On the morning following the Opera, His Royal Highness and suite left Philadelphia by a special train for Amboy, where he embarked on board the U. S. steamer Harriet Lane, which the President had dispatched for the purpose. There he was met by many of the New York Committee of four hundred citizens, who accompanied him to the city. Salvos of twentyone guns were fired from Fort Hamilton and the other batteries, as the steamer passed, and on nearing Castle Garden salutes were also fired from the shipping, while the cheers of tens of thousands swelled in a joyous chorus of welcome, and great was the waving of hats, the flutter of handkerchiefs, and the display of bunting.

On stepping ashore at half-past two, His Royal Highness was received by Mayor Wood, who welcomed him cordially to the commercial metropolis, and after a little delay, introduced him to Major General Sandford, commanding the First Division of the New York State Militia, who invited him to review the same, to which the Prince assented. He shortly afterwards made his appearance on horseback in full uniform, accompanied by his suite and the staff officers. He was received with all the military honors, ruffles, colors drooping arms presented, and band playing. The troops numbered more than six thousand, and presented a splendid appearance. The review was made by brigades numerically in succession, and as they were formed on different lines, the Prince had a fine opportunity of watching their entire movements.