Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-09
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Reception of Duke Alexis at Boston.

! Boston, 8. The reception of Grand Duke
Alexis in Boston, Cambridge and Charles
town to-day, has been cordial and evidently
enjoyed by the distinguished visitor. AT the
Slate House Governor Clafin addressed him
as follows:
Your Imperial Highness:
at is my privilege in behalf of the people
of this Commonwealth, to extend to yon a
most cordial welcome. 1t gives US pleasure
to meet the representative of 4 nation which
for so long a time has manifested such good
will towards our country, and especially for
words of 81 mpsthy which came to US during
our last great struggle We rejoice in the
prosperity and freedom which now prevails
IN both countries. We hope that your visit
among us will be agreeable. and that it will
be pleasant recollection on your return to
your native land"
The Duke bowed his head.
at Cambridge the party was received by
President Elliot and boards of overseers, aal
also the students, who gathered in body,
and visited the library, Holworthy Hall and
other interesting adjuncts of Harvard. The
visitors partook of collation. at the resi-
dence of President Elliot, and the cavalry
escort was refreshed in Lyceum Hall. From
Cambridge the Duke and suite were escorted
to Charlestown, where after short visit to
the Monument grounds they were received at
| the residence of Admiral Stedman and con-
! Quoted to the navy yard. Appropriate hon
ors were paid by the marine guard, which was
drawn up in a line, the band playing the
Russian national hymn. A salute of p guns
was fired and the royal standard of Russia
was displayed from the main-top- gallant mast
of receiving ship Ohio. The Duke was con-
Quoted over the gard, and when passing the
battery two torpedoes were exploded, one
containing Is pounds from the bows of the
Worcester, and the other from that of
steam launch. After the Duke had inspected
the various departments he returned to the
commandant's house, where the Admiral and
Mrs. Stedman gave reception in his honor.
Three hundred invitations were issued to the
prominent citizens of Boston and Charles
town, among whom were Gov. Clafin and
staff, Ex-Gov. Tucker, Mayor CASTOR of
Boston, and Mayor Kent of Charlestown.
About O'Clock the Duke and suite re-
turned to the Revere House apparently well
pleased with the days experience. While the
Grand Duke and party were being driven
through Columbus avenue this forenoon at
tended by the committee of the city council
and escorted by detachment of cavalry, the
horses attached to one of the barouches in
which were seated Admiral Possiet Gen.
Gariotf and two members of the committee,
| became frightened at the clatter Of the cavalry
sabres and away. This was the second
| carriage, and the bsrouche of the Prince
Alexis had narrow escape from being run
down. The frightened horses continued on
their mad career till collision with passing
team took place, and the result was the
| wreck of the carriage The driver was badly
bruised. but the other occupants Of the
| barouche escaped without serious injury, be-
ing little shaken up but more frightened
than hurt.
The ball given at Boston theatre this eve
in honor of the Duke, was in every point a
grand success