The New York herald., 1878-11-15

their esteem; with what interest and sym
pathy you watch the progress they are
making. 1t seems to me only short while
ago since visited Canada but in twelve
years great changes have occurred.
Twelve years ago the British North
American provinces were the only isolated
colonies bound together no federal union
existed, they were lacking in strength, de-
priyed of the advantages of unity. New
DEGREES centre in the Parliament at Ottawa,
whose representatives and whose mandates
are obeyed through all the broad zone Of
that productive land, and across the
mighty continent where the name OF
our sovereign is hailed with the same
affection as before, but no longer by q mere
collection of colonies. feel confident the
hopes and feelings Of sympathy you have
shown will find response on the other side
of the Atlantic; sentiments which make
the hearts of the natives of these
isles beat with just pride and ma
tionality when they SEQ in far dis
tant countries the old flags Of st. George,
ST. Andrew and ST. Patrick--felt to the full
by our colonists who, with u.s. are heirs in
this common loyalty to the Queen, and
take pride in an ensign which IS safe
guarantee of continued greatness all over
our country.
LAST FAREWELL.
The Marquis and his party appeared
on the balcony overlooking the Ex-
change square. Here great crowd
had gathered, and when the Marquis
presented himself he was loudly cheered.
He spoke few words Of thanks, and scanned
to feel deeply the enthusiasm Of the hour.
After giving the people last word Of fare
we'll the Marquis withdrew into the build
ing.
QUEENS wEArHER.
The day had now become charming, and
the whole ciey's population seemed to be
on the streets The great tide of humanity
flowed in the direction OF the quays. The
traditional ssroyal sunshine" burst out in
full splendor during the ceremonies at the
Town Hall. Thousands on thousands already
lined the water front to watch the departure
of the Sarmatian. Thousands of ladies,
who seemed to take the Princess departure
as personal matter, expressed tender re-
grets and gave voice to pitying words ex-
pressive of their we'll wishes for her safety
and the delight they will feel at her happy
return. The Sarmatian was seen of in the
stream flying the Royal Standard and gayly
decorated with bunting from stem to stern
All other vessels in the port wers also gayly
trimmed.
GOING ABOARD.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lorne
and the Duke Of Connaught and Prince
leopold drove direct from the Town Hall
to Princes handing stage, whittier their suite
had preceded them before the conclusion
of the ceremonies. As the vicregal party
embarked on board the tender which was
to convey them to the Sarmatian in the
| middle of the stream, the troops drawn up
| on the quay presented arms. The royal
salute was fired and the band played
.sGod Save the Queen" The Storm Cock
| put off amid the widest cheering,
which continued until long after the party
had reached the deck of the Sarmatian.
| Once on board the ocean steamship. .the
Princess Louise and the MARQUIS
stopped and gazed shorewards with a
pleased, yet sorrowful look, bowling
to the repeated cheers which were
waited to them across the Mersey.
The band on the landing stage played q
selection of Scotch airs, among which were
sScots wha hae wi Wallace bled, "High-
land Laddie," s'The Campbells Are Com
ing" John Anderson, my Joe, John" and
"Logie o. Buchan."
! At quarter past eleven the screw of
the Sarmatian moved and the fine vessel
slowly steamed down the river to New
Brighton, where their Royal Highnesses the
Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold
embraced their sister. shook hands with
the young Marquis and said farewell"
THE LIVERPOOL PRESS
| The Liverpool newspaper press feels very
jolly over the event. The Post says =
"Nothing can more fitly occupy the time
and abilities and develop the social capabili-
ties of the royal family than in such gov
ernments as those of Canada Australia and
other colonies where fit representation Of