The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-03

labor. and the officers and almost prisoners
on board their respective ships while they lay In poh
You have doubtless already heard OF the visit Of the
Empress 10 the Franklin, which she WAS received
with oil the hono and shown about the ship BY captain
Pennoek, who did the agreeable the occasion or the
subsequent hoaor Captain Psnnock and Captain Strong
had 10 dining with her Majesty on the imperial yacht.
with the marked attentions they received from the En-
press. also OF the hosplable reception accorded Admit
raj Faragu by the Emperor Napoleon his table at the
Tuiieresal OF that Is we'll known to need repeti-
ton They were all alike gratifying to the worthy re-
After leaving Cherbsurg the weather cleared up and
the snip, made exosen, progress in their northern
lin daily exercised aot and instructed In the vari
Gus dutes not familiar 10 fresh crew. and they OK.
h.ir r,.sson sH9ae Az me ~ Ras ~
entering the Baltic and consequence OF thick weather
they had to anchor two three times during the night
The FrsnEu has proved herself to be splendid sea
boa, being westhsry snd sh as Connecticut meeting
house She behaves we'll under ceuvas is easily handled
and sails like Baltimore clipper Al time on her
voyage from New York to Cronstadt has she had ire
under more than two boilers bet she seams seven or
eight knots without dnncuIty while with plenty Of wind
she knocks on fourteen with and leaves almost
splendid ship and such one as our Admiral should
The corvette Tconderoga, Captain wyman, sailed FROM
Cherbourg few days later than the Franklin but au
tcipated the laers arrival a. Cronsadt ono day. having
come through the Sound and been fortunate enough %
have clear ruu. The Tconderoga arrived on Friday
last at Cronstadt and anchor In the outer or
grand roads, when she exchanged the customary salutos
The franklin and Canandaigua came In on the follow
ing day. the Froc being temporarily detached Off Stei
tin, 70 show the flag At that port and met with an unex-
peoted and unusually brilliant welcome.
No sooner he'd the Franklin entered within salutng
distance than tho batteries shore aud the guard
loved BY the ssSeaiesn , guns which are given
to an admiral Nearly every saluting ship ana
%.sSm. as 70 sn Admiral a a1s
hands Such thing as sauting visiting ship before
she has frat sent the hosts flag TO the fore and given
IL the customary twenty guns Is thing almost un
heard Of SO rigid the rule that, until foreign vcs-
sol honors the flag OF tho nation in whose port she
anchors, cical intercourse is rarely INDUCED and the
Ordinary cviliies not extended But hero We have
the rule reversed and the host eads OF In Joyous greet
ing until The harbor lays under canopy OF sulphur
smoke. Well might this oxtraorduary and most
unusual mark Of honor 70 our Gag and to the glorious
captain of fleets take the Admiral aback' 1t did.
His modesty, which equals his bravery, was quite
Shocked but in an agreeaDie manner by this wonderful
manifestation OF good will AID friendship on tho part OF
II took but moment though 10 acknowledge the
pmsnt they broke tho blue cross OF ST. George the
foro end attempted the greeting, gun for gun,
from the heavy broadside of the Franklin. Captain
Penncck attempted TO count the guns but you might as
well essay TO number the discharges from eet firing at
the time tho reports from the Russian artillery
saoat and ashore The gallant Captain Kept bis bate.
