New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-06
CONTROLLER DAVENPORT OFF FOR EUROPE

State Controller Davenport sailed on the Bothnia
Yesterday for Liverpool. lie Is going to SWltzer-
land for his health and intends to return III tne lst
week of September, The Quaker Clty captain
he Novelties was at Pier No. i, East River, III the
morning waiting for Mr.. Davenport and the party
of friends who had been invited 10 meet MN at
go sharp and escort him down the bay A
rRIBUNE reporter was the first man VINO arrived ;
next came General George W. Palmer, who was 10. .
lowed by two more reporters The E3O sharp "
Rod become decidedly dulled by the time quantity
nf mysterious boxes and packages and some other
gentlemen were on board. Then the Quaker City
Steamed around 10 the dock OF the he Barge ONCE
ami Collector Rob -rtson, smiling and ai1able as
though an early hour had no terrOrs Tor 1in
and Captain Cole, Captain OF the POrt, joined Inc
other gentlemen on board. The very last TO arrive
was Mr. Davenport himself, accompanied by Sher-
man s. Rogers of Buffalo, and his daughter ana son,
and n G. Waterman, of Detroit. Then the boat
scanned down the bay to Quarantine Station, where
Health Officer Smith was taken on board;
When it was announced that the
through the mist and ram, all hands were called
into the pilot-house, aud the health, prosperous
voyage and safe return OF Mr. Davenport were
drink Collector Robertson, III behalf Oh friends
absent well as those present. spoke briefly ana III
his happiest manner. wishing Mr. Davenport freedom
from all dangers and annoyances OF the sea, sun
shine and agreeable weather all the way over, q
speedy restoration to health aud safe and an
agreeable return TO his native shores. MI Daven7
port, weak and palld from the excitement exc ana
extra exertion, sitting in his char, sald simply
Gentlemen Pm very much oDlgeu 70 you
for ali your kind wishes"
When the BO0nuld was ucdiiy OPpOoltO INC
boarding station she lay TO- and, despite the high
sea Captain Dc Noyeles ran the Quaker City very
neatly alongside; the last gOOd-byes were hastily
sald a gang plank was run out, and Mr.. Davenport
and those OF his friends who accompany INN TO
Europe were quickly transferred 10 the Cunarder.
Then the Bothnia proceeded on her way, the clouds
momeutarily lifted as If the weather mad joined Ill
the GOOD wishes of Mr.. DayenpOrts friends and
after three rousing cheers and tiger" accom-
named by the slriekng of the steam whistle, the
Quaker City returned to the city, anulng her pas
keuperS at Per NO. L, North iClNe1.
In exchange for Mr. Davenport and his
party the Bothnia sent over the gang
plank to the Quaker City stowaway, who
was much disguised but in no wise dlsheartened at
being brought back TO the city. lie was an English
lad who SAID be had been iii this country two years,
had been a butchers boy, baker, waiter, and had
driven mix wagon, and his anxiety 20 see bus Ma
five land once exceeded his financial ability
- II il haGu't been for your blasted boat I'd ave
cot non al right, DC you know he said, " but
there's lots more steamers a-salInlg, and III get
away this week on one of en-"
Tie party accompanying Controller Davenport TO
Europe consisted OF ;. Ii. Window. of Columbia
County T. u. Waterman. IF Detroit and X. Z.
Rogers, of Buffalo, the two latter being nephews
of Mr. Davenport Major William Bro1nead,. pro
prietor OF the Stevens House, invited all on board
The Quicker CITY to breakfast al his hotel on the re-
furu Of The Quaker City, and with lew exceptions
the invitation was accepted.