Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-08-18
LATEST NEWS.
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TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
movements of the Prince of wales.

MONTREAL, Aug 1.-THE Prince of Wales
squadron, the Hero, Ariadne and Flying Fish
LETT Charl0ttetown on Saturday afternoon
passed the Straits of Northumberland during
the night, and sighted the Canadian shores
Sunday noon. Towards evening passed Bona
venture and "Perce" islands. The latter was
completely tunneed by the sea. The weather
was fine and the sea calm, and the magnificent
scenery showed TO great advantage. The
shores in some places were lined with fields
studded with white cottages, backed by high
mountains. In other places Jagged cliffs rose
directly from the sea.
All along the coast the inhabitants fired sa-
iutes as the vessel passed The squadron en-
tered Gdspe Bay at sunset and met the Cana
dian government steamers Lady Head and
Victoria, with the governor general on board,
and the vessels anchored for the night The
governor went on board the Hero on Monday
morning, and the squadron proceeded into
Gaspe Basin. While passing fishing vessel,
the Hero grounded on spit, but was got off
with little delay. a deputation came off,
headed by the sheriff, and presented an ad-
dress, welcoming the prince They requested
that free port might be established there, to
be called Port Albert, The prince replied
that he felt grateful for their kind wishes, but
that change Of name depended OIL the local
authorities. 1t is understood, however, that
a change of name will be made The Canadi'
an ministers here went aboard the prince S
ship and were presented.
AT one o'clock the squadron left the bay.
While going out man fell overheard, but was
speedily picked up. Next morning the squad.
ron was under the st. AIMS Mountains.
Towards noon one OF the gearing of the AFRAID
MES engine got heated and a new one had to
be made, and it was 10 o'clock at night when
she got under way again. Farther Point was
passed at full speed at A. NJ. and the Ariadne
overlook the rest of the squadron Of the mouth
OF the Sauguena River. The prince then went
on board the Victoria, and proceeded up the
Sagunay, accompanied by small steamer, the
fleet remained outside. The day was very
showery and cold but the prince and party adj
mred the grandeur of the scenery very much.
He went up 40 miles past Cape Eternite,
and returned, reaching the Hero about night
fall. Among the novel sights was the lake
steamer Magnet, whose two tiers OF cabins
above deck, excited surprise among the
princes party. Thursday was cold but hna.
The prince went up the Saguenay again on a
fishing excursion, and landed Is miles from its
month where tents were erected, and the par
ty enjoyed themselves in fishing and shooting.
In the afternoon the party assembled the st.
Marguerite river in birch canoes, the prince
being padded by two French Canadians.
The Prince of Wales at Quebec.
QUEBEC, Aug. 17.-Quebec is handsomely
decorated and crowded with strangers arriving
by thousands from all parts Of Canada and
the Union, including most of the members
OF Parliament, &C. Many streets are converted
into avenues of spruce. AT the Market wharf,
where the prince lands, is a canopy erected,
under which the corporation will present the
address. Preparations for illumination, fire
works, &C., are very extensive. A fleet of
river craft will meet the princes squadron
just below the city. A large procession
will accompany the Prince to the Parliament
House, which is already tenanted by Lord Ly-
ons. Admiral Milne has issued an order that
the Halifax squadron be dressed, yards man.
ned, and three royal salutes fired on the
princes arrival coming ashore, and arrival at
the Parliament House. Salutes will also be
fired from the citadel and by volunteers. The
guard of honor of the royal Canadian rifles
will receive the prince on landing and an es-
cOrt of cIValry will conduct him to the gov
ern0r generals residence
The governor general has appointed to-mor
row a general holiday.
ST. THOMAS, Aug. IA P. M.-The Hero
and three other steamers are passing up.