expedition. l t. ..mi of October Last* _ gjtte and Undine Springs Works!' 0 of the Indians. the Desert and a Canons. ,i c.invsjMnilfiit. COLORADO UIVEU, 4 1871. joiumhUc above the t having safely j i -11:0 of our journey. nore dispatched from ;*‘‘‘‘..;*nvo mouths ago, we d- miles, met with. u perils, and seen 1 ..-v- jo bo found ou -j j'tiie now. however, .-.>’*:ous records at v euphony or dra r K-?r;nn. having long lb immediately uiv account must L v .i.uK vmlcncssof orig- mm-. IVwfli and Professor M ;!up iliis momiug from iT'ou. and ordered 0 t taken before once 1 lie photographic .k' il up and were oil e overlook Green r c—a level plateau, for iiaaaison's Butte, of ..Vn- obtained. Staml e. t !-e desolate plain, this remind the traveler i ii'o ill-fated explorer j. >i t:;u1 np the river for r u, objects of inter v. r oui is the grand I't.iU tribes. At this ...i tliev pass and j-inriv.g forays to .‘xpeditions among i.qrter and plunder v-. When winter begins, :‘-V e i:!o:'nt.iins and chill winds r \.-uv.-avihe game, the In iov- ;s:I the region around, of stone for pro •.vciiihiT. The ground is oicamp-lires, and the n-meil feel: lodsie-holes u r :l;i:f. and upon a bluli' we v.v-v.i iv-embling a fort. We v.p.in bn. part of a gun i di-ii hue eemb of aboriginal anv was nor preserved ’-■lnv. Ksaiained with some -in'i'iniviis of stone mills, Keturnod to camp *-'V:aiiu;«* t«> attend an opeu iv.vell and the Hamlins 2;;S"n r r '.ihat produced a sen ..I tlie gallery, and .i-iivjn ihe pit. We like •..rin-i thev are jovial fellows in camp, all pre- Mules were loaded with 11 i records of the V Lands with the leader -dtl»c train left us. Uur sole <:n 'I eidv au-aiis of cum •*m t!- mitside world is that .1 and men winding ei-o-u. The boats soon i i nt of stores and .-/..iretally readjusted: we rsa!.«l‘'all steadily down to a i i ihc night. Xext ,t» are Lamed together* and h uers. past the v i nil Castle Valley. n:e einlit or ten feet m c m 1 is strewn with ->a and sculptured rocks, lif ig lino of foot- iu Mime hot springs in :i! ".:i: mu* specimens of car- hr them. On one n d a number of ulicating the fact i 11 ’is region in a pre el steward brought i'. ;iaiifnl rock, —crys- 7*found in a cave. .Tar’ j .i beautiful fossils are b« anian. the pilo id ut.d with chemicals, of buckskin, on vp.jf- iiw-dle and thread, in “i.ii;vjv.-rr it into a shirt' v.hn lost his by lire. *i>:.o:s up the fiver,—ln- i:o doubt. Journeying iv. w**i liml the hanks -.villi' willows, intcrsti>ei>» r of cotton*’- rj l ,11 o low h* v l J®r u ib>und.p p ,t lS nn. rvnic wP 1 -*edmeycri ~i swans tlcw :.i turds. with white i ipped with black. w« iv tired at them. and we frequently i v.mp out and drag the ii> mio deeper water, fiun taking portage*, in this lor- vM' ivd r-uvaia. have become that n.o mention of r tr i-imi'l**. Took dinner on a \v\v yards wide and seveu *2 the waii-r. Not a roomy i-ut it alinids drift -li.nl.;—ull that wo thronirli which we now hill-. covered with sage- Ki smd. stretching wide, :'j tin.- snn. We occasionally sco •.shapes and sizes; some ~3 widmv; others green 1 V v’"’ v r- and shaded with the 1J cot ton wood. Scrub ’-a !,v app.-ar. Our boar halted -ir-r-rMpj.. v j,. u 0 f a singular -.vr have named Delicti* rather Time, with 1 :i cut from these vast quar *‘.y !C waiiy-colored stone gigantic I ‘pMnest grotesque forms, and, V -a-n y. arranged them in odd .cedtliem singly-hi queer situa 'Alleys and on the mouutaius. Tniii- at hiiM; mu;inos. l :1 'k-cowhat remarkable fea* r Mt v bines remote are alkaline “"’’-'h t«» hoil cgg.st Here a v'.’/j 1 m,,n f ir«*-cold water Imb .-uriacc the tepid stream, •r-.'A-'' ;l taste*, indicating ,-^uu! 1 j i iey boil up at the foot h inmlstone, whose vertical 4 h '.-T m the air. The scene is romantic. The tii,. fr.-iful waters with .-I.;;' ,l water-sprites, and other j "*'‘-'row levs aidlessenthu generally compare this .'.'/■'"r !i n- ;uiil lonely, ill uusels only.” Wc cached the Saa v u tributary o£ the Green, of ciA,! ,I,r V an, P n a pretty little T ..L, lnw,< *S a level Hour car* ;m h* vc>s. Here ivo lived /r 1 l! V‘ ,I U! the shady retreat to o, ,|v puacs in the angles of ti‘ ,Ic s,: 'late rocks, or sandy lon tt day closed with agio- r a t n 'l Jones off; for a two %i' :M1 Raphael: there ill. ‘rr‘ w, re occupied ill gath- ■v, is a heil of excellent 1 'Tv'..'' !u here is I 'i of TIIK IXOIAXS, ‘alters famished weapons 1 ;f:c, ";ar-jiath. Fragments of i,.' “'PPings of stone are scat s'!);:,’-, isi" a, i to "fusion. The pieces ami many are beauti -ls crystal: others with deli iov':"ri y '“"’•'led ami Wended. v -i tl,e a Raphael, f in j. i 1 1" that overhang its far -•ti.l,,' ''-mains of wigwams, hut interest. r-'-xX*! ,N Tm: DESERT. r fn. (.;P'; n :u ‘t day in the calendar R'shop and the writer fo.m.fT' 1 earl v With one large "n-ir sl """er ones of water, ag,'.,' 1 L v,, l v «rrs, and an aneroid, w-atiii’ other explorers were i ,lle oook’s summons to .-mi, a r crossed the river with -“T, ill'll' 11 company to examine .-V-t lain,,’ ’,’t.olijccti ve point was a "“linn*.• i, slx °r seven miles dis v'-vand nm' 1 the cool airof morn v m these latitudes, proved t "'"■lts i,fV.i I -l L first our path led i.r—-s n,, ,7;?! "tesandstone, stretching vn i, side, relieved, hero fetches of vermilion-tinted oante to a liuw-iff J 1 before, its walls descend l ."'^WhilV 1 without -a break. .."'a! mil,. ,0 h'lhiw the" hasinVhrink V>l mt 'l we reached its head Will d 1 ere we found a water ■i-',’',!re, ai.a '"V'Jmi’s. I,(KJO- barrels of i e'fi ;I ;0 "'id clear as crystal, v, t, xrv.,:.„l' nil s in this region, these -n' 1 "i lk lle s highly prized by the I'nu. 3 1 de sert s of the Hast. uIV,' r davt.; 1 11 the rainy season, when ■ltisiV'" out i-', do vn steep declivities, T" r'cttout n', I '''f'oushasms in the soft :,C,V“ J'otir t, 1 the ledges of which the ij; 'hii-ii,',, 1 16 impurities soon settle. tlitm? da v nud tooled at v i.r,,.,. "i;ns, carved by the »i,‘ '""-s M-lm l- lc droughts the 'hi-f;/ 1 11 -I>\- m i lnd the hidden treasure, t. 