The New York herald., 1871-12-28
ALEXIS In CLEVELAND.
The Grand Duke Having 9
Splendid Time.
Demonstrations of Welcome Wherever He Goes
His Visit TO the Iron Districts to an Industrial
Fair and HIS Attendance at Large Pr-
vate Reception Yesterday -Anticipat-
ing an Extended Tour Through All
the States The Ladies and the
",harming Lieutenant"

CLEVELAND Ohio, Dec. 27, 1871.
The imperial visitors have had an abundance OF
their favorlte irigld weather here to-day. The
moderate and delightful temperature OF last even
ing was succeeded this morning by an atmosphere
characteristic OF only cold and bleak Russia
ITSELF The mercury was everywhere away down
among The twentles and the resident Buckeyes all
agree that iI mas been by far the coolest
day OF tine season. The Duke, however was
ana he has spent nearly the whole of the
day III viewing the various points of
interest IN and around the city; and wherever he
has gone he has been followed and cheered by large
and enthusiastic crowds. His reception has, In fact,
been grand and continuous ovation ever since
he arrived In Cleveland, and there has been blended
with the enthusiasm an apparent neartiness and
cordialiiy which has not been surpassed since his
arrival in the country. All classes OF citizens seem
to have united nsasse IN extending MIN cordial
welcome to the State or ONO and officially as well
as unofciay he has been universally anu warmly
received.
THE DUKE CRUISING AROUND CLEVELAND.
The party 0rcakiastcd this morning at the usual
hour OF eleven o'clock and couple OF hours later
he left his comfortable apartments at the Kennard
House Tor cruise around the city and suburbs.
His first move in the direction OF the extensive
iron and steel works al Newbnrg, some seven miles
distant from the city. The foundries being on the
line OF q railroad the journey was made In the spe-
cia Pullman traln chartered by the Imperial party
for their American tour, and considerable number
VI the prominent citizens OF Cleveland went
along as guests Of the ducal party. Nearly two
hours were consumed In Inspecting the foundry,
and during the visit the operations OF cast
ing, moulding, &C, were gone through with I'd.
pidiIy, much to the interest ana gratidcation OF
Alexis ana his friends. The neighborhood or the
foundry was the scene OF large crowd, winch
fingered IN tile cold weather with commendaDe
patience until the Duke made hls appearance and
his coming and going afforded opportunities for
liberal quaint lty vi hearty cneers.
VISITING AN INDUSTRIAL FAIR.
Upon returning TO the city the party visited an
Industrial and mechanics fair, now IN progress IN
the skating Rink, and the various specimens OF
mechanical c0ntrivances and mechanical produc-
tlous were vlcwei with great care and interest by
the distinguished visitor. There was large crowd
present anticipation OF the VISIT, ami, Of course.
| the imperial Duke was well ana thoroughly in
spected. The ladies' were paramount IN numbers,
ana they crowded around the young lieutenant IN
countess myrlads, and were, OF course. universally
| delighted with his line personal appearance.
| AT A GRAND EVENING PARTY.
This evening Alexis and his suite visited the resi-
dence OF Amasa Stone, Jr., where there was
citizens OF Cleveland. After the formal presenta-
| ton to the assembled ladies and gentlemen The
won the admiration OF all by his free and easy de-
meanor. The occasion was one OF rare social en-
pIsasant visit cS The imperial guest cleveland.
| Tomorrow morning the party VIII leave for De-
trOif, arriving In the evening ana remaining untii
Saturday morning, when the journey Will De
tlnued to Chicago.
THE DUKES TOUR NOT TO he CUT SHORT
The story published some OF the Eastern papers
to the erect that the DUKES American visit IS
terminate In q few days IS without the slightest
foundation. On the contrary, MS leave OF absence
has beer extended tor a period OF Tour
months, and it Is not unlikely tnat he may
make tour Of Minnesota, California, and perhaps
some OF the extreme Southern states before ne
Joins his fleet ut New orleans. Tne matter Oi SUCH
an extended tour Is now being seriously cOnsld-
cred and will probably be dennilIvcly decided
upon during the week. The Duke and his whole
suite are very much pleased with the United states
SO Jar and sIieutenans Alexs'' Is very willing
see ali ne can OF the country during MS fur0ugh
ashore,