The New York Herald Newspaper, July 7, 1847, Page 2

‘NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Wednesday, July 7, 1847. ~ Our Columns. ‘ ‘Two days news crowd out the advertisements. We have indeed been compelled to leave outa dozen columns of very interesting matter, All parties shall be pleased to-morrow or next day ‘The Foreign News. We give on the outside of this day's Herald, the details of the news brought by the Caledonia. They will be found of the greatest interest in a commercial point of view. We also give in another column the effect of this mews in this and other American markets. ‘The French Steamer. lt appears, after all, that the Union did not leave Cherbourg on the 15th ult., as reported by Captain Lott, of the Catedonia. We learn from the agency here, that she was positively to have sailed on the 20th, and she will, therefore, bring | later news. All the delay has been occasioned, we believe, by the French authorities, but now that the com- pany have obtained possession of the Union and | Philadelphia, we may expect regularity in the future movements of this line, which is des- tined, we think, to be a very important one in ocean steam navigation. The Philadelphia will probably leave Cher- bourg on the 12th inst. The Chicayo Convention. The special reporter of the Mew York Herald, whom we despatched to Chicago to re- port the proceedings 6f the River and Harbor they have o next Pr Every prominent candidate for that h hes been cat chised on the question of internal improvem nts; and answers from tive-sixths oF | the inhabitanta of the suburbs were to be seen flocking IN or THR SEVENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY | oF | AMERICAN INDEPENDENOE, ve MUKNING. ‘The sun rose at thirty-five minutes past four o'clock on | Monday morning, shone out from # beautifully olear | sky, and warmed the hearts of the half a million of hu- | | finan beings who were collected in this city to celebrate | the seventy-first anniversary of American Independence. ‘Throughout the city, soon after that hour, the people began to pour into the streets, the bells began their merry peal, the boys opened thelr small artillery, and towards the city,and crossing the ferriea,dressed in pink, white, purple, and orange; the little girls were out look- ing like so many white blossoms; and at nine o'clock when the military began to form in squads and compa- nies, the streets were crowded with people. MILITARY DISPLAY. At sunrise the national standard was displayed, and a national salute was fired from the Battery by the Vete- ran Artillery of 1776, under General Storms, upon which occasion were used the guns wpich were sent here origi- nally by George the Third, to protect the colonies ; but which were afterwards captured by the ‘American forces. At 9 e'clock, A. M., the first division of the State, THE CELEBRATION } NEW YORK CITY | under Major General Sandford, paraded on the Battery. Seldom have we seen the military turn out to such ad- vantage, nor have we seen the Battery moro crowded. Our citizen soldiers fully sustained the high and acknowledged reputation which they have always enjoyed, and upon ‘ oke being reviewed ip line of mare up Grow ' vn Warees to West Broadwa Hudson, through Canal, down Broadway the Park where they were received by the Mayor an: he corporation and smong whom we noticed ex-Mayors Havemeyer and Mickie. After pasting in review, before his honor the Mayor, and the members of the Common Couneil, to whom they paid the honors of a passing nalute ; about 12 o'clock M. they fired a feu de joie in admirable A way to Warren et then them, including Gen Taylor, it is expected have been received, «nd will be read to the members We shill publish the remainder of his letters a8 fast as we can. Interesting from the Seat of War. Our special overland express from New Or- leans arrived yesterday, with the following in- telligence from the seat of war. The advices from that city are of the 29th ult. The schr. Iona, Capt. Stevens, arrived at New Orleans on that morning from Vera Cruz, and in a few hours afterwards the steamship New Orleans. The latter left Vera Cruz on the 26th ult., and brings letters of that date, and papers of the 2th. Our dates from the army of General Scott, at Puebla, are to the 14th ult. The immediate advance of our army upon the city of Mexico, has been postponed until the arri- val of reinforcements A rumor reached Vera Cruz on the night of the 24th ultimo, that General Cadwallader’s com- mand had fallen in with a guerilla party, a few miles beyond Jalape, and by ainovement unper- ceived by the guerillas, succeeded in sur- prising them, and killing about thirty of them, without losingaman. Our correspondent thinks there is some truth in the report. We learn by a letter, dated the 24th instant, that the train which went up under the command of General Pillow was attacked at Calera, said to be nine miles beyond Puente Nacional. The guerillas were dispersed, with the loss of thirty men. The Americans are said to have had some eight or ten wounded, but none killed. The prospect appears to be that a stronger re- sistance is to be made to our advance than has lately been anticipated. An immense force has been concentrated, and the Mexicans have se- venty pieces of cannon—some accounts say ninety. Movements of the lent. The President of the United States, accompa- nied by the Hon. James Buchanan, Attorney Ge- neral Clifford, Governor Mouton of Louisiana, Commodore Stewart, and Capt. Steen of Buena Vista, arrived in town