The Express.
London, England, 1860-10-16 00:00:00

(Stamped, ld. Additional) [TWOPENCE.

(From the Si. Louie Democrat, Sept. 27.) •
Wan is by nature regal and princely. Democracy is
the sordid recognition of this fact, and seeks not to =-
crown men, except by crowning all men. Heaven own
mankind for a race of kiop and queens, princes and
prineemes, and ,o realise that end is the aim of demo-
army. Ii ages of rudeness, herniae to the royal character
al MOO men was a step towards the general culture of such
character. In our time, and in this country, we claim to
have emerged from that period of pupilage—to have done
adulating and to have become kings. Bat exclusive royalty
is part of the history of human salutary and not
dishonourable part, and as sach commands interest. " I
am a mac," exclaimed the ancient map, "and whatever
pertains to man is of interest to me." Thua uan interest
conventional royalty not only justifiable but honourable.
The more intelligent and genial the citizen is, the deeper
will be that interest. Not is curimity in itself mean or un-
worthy. We are so made that we love to see awl learn,
and when an object of legitimate interest has for us the
ebann of novelty, curiosity is praiseworthy in proportion as
it is intense. These remarks are wade in vindication of the
intelligent interest felt by the American public on the occa-
sion of the visit of the Prince of Wale, to our shores.
Without a particle of undemocratic deference, our people
may laudably gratify the wish to see the heir prospective
of the British throne. Nor need any, save those who feel
that their democracy is dying, seek to stimulate it by in-
dulging in depreciatory criticisms upon a gentleman because
he happens to be called a prince.
Baron Renfrew and mite arrived in St. Louis at hali-pest
five o'clock Jail evening, and will probably leave on Friday
mooing.

