The New York herald., 1877-09-10
Mr.. LOWELL IN MADRID.
THE OLD PALACE OF LA GRANJA BIZ THE
KING OF. SPAIN.

THE OLD PALACE OF LA GRANJA BY TIE
KING OF. SPAIN.
MADRID, August 90 1877.
Spanish Affairs, at least far as tho Peninsula is
concerned, have interest for the readers OF the
HERALD. But perhaps the arrival and official recep
ton of the author Of tho "BgeIow Papcrs" Amer
lean Minister this gay court OF Madrid might form
an exception Mr. James Russell Lowell arrived here
week or SO ago, but the absence OF the King on
his Asturian and Gacian tour prevented him from pre-
senng his credentials until last Saturday, when the
King having arrived at the nc old palace OF La Grana
situated to the north OF Madrid he proceeded thher
for that object. The ceremony took place st hapast
two r NJ. Tho King was surrounded by the Ministers
OF State and the high palace officials. Mr. Lowell was
presented to His Majesty by the lntroducer OF Am
bassadors.
Mr. LowEIL's ADDRESS.
Mr. Lowell addressed his youthful Majesty as fol.
Iows:-
sESoR--The President OF tho United States having
honored me with .ne posi- OF 81 Ma%rs IL Il
agreeable duty TO mo to present my erode nais 10
your Majesty Al the same time am charged 70 % pre-
cessor General Cushing In fuhlling this double duty
also charged TO express TO Your Majesty the most
desire OF President shat the ancient nmty
between Spain and the United States may continue,
and his most ardent prayers tor the prosperity
the Spanish people l cannot help sharing the
regret experienced by eminent predecessor at mol
on departing from country long the object OF his
friendly and his recognition for tho many at
ieutons ho received during ms ocal rcsioehce mere.
his successor the iomentation by all means IN MS
power of the friendly intentions and cordial good
wishes of the President The history and literature OF
the Spanish nation, illustrous in arts and IN arms,
have long atr acted the sympathy and increased tns
admiration OF my fellow citizens in an eNtraor dnary
manner | neod not remind Your Majesty of the
names of Irving. Prescott and ficknor, VINO nave
upIIed spain and America with indssoIube intel
t>-trn Al hau
these distinguished men, The Spanish doeds OF genius
and vaor will oe my most haering nope "a M
me TO DO ali possibly 10 confirm the good intel
iigence which has happily so long existed between her
and the United States.
KING ALFoNso's REPLY
His Majesty replied
SENIOR MINIsrEa-Highly acceptable is II for me to
receive tho OF the President Of the United states
OF America accredting you Envoy Extraordinary ana
Minister tcntiary to my court In receiving
also the letters recalling General Gushing loxpress
sincerely that If anything can attenuate the sentiment
inspired within by the termination OF his mission
10 SPAN II Is the enviable reputation with which you
como preceded, and which makes me hope you Will
rival your distinguished predecessor in endeavorng to
stretch and loment ancient and friendly relations
which happily exist between both States thus funl-
ing the you usr r .sn ssoss ~ M mv
self and my government In presenting 10 you my
gratitude Tor the atterng phrases you navo dedicated
10 nv beloved country and the glorious history OF the
Spanish monarchy and lettors which tho sminent
writers you have cited have so mucn contributed to
dyulge and illustrate hope ana expect you will be
their Worthy contnuor 1t is pleasing to avail
myself of this opportunity TO express my admiration
and sympathy Tor your country-a country which in
period comparatively short r the life OF nations has
attained such high grade OF prosperity and grandeur.
beg you Senor Minister to be interpreter to your
President OF tho ervent prayers make for his felicity
and lor that OF the noble people whose supreme mag
stracy is confded TO him. 1t gratines mo to assure
you that TOR the better discharge OF your important
mission you can count on my bensvolence and the
most decided and cicacious cooperation OF my gov
ernment.
Anarf "a r..
ceeded visit the Prrcess OF Asturias, and then re-
tired with the customary honors