The New York herald., 1866-08-26
entirely to u.s. and has made himself of grsa. service in

entirely To u.s. and has made himself cf great service In
evesy respect.
run BREAKFAST.
Al noon ON invitation OF tho Naval Club Of Croasladt
Commanders Murray and Beaumont and large number
OF officers from the ships breakfasted with the club n
their magnificent ballroom In the Club House.
About sixty Of the prominent members of tho club.
naval officers Of high grade sat down 70 most elegant
dejam<r The table was supplied with every possible
delicacy and the wines, OF every variety OF the
choicest kind. Russian officer who spoke English wss
placed each guest 70 promote sociaby and enter
tanment After sitting nearly two hours Admiral Las
sonsy who had the head Of the table, aud gave
the signal for retiring The party then dispersed through
the apartments of the club and were served with conss
and liquors and capital cigars. Commanders Murray
and Beaumont with Admiral Lssosky, took their de-
TO proceed to the Governors house to dine wsA
Admiral Novoss0lsky.
The remainder Of the party, after cosy time in con-
versaton finally returned TO the ships at fvo or six
O'Clock, aiter enjoying decidedly jolly afternoon
USE STEAMERS.
Two steamboats, were placed at the disposal OF Com
mander Murray TO use as he saw Ht. The Ygora 10
propeller yacht, and the Caldoonihik Is fine paddle
steamer. with roomy cabin and fine accommodations.
We shall hcr N running to st. Petersburg and ese-
whero. Az given signal they arc promptly on hand
and at disposal In this In every other respect
the Russian authorities have exhibited the utmost kind
and consideration for Nothing, however small.
that add 20 comfort escapes their attention.
Everything possible Is done for US to make our stay
fectly agreeable
AT THE PErERHorp pALAcR
On wednesday, the 9Th, according 70 arrangements,
we visited PctcrhoT, the summer residence Of the En-
peror II was the birthday Of the Empress, and the
Was present at the grand palace to pay their re-
spea ana oer their congratulations to the Empress on
the suapcious occasion.
Commanders Murray and Beaumont left at early
hoiH Ia special steamer In order to 10 pres nn,ei TO
tho Emperor, ut the same time Captain Fox degercA
his resolutions Of congratulations
TIE other officers left at eleven O'Clock in charge II
Admiral I.ssoIsky and number Of Russian officers
deral,ed for the purpose OF accompanying us.
On boarding the Yacht the American flag raised to
the fore and iew there while we were ON board Alter
houss breezy sa across he harbor we reached toe
wharf. end received by number of bifh odcais
OF tie yurt representing the Emperor.
YACHT.
On the other side Of the pier laid the Empcrors YACHT
which invited to board and inspect. The
Captain decorated with large numher of orhers
and mad evidently no little service Hc very po
itely sh huwed us about the ship We saw ta snmp,Hoss
cabin OF the Emperor perfect gem In us way u was
elegantly furnished in white and gold and hled WITH
magnificent bronzes and objects Of peyu II was such
apartment as an Emperor should occupy.
After comtie,inc our visit to the yacht we took car
ragos drive in he park The carriages we're or
peculiar character resembling the IRISH iauntlng car,
ony much tower They lnxurously Cited out, Of
course and exceedingly comfortable. Behind each
stood footnan In the Empcrors livery. One OF his
Inporia Magnatr's chamberlain NJ de Nonkhorto0,
esneeal chnrgs OF your correspondent, to whom he
paid the kindest attention, winch desire 10 acknow-
n.lccnt grounds of tho Emperor and visited two OF
three OF bis charming summer pa aces Of which there
arc not less than dozen at PeterhoM We went
through tho palace In the French style-oue Of the
elegant stylish, cosiest retreats YOU ever saw
lled with paintings statuary,t bronzes, &c, all de-
cidedy Fsenchy style. From thence we visited tho
slish palace, and subsequently, the Italian and Vene
tian villas ali furnished and fitted up IN appropriate
and noss eIczaat styc These charming villas very
little oocupedone or two days in the summer season
each cup OF tea taken al the venetian villa cost
about thousand roub,es, handsome price for
cheering cup.