Prica7to this Door expectation was rite in that small city,
'and* these detach crowds were docking to the kaarking
I plea of the Alton St. Louis Packet Company, where the
Steamer City of Alton was to receive the visitors.
the . boat came in sight, at intervals discharging •
catinon.in honour of her expected guest, the troops of men,
boys, moaner, and girls rapidly increased, while the opera
windier, et the Imes skims were filled with fair faces. As she
neared the wheat, the throe's premed forward as if the
prince were already on board, mid when the gang plank
was anabged, there was • general movement to her deck.
Some sixty or seventy gentlemen and ladies embarked to
accol•PalY Party to St. Louis, while a number of
Mimeos of the Monad Cityappeared to have rune up on the
boat for the pu of going back on her. A email concourse
of Alton •ladies oneured the cabin and decks with their pre-
sence who, as the sequel proved, hod come only to receive
the Prince, and than return to their homes. Happily for
the felicity of the °cession, the skies that had deluged the
streets during the night' and threatened more rain all the
morning, now cleared, and were inspiringly bright. There
was not • little comparing of watches, speculation as to the
probable punctuality of the train, many criticisms upon the
tic nature of the occasion, he., kc., all of which
was at length interrupted by • nis of people towards the
railway. ' He mining now, sure," ' Look, see !" and
similar exclamations resounded,' while little was discernible
except • locomotive and a car, and • greed rah of the
crowd towards and around it. Sundry gentlemen in grey
coati' and white hats soon emerged, with some liindreema,
and succeeded in moving through the swaying and weer
Fraying throng. Among then, the slender and meek tool-
mg luau who. advanced as if eager to escape the polite
Mtentionsd him, RS/ voted to be the Prince. From the
shore to the deck the pump was kept free, and the
Queen's son palmed on board with a single companion, in
advance of his party; and " the observed of all'
observers." The eagerness and keenness with which
his person and fastens were, from on all rides,
scanned seemed rather to discompose him, and he sought a
tempo nu 7 relief by inspecting .the clean planks of the deck.
His mood was, however, soon improved by the eagerness of
a small lad, who rushed unawed into lus the
moat
immediate presence, and gazed upward into his features
with antamusingly axed scrutiny, until removed. A con-
sciousee of the ludicrous stole over the royal countenance,
and be raised his large blue eyes half wistfully and half
curiously to the groups above and around him. Hie party
being all on board, they remained • few momenta on the
lower deck, each apparently "taking notes," mentally, for
himself, while his highness waited with amiable patience to
be delivered from his part in the show. Meanwhile the ejacu.
Wiens, exclamations, sententious reflections, &c., of the cur.
Toying spectators were inerrant and eloquent—such as
" His nose is Roman !" "Why don't be look up 1" " He
seems fagged!" "He looks pleasant!" " Winch is her
" It's the one with the cane in his month?" " Le, is that
the prince? I thought his hair was lighter !" " There, he's
' talking to the big whiskered man !" " He's near Dutch !"
"There's no harm in him sure!" "That cane!" " Won't
he make • speech r de., incidentally. Truthfully, the im-
pression made upon considerate observer by the young
baron is, that he is an amiable and sensible gentleman.
The companionway being cleared, the royal party passed
to the cabin, dating which bats were ddereatially raised
to his highneit'llffts quickly perceived and instinctively.
responded to the courtesy by elevating his holing.. The
noble group soon reappeared upon the "texas,' but the
Prince as soon stepped into the pilot-house, where he re-
mained during the most of the trip to St. Louis. The
other members of the party apparently sought to divide
their time between his highness and the river scenery.
His Grace the Duke of Newcastle was especially interested
in observing the changing course of the stream, the washing
away and Ming up of the hanks, Ire., while a general atten-
tion was given to the entrance of the grand Missouri. Each of
the royal party was perfectly approachable, and conversed
and with evident pleasure with the gentlemen around.
rr. lortiltenfrew accepted gratefully the invitation of Captain
Haller to look at the engine and machinery of the boat, and
thus furnished to the sharply looking fair ones an
opportunity which was not suffered to peas unimproved, of
additionally feasting their vision with his princely person.
On returning from this tour of inspection, be expressed
himself much pleased, and graciously remained with his
party and the accompanying gentlemen, on the upper deck.
He marked withevident interest the ransition of scenery,
and rather Retested to than actually engaged in the conver-
sation of his peep.
The following are the names of our noble visitors : Lord
Renfrew, the Duke of Newcastle, the Earl of St
Germans, Maim-General the Hon. R. Bruce, Lord Lyons,
Dr. Aclead, Mr. Eagle/wart, Major Teesdale, Captain Grey,
Mr. Jammer, Mr. Wane, and their attendants.
An elderly English lady on board was at her particularly
urgent request, introduced to Lord Renfrew, by whom she
err weloomed cordially, and the sight of whom affected her
deeply, even to Wan. Her history seemed to have pecu-
liarly connected her in sonie way with the reigning family of
the British Isles, and she hail come from a distant town
in Illinois, on purpose to see and shake hands with the
perm Prince.
The interest of the voyagers evidently increased at the
first sight of the greatest city of the West. The waters
and shone—not excepting Bloody Island, of which his
highness bad read or heard—and the aspect of the nearing
metropolis, were keenly scanned. Sawmills, lumber yards,
quarrels, steamboats, the Liodell Hotel, the site of the fair
ground—as indicated by the lofty ensign, the Court House
dome, from which also the stars and stripes were stream-
ing, Barnum's and numerous other points, were rapidly
noted by the vivacious gentlemen. The saluting cannon of
the City of Alton spoke loudly as the gay steamer sped past
the augmenting throe's on the levee. The landing pleats,
already crowded, while multitudes were seen hurrying
thither, next absorbed attention, and the young Baron
seemed slightly perturbed at the prospect immediately
before him. But • sentiment of interest and even of
amusement evidently predominated ; in fact, it was plain
that he was considerably pleased, and that he sincerely
acknowledged the compliment paid him in the waving el
bats, kerchiefs, ke., by gracefully raising his hat in response.
An immense multitude congregated, swarmed, at the
landing. With some difficulty a passage was kept clear by
the police, through which, preceded by one of his com-
panions and followed by the others, the Prince passed to his
carnage, oonetantly elevating his hat in acknowledgment of
the greetings that net him. From Barnum's five elegant
chairs was. in waiting for the party. The Prince alone
his vehicle with anything like facility ; the others
pined
doonelderable difficulty in traversing the eager crowd.
Some little effort was also indispensable before the hone'
could be driven through the swaying masses of humanity.
The feat was at length accomplished, and the royal piety
found themselves luxuriously at rest beneath the hoop-table
roof d Masan. Barnum and Fogg. It is certain that these
gentlemen will spare no puns to entertain their alerts in •
style worthy of the Queen City of the West.
neveml ludicrous incidents occurred during the progress
el the party to their quarters and after their arrival there.
Net the lent in the estimation of the hilarious crowd wee
the snivel at Barnum's, at about the same time, of •
=covered waggon filled with negro men and women.
facetious ones conceived the idea of treating these
helpless "blank folks" as the royal party, and accordingly
saluted the team with loud cheers, that only increased de
embarremaxmts,herl&iwche,d in tarn, caused lustier halvahs.
The rake at prevailed upon the good natured
people to let the oo ladies and gentlemen drive on,
(From the Detroit Tribune.)
No class of camas were more boisterous and enthusiastic,
in their greetings of Raton Renfrew than the sons of the
Iteasedd Isle—an " Elegant" way they bad of following the
advise d • sage Guenfien, that advised them to have Bo
part co lot in the matter. When the Priam was seated in
the me yesterday morn*, ready for his departure, en
Irishman was observed giving vent to his feelings in • maa-
Der that showed that he was fairly over came with tribe-
sham After showering a score of compliments on the
Prince, beee the amp de gran by swinging his hat and
shouting, ' Be dad, and come back here four years front
now and we'll run you for president." The royal suite
wise grestly amused at this unexpected invitation, and the
Primo mine near tumbling from is seat in • paroxysm of
laughter.
(From the Coestitsition,
It IS now definitively settled that the PrMes of Wales will
be in Washington on the 3rd of October. He will arrive here
about six p.m., leaving Baltimore at fifteen minutes past
three p.m., in a special train. He will be warmed by •
'display of Ineorks, eider of the ernment. Them
have bem prepared at the arsenal hare.gov Seam ri them,

however, lave been bt from New York. The United
Btatea despatch steamer Anitoodia is being fitted up at the
Navy Yard to escort his llaPtuteo% tgptlasir with the royal
petty and the government Maid; to lloaat Vernon. Setae
of the beams beloogior to the royal pasty, including that.
of his royal highness, has been roosted hare by Adams and
Co.'s 'rpm'.