The New York herald., 1871-11-14
THE IMPERIAL MUNOVITR.
TIE PRINCE STILL NEPTUNES GUEST.
Return Visit or Admiral Rowan to
the Abreck Yesterday.
The Official Programme at Washington
Quarantine COurtesies.
SERVICES AT THE GRE sK CHURCH.

Al0X6 Alc40uOrOVltCu buu CdEtleS on tne Br0dt
silent highway but why no one seems able to state.
A lady who called at the HERALD Office yesterday
avowed that the gods were against MIN, and the
winds were consequently adverse; or was It poss-
BILE that while studying the vasrness OF the DhenOm-
ena OF the heavens above and-the grandeur OF the
waters or the mighty Atlantic beneath he had be.
come 80 enchanted to desire 10 spin out the v0y
age TO the greatest possible length, fearing
lest o teo speedy return to land might
eradicate from the tablets OF his memory
the glorious scenes afforded On the passage-on
the same ground that tie lover will not marry Tor
fear OF decreasing his love or the refusal or hungry
man to take q breakfast because he is afraid Of
spoiling his appetite. Or again. was 1t that visions
OF the lovely Princess Thyra had disturbed him as
to occa Ion desire to return and f0regO the plea
sure OF beholding thousand VINO could compete
with her In all the graces on this SIDE or the water2
RuInor among the officers OF tho Abreck-and this
busybOdy sometimes gives uttcrance to truth, how
accilentally-says that when he was introduced
to the lovely Danish Princess by her royal papa
ne was charmed by the elegance OF her department
and delighted ny the discovery In the fair lady Of
that "touch OF nature" which mad been SO carefully
cultivated BY her match making parents and which
has proved In the case OF each Of the members Of
her family mine OF wealth. But to the mind OF
person who has to be contented with humber lot
ana less lofty aspirations on this mundane sphere
voyage Of thrty-tw0 days in sailing vessel across
tho brny waste OF waters separating the two worlds
would he sufficient to damp the 8rdOr or the Rus
sian youth, the accompanying image OF the alleged
anAei OF his hopes Or the songs and alurements OF
myriad OF mermaids and sea nymphs notwith,
standing. - s,...:;-- s,sf-s;s-'
As 1t Is a well known fact that those VINO make It
their business to 90 down to the sea IN ships en-
courage these bright visions Of love romance and
future felicity It s perhaps only rational to all ow
the speculati0nS regarding this gallant young lieu
tenant, who is just now tine hero OF the times.
THE OFFICES or THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
were besieged from nine o'clock in the morning
until the time Of closing up, at four O'Clock,
by inqulrers from all parts Of the city
relative to the reported arrival Some per-
sons actually came In from Orange and other
outlying places on the same errand fearing lest the
Grand Duke might arrive and they should miss the
pleasure OF assisting In the reception. A scamper
was occasioned among the men who were ordered
TO complete the decorations for the stand on Union
square ana the steamer Mary Powell, by the news
day last, and tnc whole has been done 80 lar as
It can be finished. until the vessel and
on board the boat will consist principally OF nags
and nowers. the latter. Will be IN abundance on
caoin there win be floral devices, while inc bunting
will be arranged In all kinds OF fantastic forms in
csn o. e and @
exterior OF the Powell wlll also be gaily
with the @sonf Rsasp na
predominaung: Julien has arranged to nave
attendance on the steamer on the day oi the recep-
tlon and the selections played will be from kind
w be bosa ns
an hour before the time oil starting, and play during
% Ay wo 81 s
SY Snor s ne place win be be GUIDED to the spot
Executive COmmitLne VeSL0rdnV.
Generals shss McDowe ana and Aspnwa were
numerous vein, as each each one me- had ID ''
SOME FUNNY POINT TO EXPLODE
arrival Of the royal visitor Mr. Bergn on the other
hand, seemed serious ana determined on business.
nai stated that he had been placed on on the The
committee to see that the russian bears were not
must be said that Mr. Hergh has been greatly !,
conducive to the completion Of tile extensive |
arrangements necessitalea by an affair OF this knd
gomery, assisting and suggesting In what had to he
done. @ Messrs. BeIstadt ana MACY nave neen IKE
and have discovered that 1t was not 'inecure" TO
carry out the extensive programme allotted to them
IS active members OF the various committees. So |
far everything has been wei done. The Executive |
COMMITTEES has wisely restricted the number OF |
ladies and gentlemen who Will form the Committee |
OF Reception TO about four hundred. The capacity |
Of the Mary Powell is equal 10 seven hundred. but |
vonicnce much less room for lear that the over.
crowdlng might lead to an accident on the water, |
be exceeded.
TBE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FROM WASHINGTON.
According to the Russian 0fficlaf programme, the |
first visit OF the Grand Duke Alexis to Washington |
Will not extend over twenty -four hours IL VIII be
merely for the purpose or paying his respects to |
President Grant and the members OF the Cabinet. |
who will in a body welcome him at the Executive |
MANSION. He Will receive no visitors during his |
brief sOjOurn nor receive cards. He Will then return
TO this city TO accept the hOnors prepared for him,
remaining there several days. He will then pro- |
cecd West and to the Pacific. The programme OF |
this journey was several weeks ago furnished by q
distinguished gentleman to Munster Catacazy at |
The istter's request. The Grand Duke Will return to
Washington during the ensuing session oil Congress,
to spend, IL is contemplated about twelve days,
when q series or entertainments will be rendered
hun.
THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL HYMN.
God save the Emperor!
Powerful and 0mnipotent Prince
Retain thy throne In peace.
Keep IN subjectiOn our tOes.
Emperor,
True ana trustworthy,
God save you