The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-22

number Of years be had been IN the Ser
vice. Sc - sts o. isa -
After the parade WAs concluded. the En-
Peror rode as usual among the Cadets, sa-
luted them, and they in turn rushed toward
him, kissing his hand and making their o.
beisance, which occupied near three-quar-
ter of an hour, after which he promoted 500
to the rank of Lieutenant, &C., to supply
regiments recently recruited. He then dis.
mounted. saluted his officers, sprang into
bis carriage, and left for Peterhof, his sum-
mer residence. ee
The latest news from Sebastopol is up TO
the 18th. The Allies had been most in.
gloriously repulsed, af'er repeated and
prolonged storming. with musSerous sac
ri6ce-sIl Of which you will have heard
from by the time this reaches yon, though
it may be differently shaded b. the hands
through which it will pass in going % you.
1t requires four days courier posting to re.
ceiye news from the theatre Of war ct this
place. a4ss- -
l yesterday visited Corstradt. per steam.
er, and had full view of the Allied feet
lying off that port, some Eve miles defiant
from the line of Russian guard ships
Constradt isa very respectable sized town,
of $4,000 inhabitants. nearly all Of whom
have left the place, however. All branches
Of business have suspended operation. so
that it may be said now, to be only occupi-
ed by the soldieiy. Fonr large massive
forts guarn the cha mel Steamers, three
decked men of-war, smaller craft and an
ocean of gun boats. are standing ready 10
show the Western Powers another Sebas-
topol, should they presume to protrude
their noses too far into the Gulf Of Finlalld.
Our steam packe' had on board naval
brass band, which discoursed TO us music
most delightful. While cruising around
the Russian feet our band played some ma
tional airs. that seemed to arouse tie en-
thusiasm Of officers and crew. for they
mounted their ships rigging and greeted
us with prolonged cheer. all Americans
joining in the returned salute.
On our return from Constradt, We laud.
ed at Paterhof. where we remained acme
five bours--partaling Of an excellent din.
ner.
The Imperial Palace and grounds were
not remarkable, save for their water works
there being between two and three hun.
dred fountains playing in such variety Of
: shapes, and form SO varied sources, that TO
our unpccustomed eyes the sight was high.
ly novel. Every jet Of water eminated
from piece of statuary. which was neither
bronzed or gilded. or marble. Old Nep-
tune and his brother gods were all here
Father Adam. and his better half. and all
zealously engaged in the cold water cause.
Immediately in front Of the Palace, il the
main basin, is very large gill statute rep
resenting Sampson opening the Lions
mouth, from which proceeds stream Of
water two and half inches IN diameter.
which is thrown some twenty feet inathe
air, this i surrounded BY many smaller
streams. producing remarkable fine efsct.
On Sunday the walks and roads are diled
with visit. RS from the crowded city, in
search Of recreation and pleasure. Az 10
o'clock P. NJ, while it was yet quite liaht,
we again stepped on board our packes Boat
end returned to the city delighted with our
trip. &8
The Fortress of ST. Petersburgh i on
the opposite side Of the Neya. from the
main part Of the city. II is massive for
tifcation. commanding . full view sef tho
city and prerents very imposing appear.
anee. In the centre is a lofty churcAs sar-
mounted by the tallest spire. richly lifted.
Here are i posted all the deceased nsena-
bers Of the Imperial families, since ihe tisns
Of Peter the Great, inclusive. The sosnb
Of Nicho!ss is richly clothed 10 Royal r5hes
and lighted tapers are still burning ppcn
1t. His many devoted admirers daily depoa-
ittheir token Of remembrance upon 4. be
that it presents rejecting contrast to slloss
lying beside him, incased in bare naassiys
stone. Mass was being celebrated ahile
we we're there affording an excellent oppsr
tunity of witnessing this ceremony ~ paS-
formed by the Greek Church. There we're
present the Commander IN Chief III GII she
: military corps in the city, witlIiheir onicess
making gaudy display Of rich uniEuFpss
Z They were generally fair looking nisis. y
! A description IN detail ofa visit IA lka
"Hermitage" would require more space Ii
: your columns lhan 4 feel jlstifsd % ask.
aid L eel competent 70 the task. II1It IN
: artist could feast for years upon I "a saa
lflrequiring centuries d scsnmulale. aF
gold mine to procure. The statnary anf
paintings could mt hwtl intoxicalS hisls AMI
kwere be tinctared with aeariss. az selA
z here assembled wcnId s4t hiM
I Lovers ot' antiqiiiy could IezllFizss 9poa
y the work Of past years. and shey Mouil Vi i
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!, pious preservation, tqgeahcf w;li H. zFiis
J Ecles or his nahafaetara. posns Il ia.
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