yesterday morning at seven o’clock, in the splendid steamer Bay State, Captain Comstock, and left at nine o’clock e route for Washington. The President made ao magnificent run from Portland, almost equal in time to the speed of one of our famous expresses with news from FE. rope. He left Portland at half-past 7 o’clock on Monday imorning, stopped at a dozen different places on the route, joined in a dozen proces- sions, made a dozen speeches, bowed nine hun- dred times, shook hands with over five thousand people, arrived here at seven o’clock yesterday morning, and left immediately for Washington. This is quick work with the mercury at 96 degs. in the shade The Hon. Mr. Burke remained at Boston, and the Park. and the parade was dismissed. After which bis Honor the Mayor, with characteristic courtesy dis- | pensed the hospitalities of his department to an immense number of visiters. The City Hall was crowded to excess during the visit of the military, and the steps in front, and every available space in the Park,was jammed up to excess, when all separated about 124 o'clock. | TAKING POSSESSION OF THE GROUND FOR WASHING- TON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION. At about half-past three P. M., a large number of ladies and gentlemen set out from the arsenal at the corner of Centre and White streets, to attend the exer- clses of laying the corner stone of the new State arsenal, and also the ceremony of taking formal possession, by the Washington Monument Association, of the grounds in Hamilton square, lately apprepriated to their use by the authorities of this city. The military, consisting of several companies ef horse, had gone before to clear the ground, and prepare to re- ceive the general-and staff, and the guests who were invited tobe present on the occasion, Several of tho Harlem Railroad cars were chartered for the purpose of conveying the passengers to the grounds; and at the time above mentioned, all started in high glee, and were soon wheeling up the Bowery in a high state of perspiration, At 27th street we took steam-power, and | were not many minutes in accomplishing the distance | from that point to 65th street, where all hands alighted, and proceeded to the center of Hamilton square—the military leading the way, followed by members of the national, State and city legislatures, and private citizens, | who joined im the excursion. Having arrived upon the | spot (200 feet square) marked out by four posts at the | several corners, General Storms, the President-of the | Washington Monument Association, took his place in the center, and briefly stated the object of the present | visit and ceremonies. He said that several attempts had been made to start the praiseworthy enterprise of build- | ing, in our city, a monument to the immortal Washing- ton, but they had all failed, At length tho present pro- | ject had been commenced and the ground appropriated, | and in the name of the Association, he now came to | take formal possession of the ground thus given, and he | proposed that all who were in favor of building the mon- ument should say aye. | “Aye-e-c,” was the response, and then followed three | cheers, which were no soon. wed than the com- | pany of light artillery which accomponied the associa- | tion began to fire a national salu!:, .ud seldom is soon & prettier display of rapid firing ¢ was made on this occasion; eight, seven, and even cix seconds served them to load and fire. It was really handsome work. ‘The ground selected for the monument is beautifully situated between the 3d and 4th avenues, in the centre of Hamilton square, which occupies the space between those avenues and 65th and 69th streets, The monu- ment, when erected, will be in full view from Hell Gate on the East river, and from the North River, opposite to | its location. A better site could hardly have been se- lected, and it Is to be hoped that the work of raising the monument may go ahead, with an activity commensu- | rate with its noble object. | After the ceremonies of taking possession of the monu- | mental ground had been completed, the company formed | in procession and marched over to the new State Arsenal grounds, where the ceremonies of laying the corner stone | of that edifice were duly performed. mH t LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THRE NEW STATE | ARSENAL. | Commissary Genoral Storms, who is the chief superin- | Mr. Appleton at Portland A Cuinese Sutp.—The Chinese junk Ville de Angers, for so many days past anxiously looked for at London, it appears lost her reckoning, and is making the best of her way to this port. This singular craft was spoken on the 29th ultimo, Cape Henry bearing N. W. about 200 miles, three hundred days from Canton. She had the Emperor of China’s flag flying. She is said to be 700 tons burthen, and rigged for the voyage with yards, equare sails, &c.; but, on her enter- ing the port, every thing resembling European customs will disappear, and the Chinese rules substituted. Sreampoat Lavyon.—The new steamboat Ca- lifornia, intended for the Mobile and New Or- leans mail line, will be launched from the yard of Messrs. Lawrence and Sneeden, this atter- noon, at 4 o'clock Musical. Panx Tuearae.