The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

era nent He accom- paned At this time only by the
Duke Of NJ VIC ase, Lord Lyons and the Mayor Of the
city.
They were received arriving BY the Governor Of the
State who conducted them FIRST iato the Hall Of Dele
gates whore old armchair formerly that Of the Speak
or a the House Of Bursefses while this country B
tish colony pointed out 10 them also the full length
portraits OIL Of the Earl Of Chatham Ia Roman toga,
and Thomas Jefferson. which originally bequeathed
the county Of westmoeland and by the county given
to Virginia. Here the crowd ostled royal party with
much rudeness, and IL with iculty that the few
composing passed into the rotunda the multitude surg
ing after them
The marble statue Of Washington by Houdon, in tao
centre Of this first attracted their attention II stood
pedestal nearly ave feet high which bore one OF
sides an inscription telling that by the &C.
neral Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, as
monument OF affection and gratitude In the year l778
The figure clad the uniform worn by an American
general during the Revolution.
marble bust Of Lafayette filled the eight inches
OF the surrounding wall, the other being empty
The audible remarks Of Of the rougher portion the
crowd white the Prince eas contemplating Washington
were any Thing but complimentary 70 the yisiters IA
representatives OF the British nation This uiencss ought
to have been coDro BY the OF policemen but
fortunately there In or about building
The Senate chamber next tered, stream Of men
and boys pouring in at the same time They then dc
scepded the seps 10 the portco from which, owing to the
Capitol being situated elevated plain the sum
NIT IL shocshoe Hill, wide and picturesque view pre-
sented itself The course OF the James river WAS there
acesbe for miles, and complete panorama Of the city,
with all It's Hill aud DALE riveted the eye On the terrace
height in front bronze equestrian statue VI Wash
inrton, another OF Henry Clay.
from this point X richmond had far more imposing Of
feet than ns viewed from any ether portion u the city
The approach ny river, however, Commands still Amer
prospect; but this vanshes like mirage tho vessel
draws al aide the wharf whore all prosac black and
white. And now bis Royal H,ghness stepped hundred
ysrcs into the Governors house. where several of tho
prs ted
greeted the cordially.
Tn minutes elapsed before the visitors drove back TO
the hotel followed by hing mass OF people. And the
crowd bad "a be the entrance and There
he is" Was the sh' Ut OF a thousand
Aer unobeon the Prince toe and several Of the
suite drove 10 the Holy God Ce ney mile out OF
where, at the the grave Of Non
roe, the parry hstee IN respectful silence
They tubs'querty visited ST. JONAS church, where
Iat'ck Henrs and Richard Henry Lee acclaimed in
trout O vha, is nov the communion table. suburban
dfi = followed, and they returned home 10 dinner
wss Expected that the African ohufch, the first ever
essab' shed. would he visited, but 1t was omitted.
a. the royal suite have expressed a desire to zee
slave sale but their pres.noe al such might give rice to
false cop c1fe. and they will consequently forego the
sight
The sors and daughters of light and darkness n spcak
of compexon) collected 10 front Of tho hotel In large
numbers TINS morning. 10 order TO witness his Rlja
Hghress departure and again observed that the blacks
and the whites manifested an equal curiosity 70 catch
glimpse Of our illusirious vser neither Goods image
carved In ebohs behind the rest of mankind opening
hs mouth Al throwing out idea about what no
secs. Ny next letter will be penncd In Philadelphia
where trust, for the credit Of the United States the DO
lice will display lss brusliiy ana cvity than they
did while the Japanese there and thai the mob viii
afford the rest OF the world evidence Of their civil
zaton
RICHMOND, Oct Q, 1850.
