The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-27

which had brought him from the Navy Yard and
mounted the deck Of the United States steamer
Frolic, his nag ship, which was at anchor of the
Battery Previous to his arrival on board the usual
salute due to a person of his rank was given by
that vessel The hero OF many sea fight was &C
companied by his wife, and Lieutenant Commander
Wise and his beautiful wife, likewise DIR. Dnnnow,
the Chesterfield OF the Navy Yard and attached
to the Atimiral's stan.
AT nine O'Clock the two Princes appeared at
the Governors Island dock adjoining the Staten
Island ferry, accompanied by their suite, consist
ing OF DR.. Terence, the great Viennese botanist
and writer the subject the intimate
friend ofPrince Philip and DR.. Fleschman. the tutor
OF the children of Prince Augustus, Admiral in
the Portuguese Navy, and who is about to proceed
to Hamburg next Thursday by the steamer Wanda
lila. In addition, there was an Austrian servant
named Fritz bright-eyed, lithesome young fellow,
who devoted his attention to the handling OF lug
gage and Kindred services. With gun case thrown
over his shoulder, two or three coats in his arms
and vase in either hand, he looked like very
Robinson Crusoe coming ashore on his first trip.
The Princes did not have to long wait before the
Froc's steam launch was seen spinning round the
Battery, putting aud snorting at a great rate.
Under the directions OF Lieutenant Commander
Wise, she was soon alongside the wharf,
and Mr.. Wise sprang lightly ashore respondent in
gold lace, white kid gloves and carrying his sword
carelessly flung over his arm. In a few minutes he
was beside the Princes, hat in hand, and in a few
well-chosen words asked them when it would be
the pleasure OF their Royal Highnesses to proceed
on board the Admiral's vessel Prince Augustus re-
piled, "At once;'' and few minutes later the party
were on board the Frolic where the Admiral was
found ready TO receive them. The marines, under
the command OF Lieutenant Bradford, the hand
soonest man on board ship. presented arms, the
DRUMMERs BAND BEAT THREE RUFFLEs,
all the officers gathered to meet the Princes they
passed and saluted by taking or their caps while
seventeen guns were fred In honor OF the arrival
of the Brazilian Admiral. The view down the bay
was superb one, countless vessels passing hither
and thither, while Staten Island oomed all it's
beauty No less than four European steames were
to be seen swinging at their anchors in mid stream
prosperity OF the Empire City didn fail to impress
the distinguished travellers. AT halfpast nine the
anchor was got up, and the first United States
vessel which has assembled the Hudson since 1863
started on her voyage. In the year Just mentioned
three naval vessels composing the Annapolis school
squadron, made their way to West Point, when
grand carnival and differentiation took place be-
tween the Young soldiers and sailors. ball was
given on board the three vessels Macedonia
savannah and Dale. simultaneously, which were
dashed together and the festivities OF that night
are an historical incident the history of
the anchor had been weighed, the
ADMIRAL LED the way up to the where
Admiral Rowan and Mrs. Wise. There under the
awning an animated conversation. which lasted
the agreeable shade afforded by the awning over
head made the time pass rapidly.
LITTLE BOILER POWER.
Unfortunately for the traveller the Froic has not
the reputation at the present moment she once
enjoyed, OF being fast steamer-when she few the
rebel flag and made four or nve successful VOYAGES
to Charleston. Her steam power has lately
been reduced third by making her boilers
smaller, and this, added 10 her armament
and other navy yard changes in her hull made her
rate Of progress against strong ebb tide but six
Knots an hour. In addition to this Captain
SchOonmaker said that he believed her bottom was
foul. from having been al anchor for several months
OF the Battery AT nrst It appeared as T. West
was thrown Or weehawkcn and gave six and
half knots
THE DISNER PARTY
Al noon the merry party adjourned below to
dinner, where the Admiral sat at the head OF the
table with the Princes on his right and left hand
side. Conversation was animated, and no gayer
party ever graced the festive board In addition
to the names mentioned there were present Mr. S.
U. +. Odell, Charge d'Affaires of the Sandwich
Islands, and his nephew. Lieutenant L. Rowe late
OF the United States ship Swatara. The
Admiral did the honors admirably, and jokes and
bon n'Ots were the order of the day. The two Ad-
mirals talked also OF naval matters and discussed
many points OF interest respecting promotion, &c.
brought the ladies retired. and the Admiral's
magnificent Manila cigars were smoked with in
mite RuStO Dy all present
THE WARD ROOM OFFICERS
Half way on the road to West Point the Iainccs
and the Admiral were invited down to the ward
room, where they were made welcome by Lieuten-
ant DE Long, Executive Onicer: W. Heyde, Naviga-
tor, and Chief Engineer Moore. Bottles bearing
the inscription OF the Widow Cliquot were opened
told that they were heartily welcome
Admiral Cobuig said he was long accustomed
to such quarters in the six years he passed in the
Austrian Navy, and anecdotes were related az to
practical loklng in snch places and other kindred
Admiral Rowan said ~ was eleven wears ay;' mid
shipman and thirteen lieutenant. and If the war
had not occurred cannot say what grade should
have now.'
THE SCENERY OF THE HUDSON
The Princes were delighted with the beauties OF
Island was passed they inquired the names Of tne
various spots they were passing. Pierremont.
Nyack, Irvington TarryIown, the residence OF
Zee (Which at It's broadcast point here IL four and q
half miles wide), all interested them. Subsequently
Sing Sing, stony Point, Dunderberg, Kidds Hum
bug, Snaky Hollow. Anthony's Nose Cons Hook.
Iona Island Buttermllk Falls, all attracted their
particular attention.
A RENINIsCENCE OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Passing the site Of Fort Montgomery salute OF
one gun was fired from the hotel erected at that
place, which was promptly returned 10y order OF
given as the Wyoming steamer freighted with
hundreds OF excursion children, was passed. Nu
merous craft on the river dipped their ensigns
the Froc sped along. which saluteswe invariably
returned.
THE ARRIVAL AT WEST POINT.
Az a quarterpast Ave the marines were mustered
and the Frolic's eight guns were loaded ready TO
give the parting salute TO the Brazilian Admiral
Five minutes later the anchor was dropped and the
steam launch was ready TO take the visitors ashore
AS they left the vessel the marines saluted and the
visitors and their suite steamed away, accom-
panied by the Admiral and his suite. Hardly had
they proceeded twenty yards when the FrOlic com
menced her salute OF seventeen guns. and the dis
charge from the first gun so close to them that
the party were almost suGOcated Rnggold Bat
terry, at West Point, returned salute OF niteen
guns, and the eternal hills around echoed
anu reechoed TIL the welkin rang. On ar
irving at the landing General Up
ton. Commandant OF Cadets, General
Rocker, Superintendent, and Adjutant Captain
hai OF tue Tenth Infantry were found waiting to
welcome the visitors. Carriages were waiting
and soon the party had assembled the zigzag road
winch leu 10 the heights. The first place visited
was the library. with its handsome collection OF