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

Mr.. J. 3. LITTLE again rosa, and commented upon
the internal improvements n Maine and Of those
gigantic ones Of New York. he was happy to In
nected largely with almost all Of the public enter
pises Of that State. He proposed the health Of Mr.
Rugges
Mr.. RUGGLEs expressed himself grateful for the
State. He spoke Of the reciprocity OF interest that
exists between every State Of the Union. He al
luded very happily to the rumors of Lord Elgin's
success in settling the fishery difficulties and other
great matters since his arrival in this ountry
What he was saying was very much out Of order.
He was giving form to rumor that was floating
in the air about US. But rumor says great deal
Ha ssn S BY the s ee aS
renee heretofore locked up by diplomatic relations,
is now about to be opened. How many European
rivers have been and locked up by restrictions.
he has freed the ocean. The fishery question is set
tied. The fisheries free. But farther still-re-
strctons land have been removed. This triple VIC
tory had been by the great statesman here present
to-day. He would honor the descendant Of Robert
Bruce, who had so blest the country. He spoke at
length on these topics, and was warmly cheered.
The President suggested that these rumors be put
in form and ratified, and unanimous aye followed
the appeal.
Lord ELGM suggested, that if Mr.. R. had been
speaking improperly, Gas he had said he would
press wish that he might, as he speaks SO well, al
ways speak improperly. He then proposed the
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or, in whose care he was for two hours, and then
placed in other as excellent hands.
Governor PARIS returned thanks to the noble
Earl and the company, to whom he was so much in
debted. He had observed Lord Egin's administra-
ton, and was satisfied no State had had . more en-
lightened, liberal administration, than the provinces
over which be presided.
The MAYOR alluded to his pleasant circuit with
Lord E. through the city, and the warm reception
given him by the ladies from the windows as they
passed. On concluding his remarks, he gave:-
The social and commercial intercourse Of the Canadas
with the United States. The exhibition Of the former
we have may the latter soon be complete
Lord ELaIN rose to speak of the abundance Of
beautiful ladies in Portland, as most remarkable
phenomenon. There seemed to be no end to them
they lined the windows and doors Of the houses as
he pagsed-he found the reception hall crowded
with them, and when he reached this hall there were
yet galleries of them. He gave
The Health Of the Ladies'.
Three hours having elapsed since the company
sat down, and his time of departure from the city
being fixed at s p. M at 7 O'Clock, the guest and
company soon after broke up, highly gratihed with
the incidents Of the occasion, and with the frank
and manly bearing and liberal sentiments Of their
guest. About o'clock an extra train left with
Lord Egin and suite, amid the cheers Of the crowd
assembled. It would probably stop at the Gorham
House last night, and reach Montreal to-day.
Lord Elgin was accompanied, as his suite, by Sir
Henry Caldwell, Capt. Hamilton, Mr.. Olphant, and
Mr.. Rooney. Lady Elgin, and Mrs. Rooney, as we
learn, were also in the company. Mr.. Hincks went
10 Canada by way of New York, and Col. Bruce has
returned to England.
Thus has ended a very agreeable occasion to our
citizens, in which acquaintances have been formed
gotten, and may be productive Of much good to
both parties