The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-09
THE NEW DOMINION.
Visit of Governor General Young ~
New Brunswick
An Enthusiastic Reception mt
st. John.
A Grand Dejeuner at the Skat-
ing Rink.

ST.. JOHN, N. b., Sept l. 1882
Sir John Young, she new Governor General Of the
Dominion OF Canada, has just made visit to this
province OF his domain He came yesterday, but
she public reception was not until to-day, when
there was popular and enthusiastic demonstration
on the part OF the people. monster military ana
civic procession, Gags and bunting and voclferous
cheering Oy the multitude were the chief outside
features; but apart rom these there were exercises
Of q peculiarly interesting nature, including a
grand breakfast at the Skating Rink among others.
ut which his Excellency made speech OF more pO-
ntcal signihc ance than at any other time during
his Official tour through the Dominion. Previous to
this the Governor General held evee at the Court
House, at which the principal citizens OF st. John
were presented, and, in advance Of all this he was
welcomed by the Mayor and Corporation and various
societies TO all Of which bodies his Excellency gave
m acknowledgment in the shape OF an address, The
nrst welcome. from bis Worship, Mayor Award, was
as follows
his the Right Honorable ST. joins domss
of the Dominion OF Canada
We the Mayor Aldermen and eommonslty Of the city Of
81 John hasten 70 your on yo bsay
welcome @ the city whose inhabitants represent.
OF Most Gracious Sovereign unmistakably mark
the 4. the Of s sn Wy
rejoice in regarding nm deep
suSn which has accepted by the people Of this
S r., he SeS sd to guard
reverting to the public services Of your EIceeney we
sisus pleasure q your sovereign draw % your
s,snt connection with us be found tina. successful
marks of the royal favor.
wishes are entertained her by
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B. IEsTKR PETERS, Common Clerk.
His Excellency replied follows:-
Mr.. MAYOR AND GENTLEhEN-Pray accept Lady
Young and sincere thanks for good wishes
SID for the cordial welcome which you offer US to city Of
the a. so Of ss %
and promote the welfare of my fellow subjects in British
may rely upon my the fabric of the Do
minon built and ts various interests carefully guarded
Lady Young deeply rrahed BY your tina.
Z: are Tor
sRPTEMBER4 4, 1859.
Immediately after the members OF the Corporation
were presented to his Exceency by his Worship
the Mayor.
After the address of the Sessions and Of the St.
Andrews Society had been presented the address OF
the 81. Patrcks Society came next. 1t was read by
Alderman Maher, and was as foows:- a..
70 @ s s Sir S yr oS
% Knight Grand Cross Of The Most Order Of the
Of st. Michael and St. George, Governor General of
NAY IT PHRASE Your ExoELLrsoY:-
We the members Of ST. Patricks Society ST. beg
he @ %
We x. HAN ~ our
Governor General OF the Dominion Of Canada with pride and
Your E.ceencys distinguished in other portions of
s % M R . II.
of the best interests of this portion Of her Ma
We sincerely hope that your EIceency this pro-
Vince may be Ss Of present and pleasing
may be extended to Lady Young and in the
Dated st. john b. the n day S e ls
T. L. GoUGHLAN, Secretary.
HIS Exceency, In his usual clear and emphatic
manner, read his reply as follows;-
SnsTLnMENI beg to thank you very sincerely for your
expressing does in fear too catering terms the value
psss g. %y ar and the happy auEu'
can only thar Irishman shall belle the
Of fellow countrymen whose good and loyal
vice sheds additional usre on many page of British an
Lady Young very grateful for the kind mention you make
y9 s. cypress , tSs our welfare JOHN fooNd'
The members, commencing with the venerable
chaplain the Rev. Canon Harrison, were then seve
rally presented to his EXcellency by the President,
and were most graciously received They afterwards
repaired TO the waverley the place where they had
met and whence their procession set out that they
might drink his Exceency's health IN glass OF
champagne. His Excellency and party had returned
meanwhile from the levee, and they proceeded to
their rooms to dress. While so engaged they heard
more gwen for his Excellency, on motion OF the
President One other was given before parting
the Health OF Lady Young" bv Major McShane II
was received with more than all the honors and the
company then separated.
The President aud Directors OF the Mechanics In
Ht1tute presented an address as follows:-
a' Of
81 knsi St. the
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the Preden, and Director. OF the s. John Mechanics
Prompted BY choice as well as duty we great peasur,
in again declaring undmnished attachment to the Cro~t
and constitution of England and the profound reverence
affection cherish for her Mos, Gracious Majesty Int
We gladly avail ourselves, also Of this opportunity to er
q S our ss es pon M b eo
Majesty TO administer the government of this Dominion
and Judgment you have displayed management OF i'm
s OF os4 The a or e %
pire are guarantee that the administration Of the duties
btened ssaesmanshp and desire TO promote the best in
prayer that Almighty God may pre-
to her people the life and reign Of Most Grsciou
ia & %ay be
~ na sr aa
biesthe ndces OF prosperous and progressive people
upon yS Ss
Them pleasing record be made Of this your fret Wait to III
the list OF honorary members.
tons 70 Lady Young with the expression OF our earnes
wishes Tor her health and hSpPITsssnsn President
CHAe. A. EVERETT, Secretary
ST. JOHN n. B., Sept. 4, 1859.
The following Is the reply of his Excelency:--
8ESrLEMRrln emineutly practical In its pur
suits M the present institutions like yours pecua
value, for while offering large numbers the
Joyng agreeable change relaxation from the labos
daily i tasy cultivate and expand the intellect and enarg
the sphere OF knowledge
am glad, therefore find Mechanics Institute estal
fshed In ST. John, and have much pleasure acceding
your request that my name should be placed the roll Of
honorary members the ts members cherish
feelings OF loyalty and attachment the throne
OF Most Gracious Sovereign TO which give
IN becoming terms
have 10 thank you for the complimentary manner
which refer 20 past career and n return
safely you that effort SHAH be wanting my
the good opinion have formed by fahf
disc barge important duties committed
Lady Young Ia grateful for the congratulations you
heartily for the earnesness of wishes Il
her health and happiness JOHN YOUNG
The breakfast complimentary 10 his Excelienc