Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-11
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The Evening Journal Of Wednesday saws:
"Baron Renfrsw and suite reached the CITY yes
terday afternoon, at about half-past four O'Clock
Outside the depot quite largserowd had assem-
gentlemen, who had special invitations: Her
Britannia Majestyls Consul, Charles E Kort-
right, Esq presented Mayor Henryto the Baron,
Henry escorted bis guests TO the carriages which
were handsome open barouches. with well paired
hosses aud fnllI dressed drivers. His Lordship,
Mayor Henry, shs Duke of Newcastle and Lord
Lyons occupied the first Carriage, white Mr. Kort-
right the EariF St Germaus, Major General the
Honorable William Bruce, Maidr reesdale. Can
tain G.. Grey, Lord Hinchbrook, the, II honorable
Mr.. Elliott, DIR. AcklaDd, Mr.. Englebert and two
attaches of the British Legation immediately
followed. As the Prince was driven from the
gateway into Broad street, he was greeted with
several cheers, although IL was evident that what
ever enthusiasm existed twas subdued out of re-
spect to the character and wishes Of the guest
The windows Of the depot, and the roof of one or
two adjoining structures were crowded with
ladies, principally t0e wives or friends of the
officers or attaches Of the railroad
The eorfsss took its way az Broad street to Wal
nut, and down Walnut to Ninth. Along the route
to the hotel there were many in the streets who
made signs Of recognition, and everything was
conducted with becoming dignity until the arrival
at Ninth and Chestnut streets The carriage
drove up to the Ninth street entrance, and large
crowd soon collected around. On the pavement
Of the Girard House there was large number Of
persons waiting anxiousy to see the face Of row.
atty, and believing that II. r. II. would enter the
hotel at the chestnut street entrance They were
doomed to disappointment, and Ii was evident
that there were hundreds In tie crowd who long
after the Prince had arrived, were still unac.
quainted with the fact. The party arrived at the
Cont mental about o'clock and the Baron retired
Immediately to his apartments. These are located
on the main hoor fronting on Chestnut street, and
are the same occupied by Simme Boosen.
funny circumstance Is said to have happened
on the arrival Of the Prince at the hotel He In
fpQf md oiprx frnrv h.
carriage, he ran into the hall. Here he was met
by the superintendent of the hotel who seized
him and informed him that no person was to be
admitted there. The Prince paid no attention to
the injunction, when the SUI perin,endent again
told him that he could not enter. At this mo.
ment Mayor Henry came to the relief Of H. r II .
and introduced him to the superintendent. The
latter bowed very meekly, begged pardon. and
said that the difficulty would have been avoided
had the Prince spoken ont. The young gentle
man replied that that would have spoiled the
joke.
short time after the Prince and his suite had
reached their rooms, the City Solicitor, Mr.. Lex,
called, and was introduced by the Mayor, and
Mr. Cuyler, President Of Select Council, and Mr..
Trego, President OF Common Council, shortly
after arrived, and were introduced by the Mayor.
The Prince entered into conversation about his
journey, and stated that he was much gratifed by
the quiet manner in which he had been received
In Philadelphia. The city officials were formally
presented to the Duke Of Newcastle, Earl of st.
Germans, and Lord Lyons. After spending about
hall an honr the Mayor and the other city officials
withdrew, the Prince and suite each taking leave
Of the several city officials above mentioned.
The Prince, accompanied by Mr. Kortwright,
visited the Philadelphia club rooms last evening.
The magnificent establishment Of Warner, Mis-
key Merrill, on Chestnut street, brilliantly
Illuminated, and transparency inscribed ..Wel-
come VictOria's SOM was displayed
This morning Mayor Henry, in an open ba-
rouche proceeded to the Continental Hotel and
then started with the Prince and some of his suite
on visit to Girard College and the Eastern Pen,-
Tertiary. Hon VIM. B Reed also ACCOMPANIED
the party. Quite crowd gathered around
the hotel up to the time Of the departure.
The Prince had fine view of the Wide Awake
rejoicing at two o'clock I'm the afternoon a long
procession Of them passing the Continental Hotel
They recognized the Prince, and greeted him
with warm and enthusiastic salutes, which he
acknowledged. -
The grand operate performance at the Academy
OF Music at light in honor Of the Prince Of Wales
was splendid affair. The house was filed 10
overlooking with the fashion and beauty Of the
city. During the singing OF the national anthem
OF God save the Queen the audience arose en-
Hnasss- The Prince bowed frequently. The
opera Of La Traviata was we'll performed, and the
artstes received frequent testimonials Of applause
from the Prince and the audience. Mrs Bennett
occupied the proscenium box immediately be-
meath that Of the Prince.