The New York herald., 1871-12-02
Review Of the Cadets and Inspection Of the Mill
tary Academy and Dancing on Board
the Nary Powell-A Distinguished Com
pany and Delightful Excursion-Fu-
ture Movements Of Alexis

Had His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke
Alexis visited this country month or two earlier
the sail up the Hudson River would have been far
more attractive than II was yesterday. The gold
and crimson glories OF an American autumn, so
fascinating to foreigners, would have contributed
their charms to the incompatible scenery. The lst
Of December, with Its cold proofs OF severe and
early winter, made the cabins OF the Mary Powell
more desirable than the decks. Warm overcoats
Tor the gentlemen ana extra shaws for the ladies
were indispensable to the comfort Of those
who went on the excursion yesterday. Not.
withstandiDg the cold weather. however,
quite large number OF ladies and gentlemen &C
companied His Imperial Highness and suite TO the
United STATES Military Academy. The steamer
Mary Powell left the foot OF Vestry street at nine
o'clock with several OF the invited guests, and
stopped the foot Of Thirty street for the
imperial party and the remainder Of the company.
The steamer was decorated with the national
colOrs OF the United States and Russia. band
vf music under the direction OF Mr.. Julien,
played suitable selections while the steamer was
running no and returning down the river, and
. sumptuous collation. with an abundance OF wines,
was provided for all the invited guests. These
sisted Of most OF the members OF the Executive Com
Nittee ana several members OF the General Recep-
tion Committee, with their ladies. They formed a
fair representation OF the elite OF New ork society,
ana the Grand Duke was already personally &C.
quainted with nearly all OF them.
His Imperial Highness arrived at the foot OF Thirty
fourth street promptly at hafpast nine. He was
accompanied by Admiral Possiett, Mr.. Catacazy and
several OF the Russian officers who crossed the sea
with him. They were met at the steamer by Mr..
William H. Aspnwall, General Mcdowell, Mr. Bier.
stadt, Major Montgomery and other members of the
Executive Committee. Soon after the honorcd
haAo
daily greeted BY the assembled company the steam
Or started for West Point. The United States and
Russian lags displayed on several OF the rural
residences that adorn both banks Of our famous
Hudson River. The Grand Duke talked freely with
his American friends on board, and made some new
Acquaintances. With The music and conversation
sne time passed very ty and the swlftsail-
Ing steamer brought the company TO West POINT
sSoa s,1 alter noon: salute Of .wenty,ons guns was
sna suite aud the Executive Com Committee aee
short distance further up the river, while
the guests on shore. some in carriages and some on
i0ot assembled the slope to the plateau upon which
me Academy buildings arc located. Hardly had
shey reached the parade ground before the Mary
r0weli rounded and returned to the wharf, where
the Duke ana suite and the committee landed A
detachment OF cavalry. detailed as an escort wag
Il Gsns4a 4sf hSIps psEs ssy wsTe
ent OF the Academy, and ms staI all IN full dress
Uniform Escorted by the cavalry the distinguished
company were conducted In carriages up TO the
plateau ana around the parade ground to the
euDerintendcnps quarters. The first carriage con.
tanned the Grand Duke and General Ringer, Admiral
Posslet and Al. Catacazy. An officer OF the Acad-
emy rode III each OF the other carriages
containing the remainder OF the dis
ungulshed guests. After lew moments conyer.
satlon IN the Superntendent's residence the Grand
Duke and suite were escorted TO the parade ground,
Where the corps OF cadets was drawn up for re.
view. The regular Academy duty was Suspended
and the day devoted TO Inc vist Of the Grand Duke.
rnc cadets were nrSt inspected in line, and then
they marched past IN review. The Prince de-
hghteu with the evouOns OF the cadets. The I'm.
perial party inen made q tour or the build
Ing, comprising the academic hall, the
barracks the chapel the library and
the mess hail, IN each and all OF which
they were deeply Interested. After two hours had
been passed In TINS entertaining manner The whole
party returned to the steamer, another royal salute
from Battery Knox being fired as sine ielt the dock
anu started down the river. The lower Cabin was
Immediately thrown open and the whole party par
took Of an elegant repast Music and conversation
IN the upper cabin followed, an fmDro,Rpfn dance
being included. The music embraced the following
selcctiOns:-
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