The New York herald., 1871-12-12

the sport The next day the royal party with Presi-
non. Upon landing the Prince inspected the entire
grounds and gardens most artentively and seemed
very very much impressed. Entering the house, the
frince stood reverently uncovered IN the room
M1see proeeedeS washington died. the Rar sn
The scene Is described as follows by the HERALD
washington correspondence OF that period:-
"Ihe marine band had arrived before them, and,
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ranged themselves s'''li Il 'front.' 'front.' q ,ne tomb 90
and looked in through sn the door a. the
sarcophagus which contains the remains OF the
and rh
IN 'front.' Silently sei consmplassd snp @ The tom5 q wash
caS Se sWes soma
strains OF the beautiful drge oated around, bring.
ing unconscious tears 10 eyes unused TO weep.
last abode OF one who though once pronounced
rebel and traitor by the very ancestors OF the
Prince. now ranks above all kings-the Father OF
country second TO none. Around were the repre-
sentatves Of that aristocracy which once proclaimed
every republican traitor, now doing homage 70
Prince stood tine President or the United States rev.
erently bowling before the resting place Of the nrst
Saes bewsen Enssnd ana THIS a
taken not unpromnenr part. while he himself had
once borne arms against the very country whose
future ruler was now his honOred guest. What
what thoughts must have occurred to each;
over all God reigns supreme, ordering events for ns
own wise purpose, and working miracles, not rs
once, by His instantaneous word, but by the sloWer
process Of time, AT the request OF the Mount Yer.
nor association the Prince planted, with but little
f0rmality, q young h6fse chestnut tree to
commemorate his visit to the place. The tree
was planted upon beautiful little mound not
far from the tomb. This ceremony being over, the
party again stood for few moments before the
tomb, and then, turning away In thoughtful silence
slowly and silently retraced their way to the Harriet
Lane, which, during their absence, had been trans
formed, BY means OF canvass and gay fags, into
beautlu dining saloon, with covers LAID Tor the en-
tire party"
From Washington the royal party went 10 Rich
Prince met with the heartiest reception. In Phila-
delphta the royal party was likewise fated, though
In less demonstrative manner than In Wash
ington.
The Prince OF Wales, attended by his suite, ar.
rived In New York on board the cutter Harriet Lane
on October L. The city and harDor wore holiday
aspect Flags hung across the streets, while the
display Of bunting from the steamers and ferry.
boats showed general desire to do honor
TO the princely stranger When the Harriet Lane
arrived In dock General Scott advanced TO the
gangway, and, extending his hand In graceful and
diRnlfed manner, on bChalf OF the Committee OF
Reception, welcomed the Prince TO the metropolis.
the latter responded In q quiet, smiling way, and
was then greeted In turn by Hon. Hamilton Fish
and the other gentlemen OF the Reception Com
mittee.
when the Harriet Lane reached the Battery the
scene was magnificent. huge sea Of humanity
covered everything that could afrord o fo0thold.
sented arms as the royal party landed. Then fol-
lowed IN rapid succession balIs t0rchlght process
sOns ana many festivities, surpaS sing In spendOr
even those In honor of the Grand Duke Alexis.