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others " at home," and to " our cousins across the line " ; and that it will form an acceptable memento of the Royal visit. If the work, as an accurate panoramic view of the events which have taken place, give satisfaction to the great mass of the people, who were so deeply interested in the Prince's very successful sojourn in Canada, then will the Compiler be amply rewarded for his trouble ; but if some too discriminating critic detect a flaw, it must be remembered that " We all are prone to err." ); • if II INTEODUCTION. The Canadians in j^ncral, have, apart from their industrial and conunercial pursuits, always been celebrated tor thoir steady adheronee to the British Crown, as is witnessed in the traiisfiT of the French to the English rule over the native Canadians, who now live in peaceful and on the best of terms with the great mass of the English residents; bearing towards the Queen the most unfeigned feelings of reverence, and towards the Constitution that deference to which it is entitled. No republican spirits lurk in the midst of the Canadians. — except it be a few fanatics, too weak for action, and who are unable to augment their numbers by their silly, boisterous, and attcinjited agitation-talk. The great majority of the inhabitants laugh at these silly people, who, to attain a brazen notoriety, attempt to mar our . happine;--'. No ! every true inhabitant of this our home, bears towards Britain true allegiance, which neither time can work ujwn, nor future events affect. Persons unacquainted with the history of the Province, may aver, that the distur"bance of 1837 in Canada, and many things tending to its advance, are evidence to the direct contrary. To this we give an unequivocal denial ; for, in the first place, every person in Canada is aware that that rebellion was con- cocted by a few persons totally unacquainted with the Pro- vince, except by business or debased political ties. Certainly there were persons connected with it who were natives of the Province ; but such disaffected persons are to be found in every community, no matter how respectable, ready, at any moment of weakness, to endeavour to take advantage of the existing form of government. ■11 » • • • via It was sucli persons, by their idle, interested misrepresentations uoncorning England and Canada, that led many others to err ; and a few were led, from a mistaken sense of danger, toco-operate with thcni, who to their death will, no doubt, always regret having tak( n arms against their country, and her fair young Queen. The fact of many of these latter persons now being our leading and best of citizens, and moreover ever ready to support the Queen ami the Constitution, proves, we think, that our statement is correct. Again, look at the terrible numbers that bore arms against them, ill defence of their homes and country, and the valiant band, in the war of 1812, that defended both sea and land from the aggressors, — every capable man bearing a musket, ready to spill his last drop of blood in defence of Canada and the King. And look at the great bulk of the population of Upper Canada, the noble and patriotic United Empire Loyalists, who forsook their homes, their all, in the disaffected colonies (now the United States) ; enduring as they did every privation, rather than serve under the flag that supplanted ours. These, and many other acts of valour, prove beyond all doubt, that the inhabitants of Canada are worthy of the confidence and esteem of their Queen. Indeed, no sovereign on earth ought to be so satisfied with her subjects as Victoria with her Canadian ones, and no people so proud (as we really are) of our Queen ; and we doubt not, that no ruler is so venerated and esteemed as Victoria is, by not only the Canadians, but the great mass of the American colonists. It was, then, this feeling of loyalty and veneration which dictated the address from our Houses of Parliament, praying Her Gracious Majesty to visit us ; to see us as we are, to see the improvements effected by British bone and sinew, without capital, without help ; in a land given to our forefathers in a comparative state of wildnoss ; to witness her administration of our industry, and to give us occasion to prove our attachment to her Throne and Person, by entertaining her in a land which we have battled for and pre- served to her, and which, we doubt not, may ere long justify the remark, that it is indeed " the brightest gem in the British Crown." What, then, were our feelings when we became aware of the noble response to our humble address ? Her IMajesty, unable to uc '■ come herself, would depute her eldest son and heir to witness those noUe advancements in a land, from barbarism to civilization. If our loyalty and nllogiance to her could at all increase, then did tliey uj^on the receipt of the joyful intelligence. From cities to towns, from towns to remote villages, and even far rway into the recesses of the forest, where the solitary settler was effecting *' a clearing," did tho good news travel fast, and throughout the length and breadth of the land did it receive a joyous welcome ; and need we add, that the Queen was blessed and blessed again. One regret, and only one, pervaded the whole colony, — that Her Majesty herself could not come ; yet wc would receive the Prince her son, and our future King, in a fitting manner, — in a manner to fully demonstrate to him, that he was indeed her son and heir. We imagined that His Eoyal Highness (being brought up un- der his royal mother's watchful eye) was a young ger*leman of sound mind and " excellent understanding," capable of appreci- ating the hearty welcome we intended for him. In this we have not been disappointed, for he has proved to be all that we could wish ; all that a son of Her Majesty, and the future ruler of Great Britain, ought to be. His noble qualities have endeared him to us tenfold ; he has received an ovation, which has been declared by members of his suite, and by others from the other side of the Atlantic, to be the grandest and most cordial they ever heard of or witnessed, and let us hope worthy of him ; and we rejoice exceedingly, knowing as we do that to Canada, and the members of our present Admin- istration, is the whole of civilized America indebted for the honour of the visit of Prince Albert Edw^ard of England. We cannot conclude without mentioning the great debt Canada owes to the Hon. Messrs. Vankoughnet and Cartier, the chief promoters of this memorable event. Let us always remember, that, but for them, it is as likely as not that we would never have seen the Prince of Wales in America. To Mr. Commissioner Rose the country is under deep obliga- tions, for the elaborate arrangements perfected to receive the royal prince ; worthy of His Royal Highness, and worthy the great spirit that projected them and carried them out. M j (; . r I m THE TOUR or H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. •Hi I In 1858, a person named Norris, whether to show his loyal attachment to England, or to obtain a certain amount of notoriety through the undertaking, got up a memorial to Her Majesty, praying her to allow the Prince of Wales to visit our shores, and open the Crystal Palace at Toronto. In doing this he made a very serious blunder, consequent on his extreme haste to honour himself. The following is the memorial : — TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. The humble Petition of the undersigned Inhabitants of Toronto, and Inhabitants of Canada generally. Most respectfully showeth,— That your Petitioners desire to approach rour Royal Majesty with an expression of devoted loyalty and attachment to your royal person and family. That your Petitioners beg leave to inform your Majesty that a Crystal Palace, similar in design, but of smaller dimensions, to those of London and Paris, for the exhibition of the products of Canadian industry and skill, is in course of erection in Toronto, and will be com- pleted about the 1st October next. That your Majesty has been gra- ciously pleased to honour the inauguration of similar undertakings in England, and elsewhere, with your royal presence. Therefore your Peti- tioners most humbly pray that your Most Gracious Majesty will confer a mark of favour and distinction on your loyal subjects in Canada — of Avhich they will always entertain the most grateful remembrance — by con- ferring your authority on His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, or if '! 'It 12 some other member of your Majesty's Royal Fomily, to proceed to Canada, ami to represent your Majesty in opening tlio Crystal I'alace in this the most important dependency of your Majesty's Empire. And your Petitioners, &c. To tliis }\r. Norris succeeded in obtaining some very influen- tial nanu's, sdmo of tlie leading persons of the Province ; but ia signing it. tlicy little niulcrstood his intentions. Instead i>\' having the document forwarded to Ilcr Majesty through the Governor General, Mr. Norris, to tlic astonishment of the gentlemen who had signed it, deputed himself. Sir E. 1). Lytton, no doubt, was somewhat surprised on receiving a document of such magnitude from a private indivi- dual, who had constituted himself our " ambassador " ; and with such a lack '.if what ambassadors invariably possess, education and good breeding, lie must have been sorely puzzled at the good people lie partly presided over. However, on an insight into the matter, the truth eked out, and Mr. Non-i.s received such a rebuke, as we fancy ho will not easily forgot, and which was conveyed in the following official letter from Downing Street : — Downing Stheet, 11th September, 1858. Sir, — I cannot but regret that the Petition from the citizens of Toronto, and inhabitants of Canada generally, which I had tlio honour to receive from you, was not transmitted, according to usage, through the Governor of the Province. But, as the time within which it was necessary that this Petition should receive an answer, would not allow of my consult- ing the local Government on the subject of it, I have deemed it my duty to lay the Petition before the Queen, who has been pleased to receive it very graciously ; and I am commanded by Her Majesty to state, that, while under the necessity of declining the request that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, or some other member of Her Majesty's Family, should proceed to Canada, with the view of opening the Crystal Palace at Toronto, which is to be completed about the 1st of October, Her Majesty appreciates the loyalty to the Crown, and the attachment to her Person and Family, which prompted the wish of the Petitioners. I have also to add the expression of Her Majesty's sincere good wishes for the Exhibition itself, which Her Majesty