The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-20

MALTA, Jan. l, 1859.
Prince Alfred at Maita-Cci,aies and Official Cou,ees
Rim-iu Life on Board Ship--Practical Jokes-His
Neat c, uise 10 be Neu York, de- DC.
Since my last written there have been some
important events occurring at this island which require
passing notice. On Sunday the Goth Of December,
large English fgae called the Euryalus entered the
bor with the royal standard flying at the MAN, and hay
ing on board midshipman the Prince Alfred the
cond Of the Queen of England. Arriving the Sab
bath particular ceremony observed, the Admiral
and General Sir John Pennefeaher went on board with
their respective suites to make their obesarce; but no
lues fred that which is always customary to
naval COMMANDMENT Chief the first arrival Of ship
Of a foreign station. On the following morning,
early hour the officers Of the garrison ordered
be at the palace, that they might be presented his
Roya Hghness and the members Of the honorable Coun
Gil with the foreign Consus received invitation for the
same purpose The order for the officers was obeyed
and the invitation for the Councillors aud Consus
cepted
Outside of the palace notes of preparation for the
Princes reception heard in all directions guard
honor stationed at the entrance which elecuay
| reverted any rush from tue crowd while the police,
nder the admirable control Of its chief, Frederick Sed
ey, Esq and with inspector on horseback were also
at hand, to give their aid should anything occur to re
| quire IT,
eleven all the ships Of war and some OF the foricatons
forth their saiues while second guard OF honor
which stationed at the Marinapesened arms, and
The military baud struck up national air of God Save
ae Mas S y the haSs nce e 81 ne Grand
| Masters, where similar reception awaited him. the
same loud cheers were heard and the same ceremonous
forms observed Arms presented, flags lower
ed and the national air performed Far be il from me-
by using the term Gimp, to mean any disrospec to the
high born intelligent, amiable and spirited youth who is
the subject OF this notice. In ancient history instances
| are not wanting TO justify the appellation.
II not necessary for me to mention at length az the
| cvillies and attentions which were shown 70 his Royal
Hgbness by all classes OF her Majesty Almost
from the date of his arrival to the Of his departure
on the 2sth OF December there continual succession
Of balls and parties, dinners and suppeTs with public iu
mnatons grand celebration at the Opera House, horse
racing at the Pe,a and military review on the Ece
parade ground at Florian, which embraced every
the service stationed at this island. The ball given
by the merchants was brilliant one, in every OF
the word; beautifully arranged and admirably managed
mas proved TO pc without exception the ball OF the sea
SON. The English and Maltese merchants united most
daily in giving this grand entertainment which will be
ong remembered by those who holored with card
| to be present on this festive and loyal occasion.
| But going as Prince Alfred Is, he well understand
the difference Of his position when board ship
shore. If surrounded by distinguished officers Of the
army and navy by high dgntries Of the church lead
ing members Of the mercantile community there is Ger.
tam dignity and carriage about him. small though he may
be, which clearly shows that lie s already OF his
exalted birth, and of the highest position in the line Of
life be spared TO attain it When board the Euryaus
and minglng with his shpmates Of the same age, or
tie ,.' older than himself he gladly throxs OIL all
| is allowed him, while be regularly stands his watch
sleeps 10 cot and pays like every else, twenty five
| cents for his daily mess If destined a few years
| hence to erjoy the highest honors of the service
| sun he Will have It in his power to remember when
he passed through some Of its drudgery. Neither
viii be forget The practical Jokes which midshipmeI
on their first cruise are wont 10 indulge in and from which
he did bot escape One rough night when his passage
from England he had his face backened by two Of his
youthful companions; and SO carefully this operation
performed that II did not awake him The Prince
aware that coal black hair might be changed TO white in
sngie night, from Tear or right but having heard
tbat persons complexion could be changed in
short period, he was at FIRST wholly able TO understand
how II bad happened with him Royalty when seeking
Information, IL not long left In ignorance and the twt
yoOlDs VINO had been amusing themselves and others
me Princes expense we're quickly discovered His Roya
lfignness, on obtsnng the Information, did not make
report TO his superior officer bu, considering IL IN tne c
Of good joke, took the matter bis own hands and wa
not ong IN settling IT, Rising morning early dawn
when hs two messmstes were soundly sleeping In thel
banmocss, be cut the ropes which supported them,
down they came to the deck from horizontal 10 up
nght position much sooner than they had any idea Of
Lyes being opened and rubbed explanations called fol-
and MADE, the table, were turned 30 far as laughter
conccrned and from that time the present there hav,
oecn no more backened oceg cutting down OF hanmocx
10 the berths OF her Maicsty steamer Fury
sus. The Prince a kind hearted antctionate youth
and IN Of his the careful training winch he ha
received at the hands Of bis royal mother Is clearly shown
II one o. bis shpmatcs Is seaslck IN he WILL wllhou
beng asked take an amusing book aud read TO him Thu
las beon often noticed in bis treatment TO young ONCE
on ooaru by inc name OF Gordon and is Unborn tra
of character which may be noticed, and promises wei
| for the future.
This much have written Of the second son OF the Queer
OF England TOT rumor certainly gays that his next crus
VIII be 10 Canada, bis first landing place New York. an
ns nst visit 70 the President Should such be the CAGE
| viii in advance send one cheer over the water, u
| him on his arrival