The New York herald., 1871-12-20
Hospitalities Of Lord Lisgar,
the Governor General.
Public Welcome and Addresses Of the
People in the Senate Chamber.
RESPONSE OF HIS HIGHNESS.
Reception by Lady Lisgar at
Rideau Hall.
OTTAWA, Canada. Dec. 10. 1877

OAAAWAs SuuhuAs DeC 10, loIls
The nrst formal reception Of the Grand Duke
since the beginning OF his tour through the British
Provinces took place here at the Dominion capital
to-day. II was very generous and hearty Demon
stration the part OF both the government officials
and the authorities, but OF course It lacked
the pomp. splendor and enthusiasm which
characterized the ovatons In honor OF
the imperial visitor In New York, Washing
ton, Boston and ether American cities.
There was no partial suspension OF business, no
decorations and only now anc then cheer and
hurrah when the distinguished guest was recOR-
nlzed. The absence OF all these demOnst rati0ns,
however, does not signify that the people were less
willing to do HIM nonor than the cit zens OF
the United StaIes for at the beginning 1t was gen.
orally understood that all popular demonstrations
would be avoided on account OF the serious illness
OF the Prince Of Wales. In fact II 1t had
not been for this the Iourneylngs OF the
Prince through Canada would have been
marked by as much eclat and general hurrahing as
were the trips OF the Prince OF Wales and Prince
Arthur Only tcr the assurances Of the recovery OF
the heir apparent to the British throne even the
very moderate demonstrations OF to-day would not
have taken place. As 1t was, however, 1t was de-
cided best to show some hospitality to the dis
tnguished guest and to this end Lord Llsgar, the
Governor General, and the citizens OF Ottawa COM
bined. Ees 8tN1ah N4
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND DRIVING THROUGH
OTTAWA
The imperial party spent the early part OF the day
at the Government House, but at about noon took q
drive through the principal portions OF the city,
visiting the renowned lumber yards OF Ottawa and
also the famous Suspension Bridge and Falls ident.
fed with the Ottawa River at O short distance from
the city. The weather was extremely cold, the
ground was well covered with snow the air full Of
the same feathery substance, and everything In
fact seemed to c0nsplre 10 make q Russian feel
himself perfectly at home. Some TWO or three
hours were thus spent In driving around the city
and suburbs, the Duke OF course, attracting great
attention and admiration wherever he happened 70
be recognized. Subsequently n lunch was had at
the Government Mansion. preparatory to o
FORMAL WELCOME AT THE SENATE CHAMBER
by the people ana municipal authorities Of the city
OF Ottawa. Thousands turned out TO mingle In the
privileges OF this occasion; but as only those bear
ing tickets were allowed to participate. there was
very general and bitter feeling OF d satisfaction on
the part Of those VINO were & exclnded the = strest
humanity had an opportunitv 70 seq and cheer the
Duke as he passed between the the senate sI Chamber
aud an 0p lady, sand and his tall form was readily
cneered, all Of which compliments the imperial
visitor gracefully and eratelully acknowledged. In
Buildings there was dense mass Of people, that
even tho bayoneted musKets Of military guard OF
honor had great dlfliculty In keeping back. band
OF music preceding the guard played medley OF
the "Russian Hymn" and "God Save the Queen
when the Duke arrived ~ the building, and the
semJied concouIse doiied their hats a. reverenGly
and involunI srily IS Il the visitor bad bcon
altogether was one both beautiful and Impressive
and the Duke expressed himself highly gratined.
Having reached the interior OF the Senate Cham
ber, the brief ceremonies OF formal welcome were
commenced at once. Mayor Rochester, CAV ana les
tive he is, reserved and dlgnned Ia mis- muni-
cipal livery. The Duke entered In dnshing ana
modest manner and did not appear In the least dis
General ana other digniaries, by the curous
gazes OF the fair ones b numerousy abounding on
all sides. o teL 7
THE ADDRESS IN THE SENATE cuAMnER. M
After few iniormallties such az getting into
Sn and nnsng % e anaece % s
visitor In the following wOrds-
MAY 1T PLEASE YOUR IMPERIAL HI0HNEss-In
the name OF the citizens OF Ottawa, we give you
cordial! welcome TO the capital OF our young
dominion. We welcome You as an illustrious repre-
World. We welcome you as a worthy scion Of an
imperial house, whose benedcent and enlightened
well-being and happiness OF their subjecis and We
welcome you distinguished member oil q noble
mold in peculiar honor. 1t is TO source OF sim
cere qualification That, notwithstanding the short
time to make at least hurried visit to that portion
OF the Continent whose people, as the nappy sub
with % ss ss% Of
We sincerely hope that your visit to Canada
NAV agreeable TO you as Is
gratifying TO u.s. and that you may carry back with
you to your home In the Northern capital OF the Old
World nothing but pleasant memories OF your too
brief stay in this Northern capital OF the New
THE GRAND DUKES REPLY.
The Duke received the words OF welcome with Q
great deal OF attention, and when the Mayor had
hnisned he responded in clear and distinct tone
as fotiows:-
MR. MAYOR AND GENrLEMEN-l thank you most
heartily for your cordial welcome, and In
the name OF HIS Majesty The Empe-
ror beg to express my gratitude
for the compliments you have paid to the imperial
house and to my country. am, indeed, proud OF
belonging TO profession which mas produced some
OF the brightest names winch have adorned the
pages OF history, and which you esteem 30 highly.
Being SO near Canada thought II my duty, and it
ls most agreeable 0ne-tO pay visit to
His Excelency the Governor General, who Is the
representative OF sovereign for whom l have
the most profound respect / only regret that my
limited time does not allow me to make longer
most pleasant memories Of country where have
been SO kindly received and which has add-
Iiona charm for me as at this season or the year 1t
SO much reminds Inc of my own.
LADY LI5GARS RECEPTION.
This evening Lady Lisgar gave reception az
Rideau Hall honor Of the imperial visitor. 1t Was
n very elegant affair, and afforded an ample OppOr-
tunity lor the Duke aud the principal citizens OF
this section OF the Dominion to spend few social
hours. There were many ladies' present, and the
occasion was very agreeable one Tor the Duke and
Tomorrow the imperial party will leave for
Toronto.