The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-04-16
STEAMSHIP erTl' or BROOKLYN.
Preseniation Of CoIors BY tho Brooklyn Au.
thOrItfes TO That Weasel.

Presentation Of Color. by tho Brooklyn Au-
thorItfes TO That Vessel.
About two months ago the Common Council OF the
City OF Churches In q moment OF unprecedented gen.
crosby, engendered by pride at the action OF the
Inman Steamship Company In naming one OF their
ships after the city OF Brooklyn voted the sum
OF $500 towards the purchase OF set OF colors,
which latter were yesterday presented to Captain
Brooks on board that splendid steamship.
The party from Brooklyn, consisting OF Mayor
Kalbneisch, members Of the Board OF Aldermen and
Supervisors, heads OF departments OF the local
government and Others to the number Of about
seventy, left on board q steamtug from the
foot OF Montague street at two O'Clock and reached
the ship after half an hours sail at pier As North
river. The vessel was found dressed In her gayest
col0rs, and fine band of music stationed on tho
quarter deck lent eoIat to the occasion. Captain
Brooks received the party at the head OF the gang
way and cordially welcomed the visitors. Several
gentlemen Of New York were found inspecting the
vessel. and among others were mis- Honor A. O.
Hall, Mayor, and Judge Barnard, OF the Supreme
Court. The magnificent appearance ana condition
OF the new ship in each and every department was
such as to draw forth the most euogistic comments
from all. At three O'Clock the company were es-
corted to the saloon and the formal presentation OF
the coors took place.
Mayor KALBFLEIsoH, addressing the commander
Of the ship, satd:-
CApTAIN BROOKS municipal authorities OF the city
may presenting YOU Of cOlors with which to decorate
represent The compliment which in 50 doing the directors
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decade win place head and shoulders above her proud
sisters tho interest feeling, and CON.
Meeting link, all trust will be constructed which will
make the two cities - one In body does the gature
Captain Brooks, please receive these colo-. May the
dragM waQ" unoa 6 strength, only forever e.
press the governing motive Of action Of the United
A.c. but f"r: 3 The sSn,rSns II e.
ship is to let s hope WITT speed safety and prosperity
unsurpassed In the history OF steam navigation.
Receiving the colors Captain Brooks responded
briefly as folows:-
NE. MAYOR AND 0RNTLEMKN-In rising respond to the
OF .he city Of Brooklyn fsengs Of considerable re-
greet that this pleasing task was ADLER hands than
mine Mere words gentlemen, win but freely TO
have conferred in presenting this set Of beautiful
coors 10 the ship which proud TO command. When
reflect Mr. Mayor that you sir tho Chief Magistrate q
the duties and Of your high position have
compliment. In honorins US with your presence here
to-day There many reasons, gentlemen, why should
feel honest pride In this vessel and il In her
world for beauty women and the bravery
and generosity Of ts can also thankfully say that In
that city have found some Of the warmest and deares,
ing around at the present moment You therefore
assured, gentlemen that best energies VIII be devoted
tfui city whose she bear Mr. Mayor gentlemen
allow TO thank most sincerely for the honor have
to-day and let venture TO hope that each succeed
to that great chs Which binds our two countries together
love and friendship.
sumptuous luncheon was partaken of and other
speeches wound up the event OF the day ON board
the City OF Brooklyn.