The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

a. Cana1a, at Portlamd, IL.
(From the Portland Argus, June l0.J
This distinguished nobleman and his suite arrived
in Portland yesterday morning about IL O'Clock in an
express train, accompanied BY committee Of the
city government. A salute OF twenty one guns was
fired as the train reached the city, He was received
informally at the depot by the Mayor and in compa-
ny with the Mayor and members Of the city govern
ment was escorted by cavalcade Of young men,
Portland Light Infantry and Bath City Grays to the
elegant mansion Of Josiah s. Little Esq. in State
street, where refreshments were served. Thousands
of citizens and strangers gathered at the depot and
in State street, as he reached the mansion OF Mr..
Little. About one O'Clock the procession was re-
formed, and passed through the principal streets as
announced. All along the line, the windows OF the
houses were crowded with ladies, who welcomed the
guest by the waving Of handkerchief, which cour.
tesy was gracefully acknowledged The city's guest
was then conducted to Deering Hail. which was
crowded with citizens and ladies of Portland, where
the Mayor welcomed him to the city, in an appro-
pirate speech to which his lordship replied in a
speech Of some length, in which he expressed his
thanks for the in which he had been received
by citizens complimented the lovely appearance
the prosperity of its great enterprises which was
constantly interrupted by the most hearty applause.
We regret that we were not able to get position IN
which we could have noted his remarks. The Mayor
then introduced him to hundreds OF our citizens who
pressed forward to shake hands with him.
After some time spent in this social manner, Lord
Elgin and suite with gentlemen OF Portland entered
Their carriages and rode about promenades &c. OF
the city. At 4 p. M. the company reached Lancas-
ter Hall, where quite crowd Of citizens and ladies
were gathered to welcome them.
The subscribers to the dinner, one hundred and
twenty tickets having been issued entered the hail.
while the band played march. On the entrance OF
Lord Egin, accompanied by ex-Goxernor Paris,
(the President of the day,) the company rose, and
the band played the " Blue Bells OF Scotland" The
hall was tastefully festooned with flags, British and
American and other devices Of amity, entertained
with appropriate notices, wreathed in flowers, con-
spcuous on the walls.
Rev. DIR. DwIoHT invoked the divine blessing, and
Mr.. Robinsops abundant repast was attacked with
great zest.
The Vice Presidents for the occasion were Messrs.
j. s. Little, N. l.. Woodbury., j. A. Poor, John b.
Brown, and Charles Q. Clapp, Esqs After the
dessert the President called to order and gave as
the first toast
The President Of the United States. Music Hail
Columbia
LORD ELcIS proposed three cheers, which were
most heartily given He gave as reason for his
proposal that he told the President the other day
that they intended to make Portland q Canadian
port, and the President said he had no objection.
Second Toast.-Thc Queen of England. Musc-"Go
save the Queen"
The President in few complimentary remarks,
introduced Lord Egn-rejoicing that he is to be
continued at the head Of the government of British
North America, knowing that he entertains the
most liberal feelings the great questions that in
terest us. He proposed,
g. Tie Health Of Lord Egin Governor General of Bri
fish North America Received with six cheers and music
'Bruce's Return" When he to speak, three
were given.
Lord ELaIN said, he had thought it no easy thing
for his American friends to astOnish him with their
kindness. He had been so often recipient in this
respect, that he fought he was proof; but he was
not prepared for the proceedings of to-day He had
thought himself excellently well off with the city
authorities but the citizens had 0utdone them.
They were treating him familiar friend, who was
not forgotten when away. The maintenance of q
kindly understanding between the two countries
the best assurance Of their progress in cviiza-
ton. With him. in so far as the British provinces
are concerned, he believed there had been more done
within the last seven years, to promote kindly rela
tions, than in any number OF years before. Who
will be worse of for it? he asked. Are the Cana
dams less loyal? He made bold to affirm, the more
liberal the policy, the more loyal the subject. It
had been his earnest study in his administration to
prevent any misunderstanding between these two
countries The principle of self gOvernment having
been conceded, misunderstanding had ceased. Other
causes of misunderstanding had been commercial
interests. 1t always had been his object to induce
the people of the Canadas to meet US half way.
(Cheers.) In 1s4I the act passed abolishing pro-
hihition, since which the products of this country
had entered there on the same terms as Great Bri.
tain. Our policy is simple. The Queen has given
them so good government that they could have
nothing to desire in any other form. Ny attention
(said Lord E) was early in my administration called
to the great railroad question. There exists no
other work that has excited much OF his interest
Lord Il. glad TO find in the multiplicity OF his
engagements, time to spend few hours here to-day
and sec the results to which this great enterprise
tends. He spoke at length and with much energy
aud warmth on these great topics, and concluded
with this sentiment.
Prosperity TO the City of Portland-May she always
continue as prosperous az beautiful Three cheers.)
4. The Governor CT Maine. Musc-'Goyernor's
March,
Mr.. JOHNSON, of the Council, responded for the
Governor who was absent. The Governor, he said,
felt deep interest in the great railroad question:
Such also is the feeling in the eastern part of the
State Every lover Of Maine looks upon it as the
means of connecting the whole State with the Cana
das and the far West. Mr.. j. closed with an appro-
PIRATE sentiment, which We did not catch sufficient
ly to report.
yice-President J. A. Poor, being called on after
some pertinent Introductory remarks, gave
8. The Grand Trunk Railway. and the health of Mr. C.
r. Rooney, managing director. Music-"Rory O'Moore."
This toast was received with great warmth Mr.
r. was oyerpowered with the XII ldness of his recep-
ton He had very important duty to fulfil in this
enterprise. and he trusted ere long it would he
continued to a successful result, and this beauti.
full city-and there IL none more beautiful-reap a
large harvest for her zeal in the cause The road
and equipments are in such state of forwardness
that about the first of July the distance between
this city and Montreal will be made in ten to eleven
hours. The other portions are in active progress
A year hence hundred and fifty additional miles
will be opened westward, and in two wears a d.
rect communication between Detroit and Portland
will exist The money is provided to carry out
these enterprises. His acquaintance with us was
short-yet so kindly had been his reception and SO
favorable his impressions that wherever he maybe,
whether in Europe or America. he shall recoect
this day, and ever feel that he was fortunate in be-
ing here on this occasion.
Vice President LITTLE was called upon, and spoke
OF the importance OF the commercial interests
opened mp by this railway enterprise and of the inn
portant social intercourse it had brought about-one
fruit of which was the delightful interview with our
guests to-day. We might look for further advantage
by opening OF railroads between us and the proyin-
ces eastward. He trusted efforts made in that di-
rection would he attended with certain and speedy
Success lie closed his remarks by proposing,
o. The States and the Provinces-May the telegram
and the RAILWAY make them in feeling they are In
interest. Music" Railroad Gaop.v he then proposed
the health Of Mr.. Keith Of Halifax.
MI. hElTH acknowledged the compliment in behalf
OF the colony, and was proud to announce that YES