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

hung from all the windows Appleons eStab-
lishment was decorated with bunting cStoonGd
above the windows, and Russian Nag of I'M
usual size was displayed above the doorway of
Ball & Blacks, while the American coors orna-
mentcd the roof. The Olympic theater was
adorned deliberately.
Flags were hoisted on all the dagstafs on city
hall. Grace church was decorated by two long
lines Of small flags, American and Russian. Eli
gible positions for viewing the parade were hired
for large prices Windows in the Metropolitan
and Grand Central hotels were rented Tor ten
dollars a piece, every front window in the for
mer building being taken except those in the
best rooms, occupied by guests. In Maison
Dore, Union square, the windows were hired at
twenty dollars each, and one hundred dollars
were paid for a window at the corner. Chairs
on the balcony were hired for five dollars
piece.
When the Mary Powell was off Robbins reef
lightship, her head was turned up the stream,
and, meantime, the reception committee, and
the grand duke, with naval companions went
below and sampled the boned turkey, picked
oysters and imperial champagne that abOuuded.
just as the grand dukes luggage came on board
in a launch, the Mary Powell landed at pier f.
which was decorated with the flags of America
and Russia interviewer. AT one, precisely the
grand duke stepped on shore, and was received
with enthusiastic cheers from thousands Of
thrOats, who took up the shout from the pier
and carried it along Broadway, procluiming TO
hundreds OF thousands that Alexis was among
us. He quickly stepped into a carriage, drawn
by four black horses, and ut once became the
object of curiosity to the privileged hundred or
two who gained access to The pier. Beside him
was the Russian Minister Catacazy, and on the
opposite seat W. IL. Aspinwall, chairman of the
committee, and Major General Dix
The diplomatic corps aud officers of the Rus
sian and American fleets, with the reception
committee, entered open carriages, which were
drawn mp in line, and the order was 9iycn TO
move. Between twelve and one troops were
constantly marching and concentrating in
the lower part of Broadway, preparatory 10
forming into line. The movements were
watched by an immense crowd, who densely
lined the sidewalks. The numbers in the streets,
both military and civilians, increased with every
moment until finally broadway was almost i'm.
paSSlble. The troops were drawn up in line on
the east side of Broadway, with the right rest
inc above Leonard street, the left reaching the
Battery.
The extreme right was lanked by a deiacl-
ment of 300 police. The 18th regiment occupied
the right of the military line and the 22d was
drawn up on the west side Of the street nearly
opposite, as iankers. Every regiment was ac-
companled by band, and many were headed
by drum corps. The long line of glisenng
bayonets and brilliant uniforms, extending
as far rs the eye could reach, formed an impress
sive scene.
The procession was headed by Superintendent
Kelso, Inspector Dilks and a force of police
When the duke and his escort reached Leonard
street, the seventh regiment, preceded by a bat
talon OF police, fell into line at the head of the
procession, while the 22d and 18th regiments
fell in on either side OF the grand dukes car
riage, as guard of honor when the order TO
move was given, and the entire line formed in
column.
The ride of the prince to Union square was
continued ovation. Cheer rose upon cheer and
sea of handkerchiefs huttercd from delicate
fingers. The repeated bows of the prince showed
that he keenly appreciated The great honorS
showercd upon him. The crowd around the
Astor house gradually increased, until, mt two
o'clock, it was almost impossible TO move At
this juncture number of rough men, anxious
TO see the procession, made determined effort
to reach the sidewalks. The result was a terri
bic crush Everybody began TO push one way
or another, and several women, becoming alarm
ed, began to scream. This added to the confu-
sion, and the pressure became absolutely pain
iul. Several women tainted aud children were
Shrieking in all directions. The police were
powcrless to aid them, as they were ilmmed as
tightly as the rest. For twenty minutes the eX-
Citement was very great, but by that time the
men had succeeded in fighting their way out
and the struggling ceased
The house was perfectly alive with fair ladies
and gentlemen, who waved handkershiefs and
made goodly show of hands. This was re-
peated at every hotel. Alexis Gel family received
ouA II an ONdllpH dS no MAN on earth ever
ceNed before from New York.
All along Broadway the crowd was equally
great. The grand stand in Union square
100 feet in length by twenty-five in width. was
occupied by the ladies of the committee of re-
ception. All the steps were blocked up. and
even lamp posts and trees were taken possession
of, As the grand duke passed the Equitable
building, the groGp of statuary recently placed
over the entrance was unveiled Trinity chimes
began to ring in his honor MS the carriage con
tanning him came i'll sight. The British con-
sulatc dipped its flags, capped hands and
cheered. A large Sheet in front of the Astor
house bore the following:
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS
Son of noble tthe1y representative Of this nations
dedrt8 cherished atty:
This country most heartily
WELCOMES YOU
From one extreme to the other
The head of the procession soon reached the
Clarendon, and, space having been made the
duke alighted, and, bowling right and left, en-
tered. A few moments aftcrward he came upon
the balcony, accompanied by his staff and re-
viewed the troops marching past by companies.
The militia never looked better.
Tomorrow the grand duke will 90 TO Wash
lngton, to pay his respects to the president
Inc New Jersey railroad company have two
splendid drawing-room cars in the depot, which
they will tender TO the duke and suite for the
trip.
The ninth regiment band serenaded the grand
duke tonight, at the Clarendon hotel Over
5000 people assembled. Alexis, attended by bis
suite, presented himself on the balcony, and was
enthusiastically received. The grand duke bowed |
repeatedly in response to the cheers of the crowd
After the serenade, Colonel Fisk was presented
to the grand duke. Fisk presented Alexis the
freedom of all he owned on the American con |
tinent.
=, Early this morning, Richard Depeyster was |
discovered lying drunk on the sidewalk on
Broadway, with eleven thousand dollars in
money on his person and scattered about him, |
ten thousand in South Carolina bonds
Inc original poll list OF the first district, sixth |
ward, Brooklyn has been stolen from the Office |
of the county clerk.