'l l'•'vi- several isolated lint tes iua L fcll pn toward the higher d rock seemed to. recede like a mirage as rapidly as we advanced. The morning that had been cloudy anil cool now changed to a sultry summer day. The tun came out fiercely from behind curtains of mist, and soon heated the atone beneath our feet, and tilled the air with oppressive iangnois. Another and wider gaily was next encountered. Down its sides wo clambered, and found ourselves in a thicket of scrub-oaks, cottonwoods, and willows. Hoping to find some water in the puleb, wo followed up the bed of a dry creek to its source, but found it dry, although water had evidently boon there (piitc recently. We Hhd husbanded our sup ply of water; but, in spite of the precaution one canteen was now empty. Climbing the farther wall, wo found it to boa dividing ridge between the gorge just loft and a second ravine. With great difficulty wo descended its crumbling, shelving sides Having accomplished the'feat, we found, to our joy, a delightfully cool cave, with a stream of cold water running through it. The grotto is of crescent form, 100 feet long by::o wide amis in height. The floor is strewn with beautiful changeable, buff colored sand. Bishop named it Clements’ Cave, probably on account of its pacific character. Quenching our thirst, and taking a bath in the limpid waters, wo started on, greatly refreshed, and breathing benisons on the genii of the shady retreat. C limbing out upon the plain, we resumed our journey toward the over-retreating butte. Hurrying forward, wo seemed to gam upon it. when wo were compelled to cross a third gully. Hark red sandstone for a time abounded: but, when within two miles of onr destination, wo strucktho hard white rock again. Growing faint and weary from the glare, and heat, and difficulties of travel, we bent our utmost remaining ener gies to reach the cool shadows of tlmt _ ‘‘great rock in a weary land.- Overtaking the butte at last, we climbed into a shaded nook between two vermilion-colored boulders, through which a breeze was blowing, and stretched out. utterly exhausted. After a short rest, and a dinner of coffee and biscuit, wo fell like 80-Peep, fast asleep. The butte was fifteen miles from camp, and live and one half hours had been spent in reaching it. I Awakening at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, we began an examination of the elephant that proved so hard to catch. The butte wo found to be two and one-half miles in circumfer ence, and all efforts to reach the top were unsuccessful. In camp parlance, the rock was wormy. Said worms consisted of vertical walls of red sandstone six) feet in height, with a sloping talus of 50 feet more. After completing the circuit of the vexatious rock, we went to another high butte near. Tho ascent of the latter bailicd us at first but we finally found a smooth slope, inclining at an angle of 45 degrees, up which we went on hands and knees, and soon had tho satisfaction of a final triumph. The Captain set his compass, and took gtopographical observations, while I noted them down, and made a repor torial survey. The air was clouded with smoke, preventing as wide an outlook as these elevations usually afford; but many leagues of land could be distinctly seen. Far away, at the head of Coal Canon, stands Cathedral Butte, so named from its resem blance to a spired and pinnacled church. Gunnison’s Buttco was also visible. Solitary rocks, and low ranges of cliffs, met tho view, and we can mark the course of Grand River by its ragged line of canons. Forty miles remote, tho snow-crested peaks of the Sierra La Sal glisten in the meUow light of tho fast descending sun. AVe were standing upon a Eoint midway between Green and Grand fivers, near where their waters meet to form the Colorado around ns a waste of colored sand, set here and there with painted rocks, at intervals cut sharply through by gulches mid drained by two converging rivers. Over all, the twin spirits of Silence and Desolotion reign. Tho view amply re paid the toilsome journey to tho peak. The inaccessible butte is named in memory of the Bishop of the expedition. The one wo were on is composed of sandstone of several shades, white and red predominating. It has three peaks, and is 500 feet in height. In trying to descend by a nearer route, we fonud no thoroughfare.” Returning, we discovered another supply of water, which was greatly needed. Refilling onr canteens, and getting safely on level ground once more, we started for camp at 51 o’clock, hoping to cross the ravines before darkness set fairly in. Found a piece of broken pottery. Ages since, dusky hands brought the pitcher to tho well in tho rocks. It lies in fragments now—fitting em blem of the people who fashioned it so rarely; but the fountain still remains. Hurrying forward, tho sun soon sank, and night came on apace. AVe sat down un der the twinkling stars, and supped on two biscuit and our remaining stores of sugar and coilee. Stumbling on over sago bush and rock, now uji, now down, we finally came to the first of the series of ravines. The descent being dangerous at night, we made a torch of cedar bonghs, and, after many attempts, reached tho bottom in a thicket of bushes. In spite of onr care to prevent a conflagration, we were obliged to put out several fires, caught from tue falling sparks of our resinous candle. On reaching a bed of dried rushes, we were competed to bury tho torch or ascend, like the prophet of old, in a flame of fire. Soon thereafter we gave '.ip the unequal con test. in the darkness, between briar and boulders, cut °bmo, willows, made a bed, and sought ‘'acb scant repose as tho situation offered: saving first emptied our last can teen f water, and placed fire-arms in readi ss for instant use. After alternately freez ing and thawing through the night,—which, fortunately, proved "warmer tlian usual, tvo saw the morning dawn at last. Kqsuux inc the line of march, feeling still and sore, ■wc had arrived at the further vail of the last cully, when signal shots woke the echoes around us. and wo heard a voice calling, How are you, hoys Ou reaching i the top, found Major aud Jack, with opportune supplies of coffee and bis cuit, A huge lire had been kept burning through the night to light ns to camp, with a inaum waiting. The party