The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-22

The new Consul Of the United SIates Judge Aldis Of
Vermont, has recently arrived at Nice and has begun
sad bereavement in the loss Of OF his daueh who
died at Folkestone. England on his journey here from
| consumption
The Frolic leaves here morrow for down the
Italian coast as far as Lcgnorn 70 examine the ports Of
Genoa Savona spcZa and the former place. reference
to their being selected for winter quarters for the squad
ron.
two weeks from Lisbon, and by that time all the squad
ron now in European waters will be in the Mederrane
an. The store ships Inc and Guard, will proceed to
Spezla, probably, for the winter.
Genoa to be the headquarters for the mails Of the
squadron.
Our LoghOrn Correspondence.
LSGBoRN, Dec. g. 1866.
Quarantine Erpeyiencs-The Weather in Haly--Spssio
aud Gemoa--1he, Kedrsayge, dc.
The experience of all board the Frolc since the
entered Italian waters has been such complete
ly overturn seriously weaken, all our preconceved
notions Italy, It, delightful climate bamy airs and
clear blue skies. Eight days ago le yefranche on
beautiful morning. and entered the harbor OF Genoa the
same day. that time TO this the weather has been
dismally stormy cold and dsagreeabe with scarcely
hours interission when the elements seemed to take
moments rest In order storm upon with redoubled
violence The sunsets and sings, OF which VIC have
heard much have not been visible to the naked eye,
and 1t requires powerful faith to believe that there is
any luHnsry Of the kind existing II cold chosress
wind that peneiates the very marrow, pinches the
flesh colors the nose with cerilean tins and causes
series Of shvers 10 thrill through ones body from
daylight TO the break of day again, may
be called balmy, genial voluptucus breezcs then We
have had our OF them. As for blue sky-that SOFT
clear transparent sky that have read Off the cold
buish luminous PATCH larger than cent postage
stamp we occasionally observe when tho Wind pipes
drcary, IA he dreamy azure vault over Which poets 20
mad and abou. which eers descanf, then have
been occasionally smiled upon. The great snowy range
of the Apennines 10 doubtless somewhere TO the north
ward towering to It's usual height, ana cleaning Ike
crystal; bnt the only Knowledge we have Of IL Is from
charts and the icy GOODNESS OF the strong breezes
that that direction, and decks with
hastones as large as walnuts Under these manlrcs
tations of Italian weather. is there any why we
should decline accept reports OF travellers concerning
tho delicious climate Of this part OF the world without
grain Of incre dulityg Perhaps amiable
could look at things ms more favorable light; but
par ss ' By Board I's Of 'ei Health and sem
fenced TO seven days ostrscsm, because we
port occasions our grief aud naturally
and lorgiyng dispositions. We tied up behind tho
new mole nearly three quarters Of mile from the city
and eucca that have banged around Obscure ports and
picked mp c,goes Of ,atiered the cast OF garments
OF hzzarol, and compelled 10 ty yellow ilag as
| they do and pass Cor one Of themi 1 think very
healthy stale OF dsgus. has been produced by the cxpe-
that vilenche has been entirely free IRON the cholera
this season, has Nice and no earthly reason can be
addnced why the absurd quarantine or observation for
seven days should be imposed upon vessels coming from
that port Bul some time early in the past summer some
in The lis, Of ports audit stands there now though
the cholera Has pcrnaciousy refused 10 break out there
and thus Justify the high Official In his charge Of nfec.
ton Al all events, has got bsd name and u cannot
shake IL on. II would have been oil right, and doubt
less should not mentioned tho fact had not have
become Involved in the bad consequences Of false
cusatlon. ASH !. however, hsve been 10 FOR IT, and,
thanks 10 the wheels OF Time The days quarantine
expire 10 day. and we can again communicate with the
shore and feel conscious that not infected II
will be happy cinent whom stand on the nrm
earth outside Of the l,hy stalls they put quarantine
resident. h when they land 1t The Iuaretlo The
pleasant little habit OF the quarantine people Of taking
huge pair Of sTon tongs and sticking them u your iace
to get glimpse d Tho street. or breath Of fresh
air with be unnecessary sitter day. You viii not
OF raitesnake-- obiects Of dread and suspicion. II
you buy psossse Of tobacco 70 smoke you will not be
then hay retreat unt the money taken cai and The
package laid on The ground and wait Until the bold
asr fslis back precpsiey and leaves the lod 10 tho
'.infectedn iinger moment u You dare on the ont.
skirts Of quarantine ground and then attempt 10 IN
dcrstand tho yolcy OF mpreeaons discharged al your
head Such wld gestures, fearful cortorions and SIN
gar attitudes these fellows indulge in when poor
paIah places his hands Inadvertently upon book any
other object something 1dicrous to witness II they
were moi absurdly stupid. One Of ocers picked
up innocent cutie Ash 90 examine, and then laid IL
down again, and such uprosr among the officials
that he unconcnusy began retreat 20 his o0at escape
the storm that seemed 10 threaten his existence IL
he had sprung their midst clear and unmistskabe
OF cholera ati vlo moyfs had he been plague
stricken afflicted with the smallpox and warmly en-
braced the entire party Of lovely beings tho shock and
CONSERVATION could not have been greater They
evidently entirely by the andaciy OF the act
and when they bad sufficiently recovered thor senses
and presence OF mind they shouted out, TAKE IL away
take away don't leave Is therei take away" and
only brca,hed free again when he quietly poekcei The
fearful visitation Of The epdenic Well ali this is
amusing nough In while, but seven days expert
cncc o such nonsense think all will admit quite too
| We spent a night AZ anchor In Spezia formerly the
naval station Of the United States squadron after Port
Mahon had been given up. We were not allowed 10 com
municae with any point save the Laaretto and so at
Genoa.
spezia Is The finest harbor in the Mediterranean II
has broad entrance and plenty Of water II Is sheltered
on nearly every side by high mountains, and affords
western aide are several beautiful coves in which yes
eel may ride with kcdge the year round. Spezia 10
town OF about ten Thousand Inhabitants at the bottom Of
navy has made spess i,s headquarters. The gov.
arsenal on the east side Of the bay and the time Is not
Far distant whom II will be the grcses yard in the Medi
ments 10 add 70 the commercial value Of this place
Quite number OF very nne frgates and one large iron.
clad we're lying in port In ordinary had no means Of
me italian admiral sous boat 70 Us 10 osr his ser.
vices
were once IN The storshouses On shore when they were
given up On the arrival Of the Ino and Guide she will
sso. .1 u. X :us u.d
h,N d the ipnY mole ready for tbe winter z likely
she ~ p.ss ths ssssop there All wsrs we'll on board
and WIN Men rsjoin the Colorado either q Vile.
iranohe os dssso 70 winter.
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