—The splendid opera of Rossini, ““Mo- ses in Egypt.” was performed last night by the Italian company, with all the fascination of the mise en siene, and we must confess it was very finely produced. The scenery and the costumes were of a great fidelity, and all the singers went through their parts with an ensem- ole and an attraction irresistible. Tedesco and Raint- eri were both perfect in their characters, and deserved all the applause given them by the audience. The late hour at which we write, prevents us entering into de- tails of this admirable partition. We shall do it to- morrow, for the opera is to be repeated to-night, instead of “| Lombardi,” which cannot be sung, Signora Car- ranti being quite unwell. Our readers must remember, that this is the Inst performance but one given by the It-lians of Havana. On Thursday, Signora Tedesco takes her benefit with “Norma,” and then on Friday the whole company will be exhibited ina grand concert at Castile Garden, Botesini and Arditi will have snother triumph Vavimart. Ganven.—Mr. B. Jones has engaged, at great expense, Mons. Delacroix, from Marseilles, who will exhibit his Mechanical Automaton and Liliputisn figures. In addition to this attraction, be has en- geet ‘everal voonlists, who will sing solos, glees, &e. Mr. ‘ones, it would seem. is determined to keep his an On “por with any other similar establishment in the city. New Youx Sacxgn Music Society.—The oratorio of the ‘Creation’ was given,on Monday evening, at Pough- Keepsie, by this society, in the large and beautiful tent belonging co the Duchens County Agricultural Society. ‘The exercises commenced at 6 o'clock, when there were abouc 1500 persons prosent. Miss Julia Northall, uustal, sang sweetly; and Messre. Bell, Page, and Smith suntained their parts very creditably. In the trip up the river the band continued playing national airs, and the Glee Club attached to the society sang several favor- ite trios and quartettes. The society left Poughkeepsie at about haif past eleven, and the party continued dane- ing cotilions all night, and arrived in the city at hait- past six, perfectly pleased with their excursion Gaann Goncent.—Mr. II, Marks, violinist, will given | si¥en for the Commissary General (Storms); and a senti- | concert, at the Apollo Rooms, on Thursday evening, July Sth, on which occasion he will be ft ‘the most eminent artists, Mrs. A. 1 a uni give, for the first time in America, pooper and sketches of foreign lands, 4 3 tendent of the buildings, conducted the ceremonies.— | The stone designed as the honored block in the edifice, was a marble slab bearing an inscription, with the date gether with the names of N. 8. Benton, Secretary of | State; H. Halsey, Surveyor General; A. C. Flagg, Comp- troller; J. Van Buren, Attorney General; Thomas rington, Treasurer; Henry Storms, Commissary Gener After some remarks by General Storms,a prayer was offered by the Rey. F. W. Geissenhainer, and then Re- corder Scott, who was actiye in the legislatures, both at Albany and Washington, in getting the business con- and in getting the necessary appropriations, made a short address to the assemblage, Before sealing up the corner stone, a leaden box was placed in a space cut ina block below it. In this box was deposited a Manual of the Legislature of the State of New York, Valentine's Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York, a copy of the Commissary General's last report; the Militia Lawa of the State of New York, both the old and new ones, and the laws for the government of the Ist division in this city, copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, Constitution of the State of New York, copy of the act to organize the Washington Monument Association, copies of the daily papers, and the names of the architect, builders, &c., of the Arsenal viz: Pollard, architect ; Gen. Henry Storms, superintendent- in-chief, and Messrs. V dent, Morris and Fink, fore- men, The coins of the day and some old pieows were also deposited. The stone was finally lowered to its place, and the company of Veteran Artillerists began to fire the old twelve-pounders which the British left on the Battery on a certain 26th day of November. The names of the volunteers of the Veteran Corps, on duty yesterday, were, Gunner Baker, commanding ; Pri- vates, Edward Earle, William Smith, Thomas Stewart David Vanarsdale, Uel Reynolds, J. E. Coffee, Jacob Bansher, Isaac Vanderbeck, Henry Rogers, Pierson Hal- stead, John D. Huntington, John B. Lefferts, We also noticed Alexander Ming, the only surviving member of Washington's suite, who accompanied him trom Eliza- bethtown to this city when the great father of his and our country Iast came here, When the ceremonies wore concluded, the company were invited by General Storms to adjourn to a tent near at hand,and partake of some refreshments. Many were taken by surprise at this invitation, which made the little scene which fol- lowed the more agreeable, were spread two tables, each about fifty feet in length, both covered with substantial refreshments, with beve- rages of all descriptions, to suit the various tastes of the gests. Full justice was done to both eatables and drink- ables. Several toasts were drunk. Nine cheers we ment in honor of Hon, Charles G. Ferris, the legislator who had done so much to forward the enterprise of |, brought that gentleman out in a ich being concluded, music followed, | and then the Lafayette Horse Guards gave a specimen of rapid gunnery. The company left the ground at half- past six, and soon reached the city in the cars. pected with the arsenal brought toa final adjustment, | Under extended canvass a ry EY LINWITHD PARK, JULY Sth, 1847. a WHE en atthe ‘Tabernacle. ‘The exercises were _ccmm with prayer, ofter which (be Declaration of Indepen- de nee was rend.and Mr, Michael Walsh defivered an cra- tion, the subject