The New York herald., 1870-01-22
His Journey from Montreal and Arrival
in New York.
Reception Of the Royal Scion by
Mrinistcr Thornton and Con-
sui Archibald
Visit to the Central Park and Wauack' g
Theatre.

instructions OF Queen Victoria and at the same
time TO take look ar things In general In republican
America. Followed by his travelling companions,
Colonel Ephlnsone Leutenans Packard and Fitz-
roy, his Royal Highness entered the magnificent pr
vate Car OF Commodore Vanderbilt. president Of the
Hudson River Railroad, which had been sent there
specially for ms use, aud whose prlncoy appoint
ments certainly were In splendid keeping with their
princey occupant AS attendants were two SER
coats with brass buttons and cookades in their hats
and one OF each Of the Others who, however, were
dressed In plain black.
LEAVING MONTREAL
Passing over Victoria Bridge At slow speed, the
cheers OF the crowd behind becoming fainter in the
distance, the motion soon became moro rapid. the
monster engine Duired with ustier strength sand the
curled from the wheel track OF iron.
Swiftly speeding on its way Rouse's Point the
dividing line between Canada aud the United States,
was soon reached, where. usual, Custom House
officials made their appearance and In their neces
sary examination OF the baggage Of the passengers
delayed the train for short time. They did not,
however interfere with the effects ol the Prince and
his attendants st. AlDans was the first stopping
place on American soil. where halt was made for
supper 1t was known that the Prince was on
board, and OF course quite crowd was gathered In
however, as collation. was served The car TO the
Prince and his companions. In fact they kept quite
to themselves during most OF the trip taxing their
observation OF the country from the windows OF the
car Seen through the hazy mist OF the moonlight
the scenery which, rs Is well known is OF the most
picturesque character at intervals along the route
looked wonderfully weird and grand. II one
O'Clock IN the morning before the Prince, sucn was
the wonderful fascination Of these perpeLuay grand
moonlight scenes retired 10 his berth.
ON ThE HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD.
Early morning found the train ut Troy. Leaving
East Albany at hali- past six A. NJ. yesterday the
train was soon hurryng along win lightning speed
over the Hudson River Railroad. There was much
here, " there Is TO every new traveller this r0ad
TO attract The attention OF the distinguished scion OF
royalty. Reaching the highlands his notice was
especially called to the unrvalled grandeur OF the
scenery ana mountain summits tapering away into
the clear blue wintry sky. Every point OF historical
interest was pointed out TO him; but there was no
one place that more interested him than Sunnyside,
the old homestead OF Washington Irving lie re-
peatedly expressed desire to take trip on the
river III the summer season. when, as he readily ap-
preciated, the beauty OF its scenery Is greatly
Crowds were In waiting at all the staionS, bnt the
Prince preiefring entire sec!uson did not snow
himself.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
The train arrived at the Hudson River Railroad
depot at 12:4o 7. NJ. Promptly on hand TO meet
HIM were Mr.. Thornton, British Minister Mr.
French, his private secretary, and Mr. Archibald,
the British Consul al New York. Nearly two hours
catch gil mpse OF him on his arrival. A police
force, which, as Is always the case is perpetualy To
on hand TO prevent any possible Eruption or the
public peace ana any undue plebian inlrlngements
upon the sacred person Of the Prince. After Mr..
Thornton had introduced himself 10 the Prince ana
the formality OF other necessary n6roductiOnS
completed the Prince stepped into carriage In
readiness for HIM, followed by Mr.. Thornton, who
took seat by mis- side, ana Colonel Elphnstone
who SAT opposite. The remainder OF the party at
the same time stepped into other carriages. The
crowd, Notwithstanding the presence or the police
made an undi9nihed rush about the vehicles. max
ing 1t difficult FOR a few moments to get started.
through crowds and carriages t on. waxng thinner
tide oi wel-ciad walters, and around
The mob stood
This description OF Byron's Is entirely applicable
in this casc excepting for the well clad waite rs
must be substituted Mr.. Wait, the proprietor OF the
Brevoort House. who, by the way, and which Mr..
Thornton did not do, shook hands with the Prince.
HIS ROyalhghness, inducted by MIR. Wait, atl once
entered the hotel and the others directly followed.
AROUND THE HOTEL.
nale " ass aTs @
OF his Royal Highness. Aside from the crowd on the
pavcments the steps, balconies and windows or the
dwellings opposite were also filled with eager spec
tators. They oil had good look at him.
"HOw much he looks like the Prince or Wales,u
one remarked.
'Just his saxon features exclaimed another
.'als boylsh face and exact nose" added shird
DOM you see mis- side whlskers"'
While these and similar comments were being
made as to his personal appearance others were dis
cusslng tine subject OF his Dress commenting as the
wllm took them, upon his tail black and sleek Six
hat has under suit, sort OF steel mixed pattern;
his long Overcoat Oh light green color; mis- canary
colOred gloves aud light cane. Around the corner IN
Eighth street were two juvenile musicians OF the
perlpatetic SCHOOL one OF them playing violin, the
In DSuaI n tt,,,,...
drove up III front Of the hotel and were alightng
from their carriages they were playing .Sh0o, Fy.n
stop that tune, said gentleman to them.
"Whyi' asked the elder OF the TWO; "don't you
like the tuneY'
''Prnce Arthur has come" explained the gentle.
man. "Strlke up God save the Queen.'"
The boys did as requested. 1t IS doubtful If the
music reached the ear OF the Prince, for certainty
there was TO tue golden barmonies OF the music no
golden response.
THE ROYAL APARTMENTS.
Entering the hotel the Prince was at once shown
over the ladies' parlor, and fronting upon Fifth
nue.. They CONSIST Of parlor and bedroom, with
bathroom attached. The parior Is furnished with
brOcade. The windows have heavy curtains OF the
latter material. Pendant upon the wall are various
pictures principally those Illustrating battle scenes
from English HISTORY. Among the pictures are two
Handsomely colored lithograph portraits Of Victoria
and the late Prince Consort There arc also busts Of
raj Washington, as likewise fine portrait OF Presi-
dent Grant. The bedroom is also furnished with
rosewood ana DrOCa0o furniture. ACROSS the cOrrl-
dor u room set apart as . dining rOom where he
Will take his meals In private with his suite. Nu-
merous bouquets were In all the rooms
D1JEUNER AND WHAT WAS TALKED ABOUT.
Very soon afler arrival the Prince and party sat
down to q lunch In waiting for them. All those
accompanying him TO the hotel joined him In this de-
teuner. or course, It was strictly private AFFAIR.
reporter was ambitious TO elicit the topics in the
intervals OF serving the various courses He got
hold OF waiter who assisted In serving the edibles
"Y0u were present 1t the dinner r' began the in.
qusltOrial searcher after news
"Yes, SIR" replied the waiter lacOnicallv.
"You heard wnat they said ~
''Yes, sr.n
"You know the topics they discussed I"
"Yes, sIr.n
ibid the Prince say anything about his proposed
visit to President Grant1'
mo, sir.n
"Did you hear him say how ne liked the looks OF
American people"
mo, sirb
"Dld Jou hear him say how he liked New YorkW
'No, Rirn
"Well, what was said 9'
These are very nne oysters,n said the Prince.
answered the waiter. 81 agree with yOuu said Mr..
Thornton 80 do l." said Colonel Eipninstone."
and that's all the information you have to give W
exclaimed the reporter.