The New York herald., 1871-12-06
ALEXIS RETURNS TO GOTHAM.
He Visits Methodist Fair in the Quaker City :
His Arrival in This City-He Leaves
for Boston o-Morrow.


Alexis Leaves Philndelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 1871.
The Grand Duke. ON Invitation OF the vile Of
Bishop Simpson, visited the Methodist Fair at Hortl-
cultural Hall this morning. Al eleven O'CLOCK
ALEXIS AND SUITE
entered the ha and were received by the venerable
Bishop simpson, who, leading him to the stage,
| presented him with an afghan, ana said:-
Yonr Imperial Highnsss, the holding this fair
quested you 70 accep, from them this beautiful
rssy ,.s. Sa that the 40 sss o
american ladies' and may be slight hnr %smen,S saaS
s ss IN h: 81 nc: ms
iy shown IN the elevation to ct,rsnship
shore: Ss .spSsssasa.i1s sTs. nation wSeS,
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darkness and trial, nation. formerly widely dis.
and the impreyemeni becoming neIsIoor
that divide The Continents May peace and friendship be-
tween Russia r. g ana Amsrca be may our only
the Of our people and IN the progress Of science
ing Your Imperial hishne.s peaasns tour through our
10 ,sis Ss.. 9 sS yo and @
active usefulness and ultimately crown on throne higher
No kindlior greeting has reached Alexis since has
arrival III America, and he was sensiDe OF the warm
welcome extended BY Blsnop Simpson.
He then made round or the tables and bought o
tim whistle Toy $40 miniature hat for $40, q To-
Lacco pouch for $40 and ''mouth organ" for $40.
the highest terms with regard to his reception, the
hall aAd Philadelphia ladies'.
wno.e the grandest affair OF the kind tDat ever Oc
Cured in Philadelphia. and reaects the greatest
credit on the citizens who managed IT,
The Grand Dukes Return to New YOrt.
The Grand Duke left Philadelphia by the noon
train and arrived In the city at three O'Clock yese
day afternoon with his suite IN oil thirty-two per-
sons. He was received by Mr. Bodisco, the Russian
Consul. and MIR. Van Ranst, who had eight carriages
III readiness to convey the distinguished party from
the Desorosses street ferry to the Clarendon HOTEL
There was no excitement or commotion of any
Kind on his arrival, very lew persons knowing the
time the special train was to arrive. 1t was ex-
pected that he would have returned early yes
terday morning; but the festivities ran SO high
IN the Quaker, QsaT,o CITY he was forced 70 ahali.
his stay longer than was Anticipated. He
spent very quiet evening at his hotel remaining in
his prvafe apartments until nine O'Clock, when he
lett TO attend private supper given at Delmoncos,
by Mr.. August femont and several other prominent
Admiral Poisset. and the other members or his i'm
mediate suite The supper was a most recherche
guests were very select the party invited to meet
the Duke being very small. The entertainment
e the Grand % Duke returned @ % to his his hotel I Toaay IS
the last one OF his stay IN the city,
BY special train. He Will give up his apartments
finally at the Clarendon on his departure for the
"HuOn as he does not again return TO the city. he
s his own master for the bref period OF his stay,
the reception committees work ending on Satur-
day night Great commOtiOn prevails In Boston in
anticipation OF mis- arrival, the Bostonians being
determined to Outdo, II possible the splendid recep-
tions OF New York and Philadelphia. They regret
that Gilnlores jubilee company are not ready for
the big blowout, bur they Will console themselves
BY treating him to concert OF the scnoo children,
Ing institution Of the city, procession.
The Grand Dukes Visit to Sprinxfield, Mass.
SPRINGFIELD Mass, Dec. 6, 1871.
The City Council has appointed committee to
extend the Inequalities OF the city to the Grand
Duke Alexis who will arrive there by special train
from YORK at four O'Clock Thursday afternoon. The
Duke Will spend an hour at the extensive
pistol factory OF Smith Wesson, who are exc
cutting . heavy contract for the Russian govern
city autnoriues, and win leave for Boston az
seven r N. This reception win pc entirely devoid
OF Speechmaklng or other f0rmallties.
Letter from q COlored Man 60 the Grand
Duke.
To THE GRAND DUKE ALExrs:-
write 10 inform you tnat, desiring TO purchase
tickets TO the ball given In honor OF your arrival IN
Philadelphia, was refused the same for no other
reason than because OF my complexion canno.
belIeve, representing, as You do, an empire witch
embraces within ils limits men or many different
prejudice can in any way receive your sanction or
approval
tain pCor-souled republican Americans, who, while
they are ever 80 ready to fawn upon the great are
also ever ready to insult the humble and friend
less.
Believing that your spirit is like the aspirations OF
your mighty country, cosmopolitan am satisfied
that you approved OF no such contemplate act OF
some impoverished spirits around you.
Denied access to your presence, venture to thus
pay you my respects, and Will add that. though
Grand Duke, regard you as q much better repub-
can tnan those Americans who have, in my person,
insued man account OF the accident OF hts
complexion. The act would not be tolerated in
Russia, and beileve you despise It, as does
THOMAS j. DORSEY.
ipET pJIA Dec 4 1871