of which was the Declaration of Inde- h pendence, and the condition of the working classes, Tne y YORKEPILOTS. ‘The New York Pilots too, were fired by the patriotism of their gallant sires; and ‘those of that gallant body whose duties would permit, held their festival at the *hakspeare Hotel, where they were feasted upon tur- tles, monster lobsters, and mammoth cod fish. Speeches filled with the most liberal sentiments for all men | toasts replete with good will, and songs overflowing with patriotinm, were poured forth abundantly, and the finale was better than theprelude — a THE, TABERNACLE. & nied TEAS IN Lae clock the day was appropriately celebrated Very soon er sundown © ol Soe eeaeesy eiere tet pouring into the Park Ip streams, from all the streets a Baeee toit. By eight o'clock there were no lisa than five thousand persons assembled to witness the disp'ay of fireworks, and_all seemed anxious for the match to be weather, and dodging the crackess which our ycung pa- triots continually threw in their facer, they were start] » by ash—sho—a—crack! and lo they saw the heavens iuminated with a shower of purple: drops from a lerge signal rocket Sh——she——a crack! ond again they looked up. and saw brilliant golden drops fallinglike meteors, cok out for stick--here it comes.” Hallo! there—dodge the stick. But it did not fell on any person. After many more rockets had been discharged, the VOUBW) OF .THE'ND|WiISTATE ARS ENIA'L' : In Washington Square,jNewjYork City, pyrotechniat in‘atten dance applied the match to a work called’the Indian palmetto, which commenced with a wheel‘of Chinese and*radiant fires, opening with a eplen- did green centre, andsterminating with a fue de joie The next display was a Peruvinn cross--Ster of Ame- riea--Cross of Malta-Pride of Trivoli, and several other pieces of pyrotechny, thefdazzling beauty and bril- liancy of which exceeded every thinglwe ever witnessed. “About nine o'clock the seene was truly beautiful in the Park and in the adjoining neighbo: posaible to convey a deseript however. do our best, premising, that the reader must, in the first place, imaginetthe atmosphere to be thick with rt Ap —and‘himeelf surround- uny number of children in ed by inen,and womer their arms, ® “2Oh—oh—oh—o-h fulgence onthe crowd.gBangffrom ajpistol, under your, r Corner Stone Laid July 4 Sth, 1647 crackerr—erack rac tee-whack—tnearac-rac whac-tac tac rack-tue—Sk—c——u—crack! Bang—whiz-—click click, from a Reman candle fiom the roof of the American Hotel. erack—whiz, rack, rack-tacarac— whack—tae-ta crack—fiz! bang! Oh. ree. Is ntthat She-——t—— rack! Bang! Let the reader imegine that is kept up for two hours— until twenty minutes part nine o'clock; when « magni- ficent piece of fireworks was exhibited. called the Tem- ple of Liberty, shore with greater brilliancy than any preceding p owing in variegated cclors the in- seription “ at the bare * Our Army and Navy,” andat the top, “United we stand.” Let-him imagioe too, that the dying lights of this piece was the signal that the 2ixplay was over, and let his imagination carry him to the ark gate, where he is squeezed to his heart's content.and le will have a good conception of the fun in the Park onthe evening of the sth. APPEARANCE OF THE CITY of the act under which the building was commenced, to- | @¥ » GHG BetweeniHightiandiMine O' Clock,{iLast"Bvening. | DISPLAY OF FIREWO! SQUA Atan early hour last ovening,the greater portion of this AT WASHINGTON spacious square was crowded with old and young, the | grave and gay, to witness a more magnificent display of fireworks than the up towners have been, usually favored with; nor were they disappointed; for, although the | pleces were not very numerous, they did great credit to | the pyrotechnist, Mr, Turrell, and drew forth the general probation of the delighted multitude. A few minutes afer 8 o'clock, a number of beautiful rockets with ser- penta, gold, silver, green, and crimson stars, which was follo by the golden sun with brilliant erimson cen- tre, crosses, wheels, and stare of a most extraordinary brilliancy, such that left the Drummond light in the shade. Tue concluding exhibition termed the “ Tem- The jece consisted of two massive columns of stars ting an arch, on which was inscribed in letters of len fire, £00000000000000000000000000 00000 00000000000000000 ple of Independence,” was truly worthy of notice contre rol ARMY. ° oe g MANR ® £00000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000 On the right of this magnificent arch was the name of Gen. Taylor, and on the left, that of Gen, Scott, sur- rounded by rays of glory, while the whole was flanked by American stars, and formed a spectacle that could be appreciated only by those who witnessed it. The representatives of the 16th ward, Aldermen Oliver and Linus W. Stevens, Eaq., President of the Board ot Assistants, were on hand, and actively engaged in secur o ° Theyt were talking of the extreme heat of the Tespective hom +} set. ing tho best ordur and accommodations that ciret an. ces would admit of Hlaplay of Sreswotus at. the above. Square, last The dis re." at the above evening, coh by Mr. Herr Cadet, of Williams! 