The New York herald., 1864-12-14
ARRIVAL OF ADMIRAL FARRAcvr.

His Reccption-A Committee Meets the
Hartford and Boards Her-ProCeeaangs
ON Boa ard--fks Admiral at the Custom
House, sc.
Admiral FaYragut arrived ~ this port yesterday
board Of his justly celebrated flagship the Hartford
His arrival had been anticipated for tme and tee
prominent merchants Of this city made preparations 70
receive him 10 q complimentary manner. preliminary 70
demonstration Of extensive and enthusiastic
character TO taxe place At . future day.
A subcommittee was appointed 10 proceed down the
bay and meet the Hartford she came up. This com.
ns.ec embarked board Of the cutter Bronx
shortly before twelve O'Clock, she Immediately
headed outward On board Collector Draper, As
sstaut Stuart Mr.. Francis Skddy, Mr.. Isaac
Boil, Mr. W. H. Browueli, Mr.. Joseph Hone and others
When opposite Ssapleton Landing. Staten Island the
ship Australia spoken, when the captain Informed
go Of the Bronx that the Hartford WAS
anchored near the bar After proceeding short distance
further the Hartford coming slowly up When
within about ouo hundred yards OF each other cheers
were Enthusiastically sent mp from both vessels The
Of the Hartford manned the rigging and nine cheers
were Justify siven which were cordially responded to
from the decks Of the Bronx The broad pcnnant Of Ad
mira, Frrsgat noased from the mizzepmast bis dag
ship.
The passengers Ok the Bronx taken bosrd
the Hartford, and after handshskings and mutual
grstuaops being exchanged tho Admiral conducted the
visitors 10 his private cabin circle formed when
Collector Draper stepped forward and addressed Admiral
Farragut follows
Admiral FARRAouI-n becomes my pleasing duty 10 10.
form you in behalf OF committee which repre-
sent that have been made to give you
ceptoo hat worthy Of your great services the
country; sod, n order that reriorm my duty
ceptaoy TO the gentlemen who commissioned havo
10 e,ato that they ready 10 give you cordial vel
come arrival Ia the city. They fully appreciate
The honora which you hsyo bestowed the flag
country shicn you have often successally defended
You Justly hold prominent place in the affections OF the
city, which pre-emineny proud OF your services. On
your arrival you wiz be received by number OF the
leading citizens who viii be reedy 20 congratulate you
your visit 70 the city, and 70 show their appreciation
OF yonr graas efforts ia support Of the nation.
Collector Draper concluded by reading resolutions
passed at the Asor House meeting relation Ad
mral, which highly complimentary 10 that geuile-
man.
Admiral Farrsgut returned tbauss committee in
q few modest remarks. what he had done was nothing
bu; his duty and no proud tha, IT, performance had
gained Tor him the appreciation OF his fellow citzcus
fonverea'o. aad sosia intercourse then occupied the
time n the company during the Trip back TO the city.
The Admiral poutec eurosilies that had
board his sip among thcso chairs, placed
10 bis cshn % VII ch formerly belonged 20 the rebel
General ragc and the other 70 Admiral Buchanan,
which latter had been t,sen ths Tennessee
back the first the inscription "Brig Geu raies'
cbsnan, August q, 1861"
The company rext came deck, when thoy were
treated TO Of the irou-clad Dictator froa
her trial trsp. sha passed. within few yards OF the
Hartford The crows Of both vessels ohcered loudly.
Much interest was manifested by all board Of the
Hartford ia watching the movements OF The singular
looking craft
On nearing Governors Isiand the heaner Henry
den came alongside, and sent board General Van vet
and Colonel Ciiz, who paid their respects 70 Admiral
Farrsgut rhs yrenoh steamer Tysephone, which lies In
the vicoity, dpped her coors three compliment
TO the admiral, and her commander came board.
whom oppose the Battery tbe Hartford anchored,
when toe Bronx came alongside and taking the Admiral
and ent . company on board, landed them.
ADMIRAL fAEIAGUT AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE,
Collector Draper then conducted tpo Admiral 10 the
Custom Hopte, whtre number of most prominent
mscb,nts awaited his arrival. Proceeding tho COL
leetors once, he introduced Il ~ present. whcn
Mr.. Moses Taylor made q short address Of welcome
Collector Draper also made few reingrks.
Admiral Farsgut, In reply, remarked that he could
but repeat what hs bsa already said that be only per.
formed what he considered his duty II was but natural
that he should bs devoted TO country which had bsen
devoted 10 MIN all bic Ire. since he was eight years OF
are he bad been 10 TIE service OF the UDied states
hoch Of the credit given 10 him had justly belonged 20
the officers of bis leet his owing
any particular merit of his own II tie bravery and
talent of those whom ho bad tho honor 10 command
Admiral Farraeui ives enthusiastically app,auded
during ibo delivery Of his address,
Cheers we're proposed aud given Tor Captain Drsyton
20 which compliment thai gentleman responded in Tow
words.
The proceedings closed 10 tho reading o. che foswss
poem Dy hr. A J. II. Duganne, dedicated 10 Admiral
Fsussui;--
YsRrAGur.
shpmsies together met
Now tho first wutrh IL rst
Dram ne CRn 70 night;
God keep gtoa sailors allt
Rest 10 the brave who falli
God egs out Admiral
I.aU tIa 80.