The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-01

place. whicn has not been surpassed oy az previous
we nas aim, which sailed around each ether
- ss,sn, s,vls bammering awsy like good fellows for
while, aud then blowing up W. "a,s rocte,s ssrnen,s
n,ng M al ~, rna all ended the display, which
Witnessed and admired BY peopis ''scssa
in the park by permission o. mt , sn rv
a, ,a,e houy Inc guests returned TO the city, being
- saare fhnn tyo miles by tho Prince In courtly
~ rnas for thai distance illuminated by
byrnnr lar barrels which made Almost ~ light as day
me entertainment greatly enjoyed oy all who Pro-
aann.e n magnificent In every detail
Tho Prince i young man, enjoying an income OF two
q, tnree hundred thousand SILVER rubles yearly, and
clearly knows how TO make the people happy around
Nm ~ those whom he enierlans We shall long
,aau,Iar MY GENIAL hospitality.
'''' ylsiT METROPOLITAN MOSCOW.
On Monday the American mission, as the papers cali
4 visited IIotsa monastery, the seat OF the Metropolitan
Of Moscow, about forty miles distant special train
Was placed al our disposal decked with flags aud
mented IN various ways Az usual the streets through
which the cortege OF carriages passed from the hotel TO
70 see tue "Amereanskas, and manifested their good
feelings towards Us by bowling and waving their hats.
We steamed rapidly over the road and reached the
IN something more than an hour.
Al the railway depot we found great crowd assem-
bed to welcome us--among whom were many priests
from the monastery and delegation from the town
authorizes 20 receive US and take us in charge The
depot surmounted by ags Of the United States and
Russia The imperial waiting rooms we're thrown open
70 they have been at every other station have
passed through. Carriages wero in attendance and we
were driven At TO the hotel whore ~ once pre-
pared tof the VISIT 70 tho aeEnitSc VI GcLuSe0ena,
founded recently by Philant the present Metropolitan
where ne always resides without delay proceeded
70 that interesting retreat q pay our respects % the
Il is distant about mile and half from the village
lying OF in the woods All along the road were large
numbers Of piigrms--dusty, weary aud poorly clad
who mad come many hundreds OF miles pay VISIT 70
the shrine OF ST. Sergius They wore upon their feet
rude sandals made Of birch BARK and upon their backs
thew carried their little wallets Contrasting their simple
food for the journey As this was one q the two days in
tho whole year that are permitted the
scxmosi or them old and OF unattradtive personal a
peance Very few young people were observed in the
little groups that toed under hot sun along the road
side.
On reaching the simple and unprctending church OF
implanted wood, in which the Metropolitan awaited u.s.
descended carriages and shown up stairs
his little apartment We found him in small unadorned
room. save by picture of the Emperor and two
saints and deceased Metropolitans He is q venerable
looking man Of years OF age under the aver
age height, wearing long white gown and white hat
which WAS thrown white veil Upon bis breast,
suspended his neck by massive gold CHAIN he
a ma ,nihcent Cross studded with diamonds rubies
other precious stones and his forc1nger he
immense seal ringone VI the symbols of his holy Office
His face was thin and wrnkled with age his voice shri
weak and his powers Of hearing evidently greatly
impaired He must have been IN earlier years . man of
great personal beauty or which yet TO be
In his timely outlined face. Now, with his long flowing
hair and beard white snow, he presents vener
able and Kindly appearance
M Fox and the officers were presented to him. whom
he welcomed in the warmest and nIost genial manner.
He asked Mr. Fox 10 take seat, and then sat down by
y
rotary Of Legation, attempted and failed to properly
translate but which some OF the Russian gentlemen
nut INTO understandable Englih He expressed
KS great eratiusaton at the arrival 81 friendly mission
rora the United slater TO Russia in behalf or peace
which his desire and duty topromote. He greatly
admired the United States was SO tolerant and free
in religious matters. Although hero were many scots
in the United States they all worshpped God which
he worshpped and for them bis prayers went out.
