The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-19

Ar maj ner,od Port Mahon was the Headquarters
OF our feet cruising IN the Mediterranean ana was
used by our government as u naval depot aud dock
yard. 10 retained as such for many years, and
until the French becoming apprenticeship or jealous
Spanish authorities to rescind the contract between
the Two governments, and tnenceforward the isanu
was American only in the sympatnies and predlec-
tons or the people which prevail however, TO TINS
time
returning to this old camping ground, TO him hal.
lowed as the OF his fathers nativity, after
lapse OF so many years, as the Admiral commanding
the American navy, title then unknown IN our
Should have created great excitement among the
native population, many OF whom insisted upon re-
memhering him perfectly on the occasion Of his
former Visit.
Even when at Gibraltar news reached US OF the
great preparations making by the Minorcans 70 give
approached from Cartnagena the "nying rumors
gathered as they rolled"
stan called upon the miitnry and civic Governors
and the American Consul by all OF whom ne was
most cord tally received the two former assuring
him that his name was well known throughout The
spanish dominlons, ana that they were proud 10
The next DAY there was quite a reception on board
the flagship, The programme opening Win tne APP
pearance Oh the russian Consul VI. Ladlko. VINO was
speedily followed by the Mayor ana civil authori-
ties then by the Military Governor OF the province
and finally by depulaton from Clndadeia, formerly
the pita OF the Island the birthplace OF Admiral
Farraguts ather, whose citizens G aimed priority
in all the honors b. extended the distinguished
son OF their former townsmau, and which now sent
q committee 10 invite MIN to visit their city.
Chri,tmas day was celebrated most merrlly in our
great noating tabernacle. Although deprived OF the
charms of the home circle and the gambols OF the
juvenile throng around the grotesque Inquire or the
bounteOus gits OF santa Claus yet our own observ-
ance was not without It's appropriate Pleasures
The Admiral and Mrs. Farragut kept open house
all day, and received the calls OF officers after the
manner OF New Years day IN New York; but with
lar less trouble and confusion. The wardroom and
Storage tables groaned under huge tureens Of tue
the renewed wishes for many happy returns OF tue
season-"may the next one be at home"
All work was suspended; divine service was per-
formed on the gun deck, with all the chants, hymns
and carols set apart for the day. after which vigor
preparations for the several banquets COM
menced The tables for the sailors arranged
on either side OF the main deck, extending its entire
length and bountifully supplied with al things
needl sthe turkey and the porAer being the prucl-
pal victims OF mans voracity. Tney were also pro-
lusey decorated with nags and bouquets whilst ap-
proprate evergreens hnng IN graceful iestoons along
sides OF the vessel and rested cUmplacenty upon
the broad Dahlgrens, blending peace and war In
most happy accord
ward with their own preparations but wed with
each other in exterior ornanentaton and In magnl-
cence OF lae, unth the franhiin ,esempied an M
mense restaurant well patronlzed In every apart
ment.
drank TO Its speedy return with the same assocla
tons and the same blessings.
The following day mad been designated by the
Admiral for his PROMISED visit TO Cudadea, III re-
Spouse 10 the cordial invitation OF the authorities
people OF that little city. All the preparations
having been completed for his reception and to con-
vey HIM and his suite the island to the home OF
his father, he started accompanied by Mrs. Farr2-
gut, captain and Mrs. Pennock, Messrs. Watson,
Kane, wells aud Montgomery, Of his stan, and Mr..
Robinson, United States Consul at Mahon, and es-
corted 10y committee duly appointed to conduct
The Jews OF the TOUR Of pleasure had spread rapid
ly to an parts OF the island, and occasioned gene
raj rest from labor and popular concentration upon
the INES Of Have.
At the towns OF Alayor and Mercadel, on the road,
nocks OF people OF both sexes had assembled on the
roadside ~ unite with the authorities IN rendering
our naval cheitaln cordial welcome and III express
ing their delight at his advent.
