The New York herald., 1866-09-04

MERCHANTS CLUB ST PETERSBURG.
5 'AA y Aueusr ush), 1865.
! 'sn farsss ssae eGh.s.sur
! snips with Jelly;
! capons with Trunes Sauce Supreme
s ! PSsasaats PS%sa ns1iei Partrldse., cAicsen. !
Gatean afAmercain
H. Fru, and Confectionery.
on there abundance Of the choicest
sherry port, Bordeaux, champagne, sauterne, &C. and
coffee
RUSSIAN PUNCH
After the dinner ma gnincent punch was breweu py
by q skilful hand, from champagne rum and haif
dozen different liquids, which exceedingly NICE but
before the dinner was half over the President OF the
dinner, Mr. vorqnnin and made the first speech
OF the evening, which was frequently interrupted py
applause.
RKxARKABrg HONOR.
And II is noticeable fact in connection with this as
at other dinners, the heath of the President Of the
United States given Grst-a custom never before
adopted in Russia in compliment to any potentate how
ever mighty friendly
The President spoke In Russian, which Admiral Lsovs
ky translated as follows
''The Hon G. " Fox, the Assistant Secretary Of Navy
unanimous invitation OF the Russian corporation OF mer
chants OF 81 Petersburg TO the dinner to-day IL Is DOT
and heartfelt friendship 10 the citizens Of the United
states think that the respected General Clay mas not
forgotten the cordial reception which shown 70 hm
by the Society In February last nor the speeches express
sve OF friendly attachment made on that day But now
we still more closely bound TO this great nation by
the sympathy which has shown for the sorrowfu
event of the fourth Of April The heart OF every Russian
beat with JOY when known that friends beyond
the ocean were sending deputa'on ron rom
preservation, through Divine mercy o. our beloved and
dear Emperor. This act clearly shows to us that we
have sincere friends who rejoice In success OF
Russia, and who sympathze with us in every trial Our
friendship is founded selfish political consdera
tons. the possible benefits OF commercial treaties
No tits bond Of affection and the feeling OF conscious
independence and power And we think that the bonds
uniting these great Powers ndissolube and our
sincere friendship will remain unchanged for ages and
shall forever do now, raise glasses for the
health OF the President Of the United States and the
whole American patton Great cheoring.)
REPLY.
Mr. Fox then arose and in reply spoke substantially as
follows
dictates OF his own heart has given 10 great nation
emancipation local self government trial by jury, free
dom OF the press and abolisbment or forging, who
desires that his reign shall be remembered for the hap
pness has bestowed upon the people rather than for
glory he might acquire-the Emperor Of Russia
Immense cheering, the company on their feet.
TO THE EMPRESS AND ROYAL FAMILY.
The toast to the Emperor and the next following to
Her Majesty the Empress Of Russia the Grand Duke
Hercr and Imperial family, drank with all honors
and hearty cheers Mr. Fox then toasted personally
and returned his thanks for the compliment and in
duiged in some brief but appropriate remarks which
were well received.
6EyERAr Clay
very happy speech in reply in which he spoke OF the
advance Russia was making in every way, and how
much was owing 10 the integrity enterprise and
wisdom Of The Russian Merchants, whom he toasted
A TOAST coNoREss.
Mr.. Kokoref Of Moscow, made the following speech -
The arrival IN Russia OF our highly respected American
guests has to most deep significance. Under the in
nuence OF this great occasion we unable 10 define
approximately It's Importance Our valued guests
have honored with this visit no. account OF poit
cal or commercial interests but was only from tho
dsinieesed the pure and lofty desires OF the American
ho uarnt Qf Of
Russia Mr. Fox has expressed the JOYFUL feelings of
the American people to beloved Imperial rcformsr,
who IL the cause OF general Joy We most respect
fully request the houored Envoy Of the United States
upon his return TO his native land inform his psople
that they could not have chosen better means Of
creating brotheriy feeling Of for Americans IN
every Russian mansion and in every Russian cnhin
throughout the empire than by expressing their JOY Tor
the preservation of the life Of him who sheds light upon
Russian life by his philanthropy, Justice cngh tenment
and mercy The citizens OF America, understanding tho
Russian life and history undrsand the long life and
health OF Alexander III is for pledge Of glory hap
pness and strength Deeply ned with gratitude for such
sympathy, propose the hea h Of ali the molabers Of
Congress who have sent to Russia invoice of the
feelings Of the American people. Great chcersl
Tho merchants Of the tinted States were ncst
honored with toast, and then 'Tho American Navy
offered and drank in bumpers
II replied 10 by Captain Nurrav, the command ng
officer who said:-It is true as that eminent RnSaan
merchant has just said that we dd bear across nc
the sympathy of great people, II Is true tnoge
vessels Of war which have the honor 20 rcpreseui dd
come freighted with cargo moro precings iban the
wealth Of The Orient or She mines of California bot a n
also true that not the Grsi oiwaI tha hnfe
across the treasured Tho gallant Admit
raj IL sovsky) on my right who commanded chat R4f-
feet knows the thrill of ioy thar stimuated
exertons In that dark hour OF our domestic strife.
