The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24
PRINCE ARTHUR.
Reception by the Corporation and
People Of Halifax.
THE ADDRESS AND REPLY
Military and Civic Procession and
Review.

HALIFAX, n. g., August %. 1862
The reception OF Prince Arthur took place at noon
to-day. An immense crowd was in the dockyard.
On landing from the Admirars barge the Prince
was received amid saIvos Of artillery. Many dis
tingutshed persons were present, including Governor
General Young, Lieutenant Governor Doyle, Admit
rails Mundy and Wellesley, the Corporation authori-
ties. French naval officers. &c. The Prince
was in citizens attire. The following ad-
dress to the Prince was read by the Recorder
We, the Mayor and Corporation of this city, In the
name OF the citizens, welcome your Highness to our
shores. visit from any member Of the royal house
with pleasure by the Inhabitants Of the city, but the
honor conferred by visit OF the son Of our gracious
and illustrioIs duke who 50 long governed
the province, ana was the steadfast friend
Of N0ys SCOTIA Got creates SsP feeling Of
British people have much reason for exultation
that while the members OF the royal family are ex-
posts Of usefulness in the State and devote their
talents to the country and her Maestys subjects In
ss s s 9os s % sSes sa. bssd Il in s
DISTINGUISHED corps which your Highness has
der in. Should occasion arise for active service
we nave the conviction that your Highness would
which your ancestors have been famed and will
proudly vindicate the honor Of the nation. We SIM
thank os az
witness Of how she is endeared to all ranks and
ditions OF men, and we trust and pray that the King
Of Kgs may long her ma Majesty In health
your royal highness this side OF the Atlantic will
prove great qualification apd happiness, and that
your hghness Will leave tt1s continent impressed
with belief In the Importance OF British North
America to the British crown, and we impIOre the
Great Ruler OF events to keep and sustain your
highness many years, that you may exhibit and
illustrate those noble and manly virtues which
the ornaments Of princes, and which will exalt and
benefit your country.
The Prince then read the following reply from
manuscript
Mr.. MAYOR AND CORPORATION OF THIS CITY,
return, most sincerely, my thanks for the loyal ad
dress which you have just presented me, ana avail
myself OF the opportunity to request you to convey
to the citizens whom you represent my CRATE
full thanks for the kind and hearty welcome
you have this day accorded me- l can
assure you that l looked with anticipation OF
great pleasure to my visit to the British dominion
on this side OF the Atlantic; and 1t is to source
OF great satisfaction to hear my first landing how
highly cherished still Is the memory OF my Illus
trious grandfather who governed this province SO
long, Your allnsons to the Queen and The kind
wishes for my welfare viii be most gratifying to
her Majesty. and l ieel sure she will hear with
pleasure how cordial and hearty has been her sons
reception among you. (Cheers)
The procession Of militia, firemen and societies
moved through the thronged streets to the Govern
ment House. where the Prince reviewed 1t, and then
retired.
The city Is illuminated tonight and everybody is
out OF doors.