Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-24
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Secret Mission of Grand Duke Alexis.
The Next Great European War.
Uncle Sam on the WrOne sIde-

Uncle Sam ON the Wrong Side.
NEW YORK, Nov. GA dispatch from
Washington to the Herald saws that reliable
Information of the real object of the visit of
the Grand Duke Alexis to the United States,
reports that he is charged with mission of
an important and delicate character to our
government, being nothing less than a pro
posal for an alliance, offensive and defen-
sive between the two nations. A European
war is apprehended and Russia believes
that with the active aid of the United States,
or assisted by an extensive privateering
neet under Russian letters of marque she
could defy all Europe.
Alexis at the white House Grant
Tells Him All He Knows In Five
Minutes.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Long before
1 O'Clock tfrOng of people had congregat-
ed upon the porticO of the executive man
sion to witness the arrival of the Duke.
Many ladies were present. With the ex-
eeption of the representatives of the press,
no one was admitted to the ante room, the
route which the Duke and suite would pass
to the Blue Parlor, where the reception by
the President took place. Soon after u
wives. At the royal party arrived and the
doors of the mansion were thrown open.
As they alighted from their carriages cheer
went up from those assembled on the porti-
co, the Grand Duke acknowledge
ing the salutation by turning
when he reached the door, and removing
his cap, he entered the ante-rOom in COM
pany with Minister Catacazy,and Admiral
Poisset, all in complete regalia, followed by
other members Of the suit, also in their
naval and official costumes. They were
Immediately ushered into the parlors, and
the President, with Secretary Fish, Post
master-General Creswell, Generals Porter,
Babcock and Dent and Marshal Sharpe,
came down stairs from the Executive office,
and passing through the ante-roOms, pro-
ceeded to the reception parlor, where the
ceremony took place.
Minister Catacazy first presented the
Grand Duke to the President, who shook
hands. The Duke said it afforded him much
pleasure to meet the chief of a nation with
whom his own was on intimate terms of
friendship, and the President cordially well
coined him, and expressed the hope that his
visit to this country would be pleasant and
gratifying. The Duke then presented the
members of his suite to the President. The
President In turn presented the members of
his Cabinet and his official attendants to
the Duke. After the introductions here
were concluded, the President escorted the
Grand Duke TO the red parlor, when Secre-
taTy Fish presented him to the ladies. The
other part of the company followed into
the red parlor, where a brief but general
conversation took place among all the par
ties. The Duke addI eSsed himself especially
to Mrs. Grant. The interview only lasted
five minutes, when the distinguished visit
ors left the Executive mansion.
The Grand Duke walked in front as on
entering and was cheered by the crowd out
side. He and Minister Catacazy and Ad-
miral Poissett took seats in an open car
riage. The Duke lifted his cap as the car
riage drove from the premises and the suite
in carriages followed, all returning to Min
lister Catacazy's residence.
There will be no formal entertainment
given the Duke in this city. Tomorrow
morning he will proceed to Annapolis in
special train, returning to Washington in
time to leave for New Y ork in the evening.
The PhIIadeIphians.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. PA grand re
ception will be given here to the Grand
Duke Alexis. The programme is but par
tally arranged. Gen. Meade is Chairman
Of the Committee Of reception.
Wanted Out West.
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 23.-The Mayor of
Duvan's Bluff sent the following dispatch to
Duke Alexis:
DualES Bluff, Noc. 2O.-TO Alexis,
Grand Duke Of Russia, New York: The
citizens of Duvalrs Bluff extend hearty con-
gratulations on your safe arrival in this
country, and indulge the hope that you will
include our city in your Western tour.
THOMAS CARR, Mayor.
To this the following answer was received
to-day:
Washington, Nor. 23.-To Thos. Carr,
Mayor of Duval's Bluff: His Imperial
Majesty is very grateful to the citizens of
Duval's Bluff for their kind greeting, and
indulges hope of passing through their
CITY. RUSSIAN MINISTER,