After somewhat protracled Conversation about the
Greek Church, the history OF the monastery, &c, we
retired the venerable Metropolitan shaking kindly the
hands Of those near by him. The Russians deyoutly
kissed his hand on their departure.
Before leaving hc gave Mr. Fo1 pictures OF the
monastery and churches
We then shown the little church, remarkable
chiefly for its simplicity. IL built entirely Of wood
The altar and the sacred vessels all Of wood There
some very old paintings on the wall, but with NO
prceuons artistic merit but valuable historically
Afterwards visited the caacombs by, where
a number Of monks who live in their little cells,
Guided for ever by their VOWS from the light Of day
They looked thin and CHASTITY pale, from their long
cusion and the frugal diet they live upon We hurried
encing From thence returned TO the
hotel and again proceeded y the monastery, directly
opposite.
is an immense institution surrounded by high walls
varying from thirty 70 fifty feet in height and about
twenty feet thick butin l5lS47. They were evidently
intended 10 resist long attack from Tartar or other
hordes which might be atirsed 10 the spot by nerce
% c ss na s
OF massive and beautiful construction, Of various sizes
and designs, but all Immensely rich in internal adorn
AL OF them, and shown whatever OF interest they pos
seSsed The shrine or 81 Serglus Ia massive silver
interior Of the churches all profusely ornamented
with solid silver and gold claboratey chased and studded
with jewels
II being feast day the crowd Of people present was
immense We were followed from church 70 church by
great 'hronss eager 10 catch sight OF The Ameri
canskas.
We were subsequently shown the treasures OF the
monastery. o. Immense value and variety. Millions Of
rubles have been expended BY Car and peasant 10
rich this sacred edce and the eye is dazzed with the
brliancy and magnincence Of the golden cruc1xes,
fnitrcs, Crowns and know not what other parapher
cult 10 ind iargor and magnificent diamonds,
pearls rubies and olher precious Jewels than are 10 be
seen Nc Iroitsa
In the library very old manuscripts ON velium
said 10 date from the twelfth century gorgeously en-
bazoned by Nonkisb hands, xerv exhibited Indeed,
al the rch stores q the monssy were freely shown
and Their origin explained But have not time TO emu
meaie them Our arrival here was the signal OF 10y
Gus ciangor Of all tho bells OF which weighs sixQ
nye tons, and sounds Ike the uIphing Of distant thun
der but as soft snd sweet any have ever heard This
hRn honor IS accorded only 10 the Emperor himself or
Me highest oficsl IN the church.
rhe welcome therefore all the more marked And
gratifying. Afterwards We bsde the priests farewell
thanking them for their Kindness and courtesy, ana
rcturnea TO this city by special train
Ar and Ars incker and sous, Of Boston loinsd our
parry, and with US enjoyed The agreeable day.
WITH TN. rEcv,A.
In the evening We VISITED the sokolniki Park where
the people go 70 enjoy hoidsys There were Il lsass
my Thousand people present the occasop drawn
hher by the announcement thai the Americans voud
be present Our reception an overwhelming ovp.
ton The Park was brilliantly illuminated and the
nnes music from ths city played airs among
them Hall Columbia and tho Russian National HYMN
during me evening Both these airs greeted By
tremendous cheering and thunders Of applause
Mr. Fox was called out aud presented himself 10 tho
vsst concourse, and was tbs recipient Of round after
round Of cheers The sight Of American uniform was
the signal for grand demonstration The people vers
more orderly crowd Indeed may add the Russians
are the most quiet pescesbe and orderly people ever
ssw Alone OF In masses every s quiet and respect
able II they gct drunk thsy cften do thew con6ne
their demonstrations 70 bugeug aud kissing luxury
cheap and obtanshle when Two Russians are ocetbey
eraneDty gratifying 70 them but not generally appre
csied by foreigners One would have no reason % dis
like the custom II could be freely extended 10 lie
ladies, who are as sweet and charming 'awes But II
70 confined 10 the storner Their has NOT be-
come popular with ue II the Russian desires 20 civ.
you the most marked and unidentified resslou Of nj.
love ana resnrd be kisses You on both Checker aud h