The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-13
From the New York Times. April 2IstI
The drnnd Duke Alexis of X ussia
to he Our ~ ationHi Guest.

10 pe Atlonhi SueSt.
For some time past the Russian Embassy,
together with the members OF the different for
elgn legations at Washington, have been
aware OF the fact that in accordance with not
only an earnest desire but an express COM
mand OF the Emperor of Russia, the youthful
Grand Duke Alexis, would make All extended
tour through the United States, between which
country aud Russia the entente cordiAle has
ever been the most perfect. Until within "A
few days ago, however, nothing definite was
known in regard To the general programme of
the distinguished visitors, except that the ex-
cursionists would arrive in New York either
late in the Spring OF early III the summer.
About q week ago Catacazy, the Russian
ambassador, WAS informally notltied from st.
Petersburg that His Imperial HIghDess the
Grand Duke Alexis proposed sailing from
Cronstadt about the middle of May IN an Im-
penal yacht, accompanied by all escort of
four or hye vessels of the Russian Navy, and
that be would probably reach New York early
III the month oil June. This information was
unoihcinlly communicated 70 the State Depart
ment at Washington, and extensive arrange
tnen:s are already being perfected to extend 10
the Imperial guest Of the great Republic re.
ceptiOu worthy Of the United States of Ameri-
Ca, aud OF the friendly Power whose ilIustrious
representative IL proposes 10 honor. The dIp-
lomatc' corps, and, particularly the Russian
legation, are busily engaasd preparing IA pro-
with those In course OF preparation 10y the
United States Guy0Tnment, together with the
hospitaiities that will doubtless be freely Of
fored by New York and larger cities through.
out the Union. will cnnbIne to form "A success
sion Of grand ovatous that will probably
suTpass IN point ot real msguIhcuuo anything
oil the kind this country has ever witnessed.
The Imperial retinue will be a very large
and brilliant one. comprising among Its metn-
bers some OF the most dstiuS Sulshed names III
the Russian Empire. immediately attached
to the person Of His Imperial Hghness, il is
expected. will be the Count lAlstor. the
learned Imperial Minister of Public lnstruc-
ton, Rear Admiral kraObe, late Imperial
Minister of Marine. besides number ofyoung
Russian noblemen. who are, as far as the
rigi rules Of Russian court etiquette will per-
init associates Of the Imperial sailor.
The Grand Duke Alexis is the third son Of
the reigning Gar Of Russia, Alexander II. He
was born on the ID Of January, 1850, and is
consequently little over twenty.one yeHra
OF age. He is said TO be strikingy handsome;
In TACT he Is considered very like his illustri-
ous grandfather, the late Czar Nicholas. who,
In his day, WAS not only the grtpdest. looking
sovaroIgn, but was called the hands0nest man
In Europe. Prince Alexis has been carefully
educated at the Impeia palHce at 81. Peters
burg, and Is spoken OF by his tutors as an apt
Scholar, He is also Represented as being a
bright. intelligent young man, thoroughly de-
voted To his profession as an officer in the
Russian navy, In which, il Is said, his own
abilities, oven we're he not of the blood impe-
rial, would have secured him exalted rank.
notwithstanding his ertrome youth.
The Imperial party will proceed from New
York TO Washington, whore, as above stated.
they will be the special guests Of the United
States. After rapid tour through the East
arn, Middle and Western States and journey
across tho continent TO tan Francisco, it is
surmised at the Russian Legation that the
tourists will cross the Pacific, and traversiug
the immense Empire of Russia on the cont.
nents Of Asia aud Europe, reach ST. Peters
burg sopie time Ia October next. ....
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LAWYERS TAKE NoTICE. Under n law passed
last Winter, says the Carson Register OF tho
9Th instant, no lawyer can practice in any Of
tho Courts Of this State after tho 4th inst
without having a certificate from the Su.
preine Court. Certificates issued by that
Court previous 10 tho passage Of the new law
, hold good under u, In. applicants for Gdmis.
Fund and $40 fees. Up TO this date'but two
new certificates have Been issued-ofe 10 j.
IL. Lucas, District Attorney Of Elko county,
and the other TO John X. Kittrell. District At
torney Of White Pine county. .. ... ..
TRAMwAy. The Arizona Consolidated Min.
ing Company, says the Silver State Of tho 9Th
instant, has determined % construct a tram,
way from it's mino 10 the bottom ~ the canyon
below. The distance in n direct line IL about
1900 feet, at an inclination Of about i5 de.
groes. This tranway. when completed, will
cut of about two miles Of steep mountain
grade to tho mho, and m n consequence will
greatly reduce the prico Of hanling the orc II