The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-14 00:00:00

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT _HALIFAX

The New York Herald of Aug, 1 contains a letter
from Halifax, under the following characteristic
headings :—The Novelty in Halifax. The Prince
of Wales on Horseback in a Drenching Rain. Re-
views the Troops and Volunteers and Likes being
Feted. Visits the Rustic Play Ground, and is
Delighted with the Greased Pole, the Indian Races,
Catching Pigs, and the Fun Generally. The Ball
Last Night. &c. &c. &c.

The later is as follows :
" Halifax, July 31, 1860.
" The prince rode out in plain costume yesterday
afternoon, and received a drenching before he re-
turned, but he sat his horse as coolly in the rain as
at starting. At half-past seven he dined at the
Government House, with Lord Mulgrave, and a
party of forty-six ladies and gentlemen. This
morning, at 11 o'clock, the Prince left the Govern-
ment House in the uniform in which he landed,
and, in company with all the members of his suite,
rode to the common to review the troops in the
garrison and the volunteers. He was received on all
sides with enthusiastic cheers from the immense
concourse of people collected round the field.
The troops consisted of the 62d and 63d
regiments, a company of engineers, and five volun-
teer companies of infantry and one of artillery.
When these had formed into line he rode past with
his staff, and received them admirably, receiving
the most kindly cheers from the multitudes the
whole way, which he acknowledged by repeatedly
lifting his cocked hat and bowing. He then re-
turned to where the royal standard hung from a
staff, and the troops filed past with beautiful preci-
sion. He subsequently rode between the lines, appear-
ing to enjoy the whole amazingly. He was continually
smiling and chatting with the officers near him, and
he evidently likes being lionised. At twenty minutes
to two he left the field amid a salute from the
volunteer artillery, which was the only firing that
took place. He next inspected the citadel, and re-
turned to the Government House to luncheon, after
which he returned to the common to witness the
rustic sports. The Indians in their sports all wore
their national costume, and attracted much atten-
tion. The tribe of Micmacs performed a war dance
before him. Seven thousand people were assembled
around him at this time. He laughed heartily at
the ludicrous games and scenes, and appeared very
much interested in the foot-racing. He dined at
half-past seven, with 50 guests, at the Govern-
ment House. The whole town and the fleet in
the harbour are brilliantly illuminated. The wea-
ther last evening was very wet, and the illumina-
tions in consequence were not general. The ball
in his honour at the Province Building is the
grand event to-night, and three thousand guests
are expected to be present. The ball and supper
rooms are magnificent, and the lighting very bril-
liant. Yesterday and to-day have been kept as
general holidays, and no newspapers have been
printed since Saturday. The Prince arrived at the
ball, accompanied by all the members of his
suite and Lord Mulgrave, at a few minutes before
10; he appeared in his uniform, and looked re-
markably well and good humoured. He gave a
reception to all present in the ball-room, and they
passed him in single file. He danced afterwards
with Miss Young, niece of the premier, and the
daughter of Mr. Pilsbury, United States Consul.
He is a capital waltzer, and a very entertaining
partner. The ball is a great success, and Albert
Edward is in his glory. He evidently likes
being lionised, and is fond of gaiety and excite-
ment. It is amusing to observe the eyes of
the ladies in the room and gallery watching his
every movement and gesture, and casting envious
glances at his fortunate partners. I heard more
than one whisper, What a beautiful dancer,' as he
glided in the waltz. He rests his partner fre-
quently, and fills up the interval with cheerful
conversation and remarks upon the company. His
finest feature is his nose, which is becoming promi-
nent, and nearly a Roman. The weather is beauti-
i fully fine, and all Halifax is one grand carnival."

NAPOLEON'S COACHMAN AT ST. HELENA.—There
is now residing at I'lumstead, James Cooper, in his 80th
year. This aged veteran attended Napoleon during his
confinement at St. Helena. He has no pension, and has to
struggle hard "to keep the wolf from the df,'fw."—Borough
of Greenwich Free Tress.