4 were equal if not superior in many poli ng we baye seen for years past. At 8 o'clock the exhibition | commenced with two splendid Persian lights, thet illu- minatel the whole Square. The next,a Mosaic pyra- mid; this was very beautiful. opening with a spangled wheel of Maltese fires, with Mazarine blue, and orange centre, which at ths termination, discharged volleys of | brilliant meteors, of bronze, green, crimson, blue, and ellow. ‘The Diamond Cross Fires were exceedingly pretty A Flight of Parachute Rockets, with green, blue, aud crimson light made a grand effect 4 3 ‘The Cross of Malta was a splendid piece, opening with « mutation wheel of blonde, with various colors mutating to the cross of Malta, terminating with a bril- lant ray and reports. The Mammoth Thunder Wheel or Passion Flower must have been nearly seven feet in diameter and when touched off opened with four brilliant fires changing to radiant, with # dark opaque centre, and suddenly chan; mm flower, with the perfect shades and colors of the flower, and terminated with tying itself into thousands of knots. The Revolving Pyramid of Archimedes was a hori- Lout five feet, opening with four som- to radiant and spangled Chinese fires.and alter many other beautiful changes, terminated with springing » imine of stars, ia Peruvia commenced with a mutation wheel of rayonet and brilliant fires, and Changes of crimson and blue centres, terminating with « splendid lattice work of silver rays, maroon and Saxon centres. mora's Sun was a beautiful piece, with all ‘The-Prestient’s Tour Down Fast. FIPTRENTH DAY Stramen Hustaess, 2 Kevemge Revex, Maine, July 2, 1847.5 THE RUN THROT GH FROM LOWELL. 10 PORTLAND, AND FROM PORTLAND TO 40 GUSTA, MAINE. Some of the particulars which we omitted in our de spatch from Fortland to-day, of the trip through to that picturesque port of entry, we propose herein to give In addition to the President and suite from Washing ton, including Com. Stewart, from Vhiladelphia, Gov Mouton, of Louisiana; and ¢ pt. Steen, of ist dra goons, Buena Vista, we had also Judge Woodbury, Gov Auderson, Gov. Hubbard, Gov. Fairdeld, Gov. Dana, Mr Haynes, of the legislative committee of Maine; Mayor Bancroft, of Lowell; chief travelling Marshal isaac ©. Barnes, and others, Of Col.{Barnes, , furnishes us the following incident. At Concont ues, terday, the multitude in the town attracted « bos at speculators in small wares, who were busy all coemcd the public square during the day. selling their none at auction. There was also a stray pick in the crowd; and one of these sie pil red mie man of his wallet, containing flve dollars. ‘The aged re yolutionary bad been just introduced to the Pr and expressed that the last wish of his heart. was eny gratitied, when feeling for a sixpence to pay forn glass Of root beer, he found that his wallet was gowe, aud thet he was left without a penny to take him home. Col Barnes farnished him with the amount lost. aed tont him to keep quiet, aud carry his change in his watet coat pocket while he was in the crowd. ‘The old man with tears in his eyes, shook handsand disappenred ost brilliant colors you ean imagine, mutating to a dazzling sun of some fifty feet in diameter, terminating with a grand feu de joie, A beautiful flight of. Parachute Rockets, which wore very superior, ‘he Star of Independence was a splendid affair, commencing with Hexagon wheel of golden and silver spangled fires R yonet, white and Peruvian gerbs, and Ghinese fires, mutating to a brilliant star of silver ray, of great magnitude, terminating in a Maroon but- ery. ‘The whole concluded with a magnificent “ Temple of Liberty.” This magnificent piece of foam con passed anything we have seen. It measured about 150 feet front and 30 feet in height. When burning, it threw out thousands of square feet of fire—on the ceulre arch- es of the temple was inscribed with mottoes in silver lance work. “ July 4th, 1776,""— Liberty. Arm) and Na- vy.” On the eviuans supporting the arches right and left, were the uames of Generals ‘laylor and Scott. Com. modores Perry and Counor. the scrolix and bases illumi nated in colored tires of all hues,—on the right aud leit of the arches were eight large diamond crors fires, form- ing diamonds of cight fert in the centre, eight stars and eight medalions. with crimvon and grven centres, mosaic batteries o: candies aud maiooas. Concluding witu a flight of one hundred rockets. ‘The large concourse of spectators were charmed with the magaificence of the exhibition, expressing their ap- probation with continual rounds of applause, Thus the | whole matter ended. and the citizens strolled off to their expressing their gratification. INCIDENTS OF THE FOURTH. It gives us pleasure to state, that Captain John ‘avery, of the splendid iron bark Calypso, of Cork, Ireland, com- plimented the American nation and the American flag, | on Monday, in an extremely handsome manner. Eurly in the day, he hoisted to his fore top-gallant mast head the stars and stripes of the United States, and decked his vessel with a beautiful set of Marryatt’s signals, ‘The flags were hoisted at 8 oc'lock and a twelve-pounder fired at the same time. Not satis! with this evidence of good feeling towards us, the gallant Captain fired a national salute of twenty-one guns at half past eleven in the forenoon, which was duly returned on shore. We rejoice in being able to record this act of “friendship and good feeling on the part of the Irish people, and wo con- gratulate the city of Cork in possessing such « beautiful Specimen of naval architure as the Calypeo. We are informed that several English vessels in port complimented us on the same occasion by hoisting the American flag. Tue Sreamsuie Wasuincron.