The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-21
The Princes Barge Leaves the "Great
Eastern" Wharf Amid q Grand Sa.
lutte from the Entire Fleet and
the Forts Of the Harbor.
Sailing Of the Squadron and Final
Departure Of the Royal
Party for England.
.IIONE. SWEET HOME
&C., &C.. 90.
TIE RECEPTION OF THE PRINCE AT PORT
LAND HIS DEPARTURE FOR ENGLAND.


PORTLAND, Oct. %, 1880.
The Prince OF Wales left Boston in special train at
half past nine O'Clock this morning He was escorted to
She Eastern Railroad depo. by troop 0. Lancers. The
streets were fairly jammed with peope, who cheered
enthusiastically, waved AaD and handkerchefs and In
every way sought honor their departing guest The
Prince was in excellent humor, bowlng and smiling
responses TO their salutations.
Al the depot he took leave Of Mr. Winthrop and other
distinguished citizens Mr. Everett being toe uuwe TO be
present, Mayor Lincoln, Senator Sumner and Governor
Banks, accompanied the party to Portland.
Every village along the route was crowded, more 30
than on any previous journey Of the Prince, and the
cheers were more enthusiastic The party took lunch in
the cars and table the Prince unusually lively an
animated, keeping the whole party in roar with his
wi.ticsms
The party arrived at Portland at two ocock, and was
received at the depot by Mayor Howard and the commit
tee, and escorted to carriages procession was then
formed consisting OF several companies Of solders,
three OF which had long distance from the back
country 70 do honor TO the Prince The Portland Rifle
Corps acted ~ guard Of honor.
The scene was very ane streets being crowded with
people, most Of whom were ladies, and the display Of
military being very commendabe for 30 small city
The procession psssed through nearly all the streets OF
the city. The day cold with northeast wind, and
the party found long ride anything but agreeable
While the cortege was progressing, sailors were occu
pied, under the direction OF Commodore Seymour, In
getting the royal pariy's baggage on board the ships
Each article Of clothing seemed 10 be done separate
portmanteaus. Numerous the parcels. Dr. Ackand
had many boxes Of books and mathematical instruments,
including some presented by Senator Seward. Among
other articles the Prince hsd several turtles, which he
had captured on the prairie, and immense boXcon.
tanning large horns, from Canada. Lord nchen.
h.A. btxds and
Letters and dispatches received by the party
after reaching Port and and the Duke OF Newcastle read
his papers rode In the procession The letters
distributed the wharf before the confusion over
and the baggage was board when the Prince arrived
Passing under large arch the hill back Of the har
bor and walking down long eht Of steps 10 the dock
built for the steamship Great Eastern after quickly
viewing the r,ops, which were drawn up along the
wharf, the Prince said, "f'm very cold-hurry," and
moved towards the Heros barge The steps leading 70 the
boat were covered with cloth Shaking hands with
Gov. Banks, Gov. Goodwin, Mayor Lincoln and Mayor
Howard, 70 whom he said, ~ sorry my visit here
has been brief" be jumped into the barge The
nainder OF the party stayed a few moments, shaking
hands, saying "good bye" TO their Canadian friends Gov
Banks, Senator sumner, and many Americans to whom
they had been previously introduced.
The scene was most imposing Many vessels lying
In the harbor and these with the wharyes and vessels
lying al them, black with people, and the hills be-
hind were literally covered the gay dresses Of the ladies'
giving the appearance Of beibg covered with auam
nal woods SIN behind these, upon the summit Of the
hill, we're hundreds Of carriages allied and ed with
curious observers.
Before emearking the Prince asked Gov. Bauts Tor
copies of the New York papers, bat, usual all
sold.
One Of the captains anxious Of being noticed by the
Prince said "wi your Royal Hghncss please step back
Ittlef and then ssls.ed him, the Prn;e Of course
rpoudrg
During the PROCESSION The Princes carriage stepped
moment, and the whole party were photographed
A, iasl the Princes barge, which bore his pumes on
the front started for the Hero ans instantly the gus Of
all the ships Numbered salute This was repeated the
,hlps' bands paylrs "God save the Qdecn, Hall Co
fumsla and "Yankee Doodle, a. the Prince stepped
the Heros deck, a, halfpssi four O'Clock.
Lord Lyons and ether members OF the party NAMED
come time looking 81 the snip They then enjoyed the
hospitatcs Of Mayor Howard, and returned to Boston
ain o'clock the same evening
me vessels Of the Princes Sect sc, sal almos, mmed.
a,eiy They we're accompanied short distance from the
hsrbor By several sailing vessels and the steamer wis.
ton loaded with spectators from Bos,ou and were sau
ted BY Fort Treble they passed. Bysx O'clock they
were hall down upon horizon and seven ashermsu
reported them out Of sight They stecred direct br
England, making no stoppages
The es,ecia port which they win make has not 70.
been decided upon but the Admiral thought that thcy
would land Al Plymouth. The whole Esglsh Cnaaael
feet expected 70 NEE, them distance outside
hsrbor, and receive them with royal honors.