The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-11-24
THE RUSSIAN PRINCE IN WASH
INGTON.
WASHINGTON. Norember


A very large crowd was a. the depot last
night to meet Alexis, but as he was 10 cii-
zens' dress he vas not generally recognized.
He drove to Minister Catacazy's house. The
latter called on Secretary Fish officially, and
apprised him of the Dukes arrival.
At one o'clock to-day, a carriage containing
the Duke and suite arrived and entered the
Executive Mansion, the assemblage on The
poriico giving cheers as the Prince alighteg,
which he acknowledged by lifing his chapsau
and bowiug. The Duke, Minister Catacazy
aud Admiral PoisseL were first 10 enter, then
followed his excellency WE. Machin, coun-
sellor of state, Count Olsenfeff, Count Shoave.
aloff, General Gorloff, DR.. Cudrin, Lieutenant
Touder, and Mr. sherkof, Of the pus;s,s S;,,s
cloth, short frock coat, with golden epaulettes,
sword, and pale blue sash over his shoulder.
He removed his chapeau Immediately upon
entering the door. Minister Catacazy wore
his court uniform, heavily Trimmed with gold
lace. The members of the Dukes suite all
wore full uniforms, elaborately trimmed and
decorated, according to their respective rank.
The President and members of the Cabinet
were In full dress suits. Mrs. Delano dressed
in black velvet, black lace shawl and pink
ribbon head-dress. Mrs. Alderman dressed IN
black silk train, and bonnet with maroon
Trimmings. Mrs. Grant was assisted by Miss
Nellie, Mrs. Sharpe and Miss Bessie Sharpe,
aud the ladies before mentioned. Mrs. Grant
and Two young ladies, her daughter and Miss
Sharpe were dressed in demi-toillete. black
silk with poiut lace collar and sleeves, bright
colored ribbons. Mrs Sharpe wore apple green
silk with train. As soon as the Duke and his
suite reached the blue parlor, his Highness
took position between an ottoman In the
centre OF the room and the door leading to the
red parlor, with his face towards the door en-
terIng the blue parlor fcom the hall. Minis.
ter Catacazy stood at his side, aud Admiral
Poisset near him on the other side. The mem
bers of the suite took positions ln the rear OF
the Duke. The President, accompanied by
his Cabinet and secretaries, then entered the
parlor by the door leading from the nal.
Minister Catacazy then presented the
dressed each other In English, each
expressing his pleasure at meeting The other,
but no formal speech was made Gy either.
The Duke then presented the members OF his
suite, and the President in turn presented
the members of his Cabinet. TIE usual hand
shaking attended the intr0ductlons; ing
President then escorted the Duke to the red
parlOr, where the ladies were assembled, pre-
sen,ing him lrst 10 Mrs. Grant, and then to
the other ladies. Secretary Fish followed,
presenting e6ch member OF the suite
of his Highness to the ladies. Conver.
sation was then entered upon, and
introductions between the members OF
The CdUlutl duu tUC tc VI JIG L tihSS euN
the Presidents secretaries. The Duke, Ad-
miral Poisser, General Gorlof # and ooe or two
others of the visitors spoke Eng ish tiuenily.
and converseG in that lougu., while the con-
versaiion with some Of tie other visitors, who
did not speak Englis'i, was carried on IN
French. After a pleasant conversation of
about fifteen minutes, the Duke bade the
President adieu, and then the ladies and
members of the Cabinet followed and the
Distinguished visitors withdrew. Upon
entering the carriages they returned
Immediately to Minister Catacazys. The
Prince and his suite leave here tomorrow
morning in special train for Annapolis to
visit the navel school there, and go from that
place to Ne'J York, by rail, Tomorrow eve
ming. The Grand Duke is rather prepossess-
ing in his pers >nal appearance, tall and erect,
OF robust build and quick step. He is of light
complexion, wears quite nobby little mus
tache and side whiskers. His hair is cut short,
after the fashion of the Russians.
The New YORK Herald processes TO have re-
liable information that the Grand Duke is
CHARGED with mission from the Car to this
country, being proposal for an offensive and
defensive alliance between Russia and the
limited States.