New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-30

net pltcnDlacK null. Beyond tho ChlragO lay INC Ia
nous kearsarge, the hero Of the fight of Cherooufg'
Is excellent a type of the old navy as the Cmcago
70 Of the new. Next to the kearsarge came the
smaller Yantic oil her masts decked win hass
and streamcrs. Then In succession the EsSeN'
also IN her gayest dress; the Brooklyn, nome
from her cruise around Cape Horn, floating
strcamer as long her keel, which seemed 10
stretch straight out in the wind half way across
the channel; the Atlanta, Just IN, too, from
South American cruise, her saffron hull and upper
works showing in odd contrast to the sombre
black of all the others before her; the James
town. the Juniata and the Yorktown, all three
old cruisers Of reputation. but looking now but
puny war ships alongside Of the heavy. low-built
Atlanta and finally the Boston, trim and orderly
from bow to rudder the many-colorcd flags flown
from her rigging set of by contrast with her
hull q dead white
steam yachts were drawn up, all rakish, grace
full craft. some flying the striking Revenue flag,
others the burgess of the various local yacht
clubs. To the other side OF the Bay from Owls
Head down toward Fort Hamilton stretched the
line Of merchantmen, propellers and tugs, now
partially formed Parallel with this and in the
rear Of the feet Of yachts, was another string OF
Kin-von-KuiI about II o'clock. The Erastus
Wiman was in the lead, the big steamer MONMOUTH
VI.
had gone on ahead and anchored OIL Elzabcthport.
Both banks Of the narrow kill all the way down
were black with crowds Of spectators Every
patriotic enthusiasts, who pushed and jostlcd
each other 70 get view Of the waterway a.
many points on both shores batteries were planted
dents boat, and the only buildings that were, not
decked with flags were the unsightly shells along
the piers Of the oil refineries.
THE LAST STAGE OF THE JOURNEY BEGUN
The Despatch was already floating the Pr,s'-
dents flag, o square OF blue with an eagle IN
white in the centre, when tho escorting steamers
reached Elizabethport. The steam launch was
just being hoistcd up and the seamen were tugs1ne
at the ships anchor. At IL 80 the anchor came
up dripping and was pulled on tne Geek WV. co. "
shrill whistle the Despatch started slowly Tor
ward, and the last stage Of the journey WASH
ington made a little more than q hundred years
ago was begun The other steamers iei, IN nne
The Despatch her white sinoke-StacK the only
thing about her that could be seen half the time,
kept at the head Of the column Strag2iers tn'.t
had come down the kill but part of the WY
we're constantly turning and falling in. The police
boat Patrol tried to preserve some order, but
failed. Excursion steamers, tugs and sailing
craft rushed in where even the police captains
feared to tread.
The whistle valves of the tugs were pulled loose,
cannon on both sides began to open sham IRE mr.,
and the hubhub at the end of an international
yacht race was recalled with regret by the fire.
quenters of sailing matches. One battery on
Staten Island was kept pounding away at double
duty. The swabbcr ovcrdid himself at last,
however, and let his gun swub fall into the water
A half mile up the kill the Myndert Starn Joined
the procession. She had gun aboard and kept
the breech of it no, all the way up. The Myndcrt
Starin also had a bnnd. the only band it may be
remarked that played during the morning. Binds
seemed TO be thought altogether too feeble
means of venting the popular enthusiasm: ~,
The excursion steamers kept crowding in. The
John II. Starin appeared. the third Starin boat on
the scene. Each carried big muslin strip on
which WINS printed Welcome, Benjamin llar
Dell soon appeared Both loaded down. and
passengers stood on the rail to catch glimpse of
the President.
General Harrison had taken place from the
start on the bridge Of the Despatch, commanding
in theory. as the Chief Of the Navy Here he
stood, his silk hat now in his hand, now on his
head, bowling to the salutes and cheers on every
side. Just o little below him in p group were
Secretary Tracy, Acknowledgement Miller. Walker
Blaine and Secretary Proctor. The Vice-Prcsi-
dent stood in the bow OF the boat and talked with
Mr.. Gerry and MIR. Coudert. General Schofcld SIT
On a campstool near the middle of the vessel
Near him sat Senator Evarts, his clean-cut face
easily recognizable. He was chatting ani,natcdly
group. changed Probably half the men aboard
the Despatch We're familiar figures about New
York. Many queer mistakes were made with the
rest, the Chief Justice, for instance, being mis-
taken for the Secretary CT Agriculture.
on ST. George the returning boats got their first
glimpse again Of the eXpectant deet in the harbor
The whole surface of the Bay seemed TO swarm
with craft, all in the many hues of the rainbow.
On land il would have been a solid field of masts
ard gude-lines banners, flags and streamcrs.
The gentle swell in the harbOr gave the one Gle
ment Of variety which was Neutrality-suspicious. But
the eye could not rest long on the picture in the
Bay. The Staten Islanders out in force at
st. George. They had brought fire engine down
TO the edge OF the water to help along the hubbub
and kept battery going until the Despatch got
out Of sight. In the harbor proper the little feet
from Elizabethport was swallowed up ut once in
the vaster notilla. The Despatch, almost lost TO
sight among the huge excursion steamers, had 10
slacen speed and make some effort TO free herself
Of this now troublesome escort. JUST past Rob
bins Rect yawl, with two men aboard, got right
In the way Of the cutter. The Despatch slowed
up ut once, but collision could not b. averted.
The yawl was stiucK gently OH the Side and
knocked endwisc. a few ropes were carried away
but no great damage YVES done. The frightened
crew got off again safely and made for shore.
The Despatch's arrival in the Bay had been tht
signal for the beginning of the salutes; and ever,
vessel that had a gun got ready for firing. Ih
Miyndert Starns little cannon WAS still workin.
vigorously. and her band inspired fresh energy OF
20 sides M S G1 fh% head
tie steam yacht squadron, the Despatch breakn
through between the SuSquchanna and the Oneida
both yachts fired salutes and gave cheer, am
President Harrison took off his hat and wavct
back MS recognition. The excursion boats wer
crowding in upon the Despatch more than ever
and energetic efforts had TO be made by the officer
On board the Presidents vessel 10 clear patti, 20
the review The force of big steamers was joine
by the Crystal Wave. the Blackbird; the j. G
Emmons, the ferryboat Maine, the little Rosa, tn
James T. Brett and the ]. ID. SCHUYLER. tinall
+ clear course was gained and the Despatch had
chance to rum in close to the revenue cutters an
the men-of-war. The Grant the Dexter, the Ham
ton. the Chandler and the -est OF the cutters frc
A iutes. Then the heavier guns Of the BOsto
Numbered out their reverbcrating claps soon bein
echoed by the batteries of the, Atlanta. IA
Brooklyn's streamer f1oatcd proudly out over tn
pulled out curling rings Of dense white smoke
All the yards had been manned and this a!wai'
taking manoeuvre drew out murmurs OF applause
drowned only b. the sound OF the firing.