concusson, and answered all he could; but Is doubled
whether ho could have given report for report In the
limit OF an afternoon. The Russians were bound TO 40
the thing up In the impressive way. to show that
they meant all and one can doubt that they sue
cheers ro, he rate rna az the entry Of the nnsr
harbor. as the Franklia steamed slowly ahead. The
ss s % the hp fs
Of bees ard every blessed Jack cheered again aud
again until thsy were hoarse J. was no Three cheers;
of sharr loud and enthusiastic hurrahs the hang
Ing and awakening tie barber With their cordial aud
The men OF the Franklin were sen. sioft a. we'll as
these Of the Cauandagra. and responded 70 these
cheers; but sgaln believe the kuesiaus had the at
vantage ia spite OF all jol, lars could do rs they
deermined 10 have the last round to themselves
Such tho greeting Admiral Farragut received
when he entered Russ;sn waters
NO had the Franklin dropped her anchor, thai
lob for all hands than the men-cf-war boats began
colne alongside deliver OF welcome and TO
tender all Aid aud assistance Soon Rear Admiral Lssohs
commandant OF tbs port Of .ioniadt reached the snip
Farragut and HE ether old ond Fleet Captain lie Roy
Captain Pennock aad sIaA Commander shiIk. i was
agreeable meeting. AGai.al Lissosi had known
them Ill Ia the United siars shle he lhore his
memorcoie ana important etus. during the rsesiion
we're n the best Of spirits and our good friend, Admiral
Lssoski was never more KIND genial an. . dosh,ed
of the authorities At the Admiras disposa be was sa
uted with the usual thirsen guns
During the afternoon Commodore SoudIn the bravo
and excellent commander OF the o Swcdish squadron
Of iron Glade In the hsror came aboard and expressed
his good wishes for tue Admiral aud the Tag The
of hs flagship had joined those OF the Russians in kindly
halling the arrival Of our sesss's and IN due no the
swedish flag sent the fore and 3alucc and the
Commodore himsef nlsc dull honorcd. The ssn,e
was cordial and perfect-ss II always has been. and
senatvee OF the liberty loving aud glorious swecss and
the United States.
board our vessels faiiad 10 fosl something OF the
bright and cheerful Influences OF its extraordinary events
However gloomy above, below decks all WIS good chocr
and agreeable satisfaction sunday was what the pre-
cedng evening had presagsd-stornJ anc dstlA ice
wind blew soos"ha; 'psa anu inc ran ,s ana
unpromsing enough. some ssiiors we're rsce'vsd but
the day passed qustiy.
gave q reception naval ccsrs oil the port, a. well
a. those Of the army. 40 signaiine s feelings, the
higher grade pay visit to the Admiral together In
full uniform That they did. though II scarcely needed
Frank lin 70 greet the moot celebrated Admiral Of The
times More than sixty we're received by ths Admiral
sna ned on deeSay to all Before the dsarias.
OF the guesta a. whose head was Admiral Iossonsk'
luncheon Yves served snd tos.s dr1na " nonos Of rns
Emperor" "The Grand DcAe Constantine" admiral
FarrAgns," oAdmira Lcssolss'" ''1h9 otcsrs OF the
Russian and og The American nsvieS, aud others or
personal character.
The Adirais wins cellar we'll sscksd FOR some
OF tho Russians declare tina. he must have dropped
pump overheard, aud drawn Up champagne where they
fnd only water. All we're unmeDsey pleased with the
kind reception they met and with the appearance of the
officers crew sad vessel They we're loud Ia Their on.
csmiums.
With the Common Council OF the city, cana aboard.
officially TO pay their respects 10 the Admiral aud vel
come him on sshaii OF nc ci ney msc Dy
tenant Commander Watson OF the stat, end " captain
Penuock, Lieutenant Commander Potter. eEscusiye
officer OF the sbp and the otor officers OF tho ship Ia
half Dress the marines, undor Lieutenant Colonel Hoy
wood, presenting arms aud the band playing the Rus
San national air. They then shown about the ship,
which seemed 20 strike them very fevorsby After an
inspection OF tho noblo vessel which the Admiral took
great pains show them over they assembled IN his
cabin aud psrlook OF a sumptuous luncheon. They
offered health OF the Admiral In bumper OF cham
payne followed by throe rousing cheeIs.
The Admiral aitcr thanking them for The honor q
visit and expressing bis appreciation OF the cordial
and friendly reception he hsd met with. gave tie
health OF the Mayor and Corporation OF Crondsd,,
which took ia mper and thon gave three COCO,
hearty cheers for the guost1
On leaving In thsir rug which bore the American rag
fore they repeated cheers 10 TIE nag INC
Admiral and the ship, which che bsnd Responded 10 ~
PLAYING the national air or Russia. The hayor aud
corporate body full uniform and were received
in every way becoming their rank and mission They
went away In the most agreeable frame or MUD
During the day Consul In this city, General orge
Pcmu,z visited the ship and received hearty welcome
with your correspondent who accompanied him, aud