New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-23
ALEXIS.
His Journey to Washington-Arrival and
Reception.

| His Journey to Washingt0n-Arrivala and
Reception.
New YORK, November 22.-Grand Duke
| Alexis left at noon; will arrive at Wash
! ingtOn at ten O'clock tonight. The train
conveying him was specially prepared for
| the occasion, and is moving at the rate of
| thirty miles an hour.
WASHINGTON, November "a very large
crowd was at the depot this evening to meet
the Grand Duke Alexis, but as he was in
citizens dress he was not generally recog-
nized. He drove to Minister Catacazy's
house. The latter called on Secretary Fish
tonight and officially apprised him of the
dukes arrival.
The railroad depot was thronged this eve
ming by a large crowd OF men and women
attracted thither by curiosity to see the
Grand Duke Alexis. There was loud cheer
ing from the multitude when, at half-past
seven O'Clock, the special train arrived. The
impatient crowd pressed toward it to OBJ
tain a view Of the royal visitor.
The grand duke and suite, there being
nothing outward to distinguish them, left
the cars without its beng generally known
who they were, and it was not until they
had reached the front part Of the building
that they were recognized, and then only
by few of the crowd. Minister Catacazy's
carriage was in waiting, and into this the
duke, Catacazy, Admiral Passiet and the
principal secretary took seats.
The duke lifted his cap to those who
gathered near the carriage, when there was
cheering by the few who noticed the grand
dukes courtesy. The other gentlemen Of
the party were driven to the Arlington
Hotel, over which is flying the Russian
national flag. All of the suite are there
qnartered, namely: Vice Admiral Passiet.
w. F. Machin, councillor of state; Count
OlsOntieff, Count ShOuvealoff, DR.. Cudriu,
Lieutenant Touder. General Gorloff and
Secretary SheerkOf, together with q num-
ber of attaches and servants.
The suite occupied the whole north wing
Of the Arlington, known as the johnson
House, comprising eighteen chambers and
two large, elegant parlOrs on the second
floor, and large diningroom on the first
floor. They are consequently entirely in
private quarters, and will have meals served
to their order.
The grand duke is the only one of the
party who is entertained by the Russian
minister. The floor Of the room occupied
by him as sleeping apartment is covered
with oil cloth, and Persian rug through
the middle. All the furniture is covered
with chintz, excepting two chairs and the
lounge, which are covered with pique. The
curtains are of chintz. An old-fashloned
toilet table, covered with blue and white
muslin. with Huting; q pretty mirror and
Ai0Ay ACtAO JOWCA UOAC5 6uU prCCIy articles
are on the table.
There is also rosewood armoir, with
full length mirror, an upright piano,
centre table, with books and albums,
and at the extreme end of the room
g. French bedstead, arranged to look
like couch. Over the bed hangs
a receptacle for holy water, and picture
Of the Saviour in gilt frame, presented to
Madame de Catacazy by her husbands sis
ter. There is also q bureau of the time of
Louis XIV, of satinwood, with gilded
bronze ornaments. There are many small
pictures in the room, photographs Of dis
tinguished persons, and painting Of the
garden f Ems. The dressing room contains
only a Lounge and chairs, and the bathroom
adiOins.
Soon after the duke was driven to Min
lister Catacazy's residence, the latter called