Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-06


TIE PRINcK DANcRs-LTkR LIrTLB OLIVER HE
calls FOR MoRE"-HE Is AcCoMMoDArED-
HIS DEPARTURE FROM rHK CRY To-DAT-ln sd-
diton TO the details I'm yesterdays Star we append
soma interesting particulars Of the Princes visit
to Mount Vernon. Not few OF our citizens re-
paired TO the arsenal wharf yesterday morning to
catch a view OF the Prince on his embarkation.
Those foot, however, found themselves shut
out NJ the arsenal grounds entrance by the SEN
sies, who aid their orders were to admit none
but those in carriages v.-.
Prior 20 the embsrkation there was an interest
lag incident at the wharf In connection with the
arrival Of two barges loaded with insane people,
inmates Of the Government Asylum actoss tue
river They lay Off the cutter Harriet Lane, in
the stream, and the crazy people made no partic
ular demonstration until the Prince appeared,
when one Of the women waved a green bough
quite VIGOROUSLY about her head, and called out
I'm shriH tone, slow do you do, Mr.. Prince e'
Mr.. Cas- here explained 70 the Prince In whisper.
who these unhappy geople were and the latter ate,
them with great apparent interest and sympathy
for considerable time. Doubtless ii was con-
ISOLATION to him to know that he was not charge
able with turning the brains Of these people.
The trip down the river was pleasant one,
and the royal party expressed much admiration
Of the scenery of the Potomac and OF IL as one OF
the most beautiful streams they had seen In this
country. =.
Arrived opposite Mount Vernon, the Harriet
I.ane dropped her anchor, and the eamef's boats
having been lowered the party prepared to pro-
coed 70 the shore. The Prince stepped into the
first lasnch, immediately stationed himself at the
stern, and seiIing the tiler ropes seered the boat
ashore In sailor like style, which showed him 10
have had some experience In that way. In the
boat with him were the President and Miss Lane.
The other guests followed In other boats, and In
few minutes the whole company landed on the
sacred shore Of Mount Vernon. At the wharf they
were received by Geo. w. Riggs, Esq, the
Treasurer Of the Ladies' Mount Vernon Associa-
ton; Mr Riggs, Miss Seaton, and Mrs Merrick,
the lady Of the distinguished Associate Judge Of
the Circuit Court of the District Of Columbia, by
whom they Were escorted through the grounds
L.. IL
a, once to The tomb Of washington. Where the
scene was deeply interesting, and not likely ever
TO be forgotten by those who participated In the
trip. The exceeding simplicity Of everything
connected with the last resting place Of him whose
glorious deeds as warrior and statesman have won
FOR his memory the veneraon Of all nations Of the
world, impressed the royal visitor and his noble
Petnue; and simultaneously, as they approached
the tomb, all uncovered their heads In obedience
to the common impulse.
The illustrious party then proceeded through
the grounds, examining everything connected
with the estate with minute interest, and return
ing to the tomb, a solemn dirge was played by the
Marine Band, while all stood with uncovered
heads
Aninteresting incident connected with the visit
was the planting Of an acorn, close by the tomb,
nv the Prince; and he announced purpose TO
plant some Of the same acorns in the Royal Park
at Windsor. .
Bidding sdieu to the scene hallowed to every
American by the most patriotic OF recollections,
the party reemosrked on board !, the cutter, and
, The saloon. The order was then given TO proceed
on the homeward TIP, and immediately there
after the deck was cleared for dancing, Lord
Renfrew opened the set by dancing with Miss
Lane and Afterwards led out the Misses Slidell,
Miss Gwinu, aad Miss Ledy yard, and entered fully
into the enjoynents Of the occasion The trip up
the river was thus rendered most enjoyable one
to ali board aud at the instance OF the Prince,
the speed Of the boat was slackeped to give more
dancing time, which accounts for the late return
of the party to the city. The steamer reached her
wharf AZ & O'Clock n and the DISTINGUISHED
party entered the waiting carriages and proceeded
4 at once to the mansion OF Lord Lyons, where the
President, Miss Lane, Baron Renifew, the noble
men and gentlemen of the Baron's Fetinue, and
the members Of the Cabinet dined last evening
DEPARTURE OF BARON RBNFREw AND SUITE.
