The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-07
THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE TO NEW YORK.

Meeting Of British Residcnts ut the Aston
House.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS BY MIR. AR
CHIBALD-THE PRINCE INFECTED ABOUT THE FIRST
or OCTOBER, ETC., ETC.
An invitation, signed by large number Of the most
influential British residents In this city, appeared in the
HERALD few days SINCE requesting Z. N. Archibald
Esq the British Consul to call meeting Of the English
residents in New York, for the purpose OF making
rangements TO give reception to the Prince of Wales
when he visits this city
Mr. Archibald responded to their request by appointing
evening for that purpose and eight O'Clock about
ole hundred British residents had assembled one
OF the parors Of the House Among the gentlemen
present noticed Dc. Beaics, President of the s.
Georges Society Richard Bell Esq Philip Pritchard,
tsQ., and Dr. BARTLETT formerly editor Of the Albion
Mr.. ARCHIBALD invited 70 take the chair, and after
thar king them for the honor conferred him said
tended but that many Of those who would have been
present now out OF TO an. He said they
ssmbed that evening IN pursuance Of the requsition
which bad been published for the purpose OF consiccr
ing the poprety Of manifestation Of respect the
part OF the British residents TO the Prince Of Wales
the occasion bis approaching visit 70 New York Ex
cepton appeared 10 he taken in quarters any
proceeding the part " the British residents The
Prince u Wales would Writ the United States first the
invitation Of the President and secondly the invita-
ton Of the city Of Mes York. He 1.-THE ConsuD
quite certain that under whatever name he might
among he would have most cordial welcome and be-
ntirg reception fom the great city Of New York ne
rightly understood the vess OF the requsi ioulsts there
effect OF that reception Living they ord peacefully
under the protection and enjoying the benefit of the free
constitution and laws Of this country they had all come
TO regard themselves New Yorsers, and he
was suue they felt as much pride In the extent,
msenihccrc and commercial pre- ennence Of New YORK,
native born still, all II them. ard cspe-
cisy those Who British born subjects though citi
Drs az Ne~ York, stnpd In peculiar relation 20 the
nustri,us pcrsooarc who rs conii 70 visit us and 10
the empire U which he is destined be the sovereign
and the cpnron al the promoters ~ the aud
he believed would be the opinion Of all prescott that the
n.ts l.. ka.l
community, would he wanting In a plain and obvious
DUTY they allowed the If the Queen the heir appa
rent 20 the throne uf England TO and 60, without
sne exhbton OF thoee sentmeuts which they all cnter
'tsred and which naturally to be expected such
even, would call ofh he admitted freely, however,
that ~hstcv.r form demonstration Of respect and
welcome frum the British residents might
rune, u ought tn be subordinate to, or 10
ham ny with, whatever proceedings might be adopted
b. the authoris the inhabitants Of New York gene.
rally b. The end There not, be believed the
least de to arrease any privilege or 10 fcrcsta any
Trocccing the pat Of the citizens IN general Much
woud r.yeld the length othe Princes stay and
up,n what would be consistent With his arrangements.
He had nscertf me- that his ROYAL Highness would
reach Nes Yors probably before the Let Of october and #
he tight he allowed a. offer suggestion, he would say
that all that wa requisite at this early period would be
the formation 81 committee, n report at future meet
ing What IN their fragment ADVISABLE and whatever
might be d'ne be asa trusted ever, difference would be
pa n what may n be the views 81 the Mayor
the wishes Of the ctizcps In general They must bear
IN mind that ono rr~s object of the Princes visit
people and American INSTRUCTIONS. u was, perhaps,
unnecessary Tor him "a say one word with regard 10 the
importance IN US various aspects Of the visit 70 this
country u the heir 10 the hrone of the British empire
II was new and gnhcant event m history, and wor
thy tribute of homage 10 the greatness Of This vast
Try. II sufficient for IN m that he the
OF the venefaso Queen of Frrsnd whoee ant n
other. from regard W who<e virtues he doubt.
Cd that BE- would receive hearty welcome from the
pcorie ~ this country VI. would merely add that since
he came into the room he had received intimation,
Witch he believed good authority. that among
other marks a. respeci vas cont rplacd by the Cham
be- 81 Urnefce b. give him bah
W.. FrtctaTd wac appointed secretary Of the commit
tee
rr pv,iss then and said that many unfounded
rIts had BEEN CT cuaed regards the reception they
With 10 give The 1hce his arrival In ths city, but
was not their ntsftn IN infringe In any manner ON thc
rtbc reception to BE- given HIM by the May Of the city
ir peslss then oerco the following preamble and
lutcp.-
wh,rens, His Royal Hrhncss. the Princc OF ws.es ID
about % visit this city and the British residents thereof
hehs d'sfcus 70 tstfy their reeptct and welcome By
sfrne niiug demonstration,
Resolved Ths, committee be- appointed by the Chair
Ia tale III. preliminary measures TO carry ont ths object
the committee to report their proceedings NJ future
meeting 10 be called by the chairman for that purpcee
sAd committee " CONSIST Il seen, I'll power 70 add 70
their number Unanimously adopted.
Mr. tpvARp wAIKxR ssid he hoped the four NJ
totalities would be represented by the members
~ the cummittee-Engstmen, hishmen, Scotch.
ana weishmen. He s-id ZONE III natured
remarks had been made IN regard TO the reception 10 be
New York nut he really hoped they might have the pr
vh = ss fSfc wrh their Prince Of Wales notwsh
standing jhes ~ the HKxsiD and when he has ~n
III se shores should be told that sos had
spert ~ entertain him We DO for the
Prince ard then reap the hensa ourselves and what
morey srrnt shaI come ont "a pockets.
The CHAIRMAN then tanned the following gentlemen 10
Get 80 q committee--tr 0pslce, President II the 81