Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-11-22

public parks, in the place of Sweeny, but per-
emptorily declined some len days ago. j. W.
England has accepted the school commissioner
| ship. Tweed is ready to resign when the mayor
will agree to appoint his friend Bxby as his
successor. 1t is stated that II. q. Stebbins also
declines the park cOmmisSionerShip.
The charters of several savings banks owned
| by members of the ring do not contain provi-
SONS for the protection of the public which are
found in all charters of other savings banks.
The evening papers say that Charles OConor
denies that he expressed an opinion that Tweed
would not be punished. He believed he can and
will be brought TO justice. The report published
is said TO be the opinion Of Judge Curtis.
Henry G. StebOius has accepted the appoint
ment of commissioner of public parks.
Frederick f. Church, the artist, has been APP
pointed commissioner of public parks.
The stock exchange this morning resolved
that there be no call of stocks or bonds after the
noon call, and that the exchange building be
| closed at one O'Clock to allow the members and
| clerks belonging TO military organizations to
| join in the procession in honor of Alexis.
NOOR.-At eleven O'Clock this morning the
| steamer Mary Powell, with the reception
| committee and about five hundred per
| sons, including Il large number OF ladies, pro-
cceded down the bay. Over one thousand per-
sons assembled at the pier to witness the depart
ure OF the steamer, eayly decorated with Russian
| and American flags. Nearly all the vessels in
the bay dressed with flags, Many of them dis
| played Russian colors. A great number ofpco-
pie arrived from the country in the early trains
The buildings on Broadway and other principal
streets were decorated with flags. The National
Guard were out in full force.
The troops formed on the east side of Broad
way before one p. NJ, the left resting on the
battery and the right near Fulton street. At
two O'Clock, the grand duke, after having gone
through the formalities laid down in the hereto
fore published programme, passed through the
thlOng Of committee men and Others who lined
| the way, and was escorted through pier to his
carriage. Here the committee also took car
nNges and the procession moved, the troops
| saluting and the crowds cheering as the duke
| passed on. The following regiments partici-
| pated in the display The 9th, 9th, S4th, 47th,
| 10Th, LIST, Sth, 55th, list, 18TH, Odd Goth, New
York State National Guards of this city; the
18th and 23d Infantry Of Brooklyn, aud the island
4th battalions of New Jersey volunteers. Mai
| Gen. Shalcr had his headquarters at the AstOr
| house. The police arrangements were excellent
and the parade passed off without Il single dsa-
| greeable incident. As the troops marched in
column of companies past Old Trinity, the
chimes rang out yankee Doodle" the crowd
below cheering Justify the while.
ECeRiHg. hOnOrS of the metropolis of
America were to-day Showered ON the grand
duke. The weather was beautiful and every
thing was carried out with system aud success,
and the reception of the handsome young prince
was of the most genuine aud enthusiastic ma
ture Guests began to assemble on the Mary
Powell, at pier 80, at ten O'Clock. On either
side of the gaugway were American aud Russian
| flags, and handsome carpet was laid, on which
| the guests walked TO the saloon. The steamer
was deCked from stem to stern with bunting
prominent among which was the imperial flag
| of Russia. A large company, including repre-
sentaves of the best families, of the city, were
| on board, besides members of the reception COM
| mittee, Mai Gen. Mcdowell and staff, Gen.
Dix Minister ('ltlp1ZV and staff Consul (,pnpp-
| al BodiscO, and Vice Consul Schultz. The music
| was by the band of the list regiment. AT a
| quarter past eleven the Mary Powell east off her
| lines and headed down the stream 1t then
| became evident how generally the request to
| decorate was compiled with.
Every vessel displayed colors, and thl air was
| pierced with the screams Of steam whistles OF
| the man-of-war anchorage, the Mary Powell
came to and headed around At hallpast eleven
Admiral Rowan of the flag ship Congress, Capt.
| Davenport of the same vessel, Captain Hatfield
Of the Kansas, and Lieutenant Colonel Robeson
| aide to Admiral Rowan, came in gig to the
| Powell few minutes later Il siX-oared barge
| from the Svetlana, put out to convey Minister
| Catacazy to the fiag ship.
