The New York herald., 1868-03-21
ITALY.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.


SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.
Reception Of Admiral Farragut mt Genoa
Banquet mt the PalazzO Tursi-Speeches of
the Mayor and Admiral-BrilIiant Scene
The Workingmen's Address TO the Citizen
Admiral.
GENOA, Feb. 2S, 1868.
italy is heartily shaking hands with the people Of
the United States in the person of Admiral Farragu
In all the cities visited by the Admiral since he
changed the quarter deck Of the Franklin for Italian
terra frma his reception by all classes has been Of
the warmest and most cordial character. Florence,
Venice and Milan have testified their admiration Of
the dauness intrepldity which replaced the old nag
upon the forts of New Orleans yicksburg, Port Hud
son and Mobile and their sympathy for
the cause which numbered such men among
its supporters. 1t might be expected that
no official courtesy would be wanting to
enhance the pleasure of Admiral Farraguts tour
through the fair land OF Italy, and in this respect the
Italian government have extended to our country.
man all the honors due the distinguished citizen
OF a friendly nation. Such courtesies pledges of
friendship between States, but | attach even still
greater value to the popular demonstrations Of SYM
pathy and respect which Admiral Farragut has
everywhere received, more particularly in this city.
Genoa in fact has considerable and increasing COM
merce with the American continent, and being one
Of the most democratic cities in Italy, has always
felt special sympathy for the great republic. When,
therefore, 1t became known that Admiral Farragut
intended visiting Genoa a spontaneous movement
was Immediately made to organize special demon
stration in his honor.
The principal inhabitants merchants, officials and
men Of every profession held meeting for this pur-
pose, under the Presidency of the Mayor. AT this
it was resolved to invite the Admiral to grand
banquet, to be given in the Palazzo Tursi.
The festival took place yesterday evening and was
a brilliantly successful affair. Covers were laid for
hftyeight persons including the principal civil and
military authorities of the city, the municipality
associations and several Senators and deputies
present in Genoa. The chair taken by the
Mayor who was supported on the right by Admiral
Farragut, and on the left by Commander Pinelli,
Prst President, OF the Court OF Appeal Near these
were seated Vice Admiral TholosanO, General Bxo,
General lncisa, Professor Caver, Gorgio Doria and
Professor Boccardo. The Admiral was accompanied
by three officers OF his own stat. While every care
was taken by the purveyors OF the feast to crafty the
palate, they did not neglect the important care OF
pleasing the eye. The sunptuous and elegant deco
ratons Of the banqueting saloon and the brilliant ap
pearance OF the table, lighted by magnificent can
delabra and glittering with many rich and massive
pieces of plate bore ample testimony TO their good
taste.
The dinner itself avouched the liberaty Of the
Amphytrions and the superior genius OF their cher
de cuisine Music was discoursed by the band OF the
National Guard, posted in an adjoining courtyard.
Dessert having arrived the Mayor rose and proposed
speech:-I believe, gentlemen, that cannot better
interpret your sentiments than by proposing toast
to Admiral Farragut-to America. The illustrious
Admiral in his visits to other Italian cities, will have
the banks OF the Arno, the historic shores OF the
Adriatc; but whatever may be the sympathy OF
Italians with America, Genoa, more deeply than any
other city, cherishes this feeling. In Admiral Far
ragut-the captor OF Mobie-Genoa sees q man
emulous OF the fame OF her great captains Andrew
Doria and Assseeto. Your victories, lsrious soldier
have recalled the memories OF Carzola OF Meloria
and Almeria You have fought splendidly in the Gulf
of Mexico and in the Red river and Genoa was inter-
ested In your battles, In your victories, because
Genoa has special relations with the American Cont
nent Permit me- gentlemen, to mention two OF our
feOw-citiZens who especially bind Genoa and Amer
lea. ! call them Genoese, although born in other
points OF Liguria. II Genoa is not the whole OF
Ligura she is the head and heart OF the province,
and we claim as sons OF Genoa those Ligurians
whom Genoa is proud 10 number among her citizens.
-Four hundred years ago one of these despite the OPP
position OF men and OF the elements, carried to the
shores OF the Atlantic the religion and civilization
which converted the savage inhabitants TO social
life, which replaced the wretched tents or the red
Indian by cities such as New YORK and Boston, and
for savage hordes substituted the armies OF
Grant, the fleets OF Farragut. Another OF
our citizens In modern times rendered
the banks OF La Plata usrious by his battles in de-
fence of liberty and there prepared himself for those
glorious feas Of arms which were TO achieve Italian
liberty and national unity. You understand that
speak OF Christopher Columbus and Joseph Garibadi,
two men who powerfully contributed TO the develop
ment OF American clvlization, aud whose memory
forms a special bond between Genoa and America.
A health, then, to Admiral Farragut, " Young
America, ana with 1t express the desire the hope
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OF liberty and advance together on the path OF pro-
gress and liberty. "EuUird Fd,7dgU Ercird
pAmer'tcdr' The concluding words were enthus-
astically taken up 10y the company and followed Dy
The Admiral replied as follows:-Although do
not speak your language understand you perfectly
well. / shall use the French tongue 10 express more
easily TO all my grateful sentiments for the cour-
tesy which has led you to honor me 10y this banquet
When see my American eagle side by side with the
Genoese cross my memory reverts to my youthful
days and perfectly understand that this your city,
40 atil mo i
graduate myself In finding you greatly advanced In
commerce. ] have always held your seamen In great
honor since. In the many ports have visited In all
parts Of the world, have always found the Genoese
nag You are now united In one nation, ana am
happy TO express my best wishes for your progress.
With every sympathy for your country drink to It's
prosperity and future.
Advocate Merelo proposed toast TO America ana an,
Italy as leaders OF civilization In the New ana old
Worlds.
Commander caveri pointed out the rapid progress
OF American civilization, and said that contest had
now commenced between the ciyizers and the
civilized as to who should make the most progress
Commander Boccardo alluded to the important
studies OF Maury that had greatly benefited navi-
Qation He drank TO American civilization and It's
great men In the persons Of President Johnson and
Captain Bollo said, in English--Here Admiral, are
some captains OF that Dag which you said you had
during fifty years seen floating over every sea- as
seamen they are proud 10 welcome TO these shores
the iustrous sailor and the boldest and abest com
mander OF modern naval warfare.
Vice Admiral Thoosano proposed the health OF
the American Minister OF Marine
Commander Caveri showed that ,nc Anieriean anu
italian governments, however diaercnt IN form,
were inspired by the same liberal sentiments, anu
concluded by proposing the health OF the President
OF the American republic and Of King victor EMANUEL
This concluded the series OF toasts, which were
received with enthusiastic rounds OF applause, anu
The company now passed into the other saloons oi
Che palace, where they remained IN conversation lof
an hour or two.
Considering that he has done so much grim fight
lng, Admiral Farragurs tranquil and pacific aspect
produces little surprise People could hardly realize
In the placid, almost clerical looking gentleman al
the head Of the table last night the man VINO had won
ten hard fought battles II was also observed tbat
Ehe Admiral More no DECORATIONS whatever while