The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-03
Full Text Of Prince Gortscha-
koff's Speech.
TAKING LEAVE OF The EMPEROR
Farewell Compliments and Prepare
tions for Sea.
OUR ST. PETERSBURG sptcap CORRESPONDENCE.

Of the Euaish clue 10 Mr. Fox and the American ON.
cers II had been looked forward to with great interest,"
because being composed Of the first mobiles Of the land
opportunity would be given Prince Gortschskor Vice
Chancellor OF the empire 10 speak for the Emperor and
the people or Russia
In OF the previous entertainments could no with
proprety be present, say word In his own club,
over bowl Of punch IL was permitted him to address 10
us words OF welcome friendship sympathy such az
will he read with interest and produce profound i'm.
preston not only in the United States all the
world give you the OF the speech below although
have already sent il through by telegraph.
was organized nearly century ago by an Eng,isnman
but IL fell into the hands OF the Russian nobility
who control doubt whether there Is q single
English member IN The society The dub is the
selcc, and exclusive in Russia has among It's
members the hghess in every department Of he gov
eminent
= very elegant aaair over two hundred and hfiy
Of the highest and riches, in land down TO the
table, which beautifully ornamented with flowers,
shrubs &c, and lighted by myrads Of tapers which
brilliantly illuminated the banqueiing hall wth their
soft radiance. The neR. cnoice and ample
Pursuing custom long established In the ,lub no
offered speeches made al the table II
after the company had concluded dinner passed
into another for coffee that the table WIS cleared
away and immense punch bowl produced, and a
brewing Of the singular compound commenced This
signal drew the company again 10 the banqaeting hail.
when was seated. and preparations made for the
intellectual part OF the evening
xiLIrARY PUNCHES
Two generals, with the aid and advice Of others
about, orewed the punch, which by all ODDS toe
strongest compound ever tasted every drop OF which
had headache and misery hidden within H. On the CON-
petion Of the elaborate and arts labors when the
last bottle Of liquid poured fiery bowl ard the
hot sriced concocion slipped around Prisce Gort
shskor who had presided at the dinner IN his seat
and addressed the club He spoke In the French Ian
guage with great animation fore and spirit Daring
speech he was frequently applsaded the con-
clnsion the Manifestations Of approval were lord and
unanimous send you the text Of the speech In
French, and also the following translation -
sfEEcR or PRINCE ooRrseHAxoyr
MEssisUps Our transatlantic friends know the senti-
inents which inspired by their presence among us
been expressed by persons every grade OF the
social SCALE both Al times when Wit adors thought and
when lhe heart Knows bat one, primitive language.
gle voice. Mine but add TO The unparalleled act
unique history, by which Congress sent message VI
affection Sovereign the choice Of the person who
has CHARGED with tue mission, whose high reputa
ton, whose calm dignity, united 10 warmth OF heart
ability OF ,hose who have directed VOYAGE which re-
solves problem which the present has bsnied
the snoris o. modern SCIENCE and, In nne the ct that
have With a representative Of that which
during series OF years and IN al circumstances has
given proof Of It's desire 70 maintain good under
men, constitute complete, harmonious work, without
single symptom OF disc0rd.
rejoice in The presence Of these gentlemen in our
midst; for believe tina, Russia loses nothing py close
examination Distance rounds Oh the lines If hori-
but prevents Us from knowing thoroughly the de-
tails OF the position. rejoice mat practical, UMPIRE
JUDGED minds have come 10 Judge us a. They
viii be able 10 appreciate The Sovereign VINO Is the
greatest glory Of the country well 10 estimate
people wh len forms strength. II said happy
rcgns form the blank pages Of history THIS dciun
reign every Page 81 which Is rich ii reforms o. high
significance the internal organization; a there ~
reign devoted to the present development in Of
mighty futsre u is thai which untes to-day The ssn
ments affection and self sacr Gee OF bis country FOR
all the trrn conviction thar every ~
the noble exscnce o. our ruler - consecfaed with
unlimited sslfdenial 20 the well being Of the coantry
| hall not men lion that among his many works the
grand of all i hat o emancipation. and ak "a
American friends a moment 70 a. 10 speak frankly
ou Subject The resolution OF Congress contains an
error'he oreln q which can only be explained by dis
tance-when il made mention any Russian enemy
70 emancipation Tho mailman refeide TO whom Il re-
fels belongs 10 nasonaiy he lad personal share
IN the destnts 81 tie country he represents nothing
bot the blind hazards aud chance o. n bgub.
