New-York tribune., 1871-12-01
ipyeu,eut to build new church edhce, and may posi-
bIv rarNdva imucrial aid In the matter.

ip>veueut to build new church edhce, and may posi-
bly, receive imperial aid In the matter.
Atap. m. yesterday, the Grand Duko took dinner at
the rcsfnec Of Mr.. W. H. Aspnwall, No. 50 University
Mace He WAS accompanied by Minister Catacazy, az
te officers Of his SUITE and several officers from the
Russian 1ett. About 100 guests present. Including
sscretary OF State Hamilton Fish, ex-Gov Morgan,
Bishop Potter Archbishop Mct1oskcy, Gen. Mcdowell
Gen. Dix. the Rev. Dr. Morgan, tho Rev DR.. How'and'
Morris X Jcsup. the eRev. Dr. sch"nch, Chancellor
Ferris and T.. W. StOughton The dinner was OF the
most sumptuous character. and the table and dining
room were elegantly decorated. Grace was said by
Bishop Potr who. in few words. rendered thanks to
God for tho Thanksgiving rcpast and for the privilege OF
heinC pcrmitted to assemble In cniOraOn Of the
day. The Grand Duke 0ccTpicd the place OF honor at
the head OF the table At his right sat Minister Cata
cazy, and at his left the host. Mr. W. II. Aspinwa
Bishop Potter and Archbishop Mc0skcy occupied seats
opposite each other near the head Of the table. The
fact that tho Grand Duke was TO take dinner with Mr.
Aspnwall had been designed to be kept quiet, and the
invited greats were cnjoincd to secrecy but no'wth
standing ihs, tho announcement had crcpt into the
wspapcrs, and as consequence. quite large crowd
gathered in front Of Mr. hspinwars residence to
witness tie arrival and departure OF The Grand Duke
Mr. Aspnwa was assisted in entertaining hs guests hy
his two soma, Cen Lloyd Aspinwall and the Rev. John
A. Asplnwa. After dinner the Imperial party inspected
Mr. Aspnwalps library and art gallery, and enjoyed IN
hour IN social conversation with the host ana guests
present after which they returned to the Clarendon
Hotel This Is the first time that the Grand Duke has
accepted invitation to private entertainment al
though he has received invitations OF the KIND
from leading citizens since his arrival in this country
IpOn leaving Mr. Aspnwalls residence the Grand Duke
remarked to Minister Caacazy that hc should always
remember his Thanksgiving dinner az one OF thc MOST
pheasant incidents Of his visit America. Nearly III
the guests present we're introduced to the Grand Duke
TIE WEST POINT EXCURSION.
ON the occasion Of the Grand Dukes visit TO West
Point. which takes place to-day he will he formally re-
ceived by tho military officers OF the post and the cadets
of the school He will be accompanied by the Citizens
Reception Committee and invited guests The following
official notice OF the excursion has been issued y the
Executive Committee:
OFFICE or THE ExEcrIIvF Co"MI1TEr FOR THE
RicEPTIOS or II. |. ii. GRAND DUKE ALIENS Z
No 26 BEoADwAY NEw-YoRK. Dee |. rIlD
The steamer Mary Powell win leave Vrstryst wHa,
Pier No. 50, North River Mt O'Clock a. m, ana lnify-
qnescd to be board at 925 at he latest TIE super
arranged follows for the reception at West Point daG
to arrye 1T he mort m%rtn 3 %ar amte M he xer
tive Committee. The limited number Of carriages which
be assembled at West Point Will not ProynS nsr for MoT
mp TO the parade. After the first landing the the Mary Mary
Col" spTns' eH to gve time for those who handed
get The Point and, on returning will land the Grand
mtcnopni and STAFF and Who with his suite and the Ex
ccuiivc Committee viii be placed IN carriages ana taken
to The superintendent ana
ward the parade to review the corps Of cadets ana
subsequently, to visit such parts OF the Institution as the
limited time will permit.
n. B-Whcn the clock In the tower Of the Academy
hall strikes O'Clock all persons gong down in the
Mary Powell are requested tO 80 immediately to the
south wharf where the steamer will be ready to receive
them and start for the city as soon as the Grand Duke
goes board
Santcs OF II guns will he fired the Grand Duke
passes West Point going up. and as he leaves te SOUTH
wharf going down.
Carriages should he at Thirty.f0urthFt wharf 10 take
up the company by o'clock T. N.
by order of the Executive Committee.
JAMES f. MONTGOMERY, Secretary.