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VISIT OF Gen. LAMAR AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED
STRANGERS TO THE ARSENAL, YEsTERDAY--The
ilusriOus strangers from Texas at present sojourn
ing in this city, visited the Arsenal yesterday by
invitation from Major-G Gen. Storms. About one
O'Clock the party arrived, consisting of General
Lamar, ex President Of Texas; Commodore Moore,
of the Texian Navy; Alderman Purdy, and w. s
Pierson, Esq, Vice-Consul Of Texas. They were
received by Major-General Storms, COL Ferris,
S2d Regiment; Major Fisher, aid Of Gen. Storms ;
COL Stephens, ]. s. Brownell, Esq.,, Register;
Major Braisted, Captains Hibbard and Crowley,
Lieuts. Sweeney and Fremont. and number OF
other officers and influential citizens. They went
through all the different galleries and rooms Of the
establishment, examining everything with the
greatest minuteness, Major. General Storms point
ing out the various articles Of particular interest.
as they proceeded. In the trophy-room they re.
manned some time, examining such articles therein
with marked interest. More than one expression
of surprise was made by parties present, at the
very humble character Of the building in which 80
much valuable and interesting property was depo
slted; but they were subsequently informed by
Major-General Storms, who showed plan
OF new arsenal which was about tc
In front OF the office in the yard below, Col Ste
phens went through the whole of the sword exer.
else as adopted by him for horse infantry and artil
lery service, which appeared give great satisiac-
tion to the illustrious strangers, who expressed
themselves in very audable terms Of their admira.
ton Of it. They then proceeded to the residence
of Major General Storms, where refreshments
were provided. The Major General proposed as
the first toast, "The happy and speedy consumma.
ton OF the proposed alliance between Miss Texas
and Brother Jonathan" which was drank amid
considerable laughter. Alderman Purdy proposed
" The illustrious strangers who have honored US
with their presence, may they be ever welcome
thrice welcome-to our hearts and our homes';''
drank with appreciation. Gen. Lamar briefly
acknowledged the compliment. series of mu
tua! interchanges of friendly feeling took place be.
tween the various parties present. while the hosp-
tality OF Major General Storms was INDUCED in;
when the noble visitors withdrew, accompanied b,
their worthy host and several other officers asse m
bled on the occasion