Gentlemen In Russia there eiists not single
smy 10 anclpalivn. Tie Glars which
tD,r liberty applaud i with the same enthus asm as
does The class upou which has imposed heavy
ncex Thss testimony our sovereign has boon tbs nrst
rener territorial nobility, and believe gen
tssnen, that this hall where united the nich
gcnce and wealth ~ The county not snse voice win
be heard 20 contradct my words.
need not dwcl upon The manifestation Of sympathy
between the two countries They evident the
midday u j. OF the Interesting facts
a our Ime-a fact which between p oplss
aud sbsll per my self 10 sxy between continents
germs o. Kind ieeiins and OF mutual friendship, which
viii bear ffuit, and sbIch v forming traditional and
tending 10 conso date between Them resiiobs rssed
| upon genuine sp.rii % Christian cisizsiiou.
THIS understanding bAs not for geographical
a.
does Il upon written parchment TO- and
trns or one In the archives Of The ministry which i
conGded to Il - instructive. Therefore | permit
myself 10 call u pf0ydentia. rejoice In these reia
lions have faiin = thor continuance 10 my pot
cal position al NY care shall be % consolidate
say care aud lot effort because 4rs nsg noes
gary 10 an ansr q spcnsaosoas and rec,pso Al alFsc
1 ton
Another motive which move. me 10 proclaim sload
my appreciation ~ tnis IL that u h nsthsf
9r.s y ss g fas sss gwen ss sS
countries suNh conditions of their p0v
fol interior NE snniees them. Tue nilsd States Of
America a. government country 10 "a ulnerabis
~ home THIS siAie " AFFAIRS 4, due 10 the fza
alone that ths rsmparis % he them
from Furoan eoarks bat uppn tne public spiFis thai
ragns there ana to- TersSrai character OF
No civilian lsia America but tAsi whth she may "a
npon her~sif
We have arsped i mourning tho ,ad paxes of the
American hiNurv ~ there iapr times We have Neer
.fh profound rssret the s'rayge between e AasraAn
brothers " the worth and ~ tmrrean brothers 0f the
south; hnt " have always had fath tbe ana m
umph Of TIE tnion. Aua ws shall hope Tor perna
rsnl fasion, wtb v ne am " The s1ofN 2. tie
President, Who's sTssui nsptrsd onca both ~ 0fgn
and rnDJe alton, Las al o1fEygiTsthies.
In IBIS relation gtrtiem8n permit myself 70 fnd
l certain SHAGGY between sne txt countries Russia ~
lor -, graphical poton may ~ drawn into kuropeAa
comflestloux TIE chances u eauss "a ~
pareuse Nevertheless think taAt lAg. same
invulncfaxlity egusiy fbf Hnpsh snj that sAs
viii manifest herself whenever the nlsy an hoaog u
tie country stsA b. seriously Esfnrea Tnra ~ such
cveHs "a every rser0As stiss ~ or h9tofy. ths
fesi power Of Russia iii .plfAr a Goes rss 4optn1
~ ely aron territorial extent lfs number
Of her pspu Ati0n. II fows gfam the lnmMea and iuds
soluble honf wsch hnaA tosecf tho softyeil AID lie
naon AID which PAGES Ia AE hand. ~ tDa tieisc.ai
add material forces VI luv cc4ary Zoe Earn
sse gives him today ~ nAf sentiments - oye aAa
/ devotion
Il thank yoa gentlemen Tor she rdrlgsnce 100 has