The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23

and covering an area OF about 1--WE square acres. In
q word, there Ii everything OF which first class
I0wn In England or the United States might boast.
olotnlng and provisions are cheap, the former par
uculariy. First class articles OF dress can be OBJ
nea ~ nan tue prices they would cost In the United
The day after our arrival happened to be the day
oi regatta The weather all that one could
desire. deputation OF gentlemen connected with
tue club came board at an early hour and waited
on captain b, their object being to request him
W, contribute 70 the days amusement by entering
smoo our Doats Tor the man-ofwar boat race. The
sentemen were warmly received, ana the captain
WIN pleasure compiled with their wishes The gig
n mn, hIst cutter were accordingly entered. AT one
tnav ne yacnl race was to start but long before
tlaI nour the wharyes and beach were crowded with
nusanas oil Wen dressed people OF every class and
color nor was there boat or craft In the harbor
tnat was not literally packed with the fun-lovng
people OF the place, anxious TO procure good view
VI tue races In TACT, hall the people of Cape Town
ana hundreds from the interior OF the colony were
present. and the spectacle II afforded was one OF the
most novel ana animated description our own
vessel was completely taken by storm; from twelve
10 one O'Clock ladies, accompanied by gentlemen,
came came pouring over the side without invitation,
tnough OF course cordial welcome was extended
to all, and among the company there were a few
very distinguished individuals in the shape of no.
bility ana professional men. II was not TIL late
III the DAY tnat we were aware OF the
TACT, one or the company having pointed them out:
put as denizens OF republican country we made no
uistinctl0n; ell were treated with "a courtesy alike.
Ere they took their departure made several very
interesting acquaintances and had any number OF
invitations to make calls The races came OF to the
entire satisfaction and delight OF every beholder
Az there was no other man oiwar In the harbor ian
English gunooat from SImons Town was expected,
Dus uld not arrive) our own boats had to compete
against each other. The prize. ten pounds (ilty
dolarsl was won by the gig, and which the crew
Sailors Home and other charitable Institutions for
which berality the Officers and crew OF the Quinne-
Daug received the warmest thanks in neat but
natterlng paragraph In the next mornings paper.
me American nag at this port was received with
the utmost enthusiasm. Nothing could exceed the
friendly attentions shown us by all classes Of the
people. Every QaV had visitors
invited US 10 their homes and seemed particularly
desrous TO render our stay as pleasant possible.
benefit was a ball given by his Excellency Sir r. 4.
Wodehouse, the Governor, a fine hale, hearty old
was sent 10 the captain, inviting himself and all his
0nlcers. The affair was brilliant; the elite OF Cape
TOWN, the civ and military notabiities, with their
wives and daughters-al were there to welcome the
representatives or nation which, OF late years
more especially, has earned the universal
IN Chrstiendom. The next affair that followed
was dinner given by the colonel and officers
OF her Maestys Ninetynnth regiment, at their mess
room where speeches were made evincing the most
cordial feelings OF respect and good will the
American people. Then private parties followed,
picnlcs and excursions, as also concert given by
the ladies and gentlemen (amateurs) OF Cape Town.
The festive entertainments were wound up by
dinner and grand ball on board our vessel where
our company senjOyed themselves to their hearts
content. The military band OF the Ninety-ni reg
ment by the kind permission OF Colonel Dunn, did
On the night previous to our departure which
happened to be glorious moonlight one, two boats
filled with ladies and gentlemen came or to the
vessel. They came on board and remained with
us nearly an hour, and, when leaving, they
went round the vessel two or three times, and
Tramp the Boys are Marching,' and one or two
other American martial songs, finishing with our go-
riouS national anthem. The effect was fine, and
although 1t was against the regulations OF the
vice to make such an exhibition on deck, we could
not refrain from joining In the chorus AT last they
pulled for the shore and as they moved away the
gentlemen all stood and three hearty
Tor the Qunnebaug, while the ladles-bless their
little s0uls-waved last gOodby with their hand
kerchies. Early the next morning, the vessel was
steamlng out OF the harbor, We all rushed upon
deck to take last look at the place, where, OF all
others since left the United States We were the
most hospitality entertained and in which we made
many kind and warm hearted friends.