The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-13


ened when he gazed upon those tremendous coming
| aboard AZ he stood upon the forward turres.
should give way and be crushed in under
the superintendent water but he gradually reganed
confidence and courage as he observed how little effect
lision and shvering and trembling such he bad
befcse experienced In like circumstances; but the ship
ner own a. oS ,s
| from his shaggy coat And when he went below and
was shut from the physical exhibition OF the force OF
the vessel the most admirable and wonderful ship that
ever oaed In that he but reechoes the verdict OF all
| who have ever seen her. M8
| OFF THE CArrBGAT.
On Thursday night the 10th, the light the north
point Of Juand was made and our course altered
Us to make the Skaw light at the entrance TO the Cate
gat which we did, after twelve hours Of rather lively
work. on Friday morning The weather now changed
The wild, aeecy clouds and cold heavy gales OF the
preceding days gave way 70 balmer and more gentle
airs and softer sky. on the Skaw we took aboard
70 Ss o 81 %Sun
| which were deliciousy sweet and MICA
THE I0RmxSs OF HsNoRx
We passed Elsnore, with its fortihcati0us and i'm.
picturesque palace over two hundred years old,
on Saturday morning q an early hour, and obtaining
feet OF over six hundred sail Of Baltic traders Of every
nation seemed the face OF the globe and reached
Copenhagen ~ about ten O'Clock on the morning OF tho
21st
On our entire passage We met with numberien
vessels which showed their flags and especially Aom
the Russian ships did We receive compliments
They all ran down 70 take q good look at the
mysterious monitor some Of them putting their sails
aback and coming Ia, 70 take more lesurely Wow
Between Esinore and Copenhagen passed anchor
Danish corvette, which, In most courteous and comp
mentary manner sent the American flag 70 the fore and
the Augusta returned gun for gum having stopped tho
engines the purpose Flags prOcally dipped
mark Of respect from the Danes II not customary
national vessel to salute foreigner FIRST and In devatng
from this custom the Danish ship gavo us striking
proof Of their kind regards and friendly sentiments
SCENES
The passage of tho Sound was de ghtfui Tho shores
Of Denmark and Sweden are charming in their fresh
yerdure The rolling country was covered here and
there by magnificent forests, green and rich,
and between them lay yellow fields o. grain,
parks, In which were beautiful villas and cosey
farmhouses. The country seemed to be carefully Guilt
all agreeaby surprised At the appearance Of the
scenery II reminded one Of the charming vicws one
has in England more close and intimate exaiaina-
confirms tho high opinion formed OF the country
passed rapidly along II is wonderfully beautiful How
may appear under the colder influence Of winter
not say. Probably 1t would not be so attractive.
ANCHOR.
On coming to anchor of the fortress girt capital OF
Denmark the Danish flag sent to the fore Of the
Augusta and National salute Of twenty one guns was
fired, which returned by the batteries near BY.
and rendered every facility to Commander Murray,
which no politely acknowledged
COAIING,
Preparations for coaling were at once commenced and
everything hurried TO get away TO 6cttin where We
expected to meet Captain Fox but SINCE then in con-
seq ence OF the severity of the ch0le at that port,
where il Is making dreadful havoc, the Assistant Secre
tary will Join here and shall AT proceed to
Cronstadt direct.
large number OF visitors have called aboard tho
ships and have been Hospitality entertained Yesterday
the Danish Minister Of Marine, his Exceiency H. Croor
Rear Admiral Bocher Superintending Admiral OF Dock
yards; Rear Admiral Irminger, a. D G General TO his
Majesty The King; Rear admiral Nicholson Commoco.e
Peder SkIam; Captain sbsicad, Director OF the Ord
nance Department Commander schcuheyder, Sub
director Of the Shp6uiding Department; Commanders
Kregcr and Schultz, Directors Of the Marine; and Lieu
tenant Robe Military Secretary, Chef du Cabinet Mill
and were received by Commandcr Murray, who enter.
tanned them for while and then showed them about the
ship
honor OF the Minister OF Marine es..
After they had completed their inspection OF the
tonomoL, where they spent some time thoroughly in
specng every part Of the SHIP which impressed them
Of s 81 ~ Se
they recognized the most perfect engine OF aoai
An OLD ADhiRAIs OPINION.
One of the old admrais said .--Yoa Americans are so
practical in everythng You have destroyed the port
ing o. the old navy and we have now to throw I aside
The old navy has gone to the devil
DANISH OFFICIAL INSPECTION
So siron: an impression did the ship make upon
official commission 10 examine the ship which
grated The scientific able men in the Danish
navy were on the commission ana have already made
very close and comprehensive investigation Of evesy
thing new or move! about the ship to their complete
Satisfaction
If remain here long the King proposes to visit the
ships and see what tho Americans have produced.
THE rRESs HErEEsENrgD. 4.
All the editors OF the principal Danish papers visited
tho ship the same day and we're shown around by tie
officers They much gratied with their visit
aud have published long aud glowing accounts Of the
In AT htn.s .xnvd uTn.s.
verdict Is not unsimisr to that Of previous writer's
SWEDISH MONITOR
On Sunday last very agreeable and novel event
CURED The Swedish monitor John Ericsson passed
down the Sound on her way to Sweden. She IN
Of corvette and they passed inside of both
at reduced speed The corvette sent up the Danish
nag first and salutcd H. and then put the Stars and
Stripes at the FORE and salutcd u win guns for
Commander Murray, which the Augusta returned gun for
gun. THE monitor then called all hands and cheered
the Mantonomob which the OF the latter returned
in rousiug style, with an additional one 10 cap the
climax, given with will The Swedes proceeded right
their voyage. The AFFAIR unexpected and I'm usual
and therefore tho more grateful and agreeable TO U.S.
The john Ericsson u in shape like the monitors In the
South Atlantic squadron such the Ssugus, Mahopac
and others oil That class. she was not painted, but
bron,ed, and looked very neat and shipshape In her
turrct were Two thirteen inch guns, made. the
ship ON the plans Of Mr. Ericsson The Swcdes very
anxious that ~ should visit Stockholm, which we are
very likely 10 do Among the early visitors the ship
was Hon Geo Scaman Minister Resident OF the United
States at tins court He received the customary salute
oil fifteen guns from the Augusta Mr. Charles Y Roose.
welt United States Consul visited the ships and
been honosed hy The nsus salute Of seven guns
Our day OF departure for Russia Is now uncertain.
The health of officers crew Of both ships continues
exceedingly good
CorsNHsCsS, July IS 1866
RNspY YoR cRcNsTADr. Eur DELAYED MT nan N.ws
Contrary 10 expectations. not yet on for (ron
stsd and Is very doubtful whether shall start for
Russia under three weeks The cholera Is racing
with fearful violence ST. Petersburg and the people
are dying by hundreds daily The disease has assumed
epidemic form and to be increasing with eres,
rapidly despatch by telegraph yesterday from Gen
eai Clay, Minister TO Mr. Fox, who arrived yeser.
day morning from Germany states that between three
and four hundred dying daily, and the returns
hbit startling increase in the number of csss
The Journal or st. Petersburg confirms the sad news
and is very apparent that the epidemic has reached
i,s climay, which generally occurs about month
after u has assumed dec dcd form.
Consequently the subiec, Of visiting The Russian capt