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leaving England, and at that place I designed joining the monitor, and proceeding directly to Cronstadt; but at Cologne I learned that the cholera was very bad at Stettin. After communicating by telegraph with our consul there, Mr. Lundell, who corroborated the cholera reports, I telegraphed to our minister, Mr. Yeaman, at Copenhagen, to stop the ships at that port, as they passed through the sound. My telegram was in time, and on the 22d I left Cologne and reached Copenhagen on the 24th, prepared to sail direct for Cronstadt the next day, but hearing alarming accounts of the cholera, I determined to await accurate information from our minister, Mr. Clay, to whom I telegraphed.

On the 26th I visited the navy yard. The 27th, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, and myself were presented to the King by the United States minister; in the afternoon the King and royal family visited the Miantonomoh. The 28th, the Russian minister and friends visited the monitor. July 29th, our minister, Mr. Yeaman, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Edward H. Green, J. F. Loubat, and myself, dined with the King and royal family at Bernesdorf.

3ist, having received accounts from Mr. Clay that the cholera was abating at St. Petersburg, and the Russian consul having informed me that there was no cholera at Helsingfors, I decided to go to that port and await more accurate information. I telegraphed to Mr. Clay, offering to proceed alone to St. Petersburg, but he answered to "come with the ships, if it took all summer." At 2.30 p. m. of this day both ships went to sea. August 3d, at 3.20 p. m., anchored in the harbor of Helsingfors. The governor, admiral, and general in command, with their suites, called upon me on board the monitor, and welcomed, me by orders of the Emperor, in Russian waters.

August 4th, attended a lunch given by the officials to the Americans, which was followed by a ball in the evening. Further courtesies were planned, but learning that the cholera had ceased at Cronstadt, I determined to proceed with all despatch. August 5th, at 8 a. m., got under way and went to sea. Met a Russian squadron outside of the harbor sent to escort us to Cronstadt. The following vessels comprised the squadron, viz:

Sebastopol-broadside iron-clad flag-ship, Rear Admiral Likhatcheff, Captain Brummer; Chrabzy-junior flag-ship, Rear-Admiral Bontakoff, Captain Rehbinder; Wladimir-Captain Hondriauvoy; Netronnemenia-broadside iron-clad, Captain Silvanoff; Jachont-Captain Hosnakoff; Peroun-monitor, Captain Karpoff; Strelitz-monitor, Captain Popoff; Lavamonitor, Captain Wogax; Edinorog-monitor, Captain Kladt; Smerch-Cole's turret ship, Captain Kormiloff: Douitri Donskoy-Captain Aukondinoff.

August 6th, at 10 a. m., anchored at Cronstadt. We were welcomed with salutes, cheers from people on the quays and forts, and in the steam yachts with music on board, and visits from the principal officials of the government, and the mayor and corporation of Cronstadt, the former of whom made an appropriate address. Rear-Admiral S. Léssovsky came on board and informed me that by command of the Emperor the officers and crew were to be consid ered the guests of the government, and that he was detailed to take charge of us, supported by the following officers, viz: Rear-Admiral Gorkovenko, Captain Hedorofsky, Lieutenant Commander Holtorskoi, Lieutenant Rickatcheff, Lieutenant Loenbeck, Lieutenant Lehman, Lieutenant Kupfer, Ensign Paltoff.

At 1 p. m. I went to St. Petersburg and paid my respects to our minister, Mr. Clay, and furnished him with a written report of my arrival, and copies of all documents addressed to me by the State and Navy Departments; also a copy of the resolution of Congress, and the speech proposed when presenting the resolution. August 6th, took possession of apartments assigned us at the Hotel de France.

August 7th, made the necessary official calls with the United States minister. At 10 a. m., proceeded to Peterhof, by appointment, to present to the Emperor the resolution of Congress, At the station in Peterhof we were received by the officials of the court, and Mr. Clay and myself were placed in a four-horse state coach and driven to the Palace. At 2 the following persons were presented to the Emperor by Mr. Clay, Prince Gortchakoff, vice chancellor and minister of foreign affairs, being present: Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Green, Mr. Loubat, Mr. John Van Buren, of New York, and myself.

