Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-04
RECEPTION or THE PRINCE or WALES.
ILLUMINATION or ST. JOHNS. NJ r.

Herald gives the following description OF
the reception Of the Prince Of Wales At 81.
Johns, Newfoundland
The royal squadron was signaled AZ 7
o'clock on Monday evening. The greatest
commotion was vt once observable among
all clssses The noble ship Hero, Of nine
ty-cne guns, and the Afiadne, entered the
harbour shortly Rfisf.ainid the rinring ot
bells the thunder of cannon. and the most
lusty cheering Of thousands Of people. The
wharves were ell crowded by the curious
and loyal inhabitants Of Newfoundland. -
The harbour itself appears to- be handbook
ed In the bold promontories en- either side.
II is rather narrow. so that but one vessel
can enter ut time. The city Of st. Johns
was crowded With people, shd the houses
and public buildings we're tsstefully deco
rated with flags, banners and dazzling
transpareneies. The public buildings were
particularly fine 10 the sight, glowing In
the midst Of the most beaptiful illumina-
tions. The lofty position Of the city,
which is built upon hill, added to the
grandeur of the scene. The illumination
was, indeed splendid affair.
The next morning. as the hour approach-
ell for bis departure from the deck Of the
Hero. the enthusiasm and excitement Of
the populace grew apace. The crowd
doubled and trebled in point Of numbers,
and the utmost anxiety was on all hands
exhibited 10 catch glimpse ut the young
son and representative ofEnRland's Queen
At last the revebetations of cannon. tbun-
dering from the SHIPS ~ war and echoing
along the shore, gave tidngs of the ap-
proseh Of the scion ofroyslty. The Queens
wharf was examined with beautiful and
fashionaby attired ladies. who waved their
spotless haHdkerchiefs and INDUCED In the
warmest expressions Of Joy and gladneas.
The coup dell was very brilliant. The
steps and passages TO the streets were irnp-
ed with crimson baze. and roses without
number hang pendant from the trees. The
main entrance 10 the street lei through a
wreath or arch Of everRteens, attistically
worked with the arms Of England and the
eypher Of the Prince. The word "Wel-
coiner spafkled brightly in the centre,
each letter flaming forth like 80 many
golden stars. Ttiumphal arches In unlim-
tied profusion we're scattered through the
leading streets, Long lines Of soldisty,
in the glittefing uniform peruliar TO the
British army, were on guard in every pub
lie avenue. The New foundland eonpa-
MES and the volunteer rifle corps we're
prominent among the military. The eE-
element was here Intense. Posters
with the speeches Of the Prince and pafti-
culars Of the official programme were To-
Gated on every wall. The Prince was re-
ceived by Governor Zimmerman immedia-
tely after his landing. and shortly after
the procession Of the different associations
and Masonic and trade benevolent socie-
ties marched on 10 Government House. the
Princes headquarters, ~ kind Of special
escort. The Princes suite were Of course
guests Of the Governor. These are the
Karl Of St. germain, the Duke Of Nswcas-
tie. General Bruce and DR.. Auckland
These gentlemen dined with the Tower
nor. In the afternoon, ut three o'clock,
his Royal lIighness held levee, at which
two hundred persons were presented.
During his visit the Prince made very
favorable impression upon all classes Of
people. and the scene on the occasion Of
his departure was more brilliant even than
the reception
The whole Of the housetops In the vi
entity, and the masts and yards Of vessels
| In the harbor, were covered with people.
The harbor was Allied with small crafts
dressed in rainbow eolofs. sporting nerri-
ly about in the tranquil waters Of the bay.
The bells ehimed swsetly az the process
sion advanced, and the interest of the
scene every moment became greater. The
Prince appeared on horseback, followed by
the various societies in the order given
The Union Engine and Axe Fire Com
panies.
Tho North British and Highland So
cieties.
The Charitable Irish Society.
The st. Georges Society.
The Carpenters Charitable Society.
The African Society.
| The Sons Of Temperance.
The IIilifax Catholic Total Abstinence
Society.
The Volunteer Artillery and Rife com
psnies.
Her Maiesty'a forces.
The Masonic body. at their own request,
were stationed Immediately In front of
the Masonic Hall, whore an arch was ereo-
tod by them.
His Royal Highness rode slowly along,
and the various trade PROFESSIONS followed
him into the enclosure, preceded by great
band Of school children, dressed In white
garments. All the vessels in the harbor
woro covered with flags, and presented
very beautiful appearance. The Prince
passed. along the whole length Of tho pro-
cosaion thon. uncovering his head, took
leave of Lady BRnnermau and tho officials,
and stepped into the barge in waiting Tor
him. Ills suite Immediately followed, and
then tho guns of the war ships and of the
citadel bolchod forth their doafniug thun-
ders, which were TevorberRted through
hill und valley, aud echoed back again.
At tho same moment loud cheers arose
from the manned yards Of tho vessels Of
war, from the merchant vessols and small
Ter craft, and from the shore. On stepping
on the deck Of the Hero, tho Prince turned
round, gracefully bowed, aud then retired.
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ESD OF An ELorESENr.-A recently at
tempted elopemont in this city ended in
n ludicrous hasco. The onamored swain