The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-22
NEW NO Es K.
Reception Of the Grand Duke
Ta,e Ciiy;alry and Beauty of New
York Osa its Kmees.
A Grand Pugcnnt--Erofusc Heeccrntioas-.
Nnsni6eient Military Emra.le--Hn,-
- Crowds of People,
Deafeaing Cheers.
. Jenkins i'm Ecstatic Contorti0ns.
The Dnke AIcxis--Efis Dress--Kis MANLY
Kseausy--rFc Bincshcs--Eae sal,-
piles BOned Turkey and
Imperial Wine.

New York, Nov 21.-The honors of the me-
.tropolis of America were to-day showered on
the Grand Duke The weather was beautiful.
Everything WAS carried ON with system and
success and the reception of the handsome
young Prince was of the most genuine and
enthusiastic nature. The guests began to as
sembe on the Mary Powell on pier 49, at ten
o'clock. On either side of the gangway were
American and Russian flags and handsome
carpet was laid ON which the guests walked to
the saloon.
The steamer was deeked with bunting from
stem to stern, prominent among which was the
imperial flag of Russia A large company, in
Guiding the representatives of the best families
Of the city Were on board, besides members of
the Reception Committee, Mr. A pinwall,
Mai. Gel. Mellow and staff, Gen. Dix, Min
lister CatacaZy and staff, Consul Gen. Bodsc)
and vi e Consul Schultz.
Music was furnished by III band OF the list
Regiment AT Ills Il e Mary Powell cast off
her lin a id headed dow IL Il e stream. 1t then
became evident how gen rally the request to
decorate was complied with. Every vessel dis
played colors and the air was pierced with
screams of steam whistles. Off the man-of-war
anchorage the Mary Powell came to and head
ed around. At 11.30 Admiral Rowen of the
flagship Congress, Capt. Davenport of the same
vessel, Capt. fairfield of the Kansas, and
Lieut. Col Robson, aid to Admiral Rowan
came in gig to the Mary Powell A few min
utes later six-oared barge from the Svetla nd
put out to convey Minister Catacazy and staff
to the flagship Several boats, filled with Off
GERS of the American fleet came on board, all in
full uniform. A few minutes later rush to
the side of the vessel indicated that the Grand
Duke was about to leave the vessel. The Rus
sian Minister and staff attired in brilliant uni
form, were the first to appear at the gangway
and enter the Royal barge; next came Alexis.
As he stepped upon the gangway the band of
the SHETLAND struck up the national anthem of
Russia and the yards were manned.
AS SOON as the staff of the Duke were seated
the order was given at 1l.45 to push off. A
the barge neared the Mary Powell, her crowded
decks were filled with excited ladies and gentle
men anxious to catch the first glance Of the
Duke.
He was attired in the full dress uniform Of
his rank, and across his shoulder was sash of
blue MORE ANTIQUE an | on his head chapea1.
lis fine manly form and handsome but modest
| face were the subject Of general remark
When the barge reached the Mary Powell the
Duke evnced no nervousness under the shouts
| cheers and waving of handkerchiefs amid tho
strains of the Russian national airs, but quick
| ly rising, tripped up the steps nimby As soon,
however as his feet touched the heavy brussels
| carpet laid across the deck, the Duke removed
| his chapeau and bowed graciously. He was
taken by the arm by VIM. IF. Aspinwall, chair.
| man OF the reception committee, followed by
| his stall and members of the committee stood
with open ranks and made his way to the upper
| saloon of the steamer. Here the royal guest
| stood a moment uncovered while his compan
| ions came up stairs. CHANGING about him and
finding himself the subject of so much interest
| at the hands Of the fair daughters of New York
| he modestly blushed and for an instant lost hi;
| self possession which he had thus far retained
| i'll remarkable degree. Around him were Ad
miral Poisset, his personal suite-brilliant will
decorations-Nlr: Aspinwall, Minister Catacazy
| aud staff, Gen. Mcdowell and naval officers
| the background being formed by hundreds o.
| the most beautiful women and representativ,
| men of the city.
Itwas vivid picture and brilliant in the ex
IRENE, with the sunlight cleaning through TIN
| stained glass windows and one to be retained il
| the memory ineffaceaby
Inc DOW OF the steamer was headed down TIN
| stream TO afford time to welcome the Prime
and drink glass of champagne with him.
l Order having been restored, Major-Genera
Dix stepped within the circle and addressed tn
| Grand Duke thus:
| Your imperial HighneSs:-Tn the name of tn
citizens OF New York have the honor to ten
der You cordial welcome to the United States
IL Is great qualification to us to see within OH
haroof the gallant squadron which has brough
you To our shores. 1t is still a greater gratifca
Ton 10 us to receive among us one of the impe
RAJ family OF Russia whose illustrous chief ha
done SO much for civilization, and whose hand
the possession of power has under the guidanc
OF providence been devoted to the noblest o
uses the social AMI political elevation O
those who come within the sphere of its exer
else. Inc long and uninterrupted friendly re
latlons between Russia and the United State
have naturally created strong interest on GU
part III all that concerns her welfare and ha
caused us to regard with deep interest he
steady and silent progress eastward shedding a
every advance the lights of Christian ciyiliza
ton over regions which have been buried fo
ages in comparative darkness. Your Imperia
Highness will, no doubt, lind much in our couI
try which is novel to an European. Our exist
cnec as an independent nation does not vet dat
one hundred years. Our forms of mproyemer
in industry and art differ in many respects frol
those OF countries whose lives are measured b
the lapse of centuries, but in community in
rapid course of development, we trust then
may be found much which shall be found intel