The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-15


and straw hat in which he moved about as freely as
any one on board, making comments on the beautiful
scenery Of the Bay Of Fundy lwhOse rocky shores were
John-an eight hours trip And At St. John rumor tells
that be came ashore with his friend the Duke nme
daey after the syx had anchored and that they walked
about together in their shooting jackets unrecognzed by
the crowd, " the infinite amusement Of the younger VI
When the Windsor boat passed the s.yx he was seen
standing the upper gangway, near the paddle ooxes,
the drab suit alluded TO, and immediately tne,S ,
hearty cheer from her decks, accompanied WIN s'eA.
waving Of hats and caps, TO which he readily
by repeated bows and unoovertng ms hesa men .Se
military band struck up "God save the Queen ana the
Young man in whose honor and whose standard
hoated from the main topnast OF the vessel that pore MN
onward felt am sure proud OF Tue position 10 winch
VII LOW turn my attention to New Brunswick, Of
sruDe arrived on saturday evening at hafpast six by
the steamer Forest Queen from point on the Kan
tabekAshrs river the main tributary OF the Sc john
miles from the town Of that NC and connected by
railway which the Prince and suit travelled by
special train.
/, may he interesting either 10 learn or be reminded
that New Brunswick extends nearly north and SOUTH and
forms an irregular square between Nova Scotia and
Canada II i bounded on the north by the Bay Of Cha
leurs and the Gulf Of ST. Lawrence, which separate II
from Gaspt or boundary Of Canada. On the east II also
extends 70 the Gulf or Northumberland Strata mar.
peninsula IL 70 Nova Scotia the southeast and
Is separated from that province on the south BY the
Bay Of Fundy On the weet meets the State OF Maine
II contains about 20 900 square miles Of territory which
10 mostly of cutivabe character. The county OF ST.
john situated at the mouth of the river OF that name
occupies long and belt Of land, forming the
north coast Of the Bay OF Fundy between Cape Edrnge
and Mace Bay, being than eighty miles in length
ant average not than ten miles In breadth
The whole rocky and here and there bounded by
precpous clns Tho harbor of St John is sae but not
very cominodious, especially at low water The tides
-se six feet go leaving long shores at low tide
Partridge Island situated at the mouth OF the hsrbor
and there battery, lighthouse, signal station
hospital Between the island and mainland there is
long narrow bar to be al low water. Eastward Of
the there broad, shallow estuary, terminating
in marsh and a deep ravine that runs westward
and separates the town of Portland from St. John The
harbor Of St John the important advantage Of being
accessible at all Of the year. The town s built
on rocky peninsula OF very uneven ground slopng In
opposite directions IRON a central ridge The whole
shore is lined with timber ponds, booms an shipyaras,
which receive the numerous RATS oated down the river
little more than sixty years ago the site OF the city was
rocky headland, covered with cedar thickets 1t
then the refuge Of American oyasts by whose industry
was founded Up TO the year l7s4 it was part OF the
colony OF Nova Scotia, but in that year rupture
red which led to its becoming separate province
On tie morning following my arrival here the streets
voices tled the air. Most OF the shop doors were
OPEN but their shutters wc closed, and general holI.
day appeared TO be the order Of the day.
At ten O'Clock followed the crowd on foot to Keeds
Point wharf where the landing vas to take place. The
syx eay dressed With flags lay mid stream opposite at
anchor. and workmen busy erecting the stage on
which bis Royal Hghness to- sep from the boat.
The guard of honor of the sixty regiment from Ga
aN, lined the way nearest the water, and after them
the Volunteers and the trade and other societies
The Lieutenant Governor OF New Bruins wick In
ing between the ranks also the municipality
Of the On either sides amphtheatre Of tenn
porary construction crowded with thousands OF the
loyal aud curious who cast eager chances towards
the man war; whose yards already being aimed.
