The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-20
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Our European Dispatches.
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THE PRINCE OF WALES VISIT TO IRELAND
SPLENDID REcEPr1oN-m IS MADE KNIGHT
OF ST. PATRIcK-PoLIT1CAL MEETING IN LON
DoN-THE ALASKA PURCHASE.
DUBLIN, April 15-Evening.-T fleet bear
ing the Irince and Princess of Wales entered
the bay this forenoon. Their arrival was an
nounced by royal salute from all the vessels
in the harbor. The fleet came to anchor on
Kingstown shortly before noon, and the frlnce
and Princess landed. They were received oy
the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the Mar
chioness of Abercorn, and conducted to
special train of cars in readiness to convey
them to Dublin. The train proceeded slowly
to Dsblin; when it arrived at Westlandrow ter
minus of the road, the Prince, Princess and at
tendants alighted. military guard Of honor
under Major-General Conynghsm, was drawn
up, forming hollow square. The Mayor and
members Of the corporation of Dublin advanc-
ed and presented an address Of welcome to the
royal visitors. all then entered carriages, and
the procession was formed. which passed
through the principal streets Of the city to the
castle. The streets, windows and housetops
along the route Of the procession were densely
crowded with spectators, who, by their cheers
and cries, manifested the widest enthusiasm.
The buildings on the line Of march were richly
decorated with flags, flowers and tapestry.
The weather was fine, and the display was
complete success. The procession reached the
castle at two o'clock, when the Prince and
Princess of Wales were conducted to the State
apartments provided for their reception.
DUBLIN, April 16.-The Prince Of Wales, &C
comparied by large and brilliant party, con-
sistins Of the gentlemen of his suite, and many
of the principal officers of the Viceregal Gov
ernment, took special train for Kildare this
morning, where, at the invitation OF the Nil
dare Jockey Club, he visited the Curragh races
now in progress at Punchestown. At the race
course the Prince was received with great
cheering by the immense crowd assembled
there. after visiting places Of interest In the
city of Kildare, his Royal Highness and party
returned to this city, reaching the castle az o
late hour this evening.
DUBLIN, April 1s.-The Prince Of Wales was
installed Knight Of st. Patrick to-day. The
procession attending the ceremony was two
miles long. The weather was fine, and the
population turned out e1snaasse. Adinner was
given this evening in honor OF the event.
LONDON, Aprii 16.-A great political mass
meeting Of the Liberal party was Geld at st.
James Hall tonight. Every available portion
of the hall was crowded to repletion. Resolves
we're proposed declaring that the disendow-.
ment Of all religious sects in Ireland is right,
and is imperatively demanded, and that the
Tories, in keeping Office after the recent vote
of the House Of Commons against them, Uo-
late constitutional usage; and that they should
give place to Mr.. Gladstone and the leaders OF
the majority in Parliament. The resolutions
were adopted by acclamation.
The Journal de st. Petersburg says the En-
peror OF Russia has consented to delay until
NAV list the payment by the United States OF
the sum stipulated in the treaty for the trans
fer of Alaska. The Journal feels confident that
the American Congress will vote the necessary
appropriation.
LIVERPOOL, April 1S-Noon.-Cotton frmer
and more doing. Prices unchanged. Uplands
aAoat more active at 12sd. Sales 10000 bales.
Total stock aAoat for Liverpool 348,0OO bales,
whereof 10000 are American.
Two 2. Motion frmer and more active.
Sales 1900 bales. Uplands 125d.; Orleans
12ad. Breadstufs unchanged. Lard 64s. Sd.
Bacon advanced to 4Ss.