when he first cast anchor ScW York With i
portion Of the Russian navy, aud l0oieDed the
dove and spread the glad tdings that one
great nation sided with tho 'nat Tho pleasant
duty has been assigned 10 mo 20 toast that navy. eat
cheering) II IL always agreeable % duuG 70 our friends
our sympathzers allies; but who " tho ro.
cipent of 80 much kind attention VINO has hai "a
upon him and the officers and ~ hs command
much honor and such generous hospitality the task
comes doubiy agreeable Cheers The time ~ this
company too precious a. waste IN words which must
fail TO do justice 10 this gallant offspring of Peter the
Great. Let me point 20 ~ record, which Illustrated
by a Navarino Sinope Chogsnu adorned - such mon
its imperial chief the Grand Duke Conetantne. aLd
tho living heroes now around mo- propose ne Russian
Navy" Immense applhnael
tfpvRgY
made very handsome speech in reply, which regret
unable 10 give at length. He spoke 81 The warm a..
ceptlon he and his feet Lad received ia Now YJrt BOZ
ton and throughout tho United STATE ard glad g.
The friendship between III ola and tho TINTED states
was permanent HIS remarks we're cnthaa aFilcaly r..
ceiyed.
asuicay mssi.s
This ended the regular tUasts and speeches ~ofUe
volunteer toasts were thin drank. and Mr Curtin 0pr
Secretary of Legation. IN resp4pHo q ioast to hs
health, spoke in The Enssar nnguago and made SOME
capital hits, judging from thc applause which grorted
him Mr curtin ~ the only American = 40 has MI efsa
the Russian ianeuageiha' the only ever a,tactal
n Tho legation here. Ho j. egufs called ul-tu for \
speech and i always retdy sith rood Renee PIT
every Who has tho pleasure ~ uis acaunui1u0
After the dinner fnshod Hnd he punch d.raatnd
singing band n etnancipscN Nrrfa male female
came % and sang Nta great elect asty ponsag, ol..
the National Hymn. alf inaiy Ia colombia ir tnn 4n
They serc arr aided tD te echo aud compelled lo l
psal our national ar eri times
rltlf pNup rIK rNYefs
Tho great slsods tle evening VA nc fmnlen~c
popular denDrstrstl1f LIZ ttrnei a h0nuf 10 ftr
American E4fet lhh ffrei vas fenHpiy 0rCNdna b4
ten ~ ufeen thNNf4ua tf fFlpir 9f NN r9NHee ArH
graGes Onrrf4 npt ei1.09H wgaiiNy merchant nuhin
f.V at sssNt
honor Tie arair waW lFfrcleent0t Tho EmpNeoN
calls such rH4 crN aHaifi 9At nu ono Niae rVnf
had the popular 0erlrN rrhlhfe1 Va tbsi was Ehe
running therein fUr uWf nNiN fcua liH f.t fox and
others and ai The rf0 tf luir tWe ~ Wwe Appeared
tho most deaieninR rae0ra Fud aNpnrfn Tile BOO. y
were most ~ aNi .NfNHsta.te ruU EuFoted tfprY
one wearing the amen AHftmn tg wnfFaIral ahr.t
~ 10Y Thls scehn ia.tnt atlN man.eht ogr sfof ll
She plests had drttIel u 3NN Eofioat rNt0lar -.
ccptlon, aud showed lhni ~. pog4h ssaffs 49, 49,