The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-11-29

weather is very fine, and tho recep-
ton of Alexis will bo according to the
programme stated.
German bankers hero have orders
for $4,000 of American stocks and
railway shares.
Charles O'Conor thinks that through
q flaw in the indictment, Tweed will
escape punishment.
Isaac W. England, publisher of the
Sun, has been appointed Commission
or of Public instruction. -
Horace Greeley percmptorily de-
clines the Presidency of tho Depart
ment of Public Parks, vice Sweeney.
Steamboat owners have formed q
permanent organization, and adopted
j petition to Congress to amend the
steamboat laws.
LowEL, MASS, November 21.-A
man charged with tho seduction Of his
sister:in.law, and a doctor accused Of
abortion in the case, have disappeared
SAN Francisco, November 21.-
The grand jury, investigating the re-
cent stage coach robberrles, attribute
them to tho Indians. The Tonto
Apachcs arc again on tho war path.
Most of the persons implicated in the
Los Angeles Chinese massacre have
fled the country.
: CHEYENNE, November 21.-The
House repealed the woman suffrage
bill by nine to thrcc.
New York, November 21.-At II
o'clock, this morning, the steamer
Mary Powell, with the reception com.
mittee and about 500 persons, includ-
ing large number of ladies, proceed
cd down the bay. Over 1000 persons
assembled at the pier to witness the
departure Of the steamer. She was
gaily decorated with Russian and
American flags. Nearly all the YES.
sells in the bay were dressed with flags
Alany of thcm display Russian colors
broadway is thronged with persons
awaiting tho parade. A great mum
Dor arrived from the country in carly
trains. The buildings on Broadway
and the other principal streets arr
decorated with flags. Tho National
Guard is out in full force. Weather
fno. The reception will bo brilliant
LATEE.-The crowds on Broadway
is so dense, that locomotion is almost
impossible. Every window and space
from which view can be obtained is
occupied. 10000 troops are in line
extending two miles. Alexis landed
at halfpast l, when the procession
moved. During the formal reception
Major-Gencral Dix addressed The
Prince as follows:
Your IMPERIAL uIGuNEss In tho
name of the citizens Of New York,
hayc the honor to tender you cor
dial welcome to tho United States. II
is q great qualification to US to SET
within our harbor the gallant squad
ron which has brought you to oul
shores. 1t is still q creator gratifca
tion to US to receive among us one Of
the imperial family Of Russia, whose
illustrious chief has dono so much foi
civilization, and in whose hands tho
possession Of power has, under Tho
guidance of Providence, been devoted
to tho noblcst OF uses-the social ant
political elevation Of those who come
within tho spero Of its exercise. Th<
long and uninterrupted friendly rc
lations between Russia and the United
States has naturally created strong
sympathy on our part in all that con
Germs her welfare, and has caused us
to regard with deep interest ber steady
but silent progress Eastward, shed
ding at every advance the lights ol
Christianity and civilization over re.
.eions which lavo been buried fol
ages in comparative darkness. Your
Imperial Iii ghness will, no doubt, find
much in our country which is novo
to European, which will bo remem
bered as a source Of useful suggestion
in political societies, In tie name O.
the citizens in whose behalf | speak
I tender you sincere welcome.
The Prince replied as follows:
GENERAL Dix, LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN: l beg to express my warn
thanks for the manner in which
have been received. The feeling
which exists between Russia and the
United States is as strong Us it is last
ing, and nothing can disturb it. ]
shall pass rapidly through New York,
TO pay my respects to the President.
whose high character is greatly ap.
prcciated everywhere; but, on my re-
turn, l shall have the pleasure to ac'
cept your hospitality, so kindly ten
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