The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-12

hazbor. she lief, Newark a, egh. O'Clock, and after
landing passengers ri the foot Of Dey street IN Ses
York, took additional number OF excaFsionisis 90
board She neatly decorated With Tags and ssres-
ers, nty corresponding In this respect with the vessels
at the whsyves and IN the stream.
With quite select party board abe hft the fool
Dey street at ten O'clock aud proceeded her pleasant
journey TO Ambey The morning was clear All bssass
full the air was fresh and bracing, the water was alive
with different kinds Of crafts, and the Gags and
streamers with which they we're iesseoned
were floating In the vigorous breeze, 30
that everything combined TO make the present
unusually lively and beautiful appearance Very little Of
special interest raDspred the downward passage The
principal topic Of conversation board was the royal
vster who was 70 be par excellence the Hon Of the day
When che approached Amboy there was general futter
among the passengers. Opera glasses were brought into
immediate requsstion with the hope OF bringing bis
Royal HighDess within speaking distauce.n All the
passengers crowded the front Of the boat stood upon
stools and chairs, and strained their longing eyes 70
tain sight-even though 1t but the slightest
glimpseof the heir apparent, although II not yet
ascertained whether or not he had arrived from
Philadelphia. The saiutes from the Harriet Lane,
which was moored beside the wharf, greeted the
passengers as the steamboat approached. Then
II was decided beyond question that the Prince had
already arrived Quick electric shock feeling Of
increased interest and expectation peryaded every
on board The steamboat went close to the dock and
just her bow touched II the band board the
cutter struck up the English airs God the Queen
and "Rple Britannia" In the meantime the Prince and
royal suite had left the ran which arrived at twenty
minutes past eleven, ard embarkng board the
harriet Lane large crowd ofthc people Of Amboy had
assembled near the landing hundreds had taken posi-
tons on the steamer John Potter which lying at the
wharf, and from which they had excellent ve~ Of the
embarkat,on indeed seemed the entire inhabitants
Of the village had copsegaed together for the purpose
ending to the royal party an enthusiastic welcome
ney received the Prince In . handsome manner, and
from the train to the cutter he hailed with loud
cheering which he gracefully acknowledged In his usual
urbane and appreciative manner.
After his Royal Hshness and suite-an dressed 10 citi-
zens clothehad proceeded board the Harriet lane
and their baggage bad been conveyed thher after them
preparations wererpeedy made for the departure to New
York. Precisely at twelve o'clock the lines were olsen
gagged the band gave forth strains enlivenipg music
the CUTTER With tho royal party on board
left the wharf amid the cheers Of the people on shore
Toe Thomas p Way followed close behind her. TIE ex.
crowded the front Of the boat on the 10 yer
and upper decks, snd the anxiety to get glimpse
Of the Prince became still Intense But he
had retired the stern Of the Harriet Lane where him
self and suite introduced 10 the select circle OF
mnent and influential citizens who were on board by
special invitation TO receive them Presently however
the Prince appeared on the upper deck The stesmboa
sailed alongside the Harriet Lane the passengers mani
fested undminhhed anxiety 10 see him, and when he
recognized loud and enthusiastic cheer OF welcome
nsnctvey arose from the passengers which the Prince
gratefully acknowledged by removing hs hat But this
passing glance would not satisfy tho delighted passengers
They were efcorting q real prince-the heir appa
rem. 10 the throne Of England--.o the Imperial
metropolis OF the Western continent, and 4 single
sight would not suffice Tor them. The steamboa.
fell behind for few moments, and then came alongside
again, when the which had occurred short time
before were repeated with additional enthusiasm Ths
upward passage was dIstr gushed by many pleasing in
cdents. The boatmen and countrymeu on the shores
cheered add waved their hats the cutter passed and
the steam whistles or the manufactures forth
salute. Presently the party retired 70 the main deck
where elegant entertainment was prepared While
they were below the baad on deck endcavored
to make up ~ well - possible for their absence
by playing . number OF beautiful tunes After tn.
repAss the Prince and suite appeared on the uppe
deck, and the people on board the other steam
boat bad another good opportunity TO see him. s
the Thomas P. Way sailed alongside again. Cheer
pesled forth more from the excursonsts and Oh
Prince removed hs hat - before The Harriet Lane
abe slowly steamed towards the city presented beaut
full appearance She bad the Union Jack flying from In
bowsprit, the British Gag from the foremost and III
stars and stripes from the peak For nearly an hour sh
and the Thomas P. Way kept each other company an.
thus the scene had been comparatively
but sxceedinsly suggestive and Impressive for IL VA
pleasing observe the uDobtrusvc Of the cult
vAed gentlemen board tho Harriet lane and crafty ns
TO reflect that such gcntlemen-marked charaoter re-
preventative men-had been invited TO welcome bis
Royal Highness 70 New York. The steamboat saiied
round the Harriet Lane and round again the people on
board Of her sill, continuing cheer and TO wave their
bats and handkerchiefs While jet within iderable
distance nom the Narrows the splendid yacht Maria
the stest In America the fastest indeed Ia all the world
sailed alongside the Hauie. Lane, and interesting
coincidence occurred The yacht had q email company
Of ladies and gentlemen board she continued 10 keer
company with The cutter, and her splendid ap
pcarancc and admirable sailing qualities universally
admired.
The band played quicksep, and The interest OF al con
tnaed 70 increase the continued 70 enven The
yacht fred salute. She displayed signals which
we're found accordance with Rogers American code
10 represent the numbers o5l When interpreted hs
number answered 70 the sAlutasion "You very vel
come" to which, amer the lapse Of considerable period
the Harriet lane up, behalf Of the Prince the
ber sc which represented The strange reply, every
we'll thank you" A. the Harriet Lane nearcd the
rows objects Of interest appeared and The fssngs
Of every harmcnlzed with the susgcstiveness and
Importance Of the occasion The gentlemen who In
conversation with his Royal Hshness pointed oat the
various places worthy Of notice as they psssed
Again the steamboat Thomas Way passed the Harriet
lane and saed round her. the passengers cheering
Prince again, and he acknowledging the compliment BY
removing bis hat - before 10 company with the Duke
Of Newcastle and others Of the royal party together with
q few Of the gentlemen Of New York, the Prince was