The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-23
Arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis.

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oft the light-ship iustl before midnight
Saturday. She entered the lower bay at
noon attended by the revenue cutter
Northemer Approaching the American
squadron at Horse Shoe she fred nation
Al salute of u guns, which was quickly
responded to by ithe /, Congress, Severn,
lroquois and Kansas, each vessel dipping
her colors as she passed to her anchorage.
The Grand Duke appeared on deck and
bowed repeatedly to the salutes Of the
American officers. Admiral Rowan was
received with all the honors on the Svet-
Land. The trgate met with storm off
llatteras ON the 10th, which lasted till
Friday night when an observation showed
her TO be 40 miles off Cape May. She
left Madeira Oct 10th and experienced
strong head winds and heavy seas nearly
the whole passage. The crew received
with loud cheers the news of the safety OF
her consorts already in harbor
RECEPTION OF THE GRAND DUKE.
NEW YORK, Nov. 81. Noon At II this
morning the steamer Mary Powell, with Minis
Ter Catacazy, the Reception Committee, and
about 900 persons, including large number OF
ladies'. proceeded down the bay. Over a thou
Sand persons assembled ut the pier to witness
the departure of the steamer gaily decorated
The vessels inathe bay are dressed with flags,
many OF them displaying Russian colors. The
steamer Henry Smith, with the Executive Com
Mlttee, has sailed for the narrows.
broadway is thronged with persons awaiting
the parade. A great number arrived from the
country III the early trains. The buildings on
broadway and other principal streets are decor
Hted with flags. The National Guard is out in
Iull force. The weather is fine and the recep-
tion will be brilliant
o'clock. The regiments of the National
Guard are now marching down Broadway, and
forming in line from Battery Place to Canal
n, The lime was formed in 14th st. and the
march began about noon. The 14th regiment
headed The line. Gen Shaler and staff We're
loudly cheered.
Broadway, from Union Square 10 the Battery,
ihroneed with people. Below Canal st.,
where military can be witnessed. the crowds of
people are so dense that locomotion is almost
impossible. Every window and spot from
Which view can be obtained is occupied
NeW lork has not since the war presented
~ brilliant a military display. The reception
NJ il- Grand Duke along the line of march will
he OF the most brilliant and enthusiastic charac-
Ter.
WELCOME BY GEN. DIN AND RESPONSES by
ALIENS.
ON reaching the flagship SHETLAND, Alexis
embarked on the Mary Powell, the band play
lna The Russian National anthem. On being re-
rrlNed by the Reception Committee, Major
General Dix addressed the Prince as follows :
lpnr Imperial Hghness: In the name of
Ine ,itizenS of New York. / have the honor TO
tender YOU a cordial welcome to the United
-tair>. 1t is great qualification to us to see
within our harbor the gallant squadron which
hts. brought you to our shores. II is still a
greater qualification 10 us to receive among Us
one OF the Imperial family of Russia whose
iilu~trious chief has done much for civiliZa-
lion, and in whose hands the possession of
power has under the guidance of Providence
d"en devoted to the noblest Of Uses the social
and political elevation of those who come with
IND the sphere OF its exercises. The long and
uninterrupted friendly relations between Rn>s,
and the Inited States hav" naturally created
strong interest On our part in all that concerns
her welfare, and has caused us to regard with
iecp interest her steady but silent progress
eastward, shedding at every advance the light
OF Christian civilization over regions which
have been buried for ages in comparative dark
ness. lii the name of the citizens in whose be-
half | speak, tender you A sincere welcome"
The Prince replied As fellows:
Gen. Dix; Ladies and Gentlemen: | beg to
express my warm thanks for the manner in
which have been received. The good feeling
which exists between Russia and the United
states is as strong as il is lasting, and nothing
c!tn disturb it. | shall pass rapidly through
New \ DIRK TO pay my respects 10 the President,
whose high character is greatly appreciated
everywhere, but on my return | shall have the
treasure TO accept your hospitality kindly
rendered me-"
Atter the above addresses. the committee and
ladies' were presented to the Prince, The Adj
nlral and principal officers of the Russian fleet
accompanied the Prince, shortly after the above
ceremony to the pier where they disembarked
Not since the reception of the Prince of Wales
has Broadway been so crowded with Il holiday
ireSsed mass of people as it is at this moment
There are about 10000 troops in line stretching
rom the Battery two miles up Broadway
ne display Is magnificent. Every one seems
U ,r on cheering, even the police from the 9th
Al rTNtl 70, .,-.l-o
nag poles are filled with flags, and the facades
ana windows of many buildings are decorated
WAN American ami Russian coor>.
THE LAADINt.
30j p. VI. The Grand Duke landed at the
Battery at -, after considerable ceremony,
amidst the roar of cannon and deafenng shouts
ut welcome and cheers. He took a seat in the
HE Russian Army. His staff the American
and Russian Admrals, and other officials fol-
l0Wed IN barouchcS.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession has started. At this moment
2 500 the Prince passed the Associated Press
office, receiving grand ovation from the people
II every step. The military which lined
Broadway presenting arms, dipping colors,
bands plaving, and hankerchefs waving from
windows by the ladies. The scene was one eff
The most magnificent and imposing nature.
The head of the procession soon reached the
''lShd'ii iiNlNil ttilt' 1ltSC liftf DcGu
made, the Grand Duke alighted, and bowed
light and left and entered. A few moments
Iltrw;nd he came upon the balcony, accom-
aniod by his staff, and reviewed the troops
ching past by companies. The militia never
looked better. As regiment after regiment
went by they closed up and marched off at quick
-tru TO the armories, and Alexis, doubtless well
pleased with the heartfelt cordially of his re-
option, went TO dinner.
The ninth regiment band Of 100 pieces led by
Carl Bergmann serenaded the Duke III front Of
The Clarendon Hotel tonight.
Tomorrow the Grand Duke will go to WASH
in9ton TO pay his respects 10 the President
The New Jersey Railroad Company has two
splendid drawmg-room cars in the depot which
they viii tender the Duke and suite Tor the
nip.