The New York herald., 1863-11-03

rios the United States Naval Academy, which they,
naval ocsrs would undoubtedly bo pleased to ses
In conclusion the speaker presented the Admiral with
copy Of the invitation. which written parchmsnt
enclosed in silver cise. bearing the following In
so'p"'- Eo
TO REAR ADMIRAL LISOvsKI.
~ Commanding the Russian Squadron.
! COMPLEMENTARY.
From JAMsa Y SMITH,
Governor OF Rhode Island,
United states Of America. {
The following Ia tho invitation which then read 70
tho Admrai,-
STATE or RgoDs IsLAxD. EXECUTIVE DrrARrMkST,l
~ PROVIDENCE, Il. l., Oct. 20, 1863
the Department Of state at washington and tSs inter
views Win my AID decamp, Colonel f,my suggesting
Jacob Iunnsl John H. Amy, George W. .Hast. Charles
and the Honorable Jol r. BARTLETT Secretary oe
state this invitation accept the hospatcs OF the State
Of Rhoe Island, for yourself and the officers Of yoar
ee the presence o. your vessels IN w.,sra win be
known bosdaiisy whsA has always exsied between the
css Tssensns this q aaihorusd 70 make such arrange
ncnts for your visit - will DO mcst sgseabls and con.
In = ; so:S1 . ~. ~sA g... .:.ss.. yoa. no.s
0esuor "a = sss $40 = RHODE
Hlasd nd rroysdsaos Pnss.siOss.
70 Hear Ad9tgel LscvsxI, COus1anding the Russian
oquoo6oo, NV xofx nofDog.f
Admiral Lsovskl replied ~ sollows,-
ssI be9 you express 10 his Excsllency tho Cover.
70, e s s't - se
ING which We appescia.s most. And esrtalsiy the sx
bs great motive for Us and vlsIs you Bus sir
q the same time must excuse myself and my Ship
y would be impossible for ms TO 90 north a present
However, IL orders from my government should
one Of my arst duties 70 60 and acknowledge my com.
pmsnts 70 the dinsrcnt places from which We have
Sss a and psss. :
and the different ports OF your country. Al pre-
s:s a' % I:: %, %y s's 70 x:
like 70 take 40 many Of my ships with me a. possible
Ibeisvs the Prssidsn, would not refuse 70
nander 10 Chief Of the Army and Navy. But think.
generally. shalt be obliged. for the safety
should stay long IN your waters. Bu, ali .hess
testimonials viii be brought 70 my Emperor and WIN be
rational courtssies, where they kept because all
these canaot, Of course, consider due TO All
these receive the representative OF my sovereign
Rev Br vusox then sddr essing ADMIRAL ssid that
As rrssieus Of the Sons Of Rhode Island tn tho city o
New York, he came thsre with the other gentlemen
70 urge him, Al his earliest convenience 10 visit
The place. Rhode IsLand tbs smallest OF the
States OF the united States, bu. IL vas ore
whose history was the largest. The Rev. Doctor.
having pointed the numerous beauties Of Rhode
Island commercially, mechanic lily, scientifically and
osherwiss, concsded by cordial solicitation that the
Admiral would avail himself Of the Invitation.
Admiral Lsovski, in reply, reiterated What be had
said before substance rsarking addition that he
very far from being acquainted With history and
custos; but be knew tho psopie OF whom Rev Or. Vim
ton had spoken wore hard worxing hard enduring
tou JUST Of the dangerous cossts which
rouaded them.
Champsgne was then provided for the party through
the courtesy OF the Admrs who proposed the health Of
the President Of the United States which duly ho
nored
DR. vnros, In rssponse asked them TO drink 70 The
Emperor. tho czT Of ell tho Russias. Here vas the
most remarkable intercourse Rhode Island the
sma lest state America, and Rissia, large empire.
Here nations IN antpodcs-ihe one sutocratic sud
the other democrstic-unhns and introducing new
civilization. Although their governments seemed 70 bs
adverse, they like the two ends Of circle which
met
Ing the Russian national anthem.
The party after sn the ship, amidst salute Of
twenty ore guns ordered 70 be fired BY Admiral Lsovsk
who aso had the American Gag NJ 10 the fore and
the rigging manned In token d respect.
visis OF the Mayor and Common Ceun.
Ell OF Jersey City 20 the Rsssias Fleet
Address OF Mayer HSmar ana Reply OF
Admiral Lissvski-Sew Ferry beat Sew
York. 80.
accordspcs with Invitation extended 70 the Mayov
and Common Council of Jersey CITY by Captain Charles
woossy Superintendent OF the Jersey CITY Ferry Com.
pAny tho Russian ness Which fr several weeks
pest lying thu North river, on the Battery.
that bo3y connection with sbsut ny invited guests.
among ~hom were Hon. Nehemiah Perry, q The Fourth
Congressional district of New Jersey; Hon. Dudley g.
Grsguy, Non. Ephrssm nsrsh }. d Nnlsr, Esg. A. o.
zabri.kIe Esq, PhiasAs G. Dunpr, M Rsv n Brinsr
Smith Rcv. Mr.. Parmss, Pstsr Bsnsly, Esa snd other
pranpess ssdslsmss q Nov Jersey, embarked on
\ bard of the new and spacious fcrryboat New
! York a. hafpas, twelve O'Clock, arer psss
saus san up the North river prcccessd 70 tho flag.
ship Alexander Ssvsk o The Rosssas feat. where the
osmo 70 sncbor. 1hs latter decorated
vish bunting rom 70 stern ana presented beas,
| full appearance alongside of the noble frsAts.
In thecosrso Of few n,utes a GIG, in charge o. an
occr came along side informed thai The party
aesiroas d ysfIns their respects 20 the
Admiral, when = hia CORN boats came up, aud
I the party wefe trsns'crres 70 ths nagshp, snd
Immediately invited into sls cabin. where ,sr the
usual nscrcbsnss a courtesy had ,skso place. Mayor
Rnmw steppe1 ~ ~srd aud addressed Admiral Lassvski
~ fossovss--
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