New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-21
PRINCE ARTHUR.
Tue PRINCE EN- ROUTE TO THIS CITY-BE WILL
ARRIVE AT NOON TO-DAY.

Tue PRINCE EN- ROUTE TO THIS CITY-BE WILL
ARRIVE AT NOON TO-DAY.
RUTLAND, VT, Jan. 2O.-Prince Arthur and
suite consisting Of Col Elphnstone. and Leuts Pckard
aud Fitzray sundry servants, left Montreal at y
o'clock today for NewYork en- route for Washington
The party are accom- modated with the magnificent pr-
vate car of the President OF the HudsonsRver Railroad
which was Montreal especially for that purpose
They travel otherwise with ostontaton or parade the
car being attached to the regular night train, and
the fact Princes presence krpta quiet possible
1t was after dark o'clock when the train reached the
quiet little OF ST. Adams. the first American stop
page, where halt made for supper Some curiosity
manifested TO the scion Of royalty and quite
crowd OF both gathered at the depot IN er-
pectaton that he wOnd agh but in this they we're dis
appointed. as a collation. served in the car 70
the notable traveller and his attendants The curtains Of
the car also kept closely drawn 10 avoid observa
ton, but despite these precautions Yankee curiosity
asserted ITSELF and sundry gmpses Of the Prince we're
claimed by individual members OF the crowd though
whether fortunate had the real Prince or
merely his equerry. altogether matter doubt aud
conjecture.
Just before the train started the Prince stepped the
platform Of the station and INDUCED in promenade back
and FORTH enjoying hugely the curiosity OF the people.
who surrounded the aud made such persistent eoI
to see inside of 1t person WHO so quietly s,rons
about outside.
The beautiful day that had favored The degaztare frog
Montreal and alto ded the loyal Canadians the 0ppor
tunty Of showing their respect 70 their Queen through
her son. succeeded by clear, beautiful, starlight
evening lending a peculiar charm to the wildly
beautiful scenery about the head OF Lake Cham
plain The distinguished travellers seemed to ENJOY
the views from their windows. The immediate point
Of passage the American border was passed unob
served but very after il announced to one OF
the members OF the suite that they American
rha anf WAS Ia he
and created very happy impression throughout tho
company.
sundry facetlOus remarks interehanged. one OF
the marty yenturng 10 remind the royal passenger
that he was in country Astounding In princes
He replied, / believe every man is a prince here.
WelI must dof my royalty" His title while travelling
I'm the United States will be OF the lesser ranks Of
distinction with which the members OF the royal
family are 80 abundantIy supplied This convenient
change OF tle obviae the necessity OF Sulectng roy
atty the deporabe violations OF etiquette 10 which
vulgar Republicans are supposed 70 be addicted.
It is a polite reminder that we do not under
stand what Is due 10 the exalted position which
birth has conferred upon the young may be per
mted and approach without performing the genu
eNous and assuming the humble posture that would be
requisite he to appear in his real character OF
" Prince OF the Blood Royal
The train reached Burlington about 10 o'clock Inc
rumor had obtained currency at this place that tue
tanty. Even the railroad officials pretended to perfect
ignorance tho subject, although they had oeeh
besieged all day with questions. This uncertainty
ateness OF the hour. combined TO deprive peops
the opportunity OF gratifying their curiosity 10 sec
real prince and after the usual delay OF ten OF h'een
minutes, the tram moved away, leaving the unuAp%
Burng utterly unconscious OF the great event.
The Prince remained seated at the car WINDOW heatV
the whole distance 20 this place. where We have Jus'
arrived at O'Clock A. IA. He has frequently expressed
h admiration Of the scenery. though cared upon only
hy the dim starlight and later by the early moonlight
He has now retired having instructions TO DC
reused in time everything Of interest along tho
Hudson in regard to which his antcpations have bee"
raised TO the highest degree.
The train proceeds from this point via saiem ana te
Troy and Boston Road TO Troy, where Is due at $50
m IL will there connect with the Hudson River train'
leaving East Albany $50, and will arrive In Newfork
at i9&5
Tho Prince aud suite win proceed directly TO the bro
wort onse ana quiet through the day IN otuer
70 recupcr,te FOR the next stage 10 Washington lsn
yet uncertain whether the Prince VIII leave IVf
tou on Friday night VI SATURDAY. morning