The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-18
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.
THE VISIT TO GASPE.
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THE TRIP UP THE SAGUENAY.
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A ROYAL FISHING EXCURSION.
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Grand Preparations ut Quebec for
His Reception,
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OF THE PRINCE or WALES.
THE VISIT TO GASPE.
THE TRIP UP THE sAGUENAY.
A ROYAL FISHING EXCURSION.

Qvxssc, August IT, 1880
The Prince OF waes' squadron composed Of the Hero,
Ariadne and Flying Fish, left Chariottetown on Saturday
afternoon passed the Straits Of northumberland during
the night and sighted the Canadian shores II noon on
Sunday Towards evening the ships passed Bonsventure
and Pierce Islands latter completely tunnelled by the
sea- The weather ane and the sec calm, and the
magnificent scenery showed TO great advantage The
shores in some places lined with wheat fields and
studded with cottages, backed by high mountains; In
others Jagged cliffs directly from the All along
the coast the inhabitants fred saiutes as the vessels
pissed.
The squadron entered Gaspe bay al sunset and met the
Canadian government steamers Lady Head and Victoria,
with the Governor General board and the vessels an:
ohored for the night The Governor went board the
Hero on Monday morning, and the squadron proceeded
into Gaspe bssiu While passing fishing village, which
ared salute, the Hero grounded Spit but got OF
with little delay. deputation or headed By the
Sheriff and presented address, welcoming the Prince,
and requesting free port be established there to be
called Port Albert The Prince replied that he felt graft
ded for their kind wishes, but the change Of de-
pended the local authorities. is understood the
change will be made.
The Canadian Ministers then went aboard the Princes
ship, and presented At O'Clock, the scuadr,
he Hero but was speedily picked up.
Cape Gaspe rounded at about four O'Clock Shortly
after Cape Roster lighthouse SEEN when thick fog
listing two hours The ships 50 parated but got
together again about ten the next morning, when the
squadron was under St. AIMS mountain. Towards noon,
Of the bearings on the Ariadne got heated, aud q
one had TO be made, and it ten O'Clock at night
before she got under steam again She passed Farther
Point at all speed at two A. NJ and oo the rest Of
the squadron on the mouth Of the Saguenay at hspas
eight O'Clock A. N.
In entering the Ssguenay river the Hero grounded on
the bar but by movingher guns at and the sistance
Of the Ariadne, she was got OF with little damage
The Prince then the Victoria and sceeded up
the sagusnay, accompanied by the little steamer TadAu'
sac, the feet remaining outside. The day was very
showery cod but the Prrce and party admired the
Wild grandeur Of the scenery very much BE went up
forty Eve miles, passed Cape Chenrty and returned
reaching the Hero about nightfaii Among the novel
sights was the lake Magnet whose two tiers of
cabins above deck excited surprise among the Princes
party
Thursday was cold but fine. The Prince went up the
Ssgueray again fishing excursion and landed ten
miles from the mouth where tents erected and the
party enjoyed themselves in fishing and shooting
In the afternoon the party assembled the St. Marguerite
river 10 birch Canoes the Prince padded by two French
Canad leading the way. The Flying Fish, with most
OF the Of the squadron also went up the sague-
nay As she passed the tents she fred royal saate and
che eec, amepg the precpices and rocks was sublime
Among the incidents of the day the Introducing OF
r George McBeth, witt Invitation to the Prince to
bali at London W. The invitation was courteousy &C.
\ cepted.
The squadron expected TO arrive Ut Quebec at two r.
TO morrow Saturday. The Prince will land at iour
\ O'Clock.
| ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
QUEBEC, August II, 1869
The Prince fshed yesterday in the Sasueuv. tue
nsh previously caught were enclosed In wers. The
Prince enjoyed the sport, and was very successful
The royal neet left the sAgueuay to-day and will ar
rive here 10 morrow. The Hero grounded on Larke's
rock, In the saguenay, but aoated of at high tide
me Decentralization will take place at three O'Clock
Co morrow. Seats are provided the wha RI for specta
tors.
rbere Is q great crowd and excitement, and many
Americans are here, among whom is Governor Banks
The ueiphboring towns almost deserted and II i'm
possib,e 70 accommodate the crowd which an.iciPu
observing the celebration.
Sir Fenwick Williams, commander OF the Cansdaf
forces arrived yesterday, also Lord Lyons who room
II Parliament House, where the State dinner taxes pac
this evening. He accompanies the Prince tn Washington
The Prince stops at the Parliament House, which hA
Mayor Laasevin delivers the address 10 French an'
English The best feeling exists among French residents
-rns city is spienddly decorAtsd general illumination
takes place on Monday night There many New fori
pckpooksts here Several have been detected and sen
from the city.
The Canadian Parliament is<aly represented The dis
play Is the greatest Quebec ever saw
the city is handsomely decorated. The riumph'
arches although arc more massive sha
those at Balrax Al Market wharf where the Primo
lands. canopy ID erected under which the members
the City Corporation present the address OF welcom
aeet OF the river craft will meet Princes squac
ron below the city
spuadroa To be dresecd, the yards manned aud thrs
ROY a. sa,uies 6rcd the Princes arrival
On his going ashore, and his arrival at Parlianer
House. sau,es viii also be Gred from the citadel and
the Volunteers.
A guard Of honor Of the Royal Canadian Rides will r.
ceive the Prince on his landing and escort OF csvar
will escort him to the Governor Generals house.
The beads of departments TO be In full dress.
The eject OF the combined salutes Is expected to
unusually grand.
The Governor General has appointed TO morrow gen.
raj holiday.
er. THOMAS, August 17--t P. N.
The Zero and three other steamers are passing up.
Oar Quebec Correspondence.
orxBsc, August IA, 1880.
qA Princes Re,idence IN Qnbco-The Exterior and I'M
gsor-Ho,a Il "a Furrishcd-rhe Bsiehcmsir Of IA
ROYAL Hohn>ss-Cenerai Description Of ne Whole I'd
fee, dc.
There are few OF the numerous interesting attraction
Quebec at present more attractive than the Parame