The New York herald., 1863-12-03
MIR. Webb's Entertain me mt On the Itaiia n
FrtRa(e.


BEAUTY, MUSIC. 0AIxrY AND GOOD vARs on TuK
NM D'ITALIA.
Last night Mr.. William II wobb. tho builder OF the
Italian frigate Re dtAa. gave very pleasant entertain
mont board that ship 70 the officers and 10 soleot
circle OF his personal friends OF this city Though the
affair had not been extensively announced or talked
about II was none the less agreeable that account AZ
tho very evident enjoyment OF Mr.. webbs hospitality by
tho hundreds OF ladies' and gentlemen present might su
nciently Witness Indeed peasanter
made for the enjoyment Of the society Of foreign visitors
since the memorable trip OF Christopher Columbus who
was, believe the nrst Italian sailor that ever visited
these shores.
The ship was drawn In at the dock OF the Bremen
Steamship Company. at Hobokcn. and though the ap.
proaches TO II might have seemed formidable tho i'm
agnation OF one,comfor,aby at homo New York city,
they found to be just what they should by those
who were on tho spot. Well lighted by calcium lights
and without crowd buse tho said approaches gavo
prenonton OF tho orderly and well conducted entertain
mcnt that all met.
Dodworths band was located on the gun deck OF tho
rgato and OF course inevitably made that In tho earlier
part of tho entertainment the central point OF nt
traction. Thther. therefore, crowded All tho guests
as they Nrived-and tho animated faces and brilliant
dresses OF the ladies' and tho scarcely brilliant
OF the officers OF the SHIP Dispersed here and there.
gagged Ia conversation and In the dcop ysorics
Irritation gave great lyelinoss 10 this hat
salon Promenade, Irritation and chat the order Of
the earlier hours then camo the dance ana soncw hat
later tho creature comforts furnished from tho Maison
Dorec.
Supper spread In n salon on tho deck next be.
low the guDdcck, and was ready nt seven l..
". II was honored with punctuaiity and am
pe appetite, every good supper should be.
There were birds-that hero, the wooicock-and that
nne Favored gentleman tho quail There salads ot
every variety There ham, which the French walters
described as "spendid," IT was calculated 10 excite
thirst There abundant champagne 10 relieve that
tocrable condition Of tho human system. There
Charlotte do Russo there Ncapolitan leo, eandiod
fruits, and countless indoscrbabie daines and deli
cacies. And there toAsts and speeches.
Speeches distinguished by that geaesof all orat0ricsl
eIceencics-brcvity. Captain Marshall FOR instance,
proposed the health of Mr.. webb.
Ws. n wsnB and ssid;-Iades and gentlemen,
bid you all welcome and hope you will ENJOY yourselves
(Applause).
Every one felt under obligations 10 do II.
Sigpor Pertinatt the Italian Minister present and
his health was given so Was that Of the Captain Of the
ship.
Mr. GRANp, Of this city, gave "Ihe health Of two
Knssthe King OF Italy and the King OF ahipbuiders
which was honored standing-there chars aud
with Immense applause.
Mr.. JosgrH Horu being called upon for . speech made
lie regarded this ship another ot those great
triumphs that peculiarly Amcrican--the tri
umpbs of educated labor. Mr.. Webb had written his
IN the naves OF the world but whore nobls
than On TINS snip. wnich.wond honor him In
chnnc just the General Admiral had done In
regions of o. north.
SO the evening wore away. Supper patronizei by
throngr those who bad eaten continued tho
tried promenade In the crisp and delicious
spar deck Every arrangement was perfect and the
casion crowned with ts appropriate In tho
happiness Of al ~bo had the good fortune TO be present