After this proceeded TO the grand palace, through
wnch We conducted. There are sono very tne
marine paintings tho walls of celebrated naval bat.
Ties in which tho Russians have participated noticed
beautiful little painting OF the yacht America, ayisg
Stars aud Stripes in the Empress apartments HAv-
ng burrcdy passed through all the magnificent private
apartments OF the royal family. again took
ayes aud proceeded to another palace where we were
entertained al lunch ordered by the Emperor II
an elegant affair The attendants OF the royal houss
het gorgeous costume waitod ON us simple repubat-
ceus perfect grace and the said republicans se -
heartily ss they would under any other auspices.
Tho delicate wins glassss bearing tho Imperial cipher
moved rapidly by and fro, and rsplenished frs
quite ss many % The guess The health Of ho Majesty
was drunk la bumpers After the lunch tho party rode
Of Ee Roys Guard who played with great skill aaA
feeling
| Meanwhile Mr. Fox was presented 70 his imperial
Macsiy the Emperor and delivered the elegantly and
tasiciaiy engrossed resolutions Of Congress- with the
following
slsr-fho resolution which havc tho honor Of prs1
whose millions OF lips speak from single heart tho
many tics which have long bound together the great en-
pro the Eat and the great republic OF the Wsss have
been maiupised and strengthened by the unwavering
fidelity OF tho imperial government 10 our own through
,sshy and fenaahp then addressed 70 The sovsrsasas
| At Washington by command OF your imperial Majesty
are liked IN the eternal remembrance Of gratsfut
A. pf thn III fam -
yeid our willing homage that noble act OF humanity
which especially referred 70 In the resolution Of Cos
has oonsurinated triumph over an Inherited barbArisa
which Western republic has only reached through
emotion mat oller to your imperial Majesty, 70 The
srhjscts, TO all tho people OF this vase
our ~scS os ss
expr o. regret for tho attempt and thankfulness
for IT. mesci;ul arrest and failure Tue story Of tho
peril from which kind Providence has delivered your
imperial haJcsly brings with u the remembrance
Of tho mighty sorrow which so lately nrsd
sudden loss Of our Chief, our Guide, our Father We
thank God a, grief ike this spared 70 our friends
naons ana ali rulers project proons and bless the life
which he has 10 senay preserved for the service Of the
people 70 which belongs Tor the good Of MANKIND and
tho glory or HIS Holy Name"
axaLy EMrHRoR-
The Emperor rcplied at lcss length In French whca
Prince focnak III translated In Engish 70 the following
elect
The Emperor was reoiced to SEQ that relations q
ymphsay ehLihs oo'weeu nuses anu .uc on'ou oes,O
appreciated NJ America His Majesty added that hs
that this fraternity between the two
tons would 10 perpetual and that he would al his
efforts 10 contribute N that end The Emperor or
pressed appreciation OF the testimonial OF ahss
ion which he had just received from the American
Congress and American people. The Emperor especially
thanked those who had como far 70 bear him this
message He welcomed them 10 the soil Of Russia ana
ermnalsd by saying that he could forget the cor
dial reception which hs feet had received 10 the United
states H. trusted that they would carry W America the
same imprcs.n Of Russia and the Russians hs
back
country and ils people, which was very agreeable
AnERcASs PREsKSrxD.
After this tho secretaries OF MI Fox, Mr.. Groen, a
China and Mr. Laubai OF PARIS presented wen
as Mr.. John Van Buren, OF New York. CommaudcU
Murray aud Beaumont also presented. rhe Empc-
ror received them all very courteously and cordially,
couversng with them 10 English
WORKS.
Later in the evening all the officers proceeded 70 Yes-