The New York herald., 1861-12-30

renty well drilled and under admirable discipline Their
oarrscks are models IN every way, and present nnS
appearance from our anchorage. ttt NMgA
win endeavor tomorrow TO obtain other Information
regarding the movements o the rebel steamers here.
They keep very quiet Still think something may leak
out; II 1t does will have al ready 70 catch the drip.
pings.
stN NASSAU, N. p, Dec. 10, 1861.
Secession Ftelia0 Of tie Ndsscn People-Advice Loyal
Mcn-The Fombeass and Gladiator Alarns-BYthsh
Troops Under Ayms-Ridieu'os Fright Of the Goro~oyI
Traitors from Neo York--Deaih Of Mr.. Riuboyw, DC.
Since my letter Of yesterday but little Of interest had
occurred The weather has been acknowledgement
about 70 degrees and nights cool and refreshing, en1
bling ono to sleep comfortably under blanket.
Last evening Of the most beautiful have ever
soen and the view from tho Royal Victoria Hotel unsu
passed Were not for this place being the hotbed d
secession and its sympahzers, would advise all Of my
countrymen seeking mild climate during the winter to
come hero, where they would find every comfort and
convenience; as II Icanuot. On tho contrary advsQ
them TO keep away and not countenance by their pref
scnce the conduct Of community who have grown rc
by their intercourse with loyal States and who now
aid the cause Of their enemies.
have learned since yesterday that the Isabel and
Theodore have discharged their cargoes and that they
stored on shore awaiting reshpmen Where the cot.
ton will 80 Is not yet known.
An amusing incident night two after the
goes show that Engshmen believe Yankees capable
Of anything after the Trent affair
Tho pilot Of the Fambeau anchored her In the uppen
part of the harbor where the channel s 80 narrow hat
tho vessel had not room to swing Captain Temple deem-
ing the position unsafe one moved more towards tho
entrance OF the habor Az as he had done repore
circulated shore that he intended TO 60 alongside
the Gladiator and her out Of the harbor under Cove1
Of the night As this report reached the ears o
the Governor the troops ordered under arms and
marched to water battery Of four guns commandr
should she mako the attempt but the Flambeaure-
manned at her anchorage nothing came OF " and "no one
hurt.n The battery is manned at night. however,
since, and will remain so, suppose, while the Yam.
kee gunboat remains in the harbor.
Nothing can be imagined more absurd than this con!
duct the part OF the Governor Of Nassau; that any
man, and holding high oical position, could
suppose an armed vessel Of friendly Power would at
tempt such have described Is the rdicu.
Ious thing have ever heard Of He must been Ter.
rbiy alarmed for vesse at once despatched TO Ia.
with request to the Admiral to come at once,
send such force would enable his Excellcncy the
Governor his ordinary habit and enjoy hia
usual rest both Of which have been 30 much disturbed
by tho OF terrible Fambeau In the waters Of
Nassau. The looked for vessel squadron is hourly
expected and then peaco will trust, once moro reign
In Nassau, and quiet be restored to hat now unhappy
deem it my duty 70 speak Of Of my fellow pas.
sengers from New York and TO caution all who have tho
issuing passports to be eul how and TO who
thoy issued Many Of the passengers from New YorA
for Nassau and Havana who t.oro leaving took solsmH
oath OF allegiance the United States did hesitateS
before the vessel had crossed the bar at Sandy Hook To
avow themselves seccssonsts, and enjoyed, as rich
joke the in which they had "fooled tho govern
ment Several Of them are, beyond doubt, route 10
the southern States and they hope to reach therc from
this place and Havana.
regret 10 inform you Of the death Of OF our pas,
sengers this morning, at four O'Clock. His name waa
+, +. killborn, Of oswego N T. He was on his Way
rapidly after leaving. He was buried to-day and hla
effects left in Of the agents Of this vessel He
leaves understand wife anti family in Oswego, and il
NAV bc somo satisfaction for them TO know that he was
faithfully attended through all his illness by Dr. Ipquist,
the surgeon Of this vessel.