Immediately after the presentation I read the enclosed address, marked A, to the Emperor, and then handed the copy of the resolution of Congress which had been intrusted to me by my government. The Emperor handed the resolution to Prince Gortchakoff, and replied in French, which was immediately afterwards translated into English by Prince Gortchakoff, and is enclosed herewith, maiked B.

The American minister and officers were in uniform, and Mr. Green, Loubat, Van Buren, and myself, in black full dress. After the presentation carriages were placed at our disposal, and we called upon Kommissaroff, the peasant who saved the life of the Emperor, and then visited the grounds and Mon Plaisir, where a dinner was prepared and partaken of by

the officers.

August 9th, received the Emperor on board the Augusta at 11 a. m. He visited both vessels with a distinguished suite, and was received with the honors designated for such an occasion. The Emperor invited Mr. Clay, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Van Buren, and myself, to accompany him to visit the Russian fleet and witness target firing from one of the forts. Visited a Russian monitor, the iron-clad battery Netronnemenia, and thence to Fort Paul.

Before reaching the fort, lunched with the Emperor on board his yacht, when he said to me, "I drink to the prosperity of your country, and that the fraternal feelings which now exist may continue forever." Remained at Fort Paul two hours, witnessing Very excellent target firing. As the Emperor departed for Peterhof he hoisted the square imperial flag and was saluted by all the forts and ships of war.

At five p. m., by invitation of the officers of the Russian fleet, we dined at the Naval Club room, Cronstadt. There were about four hundred guests present, and all the officers of our squadron that could be spared, Mr. Clay, our minister, and his secretary of legation, Mr. Curtin. The people of Cronstadt, in large numbers, received us as we landed; and at the club rooms we were welcomed by the principal officials and the national airs of America. At one end of the hall were the portraits of Washington, Lincoln, and Johnson; and the flags of the two countries were appropriately arranged. The banquet was honored by the presence of Kommisaroff, the peasant.

August 10.-Visited the Russian ships in the harbor to return calls. At five p. m. we dined with the mayor and corporation in the town hall, one hundred and fifty guests being present. This entertainment was by the municipality, who are elected by the people, as in the United States, and who are entirely distinct from the government officials. The town hall was surrounded by a crowd, who filled up the street, and expressed their welcome by cheers whenever an American was seen at the windows.

August 11.-Left for St. Petersburg officially. All the officers of the squadron were invited, and twenty-five were allowed by Captain Murray to accept, to be relieved by others alternately. Upon landing at St. Petersburg a very large crowd of people welcomed us by cheers and salutes. Visited, first, the church of St. Isaac, and ascended to the dome; thence we took possession of our rooms at the Hotel de France, where we found everything placed at our disposal, free of expense-carriages to visit at pleasure, steam yachts to return to the ships, and steam-tugs to wait upon the vessels at Cronstadt.

At two p. m. the American minister entertained us at a dejeûner, at which the principal officials of the government and foreign diplomats were present. At 7.30 p. m. attended an evening festival given in our honor by the River Yacht Club of St. Petersburg, upon the Little Neva and one of the islands. It consisted of a row in boats before dark, then a reception in the yacht building, salutes, christening of a boat called the "Fox" by Miss Van Buren, illuminations, fireworks, serenade in gondolas, dancing, supper, and a brilliant escort upon leaving.

August 12, Sunday.-Attended the Episcopal Church service at the English chapel.

August 13.-Went to Zarsko Selo to visit the palace and the famous armory, all of which was freely shown to us by General Gogoll, the governor, who entertained us during the day. In the evening, went to Pawlofsk to an entertainment given at the house and gardens of the railroad station-music, illuminations, fountain of water illuminated by different-colored lights, and supper. Twelve thousand people assembled to see us.

August 14.-At ten a. m. visited the admiralty and the imperial public library; p. m., to the Winter Palace, Hermitage, Museum of Agricultural Management; and in the evening, to Zarsko Selo to accept private hospitalities.

