of the cincinnati anx ious to divert the attention of the marquis his eyes floating with tears announced the near approach of the steam ship the marquis advanced to the quaiter railing where he was no sooner perceived by the multitude than an instantaneous cheer most loudly expressed the delight they experienced the other steam boats in succession presented themselves and passed each giving three enthusir tin cheers the marqais was delighted and especially with the activity and quick ness with which 200 of our gallant seamen manned the yards of the steam frigate previously to the salute about 2 p m the fleet arrived off the battery hat an impressive scene ! 3000 men making a splendid appearance formed in line with a battering train the rampartsand par apets ofthe castle were lined with ladies and gentlemen the flag staff the win dow and even the roofs of the houses facing the bay were literally crowded with spectators hundreds of boats and wherries surrounded the battery i he marquis left the chancellor in a barge commandedflmapt rodgers ofthe na vy accompanlbfcby the committee ofthe corporation and the cincinnati the gen erals of infantry c and landed amidst the cheers and acclamations of 30,000 peo pie who filled the castle battery and surrounding grounds within sight the marquis now entered the castle which was tastefully carpeted from the landing place to the receiveing rooms he here partook of some refreshment and was in troduced to some distinguished citizens perceiveing the restless anxiety of near ly