Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-06
ADmIRAL FARRAGUT.--HIs RECEP-
TION IN EUROPE.
tFrOm the N. Y. T,ibuns.l

VI .. FLAuBH1P FRANKLIN, .
OFF KRoNsTADT, RUSSIA, Aug. 15, 1867 !
The Flagship Franklin, with Admiral
Farragut, arrived off Kronstadt on the even
ing Of the 10th. The squadron arrived in
Russian waters without invitation or an
nouncement. Our squadron found here the
Norwegian and Swedish fleets, which have
been waiting some time for reception by
the Grand Duke Constantine. On the arri-
val OF the American squadron, the Grand
Duke Constantine was absent from St. Peters
burg, and was TO remain absent for ten days
The Gear Alexander was also on a visit to
the Crimea, for the benefit of his health.
Rear-Admiral Lessofsky was the highest
officer Of the Russian Government at St.
Petersburg. On telegraphing our arrival,
the Grand Duke Immediately returned to do
honor TO the American Admiral and the
American squadron. The arrival of the
squadron haG been attended with the most
delicate courtesies on the part of the Russian
authorities.
AS the flag of Admiral Farragut came into
view beyond Kronstadt, before, eueR, zoe had
sdluted The Russian coI0rs Ga custom always
observed among Europeans), the fleet and
Kronstadt batteries fired the Admiral's salute
OF II guns. Before we could finish answer
ing the IL guns, the Russians belched forth
the National salute of 81 guns from fleet and
shore, with the american flag at the fore
mast head, and sodptng from the fag-stdf of
RrOnstadt. AS the American flagship came
up the Russian fleet advanced to meet us,
with rigging manned, and amid the widest
shouts of the Russian three times three, and
salvos Of artillery from the cannons oil Kron-
stadt, Admiral Lessofsky came on board i'm.
mediately, offering the hospitalilies of Russia
and welcoming the Admiral in the warmest
manner. Sunday, the l1tb, was quiet day,
but on Monday, Admiral Farragut received
the Russian officers, giving them a lunch ON
the flagship. On the 18Th the civil authori-
ties OF 1T. Petersburg, the Mayor, &C., paid
a state visit to the fleet, offering the hospi-
talities and freedom of st. Petersburg to the
American fleet
On the 18th, Admiral Farragut paid his
first visit to st. Petersburg, where he was
received with his staff by Gen. Clay, who
met him at the landing with carriages, and
conveyed him to the rooms of the American
minister, where collation. was partaken Of
the Russians toasted, speeches made, and ar
rangements made for the reception of oui
officers by the Grand Duke Constantine
which takes place this afternoon, and tht
facts of which shall write in my letter thi
evening. Mrs. Farragut is the guest o
Madam Lossofsky at Kronstadt.
AS yet the ceremonies have been the com
distinguished Admiral, heightened by the fac
that he is an american. The Winter Palace
and shrines of the churches have been throw
open to the inspection of our officers, VIII
, have thronged st. Petersburg, in citizen
dress, during the last two days. Every on
is engaged in sightseeing, purchasing mala
chite mementoes, and doing 81. Petersbur
| privately before the official reception.
U. s. FLAG SHIP FRANKLIN, OFF KRoN- /
sTADT, ST. PETEReBURG, RUSSIA,
a August 10, 1867
, Before giving an account of the first rC
ceplion of the United States squadron an
Admiral Farragut, of Kronstadt, by th
+, Russian authorities, your correspondent wi
i refer briefly to the reception of the trolic 6
I Stettin- on the Oder by the land and marin
: officers of Prussia. The Frolic, on the wa
from Cherbourg to Kronstadt, put in at Ste
8 tin, Prussia, to take on board Mrs. Admir-
: Farragut and party, who had come overlan
q through Cologne, up the Rhine, and Berlii
:. from Paris The appearance of the Frol
y at Stettin was the first visitation OF an Amer
o can ship to Prussian waters and the create
/ curiosity was manifested on the part of Il
o Prussians. AT first there was kind OF hes
tation about the progress of the ship up Il
9 Oder on the part of the Prusslans, who we
T. taken completely by surprise at the first a.
n pearance Of an American armed ship stear
+. ing so far inland AS the kind intention
the Frolic was manifested, the hesitation
the Prusslans gave way to curiosity, the
G unbounded courtesy, then enthusiasm, whit
1t went on increasing, amid shouting, re1olcll
10 firing of cannons and bands of music, t
one grand, wild and spontaneous ovatit
70 from land and shore welcomed the Frolic
T. Prussian waters. AS the Frolic approacht
ID Stettin, the shore batteries pealed forth q
=, national salute to America, and on all sid
was run up the American flag. The peol
oI thronged the shore IN crowds, while q
D. Prussian garrison was marched out, al
in stood at parade rest, to welcome the FroliC
NJ arrival. The newspapers came out with
ira editions announcing the ships arrive
10 and the Prussian commander came on boa
it welcoming the ships arrival. On the NOR
It. ing Of the 18th, the people, nobility, office
M and ladies' came thronging on board, al
- during the day about 10000 people look
b. over the Frolic with the greatest curiosi
he and admiration. On the arrival of MI
a. Farragut and party from Berlin, the Pr
sian authorities furnished magnificent CT
riages to convey them to the ship. The p,
y, pie thronged around the carriages, throwi
bouquets and shouting america from
NO railroad to the Frolic's boat, where Pr
700 slan bands, and elegantly dressed aids-'
camp, accompanied the ladies on boa
Once on board, the grand salyos of artill'
mp burst out from the shore, and every hou
,ar top and every available space of ground
nd either side Of the Oder was thronged "
~ people, waving American colors and she
ing Americal The steamers carrying
re, American flag now pushed out from
.ts. shore, with bands playing American a
act and thronged with officers and nobility
Oe' accompanied the Frolic to oSwinemiide, WI
aV- grand ball was improvised in honor OF
, at American ship. No one can account for
ew vast enthusiasm of the Prussians, unles
tho came politically through the command
'A King William, at berlin.
op- 1t would be apropos TO mention the
ner that the Froic was one OF the Clyde-t
not steamers, fitted out in England as block
har runner for the Rebels. She was captl
Do by our fleet off Charleston during the \
'iui Her original name in England was
con ''Lord Clyde" and her rebel name
icer ga. e. Vance,
A TOUCHING ScENE.-0n board of OF
| A. Gao nm 1pauuar ataa rnarq Of the NOrtl