New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-22
PRINCE ARTHUR.

EVENING AT wALLACK'S.
The train bearing Prince Arthur and his suite
left Rutland VT at n O'Clock yesteraymorning, the dis
ngushed tourists being fast asleep and proceeded, with
out incident Troy where arrived four hours later AT
this place breakfast had been ordered to be served in the
Princes car But neither the Prince the members OF
bis staff seemed to relish the idea OF being disturbed also
early hour. Tho consequence was that
the ohoicey prepared repast, which the res
tauranter at the depot had expended all his
skill and no little anxiety, remained untasted AT Al
bany one hour LATER daylight having fully appeared the
travellers bestrred themselves and found q cold and
tasteess repast awaiting them The ackeys were sent
out diminishing for hot coffee, though evidently win
indifferent at every station down to lud'
they renewed their efforts carrying out the royal
coffee pot empty and bringing it back filled with de-
oOctiOn not paalable epcuTes However, at Hudson
the great desideratum obtained and the party con
scented break their long fast with raw oysters cold
chops. aud hot coffee.
But little excitement manifested anywhere along
the road above Peeksk. by the coming of His Royal
Hghness probably owing TO the want Of information re-
gardng his movements The usual loungers about tho
staonb houses seemed to be the lookout and exlb'
tied much amusing curiosty but beyond this there were
DO demonstrations beyond tho ordinary excitement
on the arrival OF train Of The Prince sat by q
west window, enjoying the scenery the train
whred along, and catching mp book as
IL entered stations, he allowed the curious TO
gaze at him in utter uncOncern. The large
WINDOWS IN the ne occupied FURNISHED
for seeing ms whole figure and, as he sat- seemingly
deeply ongrossed in his book his face partially ayerted
though not sufficient it, well dressed in plain.
unprctending travelling suit clearly conscious Of the
curiosity he excited yet not abashed by it, nor unduy
anxious TO avoid IT, yet too ready to crafty self
rrdo by Innserng to it, no commanded the respect Of
all who saw him, and won the general reputation Of
sensible young man, endowed with than ordinary
character and manliness
At Peekskl quite q crowd was collected gaze upon
him. the New-NOrk morning papers having previously
reached there with announcement Of his coming As
the train drew up the statlonhouse the crowd made
ridiculous and amusing headong rush for the rear
car which recognized iutuvey the one bearing
noted traveller Men, women and children Joined in
the rush. They mounted on woodpes, and on the tops
Of idle the side tracks, they called to another
aud INDUCED in remarks which, II not directly insulting
60 the ears that could not fail to hear them, were
at least not overpleasant. Hero no Isl"
" Come and see the young Brtsher;" " Amt he a
broth Of boy '"Moity fOine young man :" He's no
bigger man than Gen. Grant :" Is that all there Is OF
linz" He's only man after ALL" and hundred similar
expressions were shouted from to another in perfect
Indifference TO whether the subject Of them heard or
not The Prince stood 10 brayey, scarcely raising his
eyes from his book, aud manifestiug symptoms OF
uu,asncss or impatienco The workshops in the vicinity
deserted while the train remained at the station,
ana until moved away constant accessions were made
to The throng from every direction There was no cheer
ing no expressions Of welcome enthusiasm; simply
manifest curiosity to see the royal traveller
The train made no stOppago between PechSkill and
NewYork, but at all the stations there were gatherings
ofpeoplc evidently brought together to catch glimpse
OF the Prince. In Eleventh-ave the curiosity equal
20 that manifested az Peeksu. On every groups
were collected to the Prince be passed Fingers
pointed: ragged juveniles mounted lamppOsts and
shouted; squalid women, with more squahd babies.
filed the windows, and called out to their ac
quaintances below. 4 crowd ran along beside
train aud f,ln MI dana
despite tie efforts Of the police keep them back The
depot Twenty -nlnthst and the street in
'front.' swarmed with curiosty-seekers But superin-
tondent TOucy hanked this crowd very adroity by de-
tachng the Princes and running in by itself on the
Thrtethst side. Still hundreds detected the plan in
time to rush u and I'll the platform which the trav
aght and the most the police could do was
keep passage open along the edge Of this platform
from the ear TO the entrance to the statlon-house
Mr. Thornton, the British Minister at Washington, and
his Secretary OF Legation, with Col Archibald British
Consul at this port waiting with carriages at the
depot the visitors These were at once admit
ted 10 the private car and after paying their respects 10
their Prince him and his suite TO carriages As
tie passed out ahead accompanied by Mr. Thorn
ton the police and crowd made Simultaneous and dis
graceful rush upon tnem at time really endangering
their safety when the officers recovered their
sense Of duty, and again attempted TO hold
tie curious thrOng in check. The attendants Of the
Prince. however became entangled with the multitude,
the Prince and his escort succeeded in reaching
The door and escaping within the building. A few
struggling cheers given as the royal parsonage
Passed and few handkerchiefs were waved by well
dressed iodles who mingled in the crowd but beyond
these slight demonstrations there welcome given
other manifestation beyond that OF vulgar Curiosity
When the Prince had effected his entrance into the
building. and the door closed the crowd made as
furious a for the street they had previously made
10 get into the station. The Princes suite thus became
disenaged and enabled to rejom their chief when
the party quickly seated In carriages and driven 10
the BrevOort House.
The sidewalks, and the streets IN the vicinity OF
the hotel were crowded with people Of all ages, and
when the cGrIiages arrived the policemen had all they
could do to keep back the curious multitude. Tho in
mates Of the neghborin focked the windows
aud few minutes the steps Railways Of the brown
atone palaces wero filled with beautiful women and fair
haired children.
The royal party was cordially received by the propre-
tor Of the hotel Mr. C. Waite As the Prince left his
carriage he politely lifted his hat 70 theerowd After the
first hack there several othersOne containing the
footinen ~ long, drab Tho guests were ushered
up t. their apartments on the second floor.
An elegantly furnished paror and bedroom, with bath
room attached, composed the suite engaged by the
Prince The view from tho windows is on Fifthave..
and Il is SAID that there finer in the house
The paor furnished with rosewood furniture trimmed
with yellow satin brocade The south wall decorated
with battle scenes from English history, while
opposite Is handsome picture OF Victoria
aud the late Prince Consort. Between the windows is
long Mirror IN front Of which stands marble bust Of
Richard Golden matched the other side by similar
bust Of Gen. Cohn Campbell Opposite the windows 10
on elegant Ormou cabinet, lbearlDg the figure OF
Gen Washington, which hangs the portrait OF Presi
dent Grant Tie bedroom Is fun ished with rosewood
and brocade Throughout. All the rooms were decorated