The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-26
PRINCE ARTHUR.
rr. vo.~,ey NJ HE Royal Hishness iro"
n,,on.c "A the Province of Ontario-The
n;aer.nce Between Gentleman Prince
and a snohby Lieniesa si-tsovernof or
Governess--The Prince Cordially Deceived
by the Cnizens and AukorD.es.

and snobby Lieutesa ei-tSovernOi a,
Governess--The Prince Cordially Deceived
by the Citizens and Autborb.es.
LONDON. Ontario Sept 20, 1859.
Prince Arthur is mas.ng the most OF his time now
sdays, and when he finishes up his tour OF pleasure
and inspection through the New Dominion there
viii be very few points OF interest or importance
within Its domain which he has not visited. He Is
jusi now in attendance upon the twenty fourth pro-
vincial exhibition of the Agricultural and Arts
Association OF Ontario, which commenced in this
city on Tuesday and is 10 he continued
snt the close OF the wees This industrial exhibit
zion is OF Itself OF the chief OF the in
The province and an occasion which the people for
miles and miles around anticipate with anxious
interest anordlng them, II does, their only
annual opportunity OF mngling together IN social
intercourse and friendly rivalry in the agricultural
and mechanical products OF tins section OF the
Try The presence Of Prince Arthur-a real lyeiPrince
and "a son OF Queen Nictorla--has OF course, been
al additional attraction, ana many thousands nave
come here TO see and welcome him who would not
have been attracted by the agricultural exhibition
alone. Furthermore, as If to make the occasion
a0'o renowned In the history OF London, Sir John
Young, the Governor General OF the New Dominion,
came here TO smile upon the scene; So taking all
Ill, with Prince a Governor General, an agricul.
strangers from all over the province, the week W!
pass for one OF such exciting ana pleasing interest
~ not to he soon forgotten
The Prince and his party arrived here late
on Tuesday afternoon, fresh from round
OF festivities and sightseeing in that quaint
and Old Canadian city OF Quebec. The en-
lire trip was made ny rail in n SPECIAL train
the Grand Trunk Railway, and notwiIhstand-
ing the distance was between 600 and 700 miles and
was made without any intervening resting spells
the journey was entirely devoid Of anything SAVIOR
Ing OF seriousness. When his Royal Hghness left
cuebec there was about as much OF a hustle and
demonstration as there was on his arrival. lie had
endeared himself to the whole community, and
every conceivable means to testify public appro
baton and affection for the young man was re-
sorted TO. The government buildings and the
forts were OF course decorated, but they
were not more gay than hundreds OF pri
vate residences In the various streets through
Whlch the Prince passed In taking his leave Of the
city Business, too, partially suspended and
the citizens turned out IN thousands to cheer and
wish him God-speed and q safe and pleasant Jour
ney. At the wharf OF the Grand Trunk Railway
where the royal party embarked on board the boat
route to the station al Point Levi there was a
guard OF honor, as there was also the Point Levi
shore when the boat arrived From the citadel and
various forts royal salutes were fred bands OF
music discussed the national anthem and surgng
crowds uttered loud ana repeated cheers. 1t was
about hall past ten when the Prince shook hands
had SHOWN MN courtesies IN quebec, and then.
with two sharp whistles from the locomotive the
royal tram started of on It's journey OF 625 miles
over the Grand Trunk Railway.
Not TO be behind IN their complimentary demon
strations to Prince Arthur, some OF the railway
employees around the Point Levi station got ND "A
salute on their own account The ordinary railway
signal torpedoes were used for the purpose, and as
The wheels OF the engine passed over them the
explosion which followed but little less than a
respectable piece OF artillery. middle-aged man
particular admirer OF the Prince placed the torpe
train, and, Notwithstanding the engine was getting
close to him. he was still apparently Indifferent
10 danger and con tnued in the depositing Of the
torpedoes on the rails. He made miscalc ulation
finally N the speed OF the approaching
10 his further usefulness. While stopping
TO deposit the last explosive on the ran
side and pitched him high into the air and over
fence INTO an adjoining held lie tell heavily at fun
length, aDds apparently dead: but inst the eng
Deer the signal for the train stop the reckies
unfortunate arose with great effort aud motioned
mat he was ali right, shouting at the same moment
"Three cneers for his ROYAL Hghness.n The solemn
concern OF the company on board quickly super
seeded by hearty laugh for the fellows good luck
anu remarkable humor.
The train consisted OF one baggage car one drawing
room and sleeping car for the Prince and MS party
and similar car for the accommodation OF the C.
companying representatives Of the press. Mr.. Bailey
superintendent OF the Eastern section OF the Grand
Trunk, managed the train personally as far as
Montreal and then Mr. Spicer superintendent of
the Central section took Ia charge anu brought
the party through TO London.
At nearly all the stations along the route there
were crowds assembled, but as the train went by at
almost lightning speed the cheers and artillery sa-
lutes could only be family heard. At the Richmond
Junction, where q palatabie dinner waited there
was stop OF over an hour, during which the
inevitable address OF welcome was presented, and
other courtesies and hospitalitles shown The
Prince, IN his reply to the words Of welcome al
dressed him, said
of the loyal feeling the people place Your kindly
act has shown IN the reception you given me-
this notice thank You most sincerely
Prom Richmond the run was made for Montreal
the only stops being for wood and water and q
change OF locomotives. At all the stations, how ever
there were large crowds, and their cheers could be
heard above the rumbng OF the cars as the tram
shot by. Upon approaching the Victoria bridge
Prince Arthur took position on the rear OF the
train, and, as 1t moved slowly through, had nne
view OF that specimen of unr1valied architecture,
go often and so graphically described and SO
well known as the nnest and most costly railroad
structure in the whole country. The tram arrived
at the Montreal station at about 1--WE o'clock,
Two hours IN advance OF the hUur. generally
expected; put Notwithstanding TINS, Wen the
fact that no public demonstration was desired,
there was quite large crowd at the
with round q eseerna lie no'a snesi
the compliment with his usual grace. and then took
carriage and proceeded immediately 70 the quar-
ters which are 10 be assigned him when ne joins the
Royal Rife Brigade q few weeks hence. Dinner
mad already been prepared, ana after the lapse OF
couple OF hours had been disposed OF, and the
party was again, at hali-past seven, dying rapidly
through the country for London.
From Montreal to the Prescott Junction the OF
the Prince and party attached 10 the regular
night express but at this point they separated
into special traln which TOOK the lead OF the regu.
lar ana went ahead al an increased speed, in the
midst OF midnight storm OF lightning thunder,
rain and hail, the like OF which was never before
known IN Canada. The FRINGE and his party retired
~ about midnight in the elegant paror staterooms
OF the palace cars, and in spite OF the pelting storm
and the laundering rattle OF the rain and hail,
slept soundly and serenely until after daybreak.
The morning dawned clear after the storm, aud with
inc windows OF the cars thrown open for few miles
Appetltes were sharpened for good breakfast At
CODurp; but as the morning meal at this point was
INFERIOR the pangs OF hunger were rather more
aggravated than aayeG. There were numerous
welcoming demonstrations at the small towns
through which the train passed between Cosurg and
Toronto ana III response to eac the Prince appeared
upon the platform ofthe car aud bowed his ackuow-
Judgments. Ine Toronto station was reached about
eleven O'Clock IN the morning, two hours in
advance OF the popular ruinor OF wnen the train
Moulo arrive ana as the stop here Was only about
niteen minutes the Prince was some sixty miles
beyond them when the crowds began assembling TO
welcome md cheer MN. The litLe discre nov II