August 15.-At ten a. m. visited the Alexander Nervsky convent and cathedral; thence to the foundry of steel guns, near which we lunched with the originator (under the minister of marine) of the manufacture of Krupp steel in Russia. The minister of marine, Admiral Crabbe, met us at the works, and, after explaining everything to us and casting a steel gun in our presence, called upon the men to give three cheers for the Americans.

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Returned to St. Petersburg by boat, and visited the Merchant's Exchange and the museum of the scientific academy. At five p. m. we dined with the merchants of St. Petersburg, at their club room on the Nevsky, Prospect street. Received the announcement that I was elected an honorary member of the club. At 10.45 the minister, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Green, Loubat, and myself went to Krasnoe Selo, to be present at the sham fight of the troops on the morrow, to which we were invited by the Emperor.

August 16.-Witnessed the operations of the troops and the charges of cavalry, the Emperor being present. Dined en famille with the officers.

August 17-At nine a. m. a deputation consisting of the mayor and a committee of the corporation of St. Petersburg called upon me to announce that, by election and permission of the Emperor, I was become an honorary citizen of St. Petersburg. I accepted the honor. Visited the navy-yards, the sailors' house of correction, Museum of Mining Institute, cathedral of the fortress, where the imperial family of Russia are buried, and the little boat, from which beginning Peter the Great conceived a navy for Russia. At 5.30 we dined at the Nobleman's Club, at Strogonoff villa. The dinner ended with a ball and brilliant illuminations. Elected an honorary member of the club.

August 18.-Went to Cronstadt to receive the diplomatic corps and the ladies of the court, who were prevented from Peterhof by bad weather. The diplomatic corps were received with the usual honors.

August 19.-At ten a. m., by rail to Peterhof, to be presented to the Empress, our minister, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Green, Loubat, myself, and eight officers. The presentation took place at thirty minutes past noon; thence our minister, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Green, Loubat, and myself proceeded to the palace of the Grand Duke Nicholas, and were presented to the grand duchess. Immediately afterwards

we proceeded to the palace of the Grand Duchess Mary, and were presented to her and the Princess Eugenie. Lunched at the palace with the grand duchess and the Princess Eugenie. At six p. m. dined with the Club of Mutual Assistance on one of the islands of the Neva. Elected an honorary member of the club. The dinner was accompanied by brilliant illuminations. At ten p. m., went to Krasnoe Selo to be prepared for the review of the morrow, to which Mr. Clay, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Green, Loubat, and myself were invited by the Emperor.

August 20.-Review took place from one to three p. m., in presence of the imperial family. Lunched at the table of the Emperor. At six, dined with Mr. Winans at his house in St. Petersburg. At nine p. m. took supper with Mr. Gromoff, at his beautiful residence in the suburbs of St. Petersburg-music, illumination of ground, water-works, fireworks, vocal music, and dancing.

August 21.-At 8.30, to Peterhof by invitation of the Emperor, to visit with him the forts in the process of construction in the harbor and the ships about to depart upon foreign service. At 10 proceeded to Cronstadt; witnessed a monitor sham fight; visited three menof-war and two of the principal iron-clad fortifications. Returned to St. Petersburg in the evening.

August 22.-At three p. m. left by boat for Peterhof to dine at the palace with the Emperor and Empress. Mr. Clay, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Loubat, myself, and eight officers attended the dinner at five p. m. Near the close the Emperor rose and, in the French language, drank to the prosperity of the United States, the health of the deputation, and the continuation of friendly relations between the two countries. After dinner the palace carriages were placed at our disposal, in which we visited the neighboring palaces and grounds.

At 9.30 p. m. attended a ball at Peterhof, presided over by the Grand Duchess Mary, in aid of a noble charitable purpose. One thousand roubles was subscribed and handed to the grand duchess by Captain Murray. The Emperor was present at the ball. We slept at the palace this night.

August 23.-At seven a. m. returned to St. Petersburg. At 2.30 p. m. left by special cars attached to the train for Moscow, Mr. Clay, our minister, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Curtin, secretary of legation, Mr. Loubat, myself, and about twenty officers. At six p. m., at Chudova station, seventy-five miles from St. Petersburg, received a deputation from Great Novgorod, forty-five miles distant, consisting of the governor, the president of the board of self-government for the whole district, and the mayor. They welcomed me with a brief address and presented me with views of Novgorod, and the bronze medal struck in commemoration of the monument erected at Novgorod in 1862, the one thousandth anniversary of the existence of the Russian Empire. A deputation of peasants presented me with the "bread and salt," an Eastern custon of welcome.

