 the best advantage
hcrform, about half way between Sandy Hook and the
light ship, being ON an o6tuse angle to the
south yard between the two about fourteen mles from
the Narrows. A number OF small boats--for every
thing mus. be considered small-yachts and steam
plying around her. but looked In the distance
like many dminutve ants creeping busy around the
carcass Of sleeping beetle. She settled little by
the stern but at the te exposed throughout her
whole length three fee Of her cream color
cd bottom. She was at this time drawing twenty-seycn
feet OF water being lighter by about three thousand tons
than when she len southampton. steam was emerging
from three Of her smoke stacks and the British ensign
futtercd from her peak. oae Of our largest steam
tugs was moored aongide, bat Ia the distance
the black bodies seemed SO closely merged in one
that the latter barely dscernbie. broad VII to
streak running around the ship relieved what would
otherw ise be nonoiony OF color, while two British bull
dogs prorudcd their black through many port
holes ready thunder away their responses TO her
hearty American welcome. Her general appearance at
this moment like that Of majestic yacht, and her
6ne lines as the tug steamed around her in circle OF
nearly mile, were revealed 10 their bcs. advantage.
It was only coming alongside, however, that
could appreciate the magnitude Of the Leviashan.
Here looking up in the wheel almost as large IS the dome
OF the capitol at Washington the bchoder l. lost in
tonshmcnt at The Of iron ribs, plates, buckets,
wheels and machinery by which the poDderoas body is
kept in motcu. Faces are lining the edge Of the
buiwarks and the wheel house Is covered with the pas
sengcrs and officers, but so FAR up in the air that they
seem almost like Liputians The enthusiasm Is intense.
Cheer after cheer reSounds in the air. words OF greeting
arc exchanged between reunited friends and general good
feeling prevails How could Il be otherwise The Great
Eastern spoke for herself There she lay, almost in
scous majesty a brilliant success.
We are now mocrcd alongside, however and prepared
10 ascend which We do by long Of wooden stair
ways, terminating the deck Immediately an Of the
wheel house. A. We arc going up, voice from above
says, Arc all these gentlemen guestsS" Qhere
about my on the tug) EYES," says some one behind
US "a hearty welcome, then, friends returns a
rough honest voice, and strangers are, nnd
reaching the terra nrma- or the ship, warm hand
grssping warmer welcome "Youvc been long
time coming says 'wer, we've along a. fast
rs long ship would bring u.s. eyes, says the nrst,
"you couldn't be much longer you wanted to-" Ieav-
Ing the punscrs TO their enjoyment, however, drop
down upon the deck the huge Broadway Of the ship
rather sort Of aquatic park where man may rsmbe
until his legs tired and ye, not half sra, crdi
nary curiosity. Away In the distance forward are the
men At work; smdsbirs Capt Vine Ha, athcuroush spc.
cncn Of the English sailor Is urbsncly receiving the gen
temcn who have just arrived while an small crowd OF
mingled strangers and friends struggling along in
wondcrment At the novel around them Questions
are asked and answered with the greatest good bumor
Interesting features pointed ont, incidents OF the
trip rehcarscd and the qualities Of the great ship
DISCUSSED " she The veriest pet In the world
II is now about two o'cockthe tide IA a, lis height;
and the moment has arrived when the fact is 10 be