Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
gentleman a. be is. II is evident that. his
memory is excellent and his mind bril-
liant one.


would show that he Is gentleman OF re-
finement. He is very young, scarcely
twenty, il appears, and wears tiny
litlen moustache. There ~ the plea
ssntest sort of expression in his
handsome. blue eyes, and with his
fresh, rosy cheeks he attracts every
one He seems 20 be very retiring or
dfiident and has but little TO say, although
he speaks English like native. As he
louneed about the steamer smoking one
would never have suspected his royal
blood. so quiet and retiring is he in his
demeauor. There is only one thing about
him that indicates his foreign birth.
HE WEARS MUCH JEwELBY.
On one of his hands he wears three large
jewelled rings and on the other two. just
a little above his wrist a close observer can
detect two lock bracelets, both OF elabo-
rate workmanship on his arm. When the
gentle zephyrs famed his coat IL could be
seen that he wore what appeared TO be
small dagger, which was fastened around
his waist with n chain.
Ills suit was of blue. while the conven-
tiona russell shoes covered his long, slen-
der feot. When he first boarded the
steamer he wore a tourists cap; later this
was exchanged for a soft white felt bat,
like our German citizens wore IN theu
parade. and as the boat steamed into the
vicinity Of Richmond he emerged from his
state-roOm with straw hat.
HIS ENCOUNTER Win TIGER.
Though so young, the Duke has already
travelled much and met with some strange
adventures. while in India, wher3 he
stayed for a considerable time, he narrowly
escaped death from tiger. which he was
hunting. He was riding upon an elephant
when the beast appeared, and the driver
: all 10
came frightened at the tiger and darted
through the brush at terrific rate, tear
ing IT'S way through the bushes and coming
very near 10 knocking the Duke from his
elevated and dangerous seat. The, young
uobieman has slam as many as thirteen
tigers, 1t is said.
"THEN DOWN WENT MONTY"
Among the interested passengers upon
the Ariel were two young ladies OF TINS
city who are well known for their beauty
and winning ways. Now, II was perfectly
natural for these girls TO take an occa-
siOn8l peep at the handsome young Duke,
and they did so. But for long time tho
horrid thing" wouldn't show any signs Of
appreciation and Their smiles were wasted
on tho desert air. Finally they hit upon the
happy idea Of going to the piano and
playing some French airs. Alas the
" Boulangcr March and the "Marsellaise
Hymn - touched him not, and III ht OF
desperation the woes of the late-lamented
"MCGinty" were told in touching notes
upon the responsive ivory. No sooner had
that merry dirgo burst forth than the Dig
nified features of the Duke became
wrcuthed IN smiles, and he whlstled-yes3,
whIstled an accompaniment TO that rank
old chestnut" But the Richmond girls
had triumphed as tliey always do.
LAFAYETrE's GREAT-GRAsDsoN.
Next in Importance TO the Count and his
handsome son comes the Marquis de
Lastcyrie in the estimation Of the Amerl-
can people. He is the grest-graudson OF
the justly-belovcd Lafayette OF keyolu-
tionarv fame. and Is as handsome and
agreeable as he is distinguished. when at
Mt Vernon ne was completely lionized by
the ladies' and he seems 10 ENJOY their
company.
The other noblomen accompanying the
royal party are all gentlemen OF great
wealth aud high rank IN then native coun-
tries. and their accomplishments seem 10
be in keeping with those of his Royal
Hlghness and his most gracious son.
HOW THEY WENT TO THE HOTEL.
Upon reaching Richmond yesterday eve
ming the Count and his son rode at the
head of the party TO the hotel with Col
other gentlemen followed. while represen-
taiiyes of the New York HTdd, Associated
Press and dispatch brought up the rear.
The Count and all his party are exceeding
ly courteous to members of the press.
HE REMEMBERED DIR. CULLEN.
Later in the afternoon Dr. Cullen, who
after tho bat.lo oe Williamsburg WAS IN the
camp of General Mcclellan under a flag of
truce and had met the Count, called upon
his Royal Highness and party and was
very cordially received. The Count re-
cognized him at once.
AT THE HOTEL.
The royal guests arrived at tho Ex-
change about a quarter past O'Clock.
There was nothing formal about their re-
ception In fact. there were not many
people about except the managers and at
tachcs of the house. Some few citizens
had been led bv curiosity 10 congregate
about the place, either in the lobby or
somewhere else from which they could get
a glimpse of the COmto and his suite.
The manager of the house and his as
sistants were awaiting the arrival OF the
company and they were given every at
tentIon.
Dr.. Cullen. who knew the Count when
he was one Of McClellan's aides. was one
of the first 10 greet him after he got to the
hotel and they were quite cordial Dr.
Cullen will ride with tho party to-day.
About the only caller during the evening
was Mayor A. c. Attkisson, of Manchester.
THEY 90 TO sEE JARBEAu.
Immediately upon reaching the hotel the
party went up to their rrooms, ana they WEI {
wiling to rest after standing up nearly
all dav. After supper the Due dOrleans
the Due Dues. and DIR. Recamier went
IL. Asg 4 a
bean. the talented French actress. They
occupied private box. which bad been
rendered. and II soon became known that
they were of the royal suite. They were
To be sure the observed of all observers
but they did not appear to at oil mlnd TINS
The Count and friends had supper II
their private dinlng-rOom about a;3l
O'Clock, and 1t was nearly 10 when the mea
was over. They retired early, beng very
much rest-bTOken. While saddle-horse'
have been engaged for the whole com
panv. several have expressed their prefer
/ ence for a buggy. and there will probably
/ be very few cayairymen to-day.
PROGRAMME WHILE IN RICHMOND.
This morning at 9 o'clock the French
men. accompanied by Colonel Anderson
ond Captaln Haxall. Will visit Mechanics
vile. riding down the Mechanicsville road
/ Thence they will go TO Ellyson's Mill
/ Gaines's Mill, Cold Harbor. and from there
/ ria the Creighton and Nlne-Mlle roads t!
Fair Oaks and Seven Pines, after whlci
they will return TO Richmond by the vii
/ liamsburg road, Federal cemetery, and new
/ Government road. In the afternoon thel
/ will meet friends at the residence of Colo
1 mel Anderson. ,,
SATURDAY. Frayser's farm, Malvern Hill
and White-Oak swamp will be visited 10y
tbe tourists. and on Sunday morning thel
will endeavor 10 view the objects OF IN
terest in this city. while IN the afternoon
thew will inspect the Petersburg lines
The Count and his party expect to re
turn TO Washington Monday.
SHOWN EVERY COURTESY.
While travelling up the James on tn
steamer Ariel the greatest courtesy wa
shown the distinguished Frenchmen b
the officers of the steamer. and much valu
able information was given them 10y IN
Captain and Purser. both OF whom know
the river and its historical points perfect
ly. .;tos, ,.
tnan pleased az the handsome dinner Sc
before them and examined the sweet pota
toes served with great interest, as they di
r.