Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-06
Reception of the Russian Officers in New
Ynrk.

The Express gives the following account Of the
reception OF the officers Russian fleet in New
York 90 Thur day.
AZ half-past eleven o'clock the Addison F.
Andrews, government boat, received the Com
mittee o. Arrangements, Aldermen Froment, Far
ley uud Hall, and Couueiimen keenan,, Nc
Connell and Murray, With representatives of the
Press.
The boat was decorated with flags, the Rus
sian and American being side by side at the peak.
/ The Navy latd band diseouisel the national
a,Gs Of the United States aud Russia Bs the boat
pAded into the stream, and just about the time
Of starting the Mqycriy Boat Club, in their beau
/ uiul Meg Mcrriilies," pulled u to uct for the
committee in any required service. The
Andrews turuel Governors Island, and in pass
/ ing through the British fleet the band played
/ God rive the Queen" which the English of-
cels replied to by waving their mats. The boats
soon reached the Russian fleet, aud were greeted
] with cheers from the sailors on the Naring, when
the baud of the Andrews struck up the nusslan
grand march, the crew Cheering. Thus it was
all through the fleet. Tie crews, at a signal,
rush up N, rigging, and make the air musical
with their shouts aud cheers t welcome.
The officers, with uncovered heads, stood on
the deck and waved their handkerchieis The
sight was IL brilliant one, aud provoked many
complimentary remarks
1t was noon precisely when the Andrews hove
to- within pistol ahot Of the flag ship Alexander
Neyesky. The sailors manned the yards, and
gave enthusiastic cheers, while the russian hand
struck up yankee Doodle" Capt Faunce
here SHOUTED, "Admral, have with me the city
authorities, who wish to come On board your
vessel"
Admiral LesoIsk who stood at the gangway,
surrounded by his officers, replied Yes, sir. |
will send bouts"
The boats, dozen in number, rowed by stout
3 IaF.l aaatl.
took on board the committee and others present
On arriving at the flag ship both the officers aud
, visitors uncovered, the sailors, who formed in
line on either side If tue deck, giving the usual
> salute. Nothing could have been more neatly
0 done.
: Alderman Farley introduced Alderman Fro
ment us chairman, and that gent eman intro Oluctd
his associate members Of The committee. During
, this ceremony the officers stood in the rear OF
the Admiral, aud more noble looking body Of
I gentlemen is seldom soen together-the cteWs
q maintained their original position. the band
e meantime played Yankee Doodle The Admiral
expressed his pleasure ut meeting with citizens
Of so great country. lie said that the custo-
mary salute would have been fired before but
there were 30 mauy vessels in the way that he
did not wish to put them in danger. lie would
wait until they went to his cabin, as to do st
now might result in loss Of life, aud he wished I,
n hnve nothing unpleasant occur.
Is member Of the committee remarked that VT
le were used TO killing people in r.is country.
ie "Oh yes said the Admiral, "hut not fol
e. amusement. An accident here would be dread
full
The company were then invited to the Ad
NJ mirals cabin. and just as they descended tn
,u ~ sailors manned the yards
~ Alta given signal the band struck up YANKEE
'' Doodle. the American flag was run up, aud tL
~ whole tive vessels composing the fleet united in
!, Numbering welcome. Cannon beched fort
~ Their noise without cessation Tor five minutes
~, and in the meantime the Committee aud officer
I were arranged IN their positions. introduction
-I lv were then given aud the presentation OF th
+, hospitalites Of the city next took place
i,, The resolutions, beautifully engrossed, wtr
- presented to the Admiral, who remarked
~ Geutrmeh;-The present occasion affords bu
=, another evidence Of the general good ieelin
- which has alreudy been expressed towards us
ho Everywhere IN your country, on our passage
. from villas, cottages, and mansions, salute
~ have been fired, and other tokens of welcom
h. offered IN many ways. am pleased to receiv
,,a this testimonial, and particularly because
e, am the first among Russians who has been honor
o ed IN your great country. This will produce a
=, equal feeling of regard in my own nation,
a, viii not consider this testimonial my own, bu
an viii forward it to my government, to be pre-
H., served us meinentO Of this visit You are we
,ls iugs Of all my officers and my entire crew au
rs the whole Russian nation / am pleased to ac
- cept the hospitalties of the city,
Wine was then brought on and the Admire
offered as Il toast:
Of The President of The United States, who en-
eu joys the fame of being an honest man."
as BY a pre-arranged signal, the whole fleet fire
lis a Presidents salute.
he Mr., Frdment responded by offering "The Eu
gh peror Of Russia, which was drank with all til
elf lonols.
b. The whole party then left for the Andrew
ee and were on board. Here Mr. Fromeu
n presented in an informal manner, the resolution
ne in honor of Captain Boutakoif, stating that the
d. were prepared for him, because Of his fir.
rs, having arrived here, and some others were ez
he pected.
in Capt Boutakof much embarras ed, acceple
b. the resolutions with thanks.
The boat then proceeded to the foot Of Twenty