Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-25

THE PRIScE OF WALES AT QUEBEc.-Scenes and Incl
dents-The New York papers continue TO publish long
accounts OF the movements of the Prince OF Wales
Some of their sta ements decidedly ridiculous, and
others equally amusing From dispatches dated Quebec,
Wednesday, we quote as follows:
The ball last night in honor of the Prince Of Wales,
was great success The Prince danced % out Of "a
dances While dancing waltz he slipped and fell heavi-
ly the floor, dragging his partner, Madame Cartier
the wife OF the Canadian Premier him. Neither Of
them was injured. He apogized to Madame C., and
continued the dance until AZ o'clock 10 the morning.
To-day, with his entire suite, he visited the Roman
Catholic College, where he met all the Provincial Bishops
aud host of sub-preates from whom he received two
addresses, both Of which in French. His answer
was in English The meeting between the august bodies
was held in the large audience room at the end OF which
was gorgeous throne, and the arms OF Great Britain
Bishop Fod delivered the addresses in French and the
Bishop Of Kingston translated them into English. The
Prince, who was highly gratifed with his reception,
read brief address
Alter the reading of the answer the various digni-
taries were presented to the Prince, who parook Of
collation. in the grand Hail. with the archbishop and the
principal clergy
One of the interesting and remarkable incidents
which has thus far attended the Princes career his
visit the Ursuline Convent which open to male
visitor for the first time since the calling Of the Duke OF
Kent-the rule being that women can enter
the convent with the additional exception in favor Of
members Of the royal family.
The Prince stood upon the das supported by his
suite while the young ladies, numbering sixty many of
whom belong TO the first families of the Province form
ed semi-circle in front of him. and welcomed in long
address Of kindly greeting and respect, 20 which the
Prince replied thanking them for their kind interest in
his visit Quebec and their good wishes for him per-
sonay referring to the beneficial results OF their efforts
in the cause of education and expressing hope for their
future welfare During the song there illusions to
the Prince at each Of which the young ladies gracefully
curtesied and the teachers murmured "Long live the
Prince" The whole ceremony was peculiarly beautiful.
party Of ladies went board the Hero this after
noon examined the cabin occupied by the Prince, and
stole every pin, every piece Of wax and all the knick
knacks that hey could find there souvenirs Of his
Royal Hghness. The Princes prvate room also n-
vaded by rush Of the fair sex, who mounted his cha
peau played with his sword and fooled with his
Iements generally.
At the exhibition Of fire works unfortunate accident
occurred. One of the Platforms with anumber of spec
ttors upon it, gave way several were seriously injured
and two reported fatally. The following is
list Of injured:
Councillor Shaw and two daughters, badly hurt; Coun-
clor MUM leg broken; Rev. Mr. Plees badly Injured
in the spine that il is thought he will die Mr.. Lemesu
rer President OF The board of magistrates very much
hurt; Mr.. o. Dunbar, editor Of the Quebec Chronicle
had his ribs injured Mrs. Jackson badly hurt and NOT
expected to recover Mr.. Larke correspondent OF the
New York Commercial Advertiser had his back confused
and received internal injuries.