New-York tribune., 1878-11-26

crowds on foot kent up, an almost continual continual
cheering along the line. The utmost enthusiasm
was shown, and the best order prevailed.
THE MARQUIS SWORN IN.
The procession halted at the Provincial
Building and proceeded to the Assembly
Chamber where the Vce-ReGal party arrived at
2:4O. Judge Ritchie in his crimson robes took a
seat at the left of the throne at table. In front
of the throne at the right sat Sir John Macdonald,
the Hons Pope Baby and Dr. Tupper; on the left,
the Hons. Mackenzie, Bowel, Mason, Aikens ana
OConnOr. The Princess Louise took her seat to the
right of Sir Patrick McDougall, AdminiStrator OF
the Government, his Royal Hghness the Duke
of Edinburgh being on his left, IN 1uIi
costume as captain, in the Royal Navy,
his breast covered with orders and decGra- siI
tiOns. Letters patent and the commission appoint
ing the Marquis GOvernor-General were read, and
then the Marqus's secretary placed IN the hands oi
Lord Lorne the oaths OF office; while Judge hltcne ne
handed him the Bible. The Marquis then took the
The MARQUIS read the oath of allegiance in a clear,
full deep voice a little rough. with pure accent and
emphasis,a and subscribed hisname. immediately alter
his name was subscribed, the sainte OF seven
guns was fired from the citadel ana ana the the
completion of tho ceremony the new Coy,
en0r- General took the seat of honor. After the
Goyernor-Gener was sworn address was READ
by the Mayor of Halifax.
THE MARQUIS's REPLY.
The Marquis replied as follows to the address OF
Mayor Tobin, reading in clear voice:
Mr. MAYOR, ANp GENTLEMEN OF THE CoRTbR ATiON OF
THE CITY OF HALIFAX: thank you, as the representa-
tive of Her Miesty the Queen, aud IN her name. Tor the
eyal words contained in your address, which expresses
We'll the scntimens OF devotion her throne aud person
which have ever characterized the people on Ihs ioE
inces OF British North America, aud which am per
suaGed are nowhere more truly felt and more uni,
yrTsal,y shared than in this city, the capital
Of the ancient colony Of Nova scotia. Your commu-
uty been, may say already long associated WIN
history of the family 9t our gracious SoIcicB' ,"r
il was here that His Royal Highncss, the DuHeoi Kent
passed many years Of soldier life. II Is olour 'y my
iyn Of his grandchildren come to-day You nave Win
you-I regret TO say for only a very short timc-the
Prince VINO has made tho honored profession OF
seaman that in which In every quarter OF
the obc he has already had opportunity OF serving
Her Majesty He has already visited North America,
and nope that when he again comes TIE occasion
may he made then auspciOUs by the presence 81
Her Royal Iiglness, the Duchess OF Ednburgh IN no
part the British Empire are the pells ana the ho"
Of the naval profession better understood tha on lhe
shores OF Nova Scotia; for here, although H%uGn %
attention given 20 the successful cul4ValOn OF tHo
land aud the miners art, the anger OF tho sea is
braved the coasts OF the other maritime provinces
OF this great country by thouSands OF HIreld seun,S
H. pahleso fields made tho highways OF commerce
bv your nardy sailors It's wealth gathered BY your gal
liant fishermen ana tho HIt OI Aa'G"'lo 10 iilu' ~
many among your population. -
visited these shores this IL tse irst occasion on Wlc
daughter OF the regnng mouse has seen the New World
nent among people so loya and thoroughly worthy OF
the British as the inhabitants OF this famous colony;
aud speak but fccby for her when say that she is
much mo we'd by the kindness Of your welcome.
For my part, thank you Tor the natterng
this high Office aud can only nope tat snall IN some
be able to follow in the footsteps OF your late
Govcrnor-General shall at all events always enter
tain the greatest solcitude for the welfare aud tho
interests OF these provinces.
you have addressed to US, and the hearty
and enthusiastic loyalty shown in our recep-
bor-he hOSpiIable and open gates OF your prov
nce and the wide Dominion beyOnd-a day TO remain
df ourselves most fortunate I'm having east IN lot
with so generous warm-hearted and devoted people