Although unable 10 accept the offers or hospitality
which IN these unpretending villages were showered
upon MN, the Admiral heartily acknowledged the
qualification he felt at their demonstrations OF per-
sonal regard; and passing along the excited lines,
he yielded TO siege or Misunderstanding winch verify
believe would have palsled the arm Of the most ex
perienced politician whose Lie had been passed in
daily submissions 10 this most exquisite torture.
AT these points and elsewhere along the route
soldiers had been stationed to pay him proper hOnors
and TO tender him any assistance he might require
throughout mis- journey. Upon his arrival within
the Alca.de and large committee comprising many
prominent citizens, rendered tue Inequalities OF inc
city aud cordially welcomed hlm as us guest. Alter
brief interchange OF courtesies he was transferred
to very handsome baroucne and conducted for
cession tratlons Of every Elnd increasing
he approached this ancient capital OF Mnorca, the
present residence OF many OF those who prefer the
QUIET seclusion OF their island home to the more
dazzling notorlety which would surround them IN
many Of the older and gayer provinces OF the main.
land. Outside tue walls OF the city his
appearance no sooner heralded than
masses OF people OF every age, sex and condition
cheers ana accamations. As he passed the gates OF
the city, the walls houset0ps ana balconies were
crowded with throngs OF anxious spectators uniting
demonstr atlons OF welcome with equally expressive
shouts from the swaying multitude who had taken
possession OF the principal tnoroughiares one Old
man OF "threescore years and tenn with tears
streaming down his weather-Deaten lace, stamping
sincerity Itself upon the nature OF the welcome, by
shouting aloud, lie Is ours He Is ours but
shall never see him more" Like Corolanus,
The msrons flung their gloves,
Ladies and maids their scarfs and nandkerchiefs
Upon him AS he passed the MOBILES Bonded
As to Joyes statue; and the commons made
never saw the ike
The avenue leading to the residence OF Senor Don
GABRIEL Squela, which had been kindly placed by
that gentleman at the disposal OF the Admiral and
suite, was literally blocked with people, and the ex-
element rose rapidly 10 lever neat as the mead OF
the column appeared In view, endeavoring 10 make
a breach III a BODY absolutely CLOSED In mass" IL
was with no little dnlculty that the procession
forced passage; and although policemen did their
utnost aud JosLied, crowded ana threatened accom-
panylng their language with all the vocaoulary OF
Spanish explosives, was found necessary dsem-
bark at some distance from the hUspitabe manson
and trust TO the humanity Of our entertainers TO AZ
ford an entrance on foot. The cry however. was
''sll they Gomez for even the temporary conceal
ment OF the Admiral WITHIN the delightful headquar
ters winch mad been assigned nim seemed
burst when brought him to the balcony,
upon which ne stoOu, bowing his thanks, anu ac-
precation OF Ine cordial welcome extended him.
unt appeared that there was no prospect OF ces
saton Of nostllities when for the nrst lime In ms
ne he persuaded TO retreat In the lace OF supe
rior numbers. The excitement continued undated,
however throughout tue entire evening, ana II was
not unul near midnight that the crowd slowly dis
persed and the peaceful little city Of Ciudadea re-
sumed s wonted quiet and Its order-ovlng citizens
unaCcust OuIed 10 all sucn sounds OF reyelry by
nignt1 retired 10 their own little nomeseads 10 talk
over the stirring events OF tue day aud compare
notes upon the scenes they mad witnessed. During
the time tine pand Of music was stationed In the
capaclOus vestiDue tile nrst door OF Se1or squel-
las mansion anu almost All the prominent cit[ens
Of the place. with their fanes, called 70 pay their
respects 10 the ctys guest maSiny tue scene OF ex
element wltnn as pleasant as mat without was tu
mutuous.
On the following morning enthusiasm arose with
the SUM- once more took rm possession OF tue street
fronting the headquarters OF tue Admiral aud there
kept ANXIOUS watch am confident that had there
Deen an election that Gay Tor Governor OF the
Baearic Islands for King OF SPAN itself the Ad-
miral would have been chosen without opposition.
Al an early hour, accompanied by hrs entire suite,
all surrounded and followed by an admirInR and ek-