trusts will produce important and useful results to Canada. I have the honour to be. Sir, Your obedient servant, Edward Bulwer Lytton. .1^ U 13 The oLject of the Prince of Wales' visit, to use tlio words of his illustrious father the Prince Consort, was " to inaugurate that stupendous work of engineering skill, the Victoria Bridge," we may say the eighth wonder of the world. It is hardly necessary to observe, that Mr. Norris' memorial was got up for the purpose of inviting His Royal Highness to open the Palace of Industry at Toronto, and in which an Exhibition was held in 1858. We are infinitely happy that Mr. Norris did not succeed in his undertaking in inviting the Prince of Wales ; for had Ilis lloyal Highness visited us at that time, he would have found us in a comparatively depressed commercial state, consequent on the great money-panic of 1857 ; not but that our loyal countrymen would have given their last shilling towards entertaining him, but we would not have been enabled to give him the reception which he has since received, — an ovation which the Canadians have done their utmost to make worthy of so illustrious a guest, but which in 1858 we could not have given if we would. Besides, in that year the Victoria Bridge was not completed ; and he would have left our shores with- out giving the concluding touch to that immortal monument of Stephenson's skill, of British capital, and Canadian industry. Then again, he would not have had the pleasure of witnessing in a suitable manner the productions of both sections of our flourishing and go-a-head Province, which he has lately done in the Crystal Palaces at Montreal, C. E., and Hamilton, C. W. ; moreover, the people would not have had sufficient time for the pre- paration attending a royal visit, had he come to inaugurate the Toronto Exhibition. Thus was the time of the late visit not only propitious, but we were entirely prepared for the honour conferred upon us by our Gracious Sovereign, to welcome the Prince of Wales in a manner, which we doubt not, has not only been acceptable to him, but has reflected tho highest credit on ourselves, and been a source of pride and satisfaction to us. i 4 { I H H; On the last day of the session of the Provincial Parliament, May 14, 1859, held at Toronto, the following address was unanimously carried in both Houses of Parliament, on motion (in the Legislative 14 Council) of the Hon. P. M. Vankoughnct, Commissioner of Crown Lands ; wlio, in introducing the subject, said that in the previous year he had signed a memorial to Her Majesty, praying her to allow His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to visit this portion of her doniiiiions, which memorial was got up by a man named Norris ; but wlien he (Mr. Vankoughnct) signed that document, he understood it was to bo forwarded through His Excellency the Governor General. He now regretted having signed the memorial ulluded to, because it was carried over by this Norris himself. The opening of the great Victoria Bridge was now a fitting opportunity to invite Her Majesty hither. The Address was moved in the Assembly by the Hon. Mr. Cartier the Premier, and seconded by the Hon. Mr. Foley, and carried in both Houses with the greatest unanimity and exul- tation; and the Speaker of the Assembly (the Hon., now Sir Henry Smith) was deputed to present, in his official capacity, the same to Her Majesty. The Address is as follows : — To the Q,ueeiis Most Excellent Majesty : — Most (tuacious Sovereign, — "Wc, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Council and Assembly of Canada, iu Provincial Parliament assembled, hereby approach Your Mftjesty with renewed assurances of devotion and attachment to Your Royal Person and Government. "We have long hoped that Your Majesty would be graciously pleased to honour with your presence Your Majesty's subjects in British North America, and to receive the personal tribute of our unwavering attach- ment to your rule ; and we trust that, while Your Majesty's presence would still more closely unite the bonds which attach the Province to the Empire, it would gratify Your Majesty to witness the progress and prosperity of this distant part of your dominions. The completion, in the year 1860, of the Victoria Bridge, the most gigantic work of modern days, would afford to Your Majesty a fitting occasion to judge of the importance of your Province of Canada ; while it would afford the inhabitants the opportunity of uniting in their expressions of loyalty and attachment to the Throne and Empire. We therefore most humbly pray that Your Majesty will vouchsafe to be present upon the occasion of the opening of the Victoria Bridge, with Your Majesty's Royal Consort, and such members of Your Majesty's August Family as it may graciously please Your Majesty to select to accompany you. Legislative Council, Wednesday, 4th May, 1859. 15 Wc arc confident in saying, that no better man could have been selected to perform the pleasing duty of presenting this Address, than Sir Henry Smith, a gentleman in the true sense of the word, and possessing everything that is requisite to make a gentleman and an ambassador. What a difiFerencc betvreen the would-be self- important Mr. Norris, and the Speaker of the House of Assembly I Sir Henry Smith left for England shortly after the prorogation of Parliament, and, as every one is well aware, was perfectly successful in his mission ; and to him, to the truly-inspiring Address of our Canadian Senators, and to its originator (Mr. Vankoughnet), wc owe the visit of the Prince of Wales. The following despatch in reply was received by the Governor General : — Canada, No. G. Downing Street, 30tli January, 18C0. Sir, — As the two Houses of the Canadian Legislature will soon re- assemble for the Despatch of Business, it becomes my duty to inform you that the Joint Address, to which they agreed at the close of their last Session, was duly presented to the Queen, and was most graciously received by Her Majesty. In that Address, the Legislative Council and Commons of Canada earnestly pray the Queen to receive in person the tribute of their un- wavering attachment to Her rule, and to honor with Her presence Her subjects in British North America upon the occasion of the opening of the great Victoria Bridge, accompanied by the Prince Consort, and such members of the Royal Family as it may please Her Majesty to attend Her on the occasion. Her Majesty values deeply the attachment to Her Person, and the loyalty to Ilcr Crown, which have induced this Address ; and I am commanded to assure the Legislature, through you, how lively an interest is felt by the Queen in the growing prosperity of Canada, in the welfare and contentment of Her subjects in that important Province of Her Empire, and in the completion of the gigantic work which is a fitting type of the successful industry of the people. It is therefore with sincere regret that Her Majesty is compelled to decline compliance with this loyal invitation. Her Majesty feels that Her duties at the Seat of the Empire prevent so long an absence, and at so great a distance, as a visit to Canada would necessarily require. Impressed, however, with an earnest desire to testify to the utmost of Her power. Her warm appreciation of the affectionate loyalty of Her Canadian subjects, the Queen commands me to express Her hope, that, when the time for the opening of the Bridge ia fixed, it may be possible '1' U^l IG for IIi3 Pioyal Ilighness the Prince of Wales to attend the ceremony iu Her Majesty's name, and to witness those gratifying scenes iu which the Queen is Herself unable to participate. The Queen trusts that notliing may interfere with tiiis arrangement ; for it is Her Majesty's sincere desire that the young Prince, on wlioni the Crown of this Empire will devolve, may have the opportunity of visiting that portion of Her Dominions from which this Address has proceeded, and may become acquainted with a people, in whose rapid progress towards greatness, Her Majesty, in common with Her subjects in Great Britain, feels a lively and enduring sympathy. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, Newcastle. Governor, The Right Honorable Sib Edmdnd Walker Hbad, Bart., &c., ice, &c. What joy was diflFused throughout British America, on the announcement that Our Gracious and Beloved Queen had so nobly responded to our call ! Unable to leave England herself, she would send Her beloved Son, our future King, as Her substi- tute. Oh, what feelings actuated the breasts of the truly loyal ! Now and for ever we support thee, Beloved Queen. We would spill our last drop of blood to do thee service. Wonder not, strangers, at seeing such marvellous displays in Canada, in honor of the Heir Apparent : the love and attachment which are enter- tained for Victoria, and the Royal Family, are not equalled on earth towards any ruler, except it be to the Omnipotent One above. As soon as the news was received in the Lower Provinces, their respective Parliaments adopted Addresses to Her Majesty, praying, that, if His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales should visit Canada, they also should be honoured in like manner. Newfoundland, Prince Edward's Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and we believe the West Indies, all petitioned. To these Her Majesty, ever generous, replied that their requests would be complied with. The city of New York, U. S., invited the Prince thither, as did also the President of the United States, as appears in the subjoined correspondence. i'i 17 ony lu ich iho !ment ; whom nity of t'33 baa le rapi'l ubjects ISTLE. on the had so herself, substi- loyal ! would or not, honor enter- led on !nt One es, their praying, Id visit ik, Nova requests rited the ltat«s, as The President of the United States invited him to Washington, and the authorities of the city of New York " did likewise," aa appear in the subjoined correspondence : — President Buchanan to Queen Victoria, To Heh Majesty Queen Victoria, — I have learned from the public journals that the Prince of Wales is about to visit your Majesty's North American dominions. Should it be the intention of His Royal Highness to extend his visit to the United States, I ueed not sry how happy I should be to give him a cordial welcome to Washington. You may be well assured that everywhere in this country he will be greeted by the American people in sucli a manner as cannot fail to prove gratifying to your Majesty. In this they will manifest their deep sense of your domestic virtues, as well as their convictions of your merits as a wise, patriotic, and constitutiomil sovereign. Your Majesty's most obedient servant, James Buchanan, Washington, June 4, 1860. Queen Victoria to President Buchanan, Buckingham Palace, June 22, 1860. My Good Friend, — I have