The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-11-24

New York, and spoke in friendly
terms OF the relations existing be /
tween the United States and Russia,
complimenting the father of the
Duke very highly, and concluded by |
hoping that the visit would be al
pleasant one and afford qualification. |
hereafter. The Grand Duke replied
his warmest thanks for
their cordial reception, and said that
the feeling between Russia and the
United States is as strong as it is
lasting, said he should rapidly
pass through New York and pay his
respects to the President, whose
high character is greatly appreciat-
ed in Russia. On returning he would
accept with pleasure their hospitali-
ties. The Duke chen submitted to
severe handshakIng from the assem-
bled throng.
A line was then formed in the up
per saloon from end to end, the
Grand Duke taking his station at the
stern of the boat to receive the
guests who were introduced to him
by Mr.. Henry Clews.
The Powell then steamed down
the bay as far as the narrows and
then turned to proceed to the bat
terry, where the Grand Duke landed
and was received by General Shaler,
and escorted to his carriage, when
the military procession Immediately
started.
The procession was headed by
Superintendent Kelso, Inspector
Dilkes and force of police to clear
the way. Immediately after rode
Major General Shaler and staff, fol-
lowed by the Nineteenth regiment Of
Poughkeepsie. The carriage con-
tanning the Grand Duke came next
and was the object Of the greatest
interest, Following the carriage OF
the Grand Duke was a long ihe Of
carriages, containing Admiral Posset
Vice Admiral Rowan, the members
of the reception committe, and the
Princes suite. After the carriages
the 18th regiment marched iu col
umns of companies, as the riar es-
cort, the 11th, 9TH and 22d regiments
forming a special escort, not form
ing in line till the head of the pro
cessian arrived at Leonard street.
When the Duke aud escort reach
ed Leonard street. the 7th regiment
preceded by a battalion of police fell
Into line at the head of tile process
sion, while the 22d and 11th regi-
ments fell in on either side of the
Grand Dukes carriage as a guard
uf honor, when the order for the
whole procession to move was given,
and the entire ne formed in column
at least ten thousand. As the Grand
Duke passed, each band took up III
it's turn the Russian national anthem
beginning atthe left of the line and
continuing to the extreme right.
The ride of the Prince from the Bat
terry to Uniou Square was one con-
tinued ovation. Cheer rose upon
cheer, and a sea of handkerchiefs
futtered from delicate fingers. The
shout that was taken at the battery
wss rolled in one huge volume to the
Clarendon, and the repeated bows
of the Prince and his smiling face
showed that he keeuly appreciated
the great hUnors showered upon him.
AS the Grand Duke passed the Equit-
able building, a group Of statuary re-
Gently placed over the entrance was
unveiled. The Trinity chimes be-
gan to ring in his honor, as the car
riage containing him came in sight.
The Astor House was perfectly alive
with ladies and gentlemen, who
waved their handKerchiefs and made
a goodly show as the ducal carriage
passed. This was repeated at every
MOTEL along the route, from the City
Hall to Union Square. The balco-
nies of the Grand Central, Metropo-
Titan, St. Nicholas, and others were
thronged with people, whose shouts
of hearty welcome never seemed to
cease. The regiments, too, came in
for their share ofapplause.
Alexis certainly received such an
ovation as no man on earth ever re.
ceived from New YORK before, be-
tween the Battery and Union Square.
As the procession arrived at the
Grand Stand in Union Square, the
ladies and gentleman rose in a mass
and gave Alexis perfect storm OF
applause. To this he responded
with feeling, and rising in his seat
took off his chapeau and bowed
right and left. The head Of the pro-
cession soon reached the Clarendon
Hotel, and space having been made
for the Duke, he alighted and entered
A few moments after lie came out on
the balcony, accompanied by his staff
and reviewed the troops by compa-
MES, each regiment presenting arms
as it came under the balcony.
The Ninth Regiment Band, one
hundred pieces, led by Carl Bergman,
will serenade the Grand Duke in
'front.' of the Clarendon Hotel, at
eleven O'Clock to night. Tomorrow
he Duke will go to Washington, to
gay his respects to the President OF
he United States. The New Jersey
Railroad Company have two splen-
lid drawing room cars in their de-
rot, which they will tender to the
Duke and suit for the trip.
Alexis attended the Russian
hurch and az six dined with Minis
er Catacazy and his staff, with
Vhom he spent the rest of the even
ng III conversation. At half past
leven the 9th regiment band serena
ed the Grand Duke. Over five
housand people assembled. Alexis,
ttended by his suite, appeared on
be balcony and was enthusiastically
eceived. Alexis bowed repeatedly
/ response to the cheers of the
rowd. Among the selection played
y the band was the Russian Nation.
Hymn. After the serenade Colo
el Fisk was presented to the Grand
luxe, and offered him the freedom
all he possessed on the American
ointment. The grand ball is fixed
II Wednesday night, November 20.
A Pittsburgh husband having apparently
ed of smallpox, his affectionate wife pur-
ased magnificent casket, in which he was
nporarily inferred. Unused to such gor-
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