—In order to give those an opportunity who are dis- posed to criticise the performance of this vessel on her passage to Southampton, we have obtained the log, which will aid them in their calculations. It will be seen that she landed her passengers at Southampton in 18 days and 20 hours from the time of their leaving the wharf at New York. It also appears by the log of the engineer, that the engines were stopped seven times on the passage, thus making atotal loss of running time of thirteen hours and fifteen minutes. The hotwells were found to be too small, and it was the intention of Capt Hewitt to substitute hotwells of a larger dimen- sion, which were immediately ordered in South- ampton, and would be ready to place in her on | her return from Bremen, but not so as to enable | Log of the steamship Washington, on her voyage from } New York to Southampton. | mn fi June 1,.—Left the wharf at 3 hours 50 min- | utes, P.M, dismissed the pilot at 64, P. M., and pro- ceeded to sen Wednesday, Juno 2.—At8 P.M., (of Tuesday) the Highland lights bore W. by 8. distant 12 miles. At 11, P.M., Fire Island light bore north, 10 miles distant, During the night, winds light and variable, with fre- quent squalls of rain, attended with sharp lightning and heavy thunder—latter part clear and pleasant. Ship under steam and all sail set. Lat. observed, 40 26, long 70 42, ‘Thursday, June 3 —Light winds and variable; all sail At3P. M.,wind hauled again; took in ull sail.— Lat. observed, 41 03, long 66 05. Friday, June 4.—Light breezes and smooth sea. At 4P M., stopped engines, to put machinery in order. At 830 P, M., started engines. No observation. Saturday, June 6.—Commences with pleasant weather; set the foresail and foretopsail; ends with fresh breezes and thick zciny weather. No observation. Sunday. June 6.—Throughout these twenty-four hours fresh Varian breezes and foggy weather. No observa- tion. Monday, June 7—Moderate breezes and foggy weather. No observation. Tuesday, June #.—First part, moderate breezes and foggy weather. Latter part, clear and pleasant, Passed several vessels standing weatward. Lat. 47 38, lon. 43 10, Wednesday 9.—Moderate breezes, smooth sea, and cloudy weather, Lat, 48 52, lon, 37 47 | her to leave Southampton before the 10th inst :— | Passed from Lowell to the junction in scar the most finished that we had yet seen ; but that into which the company were transferred at Wilmington below, is still more entitled to a passing notice. ‘The wood-work at the sides, including the papels of the windows, was of rosewood, mahogany and maple—the floor was a’ sort of mosaic work of light colored maple and black walout— the frame work of the seats was of rosewood and cherry— the cushions damask figured velvet, and clastic us India rubber—the ceiling was underlaid with a rich figured calico, with silver plated reflectors and ventilators; at one end of the car there was a largé mirror fitted in the wall on eithor side of the door, with a vase of flowers set so as to be reflected in from ‘tho glaes—over tke door there was a neat time pieeo, and all around the borders ef the coiling s gilded moulding. Cost of the car, $3,000. ‘That's one of ycur Yankee notions, The locomotive, as usual,was tricked out with wreaths and evergreens, and flags. and even the baggage car was festooned with green boughs. We ran along by tho see at the rate of forty miles to the bour, running ne. Passed in view tu the left the white shining city of last September ayear. Itis a manufacturing towa ou the Merrimac! salute was fired, and a crowd was as- at the depot; another mars meeting of the peo- he President. He was brought out on to the nd introduced, made a speech to them, and ¢ was brought back through the pressure of the people into the car again. All his suite were then severally, from the end of the car introduced by Gov. Hubbard, to the people, including the Governor. and cach man was greeted with threo cheers, the President being cheered on the arrival, and ut his introduction, after his speech, and at the departure of the train, At New Market there was a sulute, the train passing Xeter, tho same acene as at Haverhill, was repeated throughout,with the addition of bouquets from several ladies in the throng. At South Brunswick, over the boundary, the Mayor of Lowell surrendered the President to the authorities of Maine, Messrs. Haynes, Hannibal Hamlin, and Chadwick in behalf of the Legislature; Messrs, Rice, Stanly and Bronson in behalf of the citizens; aud Messrs. Shepley and Cutter, the Governor's aids, being present as the corps of invitation for the State. r. Haynes welcomed the President, and spoke of the disadvantages of soil and climate of New England, but also of her numerous advantages, especially of Maine, in other respects—of the spirit of industry—of the stea- dy and religi iter of the people—of their schoo! houses and their churches, side by si d of the plea- sure of the citizens to receive the President without dis- tinction of party. The President briefly returned his thanks, and ex- pressed tho pleasure which he felt on witnessing the prosperity of the people along his journey, and of re ceiving such flattering assurances in bebalf of the State of Maine. He would be glad to meet his fellow citizens and exchange salutations with them, as far as his briet visit would allow. [Uheers, train off aguin Including all stoppages, arrived in Portland, 106 mfles at twelve o'clock, five hours. Day fine and a fresh breezs blowing. Met by the Mayor and a committee, and wel- comed ina regularly gotten up speech, to which tho President, in 9 few words returned his thanks, and de- clared the gratification which the welcome afforded him.—[Cheers.