The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-09
Our Quebec Correspondence.

QuEBxc, August 4, 1850.
Preparations Of Reception in Montreal and Elsevae-7A
Grard Bau-The Princes House-Pie7.y Of Lady 7au
rits from the United &aesBasiaess at Que5ec-Crand
Fre~en's Muster al Aontreat-Trrhtigh PROFESSIONS,
Festivities, &c, dc.
The guard Of your special corps reached this his
toric and an,Quased city last night from Montreal Al
Three Rivers, and ether villages between the two cities,
found arches Of erection honor OF the
pdy approaching visit Of his Hghness the young
Prince of Wales, could not discover any other signs
Of preparation for his reception in tese plac ~ but
informed that the painting Of many houses deferred all
order their fresh and gay appearance
AFTER being painted for the occasion OF the royal visit
and that Of tho inhabitants will adorn their resi-
eencs with flowers wreaths and garlands. But In my
last promised u give you account Of the splendid
preparations going in Montreal. will fndl that
promise In the principal streets six arches in
Of erection These arches very high, brad
and deep. They will consequently appear very grand
when clothed In the green and varegAted floral attire.
Arrangements have also been made with the gas company
for having them lighted with at night in order that
the effect Of their imposing appearance may be enjoyed
ter possible at night than In the day time Bshind Mon
tres from the noble IT. Lawrence there stands elevated
piece Of land called the Mountain and from this the city
takes its French appca,ion. This elevation OF the
interesting localities and pcturesq situations on
the whole continent On the brow OF this mountain II IL
intended TO erect large and splendid ballroom for tho
accommodation Of ten thousand OF the citizens OF Non
,real This nnc temporary edihce is now rapidly an.
preaching completion. The scene OF tho solree which
will undoubtedly take place within spacious and orna.
mental wooden walls will certainly be the most brilliant
and extraordinary display Of mrth and vvacity beauty
and gracefaness that honoeed any other building
In Canada, or probably viii be witnessed in this
country for half century Of the future. This bud.
ing Is to have the gas introduced TO Il from
the city, and Is TO be illuminated the most brilliant
possible by tansparcpces Of every imaginable
TINT shade and degree The dancing apartmsn, viii be
on the door Of the ground, with galleries surrounding IT,
IRON whence comm sndng view OF the ballroom can be
obtained. o, how the bellies Of Montreal aud the AHA
cent places look forward TO this grand ball What descrp
ton Of dress will wcar' what dances viii practice
uostt and thousand similar queries are now turning
the heads Of the dear little creatures OF that Anglo French
American city Who knows but the Prince may be cap
tvated at Montreal by American British beauty Joined
70 the peculiar navcte and ncsse Of French language
and education The question serious ladies' Of Montreal
consider u well Many Americans are also arriving in
Canada just now and especially In Montreal aud QeSsc
The lady tourists By far in the ms,rity Has the
coming OF his royal Hghncss nothing 70 d. with this
Why, OF course not Inc house 10 be occupied by the
Prince at Montreal Is undergoing extensive aitcra
Tons IL IL the residence Of Gen William wiiiiams the
rp in the street leading TO the ioase winch il s,l.
near the base OF the mountain OF which have ao-mei
you In another part OF this letter The stnion " one of
The most lovely, retired and avitpg description TOE
view which Il commands Is Of the most extensive and
picturesque nature paid the house visit, and could
see fully distance OF thirty miles down the ST.
lawrence To the right the view stretches across the
city, the front Of the mountain and dts
lance up the great rolling river towards ths L,shins
Rapids which rival the foam and fury OF the ocean in
storm. The great Victoria bridge us, IN iron, OF the
u city N, nufs
OF the mansion will make It's Interior rival any % yoir
rst class hotels, and your correspond opnas that
more need not be said this head 10 convey au idea
New Workers OF what its internal comforts aud cinwc
niences An arch Of great magnitude an canopy
viii ornament the wharf which his Royal nehness
viii land, which viii be richly cspeted ant strevn With
he most odorerous flowers display Of Ore works ant
general illumination OF the city will convert IN, .ou
brcness Of night into the checrfdaess OF day on the
ccasion OF the Princes arrival fnus docs M,nrcs
cost OF least $50 go 20 her niae'y thousand cxsls
contemplate honoring her probable tlre m)asrch and
UNFOLDING the character and reputation OF the chief city
OF British America Quebec Is fa of preparations cg
which my next despatch viii contain full a cliat
There are only sbost thirty vessels here at pfssent
though couple OF months ago there we're over age hua
drcd and business Of all kinds very h, rhs sun ncr
Aspect of the Wild and romantic country srossi here
however, Apty asones or everything TO yodr correspond
cot.
P.s--The Montreal Hraid, your C,nsdian n,mss,ke,
," published the following programme OF ths visit ~
Montreal
rsoGssxsm rEsuvruks " MONTREAL
Tho Executive Committee OF Citizens Reception
Fund DESTROYS OF giving the public al the inform rion
ber power regarding the contemplate festivities during
aouuce the following Programme {, which there may
ultimately be some light mpidc oas dep N tea, uppn
he Princes arrival, The decision VI tAc gJycra mt
unforeseen crcumstances
Ms Royal ashuess the rriace Of wales IA exo,.,i 10
rrive ~ donires, By the river about on rr,ay.