The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-07
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Jan. 0. 1871.

the city governments to-day. while discussing tho
grand ovation OF the people on the arrival oil Tho
Grand Duke Alexis The old fellow was abous
right, for the occasion mas been made ono
or great rejoicing. All classes OIL citizens nave
united in 1t, ana the demonstrations In honor OF tho
distinguished visitor have been almost OF unparas.
eled splendor and enthusiasm. The train which
brought the Ducal party from chicago was delayed
for a long time. but the curiosity OF the crowd
Overcame the discomfort OF tedious
wait and the masses fingered until very
late III the evening TO see aud welcome the young
lieutenant who is tine great hero Of the West.
The streets and the spacious corridors Of the South
crn Hotel were literally packed with humanity. aud
Their enthusiasm when the guest appeared among
them was OF that hearty and enthusiastic character
which could not be mistaken.
LADIES ST. LOUIS,
"a In other critics. also out full force and is
is no cxaggeraliou to say that they were q tribe
more demonstrative than those OF any other Ameri-
can city which Alexis has vet visited
1t should not be inferred. however that
their evidences OF dclighr were rude
vulgar. but rather that their pride
and Joy over the presence OF real Russian
Duke were terribly Intense As to cause them to be
come mOmentarily indifferent to all earthly things.
1t was enough TO melt the heart OF stone to hear
some OF them impiore the police to let
them pass the lines Tor just q nae.
ment and those thus favored pressed their way
forward to the Duke. and three or four OF the MOST
enthusiastic went Tor hts autograph in manner
which 1t seemed cruel Tor HIS Imperial Highness
to resist. He was affaOle and gentle, but very frm
IN his determination not to crafty any one with
specimen of his photography, and many ladies
ent home sad IN consequence.
PUBIC RECEPTION ENTHUSIASM AND ELBGANCR
The public reception to-day was one Of those
pleasing events which will go far 10 impress the
Duke OF the high estimation in which he and his
country are ned by the people OF the great
Southwest in fact, by the people OF the
whole American universe. for wherever be haA
been since arriving IN the country the same demon.
strations Of hospitality have been manifested
Probably the parlors OF the Old Southern were
never before filled with such brilliant coming OF
gentlemen ana ladies; and the Duks
mingled with them In very agreeabto
manner which showed ut once that he
felt thoroughly at home. His genial manners
were the subject of special comment and admtrar
ton, and the remark was frequent and perhaps true
Preceding the general reception there was OF course
more formal one on the part OF the Mayor ON No
half OF the CITIZENS. This consisted OF the customary
address OF welcome bv the city's magistrate and
reply Oh the part OF the imperial visitor.
ADDRESS or MAYOR BROWN.
Mayor Brown, 10 the course Of lts remarks, said
to the Duke that, under monarchical forms OF gov
ernment ~ was customary for RANK To De met ~
its equal diplomatic state OCCASIONS but, as In
our systems OF government We nave neither Kings
Princes, Uzars. Emperors nor other hereditary
titles, would tie unable TO meet him on thas
standard OF equality; but while haviag none OF
these I'VE are al sovereign" and a. such inc
MS remarks ne talked TO the young Russian noble
man as follOws:-"Our government, as you are
aware, il republican, ana while we prefer thas
perIec.ons FOR it is difficult to have liberty
and there rs perhaps more despOtlc power than
that OF maJOrties; but labor to some extent un.
der these evils, We bear them patle-ny as we know
they se-mposed and that our governments
has within Itself the remedy, for the minority
OF to-day becomes the ruling power. or ma
little difference what the form OF government
Is provided u is welded ior the good OF the gov
that of Russia, there was an era IN the history OF
each wien tue liberty and happiness OF millions
nobIy dad your ROYAL father, by one stroke OF
tue pen, indicate the rights OF humanity.
to the liberation OF your seris and our slaves; and
with so noble All example set by TWO VI the most
cease to exist Tnere has long existed great friend
illness and cordlaity between your government ana
ours. and we trust such VIII always be maintained
ogniiion or anu sincere thanks for kindness SHOWN
by your august father to some OF our
citizens while IN. your country and .ap-
preciate them the more coming from
so high source. Some of these gentlemen are now
present anu hope to have the opportunity Of show.
ing you In some slight manner AZ least their APP
probation OF TINS natlerlng attention rom the Gar
OF all the Iussias. We are pleased TO hnd that you
were not satisfied with visiting merely the
capital oil our nation out that you nave pene-
irated to It's centre. and intend visiting Its
western border, ana thus have au opportunity Of
seeing our Whole country and people, our city,
we believe Is YET IA us NANCY ta01ga c0ntanng
country might say COMMUNICATING west OF us,
Ii yet sparsely settled 1t Is for US TO presume
that as that grows our city will grow; and II the
last fifty years ne taken as q guide to forecast
the future We shall nave here one OF the largest
Wa Vytn fnAi fnn
sure III showing you public buildings and insti.
tutions our iron ana other manufactures, and the
stupendous bridge across the mississippi, now in
course or construction, and augnt else that
viii he likely TO interest or please you.
on Monday evening we an,cpaie the pleasure
Iainment given in your honor, ana where many OF
our people expect the pleasure OF meeting you:
interesting rs we greatly desire II shall be- again, III
the name of the people OF st. Louis, we welcome you
10 our city,
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESs' REPLY.
The Duke, alter momentary pause. advanced z
few steps and responded to the welcoming words o.
MFssss. MAYOR AND GENrLEMEN-I have como
West with particular pleasure. wishing ,ro 70
WIN the ne great wealth Of your country
WILL in the future. be derived. l ,, snau DC
happy to avail myself OF your kind invitation 10
visit your pubic buildings, your important manu-
factories and that remarkable bridge winch Is 10
the East with the west, now diviueu ny the
waters OF the Mississippi.
AL The close OF the speech Of the Grand Duke he
was vOcreroasy cneercd after the manner OF Ameris
cans, ana especially vi Westcrners.
A DHPUrAriON or CREEK INDIANS WAITING ON THR
DUKE.
Just as the reception had terminated deputatlon
of Greek Indians. who were In THIS city en- route TO
Washington, called ana expressed q preference 70
he presented To the Russian DUKE, ana tnor
request or course readily complled WIN.
The redskins were not wen up III ps Ely.
lish, or tue language OF the bleak RUSSIAN
cline. and Alexis familiarity with the RiDOerSn
OF the Greeks was very limited the interview was
consequently neither very protracted nor entertain
ing through an interpreter, however, botn were
made understand That each "ss e'"o w Aa0e' '"~
other. ,, u,,,- c,uv
Ia,e in the afternoon the Duca party, IN COM
nanv with some city officials, took short drive
around the city. Thc weather was SO inclemens
ana raw and the atmosphere 30 tmcK WIN log ana
s,ncke In at but little could be seen or enjoyed ana
the tour was very early brought to close. AGAIN.
~. 80 rcro "A thu IIuke and Lieutenant Tudoor