The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-31

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SsxyUnsFoI, Gamma, Nov. l5 1885,
Arrival y Me Car end ~ Grand Ds1la NscAssas asd
krAdsL0rund Roeietses on tie Oceasiss -Dosusptis,s
9 tie Emp0~-Hs 6w6tion On Steines NJ wounded
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ercessios of ne LaAer-Oeneyul Kinds<s SAocw NJ
yards tie Amertoam IN ne Russian Servies-DsatAs b.
choierd q DR.. G. A. Dsisirs~, Of Readisg Pa, and
Dr.. d. r. Jones, Of DaHimore, Ad-Rieer Of a C,i-
mean Winter, de-, dc.
The past week in sinphsropol has bssn rendered me.
morable by the visit Of his Majesty the Emperor Ax
andsr and the Grand Dukes Nicholas and NshAeI THIS
event has been In anticipation for tine anl prsps
raons ON ~ extensive scale the present condition
Of circumstances would allow made rsseve thsm
On the day hxed for the arrival Of the imperial ecrtee~
xpeaion strained to its utmost tension and bril-
liant pnmcs and flashing armor, and the impetuous
ush Of horssmsn nom quarter to quarter indicated the
pprosch Of what to Russian subjects is the most oynl
event In their ves For the Emperor lives in the hearts
Of his people, and "a beloved by them with ardor Of
affection equal TO that Of children for fond and dotinr
parent
The palace Of the Governor fronting upon the bou'c
ward, specially fitted up for his reception. At IL
O'Clock crowds Of the most anxious began 70 collect and
as the afternoon Advanced immense threng
burryng from every part Of the city towards the pac
where his Majesty would alight From some his
arrival delayed until late hour and night closed
in upon many eager and expecant lace. But asR BY
enchantment the darkness illuminated by thou
sand brilliantly c0lored lanterns, which adorned tho
trees surrounding the boulevard and together with te
gay rsppngs Of the soldey end the gaudy attire of the
softer SEX this beautiful promenade presented Of
the most enlvening description.
But the impatient crowd had not long to watt Tor the
loud huzas Of the distant portion Of the populaca
gave evidence Of the approach Of hs Mae;y and
soon greeted by vocerous and smost deaening shouts
travelling post carriage drawn by six horses and pre-
coded by of Cossacks up in fon Of the
Governors residence From it there ahghted II
the most nnassumng exterior in stature about six eets
and attred in plain olack cap and overcoat of coarse
gray cloth With smiling salutatpn to the nrturned
faces around him. he passed in This the Emperor
On the following mornipg-as is his custom in every
place through which he passes In trayellinghe pro-
ceeded to the church for the purpose Of engaging in d.
service after which he visited the several hospitals
of the city it was in Of these that had OPP
portuny Of observing him closely. behe'd
counenance expressive OF nobleness and TRUTH VI
high and determined purpose, bendid with al that is
good and gentle In the human character. It here
that his anectionate disposition sgnsiy dis-
played. When he observed around him the mutilated
bodies Of his poor soldiers with pain and suffering de-
picted upon their ceuntenances he deeply Affected
many Of them he embraced, and he turned silently
away his mostened cheek bespoke the depth Of feeling
and poignant regret which sweed his bosom at the light
Of these sad necessities Of war.
He remained here but day, and departed towards the
southwark for the purpose Of inspecting the Notifications
opposite sebastopol. At every point the same ioyfn,
greeting awaited him. and at the soldiers
unretraned crowded around his carriage huggsg the
very horses in their delight. and all eager to obtain
glance 1t the face Of their beloved sovereign His pre-
alone inspired hope and ardor which aothing
else could effect.
One circumstance connected with his visit 20 this
place. ard which has created little tah Is interesting
and worth mentioning A youDg American surgeon at
tached to this service solicited and obtained inter-
view with the Grand Duke Michael His object to
,ntercede in favor Of friend Of his, ItalanA Lam
driaDs officer in the French army-who severely
wounded and taken prisoner in the memorable t-on at
Balaklava and who si sick and suffering FROM the cf
ects Of his wound, remained prisoner Of the in
terror towns. The interview, though short, Of the
most social and satisfactory nature, entirely free from
the ceremony usually attendant upon such occasions
The Grand Duke promised favorable consideration
the matter and the following day /. the subec
among official CIRCLES that in consequence
OF the intercc-sicn Of young American surgeon the En-
reror had given freedom 10 the Italian, Landrisna.
This act evidence not Of the goodness OF
heart which charscterizes the Emperor than o9 dis
position the part Of the government to regard with
treme favor the Americans engaged in its service
This disposition has teen repeatedly evinccd in
instances.
One Of the most diGgreeable duties attached TO the
medical department Of the service, Is the accompanying
of transports Of sick and wounded into the interior
times two three hundred miles, in uncomfortable
wagons and exposed to every variety Of weather From
this only have been entirely relieved. In instance
that remember, has request been made by us regard
ing comfort in any pertaining to sorvice
that has not Of been graciousIy accorded Indeed
marked has been this preference that it has excited
considerable Jealousy the part othe German and other
doctors engaged Ia the service.
Before this time intelligence has reached the United
States Of the death by cholera Of two American snrgeons
Chas. A. Deinipger Of Reading Pa and D. T. Jones' Il
Baltimore. Nd Both attacks we're sudden and rapidly
fataiboth dying within the twenty four hours,
and both buried in the grave. handsome mouu-
ment Is in Of preparation to mark their last rest
ing place. This place, and the Crmea generally, havo
been healthy during the past summer and the two
q cholera ms n,ioned were isolated ones.
Icy blasts and biting rosts admonish that the rig
ors Of Russian winter al hand though have
been unusually favored up to almost the present time,
with continuance Of warm and genial sunshine. From
present Appearances there Willie little done in the way
OF active hosties this winter, both parties being
gagged in preparing comfortable quarters-hough the
facilities for acquiring information relative to the pro.
gress Of the war rather In this quarter The
numerous readers of The HERALD better informed on
that subject than the residents Of the Crimea
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