New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-20
THE RUSSIAN BANQUET.

their first arrival dOubly welcomed at the AStor
House ly evening by the municipal authorities OF the
City of New York The grand Banquet in honor OF
Rear Admiral Lessovsky. prepared in the spacious
Ining.hll which comfortably crowded with nine
tables attended by 100 walters.
The blessing of Almighty God was invoked by the
Rev. Dr. Cummings, after which tn magnificent ban.
,uct was duly honored.
The main table in front of an Gle CANT floral arch
and presided over by Mayor 0pdyke. On mis- right
Ssrs Baron lie Stoecke the Russian Minister Admiral
Psuldng Hon. Vim. II. Webb Hon. Recorder Hofi.
man. Hon. David Dudley Field and others while on
his ei was the Ctys guests, Admiral Lessovsky Ad.
rral Flrragut Rev. DR.. Mahan, Rev Dr. Cummings
Hon. Iharow Weed, Hon. Judge DAILY, Wm f. Cur.
iiss esl III. Loubai, and others Among the Russian
officers who graeed the occasion besides the Admiral
were Scnl0r Capt Boutaika; First Secretary Russian
Legation Bodisco and Capt. Bo,aikOn, Of the frgate
0slaba
When the provisional erciscs of the evening were
ever, the opening address By Mayor OrDYKE welcomed
tie distinguished Admiral and his brother officers 10
be hospitaties of the city which had been rendered
to them upon their first arrival in our harbor Then
commenced the regular tossts Of the evening the first
gf which
This asr s. oHded to b. hearty chcls mingled with
D. COZ sion of which tie potts OF the minia.
tuIe cannoa. which were used with thrilling effect in
he interval between the shouting.
Letters Of sympathy. and regret a their necessary
istention were read IRON Archbishop Hughes General
Rlich followed the "a toast Of the evening:
Tt HnPryor IF Russia.
Responded to by Baron De Stocked as follows
tbik you most cordially for the toast which you
taye Just offered to HE Majesty the Emperor of Russia
and III myself of this opportunity you my
deep gratitude. Ii will be my duty. gentlemen to bring
tie kaovleige of my august this Of friend
ship anl can assure you that II VIII be fully and
deeply appreciated by his Imperial Majesty and by the
whole Russian nation. Enthusiastic applause. May
peace bless again this whole nation Cheers. May the
PISTON increase in its wonderful career Of prosperity
and happiness. And in utferins these sentiments can
ssuc you that there is of the 20 100000 Of my
couuirYmca who viii not join NE from the bottom OF
bis heart.
elr IN response the sentiment of Baron de Soeckcl
and NsyOY OPDYKE. moved from the bottom OF ms
hear hy the words Of the guest Of the evening begged
cave 20 depart from the scribed order Of the toasis IN
giving the following;
The Hale Of BIron De Soeekel
Ancr continued cheers the Baron rose again and Re.
,ponfed in the following language which thrilled the
s.oe audience with excited applause;
In answer TO this prop sc Il toast;
rss Mynic1al irfhOrfes and the C'en' Of nh frHs u"
Pori0l city
Durins nv long residence in this country il was my
yoo fortune make many warm friends IN the 'ity OF
kcw York and was always received with kindness
I'D htay As to the m,nS, nee ,o o. ps , s be o
pave been grandly received. Now gentlemen give
DIV sentiment:
May IN. City Of Newyork continue to grow as II has al
io, isi W twenty year. she viii have no rival in
H~aifl an1
iva in the liberal hospitality Of ii' ci'irens'
Responded TO BY Aid. JIREMraB.
