The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-27
HE ROYAL CANADIAN SCRANTON.
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MOVEMENTS OF the PRINCE or WALES.
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OFFICIAL RECEPTION AT st. JOHNS
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Race, TIE Prince n Tie street.
ENTHUSIASM OF THE PEOPLE.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF The PRINCE.
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SPlENpiO MILITARY AND NAVAL DISPLAY.
THE DEPARTURE FOR HALIFAX,
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OFFICIAL RECEPTION At ST. JOHNS
ENTHUSIASM OF THE PEOPLE.
sptfNp0 MILITARY AND NAVAL DISPLAY.
HPDCIAL REPORT TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD.

HEltALD.
ST. JoHSs, N. f., July 20, 1850.
The royal squadron conveying the Prince Of Wales and
M attendants was s.gnaled from this place at seven
O'Clock ON Monday evening The greatest commotiCn was
n once observable among al classes. The noble ship
Hero Of guns and the Aradne entered the har
bor shortly AFTER amid the ringing OF bells the thunder
Of cannon and the rsty cheering Of thousands OF
people The wharves all crowded by the curious and
loyal inhabitants of Newfoundland The harbor itself a
pears 10 be andccked in the bold promonores either
pda II ID rather narrow, that but vessel en-
ser q time. Tho city of st. Johns crowded with
people, and the houses and public buildings were taste
fay decorated with flags, banners and dazzling trans
pareucies The public buildings particularly fine to
The sight, glowing in the midst Of the most beautiful
Numinations The lofty position Of the city, which is
built upon hill, added TO the grandeur Of
The scene. The illumination was indeed q splendid
AMIR. Happily the weather very propitious,
but Tuesday morning broke in with heavy and nunda-
Sng rain The Decentralization of the Prince, which was
% have taken place the morning. had therefore TO be
postponed. The dark and dripping clouds however,
cleared up their gloomy faces, and although IL rained
heavily in the morning, at noon the heavens became
bright and clear, and the shone out with
nvigoratng beams.
The programme for the landing OF his Royal Hghness
therefore carried out As the hour approached for
his departure from the deck Of the Hero the enthusiasm
and excitement Of the populace grew apace. The crowd
doubled and rebled in point Of numbers and the utmost
anxiety all hands exhibited 10 catch glimpse at
the young and representative Of Engands Queen.
Al last the reveroeratlons of cannon laundering from
the shpsowar and echong along the shore gave dngs
Of the approach Of the scion Of royalty The Queens
wharf was crammed with beautiful and ashionably at
tired ladies, who waved their spotess handkcrchiefs
and INDUCED In the warmest expressions of
Joy and sladnees. For these fair visiters
n immense number Of seats provided and
around every available point Of the Queens wharf. The
regulations were, notwithstanding, very strict, for
dy (sven the best dressed) could be admitted without
. formal ticket, signed and countcrsgned in official
fashion The coup dG was very brilliant. The steps
and passages to the streets were drapcd with crimson
bAize and roses without number hung pendant from the
srees. me entrance 10 Tho led through
wreath q arch Of evcrpeens artsticany worked with
The arms Of England and the cypher Of the Prince The
word Welcome" spsrsled brightly in the centre each
letter flaming forth Ike many golden stars Trium
pn arches in unlimited prousion scattered through
the leading streets Long lines OF soldery, In The glitter
ing uniform peculiar TO the British army guard
10 every public avenue The Newfoundland companies
and the volunteer rife corps prominent among the
military excitement everywhere intense Posters
with the speeches Of the Prince and particulars Of the on
cia programme located every wall The Prince
received by Governor Banncrmsn Immediately afer his
landing and shortly acr the procession of the Different
associations and Masonic and trade benevoen; societies
marched on 10 Government House, the Princes head
quarters as kind Of special escort. The Princes suite
were Of course the guests OF the Governor These are the
Earl Of g. German the Duke Of Newcastle General Bruce
snd Dr. Auckland. Thcsc gentlemen dlhed with the Go.
vernon Besides the gentlemen OF the Princes quite who
have accompanied him from Great Britain the following
distinguished gentlemen in attendance upon his Royal
Bighness ,-Bshop Field, Of the Protestant Episcopal
church; Bishop bullock OF the Catholic church; Chief
Justice Sir Francs Brady ard Justices Little and Robin
ECO.
In the aiernoon al three O'Clock his Royal HIghncss
held levee, At which two hundred persons pre-
sentsd. They represented the various trades and
cSetes The citizens OF st. Johns Harbor Grace also
presented loyal addresses which the Prince replied
kDows.-
nccrely thank you for the addresses presented 10 me-
and for the hearty welcome received from all my land
ng the shores q this tho earliest colonial possession
Of the British trust you will not tbnk
vardess OF your jealous loyalty, IL acknowledge
rhese addresses collectively II Will afford the greatest
satisfaction TO report 10 the Queen the devotion TO her
crown and person unmsasaby evnced by the reception
Of her son, eoquonty expressed in the addresses from
various bodies IN this town and Harbor Grace am
charged by the Queen 10 10 you the OF
the deep concern she has felt In this interesting por
ton Of Der domn,ons. shall carry back a lively reco-
nyscf personally bot, above all these hearty demon
STATIONS Ct pa;rOtsm which prove your deep rooted at
sjory TO be called The sons.
The Prince plcases the populace immensely bis hand
rome countensnoe and mild, gentemany bearing.
The Prince stands about Eve feet six inches height
slender IN form, having head, intelligent face
large handsome eyes small mouth, large nose, retrcaing
chin, complexion rather dark, boyish appearance and
generally resembling lie mother about the time OF her
coronation. ale has rather large hands and feet, very
graceful in MS movements unosteDaious and af-able
He talks good deal, and rather loud and somewhat
harsh tone Of voice. His ordinary costume Is that Of
colonel OF the British army "a said before the citizens
ere charmed and delighted with his Royal Hghness. ~
termination Of the levee the Prince dressed in plain
clothing rode through the city horseback, and alto.
sether unattended. he ia certainly very good rider
On Wednesday splendid regatta took place on Lake
cuidivd, the city There ten boat races, the
ynzcs ranging rom forty TO twenty-five dollars. The
Prince was present. and siad about hour Amer par
taxing Of an excellent collation., he role lelsurcly
around tho ako and INTO the. country. The crowd on
ths occasion was immense. There thousands Of
kdes present, who oned heartily IN cheering whenever
fhe Prince appeared.
grand state dinner took PLACE at eight O'Clock 10 the
evening, At which present the local officials and
fho rrnces suite. number Of brief ard uninnportani
ueschs were here delivered.
hsrandban was aso given al the Colonial House. Asor
sscus pavilion, Representing tent erected ieco
rated with many ccored Tags banners and ribbons Some
beautiful draw nes were also here and there dispersed
TIC bands Of her ksesys sh Hero and OF the various
aimens wore on hand ard greatly contrib nted 70 the
r., cess Of The demonstration Tho whole city was again
ri ranty Illuminated. das was erected in the Grand
usm Sor bis Royal II sbncss. ms was canopled With
ne GRO wp rlmes Of sne Prince Of Wales the Enelish
cat ef a ms and The ancient motto "A Ds~l serve.
mere wsae thousands q persons Of all ranks present,
The Prince arrived at sOcut ten O'CLOCK, ard vs |
rr.r.cd with hud enthusiastic and prolonged cb>ers-,hc
lands Klayne 'sGOd save the coesn." me rrinos was
syessed in the fau pnorm Of 2riisn cslouel he
sconpsn'ed BY ne h'lS 81 ecTpsn, ~tO~~ er'ssed