The New York herald., 1866-08-26

NsvoAsisky, Admiral lssovfsky Count Psro,kv into,
= ths heir and largo and brilliant suite of ofcers Ths
70 visit in detail the ship and manifested great
syeryhing, and thorough knowledge OF naval matters
versation with the most perfect ease and freedom.
After the visit had been concluded the Emperor and
yal party visited tne augusta and were received by
commander Murray, Mr. Fox, General Clay and officers.
the Marine guard presented arms. and the Emperor
ssusass his ha. In a. resogniOn Of the salute and ire
quensIy toucned his hat TO the officers. He was at
once shown aboard the ship. concerning which he ex-
He was exceedingly animated spoke freely with all
English, asked questions pertinent and the point,
ana when be was about leaving he said Captain Aur-
ray Mr. Fox, and the gentlemen: Csptan, am going to
Get into my boat.
The Invitation was accepted. and Captains Murray.
xox, Beaumont, and Mr. John Van Buren,, went in the
boat with the Emperor The party first visited the
monitor lava when the went % quarters and per-
formed various man9uvres very handsomely.
TIE EMPEROR As 4 NAVAL oyrIcsR
afterwards visited other ships and then proceeded 70
the forts whom target practice with great guns was had
ROYAL YAcHrsMANs DIsNsR
On the yacht the Emperor gave an elegant dinner in bis
nay and Beaumont General CLAW and Mr. Van surs
Il was exceedingly social and pleasant Toasts were
sr,nE among which was one proposed BY the Emperor
~ drink to the prosperity OF your country and that
We present fraternal feelings may continue forever
EvG gwen Win genuine good feeling and in an i'm
Il was duly honorcd throughout the Emperor was
marked 10 hls cordial manner. There could be
sske or doubt 4b9pt his generous sentimens Our off.
eers were charmed his agreeable manner and genial
conversation. The otcnrTsnce was exceedingly rare
with him, and therefore wo must feesrd il Is another
Sv'oence OF his regard and sentiments.
COMPLIMENT IN fRsrSpER.
Wen the emperor left the Augusta sor the first time
IN hstTy faufe OF twenty one guns v,,s fired from
the inch guns Of tho Miantonomoh Tlre thunder
yle The AuSusta subseq s>aty fired aaoAer salute 9f
'~en.y WY one n, guns IN honor Of the Empef7Ir
grand salute va. party party passed back to VI
M = magnincent exhibton Of what heavy guns may
:" 10 '''anns the shundtss Of heaven.
qrh... L>JrHER BANQUET.
soo,eom"y o~-y Ave O'Clock, the officers partook of a
pVnd banquet at the Naval Club Cronstadt invita-
ton Of the officers az the Russian navy II was mag
iancy The best OF feeling prevailed; but at this late
hour can merely mention it,
shall be compelled, In order to catch the mail 10
close this hurried letter. and postpone the account of
the dinner for the morrows mail
GOOD THINGS IN PROSPECT
We dine with the city Of Cronstadt TO- On
Saturday 60 to St Petersburg to mako ''ofcial
entrance" All well on board.
THE DEFENDER OF sEBAsroPo-
forgot 70 mention in tho proper place that, whilc W"
xfre ~a.siisss in the Park Of Peerho, We me, ..,I
defence SeS. q Sc Sspssiopo @ .s al. S,aes sne brilliant Han
sy thin growth gaysb hair ny His o mssaes ans niesra oar
s S1sS @ and a' ras has q sHds is ss
any I We were all oresentsd ~ him and
after brief conversation, Lieutenant Cornwal pro.
posed hrce cheers for the hero Of sebasopol" They
rang again.
The General greatly affected by this mark Of esteem,
uncovered dh head and bowed h,s Acknowledgements.
sno Standing in his eyes as he pressed our hands
parting THIS spontaneous mark Of respect hns been
much and favoraby commented upon by the Russians,
Who are immensely pleased thereby. No worher per
could be found 70 besow praise and honor upon
than the gallant General.
We felt honored in being permitted to shake him by
The hand and give him three rousing American