Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-11-28
Arrival and Retention of the Grand Duke.

LUKE ALEXIS arrived IN the narDOr VI NEW
York on Sunday Of last week His formal re-
ception in New York city took place on Tues
day. The delighted Gothamites were wild with
excitement and their demonstrations of delight
must have excited the wonder, if not the adj
mlration, of the young Russian Duke.
Helanded amidst the roar of cannon, the
waving of flags, and the Ginning of BELLS
There was a splendid parade of troops, and
Broadway was filed with thousands Of specta-
tors An address of welcome was made to him
by Gen. Dix. His reply was Il beg to ex-
press my warm thanks for the manner in which
L have been received. The feeling which ex-
lists between Russia and the United States is
as strong as it is lasting and nothing can dis
turb it. [ shall pass rapidly through New
York to pay my respects to the President, whose
high character is greatly appreciated every
where, but on my return SHALL have the pleas
ure to accept your hospitality so kindly tender
ed me-" He reviewed the troops, was sere-
naded, &c. From the Battery to the City Hall
the route of the procession was marked by the
most enthusiastic demonstrations of welcome.
Indeed the windows filled with human beings
gave Broadway the appearance of vast arena,
along the sides Of which spectators were seat
ed, and applauded when anything pleased
them. The newspapers record the smiles and
bows Of the Duke He could not but have been
delighted at the honors paid him.
He, with his suite, left his hotel in New
York at IL o'clock on Wednesday morning and
the Jersey City Railroad Depot at half after
IL clock, receiving parting cheer from the
crowd assembled to witness his departure. The
special train, consisting Of four cars, two par
lor, one hotel, and one baggage car, built ex-
pressly for the occasion In the most magnificent
and expensive STYLE He arrived at the Presi-
dent Street Depot, in Baltimore city, at half
past 5 in the afternoon, and proceeded at once
to Camden Station, whence he departed for
Washington shortly after six o'clock. At both
depots he was greeted by enthusiastic cheers
from crowds in attendance, which he repeated
ly acknowledged by raising his cap. He reach
ed Washington about half past seven, and pro-
ceeded at once to the house Of the Russian
Minister, Catacazy.
The Secretary of State visited him on Thurs
day morning, and completed arrangements for
his reception at the Executive Mansion. Thi
took place at l o'clock, in the presence of a
distinguished company. The Prince, in his ad-
dress to the President, spoke of the pleasure it
gave him to meet the Chief Of Nation with
which his own was on intimate terms of friend
ship. The President, in reply, gave him COR
dial welcome, and expressed the hope that his
sojourn in the country would be both pleasant
and gratifying General introductions then
succeeded, and the Grand Duke took his leave,
the interview having lasted only about fifteen
minutes.
On Friday, he visited Annapolis, where he
spent several hours, during which he made a
tour of inspection through the various depart
ments of the Naval Academy and over the
United States ship Santee. He was afterwards
Hospitality entertained at the quarters of Com
modore Worden, Superintendent of the Naval
School. Toasts were offered and appropriate
speeches made by number Of prominent gen.
tlemenZpresent. The Prince left Annapolis
about 2 O clock for New York, where be arrived
safely at half past 10 o'clock Friday night.
On Saturday, he and his suite inspected the
forts in New York harbor. aud afterwards par
took of collation. in pavilion on Governors
Island. A select party Of ladies and gentle
men accompanied the party On Sunday the
Duke attended services at the Russian church,
which consisted of the liturgy of the Greek
Church and singing by chorus of ten Russian
voices. He remained standing during the en-
tire service.
The Grand Ball to be given in his honor is
announced to take place in New York city on
o-morow-Wedne in the language
of contemporary, "what ball it will be i
The music and the dlss.o;ng, the fare and glare.
the has1 crJeWels, the crash of broken English
from Alexis and his suite, the barbarous French
Esped into the ear Of the august guest What
a scene How great, how grand will all Shoddy-
dom appear And how the imperial visitor
will be astounded at his own Importance But,
he is said to have broad shoulders, and we
suppose he can bear it all. }"