The New York herald., 1871-12-25
TIE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
A Visit to Niagara Talls-Ths Prince Charmed
and Delighted 1t the Scenes Around the Great
Natural Curiosity-Attending Divine
Service Yesterday ct Buffhlo-Mr.
Cataoasy Taking His Farewell
Of the Ducal Party.

BUFFALO, N. T., Dec. -, 1871.
the Russian Grand Duke is beginning 10 see
American life In all ITS phases. At the Niagara
Falls, for instance, ne witnessed not only aM the
beauties OF the great cataract, but was also SUBJ
jected TO the impositions and extortons for which
that famous American resort Is justly celebrated
The imperial visitor went the various rounds taking
IN Goat Island, journey under the Falls In suit
OF rubber, an inspection OF the Museum
on the Canadian slde pauslng at all
these and various other points Of interest to Wit.
ness leisurely and thoroughly the wonderful works
and freaks Of Nature OF which he had heard and
read so many glowing accounts. The day was one
OF the choicest OF the winter season. the atmosphere
mild ana balmy, the sleighing the very perfection
OF excellence, ami everything, in fact seemed TO
combine most admirably to afford the distinguished
visitor an opportunity Of viewing the falls and their
surroundings rs they appeared IN midwinter.
THE GRAND DUKE In RCsTAsIEs ON WITNESSING
wYl THE FALLS or NIAGARA.
To say that he was perfectly delighted and
charmed with the scene wOnld convey but Q feeble
idea OF the ecstasy winch II Afforded him. He, was
almost Wild In his enthusiasm aud admiration, and
from every point visited ne seemed TO turn away
with reluctance. The cataract, he said, beat any
thing in the line OF waterfalls and chienons that
he had seen since lie came 10 the United States and
the suspension Bridges he regarded as The most
wonderful structures OF the age. Everything
that he saw possessed Charm which His
Imperial aighness Delighted 10 lnger over. He
spent nearly tho whole day visiting the various
points OF interest," even forgetting or disregardng
been taken with astonishing regularity. The Duke
thought and spoke rightly whep he sail that The
se II s e a ss
had been afforded him TO witness 1t In the more
S9y S' he rea AK synd sRssfS SEes 6. s1 g SresPss ss
Of watef, the sparkling mist and huge mountains OF
rocks aud the terrible and awful all The While
prevailing, made even his Imperial blood curdle in
aroused by the grandeur AMI magnIncence OF the
scene. Everything pertaining 10 the Dukes
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nateiy reserved until the moment oi his departure.
81 o he Duke m Buao Was vi 'inseV the
occasion OF o grand demonstration ON the part OF
ss no e n
depot WHEN the train arriyec; and when the tall
aud commanding form Of the Russian Lieutenant
conc he was accompanied ny the Mayor,
ex.rresident Fillmore nor. and and several @ -. other
10 ih. Tat House, wnefe spacious and elegant
rooms lad been reserved. All along the route rom
the ccpor The ,ote the streets were crowded, and
!heplesence Of INC Duke created great enthusiasm.
Ia the evening lie visited the rooms OF the Bunalo
Ciun. where he was Tormaliy presented 10 numerous
prominent Bnnalonians: To-day he attended
aYlne service AZ the North Presbyterian church,
AMI WAS oi course, the observed Of many observers.
TO morrow the party win Wat several OF the large
grain elevators also various points interest
In the cty, aud on Tuesday they Will 60 to Clevc.
land.
ktDlstert Catacozy, who has been with the
foasa nSs -Is telegram Wncn he TsscneG S'hsss hels
last evening that caused hum to make himself kdd.
denly scarce. The message Is SAID 10 have been
from his own government and !! s surmised 70
have been peremDtory order for him TO return TO
III. Petersburg lie lett by the frst train TO-DAY for
New York, and oil course Will not Join the party
again lie was accompanied Dy the Secretary OF
Legation, shirkon, General 0orion and Lieutenant
Tuucer Of the Imperial Navy, but 1t IN understood
that all Of the latter gentlemen wid Join the party
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