The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-09
THE FRENCH FRIGATE JEAN BART.


Grand Farewell Reception-A Brilliant Spec
tacle ON Board-Reunion of French and
American lOmcers-Amity and FrIendship-
HO: for Portugal and France.
1t was gala day on the Jean Bart-a name that
will be handed down the tide OF ages with esteem
and admiration. Marked by that extreme polite
ness which, IN whatever cline or country. ever
characterlzes the sparkling people of lovely France
the reception board the Jean Bart yesterday was
out another significant demonstration Of the warmth
and sincerity with which their friendly adieus are
ever rendered. The stable schooship Will shortly
sail for Lisbon, but, she has lett our welcome
Shores her gallant commander and no less generous
olcers were determined not to say farewell without
giving satisfactory recognition OF the friendship
exhibited to them ia American waters. And while
their ovation was perhaps unneeded-fOr no men-of-
war are more welcome to our shores than those OF
France-the circumstance indicates thorough APP
probation OF American warmth OF feeling exhibited
to those on board. Apart from that, however the
reception was brilliant affair, not only adding to
the hOspitable reputation OF the officers OF the
Jean Bart and to their urbanity and character OF
proverbial good nature, but likewise signaly demon
strating their appreclatveness OF the affection OF
thelr American Trends whose names by the way
legion The Jean Bart Is one Of those great
FrencnY scholarships In which young men anxious to
follow the sa as profession receive all the instruc
that the Jean Bart, unlike her predecessor OF the
name, Is an extremely lucky craft IN having on
ever donned the garb. With lew exceptions they
are tall ana handsome fellows with marrow wals,s
and gentle bearing; but there Is yet kindling nre
In every eye that Graves for early sea fight or promo
ton. such o feeling Will surely make the seaman
and Is not idle to prognosticate that the scholars
on BOARD the Jean Bart VIII yet attain some naval
h0nOrS.
But he gallant old war ship will shortly quit our
shores iOr Lisbon and finally for Bres Still before
she goes her officers have left a remin -cence not
easily to be forgotten by those on board her
the docks of the Navy Yard the Jean Bari stood up
right steadily, regardless OF external views, but
scrupulous TO needles point OF her interior ar
engagements. The latter were bright and shining
the glttering stands OF chas5epoS that adorned aud
sire nghened the ship In every quarter In fact the
OrnamentaaOn OF the vessel, III festive point OF
vie W, was most agreeable ana picturesque. Beneath
the usual covering OF the quarter deck on not days
delicate and varlegated uno.age helped to modify
throughout was the scene OF the brilliant display.
bunting, neatly interviewer, served as handsome
and appropriate shade Shortly alter one O'Clock
the guests began to arrive ana were most cordially
received by the officers on board. An excellent
band, under the direction OF Mr.. reter Ali, of the
Vermont, was stationed on the quarter deck and
opened its proceedings with the "foet and
Peasant"
and the following officers, received their numerous
guests:--Mutret de Gagnac, NJ. M. Borus Desnouy,
LOUIS Basset, Marie, Duinont, Menard, Weyl Gen.
ientenyo de Trenvequen, Gentil, Lot, Droyard de
Leze, Marion Fan, Mechaln, Barrere, Newton,
GOdefroy, Chaue and others. Mingled with the IN
vlgOrating breeze that Played JOyfuy about the YES
sci, the sweet strains from the quarterback were
most stimulating; and even before the company mad
arrived In full force dancing was commenced upon
the polished deck with d vlgor tnat petokened
heartlness and long delay. several officers OF the
United States service cordially ming ed In the bril-
liant throng; anu the appearance OF the scene
at the start was pleasant In the extreme.
sem ele se'1 ADMIRAL GodSn, ADMIRAL strlnsnam,
Captain and Mrs. Cushmap United States
Navy; Lieutenant Breese, United states Ma
rinAl .lnlnt lNna nf 10 mia
Captain Creighton. Uniteu states Navy; DIR. Palmer,
United States Navy; Colonel Broone and family,
United States Marines; Chief Engineer Sewell, Mis-.
and Miss Sewell Commander braine, United STATES
Navy, and ladies; Captain Nicholson, United States
Navy ana lady; G2aWanaer Benham ana ndle
States Navy, aud Mrs. Cushinan; Captain Almy,
United States Navy, Mrs. and Miss Almy; Ensign
Mee6er ana ladies, Nine. W6fort Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
westhei,uer. Mr.. G. Il. Reimer, Nine. Kumet and
Nile. Rumet, Mile, h0guet, Mile. Morris, Nine. de
Sambla, MILE valable, Mile. ALLEN, Nine. vauvrey,
Mime. shadfort, Miss Louisa Etcnberg Miss Lynch,
Mr.. and Mrs. Duchauchois, Miss DuchauchOis, Miss
Blocker. MISS Paddock, Nh. and Mrs. Cooper,
the spacious limits OF the deck could scarcely
tain. 1t was after two O'Clock before the
menced. Then. indeed, ensued Os'' br,l liant
exhibition, not less remarkable for its complete
anu Seartinsss which sarroanded IT, Never e dia
good naval officers more cordially extend the hand
Of friendship than those OF the Jean Bart to all their
guests. Unfortunately no blue waves dashed against
the staneh old ribs OF the man-Ofwar but even had
they loaned against her In all their grandeur more
gentle breeze could not have lent charm to more
JOYOUS yete. 1t is, perhaps almost needless to
debate upon the transient pleasures OF the day, Of
the brilliant valses or more temperate quadriies,
beheld by the way by O sea or 1aces-the faces OF
intelligent, neat and able French seamen, whose
bronze color denoted their hardwood and 1.-THE form
their elasticity. But 1t Is necessary to say word OF
the complete harmony which prevailed. Without
question more elegant display has not occurred
board man.O1-war IN this harbOr for some time,
and the reception while 1t rejected the greatest
credit upon the officers Of the Jean Bart was In
every respect worthy the circumstances under
VIII ich 1t took place. It is almost unnecessary to
the courtesles extended TO the officers OF the Jean
Bart was most heartily appreciated.