The New York herald., 1872-08-25
UNTrEp STATES FLEET,

was without event until friendly game ar
ranged. Cousin John made the first move and sent
his Queens pawn to the front The Admiral then
led out ON the American side and despatched
pawn to meet him. This opened the way; John
Bull followed up with his knights and the Prince
himself, the Admiral receiving the friendly advance
with his best men about him. John Bull
then castled his queen in Osborne House, and the
Admiral and his men moved on to the English side
in return. Knight Schenck moved up from his
Portman square, followed by a spampered pawn;
Knight Sherman OF Atlanta, ranged alongside and
q bishop (McIlvane, of Oho) pawped his watch and
moved up. AL the pieces then took each other tby
the hand), the pawns watzed Off the board and
thus ended the game in pleasant draw
VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.
AS you have no doubt had accounts of the visit
Of the Prince to the fleet, few particulars
and the subsequent festivities left to be stated.
The steam yacht Alberta, commanded by Prince
Lepngen brought the Prince and Princess, the
COunte OF CarmaEthen and others from Osborn
Pier TO the anchorage of the fleet below Southamp-
tOn The Prince was dressed in plain clothes; the
Princess was In white. with broad blne sash and
small bonnet.
A royal salute was fred by all the vessels and the
yards Ipanned. The English papers criticize the
blue clothes of the American sailors in comparison
with the white clothes OF the Ariadne's men. but
they seemed much more appropriate for the cool
day, the Ariadne appearing to shiver from deck to
truck.
The clouds and rings Of smoke hid the Alberta
from view When 1t had cleared away the barge,
with the royal standard, was seen pulling for
the Brooklyn. where the royal party was received
by Rear Admiral Alden, who escorted the Princess
to the cabin. The Prince shook hands with all the
Officers, and several American. citizens were pre-
sented-the Prince said ''the more the BETTER"
After lunch she royal visitors witnessed a fine
drill at great guns, and then went on board the
wabash, accompanied by Admiral Alden. Before
returning to the sle Of Wight the Alberta steamed
past each vessel in the fleet, the Prince and
Princess standing upon the upper deck bowling in
return to the salutes of the officers and marine
guards
''THg ROYAL YACHT OF THE AMERICAN FLEET"
Soon Afterwards the Admiral transferred his
nag to the Wachusett, which beautiful little ship Is
called the "Royal yacht OF the American neet" by
the English here. General Sherman, Ministers
Schenck and Curtin, Colonel Audenred and the
captains Of the several vessels repaired on hoard,
having been invited to dine with the
Prince on the royal yacht Victoria Albert
at Cowes. The little ship hove up ner
anchor in racing time, the fiddler riding
around on the capstan She passed the
Ariadne. which vessel was doing her best, with
Bteam 10 spare, anu tne RAPID pulBdtlOnB OI ncr
iron heart could be felt she kicked up her heels
and soon left the English vessel far astern. At
Cowes the party went on board the Royal yacht.
Passing the Princes barge General Sherman and
Admiral Alden tossed oars to Royalty Something
seldom seen, q full General aud Rear Admiral
tossing oars to anybody.
THE ROYAL YACHT
Is a large and handsome vessel, her side is kept
polished like ebony, with two lines Of gilt scroll
work fore and aft; her boats are FURNISHED blue.
The interior fittings are very elegant, the entire
after part of the vessel and q saloon on deck are
the royal quarters; there are several chambers or
large state rooms, smoking room parors, &C., like
o hotel The officers quarters are forward and
but little space Is left for the crew, who
are on board but three months in the year, how
ever, and are mostly petty officers of the dock yard.
She has two ninety inch cylinders, and has made
the circuit Of the Isle Of Wight distance Of sixty
two miles, In three hours and twenty minutes,
keeping with the current however, all the way,
which can be done at change OF tide.
SCENE IN THE HARBoR AT NIGHT.
The Queens band played delightfully."- during the
dinner and evening", After dark which occurs at
nine O'Clock here, all The yachts and steamers in
harbor burned lights and sent up rockets, the
Sappho and Enchantress keeping rows OF colored
lights burning that reminded US Of some OF the
New York theatres. At hafpast ten, after the con-
cluslon of the dinner aud speeches. and when many
were smoking upon the upper deck, quiet signal
was heard on board the Wachusctt, and num-
Der OF men ran aloft on each mast and yard; each
was smoking cigar, enjoying the novelty OF smok
ing aloft, and carried in his hand long stick. At
a signal OF rushing rocket the cigars were applied
20 the sticks and the ship burst into blaze OF blue
lights below and alOft, from each yardarm, the jib-
boom end and the spankerboom. They burned for
some time and produced fine effect When the
ppnce , e 'ne yatn ca LOB 10 pun aso1e sme was u
OF purple and green lights, and thus gave the barge
light to navigate In.
THE ADVENTURE OF A YANKEE MTpsurPMAN.
An hour before q live Yankee midshipman. from
the interior Of Vermont, was sent alongside the
royal yacht In charge OF one OF the boats for the
Americans. Hearing the exhilarating and sug
gestive sound OF popping champagne corks, he pro-
posed to another midshipman that they should toss
up who should 90 board and join in the fun, the
other remaining In charge OF the boats. Yer.
mont won, aud immediately Jumped up the side
saloon and deck where the party was
scattered about, smoking talking and
drinking champagne. The first one to address our
friend was Captain In the English navy, who
asked him II he found the climate unpleasantly
moistS Vermont replied that, on the contrary, 1t
seemed to him dry, very dry, indeed "ls IT pos.
slbleYr said the captain snd then light breaking
upon him, he added "Ahl ah You Will cham.
pagne with mefi Vermont said he wouldn't mind
II he did, so they tossed glass, which the cap
tain assured him was fine dry Lac d'0r. MILDLY
smacked his lips, and the captain, smiling.
was Immediately supplied by another gentleman,
who noticed the midshipman's isolated position
He asked him If he had had any champagne and re.
piled that he had, but they told him 1t very dry
aud he reckoned IT was as his mouth was quite
The gentleman at called for another
bottle, and as they raised their glasses he said,
s'Mumm.r Vermont said he wouldn't say ANYTHING
about IL, and drank II of III navy style. lie asked
the gentleman the names OF different personages in
tha ROOM and finally said,
''wHo ARE YOU, ANYWAY r'
The gentleman said he was not much there; he
was only Duke (the Duke OF 81. Albans) Mid
said, "Well, I'm not Duke, but were all sove-
reigns in the States, so we're not much out" Mr.
Moran the Secretaly OF Legation then joining
Niem Mid asked, .'Who Is that young fellow with
light hair talking with General sherman ~ THAT,
said Mr.. Moran, ais the Marquis OF Lorne; have
known him since he was boy" "Won't you IN
,troduce me ~ said Mid ON go speak to him." re
Piled Mr.. Moran, and he soon returned with the
Marquis, presented the midshipman and left them
together.
THE MILDLY AND THE MARQUIS.
"Well, Marquis, how do you feel ~ said vermont
The Marquis laughed heartily and said he ielt wen
he fe then aakpl the Md Ii be mad