August 24.-At 10 a. m. arrived at Moscow. The governor, Prince Dolgoroûki, the mayor, Prince Stsherbatoff, and other officials received us at the station, surrounded by a large crowd. The mayor welcomed us, and announced to me that it was proposed that I should be elected an honorary citizen of Moscow. Took carriages provided for us and went to the hotel of Mr. Kokozeff as his guests. Here we received many official visits; afterwards made official calls, and then visited the Kremlin, the Bazaar, and the church building to commemorate the destruction of the French army in Russia in 1812. At 7 p. m. dined with Prince Dalgaroûki, the governor-general of the province; one hundred present. A very great crowd of people outside cheering us during dinner. At 11 p. m. all our party proceeded with the governor to the Zoological Gardens, where we could with difficulty enter on account of the crowd. Music on the stage, with dancing, illumination of the foliage by different colored lights, a display of fireworks upon the shores of the lake, and a supper at midnight.

August 25.-Visited Novo Devichi convent, Calico Print Works, and a review of the troops. Again presented with bread and salt by the peasants. At 7 p. m. dined with the city government; three hundred present. Portraits of Mr. Clay, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, and myself were hung up in the room, while the usual portraits of Washington, Lincoln, and Johnson graced the head of the room.

August 26.-Attended Episcopal service a. m. At 3.30 p. m. we went into the country to the residence of Prince Galitzin to dine with him. The mayor, elected by the people and formerly a serf of the prince, in a very appropriate speech welcomed me, and presented me with the bread and salt on a silver service. After visiting the grounds, constantly cheered by the people, we dined with the prince at 7 p. m. After dinner I presented an American flag to the mayor.

August 27.-Attended the Greek service in the church of the Assumption. Visited the asylum for foundlings and orphans, the Romanoff house, the church of St. Basil, and the Zoological Gardens, where an address of welcome was presented. At dusk visited the Hawk park to witness the various entertainments provided for the populace. It was estimated that 60,000 people had gathered in the park, chiefly to greet us by an enthusiastic reception. August 28.-To the sacred and historical monastery of Troitsa, forty miles from Moscow. Called upon the aged Metropolitan of Moscow, who, as a minister of peace, welcomed us upon our peaceful mission. By his direction we were received with the ringing the great

bells, and shown all objects of interest. Returned to Moscow at 5 p. m., and in the evening all attended the ballet by invitation of the governor.

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August 29.-At 10.30 left Moscow for Nijny Novgorod, two hundred and seventy-three miles distant. The governor, Prince Dolgoroûki, the mayor, Prince Stsherbatoff, and the committee of the city government attended us at the station. This committee proceeded to St. Petersburg to invite us to Moscow on behalf of the city government. They accompanied us in the cars to Moscow, and while there, together with the mayor, personally contributed to our comfort and our wishes in every possible manner. Rear-Admiral Léssovsky and most of his suite accompanied us, but also as guests. After leaving Moscow we were the guests of the merchants of the great fair of Nijny Novgorod, and a committee from them took us in special cars. various stations crowds of people collected to welcome us as their true friends. Arrived at Nija Novgorod at midnight, when a large crowd collected about the station, which was illuminated and provided with a band of music, which played "Hail Columbia" There was much enthusiasm, and it required a squad of Cossacks to open the way for us to proceed to our quarters. The American flag was displayed very conspicuously about the city, probably for the first time, among the 200,000 traders collected together at this fair. Mr. Clay and some of the officers returned to St. Petersburg from Moscow.

August 30. At 10 a. m. were presented to the Heritier and the Grand Duke Vladimir, who were at Nijny for a few days. Afterwards made the necessary official calls and visited the fair. At 6 p. m. dined with the merchants by invitation of the committee; one hundred and fifty merchants and officials present. After dinner, dancing and music by a company of gypsies.

