Year: 1869

Tho Overland Journey Through the Wilder


ness Of New Brunswick and Canadn-Inci-


dents Of the Trip by an Accompanying Cor


respondent OF the Observation-Disclosures Of


the People and the Country. q
81 RIvIERE DU LoUp, Province Of Quebec,l


Sept IA, 1859. J
There are very few who weud have cared aptici-
pate as pleasure trip the overland journey which
has just been completed by Prince Arthur and bis
party. twas made through the heart OF the most
desoate and wilderness-like territory of The New
DOminion-through country without railroads,
without telegraphs, without hotels, and without
any OF those necessities and comforts so highly
cherished by civilized and progressive people
Notwithstanding, however, that his Royal High
ness had 20 trough it," the excursion was re-
plete with varied and pleasing experiences and the
four or five days consumed in performing 1t were
among the most enjoyable OF any which have cha
racterized the Princes visit TO the British Provinces
To obtain an intelligent idea OF the resources Of the
country and the character OF the people proba-
bly, as much OF motive for making the protracted
and difficult tour 1t was to indulge In few days
recreation from cheering crowds and hospitaDle
demonstrations.


The last popular ovation OF the people In honor of
the royal visitor, Of which q detailed account has
been given IN the HERALD, was at ST. John, n. b.,
on Tuesday last In the evening the Prince
fingered at the ball until long after midnight;
but he was up bright and early the next morning
and ready for the long journey before him. From
st. John to Fredericton. the capital Of the province
OF New Brunswick, the trip was made IN special
steamer, but the remaining distance OF 2e0 miles,
from that point here to Riviere du Loup, the only
cOnveyances employed have been horses and car
rages. The steamer chartered for the journey from
st. John was obtained by Lieutenant Governor VIII
mot and besides the Prince and his suite there were
also on board by invitation OF his Excelency some
many OF them accompanied by ladies. The Prince
spent only single night at Fredericton, during
which time he was the guest OF the Lieutenant Gov
ernOr at the Government House. There was O
demonstration Of welcome on his arrival, q torch
light procession in the evening and the customary
address from the city and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thereon
by his Royal Highness.


On Thursday the overland highway journey from
TrederCn M 70 nede uI n0up was nc ,he ,onr
and everything seemed TO combine most favoraby
for pleasant start The sky was clear, not cloud
was discernibe, the atmosphere was cool and
balmy and every element OF nature was IN its hap
piest trim. As early as eight or nine O'Clock the
vicinity OF the Governments House to witness the de-
parture Of the royal party. and company Of militia
turned out for escort duty AT about ten his Royal
| Highness, and mis- companions. Colonel Elphin-
stone and Lieutenant Pickard took seats in light
open buggy. and with q span OF prancinG bays,
dashed rapidly In the direction OF Canada.
Following close in their rear was another prancng
pair Of steeds, with aunty little carrya contain
tives OF q couple Of other American newspapers.
Behind this was general medley Of vehicles, which
followed In the wake as far as the town boundary
and then bade farewell and God speed to the royal
and journalistic tourists. The road was in excellent
condition. and In obedience to the Princes desire he
was put over it rapidly as possible but closely
pushed all the while by the industrious and perse-


would venture 60 make record Of the fact that the
correspondents had altogether the best rotters and
their respect for royalty and princely feelings was
| in their dust or else distancing him altogether.


The journey Of the frst day was made without
any stops except for few moments at intervals OF
twenty miles, for change Of horses. Eatables and
drinkables for the day were consumed while on the
road, and thus scarcely minute was wasted during
stock. a distance of sxty-two miles, had been
| reached Woodstock 1t should be observed, Is the
| most popuous anu important town between Frede-
| rlcton ana Riviere du Loup and as the arrival OF
his Royal Hghness had been anticipated the rural
citizens were bound 10 give him some sort OF well
| come. The militia company Of the village and the
various nremens organizations were out, Of course.


er +, es sSe oaa and as AL s ass aa


into requsition for the occasion, SO i'm


the history Of UpI
Gable House, passaby decent inn christened In
honor Of the Atlantic cable. He had barely time u
indulge in a wash and glass OF sherry before hi
apartments were invaded by some Of the town mag
nates who requested his immediate presence upoi
| the balcony OF adjoining hall, where, they re
marked, he would learn through one OF their CLOSER
| representatives how glad the people OF Woodstock
not wen decline If he had desired to- So under escort
Of the committee, he proceeded to the scene OF the
coming exercises. AS soon he left the hotel the
| crowd made for him, and IN spite OF police and
military he was absolutely hustled and pushed
along the entire distance, something like O
thuslastc, with very loud cheering, and per.
haps their Kind feeling manifested in this way
atoned @ for this rough and unmannerly conduct The
hall having been reached the address OF welcome
was soon read ana the Price responded eloquently
and Geelingy expressing his regrets at the close o


his acknowledgements, that he could not spend q
longer time among people SO hospitabe and loyal


In the evening there was concert, at which Arthur
was present for few moments, and, at o latei
hour, while he was sweetly slumberng from the
days fatigue. he was the unconscious recipient OF


The heaviest single days journey Of the whole
trip was on Friday, the second day. when the route
stretch OF between seventy five aud seventy -siy
miles. The weather was by no means as auspciou


balmy there was a cold and drlzzing mist, whci
was only interrupted by occasional heavy shower


which drenched the royal party to the very pelt
| The correspondents, being provided with covered
age escaped the STORM, and although their fOI
tunate circumstances might have been envled by
his Royal Highness, he was persistent in declining
the complimentary offer OF exchange of vehicles
| The route between Woodstock and Grand Falls, az
between Fredericton and the former place. lay along
the course OF the ST. John river and the scenery ali


along most charming Landscapes and water
scapes aills ana villages wlldernesses @ and settle
and soil uncultivated, forests and plains and ia
fact, every conceivable and ingenious contrivance OF
| nature was displayed TO good advantage.


The most ATTRACTIVE and wonderful scene was
| the fails, known Grand Falls, in the town
| known by that name, and where the party rested
| over night at the conclusion OF the second DAYS
journey. The falls formed by the waters OF the
St. John river and are but little less in magnitude
to all appearances than the famous Niagara. When
| the river ID high they are much more terrific and
fearful and the current and channel below the ialls
are rapid and uninvting to the adventurer the
| ury stream below the Falls of Niagara. suspen-
sion BRIDGE OF the same general style that span
ming the Niagara river, also extends across the
few rods below the tails, and Is the only over
the stream from one end to the other. The Prince
spent some two hours In visiting the falls and the