The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-25
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
&C., &C., &c.


spSeiat Despatch TO the New York Herald
MONTREAL, August -, 1860.
The Prince left Quebec at eleven O'Clock yesterday
morning, the Canadian steamer Kingston, eu; after
Opog short distance tho steward discovered re had
soften the plate and was obliged to return,
anal start made n; noon and the Prince reached
Nhe little city of Iarce Rrerc half way Montreal
I'VE liz the afternoon
He landed, resolved snd replied Il pal address
u the evening there illumination and display OF
areworkE.
ne Prince again embarked and started for Montreal
where ne expected at about three O'Clock this after
moor.
Lbe members OF the Legislature arrival in the
81 Quebec at ten O'Clock as night and attended the
Prince % THE city. At the various points along the
riser groups OF people assembled the shores, and
sheered snd waved their hate the steamer passed
down with the Prince board. Rain commenced at
ten O'clock, and continued Until, the cortege arrived OF
Montreal
The Prince came By the north chanuel, and missed
humber OF steamboats, which had gone down to meet
him. They overlook him however, at Bout deplsle.
This morning the rain IS falling in torrents aud tie
streets fairly a OF food The effect of all the de-
sorsiions is completely spolet and The city looks like
surlesque Venice.
Montreal is overcharged With strangers, among whom
many New Workers, 10 ;udng the New York Commit
M spite Of the rain, extensive preparations are making
s= tie procession.
h slluson 20 the wet weather which invariably greets
the Prince on his arrival at pa,e the people say tina;
matter OF course the Prince Of )ales should have
watery reception.
The rain continued falling until about two O'Clock
When the committee of citizens issued bletns stating
that the procession and illumination would be postponed
The notice too late, however, to prevent great
Of the Prime.
All Of the societies and volunteer companies had pre-.
pared themselves for parade and they too marched To
the dock and drew themselves up in line; bu, the
s,etes could not stand the rain, and dispersed.
About three the rain ceased falling but the gloomy sky
tn injured the effect of the nurberess flags aud arches
throueh the city. Thousands OF people were piled
upon the dock and surrounding piers aud presented
o splendid effect. The windows along the route Of
the procession also filled, and Of them rented
at extrsvagant prices Shortly after three the Princes
boat sguaed and after rounded the island Of
ST. Helen, opposite the city, accompanied by ao!la Of
niue large steamers crowded with people. Slu,cs
fred from the Flying Fish, vaiorous aud styx lying at
anchor IN front " tho city, aud from tue dock
few persons ouy admitted through lines Of soil
dery aed police 10 the wharf where the City Council and
Judges robes awaited the Prace. Mayor Roller who
expects to be knghted aud has purchased for
the occasion, was not present, he knew the Prince
wcald not land.
The rain mad delayed the worsmen that the magud.
cent arch al the landing unfinished They were &C
oordrgy engaged il completing II and csrpetng das
CT TO the moment the Princes boat appeared
The excursion steamers by rounded the wharf
and very the Hon. John Rose, Mr. Cartier and the
sdmiFAs Secretary, arrived with the Information that
the Prince would not make public landing to-day but
would be received at nine O'Clock TO morrow morning.
After the procession his Royal Highnoss expected To
open the exhibition at the Cryst, Palace aud then to
nay the corner stone or the Victoria Bridge which has
been raised from place Tor the purpose and arranged
with machinery 50 that Il can easily be relaid.
In the evening the bridge will be brilliantly illuminated
with display Of rockets shells and colored hrcs under
the supcrintendenoe Of LIhendah Of New York, said
never to be oqualed in this country con siuding with
mammoth representation Of Neptune sailing down the
river. Particulars Of these cahbitons have already
been published in the Herald.
During the salutes this afternoon three Sailors on
board the Tying Fish aud the yaorous were &C
oidensly killed by the discharge Of gun while leaning
before IT,
Previous 10 the dismissal. the volunteer troops were
reviewed on the wharf and marched WELL carrying the,
arms al trail the best, that being the and mos,
comfortable position Tor volunteers
The naval onicers stated that the Prince would not
n
a. pretty certain that he dsembarsed nccguito ani
proceeded 10 the residence o., on John Rose now occu
pied by Sir Fenwcs Williams, oommaudan. Of the royn
forces preferrng comfortable bed shore 10 The OBJ
servaaoe Of mere etiquette. lie viii publicly di.cmbsrk
20 morrow morning, at nine. bit hos ne s TO roach
Kingston in time, uules he gets Up remarkably early ne
cannot state.
The illumination, ~biea postponed t. bisbt. takes
place 10 morrow evening, and vii undoubtedly be
brilliant sGar Macy OF the NOTES IA gas e,s useI ia
Quebec have been transported Non,rea So that ths
ilum nation vii be a sort 81 combination aear
The feeling between Tie Frcnoh anI Eugsh Ia oairca
Is by TO means agreeable one, ant the latter we've
greatly provoked at the attempt made g. pot tho French
tri color in most prom neut p lions today n ftay the
dancers arrange their dresses represent nat onal
colors here the French do the same thing With their
srches, or place their fags that the Fcnch buuiag
slightly above that 81 the Er gsh on the market house
aud the grand cathedral In fu view o. the wharf the
frcoch Gags ounumbsted tae Fazsh three g. one Two
American Gags arc also visible
Members tho press are veil treated here aod every
accommodation Afforded scais have been provided Tor
ave thousand people at the bri1ge srsnd banquet viii
ee given to twelve hundred persons Afterwards The
rand bal room was opened for inspection on Wednesday,
ui hit last, lighted With thousand lights dinner
was yvcn ~ the members Of the press
M Yavemeyer, one OF the New York Committee "a
bsont The rest of The committee SPEAK 10 the high
q, tcrms Il tue treatment they have received NJ
l,osopsop. >creiTy Of Hon. Fernando Wood IA also
torn ne here appointment In order 10 have f4uter.
se 18th The y " q Newcastle.
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