Colonel Arthur now proceeded to Ross, ac- companied by every person from Campbell town who could find any means of conveyance. Upon his arrival in that flourishing township, the scene was truly gratifying, indicative at once of the prosperity of the district and the kindly feeling which induced its inhabitants, including every member of its magistracy, to assemble to testify their respect for His Excellency and their regret at his departure-in fact, nothing could more conclusively convey to Colonel Arthur's mind the true state of public feeling regarding his ad- ministration of the affairs of the colony-and nothing could more clearly tend to convict the lying calumnies of the slanderous portion of the press of this island, than did the numerous and respectable assemblage upon this occasion.
There were 37 carriages of different descrip- tions which having passed over the old bridge were ranged in rear of Colonel Arthur's carriage preparatory to the opening of the very handsome Bridge at this place. The Director General of roads and bridges having reported the bridge to be safe, a committee of gentlemen requested his Excellency to cross it, and we do not think that so gratifying a scene has before been wit- nessed in the interior of V. D. Land. In the centre of the bridge a triumphal arch was erected with his Excellency's motto surmounting it-- numerous flags were flying--amongst them Mr. Kermode's whose family we were happy to see upon the ground and who very handsomely sent a sheep and a lamb with some very fine old sherry to celebrate the occasion. The cavalcade having crossed the Bridge were greeted by a feu de joie and the cheers of the people in Ross, and the Lieutenant Governor's carriage having drawn up in front of the Police office the other carriages passed by, the occupants of them offering their congratulations to his Excellency. But perhaps not the least gratifying part of the ceremony was the witnessing of the waggons and teams which were indeed a most convincing proof of the prosperity of the settlers-the waggons were loaded with wool and wheat. The horses belonging to Mr. B. Horne and Mr. Kermode were justly admired.
Soon after the New Bridge was opened the centre of the old one was blown up-and the
work of demolition was commenced by the' assembled party upon a cold collation (grace having first been said by the Rev. Mr. Bedford) and which did equal credit to the taste and liber- ality of the people of Ross.-Benjamin Horne Esq., J. P. in the chair assisted by Philip Smith, Esq. and Capt. 'furner under whose excellent management the ceremony was con- ducted. There were 300 covers laid and judging by the crowd there could not have been fewer ladies and gentlemen assembled. The wines from Champaignc to humble Port were excel- lent and ampie justice was done them.-The first toast was '"' The King" which wus drank with the usual honours loudly expressed.-The next toast given by the Chairman was " The health of Lt. Governor Arthur" when Mr. Home delivered himself as follows.
" I solicit your attention for a few minutes, whilst I offer a few remarks, which I think ap- propriate to the occasion, and as I am unac- customed to speak before a public company, I must beg you will grant me the indulgence of
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We arc met for the purpose of testifying our respect to His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Arthur, upon the occasion of his opening Ross
Bridge.
highest.' the public.