were out at 4 o'clock, with water and provisions, m search of our whereabouts, or to leam our fate, jlajor Powell surmised that we were without water, wandering half-crazed ou tIK desert, —an experience not uncommon on the plains. Others pad. sketched thrilling and detailed accounts of our being served up raw at a co vote banquet, or ambushed and captured by the Indiaus. The scenting parties were called in by signals, while we started for the liver hy the nearest route. Having reached the rivei’s margin, we waited in tho lee of the cliffs for the boats to arrive. During the interval, ample op portunity was given to study the rcnitri able spectacle of A STOItM IX TIIK CANONS. Clouds had for some time obscured tho skv, and now muttered threateningly. As the rain begins to fall, rivulets speedily form on the slopes. Hollowing tho grooves and fissures of tho rocks, constantly grow ing in size and increasing in velocity, they soon- nonr in myriads over the lofty banks, wp»-fing, like slender bands ot silver, abMit the canon’s broken walls Hashing int'6» spray against some sharp projection, they plunge madly into air, falling noisily onsandv ledges, until in deeper channels they find the larger stream. Coursing high and far, in ever-changing shapes of cascade, fountain, and fall; mingling their many toued voices with the deeper note of the storm,—tlie phenomenon presented is as rare as it is fascinating. Tho picture, however, has a reverse not nearly so pleasing. Meanwhile, the lateral canons and their tributary ravines have been collecting tho ■waters that drain Horn the plateaus of rod aud white sandstone stretching hack from the river’s brink. These channels, that have been drv for months, are the waste-baskets of the" entire region,—the ample re ceptacles of tiehrh blown .by the winds from the mountains, and swept from tho plains. Iho floods, gathering their forces until suniciently strong, come plunging down their steps and winding paths, bringing tho dust aud sand that have accumulated through a summer. AA’c hear tho torrents crowding and chafing among the rocks that impede their course. Coming nearer and nearer, now they pour a deluge of red mush into the complaining river. AVo depend ou the Green for our water supply. AATicu most clear, it abounds in impurities: but, within half an hour.it has become so thick with rand as to suggest tho idea of cutting it out in blocks, in or der to make a passage for tho boats. The gorge down which we came dry-shod is filling in fast, aud through its rushing tide we wade to the boats aud pull shiveringly AVliile around the evening camp-lire, listen ing to tho rain’s incessant beat, aud minds absorbed with many memories of home, we solaeo ourselves with tho never-failing pipe. Our chief sots tho ex ample. aud wo all puff away iu concert, like a band of savages, as wo are rapidly becom ing, at least in appearance. On the Major’s last trip from Salt Lake, ho gathered a quan tity of kiunikiuick,—the bark and loaves of the red willow, —aud acquired from the In dians the art of converting it into cigarettes. Powell has obtained an extended fame as an explorer, and, no doubt, made some valuable contributions to science; but bis greatest achievement, most important and beneficial work, is the successful manufacture of these cheap but luxurious cigars. Tho Major is an inveterate smoker, and can discount united Gerniaiiv and President Grant in that line. At midnight the storm has spent itself: the clouds disperse, and the moon begins to brighten the peaks and ridges that crown the AVcstcru walls. AVoiild yon see the canons might, visit them by the pale moonlight.” Nomonastic pile can present finer effects of light and shade on rock and rain, than these fretted walls of many-tinted stone. The moonbeams, slowly creeping down-, ward, driving the shadows into deeper recesses, render tho blackness more intense through which the river runs. The supernatural scene before our waking oyos, blends imperceptibly with the grotesque visions of dreamland. Major postpones for another day his start for Salt Lake City, and I will conclude on the morrow. Clement Poweu.. Tlie .Detroit Hirer Tunnel. From the Detroit Tribune, Nov. 23. Although tie progress of the work upon the tunnel, which the Detroit River Tunnel Company is now building beneath the river here, has been somewhat delayed by diffi culties in getting timber, and in regard to the location, operations are steadily pro- XHE CHICAGO TRIB.TMEt WEDNESDAY^; 129, in^i^ rt 1 tljo vrork o£ C lliu s "P tho crilj 18 P'” 7 ,BO>np lorward. ;It v„“ 80r i e, ua l,l>'supposed that tfio shaft would Mil 8 i l,l lu£ belonging to the Detroit uk( e Company, and, if this quiild have been done, it would have facilitatod opera tions very materially. That Company de cided, however, that they could not spare the laud, and it then became necessary to construct a crib of timber, some 30 feet in diameter, in tho river near tho largo ferry slip. This has been done where the water is twenty feet deep on tho outside, and si\ feet on tho inner line. Now the firib is being tilled from the bottom of the vr ?A? r I’ 01 above the water level with solid blue clay, which forms a piece of tho most enduring made laud. This work is nearly completed, and when it is finished the shaft will be sunk in tno centre, having iron and masonry around it. so that it will prove perfectly solid and thoroughly sate for ;ho operations below. When the bottom of tho shaft reaches the level required for work upon tho drainage tunnel, work will there bo commenced in the construction of that tun ncl. The delays in regard to tho location and in tho getting of suitable timber for tho crib have been so great that it is now be lieved that tho drainage tunnel cannot bo completed before next spring, though it was originally hoped to have it done by January lor bebrnary 1. Tho engineers in charge of the work have, been engaged in running great base lines in Windsor and vicinity for tnangnlatioii. They are pushing things as vigorously as possible, and consider every thing to bo progressing favorably for tho enterprise. THE APIARY. A Contest Among the Patent-Hire Men— The Best