New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
The Prince of Wales.

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The Price of Waless squadron, composed of the
Hero Ariadne, aud Flying Fish, left Charottetown
Saturday afternoon passed tie Straits OF Northun-
berland during the night, aud sighted the Canadian
shores at noon of Sunday Toward evening the ships
passed Beua and Pierce Islands, the latter
plete'y tuDneled by the The weather was fine
the sea calm and the magnificent scenery showed to
great advantage. The shores i'll some places were
lined with great fields and studded with cottages,
lacked by high mountains in others jagged cfs rose
directly from the All along the coasss the inhab
itauts fired salutes as the vefssls passed.
The squadron entered Gaspe Bay at sunset, and met
the Canadian Government steamers Lady Head aud
Victoria with the Governor General on board aud the
vessels sDchored for the night. The Governor went
OH board the Hero on Monday morning. aud tue squad
ron proceeded into Gaspe BARN. VIII passing fish
il village which fired salute, the Hero grounded on
a spit, but got off with tie delay. deputRtion
came off beaded by the Sheriff, and presented 40 adj
dress leo 1Ing the Prince, aud requesting free port
70 be established there TO be called Port Albert. The
Pri1 &c replied that he felt g-afed for their kind
wisbes but the change OF paue depended on the local
authorities Ii understood the change will be ma ie
The Canadian Ministers heD went aboard the Princes
ship and were presented Al o clock the squadron
left The Bay. On going out fell overheard from
the Bero but was speedily picked up.
Cape Gaspe was rounded at about o'clock. Short
lv after Cane Roster lighthouse seen, wnen a thick
fc2 came on, lasting two hours. The ships separated,
but got together again about 10 the next morning
When the squadron under ST. AIMS Mountain
toward noon one of the bearings the Ariadne got
heated and new one had to be made and i. was 10
O'Clock at night before she got under steam agiio
She passed Fother Point at full speed at M, and
overlook the Of the squadron OF the mouth OF the
SagueDay at $50 a. 10.
In1zntfIing the Ssguenay River, the Hero grounded
on the bar but by moving her guns aft and the assist
aUce Of the Adriane, she was got oil with little dam
The Prince then went on the Victoria aud proceeded
Up the Saguenay, accompanied by the little steamer
Tadoussc, The feet runDiog on eide The day was very
ebo. cry and cold bat The Prince aud parry admired
he will o
went ND A. miles passed Cape Chemity ard re-
turned, reaching the Hero abou. nightfall. Among
the novel Sgt II was the lake steamer Magnet whose
two tiers Of cabins above deck excited surprise among
the Prince party
Tnurfday was cold, but fine. The Prince went
Up he Saguepay sgain on fishing eX 'ursion, aud
landed - nj Is from the mouth, where tents we're
erected and the party enjoyed themselves in fishing
ard shoot g.
In the afternoon the party assembled the 81. Mar
gaere River in birch canoes, the Prince psddled by
fwo French Canadians, leading the way. The Flying
Fish with most of the Officers OF the squadron, also
eut M the Sapuenay. As che passed the tents she
fred royal salute and the effect among the precpces
and loCs BE was sublime.
uoDgthe incidents Of the day was the introducing
Of Mr. George McBsth, with invitation TO the Prince
TO a bail at London, G. w. The invitation was
eourteoDsly accepted
Tie squadron expected to arrive At Quebec at pm.
tomorrow Saturday. The Prince will land at
o'clock. ~
: rangers are arriving here by thousands from all
narts of Canada and the United States TO witness the
receptiou Of the Prince of Wales
Most of the ne mbers of Parliament and number OF
other high officials are already here.
The CITY il handsomely decorated. The trumphd
arches though not 80 numerous, are more massive
| than those at Halifax.
At Marke, Wharf where the Prince lands, canopy
Is erected under which the members OF the City Cor
poration viii pre- ESQ 1T the address Of welcome
The PREPARATIONS for illumination are extensive
There " Ill al-o la great display OF fireworks.
feet Of the riyercraft will meet the Prince squad
ron below the city.
large procession will accompany the Prince to Par
lament House, which is already tenanted by Lord
Admiral Milne has issued an order for the Halit,A
souadron 10 be DIRE sed the yards manned and three
r., al >, I lies fired ON the Prince arrival.
On his poipg ashore andon his arrival at Parliament
Ton.e sslntes u III 80 be fired from the citadel and
by the volunteers. -. ,,.a.--,,
"a onaTd of honor of the Royal Canadian Rifles will
rsceive the Prince on bis landing and an escort OF
cava'ry will escort him to the Governor-Oenera
house. s-,, A.,
The heads Of departments are 70 be IN iuh dress'
The effect of the combined salutes Is expected 10 DC
The GoSernor General has appointed tomorrow
ST. Thomas, Friday, Aug. III p. m.
The Hero and three other steamers Are passing up