The New York herald., 1863-10-14
CUR NAVAL VISITORS.


! ~ cur Charitable Institut1ons-A Trip
10 Hapdaii's and Blackweii's Islands-
The Russian Officers Not ON Board, Sc.
our naval vsitors-French and English-were treated
10 visit to our charitable institutions yesterday Tue
following invitation, issued by the Commissioners OF
Public Charities and Corrections will explain the matter
Nrv YORK. Oct. 7, 1868.
sm.-You are yespectullv invited TO visit the iEstitu
tions charge OF the Commissioners OF puDc ChA
lies and Correction Tuesday next, 18Th inst 10 Com
papy with the officers Of the war vessels 10 tue na
embracing representatives respective govern
ments and the military and naval officers at TINS staton
terry at qnarel past nine O'Clock M and from Belle
Hospital landing Twenty sixth street, East r'e' ~
ten O'Clock A. n ON that day.
SIMEON DRAPER, President
JAMES b. NICHOLSON, 00""'S
NOSES H. GRINNEIL,
The steamboat John Power was the occa-
sion and left the Of whitehall street at about hall
past nipe O'Clock. There no Russian officers on
board although invitation extended TO them 70
accompany the excursionists 1t was stated however,
that the principal officers Of the fleet have taken their
departure Niagara Falls, and viii not return for some
days. Tho following the names Of tho officers who
were board at tho time:-
HyR BRrrAxuc MAJESTY SHIP MMoR1AIIn
Capt George Hancock Lieut. B. Pelkngton and Horatio
Austin Second Master f. Clapp Assistant Paymasters
r. X. Heaven and c. r. Drew; Mdshipmen j. NJ Aercer'
G. L. Poo. .y-.
Admiral Alexander NJ Milne Captain =. X Barnard;
Secretary 7. j. Yegen: Flag Lieutenant W. H. Jardine;
Lioutenants T. r. Phillips and c. Jenkins; Chaplain
e. /. Bowman; Lieutenant OF Artillery Arthnr French;
Midshipmen W. H. Henderson, A. Carpenter d. Will
HER RHlr,NSc MAJEsrY's SHIP NInBrs.
Lieutenant W. Evans.
The French officers on board were as folows;-
Admiral Reynaud; De Manner, Commander Ie perouse;
Lieutenants Coigny and Founer, Master Dee captain
Vain and Purser Frandtund.
Among the other distinguished gentlemen on board
the fo.lowing:-
Admiral Farragut Count sandoval Commander OF Moro
Castle Cuba Gen. Van vet; Gen. W. Field; Count di
iorg the Austrian Minister the Pilot Commissioners;
Mossrs c. H Marshall Russell stnrees G: ". Bua,, X
Taylor and EcSwiney: Rev. Father schneider, Mr. Coe
and others.
The weather proptious as could be expected for
the OCCASION blowing refreshiugy and the sun
shining brightly. At ten o'clock tho boat put In at the
foot Of Twenty and took board consider
able number among whom the French officers above
named The utmost cordially existed between all on
board the English and French entering into spirited con
versation with each other. Admiral Milne and Admiral
Reynaud sat together during the passage up the river
and talked in the most convival manner to each other
The boat proceeded first to Rapdas Island where the
entire party landed All the boys the island were
ragged along bank Of the river and tho boat hove
in sight forth loud cheers. On Going ashore all
proceeded the different departments on the island,
New York public The various institutions were in the
best order and reflect the highest upon the off,
GERS who those matters in charge The naval visit
ors to whom all those sights original expressed
themselves highly gratiAed with tho appearance
of everything. The Randals Island boys went
through their military manGuvres, and elected
marked eulcgiums at the hands Of all present.
Russian, American, French and English flags deco.
rated the principal buildings, and the utmost taste was
exhibited in the entire arrangements OF the amir There
were quite number of ladies' present, which added some
what to the interest OF the scene. universal dsnp-
pointmen expressed that the Russian officers wero
not present 10 participate the ceremonies OF the
sion
shortly before the drill OF the Randals Island boystok
place. Of them, named W S. Thompson, stcpred for
ward in front o, the line which was formed. and made
the following speech
GENTLEMEN RErRgsRNrNG THE CROSS ST. GEORGE, THE
hall OF Tho children welcome you to- this our island
We I'LL glad to you the representatives Of
% Be- @p SoSr S
of reace. May it always be for is great Thing
to have leace throughout tho world. Our country at
ing Enaves and demarosues, who are trying 70
repd asupder OF the greatest countries on the
globe. We have had great many battles with
foes, and with only few exceptions have
won ,ben all. And with the blessing OF God hope soon
10 peace reign triumphant throughout the length and
breadth of happy and united country. You SEQ
before little army Of hoys who hope one day
be able to their country should II need their
But first wish is hat tho olive branch
Re drmy pipted Throughout the whole globe, and that
ihe paraphernaia OF may be laid inside 10 rust ard
rotten having further for the great and ships
which the genius Of the age busy IN constructing
and furnih hing to slaughter another Tell PEOPLE
at home that all will yet be rieht in this iand and that
all we ask is 70 he allowed TO settle his matter in our
way. Gentlemen, thank you FOR your attention,
and now bid you farewell
when The exhibition drn concluded the party
the boat after viewing the principal points OF
the island. The boat proceeded 3, Black
wells Isiand Here circuit made OF nearly the
tire space, the Pcnitentary, hospitals and L1ua,ic
Asylum being visited. A splendid lunch served up
residence OF OF the wardens Tho Er,sh and
French Admiras toasted, when the latter made
short speech the which had
done himself and officers that day Short speeches
also made by Simeon Draper, Captain Hancock
Of the British navy. Dr. Valentine Mott and Others The
whole ansn characterized by the utmost coed feel
marks that his vessels were to this port day
Alter partaking OF lunch all proceeded board the
steamboat and returned home, after spending quite
agreeable Admirals Milne and Reynaud their
departure however nearly hour previous having par
tcuiar engagements to fulfil board their respective
vessels.
The Municipal Banquet TO the Russians.
The Committee or the Common Council nav ing this sub
ect 10 charge yesterday at the Astor House. II
agreed that the total number OF invitations shall be
three hundred and that the banquet shall or
Monday. No other facts that not already
the pubic announced by the clerk.