The New York herald., 1863-10-22
our RUSSIAN VISITORS.
Iney Are Invited to PhiladeIphia
and Portland.
Tne committees Of Both Cities on Board
Tho Admiral's Vessel.
TUE PROPOSED BALL TO TUE RUSSIANS.
&C.. &C., d.

Honors Of all descriptions ard from all quarters
OF the country continue to fock In upon ths
Russian officers. Yesterday afternoon q commit
too from the cIties Of Philadelphia and Portland
vsited the flagship Alexander Nevsk and rendered TO
Admiral sovsk and his officers the hosptaies Of their
respective cities. Tho following are the names OF the
gentlemen CON- losing the Philadelphia committee:-Oom
mon Counci'-A. J. Harper. chairman; W. N. Bard r.
Adams, J. w. Leigh, G B. Bowers. Select Councii-J.
Proe webere'. Davis, j. Q. Grinnodo, A. j. Cuthern
wood and James L. Bannon Messrs. Messer and Holden
composed the Portland committee.
ABOUT four O'Clock the committees arrived ou board
OF tne flagship, whore they by Admiral sovsa
win that ceremony aud genial courtesy which are the
pecuar characteristics Of that distinguished gentleman
Inc oand played "fia Columbia and yankee Doode'
and tho visitors down the main deck 10 the Admit
rails cabin. Tho committees beng accompanied by May
OF opdyke that gentleman introduced each individual
member 70 the Admiral On entering the cabin Mr.. A.
D. Harper Chairman OF tho philadelphia committee.
stepped forward and spoke as foIloWs:-
ADMIRAL AND OyrIcEHs RrsrAS FrErr.--Ths
CITY OF Phiadelpha through It's IN coup
c's disappointed committee, consisting OF tho gentle
men TO whom you have Just been introduced TO tender
me 10 observe that This invitation mere formslity
Weare here. gentlemen to express earnest wish Il
country is people are eminenly the representatives
Of tbe Union sentiment OF the nation Divided as the
country now IS by intestne war; loyal people strug
g'g to crush the efforts o. malignant but formidable
faction, who are seeking TO destroy tie governments
and bu,ld up in its stead government OF their
o"n, basel upon shvcry--when the maj ions OF the
earth are viewing with intense interest the pro-
gress OF the struggle. It Il highly gratifying to
our people aud think may only for Phiade
pha. but Tor all loyal people within thu bounds OF our
country ~ welcome to shores the Of
the grcaAW0 friendly Power OF Russis Other nations
with whom in times past our intercourse has been
greater nave not merely stood aoo in this hour OF
trial. but have secretly counivod with our enemies and
th0 Nat uoti
OF our glorious republic These nations fearing for
their own supremacy few years since. combined 70
arrest tie onward progress ot great empire. Ist
us Join hands. and uni OIL defy the arrogant
sumption Of these people to control the destnes the
world. Philadelphia Is we'll worthy OF visit from you
Its hnrbor Is fine one. although grand like the one
IN which your vessels riding anchor pub
exceed those OF any city in the world It's people wills
welcome you with open arms and be graticd to extend
representatives OF a friendly nation.
Aomiral Lsovski returned thanks few choice words
for tho honor which had been done himself officers
and remarked that nothing would give him creator pea-
than to visit the city OF Phsdclphia at as early
date as pcssibc He would, however, first visit wasn.
ngton in order to day his respects the President oths
United States II he could bring his ships TO the
national capital he would personally visit that city
The Admira, concluded his remarks by proposing a 4
toast The President Of the United States which was
Mayor Opdyke proposed tho Health of hs Majesty
Alexander the Second" This sentiment was also duly
hnccd After this toast Mayor Op1yke took occasion %
tender an invitation 20 tho officers attend grand
bail TO be givcn at the Academy OF Music the bh ef
November, to which Invitation Admiral sovsk proasred
his mcns and intention to be present n tho
same Ia company with the officers OF his feet.
BY this II will be that the intended bill has been
post from the 10th OF the present month 10 the 6th
Of November
Mr.. HARpEn offered 'The two eagIes-the Russian
eagle and tho American eagle"
The following documents here handed TO the A.
mral by Frederick Messer Esq Of tho Board d Alder.
men OF tho city Of Portland, which will expain shsm-
selves
CsrY o. PORTLAND,
hAYoR's OvsIcx, Oct. Is, 1898. !
TO Rear Admiral Issosvsxy, Commanding the Russba1
Feet New York Harbor;--
DEAR sR-At meens CT the City Council Of this city,
ned October O. $685. was unuimousiy voted " sxtss1
the invitation 10 you TO visit our city with your nest
BY the c,mmttec OF the Council, Frederick G. Messer,
tsd. Of the roard Of Aldermen, and the Hon Charles
With the wish that you may nnd oouve.ieut TO 40
cept the invitation am with sentiments Of the hghsse
regard, respectfully yours.
Crry or PORTLAND. IN COMMON COUNCIL
October s, 1888 (
0rdered-That the Mayor IN behalf OF the city govern
meOt ard OF tbs city OF Portland he hereby a.
rected TO express 70 Admiral Lesssy, Of the Russian
hect now lying ut New YORK the profound regard and
OF which Inc ~ the distinguished representative;
And tha, the Mayor be further instructed extend
Admiral lesofsky ana his officers an invitation to vw
this city with his fect and partake OF Its hospaes
Attest l. J. BACHELOR, Clerk.
In Poard or Mayor and Aldermen,
Read and passed In concurrence
Attest: j NJ. HEATH, City Clerk
fpo. JACOB N. LILLIAN Mayor.
After half an hou social worse, the party In the
meanwhile being shown around the vessel, all returned
- the shore well pleased with their visit
This morning some onc hundred u tho Russian officers,
Admiral i!sovsk Included, viii Iroce to Niagara Fsis
aud vicinity tour OF pleasure They do exrect
return to the city bcso the latter part Of week
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