The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-13

Princes Day tu Nsw York-Its Political
signific soce.
The scene that was Witnessed In Ne " York
on Thursday, 10 the reception of the heir appa
rent to the crown of England, will convey
political lesson of great significance to the peo-
pies and the dynasties of Europe.
1t Is not In the fact that the Prince of Wales
has been received here 10 a manner eninently
becoming to his worth and the private cbarac-
ter he has chosen to assume among us that the
importance Of that popular demonstration lice.
The greatest import of the event lies in the
fact that the act was voluntary, and the feeling
that accompanied 1t sprang spontaneously
from the hearts Of the people. With the excep
ton of the necessary orders for the parade of
the military, no effort was made or was re-
quisite on the part Of any of the public autho-
rites TO stimulate the movement of the masses.
Everywhere they poured forth of their
own accord, and not only New York, but
the circumjacent cities and towns contributed
their tens Of thousands to the gathering Of vel
come. The streets, except in the immediate
neighborhood of the line Of the procession,
were abandoned, the stores and places of bust
ness were closed, all the public and private
Offices were empded of their wonted occupants,
the labors Of the day were suspended by gll
classes, for all thronged to greet the welcome
stranger. Yet he was not looked upon as
stranger. The bond ofkindred was felt in every
bosom, and its utterances welled forth from
every lip.
But while all the rest of the city was left in
comparative solitude, every available spot from
which there was q possibility of catching sight
Of the face of the Prince was thropged, piled
and crowded with people. From the Battery
to Madison square-a distance OF I've miles
there was but one continuous mass of human
beings No class or nationality formed an ex-
ception to the general good feeling. Our
adopted citizens of IrIsh Scotch, German and
other national origin were as numerously re-
presented and as hearty and sincere in
their testimony Of respect and kindly
feeling as were the Americans. The
most perfect order and good humor pre-
vailed, too. Though the police were scattered
singly and at.intervaIs along the line of march,
no effort was necessary to preserve order; that
was kept by the people themselves; and it is a
remarkable fact that, though the procession
was delayed far beyond the expected time,
the people held their places, and the dinner hour
passed without diminishing the throng. Nor
was this peculiar to any one class of people.
In the first class hotels that stand on Broad way
the dinner gong sounded without avail; no one
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Prince had passed, and the Eve O'Clock repast
waited until after seven for its consumers.
Another fact worthy Of notice was the volun-
tary twining Of the English and American
colors by all classes Of people. Not only
the public buildings, but numerous private
ones, were decorated with the kindred flags, aud
carmen decorated their horses, and ell the ap-
plianoes of the people exhibited 10 some way
the emblems Of fraternal union. Aud all this
was done by each individual of his own i'm
pulse and at bis own expense. II was spon-
taneous exhibition Of the same feeling that
dictated the display when the Atlantic telegraph
was laid, only far more intense and pervad.
|. ing. Among the people the concord of the
two nations was general theme Of converse
ton and congratulaton. The popular idea re.
garding them was frequently expressed In a
rough but energetic way: "If they hang togsth
er they may defy the world" and in some form
or other this was the universal sentiment, and
the desire for national concord was heightened
BY the amiable and modest bearing of the
Prince.
To the dynasties and monarchical systems Of
Europe the increasing Of these friendly ties
between the United States and Eogand-the
only countries In the world possessing truly
popular representative govsrnments--is ofvss.-
ly more importance than the hopes aud fears
heartburnings that perva1e Germany, or the
aims of the crowned heads aud aspirations Of
the popular heart throughout Europe. The
Prince Of Wales must carry back with him TO
England, and 10 the throne he will one day
ascend, the conviction that English liberty has
hold on the popular feelings of this confede-
ration, which Is Of more value to 1t than all the
alliances that the old and falling systems OF
Europe can offer to 1t. In the order, without the
external signs Of government, which pervaded
the hundreds Of thousands that gathered TO well
come him, be has had the best pro Of Of the virtue
Of free institutions; and In the enthusiastic out.
pouring Of free people to welcome the heir Of
q friendly crown, he may 6nd the assurance
that true liberty Is the most conservative ele-
ment In political organizations
had Manage ment 1T the Princes Re.
eeption--Who II 20 Biamsf
II Is impossible TO describe In any ordinary
way the disappointment and vexaton Of the
people in upper Broadway, caused BY the mis-
management Of some Of the persons In authority
on the day before yesterday. 1t had been OFF,
cinllr nnrcnnced IL az iha princa zronid nrriro