August 31.-Visited the fair, the tomb of Minin, and and at five dined en famille with the committee. Received a deputation of peasant women, dressed in their national costumes, who had been to present themselves to the grand dukes. They gave me specimens of their handwork in iron and copper.

September 1.-At 10 a. m. visited the principal machine shop and foundry of the place, and at 11 embarked in a special steamer, with the committee and several of the leading mer chants, and steamed slowly up the Volga. Lunch on board; gypsy dancing and music. At 1 p. m. were transferred to a steamer chartered especially for our use, and we took leave of the committee of merchants and came again under the charge of Rear-Admiral Léssovsky. Half of our officers returned with Commander Beaumont to St. Petersburg via Moscow.

September 2.-At 10.30 a. m. arrived at Kostroma, one hundred and ninety-one miles up the river Volga from Nija Novgorod. This city I desired to visit on my return to St. Petersburg, because the Russian people would be pleased if we did. The Romanoff family, now on the throne, came from this neighborhood; the peasant Susannah, who saved the life of the first Romanoff, and Kommissarow, who saved the life of the present Emperor.

The governor received us on the wharf-though our coming before afternoon was unexpected -and soon afterwards the mayor and marshal of nobility welcomed us. Went on shore to make official calls. At the governor's received a deputation of peasants, with a present of "cake and salt." Visited the monument to the first Romanoff and his peasant savior; the monastery where he was sheltered, and the large machine shop and foundry lately put into operation. The people gathered everywhere to greet us with cheers. P. m. lunched on board of our steamer, having the governor and one or two officials with us. The people collected en masse on the sloping bank of the river, and continually cheered the Americans and the United States. At six went on shore to dine with the governor, the mayor, and the marshal of nobility. As I ascended the bank, in company with the governor, a peasant took off his long overcoat, the usual outer covering of that class, and threw it down in my path. 1 turned aside and stepped over it, when so many were instantly thrown down by the populace that I stopped, hesitating to accept a compliment given only to the Emperor. The governor motioned to me to proceed, and we all walked to our carriages, up the high bank of the river, upon the clothing which the people of the country threw down in our path. It was with some difficulty that our carriages made their way through the mass of people.

Upon entering the building where the dinner was prepared the beautiful daughter of the governer, surrounded by young girls, all dressed in white and ornamented with the United States colors, welcomed us in a few sentences of English, and then presented to every one a bouquet of flowers, tied with ribbons of red, white and blue. From dinner to a ball at the club-room, thence to a hemp-yarn factory, and to the residence of the owner. The city was very generally illuminated, and, though midnight, groups of people lingered, cheering us. September 3, at 1.30 a. m., departed up the river. At 1 p. m. stopped a little above Ribinski to visit a rope-walk and ship yard. Dined with the proprietor. At 6 left, still ascending the Volga river. At 8 p. m. stopped at Keemera to wood. A deputation headed by the mayor came on board to welcome us, and extended an invitation to go on shore to see the church and take tea. Accepted. No officials of the government were present, the authorities being elected under the system of self-government authorized by the present Emperor. As we returned to the steamer the populace escorted us with lights in their hands, and illuminated the path by placing two parallel lines of lights upon the ground, reaching to the wharf, and cheering us all the time with great enthusiasm. September 5, at 7.30, stopped at Kortcheva to wood; welcomed by the mayor, chief of police, and principal personages of the town, and the people.

The chief of police is an official detailed by the governor general of the province, but all other officials were elected and held office from the people.

We were invited to drink a cup of tea. Our welcome was very enthusiastic, and the mayor announced to me that I was proposed as an honorary citizen of the town. At 9 steamed up river. At our next stopping place for wood the peasants brought on board fresh caught fish and presented them to us. At 5.30 reached Tver, where the railroad from St. Petersburg to Moscow crosses the Volga, a point distant five hundred and twenty-nine miles from Nijny Novgorod.

The marshal of the nobility and the president of the council of self-government, the governor, and the mayor received us at the landing, drove us to the principal points of attraction in the city, and then to dinner at the railroad station, where the people met and cheered us. At 7 p. m. took the Moscow train for St. Petersburg.

