The New York herald., 1871-12-07
Banquet to the American and Russian Naval
Commanders Yesterday Evening.
FAREWELL VISIT TO THE OPERA.
HIS TRIP TO BOSTON AND THE EAST.
Plan Of Future Movsments-A Run Over the
Border Contemplated Destination Of the
Russian Fleet-Separation Of the
Reception Squadron
A Princely Gift

The Grand Duke, wearied by, but not by any
means tired Of his receptions In this great land OF
and freedom, passed quiet day yester-
DAY. New York had shown the best side OF its
society," and Philadelphia had indicated that, either
in display or hearrness, New York is not the only
City In the Union where wealth, culture
and hospitality are TO be found. Prepara
tory, then, TO taking plunge, in aaedfds res,
which visit to the Hub may be made TO svmbolize.
II Boston's opinion OF Boston be worth anything,
he was allowed to digest for space the sights and
scenes among rs which have met his gratiled eyes
since hts arrival here. In the morning
HE DROVE OUT
and took another view Of our city. While on this
point incident OF the day Of the Dukes reception
may be referred TO- In one OF the carriages In the
rear OF the Grand Duke were one OF the command
ers Of the Russian squadron and distinguished
ofncer Of the American navy. Many times the Mus
covlte expressed his astonishment at the splendor
OF the buildings along Broadway, remarking that
although he had seen the principal streets OF the
capitals OF European countries he never saw one
which could in beauty diversity and extent COM
pare with our Broadway. When the carriage ar
rived opposite stewards uptown store no asked
what government odice that was. The reply that
astounded him. When further informed that the
man VINO owned the great pile commenced life In
more than quarter OF dollar in his pocket. he re.
marked, In amazement:- .,.r@
..wHAr COUNTRY WHAT A PEOPLE %
Yesterday evening, which was to be, perhaps, the
last Alexis should spend In New YORK, was marked
by an occasion which Will tell good deal Of the
friendly spirit in which the visit OF the third Of
the Emperor Alexander TO this country was con.
Ceived and carried out 1t was quiet dinner at the
TO THE COMMANDING OFFICERS
OF the American and Russian ships-of-war IN New
an m e M m ~ M
occasion might be undoubted. some gentlemen OF
the Citizens Reception Committee were among the
elegant saue-d-manger at hali-past seven.
commander OF the Russian neet; Captain oscar
Krcmer, OF the fri9ate Svetlana Captain Lieutenant
Dpitr shavrof, Of the corvette Bogatire, ana Cap.
tain Lieutenant Frederick Shautz OF the clipper
Vice Admiral stephen G. Rowan, Rear Ad-
davenport, Of the congress-. Commander W.
E. ntzhugn, OF the Severn; Commander H. A.
II. b. Robson, Vice Admiral Kowan's aide. or the
Major General Mcdowell Mr.. W. Il. Aspinwall ana
: Mr. Catacazy, Consul General Bodisco. Secretary
Of Legation Danzas, Counts Olsonfen and Schouval-
hon and others Of the Grand Dukes suite were also
present
Conversation was indulged in over the generous
ana mIsaa G esteem ex
the AFFAIR was MISUNDERSTANDING which the alb.
sence Of stiffness and tormalisy rendered much
OF the party the Grand Duke presented each Of the
American gentlemen with
PORTRAIT vIGNETTE,
and no speeches were made, either in the presenta
ton or acceptance. All the Russians were IN cit-
zens full Dress the American naval and mill
tary oficers only appearing In uniform. At
halfp past nine the party separated. and the
Grand Duke and suite simply mounted
their oveFcOats and entered their carriages, with
directions to drive to the Academy OF Music, where
"a dird Nilsson was warbling IN ia Traviata.n
rhe short distance was soon traversed, and when
The Grand Duke and party entered the prOscenium
box the house received him with applause.