NASSAU, N. r., Dec 81, 1851.
The Arrral Of Prince Alfred and His Recerton-Grand
and Mt Iuminations Princes Libsrality-
The Gladiator and Famteau-The Beauties and Rieh<S
Of Nassau, de-, dc.
The past month has been repete with historical events
On the I'd ut bis Royal Hghness Prince Alfred, the se-
cond Of Queen Victoria arrived here In her Majesty6
steamer st. George, 90, Captain the Hon. F. Egsrton.
Major cowcl r. r.. the Princcs tutor and MENTOR had
previously apprised the Lieutenant Governor Of the in
tended royal visit. The communication received vic
HAVANA but Rve days before tho st. George came. Al
received the Governor convened public meet
ing which various resolutions passed 10 give his
Royal Hghness right hearty and loyal welcome
Numbers Of aborers and mechanics were forthwith
employed and with right good will did they perform
the several tasks allotted to them. Trumphal srches
were erected speedily, ransparences and all the
town appeared completely metamorphosed in four days
It would indeed require tho pen Of Ovid 70 describe
the briancy Of the Your space valuable and
be content 10 say that ths uminatons and deco
raos would have done credit TO some Of the larger ctie
in England or America.
grand ball was given to the Prince at Government
House. when several ladies had the honor Of dane.
ing with him. His Royal Hghncss presented pair OF
coors to the Second West India regiment, dnsd II
ni ba a. the nc eI hsrs So
enjoyed himself He and his suite occupied the rest
dcnce ef her Maesty's Attorney General during thes
stay. fiis Royal Hghness made many handsome pres
ents, among which his soxtant TO Captain
Stewart OF the lighthouse yacht Georgiana who in bots
ferrous weather took tho Prince Captain Egeron Major
Cowell and tho Of the suite, the bar and
Southwest Bay where the st. George was. Captain
Stewart not long ago received from the President the
United States handsome gold chronometer watch fof
eervccs rendered to American storo or troop ship
The value OF the sex,ant is enhanced as h was Christ
present from tho Queen TO The Prince In 1851
More have, at the same time during the last
MONTH the port Ct Nassau than at any previous
time Wo have now in port her Majestys steamer Bull
dog g. her Majesty's gunboat Steady, United States
gunboat Flambcau British seamer Giadiaser rebe!
steamers Ella Wa,ey I ara "a ,as ahs%0Fa ana on Monday
curious to hear people talk The fambcau is here
watching the Gladiator supposed TO have arms and am.
watch Eiambeau lest she should attempt to cut out
the Gladiator.
onr local government has declared It's determination to
keep up strict neutrality between the begerents,
vessel was here with coal for the United States
steamers 1t being intended make this coaiing depot
United States Consul that no Union steamer will be per
mitted to coal Ia this port; nor will any rebel
steamer.
Our hotcl the Royal Victoria being completed
rendered comfortable any Of your large New Yorh
houses, has been the delight Of it's inmates genial
climate, with its plants fruits aud vegetables, ia
them create not only novelty but curiosity wonder and
surprise The conchologist perambLatng the sea
shore and returning homo laden with eggs pieces of
coral seaweed and nnumerable other objects Of interest
the geoogist wanders among the bushes-not dreaming
Of the danger and chance OF his being lost thercn-and
finds some FOSSILS and other things which please him.
and exciams !" eGodi,mtrr ores;" ladies' are seen
sKeehng from the spacious and delightfully."- cool veran
dab Of the hotel the scenes around them, 10 order
to convey the minds eye Of their absent Wha
their pen canno; so well describe But amidst all these
peasuresso led relief from tho excitement which
prevails Ia the United Satcs at this tmet strange 70
us indifferent about the civil war TO SEQ the fever OF ex
citemcnt which preveils among Americans when the
Karnak comes from either New Yoik Or Havana. They
have bean 10 Iong-a whole month, perhaps thous
news that they greedy TO devour the NEW YcM
prp.n as mon who tasted food for long time
are to eat something less palaabls than tsndsrloin
steak.