been much gratified at the feelings which prompted you to write to me, inviting the Prince of Wales to come to Washington. He intends to return from Canada through the United States, and it will give him great pleasure to have an opportunity of testifying to you in person that these feelings are fully reciprocated by him. He will thus be able, at the same time, to mark the respect which he entertains for the Chief Magistrate of a great and friendly State and kindred nation. The Prince of Wales will drop all royal state on leaving my dominions and travel under the name of Lord Renfrew, as he has done when travelling on the continent of Europe. The Prince Consort wishes to be kindly remembered to you. I remain ever your good friend, Victoria R. Legation of thh United States, London, June 22, 1860. Sib, — My letter of the 8th instant will have informed you of the step taken by me to apprise the Prince of Wales of the desire expressed by the Common Council of New York that he should visit your great city at the close of his public duties in Canada. I have now the honour B 18 to transmit n note addressed to mo in nnswor to my communication hy Her Mujcsty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Atliiirs, conveying the gratifying assurance that His Royal Highness, witli tiie liigii sanction of hid illustrious motlier and her Governnieut, will meet the wishes of your community. With the higiicst respect. Sir, your most obedient servant, O. M. Dallas. To His Excellency Fernando Wood, Mayor of New York. The undersigned, Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has the honour to acknowledge a communication addressed to him by Mr. Dallas, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, containing a resolution expressive of the wish of the Municipality of New York and of its important and wealthy community to receive a visit from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, on the occasion of His Royal Highn 'ss' presence in the colonial possessions of Her Majesty. The undersigned, having laid these documents before Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales, is commanded by them to express to Mr. Dallas the high sense which they entertain of the importance of strengthening, by every means, the relations of friendship and regivrd which bind this country to the United States of America. When, therefore, the public duties, for the performance of which the Prince undertakes the voyage across the Atlantic to Her Majesty's North American Colonies, shall be concluded, both the consideration above referred to and the natural desire on the part of the Prince to visit some of the institutions and some of the most prominent objects of interest in the United States, will prompt His Royal Highness, on his return from the Upper Province of Canada, to direct his route through a portion of that great country ; and that route will Include a visit to the important city of New York. The time allowed for this journey will, however, under all circuinstances, be necessarily very limited, and it will be out of the power of His Royal Highness to make a prolonged stay. His Royal Highness will, on leaving the British soil, lay aside al^ Royal state and exchange his title, as he has done on former journeys to foreign countries, for that of Lord Renfrew. While thus dispensing with any ceremony which might be inconvenient to the communities which he hopes to visit, he trusts to be enabled as a private gentleman to employ the small amount of time at his disposal in the study of the interesting objects in the United States, and of the ordinary life of the American people. The undersigned is directed to request that Mr. Dallas will communicate to His Excellency Fernando Wood, the expression of the satisfaction felt by the Priace of Walea upoa receiving the resolution of the ;iil ID Municipality of New York, and of hi^ hopo that towards the lattor end of ScpttMnl)er ho may bo oniiblcd to pay a visit to tlio city tiicy n-prcscnt, and to the inorcaiilile coininuniiy who iiavo given to liini so welcome a testimony of their friendly regard. The undert i Wi M < 20 the Quoon in Nortli America with n lively nnticipation of tho pleasure wliieh the Hi^ht of a n(»blc land, ^'reiit works of nature and of human skill, and a ,i,'onerous and active people, must produce; and I shall endeavour to brint^ home with me such information as may in future be of use to me in nil my associations with my countrymen. A^ain I thank you for your good wishes for my safe voyaj^e and happy return." The Prince of Wales liaving embarked on board IF. M. S. ITiro, 91, Captain Troo. II. Seymour, C. B., and the Prince Consort liavinir returned to Osborne in the royal yaeht, tho Hero, accompanied by the Ariadne, 20, Captain P]. W. Van^ittart, weighed anchor, and sailed for Newfoundland. Salutes were fired by H. 31. S. St. George and Emerald, by the Artilk'iy in Plymouth Citadel, and by the Cornish Koyal Volunteers, from a field-battery near Mount Edgecumbe Park. About a league and a half south-east of the Eddystone, the Hero was joined by Vice Admiral Sir Charles Fremantle's Channel Squadron, which escorted it a short way and then returned. Reception at Newfoundland. The Flying Fish, 6, Commander Hope, which left England on the 1st July, in advance of the squadron, arrived at St. Johns, on the 17th of the same month. The Hero and Ariadne made it about 4*30 on the evening of July 23, and anchored opposite the city at 7 P.M. They were received by a royal salute from the Citadel, by the ringing of bells, and by the lusty and loyal cheers of the populace of St. Johns and the surrounding country, who crowded the wharves and every available spot where they could obtain a good view of the war- vessels. Flags were displayed in profusion, every house appeared decorated and illuminated, and the greatest enthusiasm pievailed among the whole of the inhabitants. In the evening an illumi- nation took place, and which for magnificence was all that could be desired. For the information of our readers, we append here a few extracts from the Log of the Ariadne : — Tuesday, July 10th, I860.— Left Plymouth ; joiaed at 7 a.m. ; met the Fleet outside the Breakwater ; formed in two lines, and saluted as the Hero and Ariadne passed down between them. 21 ■% on few the the At 4.20 p.m., the Fleet lircil a siiluto and hoiilcd colori. Wind light icOm S.K. WeftthiT tliick. lllli.-»-l iler steiini jmrt (if tlu' day ; wind fmiii X.W'., find niodi'vute Kinooth sea. E.»clinngud colors with thu Amcriciiii sliip " I'livliiimoul " of DOii(<«fl, 12th.— Under stoam part of the daj- ; wind from H.W. to X.W. Fresh, trith Ihii'k foff ; sea goUinfr up. 13lli. — Under steam until 2 p.m., drew up gcrew-propellrr und pro- ceeded under sail only. Wind strong from W.N.W., with foggy weatUtT. A pood nd .steamed. Weather overcast and thick ; sen moderate. 18t!i. — Wind fresh from N.W. ; thick fog; steamed all day; sea moderate. 19th.— Wind moderate from W.N.W., with fog. At 1 a.m., took Hero in tow atid jiroceeded at an average rate of 7i knots ; sea moderate. 20th. — Wind variable ; thick fog. 1.30 p.m., cast off Hero ; wind fresh from W.S.W. 21st. — .Strong north winds, with thick fog; sea moderate. 22nd. — Strong west winds, with thick fog ; sea moderate. 23rd. — Fresh west winds, with bright clear weather. At noon took Hero in tow, she being short of fuel. At 7 p.m., anchored at St. Johns harbour. Tuesday morning (24th) was ushered in with naught but rain and dark foreboding clouds. By noon, however, everything had become bright and beautiful again, the sun appeared, and shone with increased lustre, adding to the scene of magnificence about to follow. Shortly after the Prince and suite, which was composed of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, Secretary of State for the Colonics ; Earl of St. Gcrmains, Lord Chamberlain ; Major General Hon. Robert Bruce, Governor to H.ll.H. ; Dr. Auckland, Physi- cian to H.R.H. ; G. Engleheart, Esq., Secretary to the Duke of Newca.stle ; Major Teesdale, and Capt. Grey, Equerries in Waiting, landed from the Hero. The booming of cannon from the citadel, the Ariadne, and the Flying-Fish, and the cheers from the sailors and populace, proclaimed Albert Edward representative of our • illf 22 / ' Qucon. The yards ol II. M. ships were manned, and the city and harbour presented a fine appearance, as every house and ship was decorated. Every body turned otft in his best to do the Prince honour. The landing took place on the Queen's Wharf, which was densely crowded with fiishionably-drcssed ladies, who hailed the Prince " with tlicir spotless handkerchiefs, and indulged in the warmest expressions of joy and gladness." The Prince and suite were received by the Governor, Sir Alexander Bannerman, who led them to carriages. The Masonic body, the St. George's, St. Andrew's, British Mechanics', Coopers', Temperance, Native, and Irish Societies, Phccnix Volunteer Fire Company, a Guard of Honour of the Royal Newfoundland Corps, and of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Volunteer Rifle Companies, composed the procession, which passed through many beautiful arches and gorgeous decora- tions, to the Government House, a fine substantial building. At three o'clock His Royal Highness held a grand levee, when two hundred persons were presented ; also many Addresses, but he replied to the whole, collectively, as follows : — I sincerely thank you for the Addresses presented to me, and for the hearty welcome received from you all on my landing on the shores of this the earliest colonial possession of the British Crown. I trust you Avill not think me regardless of your zealous loyalty if I acknowledge these Addresses collectively. It will afford me the greatest satisfac- tion to report to the Queen the devotion to her Crown and person unraistakeably evinced by the reception of her son, and so eloquently expressed in the Addresses from various bodies in this town and Harbor Grace. I am charged by the Queen to convey to you the assurance of the deep concern she has ever felt in this interesting portion of her dominions. I shall carry back a lively recollection of this day's pro- ceedings and of your kindness to myself personally, but above all, of those heaity demonstrations of patriotism which prove your deep- rooted attachment to the great and free country of which we all glory to be called the sons. He afterwards rode out to view the town, unattended. A superb dinner and a grand ball were given in his honour during the evening. The ball was given at the Colonial House, which wns beautifully decorated with flags, banners, and appvopriate devices for the 1 1 m M 23 occasion. Thousands of persons attended, and the Prince danced until half-past one, opening the ball with Lady Bnidy, and dancing afterwards with Miss Grant, Mrs. Major Bailly, Hon. Mrs. Kent, Miss E. Carter, Mrs. Ridley, Miss Mackarrol, Mrs. Young, Miss Robertson, Mrs. E, P, Shea, Miss C. Jarvis, and Miss Tobin. The following is the list of dances :- 1. Quadrille. 