Bee-Hive—looking After the Bees—The Apiary as a Source of Profit to the Girls—How to Set Up the Busi nessi From Our Special Correspondent. Rural Home, Nov. 25. We are having a war of the patent-hive men—a regularset-to in earnest. It ia pleas ant to us hee-keepcrs; for all we have to do ia to stand by and see tho light. The inky Uowis fearful to behold, while the past in hcc-kceping and hce-patents is being laid open to broad daylight, for the inspection of the most simple-minded. We breathe easy, and, when the door-hell rings, we do not ex pect to seo a man with a model hive, or a hee-feeder, or a new moth-trap; for all those men stand statue-like, awaiting the result of the contest, to know whether they are to go on. or .whether they retire; whether they follow tho old busi ness or seek tho now. From our staudpo iut it appears that tho parties will eventually swallow each other, until nothing is left of them hut the stumps of a few old pens and a bundle of fossilated documents. Go on, gen tlemen you are doing a good work, and one long needed; for we have had a surfeit of bogus patents and perambulating bee-hive men. THE REST BEE-HIVE. At the Bee-Keepers’ Convention, held at Kalamazoo, during the Michigan State Fair, the above question was submitted to a com mittee, who reported that the best hive -was •no with the brood-chamber not exceeding twelve inches, or less than ten inches in depth, and to bo of such a form that it contains not less than 2,000, and not to exceed 2,5 this reason, 1 claim that the girls make better bee-keepers than the boys, for the latter are often careless—a.t least more so than the girls—and then this looking after the apiary gives us girls exercise, and, at the same time, puts money in our pockets. There is my hig brother, who sells his pop-corn and raspber ries and always bas money in bis pockets; but wo girls have no such resource; for mother cannot spare ns to go out, doing housework or sowing, and wo must fall hack on tho last thiug within our leach; and the big brothers begin to think that tho extra swarms of bees and honey sold aro tho best thing after all, and would like to trade their pop-corn and raspberries for the apiary: but it is too late for that now, as tho new hives, and summer stands, and houoy estractor, and glass jars for the surplus honey, have cost too much to trade for pop corn and raspberries. All of you girls who would like to beat your big brothers m the way of pocket-mouev, would do well to get a few hives, aud try it. Have no money to buy with? Well, there is Lucie Peter aud Uncle Joseph, who have bees; just ask them to lend you two, three, or half a dozeu swarms for tho season, or to lot them to you on shares. Uncle Peter aud Uncle Joseph keep their bees in hex hives! i\ ell, never mind that; but persuade your father or brothers to make you half a dozeu of the best bee-hives, as de scribed bv the Michigan commistce, and yon will bo ready to transfer tho bees from the box-hives to tho movable frames; and just say to the dear old uncles that yon will return them the same amount of honey per swarm as they got from tho old box-hives, and the same number of swarms as the box-hives average, providing that they will supply hives to put thorn m. In this wav you will soon bo m possession of a respectable apiarv of your own. Thou yon must cut out those letters aud paste them into vour scrap book, for I am going to tell vou ail about bow to manage your bees, and to give you line upon lino aud precept upon precept. I know you girls will succeed, for vou will first have tho ploasureof doing what lew of vour big brothers dare do, in handling vour bees: and then you will have the pocket-money that will surely follow; and tho roses on your cheeks, if they have been lost aud faded in-doors, will be brought back by the spring zephyrs and tho kisses of tho suu, when in tlio apiary cariug for your pots. Then you will see new beauties in the bloom of the orchard, and in all the floral treasures that border the path way of summer, dowu to tho frosts _of autumn, when you gamer tho sheets of rich lioncv for the table or for market, how is the time to make the necessary preparation, for the winter will be all the shorter for the anticipation of tho pleasures that are in store for you, and yon must bo ready when the crocus sends up its tiny shaft, as tho earth breaks loose from the thrall of winter, aud the iris spreads out its flag of blue, or the cedar, with its fragrance, invites the busy workers to gather around with their murmurs of applause. iiLLA. The VTicUe»bel‘tf Massacre. Wickcubers. Arizona Territory (N0v.,8). Correspond Vuco of the San Franefico Alta. The coacli e» route from Wickenborg to Ebrcnberg. carrying tho United States mail, containing, as is usually tho case wltlrfron tier mails, valuable official papers and con siderable amounts of bullion and greenbacks, and 'with seven passengers, left W ictonberg on Sundav morning, tbo sth instant. AMieu only eight miles from town, and passing through an arroyo, it _was attacked by In dlans, ambuscaded on cither side of tho road, and at mdistanco of not over sbt feet from the stage. Tho names of the passengers, as taken from tho way-hill, wore: rrodenek Shoholm. F. W. Loring, AV. G. Salmon, Charles S. Adams, P. AA r Halmou, Crnger, Miss Shepherd, and John Lentz, tho driver. Of these, Mr. Loring and Mr. Adams, outside passengers with the drivers, were instantly killed with him at tho ilrst discharge, the latter having only time to shout the warning. "Apaches!” Of the inside passengers, Mr. Shoholm was instantly killed, and Mr. Hamel was the only one who escaped unhurt, and had time to discharge three chambers of his revolver, hut was killed hv tho second volley. Mr. Salmon re ceived a severe wound and fell from the stage, hut recovering, ran about twenty varus, whs followed, overtaken, killed, and scalped, the whole hair, ears, and skin of tho face being taken off to the mouth. Miss Shepherd and Mr. Crnger, tho remaining in side passengers, received severe and painful wounds, hut by the judicious use of tho un discharged revolvers kept the Indians at has' till an opening in the road gave an