The New York herald., 1863-09-25

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Feelings IL that respect towards tho Admiral heers)
Words were willing all themselves 10
tho feelings n they he WIS surc no should have
made as eloquent speech had been uttered.
(Cheers)
ANOTHER spKEcH FROM THE ADMIRAL.
Admiral FARsAGur, in again acknowledging tho compli
ment paid him, said
6nrExsS-l have nothing than my duty,
and mat y all any man can do. Uheers) feel most
grateful for this compliment bestowed on me In this
public manner, ard a. said before, gives me great
pleasure TO meet my fellow citizens hire face 70 ace As
TO my excrl,ons and what have feel satisfied that
every man would do the he only had tho oppor
snnity. Cloud cheers.) 1aaANe aMF
General wrnoRR said he should like 10 express the
hope that Admiral Farragut would have another oppor
tanity, and tba. soon. (checrs.)
FoR.rss WAR PROSPECT.
The cHnRMAs said Admiral Farraent had given them
the most positive during his OF the last
two years that whother might be a family strife
il he should be called uron foreign war; had
given tbcm he said tho positive assurance that he
was the man the country might rely upon. Cloud
cheers.)
General wErsoRsI would Ike to have threo cheers in
honor of that sentiment.
\ Three lusty cheers accordingly given.
THE ADMIRAL AGAIN SPEAKS.
The ADMIRAL said he hoped they would be disap.
pointed u him. Every man, he had said before could
do his duly; but IL for the Almighty to give him
success (Applause.) t.f
Mr.. JONATHAN sTuRcEs made few remarks compliment
tary TO the Admiral, which received with loud ap
piause.
Shortly after tho meeting adjourned in order 10 give
every present chance shake hands with Admiral
Farragus This opportunity generally availed or
at the expiration OF about fifteen minutes Admiral Farra
gut left the room.
A SCENE OUTSIDE.
Just he about getting into his carriage General
Butler drove up in another carriage and the two dstn
gushod officers met face to face. Tho moment General
Butler recognized by the merchants honored
with round Of the most hearty applause General But
ier seems had intended to be present at the Chamber
Of Commerce and to make sreech but arrived late.
Serenade At the Astor House.
AT balfpast nine o'clock there was serenadc a, the
Astor House, which every respect brilliant and
pleasing demonstration. The immense southern dining
saloon of the hotel exqusitely decorated with Union
nags and seats arranged ali parts of the room for
the guests OF the evening. The band the North Giro
lina so well known to citizens famous for its
high musical taste and cuvation stationed at the
upper end Of the roo where appropriate platforms were
erected. The concourse of ladies and gentlemen was ex
teDsive All the guests Of the house. with but few excep
tons and large number Of their friends filed up cycry
available seat and the doorway and passages were as
crowded as they could be. The Gee Clsb the North
Carolina occupied special seats front OF the band Ad
mra Farragut the noble sailor whose the enter
tainment was got up, sat in modest place the rear Of
Commander Meade. The brave old sailor was however,
Immediately recognized and warmly welcomed He was
accompanied by his estmable lady some other select
friends number Of naval officers of less note and rank
were to be seen about the and altogether the mise
mcst brilliant and attractive
The band OF the receiving ship s deserving Of high CON-
mendaton for the truly harmonious and delightful music
cscoursed during the evening. The band is a credit TO
tho ship and to al who have It's destines in care Admi
raj Farragut was evidently much pleased with
the music and the perfect discipline OF the band;
for on more than occasion be warmly appauded the
players Tre large audience vas scarcely delighted
than the gallant Admiral
We annex list OF the pieces played on this occa
son:-Overture from Zampa,' pot pourri from
:" Favorita," dueit from Erpani,. duet from
"IOuise Miller" "The Slave or the saraceus J,
aria from "Trovatore" (.sIa Mserore') solo on the
flute, gallop from "Famidcn' march from :sTannhau.
SER" columbia, tho Sem Of the Ocean, "Hai Colum
bia," medley from American popular airs "Anld Ac.
quaintancc, ,, selections from "Bai Masque'' &C. The
rnusse unaer tho a,-ectson Mnio the accom-
pnshed bandmaster OF the North Carolina.
The singing OF the Gee Club Of the North Carolina was
not the least interesting and pleasing part OF the pro-
gramme This club Is composed or eight trim looking
ars belonging 10 tho Of the receiving ship North
Carolina aud their proficiency In vocal music displayed
last night, as,onished the audience completely. The
following lis, Of tho pieces sung by tho Gee Club
Orally Round the Flag" "Columbia. we Love Thee
"Come Back, Massa,' "Johnny schmokor," Man the
Life Boat,'' "How are you GreenbacksS "Hush a-bye
Baby"
One Of the songs, entitled "How you Grccnbackss
which contained several clever illusions Secretary
Chase, Secretary wclcs and Brisader Grcelcys
nine hundred thousand afforded unbounded amusement
to the audience Tho serenade wound up about eleven
O'Clock with grand medley Of national airs which were
received with tremendous enthusiasm. The affair was
conducted most admirably throuabout and terminated,
as II commenced, in most agreeable manner.