The New York herald., 1871-11-28

the guns gave the r0yal salute aaain, loud cneers
Duke bowed MS aUknowedgmenis from tEe upper
deck as the TaIiapoosa glIded IRON the dock to
convey him back to the city OF New York.
The Imperial Party Mt the Opera.
HIS Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis
accompanied by his suite, visited the Academy
Of Music last night, "Faust" being the
opera specially selected for the occa-
sion. very fashionable assemblage thronged
the building long before the curtain rosc The
beauty Of the metropolis was fairly represented for
It Is seldom that the Academy has presented such
o gorgeous and sparkling array as was witnessed
there last evening. To be sure, Nilsson has at
rracted the most refined and cultivated Of our met.
ropoIitan bellies and sages but regal sensation not
being On affair Of every day occurrence, the very
creme de Ia crime Of the city congregated In chlval
ric and fascinating masses 10 greet the
noble son Of the Gear. Truly the Academy was
abaze with fashion, and it was worth while consid-
ering whether In any other metropolis in the world
such brilliant galaxy OF talent and beauty could
be brought together. Towards eight o'clock car
rage after carriage rolled up towards the doors OF
the Academy, ana shortly before the overture COM
menced there was scarceiy vacant seat in the
building. About ten minutes after eight the Duke
and suite arrived and at once proceeded to the pro-
scenium box set apart for them. Russian iags IN.
tcrwoven with the stars and Stripes, made up the
decoration. Upon the entrance or the Duke the
orchestra played the Russian hymn, the audience
rising almost simultaneously with the COM
mencement Of the air. The royal visitor gracefully
bowed his acknowledgements and took his seat In
the box to the left Of the stage. The party con.
sisted OF Admiral Possiet, Mr.. and Madame Cata-
caZy, Counsellor MacDln. General and Madame Cor
lon, Count UlsenEein, Count Sheuralon, Lieutenant
Tuder, Dr. Cudrien, Captain Kremar, V. ShukOnr
Robert Schultz, Captain van Shantz, Lieuten-
ants Glllebrandez. Sideusner, Stark Osteetsky
DR.. POpof, Master KaZaninOn, Lieutenant KogOfY
Jr.; General Mcdowell and few otner American
the Duke set the ladies in nutrer and he had not
long taken his seat when he was subjected
TO heavy fire OF artillery from the com.
hlned opera glass -. force Of the house:
comrosure, and having been comfortably seated
quietly awaited the risiny OF the curtain. So much
has been said IN praise OF Mile. Nilsson In her un-
rvalled role OF Marguerite that 1t Is almost SUPER
cantatrice was In splendid voice, and fairly enrap-
tured the audience by the grand rendition OF
the arias and concerted pieces which fell
to her part CapOui and Janet, as FAUST and
MephisIo respectively. acquitted themselves with
distinction. and Miss Cary, as Siebel, added to The
vary favorable impression she has already made.
Indeed, the entire opera passed of with unusual
smoOthness. That its performance was gratifying to
the ducal party was evident from the frequent and
enthusiastic pandits that issued from their box Tne
from the rising of the curtain until 1t fell for the
last time. The programmes furnished TO the Duke
and suite were printed on white satin. At the
minatOn OF the opera Mile. Nilsson called for,
heartily, and In acknowledgment the great prlma
donna bowed toward the proscenium box he occu-
pied. Altogether ''FausL' gave decided satisfaction
to the entire assemDage The Duke ana suite left
after the last act and proceeded TO the Clarendon
Hotel u Hlss''E&