New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-24
MONTREAL, ThursdaY, aug.

MONTREAL, Thursday, Aug rs, 1861.
The Prince with his suite, left the Parliament
House in carriages at 10I o'clock. He was attended
o. by the Champlain Market Wharf Corporation,
members of the Government National Societies. aud
guard of honor. He embarked in the steamer Kings
ton, which had been specially fitted up. The steamer
left at 10l O'Clock under salute from man Of-war
and the citadel The yards were manned by the ws,
and tie soldiers and crowd cbeered Justify.
The weather is beautiful. The New-YOTk Invitation
Committee arrived at Montreal st IL O'clock and was
met at the landing by the Mayor, the American Con-
su-Genersl, and many leading citizens. The Mayor
welcomed the Committee in short, pihy speech.
Gov Fish made q happy reply which was received
with great applause The Committee conducted
70 its quarters at ST. Lawrence Hail.
Lady Franklin and niece arrived on the same tram.
On The arrival of the deputation from NewYork TO-
day they were welcomed by the Mayor. In the name
Of the citizens of Montreal he said that nothing could
afford them greater pleasure than the presence OF 90 In
huental delegation of the citizens of the great Amer
lean metropolis. He regarded their participation in
the festivities in honor Of the arrival among of the
heir of beloved Queen most happy event, and
calculated to cement that cordial union which it is for
the advantage Of the whole world should nnue be-
tween the people of those two great countries-En-
gland and the United States.
Gov Fish made the following reply:
"Mr. MAYOR: In behalf of my associates return
you our sincere thanks for the honor of the very
Ieeted welcome you have given u.s. and in behalf OF
the citizens Of New-York whose messengers we are,
ard whose invitation bear, return You thanks for
tbs fsiteriDg cordial terms in which you have been
pleased to refer TO them and to the object for which
they have sent us. They sympathize with you this
interesting occasion Of visit from your future soyer.
epp and we come in their behalf TO manifest that sym
pSby aod tender their respects to him, who, at some
future day. their neighbors and friends this side OF
the dividing line will hail their Leg hmate sovereign
end whom we shall recognize as the head OF great
nation, with which we the closest relations OF
friendship and many principles in common. Living
under very different Institutions from yours the elt-
zens of New York share with you in respect and ad-
niratoD for her whom you are proud to claim as
Queen whom recognize az the first lady In Chrsten
dom not more distinguished by the power or dignity OF
her position than by her virtues her graces. Wme
we come TO bear an invitation TO her son, we BRING
with us tribute of heartfelt respect and admiration OF
her who has adorned the dignity of power and OF place
with the graces and the vrues that cluster aroma the
sacred names of wife and mother"
The Kingston returned TO Quebec in half an hour,
having left her provisions behind She started again.
and reached Three Rivers at 6:3O p. M She was re-
ceyed with salute from the Royal Artillery ana the
Guard of Honor of the Montreal light Infantry. The
Prince was met at the landing by the Mayor the Cor
roration clergy public officers, and private citizens.
lCbe landing was decorated with eyergreens, &C. Tue
Mayor presented the address, to which the Pfln'e
ade suitable reply. Three hearty cheers were then
Given for the Prince when he withdrew to the steamer
when the crowd, which was very numerous, quieuy
dispersed. - - a;c
Montreal is thronged with strangers, flags are lying
MANY buildings are Illuminated and the city wearing
q festive aspect.