Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-06

third street, amid salvo of artillery aud great
cheering. llee the company was met by An
immense throng amid enthusiastic applause.
After eoms delay, the procession having been
formed. the march down Broadway took place
At an early hour Of the afternoon the chains
used TO divide the passage through the hall were
run across much to the regret OF large crowd,
who had fattered themselves with the idea that
hy coming early they might be enabled to get
better vi,w OF the pageant, hut in vain; for
nothing but an invitation from the committee
would pass anybody inside Of lhe rallied oil
space
The Admiral ON coming into the building,
ltnued ou tue ann Of Alderman froment, Chair
man Of the committee while the other officers
were accompanied by other membes Of the com
mittee
At o'clock the cortege entered the Governors
Room, where his Honor the Mayer awaited their
arrival a number Of our most prominent citi-
zers were present
His Honor, standing behind Washngton's
desk, addressed the guests as follows:
Admiral Lpssotlsky--ll affords me great plea
sure to receive you and your brother officers Of
the Russian fleet as the honored guests OF tais
city but express the fceiUgs Of all our citi-
zrus when greet you with welcome at once
cordial, siucere aud hearty.
We feel that this ovl,ty would be due to you
MS distinguished strangers visiting our country
ior the irst time But it is not alone on personal
1 grounds that we desire to meet your visit with
proper demonstrations OF respect We desire,
through you, to testify our esteem and friend
4 ship tor Il te government ana people yuu repre-
sent We recognize in your sovereign, the En-
perOr Alexander, au enlightened ruler Of a power
iul empire, who has immoItalzei his reign by
one OF the nobiest acts recorded in history. Ii
bis subjects we sre II btaye and euterprslng
people, who are making rapi sriiys iu all the
arts that nioin an advanced eiyli1aton.
We place high value On the friendship nnl
sympathy Of such nation. That iriend-lnp has
existed without interruption between your coun
try aud ours stree We became nation; mad th'
sympathy of your sovereign for our national ms
fortunes has been tihcinily express with
warmth and sincerity which has mt tailed T.
touch our sensibiites, aud awaken reciprocal
emotions
We rejoice at this opportunity Of testf,ing t.
you, and through you TO your Sovereign, uu
high appreciation ot the conduct Of bis govern
ment, aud We venture to hope that the occasion
Of Jour visit, and the hosptalides we propose
will serye to strengthen the ties OF ftiend-hi
which have 70 long united the two nations
, Peimil me, Admiral, tl repeat my words
cordial welcome, aud on behnii of tne muuic pm
/ authorities to tender to you and tine officer
who accompany yen the Inequalities ct III
city
Admiral Lessoll,ky replied rs follows;
i MIR. Mayor-Before | came to lti- place
= compliment you with my brother officers,
passed through Streets whore ! was receive
with honor by your troops and when repo
this home, rs it is my duty to do, il will be onl
T. one token more to strengthen tle fgeliqe ot It
/. people towards your great country. hope thl
when We part we may take this feeling vii
US
The Governors room was then thrown open
the public hundreds OF whom avnilel lLcn
!, selves Of the opportunity to pay their r'spcc
: to the representatives cf the Russian naiion.
I, Numerous ladies' AMI gentleman were lnlr
- duced to the Admiral, who, III obedience TO II
call By the people, came forward on the balcuu
accompanied ly the Mayor, and bowed his a.
:, knowedgments for the cnnrtesy.