y The anxiety the part OF the public to obtain
sfyiew Of his highness seems to have undergone no
abatement as the period Of his stay In Washington
4 ohortened. This was clearly evidenced by the
:. 6sowds which assembled at various points this
tzuDsening, anxously awaiting the approach Of the
e Psqeee on his way to the u 9. steamer Harriet
Line which lay at the Arsenal wharf In readiness
@ convey himself and party to Aqua Greek, from
they go In special train Of cars to Rich
mnsond- In anticipation OF securing glimpse OF
ssfhe Baron IN ne should make his exit from the
y Executive Mansion. large numbers began TO as
? semble about the White House at an early hour;
aud 1t was not long before the crowd had 80 aug
msnted that the Mansion might well be said to
have been literally besieged by anxious and Gu
rious spectators. Large numbers had also assem-
bled on the portico Of the Treasury, and at differ
these various spectators, the majority Of whom
were ladies, had assembled some time prior TO tbs
appearance Of the Prince, no impotence was man.
Tested on their part, all seeming willing TO await
OF seeing hm-some FOE the FIRST and others for
the last time before his departure-might be graft
fed.
About twenty minutes to ten the Prince and
suite took an aifectiouate leave Of tbs President
and Miss Lane. In this anal interview mutual
regret was expressed that the pleasant hours that
- - tbsN AMI Tho
xPrnce's sojourn In this city should be shortly
fermi nsted and wishes for the future health and
prosperity Of the President and his niece, and the
q Queen and the Prince, as well for the prosperity
Wand harmony Of the two respective countless were
Ihutually expressed.
This over, the Prince was escorted to the Pres
= idsnt's barouche drawn up In front Of the Man
sion, by Lord Lyons, and, In company with the
Duke Of Newcastle and Secretary Floyd, took pc
y sitiOa therein. The Baron was dressed very much
the same whea ne first arrived In the city, with
n the exception Of white hat. His coat was closely
n buttOnsd In Great Brittainous style, and In but
ton hOle Of the same was q beautiful rose and
s'galm leaf, doaeues .ns git. a or some nir lady
the members Of the Cabinet In which were those
b1cers, with sope Others, left the Mansion about
( bait past ten, surrounded ~ numerous vehicles
ead aIsrge crowd Of pedestrians, eagerly gazing
n = the Baron. The line Of carriages drove slowly
PeRAsy lvania avenue 10 Four and a half ST.
F'ghd thence TO the arsenal. where large crowd Of
sSxpectators was gathered on the wharf where lay
zoe steamer plank footway had been laid from
the gangwey OF the steamer fof some yards dis
tanf which was covered with red cloth
on the arrival Of the listing uished party salute
of "a guns was ffed from the Arsenal, which was
responded 10 by a like number from the Navy
!, Yard. The Prince was escorted 70 the gangway
OK the steamer by Major Ramsay, Cofnmandant at
the Arsenal. lrnmediately on enibarking he pro-
ceeded 20 the forward deck and Engaged In earnest
aad lively eonyersstiea with Lord ST Germaine.
The cro,Sd was thus afforded an excellent oppor-
tnRIty OF gettiaS farewell view OF the future
King % England. The vessel loosed hel moor
ins,s at precisely N o'elock, and proceeded down
she noble Potomac amid the plandits o. the VISIT
I. coneosrs- sssembled and with the British ensign
floating at her fssemast aud the Appsfican nj the
stern -sU- Hf 81 voc . -.l-t-f
- BILL AND EyKRKrr AssocnrTDN.-fhe Cen
al Bell and Everett club met at their rooms on
Dssenth street Last night for the transaction Of
bs9nsSs quite large crowd was present, and
cooslderable business connected with the Presi-