The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-20
A Hlx1 HUNG AROUND THE HORIZON,

At one O'CLOCK the tall spars OF the fngate svet-
lana came out OF the MIST and soon ater she passed
Sandy Hook and fred national salute OF twenty
one guns. with the American nag at the main. This
was returned by the Congress,
GUN FOR GUN. sYrn frl
with the Russian nag at the main. As the svetlana
approached her large proportions became visible
and with glass the figures OF the officers could be
seen gathered on the quarter deck ana asC9
THE MEN IN THE sHROUDs
ana tops Again the Russian nag was run up to
the main, this time by the whole neet and fifteen
guns were fred by each ship. until the squadron
was wrapped III the powder smoke, and the long
looked-for Svetlana was momentariy hidden from
sight. When 1t blew slowly away the Svetlana was
passing on the starboard bow Of the Severn. At
this moment the severn's band struck up
THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL AIR,
which was answered by cheers from the crew and
"Hall Columbia" from the band Of the Muscovites.
At halpast one N. she passed astern Of the Con.
gress and dropped her anchor. tt.a stsAHs
ADMIRAL ROWAN VISITS ADMIRAL PossIKrr.
Admiral Rowan's barge was Immediately launched
ana accompanied by Captain Davenport anu Lieu
tenant Commander Robeson In full uniform, was
rowed alongside Svetlana. They received at
the gangway py Admiral Possiett and the Ml
n GRAND DUKE ALEXIS ALExANDROvIrCn. Ht
The oficers ranged In line and o full guard OF
marines under arms. They were conducted to the
Admirals cabin, and the most cordial compliments
exchanged, Alexis conversing with them in English
They were highly gratiAed at their reception. and
were not aware that our fleet had been awaiting
them. On leaving the ship the same rormality was
observed, and salute Of fifteen guns fired, which
wys answered BY the Congress-
At little after three O'Clock the
HERALD STEAM YACHT,
ri 4 not
svetana, which is large vessel Of over three thou
sand tons, having the double headed Russian eagle
embazoned on her stern, with the name OF the
irigate. The officers Of the Svetlana received the
HERALD REPRESENTATIVES,
with great courtesy, and escorted them over the
vessel.
APPEARANCE OF THE GRAND DUKE.
The Grand Duke who was attred
IN THE BLUE UNIFORM
OF the Russian navy ana wearing nat pancake
cap, with white binding, came on deck with his
hands In has pockets, and came forward to where
the HERALD reporters stood, and sauted them with
well.bred courtesy. While the Grand Duke unbent
from his imperial etiquette we had good look at
him. He is very fairskinned with large blue eyes,
VERY LIGHT HAIR AND A STRAIGHT NOSE.
BIS skin is inclined to he rudy, and his entire
manner and way Of speaking are unpreentious.
ALEXIS is OVER SIX FEET HIGH.
with great, broad shoulders ana herculean frame.
At half-past three the Russian Minister Mr.. Gaia
cazy. in full diplomatic costume, his uniform COW
cred with gold and silver and his breast blazing
with orders. came on board the sveana, attended
by three Officers Of his suite, In the costume OF the
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL GUARD
All the ofncers OF the Svetana, with the Admiral
or the Russian Meet, were drawn up to receive the
Minister. Alexis shook hands with Catacazy, and
the latter bowed gracefully and low, until the
plume OF his
Cooked HAT SWEET THE DECK.
OF the Svetlana. The marines. wearing nat glazed
hats, presented arms, the band PLAYED the Russian
national hymn, and the Grand Duke. In a soclable
way, showed the Russian Min lister over the vessel
One Of Catacazv's suite marched behind the
Minister with an open leathern despatch bag, con-
tanning the letters ana dispatches which have boon
received
At TIE EMBASSY
for Alexis. These were presented to His Imperial
Highncss by young Russian onccr, Count
Scnauvaihow, who acts as his aide-de-camp, and
who wore the uniform Of hussar OF the Russian
Guard, which was covered with bullion and gold
lace.
THE PLAINEsr DRESSED MAN
on the Svctiana is the Grand Duke himself, for,
while his captain OF the frigatc. Oscar Kramer,
WORE THE ORDER on ST. NICHOLAS,
which was blazing with jewcts the Grand Duke had
no decoration whatever. fG-
on the gundeck Of the svetlana Is shrine, IN
glass case, as
OF GOLD AND SILVER,
which serves as an altar for the chaplain Of the
rrigate. The shrine has representation Of the
BLEssED VIRGIN NARY, e1 m
with the infant Jesus In her arms, and is perfectly
magnificent in description.
Captain Kramer conducted the HERALD reporter
to the cabin to look at the log OF tho voyage.
AS the Captain motions US to be seated we can
look back over the chronicle Of the voyage.
II was distinguished party which assembled
AT CRoNsTADT ON FRIDAY
evening" the Goth OF August to say godspeed to the
stout Russian frigate Svctlana then lying at anchor
IN the harbor, In company with the corvette Boga-
tire and the clipper Abreck. The occasion was the
departure Of His Imperial Highness
MoNsIGNoR THE GRAND DUKE
Alexis Alexandrovitch, thrd son OF Alexander
H., Gear OF all the Russas on visit to the shores
OF the democratic republic Of the United States. 1t
is the first time in the history OF the Russian empire
that prince OF the blood imperial has gone forth
on visit to such o land as ours. 1t has been
against the traditions OF the absolute government,
which hugs It's mighty power with the icy Businesses
OF the North. aN sssa
DOES 1T MEAN NOTHIN09
Is there no thing more IN II than the desire or an
enlightened father 10 have his son init
mate with lands and peoples, and cement
an International friendship which Is
riddIes Tho Emperor has come down from
Petcrnof In the imperial yacht Alexandria, escorted
by the yachts Strelns and Neva. or the party OF
the Gear are their Imperial uignnesses Monsignor
the Grand DUKE heritor Czarovltch and Madame
the Grand Duchess Czarovna. There are also Mon.
signors the Grand Dukes Vladimir Alexandrovitch,
Serge Alexandrovitcn, Paul Alexandrovltcn ana
Madame
rnE GRAND DUCHESS MARIE -ALExANDRovHA
The titles are given In full, so that such plain
people as our citizens may appreciate tho height
from which that leave-taking party looks down on
ordinary mortas.
The Alexandra drops her anchor near the tall
frgate and attended by the Deputy OF the Minister
OF Marine, the imperial party are taken on board
the Svcuana. where they are received by the officer
In command OF the squadron, Vice Admiral and
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