The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-19
TIE GRAND DUKES PROGRESS.
A Day with the Colorado
NSOuMtaineers.
Hearty Reception by the citiscns-A Visit "a
the Legislature and Local Lions Of Dem
ver-The St. Petersburg Story Of the
Dukes Marriage a Good Joke.

DENVER, Col. Jan. IL, 1872.
Duke Alexis and General Sheridan have been
most heartily entertained here to-day by the sturdy
and h0spitable mountain Of the Colorado Terri
tory. The Grand Duke of course has been the spe-
cial object of attraction and honor, on account
OF the presence OF an imperial visitor being
more rare than tnat of general Of
the American army. His reception has not
embraced ali the pOmp and spendOr OF those Ova-
lions the Eastern Cities but the demonstrations
were. nevertheless, as hearty on the part Of the
people, and there has also been manifested the same
curiosity here TO gaze upon real Duke as there
was In New York two months ago. The fatigue or
a long railroad journey was not favorable for
AN EARLY RISE
this morning and 1t was considerably after the
hour OF noon before His Imperial Highness had
finished breakfast. The same may also be SAID
OF General Sheridan and his party. The
arrangements Tor the days entertainment Of
the visitors contemplated little else than
drive around the principal points OF interest,"
In the city, and an opportunity for them to
meet the various members OF the Territorial Legs-
lature now In session mere. The legislators, accom-
panied by Governor McCook called early In the
afternoon and all OF the members were, In turn,
presented to the Ducai tourist
ALEXIS IN THE LEGISLATURE.
Among the members were several MexicarS.
whose contrasting appearance and manners with
those OF the unauthorized Anglo. saxons attracted
the attention OF Alexis ana caused him to make
several inquiries concerning their abilities as coun.
sellers or representatives OF their people.
He cOnversed freely and at considerable length
with nearly every member of the legislative body.
and when the members Withdrew, 1t was with one
common impression that the young Russian visitor
was really the Intelligent gentleman that he Ia
rcputed to be. The ride around the city
was one of pleasure The weather
was most charming, the atmosphere clear and
bracng. and every other element OF nature COM
bined was favorable for a delightful view OF the
lofty Rocky Mountains, OF which the Duke said he
had read and heard 50 much. Proceeding mite or
two into the suburbs
PIXIES PEAK L00MED UP
conspicuously in the south, and the party paused
for considerable time 10 view It's lofty proportions.
West Denver was also visited, and q
short stop made at the extensive brewery
OF the Denver Ale Company. The whole operation
of brewing was most infinitely shown and described
to the Grand Duke and before leaving he refreshed
himself with a draught or two OF some or tho
choicest productions OF the establishments Tho
Holly Water Works were ais0 visited, where 1t Is
presumed the distinguished visitor partook In
judiCiOus quantities OF some or that beverage
known as adams aleu- as well a. few other
nudS, winch were freely ulspeuScu dI COuatiOk
furnished after an inspection OF the water works
and the powerful machinery employed to force the
water into the city. As
A FITTING FINALE
TO the days enjoyment there has been grand BAH
this evening In honor OF the Duke and General
Sheridan. 1t was given in the dining hall OF the
American House, under the auspices OF the
Pioneer Club, an organization composed ex-
clusivcy OF the early settlers Of Colorado and
the Rocky Mountain territory. There were some
two hundred couple present. and the occasion was
! OF that jOvial carnival nature peculiar TO festive
gatherings in this section OF the country. The
! bali room was not 700 deliberately decorated.
| but a single American aud single Russian
flag told the story that the guest of the evening
was welcome. Among those present, besides
Alexis and General Sheridan and their I'M
| mediate suites, were Governor McCoox, ex-Gov'
! srnor Evans, the various members OF the
| Legislature and such prominent citizens as w. 3.
| Cheesman, Mr. MoIfat the banker, and others.
| There was also brilliant array OF ladies', and their
| toilets were In many instances very elegant and
COSTLY The festivities were continued until after
midnight and there were few dances which the
Duke failed to mingle in. Tomorrow the visitors
| will visit
GOLDEN CITY AND CLEAR CREEK CANYON.
by invitation OF the Colorado Central Railroad, re-
turning the afternoon anu leaving In the evening
on the Kansas Pacific road for Jefferson City and St
Louis.
The story from st. Petersburg that the Duke has
married an American lady, contrary to his fathers
Wishes is treated good joke, and OF course, II
Is loo ridiculous to receive denial.