} Cheering by the multitude on the side of the hill as the Prevideyt was assisted into his barouche—auite fol- lowed—committecs, &° Long extended ciyic and mili- tary procession, including the Fire Department, the Masons, the Odd Feliows, the Rechabites, charitable and mechanic associations, citizens, ke. _ The President and procession were escorted round the city, and through the city, for three hours. ‘The city is on a high hill, and looks most brilliant from Mount Joy, near the sea shore, along which the procession passed. ‘The bay, like & broud river, surrounds the city, and off from Mount Joy it wideus out as far as you can see, ie sprinkled all over with fantastic green islands, some high and bold, some low and level, some amall, and others spreading away like the main tnd, giving you x né very wueh like that of the outlet of the St: Law- ce at ‘Kingston. The White mountains were visible in the distance, Portland bas now a population of near 20,000; and commend us to your commercial cllies for beautizul girls. ‘The President was kept bowing from side to side through all the city; and Mr Buchanan and Commodore Stewart could scarcely find language to express their commendations of the beautiful fair creatures, so numerous in pro- portion to the populatiom, of the port of Portland. “It would seem,” remarked a friend at our aide. as we passed along in our barrouche in the procession, with the glaming, beaming and irresistible bright faces, that adorned the windows and the side walks all the way, “it would seem, suid he, that the further we go North the nearer we get to the angels; and I wonder if at the North Pole we should not be in Paradise itself, with Ma- homet and his houris all around us’? The young girls of the schools strewed the way before the President’s barouche with flowers, tho Iittlesboys, tastefully dressed for the parade, cheered the Presfaent and his successors, till actually ordered to stop. It was,as in place, a saturnalia to the people, and they were deter- mined so to have it. The Marine Observatory on the Mount,with its lines of flags and signals, showed off most gallantly. The President and suite being at length landed at the ry other ‘Thursday, June 10,—Moderate breezes, smooth sea. Lat, 0001,1on 32 20, Friday, June 11—Moderate breezes, smooth sea. Li 50 38, lon, 26 34, Saturday, June 12-—Commences light bre pleasant—ends strong breezes and cloudy, lon. 19 50. junday, June 13.—-Commences strong breezes, smooth sea and cloudy weather, with frequent showers of rain. No observation, Monday, June 14—Moderate breezes and cloudy wea- ther, . 19:18,lon. 6 18, ‘Tuesday, June 15.—First part moderate broezes and cloudy weather. During the night and latter part, strong gales and hazy weather. At 10 90, stopped engines half anhour. At 1 30, start point light, bore N.by E:. 20 miles ‘At®A.M., the Bill of Portland,” bearing N. 20 miles. At 10 A. M., while loosening the foretopsail, Hienry Rioh- mond, seaman, fell from the yard, broke his arm, and otherwise injured himself, Sent bim on shore to the hospital. At 10 30, took a pilot. At 12, anchored at Southampton, where a number of passengers left. The extracts from English papers, remarking upon the capabilities of the vessel, which we publish in another part of the paper, are as liber- ul as could be expected from such a source, but they are by no means correct. The mails and passengers for Havre,were, im- mediately on the Washington’s arrival, taken over by the Southampton Company’s steamer, where they were landed, at the same time, with the mails by the Britannia, Theatricals, Boweny Tuearne.-We are inclined to think, that notwithstanding the heat of the weather, the Bowery ‘Theatre will be as full to-night as it has been any night of the season, The reason is obvious, the bill is excel- lent, comprising some three pieoes of great merit and value, and the manager is indefatigable in his exertion, to deserve and merit a continuance of the extraordina’ rily great patronage so long and 10 liberally ex- tended to him. The bill for to-night consists of the Foundling of the Forest, or the Unknown Female,” the comedy “A Tompkins Blue,” and the new drama, the “ White Farm or the Assassin Laborer,” one of the most sterling pieces produced here in a long time. With such bills as are nightly put forth at the Bowery, the success of that establishment ought not to create sur- prise. Castix Ganvey.—There will be a serics of amuse- ments at Castle Garden this evening, which will amply repay all who may attend to witness them. What be- tween tight-rope dancing by tho celebrated Herr Cline. the performances of the Vaudeville company, of which Mr. Holland, Mr. Walcott, Miss Clark and several other tadies and gentlemen of acknowledged talent in their profession are members, Castle Garden offers more in- ducements at the present time than it ever did. These with the cosmorama, and the delightful and refreshin; sea breezes coming directly from the wide ocean, an the performance of the rplendid orchestra, combine to make this one of the most agreeable an 1 pleasant places in the city. We perceive that the Vaudeville ‘My wife's out’’ will form part of this eveving’s amusements, and that the Misses Wells will dance a Pas de Deuz, Gueexwicn Turatne.