The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-10
ARRIVAL OF ADMIRAL FARRACUT.


The United States steam frigate Franklin, late nag
ship OF the European squadron arrived IN the Lower
Bay last evening, bearing the broad pennant Of
Admiral Farragut, the hero Of the Mississippi and
Mobile. The gallant Admiral returns to our shores
after an absence Of about seventeen months, during
which period he has visited the principal ports
Of the Old World and has been the honored
guest OF the rulers OF the different nations at whose
ports he touched. The Queen OF England, the King
OF Denmark, the Emperors OF France and Russia
and numerous other princes, dominions, potentates
and POwers have rivaled each other in doing hon.
ors to the Admiral OF the American navy. The fol-
lowing particulars show the manner In which our
European squadron was greeted In the principal
ports visited.
HOW THE ADMIRAL WAS WELCOMED.
The Franklin sailed from this port on June rs,
1857, for France, and arrived at Cherbourg July %
from whence Admiral Farragut and number Of his
officers left by railroad for Paris In the latter city
he received the most distinguished attention. The
United States Minister, General Dix, gave Jete in
his honor, at which large number of American
ladies ana gentlemen were present to meet him and
gave him most cordial and gratifying welcome
On July 20, 1867, Admiral Farragut was received at
State dinner of his Imperial MAJESTY the Emperor
Napoleon. The dinner was especially given by the
Emperor in honor OF the American Admiral. The
French Minister OF the Marine and other members
OF the Imperial Cabinet and other distinguished per-
sons were among the invited guests.
From Paris the Admiral rejoined his ship at Cher
bourg en- route for st. Petersburg.
On the 30th Of July, 1867, Admiral Farragut sailed
in the Franklin from Cherbourg accompanied by the
corvettes Froc and Canandalgua, and on the 5th OF
August was of Nyborg, on the coast OF Denmark.
The Admiral was received In the most enthu-
siastlc manner on his arrival at Cronstadt on the
10th Of August On the 10Th Admiral Farragut and
staff were presented to the Grand Duke Con-
stantlne, who had hurried from the south
Of Europe with the express purpose of doing
the honcrs to the American feet. The Grand Duke,
accompanied by the Russian Minister of Marine and
brilliant star OF naval and military officers, paid
an official visit to the Franklin few days after her
arrival, and on the 10th Of August Admiral Farragut
and the commanding officers OF the United States
squadron dined with the Grand Duke at the Lvloski
Palace In his official despatch the Admiral says his
reception by the Russian authorities, naval and
civil, was most gratifying, both nationally and
first vessel We were greeted BY cheers
being SO dense from smoke that we could
no longer distinguish where the guns were fired,
whether from batteries or ships the Russians always
taxing the INITIATIVE 1t was one burst OF the most
cordial wecOme.n
On August 80 the Admiral left Cronstadt on an
sian monitor fleet. commanded by Admiral Popon.
On the following day he dined on board the
Russian flagship, and on that occasion the
c0mmander-"Let us remember the glorious
ampes OF Farragut and his followers at New Orleans
and MObile.n On the 1st of September the Admiral
proceeded to sea- and on the 80 anchored with the
squadron Off Wax0lm, below the city Of Stockholm.
The arrival Of the squadron having been tele-
graphed to the city, the Swedish naval au-
tnoritles at once placed a swift and COM
modious gunboat ct the disposition Of the Ad-
miral. The Swedish naval authorities paid an
Ofical visit to the Franklin and cordially welcomed
the Admiral. On the ensuing Friday the Admiral
Sane 70 he King and ne AFTER the
the nth the Admiral gave q reception on board the
Franklin to the diplomatic corps the officers OF the
army and navy, and large number OF distinguished
The United States European squadron anchored
or Copenhagen on the 18th OF October and was
saluted by the Danish feet and batteries The Danish
Minister Of Marine rendered the Admiral all possible
y s OF
American squadron were presented at court, and in
the evening dned with his Majesty the King Of Den
and George, King OF Greece. Our naval hero re-
ceived the greatest kindness and cordially from the
King and all the members OF the royal family. His
Majesty not only drank to the prosperity OF America
but also to that of the Admiral.
The day succeeding the royal banquet the Admiral
turned his PROV toward the white cliffs OF England
and after very stormy passage, during which the
sea going qualities OF the gallant Franklin were
10th OF October. Admiral Sir b. Walker of the
Channel 1eet paid his respects to Admiral Farra-
gut and rendered him the facilities Of the port. A
few hours after his arrival the Lords Commits.
sioners OF the Admiralty sent telegram 10
Admiral Farragut stating that they would be happy
to render every assistance and attention to the
American squadron. On the 2Sth the Admiral visited
London and on the following day Vice Admiral Sir
sydney Dacres; one O. the Lords Of the Admiralty,
facilities for visiting the principal naval stations OF
England. The Prince dc Jonville visited the nag
ship or Gravesend, and invited Admiral Farragut to
dine with him Mt his D0llCe at Mount Lebanon.
During his stay the Admiral inspected the British
feet aud visited the principal naval and military
stations OF the Kingdom. Everywhere In England
the Admiral was received with the greatest Kindness
and courtesy.
touching first at Lisbon. The Franklin sailed out OF
the Tagus the Goth OF November amid the salutes
OF the British war vessels on that station, aud
anchored In the bay OF Gibraltar. Military and
naval authorities stationed at this celebrated fortress
entertained the Admiral with the utmost courtesy
and distinguished consideration The Franklin pro-
ceeded to sea again the 80 December, and on the
following day move to of the harbor of Carthagena.
The Admiral next coasted along the shores Of the
mediterranean, touching at Nice, Genoa and Naples.
On the l4th February the Admiral dned In state with
Victor Emanuel at Florence. Among those present
Cabinet the court oficiaIs and the chief ofcers OF
the army and navy. The Italians were particularly
enthusiastic over the reception. In all the cities OF
Italy the reception OF the Admiral was OF the most
dial character. The citizens Of Florence Venice Genoa
Milan Naples We'd with each other In doing honors
upon the forts OF New Orleans Vickspurr. Port
Hudson and Mobile. The Admiral arrived at Rome
on the 10th March and was most graciously received
by his Holiness Pope Plus TX.
On the return OF the Admiral TO England the
American squadron anchored or Cowes and was
visited BY the Prince Of Wales and Duke OF Edin-
burg. On the 10th the Admiral visited her British
frigate Galatea and lunched with the royal CON-
mander. On leaving the Galatea the Admiral
visited Queen Victoria at Osborne House.
Leaving England the Admiral visited Turkey and
Greece, and on returning touched at the Austrian
port Of Trieste. On the 27th OF September the Frank
lin sailed from Trieste and the 18th Of October she
repassed the Straits OF Gibraltar homeward bound.
LIST or OFFICERS or THE UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP
FRANKLIN.
Adnf,dt-D. q. Farragut.
Admirdrs StdD-Fleet Commander, T. w. Shrk:
Fleet Paymaser J. o. Bradford; Fleet Marine Oicer
Lieutenant Colonel Heywood; Fleet Engineer, ]. W.
Moore; Admiral's Secretary, Alex. Mckinley; Fleet
Secretary, II. g. Weles; Ensign, s. N. Kane; Acting
Ensign, IL II. Browncll; Fleet Captains Clerk, $. II.
Ellison; J. e. Montgomery.
OFFICERS OF THR SHIP.
acknowledgement w. T. Leroy.
:. Lieutenant Co1an,anders.E. =. Potter II. d. II.
@. w. CONN, 1. Clark and w. b. HofY.