Year: 1871

DUBLIN, August 0, 1871.


The royal visit has come to an end, and, notwlth-
standing the disgraceful fracas that took place In
the Park on Sunday, think the illustrious visitors
are well pleased with their reception. That recep-
ton, 1t Is true, was not so enthusiastic as that
accorded to the Prince and Princess OF Wales In
1868; but it worthy OF the distinguished visitors
and the citizens OF Dublin It was respectful 1t
was dgnified 1t was becoming; in short, 1t was
everything that it ought to have been. The people
did not prOstrate themselves before their guests
with Eastern obsequousness and servlllty; nor did
they go wild with joy as on the occasion Of the visit
OF George w., half a century ago; butt while NAM
tanlng suitable reserve they showed the heir
apparent and his relatives all the respect due to
their exalted position.


THE PRINCE OF WALES EXPRESSED HIMSELF WELL


PLEASED


with the reception given him by the citizens OF Dub
lin. Nor did he for moment attribute the meeting
OF Sunday last to any desire the part Of the peo-
pie to insult nm to mar the success of his visit
So least he told the Lord Mayor Of Dublin. 1t s,
then, gratifying to know that he has formed such
favorable opinion OF and that his visit Is likely TO
be associated with pleasant "reminiscences. l am
able to say that by his OutspoKen wishes Of pros
perity to Ireland his unaYected candOr, his genial
disposition, he has made most favorable impress
sion on the people Of this country and 1t is to be
hoped that the good effects produced by his visit will
not be allowed to come 10 naught. That this i'm
preston should be maintained ls In the present tenn
per or the times an absolute necessity; and it can
only be maintained by more frequent visits.


THE CITIZENS OF DUBLIN HAVE


pOcketed largely by the presence OF the royal princes
among US; and l am told that tourists have been
Induced TO proong their visit owing TO the favor.
able impression made upon Them by the festivities or
last week. All seemed to regret hat the visit Was
about to come to an end. Aud when the time az
rived for the departure OF our royal guests the reet5
from the Vlceregal Lodge to the railway station,
were crowded by persons or all classes, who linet
the way IN order TO bid the distinguished strangers
respectful farewell 1t is to be regretted that there
was an occasional hiss mingled up with the almost
universal cheers; but 1t IS nardy necessary 10 refer
TO this fact as there Is always somebody In the crowd
ready to snow dislike even iOr the most popular per-
s0nage.


too, crowds assembled, who gave the roval party as
they went on board hearty cheer which was
warmly acknowledsed And mere an Incident 0c-
Cured which cannot pass over IN silence. The
Lord Lieutenant, at he luncheon given on board
the roy yacht Immediately prior TO tho departure
of the rOyal visltOrs lntlnated 70 the Lord Mayor
his Intention OF bestOwlng on HIM


THE HONOR OF kNIeuTH0OD.


The Prince Of Wales 1t IS said, united In this de-
sie. The Lord Mayor, however thought best to
decline the prolfered dignity, and IN DONG he has
acted IN accordinc with the feelings and wishes of
known dd honor to the CITY over winch lie presides
during the royal visit. He was put to tremendous
ON his part TO make Duoiin worthy OF
his guests Under these circumstances rhe
people think that the aoubtu honor OF knight
hood was quite too paltry reward for sucn
services, and that Dublin would not be honored ny
sucn marx of iavor. They think that at least
baronetcy ought to have been conferred on him,
especially ne filed most wOrlhly, former
occasion, the O1ice Of Lord Mayor, AMI that as
successful merchant and an extensive landed pro-
prietOr he mas abundant means ~ MAINTAIN The
latter dignity However, III spite OF all thlL could
De said on the matter, he refused the honor Of
knignthood. and lii doing he Is warmly supported
by his fellow CITIZENS.


THE DEPARTURE


After partaking Of luncheon the Lord Lieutenant
and The other guests lett the royal yacht and went
on board the yacht OF the Marquis ana darchioness
OF Dr0gheda. Steam was then put on ami the roy al
yacht LETT her mOorlngs and made towards the mar
boris mouth. Her departure was celebrated by n
salute from the guns OF the Mersey and the battery
on the tunnel, and as the thunder OF the guns died
away the Victoria and Albert disappeared from the
shores or Ireland.