New-York tribune., 1867-09-02
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
HIS RECEPTION IN EUROPE.


ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1.-The visit of Admiral
Farragut to St. Petersburg, which has been series
of Oyaions for the distinguished American, has ter
minated. The United States Squadron, headed by
the flagship Franklin, with Admiral FarTagut on
board, sailed from CrOnstadt to-day As the feet
passed ont of the harbOr salntes fired from the
Notifications and were returned from the Franklin
and the other American vessels.
REAR ADMIRAL LEssOFsKY-RECEPTIoN BY
GEN. CLAY-vIsIT OF COMMON COUNCIL OF
ST. PETERSBURG, WITH THE MAYOR, ETC.
From Our Special Correspondent
US FLAGSHIP FRANKLIN,
OFF KRossrADT, RUSSIA, August lo' ls67}
The Flagship Franklin, with Admiral Fara-
g,rt arrived of Kronstadt the evening OF the l0th
The squadron arrived in Russian waters without IN
vitation or announcement. Our squadron fonnd
here the Norwegian and Swedish fleets, which have
been waiting some time for reception by the Grnd
Duke Constantine. On the arrival Of the American
squadron, the Grand Duke Constantine was absent
from st. Petersburg. and was to remain absent Tor
ten days. The Gar Alexander was also on visit To
the Crmea for the benefit of his health. Rear
Admiral Lessofsky was the highest officer OF the
Russian Government at g. PeterSburg Oa tee
returned to do honor to the American Admiral and
the American squadron The arrival of the squadron
has been attended with the most delicate c0urtesles
on the part of the Russian authorities.
AS the flag of Admiral Farragut came into view be-
yond Kronsadt before ere ace had sdluted ne Rnssda
the fleet and Kronstadt batteries fired the Admrals
salute of II guns. Before we could finish answering
the II guns the Russians beched forth the National
salute Of 2l guns from fleet and shore, with the
american flag al the Jore-ast heddSdna rdring rom te
fdg-staG Of Kr0nsddt. As the American flagship
came up the Russian fleet advanced TO meet us, with
rigging manned and amid the widest shOnts of the
Russian three times three, and salv0s Of artillery
from the eannons of Krcnstadt,. Admiral Lesscfsky
came on board Immediately Offering the hosptatless
manner Sunday, the 11tl was quiet day, but on
Monday Admiral Farragnt received the Russian
officers giving them lunch on the flagship. On the
18th the civil authorities of st. Petersburg, the
Mayor &e paid state visit TO the fleet offering the
hOspitalites and freedom OF st. Petersburg to the
On the l4th Admiral Farragut paid his first visit to
ST. Petersburg, where he received with his stan
by Gen. Clay, who met him at the landing with car
rages, and conveyed him to the rooms OF the Amerl-
can minister where "a collation. was partaken OF,
the Russians toasted, speeches made, and arrange
mens made for the reception of our officers by he
Grand Duke Constantine which takes place this
afternoon and the facts Of which shall write In my
letter this evening. Mrs. FaTagut is the guest OF
Madam Lessofsky ut KrOnstadt.
As vet the ceremonies have been the common GER
emonies attending the arrival of distinguished Ad
miral heightened by the fact that he is american
The Winter Palace and shrnes of the churches have
been thrown open to the inspection of officers,
who have thronged ST Petersburg, in citizens dress
during the last two DAYS. Every one is engaged In
doing ST. Petersburg privately before the official re-
ceptiOn
HIS VISIT TO RCssIA--ENTHUsTAsTIC RECEP-
TION-HONORs TO MRS. ADMIRAL FARRAGUr
THE GRAND OVATION BY THE TOWN OF
sETTN-PRUssIA vIEING WITH RUSSIA IN
HONORING THE AMERICAN FLAG.
UNITED STATES FLAG SHIP FRANKLIN, OFF KRoN-l
srADr ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. Is, 1867.
Before giving an account of the first recep-
ton of the United States squadron and Admiral Far
ragut. off Kronstadt, by the Russian authorities,
your correspondent viii refer briefly to the reception
of the Frolic at Oder by the land and
marine officers of Prussia. The Frolic, on the way
from Cherbourg to Kronsadt put in at Stettn Prus-
sia, to take ON board Mrs. Admiral Fanagut and
party who had come overland, through Cologne. up
the Rhine and Berlin from Paris. The appearance
of the Froic at Stettn the first visitation OF an
American ship to Prussian waters, and the greatest
curiosity was manifested the part Of the Prussians
AT first there was kind of hesitation about the
progress of the ship mp the Oder on the part OF the
Prussians who were taken completely by surprise ut
the first appearance of an American armed ship
steaIning so far inland As the Kind intention Of the
Frolic was manifested the hesitation of the Prus-
slams gave way to curiosity then unbOnnded conf-
tesy, then enthusiasm, which went on increasing
amid shouting, rejoicing, hring OF eannons ana
bands of music, till one grand Wild and spontaneous
ovation frem land and shore welcomed the roilc IN
Prussian waters. As the frolic approached stettin,
TO America and all sides was run up the American
flag The people throngcd the shore in crowds,
while the Prussian garrison was marched out, ana
stood at parade rest, TO welcome the Frocs arrival
The newspapers came out with extra editions an
nouncing the ships arrival, and the Prussan com
mander came on board welcoming the shps
arrival On the morning of the 1lth, the
people nobility officers, and ladies came throng-
ing on board, and during the day about
Is 900 people looked the Froc with the greatest
curiosity and admiration. On the arrival OF Mis-
Farragut and party from Berlin, the Prussian author
tiles furnished magnificent carriages to convey them
TO the ship The people thrOnged the carriage throw
ING bouquets and shouting Aneiod from the lroad
TO the Froc's boat where PilIssan bands, and ele
ganty dressed aids -de-camp accompanied the ladies
on board. Once on board the grand salyos OF artil
ery burst out from the shore and every house top and
every available space of ground on either side OF the
Oder was thronged with people, waving American
colors and shouting America! The steamers carrying
the American flag now pushed out from the shore
with bands playing American airs, and thr0ngedwith
officers and nobility who accompanied the PRONE 10
Swinemide where n grand ball was improvlsed III
honor of the American ship No one can account for
the vast enthusiasm of the Prussians. unless u game
politically through the command vi King William,
ut Berlin. =,
IL would be apropos to mention the fact that the
Frolic was one OF the Clydebuilt steamers tted ont
in England as a blockade runner for the Rebels. she
was captured by our fleet off Charleston during the
war Her original name i'll England was the LORD
"Clyder and her Rebel name was - A. L. vance"