oppor tunity of escape. The Indians followed on for some time. Crnger occasionally showing front with tho revolver till they discon tinued the pursuit. After walking six miles the California mail was met coming in. As the road was unsafe it returned, taking them a short distance, when the driver placed them under hushes off from the road and went through the hills to Ayickeuherg for help. "Wagons were immediately sent out for. tbo dead and an ambulance the I •wounded, and tbo men who saw that frigbtr dead cannot "60011 forgot it—men who in the morning were filled With pleasant tnonghts of bomb and friends, and at even ing ghastly dead, .murdered by those who alone 91 all its dependants the government holds inesponsihle. The wounded received good care, aud.with the kind.and cllicieut services of ill", livans, Date Creek, will 111 tune recover. i\ ell may they eougtunUnto themselves on escape, fqx- ujvor again will they stand so closa to death and live.. .1 ho dead were next day, tho cmirch service foiid-ovei them, and their memorials will. swell again the sad inscrip tion ro frequent here, “Killed by Indians.” Colonel O’Biimo, of Camp Date Creek, promptly detailed Captain Mciuhold, with twenty cavalrymen, to scout on the trail, but with what result has not yet appeared. THE GRAND DUKE. Ceremony of His Beceptiou by President Grant. From tho Washington Chronicle, Nor. 21. Tho crowd began to assemble in front of the W Into House at 11 o’clock, and by half oast 12 o’clock tho police had difficulty in keeping open the passage-way to the main entrance. There were present a full repre sentation of tho press, among them several lady correspondents and several representa tives of tho principal illustratednewspapers., Ihe Green Room and the East Room re ceived no attention from the decorators’ hands, while the Blue and Red Rooms were tastefully festooned with garlands and flow ers. In tho centre of the Blue Room the lloriat, under the direction of Mrs. Grant, had erected a Uoral divan, which was exquisitely beautiful. Japonicas, ferns, strellitsoas, heliotropes, mignonettes, lilies, and heather were used in its structure. Two smaller divans were upon the top of golden candle sticks and placed ou tho right of tho room. The mantel on the left of tho room held several rare plants, in gilded flower-vases. Tho window drapery allowed only a mild snnlight to enter tho room,‘and this, with the gold and silver trappings and the furni ture in its garb of blue, created a ntfae cn scene worthy of any artist. Stopping from tho Blue into tho Red Room, a full gush of snnligh t was encountered. Flowers, plants, drapery, and the bright red of the satin brocateho contrasted favorably with the appearance of tho Blue Room. In the centre of tho Red Room was sus pended a very tastefully arranged basket boquet. In front of tho mirror was an im mense marento zebrina, with its long and broad preen leaves extending almost to the sides of tho mantel. All about were placed vases and flower-tuba containing roses, Dracana Ferra, daphina Orleanta, apple menium, marcutos, &c. This was the ladies’ reception room, and never looked more hand some. The Green and East Rooms were thrown open, but were not visited. All the members of the Cabinet were pres ent, except Secretary of War Belknap, who is absent from the city. It is proper to state that tho Cabinet Min isters were attired in now suits of hlack, and all wore gloves, in accordance with a sug gestion made in the invitations sent to each of them, whichread: “Your costume on that occasion will he full-dress black suits, with hlack necktie.” At 1 o’clock precisely an open carriage drove up to the front of the Mansion, in which were four gaily-dressed foreigners, two of whom were young men and the others more elderly, hut showily costumed. The Duke jumped quickly from the carriage, al most ran to the entrance door, and then, in recognition of the cheers which were given, he suddenly turned raised his hat, and bowed gracefully to the crowd. He then proceeded into the house. Vico Admiral Poissot, Miu isteril Catacazy, and His Excellency W. F. Machin, Counsellor of State, en tered with the Prince. Their great coats were taken by the ushers, and. the visitors wore shown into the Blue Boom, where they were soon joined by oilicers comprising the Prince’s suite, or trav elling companions. Hero they awaited the President and Cabinet, and occupied the time in a quiet inspection of the room and its surroundings. The distinguished visitors had not long to wait. The President, followed by Secretary Fish and General Porter, Postmaster General Creswell and General Babcock, Secretary Bobcsou and Attorney General Akerman, General Dent and Colonel Douglas, passed down from the executive office, through the rotunda, and into the Blue Boom. Minister Catacazy advanced to the Presi dent, shook hands, and presented the Grand Duke, saying: I have the honor to present to your Excellency his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis. Your Imperial Highness, bis Excellency President Grant.” The young Prince bowed modestly and ad vanced. The President extended his hand, saying: “I am glad to see and welcome you to our country, and hope your stay among us will be attended with much pleasure.” The Prince replied: I am honored, your Excellency, and feel grateful for your cor dial reception.” And they shook hands warmly. Minister Catacazy then introduced Vice- Admiral Poisset nnd the others of the Prince’s suite t'j the President. They wore afterward introduced to Secretary Fish sevcraiiy, and to the other members of the Cah; ine t. After a few moments in general converse; non the President invited tho distinguished guests, with Minister Catacazy, to visit Mrs. Grant, and General Grant, atm-m-arm with the Duke, proceeded to tho Bed Boom, fol lowed hy the suite and members of the. Cab inet. Tliov found Mrs. Grant standing in the centre of tho room, surrounded hy a number of ladies, among them Mrs. Delano, Mrs. Akerman. Miss Nellie Grant, Mrs. and Miss Sharp. The President introduced the Prince, and Mrs. Grant said; “You are welcome to our country.” Tho Duke blushed, bowed, and replied: “Thankyou. Madam?,” General Grant then introduced the Princfi and his party to the several ladies present, the Duke courteously lingering and having some “small talk” w*ith Miss Neliio and others, and a hum of conversation ensued, Alexis conversing first with one aud thou another, making himself agreeable and at ease with all. Mr. Catacazy had quite a lengthy tele-a-lclc with Sirs. Grant, a live minutes’ chat with Secretary Fish, and a few words with the President. These conversations were of a common-place, hut agreeable nature, and evidently delighted the Bnssian Minister, whose countenance beamed with smiles as ho withdrew from tho Executive Mansion. While Mrs. Grant’s reception was in pro gress. Secretary Bohesou appeared, was in troduced, and entered into a jirolongcd con versation with tho Bnssian Vico Admiral about ships, gunboats, &c. Secretary.Boat well talked with tho Bnssian Counsellor of State, aud the other members of the Cabinet mixed in a general conversation. In a short imo the Prince advanced to Mrs. Grant, hade her good-hy, shook hands with the other ladies, as did the members of his snite.and passed out of tho Executive Man sion into their carriages, and were driven, the Prince and tho Admiral, to Minister Catacazy’s residence, and the others to the Arlington Hoto 1 Subsequently, Mr. Cata cazy and Vice Admiral Poisset called to see Secretary Fish, and, linding he was absent, left their cards. They afterward called on Secretary Bohesou and Admiral Porter. Meanwhile the Prince, accompanied by Count Olsoufieff, indulged in an hour s stroll arotuid the city, taking a look at tho exterior of some of the public buildings, aud return ed to tho Catacazy residence. In the course of tho afternoon Admiral Porter, accompanied by a number of naval oflicers. called on Duke Alexis and Vice Ad miral Poissot, and remained a short time in gonerfleonvorsatiou. _ At 7 o'clock last evening all tho Russian vistiors dined with Mr. aud Mrs. Catacazy. At tho presentation yesterday tho Duke was dressed as a Lieutenant of the Russian navv. Ho wore a short blue coat, with gilt buttons, dark blue pants, silver-corded stripe, a baldric of blue satin, and upon his breast tho Imperial eagle and star and badges of several orders received from his imperial father. His chapeau was like that of a Knight Templar—black, with a white plume. The Vico Admiral mid members of the suite were attired in the bright uniforms and in signia of their respective rajiks. Minister Catacazy was attired in full dip lomatic costume. Mrs Catacazy was dressed in maguincout moire antique, trimmed with costly lace, long train, her luxuriant golden hair artisti cnlly dressed and flowing to her shoulders. Her jewels were diamonds. The President wore a full-dress suit, black, with white gloves. Mrs Grant’s dress was in excellent taste, a r Si black silk, trimmed with lace of the color, and her hair neatly adorned with a single white flower. A Mnninc Kill* Hii Mother, and Com mits Suicide, in West Meriden, Conn. MrriiVH. Conn., (Nov. 241 despatch to tho New ork a lutes, This afternoon, about o 1-2 o clock a rumor movailed in Meriden that a young man nam ed Votts had murdered his mother and then committed suicide. No one believed the rumor, as Votts was known to bo a qiuot,mo£- fensive fellow, who woulduot harm any one. It was generally discredited, hut at 0 o clock vonr correspondent went to tho house, which is situated about a mile and a half front V est Meriden, and jnst above Fraryville, and from evidence gathered from the family anti neighbors it was found that yonng Vetts bad really murdered his aged mother, and then conmiittcd sumdo. Ahotri two years ago it appears ho had an attack of the mumps, and it was deemed necessary that he should submit to a painful operation, hut he refnsed. He recovered suflioicatly to attend to his business of peddling muk, ana till within n week things went on smoothly, when he grow worse, and was confined to ins bed. and “had to he watched. On Thursday night he was delirious. Yesterday afternoon his sister Bertie, hearing a noise, went into bis'bedroom, and saw him- lying bleeding on the floor beside bis mother, who was par tially concealed by a heap of bed-clothes. The girl cried out, lather, father, and" her father, who was uncoupling his team at the time, ran into tho house only to liud his wife dying and his son dead. Ur. Gaylord was sent for and jirompt lv attended.. He found tho woman still breathing, but nnahle to articulate, .sue died within a few minutes after his arrival. An ugly gash upon her throat and one upon her son’s told the whole story. Marks of blood upon the walls and tho kitebeu-door leading to tho bedroom told of a fearful struggle between the mother and her maniac son, who had attacked her with a common; butcher-kuife. \onng Vetts, who was a was engaged to -be married at Thanksgiving to a Miss Maschmoyer. lie was much attached to the yonng.lady, and she to him; hnt his mother was opposed to the maruago, hut for what reason does not appear. An inquest is now being held, bimeon Vetts. the father, isinauagonv of grief painful to witness. REI4EF AND AID SOCIETY. APPLYvTO GteapEeMiiiM Society, AT STANDARD HALL, For Information as to Letters of Inquiry for the following persons: ITCOMBE, formerly with Messrs bit 1 £l®hcr is anxiously inquired after by T WhJtcombe. of 52 Xalbot-roa(£ W.. England. hv \vrnu2. a t ruer by trade, is inquired after ot Peterson. N.J. ui.ffi 01 8 formerly at F. D. Champlin’B, 730 Mr 3 T^i a^. e '.i r 4tr tll(^Q^ ed after by his mother, through Wcouall, of tho Advertiser, at Oswestry, with Hamlin, Hale S?;*!? bls Bister Mias Emma Mar cl®vel itUll lUJI Ow vU-i Corner Fifteenth and Doarborn-st?.. Union Foundry Works. LAMPS AND GLASSWARE. Lamps Glassware. BROWN BOHNBR, No. 209 lake Front, near Congress-st, Lamps, Lamp Goods, and Glassware. [y All kinds of Kerosene Goods a specialty. