The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-17
OUR RUSSIAN NAVAL VISITOR.
Visit OF Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. General
Banks, General Dix aud Others
to the Russian Frigate Osiiaba.
Salute to tbs Distinguished
Personages.
Sketch Of Social Life in . Russian
Man-of-War,

The Russian steam frigate O6laba was yesterday tue
scene OF event without precedent in the annals OF
history, 80 far vessel OF that nation concerned
It was the first lmo in the history OF this country that
the wife Of ono OF our Presidents had visited
Russian yessel-of- war. Such event OF course
worthy OF the presence OF representative Of tine
HERALD whose pages tho only full record OF passing
events.
Our naval reporter won't board OF the Osli,bs at
about one O'Clock yesterday afternoon awsit the
OF tho distinguished personagos wero expected
board at two O'Clock. He found tho ship excel
lent state Of order cleanliness tho bright work
every portion OF tho vessel looking like FURNISHED gold
every rope hauled teut and neatly coiled up; the
sailors attired in their neatsst dross. aud every
thing as trim as only a man of-war can DO
We received tho eangway by friend. Lieu
tenant DeIivr0n who welcomed TO the Inequalities @!
the ship and after little chat led to the ward
room where found the majority Of the officers engaged
in social conversation and enjoying themselves with
party Of friends their wine and segars aud cga
re.ies OF the finest Turkish tobacco cordial greet
Ipg and invitation to "make yourself at homo
Immediately made feel II among friends.
Perhaps IL would not be uninteresng to our readers
to Siyo peu picture Of an hour passed in the ward
room OF a Russian frigatc. The cabin, wardroom,
is called vesses.of-war, Is situated on the
berth deck commencing about half way between
the main and mizen rsss and extending quite aft TO tho
storm. On ethor side the staterooms for the officers
In the centre and just under the waTdroom hatch s the
dining table, which placed athwartship croswse OF
the around this table VIC found the officers
party OF gentlemen from the shore board at tho
time entered the room and eng ,ged in
sation with the captain OF the vessel These gentlemen
rising TO take their Departure rovercny bowed tho
who performed the sacred Office for this little world
Of people, and at the time taking him by the hand
An i'm n mon H. ma
Of their respect and vsneraon they quietly assembled 10
the deck and we did not sec any more Of Them
II was not long before We enjoying Russian
Turkish cigarette aud slipping with them delightful
Italian wine. You must these officers talk excel.
lent English and had difficulty 10 entering into and
carrying . spirited conversation First thoy were
somewhat and naturally anxious to learn something
in relation to the expected visitors.
Fortunately within power TO give the desired
information, and In few moments brief biography Of
tho notabes had been given to them. Next the
ton merged into rese presen, troubles and 70
the aspect foreign relations. Perhaps would
be psc for u.s. at tme like this 60 into tho details
Of conversation intended 10 be again repeated
but IL is all sufficient say that 10 Russia good
friend aud there no doubt that so Will always con-
tinuc 10 DC so.
Whib were in tho midst OF soclable chat word
passed down to that the guests about 10
OlCor6 10 SSnrD0dr0
OF the quarter deck receive them in duo FORM Hasten
ing the dock and looking out through tho port
small government tender s,eamng up under
storm Two elegant bargos were Immediately de.
apatced transfer the distinguished visitors
tender TO the frignte.
10 the tervenng time between the embsrkation aud
the arrival alongside let take glance decks
On the sarboard side Of the quarter deck the officers OF
tho ship stood in group. awaiting tho arrival On this
port sdo drawn up marine guard. in charge OF
midshpman. Forward. In limo with the bridge, the
we're huddcd, to see them they board. Tho
American ensign bent on tho hayartis At the MAN,
ready at Tho proper to be hoistcd. very short
time elapsed and the barges arrived alongside OF tho
noblc frigats.
Captain Boutoko wearing the medals OF honor given
him distinguished services. ut the gangway and
everything readiness The shr whistle OF the boat
swan's mates the clarion notes OF the bugler tho pre
Of the guard the general doug Of caps and
the party were welcomed board. Next the
presentation OF tho party 10 each OF the officers OF
the shin now board.
Mrs. Lincoln, Major General Dix and s,aG. the Baron
doscnsackeu, Mrs. General Banks, Judge Roosevelt,
lady and daughter, and several others
BY the way, the Baron dos,ensacken the Consul Gene
raj Of Russia, Is Of Geoera dostensackcn. OF the I'm
peris Council, who born in 100 and entered tho
army 1906 He distinguished himself IN the battles Of
Eylau and Friedand, Ia 1907. In tue campaigns OF
1912 IA be promoted to the rnnk OF general,
aud made commandant OF brigade Of huiaus in 1925,
and General raskevtch 10 the Caucasus
chief OF staff taking par, the scges OF Akhaklak and
Ksrs. lie commanded the left wing n the Russian
army at the battle OF the Aras. lie sent
afterwards into Poland, where he relieved commander
who was hard pressed by the insurgents. His con
sammatc skill contributed TO tho victory OF 0stro
enka May 1881 and he present at the taking Of
Warsaw in september OF the same year.
In ls43 he made general Of cavalry add IN 1850
he recsivcd the command Of corps OF infantry. Tho
Baron was military commander Of odessa when that city
was bombarded by the Allies in April and May, 1854.
For his obstinate defence received the Car tho
most asttering marks Of esteem sud subsequently,
sent he take charge Of the southern pa, Of
the delences Of sebas,opol during SIEGE This ds,in
guishod officer and noblemsn is member Of the
Imperial Council and holds the rank Of aldo do camp
general.
The said 10 look very like his father and Ia
gentleman Of pleasing address and manners, quito
assuming and belongs the school Of who
doing much 70 place Russia high the esteem OF
the world At large
Ms the introduction Captain Boutskon. with Mrs La
CON- led the way forward the starooard sde and
frgate e1auned by all u the visitors, expressed
themselves delighted the beauty and symmetry Of the
vessel all her appointments. few minutes sufcsd for
this promenade " inspection and then party were
invited 10 the Captains cabs where rsAcAs repast
spread out
Towards the close Of the entertainment Mrs. Lincoln
offered the following cast"The hsah OF the Emperor
| OF Russia
Captain Bau,akon, In response, made few feiictous
remarks 10 reference the reception q the nrst Russian
rrrse In these BY the authorities and all glasses
Of our citizens He said he had anticipated the signal
honor which bad been paid 10 him by tho lady Of the
President Of the United States, under the escort d the
military general Of this department add be berred 70
assure his dsspgu SIZED visitors that would be era.
,,ms 10 his soyernmen, al homo % vas 10 himself
\ and his officers.
me Captain then gave "Ths Presdsn, Of the United
i states, = which was daiy hooored.
The Baron dOstcnsacgeu, In few appropriate words,
gave The Armyand Navy o. the uniisd States and the