The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-12


Gods win, may be before me. such to demand
no less cordial response On my part. assure you
they viii not be forgotten.
Oar Quebec COrrespOndeMcs.
QrEBEc, August 0, 1880.
departure u ne Governor and ne Ereceire Council 10
Meet the Prince Excursions AdveStsed-7hs First Cana
dian Welcome 10 be Giren at Cdspe-The Rirer
Sasuesay to be Honorcd BY a Visit, dc.
40 the time at which the Prince OF Wales will visit
Quebec approaches the public interest in the event In
creases accordingly The likeness Of his Royal Hghnees
Ia couspicuousy displayed In all the bookstores and many
other establishments Of the city, both in lithographic
and steel engraved specimens of art The preparations
for his reception aso advance apace and the sound Of
the artisans hammer is 10 be heard rvets together
the frames OF the numerous arches or joins together
the tmbes which 10 render the public buildings
mental commodous during his stay here 1t is not fair
to assert Of tho local papers have done here
that the people Of Quebec too apathetc the sub
ect Of the approaching royal visit Your correspondent
svows that he never lively interest in any
thing anywhere, one generally dused than that
which now exists among the people of all classes in
Quebec on the subject OF the approaching visit OF the
Prince of Wales. Only wait TIL his Royal Hghness
rivcs here and you will be made Of the real gene
raj interest taken in the event. Tho Governor General
Of Britiah North America and the members OF the Prvy
Council, /. s sometimes called the Executive Coun
Gill; including the heads Of departments OF Canada have
just sailed in the fine ocean going steamer Queen
Victoria for Gaspe, where they intend to await
the arrival of the youthful Prince and his
suite. The party numbered fifteen in all.
finer dny could not have been pitched upon for their
departure than the present. could the scene at the
departure have been interesting than IL was Tho
shipping sauted she steamer she passed. and bunting
waved from every OF them. The American vessels
port, Of which there ten twelve. not as
you win anticipate, behmdhand in doing the honors by
any means. GAspe the extreme eastern point OF Ca
NADIA, the Gulf Of ST. lawrence, 400 miles distant from
Quebec, and having fine bavbor and considerable deal
trade Win population Of from 900 to 200 persons
ost Of whom are way other engaged in the manu-
facture export Of deals There Is battery 6aSps
and small detsoR mcnt Of artillery and II Is at this point
consequOty, hat he arst gun salute OF welcome TO
Canada win crest the Of the Prince of Wales un.
derstand, howsver that the Prince win only remain for
ew hours n Gaspe before proceeding on his tour TO-
wards ccsbec From Gaspc the Governor General and
those accompanying him, win proceed In the stesmer
Queen Victoria, in company with tho squadron Of HE
Prince Of Wales 70 the mouth ofshe romantic and beautiful
river nguenay which contributes s waters to those or
the st. Lawrence from ito northern and most picturesque
shore Near the mouth Of the ssguepsy are to be sccu
fehoWheu pIonoutVfies Sdpc irInlty
and Cape Eternity, all the beauty Of summer foliage
Tho Princes feet and the Queen Victoria win proceed up
the deep waters Of the Saguenay ar a. lila Ia Bay-a
distance of twenty miles, where there fort and
a small population engaged in tho lumber and fzhipg
traaes-to welcome them In AL tho novelty OF bush
fashion. Ha H. Bay tho head OF the navgaoe portion
OF the Saguenay, and II here that the second welcome
OF CAnsda will be extended 10 the Prince Of Wales What
you fancy win be his reflections and Impressions in
passing through the grand but silent and yet undsturbed
and even UNEMPLOYED wilds Of Canada East By
means Of her lovely and mon magnificent riyersf
Will such Impressions and views IL such an ago
be everlasting VIII they not cause .nAda 70 be ever AZ
forwards favorsbly remcmbercdf The steamer SAguensy
advertised 70 leave here Wednesday next for gucnay
river the squadron a the Prince q Wales &C
company n far ~ Quebec. There viii be a band Of
mus1c on board have been informed, and nothing win
DO s sndope " reader Ne sxcu,sou agrceable and
sfactory. The ssuenAy one Of The nnxt boats 90 the
st. Lawrence, and largo number OF passengers have al
ready msased berths for this delightful and interesting
tour. The Queen Victoria v also hne steamer q 20
hor.s gCwer and is'e ':c: burden Sne y new Yoo
Quebec from the DATED States q presest You mecs
Nee Workers. By The half dozen here; doubtless many u
thsa viii - among the passeegNs Of the eAguenay
her exeur.iea down the b. lnwreno: y vss sad that
port unfoanded. ne spthorto DO nos look for be-
lore toDorr0w. he weather very here The tber.
nomctsr rasgne ninety fve a. write; you perceive
New yosk eannot keep pee with Quebec SUMMER vhts
sbcv The fine band II the sevsasenlh infantry IA nov
performing within my hearing for the delight Of the c
zeoe but does nc<, 10 ny cpinioD, rfval u your
ovn amateur musical corps win rot faii 70 ssnd you
q shs Prince q wslss - fed confident thss 70
reptoo q osebsc vii b The ca1 stirring and interest
Ing By which be win be konorsd before rsschng The frsaa
metropolis Of le New World