Several boats, filled with officers of the Amer
| lean fleet, came on board, all in full Uniform
| few minutes later rush to the side of the
| steamer indicated that the dixie was about 10
| leave the vessel The Russian minister and
staff, attired in brilliant uniforms were first to
appear 1T tlIC eullShal anu tulCG lnC royal
barge. Next came Alexis As he stepped upon
the gangway. the band of the Svetlana struck
up the national anthem of Russia, and the yards
were manned As soon as the staff and the
duke were seated, the order was given, at a quar-
ter of twelve, to push off.
As soon the baTque reached the Mary
Powell, her crowded deck was filled with eX-
cited ladies and gentlemen, anxious to catch the
first glance at the duke. He was attired in the
full dress uniform OF his rank, and across his
shoulder was a sash of blue MORE antique On
his head was chapeau. He has fine, manly
form, and handsome, but modest face; these
were the subject Of general remark and the
ladies Ware at once enthusiastic When the
barge reached the Powell, the duke evinced no
nervousness under the shouts, cheers and way
ing of handkerchieS, amid the strains of the
Russian national anthem, but, quickly rising
trippcd up the steps nimbly. As soon, however
as his feet touched the heavy Brussels carpet
laid across the deck, the duke removed his cha
peau and bowed graciously. He was taken by
the arm by VIM. IL. ASpinwall, chairman of the
reception committee, and, followed by hs staff
and members of the committee, who had stood
with open ranks, made his way to the upper sa-
loon the steamer. Here the royal guest stood
a moment, uncovered, while his companions
came up stairs.
CHANGING about him, and finding himself the
subject of so much interest at the hands of the
fair daughters of New York, he modestly
bluShed, and for an instant, lost the seli-posses-
sion which he had thus far maintained u Il re-
markuble degree. Around him were Admiral
Poisset, his personal suit, brilliant with dccora-
lions, Mr. Aspinwall, Minister Catacazy and
staff, General Mcdonald, and naval officers, the
background being formed by hundreds of the
most beautiful women and representative men
of the city. 1t was vivid picture, brilliant in
the extreme, with thesunlight cleaning through
the stained glass windows, and to be retained on
the memory netfaceably.
The bow of the steamer was headed down the
stream, to afford time to welcome the prince and
drink glass of champagne with him. Order
having been restored Major General Dix stepped
within the circle, and addressed the grand duke
closing with the following:
"0ur existence as an independent nation does
not yet date one hundred years. Our forms of
improvement, in industry and art, differ in
many respects, from those of the countries
whose lives are measured by the lapse of centu-
ries. But, in a community in the course of de-
Velopment, we trust there may be found much
which shall be found interesting and perhaps,
worthy of being remembered, as the source of
useful suggestion to the political societies of
greater age than our own.
Gin the name of those in whose behalf speak
tender you their sincere wish that your visit TO
America may be pleasant one, with the hope
that, on the return to your own country your
imperial highness may be able, from what Won
have seen and heard among u.s. to convey to his
majesty the emperor assurances of the respect
and the good will of the government and the
people of the United States"
Stepping forward, with a pleasant smile
wreatling his lips, Alexis grasped his chapeau
with his right hand, and, throwing his left neg
ligently behind him, replied
The formal ceremonies of welcome being |
over, nearly every lady aud gentleman on
board was presented to the prince and cordially |
shaken by the hand This ceremony having |
been gone through to the painful end, Alexis |
placed his hat on and went upon the promenade |
deck. He expressed admiration of the harbOr |
and beautiful surroundings in his conversations |
with Gen. Mcdowell.
Early this morning, Broadway began to wear |
holiday appearance, the throngs Of crowded |
sidewalks producing blockades OF several NM
utes' duration at all the more difficult street |
crossings. Many OF these were evidently from |
the rural districts, while the appearance Of 9th. |
ers as clearly indicated that they were visitors |
from other cities. All classes OF our own citi. |
zens were represented, and all seemed excited by |
the single subject, the grand duke, even several
hours before he was expected TO land,
The usual care was displayed IN the arrange,
ment OF attractive goods In the windows and
doors of stores, and there was u desire on the
part of merchants to make the day one of as
much show rs they were capable, aud their
efforts were rewarded by the more than oriino