The New York herald., 1871-11-22
ON THE MARY
POWELL.

Ine reception OF His Imperial Highness bv The
committee OF distinguished citizens appointad ~
perform the pleasing duty OF welcoming him to the
shores OF the United States was conductea win
great proprlety aad formed, perhaps. the mosr
pleasing and satisfactory feature OF the whole nro
ceedings' The steamer Mary Powell, at the
ioot OF Vestry street. North River. took
Oh board the members OF the Executive
ana reception Committees with their ladies', ana a
slnah ana select nunber Of other invited guests
Inc company Included nearly all the members OF
tne committees whose names are already fam,I,ar
10 tne public in this connection and represented in
fitting manner the wealth, intellect rehnemant
ana beauty OF tine metropolis Not a sin.
sie policeman or soldier was on board
inc committee's boat to preserve the
necessary order, and none were needed Tor
IhouRh the boat was crowded, the gentlemen aaa
iuoies insunctvely preserved the propretes or the
occasion. General Aspmwall supcrtntendea tho
arrangements, and hts suggestions were cheerfnv
anu heartily complied with ana promoted nv averv
person present. The steamer was appronuarev
decorated with nags and banners the nat,ona,
oi tne Two nations being here placed sioe py
s.ue anu mere gracefully intermtngled The magnin.
cent oand Of the Twenty first regiment IN brn,ant
uniform, occupied POSITION on the upper atcr oocv
and. under the direction OF Mr. Julien. performed
rrrate anchored OF ta..sslspi,nna Of lnsnlr,nr
per,al Highness Admiral Rowan and other officers
Of the United States ,..yesses forming The
naval reception squadron joined the guests board
the Mary POWELL Twelve O'Clock was the hour
xed for the Grand Duke to leave his vessel ana go
on BOARD the committees steamer; and precisely
at that hour the Powell was close to the Svetlana
ana the programme was carried out precisely as haa
been agreed upon. The scene was remarkably bril-
liant and interesting including as It did the concourse
OF expectant citizens on shore anu the numerous
steamers forming and surrounding the combined
American and Russian squadrons.
His Imperial Hlghness left the nagship In barge.
accompanied by the Russian Minister, the Russian
Admiral ana several other hign officials
connected with the Russia Navy and Lega-
ton. all In splendid uniforms and displaying
on their bosoms dazzling imperial orders. Caeers
from his own sailors followed him. When ne neared
the Mary Powell the band played the Russian ma
tional hymn and long and loud burst OF CHEERS
from the distinguished company on board greeted
him. He was met at the gangway by members OF
the Executive Committee, TO whom had been as
signed that duty, Mr.. william II. Aspinwan then
conducted hlm 10 the upper deck OF the Mary Pow'
ell. where he was warmly welcomed by the brilliant
company OF ladies and gentlemen assembled to re
ceive him.
ADDRESS OF GENERAL DIX.
Major General DIX tneu uchVOaCu tnC iOhSwAHe
appropriate address OF welcome:-
| youR IMPERIAL HIGHNEss-In the name OF the
c,ttzens of New York have the honor 10 tender yor
| n cordial welcome to the United States. ~ Is !
the pallant squadron which has brought you
| in safety to our shores. IL J. sun create
graudcation TO receive ussa sMos whose illu.riou
chief has done much TOR the cause o. human civil
cation and IN whose hands the POSSESSION OF power
70 the noOcst OF uses-the social and political ele
walton Of tnose who came wltain tn sphere q y
sxsrsss nas ase o1s sxs,ed besween an
w,,'n the United tied States has naturally create
strong sympathy on our pars III sn ali ina
TO regard with deep interest her steady but siler
progress eastward, shedding at every advance tn
frht OF Christian civilization over regions whc
and and barbarlsm Your Imperial Hignness viii. n
noves' nove! to go European. Our existence .
an Independent nation does not yet dal
one hunore, years; & our r. forms OF mpr9yemeI are
tnose countries whose lives are measured by u
laps OF centuries. But IN community II "a q rap rap
much which IS interesting and 80 somethin
perhaps, worthy OF beng remembered as
sS,eses greater sss sSan our own
the name Of those In whose behalf | speak
saasi america may be pleasant one, with The hope IN
; on your return to your own country your lmper
Hlghness may be able, from what you @ shall na
| the Emperor OF Russia fresh assurances OF
| respect, of the good will Of the government a
people OF the United states.
: The Grand Duke commanded universal admit
: tion as. standing with noble bearing, and with
STEADY gaze Of his clear blue eyes nxed on the Y
erable gentleman. he listened with the deep
interest TO the address Of welcome. The nom
General DIX had finished His Imperial Highn
!. stepped forward and cordially shook hands v
3 him. Then, retiring few PAGES. and speak
= distinctly in excellent English, he replied
d REMARKS OF THE GRAND DUKE.
,r GENERAL DIX, LADIES AND GENTLBxEN-I BET
!. | return INV warmest thanks for your frien
~ feelings and the cordiality OF this reception.
8, sentiments you have just so kindly expressed
A. enomah 10 show us that the friendship existing
nt tween America and Russia Is as strong as u
- / shalI only pass rapidly through New York
d. present. Ny hrst wish is TO pay my respects to
President OF the United States, whose high chal
ne ter is greatly appreciated by me- ON my return
ry myself OF the kind hospitality which has beef
mt generously profIered.