The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-22
Visit to the Ports OF Brest,
L,Orient and ROchefOrt.
ACTIVITY IN THE FRENCH NAVY YARDS.
Significant Increase of the I'm
perial Iron Clad Fleet.
A Portion Of the Squadron Ar
rived at Lisbon.
&c. &c. &c.
Our Brest Correspondence.

Our Brest Correspondence.
BRET, Oct 8, 1885.
Hsygy Deparsve Of ne Amsricam Squadron for Lisbon
Pseposed Cruise Of ADMIRAL Goldsborcugh IN TIE
Erpl.c-Din~r Of Vice admiral dS Gueydon to Ad-
mural Golisborou9h and Commanding OGces-IStormy
WeaAe,-TAe Dinner TO the Russians at Cherbouy0 dc.
The American squadron, which has been at anchor in
chs harbor more, is about TO terminate
is not very agreeable visit and separating sa away to
unite aga in the harbor of Lisbon, Portugal II will
leave without regret and without desire to the
visit During its brief stay cannot be justly accused
Of wearing out the hospitality Of the French, because
there been but the very slightest favos extended
and they grudgingy that few have been accepted.
To sure the harbor has been granted the
neet and enough to anchor the ships and permits
zion land walk the streets Of the town and purchase
provisions in it's markets. and even TO participate in the
pleasures afforded by q second or third rate opera
IN the theatre But beyond these privileges it is
dinncult 10 say that anything is especially due to
friends ashore II with great difficulty that
permission could be obtained TO visit the Navy
Yard, and, when received, so many troublesome
regulations and bitches hedged il about that it was
avaied of but by few. The Colorados officers, after
waiting at the gate hour in full uniform, and
seceving the slightest attention. turned away dis
gust and returned TO their ship will give the COM
mandng officer Of the station the credit of giving the
proper orders by which the Coorado's officers were to
be admitted. They failed through the neglect Of the
subordnates The French not particularly friendly
after all, and we are all glad TO get away.
Rear Admiral Goldsborough, and Captain Case and
Lieutenant Lamson, Of his stan, and Captain Harral Of
she Kearsarge; Captain Wyman, Of the Colorado and
Captain Upshur Of the Frolic dned yesterday evening
with Vice Admiral the Countess du Gueydon There
n haro NJ oficar pnt md Mr.
Kcros, United States Vice Consul
Those who visited the Navy Yard here struck by
che and capacity Of the yard TO turn out
thing connected with ship -of war with despatch The
shops and foundres are immense, and the number Of
vOrkmen engaged correspondngly large. There
are three iron clad corvettes under way in
che yard one already plated and in the
wafer and the others just receiving their
One h built on a novel plan, havinga screw
~ either end As was invited TO inspect
the iron impossible say precisely how she
arranged internally They all 70 be furnished with
powerful engines and armed with heavier guns than
chose Magenta and the Heroine classes They
arc to be ready for next summer
The squadron will leave this port to morrow morning.
" the weather, which is bad, clears up Admiral
GoldsborouRh, accompanied by Captain Case, Lieutenant
JAmson and Mr.. OGey secretary, will join the Froc
on which vessel the broad pennant will fly until the
squadron untes again at Lisbon. The Frolc will nst
proceed LOrent, 70 which point the Admiral goes by
rai and will remain there long enough TO enable the
ofc ers 10 visit and inspect the naval saiion that
point. Thence with the Admiral board she will 80
70 Rohefor another naval station, and also 10 Rochelle
city by Then she win sail for Lisbon, touching
for few days at Nantes Bordeaux, and perhaps Bay
0nne France: Ferrol and Corunna SPAIN and 0porto,
Portugai-arriving at Lisbon the latter part Of the
month
The Colorado Kearsargc will sail for Lisbon direct
not using their steam power except under the most press
port under sail altogether when 1T possible in order TO
reduce the expenses Of the squadron TO the lowest point
The coal bills when squadron is sicaming much Of The
time, something frghtfu and the Admiral with his
usual good Judgment has determined 10 reduce them TO
the minimum Tae passages between ports may be by a
few days proracted and perhaps less comfortable
70 the officers who are eager 10 well sea journey
and amid new scenes and people; but these consdera-
aons should not as they do not weigh with the Admiral
conduct Of the affairs entrusted 10 him by the
eminent When the necessity occurs, OF course the
question Of coal will not be allowed 70 cripple his opera
tions
Yesterday and to-day for the first time in fory.n
days rain has fallen Brest It's want has been much
felt by the agricultural and in fact all classes oil people
The crops have been stunted thrveed by the long
continued drought and the altogether exceptional heat Of
Vic pas, summer, and consequently they have been eSm
has enhanced their price, and II has thus been
ssit by The people The peculiar weather has
6een only OF value 10 wine growe whose vintage this
year will something marvellous Fruits Of all kinds
ere abundant and Of fine quality But all classes will
feel relieved by the recent Of rain and tho promise
81 continuance Of the great blessing The weather Is
sow stormy, with squalls Of rain and high wind from
indicates continuance Of heavy weather and promises
somewhat more proracted stay for the squadron than
was contemplated Until change observed the squad
Sen VIII continue 70 avail tsef Of the protection afforded
~ tbe enue harbor The great brown hills that encrcle
thk capacous and beautiful basin not chary Of
sesdng 70 all those who 90 down TO the in ships,
sf Whatever flag color the shelter Of their protecting
1owcr Once at anchor here stormy blasts from the
eosom Of the broad Atlantic or heavng seas shall
harm them The hsrbor liz the raoet comfortable
cd secure OF any 10 France, and is capacous
prize that The Emperor seems to he determined 70
improve The utmost The grand new port called Port
<u Napoleon, constructed especially for the commercial
nnaTne 10 a snug harbor protected by immense break
waters OF the most massive description built Of bewn
slooe and promising 10 Last for centuries
ing pieces for q large number OF craft The i'm.
provencnis nearly completed, and number
me ouiidnse are nov eelng erected on reclaimed
for tbe French line Of steamers 10 New YORK, which
nov makes THE q port Of call when the line 10
increased IL will be- Brest will become the
great port Of entry for the steamers, and VIII feel the
stimulus 70 business that the change will naturally
tfDp
ODDLY enough, have, by some other, neg.
kcted 70 mention the GROWING glory OF the
series Of entertainmenis gwen the ohcer .,
before the departure Of the American squadron from
Cberbourr The officers Of the FroI'c had the honor
o. rendering the last II the most elegant OF
che banqaets to our friends from the North The din
Der was given At the Hotel de lUnivers IN the cny,
such one IN variety and quality a gournand would
fully ENJOY. The wines all that could be desired,
both 10 quantity and quality, and the Russians as well az
fhe Colorsdos oihcen, who invited TO meet the
guests Of the evening and tho hosts in most
ceeni spirits on the balcony in front Of the hotel
were suspended the American and Russian
Tags floating together; aud this significant fact
aid not fail 70 draw large and Interested crowd Of
residents into the street. where they stood for hours
watching the progress Of the dinner and listening TO the
sentiments and songs that issued from the banquet
SOON. windows the opposite side Of the street let
Tor the moderate Of Ave francs each for the even
ng and were all occupied by people 10 witness
thorough and joyful differentiation between the blue
eyed Muscovies Of The north and the representatives ~
the great Power Of the western continent They were
oil doubtless satisfied that the erfcnt ordais per.
fcty established between the eagle and bear and that
Me flags mingllng Their folds together without were
symbols " a union Of national sympafhies and SEMI
scuts that shan las, fore yeL The festivities