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

seedy Individual addressed sucked q straw ana
abstractedly gazed the windows. occasionally
condescending TO questions when they were no'
too deep for his whskysoaked brain The negroes weo
fully as much interested thec Irsh brethren ana tey
eagerly listened to all that was said by the wen
loungers. The police preserved good order
Reporters darted up the stone steps. and with ther
characteristic modesty, approached the desk a young
person. who was said TO represent provincial paper
seemed determined to Interview the Prince al all hazarus
lie buttonhoed the proprietor, who listened patiently 10
his questioning Information freely Impaired but
the host distinctly gave the young man to under
stand that his services as porter were not
needed while the Prince was his guest Just
then the luggage brought in whereupon the reporter
aforesaid took his stand by the door and commenced
taking an inventory Of the royal baggage First there
were three black tin boxes, then bundle OF SILK UNI
brellas with paragon frames Here tho proprietor
came up. and again the countryman ventured
a seductive smile. laokey IN long drab
coat approached, and the reporter photographed
him on the spot. Then moro baggage was brought
in and the reporter did not fail TO note the splendid ma
eral Of the soleleather trunks There were hatboxes
of every size and shape The cooked hats were sto"ed
away in triangular cases. while the numerous shawls and
blankets visible among tho scores OF packages
When the luggage properly numbered, the per
with drab coat and wooden spine managed 10
stoop low enough to reach the handles OF $50 yase
aud carry it up to His Highnesss chamber
Hero another reporter arrived aud for the l1th time
the landlord was obliged to take the stand"
Those who have been present at a crosSexamin'
alton between reporter and his victim, should atten-
lively read the following: Question. What time did he
arrvei AtSuGr. At O'Clock. Did you receive himf
Yes Sir. Wherei YODder on tho pavement. Whit did
he sayl What did you say tBy this time the victim
wiped his face) What were your first impressions on
taking the royal hands Did Minister Thornton lead
the wayi How many are there of the party When viii
H. Dam oily ha yis
You gave him Your best paror, did you notl suppose
you engaged squad OF French cooks for this occasions
Say, look here you want good noticef fou shall nave
IT, will give you quarter OF column And the edi-
tors 1 know, will speak Of your noblo gen.
crosby. 1 have 1t. You let mo act as porter
can carry baggage and answer the bell. My uncle had
hotel in Milwaukee. will give you $50. pun and tho
promise Of editorial II you will grant me this slight
favor AnsneT. My dear Sir cannot possibly do IT, Inc
idea is good one. and think you would carry out inc
programme splendidly; but cannot think Of It, Will
aid you in anything else If can.
Question Who said grace at the talbot Did the Prince
have gold napkin rngl Did he put salt IN his soupi
Who was the master Of ceromomesl WHAT'S the name of
your head waiterl Does the Prince chew tObacco How
many coursesl
Here the poor man was sent by the clerk, and while
he was gone the reporter sharpeued his pencils ana
stood waiting for his victim to return.
Prince Arthur. accompanied by Mr. Thornton. the En-
gsh Minister Washington. and his Private Secretary.
the Hon Mr. French, Col Elphnstone, his guardian. and
his cousin Capt Ftzgeorge, visited WaacRs Theater
last evening They received by Mr.. Moss, at
the entrance, and conducted to the box set
apart for them. During tho evening the Prince
frequently gave expression to tho pleasure which MI
waacks acting inspired, and at the moonlight march
fairly gavo way his feelings OF delight At the close OF
the performance he received cordial recognition, and
seemed to produce pleasant impression all around
The Prince returning to his hotel. said that he was
highly pleased with the evenings entertainment Tho
party leave for Washington special train early this
morning The Prince bears letter from his mother, the
Queen, 10 President Grant,