2. Quadrille. 3. Waltz. 4. Polka. 5. Quadrille. 6. Schottiscbe. 7. Galop. 8. Lancers. 9. Mazourka. 10. Waltz. 11. Quadrille. 12. Polka. 13. Waltz and Galop, 14. Lancers. 15. Varsovicnne. 16. Schottische. 17. Quadrille. 18. Polka, in. Galop. 20. Contra Dance. His Royal Highness remained in the room until three o'clock next morning. He seems to have pleased all parties (wherever he has visited), not only by his good looks, but by his aifableness, unosten- tatious bearing, and good humour. The Duke of Newcastle and Earl of St. Germains, as on subse- quent occasions, did not mingle in the festivities of the dance. They, as well as His Royal Highness, and the rest of the suite, were dressed in full uniform. During the day, a magnificent Newfoundland dog was presented by the Newfoundlanders to His Royal Highness, together with a collar of massive silver, and a steel chain. The collar is beauti- fully wrought in silver, with the Prince's crest and motto, &c., and bears the following inscription : — " Presented to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, from the inhabitants of Newfoundland." The name given the dog by the Prince is " Cabot," after the celebrated Sebastian Cabot, the discoverer of the Island, and, if tradition is to be credited, the continent of North xVmcrica before Columbus had visited any part of the main land. On Wednesday the 25th, the Royal party attended the Regatta, on the Lake Quidi Vidi near the city, and appeared to be well pleased with the entertainment. At ten o'clock on the morning of the 26th, the Prince and suite took their departure from Newfoundland, riding on horseback to the wharf. The same procession escorted him away that welcomed ' I I > « \ m 24 him ; but, oa this occasion, they wore very different faces from those when he landed : then all was joy ; now all was regret at losing him so soon. The streets were decorated as before, the bells rang forth a right merry peal, cannons roared, and the cheers of the multitude rang forth, far and near, as on his arrival. Every place wi>.3 crowded; every one appeared in his best. The soldiers lined the wharf and streets, and the National Societies appeared in the procession in full regalia. Every ship in harbour also did honour by displaying its bunting to the best advantage, and by their men cheering heartily. The embarkation took place at the Queen's Wharf, where the state barge was lying. The wharf was crowded as before with the fashionable and beautiful, as well as the chief functionaries of the Island, the Trade processions and the school children, all there to have a last look at their future sovereign, to shew their loyalty and to pray for his welfare. His Royal Highness uncovered as he alighted from his horse, took leave of His Excellency, Lady Bannerman, and the Cabinet, and then, accompanied by his suite, stepped into the barge and was immediately rowed to the Hero. Again the Citadel and Her Majesty's ships thundered forth a royal salute, completely drowning the great and lusty cheers of the people, the yards were manned, and the sailors and the people hurrahed together as no one ever hurrahed before. The French war-vessel Scsostris also did honour, having dis- played all her colours and manned her yards. The Prince stepped on deck, showed his grateful acknowledg- ments by gracefully bowing to the people on shore, and then retired. The si[uadron shortly after sailed for Halifax. Before his final departure. His Uoyal Highness presented Lady Bannerman with a magnificent set of jewels, in commemoration of his visit to the Island. It is almost needless to say that the people of Newfoundland were perfectly enraptured with the Prince ; such devoted loyalty never was witnessed except in the other portions of his tour, and it has been admirably tested. Her Majesty may be assured of the loyalty of her great and warm-hearted Colonists. \U 25 Reception at Nova Scotia. ;;t The Eoyal Squadron arrived at Halifax on the morning of the 30tli July, at 10 o'clock. Tlie weather was anything but agreeable ; the sky being cloudy and the rain coming down in drizzling showers. Nevertheless, the whole population turned out to welcome the Prince, and the greatest hilarity prevailed. Everything shewed that some unusual event was about to take place, and everybody determined to participate in it. As the squadron neared the city, numerous small craft laden with passengers, went out to welcome it. They cheered as the llcro passed, and the Prince, who was on deck, acknowledged the compliment by bowing. The batteries fired royal salutes ; there were minor ones from merchant vessels, &c. H. M. S. iViVe (flagship of Rear Admiral Sir Alexander Milne), then in port, manned her yards, and the men cheered right loyally. As the squadron anchored in front of the city, thousands of per- sons gave thrilling and vociferous cheers, which rang loud and long. The Prince and suite landed, near noon, at the dockyard, which was crowded with the chief dignitaries of the Province, and the ladies of Halifax. Ho was met on the landing-steps by His Excellency the Earl of 3Iulgrave, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, who was introduced to His Royal Highness by the Duke of Newcastle, and with whom he shook hands, displaying that coolness and self-possession, and withal that courtesy, urbanity, and good breeding, for which his royal mother, and the royal family of England, are so justly celebrated. The G3rd Regiment acted as a Guard of Honour and presented arms, their band playing the National Anthem. The Mayor and City Council were next introduced, by the Lieutenant Governor, when the following Address was presented him, by them : — To His Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales : — May it Please Your Royal Highness, — We, the Jlayor and Aldcrmon of the city of Halifax, in Nova Scotia, in the name of our citizens, do most u i i li; 26 cordially welcome your Royal Highness. We rejoice that our city should be thus highly honoured hy the presence of the son of our re- vered and beloved Queen, the grandson of that illustrious Duke whose memory is gratefully cherished as the warm and constant friend of Nova Scotia, and the Heir Apparent to tiie powerful and glorious empire over which Her Majesty has for many years so wisely and beneficently ruled. We venture to approach Your Royal Highness with the expres- sion of an earnest hope that your sojourn in our city and on this side the Atlantic, will be attended with much jdeasure. We are fully per- suaded that the reception which awaits your Royal Higliness in every section of Her Majesty's North American dominions, will only impress you with the conviction, that devotion to the British throne and attach- ment to the British institutions are abiding elements in the minds of the inhabitants, and that the lustre which has been shed on the crown by the Christian and domestic virtues of our most gracious Sovereign, is justly and gratefully appreciated by all her subjects. We earnestly implore the Giver of all good to guard and protect you, and restore you in safety to the parent land, and to that illustrious family circle of which we regard you as the ornament and • pride, and that He may be graciously pleased long to spare j'our Royal Highness to fulfil those distinguished destinies to which your high position points. The following was his reply : — Gentlemb.v, — I have been led to expect that the loj'alty and attach- ment to the British Crown which exists among the inhabitants of Hali- fax would insure for me a kind reception in your city, but the scene which I have witnessed this morning proves that my expectations are more than realized. For your welcome to myself, I feel, I assure you, sincere gratitude ; but it is still more satisfactory to me as a son, and as an Englishman, to witness your affectionate attachment to the Queen, and to the laws and institutions of our common country. Your allusion to my illustrious grandfather is also most grateful to my feelings, and I rejoice to find that his memory is cherished amongst you. In your har- bour the navies of Great Britain can ride in safety, whilst you prosecute that commercial activity which, under their protection, would seem des- tined to make Halifax one of the most important cities of the Western World, and to raise her inhabitants to a high prosperity. That such may be the fate reserved for it by Providence, is my very earnest hope. I request you to convey to the citizens of whom you are the representa- tives, my cordial thanks for the greeting they have given me. He was then conducted to a fine high-mettled charger, upon which he mounted ; the Duke of Newcastle, General Bruce, Earl of Mulgrave, &c., also taking horse. The Prince took his place in 27 the centre, and the cavalcade joined the procession, amidst the cheers of the assembled thousands. The procession proceeded in the following order : — The Union P^ngine and Axe Fire Companies. The North British and Highland Societies. The Charitable Irish Society. The St. George's Society. The Carpenters' Charitable Society. The African Society. The Sons of Temperance. The Volunteer Artillery and lliflo Companies. Her Majesty's Forces. The streets were lined by the regular soldiers and volunteers, and were beautifully decorated with arches, transparencies, and evergreens. Of arches there were many, — one on Water Street ; the Cunard dock with a model of a steamship and a motto ; the Volunteer Artillery, composed of military trophies, and surmount- ed by a gun ; three arches in the burnt district; * four in Bruns- wick Street ; two opposite the parade-ground ; one by the lloman Catholic Archbishop ; a Masonic one ; also one by the Governor ; one by the General ; and one at the Nuns' Convent. Tlie public and many private buildings presented also a fine appearance, being beautifully and artistically adorned Avith flags, banners, &c. ; and to crown all, the people continually cheered His Royal Highness, as the procession passed on, a compliment he acknowledged by continually bowing. On the parade, a pleasing sight was observed among the firemen; who carried a trophy fifty feet high, surmounted by a colossal figure holding a hose-pipe ; but a still more pleasing one was the turning out of thirty-five hundred school children, dressed in white and blue, who sang the National Anthem. Arrived at the Government House, the Prince was conducted into tlie drawing-room by the Eai'l Mulgrave. In a few minutes after, the Members of the Legislature were announced, and, having been presented, the Premier (Hon. Mr. ♦ The scene of a late dreadful fire. ,h i\ A ■iJi (M 5 , i lit ! 