The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-19
FLRRAGUT's CRUISE.
Our Admirays Flag Abroad.

the years ls67-s was one OF the most remarkable
series OF international courtesies known in the
annals OF the world well in its inception, its
cution, its fitness, Its wellordered aud comDlete
carrying out IN all Its accessories the period OF
tme the OCCASION the grand revolutionary name of
the snip and the simple, unaffected grandeur OF the
character and bearing OF its hero chief. Nothing
could be more fortunate than the circumstances
under which 1t was commenced and carried forward,
from first TO last without hindrance or Interrupt
ton anu without the happening Of single incident,
Oh shipboard or ashore, TO mar the general regu-
iarty ana order or leave cause for regret, and all
returning home in perfect health, conscious that
wine they had contributed to their own enjoyment,
they had performed a grateful service for their
country and for the times. Nothing, indeed, could
sTikngly exhibit to foreign nations the great
the power, and the noble aud social qualities
OF the people whose nation and government they
represented by such engaging qualities and becom-
Ing conduct.
Tie cruise embraced period OF about seventeen
months, including all the European and much of The
Eastern world, and all the memorable parts OF the
Mediterranean. the North Sea and the Atlantic. "a
mere description OF the countries visited would be
attractive, but when to tins is added an authentic
account of the reception OF naval hero by all the
soyeregns oil Europe, the JeeS given in honor OF the
occasion the scenes witnessed, the honors lavshed
and the International courtesies exchanged, we
have book OF travel qulte unique in its scope and
Fascination. Visiting these courts these ancient
seals Of traditional power, these strange people,
lovely localities and famous lands-just at the close
OF civil war which had closed with glory to the
republic, and OF which the Admiral was one OF the
greatest heroes the circumstances Of the cruise
were exceptional, and give peculiar importance
and interest to its history. No American can read
1t without grateful pride at the recognition OF our
nationality exhibited by the leading representatives
OF European and Eastern governments II is delight
cl to the modest dignity OF the chief parsonage
descrlbed-hs simple, republican bearing whereby
he won the hearts OF kings very curious feature
OF the narrative is the diversity OF races customs
and festivities and most wlnsoms one the oeauti-
full scenic panorama unfolded 10 the reader as he
follows the good ship from port to port"
In the midst OF these imperial tenders Of honors
and oyatlons up springs a scene unique and Of pc
culiar interest, and winch could happen under ike
circumstances to no other than Illustrious
tryman. We allude 70 his reception at Cudadela,
the capital OF the island OF Minorca, remote city in
SPAIN the birthplace OF his father and the residence
Of his family This interesting incident OF the cruise
we copy entire, adding to the grand and striking
displays OF imperial wealth and elegance the grace
fu aud feeling expressions OF family attachment and
devotion.
MuJuI y. rA noHtsouleIy, private sccielaGy Ol INC
Admiral, accompanie the Franklin, and as histo-
rian OF the famous cruise, kept journal of the
daily scenes and events and we are indebted to him
for the graphic and faithful details with which the
work abounds. The prntln g and engraved llustra-
tons are exquisite ana are In the admirable style OF
Putnam Il SON.
Few can be aware, says the author OF the great
beGents which have resulted from this extended
tour. In the language OF one OF our dlplomatists,
whose position enabled him 10 Judge OF It's results
reputation and 70 our political Interests, aDd,r be
added II congratulate the government and people
OF the United States on the very favorable impress
sop tnat mas been made in Northern Europe by your
crew in the Baltic and adjacent waters. Our naval
science has been illustrated and our political institu
lions honored while socially and politically Amer.
cans have acquired an increased consideration"
This language reflects public sentiment IN every
country III Europe, and in many instances found
more emphatic expression in the spontaneous Official
assurances that Admiral Farragut was the best
ambassador ever sent from America. For while all
saw IN HIM the eminent vindicator Of our national
rights, those in authority were charmed BY the
ner IN which ne invariably recognized the same
privileges and duties In other lands and races.
In ali his interviews with royalty and officers OF
state he never forgot his true mission; and while
appearing always as the rep csentatlve or our re-
publican form of government, ne was careful to
respect the claims and observe the courtesies due 70
legitimate authorities and popular sentiment. All
In him the efficient vindicator Of our national
rights; those In authority were charmed by the
manner III which he invariably recognized the same
privileges ana duties IN other lands aud races.
The entertainments on board the flagship. and alb
aolutely demanded by the circumstances, were given
entirely az Inc expense OF the Admiral: and while
thus cheerfully reciprocatlng the hospitalies and
honors so lavishly bestowed no doubt was left on
the minds OF our ilustrlous guests OF the friendly
sentiments OF the American government and people.
An accomplished writer In the United states Ser
rice Magazine for January, ls65, concludes rapid
biographical sketch Of Admiral Farragut with the
following paragraph. We quoted II as applicable
and pro- hetic taen and append 1t TO this article as
applicable and prophetic now
"When his biography comes TO be written the pub
lie, who now see only nigh courage and indomitaOe
vgor rewarded by great and brilliant victories will
recognize the completeness aud harmony OF a char
acter that has 50 Tar appeared 70 them only IN
profile. The stainless honor, ths straightforward
trankness, the vvaeity OIL manner ana CONVEX
cheerful ever-DuOyant spirit OF the true
man-these VIII lie added to the complete
education, the thorough seamanshp, the careful
preparation the devotion TO duty. and, lastly, the
restless energy, the disdain OF obstacles, the
Impotence OF delay or hesitation, the disregard
OF danger that stand forth N sucn prominence m
the portrait deeply engraven on the loyal American
heart, OF the great AdmIral.r
RECEPrloN AT oIUDADELA-GRAND BALL AT PORT
MAHON-MATISEE on the FLAGsHlP.
The SUI shone most brilliantly on the 10Th Deem
Der as II IN token OF our Joy AT speedy departure
fom tue duh region IN which we mad added ten
days 10 the length Oh our cru Sc and wnen the Or
deIs were issued 10 prepare Tor sea" they We're eX-
ecu.ed with q Will winch spoke volumes for the gen
era feeling OF relief winch prevailed.
While the Officers were exercising their lungs IN
conveying the usual catalogue Of oruets he Alcale o.
the city, with the Mayor and Common Councils,
on board in imposing STYLE and with addresses
prepared 10 greet the ADMIRAL anu 10 express their
pleasure at THIS visit. They received with the
usual salute from our nfne-inch orators on the gun
deck and, aiter delivering themselves OF many
pretty little speeches and Inspecting the flagship
DJ0sSe they withdrew over tue SIDE and returned 10
their cable metropolis 10 witness the departure
OF their guest. We got under way at hall past three
r. NJ. steamed rapidly out Of the harbOr aud headed
iowa ds the Baledrlc ISLANDS, passing Negrete aud
PalOs iigh houses early IN the evening.
On the following morning we made an unusual
commotion IN that tranquil sea by practising at a
target, Tor whose benefit we discharged 10 shots
and showing an accuracy IN gunnery winch gratiied
the Admiral amazingly. shortly afterwards we
passed iylca and Furmentera and On the succeeding
day had Maorca on our port he little island Of Ca
bTera appearing like dot on the smooth surface OF
the Mediterranean. during the same evening our
vessel was hove to OF tue entrance to Port MahOn,
on tue eastern end OF the island OF Mmorca, into
which we managed 70 steam on tue ensuing morn
ing although several white squalls, accompanied by
heavy weather, did their utmost ~ keep outside
IN a pretty rough sea.
Fortunately we reached our anchorage, near Rat
Ielauo In inc very nick of time after passing along