The President Visits a French Frigate

WASHINGTON, April 26. – The President visited the French frigate Gassendi, to-day, being the first time the President of the United States ever went aboard a foreign vessel of war. He was received with the honors paid to crowned heads, the same as is usually shown the Emperor. The yards were manned by the crew, who shouted “Vive la President!” The Secretary of State and Capt. Dahlgren accompanied the President. The French Minister was aboard to receive the party.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4