The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-06
The Prince OF Wales.
ock MONTREAL CORRESPONDENTS.

MONTREAL, August 2, 1850.
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The last sentinel Of your special Canadian corps Of OBJ
servatson is now writing within view OF the great vico
rn Bridge, which majesticay spans the mighty st. Law
renee arrived here two days ago. after having
fully made the tour Of the New York and Erie Raosd and
Canada West, via Buffalo and Niagara and observe every
thing noticeable in connection with the grcs event Of
day in Canada You would be tonshed at tie Of
interest felt in the coming pageant Of the tour Of the
Prince of Wales through this country. From Niagara
Falls to River du Loup il TO be the universal topic
OF conversation and remark.
In every village preparations OF kind either
In contemplation or even advancing, but the chief aad
most costly arrangements for the reception going for
ward In Montreal and Toronto. Indeed both these cities
the favorable remembrance Of one who will, in all pro-
liability be their future sovereign. Toronto being tho
capital Of the Upper or Western province, and Montreal
that OF the Lower or Eastern there Ia SIM
feeling Of jealousy and competition between the
Two cities, arising out OF the disputes regarding
many other important questions This is feeling
alone would insure the Prince OF Wales greeting in both
places which might stand favorable comparison with your
Gable and Japanese ebulons. But there more TO be
The fact is sndeniabe that the majority Of
.ae Canadians and especially those who inhabt the
the British rule, and they will therefore honor the ad
yancns sprg Of royalty, whom they will regard the
tive Of future influence II authority But TO return
10 me preparations which are more Immediately my pre-
In Toronto, is intended To invite ais Royal Highness
70 approach the city from the lake, In OF the fine
steamers Of the American Express line, which run on
Lake Ontario in connection with the royal mail steamers
on the river ST. Lawrence On the wharf at which he
10 land II he accepts this invitation, large crystal
az Ia tn he of
the most costy and luxurious velvet, and 10 extend TO
the ganeway Of the steamer The Prince is also expected
10 mold ievee in Toronto at the Government House.
which is being gorgeously fitted up for his accommoda
ton There is tc be grand display of fireworks, which
general though voluntary, illumination Of the city ia
looked for dinner and soiree will be given by the To.
SrovaS eos;r snd h, sTano bal, will carry the Prince
cost OF the whole to the city estimated $50 900 at
the smallest calculation; but most people believe it will
reach s7b or even The expenses Of the grand
ball alone will be $16 900.
would amuse you to witness the furry and bewlder
ment Of the Canadian fair the possible prospect Of
Highness
The Toronto milners are already doing brisk trade,
and already Terpschore reigns supremacy there The la
fashions from New York everything appearing either
IN the HERALD or the illustrated papers the subject
swallowed with avidty, and eagerly sought The Toron
10 girls rather handsome and generally healthy and
ultimately be- only conquered but captivated and
obliged to surrender at discretion. There be five
triumpha arches erected in Toronto for the Prince pass
under. These will be covered with evergreens and
wrcaihs OF flowers in great profusion. The reason
assigned for inviting the young favorite to oFon
10 by way OF the harbor B 10 impress him favorably
with the place, appears beautiful on the side
Of the lake than any other, and s besides
advantage than from any other direction In Kingston,
Coburg and all the other places between here and To-
ronto the preparations and programme are much similar
TO those in Toronto, only pYoportionae SCALE and
here the cost Of the reception estimated ut $50 900 or
5000 000 which something extraordinary for Of
90 600 inhabitants, not overburthened with wealth In
aoAa aA tc(s IN
lions, far advanced in Montreal but, In the
time, will take down TO Quebec and witness what
is going forward there. Business 10 Toronto and all
through Canada seems to be worry dull Just ad-
mired the public buildings Of Toronto and Montreal and
the old orthcations of Kingston but nothing ever wit
messed impressed much with the grand and beauti
full the st. Lawrence river.