The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
THE BRITISH FLEET AT NEWPORT.

ADMIRAL rNGLEFIELDs EXPRESSION OF APPRE-
CATION OF THE CoURrEsIEs EXTENDED
HIMSELF AND OFFICERS THE GOOD FEEL
ING BETWEEN THE TWO NATIoSs-PRo-
oRANNE FOE THE CLOSING HOURS OF THE
VISIT.
10y TELEGRAPH TO TEE HERALD
NEWPORT, r. L., Sept. 8, 1878
Admiral Inglsasd. through the HERALD correspond
ent has taken occasion TO express his sentiments
toward the permanent and transient residents OF New
port Tor the courteses extended the oicers OF the
fleet during It's stay In these waters The commun.
cation inspired by him is as follows
NEWPORT Sept g. 1878.
Tuesday Is the day appointed by the British Ad-
mira Tor the departure OF hrs squadron tro thus port
10 return 10 Halifax. As has been chronclsd from
day 10 DAY in tho columns OF the HERALD Newport
has been the scene OF festivity from the
moment the British squadron cast anchor IN
The harbor TO the moment OF Its departure,
but OF all the festivities AID hospItatiss that have
been offered and exchanged between tho cilzsns OF
and visitors to Newport on the ons hand and Ad-
miral and the officers ol his squadron the other,
have more tpsn demonstrated the sentiments OF
esteem and regard which Inc British nation, as re-
presented by It's navy this occasop entertain Tor
that OF America; ana the Admiral officers are
glad Of the opportunity that has been Afforded them
TO EXPRESS to their fellow countrymen, through
NEw YORK HERALD, tho sentiments OF genuine re-
gard which animate ths hearts Of every man In the
fleet from the Admiral down.
TIE Admiral and his officers loud their praises
Of all they have In Newport and the nsishbor-
hood and OF Tue cordially win which they been
received and the hospitality offered 10 them by ono
ana all, and all feel that, although offered them
personally IL has been tribute TO the nation they
representative nation winch Americans proudly aud
most justly hold in the highest esteem aud
veneration, 10 which they bound, NO less
by Ties OF blood, which Is thicker than water,
Than by u ison 01 admiration for all that 10 dear
the great family speaking the English tongue--0ve OF
rsedom, progress ana civilizatioa--anu all are AMI
mated by the same feeling that with England and
America united III the bonus OF mutual esteem and
brothery love virtue and honor shall be preserved
and peace concord anu civilization secured 10 the
whole woTld-a source OF strength and security 10
each other, example OF good " the oil the
earth. G. H., Secretary.
A DINNER TO THE ADMIRAL.
grand dinner and reception given this even
ing TO Admiral Ipgefsld BY Ars Paran, Stevens, OF
New York. Sir EDWARD Thornton ana Mr.. Outrey.
the french Mnilter, and few other distins uishsd
guests were present. The Admiral attended
service ~ Trinity Church this morning. The
chaplain OF the Bcllerophon, Rev. Mr..
Morton, preached at the Same church In the
afternoon. The Admiral lunched with Mr. Charles H.
Russell, Of New YORK., this afternoon. he visits the
torpedo station Tomorrow morning and ne and q
large number Of his officers will be dined by Commo-
dore Baldwin, United States Navy, jus, before the
grand ball be given OF the visit by the
city commences.