The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-09
EVENTS IN CUBA.
The Landing of the Grand Duke
Alexis at Havana.
Particulars About His Brilliant Reception-The
Procession Headed by the Captain General
Military Honors to the Grand Duke
The Preparations for the Grand
Ball-Latest News from the
Seat Of Insurrectlon.

HAVANA, March 2, 1872.
The principal and prevailing topic Of the week
been the arrival OF His Imperial Hlghness Grand
Duke Alexis, which important event happened last
Tuesday morning, the 9th ultimO. Al soon as the
Russian feet Jailed from the agstans OF the
Morro the news rapidly spread throughout the city,
and an immense concourse OF people of all grades
commenced to gather about the wharves, near the
entrance Of the haroor the Cortna Valdez, Punta
and other points from whence glimpse OF the en-
tering feet could be gotten. BY the time the Rus.
sian flagship Svetlana steamed past the Moro Cas-
tie all these places ana the buildings fronting the
bay were Completely Crowded with people. '''s''sr
The remaining vessels OF the deet the BOgattre ana
A5reck followed; but before OF the vessels
had fairly anchored the booming OF guns from the
different war vessels in port, salut1ng the Russian
Admiral. IN return Of the sautes OF the Svetiana
resounded throughout the city, serving only to In
the crowd OF curious spectators that lined the
harbOr. The bay also became alive with boats
among which were the richly canopied barges of
the General OF Marine, another bearing the members
OF Ayuntamiento tCity COuncl), the boats Of the
American, English, Prussian ana Swedish war
vessels and number Of others bearing different
fags, all vending their way on the same errand-tO
pay their respects to the Russian Prince.
Immediately upon the Svetlana's coming TO anchor
General CeballOs, the Segund0 Cabo accompanied
by his Chief OF STAFF and aids, repaired on board
to salute the Prince, In the name Of the Captain
General and receive his orders Etiquette rigdly
pronioits the Captain General from ever visiting
any foreign vessels OF war. A committee OF the
municipality, presided over by the Political Cover
nor, were next to come aboard and were shown by
the Admiral into the Grand DUKES cabin. Alexis
was slow to meet them, being oil the time on duty,
and like any other naval officer, obliged to wait his
relief and stated to the Governor ana committee
that, being on guard duty for the day, he would de.
fer his landing until the next day. During the re-
mander OF the day the usual ceremonial visits were
made to the Admiral by the American Admiral and
commanders Of the other vessels OF war in port,
and, in consequence. considerable powder was
burned, the laundering boom OF the cannOns OF the
United States flagship Worcester with the blue cross
OF Russia at the main, also did honor to the Russian
fleet In burning her share Of gunpowder.
LANDING OF THE PRINCE.
The Impotence OF the inhabitants OF Havana to
greet the royal visitor satisfied last Wednesday.
The landing OF the Prince was most imposing
AFFAIR. He left the ship at about four in the after
noon the different forts Of the harbOr firing salutes
The weather was beautiful only little too warm
for Russian. The Prince was received at the
landing by the Captain General, his stan the DIFF
ferent generals OF artillery engineers &C., the Re-
gent OF the Audiencia Supreme C0urth the Com
and committees from the Royal University and
other corporations OF Havana besides most bril-.
liant array of officers and citizens The streets
through which the imperial c0rtege was to pass
were gayly decorated with Spanish flags, banners
and streamers. Upon stepping from MS boat the
Captain General Count Valmaseda) advanced and
welcomed the royal visitor. the band OF the Gulas
playing the Russian anthem. The Prince was
plainly attired IN the uniform of q lieu
tenant General yamaseda addressed the
Prince in French and introduced to him
his star and the various corporations pres
ent to receive him. The entire distance from the
landing place TO the Qulnta OF Sant0vena, nearly
three miles, where the Prince was to lodge as
guest OF the city, and which mad been gOrgeOusly
ttted out tor the purpose, was lined on ootn sides
by volunteers, who presented arms to the Prince,
the bands striking up the Spanish royal march.
Preceded by the city authorities. consuls other
dlgnltarles, the Prince drove IN an open state
riage drawn by six horses, seated OH the right Of
Count Valmaseda. who Kept his head uncovered
the whole distance IN honor OF the distinguished
guest rhe Prince took on hls hat occasionally.
at the Quinta a grand reception was held, alter
which His Highness dined, having Invited the Cap
tam General. Segundo CaD0, Spanish Admiral and
Political Governor 10 accompany him. II is said
that he expressed himself highly pleased with the
On Thursdays evening grand dinner at the
Palace was given by the Captain General, at which
GUS personages assisted, to the number OF sixty.
the banquet passed on very quietly, and was splen-
private one or the Prince VINO, filling goblet
OF ehampagne, looked toward Admiral Lee SAYING,
'ine United States Foreverp, Alter the dinner
and number OF the guests, paid q visit to the
Opera The Prince seemed, by the frequent APP
Dalu as Annette, III "Crispino la Comare."
AN EXCURSION BY THE PRINCE.
Yesterday morning Prince Alexis with a select
party OF not more than lorty persons, among them
ADMIRAL Possiet, Count Olsenfen, the Spanish Gen
erals Rigueme. venens and Clavljo, Marquis Mon
sons, lett the Vllanueva station In special train,
richly decorated with the Russian and spanish
VentO situated some twelve miles from Havana,
and destined to furnish the city with a better ana
ined the works win great deal OF interest, being
shown over them by the noted engineers who have
and Carbonell. Alter carefully examining the
works splendid breakfast was served Ill
sion the INDUSTRIOUS party returned to Havana.
In the evening the imperial guest enter.
Inc Russian calendar the 18th Of FEBRUARY and
the anniversary OF the accession TO the Russian
throne OF his august laner the !, actual Gar Alex,
pass on board ship and take rest from sight
seeing. At ten O'Clock this morning, in honor OF
the before. mentioned event, u solemn "Te Deum"
service was neld on board the Svetana. THIS even
Ing the celebrated tenor ramberk, has his Denent
a the Tacon Theatre. which Will undoubtedly be
overcrowded In the expectation that the Prince
will be present. but 1t Is stated that, IN accordance
with the customs of his own country he will pass
the memories Of nome. Tomorrow, according to the
programme. HIS Highness and suite will leave IN q
special train for Matanzas, for the purpose of
making flying visit to the celebrated caves OF
BelIamar and the Yumurl Valley, but Will return
time TO visit
THE GRAND BALL
TO be given IN the evening. at the palace by the
municipality OF Havana In ms honor. Inc prepare
tons made for this affair nave been most extensive
ana costly over three thousand Invitations have
been issued, and the grand saloons OF the palace
Will be crowded by a most brilliant assembly The
court yard OF the palace, when was paved WIN
fiagstOnes, has been converted into blooming gar
oen, with grotoes, statues, fountains, flower vines
and winding walks. brilliantly lighted Dy numerous
jets OF gas.
The onicia programme for further festivities In
honor Of tine Prince consists IN visit 10 Mr.. POey's
celebrated model sugar estate, "Las Canas" on Mon
day, where His lIignness can compare the manner
OF making sugar In Cuba with that practised IN
Louisiana, IN which 1t Is said no took much interest
during his recent Southern tour. Upon the seventh
day tile spanish Navy is TO tender him most splen
did ball board the trlgate Corona. Considerable