The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
Grand Ball at the Academy
of Music.
A Brilliant Assemblage OF the
Elite and Gorgeous DecOra-
lions i'm the Hall.



from the hotel "They say he Is bully looking fcl
lown said republican rounder from Fishtown. one
OF the districts OF Philadelphia which has quite
nattering reputation as the Fourth ward Of New
York. "Wel, ne Is" replied one OF the Moyamen-
sing district FOUNDERS; 'you can bet your life ne
could just sling forty foot OF hose as well as any
Teller ever seed, II he's mind ter" special de-
tail OF police were stationed at all the entrances to
the hotel and Ninth street. to keep the carriages
ana pedestrians in order. Howell, Finn h Co.'s
paper warehouse was crowded with anxious apec-
tators on the roof and at the windows and the
crowd on the sidewalks despite the drlzzing rain.
increased with every moment. Bootblacks mOuntcd
the awning posts feeling perfectly secure against
the attacks OF the fat peelers on daty and hurled
back most CALLING sarcasms IN answer 20 the de.
mand to "Come down from that ere place."
THE DEPARTURE
At ten O'Clock the Iour.in.hand, furnished by Mr..
Falrman Rogers for the use OF the Grand Duke
made its appearance, equipped in the most gorgeous
style. Two coachmen and two fOotmen surmOuntcd
the pedestals on either end Of the vehicle, and Gre
ated decided impression on the minds OF those
who mad not succeeded In eieclng entrance to
the charmed circle.
..By goy p said juvenile representative OF the
Philadelphia canaile; 1.-THE Dock must be a good
epubllcan, fur he's got four niggcrs to drive him
out"
RMS sally Of original wiz brought laugh
from the crowd. The Grand Duke Alexis slipped
into his carriage In company with General Meade,
Mayer Fox and Mr.. Catacazy. The carriages fol-
lowing contained the members Of the suite, naval
officers and members OF the different committees.
Among them were Admiral Posset, General Cor.
ioff, Admiral Turner, General SacKett, Cammia
Maehin. Captain Schantz. Governor Geary, Edward
Shipper, Captain Sekafirow, Count olzonaun, Dr.
aInw rDs,
dreu, E. G. Knight, w. O. Bennett, H. d. Welsh, NJ.
Pieant, Mr.. J. Caldwell, Lieutenant Kreuser, Lieu
tenant ingermlsher, r. M. Hooper, q. X. ziegler,
Lieutenant Petrar, Lieutenant GIazenofp, Ed.
Filter, NJ. Hall Stanton, Lieutenant Franow, Lieu
tenant Ledonen. Mr.. Bailey and Mr.. Thompson, M.
The garages started at a signal from Mayor Fox
and turned from Ninth into Walnut street.
THE SCENE ALONG WALNUT STREET,
the most arlsOcratic avenue III this city, evidently
MADE an impression on the mind OF His Imperial
possessing the most beautiful ladies In America,
and on this occasion the Quaker CITY was not by aay
tered ana many o snowy bosom sweed with hop,
ana Pride as their posscssors looked upon the fair
ing with lis Hlghness TINS evening. ana
present at the BAH that should 40 honor
to the heir OF the throne That supports OF
ond street The carriages slowly Drove to give the
Duke an opportunity 10 look ut his leisure upon the
Ly,
most Deau, tful street.
THE DECORATIONS
along the line OF the route were superb. The Con-
tinental aud COlOnnadc Hotels Chestnut street,
were gayly dccked with Russian and American iags.
The Union League, on Broad street.. Was literally
covered with bunting. The ST. cloud Hotel, Arcn
street, tastefully decEed with bunting ana
greens, and all the business blocks OH The principal
sheets aud the finest houses IN the aristocratic
quarters or the city were decorated win flags aud
evergreens. The cavaCadc passed across the Chest
nut street bridge to West Philadelphia and thence to
Ea belmont
the party arrived &C eleven o'clock.
The regular Park band received the illustrious
party by playing the "Russian National Hymn.v
General Meade assisted the Grand Duke to alight,
and the whole party then passed INTO the new
party arrived at twelve O'Clock and were tmme.
ESCORTED TO THE BREAKFAST ROOM.
The new pavilion was recently constructed near the
Belmont mansion, where, on a raised platform.
IN shape Pa Ss ns table n 1r ne
members Of the committee General Meade
occupied the centre OF the table. and TO
ernor Geary. Admiral Possict, OF ths Imperial
Navy; Admiral Turner, United states. Navy; His
Ed Ed snippen, Captain schaIrow, John Rice,
Count Shon0dlon, Mr.. Dennet, the Secretary Of Le-
cation =
f ShaSsph,a and Lieutenant 81 Gen
Mayor OF Philadelphia; General Goror; General
SacKett, United States Army; Captain shaut, Royal
Sa Dr. fr KS,s Gn p ce ssse NRs o So
ii. b. Welsh, Lieutenant Krigcr, Lieucnant Petron.
Mr.. Edward Filter Lieutenant Ireanor MT: prean1
MI Wism AnspaGn George c MeKsa 1osef ne r.
Cuyler, Joseph Moore, Jr., and somo Two hundred
others OF the leading citizens OF Philadelphia.
There was no speechmaHina until the a.semblage
had been gathered together for nearly an hour.
when General Meade announced that on account Of
the short time At the disposal OF the Duke the party
Immediately connected with the royal guest would
shortly take their leave The following tOass were
Exceency the President OF the United statcs,o and
"HIs Imperial Hlghness the Grand Duke Alexis"
s S ns ass sse Prince so
"Gentlemen. the city that has 80 kindly received me
is named Philadelphia. That Is the town OF
your best friend, and ! now propose the Pros.
perity OF Philadelphia" THIS short and pithy
Alter which the party dispersed, and the Grand
Duke anu hts suite were driven 10 the Baldwin Lo-
Yard was very asyiy decorated Win ags and ever.
green's and tine whole force Of officers and marines
n 70 recs re the e
delphia Navy Yard:-COmmodorc, George r. En-
mons; Captains. Pierce p crosby and Edward lS X
Pcndergast; Lieutenant Commander, ). McGowcn;
Lieutenant. J. ", FORSYTH Mates. Z. H. Thornc and
Cous, Herbert and Albert; First Assistant En-
gneers, Henry Snyder, J. m. Clark. A. I. Philips
am% Ma W. O. McGuen anc j. A. Keyser; Pay il.
speclOr Robert H. Clark Paymaster, II. NJ. iicisEs;
Assistant aymasters Samuel X. Calhoun and Joseph
r. Addcks; surgeon, Denby; Assistant surgeon J. H.
Ackley: Naval Constructor Thomas DAVIDSON; As
sisiapt naval Constructor H. N. Stecl Civil Engineer,
w C. Prcndie; Gunners, Joseph smith and James
hayes; Boatswain, William g. Tompkins; Carpenter,
n. Mayer. Officers Of the receiving ship-Coin-
mander, ". ". queen, commanding receiving ship
Potomac; Lieutenant, W. II. Brlcc; Mates. l..
Burns. II. Setley, G. j. pibbev and L. Holler;
Boatswain, Charles Miller; Gunner, J. J. Walsh;
Pay master, A. ID. Bachc; Assistant Paymaster, G.
n. sanders: Carpenter, IL. q. Leslie; saiimaker.
n c. Herbert. Oflcers OF Marine Corps-Colonel. NJ.
X. Kintzng, commanding Marine Corps: Captain.
IL. Il. Lowry; first Lieutcnants, Ronert l. Meade,
Henry Clay Coehrane and Richard X. Neall; second