The New York herald., 1869-06-04
THE. NAVAL ACADEMY.
Excursion OF tho Beard Of Visitors to the
Farm Of Mr.. Alberta Pleasant Day In tho
C0untry-N1rs. POrter's Party.

Excursien OF tho Board Of Visitors to the
Farm Of Mr.. Albert-A Pleasant Day In tho
Country-DIrs. Pertcr's Party.
, ANNAPOLIS, Nd, june 1, 1859.
The examinations having finished yesterday, In
anticipation OF q lun while awaiting the
ball on Friday next, Mr.. william J. Albert,
OF Baltimore, one OF the Board Of Visitors,
extended an invitation to his colleagues and few
guests to visit his farm to-day at Sparrow Point at
the mouth OF the Patapsco river. To convey the
party the United States Steam tender Phlox, Benja-
min G. Perry, master, and Second Assistant Engi-
neer John Bostwick, engineer in charge, was placed
at the disposition OF Mr.. Albert.
AT eleven O'Clock this morning the party went
aboard, and the tender left her dock steaming out
of the Severn river into the broad expanse OF the
Chesapeake bay. On the right lay the beautiful
grounds OF the Academy, and the left the remains
Of old Fort Madison and the green hills skirting the
shore. In the stream at anchor or moored to the
dock were the double-turreted monitors Tonawanda,
the Savannah and Macedonian with their frOwnIng
guns pointing through the portfolios, the Constitu-
ton, Santee, Marion and Dale. AS the tender
started on her course the Academy Band. Professor
Schaaf, which accompanied the party, from the for
ward part OF the hurricane deck enlivaned the
sion with music.
The persons present were Commodore Goldsbo-
rough, Captain Harrison, wife and daughter Lillian;
Captain Parrott, Chief Engineer Williamson, and
Miss Price, OF Richmond, Va; Chief Engineer
Charles Loring, Ex-Governor Hawley, Of Connectcut
Judge Humphrey, OF Alabama; Mr.. WadswOrth, OF
Kentucky; Dr. McKim, OF New York, br0ther-in-aw
to Mr.. Albert; midshipmen Charles p Perkins and
TheOderC Porter and your correspondent.
After entering the bay light breeze sprung up,
which was gratefully enjoyed after experiencing the
Ss 5 % Of ns shore SSeef fae %
rounding points and passing numerous vessels out
ward and inward bound.
Shortly after one O'Clock the tender reached the
wharf at Sparrow's Point, when the entire 10y,
walking along a causeway saHa.eI ..sInored yards
Un shore there was carriage In readiness to
carry the ladies to the house. The rest of the
party, together with the band, made the distance,
nearly q mile on loot. 1t was owing to an over
sight the part Of the person entrusted with the
management that there were not carriages sufficient
building the party resOrted to the usual instrument
taities OF cooling oil, and In few minutes were
enjoying pleasant recreation under the trees on the
lawn.
There is much OF historic interest connected with
the Sparrow Point Farm. as Mr.. Albert calls his
place. Within its limits, which embrace 900 acres
Of fine land, the first port OF entry of Baltimore
county was opened in 1897; Humphreys cove, known
dse aG ses %s Il ae miles
The house IS well located on dry, level spot. af-
fording delightful view OF the bay and the passing
celent view was had, ranging in all directions The
bay OF Baltimore spreads out In broad view, aud
Towards other points of the compass fine prospect
was had, opening to the eye beautiful valleys and
and groves and OH in the dun distance the dark
line Of the Eastern Shore.
The party upon their arrival were met at the man.
sion by Mrs. Albert and Mrs. and Miss GodsbOrough.
These ladies had arrived from Baltimore by carriage
distance OF fourteen miles, and were now buSily
cupying themselves in entertaining their dstln-
gulshed guests. At three O'Clock the party
sat down to an elegant lunch, embrac-
Ing all the delcacies OF the season. The
afternoon passed rapidly and deghtrully. At
half. past hve O'Clock the tender was ON her way
back to Annapolis, where the party arrived dusk.
The company now broke up, with many thanks to
Mi. Albert Tor his delightful entertainment.
The Board OF Visitors have chosen Ex-Governor
Hawley, OF Connecticut to write the report to be
presented to the secretary OF the Navy In relation to
the examinations and Judge Humphrey, OF Ala
bama, Will deliver the address the occasion OF the
presentation OF the diplomas to the graduating class
on Friday next. Yesterday the Board visited the
Academy Photographic establishment, under the
control OF Mr. N. 5. BOwdish, OF Richned Springs
N. y, ana an excellent picture was taken OF the
group. During the practical exercises number OF
views were also taken, as Is the annual practice.
The party given by Mrs. Admiral Porter tonight
has turned out TO be an elegant affair." notwthstand
Ing the heat and threatening clouds. On the
grounds outside the Admrals residence large pa
villOn was erected, IN which refreshments were
spread out in great abundance. Dancing commenced
Board OF visitors and number OF officers and
civilians, with the ladies' Of their families, were pre-
sent.
The first class boat club Decatur and second class
Nautilus have been devoting all their time since the
completion OF the examination to practising the
race which will come OF, II the weather permits,
before the ball.