28 Young-, now Chief Justice) presented the following Address of tlie two Houses of Parliament : — To the Most His^h, Puissant, and Illustrious Prince Albert Edward, Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Prince of IValcs, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Cobourg and Gotha, Great Steward of Scotland, Duke of Cornwall and liothsay, Earl of Chester, Carrick and Dublin, Baron of Renfrew, and Lord of the Isles, K. G. The Members of the Executive Government, on behalf of the Legisla- ture anil people of Xova Scotia, tender to you, the son of their Sovereign, and Heir Apparent to her throne, the respectful homage of a loyal and united population, and cordially bid Your Royal Highness welcome to this continent. Fouiuleil by the British races, and for more than a century, amidst the vicissitudes and temptations of that period, preserving unsullied her attachment alike to the throne, to the people, and to the institutions of the Mother Country, this Province has grown with a steady growth ; and we trust that Your Royal Highness will observe in it some evidences of public spirit and material prosperity, some faint traces of the civili- zation you have left at home, some indications of a desire to combine commercial activity and industrial development with the enjoyment of rational freedom. To the members of Your Royal House who visited Nova Scotia in her infant state, our country was deeply indebted for the patronage which enabled many of her sons to distinguish themselves abroad ; and during the reign of Your Hlustrious Mother the blessings of self-government and of unrestricted intercourse with all the world have been graciously conferred upon the Province. With pride, we saw during the Crimean and Indian wars, Nova Scotians winning laurels beneath the Imperial flag ; and Your Royal Highness has seen as you passed to your temporary residence what honour we pay to the memory of our countrymen who fall in defence of the Empire. We trust that Your Royal Highness will also observe in the discipline of our Volunteers a determination to foster the martial spirit inherited from our ancestors, and energetically to defend, if need be, this portion of Her JIajesty's dominions. To the loyal welcome which we tender to Your Royal Highness, we beg to add our fervent prayer that the blessings of Divine providence may be freely showered upon you, and that you '.lay be long spared in the high sphere in which yr^; iue called to move, to illustrate the [11! I 29 virtue which have enshrined Your Royal Mother in the hearts of our people. William Young. Joseph Howe. Adams G. ARcitinALD. Jonathan McGully. John H. Anderson. William Annand. John Locke. Benjamin Wier. amidst To which tlic Prince gave the following reply : — Gentlemen, — I am deeply touched with the warmth and cordiality with which I have been welcomed to this colony, and thank you most heartily for your Address. It will be my duty, and it will be no less a pleasure tome, to inform Her Majesty of the proof which you have given me of your feelings of loyalty and devotion to Her Throne, and of your gratitude for those blessings, which it is her happiness to reflect, have during Her Reign been bestowed upon you and so many others of Her Subjects in all parts of the world. Most heartily do I sympathize in the pride with which you regard the laurels won by sons of Nova Scotia, and the afiFeclion with which you honor the memory of those who have fallen in the service of my country and yours. The monument you refer to will kindle the flame of patriotism in the breasts of those Volunteers whom I have passed to-day, and who, in this and the colony which I havo lately quitted, are emulating the zeal and gallant spirit which have been exhibited throughout the Mother Country. One hundred years have now elapsed since the international struggles which retarded the prosperity of this country were brought to a close. May peace and harmony amongst yourselves complete the good work which then commenced, and increase the happiness and contentment of a loyal and united people. He then bowed to the members, who retired. The report goes that in the afternoon His Royal Highness rode out on horseback, and received a thorough drenching from a sudden shower ; but he sat on his horse nobly and never flinched. In the evening a grand state dinner was given by the Lieuten- ant Governor, where a party of forty-six ladies and gentlemen dined with the Prince. On the 31st, he reviewed the troops of the garrison, consisting of the 62nd and 63rd Regiments of Foot, and a company of Engi- t ii m :il : •( * : H , if 1 1, 30 iR'orri ; niul the Volunteers of Ilallfiix, which consisted of five conipiinii'S of Infantry, and one of Artillery. When the whole had formed into line, 1 1 is lloyal Highness, accompanied hy liis yuite, the Lieutenant Governor and his suite, all mounted, rode past and reviewed them, and afterwards throu<:,h the lines; the multitude assembled cheeritiii', which the J*rincc nekninvleilued. lie then rodo up to the ila^-stalf from which floated the royal standard. The troops then tiled past in excellent style. The I'rince appeared in uood spirits, and well pleased with the manner in which they had i^one throut^h the several evolutions. At twenty minutes to two, lie retired from the field, when the Artillery tired a royal salute. iSubseipiently he inspected the (Jitadel, and returned to Government House for luncheon. Shortly afterwards, he again left for the Common to witness the Indian Games, kc, which consisted of a war-dance, foot-races, iS:c., and which amused him very much, he laughing heartily at the ludicrous scene, i. e. the war-dance. The Indians were equipped in their national costume, and paid great deference to His lloyal Highness, styling him their " Great JJrother." Aviist multitude of people were gathered on the field wliile he was there, constantly using their stentorian powers in cheering. In the evening the wliole city and harbour were illuminated — one vast flood of light, nearly every house in the city and every ship in the harbour being lit up. The whole presented one of the most magnificent scenes imaginable. A grand ball took place at the Provincial Building, which was, as well as the other public buildings, handsomely decorated. It was attended by three tliousand persons ; suffice it to say, the elite of Halifax and its neighbourhood. The Prince and suite, accom- panied by the Earl of Mulgrave, &c., entered the ball-room at ten o'clock, the Prince leading Lady Mulgrave. His lloyal Highness was dressed in full uniform, as also were the members of his suite. He received those present in the ball-room, who passed him in " single file." He mingled in the festivities of the room with a great zest, dancing several times, opening the ball with Miss Young (niece of the Hon. Mr. Young, Premier), and danced afterwards with Miss Pilsbury, daughter of the U. S. Consul. liii 31 Tlio fullowing was tlio prngruinmo of dances: — 1. (,iiiiulrillo Lurlinc. U. WalU nosebutl. 3. Galop Cluirivari. 4. Lancors First Set. 5. Polka Groat R.istcru. H. Qiiadrillo Satanclla. 7. Waltz. .Kathleen Mavournecii. 8. Galop Love Dream. 9. Lanccra Second Sot. 10. Polka Zelpher. 11. (Juadrillo Don I'a-iqiiaio. 12. Waltz Lurlitie. 13. Galop Ever of Tiiee. 14. Lancers Tliinl Set. l.'i. Polka licrtlia. KJ. (Quadrille. .Oil" to Charlcstown. 17. Waltz Reigning iioauty, 15. Galop Neptune. \'J. Quadrille Zurich. 20. Waltz Martha. Early on the morning of tlic next day (August 1st), ho em- barked on board JI. M. S. Vahirmis, and steamed uji the bay, and visited his ilhistrious grandfather's (the late Duke of Kent) farm, or rather the ruins of it, situated three miles from the city. He returned and witnessed the grand regatta. The boats running consisted of yachts, fishing-vessuls, the boats of the diiferent men- of-war, canoes, and whale-boats. lie appeared to relish exceedingly this rather novel display. At noon, a levee was held at Government Hou.se, when an immense number of gentlemen was presented. In the evening, the volunteer officers were entertained at the same place by His lloyal Highness. A grand display of fireworks also took place, and the fleet was illuminated ; the hitter present- ing a spectacle of grandeur nioi-t beautiful to witness from the shore. The Prince, accompanied by his suite, took his departure from Halifax at seven o'clock on the morning of the 2nd August, by special railway train en route for St. John, N. B., after a most auspicious entertainment. His Royal Highness was accompanied l)y the Lieutenant Governor, General Trollope, the Ministry, and both branches oi' the Legislature. An immense concourse of people collected to witness his depar- ture ; all exhibiting regret at the circumstance, but not forgetting to cheer loyally and loudly. Royal salutes were thundered from the ships and batteries as the iron-horse gently but swiftly bore its precious freight away. :\ li if ^..^. 32 {\ At Windsor, an Address was presented to him, by the town authorities, to which he replied, and partook of a collation prepared by order of the Earl of Mulgrave. The usual loyal toasts of the Queen, I*rincc Consort, and Prince of Wales, were proposed by that nobleman, and drank with all the honours ; the Prince acknowledging his by bowing. After which the whole party entered carriages in waiting, and proceeded to Ilantsport; the people cheering with ardour and enthusiasm. They -irrived there at half-past eleven a. m., which was, as well as "Windsor, handsomely decorated. Here an Address was pre- sented, and replied to, and the Royal party embarked on board H. ]M. S. Sff/x for St. John, N. B. ; a royal salute being fired, and every evidence given of the loyalty of the Nova Scotians by their truly loyal and heartfelt cheers, which rang again and again, until the steamer was out of sig.'it. Reception at New Brunswick. The Styx, with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and suite on board, arrived at St. John, N. B., at ten o'clock on the evening of August 2nd. It not being customary to salute men-of-war vessels at night,the arrival was not noticed ; but at day- light next mornin^;, the batteries gave His Royal Highness a grand salute. Tbe inhabitants arose a little surprised to find the Prince awaiting them ; but hastily getting everything prepared for the reception, in a few minutes all was in readiness. The landing took place at half-past ten, and a royal salute was fired by the Sti/.r, as well as by the batteries. The Prince was received at the wharf by the Honorable J. Manners Sutton, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, and suite. Also by General Trollope, the Judges, &c., the Members of the Executive Council, the Mayor and