The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-24

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bowiug. The Duke, Minister Ostaoas,
aud Admiral P0iss.et were slie Hrkt q.
enter. then followed his ExceIlei,cy W
r. Machin, Counsellor 81 State; S Coun
Oisonh-ff. Count ShouvealUh, General
dorIof. DR.. Cusrin; Ldeutenaht Fouder
aud Mr.. Sherkuf, Of the Dukes suite.
fhe Duke wore q; uniform OF blue clutn
short frock coat, with golden epauletts,
sword, and pale blue sash over bis shout
der. He removed his chapeau imm.di.
ateiy upon entering the door. Munster
Oatacasy wore his court uniform, heavl-
~ trimmed with. gold Iace.i.t The mem.
Dars OF the Dukes suits all wore full
uniforms, e!eborately trimmed and de-
coratedI 'eccOrding 70 their respective
rank. Tie President and members G.!
the Cabinet were sYD full dress suits.
Mrs. Delano was dressed in black velvet.
black lace shawl and pink ribbo.l head
dress. Mrs. Ak6rman was dressed in
eiaok siak, With train, sHd bonnet with
maroon trimmings. Mzs: Grant wss
assisted by Miss Nellie, Mrs. Sharp and
Miss Brissie Sharp aud the ladies before
mentioned. Mrs. Grant and two young
ladies. her daughter and Miss Sharp,
were dressed in demi toilette, black silk,
with point lace collar and sleeves, and
bright colored ribbons. Mrs. Sharp
wore an apple green silk, with train.
reached the blue parlor, his Highness
took position between the ottoman. in
the centre of the room and the door
leading to the red parlor, with his face
towards the door entering the blue par
lor from the hall. Minister Catacazy
stood at his side, and Admiral Poissiet
near him on the other eide. The mem
bers OF the suite took positions in rear
OF the Duke. The President accompa
MED by his Cabinet and Secretaries,
then entered the parior by the door
leading from the hall. Minister Catacs-
~ then presented the Grand Duke to
the President, who addressed each other
IN English, each expressing his pleasure
at meeting the other; but no formal
speeoh was made by either. The Duke
then presented the members of his suite.
and the President, in turn. presented
the members of his Cabinet. The usual
hand.shaking attended the heintroduotions.
The President then escorted the Duke
TO the red parlor. where the ladies we're
assembled, presenting him first to Mrs.
Grant, then to the other ladies. Score
tary Fish followed, presenting each
member OF the suite of his Highness to
the ladies'. Conversation was then en-
tered upon, and introductions between
members of the Cabinet and suite of the
fnnce and the Presidents Secretaries.
Inc Duke. Admiral Poissiet, General
torloH and one or two others of the
visitors spoke English huently, and con
versed In that tongue; while the CON.
versation with some of the other vIsitors.
who did not speak English, was carried
fEar,
ton OF about fifteen minutes, the Duke
bade the President adleu. and then til.
'adles and members of the Cabinet:
i.embers of his suite followed. and th.'
distinguished visitors Withdrew. Upo,
entering their carriages, they returned
immediately to Munster Oatarazy' 's
residence. The Prince aud his suite win
leave here tomorrow morning, in sp.-
;ial train, for Annapolis, to visit the
naval school there, and goes from thu
place to New York, by rail, to morrow
evening. The Grand Duke is rather
prepossesslug III his personal appe lranc.
Ita!' and erect, Of Robust build aud
lnlck step. He IL Of light com plexiou.
"ears quite u nobby little moustnclIe aud
-'de wniskers. His hair Is cut short.
alter the fashion of the Russ,uus.
Probabilities-The area of lowest pres
>nre will probably extend by Frldu,
noun into Indiana, with snow or ruii,
very generally West of the Apalachiu
chain, and also on the middle Atlantic
coast. South -easterly Winds. iurreasinp
20 brisk, by Friday morning, are proba
hle from Lake Erie to Lake Superior
and the South Atlantic coust. Caution
.ry signals are ordered for to-pieht for
Chicago, Milwaukee and Grand Haven.
Gen. Walker will assume control of
the Indian Bureau on Monday.
CHICAGO. November % Heavy snow
IN the West and the North west, in
many cases stopping travel.
PHILADELPHIA, November % "A wri,
OF seqneeti ativn rgalns' the property ot
Mercer, the defaulting treasurer, aud an
order for his arrest, has been issued.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
take possession of the New Jersey roads
on december l. A contract has been
concluded between the Pennsylvania
central and the international Steamship
company hra!ine from Philadelphia to
Antwerp.
HALIFAX, November 23. Three Of Eve
cholera cases brought by the franklin
quarantine.
ST.. LOUIS. November 23.-A company
has been organized, with 81, 200, 600
capital, to erect new Chamber of Com
merce.
S45, oao Il State bonds, belonging to
the Life Insurance Company of Ameri-
ca, was seized for taxes, which the 1850
oiation refnse to pay, on the ground that
the bonds are exempt from taxation.
NORWICH, November 23.-Seven more
bodies. making nine, have been reco.
vered from the wreck of the New Lon
don.
SAVANNAH, November 23.-The crowd
At the fair Of the Industrial Association.
ta-day, is immense. Receipts at the
gates show $1,000 visitors. The exhibi-
tion is very fine. In order to allow time
for aYlilikora q kox