The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-27
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Reception of the American Minister at
the Court of st. Petersburg
Speeches in French, Rus
sian, and English.
Enthusiastic 0utpouring of the Mus
covites to Greet the Distin-
guished Ex-Governor of
Pennsylvania.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Formal Reception OF Minister CurtiD at
the Court ofst. PetersburR-The speeches De-
Iiyered on the Occasion.

The Formal Reception of NIinister Curtin at
the Court of st. PetersburR-The speeches De-
Hvered on the Occasion.
Special Despatch TO The EUening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-PTivate advices received
here contain many interesting details concerning
the formal presentation OF the favorite son OF Penn
sylvania, his Exceency Andrew Gregg Curtin, TO
the Gar of Russia The ceremonies took place at
ST. Petersburg on the 2sth of October at the Winter
Palace The Emperor arrived from his summer
home on the Sunday preceding and Prince GOrts-
chakon, who is the Prime Minister, returned day
or two before from an extended Continental tour Of
business and pleasure combined
A full detailed account, in French, is given in the
Court Journal, and an illustrated ST. Petersburg
newspaper publishes the photograph Of Governor
Curtin, and a view of the formal presentation. Our
Minister for the first time of any event Of the kind
in the history of Europe since the days OF Franklin
complied with the existing acts OF Congress, and
wore a suit such as is customary in good society,"
and did not appear in richly embroidered suit such
as were worn by Hon. Simon Cameron, Cassius NJ.
Clay and other American Ministers on such occa-
sions.
Minister Curtin being presented by the Prime
Minister, Prince Gortschakon said in French:-
| have the honor to present TO your Imperial
Majesty letters from the President OF the United
States aCcrediting me as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentary near your Majestys court
In performing this duty am charged by the Pres-
dent to convey to your Majesty his congratulations
that the long-contnued relations OF peace and
States and your M8jestys Government still exist,
and his earnest hope that those relations may not
| only be perpetuated, but may grow stronger aud
warmer as the two countries realize the progress
which their continental position and their great
And in behalf of the Government and people of
my country am glad to have the opportunity to
give renewed expression to their admiration and re-
gard for your Majesty, anu their earnest hopes aud
wishes for the long continuance and prosperity of
| reign made illustrious by its vigor, wisdom, and
justice
Governor Curtin having presented his letters OF
| credence, the Emperor replied, in French also:-
lam very glad to receive you as Minister from the
United States Of America, and accept, with much
pleasure, the Presidents assurances OF desire for
peace and friendship and hope that those relations
| may continue in time to come. Our countries are
alike in their growth and Improvement, and during
my reign their friendship will, believe, grow closer
| am much gratded to hear what you say of the
admiration and regard OF your Government and
| people for me, and am grateful for it, hope that
your residence here may be agreeable and that you
may carry home pleasant remembrances of it,.
Titan j. Coney, Esq, Secretary OF legation was
then presented to the Emperor, and after plea
| SAINT and informal conversation with both gentle
men, his Majesty repeating his wishes that their re-
| sidence at St Petersburg might be agreeable they
| retired.
The publication OF the proceedings at length in
the Court Journals not customary, and is an evil
| dence of the Importance with which the event is
| regarded in St. Petersburg official circles
The Governors health is good so far and he has
| much improved by his heightened stay in Germany,
| awaiting the Emperor's return.
Hon. n. P. Banks, of Boston, was presented to the
Car by Minister Curtin, during a three weeks stay
| at St. Petersburg, and was invited by the Emperor
| to accompany him on his personal stan, which he
did in the full uniform Of American Major-G Gene
ral at review of 10000 OF the Imperial Guard
| Monument to General Mcpherson.
| Specia, Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-The Committee of the
Army of the Tennessee have raised S19 G6s towards
! the monument to General Mcpherson, to be erected
| at Clyde, Ohio. II Will cost $4,000.
General Rawlins' Family Fund
| now amounts to s43, 200. The resignation of Gene
raj Buttereid may interfere with the rapid increase
! in amount.