Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-09

HBR ARRIVAL OFF OLD PoiNr-THE Crown TO
sEBTHE MoNsTER-HER DEPARTURES, AND TRIP
UP TIE Ray, &C, &c.
Corrtspendencs Of The Star.
PoRTsMeUrH, Va, Aug. 4, 1850
Ii having been announced that the Great East
ern would anchor in Hampton Dads on Saturday
last Tor the inspection of visiters numbers locked
from both Norfolk and this CITY on that day TO
view the monster steamer Every posi- BILE con-
veyance to her was brought into service; while
our steamboats,, ladened with passengers were
kept constantly In motion Tie day was quite
warm, and the crowded state Of the boats caused
many to wish themselves once more to their
homes. But what is singular, not one fatal acci
dent occurred during the day, and many express
much satisfaction with the captains Of the several
crafts for their prudence and discretion in
avoiding all danger. When nearing the Great
Eastern many on board Of our steamboats, got but
partial glimpse OF the steamer for fear of losing
best they could by setting on boxes and the like;
while Others were subjected to even greater iHcon
veniences
CROWD AT OLD POINT
The immense concourse of persons at Old Point
during the day has been estimated at 20 600
while every hotel in the vicinity bore the appear
ance fHH quarters. However, the energetic will
lard was at his post and assisted by his attentiy
caterers made ample provision for the comfort of
his guests. While at this place, various psstimes
were employed; many prsferring to view Fortress
Monroe and walk upon the ralnParts, while others
were engaged in inspecting the premises Of the
Hygeia, rolling ten-pins. playing billiards, and
other amusementsi while goodly number re-
manned on the wharf, eager TO return.
RETURN TRIPS OF THz Bears AT NIsHr.
w hen for the last time returning from Old
Point, the boats, as might have been expected,
were greatly crowded, so much so that many Of
them were compelled to leave numbers on the
whan-some OF whom, rather than take the risk
Of returning under the circumstances, "put up,
for the night at Willards. The boats, however
all returned safety, much to the qualification of
those on board, many Of whom assured us they
had seen enough Of the Great Eastern.
THK DAY-How OBSERVED
The day was observed by many as a holiday
and. what Is gratifying to note. we witnessed but
very few drunken people, who, doubtless wanted
to keep their eyes straight to see the mammoth
wonder.
DEPARTURE OF THE GREAT EAsTKRN
On Sunday morning, about ~ or O'Clock, the
Great Eastern took her departure for Annapolis
1t is TO be regretted that she did not come 40 into
our barbor, there was suffc ent de 9th of water
which would have rendered transport much easier
and would have given her an insight into the IA
cllities OF our waters for maritime purposes.
PUBLIC OPINIoH-How 1T Runs
Now that this great steamer has left rs many
vague opinions are expressed regarding her merits
Not few are Of opinion that she is nothing extra
In her line; while others affirm their great salts
faction of her Superior qualities; and some think
our big ship the Pennsylvania, is of equal I'm
terest and curiosity to those who have NJ yer seen
her. AS for ourselves We shall advance no opinion
but let the public have It's sway. RER