The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-02

Reception Of Governor General Lord Younn
at Prescott, Ontario, and His Elrss Well
como 70 Canadian Soil.

como 70 Canadian Soil.
OGDENsBUR0, N. Y, Nov. q, 1868.
Lord Young, the new Governor General OF the
Dominion Of Canada, having been recently sent out
by the home government for the purpose OF filling
the place lately held by Lord Monck, arrived in New
York few days ago, and left that place last evening",
arriving here at noon to-day, en- route for Ottawa.
His arrival had been anticipated by the people Of
Prescott which village occupies position upon the
st. Lawrence directly opposite TO th4s CITY, and hq
was met at the depot OF the Rome, Watertown ana
Ogdensburg Railroad on the arrival Of hestrain, BIZ
T. s. Detlor, superintendent OF the St. Lawrence ana
Ottawa Railroad, and o delegation from the Councils
of Prescott The party proceeded very quietly in1
carriages the Central ferry dock, where the steams
er Prescott, appropriately decorated with Englism
colors, awaited the arrival OF the party. Not the
slightest ceremony was attempted or excusivenesg
insisted upon. For the usual consideration OF "one
dime' per capita the crowd In attendance was PERI
mitted to accompany the illustrious ofcial to the
country OF his assignment and the opportunity wAa
very generally made use Of and the Governor Gene
era Of the young Dominion was thus escorted to tho
land OF his charge by numerous assemblage OF live
Americans OF all classes and conditions.
Lord Young Is person OF apparently about nftyH
five years OF age, Of about medium height ana erecq
figure His hair is pentifuly sprinkled with thread4
OF sivery gray, and his short side wniskers are az
most white. He has mild, blush gray eye tha3
denotes much nrmness and sell-rellance. ne W.
accompanied by his wife, Lady Ann Young, WIG
comes to preside at the executive mansion OF tue
Dominion. Lady Young is apparently considerably
Younger than her husband, and appears an exceI&
lent type OF the higher class OF knglishwomen-y
frank, self-possessed and unostentatious Botq
Lord Young and hts lady were attired 10 the smples
manner the latter in heavy travelling suit, an0
the former seemed TO have paid visit to the estahf
Governor General and his lady seemed animate@
with strong desire to obtain early and as full
view OF the Canadian shore as possible, and not
w
waited u cold welcome from the Canadian side TOOK
position upon deck IS soon as the boat was anaeS
lying at the dock, the Governor General made some
remarks concerning her appearances, and some I'M
quiries concerning the American naval f0rco kepN
upon the Northern waters, OF Canadian gentleman
standing near him. perhaps with faint anticpator1
idea OF Fenian or border difficulties
On nearing the dock OF the 81 lawrence and on
tawa Railroad, at Prescott which hes directly undeN
tho guns Of Fort Wellington the guns or the f0r4
were observed TO be fully manned, while battalo@
or volunteers were drawn up upon tnQdock Ia open
GERS OF PRESCOTT and numerous dignitaries OF varf
| Gus grades from ottawa while behind them was 4
mass OF enthusiastic Canadians anxious to satisfy
their curiosity concerning the personal appearance
Of their future ruler, as well as 10 testify their eM
probation OF the Individual. Tic steamer hayln&
| rounded to the dock, Lord Young. who had bee4
| attentivey scrutinizng the assenlDage, and par
! uculariy the volunteers, hasliy descended to the
| lower deck with Lady Young, ana soon emerged
from the cabin up the gGngyay plank, leading hal
by the hand IN q manner remildiui VI early school,
| days. The other members ol the party followed
the officers sauted the troops presented arms, and
| es Fort Wellington Numbered out q salute th(
| Mayor OF Prescott advanced aud read the following
| address, n
| Youn ExoKLIEscy-wc, tho Town Council OF tho tow
Of Prescott on behalf OF the nhseans aereot approac
sincere congratulations your Exceency arrival q
so he s9f .
n yov a oS Id on au sO we
From ,hs wSs yoq ,s yoS
and m all the Other exalted positions In which you hare beef
eoasdenss ,aas your COMMUNICATION Of Tie q
this eonlry VII be acnae, with pro.perly napfia and
fatigue incidental thereto. do wish ~
OF our dyay 10 her Messy
queen vietgrs ana AGAIN Did your Exceency Aad Lady
To this address Lord Young responded Al fol-
lows
WHEN au sen
Few minutes ini,uiaon OF presentation you
reign Queen on tls my h srriy. "a your land with muo
ons 10 ri psspe whose aeyooa 10 our common coau
try undouo,cd aud whose allegiance ia h
mine. The prosperity and OF the Domino9
OF Canada win be the Of my endsavor and ND
result vii be ruesessai would issns you for your sood
words contained IN your address in behalf OF Lady an4
branoe the kindness OF your welcome. "A
After few iltroducttons and some formal handS
shaking the Governor General was conducted to tho
special train In waiting, while the volunteers coun,
termarched so as TO lace II. Before entering the ca
Lora Young paused moment to regard the voluny
tecra evidently noticing the free and easy manned
with which they bore their martial responsibilities
IN contrast with regular tio0p5 VI tue line, ana tnen
not having learned the American custom Of gtandG
ing upaA the rear platform Of the car and wavinD
adieu, very comfortably settled himself Into wei
busted seat and Us soon Lady Young had satiSfa
torily arranged numerous small packages and pafd
GELS the tram moved or amid cheers and salute q
| cannon. IA
Tue Canadians did not seem unduly impressed 81
the magnitude Of the occasion. aud as far as theft
governor General was concerned seemed to regar&
him with the same spirit that OF tall musican3
wno suggested TO- the leader Of the volunteer bandx
as the train was about starting that ho should b
Il "A
| Inauguration Of thc Now Governor General
OTTAWA, Dec. l, 1868. q
Sir John Young to-day was sworn In ~ Governor
| General OF the Dominion. The ceremony was grand
/ ana of an impressive character.