The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-16

)RK HERALD, TUESDAY,
upon his hearers He attempted the heavy oraorical
and, every occasion OF the kind whom he has
'gons beyond the last no made most painful failure
this with great regret because II unpleasant 70
acknowledge that representative from Congress,
whom the oreduous have clothed with extraordinary
position than he ' is entitled to claim, failed
express properly and right the feelings OF our people
effect that gallant little Sweden would probably be finally
wiped out OF the map OF Europe; but that she would
have the sympathies Of America because the swedes
made such excellent citizens OF great republic And
with some other patronzing remarks, which failed 70
recognize the existence Of nationality here he sat
down. leaving the feelings Of all his auditors deeply hurt
Mr.. 'ampbei our Minister. soon arose and in few
eloquent and earnest words spoke Of the glorious repu
talon OF the Swedes for gallanty and skill OF their
courage and brilliant exploits in the past and Of their
future II they fell, It would be with their faces To-
all to become victorious; but and nations might
preserve their honor and good name II they lose oil ese
eject Sut cond no nsw obsas the ysry d
agreeable impression left by Mr. Foxs considered in.
appropriate and unhappy Grafton Several Of the off,
desired 70 know what grounds Mr. Fox had to feel
kindly towards Sweden confess could give no ex-
planation and merely assured them that he felt what
he said he did not speak for America or Americans.
The affair has neutralized IN great measure the
friendly effect OF our visit 70 Stockholm must add, In
justice TO Mr. Fox that believe he perceived his error
and In more recent speech attempted, 10 manner TO
do away with the effects Of his previous effort am
afraid too late do not believe Mr. Fox intended
TO convey any idea such he did II merely from
lack Of power to express himself clearly and in exact
Of cacosiha bquends which could not DO resisted BY
diplomatic reserve ordinary caution. 80 the troubles
came upon him, and chagrin assaulted his countrymen
No man could possibly leave better impression than
Mr. Fox il be would only keep quiet. He has any
quantity Of quiet dignity and reserve; thoughtful
| brow and we'll formed head, and would pass for
diplomat OF the first water the Russians really regard
him, because he spoke in English which they did not
understand But that horrible fatality which seems TO
follow almost every public man In America pursued
him, and he allowed himself speak in public, and the
illusion was dissolved in the minds OF all who fully com
respect.
As remarked, trip to Rochester was exceedingly
delightful though the weather inauspicious The
beauty Of the river lake viewed through misty
rainy atmosphere, and under cold, gloomy and wild
sky In spite OF the sombre surroundings we saw much
that we admired The river scenery is unlike that
we passed through from the Baltic to Stockholm. The
same archipelago Of small islands that hem in the CAPT.
tai from the sea extends clear inland miles, ana
gives certain and monotony the face Of
the country that found the Many of the
islands are with verdure and under cultivation
to be favorte residences Of the city people
during the summer months. The others have thin
growth Of FRS and pines and low shrubs but verdure
and to DO OF no value except for the wood they
might afford.
OLD CASTLE
OF Kolk0stcr Is imposing pile, quantity built II is
nearly Ave hundred years old and has been the rest
dence Of noble family, which still retains possession OF
the noble 0dhce IL Is particularly rich in its collections
Of paintings and small arms the owners evidently hav
ing decided taste in that way The pictures are
rous old affairs, but not Of great value in an artistic
portraits of kings queens and royal personares from
the pencils Of clever artists The armory perhaps
great interest attaches to revolving rife hun
dred years old, that might in general shape be mis-
The only advantage that the latter has over this antique
model s that II Is revolved by machinery and not by
nana saw one OF exacty the same style IN MOSCOW,
hutTa IN frnrn uvhnk arinhf dat rn
certainly did not invent the idea Of revolving chambers
for his arm he did the next best thng-appied it to
We greatly interested in ns collection Of vaIu-
able presents given 70 the head Of the house at various
old gobets jewel hilted swords portraits Of old buffers
set In diamonds, bits Of hags and fragments robes
and know not what All were shown us and described
In detail The old castle really very well worth
seeing.
MINISTERIAL BANQuSr.
One Of the most pleasant dinners have enjoyed was
that just given BY Mr. Campbell our Minister, at the
Hackelbacken Gardens or the little islands close
elegant rspast served with an abundance and variety Of
the choicest wines The Hastily ornaknentsd
Nth the n,ss Of the United States and Sweden and
and al the other bust OF the present KING OF sweden
Il; .ss 4 s sS and Es ss
Mr. CsmpSsll, Mr. FOx and coun. Msndslsirom Minis.
ter Of Foreign AHAirs who alluded 10 the fact that
Sweden was the second nation 70 recognize the Inde-
psndencs Of the United States her RECOGNITION dating
relations between Sweden and the United States hsd
never been impaired The Count was exceedingly happy
IN bis remarks and spoke with great force upon the
man advanced In years, Of most courly and elegant
mannsn and agreeable address, His speech produced
invited few 70 an entertainment which 10 saad 10 have
been free and jolly.
Tho city Of Stockholm 10 certainly deserving OF all
that has been said Of relative 70 Its gayety and beauty
mali nlaudnr nv
The streets narrow and somewhat crooked parts
but the northern portion OF the city, occupied BY resi-
lined with buildings Of hight and graceful architecture
decidedly Trenchy 10 some respects and the people
sition and vvacty society IN winter said 70 be- e1
ceedngy gay and festive but at present s dispersed
among the pleasant summer hooks TIA, sbound about
here the yellow fever at Vera Cruz They use one up
in brief but brilliant campaign.
L rHB INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Which opened last spring, Is about closing. II has
been quite successful believe, though not 50 generally
contributed TO anticipated The principal contributors
vere from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The
finest display 70 In the iron department. where speci
mems OF famous brands OF Swedish iron not to be equaed
The machinery department pretty good but nothing to
compare with that seen in the fair OF the American In
suts in NewYork The balance OF articles seems 10 DO
specimens Of the manufacturing skill Of tho Norsernen
and is creditabie in variety and quality large monitor
engine bsilt Encssons plan Tor one Of the swedish
manship is nne and the quality Of the material unex
ceed The exhibition generally very good and shows
tns tne people OF tue norm are ingenious enerprsing
| and industrious
On special invitation, the Envoy and number Of Of
ncers witnessed . trial Of large
! sREsCH LOADING CANNON,
the invention Of Lieutenant Engstrou OF the Swedish
navy. was loaded In nineteen seconds by the euten
ant assisted bT three men, and seemed exceed
ingly well. The application OF the breech machinery
seems TO BE- ingenious and well conceived II said to
prevent the escape OF gases and 70 be- worked very
readily. II 10 simple and easily constructed II was
very closely studied by officers, who think very
highly OF the invention. The gun Of about
and Mt
that he will b able to cast and apply his principle 70
dfeen.inch guns which would be o desideratum The
Swedes awake 10 the importance Of heavy guns and
mpregnable ships, and devotng their attention 70
the production Of the best specimens Of each class
They following plans very closely hope 10
improve upon them-a consummation 70 be desired
CONSULAR BREAKFAST.