The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-28

ST. PETERSBURG, Seotember 1O.-A number of
nigh MOBILES of the empire gave n splendid din
ner to the American officers at the English Club
mere on Saturday. Two hun ired and fifty of
the nobility were present. Prince Cor .schakoff
presided. After dinner speeches were made
over the punch.
Prince GOItschakof made long one, which
was frequently applauded, and he never spoke
with greater animation ana spirit. He said his
transatlantic friends knew the sentiments with
when our presence inspired every one; they
mad been expressed by persons in every grade;
they made themselves heard as the echo OF a
single voice. His words but added TO it in
speaking OF the unparalleled act and urique
history by which the Congress had sent mes
sage of affection 10 his sovereign. The choice
OF the commissions TO the American officers who
brought the ships over, and the presence of the
representation Of that nation, altogether constr
tute compleCe work OF harmony without
single dlscordancy.
/ rtiolce, he said in the presence of these
gentlemen IN our midst, for think that Russia
Is hot likely TO lose bya close examination. He
reioioed that practical, unprejudiced minds had
come to Judge them as they we're. They will be
able to appreciate sovereign who is the great
est glory of mis- country, as well as people
which is glory from its strength. He spoke of
the glorious reign Of the Emperor Alexander,
which unites to-day sentiments OF affection and
selt-sacrlfce all over the country. All have a
hrm CONVICTION OF the eyenttul moments OF that
noble existence consecrated with unlimited self
denial to the wel-oeng of the country. His
granucst work w5 emancipation, and he asked
his American friends for permission 20 speak
frankly.
The resolution Of Congress contained an error
an original one which can only be explained by
distance, when it makes mention OF any enemy
to emancipation in Russia. The insane person
to whom it refers belongs to no nationality he
had no personal share IN the destinias OF the
country, he represents nothing but the blind
hazard of his birth. In Russia there exists not
a single enemy TO eman cipatIon. All classes
owe to that acttheir liberty. (Applause.) Even
the same classes on which 1t imposes heavy sac
rihces. The sovereign was the hrst to bear tes-
timony OF this to the territorial nobility. He
would not dwell on the manifestations OF sym
pathy between the two countries.
1t was clear as midday IS seen in one OF the
most interesting facts OF our tlme-a fact which
creates bet Ween the twO peoples, TWO continents
the germs OF a kind feeling. natural friend
shin which will bear its trait il forming tradi-
tioDs, and tending TO consolidate relations based
on the spirit OF genuine Christian civilization
Not based on geographical proximity. the sea
lies between them and not on parchments, as
few are TO be found in the archives of the minis
try. 1t Is instructive, therefore; he called it
providentlal. He rejoiced in these relations; he
had faith in their continuance, and in his politi-
cal position all his care shall be given TO con-
sOlidate them; care, not effort because an effort
is not necessary in any AFFAIR OF spontaneous ana
reciprocal attraction. Another motive impelled
him TO proclaim loudly his appreciation OF this
eTlteate-it is neither q menace nor peril tor any
one-it is not inspired by greed or dTT1ere penSee.
The Almighty has given the two great countries
their existence, and that interior lite suffices.
The United States are ingulnerdble at home
an invulneraOility not due o che rampant OF the
oceans screening them from European conflicts,
but founded upon the puohc spirit and personal
character OF the citizens. No evil can happen
to America but what she may intiict on herself.
We have draped our flags in mourning Tor one
OF the most sad pages In the history OF later
times. We saw with profound regret the strug-
gle between the North and South; but have
always had faith in the final triumph OF the
Union, and we shall hope It's permanent coz.
solidation, which is the aim and directs the
efforts of President johnson, whose system is
INSPIRED al once by hrmness and moderation.
He has all our sympathtes, and VIII draw us
more closely between the two countries.
Russia, by her geographical position, may
be drawn INTO European complications, the
chances OF war may cause her TO experience re-
verses, but tue same inVulnerabiity exists fol
Russia az for America, anu she will manifest
herself whenever the dignity and honor OF the
country shall be seriously menaced. Then a;
in every former crisis IN her history, the rea
power OF Russia will appear This power does
not depend on territorial extent nor the number
OF the population; it flows from the intimate
indissoluble band which binds together thu
SOVEREIGN and the nation. which places in hl
hands all the intellectual material forces OF The
country IN the same manner as she gives to-dal
allsher sentiment love, and devotion.
He thanked the gentlemen for their indul
gence to him, regrettng that the sentiments
which animated all the Russian people ha(
found so imperfect an expression. He woulC
not forget to consecrate few words OF respec
citizen who sacrificed his life in the fuiflmen
of his duties.
After bearing testimony to the prosperity 0
the United States, and the success of the worl
of pacifcation OF the President, and thankin
Mr.. Fox, Captains Murray, Beaumont, and al
the officers, and General Clay, who has con
stantly given proofs of affection for Russia, tn
Prince sad:--"When our friends from Americ
shall return to their homes it is my desire tina
they shall bear with them, and preserve thes
sentiments which bind us together, and te
their countrymen that great nation win neve
forget the proof Of their sympathy offered 70 il
sovereign; that it will never forget that ther
was in the history OF the two countries momeI
when we and our friends of America have live
the same life, when they have shared our angus
as they have participated in our joys"
After a few words from Mr.. Fox, Mr.. Cla,
and others, and breathing the same spirit, til
meeting ended.
The Emperor Alexander has sent an aut
graph letter to President johnson.
Magnificent presents have been received fro
the Emperor by all the oficers.-N 7. Herald