The New York herald., 1871-12-09
The Reception Ball at the Bos-
ton Theatre.

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B0sT0N, Deo ., 1871.
| The various ovat0ns toaay IN honor Of the RUS
| sian Duke have been both imposing and brilliant
| PROBABLY no distinguished visitor was ever more
warmly welcomed or received everywhere with
| more Kindness and enthusiasm. The deulOnstra.
| tons In New York. Washington and Philadelphia
were not more hearty or more general than those
| which have been manifested in Boston to-day, and
scarcely half Of the festivities proposed In ms honor
nave yet come 10 pass nor will they until the end Of
the vees. The imperial visitor retired early last
| night aad arose this morning fresh and blooming
ana wen fOrted for the fatigues Of the day which
| he was to undergo The exercises were those usu.
ally incident TO B0sOn's attention TO distinguished
visitors including the Inevitable temporary sOJourn
| at the City Hall and state House and formal well
| comes by the Mayor and Governor, and afterwards
| the customary visits TO Harvard College ana the
| Charlestown Navy Yard, and the whole winding up
with grand ball at the Boston Theatre In the even-
ing.
THE DAY
| was unexceptionaly nne and everything combined
to render the various features Of the several demon
| STATIONS pleasant and imposing. At about nine
O'Clock committee VI the city government called
upon the imperial guest at his rooms at the Revere
I House ana Alexis announced himself in readiness
an at their service. He was then, together with
HIS party coducted to carriages which were In walt
ing, and the appearance OF the young naval scion
was the signal for loud and repeated cheers from
tine concourse which nled the spacious square op-
p0ste the Revere.
FROM THE REVERE HOUSE TO THE CITY HALL.
The vehicle provided for His Imperial nghness
was very handsome landau, drawn by four gray
steeds. and the remaining barouches provided for
the other guests were also each drawn by four
hon a I'm uEp rn1 of ho
| Of the hotel ne stood for moment acknowledged
| the salute OF the dragons and the cheers or the
people and then stepped into his carriage, followed
| by Minister CatacaZy and Alderman jenkins. The
| next barOuche contained Vice Admiral POsslet
| Consul Slower and President Rich; then followed
| carriages containing Count Shouvalon Lieutenant
Tudor and other members Of the suite Of His High.
ness. The cortege proceeded through Court, WASH
jpgt0n and School streets to the City Hall under
Of Company OF the First battalion Of cavalry
portion OF which formed body guard for the
Duke.
At THE oITY HALL
ct nine O'Clock, the hour when the Duke ana the
other distinguished Russian visitors were expected
TO reach City Hail. an immense crowd were IN wait
ing at the School street entrance. large force OF
police officers were drawn up IN double line from
the main gate to the front entrance OF the building
| and 1t was with much difficulty that the surging
| crowd could Ve kept from breaking the line, SO
| eager were they to obtain desirable position. The
grounds in front were completely pac ked with q
mass OF people, while School street, lis entire
| length, presented similar scene. All the build
ings adjacent were appropriated by spectators and
| the Park House made Q brilliant appearance,
| every room OF ITS entire front being occupied by
| ladies ana gentlemen who inus embraced one Of
| the best possible opportunities 10 get o good
glimpse OF HIS Imperial Hghness as he aighted
| from his carriage, The
INeIDE OF TIRE CITY HALL
was hardly less animated as every portion OF 1t from
the entrance to the second moor was filed including
the Board OF Aldermens room, large share OF those
present being OF the raler AS the minutes be.
gan to pass rapidly with no immediate prospect OF
| the DUKES coming the crowd INDUCED In many
| humorous remarks on their uncomfortable condi.
| dition, and occasionally little excitement would
| be produced when the police were compelled to
force the crowd back In order to reserve an open
space. At few minutes past ten O'Clock the cheers
! OF the crowd announced the coming Of the Duke,
| and Immediately after the cavaIry escort came In
sight, followed by the carriages containing his suite.
AS he alighted ne was greeted with deafenng cheers
and was OF once escorted 10 the MAYORS ofice re-
| ceiving q like ovation.
AS HE ENTERED THE BUILDING
he was presented to Mayor Gaston by Alderman
jenkins, and mis- reception was Of en- informal
CudIdCtciJ uO npCSSHcs Uciilk uuucs Iuc ueuDeT6
| OF the Board OF Aldermen and the other branches
OF the city government were then introduced to the
Duke and his suite by the Mayor, together with
many or our prominent citizens The Duke mani
tested much interest IN the drawings hung In the
Mayors room representing portions OF Boston
nearly fifty years ago. and after beng conducted
| through somo OF the rooms connected with the
| building the Duke and party, accompanied by
Mayor CASTOR, took carriages for the state House,
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sion OF cheers and other tokens OF demonslratioD,
which the Duke gracefully recognized.
brilliant asscmblage greeted the Duke upon
| HIS ARRIVAL Al THE STATE HOUSE,
which point ne reached soon after ten O'Clock The
who turned out fully one nundred men, headed by
| the Chelsea Brass Band the Prescott Light Guard
command Of Lientensns Colonei Albert freeman,
was drawn up on Beacon street to receive the Duke,
on e aras s e
| accompanied by Mayor CASTOR, VINO conducted him
up TO- me poriico where be was met by the Sergeant.
and hall The Prince and suite assembled 10
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
which was appropriately decorated for the occasion.
In the rear OF the Governors chair large Russian
flag was displayed, and IN each OF the western
/ corners OF the chamber stood standards OF the
| American ensign large and beautiful parterTe Of
/ flowers was placed upon table In the centre Of the
chamber, whie large ana ex4uisitely arranged
vase OF lowers stood upon the Governors desk.
Flowers were also disposed about the adjoining
| apartments OF the Governor The Council Cham.
! ber was further graced by the presence Of large
number OF fair counrywomen, the wives ana
daughters OF the Officers OF state aud other promi-
/ DenJ gentlemen. Many reading citizens were also
! present to pay their respects 10 The Duke among
| whom was CHIEF Justice Gray, who, with His I'm.
1 peral Ilighness, were the tallest gentlemen
present the height OF the Judge exceeding that OF
the Duke by several inches although the stature of
| the young Russian Is something more than six feet
| on ieacning the council Chamber the Grand Duke
was met oy Governor Clanin, who addressed him AZ
| f0Lows;-- -
"YoUR IMPERIAL HIcuNsss-It is my privilege,
| In behalf OF the people Of this Common wealth TO
! exend 10 you most cordial welcome. II gives us
/ pleasure 10 meet the representative OF O nation
/ which for so long time has manifested such good