The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-11 00:00:00

About midnight his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam.
bridge, the Earl of Derby, and the rest of the visitors
from Knowsley took leave of the Mayor, and left the
ball-room for their carriages.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 10.—This morning the Duke of Cam.
bridge resumed his visit in order to inspect the river,
the shipping, and docks. It is from the river that Li-
verpool must be seen in order to obtain a suitable con-
ception of the vast commercial development and prodi-
gious mercantile activity which distinguish this great
sea-port. The spectacle presented this morning RDA of
the most striking character. The forests of masts in the
crowded docks along the river aide may be said to have
bloomed like a parterre in the bright sunshine with the
gayest and richest colours. The morning was clear, but
cold, and a brisk wind kept every ship's colours gaily
fluttering in the breeze. The place of departure was the
landing-stage, the avenues to which and the piers were
densely crowded by an assemblage which loudly cheered
his Royal Highness on his arrival.

Soon after 11 o'clock his Royal Highness, accompa-
nied by Colonel Tyrwhitt, Mr. Walpole, M.P., and other
visitors from Knowsley, and attended by the Mayor and
Mr. Charles Turner, Chairman of the Dock Committee,
embarked on board the handsome paddle-steamer the
Countess of Ellesmere, which has the reputation of being
the swiftest boat on the river. A large flotilla of steam-
boats, all gaily dressed with flags, were in readiness to
follow in the wake of his Royal Highness. A little dis-
tance from the landing stage, arranged in methodical
order, were the life and pilot boats of the port ; and at
anchor, in the middle of the stream, lay a number of
large ships, including several American vessels, as
smartly decorated as their neighbours. The Countess of
Ellesmere, with the distinguished party on board, first pro-
ceeded up the river as far as Eastham, followed by the
fleet of river steamers, the whole of whom she speedily
left, and was herself soon lost in the distance. In return-
ing- the Countess of Ellesmere passed close to the young
and thriving little port of Garston, on the Lancashire
side of the river, and which is chiefly remarkable for
the important facilities it furnishes for loading ves-
sels with coal at the quay side by means of a high level
railway. Between this port and the Liverpool Docks
lie the old ship-building yards, which were also pointed
out to his Royal Highness, as were the yards and grav-
ing dock in the course of construction on the Cheshire
sirle of the river, south of the Woodside ferry, and
' which, when finished, will add materially to the ship-
building facilities of the port. The Countess of Elles-
mere steamed rapidly to the Rock Lighthouse, giving
his Royal Highness an opportunity of viewing the entire
extent of the unrivalled line of docks, which, next to the
Mersey itself, are the most important element of the
success of Liverpool as a great mercantile port. It wv.s
intended to proceed some distance down the Channel
and inspect the various signals, but a heavy sea rendered
it undesirable to extend the excursion beyond the river.
The steamer's head was again turned, and, after sailing
about some time, she proceeded to the landing-stage,
where the Duke of Cambridge disembarked amid the
enthusiastic plaudits of the large concourse of people
who had remained upwards of three hours patiently
awaiting his return. His Royal Highness was con-
ducted to the mayor's state carriage, which proceeded with
him to the Town-hall, amid the same marks of general
rejoicing which had distinguished the route of the pre-
vious day. The duke, subsequently, visited St.
George's-ball, and appeared much gratified with the law
courts, concert rooms, &c.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 10'30 P.M.

The concert at St. George's-hall was announced to
commence at a quarter before 8 o'clock, at which time
the hall was filled with a large and brilliant assemblage.
Half-an-hour elapsed, however, before the Duke of Cam-
bridge made his appearance. About a quarter. past 8
his Royal Highness entered the hall at the north end,
and was conducted by the Mayor clown the centre avenue
to a raised dais at the south end, amid the enthusiastic
greetings of the audience. The other distinguished visi-
tors at Knowsley were also present, but the Earl of
Derby was not in attendance. His Royal Highness
remained from the close of the first part of the concert,
having apparently been much gratified by the singing of
MTadaine Clara Novelle and several madrigals spiritedly
given by a full and carefully selected chorus. The
Duke, in retiring, proceeded down the centre avenue,
the people rising and cheering warmly as he passed. A
similar compliment was paid to Sir Harry Smith, who
was recognised by the numerous medals and orders on
his breast. The gallant veteran appeared taken entirely
by surprise by this spontaneous demonstration, and
turned with some emotion to bow his acknowledgments.
After a brief interval the concert proceeded.
With the concert at St. George's-hall have terminated
the festivities which have commemorated the visit of the
Duke of Cambridge and the successes of the allied
armies in the Crimea. The arrangements for his Royal
Highness's progress to different points, and his recep-
tion at the Town-hall and other public buildings have
displayed good taste, care, and forethought, and reflect
great credit upon the corporate authorities. They have
been admirably seconded by the merchants and trades.
men of the town in the desire to do honour to his Royal
Highness, while the demeanour of the working-classes
has been throughout most orderly and admirable. To
his worship the Mayor, a great portion of the success of
the fetes must be attributed. His gentlemanly courtesy
and liberal hospitality have been alike worthy of his
high. reputation, and of the important and influential
town over which he presides as chief magistrate.