New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-23
TEE CONGRE ssIONAL ExCURSI ON

From our sp-cll Correspondent.
BELFAST, Aug l6th 1864.
Tho Congressional Committee left Bangor this
morning at 81 o'clock in continuance of the voyage
along the coast. As the cutter left the wharf a
hearty interchange Of cheers took place, and most
vigorous waving OF handkerchieis. Capt Webster
fred salute in excellent style, which was respond
ed 10 by the artillery conpeny 1 Bangor Sc
pleased had party been with their reception and
with tho beauty and accomplishments OF the Ban
gor ladies that some Of them were captured by some
Of the distinguished gentlemen and brought on
board as members of the party. This accession TO
the ladies' already on board was more than agree
able, and added brightness TO the trip. A
short distance below Bangor is the town OF Lamp
ton, which possesses historical interest in being the
spot where o fight occurred in Sept, 1914, between
tho British and Americans. Interesting state
ments OF the aght were made by John A. Poor and
Judge Godfrey, who was an eyewitness Of the
fight. Com Morris, In the Adams, finding himeelf
pursued BY the British ran bis vessel ashore loaded
his guns and prepared TO offer the best resistance
he could The land forces were to aid him. He
succeeded in getting one Of his guns in position on
the heights and the Others he put in battery on the
wharf. An artillery company from Bangor was
also IN position on the nights. The British, out
numbering our united forces, landed below the
town, and moved up 10 the attack. There ia crock
running through deep rayinc Just below the
town, and here the infantry should have been
posted under cover Of the batteries but on the con
trary, they were stationed upon tho bill to support
the guns On seeing the British approach in
ATTN t.fta
atIording the enemy an opportunityto faux Com
Morris men. Seeing this, the gallant Morris with
his men wadcd the stream and made good his es
cape. II was on this occasion that the Indian
Chief John Neptune, pilotcd or troops across the
country, as alluded TO in my last letter. These ac
counts OF the engagement were quite entertaining,
and gave additional interest TO the voyage The
scenery along tho Penobscot is exceedingly fine,
and was much enjoyed by the company on board.
Every turn in the river brought ordinations Of
wonder and delight, and almost every moment the
attention of the party was called TO some new at.
traction By invitation of Mr. Chairman Rice,
Rev. Mr.. Ballard, who has devoted much time
TO the study of the early history of the State,
and particularly to the Indian tribes and
their dialects, offered some remarks upon the
Indians, their language, settlements and the dscov
cries made along the coast by the early voyagers.
Thus tho morning was pleasantly whilod away and
Bucksport reached about eleven O'Clock. The par
ty landed here and we're ferriedover 10 10 the west
ern bank by horse ferry boat. This was thorough
novelty to most of the passengers and excited much
attention and comment On high bluff immedi-
ately opposite Bucksport aud commanding tho river
for miles above and below, and also the surrounding
country, is situated Fort Knox, 80 named in honor
Of Con. Knox, the friend Of Washington and for
many years Secretary Of War. This Fort was de-
signed by Gen. Totem, and is altogether OF tho
most elaborate Qualifications in the country 1t COM
comprises not only main fort but outlying and sup
porting works Of the most formidable character Con-
siderable time vas spent in thorough examination of
this elaborate work. and then the party TO the
other side ofthe river. salute was fired from tho
Fort on ourarriya and the revcrbeaon OF the heavy
guns seemed to shake the hills amongst which they
fingered for 1t seemed minutes. When the cutter
steamed past on Saturday night on its way to
Bangor those at The Fort not having been informed
If the trip Of ,he cutter were in doabt to wheth.
'r she ought allowed 10 pass MP unmolesed.
Bat the char Of the boat was discovered In
lime to prevci ny attempt at stopping her.
From Bdci u TO Cas,ino, q pleasant run was
sas made. I...c real New England welcome
awaited tac party. First Waiting Fort Georges,