Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-24
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.

QUEBEC August 2O.-Yesterday the Prince attended
morning service at the English cathedral The church
was crammed with people, who were admitted only by
ticket The adjacent streets crowded The Prince
drove to church with the Governor General de occup
ed peat in the gallery, and much the object OF
attraction shst Inc sermon OF the Rev. Dr. houseman
was scarcely listened to- Among the crowd were save
raj New York pckpOckes OF whom abstractod 4o2O
| from gentemans pocket and another stole ESQ IRON
| the Speaker OF the House.
Some sailors belonging the Hero brought the Princes
dog Cabot which presented to him at Newfoundland
10 Durham terrace where crowds of people were gather
ed who peted the ANIMAL some ladies' even kissed L.
During the afternoon the Prince visited the Plains Of
Abraham, Wolfes monument and vicinity, and the Gov
error generals residence at Cataraqu.
An American flag displayed from the ferry-6oat
during the celebration to-day which is dismal and rainy
After the reception Saturday last which was I'M
posing in the extreme, the trumpha procession was
formed and more ridiculous, unsysematlcaly arrang
ed affair was never before. Great feeling was man
ested among the French and Irish residents, TO the
priority of position of the Roman and the Anglican Bsh-
3D. The Mayor, who is French Canadian and is con-
nected with the Roman Archbishop desired to have the
Romanist take precedence and decided at hrst and
only reversed his decision when he found that the storm
Of indignation from the English would be too strong for
him 10 withstand.
One of the Provincial Secretaries Mr. Aleyn, failed to
illuminate on Saturday night The indignant populace
| last night broke every window in his house.
While the Prince fishing at the Saguenay River, he
and Mr. Price became separated from the small party OF
Eve The Prince wandered from Price and hshed on bis
own hook from small projection which gradually be-
came surrounded by water He called for aid but none
came until Price, who heard his cries, found him, en-
tered the water and wading knee the Prince
Pussy back upon bis shoulders to the shore.
Mr. Bartlett Secretary of State and Mr. Sprague both
of Rhode Island presented invitation to Gov Williams
for the Prince visit Providence The Duke replied that
the programme Of the Princes visit to the United States
was not yet decided on, but that he would consult Lord
Lyons in whose charge everything left to-day or to-
morrow and arrange the programme. Both he and the
Prince wanted to much possible of the United
States and It's various cities would also like to go West
and the prairies 1t was probable they might go to
Chicago The Prince who is much interested In me-
chanics wants to see the manufacturing towns. The Duke
asked Messrs Bartlett and Sprague ii they came all the
way from Rhode Island that special business, and
so much pleased at this attention to the Prince that he
offered them residence at the Governors house. The
Rhode Island delegation returned home this afternoon,
aud will receive the Princes answer by letter.
Two American gentlemen, connected With the New
York press introduced 70 the Prince on Sunday,
which the first unofficial reception. Mr.. Thompson,
Mayor Woods secretary says he intends waiting few
days before presenting his letters the contents Of which
were given in another despatch.
In spite of the rain the Prince and suite OF four persons
paid visit TO the Chaudiere Falls the opposite side
of the river He drove the landing, crossed in spe
cis ferry boat and rode horseback three miles 10 the
falls where fine collation. had been provided. The rain
had sweed the falls which made beautiful appearance
He returned late in the evening.
The Prince takes up his official residence at Parliament
House tomorrow morning. The Seventeenth regiment
act as a guard Of honor salute will be fred from the
&vce 10 the evening three balls will be given, of
them by the city There will be u display Of fireworks
and an illumination. White kid gloves eartuly high
on Of the ball The regulation dress is all black
except gloves, shirt, &c.
A delegation from 0ttowa City has offered the Prince
procession, ball aud parade Of lumbemen in hun
dred and fifty bark canoes.
The Prince does mind bad weather. as he thinks 1t
English.
On Wednesday the Prince visits the citadel and is ex-
pected to pirdon all the military prisoners, except
who threw his cap at the major.