The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-19
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| Arrival Of the New Steamship Isaac Bell at
Richneud-New York Excursieuists On
Beard-Briiiiant Receptien BY Tho OWL As-
thorities-A Banquet-Spceches by Marma-
duke johnson, Gencssl schoaeld and
OTHERS.
RICHMOND, May IS, 1865
The new steamship Isaac Bell, belonging 10 the
Richmond and New York line, arrived here to-day
after splendid passage during which she flly
answered the most sangune expectations OF her
builders and owners.
On arriving here Mayor Hoffman, OF New York,
who was among the passengers was received by
Mayor Cahoon. OF this city. The Inequalities OF the
city wereextended to the entire party, which included
the following New York nOtabes;-J. t. Nicholson G.
II. Purser, J. Roman Brodhead, Morgan Jones, A.
d. Baker, Henry Smythe, G. w. Brennan, Judge
Downing Senator Brady. C. G., Cornell, General
Sawlette, U. $. A.; Isaac Bell, James Swecny, N. l..
McCready and above one hundred others, including
many ladies'
The party IN carriages visited the Notifications and
other objects OF interest banquet is to be given
at the Exchange Hotel tonight, at which General
Schoded attends II is an important day for iiich-
mond and the entire State. The merchants Of ths
city and Norfolk are highly gratihed with this prac-
ticable method OF reconstruction.
The reception on board the Isaac Bell this evening"
y,
liancy. There were over three hundred guests nom
this city, among whom were Mayor CohOon, eX-
Mayor Mayo the present and late Councils OF
the city and tue President and members OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. The military
were represented by Major General J. M. Schohcld
Colonel s. T. Chalin and the full star of the Com
handing General, at of whom appeared in citizens
dress but who were the observed of all observers
The ladies appeared in full DRESS and their charms
enhanced The pleasure OF the occasion, which was
further heightened by the delightful music of the
splendid post military band
When the cloth was removed calls made for
MAYOR Hoffman, OF New York, who had uniortu
Johnson. conservative nominee for Congressman
at large was vociierOusy demanded. Mr.
at the interest evnced in Richmond upon
the advent OF new steamer destined to promote her
greatest amt most important welfare. He was glad
10 meet upon inns occasion gentlemen rom all por
tons OF the Union, and he knew that when that nag
which which now so gaantly nonls over this vessel
every star by State, all would again
keep step TO the music of the Union. A Northern
lady here presented Colonel Johnston with beauti-
FIJI bouquet m testimony OF her appreciation OF the
last sentiment, whereupOn the Colonel replied in the
beautiful language of Ruth TO i,oaz:-aWh
thou goest there win go. Thy people shall be my
people, aud thy God shall bc my Cod" Great
appIagse.)
At neary twelve O'Clock noon ihe banquet at the
Exchange Hotel took place. at which assembled
an entire representation of the trade and commerce
tary the latter including the General COM
manding his staff and the officers OF the
garrison Mr. Durham proposed the State OF
Mcfarland, who cOmplimentcd the recent success in
national enterprise In the shape Of the sacc Re
THIS gentleman also apO'ogzed for the absence OF
Mayor HOlfinan,.o New York who was unfortunately
III. Mr.. n l.. McCready, President OF the Ola DO
miniOn line, being called upon proposed the health
OF General Schofeld, 10 which that gentleman
sp0nded ~ folOws-
GENTLEMEN-I beg you TO accept my sincere
thanks for the compliment thus paid me heart
lily congratulate you upon the circumstances
which which have brought u. together this evening.
York who never yet judged falsely In re-
gard to financial matters have seen nc TO extend
the means OF communication between the States OF
New York ana virginia. ! am proud to accept this
as IA vindicati0n of what have often said, that
after the restoration Of this State to the position Abe
ought to occupy in the Union no reason ex-
ists why she should not advance to a high
position In the commercial world. Her facilities are
great, and her people have the energy and cOnli-
dencc TO achieve great results. We cannot but
OF New York look upon the restoration OF
Vireinia 10 prosperity "A matter OF speedy
contamination. Nppansc.l can but repeat my
acknowledgements for the honor you have thus done
Inc and saw that IL affords Inc pleasure to cOngratu
late you upon this happy omen for The future.
General Schoieid was followed by Patrick Henry
Ayiett on the part OF the bar OF Richmond, who
augured encouraging signs from the visit OF the
distinguished citizens Of New York. and that com
mercc was now TO achieve the restoration OF the
Union which had been only temporarily suspended
He was happy TO say that the avigators board the
Isaac Bell were not 20 impeded certain nayi-
gators who proposed the route 10y Dutch Gap
e Several other gentlemen spoke when amid the
happiest congratulations the assembly retired.
General Malone joined the party at Norfolk. To-
morrow there Will be IN excursion on The Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad, which unites Norfolk and
Richmond with Memphis, Terra.
The weather Is beautiful and the entire party
IN good spirits