The Express.
London, England, 1861-03-18 00:00:00

PRINCE ALFRED IN THE WEST INDIES.

Her Majesty's ship the St. George, with Prince Alfred on
board, arrived out at Barbadoes on the 22nd. He landed on
the following morning amidst a degree of popular enthusiasm
never before witnessed in the colony. The lauding took
place shout 10 o'clock, at. which hour the Governor appeared
in an open carriage, drawn by four horses, and was saluted
by the members of assembly, the council, the military and
naval officers. The General Commanding the Forces arrived
soon after. The Royal Artillery marched slowly to the
buidinkplace, and the various societies who were to join the
procession, took up the positions assigned to them. At a
quarter past 10 o'clock the roaring of the cannon announced
that hi Royal Highness had left the deck of the St. George,
and shortly after he landed in the presence of thousauds of
Barbadians who were waiting to offer him a most cordial
welcome. Loud cheers burst upon the air from the specta-
tors. The bells sent forth their merry peal, and the hearts
of all were truly glad. The Prince courteously acknnwledged
the enthusiastic reception by the frequent motion of his rap
to the people. He was received by the Governor and the
General Commanding the Forces, and conducted to the plat-
form amidst the continued cheering of the assembled thou-
sands. Everywhere the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Tower-
ing arches were erected in the streets with the superscrip.
tins, " Welcome, Priem Alfred, welcome," " The Lord
bless thee, Pnnoe Alfred," " God save the Queen," kc. A
levee was held in the Reception-room at Government-
house shortly after the arrival of the Royal party. The
Council and House of Assembly presented addresses to his
Royal Highness, as did the clew. The Moravian and Wes-
leyan ministers, the American Consul, the public officials,
merchants, planters, and other gentlemen of the island, at-
tended the levee. The day's proceedings closed with •
di j. user at Government-house in the afternoon, and • ball
at eight, followed by a grand display of fireworks.

At Demerara preparations were going on actively for the
reception of his royal highness Prince Alfred, in anticipation
cf his honouring the colony with a visit. Invitations had
been issued by the Governor and court of policy for a grand
ball and review of the troops and local militia. Triumphal
arches were being erected, and every preparation made to
give his royal highness a loyal reception.

The New York Herald, describing the proceedings
of Mr. Lincoln's inauguration, says:—"President Buchanan
and Chief Justice Taney listened with the utmost at.
tention to every word of the address, and at its
conclusion the latter administered the usual oath,
in taking which Mr. Lincoln was vociferously cheered.
The Chief Justice seemed very much agitated, and his
hands shook very perceptibly with emotion. Tho
inauguration of to-day makes the eighth ceremony
al the kind at which Chief Justice Taney his officiated,
having administered the oath of office successively to
Presidents Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor,
Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, and Lincoln. The ceremony
wag exceedingly impressive. Mr. Buchanan accompanied Mr.
Lincoln to the main hall, and there took his farewell leave
of him, expressing the hope, in cordial terms. that his
administration might prove a happy and prosperous one."