The following was tie thlfd regular TOAST
IT,, Rs,sian Nary
A. Admiral LEssofsKY arose to respond ne tnthn.
,iasm was intense When the applause sufficiently
,ubsidcd the guest Of the evening Admiral LEssoisHi
'1,;rsTfIsJS AND CITIZENS OF NEW YORK. IL behalf
Of NV brobsr oicer bog leave to express 10 You Ny
engs deep gratitude for the high regard which you
pleased 10 confer upon u in tbs banquet, AZ tne
81. 4 will civ -
,rsss the admiration OF myself and my brother ON
GERS the brilliant history Of your naval officers whom
q, have known long ~, before We came u this
shy and @hom we have met in many parts Of The gob
II vas ny fol tune trying circHInsialces aitei
the oss ofIny ship, when we Were depr'ea Q, Ever
,tice {, which We attached little yane IN Tie ordiiaI
oo.,.e ef lfs but which knc" how Ia appreciate
0hen Sc were deprived OF thcin We shan not owen
nov. rfon ali the points Of official Kindness which were
,enat % us by the Captain Of the ship but Se shall
scvcr forget the words with which We were met ~ tn'
eard re- ms and cabins ~ the American inanoi war
-, American Office took Of officers Of cor
Responding grade and said these words SOW, 81
ia every thing sec in this cabin ee,onss 70 you
ef happy that this testimonial Of my everlasting erai
mie nave opportunity to express IN sscn neng
Tie fourth toast Of tho evening was
| Th> Tinted States Nary
h Responded to by Admiral PA LpHG, as follows -,
\ sentiment conveying just appreciation OF lh'
navy .lgays claims my praitGce ana INSPIRES u pro
t,ard recollection Of pasi lro,essona ne ne lnai
er in which the navy has realized the expectations
Inc country is a sufficient guaranty 10 the nation thst ~
3bsrty and honor will always De sustained b, tha
ranch o the National force. Mr.. President no elas
u society cordially unite NItl lhe Su'hoI - o.
ooe OF THIS great city in extending the hand OF IRA
,rn.ty aad good-teloVsbp 10 the gallant Aol nn
L,,ot.sy than tie officers Of The Amerlcn
Navy We welcome them 20 confidence a. the req
-esenta;irss Of generous ana ehIighle.su n ,,a
arch and will be happy IN the CONVICTION wa
ge NAV clrays be united In the cause OF M
nanity Justice. ana The liberty oi hans Inv
60 700 Nj President. and 70 TIE Iuliclpi'N 81 NV
YORK have the honor IN behalf Of the Navy TO ole
IL l.. Il ~fgt
he health Of the Emperor Of Russia and the gallan
and accomplished officers Of ME Navy. !.
The 1th toast The State O! New. VOTE war Eesp"huo
TO by joins l.. DEvLIK.
The 9Th toast
EY.ao. Separated by seogsPhes division, bm 6rcosi
Car hs u-,ous md unprecedented decree dcia'n
he psion OF million, II he ser'i IL j donby bttii
done uader form o. government, wherein power 'pT
JOn the throne should b APPRECIATED by nation "no'
cf g1v Inmeat H. tho, ,pllns. rom the people
II Responded to by the Rev. WN II. BooLE.
The seventh toast By the Hon. ID. ID. Field
NeuDaiy That solemn rIneiPe q la's which caches an
II ion. who 81 AZ peace with each other
III LETTER From wM. II. SEWARD.
III DEPARInRRT STAB
III NAsHsGTos Oct. H., 1868
II 10 hsDRgw Gag, aud otto, Committee Of q
/, Cos.' Councii Of he clfy ef Ma York
GxvrLr.gS: have the honor "a akncwedge your inyit
L Ion 70 a. "a az guest Of the Common CouniI Of the City
NewfoiA q, banquet which the propose 70 ave - Adm
al Le..os.y and others Of the as feet ohei, oeeup
iou h.ge viii not allow ulst indulgence II hp~ese
sour Distinguished visitor. ,hal TO this capital IL wi
,aord much pleasure to show in any proper wey mat
iork in the feelings Of respect md good win toward hnssi
which he object q yoI entertainment 70 r1.Iess
II might be permitted 10 propose sentiment im yo'
Heath aud honor 70 Prince Corchakof the Russian Mir
i.;e Foreign Affairs Not able la defending The po
iy Of hi country than Just and liberal III conducting
/ rsson. ,h the United States
81 have the honorto be, g'ntlemen