The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-28

Arrival NJ So Louis-Enthusiasttc Re-
ceptton by the Crowd-salutes and
Chssrs-The Prince Benefited ny His
sport-At the Great Agricultural Fair
To-day, sc, dc.
ST Louls, Sept 81, 1850.
The Prince Of Wales left Dwight this morning Before
his departure he expressed his regret
make bis stay snger, and presented his with
raj beautiful gifts, among which santon gun, &c.
Several OF the suite aso exchanged presents with their
entertainers.
Anew people collected to sec the Prince, who departed
amid hearty cheering.
The train made s.oppsges but for wood Every
station crowded with people, who cheered as the
Prince flashed by.
Al Alton he took the steamer for st. LOUIS where he
arrived 1t six o'clock Crowds followed his carriage 10
the wharf
Earl 81. Germain went from St. Louis to meet them
and was greeted heartily by the Prince, who appeared
greatly peascd, and evidently allowed that prairie shoot
ing agreed with him.
The crowd on the wharf not great before the arri
val, but II increased rapidly after wards salute
fired from the wharf The upper deck Of the steamer
was reserved for the royal party the other portion
was filled with excursionists.
Loud cheers greeted the Prince when no snicl aud
the crowd surrounded his carrage ent
he obliged 10 close the wineo Of The vehicle The
carriages Of the cutie drove opposite directions
TO divide the people.
The Prince aud suite, accompanied by few citizens,
left Barnums Hotel in carriages for the fair
grounds at half past ten O'Clock. The Prince Mayor
Fley Lord Lyons and the Duke Of Newcastle took tho
lead tn open carriage drawn -four coal black horses
The rest Of the compsny followed in the six other
RACES. The procession was viewed frs the windows
along the route by great many gentlemen and laiies
Every thing passed OF quietly and in orderly
Our Illinois Correspondence.
DWIGHT, H., Sept. q, 1890
The Prince the Prairies-Hs Hounds and His Luck
The Duke Good Shot-Lsciders and lens, DC
Is months, aye, years, since smiled the desert air;
but now have once again before me the billowy,
waving wind prairie with here and there distant
and far between, solitary tree bearing simi
tudc to a snip the prairie to tn, Welcome the
emerald prospect far the eye reach Welcome the
grassy fragrance and the wild expansive scene What
can stimulate Ike tbisS
II were savagely inclined might easily lead a savage
life In the neiyhborhood OF the village from which date
II lies the brink Of barbarsm, at the farthermost
limit Of cyilizs,i,D and IL is but step the one to
the other
The Prince and party arrived here at six o'clock
Saturday evening. AT every station between Chicago
and this crowd had assembled and there just as
much anxiety manifested to get glimpse Of his Royal
Hishness as during the journey from Detroit.
AZ Joliet the enthusiasm 60 high that the Prince
forward and Acknowledged the greeting, but else
where be invisible No had the party arrived
at Dwgh, than they proceeded with the necessary dogs
and guns into the delds bu. the gathering twilight
unprcpi,ious to their SPORT and they basged game
nevertheless the canine pack displayed points that augur
ed well for their future useiunoss, and the Prince said
"they II do" He and the Duke OF Newcastle, General
Bruce and Dr. Ackani are comfortably domcled in tho
house Of Mr. Spencer, while the other members Of the
quite qusrered in the other houses which, with
few wooden additions. compose the village
On the next norniag his lordship his Royal High.
ness, the world call him, drove with
suile to the old school presb ersa church. where divine
fergice performed by Or. Young.
On returning TO the house found tina. special
engine had JUS, arrived from Chcsgo bringing special
messenger with dispatches from the Queen Coioni
Office. Tee result Of this that all remained home
duriig the entire Afternoon reading replying
corresps ndence Some returned by the To-
conceive which left al six O'Clock for Chicago in order TO
connect With the next train going eastward.
The wind blew smost gale tue whole day, aud II
impofsi dc TO avoid draushts and gusts OF air.
doors The prairie presented beautiful sight at Ihis
time, for the shone with that radiance peculiar
Dry windy weather and lighted up tho restless waves
green witn incompatible effect.
Notw Tristan ling that tue breeze thus whistied its
stormy sor and few DROPS OF rain thu Ia with
his Royal Hghncss resolved, Il lie weather moderated
10 rise At half past i've o'clock breakfast sai Oh "
shoot prairie fowl, reseryug quail for 70 morrow.
BY This time the Wind had subsided and tho dogs and
guns brought into reputation Tho Prince started
In shooting costume In company with bis oqueres, Mr..
Spencer and two others The gray light OF dawn aud the
vapors 81 The morning coon drpc.d by the rising
Far away IN the East sreaks u crimson and gold,
meowed by all the tnts Of the rainbow pfcssgcd he
vent u the glorious orb that gradually appeared before
the vision like BAH OF lire. Now the sire aka melted
away slowly before the bursting easeace the sky was
mighty vault of dim uncheq lered blue, uareieyei
by coud that tho almost ached Ia II, vast
Iess cool flesh breeze gave graceful sweep 70 the
long gras, and male the few trees that boricrei the
open land sing their rustiing carol
In upward Gght the bright wings Of
the morning fast spreading awidc, rich, vivid
and the bladed desert baihed "a iood Of silver
radiance.
days sport, for bis Roy NJ Hghness be-
certain extent, free from observation. WILL therefore,
content self by say Ing that the party delighted
with the prairie and the cousry generally. Daring the
day the entire auto were out With chs f,rdshp who
point gun and brIg down bis bird rs well auy
Of them Notwithstanding thai the birds very
Wild, tocrable success attended their Shots, judging by
the lumber bsggcd
Tie sportsrsn returned homo whom the day was FAR
spL, TO recruit Tor the labors Of tomorrow, Tor
IL 10 easy work this long days shoo,spy.
There would be much quang among the quail 10 LIZ
thty knew tho fate In store for item 10 Bii
VIA The mind krowe,h not the heart srlevsh after
would advise all who have the Taste, money AMI ci-
10 visit this srca and unique landscape feature Of
Illinois Here sraithoush nature presents " the eye bat
little aniI,bess, she has given 10 the great unyTying
flower sprnhlsd plain prospect which, for subilmty
and grsndcar, equal 70 many VI tnozo watch
she appears most fantastic.
Lord St GERMAN, and those Of tie suite who remained
10 81 Louis, where they viii await the Princes arrival
the Prince Upon the PrairIes
from tho Chicago Democrat of Tuesday, Sort &c
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