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICES. Copartnership Notice. I have this dnv sold my interest in the firm of Ort mayor. Lewis A* Co. to Andrew Qrtmnver, Samuel B. Lewis, anil Joseph M. Hoyle. who will continue the business and settle the aflairs of the old ilrm. Chicago, Oct. 9,1*71. M. V KA •We have this dav formed a copartnership under the linn name of Ortmnyer. Lewis C o., an dwilllon tlnue the Wholesale Saddlery Business la all its branches, and will bo plad to sec all our old friends at 49 West Kamlolpli-at., Chlcagnllfew ORTJrATER SAMUEL B. LEWIS. Chicago. Oct. 9,1571. JOSEPH M. HO\LE. Copartnership Notice. John A. EUson. hating sold out his entirei Interest lu the'firm of Wm. A. Batters Co., to the other Chicago. yovi6 _l37L_^ Ma ___^^^^ M SHIRTS. SHIRTS at WILSON BROS., SSlValiash-av., S3 'West Washington-st., Chicago, and Plio’a Opera House, Cincinnati. educational. KEHPER HALL, RESOSH4, WIS. Asafirst-classlnstitution for girls andyonneladies, Kemper Hall, elegantly cnnlppcd and appointed, offers, in every department, smcrior advantages.. Special and liberal tonus made with Chicago suffer* era. Pupils received at any Beferjmces: The Bev. Clinton Locke, D.D., Sector Grace Church, tho Bov. John Wilkinson, Hector Holy Communion, and Joseph P. Clarkson. Esq., 4W Wabash-ay.. from any one of whom circulars may, at any time, be obtained. For particulars address Lev, GEO. M. Everhart, D.D., Kector. V■: DRT GOODS. W J.,E SHAY, Wholesale ®rja Goods, 259, 211, 215 ami 215 West Mmlison-st, Has Just received and novr in stock 40 bales low priced plain and twilled scarlet flannel. 15 cases Kentucky Jeans, all grades. 10 cases Coltonadcs, ail grades. 18 cases black and gold mixed BcpeUants, all grades. 39 cases Brown and Bleached Canton Flannels, all grades. 5 cases Tycon Heps. 1 case fronting Linens, assorted prices. 10 cases 7 and 8-1 Bleached Linen Damask. 35 cases Ladies’ and Gents’ Fnderwear, 3,500 dozen Ladles’, Gents’ and Children's Hose. 350 pieces of onr justly celebrated Con quer Double-faced Black Alpacas. Also a full line of American Cotton-Velvets and Velveteens, Balmoral and Felt Skirts. DRESS GOODS, Laces and Lace Goods, ifnblas. Batting, Brown, Silver, Gray and White Blankets, and the best motion Stock in Chicago. Ail goods sold at onr nsnal LOW PBICES. DRY GOODS THUS. PHELPS h GO, MMKTBiiIIM., COItAER CASAI-SX., are daily receiving choice goods, suitable for this season. A large stock of Blan kets, "Woollen Cloths, Beavers, Oassi mtres, Indies’, Gentlemen’s, and Chil dren’s Underwear, Gloves, and Hosiery, on hand and constantly arriving. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK OF SHAWLS AND DEESS GOODS IN THE CITY. JOHN V. F&EWELL GO., 347 349 M»nro«-St. We are happy to anuoauce that we are in onr new- quarters with a full line of goods in all departments, which we are offering at the lowest rates. Our facilities are ample to meet the demands of the trade. Orders will be filled promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. CHAS. GOSSAGE CO. (Succetiort ip J toss Sr Cottage,) 235 237 West Madison-st Dry Goods. BOWEN, HUNT WINSLOW, 123 and 124 XHichigan-av., Arc receiving daily additions to their stock, and are pared to HU order* promptly at tbo I.OWEST PRICES. HOTELS. St. James Hotel, LOCATED Corner Clark and Pclk-sts. Containing I§o Rooms. The Largest and Best Furnished Hotel in the West. SI. A. LORISG, Late Hatteson Home, pilllS HOWE, Late St. Jamei Hotel, Will to 66? taeir oia Mena* Ae* busses for tbe NEW feT. JAIiES. Clifton House, northwest corner oe WASHISii MB HUSTED-ffi, W. A. JENKINS, Proprietor. H. F. KITTREDGE, RIVERSIDE HOTEL. Accommodations for the fell and winter at very mod* erato prices. Inquire at BlveraldJ Hotel, ox at the of* floe of the Riverside Ixnirovemenfc Company. von WA TtABTT-AV« INSURANCE! REPUBLIC Insurance Comp'y. I Continue to Bn; Adjusted Claims AT HIGHEST CASH RATES. D. K. TENNEY, 4&I wabash-av Office People’s Ins. Co., OF SAN FRANCISCO, and LiADIAR, or Chicago? 185 WEST MONRO.E-ST. A. R. GUNNISON. Special Agent. PAPER HANGINGS. J. J. McGRATH, Importer and Jobber of Paper Hangings, Decorations and Window Shades, Kespectfully informs his friends and tho trade that he figs opened his now warehouse, 581 and 583 State-sf ,cor,Twelfth, With a full and complete new stock, which he will offer at factory prices. Orders respectfully solicited and satisfaction guar* aotoed. I SHOES. Albany Shoes. On or before Jan.l, 1572, for the bfettor accommodation of our rapidly Increasing Chicago and Western Trade, we tv ill open a Brandi Salesroom Corner Ilichigan-av. and Harri son-st., up stairs. BHOS. FEAREY SOWS. underwear. UNDERWEAR. LABGE STOCK, LOWEST PRICES, at WILSON BROS 931 Wabash-av., S3 W. Washington-st., CHICAGO, And Pike’s Opera House, Cincinnati. BOOKS AND STATIONERY CBsyiraicfl., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLERS, AND STATIONERS, Wo. 469 Wabash-av., Chicago, AND 241 Snperior-st] Cleveland. Large lot of Oflicc Stationery just received embracing Cost. Boxes, Post Office Boses, BUI Head Cases, Paper Weights, Harp Flies, Ronnd Ebony Bnlers, Lane’s Bnlers, Barometer Inkstands, Bankers’ Inkstands, Flat Class Inkstands, Adair’s Racks, Paper Fasteners, Tin Paper Cutters, Cold Pens, Sponge Cups, Arm Rests, Check Cancellers, CUlott’s Pens, Estabrook’s Pens, Faber’s Pen cils, Rodger’s Erasers, Letter Clips, Pounce, Shipman’s Files, India Ink, BiU Flies, Fa ber’s Erasers, OoveU’s Carmine, Arnold’s Flnid, French Copying Ink, Copying Press Stands, Sealing Was, Thumb Tacks, Copy ing Books, Ac., &c. We have also received from our Cleveland Blank Book Bindery, a fine assortment of FIRST-CLASS HEDIVH and DEBT LEDGERS and JOURNALS, well seasoned, and bound in the most durable manner. Customers are respectfully Invited to call and examine our stock. Cobb, Andrews Co,, No. 469 Wabash-av. BOOTS AND SHOES. Boots aoi Sloes. DOGGETT.BASSETT&ffitLS. TTRATMITrATMrRma AT 522 Wabasa-av., comer Harmon-court, aro now receiving a new stockol Boots and Shoes, and are prepared to supply cus- tomers. C. 0. Thompson Co., COMMISSION, BOOTS MB SHOES, 234 Michigan-av., CORKER OF HARKISON-ST. Boots and Shoes. MCCORMICK CLARK, formerly at 57 Sonth Clark-st., have reopened at 40 Madison-st., opposite Sherman House, and are now prepared to supply their customers with good goods at low prices. Boots and Shoes. J T JEWETT 1001 State Bt. I have opened my business at the above