The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-30
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sNcAl CORRESPONDENCE Or TIVE HElALB.
Cruise Of the FrankIIa from Ls.bo. 60 Car
thageua-NeetinG the British Iron-Ciad
souadrop-A Grand Movement and Friendly
saiute--Anchored nc Gibraltar-vistt 90
TAng'er. c. go. n. ,es,
Nsay OF your readers ssl watch with no little In
,srs the eventfu cruise OF the Frankllnths flagship
n Admiral Farragut-along the historic shores Of
Europe. and thsre are those among them who, in
spirit, accompany him in his movements with ~ much
pleasure they were members de ac,o Of the warke
world within The gallant frigate he commands.
my narrative from the time that all hands
'piped" to "up anchor In the harbor Of Lsbon-the
headquarters Of tho Europsss squadron-wheren
American vessels Of war generally prepare for their
winter cruises along tho mountain lined coast OF tho
classic Mediterranean.
The Franklin sailed ont Of the Tasus on the morning
Of tho Goth u about hour after the English IRON
clad nset. commanded by Rear Admiral Warden, had
left anchorage in the harbor for practice cruise
along the coast She came up with them a short dis
o1tside the bar just they were preparing 10
In line The United States flagship was imne-
daely hove TO- TO witness the movements OF this great
feet which being perceived by Admiral Warden, he ar
ranged his vessels in parallel lines and prepared to
pass ship either side in review The maneu-
vre was very handsome one, and the appearance OF
the nine vessels OF that powerful squadron,
moving slowly and maestcaly under sails alone, over
almost unruied sea, VIII long BE- stored away IN the
archives OF memory scene Of thrilling grandeur.
The Franklin, usual was very speedily prepared
for such sudden emergency, and the Mnoaur, the
flagship Of Admiral Warden, passed abreast her rig
ging was manned, the Jolly tars sent three deaf
ening cheers across tho waters, and immediately
afterward the sweet strains OF Englands national an
them aoated away band stationed in full force
tho elevated poop. This graceful compliment
Immediately responded 10 BY the Minotaur,
the rigging Of her ave masts being covered with sailors
and her band giving the full benefit Of own soul
stirring and enlivening melodies signal from the
English flagship made this action general in the feet
the same courtssies being exchanged each vessel
successfully passed The Franklin, and 1t only when
the their line had passed ahead that ship
turned upon her and went on her way rejoicing
10 wards the blue Mediterranean.
On the Gay following were favored with rather
spirited breeze, POLITICALLY styled "Levanter. which,
though not uproArious as the which tossed
about uncersmonIousy in the German Ocean.
still sufficiently troublesome to mako the prouee tho
popular movement deck. This gale continued for
three days; but notwithstanding ii was 'dead ahead
managed TO pass through the Straits of Gibraltar
the oath ut and to anchor the same evening IN the bay
below the great fortress.
The passage through the straits. where Europe
and Afric on each other gaze, was certainly an In.
tensely interesting ono and FIRST view Of Cape and
Abya, the famous pillars OF Hercules believed by our
very ancient foreahes to be the western boundary OF
the world amply repaid US for our trias BY the great
Deep
On the day after our arrival Admiral Farragut was Wis.,
tied by Mr. spgaguo United States Consul and by several
stan officers Of Sir Richard Arsy the Governor Of Gio
tender ths Inequalities OF tho port to their "dstin
aushed visitor and the following morning visits
Of most agreeable and friendly nature were exchanged
between the representatives Of the respective govern
and many OF the principal officers OF the garrison
Nothing could possibly exceed the attentions OF the
military and naval authorities stationed ., this sele.
braed fortress 70 Admiral Farragut and his ofcera All
ing which existed between the two goyernments pror
10 the Southern rebellion. He was accompanied 3
tour Of nspeos'on Of this famous stronghold BY mum.
Der Of prominent officers stationed hero, several Of
whom served with distinction IN The Crimean war. and |
every facility was extended BY them for full and criti
cal examination of the numerous caverns and galleries
which cut In the solid rock and thus form shell
tered communication with different parts tho garri-
He also conducted 10 the various batteries \
studded about the hill and shown every point Of this
mpregnaLe CITADEL which bore prominent part 10 the
memorable siege Of 1882 BY The combined forces Of |
On the evening OF the Goth ut the Admiral and his
stat were very handsomely entertained BY tho officers
OF the Royal Artillery regiment Everything passed OF
most delightfully."-, the commanding officer, Colonel Ma
esry ns,Enspns the sa0y m:ns BY proposing
which was not only beautiful tribute 70 him personally,
ou also 20 ne county, 20 50 nooy eonous
which be trusted all the world entertained, that the
reunion Of the two sections Of rhat great and glorious
permanent and perpetual" This sentiment was hearti.
~ Endorsed by all present and afforded little pleasure
sired realization. The Admiral was entertained By
Mr. Spragae, United States Consul al Gibraltar, and by
Sir Richard Arey, Governor Of the port and was COM
PEELED to decline an invitation dine with the officers
o. the Fifteenth regiment in consequences Of prior en-
|, viii be seen that the short sojourn of Admiral Far
ragut at Gibraltar marked by series OF attentions
and tenders Of hospitality which afford gratifying evil
dence the fact that his services known and appre
cisted even among those whose sympathes were not
with him during the long. dark night or our intestine
troubles.
The occupation OF this peninsula by the English 10
source OF great annoyance IS well as national morrill,
cation TO the Spanards-so much 30. indeed that 10
stated absolute fact that the Governor OF Agecras
unimportant little seaport on the western side OF the
bay, directly opposite the Rock In his official dispatches
Gibraltar IN temporary possession OF the English ~
That this hopeful funcsonary is gifted With sanguins
temperament must DO evident 10 every one vho ex-
amines The numbcrcss guns o. every cabre which CON-
mand the entire bay aud point with threatening ven
gsance upon The nealra. ground which connects the
two naonallt.cs
The town OF Gibraltar Is interesting in great degree
from tho number and variety Of contained within
is hunted jurisdiction. An hours tour through It's
crowded thoroughares brings the traveller face TO face
Eastern world humanity, from the falrhaired. blue
eyed saxon 10 the ausky defiant looking Moor and tue
sun darker: 'Irosnsd Nuo's1 from Aries .uanies.
authorities would import American Indian and a
Mormon elder, human nature in lss every guise aud
shadows Of this great citadel.
During his sojourn at Gibraltar. accompanied by a
number OF officers Admiral Farragut made short ex-
10 the ancen, and dlapdated town Or ranser,
. seaport OF Morocco. Africa The place 10 Inhabited
principally BY M0ors. generally OF the lower order and
their degraded appearance aud the filthy condition Of
the narrow, tortuOis digned ~ the OF
.,rses through which = was our misfortune 70 walk,
Of Moorish civilization, afforded ABUNDANT EVIL
dence Of the fearful decline or which held
dominion many provinces bordering tho
Medlterranean, and whose history such
updenabe record o. power and endurance.
On the morning OF the ID instant the Franklin pro-
cecdst again snd the evening or the fo.osng
day hove 10 % the hubor Of Carthagena, SPAN