Suddenly, and while the carpenters still at work
the stage There aros general shout of Here he comes
and true TO the words, boat with the royal standard
futterpg ut its peak bounding towards the shore
Thea doomed out the glorious music Of the loud tongued
masses blended in grand chorus of welcome Harrsh,
Hurrah Hurrah shouted the excited multitude their
patriotic ardor, and cheers rang again aud Till the
Prince had entered his carriage the end OF the wharf
and disappeared from their sight, when the cry Of vel
come taen up and echoed along the ranks by fresh
muititUdcs assembled 70 swell the in honor Of
their future king
passed from the wharf in the midst OF a I'd, to
which that OF tie Japaucse ball al New York was only
second and had felicity joining in foot procession
far the house IN which the Prince take up his
aoode The long street we had to tread was very dusty
and the shedding his brilliant usro but opprcs
sve warmth heads and the carriages containing
the Prince and suite stopped suddenly at irregular inter
and throwing all followers back disorder u
tho entire glee OF the small boys who looked from the
The boys and girls of the united schools threw buuches
Of flowers st the carriage rs II passed through the
grounds OF the house be was % occupy beyond the Gu
trance 20 which but the Prnce, his suite and the
Governor allowed Ia pas
Thea the procession, which ncuded the Mayor Of Mon
res who wore the great big conspicuous chain OF
office around his neck that had attracted much ntten
too on the part oi the natives Of Halifax retraced their
steps over the dusty street 10 the direction OF toe
Court House. where the Priutc them al haif.past
twelve. Tier he took his stand the small platform
erected for him IN front Of open space OF ground,
where about five thousan people With upturued faces
Ascul Ole 10 look At ani cheer h while the pro-
oessoa Of trades and nremen filed past, every
times three.
sis that aly' sld the Prince nquirngy towards the
end 81 The long procession. Addressing the DO Of New
castle; bet the cry was ''siill they come"
After this be held The levce which was attended by
geutlc men In white necktes and clothes 10 match. II
thea that the addresses which have already sent,
pre.ented
The Prince having passed through this ordeal drove
hcme and chai gcd his uniform for plain suit, in which
he drove r. Carietona suburb Of the ,ownani retara
ed 10 cnnSr at eight lla IOWA site, aud the Governor
and Attorney General Of New Brunswick alone fined with
him this occasion.
Al nine the next morning he %, before menton-
ed tor Fredericton. The reception there enthusias
tic enough for the place, but lukewarm dcmonsra
tion compared with the ovaons he destined 10 receive
elsewhere.
He arrived at half past six on Saturday aern ,on aud
landed from the steamer Forest Queen at the wharf
facing the Produce Building where n crowd Of zboul
thousand people had assembled IN greet him Tue cheers
however, which emanaed from these fainter than
loyalty would have dictated The Governor panied
the royal guest 10 Government House. where he
donnie led " le In Fred sricton.
he Attended the cathedral with his suits sunday In
plain mourning dress, including white hats, and heard
very pleassnt remarks about himself aud Ma
jesiy, bis mother, from the mouth OF the Bishop.
On sunday evening he went % the river eide and had
chat with the Indians and Monday morning at eleven
ociocs he received address from The legislative body
Of the Province, to which he returned The following
reply
GsuusKy-I receive with much qualification an al.
dress which whist IL bresthe the spirit II loyalty 10
which animate the wnuc people OF this province does
not fs % remind Of the claims Of your TO
live the memories Of sovereign and OF the British
nation The commercial activity OF st. John the thriving
agriculture the rich banks of the river which have
traveei and the inviting q this city, the capital
OF New Brupswckall tend 70 convince me, apart
from your gratifying ASSURANCES, OF the prosperity and
happiness which you enjoy under the constitution Of the
State and the free institutions which you posses
Every visitor to your shores, but more especially. toe
81 your Queen mus, earnestly pray that your peace
ui avocs ions may be disturbed; but, such
misfortune such await the empire, rejoice observe
that In this well the provinces ~hsh have lately
visited the self relying spirit OF patriotism prevails; aEd
IN the discipline " your volunteers the detcrmna
protect the pation honor which s manifested
The Queens dominions. beg you 60 accept thstks
Tor your earnest prayers o my present and future hap
pines.
An sdcrcss Immediately Afterwards presented by
The muriciaity OF the county OF York, which he re-
piled thus
GxarpsrS--I sincerely thank you for this address,
You rightly estimate the motives which Induced the
Queen ~ direct 10 undertake this visit to
New Brunswick and the other North American PROVINCES
The state and condition o. her extended empire have ever
~ aafA r.