The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-10-26
The Torchlisht> in BO>tOn.-.The Princes
Visit.
BOSTON, Mass, Oct. 20, 1860.

BOsToN, Mass, Oct 20, 1860.
To the Editor otMe Caledonian.
This has been gaia week in the "provin-
clal town" of Boston. 1t opened with no
special attraction save the presence OF the
Revolutionary patriarch, Ralph Farnham.-
But on Tuesday thousands from the subur-
ban towns, and farther inland, came pouring
into the city to witness the grand Republican
torchlisht procession in the evening.
"By torch and trumpet fast arrayed," TO-
ooO Jubliant wideawakeS, at whose presence
the very darkness fed, took their line of
march from the Common through the PROM
nent streets, Southwark. 1t was magniti-
cent spectacle-,he CLEAN of ten thousand
torches, dancing to the quick beat of the
drum, and the bug!e's clarion note. The
crowd OF spectators which skirted either side
OF the street through the entire length of
their route, was dense and immovable, save
as 1t swayed backward and forward, as if it
were the pulsation Of the great heart of hui
mainly.
On Wednesday, long before the appointed
hour,great multitudes thronsed the thorough
fare throug hwhich it was expected the Prince
OF Wales would pass on his way to the Re
we're House. Bowdoin square was surging
sea OF heads-a mass instinct with life and
and actuated by single motive. His Royal
Hishness was greeted with enthusiastic
cheers, as long and loud as his gracious mo-
theirs most loyal subject could have given.
He modestly acknowledged the greeting and
retired within.
Again There was sound of revelry by
night" The Beileveretts with display scarce
less imposing, though less numerous, made
night glorious with some five thousand torch
eS.
But Thursday was the great day. Not
within the memory of the "oldest inhabitant"
has more brilliant military display greeted
the coming of distinguished guests Contrast
the scene with similar marshalling of troops
some eighty odd years ago. Once before
have both British and American ensisns
waved Ger the sacred heights of Bunker'>
HILL Then borne on by hostile forces whose
weapons were crimsoned with fraternal blood.
Now from the hight Of that granite shaft
side by side they float in peace and amity-a
glorious sight.
The descendants of the heroes who fell
there are doing honor to the great grandson
OF the third George. whose hrcling troops
desolated the thousand homes Of Charles
town. Who then could have foretold that
ere hundred years had measured their
course the heir to the British throne would
plant a tree by the tomb Of that rank rebel"
George Washington
The ovation throughout wa, admirably
conducted. Everybody has seen the Prime.
one or more times. Hos does he look > \
little girl who stood beside me at the review,
exclaimed as he passed. "lIe don't lock an,
better than anybody else" and | believe that
is the general verdict. Still people are be-
witched to see him, especially the ladies'
Several who had seen him three times il
Boston, went out to Camb.dgeport to catch
a glimpse OF him as he passed slowly through
the triple ranks Of 5000 school children.
ranged on either side Of the street. then re-
turned 10 Boston and secured windows oppo-
site the Revere House to await hi, re,urn
Ny own impression of the royal younys,e,
is that he is neither handsome nor fine lcoj:.
ing. that there is nothing regal or prncclv in
his bearing. Still he has an exceedingly IN
''''Sft"y iace-teatures Of that pen>i,e cast
always arc fascinating. one cannot tell why
light complexion. light brown hair. slight,
curling at the ends. mild blue ewes, and
slender, undcvelored figure. The front view
of his face is best-the profile presenting
nose somewhat too long. and mouth protru
ding beyond the chn,-but upon the whoica
good looking urchin-just the one for
Queen mother to love.
There was no abatement Of excitement till
his departure. Saturday morning there was
The same eager anxiety to see him as or Mon
day, and the crowd was as great.
ION account of the la,encss of the hour a,
which this vas received, we are Obliged to
omit the last part of our correspondents let
rr, for this week, at least, much to our re-
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