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

national colors. This was certainly the crown,
ing ornament and its beauty In no way lessened
by the fact that all its parts were niled with inc
choicest bonbons AT the close OF the entertainments
II was very gracefully presented by the committee
to Mrs. Farragut. who received IL most graciousy
and preserved It very carefully giving passage a
10 New YORK In the franklin on her return nome,
where she still chershes 1t as bright souvenir u
Cfddadela.
complimentary and catering sentiments were pro-
posed by the Alcalde and other gentlemen IN honor
OF the Admiral his officers and the ladies' 10 when
the Admiral and Captain Pennock repeatedly re-
sponded, sometimes in Spanish and sometimes IN
English. al the spirit and the sentiment moved them
They also. on the part OF Americans genefaly Of
fered toasts, which received with the most en-
thusiastc uirds Upon the conclusion OF the enter
tanment the party returned 10 senior saneilas,
where q large company soon assembled. Pleasure
ruled the hour. JOY was unconfned, and the evening
wore away in the most agreeable enjoyments and IN
the mysteries OF the pure English, and becoming in
turn most willing pupils Of their dark-eyed nstruc-
tresses IN their own mel0dt0us language.
Next morning the Admiral took leave Of his very
kind host and OF his charming family, VINO with that
OF Senior Leon Martore had been so unremlttins
in their attentions, and, Drawing once more the
tempest Of excitement before HIM, escorted four
miles out Of the city IN the same manner IN which he
had entered It, the same scenes occurring the same
demonstrations following him, and the same enthu-
slasm manifesting Itself TO the very last.
This unexpected reception by the people OF Ciuda,
dea, and others residing near it, was to our naval
commander one OF the most gratifying incidents OF
his cruise, and was the more appreciated, FROM the
ldCb undt III settHeu 10 ny
ings to which no other than the most generous mo-
uves can be attached-a reception, IA eX-
pressed by one one Of those engaged in It, SIM
and as such produced an effect which many more
dazzling display would fail TO excite. Nariona re-
ceptions are certainly grand and imposing, They
spring from desire to promote friendly political
relations, and TO cultivate commercial intercourse
and profit between powerful kingdoms; but an out
pouring OF quiet, unostcntatious people, induced
by no other cause than that or rendering welcome
and doing honor to one whom they claimed as a
citizen, had significance Of its own and appealed TO
the heart with charm and force whicn was as
gratifying IL was irresistible AS may wen be
Imagined, the Admiral was deeply affected, for
"tnere was sublinlty IN the event that mingled a
solemn feeling with the pubic JOY"
The Admiral was accompanied on his return trip
by Mr. Sancho, Mr.. Robinson and Count Olives, and
upon reaching Mahon proceeded to the Franklin
where the evening Was pleasantly passed in recall
ing the brilliant and imposing scenes connected with
the triumpha tour to Cudadeia.
On the night OF the last day OF the CID year, which
certainly departed this life with groan Tor II was
bleak ard dsagreeabe 10 degree rarely surpassed
a magnificent bail was given IN honor OF Admiral
Farragut by the civil and military authorities Of
Mahon, at the Casino, fine building used as an
armory club house.
on entering with Mrs. Farragut and large num-
Der OF officers, the Admiral was received by the
Military Governor and tine prominent officials, and
presented to the assembled ton the city under the
Inspiration Of "Hail Columbia and the "Star Span
pled Banner, from the Mahonese band. The large
Saloons Of this handsome building were gayy and
profusey dressed WIN the nags OF the respective
countries, and empellished with flowers OF every
The glitterng uniforms OF Spanish officers as
sumed additional brllancy amid the less gaudy yet
neater dress OF the American guests While the fire.
quent decorations upon the Impressive black OF
civilian costumes proved that municipal dgnitares
present to join in the honors OF the occasion
The cosmopolitan dance commenced early that
night and concluded early next morning, the guests
taxing no note Of the expiring year, and scarcely
realizing the advent OF 1865 amid the pleasures OF
the hour. The Admiral Withdrew early, leaving
all the others happily engaged IN enthusiastic
watzes.
boisterously its predecessor had bowed itself out.
The heavens were opened and poured the full force
OF their mood upon the face OF nature, placing an
etfectua damper upon the spirits Of all on board
ship, and extorting occasional murmurtngs from
those inclined 10 be rheumatic.
On the morning OF the ensuing Friday we were
somewhat aroused from our ethargy by the prepara-
lions making for grand reception to be given by
the Admiral In acknowledgment OF the kindness and
hospitality which mad been extended TO INN and his
officers while IN the harbor OF Mahon. These cere-
monials were the unfailing premonitory symptoms
OF approaching departure Tor new scene OF oper-
atons and in cases where other ports were deslra-
bic, were, Of course, always welcome.
For this occasion the flagship was again placed in
the hands OF the 'dressmaker" and MS corps OF as
sistants, and in o few hours she became the queen
OF the harbor; for nags and bunting were used III
alarming prousion and covered the capacious decks
with combination OF colors which gave brilliant
effect to the appropriated scene OF operations;
the starboerd gangway, and IN short time the
frgate was converted into crowded and happy
There was full attendance at the matinee, 'the
word and his wife' OF Mahon beng participants In
the gay scene, and the enthusiasm With winch they
joined In the festivities Afforded gratifying evidence
that the Admirals hospitality was appreciated.
There the usual 'set out' on the gun deck, the
tables being ireighted with every possible luxury to
which the sons and daughters Of Spain did full
justice.
heavy gale sweeping over the harbor induced
the Admiral to postpone his departure from Mahon
until the morning OF January s, when We got under
way aud steamed out into very disturbed sea- and
proceeded northwardly against a head wind. Our
course lay directly across the Gulf OF Lyons, In
which SO many vessels have been handled without
gloves by the powers Of the air. and where the mari
ner almost sure TO meet with "blow." II one Is
to be had in the Mediterranean. Our apprehensiOns
on this score had become somewhat intensified by
the terrible experience Of the Canandaigua and Swa
tara q lew days before, the graphic descriptions Of
their oircers a1ording us pleasant scene In antci
patton.
But, strange to relate, we crossed this unpopular
salt water Rublcon without sufficient excitement Of
the elements to give life 10 the monoton0us log, and
the following evening passed Porqueroles
Island and shortly after anchored In the outer bay,
below the strongly fortified city OF Toulon, making
our second visit TO La Belle France at her southern
most harbor, as our first had been to her most
northern.
Early on the ensuing day the flagship steamed up
TO the principal harbor, upon entering which Adm
raj rarragut complimented by a salute OF seven
teen guns from the celebrated armor-plated frlgate
Soerno, the nagshIp Of Vice Admiral Count de
Gueydon, Commander-n-Chtef OF the French feet
stationed in the Mediterranean. ana the satte was
Immediately returned 10y the Franklin, gun for gun.