New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-08-06
The Prince of wales IN Hallfnx.

HALIFAX, July Is, lS60.-The Prince rode out in
plain costume yesterday afternoon, and received a
drenching before he returned, but he sat on his
horse as colly in the rain as at starting.
AT halfpast seven he dned at the Government
House, with Lord Mulgrave, and party of forty
six ladies and gentlemen.
This morning at II o'clock, the Prince left the
Government House in the uniform iii which he
his suite, rode to the Common to review the troops
in the garrison and the volunteers. He was re-
ceived on all sides with enthusiastic cheers from
the immense concourse Of people collected round
the field.
The troops consisted of the Sixty.second and
Sixty third regiments, company of engineers, and
five volunteer companies OF infantry and one of
artillery. =m
When these had formed into line he rode past
with his staff and reviewed them admirably receiy-
ing the most hearty cheers from the mutitudes the
whole way, which he acknowledged by repeatedly
lifting his cooked hat and bowing.
He then returned to where the royal standard
hung from staff, and the troops filed past with
beautiful precision.
He subsequently rode between the lines, appear
ing to enjoy the whole amazingly.
He was continually smiling and chatting with the
officers near him, and he evidently likes being
lionized.
At twenty minutes to 2 he left the field amid a
salute from the volunteer artillery, which was the
only firing that took place.
He next inspected the citadel, and returned to
the Government House to luncheon after which
he returned to the Common to witness the rustic
sports, which were composed Of the following
races:
l. Flat race, 500 yards, open to Nova scotians
only. @ I7-
2, Flat race, 800 yards, open to all. .-..
3. Flat race, 800 yards-boys not over Is or under
l6 years of age.
4. Hurdle race, 200 yards eight hurdles, three
feet six inches-open to all.
B. Champion race open to winners of the above
g. Running high jump.
7. Running wide jump.
s. Vaulting.
9. Running hop, skip and jump
10. Climbing creased pole.
IL. Sack races +5.5.=za==
Il. Putting shot twenty-four pounds, open to ALL
l3. Throwing sledge.
Il. Rolls and treaele
l5. Wheelbarrow bndfold.
INDIAN SPORTS.
16. Flat race for Indians, sou yards the winner
can also run in the champion race
II. Bows and arrews
Is, Grand Indian war dance.
I9. Creased pig race.
The Indians in their sports all wore their national
costume, and attracted much attention. The tribe
of Memacs performed war dance before him,
Seven thousand people were assembled around
him at this time: he laughed heartily at the ludi-
crous games and scenes, and appeared very much
interested in the foot racing
He dined at half-past seven, with fifty guests at
the Government House,
The whole town and the fleet in the harbor are
was very wet, and the iliminations in consequence
were not general.
The bali in his honor at the Province Building is
the grand event tonight and three thousand guests
are expected to be present. The ball and supper
rooms are magnificent, and tile lighting very bril-
liant.
Yesterday and to-day have been kept as general
holidays, and no newspapers have been printed
since Saturday.
The Prince arrived at the ball, accompanied by
all the members Of his suite and Lord Mnlgrave. at
few minutes before 10 he appeared in his uniform.
and looked remarkably well and good humored.
He gave reception to all present in the ballroom
aud they passed him in single file. He danced
afterwards with Miss Young, niece of the Premier,
and the daughter Of Mr.. Pilsbury, United States
Consul. He isa capital waltzer and very enter
tanning partner.
The ball is a great success, and Albert Edward
is in his glory. He evidently likes being lionzed,
and is fond Of gayety and excitement 1t is anus
ing to observe the eyes of the ladies in the room
and gallery watching his every movement and ges-
ture, and casting envous glances at his fortunate
/ artners. heard more than one whisper, " What
beautiful dancer,'i as he glided in the waltz He
rests his partner frequently, and fills up the inter
val with cheerful conversation and remarks upon
the company. His finest feature is his nose which
is becomngy prominent and nearly Roman
The weather is beautifully fine and all Halifax is
one grand carnival.