Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-02

HIS AkRlN AL AMI hEOEfIIUN Al HALIFAX
WELCOME ADDRESSES AND THE PRINCES RE-
PLIES
This morning at eight o'clock l down the bay in
the Neptune meet the royal squadron, consist
ing of the Hero, Atiadne and Flying Fish, which
seaming in the distance When we came abreast
of the Hero saw the Prince in plain costume on the
quarter deck We cheered and he raised his cap and
bowed in response. All the batteries fred the royal
lutte of twentyone guns the vessels passed. and guns
also fired from wharyes and merchant craft all Of
which we're dressed with flags
As the squadron approached the figate Nile, she man
ned her yards and the crew. in their white jackets and
trowsers cheered vocerousy mighty Of voices
also from the standing masses OF people lining the
water side, and great was the waving Of hats.
Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, with drizzng
showers at intervals but not sufficient TO spoil the gene
raj effect of the scene which of extreme beauty
On the walls OF the citadel seen the red coats OF the
infantry and all the way down the buoy the roofs Of
the houses covered with spectators and over the
heads Of these thousands of banners hung damp and
| lifeess from their stats.
At ten o'clock the squadron anchored opposite the
dockyard The prince left the Hero in of the boats
and at few minutes before landed at the dockyard
amid the thunder Of salutes from the six British war
steamers in port. He accompanied DO the Duke of
Newcastle and Governor General Bruce.
He received at the landing steps by Lord Mugrave
who introduced by the Duke OF Newcastle and with
whom he shook hands with sefpossessed ease aud cor
Il
cation while pleasant smile lighted up his happy look
| ing countenance
! / stood near and had full view of him. He is very
proposing in appearance, elected general admiration
In height he is five feet seven and slightly built he has
small but well formed and iul-moutbed face aud his
eyes, which have very merry twinkle, large and
hazel colored. He has a complexion equal 10 that of
peach, and looks very healthy His hair is dark brown,
and cut so to show the lObes OF his He
black cooked hat with taft Of white pumes red coat
/ ska nd hafa kar
belt round the waist black trowsers with thin red
stripe down each leg, patentleather boots white kid
gloves and regimenta sword. This uniform specially
belongs to himself.
The Mayor aud Aldermen Of the city introduced
the spot by Lord Mugave, when their speaker read
the following address Of welcome TO him:
| To HIS ROYAL HIGHNEss ALBERT EDWARD PRIHCE OF
! WALES;
May it please your Royal Hghness, We the Mayor and
Aldermen Of the city OF Halifax in Nova Scotia, in the
Of citizens do most cordially welcome your
Royal Hghness. We rejoice that city should be
thus highly honored by the presence Of the of
revered aud beloved Queen the grandson of that lus
Duke whose memory is gratefully cherished as the
and friend Of Nova Scotia and the heir
| apparent to the powerful and glorious empire over
which her Majesty has for many years wisely and
benefcently ruled. We venture TO approach your Roy
al Hghness with the expression Of earnest hope that
your sojourn in city and this side the Atlantic
will be attended with much pleasure. We are fully per-
suaded that the reception which awaits your Royal High
ness in every section of her Maesy's Moth American
| domnions will only impress you with the convictions
that devotion to the British throne and attachment to
British institutions are abiding elements il che 1 Rpqb
on the crown by the Christian and domestic virtues of
most gracious sovereign justly and graeously APP
precated by all her subjects. We earnestly mpOe the
Gyer OF all good 10 guard and protect YOU and restore
you safety TO the parent land and to that ustrious
| family circle Of which regard you as the ornament
and the PRIDE and that He may be gracousy pleased
long spare your Royal Highness 10 fulfil those dis
tngushed destines TO which your high position points
The Prince listened to this calmly and attentiyeiy and
at the end read his reply fom large sheet Of draft
paper, which was handed TO him by Gen. Bruce. His
uterance clear and unalterng as his mothers and
the expression of face meanwhile just bland and COM
| posed.
GENrLENES-I have been led to expect that the loyal
ty and attachment the British Crown which exists
amongst the inhabitants Of Halifax, would insure TO me
kind reception in your city, but the which have
witnessed this morning proves that my expectations
more than realized. For your welcome TO myself feel
assure you sincere gratitude but il is still more salts
factory to me as son and as an Engshmsn to witness
your aecuonate attachment TO the Queen and the laws
and institutions Of our common country. Your alusion
TO my lustrious grandfather is also grateful 10 my
feelings and rejoice TO find that his memory is cherish
ed amongst you. In your noble harbOr the navies Of
Great Britain ride in safety whilst prosecute that
commercial activity which, under their protection would
seem destined 70 make Halifax of the most important
|
TO high prosperity That such be the fate
ed for it by Providence is my very earnest hope re-
quest you TO convey to the citizens OF whom you are
the representatives, my cordial thanks for the greeting
| they have given me.
After this he advanced few steps, chatting with Lord
Mulgrave who was in civic uniform and smiling at the
FESTIVE of few military horses col lected in
the yard fine high spirited black charger was now
led TO him by groom, upon which he mounted with the
graceful alacrity OF true equestrian Lord Mulgrave
and Tho OfR Il aIaC mOuu I'D
and took their places, and with the Prince riding be-
tween them moved OF the yard which was lined with
infantry alike with the whole route to the Govermeut
House TO which they proceeded direct The Prince smiled
| aud raised his hat at every cheer which saluted him.
The weather now fair and all the population were
gathered to him. At the Government House the
Prince conducted by Lord Mugrave into the draw.
ing ROOM where after few minutes delay OF the
members OF the Legislature were admitted to present
their Gddfess TO him. he was then standing an
open folding door, with the Duke of Newcastle on his
left and Lord Mulgrave his right with the ladies of
the Governors family Immediately in the background
Mr.. Young the Premier of the Council, then advanc-
| ed and read to him long address Of welcome after
| which the document was handed TO him, aud by him
transferred to the Duke, who banded him sheet of pa
per, from which he read as follows He made slight
mistake in doing So and colored but regained his
sefpossession-
81 am deeply touched with the warmth and cordality
with which have been welcomed to this colony and
|
duty and il certainly will be less pleasure to me- to
inform Her Majesty Of the proof which you have given me
of your feelings of loyalty and devotion to her throne and
your gratitude when those blessings which is her hap
pnes reflect during her reign been bestowed upon
you and many others Of her subjects in all parts of the
world Most heartily do sympathse In the pride with
hch you regard the aure won by sons of Nova Scotia
and the affection with which you honor the memory of
those who have fallen in the service of my country and
yours. The monument you refer to will knde the fame of
patriotism 10 the breasts Of those volunteers whom have
passed oday, and Who in this and the colony which
have lately Quilted are emulang the zeal and gallant
spirit which have been exhibited throughout the mother
country. One hundred years have elapsed since the
international struggles which retarded the prosperity Of
this country we're brought close May peace and bar
mony amongst yourselves complete the good work which
then commenced and increase the happiness and content
meet of a loyal and united people.
He bowed after these words and the members retired
few minutes after which, Lord Mulgrave conducted
| him up stairs to his rooms
At hapast seven he is to dine with the Governor and
numerous guests.
The weather fair during the reception but Il now
raining again, which is unfortunate of the H.
| luIa atoms.
The troops in garrison and the battalion of volun-
teers will be reviewed by his Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales on the common, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ to-
morrow.
His Royal Highness will hold levee at the Govern
ment House at IL o'clock Wednesday, LIST of August
THE STEAMSHIP GREAT EASTERN AT CAPE MAY.
| CARE MAY, July 3l-The Great Eastern arrived here