The srccia correspondent Of the New York Times CON-
mits gross libel Virginia character and
that paper Of the s,h is correct in the
main, but, take u all together, Is mendacous report
the Princes word and that Of Virginia gentle
No person psulted the Prince or offered him an
indIenny nor did he v'sit Robt A Nayos arm al Pow.
ha,an. The reason why be did not with military
reception, receive ball, is obvious from the folio wing
letter from Lord Lyons 10 the City Council Of Richmond
wAsHsoroS, Oct. 6, 1900
GssrrgxKS-l have the honor TO acknowledge the re-
cept Of letter of the day before Yesterdays date
and 10 thank you heartily Ia the OF Renfrew
for The cordial welcome the city OF Richmond whish
you so kindly offer him. Lord Renfrew Is particularly
sensible OF the friendly cor sideration for his wishes
and Of the true courtesy which induced you 70 alb
sain nom display and ceremonious Demonstration and
To allow him TO vsit you In quiet and unosentatous
tsr IN which he travels, and the very shsrt time
which NJ his Command make II necessary for him 70
avoid the reception Of formal addresses, he not
that Of ungrstef respect 10
her MAJESTY the Queen and the cordial friendship the
people Of Great Britain Of which SO many striking proofs
have been given during his whit 10 the United states
He desires especially 70 express his gratitude for
the expression Of those statements contained in the
luton Of the City Council Of Richmond and In the letter
10 which have nov the honor 10 reply.
remain, gentlemen,
With great respect ard regard,
Your very humpe serv ant,
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS. r
from the Richmond Daily Despatch, Dot 81
The city MAS q ron.ewhat excited condition sasur-
day. In anticipation Of the arrival OF the Prince Of w
IL had been announced that the party would probs
bly, arrive about SIX O'Clock In the evening" and the
themselves Of It an opportunity for going out b. four
O'Clock large crowd had assembled Broad street In
The n.,gheor hood q the fredericksburg depot, the
pectation Of obtaining view Of the stran
ger and his suite In accordance with previous
ransement, however, not generally Known the Commit
tee Of Reception hundred citizens repaired 10
tie Central Fair Grounds, while muttudcs the city
vAnly awaited the arrival Of the special train n
Fair GROUNDS near the northern entrance but the spec
tators generally remained on the railway platform out
few moments afser six O'Clock the whistle Of the
locomotive heard In the distance aud the cry OF
here they come" was IA signal for sensation, upon
which every body Grow led 20 get eligible position
The train stopped in front Of the entrance when the May
or q Richmond aud come members OF the committee en-
the Prince was welcomed TO the metropolis Of yir.
gina Then, leaning upon the arm OF the Meyer, tho
royal visitor VAS conducted rapidly 70 : barouchs
IN waiting; bis suite - rapidly followed and took seats
In tbe carriages dcsienated. The movement exc
eu,ed 80 quickly that fee could discern the ea
lures q the Prince any ~ his party All the spectA
could beast q was bsviss seen young gentemau
IN light oversack and white hat, whom they took 10 be
the FRINGE Of Wales pass hastily by In the twilight and
with many eSpressions OF dsappoiutmeu thew retraoca
their steps 10 The city.
Az the carriages conveying the royal party passed
through the streets on the 70 the Exchange HOTEL
the shades OF evening prevented distinct
and pdhhc curiosity was by no means gratined A con.
siderable crowd had collected at the Exchange and Ballard
House but there was another disappointment, for the
young Prince was conducted through the private door
Of the latter building, while attention generally
directed towards the main entrance. Tns British Gag
waved over the building, and the American
the Exchange, ard everything within was In per
readiness Asr rnitc lent time had elapsed the
dncd, remaining At the table until nearly o'clock
Meanwhile vt number 81 persons kept watch from the
street, N he hope OF obtaining glimpse OF royalty; but
Only those pstt and pe-severing who
passages 81 the srd HSuse waited until tbs royal
appetite satcd ga,nsd IN this respect Al the
breaking ~ q The dinner party, the Prnce aud his suite
rssstd fapiciy 70 their Apartments, and the spec
tn'ors snhqrw. many o. them coubtlng, even
then, wtftanr they hal the Prince or not
Toe roysi party vas composed a. folows:-prince Of
Welce AMI tea attendant prke ~ Newcastle, Esi 81 ~
Germans, lord yons and two attendants lord Hinrhing
brook Ane hitep1At Major General Robert Bruce, Major
N n--.l.. C-rla ereX nr Ackland. Mr Enslehari VI