number, where 1 have the facilities to meet the wants of my former patrons, as well as those who may favor me with a rail. DRUGS. Hi! k im, Successors to J. H. Heed Co., WHOBBS&BB DRUGGISTS, 619 STATE-ST., are now prepared to fill all or ders, having received since the fire a complete stock of all goods in their line. HATS. CAPS AMD PURS, mi imTi w„ WHOLESALE HATS, CAPS, FIIS, Would rcspcctrnlly announce to tlicir customers, and tlic trade generally, that their buyer is now in the Eastern markets Tor the second time since the fire, and that they are receiving? a splendid line of HATS, CAPS, FDBS, and BOBES of all kinds, suitable for first-class city trade. Call and see ns at 39 and Cl West Wash ington-st. SWEET, DEMPSTER CO. SAFES. SAFES! MACNEALE URBAN’S. J. HI. TERWILLIGER, Agent, 87 South Canal-st., and 51 West Lake-st., Chicago, ILL These Safes have proved themselves true Salaman ders at our office and see the certificates of merit from many of the hest firms in the city. Wo have a large lot of Safes on hand, and more to ar rive immediately. If vou consider your own interests, yon will call and see na oeforo purchasing any other Kind of Safe than those of the above make. TERRA GOTTA. CHICAGIITEBM CDTTACfI Are now ready tt> fill all orders 'for Window and Door Caps, Belt Courses, Cornices, Brackets, Chimney Tops, &c„ &c. AT OLD PRICES. Factory and Office) near the corner Sixteenth and Renben-sts. HARDWARE ATWATER CO., Throuch-the great fire of Octobers. Re-established No vumber 15, on tho old ground, Mb. 175 Kandolph-st., And ready to fill promptly all orders wc may be fa vored with lor goods In our Uno of Heavy Hardware, Farming Tools, CONTRACTORS’ STJPPUES. &e. BUILDERS’ HARDWARE AND TOOLS. J. K. TILER, No. 260 St»ie-st, RUBBER GOODS. Siler ill late Eels HALLOC-K WHEELER, 23 West Randolph-st., hive now a full stock of the above. Also Engine and Conducting Hose, Rubber Clothing, and Rubber Goods generally. WINES AND LIQUORS. CDVILLIER GO, montreae, cait Ada, CHICAGO, IDLUffOIS. Temporary Office, 199 East Madison-st. plrect Importers of ffIJiES, L’OIORS, AMD GENERAL GROCERIES, AGENTS FOR Risqnit, Dubouclie Co., Cognac, Edward Getiu, Cognac, Mackenzie anti octaves do. Brandv, 100 hhds ManelTs Brandy, 200 qrs. octaves, and half octaves Pinet, Costillon Si Co.'s Brandy 500 cases Aibontn, Marrett Co.’s Brandy, 160 bbds, qrs. and octaves DeKupycr’a Gin, .’>oo cases Red and Green DeKnpyer’s Gin, soo octaves and nr casks Lacavcs” Sherries, 100 hhds, qra, ana octaves Mackenzie’s Sherries, ICO hhds, qrs, and octaves good lo finest Porta, j hhds, qrs, and octaves sandeman’s Porta, ISO co*ch Kouerer's Champagnes, 150 cases Meet A Cliandon’s Champagnes. 110 cases Jos Terrier fils it Co-'s Champagnes, 50 cases Catbehaeau’s Green Seal Champagnes, ICO other brands. tllbds. qrs, and cases Irish and Scotch Whisker —Duuville, Thorne’s Islay, Ardbeg, w Loeli Katrine, and other brands. Cases and qr casks Booth’s Old Tom: Cases Guineas’ Porter, quarts and pints, Cases McEwan’s Scotch Ale, pints. Cases Tennant’s Scotch Ale, pints. 20 hhds Jamaica Bum, and 3,000 boxes and half-boxes Valencia Raisins, “new fruit,” “off stalk, ,r 500 half-chests choice GREEN TEAS, And a general assortment of LIQUORS. Allot tlu> above goods are now in bond at the Bur lington Bonded '\Yareltou»e. Samples may beaOeu at our office. CDVILLIER CO., 199 East Ittadison-st. STOVES AMD FURNACES. THE CELEBRATED Dubuque Soft Coal BASE-BURNER, A perfect gas and smoke-burn er, economical in comsumption of fuel; the greatest heater in existence. Fire kept 48 hours without replenishing. Satisfac tion guaranteed. Manufactured by Bnrdett, Smith Co., Troy, IT. Y. For sale by TILLOTSON BROS., Michigan-av., CORNER JACKSON-ST. FULLER, WARREN &CO., Office: North Pier, near Light House. Full assortment Stewart’s Stoves. Lawson Furnaces. Warren Ranges, The only wholesale stove ware house left by the great fire, with the largest and moat complete stock In the West. LOST. LOST AT THE FIRE. One" trunk, marked “BROSS, F. S. A.”; one packing trunk, marked “Bross,” with woollen clothing, women’s; one fine pic ture, landscape, with cattle, horses, etc., hy J. F. Herring, name on the picture; one buggy, willi single harness, horse blan ket, etc.; one bundle of women’s clothing, lace fan marked J. 1... 8., and other articles. Whoever will leave informa tion with the Cashier of the Trib une, 15 South Canal-st., or drop a line, with place where they or any of them can be found, to Witt. BBOSS, Tribune office, or at No. 6 Sixteen* 1 shall he liberally rewarded. ROOFING FELT. JUST ARRIVED, Per Anchor Line Steamship “Enropa,” from Glasgow, Scot land, about 6,000 yards patent asphaltc roofing felt, and about 3.500 yards ship sheathing, or slater’s felt. Sample at our tem porary oflicc, 43 South Canal-st., Room!. 11ENDER9PN BROTHE RS. SEWING MACHINES. Important Notice. All persons who held a Howe Sewing ma chine on lease, and paying for the same In monthly Instalments, and who formerly re sided In the BGBXT DISTRICT, are respect fully requested to call at the Ofliee of The Howe Sewing machine Co., 239 S. Halsted-st,, and give information In reference to the same. Ton are earnestly requested to give this your immediate attention, as we desire to ascertain whether the machine was saved or lost. THE HOWE miCHIIE CO., 239 South Halsted-st. FINANCIAL. He Joliet M S SW Go. Will sell at public auction for account of FIELD, KING CO. To the highest bidder for cash, on Tuesday, Decern, her 5,1571, at tl o’clock a-.m., at the office of the Third ICalional Bank, Chicago. Ko. 37G WabasU-ay., forty thousand dollars of the first mortgage bonds of the Chicago. Danville Vincennes Railroad Company. JOLIET IRON’ «fc STEEL CO. By J. H. Wrenn, Secretary and Treasury, HOMY TO IOM on collateral security, by E. JACOBS, 53 Qolncy-st, between State and Dearborn. Office boors, from 9 la the morning till 4 In tie evening. _ JEWEL2.Y. We bee to Inform oor patrons and .the trade that wa have established oornewofflee at 1311-2 WEST MAUI* SON-ST., having on hand a full stock of cheap Horn. Shell, and Plated Jewelry. We are prepared w fill all orders prompU^ NNEI SCHErf tBECMCH. 1311-5 West Ma