September 6, at 9 a. m., arrived at St. Petersburg. This day and the 7th accepting private hospitalities. September 8, at 10 o'clock a. m., Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Mr. Loubat, and myself went to Strelna and were presented to the Grand Duchess Constantine, and breakfasted with her. The Grand Duchess and the ladies of the household wore the colors of the United States. At 5 p. m. dined at the English Club in St. Petersburg, Prince Gortchakoff presiding. Two hundred and fifty persons present.

September 9, a. m. to the Episcopal service in the English chapel. At 1 p. m. met Prince Gortchakoff by appointment at the Foreign Office. After complimentary allusions to myself, he handed to me, in the name of the Emperor, a gold snuff-box ornamented with six large diamonds and twenty-six of smaller size, surrounding a miniature of the Emperor; also, a large diamond ring, which he remarked might be given to Mrs. Murray, and one of the same kind for Commander Beaumont. I received these, and handed both rings to Captain Murray. Books of various kinds were presented to every officer in the squadron in the name of the Emperor.

At 7 dined with Mr. Jookoff; fifty present. His grounds were illuminated in a brilliant manner. September 10, at 10 o'clock a. m., to Zarsko Selo, to take leave of the Emperor and Empress. Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, Loubat, and myself were received at noon. The Emperor said that he wished me to convey to the President how deeply he felt at the mission which had been sent. He saw in the resolution of Congress the friendship of two great nations, and it was his desire to perpetuate it. He hoped I would testify to the American people the feelings of friendship which I had found among the Russians, and that I would carry away personally a good remembrance of Russia.

At 5.30 dined with Prince Gortchakoff in St. Petersburg; forty present. September 11, by invitation, our minister, Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, and several officers attended the commemorative services at the church of Alexander Nevsky. The Emperor, imperial family, and court, foreign ambassadors, and principal officials of the government present. At 8 p. m. visited the Alexander Institute for the education of young ladies. Received by the lady directresses" and principal officers of the institution, which is now divided into two schools. The young ladies sang "Hail Columbia" in English, and danced Russian national dances. It was announced that the day and hour of our departure the school would be assembled, and prayers offered to God for our safety at sea.

September 12, at 10 a. m., Captain Murray, Commander Beaumont, and myself were presented to the Prince of Oldenburg at his palace in the city. At 11 visited the topographical bureau of the war department; thence to the palace of the Grand Duchess Mary. Received news from Kostroma that I was unanimously proposed as honorary citizen of that city.

September 13, at 11 a. m., visited the practice ground of the army and navy for guns, examined the targets, the rifled steel guns and models, and witnessed a little firing from the eight-inch breech-loading rifle. We were invited by the Grand Duchess Catharine to dinner, but the consecration of the Emperor's chapel postponed it. In the afternoon to Cronstadt to attend a ball given by Admiral Nerosilsky, governor of Cronstadt. September 14, preparing for our departure. September 15, (Saturday) at noon lunched with the minister of marine, Admiral Crabbe, on board his yacht Ruric. Received a deputation of peasants, who had come a long distance to thank the people of the United States for their friendship and sympathy. General Greigg, aide-de-camp of the Emperor, presented me with the gold medal struck to commemorate the edict of emancipation. At 4.30 p. m. went on board the United States steamer Augusta, and with the Miantonomoh steamed out of the harbor, accompanied by the minister in his yacht, the steam frigate Swetlana, Captain Drosdier, and the sloop Chrabzy, Captain Rehbinder. Personal salutes were given to myself and national salutes and great cheering to our flag. At 7 the minister of marine left us in his yacht, after a display of fireworks, and directing the two men-of-war to see us safely out of the Gulf of Finland. September 16, standing down the Gulf of Finland, convoyed by the Russian ships. September 17.-Having entered fully into the Baltic, each Russian ship fired a national salute of twenty-one guns, and a personal salute of seventeen guns, and left us after cheering ship. I found on board the Augusta a note from Admiral Novossilsky and a picture of our Saviour, presented, as the admiral wrote, by a peasant named Michael Masieff, who, out of the savings

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