The New York herald., 1878-11-27
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL
Grand Levee in the Legislative
Council Chamber.
ADDRESSES AND REPLIES.
The Canadian Press Growing
Slightly Sarcastic.
PROCESSION AND ILLUMINATION.
A Dinner at the Residence of Sir
Patrick MacDougau.
PREP PARATIONS FIR TIIE WESTW ARD JOURNEY.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

erlior 'rhcfais leVec NJ tie Legislative Couhch
chamber in the afternoon. The Princess Louise was
not present ut this reception, which held by
the Marquis of Lorne on raised dais.
every other person present being disposed on
the floor below. There was an immense
crowd. bu. q degree OF formality and state.
denoting the new conditions under which the Cover
Generals presence Is conceded to the people Of
the Canadian Dominion Only those of the multitude
who the regulation dress suit and uniform were
admitted and these received with extraordinary
ceremony.
CEREMONY OF RECEPTION.
Passing into the reception chamber through door.
at the left OF which hung full length portrait OF
William ". each guest received by three aides
de-calnp. the first two Of whom in turn passed his
card to the third who announced his
name. The Marquis. who attred somewhat
differently from his dress of yesterday and wore two
stars besides his order of the Thistle then did all
these people the honor to bow 10 them as they
passed by. After receiving this stad obeisance the
guests Sir Patrick MacDougall. Lieutenant Gov
ernor Archibald Theroman. Catholic Archbishop.
and Hon Sir John A. Macdonald standing in a row
the left. while on the right line Of
military men in uniform and behind them
a crowd of prominent citizens gaze1 at the
tedious procession, which continued for hour.
chiefs, each presenting address and each receiving
a response The North British Society. the Charitable
Irish Society the st. Georges Society, tho Presby
tcrian Church the county justices Of the peace and
various others went through the routine. and
the patience and tranquility Of the Marquis during
the ordeal were undisturbed.
4 BAND ABoRIGINEs
Finally variety given to the ceremonial by
the arrival Of aband of Mcmac Indians preceded by
q sedate white man, whose gGrb was in marked
contrast to the blue flannel coats. ornamented
with bright red, by his dusky charges.
Many af the latter had their nccks strings of
rious medals and all moccasons. The white man
delivered their address to His Exccllency in tone
low that its meaning was not all clear. Ii was. how
ever patriotic and polite and expression in ii
tanned the hope that the Princess Louise might be
tertained by and interest herself in the welfare OF
these indians.
ADDREssrs PRESENTED.
At the conclusion of the levee number OF ad
dresses were presented among them the following:
10 Their Excellsncies. the Mosr NOBLE MARQUIS OF
Lo.NE. knight of the Thistle. Knight of the Grand
Cross of the Most Distinguished Order Of st
Michael and st George. Governor General and
Ccmmandcr-in-C hief in and over the Dominion of
Canala and Her Royal Highncss the PRINCESS
LOUISE. Marchioness Of Lorne &c.:--
The president. officers and members of ST. Georges
to Your Excellency the deep gratitude with which
they heard the announcement that Her Most Ora
cions Majesty had appointed to the high Office of
Governor General a nobleman OF distinguished
a race and character Your Excellency: and Her
Majesty. in making that appointment. has conferred
the additional favor her loyal subjects in Canada
or nermitt!ng a princess Of her royal family TO
share in the distinguished Office of represent
ing Her Majesty in British North America.
Englishmen ourselves. and the descendants Of Eng
lshincn. who have made this portion of the Empire
our home our feeling of loyalty to the throne and
person OF gracious sovereign have suffered no
diminution by our change of residence. We can
never forget that great country from which boast
our descent the great deeds OF the illustrios men
who have adorned her history and whose memory we
claim part Of our nalicnablc inheritance But II any
further motive wanting this last evidence of the
interest in welfare which Her Majesty has been
praciously pleased to afford will tend to strengthen
these feelings OF loyalty and attachment to the throne
and to beloved parent land, which IL has been
pride to cherish II Is the first time in the his
tory of the Colonial Empire of Great Britain
that member of the royal family has occupied
the position which il affords so much
deep aud heartfelt pleasure to occupied by
daughter Of our beloved sovereign and We cannot but
feel is mark of the royal favor that have been
tho only recipients Of so distinguished an honor.
We beg most respectfully and dutifully welcome
Your Exrellcncy to shores aud to Your Ex
ccllencics that while deeply sensible OF the
incstimable blessing Of freedom secured to
MS by the British constitution we Yield TO
none in any portion of the empire feelings of loy
a,ty and devotion to the iustrious sovereign WHO
rules il and whom Your Exccllcncica. in direct
more enduring relation than ever known hitherto in
colonial history, will hcnceforth represent in this Do
minion..
ON bshalf Of the society we subscribe ourselves
Your Excellencics' most humble servants.
]. w. wISBURN LAURIE. President.
W e. SILVER. Vice President.
WILLIAM MURRAY, First Assistant Vice President
ADDRESS or THE JUSTICES.
To His Exccllcncy the Hon. Sir JoHS DoUGrAss SrrH
rptASp CAMPBELL, X. r. q. &. NJ g.. Marquis OF
Iorne Governor General of Canada. &c.. &c.:-
MAY IT PHASE YouR ExcEILENcY--Ihe custos roto
loruin and Justices rotolorum aud justices OF the
peace for the county of Halifax approach Your
Excccncy with hearty greetings your
safe arrival in Nova Scotia as Governor Gem
eral OF Canada. This province, as Your Excciency
well aware was largely settled by those who chose
exile rather than forfeit the allegiance they owed
their Sovereign. and who sought In Nova Scotia
could hold unchanged attachment to their
King and country. With pardonable pride
we assure Your Excellency that the de
with all sons Of Nova Scotia yield to through
out Her Maestys wide dominions in devotion to
their beloved Queen and feat, to the British crown
pirate that Your Exccllcrcy, the heir to of Scot.
lands noblest houses and the inhcritor OF proud title
renowned in scottish history, should. when assuming
yicc Reral government have landed the shores cf
new scotland with no ordinary feelings OF gratifica-
ton We recognize the fact that Halifax. where In
rura zone by the Duke OF Kent resided and had high
command, has now the honor Of being first 10 well
come his granddaughter. Her Royal Highnoss
the Princess ro"'sS eo,cpt ~ t"' in sss Q, onea
tha. our gracious Queen consulted the best
interests OF her people in selecting Your Excecncy
her representative and that to ablcr could she
have entrusted the delicate responsibility OF shaping
the destiny Of this young and fast growing Dcnon.
assisting In the development. OF its vast resources
and binding with the silken cords of anlily
and love this country 10 the British
Throne. on behalf of the inhabitants of the
county of Halifax we desire TO cxpresa through Your
Eyccleucy to Her Royal Hghness the Princess Louise
their strong attachment to her royal person and their
Of the dignity conferred on the people CT Canada
by the presence In their midst OF a member of the
royal house. We earnestly trust that your residence
in Canada may be attended by happy results. and as
snre your Exceency that at all times aud in every
emergency. implicit reliance may be placed on the
loyalty of the inhabitants of the county of Halifax.
ADDRESS THE CLERGY
To HIS ExcELEScY. &c. &c. Governor General of the
Dominion of Canada
MAY IT PLEASE YoUH ExcELLEScY: We, the clergy
of the Church of England In the diocese OF Nova
Scotia, desire 10 approach Your Evcellcncy. ~ the
representative Of Our Gracious Queen. With an ex-
preston Of heartfelt welcome TO Canada, and es-