The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-03

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| quito formidable looking procession, demonstra-
| tions OF every kind Increasing ~ he approached
this ancient capital Of Minorca, the present resi-
dence OF many Of those who prefer the quiet secu
sion Of their island home to the more dazzling
notoriety which would surround them In many OF
the older and gayer provinces Of the main land.
Outside the walls Of the city, his appearance was
no sooner heralded than masses Of people Of every
age, sex and condition rushed forward to greet
him, filing the air with cheers and acclamations.
AZ 10 passed the gates of the city the walls. house
anxious spectators. uniting demonstrations Of well
come with equally expressive shouts from the
swaying multitude who had taken possession Of
the principal thoroughfares; one old man, Of
down his weather beaten face. stamping sincerity
itself upon the nature of the welcome By shouting
aloud, "he is ours! he Is ours! but shall never
see him MORE" rt
The avenue leading to the residence Of Signor
Don Gabriel Squella. which had been kindly
placed by that gentleman at the disposal OF the
Admiral and suite, was literally blocked with
people, and the excitement rose rapidly to fever
heat as the head Of the column appeared in view.
endeavoring to make breach in body absolu-
tely closed in mass. 1t with no little difficulty
that the procession forced passage, and although
policemen did their utmost and jostled, crowded
and threatened, il was found necessary to disem-
bark some distance from the hospitable mansion
before us and trust to the humanity of our enter
however, was ''stll they come" for even the tenn.
porary c0nceament Of the Admiral within the de-
lightful headquarters which had been assigned
him seemed to DO the signal for renewed out
which he stood his ground most gracefully, bow
ing his thanks and acknowledging in every posi-
bic way his heartfelt appreciation Of the cordial
welcome extended him, until it appeared that
there was no prospect OF cessation of hOstili-
ties, when, for the first time in his life, he was
persuaded to retreat in the face Of superior num-
bers. The excitement continued unabated, how
ever, throughout the entire evening, and it was
mes m ha crOv
persed and the peaceful little city Of Ciudadela
resumed its wonted quiet, and its order
loving citizens, unaccustomed to all such
own little homesteads TO talk over the stirring
| events of the day and compare memorial
notes upon the allsbsorbing scenes they
had 50 recently Witnessed. During this time .
vestibue on the first floor of Sgnor Squcilas man
sion and almost all the prominent citizens Of the
place, with their families, called to pay their
respects to the oity's guest, making the scene
Of excitement within as pleasant as that without
was tumultuoue. ~
On the following morning enthusiasm arose with
the sun, once more took firm possession Of the
street fronting the headquarters Of the Admiral,
and there kept anxious watch. am confident in
stating pdssdnt, that had there been an election
that day for Governor OF the Balearic Islands the
Admiral would have been chosen without opposi.
sition.
At an early hour, accompanied by his entire
suite, all surrounded and followed by IN admiring
throng, he was escorted by the committee and
other citizens to oil the places of interest in and
about the city, and finally to the cathedral, in
which he had scarcely been seated before it was
literally packed in every part BY people oral
sorts and conditions, their hundreds OF eyes being
riveted upon the pleasant countenance OF the un.
appalled, Admiral, who withstood this onslaught
with as much sang J,oid as if accustomed to such
trying 0rdeals. Soon after the great organ pealed
forth our own national melodies, recalling our far
of land even 10 those whose knowledge Of its
power and glory was limited to its history and the
sparse information derived from the few Americans
who have visited this city. &M
visited by the Alc9ide and the meObers of the
Ayuntamiento in body, and by them presented
with book containing the register OF the bap-
tism Of his father, and also with copy Of law
della, and on the same evening he and his suite
were very handsomely entertained by them at .
grand banquet in the palatial residence Of the
Marquis de Albranca, which that n0blemau had
placed at the disposal Of the committee for this
special occasion. This entertainment was q mag
nifcent one, not only in its style, but in its pro-
tooned with the ensigns Of both nations. and the
table profusely and elegantly decorated with bou-
quets and pyramids OF CONNECTIONS, from oil Of
which arose miniature flags Of the countries repre-.
sented while the principal ornament consisted Of
large centre piece representing the castle of
Ciudadela, having upon its fourswalls the words,
"Homenage, !" "Y Patriotismo, ""Ciudadela, ""De
Respeto" from the centre Of which lowered a
in large gilt letters the inscription, Ell Gran Al
mirante Farragut." On the top OF this shaft was
pcrched small figure of Fame blowing trum-
pet and holding ribbons suspended from the four
towers, characteristic OF orr national colors.
This was certainly the browning ornament, and its
beauty was in no way lessened by the fact that all
its parts were filed with the choicest bo,Jons.
At the close of the entertainment it was very
gracefully presented by the committee to Mrs.
Farragut.
During the course of the evening many highly
complimen tsry and hattering sentiments were pro-
posed by the Alcaldc and other gentlemen in
honor Of the Admiral his officers and the ladies to
which the Admiral and Captain Pennock repeat
edly responded, sometimes in Spanish and some
times in English as the spirit and the sentiment
moved them; they Also on the part Of Americans
generally, offered toasts which were received with
the most enthusiastic rtrds. Upon the conclusion
of the entertainment the party returned to Signor
Squella's, where large company soon assembled.
Pleasure rHed the hour, JOY was unconfned and
the evening wore away in the most agreeable
enjoyments.
Next morning the Admiral took leave Of his very
kind host and Of his charming family, who, with
that of Signor Don Martovell, had been so unre-
uniting in their attentions, and Drawing more
the tempest OF excitement before him was es-
corted four miles ont Of the city in the same man.
ner in which he had entered it, the same scenes
transpirng, the same demonstrations follow No
him and the same enthusiasm manfcsting itself to
This unexpected reception by the people Of Gu.
dadela and others residing near il to our naval
commander has been to him truly one Of the most
gratifying incidents Of his present cruise, and is
the more appreciated from the fact that it was
prompted entirely by feelings TO which no other
than the most generous motives can be attached
a reception, az expressed by one Of those engaged
in IT, simply el coroxon, and nothing more, and as
such produced On effect which many o more daz-
cling display would fail TO excite. National re.
ceptions are certainly grand and imposing. They
spring from Q selfish desire to promote friendly
political relations, and TO cultivate commercial in
tercourse and profit between powerful kingdoms !;
but an outpouring Of quiet. transformations
people, induced By no Other cause than that of
they clam AZ their own has significance OF its
own and appeals to the heart with q charm and .
force which IL az gratifying as it is irresistible. As
may well be imagined the Admiral was deeply af
tected.
TURKEY.