New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-16
cIarkc,s Pictures

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of the Inauguration will soon be illuminating the
country. Clarke, the Photographic, who, from
the top Of his house on Canal street, took view |
Of the scene when all were standing still and
looking at the Statue, just after the unyeiling
also close views Of the statue, the arch in 'front.',
the streets the, knights Templar etc.; all Of
which are to be forwarded to New York and en-
graved for one of the illustrated papers. The last
number Of Harper's Weekly, we may. here state,
has some Of Clarke's pictures in it.
The statue
was gazed at yesterday by admiring thousands.
II will be some time before the town gets use to It,
fFron, the London Times, March 81
Visit OF Che Prince of Wales TO Capatin mid
the United States.
One Of the most inveterate traditions of our
fathers was the imfnobility OF royalty. That the
king should remain habitually within certain
radius Of his capital and never go beyond it, OK
cept for the purpose of making a solemn and for
NAL visit to some loyal province was with the later
soyereigns Of the House of Hanover, almost an
article Of faith. The first two Georges were, OF
course, constantly running over to GerInany put
when the prince who, born and educated IN the
country" goried in the name Of britoh. came 10
the throne, the Tycoon of Japan was almost as I'M
movable. This may have been partly the result Of
natural suggishness Of mind, but It was, perhaps,
more an imitation of French and Spanish royalty
which had then reached the extreme OF absurd
punctilionsness. Whatever the cause, George Ill.
was content to oseate all his life between London
and Windsor, and an excursion to weymouth was
the most formidable Journey which he ever at
tempted. His son and successor never visited
either Scotland or Ireland until he had assembled
the throne at the age OF nearly sixty years. King
William, though he had seen the world in ms
youth, was almost as stationary after he had
ceased to be mdshpman. 1t cannot be doubted
that much of the narrowness Of these sovereigns,
and the despotic tendencies of the first two, arose
from their having seen SO little OF the world, and
even Of the country they were to govern In the
age before railways, the greatest lords were con-
tent to pass much of their time in residences al
most suburban, being deferred by the enormous
expense from transferring their households fire.
quently t, Northumberland or Derbyshire and
back. The sovereign encouraged this dislike oflo
comotion by his example, and, In spite of grand
tours In his youth, the English MILFORD could not be
said to be really travelled man.
Now, however, Engshmen go everywhere, in
Europe and in the East, and royalty Is about to
lead them to field which, il not untrodden. is less
known than it should be. The Prince of Wales is
likely to make American travel popular by his
intended visit to Canada. For the first time since
the discovery of America, an heir apparent to the
British Crown is to cross the Atlantic, and in his
character as the future ruler OF this Empire receive
the respects of one of its lourishng provinces.
Other Princes have visited the Western world in
military or naval capacities. The father of her
present Majesty held high command there. But
the unity Of the Empire and the status Of the Brit
ish North America as great allied province, and
not a mere dependent plantation will for the
first time be recognized when Albert, Prince of
Wales sets foot ON its shores. The Governor
General, in opening the Canadian Parliament, an
nounced.the approaching visit, and the satisfaction
of all classes has since been loudly expressed.
The people of the North American colonies are
prepared TO receive the Prince Of Wales with every
demonstration of regard Not only as tribute to
his station as the future head OF the greatest
| of rule which has conferred immense benefits on
the provinces, the Canadian people will give him
welcome. 5ss5 EN-
For twenty years the progress of the North
1 American colonies has been such as to surpass
| even the rapid growth OF the neighboring States.
Her present Maestyis accession TO the throne found
| the Canadians deeply discounted, and as is now adj
mftted, not without cause. Instruction followed,
blood was she'd and our evil wishers all over the
world raised their raven croak, as usual the in
| evtable dismemberment of the British Empire.
But the folly of seventy years before was not to be
4 repeated justice was preferred as remedy to the
employment of Hessians, and the policy of concil-
iation produced not only quiet but loyalty. Since
| those mcnaeing days the prosperity Of the pro-
| yinces has been almost uninterrupted. The reign
Il of Victoria has seen what may be called nation
grow up on the banks Of the st. lawrence and
Lake Ontario. The population of the provinces
has more than doubled, and their wealth has in
creased in Tar greater proportion. Wise negotia.
tions have broken down the commercial barriers
between them and the United States, and allowed
the creation of a most thriving trade. British cap.
tal instead of seeking Investment among decaying
Spaniard& or faithless 0rentals, has been able to
deyelope the resources OF people which is one
| with our own.
The country is now traversed by railways; the
most astonishing engineering work of the age ha;
been constructed within its territory by the genius
of Stephenson: steamers OF great speed and ca
pacity built for the direct service of the colo
MES; and everything promises that the prosperity
which is to come will be as permanent as great
Nor have the Canadians failed to appreciate the
political advantages. Under the protection of thu
United Kingdom, they have become nation with
out any of the burdens and perils of nationality
Like men standing on the shore while ships ar
battling with the waves, they are able to look OF
the struggles which convulse the neghborin!
!, Union. That Canada il anxious for admission int
the sisterhood OF American Republics is an asser
ton that the most reckless orator would hardl,
now make. The people of the provinces are indie
pendent enough in their way, and would no doubt
: fiercely resent any assumption of undue power b.
England. But as long as the mother country rule
with kindness and moderation, the Canadians ar
not likely TO mix themselves up with the feuds 0
slavery, or throw in their lot with people VIII
confess that their own future destiny is dark an
troubled.
1t would, however, be matter Of regret il til
Prince of Wales, satisfied with the homage of til
h Canadians, should neglect to visit the Republi
which now plays SO great part in the world. w
do NOT, of course, anticipate in any case that tn
Prince would return to England without hayin
!; set foot on United States territory but there al
+ different ways of visiting country, and as non
v repays attentive observation more than the Amer
can Republic, so none is likely to be so i'll unde
c stood by mere flying tourist. America is not
country Of museums and palaces, to be tdone
in so many days with Murray's Handbook. /
interest consists in its people, in the phases
civilization through which they passing, init
d political and commercial activity which they di
), display in their energy and restlessness, the
- greatness and their weaknesses. Although "
y cannot expect a youth in his nineteenth YET
should be able to appreciate the American Cor
t. monweath, yet we feel sure that journey throue
!. the United States and some association with tt
20 people would not be labor lost. OF kind al
courteous reception the of Queen Victoria mi
y be very sure.
T. The interest of Americans in the descendants
/, the former ruler Of their country is second only
- that of Englishmen themselves, and, whatever mi
ie have been formerly the case the feeling is no
0, one of good will and sympathy. The Prince
lie Wales might find both instruction and recreat
n in visit to the Atlantic cities, whether it be Ne
u York, in all its ambitious and span new spendt
st or its more quiet rivals. There is much to
a. learnt from few weeks Of such trayel-more TIL
y a royal parsonage may ever afterward have an Q
or portunty of learning. One who is called to su
- high destinies, and who will have such opportu
ties Of directing the tastes of his countryInen, m
ne adyanta peOuslv stutv the proqress in tha arts