The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-07

concluding with offering the health of the
Emperor, a toast honOred by hearty cheers.
1oasts were then drank to the Grand
Duke Constantine; our teachers-the Ameri-
cans-Captains Murray, Beaumont, and the
officers OF their commands; to General Totle-
ben, by Captain Murray; and by the gallant
General to "The Defenders of Sevastopol"
and the "COnquerors OF Sinope."
Many volunteer toasts were drunk with all
the honors. The speeches, as becometh all
post-prandial oratorical efforts, were brief and
to the point. After this part of the programme
was completed, many Of the older officers
retired, and the room was cleared for dance
"a stag dance.
An Elevated Compliment.
The scene then became particularly lively.
Almost all of us were hoDored by tossing
in air at the hands of the Russian officers--a
mark of honor of the highest character, but
not generally comfortable one. The dance
was OF a kind to battle description. 1t was
wonderfully amusing and novel; Some of our
officers indulged in it, and introduced few
Sioux steps, which our hosts confessed
were worthy of imitation. The evening was
particularly jolly. The reception could not
be exceeded in hospitality, cordiality, and
perfectly friendly feelings. 1t will long be
remembered by all of u.s.
Our hosts were determined to outdo the
grandest American dinners, and l am not pre-
pared to say they did not succeed. Del
monico would be troubled to excel it.
Municipal Banquet.
On the following day we dined with the
municipal authorities of Cronstadt. The
dinner was admirable in every way. About
two hundred and fifty sat at the table. There
was music, magnificent floral decorations,
and elegant ornaments of every kind. The
bill Of fare was a marvel of promises of the
most delicate and the richest dishes which
Europe can afford, and The promises were
more than fulfilled. regret that have not
the menu at hand to send a copy, because
should like TO show your readers that Russia
can produce everything that an epicure could
desire. As at the previous dinner, the wines
were of the choicest vintage and Of the great
est variety. Ten thousand dollars were ex-
pended on this magnificent affair.
The usual tOasts were drunk and responded
to, the guests not being forgotten. His Honor
the Mayor, Mr.. Stepenow, presided, and made
some excellent and dprOpOS remarks, which
were immensely well received.
The room was hung with pictures, among
which were those Of Washington, Lincoln,
johnson, and OF Alexander II, Peter the
Great, and others. The flags OF both nations
were conspicuOusiy entwined together, sug-
gestive OF the close and friendly bonds that
have for SO long q time joined Russia to the
United States. Speeches were also made
breathing the same friendly sentiments as in
the naval club, and expressing a conlyding
faith in the permanence Of the ties that unite
in closest sympathy the two great nations Of
the East and West. This dinner spoke the
feelings OF the commercial classes, as the pre-
vious had expressed those of the Government
After the dinner scene occurred which
made deep impression on all who had the
pleasure OF witnessing it,
The People Out,
An immense crowd had assembled in the
Street, opposite the municipal palace, to see
the guests Of the city and pay their respects
to them. The dinner being over they made
loud calls for Mr.. Fox and the American
officers, who, appearing at the windows, were
hailed by thunders Of cheers, and every pos
sible demonstration of pleasure and satisfac-
ton.
The New Noble and MI. Fox.
Presently KOmmissaITow, the young man
who had recently saved the Emperor's life,
and VINO had been one OF the honored guests
at the dinner, appeared arm and arm with
Mr.. Fox at one of the windows, and bowed
to the multitude. He was at once recognized,
and the enthusiastic shout that went up was
thrilling. The crowd was wild with enthu-
siasm, and cheered and cheered again.
Mr.. Fox, to show the feeling Of the Ame-
rieans, placed upon the young nobleman's
head bouquet of flowers. The act was re-
siasm had ever before been exhibited in
CTonstadt. The people were wild with eX-
citement, and it was some time before Kom-
missarrow and Mr.. Fox could leave the win
dow, so deafening were the cries. The scene
had very happy effect on our friends.
On the day Of the presentation to the En-
peror at Peterhoff Mr.. Fox, after he had ac-
complished that agreeable duty, proceeded to
Kommissarow's apartments and paid his re-
spects to him Mr.. Fox said that he had come
to express to him his personal respects, and
to congratulate him in the name of all the
people of the United States for having been,
through Providence, the means Of saving one
whose existence is dear, not only to Russia,
but to humanity in general. These words
were translated by Monsieur AbaZa After
wards Mr.. Fox, Mr.. Clay, and others with
him, shook M. Kommissarow by the hand,
the latter being visibly affected by the act
de promised to send his photograph to the
| gentlemen, and seemed highly touched at the
| honor, expressing through M. Abaza his pro-
| found gratitude to his friends of the other
hemisphere for their kind words.
| The event had a very gratifying influence
on all engaged in it.
| Tour of Inspection.
| Yesterday some of our officers visited the
arsenal, citadel, naVy-yards, and docks, and
thoroughly inspected them. They speak in
the highest terms of the magnifcence and
solidity of all the public works at this great
naval depot of Russia They were shown
everything Of interest, and were greatly de-
lighted to see some splendid filteen-inch guns
similar in general details to our guns, which
Russia has recently produced for her iron
clads. Huge piles Of fifteen inch solid sho
and shell lying about gave satisfactory evi
/ 5oooa 4baf Russia ie 1nranarad for apu oon Tin