The New York herald., 1871-11-25
The VISIT TO THE NAVAL scHouL.

The VISIT TO THE NAVAL SCHOtL.
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ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Nov "a, 1871.
The special train from Washington, conveying the
Grand Duke Alexis and rarty to the Naval School
As this place, arrived ten A. M. Besides the Rus
sian Prince there were the train Secretary Robe
o0n. OF the Navy; the Russian Admiral POssiett,
Minister Catacazy, M. Machin, Councillor OF State;
Count Ason6ef Count Sh0uvalof, Aides to the
Grand Duke. and DR.. Cudsin and Lieutenant Tuber,
also Of his staf and Mr. Danzas, First Secretary Of
the Russian Legation in the United States. The
naval oficers were Commodores Case, Rodgers and
Mullany, Paymasrer General Du1n and Sur
geon General FOultz. On arriving at the
depot the party was received by Captain
Carter, Commandant OF the Midshpman, and Lieu
tenant Colonel Ames, IN full uniform, who were
awaiting their arrival. The day was dark and low
ertng gentle but steady rain having set in an hour
previous to their comiug. Owing to the rain and
apparent scarcity OF umbrellas there were but few
persons gathered at the depot The Prince and
party entered an elegant carriage which had been
brought down from Baltimore for the special occa-
sion and were slowly driven TO the Naval grounds.
On entering at the middle gate they were received
by battalion Of marines In full Dress under
mand OF Major P. r. Fendal with the order Of pre-
sent arms the full naval band stationed on the
right OF the marines playing the Russian National
Air, ana at the same moment salute Of twenty one
guns thundered from howitzer battery ON the play
ground, where battalion OF cadets were drawn up
MILITARY DRILL AND PARADE.
Without hating the party were driven to the Su-
perintendents quarters, where they were received
BY Commodore Worden. Superintendent OF the
Naval Academy, and the officers OF the school, in
full uniform, about thirty in number The Prince
was introduced to Commodore WOrden by Secretary
Robeson, and by the Commodore TO the officers. A
brief interval OF ceremonies was passed In the par
lors OF the Supcrintendents residence in converse
ron among the 0fi1cers during which Mrs. Worden,
wife OF the Commodore, Miss Worden and Miss
Bancroft Of New York. were presented to the
Prince The party then proceeded to the parade
groand, where the battalion OF cadet midshipmen,
under command Of Lieutenant Soley, were drawn
mp and went through the usual military drill and
parade, salutng the Grand Duke as they
marched past During these exercises
the rain continued falling the Imperial
Prince and star and other officers all IN
full uniform, taking 1t as cooy as common mortals.
INSPECTION OF THE GUNsHIP sANTEE AND THE
ORDNANCE MUSEUM.
The parade beng over the gunsnip Santee was wis.,
lted, where another national salute OF twenty.one
guns pealed forth. After passing through the ship
the visitors inspected the various departments OF the
Academy the steam building, philosophical depart
ment and all the others OF interest In the Ordnance
Museum The battle flags captured II Corea were OBJ
jects Of special interest. The inspection OF the de-
partments being over the party, at nafpast twelve
p. NJ, returned to the quarters OF the Commander.
SOCIAL Observation-Disclosures AND SENTIMENTS
Here o large party had assembled, including
Governor anu Mrs. Bowie and o number OF ladies,
the wives OF officers, as also yoang ladies' all In full
dress. They were introduced to the imperial visitor
and others OF mis- suite A few minutes were passed
in general, pleasant conversation and congratua-
lion, wnen the doors Of the adjoining apartments
were thrown open aud the guests invited TO partake
Of sumpluous collation. which was spread before
them. The Grand Duke gracefully rendered MS
arm to Mrs. Worden, and these two led the way to
the tables, followed by other ladies with their dis
ttngulshcd escorts.
Alter partaKing OF the vlands tOasts seemed in
order, when Commodore Wordcn rose and proposed
'The Emperor or Russia,n which was most cor
daily received, the entire company rising and
drinking the toast standing.
The Grand Duke then gave the president OF the
United Statcsn which was as heartily received and
drunk with like formality.
Secretary Robson offered "rnc Navy OF the EN-
pire of Russia" which was responded to with an
enthusiasm that brought the Russian Admiral to his
feet, and he proposed 'The Prosperity OF the Re.
markable Institution we have just lnspected: May
It continue its great usefulness, and produce more
men ike rarragut Porter and Worden to adorn
their country's hstory.'
Tho toast OF the Admiral was greeted with hearty
appreciation.
The Russian Minister, Catacazy, being now called
on, that gentleman rose and sald:-'I drink the
health Of OF the Coordinate and certainly one
Of the most powerful members OF the American gov.
ernment-'Their Harnesses the Women OF Amer.
lca.'n
Rapturous applause greeted this sentiment OF the
oficial representative OF the Emperor OF Russia
When 1t had subsidized Mrs Worden, wife OF the
Commodore called for the Hon. william Prescott
Smith TO respond. That gentleman was invisible
for the moment but soon made his appearance and
said he felt duly gratiaed for the compliment con-
ferred upon him In the presence OF so many
younger, handsomcr and more gallant men. He
felt, however, the grave responsibility lie had
assumed and acknowledged his inability 70 do
Justice to 30 grand a theme as "The Women OF
America He regarded the ladies, not only rs the
Dess part OF the created world but the element on
earth the most impossible to be done without The
speaker continued short time In ono OF his happest
moods, concluding with regret that he was In
every respect unable, In such distinguished COM
pany, to do justice to the sentiment and TO ancc
uonately embrace the whole subject.
secretary Robson being handsomely toasted by
one OF the Russian oflcers responded ellctously,
remarxing 10 the Grand Duke that our system OF
government involved number OF States thar made
mp our great confederation, ana they wore now IN
thc capital OF one OF these-the good old state ar
Naryland-whose Executive being present. no
would propose the health OF the Governor of MARY.
land.
Governor Bowie acknowledged the comprmen,
and gave In return "Thc Navy or the Unteu States
and Its gallant ofilcers.n
DEPARTURES FROM ANNAPOLIS
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