The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16

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vessel was in view that had not It's nags
nutterng from its masthead; many OF the
steamers, including three four steamships, were
likewise decorated, while saiues Numbered from tho
shore. The melody Of ringing bells the lowering Of en-
signs and the cheers OF the multitude that lined the
wbarves At various points, testified the general feeling Of
good will that attended the farewell OF his Royal High
ness 10 the city Of New York.
Passing up the Hudson shortly after ten O'Clock the
Harriet Lane deserted in the distance and
ming alongside with eeter footed craft the company
board had occasion for the Of its
atipg curiosity The excitement 70 the Prince
almost rrepressble, and in moment scores OF opera
glasses sent their penetrating powers into the very heart
Of the neghboring voyager. The Prince, however, was
in tho wheeihouse and not visible for time, almost
every other youthful individual deck being mistaken
and contemplated his Royal Highncss. Meanwhile,
the Duke, the Earl OF st. Germans, Lord Lyons Major
Tcssdas and other aaAss Of the suite occupied share
Of the popular attention and received the compliments
and criticisms which tho inevitable egaccs Of public
men In the presence Of American soveregns.
Progressing up the Hudson, the public institutions
that border the river including the Convent at Fonth
poured out their youthful Inhabitants and the little hosts
could be lining the shore and waving their handker
chets while their childish rolling the
water in wave Of welcome that touching 10 every
one by whom they heard They were the genuine
illusions OF childhood and coming from the heart they
spoke Of . sincerity that seemed real and unalloyed.
To these musical sounds the Prince responded by STEP
ping from the wbeelhouse and politely raising his hat,
apparently well pleased with these youthful ebulltions
from guileess hearts.
During these monentary appearances every eye in the
neighborhood found lie focus in Tho person Of tho
young stranger, and such remarks "There he H."
can't he splerdiiS "what handsome little follow"
and other phrases OF similar meaning along
the phasnx OF spectators gathered 70 crafty their curl
osity.
A, almost every mansion and upon every wharf were
gathered ladies and gentlemen giving token Of their In
terest the departing guest, and from various points
u,cs fred and Gags waved In honor Of the event
The Of ,he company board having been finally
gatned with view Of the royal party, the request
conveyed captain that be should leave the Harriet
lane and proceed rapidly possible, that they might
land and be present At his reception west Point This
was accordingly done, and with voyage marked By no
other Incident than good dinner board, the rhomas
| p Way hurried her way 30 the destination.
The sail was all that could be desired Who ever
passed up the HUDSON In autumn when the foliage was
radiant with the beauty Of thousand hues and luxur
Gus eoors that have been caugh! by the pom
Gil Of the painter, and not been touched by the
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Was found impossible however, 10 land Al "Rowe's
by OF the stringent regulations at all times exist
ing when excursion party at stake, and the boat
accordingly proceeded back mie or two TO Cozzcns
dock here landing effected, and The party, like
ock Of sheep, poured the guards the dosx and
up the hill towards the parade ground. This mile
away: but omnibuses carriages tho spot losencd
the distance for those who chose pay their quarter,
and those who preferred this veyancc 10 weary
| tr.np were thug accom- modaied.
The scene Al the upper landing was az beautiful AZ
picture Hundreds ~ ladies' and gentlemen dotted the
banks rpged the bisdcs and occupied nichos Of open
space where they could command The broat e8panse Of
the locality below and witness the debakson Of the
Prince and, like art improving upon nature on their
own part they lent animation and beauty 70 the event
Of which the scene would have been destitute without
| their presence.
OF the arrival reception and movements q the Prince
a Point description has been gwen elsewhere All
witnessed the display with the greatest satisfaction.
Every onc enjoyed fa and undauted view Of tie Prince,
and tcv hal reafon complain * their vls 70 tbe
| resting SPOT
The review being over The company returned 70 Or
zsns' re- embarked and Al ave O'Clock the Thomas p
way started FOR The ely where sho arrived al egh,
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