The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-14
ADMIRAL FARBAGUT IN NEW YORK.

His Arrival YestcrdRy-Saiutes by the
hRrtford-Going 10 meet the Admiral
His Personal Appearance-Speeehe
ON ShiphORrd-IRndinE az the battery
As the Custom Housc-speechcs by
Admiral FRrragut, Captain DraytOn.
ana Collector Draper, Etc.
ktar.Admiral David g. Farragut the gallant
hero Of New Orleans and Mobile, arrived here
yesterday az about half-past o'clock. His dag
ship, the "dcar old" Ha1ford, sailed from Pen
sacola on the Both Of November. She had mode
rate weather and light head winds 20 Key West
which port she made on the 4th of this month.
Sailing thence on the following day, she still
experienced fine weather, until Thursday the
Sth, when she encountered gale from the north
cast which lasted two days, the sea being so high
that she rolled her waist boats under her thereby
losing one of them. On the 18th Monday shs
anchored outside the Hook.
The following Is a list Of the officers OF the
Hartford -
Rear Admira'-Dsyid O. Farragut.
Capian-Perciv al nrsytop
LIet tonnu & t-Conmandef-fcNis A. Kimberly.
iloricnanh-J. TLiitenden Watson, a. d: Tyson, La
d y. @ oHddeh; Reng MssoTs S Wa,os"GS3Tse 'i r.
Ayol, " II Hathorne, J. D., rinel, Jsm,s Morgan,
John y. sepos; Acting Volunteer Loutonanl- seorgo
H. 1gham surseon- fillp IansdalS Assistant surgeon
Chief EneineerThcuas williamson; FIRST Assistant,
Engineers - Isaac he Gran, Il. L. PlcEnston; ThIrd
Assistant Engiueer james H.. Spelghts; Secretary
10 Commander Squadron Wiam bourne; aymastcrs
Clerk-horao A. Woods Capentor-Hram h. Dixon
Charles Haywood.
GOING TO MEET THH "HARTFoRD."
The sub-committeo-to whom hld been as
signed the task Of welcoming the Hartford aud
her Ommandcr--proceeded to the foot of Broad.
way, at ia O'Clock yesterday morning, and
thence embarked on board Captain Cunstablo's
reyonue-cutter BroHT, which Collector Draper
had kindly afforded for the occasion. AccOmpl-
Hying the Collector were MCssrs. Francis Skiddv
Isaac Bell, Mr.. Stuart, the AssiSsHnu Treasurer,
and other prominent CitizSHA 1hafe was CON
siderable uncertainty as 10 10 atfSa efthe H1yt-
foyd, but IL was the fixed duh4piHfgna Af Col
ectOr Draper to make the trip, In order that the
gallant cOnqueror Of Fo,t Morgan should be mot
with welcome at tho ve-y mouth OF our harbor,
or beyond.
Atharf-past l o'clock, however, the anxiety OF
all on board was relieved by the int geuce thlt
the Hartford was In sight, and coming up the outer
bay. Before this, however, ii had been ascer-
tanned from the barlue i1t,tydliayl which WAS
spoken of Staten Island that the Hartford was
on the bar with Admiral FarTlgut on board. All
haste was now made 10 reach the Hartford,
and when but slight interval remained between
the two vessels, Admiral Farragut and Captain
Dmyton appeared on their pOop-deck aud OK.
changed friendly salutatons with the party on
board the cutter. The latter came on the star
board side Of the flagship, ut whose mzzcnmast
tiauned the blue pennant Of the Admiral.
THE "HARrFoRD" AND HBR coMHANDRR
The Committee, and others, on stepping on
board the flagship, were heartily greeted by her
commander, when the whole party proceeded
down into the principal cabin.
COLLECTOR DRAPRR's ADDRESS.
The parry having taken seats, and preliminary
mtroductions being concluded, Collector Draper
arose and spoke as foll0ws:-
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.--It becomes my pleasing
duty TO inform yen, N behalf of u committee
which we here represent, that arrangements have
been made TO tender to you reception somewhat
worthy Of your great services TO the country aud
in order that may perform my duty acceptably
70 the gentlemen who commissioned me, have
to state that they are ready to give you a cordial
welcome on your arrival in the city. They
fully appreciate the hOnOrs which you have
bestowed on the flag and the country,
which yOu have so often successfully de-
Tended. You justly hold n prominent place in
the affections Of the city, which Is pre-cniinently
proud OF your services On your arrival you
will be received by meeting Of the leading citi-
zens, who will be ready TO congratulate you oD
your visit to the city, and ~ show their approca-
tion Of our efforts in support Of the naliOn.-rhe
Collector then read the resolutions adopted at
the meeting in the Astor House relative TO the
Admiral, and closed by expressing the pleasure
he experienced at being delegated with the other
members of the Committee 10 escort the Admiral
10 this city.
ADMIRAL FARhAGUTs REPLY.
The Admiral responded very briefly indeed.
lie felt bound to return TO the Committee bis sim
CCIe thanks for the manner in which his services
were spoken Of by them, and believed the con-
sderatOn was applicable 70 his command. He
had done no more than his duty, and felt deeply
grateful for the tokens Of appreciation he had re-
CeiYed.
GOING UP THB HARBoR.
The preliminary reception was now concluded
so far as ceremony was concerned, and the flag
chip proceeded on her way up the harbor.
Much curiosity was manifested by members of
the committee with regard to the vessel which
has become so famous during the war. Her decks
were tidy enough but her rigging and spars bore
testimony, from their woather-worn appearance,
to the severity of the storm they have recently
withstood; while, perhaps an observRnt eye
might have detected indications of sterner strife
than that Of the elements-the freshly mcndel
battle scars which paint could not wholly hide.
THE ADMIRAL's APPEARANCE.
In personal appearance, Admiral FAragut
would suggest TO the minds Of the many tho
"Sir Geryais Oaks of Cooper's novel OF the
1.-TWO Admiras." Hale, hearty, and Of rather
spare but powerful mould, the hero of New Or
leans and Mobile bay Is apparently between fifty
and sixty years age. he looks as If he dearly
love d Joke, steps with the springness of boy
and his manner is SO perfectly frank and unas
sumiDg that It is no wonder he Is beloved by his
officers and men.
BRINGlNG THE ADMIRAL on SHORE.
IL was about 81 o'clock, when the revenue
cutter BrOHr, with hessrs. Moses Taylor, oane,
and q few other gentlemen Of the Committee,
terry, for Mrs. Admiral FauRgut's "dear old
Hartford" which, by this time, hal come TO an
choIage in the harbor. She was soon reached,
and Admiral Fauagut, accompanied by
Captain DraytoD, the commander of the
Hartford Collector Draper, General Van
Vliet and several officers of the ship,
descended TO the deck OF the BrOhr, while
the Hartford saute5 with discharge Of both
br adsides The cutter pushed Off, aud the party
descended 10 her cabin, where the short interval
Of the passage to the shore was occupied in a
social, cbaty way, the Admiral Appearing in a
most excellent humor, but having little to say,
and apparently somewhat disconnected at the
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