Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-23

later. a rush to the side of the vessel lndl-
Gated that the grand duke was also leav-
ing his vessel. The Russian minister and
staff, arrayed in brilliant uniforms,
were the first to appear at the
gangway and enter the royal barge.
Next came Alexis. As he stepped upon
the eangway the band of the SHETLAND
struck up the national anthem OF Rnssls,
and the yards We're manned. As SOON as
the stsf of the Duke were seated, the or
der was given at a quarter OF twelve
o'clock to push off. As the barge neared
the Mary Powell, her crowded decks
were filled with excited ladies and gentle
men anxious to catch the first glance OF
the Duke. He was attired in full dre-s
uniform Of his rank and across bis shout
der was a sash of blue MORE antique, ana
on his head q chapeau. His fine manly
form and handsome, but modest, face
were the subject of general remark, ano
the ladies were at. once enthusiastic.
When the barge reached the Mary Powell
the Duke eyinced no nervousness under
the shouts, cheers and waving of hand
kerchiefs, and amid the strains OF the
Russian national air but, quickly r1sing.
tripped up the steps nimbly. AS 5000.
however, as his feet touched the Brussels |
carpet laid across the deck. the Dnke re-
moved his chapeau and bowed graoiousiy |
He was taken by the arm by William
II. Aspinwall, chairma an of the reception
committee. and followed by his staff and |
members of the committee, who had stood
with open ranks, made his way TO the up |
per saloon of the steamer. Here the royal
guest stood. moment, uncovered,
while his companions came up the stairs.
CHANGING above him and finding himself |
the subject of so much interest at the
hands of the fair daughters of New York,
he modestly bluahed, and, for sn instant,
lost his self-possession which he had thus
far retained in a remarkable degree
Around him were Admiral Poisset, his
personal suite, brilliant with decorations,
Minister CatacezY and staff. General
Mcdowell and the naval officers,-the
background being formed by hundreds of
the most beautiful women and represen-
tativs men of the city. 1t was a vivid
picture and brilliant in the extreme with |
the sunlight beaming through the stained
glass windows. The bow of the steamer
was headed down stream to afford time to
welcome the Prince and drink a glass of
champagne with him.
Order having been restored. Maj Gen.
Dix stepped within the circle and adj
dressed the Grand DIXIE, closing with |
these words: soar existence as an indie |
pendent nation does not yet date one hua-
dred years. Our forms of improvement
in industry and art differ in many re-
spects from those of countries who's lives
are measured by the lapse Of centuries.
But in a community, in a rapid course of
development, we trust there may be
found much which shall prove interesting
and perhaps worthy of being remembered
as a source of useful suggestions to polit-
cal societies of greater age than our own.
In the name of those in whose behalf |
speak, tender the sincere wish that your
visit to America may be pleasant one,
with the hope that on the return TO your
own country your Imperial Highness
may be able, from what you have seen
and heard among us, TO convey to His
Majesty, the Emperor, assurances of tbel
respect and good will of the government
and people of the United States"
Stepping forward with pleasant smile
wreathing bi= lips. Alexis grasped his
chapesu with his right hand and throwing
his left negligently behind him, briefly
responded.
When the formal ceremonies of wei
come were over, nearly every lady and gem
tlemau on board were presented to the
Prince and cordially shaken by the hand.
This ceremony having gone through 10
the painful end. Alexis placed his hat on
and went upon the forward deck. He
expressed bis admiration of the hlrhor
and it's beautiful surroundings, in hjs
conversation with Mcdowell.
Early this morning Broadway began
to wear holiday appearance. Throngs
crowded the sidewalks. o4uciug a block
ade of several minutes duration 81 all the
most difficult street crossings, and many
of them were evidently from the rural
districts, while the appearance of others
clearly indicated that thay were vi-iror-
from other cities. All classes of our citi-
zens were strongly Represented and all
seemed excited by the same subject, the
Grand Duke. even several honrs before
he was expected to land. The usual care
displayed in the arrangement of sttrac-
tive goods in windows and doors of stores.
indicated a desire on the part of the
merchants to make the best show TODAY
of which they are capable, and their ef-
forts were seconded by more than ordina-
nv attention being bestowed on their es-
Establishments. The street vendors of toys
and other cheap articles fonn1 their trade !
through, and the men who thrust adver-
tisements into the hands of pssssrs, soon
exhausted their stock.
Flags, both Russian and American.
though mainly the latter. were displayed !
from the roofs of most of the large bulld-
in9s, some of which ware n'her wise elab- |
orateIv decor 4ted. The Office of the re-
ceptiou committee, 245 Broadway. pre-
sented a fair appearance. Russian and
American f ,0s fl p4ted from flag stiff.
and the colors of the two nations were
festooned across each story. large Rus
sian banner. between the American, pro-
looted above the frat story. and smaller
a Ags hung from ALI the windows. Bpild.
ing No. TAO. Broad way, was profuselg
adored with fl ,9s. among which was the
Russian imperial banner bearing black
doutle- headed eagle on YELLOW fi-l1
Appleton's establishment Was decorated
with bunting. festooned above the win
dows. and a Russian a ". If unusual siz q,
was displayed above the doorway of B al
& Blacks. while the American calors or
namented the roof of the Olympic Thea
ire, which was adorned elahorateIy A
broad band of black and yellow hunting.
relieved by the American aud Russian
ational and imperial flags, extended
across the front. and numerous stre4mers
of red, white and blue d pended from
golden pho nix placed higher up the
building next above. The Theatre was
handsomely decorated. and many other
buildings along the line were tastafuily
adorned. Grace Church was decorated
by two long lines of small flags. American
and Russian stratchad from tho hasa of
the steeple to one building Just south OF
it. and the other to the opposite corner of
the street.
Eligible positions fer viewing the pa
rade brought large prices. Windows in the
Metropolitan and Grand Central Hotels.
were rented for SO apiece. Every front