Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-01-20
DUcAL DoINGs.
HSw the PloseeTs of the Far west
Amuse R.R.H. Alexis.

DENVER, January 19.-The ball CIV
en- in honor of Alexis last evening
was a brilliant success. Over two
hundred couples were on the floor fol
the first Quadrille. The Grand Duke
was not at home in the square, but
seemed to prefer the waltz, polka,
etc. The imperial party after visit
ing Clear Creek canon to-day, will
leave this evening for st. Louis, STOP
ping over at Kit Carson for a buffalo
hunt, and at Topeka to pay his re-
spects to the governor of Kansas.
The party left Denver at eleven
O'Clock this morning in the Pullman
train. After pleasant ride over the
Colorado Central, the party reached
Golden City at halfp8st twelve this
a afternOOn, and were taken ia carriages
to the Golden House, where an ele-
CANT lunch had been provided. At
about half-past one o'clock the impe-
rial party and invited guests were
taken in carriages up the canon of
Clear creek to view the work of
the narrow gauge OF the Colorado
Central railroad company, now under
construction to the mining cities of
Central City and Georgetown, and to
witness the grand scenery of the gorge
of Clear Creek canon and see the
effects of the giant powder in reduc-
ing the iron bound cliffs of the Rocky
mountains. The Grand Duke and
party left here at ten minutes past
four this afternoon on their happy re-
turn homeWard.
The excursion Of the Grand Duke
Alexis and his travelling COM
panions to Golden City, the pres
ent terminus Of the Colorado Cen
tral railroad, to-day, by an invi-
tation of the president of the road,
Hon. Henry M. Teller, accompanied
by a few Denver gents, was highly
enjoyed by the young Prince as well
as the entire party. AT Golden City
the party were treated to a lunch at
the Golden House, after which a few
minutes were spent In presenting the
Duke and General Sheridan to
a number Of curious and inter-
ested ladies, who were unwilling to
lose the opportunity Of grasping the
hand Of live prince and chivalrous
little Phil.
The introduction being over the
party were provided with comfortable
carriages and taken up Clear creek
canon to the first grading camp of the
narroW-gUsge extension of the Gen.
trail railroad. This Is six miles above
Golden City. This canon being very
PERCEPTIONS and rugged gave the Duke
a fair impression Of the grandeur of
the Rocky Mountains, of which he
said he had read much. He inquired
particularly Of the route of the
road to Centralia and George
town, and of the gold and silver
production of Selpin and Clear
Creek counties. at the end of the
ride, the Duke, Admiral Oamiselars,
majors general, railroad presidents
and railroad graders mingled freely
together in small grading tent, and
toasted each other with democratic
freedom. The Duke and the entire
entire party joined heartily in the
old war song 1--WE will Fight for
Uncle Sam. Returning from the
canon, the president, teller andsscoun-
sellor, Machin, descended a coal-shaft
in 8 mining bucket, and the
Russi14 was much surprised at
q great wealth OF the coal vein
and the quality Of the coal.
Owing TO the perfect arrangements
of the Colorado Central Railroad com.
pany the day has been one Of unal-
ioyed pleasure. The Imperial train
will leave Denver at ten o'clock to-
night for ST. Louis, stopping one Gay
at Kit Karson, to hunt buffalo, also
at Topeka, and probably at Kansas
City. His Imperial Majesty has been
curiously pleased and interested with
the Independent and democratic
spirit, together with the. unostenta-
tious hospitality manifested toward
him by the hardy Qoloradoisns.
Alexis Some More.
ST. LOUIE, January l9.-The CHIEF
clerk of the lower house Of the legis-
lature received a telegram to-day
from Admiral Possiett, stating that
the Grand Duke Alexis, would, in &C
cordance with the Invitation extended
him by the Legislature, visit Jefferson
City on Tuesday next,-spd remain
fror' 'Oa.m. to pm.