The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-22
THE PRINCE on THE OCEAN.
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the RUN FROM BOSTON TO PORTLAND.
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THE DENOMINATIONS on TIE ROUTE.
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IHEPRocEsslON THROUGH PORTLAND.
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Arrival at the Wharf and Departure
Of the Royal Fleet for England.
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IMPOSING SCENES IN THE HARBOR,
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THE PRINCE on THE OCEAN.
the RUN FROM BOSTON TO PORTLAND,
THE DENOMINATIONS on TIE ROUTE.
IHspRoctssloN THROUGH PORTLAND.

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PORTLAND, Oct. n, 1880.
The special train from Boston, which et At half past
rine this morning. the city line with the Prince
and quite at forty Einues past onethe arrival being an.
ncunced by Q national salute Of thirty guns from
Bamha Hill The train arrived At the depot few mi.
sutes aer, the engines and being gayy decorated
with Ibe American and Epgsh asgs. The royal car was
eecsnsy rnished for the occasion with bountful and
rich collation. Of meats, fruits, wines, &C.
The engine abaze with crimson and gold and fairly
covered with Hags Having the he resppear
the request Of Mayor Lincoln thanked the Lancers
sov their escort and complimented them upon their ap
peaYance sad that visit to Boston had been most
satisfactory.
The Prince escorted TO the Eastern Railroad depot
by troop Of Lancers H appeared In excellent humor
bowng and smiling responses 70 the demonstrations Of
The popuaoe At the depot he took leave OF Mr. Winthrop
and other distinguished citizens Mr. Everett being too
unwel TO present. Mayor Lincoln Senator Sumner and
Governor Banks accompanied the party to Portland.
Tne train proceeded very rapidly, stopping only two
minutes at each Of the places named.
AZ Lynn school children were assembled and the
crowd was immense.
At Newburyport the school children and the Cushing
Guard paraded.
AT Salem there was great crowd and national salute
wAs fred.
Al Of the places the Prince came out upon
the platform and bowed his responses TO the saluations
me gatherings very orderly and respectful.
Al Portsmouth,, New Hampshire, Governor Goodwin was
received board the train and introduced to the Prince
and be crowd The Prince said to the Governor that
be was sorry that he could only mako flying visit 10
New Hampshire. He would be pleased to Of II.
nf Nain ivod ha Rt
the depot
BY great crowd Of people, together with large
number or carriages had assembled in the around
the depot Of the Grand Trunk Railway TO welcome the
Prince 70 this city The neghboring streets fairly
ahmed with people. who cheered enthusiastically, waved
Gags and and in every sought to honor
their departing guest. Many Of the military companies
present had cone from distance OF fifty miles to take
part In the reception. The day has been an Indian
day, with east wind to give edge 10 the at
mosphere. The vessels in the harbor, the public build
nss the observatory and the British were al decor
ated with nags, and business, general thing
pended.
Over the entrance TO the Eastern depot Was magnin.
cent ARCH with the inscription, "welcome, Prince Of
Wales" The depot rooted In with The hags Of all
lions, and carpcted with green and crimson cloth.
On alishtng from the At the depot, the Prince
greeted with repeated cheers from the people large
number Of Canadians and British officers present.
He received by Mayor Howard Of this city, British
Admiral Milne, Commodore Seymour and other royal OH
Gers. Mayor Howard greeted the Prince with q brief
welcome, presenting him 70 tho members Of the City
Council who saluted him, the Prince raising his hat
he then conducted 70 the Mayors barouche,
which he rode with the Mayor, the suite following In
i've other carriages behind.
Dey escorted by The First regiment, under CON-
pan,es Shorthand Mechanic Blues Portland Light InAn
Try, Portland Light Guard Portland Rife Guard and the
Portland Rife corps (which latter acted body guard)
and by the Norway Light Infantry, Leweson Lgh. In
faatry and the Auburn artillery, with several bands Of
music me procession passed through India Middle Tree
High, Daniorth state, Congress and Atlantic streets, 70
the Victoria wharves, which built for the Great
Eastern, where the royal barge awaiting his Royal
Biehne@.
Passing under large arch the hill back Of the hAr
bor and walking down long flight OF steps TO the point
OF embarkAou the Prince after quickly reviewing the
troops, which drawn up along the wharf said, "Im
very oold-hury, and moved towards the Heros barge.
ne steps leading 70 the boat covered with crimson
cloth Shaking hands with Lord Lyons, the British Csu-
sul Governor Banks Governor Goodwin, Mayor Lincoln
and Mayor Howard, 10 whom he said, ~ am sorry my
visit here has been brie jumped into the barge
hands saying "soodby" 10 their Canadian friends, GO
vernon Banks, Senator Sumner, and many Americans TO
whom they had been previously introduced.
The Prince went board At precisely nftecn inmates
past three O'Clock, the military presenting arms.
The scene most imposing. Many vessels were
lying the harbor and these, with the wharves and
ses lying them, black with people, and the hills
behind were literally covered, the gay dresses Of the
ladies giving the appearance Of being covered with
sulrmna woods stil behind those, upon the summit Of
nourt Joy and the neghboring hills, hundreds Of
carriages nsd and covered with curious Observers The
hArsor full Of steamers saIboa barrcs, Sc which
accompanied the royal barge from the wharf the latter
being surrounded BY boas from the royal squadron,
area with British officers There fresh eastery
wind blowing and the water In the harbor quite
rough % that the boats rowed quite slowly. As The
cota the royal squadron the yards manned
ana this with the strings Of bunting and Tags tying
from every POINT OF the aeet ,rmed magn aoon spec
iacie.
During the procession the Princes carriage stopped
moment, and the whole party photographed.
rurioy hni upon which Portland Is built, riscs two
hundred feet from water and covered WITH gayy
dressed ladies'.
rs,urs and scspatches we're received by tbs party
,oon ssr reaching Portland and the Duke of Newcastle
read papers a. be rode in the processsn. The
we're ibuted the wharf before the sonfusiou
over and the baggage board whss the Prince
rived.
whle the cortege progressing sailors we're oc;u.
pied under the direction Of Commodore seymour, get
ting the royal partys baggage beard the ships Each
article Of clothing seemed 70 be done separate port
msnieau Numerous The parcels. M. Acslaod had
many boxes u books anil mathematical Instrument r
gliding some presented BY senator Seward Among other
articles the Prince had several Turtles which be had cap
tared on the prairie and immense box containing arge
moose horn, from Cansda Lord Hnchcnbroose hal
singing birds and courier squirrels.
Al last the Princes barge, which bore his plumes