New-York tribune., 1871-11-15
TIE GRAND DUKE.

.,TuL TO CoME-HIS VISIT TO FUECHAL-NoTEs
FROM RUSSIAN oPRICBR's JOURNAL.
The Russian corvette Abreck, at anchor In
the Lower Bay, was not Joined yesterday by her TWO
onsorts Of the Russian squadron, and the Recepnon
Committee awaits with increased impatenoe the OK
pccted guest The following account Of the visit OF tno
rand Duke at Funchal, Madeira, compiled from the
journal OF Russian naval officer attached TO the squad
Tnn:
The Island Of Madeira was sighted the forenoon OF
ct g. the ninth day out from Falmouth The vessels OF
he squadron had kept together during the entire pas
ge, aud had encountered favorable winds. The nag
p syotlsna VCeAdmiral POshuet, entered the harbor
- Funcha about p. followed by the cOryettes BO-
.ire and Abreck. The flagship dropped anchor in 90
homs east Of Loo Rock, and the BOgatre and Abreck
~ the starbOard beam. The gigs Manned and the
rand Duke, accompanied by several officers Of his own
r.nk went ashore. The landings were effected with
,rcat difficulty, as the surf was running high They
ked up to the plaza in front Of the residence Of the
GOVERNOR Of the island The chief hotel Of the city
ruds upon the east side OF the public plaza, and is
."ry large building The Grand Duke and suite took
ut the hotel, and were visited soon after by the
,overnor. The Grand Duke returned to the hAgship
Upon the following day the Grand Duke again went
h1re and made arrangements to visit the famous Con-
mt OF Santa Maria The road being quite steep recourse
do the summit reached, and fine view Of the city
'nd harbor Afforded, The Grand Duke was not allowed
Ic rules Of the institution The members Of the party,
'ir q short journey on foot betook themselves 70
D. vent safely made IN less than 10 minutes and the
ke seemed much amused by this feature OF BeighinR
0thOut show. The sledges were guided by two men
rttiOned behind the baskets IN which the passengers
ode, whO by means Of their feet, kept the conveyance
the center Of the track After dining at the hotel OF
'hc city the party returned TO the feet n the harbOr
sug the base of the turTets Loo Rock they aSCended
the stone steps to the summit. The citadel, as
catioD has long ceased to be Of value, and the
nI brass cannon Of 80 years ago have not seen any
."r,iCe since they placed there The general In
"mmand seemed proud OF his charge, and In person
lducted the Duke over the premises. The Portuguese
flies above the fOrtihcati0n, and as the Grand Duke
mt suite left the citadel q salute was fred.
ne second day Sunday was passed on board ship.
,r!giOus exercises held on board the flagship,
plain PakomY officiating. The succeeding day was
ood to visit to the church OF st. Thomas, situated
iong the hills southwest Of FunChal The road was
steep, and they were greatly fatigued before the
3Glnit was reached. The Grand Duke dlsmOunted and
Itcd the interior Of the edoe. After short stay the
returned 10 the sea-shOre They passed along the
each to FiBhtOwn, insignificant little fishing port,
fivo miles from FunGha devoted TO the Bardine
rlde. Here they obtained q lunch, and after short
returned to the capital Of the island The Grand
ke expressed himself much pleased With the scenery
. the island. Tho vineyards, for which Madeira was
famous, have ceased 70 be objects of interest
Grand Duke did not visit any Of them, although he
pressed desire TO do AfteT parting call upon
.c Governor, the Grand Duke returned to the noet.
ON the morning of Tuesday, Oct TO- the feet sailed
the harbOr for EewYOrk. For five days the vessels
J,od In company. but at the end Of that time the
5 eek, being very slow sailer, was left behind.