The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-09
VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO CAN
ADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

One of the most inveterate traditions of our
fathers was the immobility of royalty. That the
king should remain habituay within a certain
RADIUS oil his capital, and never go beyond it. ex-
cept for the purpose of making solemn and for
nal visit to some loyal province was with the later
sOveregns of the House of Hanover almost an arti-
Gle OF faith. The first two Georges were, of course
constantly running to Germany; but when
the prince who, born and educated in the country
.,glorled in the name of Briton,' came to the
throne, the Tycoon Of Japan was almost immova-
bic This may have been partly the result of natu-
raj sluggishness of mind, but it was PERHAPS more
an imitation of French and Spanish ROYALTY, which
lad then reached the extreme of absurd punctili-
business. Whatever the cause, George Ill. was
content to osclate all his life between London and
windsor, and an excursion to Weymouth was the
most formidable journey which he ever attempted.
HIS son and successor never visited either Scotland
or Ireland until he had ascended the throne at the
age OF nearly sixty years. King William though
he had seen the world in his youth, was almost as
stationary after he had ceased to be a midshpman
1t cannot be doubted that much of the narrowness
of these sOveregns, and the despotc tendencies of
the first two from their having seen so little
oi the world. and even OF the country they were
to govern. In the age before RAILWAYS the great
est lords were content to pass much of their time in
residences almost suburban, being deferred by the
enormous expense from transferring their house
holds frequently to Northumberland or Derby
shre and back. The sovereign encouraged this dis
like Of Ocomotion BY his example and in spite of
grand tours in his YOUTH the English Milford could
not be said to be really travelled man. Now
however, Englishmen 60 everywhere in Europe
and in the East, and royalty is about to lead them
to field which, if not untrodden. is less known
than it should be. The Prince of Wales is likely
to make American travel popular by his intended
visit to Canada. For the first time since the dis
covery of America, an heir apparent to the British
Crown is to cross the Atlantic and in his character
as the future ruler Of this Empire receive the re-
spects of one of its most hourshing provinces |
Other Princes have visited the Western world in
military naval capacities. The father of her |
present Majesty held high command there. But |
the unity of the Empire and the of the Brit
lsh North America as great allied province and |
not mere dependent "plantation," will for the |
hrst time be recognized when Albert, Prince of |
w ales, sets foot its shores. The Governor
General, in opening the Canadian Parliament, an
nouneed the approaching visit, and the satisfaction
OF all classes has since been loudly expressed. The
people of the North American colonies are pre-
pared to receive the Prince of Wales with every
demonstration of regard. Not only as a tribute to
his station as the future head of the greatest COM
monwealth in the world but as the representative
of rule which has conferred immense benefits on
the provinces, the Canadian people will give him
welcome. For twenty years the progress of the
North American colonies has been such as to sur
pass even the rapid growth of the neighboring
States. Under the protection of the United King
dom they have become a nation without anv
OF the burdens and perils of nationality. Like
men standing on the shore while ships are
battling with the waves, they able to look
on the struggles which convulse the neighbor-
ing Union. That Canada is anxious for admis-
sion into the ssterhood of American republics is an
assertion that the most reckless orator would hard
ly now make The people of the provinces are in
dependent enough in their way, and would, no
doubt, fercely resent any assumption of undue
power by England. But as long as the mother
country rules with kindness and moderation the
Canadians not likely to mix themselves up with
the teuds of slavery, or throw in their lot with a
people who confess that their future destiny is
dark and troubled. 1t would, however, be a mat
ter of regret if the Prince of Wales satisfied with
HOMAGE Canadians to
visit the republic which now PLAYS great a part
In the world We do not, of course, anticipate in
any case that the Prince would return to England
without having set foot the United States ter
rltOrv; but there different ways of visiting |
country, and, repays attentive observation
more than the American republic, so is likely
to be SO ill understood by a mere flying tourist
America is not country of museums and palaces, |
to be ''dOne" in many days with a Murray's
Handbook. Its interest consists in its people, in
the phases of civilization through which they are
passing, in the political and commercial activity
which they display, in their energy and restless
ness, their greatness and their weaknesses. Al
though we cannot expect that youth in his nine
eenth year should be able to appreciate the Ameri-
Journey through the United States and some associ-
alton with the people would not be lost la
Dor, OF kind and courteous reception the
son of Queen Victoria may be very sure. The in |
erest of Americans in the descendants of the form
ar ruler of their country is second only that of
tnglshmen themselves, and whatever may have
been formerly the case, the feeling is now one of
goodwill and sympathy. The Prince of Wales !
night find both instruction and recreation in a
visit to the Atlantic cities, whether it be New York
n all its ambitious and span splendor its
more quiet rivals. There is much to- be learnt
rom few weeks of such travel-mOre than a roy
Il parsonage may afterward have oppOrtu-
lity of learning. One who is called to such high ,
lestinies and who will have such opportunities of
iirecting the tastes of his countrymen, may advan-
ageOusy study the progress in the arts of life by
people thrown / Yesterday he
hores of new continent, progress not less Won
iertul than their commercial prosperity. If the :
Prince of Wales should further visit the President
u the United States at w ashingtOn the courtesy
will, we feel sure, be appreciated, and tend TO draw
loser the bonds which unite the two countries. :
POLYGAMY FORBIDDEN THE MORMON BBLE-In q
he course of the debates the nti-Polygamy t
dill, in the House of Representatives, both the sup
,orters and opponents of that measure to have
,een hopelessly befogged upon the simple question f
whether olygamic practices enjOined or for i
hidden in the Mormon religious creed. Mr.. Hooper, i
he delegate from Utah, declares that "Polygamy /
part of the Mormon faith" Mr.. Pryor, who
lad 'examined the disgusting farrago called the i
iOrmon Bible" averred that he could find th re no r
yord recognizing this tenet of belief. Neither of /
hese gentlemen was right. The member from Vir- r
,inia did not read his copy of 10 Smiths Bible 7
With care; nor the delegate from Utah quite
lonest Mr. Pryor was correct in asserting that t
he Mormon canon does not recognize poly ygamy, t
'ut he omitted the perusal of one chapter, which 9
positively forbids it, and thus oversets Mr. Hoopers i
declaration in the most summary manner In the n
Book of Jacob" authorized edition of the "Book
# Mormon" the following passage occurs: "Be- i
od, the Lamanites, your brethren, whom We hate, O
because of their fthiness and the cursings which d
ath come upon their skins, are more righteous n
han you; for they have not forgotten the COM fl
nandment of the Lord, which was given unto our L
athers, that they should have save it one a
'3e, and concubines then should hare none And v
ow this commandment they observe to keep | 81
therefore, because of this observance in keeping e
his commandment, the Lord God will not destroy S
hem, but will be mercifu to them, and day t.
hey shall become blessed people," Considering O
hat the "Book of Mormon is accepted by the r.
atter-Day Saints their sacred record, this is I
'leraby clear testimony against polygamy. 1t St
lay very properly be commended to the notice of ft
ne honorable gentleman from Utah, whose ac- Of
uaintance with the theological literature of his
eligionsts is evidently limted.-N. Y. Times. IL
Mr.. j. B. Taylor has placed in hands stalk fo
corn twelve inches high, the largest we have
zen this season.--Negberry Cons.