The New York herald., 1871-10-19
A L E X ! S..
Completion Of the Programme Manner in Which
He will Be Received by the American Ad-
miral-Descripton Of the Apartments
Provided for. the Reception
Of the Grand Duke.

quarters In Broadway, Mr. w. H. Aspinwall In the
chair. Some slight notifications were discussed in
the details OF the programme as published In the
HERALD Of the same day. but in the main every
thing will remain as then stated. The uncertainty
OF the time when the royal visitor Will arrive Is Q
matter OF considerable dlrlculty to the gentlemen
VINO are providing for the meeting down the
bay. Several OF the committee argue that
already the neet mas been out thirty davs
from Falmouth, reckoning chat one-third Of the
dinery voyage-equal to ten days OF q sailing
cruise-has been completed by steam, and that tina
twenty days in addition have elapsed, thus making
up the full time contemplated by the Russian Adj
mlral.
The steamer Northerner. attached to the Revenue
Department OF New York, has been placed at the
disposal OF the Russian Secretary OF Legation. who
is now on board or ner. lying on Sandy Hook await
ing the arrival Of the neet from the other side.
struoteS ST ssVA to . board eS the sweiland and as
land the same day, or whether ne wishes to disen,-
bark in the Lower Bay. at staten Island or else
tanned he viii telegraph 10 Major James Mont
gOmery who Is acting as secretary 10 the cOmMit-
tee Whatever decision the Russian Admirai Possiec,
or mis- chief lieutenant have arrived at Major
Montgomery will then telegraph W MS colleagues
THEY WILL IMMEDIATELY ASSEMBLE FOR ACTION.
Arrangements have been made with me western
Union m the 70 apw ery cG
from The Lghtshp and afterwards to give their mes.
precedence over any oners mat may oe r 10
to be sent round OF the arrival OF the Prince.
With reference to the first meeting OF the tue e Meets
Admiral Rowan has stated that ne could only recog.
niZA the Prince as visitor after ne had lett the
Swetand, so long AS he remains on ms vessel no
can only be noticed as a lieutenant OF the Russian
navy; but the instant he leaves the ship In the Ad.
rails soop the yards OF the American ships WI. DO
ana "Tders rom the Unite siatas as Nay
9uette. ana Luz ,,"ordance tlerewitn. Ii has
BY La eeur aa' in ra'oer tnaa
the last hitch SHOULD ;.aiia, lug
e ees s shall De deiansa possible down IN the
Bay for one whole day. BY so doing communication
can be had with all ae members @ Of the Executive
others, who are to take part In the reception and
subsequent paia6es. Every detail IN the arrange.
menis has been planned with the uemost care and
neither expense nor trouble spared, SO that the scion
OF the family Of the great Nicholas may be received
For elegance and lavish expenditure In tnelr
preparation the apartments PROVIDED lot MIN sur
pass anything yet attempted In this city, and DO
honor to the Judgment Of those who have ordered
ROOMS AT THE CLARENDON HOTEL.
Here the Russian Minister, NJ. Catacazy, and tho
Consul, NJ Bodisco have engaged a suit OF twelve
rooms. These are In one OF the three lou loar,story
years ago they were built for and occupied by OF
our wealthy merchants, and are yet elegant @ Si ana
central yet quletest Of our general thoroughfares.
Mechanics Of almost every kind are putting on the
entrance t secures T the utmost privacy, being, Of
pon o royal i
frcscoed npon the door panels ,, Within l,a.i ali
and A'Ts rear s'' Extensions have had the Old
fashioned folding doors removed, a.d three light
new new marble manfeis, with crates and renders Of
heavy silver plating aud gllt have been put tn'
naments Of ricn and rare description are upon the
| mantels, and beautiful landscapes are framed
Sevet carpet OF brilliant colors damask and lace
| curtains depend at the windows, gut ana bronze
chandeliers with porcelain nang aug iem ron are e
upon the walls. Greatmtrrors extend from hoor 70
cornice. Etruscan vases OF aa6aster. Iour .e .ees
| Cologne fountain Of tine marble sits at the centre
Of the rear windows: over lt-and the most proml.
| and life-ltke portrait OF the Russian Gar: the
walls and ceiling are irescoea WITH rare sk and
flowers &C., being the style chosen. The Side walls
panellsd and gray with ~. pink Illusion
graceful folds are ne Russian an9 A%sriSSar Ss
''ou ''"sYi TmE GRAND REGAL DINING SALON.
The furniture Is Of black walnut, inlaid with gilt.
The table extends from the front TO the rear
or the rooms. The chairs are elegantly uph0l-
stored, as are also the divans and lounges. TWO
splendid Bullets and tables, with marble slabs are
also there The linen ls Ol the finest texture-tabe'
cloths, napkins, &C. The cutlery IS entirely new.
and the silver is from the St. Petersburg Palace.
bright green carpet with deep orange foated
gilt panels. The gas pendant is OF gold and bronze.
with porcelain globes. There are four rooms on
a1a thrown open to the
thus forming neat dressing room. This is
THE ROYAL BEDCHAMBER J
g IA nuss So9efs fs fpi 5o 1t % E e PRs nes ana
Yields 70 the foot like 9 cushion Of ,,.;A fuIs
carved stands ut one Side OF the door. A canopy
made OF the Russian aud American flags Is sus.
with aromatic cedar panels. the bureau Is spcn-,
didly carved. on the marble slab TWO heavy
Side OF winch Is winged angel, kneeling, with
Ouisretched hands. marble top centre table and
rocking chars NC, elegantly upholstered. there.
The tender, CRATE, &C., sparkle with gold ana silver
The marble mantel. The chandelier IS OF gilt and
bronze, with emma globes anu afgand drop. Damask
curtains, OF blue and gold and he lace, are the
windows. The walls are tinted azure ana purple.
The Russian ladies' have arranged q pleasant sur
prise. The colored notographs OF all the imperial
family are arranged upon the walls. The bath
room, closet, ac., luxurously furnished, ls be-
tween nat ana the rear T9o The latter IS to be
tuousiy furnished in black walnut tapestry carpet.
paintings, ornaments, &C. IN the small hall room
qulred Dy The royal law. All over the house the
other rooms are handsomely furnished in becoming
style to the rank Of the distinguished occupants.
Tie tout ensemble exceeds, IN refined taste anu
luxurious convenience, everything OF The KIND here
tOlOTc uHucTtukcH ia tHls NiSttWo atC uut
allowed 10 enter under any preteX as IL Is intended
TO present the rooms fresh, new neat and perfect In
every respect.
Yesterday number or the committee again met
and settled as to the manner OF the reception the
boats 10 be employed ana the number OF invitations
TO be issued all OF which Will be sent out IN printed
form In the course OF the next two days Ihe divers
musical entertainments have been placed under the
direction OF NJ. Julien.
It was stated that after the first portion OF the
programme has been concluded the Princes atten-
lion will be drawn to the elegant buildings IN tha
City Hall Park and the handsome sums paid i0r
Their erection by the liberal citizens OF New York,
alter which he viii be invited to a slight study or
the novel manner in which the city accounts are
Kent TINS cannot fail TO be edlfying as well as