Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-09

UNIT, shai IedCn INC nigntst position III tne ser
vice.
Alexis, although a young man, has seen quite
good deal OF the world. He has visited Paris
and London repeatedly, and has been in Vienna,
Prague, Munich, Dresden, Berlin, and MANY
other places too numerous to mention. In 1860
the Grand Duke accompanied his mother to
Germany, and afterward went with her to Nice,
where his eldest brother the Czsrowitz Mich.
olas, was lying dangerously i'll. The Emperor
Alexander, the Empress, the Grand Duke Alexis
and the affanced bride OF the dying grand duke.
the charming Princess Dagmar, OF Denmark.
were all present at the death-bed. The follow
ing years in the life of Prince Alexis have not
been distinguished by any noteworthy events,
unless 1t he that he was present, i'm the year 1866
when the murderOus attempt was made upon the
life of his imperial father, which excited so pro-
found sensation throughout the civilized world
Alexis stood OH that honorable occasion close
behind the emperor.
On another occasion the Grand Duke was ell
joying a sail on Lake Omega. At very shOre
distance from his barge a young Russian noble
man was rowing his sister in a small skill. The
young nObleman appeared to be unskilful I'm the
management OF his oars, and in consequence his
frail boat was capsiZed Without a moments
hesitation, the Grand Duke plunged into the
Guilty and at much personal peril, In rescuing
the young girl. For this display or herOism he
received gold medal at the hands of his father,
the Emperor, and always proudly wears the
decoration on gala occasions as the n0blest which
decks his breast.
His last visit to Berlin was in June last, whom
he accompanied his father on his visit tO the
Emperor William. He has also made extensive
journeys, under the guidance of his tutor, in his
native country, both in Europe and Asia. Prep
aratiOns for bis present journey were commenced
as long ago as July last, Immediately after his
return from Germany, the most delicate and
important point to be decided being who should
and who should not enjoy the high honor Of
forming the escort &c his Imperial highness ON
his visit 70 the United States. - - 49,
One point, however, was definitely settled In
advance. According TO "a old ukase OF the time
of Peter the Great, Who vas never partial to the
fair sex, women ere pr0hibifoa from becoming
passenger On any Russian man-of- war, and the
prohibition has remained In force until the
present, it being deemed improper To make an
exception, even when the brilhancy and cen.
pleteneas of the Grand Dukes suite were con-
eerned. Consequently, none Of the noble young
ladies OF st. Petersburg or Moscow are In the
PRINCES cortege; but 1t contains brilliant com.
pany, embracing the very flower Of tho Russian
xristOcracy. The most important among his
companions are Aide-,le- camp General and Vice
Admiral POssiet, who Is his guardian; the Actual
High Councillor Of State Ve8ily, Actual Coun-
cillor Of State Machine, professor of the English
language to the imperial family. Count Olson
fieff, lieutenant of the horse artillery of the
Guards and aide-de-camp to the heir to the
throne; and Count Scli0uvaloff, cornet OF Hus-
sars Of the Guard and pereOnal attendant on his
imperial highness the Grand Duke Vladimir.
The latter Is also an intimate friend and COM
panion Of the Grand Duke Alexis.-Appieton's
JourRdl.