The New York herald., 1866-09-28

THE MISSION TO RUSSIA.
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Banquet by tho NobIes to The United
States Oflcsrs.
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Prince Gortschakof's Speech on the
Union and Destiny Of the Nations.
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Emancipation I'm the Empire and
Freedom I'm the Republic.
"No Evil to America but what She
May xnfiict on Herself"
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THE MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
Em ancipati0n I'm the Empire anS
Freedom i'm the Republic.
"Mo Evil to America but what She
Nay xnfict on Herself"
THE MEMORY OF LINCOLN
QUA SPECIAL gAHT psreRsHusG Istseaspac eoassspos.
DeEce.
sAIM PErEKssuae, Sop. 10. 1890.


sAIu PETERSBURG, Sop. 10, 1860.
BASoUGr THE MOBILES
number OF high noblos Of the empire gave splen.
did dnner TO the American officers q, tho English CLUB
here on Saturday Two hundred and fy Of the nobii-
" were present. Prince Gortschakon presided After
dinner speeches were made the punch
Prince Gortschakof made a long one, which fire.
quentiy applauded, and he never spoke with greater
animation and spirit Tie said his transatlantic friends
knew the sentiments with which our pres,nce inspired
every one they had been expressed by persons eycrv
grade; they made themselves heard as the echo OF
single yoce. His words but added to il in speaking Of
the unparalleled act and unique history by winch the
Congress had sent message OF affection TO his soye
reiau. The choice OF the commissions to the American
oces who brought the ships over and the presence OF
ts representation Of that nation, altogether constitute
complete work Of harmony without single dscordancy
rejoice, he said in the presence Of these gentlemen in
niist, for think tina, Russia s likely lose
by cose examination. He rejoiced that practical
preiudiccd minds had judge them they we're
They viii be able to appreciate sovereign who the
greatest glory of his country well people which
glory from It's strength. He spoke OF the glorious
reign oi The Emperor Alexander which pnilcs to-day
sentiments Of affection and sclf sacrifice an the
country All have firm conviction OF tho evonfu
moments OF that noble existence consecrsted WITH u,G
limited self denial to tho wei! being of the country His
gaaudest work was emancipation, aud he as;ed his
American friends for permission to speak frankly The
resolution OF Congress contained error, original
one, which only be explained by distance, when il
makes mention Of any enemy 10 emancipation n Russa
The insane person 10 whom II refers belongs
tona'ty he had no personal share in the destnes OF
the coTnlry, he represents nothing hut the bud hazard
OF his hrib In Rns5a there exists not single enay
patton All classes 10 that act the, liberty
(Appisuse) Even the classes vhirh il I'M
poses heavy sacrifices. The sovereign the hrs,
boar testimony OF this the territorial nobility. He
would not dwell on the manifestations Of sympathy be.
tweon the two countries. II was clear midday,
time; fact which creates between the two peoples
Two continents, tho germs Of Aind iecinF
in forming traditions and tending consolidate rala
toRs based ON the spirit OF genuine Christian eyzs
ton Not based on geographical proximity tho sea
tos between them and not patcnmeats, few are
70 bs found in the archives Of the ministry II Il
struc,ive, therefore; he called II rrosdenti.. he
t0icsd ia these relations; he had ia in their noninn-
nscc and in his political position all hts sa. be
gwen 70 consolidate them; care not cnort, because
reciprocal attraction. Another motive nlleiiea him
proclaim, loudly his appreciation Of this e,s.s.r-s
Sy greed aisre pensde Tho Almighty hss gwen tie
two great ccunsres their existence and thst inferior
lite suhces. Tho United States invuln@tsb,e al
invulncrabillty due 10 sae rampant os ns
ocssns srcsring them from European conflicts, Put
The ci.,ssns No evil can hsppon 20 America 81, siet
40 say ,rfies ~ ArsU We have drsrea cur rsgs 10
d a,s times We saw With profound regret tie .ir,i9
gtc bewssn tho North aud South, but have always had
RaitN In the final triumph Of the Union, aud ". she'll
hOps iis permanent consolidation which Is the aim aud
Directs the efforts OF President Johnson whos system
is inspired by frmness and moderation He
alt syrnpathies and Will draw more cloey be-
tween countries
Russia, by her geographical position may be drawn
to experience bat tho nTuirer
abty exists for Kussia for America and she viii
Sa~vssf he,yf wheIeyer the dignity and honor u tue
country shall be seriously menaoed Thea ss n every
foref crisis IN her history the real o RssR Will
sppcas THIS power does not depend on territorial OK
toni the humber Of populsiou; rows ftVn he
nstmats indiesoluble band which binds together me
sovereign and the nation, which places in his ssds s
the intellectual material forces oil the country The
she gives to-day all ner sentiment, love
ana devotion.
~ thanked the gentlemen fer their indulgence - him
regrsitio. that she sentiments which animated all the
kussaau people had found imperfect expression
He would not forget 10 consecTate ew words nf respect
trs memory Of President Lincoln, that great citizen
who sacrificed his lie in the fu1Iment Of h,s duties.
Aftsr bearing testimony 10 the PROSPERITY . trs
United States and tie success the work os paciGcs0n
Of the President and thanking Mt Fox. Captains uir.
ray, B.sumont and all tho orrcers aud General Clay,
who has constantly given proofs Of affection for Ras-is
tho Pfuce sad:-When friends from America 1hall
IL IA my desire that tey shsil boar
wttu them aud preserve these sentiments which ond ~
Together and tell their counrymen that great MAJ on
w' nesor forget the proof Of thef ssmIhy oneIcd 70
the olstory OF the two countries moment when We and
our friends OF America hnvo lived the life, vhen
they have shared anguish they have participated
IN ioysL
After few words from Mr. Fox Nj. Clay and others,
ali bresghng the same spirit tho meeting ended.
The Empercr Alexander bas ssnt sn autograph letter
To President johnson
hagndcent presents have been received from tue Eni
psrDr by oil tho officers
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