The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-24
LATEST NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON
THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
His Reception in Washington.

attehuanI upon tne reception OF the Grafl
Duke Alexis at the White House has in,
commenced.
The members of the Cabinet are presen
together with the full Russian legation an
the Russian naval dignitaries.
The Prince is in full regalia.
AT O'Clock the carriage containing tn
Prince and suite arrived and entered til
Executive Mansion, the assemblage on tn
portico cheering as the royal visitor alighted
which he acknowledged by lifting hi
chapeau and bowling.
The Duke, Minister Catacazy and Ad
miral Possiet were the first to enter. Ther
followed his Excellency w. +. Machin
| Counsellor of State; Count Olsenfieff
Count Shonvialof, Gen. Gorloff, DR.. Cud
rim, 1t. Touder, and Mr.. Sherkoff, of tn,
Dukes suite.
The Grand Duke wore an uniform o.
blue cloth, short frock coat with golden
epaulettes, sword, and pale blue sash
over his shoulder. He removed his chapeau
Immediately on entering the door.
Minister Catacazy wore his court uni
form, heavily trimmed with gold lace.
The members of the Dukes suite all
wore full uniforms, elaborately trimmed
and decorated, according to their respec-
tive rank.
The President and members of the Cabi-
net were in full dress suits.
Mrs. Delano was dressed in black vel
vet, black lace shawl, and pink ribbon
head-dress.
Mrs. Akerman wore black silk train
and bonnet, with maroon trimmings.
Mrs. Grant was assisted by Miss Nellie
Grant, Mrs. Sharpe, ,and Miss Bessie Sharpe,
together with the ladies before mentioned.
Mrs. Grant and her daughter, and Miss
sharpe, were dressed in deml-tOilette black
silk, with point lace collar and sleeves,
and bright colored ribbons.
Mrs. Sharpe wore pale green silk with
train.
AS soon as the Duke and his suite had
reached the blue parlor, his lighness took
a position between the ottoman in the
centre of the room and the door leading to
the red parlor, with his face towards the
door enterngthe blue parlor from the hall.
Minister Catacazy stood at his side and
Admiral Posslet near him on the other side.
The members of the suite took position in
rear of the Duke.
y Inc PRESIDENT, accompanied by his cabi-
net and secretaries, entered the parlor by
the door leading from the hall.
Minister Catacazy then nresented tha
Grand Duke to the President both of
whom addressed each other IN Enclisb
each expressing his pleasure at meeting the
other. but no formal snaach was n,odee h,
either.
The Duke then presented the members
Of his suite, and the President in tnrn nre-
sented the members of tbe cabinet
The usual hand-sbakino attended the IN
PRODUCTIONS,
The President escorted the Duke to the
red parlor. where the ladies were assemblad a
him first TO Mrs. Grant and
hen to the other ladies. ''
Secretary Fish followed. presenting each
member of the suite of his Hiphness to the
aides. fli rf1
Conversation was then entered unon and
between the members III tha
Cabinet and the suite of the Prince and tbe
Presidents secretaries.
The Duke, Admiral Possiet General
forloff, and one or two others. smoke Eng
ish fluently, and conyersed in that tonoIe.
While tbe conyarcot;on ,,,;tl So Pm, - 49,,
,ther visitors. who did NOT sneak Enol;sh
vas carried on in French.
After about fifteen minntes snent in
'leasant conversation. the Duke bade adieu
O the President and fo tha Iod;es ond ,narnN
,ers of the Cabinet. The members Of his
ute followed. and the DISTINGUISHED vis;tors
withdrew.
Upon entering their carriages. thew re.
urned Immediately to the residence of
The Prince and his snite leavas bare TO-
morrow morning IN = Snac;aI tra;n CO..
Annapolis. to visit the naval schooIs there
nd goes from that nlace to Nav Work by,
all. in the evening ~" ~
The Grand Duke is rather nranossess;no
l his personal annearanceMtall n and aiG'ere erect
f robust build and ouick stem w Ha Ia aG ;s of
ght complexion and wears nnita a nobbv
tile moustache and side wb;skers 'y H;yS
air is cut short after the fashion Of Russia
Early this afternoon Minister Gataco1~ a
ccompanied by Admiral possiet called #
ae Arlington to see Secretary Fish bnt
1is gentleman shortly after the nresenta-
on at the Executive mansion retnrned 70
ne Department of State. Thev leet the;r
ards.
They then called on Admiral Porter and
n several members of the diulomatic corns.