Councilmen, the Mayors of Montreal and Boston, and the most prominent citizens of St. John. The wharves and all around the landing-place were crowded with people dressed in their best, anxious to show their loyalty, and get a glimpse of their future monarch. The Prince was conducted up the steps leading from the water, by the Lieutenant Governor, the band of the C3r Llejrimen nay- ing " God save tlie (Jueon." People cheered, ana cannon n-ourcd enough to deafen any one. The Prince was continually bowing to the people's honwiro, both wlicn he was led to the Governor's carriage, and during the entire route to Government House. The streets were lined by the Volunteers and Societies, a few arches spanned them, and the houses were decorated very nicely ; but the wh' >le affair was not so general as at Halifax, or as at St. Johns, Newfoundland. The procession was organized as follows : — The Mayor and Corporation. Tlie Town Major. Field Officers of the Militia in uniform. Hi3 Excellency the Lieutenant Governor's Aides-de-Caniii, Lieut. Col. Drury and Lieut. Col. Hayne (mounted). The Officer commanding her Majesty's troops in Now Brunswick. First Carriage — His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, The Duke of Newcastle and His Excellency the Lieutcnant-Guvernor. Second Carriage — His Royal Highness' Equerries : the Earl of St. Oermains and Major General Bruce. Third Carriage — The remainder of His Royal Highness' suite. The Chief Justice, Judges, and Members of the Executive Council. The President and .Members of the Legislative Council. The Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly. The Mayors of other Cities. High Slieriffand Coroner. Stipendiary and other Magistrates. Heads of Civil Departments, and Offico-Bearers of tlio National Societies. The procession formed, and escorted His Royal Highne.-s to " the Duke of Kent's Lodge," lately occupied and owned by the Hon. Mrs. Chipraan, and which had been handsomely furnished by the Provincial Government for the Prince's use. Inside the grounds were assembled five thousand school-children fancifully dressed, and decorated with flowers. As the procession with the Prince in his carriage passed up to the house, these little creatures threw bouquets, and sang the National Anthem, with the following verses added : Through ev'ry charming scene, Lord ! preserve the Queen, \ ) n Mf 34 In health to reign. ITcr heart inspire iiml move Willi wisdom from above, And in a nation's love Her throne maintain. Thy cboieest gifts in store, On her be pleased to pour ; Long may siie reign. May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause With heart and voice to sing God save the Queen. Hail I Prince of I'runswick'a line, New ISrunswick shall be thine : Firm has she been. Still loyal, true, and brave, Here England's flag shall wave. And Britons pray to save A nation's heir. Soon after twelve His Koyal IUgbncss proceeded to the Court House, a fine-looking cut-stone building, and stood on the steps, while the National and Trade Societies, and Volunteers, passed before him. There was a great number of them, and they were certainly a fine-looking body of men. After which he held a levee in the same building. A goodly number of gentlemen were presented, also two Indian chiefs. Two Addresses were presented, one by the Magistrates, the other by the Mayor and Corporation, of which latter the following is a copy :— To His Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales, Duke of Corn- wall and Rothsay, Earl of Dublin, Baron of Renfrew, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, ^c., ^c. Wo, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of the city of St. John, hasten to approach your Royal Highness for the purpose of welcoming to New Brunswick the Heir Apparent to the throne, and the future sover- eign of this great empire, of which it is our pride to form a portion, and over which the beneficent sway of our beloved Queen, day by day, strengthens those ties which happily unite us with the mother country. Among us is still found a remnant of those who in the last century 85 » wittiessod nnd 'partook of the joy nnd tMilliusiiism witli nliich your Jtdviil Ilii^luii'.^H' Kramlfiitlipr, tiio Diiko nf Kent, was rt-'ccivetl on U.a visit to ihc inriitit city, tipmi tlic fouiiilor of wliicli, in token of royul upprohiUioii, yroiit l)(!nc(it8 Imd been iTcenlly coiiffried \>y tiie royul cbiirter of lii^i MnjcHty (leorgo tlioTiiird ; and witii just iirido wi- declare to your Royal Highness, that tlie feelings of loyalty ami attaclinient wliicli led to these shores tlie founders of this city, still eniineutly charftcteri/.c the entire population of this colony. * It is our prayer, that your Royal Ilij^'liness will have a propitious teriuiimlion lo the tour throtigh her Majesty's North American dominions, in which you arc now engaged ; and we hope that yon will vouchsafe to assure our gn clous Queen, that peace and contentment are found among us under her rule, and that love and attachment to her person and crown is the con.nion acntimeiit of her devoted 3ul)ject3 in this the commercial capital of i'jr province of New Brunswick. The T'rinco received tlie Address personally from W, K. M. Brutis, to whom it was handed by the lleeorder, nnd returned the followiii"' answer direct, instead of throutih the Duke : — Gentlemen, — I thank yon with all sincerity for the Address which you have just presented to me, and for the welcome whicii it conveys to the colony of New Brunswick, and the important city of which you are the municipal representatives. When my grandfather, the Duke of Kent, paid to this place the visit to which you make so gratifying a reference, he found it but little more than a village. It is my good fortune to receive on the same spot irom e city — which affords a strik- ing example of what may be effected under the induence of free institu- tions by the spirit and energy of the British race — these demonstrations of love and loyalty unto me. Your commercial enterprise has made this port the emporium of the trade of New Brunswick ; and as the noble river which flows into it brings down for export the products of your soil, 30 I trust the vessels which crowd its piers will reward your suc- cessful industry with the wealth of other lands. I am not unmindful of the origin of this city, and it will bi, a subject of pride and pleasure to me to rei>ort to the Queen that the descendants of its founders liave not departed from their first attachment to the crown of England, which brought them to these shores. Returning to his rcsidcncCjhe partook of lunchcon,and then drove over the Suspension Bridge (G80 feet long, and under which are the I'alls of St. John), to the small but beautiful suburb of Carleton, opposite, where the whole population turned out to Avel- comc him. ),;( :^ ] i I j , 6 36 In the evening, the whole city of St. John was beautifully illuniiuatcd, and perfectly eclipsed either Ilalifox, or St. Johns, Newfoundland. Everything was gotten up on a gorgeous scale, and was well calculated to give a good effect. The I'rince and suite bade farewell to this rather quiet but very pretty city on the following morning, Saturday, 4th August. Taking the cars for ^othsay Station (named after him) on the Kenncbocasis ; at which place they took the steamer Forest Queen for the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton, where they arrived at sis o'clock p.m., after passing up the fine river St. John. The Prince had an excellent opportunity, and no doubt availed himself of it, to view the delightful scenery that adorns this river, as also of witnessing the agricultural proclivities of the New Brunswickers. The entire population was out to greet His Royal Highness, and crowded the wharves and fields, all exhibiting the greatest joy at the visit. The bells rang forth merrily; guns fired everywhere, the reverberation sounding through hill and dale. Everything and every person seemed delighted on that day in that beautiful little place. A troop of Volunteers lined the wharf, and presented arms to the youthful scion of royalty as he passed from the landing-place. A terrace was crowded with ladies, who waved their handkerchiefs to him, and the river was covered with small craft, which had gone out to meet the steamer. While the steamer was nearing the wharf, and until she was moored, the Prince and suite stood on deck quietly surveying the scene, the Prince now and then acknowledging the cheers by bowing. The Mayor and City officials conducted His Royal Highness to a carriage, and then joined the procession, which escorted him through the principal street to Government House. The street was very nicely adorned by a few simple arches, characteristic of the city, and was lined by the Volunteers and Police. They had quite enough to do to keep the people back, who, no doubt, in their loyal enthusiasm, would have drawn the Prince themselves. In the evening a grand torch-light procession was organized by 37 arches, ivs and c, who, Prince izcd by the firemen and citizens generally, who paraded the streets. Bonfires were lit and other tokens of the loyalty of the inhabitants shown. On Sunday morning His Royal Highness and suite attended Divine Service at the Anglican Cathedral, which was crowded to its utmost capacity by the people of the city and neighbourhood, long before the hour of service. This was the first time he had attended Divine Service on land since leaving England. He was met at the door of the Cathedral by the Lord Bishop of Frcdricton, who escorted him to his pew. The Rev. J. B. Medley (son of the Bishop) read the Prayers ; and the Rev. Chas. S. Medley, the Lessons and Litany. Tbc Rev. Dr. Coster (of Carleton) read the Epistle ; and the Rev. H. Pollard (of St. Stephen's), the Gospel. And His Lordship the Bishop read the ante-communion service, and preached the following : — SEQMON. His Lordship took his text from the 12th verse of the fourteenth chapter of Romans, — " So, then, every one of us sliall give an account of himself to God." We are assembled to worsliip God to-day on an occasion which possesses singular interest, and has also this feature of importance, that wc have never all met in this church before, and it is wholly improbable that we shall ever meet here again. Apart, then, from these topics, on which there is no necessity for me to dwell, because your minds are full of them, there is another of unspeakable moment which claims your earnest attention. Pardon me, then, my brethren, if the subject be not what you expected. You may have thought that I would hasten to express (as well as my feeble abilities would allow) the language of congratulation and loyalty, and be the mouth piece of those feelings which not only exist, but overflow, in all your hearts. Ifladopta