The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-31
VISIT OF the PRINCE OF WALES.
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His Arrival and Reception al
Halifax.
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Welcome Addresses, and the
Princes Replies.
ENTHUSIASM OF THE NOVA SC0TIANS
&C., &C., &c.

the steamer Neptune 70 meet tho royal squadron consist
ing Of the Hero, Ariadne and Flying Fish, which
steamng up in the distance. When abreast
of the Hero, saw the Prince in plain costume the
quarter deck. We cheered, and he raised his cap and
bowed response All the batteries fred the royal ga
lutte Of wentyons guns as the vessels passed. and guns
were fred from wharves and merchant craft all of
which were dressed with flags.
As the squadron approached the frigate Nile she
ned her yards and the crew. in their white jackets and
trousers, cheered vociferously. mighty chorus Of
voices also from the standing people lining
the water side, and great was the waving of hats.
Unfortunately, the weather cloudy, with drzzling
showers at intervals but not sufficient spoil the gene.
raj effect Of the scene which Of beauty
On the walls Of the citadel the red the
infantry and all the way down to the buoy the roofs
Of the houses covered with spectators over the
heads Of hese thousands of banners hung damp and life
less from their stafis.
At ten O'Clock the squadron anchored opposite the
dockyard The prince left the Hero in of the boats
and few minutes before landed at the dockyard
amid the thunder OF salutes from the six British
steamers in port He accompanied by the Duke Of
Newcastle and Governor General Bruce.
he received at the landing steps by Lord Mulgrave
who introduced by the Duke Of Newcastle and with
whom he shook hands with self possessed ease and cor
,
cation while pleasant smile lighted up his happy look
ing countenance.
stood near and had q full view Of him. He Is very
prepossessing in appearance elected general admiration
In height be is I've feet seven and slightly built He has
small but well formed and full mouthed face, and his
eyes, which have very merry twinkle are large and
hazel colorcd. he has complexion equal 10 that OF
PEACH and looks very healthy His hair is dark brown
and cut as TO show the obes Of his He wore
black cooked hat with tuf Of white punes red coat
with blue sash the breast, and white leather
belt round the waist black trousers with thin stripe
down each leg patent leather boots white kid gloves
and regmental sword. This uniform specially belongs
to himself.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of the city were introduced
the spot by Lord Mugave, when their speaker read
the following address Of welcome to him
To HIS ROYAL HGHSEss ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF
Wales
May 1t 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 our city should be thus
highly honored by the presence Of the Of our re-
vered and beloved Queen the grandson OF that usrous
Dukei whose memory ia gratefully cherished the warm
and constant friend OF Nova Scotia and the heir appa
rent to the powerful and glorious empire which her
Majesty has for many years wisely and peneAcenty
ruled. We venture TO approach your Royal Hghness
with the expression Of an earnest hope that your
soourn 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 Mestys North American
dominions, will only impress you with the conviction
that devotion TO the British throne and attachment to
British institutions abiding elements In the minds Of
the inhabitants and that the lustre which has been shed
the by the Christian and domestic virtues Of
most gracious sovereign Justly and gracefully up
precated by all her subjects We earnestly implore the
Gver all good guard protect you and restore you
In safety to the parent land and TO that ustrous family
circle Of which regard you the and tho
pride, and that He may be gracousy pleased long
spare your Royal Hghness TO fulal those distinguished
destines TO which your high position points.
The Prince listened TO this calmly aud atentively and
the end read his reply from large sheet OF dra pa
per, which handed to him by Gen. Bruce His utter
clear and unfatering his mothers, and the
expression Of face meanwhile just bland and composed
GNnKsES-l have been led TO expect that tho loyalty
and attachment 10 the British Crown which exists
amongst the inhabitants Of Halifax would insure TO
kind reception In your city, but the which have
witnessed this morning proves that my expectations
than realized. For your welcome TO myself feel
you, sincere gratitude, but II Is still
factory TO a and as Englishman, 10 wit
ness your anoctionate attachment TO the Queen
and the laws and institutions OF our common
country. Your alluson TO my nustrious grandfather
Is also mos, grateful to my feelings, and / rejoice
to find that his memory is cherished amongst you. In
your noble harbor the navcs Of Great Britain ride
in safety whilst you prosecute that commercial activity
which, under their protection woui destined 10
make Halifax Of the most important cities OF the
Western World and TO raise her inhabitants 10 high
prosperity That such may be the fate reserved for II by
Providence my very earnest hope request you
vcy the citizens o. whom you the representatives,
my cordial thanks for the greeting they have given
Amer this he advanced few steps, chatting with Lord
Mulgraye, who in civic uniform, and smingat the
FESTIVE movements OF few military horses collected in
the yard. nne high spirited black charger
was led 10 him by groom, upon which he
mounted with the graceful aacrty Of a true equos
TRAN. lord Malgraye and the Duke Of Newcastle
also mounted their horses and took their places and with
the Prince riding between them moved out Of the yard
which was lined VITA infantry, alike with the whole route
the Government House TO which they proceeded direct
The Prince smiled and raised his hat a, every cheer
VII ch saated him.
The weather was now fair and all the population were
gathered TO see him. Al the Government House the
Prince vas conducted by Lord Magravc into the draw.
ng room where, after few minutes delay, the members
d the legislature admitted 10 present their address
10 him He then standing open folding door
the Duke Of Newcastle on bis left and Lord xugrave
Do bic right, with the ladies' Of the Governors family
Immediately in the background.
Mr.. Young the Premier u the Council, then advanced
md read 10 him long address Of welcome ascr which
he document was handed 10 him, and by him trans.
erred TO the Duke, who handed him shee, Of paper
rom which he read a. follows lie made a slight mis-.
AXE in doing So and colorcd but rcgaincd his self
possession
II deeply touched with the warmth and oordality
Sith which have been welcomed 10 this coloay, and
hank you most heartily for your address II will be my
iuty and Il certainly will be no less pleasure me,
INFORM Her Majesty Of the proof which you have
given me Of your feelings Of loyalty and devotion
% her throne and Of your gratitude when those
blessings, which II Is her happiness 10 reflect, \
ave during her reign been bestowed upon you and 20
many others Of her subjects all parts Of the world