The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-01
Remarks Of an Enantipaled Peasant 81
q Mobiles binEeY.
Vssit 20 the Head of the 6reeA
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pup Eusccw CORRESPONDENCE.
MOSCOW. August 20, 1860

Moscow. August 20, 1860.
.o~vr-A,yrrs on rBs THE EnrRRn
m. histonc and ancient city of Russia, which the
Asbnants fondy and proudly call the heart OF the en-
ps where be found Russian blood and manners OF
tAe beet and purest character has given reception
such o. might expect, where people, from the
prince to peasant regard with almost fraterna
hove and regard In magnihcence in boundless profa
SEN and IN kndes attentions, Moscows hospitality 10
~ mission from the Western hemisphere ranks with
Me best and mos, generous have yet received.
Unlike ST. Petersburg. which ID modern, gay and
volatile Moscow preserves the sedate and conservative
character Of old Huscovites who slow form
ssepdshps, but when formed cling with hooks OF
saeel their friends and ready 70 20 TO the
list point to them. They met rs with open
and placed disposal their ALL Their hospitality
ne unmeaning ceremonial II 10 true, genuine, all
EAcine lasting But have been the recipients
OF the same kind Of hospitality, even when have
been in Russia 1t might seem invidious were 70 an-
pnfy thie point. We certainly have for being
srasi6ed q, the very sratined reception we have had
from every city and every class Nothing coald he more
geAAl generous and satisfactory.
aonS QuARrNs.
We are all snugly quarered in the splendid hotel OF
Mr. Korkero the wealthiest Of Moscow merchants, who
satertains at his expense. Everything that we
could DESIRE OF the best and most costly character is
servants administer wants. and number OF citi
Of the town, who speak English, are always At
hand help the wide abyss that lies between
tongues-no small advantage 10 . crowd Of people
Who claim knowledge OF the letters OF the
Russian alphabet Elsewhere were able 70 read the
language were ignorant Of the meaning, but
here at entire loss to know letter from
smother they also queer and odd In making this
confession trust shall not damage reputation for
ohrabe knowledge Of languages; for one pretends
n think Of speaking the Muscovc tongue outside the
hnlA OF the empire
VIEW FROM rBs Born-
which fronts upon the river, and directly opposite the
Kremhn, with IL wondrous mas Of palaces. churches
sad towers is exceedingly Que. II embraces not only
Ne wide sweeps OF river, alied with quaint arks i'm
in size and curious In construction and the ee-
CANT bridges spanning the stream but the massive pile
Of buildings constituting the Founding Hospital. and
hundred glrlenng church domcs picturesque spires
beyond These beautiful domcs aud spires the most
prominent features view Of the city Slender
elegant and graceful tho very type OF Oriental arch
lecture, they their golden and starry domcs and
spires high in the air, and CLEAN at every pon, like
miniature the smoke and dus, Of the city,
lending the air Of beauty and ench aulment
From afar Oh those golden domes may be sssn while all
sAe mas Of houses, public buildings and churches
which crowded together along the Irregular and
quaint streets, entirely understandable There they
sssm 10 float, detached and alone, in air. like huge
ballDpns which pour the sunlight gliding them with
Al its splcndor aud magnncence. Towards them the
nmpe peasant the royal prince their eyes
and devously themselves they prayer,
fer 70 them they the symbol Of hope and ogious
promise OF hereafter. Beautiful and full Of grace
and splsndor they are 81 all times but in the night,
under fun moon when and hustle of the great
sltv have In taxi tbems
beauty ana an enchanting power really marvellous !
hooked last night upon the magnificent dome OF tho
Temple Of she Saviour-the grandsst and most imposing
sdnCe Moscow and only equalled in Russia by the 81
Isaacs Of - PstsrsburRand watched the play Of the
nOonoeams upon is glded roofing u seemed trans
formed into Of silver and CLEANED with inen.
ssy and power rivaling the moon herself.
49, wsaA aiacsiy shat could uscs the Immense
phiArD supporting the DOME the latter concentrated
= ns fsn round noon = she sailed ssronsb cloud
ls0 sy and sparkled the hundred spirss OF the
city, ~: Eeaned around IKE points Of diamonds. II
- ceuh Hive Up N this higher and purss atmosphere
- wis.ess only the gorgeous effects Of sunlight. and
.sssnght upon these s,.csiu forms, he would leave
led between low insignificant blocks Of buildings and
q Moscow is ,rine apparent be romantic
srsssiva The beauty Of Moscow Is in midsir MOI,
The solid GARTH quite certain, and 80 propose
s ;S Ss Gsiy ny ,sa IMPRESSIONS my
rmHcrrs rasNR
On Sunday evening dincd with Prince ssrg Galn-
zia, - nephew OF the Governor General of Moscow,
r1sss Do.scs,u.. and one O. ~. s,sss,ass.%p
siy and one of the largest and most valuable estates
IN the ssighscrhood. Tho palsce prncely
wagnfncence and the PARK about 10 not only immense,
lbut laid out In the most artistic style. IL II main
eaned IN the bcSt OF order ~ great expense ana
eesssher sns OF The most attractive and lovely spots In
We pr~ecded thcn In carriages drawn by -four horses
ssasi, driven Al fu'l speed Al rate quite exhiraiins
kheu&sh. garages had reached within two miles Of
,ss1ss Prince Gaitzin in tho style o. true Russian
An on school met the party horseback surrounded
tsa me- OF his ro,aners, and escorted them 70 his
ska n was In foil uniform, and rode magnificent
gSl, spsans from his sesd, and received each guest
STs band. and welcomed him 10 his house Afi.r
xhyny theguests about the grounds swhils the dinner
waSno unced and all projected the grand banquet
inrb built IN the time % Cs,bsrine the second, aud
sSn A ,hs 70 'os v,sns ,vaa,. Scr. ne such =
ha faan ers us-d like occasons Al we're old and
nct.
tAediA sy sufnptuous and magnificent, and almost
'mperSn al ~ features Sentiments were of ceures
Ihe ue ollercd the first 10 the President OF
as smp uis.es " very neat speech, and Mr. Fox
GererAtsv offered the following toast -sIn land Of
~ omssrs'Lsre He ladies' are most charming, pro.
s, h sss tw ., .Ss e,s, lady where The men are
nan next Ampsral Majesty; where the family "
sosa se,sAc yi,ssle and sacred drink % the drsi
%se HsruN AsAxandcr, End me imperial family Of
mis-, A. w~A ~ sshe preceding toAss was drunk IN
snpers SAD - ~ the honors
Dhs healtA oAse Princess Gazin absent from india
r''si,on was ~ onsrrd by General CLAY ara bonored
- hes tsads W
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DC ss;s'~, f.Ass the uksss Of emancipation VINO
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nevsrss ,ae heA peasant asssd permission 10 70
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