The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-11-29

New YoRK, November 21.-The
weather is very fine, and the recep-
tion Of Alexis will be according to the
programme stated. -.
German bankers here have orders
for $4,000 of American stocks and
railway shares.
Charles O'Conor thinks that through
q flaw in the indictment, Tweed will
escape punishment.
Isaac W. England, publisher Of the
Sun, has been appointed Commission
er of Public Instruction.
Horace Greeley peremptorily de-
clines the Presidency Of the Depart
ment of Public Parks, vice Sweeney.
Steamboat owners have formed q
permanent organization, and adopted
j petition to Congress to amend the
steamboat laws.
Lowell, MASS, November 21.-A
man charged with the seduction of his
sister-in-law, and doctor accused of
abortion in the case, have disappeared.
SAN FRANo1sco, November 21.-
The grand jury, investigating tho re-
cent stage coach robberrles, attribute
them to the Indians. The Tonto
Apachos are again on the war path.
Most Of the persons implicated in the
Los Angeles Chinese massacre have
fed the country.
CHEYENNE, November 21.-The
House repealed the woman suffrage
bill by nine to three. -.
NEW York, November 21.-At II
o'clock, this morning, the steamer
Mary Powell, with the reception com
mittee and about 500 persons, includ-
ing large number of ladies, proceed.
cd down the bay. Over 1000 persons
assembled at the pier to witness the
departure of the steamer. She was
gaily decorated with Russian and
American flags. Nearly all the YES
sels in the bay were dressed with flags
Many of them display Russian colors,
Broadway is thronged with persons
awaiting the parade. A great MUM
ber arrived from the country in early
trains. The buildings on Broadway
and the other principal streets are
decorated with flags. The National
Guard is out in full force. Weather
fine. The reception will be brilliant
LATER.-The crowds on Broadway
is so dense, that locomotion is almost
impossible. Every window and space
from which view can be obtained is
occupied. 10000 troops are in line,
extending two miles. Alexis landed
at halEpast I, when the. procession
moved. During the formal reception,
Major-General Dix addressed the
Prince as follows ;I. ..'
YoUa IMPERIAL HIaHNEss In the
name of the citizens of New York, I
have the honor to tender you a cor,
dial welcome to the United States. 1t
is q great qualification to us to see
within our harbor the gallant squad
ron which has brought you to our
shores. It is still greater gratifca.
tion to us to receive among US one Of
the imperial family of Russia, whose
illustrious chief has done so much for
civilization, and in whose hands the
possession of power has, under the
guidance of Providence, been devoted
to the noblest OF uses-the social and
political elevation Of those who come
within the spere of its exercise. The
long and uninterrupted friendly re:
iations between Russia and the United
States has naturally created q strong
sympathy on our part in all that con:
Germs her welfare, and has caused US
to regard with doep interest her steady
but silent progress Eastward, she'd
ding at every advance the lights of
Christianity and civilization ovor re-
gions which have been buried for
ages in comparative darkness. Your
Imperial Highpess will, no doubt, find
much in our country which is novel
to q European, which will bo remem-
bered as source of useful suggestion
in political societies, In tie name of
the citizens in whose behalf speak,
I tender you sincere welcome.
The Prince replied as follows;
GENERAL DIX, LADIES AND GENTLE,
MEN; 7 beg to express my warm
thanks for the manner in which !
have been received. The feeling
which exists between Russia and the
United States is as strong as it is last:
ing, and nothing can disturb it. !
shall pass rapidly through New York,
to pay my respects to the President,
whose high character. is greatly ap-
preciated everywhere but, on my re-
turn, T shall have the pleasure to ac-
cept your hospitality, so kiadly ten