The New York herald., 1877-01-08
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

APARTMENTS PREPARED FOR HIM IN WASH
INcToN-AN HISTORICAL MANsIoN-REMI-
NIsCENcEs OF THE PRINCES PREVIOUS VISIT
TO THIS COUNTRY.
The Russian feet, which has sailed for America,
will probably anchor at Port Royal two weeks hence
The Grand Duke Alexis, whose former visit to this
country caused widespread sensation, accompa-
nies the feet and will directly to Washington.
Here he will stay at least fortnight, apartments
having been engaged for him and seventeen Of the
most distinguished officers OF his stan and the squadron
~ the Arlington Hotel
Tho old Revcrdy johnson mansion, annexed to the
Arlington she north. is to bo surrendered to the
Prince and his companions. Senator Randolph and
few other guests occupy OF the lower rooms
which will be vacated ON the Princes ARRIVAL When
In his seat the Senator from Mary land made this house
celebrated Tor It's hospitality. Since became part
OF the hotel II has been occupied by the members of
tho Japanese Embassy ana by the Emperor OF Brazil
Its interior is conveniently arranged and tho furniture
throughout IL rich and tasteful Tho three floors which
have boon engaged by tho courier in advance OF tho
Russian feet, have perhaps twenty parors and bed.
chambers, more than may be necessary supply the
wants OF the party. They laid with Wilton car
pets, furnished with mahogany, walnut and oak, and
lined with paintings OF such merit should provoke
the curiosity Of Alexis it excited the admiration OF
Dom Pedro. These paintings belonged to stephen A.
Douglas and are now tho property OF his widow, Mrs.
Williams. Some time ago she asked Mr.. Rocssle, the
present proprietor OF the Arlington, to take of
them tor her aud he cared for them In the appro-
pirate way by hanging them walls where
they would have botn light and air They
mostly old paintings and. liko certain
ancient cauvasscs just found to have bcen long
neglected In tho gallery OF the Luxembourg were
e~At utu shax, tpfo Ius
parlors and dining rooms their beauty is especially
displayed. though thoy rendered earish BY over
vanishing.
The Grand Dukes second visit recalls many OF his
former American adventures which have mover been
alluded TO. Made by manhood and bravery strong
friend Of General Custer with whom he 10 have
shared tho discourtesy Of the President he his
buffalo the plains fell In love with Custer, and was
smtten sorely by General Grant, But the strongest
blow received by the son OF tho Gar who ap-
proaches us, was, let 1t be whispered decately, given
him by the courage and the graces OF young belle
from Lawrence, KAN, who killed her buffalo on tho
day whom he shot his who was singled out by him at
tho subsequent grand ball ut ST. Louis, and 10 whom
Alexis flung his heart hopelessy away.
NAVAL AFFAIRs-PRovIsIoN FOR COMMISSION
FOR A REORGANIZATION OF THE NAvY-THE
OBJECTS CONTEMPLATED.
The Naval Committee Of the House have agreed
upon bill providing for the appointment of a COM
mission whose duty shall be to consider and devise
plan for tho reconstruction Of the naval service
Tho commission is to be composed of nino members
follows --Threo members Of tho present House OF
Representatives to be appointed by tho Speaker; two
Senator's to be selected by the President Of tho SEN
ate: the General OF the Army the Admiral Of the
Navy and two naval officers, be designated by tho
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work OF building and maintaining tho navy should
general principles accordance with the progress Of
naval architecture In other countries and with the
necessities OF own position a nation. The prin.
cipal points which tho commission will be directed to
examine into and report upon
Frst-Hcavy ships Of war; how many, II any, OF
them we should have, their construction, armament
and material.
Second-Cruisers. The committee believe that we
should have q number Of cruisers OF fast sailing and
stcnming qualities that might be used In destroying
the commerce Of enemy and for other purposes OF
q similar character.
Third-Harbor dofences and torpcdoea Tho COM
msee has had the whole subject under consideration
for time, and the object proposed be reached
by the present bill is II possible, TO prevent reckless
and costly experiments with the navy and save money
to the Treasury.
THE ELECTORAL VOTE OF ARKANsAs-A SLIGHT
IRREouLARITY SET RIGHT ny THE ACTION OF
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
Congressman Wiltshire, OF Arkansas, says that so
far hts knowledge goes there no irresularity In
tho form Of presentation Of the electoral vote OF Ar.
kansas. Acting Vice President Ferry has given to tho
messenger receipt In regular order for tho package
acknowledging IL to bc the electoral vote of Arkansas
There may be, however, this irreguarty alone that
the envelope did not bear the superscrpton that Il
contained the electoral voe although the statutes Of
Arkansas call for It,
Mr.. Hewitt sent instructions to tho electors how to
mako their returns and to have them duly accompa.
nied with the proper certificate In due form, all Of
which to be folded together and Endorsed tho
back. This no knew dono, but whether the out
side of the envelope the certificate that It con.
taincd the electoral vote Mr. Wiltshire does not know
but tho action OF the acting Vice President mskes II
all right and the electoral vote OF Arkansas s
rectly presented and rcccipted for.
THE RECENT TREASURY RoBBERY-RErrCENCE
OF THE INDICATIONS THAT THE
MONEY WILL RE RECOVERED.
Tho Secretary OF tho Treasury was in consultation
late this evening with the ch OF the Treasury secret
service regard tho ROBBERY OF $I1 900 from
the Trcasurcrs Office. He would not acknowledge
that the money had been recovered, was reported
around Washington tonight. but said that. at this
time. Il would be improper in him 10 state exactly
what has been and being dono, though something
inferred had been accomplished toward tho rc.
covcry of the missing money. He would say, however,
that no one was authorized to say, nor there any
ground for saying that they would grant immunity to
the guilty parties for making restitution, had any
idea been entertained Of allowing them throw them.
selves upon the clemency OF tho department No such
consideration would be entertained because II would
bc sorry pass IT. after money had been and could DO
distracted The cash Of the Treasury Depart
mcnt, when the guilty person had been detected IL
would be strange all they had TO do
was TO throw themselves upon the consideration
of the department to be let of, perhaps
TO encourage others to do the same thing
From diagram and such hypothetical explanations