The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-09
THE MINISTER TO SPAIN.
The StORcvyaah and the Consular
Agent at Nieuvve dep.
sc. xCs Ee.
Oar Chcrbourg Correspondence.

mate social relations with the Americans here They
strive to cement in every way in their power,
tho traditional bonds Of unity and cordial
good will that exist between their nation
and the Young Giant OF the West With the
French officers they have few sympaihizers in common
and than rassahic friendly relations which ex-
tend further than the most ordinary civties The
late end past history afford them grounds upon
which to build up and mature firm ard thorough
friendship with the French and they not put them
solves out OF the way to cultivate aInicable relations
They satisfied to live apart from Crapaud much
possible Their feelings towards England are much the
same, though probably not so strong against the
French. But for they have nothing but the best OF
feeling and the hcarticss good win. With MS they have
had occasion to seriously differ certainly
to swords; and they feel that IL is against
dtional policy Of the nations any other
than the most friendly attitude. And they lose no op
portuny to make known their sentiments towards aud
to cultivate the most intimate and friendly relations
with, US. II was so in New York when the Russian feet
visited American waters, and IS when Russian
vessel meets an American manof-war These friendly
and social relations arc cultivated by MS as WELL and the
consequence is, there close haternlzation Of the
officers of the two nations, and generally very jolly
time.
Last Monday, the 18th instant tho anniversary OF
the birthday Alexander present Gar Of Russia ana
the day observed by the corvette and the foreign
vessels in the hnrbor spirited manner Al tic
yards Of the corvette dressed In coors and salute
fred Of thirty guns AT this signal the Russian coors
were sent to the masthead Of the Colorado and Froc and
the former ship Numbered forth grand salute of thirty
guns from her heavy battery, that SHOOK the OF
Cherbourg and made quiet Citizens open their eyes
wonder what all tho rumpus abont All the French
men-owa in the harbor also dressed in colcr aad
flagship of Vice Admiral Duponey fred tie salute Of
thirty-onc guns.
During the morning large number of the Russian
sailors came ashore on liberty, and attracted, with cir
white caps and singular uniforms not little attention.
They speedily found their way little groups about the
town. looking at the few sights the city affords and visiting
little CAFES where cognac is dispersed quantities and
strength to suit the hardest headed that spred
the manbracc. The streets during the evening became
particularly lively the jolly Mnscoviics circulated
about and poared out their quaint songs in tho
lar in the most approved style The quiet Of thu town
was not improved at all by the elderly men, Of the
Colorado and Frolic, who wore lark, and many OF
whom the French sailors had in tow, doing the
BILE In their most delicate and hospiteble
The gendarmes not anxious 10 interfere. Jack
has profound contempt, not unminged with slight
dislike for the policemen, and is inclined to fog any
'Johnnydarmn as he calls Them that he across
in his spiritual moments So the blue jackets had It
their way throughout tho night GlIcd the air with
their loud refrans ana returned to the ships
in the morning with heads preternatnIally enlarged
and marveousy befogged by the deep and potent poa
TORS freely INDUCED In during their liberty.
While Jack was thus engaged in aeslng his loyalty and
Joy the occasion, the Russian officers
mindful of the proprcty of noticing 1t in marked
manner They gave splendid dinner in the wardroom
Of the Askolt the wardroom officers of the Colorado
and Frolc Eight officers Of the flagship and four from
the Folic met the Russian gentlemen their table, and
enjoyed delightful evening The dinner was excellent
and the wines choice and abundant Toasts and senti
ments in honor Of the day, Of the Gar and Imperial
family, Of Mr.. johnson, tho American navy and the
continued and maturing relations Of friendship between
Russia and the United States, and know not how many
other sentiments Of like character drunk in foam
ing gobIes OF champagne. Nice little speeches were
made and checrcd TO the echo and high olty and per-
feet good feeling reigned until midnight when the
guests allowed depart, after many hearty EN-
braces and oscuatory sautcs, as is their csson and
put their respective vessels In the Russian boats
The Americans were the only guests, and the dinner
was given both as distinguished mark Of the friendly
feelings Of the Russians towards them and In honor OF
the birthday Of their great ruler
On Thursday last the 18th, the wardroom Of the Colo
rndo gave magnificent dinner In return in honor OF the
Russians Eight OF the officers OF the corvette we're
present, and number from the Froc The dinner was
something Of marvel In the way Of elegant and pro-
fuse entertainment on a man of-war stylish bills-of
fare headed with beautiful photograph of the Colorado
she appears at anchor here aud written out in style
equal to steel engraving by Mr. oriey, the Admirals
variety and profuson Of dishes that would have quite
thrown into despair the too literal and edacous traveller
who felt II his duty to 90 through the entire bill OF fare
dish by dish The dinner was all that could be desired
and the wines the best that France could afford The
company good natured and Jolly aud admirably pre-
sided over by Lieutenant Commander Kimberly assisted
by the ever fresh and unctuous Paymaster Cunningham
The Emperor OF Russia, the Grand Duke Con-
stantine, the Russian navy, Russia and the
United States were toasted and honorcd with
three times three Champagne flowed In streams, and,
warming the blood brought TO the surface the feelings
or tho heart which were expressed Ia English French
or Russian the might be. The rcprcssibIc Mus
covtes never in happier frame Of mind aud their
good spirits were contagious, for the company
gay, joyful and International az one would wish to meet
songs were sung, and Russian friends out par
ticulary grand and strong IN the chorus OF famous
song OF ddacic character which relates The march
of John Browns soua song not unknown in The streets
OF st Petersburg on the shores of the Amoor The es
Invites protracted respectable hour aud the
Russians departed perfectly delighted with The affair
Friendships which are 10 last forever were formed and
sealed by the not empty Formally OF genuine hug
and kiss During the evening the band OF the flagship
played selection Of operate airs In very cyer
Their rendition Of the Russian national hymn excel
lent and called forth approving manifestations from tho
guests.
The officers Of the rroc win entertain the Russians at
dinner In day or two on shore, when very extern
airing H. TO be given 10 the two eagles oppor-
tunty afforded them to spread their wings and indulge
In their loudcs and most musical notes II the birds do
not thoroughly fratcnzc and renew the expressions or
good will and eternal friendship will be strange enough
We are confident they WILL aud that they viii behave
themselves In the most proper and c0nsdorate
These pleasant little exchanges OF courtesy and hosp
tally Of value They not lost upon the Russians,
insensble TO the good results that naturally
flow from them. good dinner Is at any time worth
more than diplomatic note, and In that view OF the
matter advancing the interests OF the country
by eating than by writing Mono OF opposed
TO this agreeable method Of cementng ancient friend
ship. II Congress was not go excessively obtuse
and stupid they would look at the matter in q
proper and sensible light, and appropriate a neat
sum for table money for ships ON foreign station.
the matter as we do, and we shall doubtless pay
the shot hereafter, before, out OF our own
pockets. The drain Is rather heavy on the funds OF
officers abroad because they obliged 10 entertain
tensively Other nations allow certain amount OF table
money to their officers with which they are able 10
terrain guests without exhaustlng their
The practice may be initiated 10 advantage In our service
We are still detained here by the presence OF the
cholera In the ports OF the South Of France has made
Its appearance Brest but the authorities have not
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