—Mr, Addoms the celebrated tragedian enters upon the third night of his engage ment this evening, and will appear inthe play of the “ Stranger.” in the part of the Stranger, a part which he is every way competent to personatein a truthful and artistical manner —\.1s8 Crauford, whose reputation a» an actress haw increased wonderfully within the short time she has been in the profrasion. will take the part of Mrs. Haller in the same play. This cast is @ capits! one, and such as will ensure the play being performed in a manner satisfactory to the audience, and creditable to the theatre. The farce ofthe* Dumb Belle” will conciude the evening’s entertainments. Under the present man agement we see no rexson why this time honored place of entertainment should not take a high rank io the city, and be liberally patrovised by our citizens, particu- larly such of them as live up town. Patoto’s Turatne.—In consequence of the great heat of the weather, Mr. Burke has closed the theatre for @ short time. We understand his friends intend giving him @ benefit on Monday next, and bis company have kindl: junteered their services on that night. We United States Hotel, they there, with the committees and city authorities, at a quarter past four, the Mayor presiding, partook of a dinner to which the lan di the sea were made to contribute their choicest delicacies, winding up with the never-tiring delicacy of strawberries and cream; but excluding the wines, so strict are some ofthese good folks in their temperance notions. At half-past five the President and company wore es corted down to the steamer Huntress, and as soon as on board, were off via the sea board and the Kennebec, to 70 mil Cheers, guns—cheers back from the —smooth summer sea—cool bracin; ost too cool. Fishermen catching codfieh in the oj sea. Other fishermen among the rocks of the islands, neering as the boat passed by. Cold colla- tion on board. At Bath, 40 miles on, where the boat arrived at half- past nine, there was a salute of heavy ordnance, a great jultitude of the vor populi on shore. The President had gone in to rest; but the demand of bis masters was imperative, and he promptly came out and talked a little to the people, from the upper deck of the steamer, as sbe lay along the wharf. He was glad to see them; sorry he could not make his visit by daylight, so that }e might seeand be seen by his fellow citizens; but would be happy to moet them in Augusta to-morrow, where he proposed spending the day. Good night. Cheers Bost off, The President on every occasion has so managed it, as to present himself to ratisfy the public desire to see him, and he never seems to get tired of the duty, ‘Ae Richmond, fourteen miles from Augusta, bonfires were lighted in the town, cannon fired, and the air -_ with the shouts of the citizens a3 the boat pass- ed on, It is new twelve o'clock at night. We are nearing Augusta, and beg leave to close our report for the da: Respectfully, THE DOCTO! Portzanp, Maine, July 6, 1947 We left the President and suite, and conclusion of our last letter, rounding to at the landing at Hallowell, the port of entry for Augusta,two miles farther up the river, above the head of the Kennebec's steamboat naviga- tion, It was near one o'clock on Saturday morning, when the Exeoutive and party arrived in tho little capital city or,village of the State, With afew exceptions, the citi- zens had illuminated their houses for the occasion; but the capitol upon its elevated site, with ita numerous largo windows and lofty cupola, looked the tangible reality of a fairy palace, surrounded by « halo created from bia: issuing from the sparkling windows, Rockets were sent hissing and exploding in the clear starlight sky, cannon were fired. cheers greeted the President—for ¢nelder- able proportion of the denizens. especially at Hallowell, were still up aud on shore, awaiting the advent of the honored guest of the commonwealth. It wus a clear summer's night—the air was cool; but the moonlight scene was plevuresque. a8 we passed up in the Ine of cur- riages from Hallowell along the shore of the river— “While on tho other hand meek Dian a’s crest, Floats through the azure air, an island of the blest ‘The Presidept and Mr. Buchanan were taken over the river to the house of tue Hou: Reugl Williams, late Uni- ted States Senator, Mr. Clifford, Burke, and Judge Woodbury were taken to the house of Mr. Bradbury, 1, States Senator elect. Commodore Stewart was the guest of Gen, A. Redington; Gov. Mouton and Capt, Steen, the guest of Daniel Williams, broth» to Reuel Mr. Ash- wrton, acting private Secretary of the President on th excursion, was with him, aud’ the residue of the compa- ay were comfortably provided for at different private or snblic houses in or near the village. Mr. Hamlin, and the gentleman who sut dered us his room, will accept our especial thanks aat ten in the morning the little settlement vasin active eflervercence, All sorts of vehicles and ay continued accessions continued to arrive, \t eleven w procession. military and civic, went down to theriver. and escorted the President and suite up to town, and around about it for an hour, when the line marched up to the State House, where mony hundreds of people were waiting its arrival at the eastern portico, the high baleony commanding a fine view, being oceu- pied by « congregation of those handsome Yankce girls. Tho President was conduoted into the eapitol, up stairs, and into the ball of the House, where both houses were met in convention. He was placed, with his suite around him, in front of the Speaker's table ; and the meeting having settled into order, Gov. Duna, in the Speaker's ebsir, addressed the Pro- sident as follows :— Ma. Parsivent—Permit me as the organ of the con- Lawrence, 6.000 inbabitants, founded and erected since * led up along the fences, and around the |