Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-11-23
ALEXIS TO-DAY.
His Visit 70 the White House,

To the credit of the people of Washington be
it said that they never 60 wild over notable
visitors, and while all agree that the representa-
tive of a great nation visiting our country should
be treated with that courtesy due an exalted
position, there is but little OF Idle curiosity
among our citizens to see any royal representa-
tive. In short, Washington people are used to
dignitaries and accustomed to see them every
day, hence live prince or duke creates but
httie sensation here. OF course there are some
having nothing else to do who were attracted to
In me Exeeetye Mansion this morning to get a
VI that crowding and tumut which Character
lZed the reception of Alexis in New York One
or two hundred people only were on the portico
when he arrived at the White House.
SECRETARY FISH
called upon the Duke this morning at the res
idence of Minister Catacazy, and the arranpe-
ments for the presentation Of the visitor to the
President were made. The Secretary also Wis
tied the President, and informed him of the ar
rangements. which met the approval of the Ex-
at the White House not to admit any one to The
building except representatives of the press
In the Red parlor basket OF fragrant flowers
was placed upon the small narble-top table in
the center Of the room, while on the Steinway
piano there were a number of rare plants some
OF them in full bloom. In the Blue parlor where
the presentation took place, the large ottoman
IN the center Of the room was surmounted by a
floral ornament, and the golden stands near
the mantel were filed with fragrant cut
60wers. The perfume Of these exotics
allied the atmosphere Of the rooms with delicious
fragrance. The dOorkeepers were all clad in
their best brOadcloths, and, with their swallow
tail coats, white neckties, aaa gloves, presented
an appearance neat but gaudy." The glass
doors opposite to the entrance to the blue room
were thrown open when the visitor and his suite
arrived, and closed immediately after thew
passed through. At the residence OF Minister
Caacazy, ON street, where TIE Grand Duke is
CHARTERED, Preparations for presentation to the
President were all made In the forenoon ard al
hAlf.past twelve O'Clock the carriages were AT
the door to take the party to TIE White House.
The President extended invitatiens TO the mem
beers of his Cabinet and their ladies to be present
st the presentation, the time for which was fixed
WHO WERE THERE.
Secretary Fish, Secretary Boutwell,, Secretary
Deiapo and lady, Secretary Robessn, Attorney
General Alderman and lady, and Postmaster
and Dent Of the Presidents staff, Miss Nellie
Grant. Marshal Sharpe and lady, and Miss Bcs-
sic Sharpe comprised the party attending the
President and Mrs. Grant.
ARRIVAL OF THE DUKE.
At one O'Clock tire carriages containing the
Duke and his suite arrived and entered the Ex.
ecutive Mansion, the assemblage on the port;co
giving a cheer as the Prince aiiRhted. which n.
Acknowledged by lifting bis chapeau and bowine
gracefully. The Duke, Minister Catacasy. and
Admiral Possiet were the first to enter. then FOL-
lowed His Exceiiency w. +. Mschin, Counselior
Of State, Count 0lsouneff, Count Shouyealoff
General Gorioh, Dr. CudIiu, Lieutenant Touder.
and Mr.. Sherkoff Of the Dukes suite.
HOW THEY WERE DRESSED.
The Duke wore uniform Of blue cloth, short