The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-23

as TO not reach Topeka until nearly noon to-day.
The trip was most emphatcally one OF the pleas
ATTEST and most edilying railroad Journeys which
His Imperial Highness has had since he commenced
his American tour
SHOOTING THE GAME FROM THE DUcAL TRAIN.
The buffao-hunting experiences Of the oay before
were substantially repeated for nearly the whole
length OF the road. Vast and numerous herds were
seen, and Of course the temptation to take few
shots was too strong TO be resisted. The first herd
seen was fully half q mile from the track and the
train was moving along at an average speed of
about twenty miles an hour. The Grand Duke and
General Custer, each armed with Spencer rife,
took positions In the baggage car, and Alexis
very soon levelled hts piece at ponderous amman
aud hanged away. The shot fell short OF the mark
by about twenty feet, ana OF course the herd scat
tered rapidly and promiscuously. The enthusiastic
| Russian seized another piece, and although the
| coveted game was over half O mile distant the
Dukes unerring aim brought the doomed buffaO
| to the ground. The train was Immediately stopped
| and the wounded buffalo soon overtaken ana
! finished and his tail amputated and brought away
as another trophy OF the Imperial hunt on the
American Plains. During the balance OF the day
shots fired at stray herds along the track, and
the Duke probably brought down no less than ma II
dozen OF the animals before twilight.
Generals Sheridan and Custer and others who are
on tue train contributed to the diminishing OF the
buffalo tribe.
CITIZEN CURIOSITY.
The inhabited stations along the llne OF the Kan
sas Pacific Railroad were few and small but the
people living In the neighborhood OF the route
invariably out to catch o glimpse OF the Imperial
visitor as he passed.
In some cases Alexis responded to the calls by
putting in an appearance, and was OF course
heartily cheered.
MILITARY COMPLIMENTS.
At Fort Wallace two full companies OF the Third
infantry came from the fort and received him
IN fine style The band stationed at the fort was
also present and rendered serenade during the few
momentsthe tram remained.
AT Fort Hayes there was also an enthusiastic
assemblage, and several officers OF the post were
presented to the Duke by General Sheridan.
RECEPTION IN TOPEKA.
The train arrived here this forenoon at about
eleven O'Clock. Several thousand people were
sembled the station to see the Russian guest and
unite in the excitement and enthusiasm OF his
hearty reception.
The Topeka band was also around and gave an
uninterrupted strain Of ha TO the Chief p from the
moment the train stopped until the Duke mad en-
tered and been driven away In his carriage. The
crowd OF course cheered. The streets through
which the distinguished guest passed were filled
| with an enthusiastic multitude.
Alexis and General Sheridan rode IN q carriage
with Lieutenant Governor Elder ana Mr.. Cobb,
Speaker Of the House. and the gentlemen OF the
different suites were accompanied by State and
city officers.
The party first proceeded to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, where brief rest was had and o few infor-
NAL introductions gone through with. Then prepa-
rations were made for the more pofpous formalitea
| incident to the visit q Russian Duke.
These consisted Of welcome on the part of the
Legislature and subsequently pubic reception.
This latter was INDUCED in by almost the whole
| community the ladies, however. Guaranteeing the
other sex BY two to one, and full Of enthusiasm and
admiration over the noble Alexis.
From the Fifth Avenue the party went directly to
the State House, first visiting the Executive Depart
| ment and paying their compliments to Governor
| Harvey, the members OF the Executive Council and
the several Justices Of the Supreme Court. During
this interval the doors of the House OF Representa-
lives were thrown open and the space not occupied
bv the members was quickly illed with an anxious
| multitude.
The session Of the lower branch of tho Legislature
| was soon brought to q close, and then the two
| branches went into Joint convention.
| Then the hero OF the nOur, the Duke Alexis. was
soon ushered into the presence OF the august body.
PARLIAMENTARY HONOR.
He was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor
| Elder and by him introduced TO Speaker Cobb.
At tins moment all eyes were strained to see the
guest OF the day. and his tall form was soon recog
nized and frequently admired and compmented.
| After the momentary sensation caused by his en-.
trance was over the Speaker proceeded to welcome
| the guest In behalf OF the people of Kansas.
THE ADDRESS.
In doing 50 he spoke Is lollows:--
| YOUR IMPERIAL HIGHNEsS-It gives me unfeIQned
pleasure to welcome you to our capital, to invite
| you to partake OF the hospitality OF our beloved
State. do this IN spirit OF republican simplicity
benttlng the state OF Kansas We are conscious
ovations which have greeted you in other portions
Of the republic but be assured That our hearts tfr
c nV ess towara; YOU your imperial father and
your country. IMAM those OF others OF our country.
wtn wo oy Kansas, the child Of the nation Of
universal freedom, delights TO honor the son and
OF MN wnG y the s1Smes
| Justice and Of courage struck the chains from
eanna sd
yOur noble Emperor NOW, IN Denalf OF the State
Of Kansas, trend Of my country, welcome sou to
THE GRAND DuKE's REPLY.
| The Duke listened atentlvey to the address and
seemed to catch and appreciate every word. Lie
| besitated q moment and then responded as fol-
| lows
| Mr. SPEAxBR-The kind reception which you and
one which cannot forget. am glad to meet 50
many friends or emancipation, and have no doubt
but my BRIEF visit among you VIII DC pleasant one.
TIE LEvEE
The joint convention was Immediately dissolved.
and then came series or introdnctions OF the Duke
aud General Sheridan TO the legislative members
and the public generally.
POETRY AND SONG
Afterwards and just before the Duke retired, the
whole assembled coDcourse united In singing an
original ode OF welcome to the Grand Duke. II was
to the air OF 'John Brown" and the concluding
verse was as follows:-
grandeur of prairies how youthful Kansas
with her Russia ing sisters fitting welcome cryY
Let heart full expression aud the echo
| Tie Gar and Grant are friends
Choru--Ho for Russia and the unionl
| Hoi for Russia and the Unionl