ditferent course, it is not that I do not share with you in the common joy. I rejoice with you heartily and loyally. But I have a hi?,her mission to discharge. Can I, dare I forget that you are all, from the highest to the lowest, immortal souls? — sinners redeemed by the blood of a common Saviour — Christians, united by a common hope, placed for a few moments under my special charge. Can I forget how- much may depend upon one soul even in this half-hour? Can I, above all, forget that if every one shall give an account for himself to God, I shall myself give au account for what I shall deliver to you this day. And, as I probably address many of you for the first and last time, can I, injustice to you, dwell on any other topics than those momentous truths in Avhich alike all have a common interest, in regard to which ; I f ( ii 13 38 the bonds of temporal polity, political action, and even national welfare, great as they are, arc as nothing compared with the salvation of your souls tlirough eternity. I bcseecli you to unite with me at once on this stupendous tlieme, and pray to God that by His help the words which He has spoken may take deep root in your hearts, that with no light, no momentary impression, the truths may dwell there and abide in yon all your life long : and become the rule of your actions, filling you with those high and holy principles which will carry you safely through life, and enable you to give up your account, at the last day, Aviih joy, and not with grief. The points which the te.xt lays down for our considera- tion are two. 1st. Tliat we shall all personally, and face to face, ajipear before God. 2nd. That this appearance will not be as a matter of choice, curiosity, or joint consent, but that God will summon each separate soul to give an account uf itself to Him, the maker and judge of all souls. From these two topics we shall do well and wisely to infer Avhat influence this truth shall have, not only on our feelings but on our daily liabits of life. Glance, my brethren, for it is only a glance time will allow us at these two stupendous truths. Have you considered what it is to appear personally before God ? Every one knows that it is an affair of some moment to make an appearance before an earthly potentate. Uneducated men are very bravo and boastful on these subjects till they arc brought into the presence of the court ; but the splendour of the ceremony, and the gravity and respectful behaviour of tiiose who know how to conduct themselves, awe and impress tlie boldest. Uut if this court be sitting on questions of life and death, if the monarch be invested with absolute power, if on his fiat hang all your temporal interests, few men are to be found who do not feel some appi-eiiension. But what court of the earth can furnish you with an image of the throne of God, seated in judgment. This is no question of earthly prudence, superior dignity, profit, or place, or emolument : the prize (if one may so term it) is your own soul ; the question, your own salvation. The demand is whether yon arc fit to enjoy what Christ has prepared for them that love him. With whom are you to meet? Not with a fellow- sinner who knows little of you ; but that which j'our own actions reveal. He who meets you face to face, being to being, he whom you will then for the first time look upon, is your Maker, Sovereign, Benefactor, Saviour, and omniscient Judge. lie looks not into your eyes, but into your soul. He sees all is and ever has been there, and reads you off at a glance, what you have been and what you have made yourself, or what His grace has made you. Tliere you stand with all your imperfections on your head, alone with God — alone with God ! 0, merciful Father, what a sight will this be of ourselves and of Thee How will our poor knees tremble at this interview, and upon what can the best and holiest of us cast ourselves but on Thy mercy and the merits of our Redeemer 39 for salvation! The good we have done is nothing ; the errors we have committed are numberless. Thy power is infinite, Tiiy justice terrible, and the very sight of Thee is suflicient to destroy us, but for that merciful assurance. This our God wo have waited for, and he will serve us. Now if the sight of God is so awful, wliat shall we say when we consid- er these sacred truths here laid down, tliat eacli soul will have to give its own separate account at the day of that meeting. We all know what sight-seeing is. Men run together to great siglits from mixed feelings : some from curiosity, some from respect and loyalty, many from both these motives. Our curiosity will find no place there. It is to give account that you are summoned there. Giving account is not a pleasant duty when the accounts are complicated, tlie interests many and serious, and the penalties of breach of trust are heavy, and we are glad to be rid of the duty, and in no kind of action is tlie penalty or imperfection of human nature more abundantly displayed than in giving account. What efforts are made to make the best of n bad business, what evasive answers ! What positive deception is practised ! what immense ingenuity in avoiding the plain naked truth. Nay, take the highest standard of duty and the holiest life to be found amongst us, still there is an abatement required, there is a reserve, tlierc is a secret chamber of the soul into which we never admit one human being besides ourselves. In some particulars we stand alone ; our dearest friends are not admitted into the sanctuary of the heart beyond a certain point. No soul stained by sin can bear that it should be looked at throughout even by a fellow sinner. Yet this account, so painful to all honest, humble Christians ; so terrible to the holy Patriarch Job, that he said, " I abhor myself;" so awful to Abraham when he came face to face with God, that he said, " Behold I have taken upon me, yet am but dust ;" so fearful to St. Peter, that he cried, " Depart from me for I am a sinful man, Lord ;" so agonizing to Daniel, that he could eat nothing for many days ; so terrible to John that he fell at Christ's feet as dead — this account, so full of terror and of fear to the greatest and holiest of man- kind, you, my brethren, and I must encounter. What is it that we are to render up? What is it that we can correct, evade, or fly from ? What is it that must all be made known. The life of our souls, the posture of our hearts towards God, the life of Christ as manifested in our mortal body, the use we have made of our baptismal privileges, the benefits v. e have derived from Sacred Scriptures, the union and commu- nion we have had with our risen Lord, the prayers we have olfered, the faith to which we have held fast, the example we have set in all the various hours of life, in all the companies we have been brought, in all the relations and capacities in which Providence has placed us, as subjects, as rulers, as citizens or freemen, as electors, as elected, as judges, as, magistrates, as pastors, as flocks, as hearers, as preachers, as tradesmen :'-l\ ■li r^\ I if < u 40 as nioclianicg, as rich, as poor, as gifted ■nith powerful intellect or ujoderatc abilities, as physicians, as merchant.s, as lawyers, as soldiers, as men of science, as handicrafts even of all kinds, as husbands, wives, brother^*, sisters, children, masters, servants, as those for whom Christ died, and for whom He intercedes, and reigns in glory. Surely when you all think of this complicated, manifold, tremendous account, you must see the dignity of common things, the momentous issues of ordin- ary life, — the risk we run in living our common everj'-day life. Surelj you must see how judgment and eternity mingle with the daily occur- rences which seem too trifling to be remembered, and that your daily prayer, and daily fear, and daily honesty, and daily living to the Lord, are tiie threads which hold your life together. Every hour the word or action passes on to judgment. The word is spoken, the action done, and in one instant it has left the world, and it cannot be undone for ever, and another line is written on the face of eternity that cannot bo blotted out. Surely I have said enough, though but little to show what holy principles should guide us, in consideration of these great truths. May God stamp them indelibly upon our hearts. 1st. The subject here set before us should lead us to a holy, yet, if I may so express myself, a cheerful fear. We are here presented certainly with a grave view of life, yet it is far from being a gloomy, discontented, or repining view. The God who sent His blessed Son to save us, who underwent toil and privation, ignominy, and death for our sakcs, is also the God of boundless might. This God rejoices in the happiness of His meanest creatures, and denies not to us, at all fit seasons, the enjoy- ments with which His works supply us, in the paths of science, in the glories of art, in the splendour of the fields, in the recreation proper to youth, and animal spirits, and high health, and virtuous cheerfulness. We neither please nor worship Him by refusing to our fellow creatures those innocent joys which lighten tue common burdens of humanity and cheer our saddened spirits for those graver duties which we have to discharge. So that whilst we fear Him we may rejoice in our Maker always, and may lawfully partake in those sports and recreations which are suitable to our character, which contain nothing sinful in them, provided we bear about with us everywhere a strict sense of our duty to God and to each other, and are ever ready to fulfil it. I have called this feeling by a compound name — a cheerful fear— because, under any system of theology which absolutely forbids general recrea- tion or which denounces as sinful particular kinds of recreation whilst it tolerates others, the mind is led to assume the look of fear of God, rather than to feel it, or to feel abject terror in the thought of meeting our God rather than the holy and loving one which become a Christian. The proper medium would seem to be to remember that God denies us nothing which is really good for our body, that we must serve him with 41 our hearts nnd rejoice with trembling, and that a cheerful, hopeful, large-hearted and thankful spirit is that which best enables us to dis- charge each duty as it comes, looking for the merciful allowance and being confident in the justice of God, 2nd. This account should also be a motive for perpetual love and thankfulness for the vast amount of our present mercies. Now, inde- pendently of those which personally belong to each of us, and on whom want of time forbids me to dwell, I may properly call your attention to- day to those which belong to us all as citizens. When we look round among the nations of the earth and consider the past and present con- dition of countries favoured with a fruitful soil and a more genial climate than our own, how inestimable is the price of our manly, rational, and constitutional freedom, how deeply showld we cherish* how diligently should we guard and preserve, the integrity of our limited monarciiy, the nice balance of our respective estates and realms, the just and merciful administration of our laws, and the various expressions of freedom and safe-guards against license with which a gracious Pro- vidence has endowed us ! Our monarchy, our language, our religion, are rich in all the associations of the past ; our progress in the useful arts and sciences has been widening and deepening every year; our deliverances from civil war and religious tiiraldom have been unexam- pled in the history of the world ; oi - colonial possessions have in them all the seeds of a great future, and want only a higher education and a more potent development of natural resources to give them birth. A gracious Providence everywhere unites us by successful though calami- tous war and by the nobler arts of peace. Our sufferings and our joy3 are the common property of the empire. One year our bosoms throb with fear and sorrow at the massacre of Cawnpore, la another we hail the coming of a Prince, not, like his great ancestor, reaping his youthful harvest of renown and blood inflicted upon a foreign land, but sent forth bj' the love of the Mother of our country, to consolidate the affec- tions of a distant empire and to bring nearer in loyalty, love, and friend- ship the claims wliich science and commercial action have already united. Truly we shall have to give an account of these unnumbered blessings. This good measure heaped together and running over, which God has given into our bosoms, calling for no narrow gratitude in return, demands of us this day more thankfulness in our hearts, more fervour in our prayers, more charity towards each other, more virtue and holiness as a nation, than we have vet exhibited. And here Mie context to the passage before us leads me to notice that the whole argument of Paul on the subject is brought to bear on the great duty of a wise and charitable forbearance towards each other. The question which he discusses in this chapter concerning different kinds of food and religious observances, are questions which in principle are continually brought 4i 'M i'8 m : I; 42 forward, and he bringa in the solemn judgment of God to show how wc should deal with them. Why dost thou judge tliy brotlier — or why dost thou set at nought thy brother ? — for we must all stand before the judg- ment seat of Clirist. So then every one of us must give account of himself to God; let us not therefore judge one another any more. A judgment indeed we must form upon men and things with a view to our own Christian discrimination; but let it not necessarily be a judgment to condemnation ; let it not, above all, be a heart of uncharitable judg- ment ; but let the severity of your condemnation be directed to this point, that none of you put an occasion to fall in your brother's way, or cause him to fall by an unwise and careless use of your liberty. Here, then, you see another important principle arising out of tiie solemn subject of an appearance before God in judgment. If all of us will be judged, and if it be so hard and difficult for us to meet that judgment of ourselves, liow strongly does this urge on us the principle of mutual amity, forbearance, gentleness, consideration, abstinence from boasting, arrogance, from envy, railing, evil surmisings, and uncharitableness ? This is the special argument of the Apostle, and I wish there were not sufficient reasons for pressing it upon you. Much allowance is to be made for the excitement of men's minds ; but let us recollect one thing, — we owe it to our Sovereign, we owe it to our Province, we owe it to ourselves, to let no ill-feeling mingle with or follow the gracious visit, if I may so speak, of our common friend. Let us charitably sup- pose that every one has done his best to welcome him. Differences of opinion are ensured by our freedom of thought ; but we have too many points of union, too many subjects of devout and glowing thankfulness, to allow the envious, ill-natured, or uncharitable thought to have a lodg- ment in our hearts. Why should we set at nought our brother in Christ, when we shall meet together as sinners before a common tribunal here- after ? Let us remember that the unbounded liberty we enjoy of saying or printing all we feel, should be a check against, rather than a guarantee for license; for the greater our freedom the heavier must be our account. And now, addressing for the moment my dear friends and brethren of the Church of England specially, ought not this thought of your per- sonal appearance before God to lead you to value more highly, and be more fervent in the use of your own holy and common prayer. You have sometimes perhaps looked upon what are called State prayers, as if they did not nearly concern you ; you have repeated them Avithout personal interest ; no fervent Amen has come from the depths of yo\;r hearts. Our good Sovereign has now sent to you one of the dearest members of her family to remind you that she is not an abstraction, a fragment of the State, — a court ceremony, that stripped of its external comes to nought; but a living, personal, responsible being, an anointed Queen, a Christian ruler, fully alive to all the responsibilities of her 43 exalted stntion, desirous to plorify God in it, depending upon the mercy of God in Christ Jesus the Saviour of us all, looking forward with you to His just and glorious advocate, and solicitous, Tiay deeply, tenderly solicitous, for the benefit of her people's prayers. And will you deny that profitable, motherly, natural pious request? Surely when wo meet together in the church, the thought of this day's assemblage will soinetinies infuse fresh fervour into that petition, wliich I presume, in your name, once more to offer. Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts, grant her in health and wealth long to live, strengthen her that she may vaiuiuisli and overcome all her enemies, an)iir iirdviiu-iiU tour, will visit lnrrrcr cities iiiul aoo grciUcr devclopnionts of wealth ami art llmii wo incdi'iit, but uowlioro ciiu tlu-re bts I'uuml ii jieople more devoted to llio Throne tluvu in and around the Silnr/ilid iwhilis. May the Kinjj of Kings graciously protect Your lloyal Ili},'hness during j'Oui' prospective lour, and briiijj you safely home again to the land of our fathers and tiie sunshiuo of the royal domestic circle. To tliis Address lie roiid the i'oUowing reply : — Gknti.kmev, — Your hearty reiterations of welcome demand my warm- est thanks. In tlie name of the Queen I thank yon for the expressions of your loyally, and for the just tribute which you pay to the acta of ber reign, and the sentiments which have always animated her. In my own name, also, I thank you for the warm reception I have met with in the city which you represent, and for tlio earnest wishes for my welfare which y(Mi have expressed. Your city, no doubt, is small in comparison with many others which I am about to visit ; but the enthusiasm with which you so loudly greeted mo on Saturday, and the devotional quiet •which prevailed yesterday in your streets, prove to me that this commu- nity know how to fear God as well as to pay due honor to its earthly sovereign. I sincerely trust that these virtues may never diminish amongst you, while your limits enlarge and your wealth increases in proportion to the local advantages which Providence has bestowed upon you. Afterwards His Royal IIiu,'hnoss held a Icvec at Government House, wlien the principal gentlemen of the city and neighhourhood were pre.sented. lie then inaugurated a public park, lie attended in the evening a grand ball given in his honour, where the follow- ing ladies were his partners : Hon. Mrs. Manners Sutton (Governor's lady), Miss Florence Parker (daugliter of Judge Parker), Miss Fisher (sister of the Attorney General), Miss Lizzy Hazen, Miss Medley (daughter of the Bishop), Mrs. Justice Kitchey, Mrs. Bayard, and Miss Robinson. His lloyal Highness took his departure from the city of Fredericton on the next day (Tuesday the 7th), taking the Forest Queoi to Indiantown, adjacent to St. Jolin, where a hearty ovation greeted him. Thence he crossed the Suspension Bridge in a carriage to Carlcton. On leaving this deUghtful locality, a party of stalwart, though gentle, firemen unharnessed the horses from his carriage, and drove '* their dear 47 priiuv," OH tlicy (loli;.'lito(l to ctiU lilni, acros.s the liri(lf;(' to the wliarf, tho wliolo populaco chcorin;^ lomlly. Thorc he eiuharkcd oti hniird tho Sf//.i' for Windsor. Ill' arrived hack aiiaiii at Hantsport at 7 o'clock on the morn- ing ol' the 8th ; arrivi'd at Windsor at i'i,i;ht, remaining an hour; arrived at Truro at hall-past eleven, remaining an hour ; and ar- rived at Pictou at half past five p. in. At all these placeH he was received with an eiithusiasni which knew no hounds. At Truro, an Address was presented hy the county meniher (Mr. Archihald), on hehalf of the inhal)itants of the place, to wiiich the l*rince replied. This place was hcautifiiUy decorated, and the school-children sang the National Anthem. The Prince was much pleased, and spoke a few words to the little folks. He also accepted a slight collation, prepared by a party of ladies, who also waited uponhim. From Truro to Pictou, ho, as well as his suite, travelled in pest chaises. At Pictou, the Prince was received with demonstrations of regard, and, in fact, perfect veneration. He immediately em- harked on board the Ifcro, which, witli the other ships of the sijuadron, sailed for Charlottetown, Prince Edward's Island. llECEl'TION AT PrINCE EdWARD'S IsLAND. His Royal Highness arrived at Charlottetown about half-past eight on the morning of the Dth August, and landed from the Hero at one o'clock. H. M. S. Nile, Ariadne, Cossack; Valorous, and Flying Fish, the Government surveying-vessel Margaretta Stephenson, and the French war-vessel Pomene, commanded by the Marquis de Montigna), accompanied it. The Royal S([uadron, on nearing the town, was met by the Micmac Indians in canoes, who welcomed the Prince. Salutes were fired from the batteries. As, in many of the other places visited, the weather was very disagreeable, raining continually, yet thousands upon thousands came forth to welcome His Royal Highness. The city was crowded with visitors, and accommodation was a " scarce com- modity." The Prince landed at the Queen's Wharf, under eight royal ii 'I t i 1 : 1 lii' 1 t, I ijt ; ii "' ! ,11, 48 1 ; j 1 J 1 ' 1 I I salutes, tlie Pomcne also salutin;:, and was roccivod l)y His Excolloncy Lieutenant Oovcrnor I)un