The New York Herald Newspaper, February 12, 1858, Page 2

2 colors of England and Prussia united the garlands over each column. Tae principal entrance tw the | Palace was set in a frame of leaves, flowers, and berries, combined in a highly pleasing manoer, and was surmounted by an arch, consisting of palm branches anc other exotic plants. Her Majesty was received by the tet officers of State, and conducted to the royal closet, @ banister of the narrow staircase by which the Queen ascended was tastefully decorated with creeping plants, ‘aterwoven with roses and camelias, and much bat been fone by varnishing and gilding to deprive this most if. convenient flight of stairs of jts ordinary mean appear: moe, A almost magical in its effect bad basen nade in the royal closet. © walls were covered with ich Smbossments go white and geld, the ceiling was thastely — an citted in the same colors, while no- dang could exceed the richness and elegance of the fur- aiture. From'the royal clcset the Princess Royal, secom- panied by Prince Albert and the King of the Belgians, ‘was conducted to the retiring room, @ remarkably handsome apartment, exquisitely decorated for the occasion. Her Majesty, however, pasted at once into the robing room, one of the noblest saloons in the palace, fit ted with the rich and quaint, but somewhat sombre, fur- niture of the time of Queen Anne. Her Majesty's proces- sion was formed in the throne room, where an elegant table, covered with crimson velvet cloth, festooned with Dlue cords and tassels, had been placed for the signing of the marriage register. The windows were filled with flowers, and the mantelpivce bore a miniature parterre, the edges of the white marble being fringed with delicate twining plants, No attempt seemed to bave been made, except by the iatroduction of flowers, to improve the State ‘apartments. A broad strip of crimson carpet had been laid down the centre of the reoms through which the bridal processions were to pass, but little more had been done in the wey of upholstery, BRILLIANT APPEARANCE OF THE LADIES AND GEN- TLEMEN PRESENT. The passage of the processions through Queen Anne’s room, the Tapestry room, and the Armory, was a scene equally splendid and impressive. The ladies who occu. pied the seats prepared for the occasion, and the greater part of whom were in the bloom of youth, were all in full bourt dress, and the dazzling effect of their jowels and feathers, their silks and laces, but above all, their natural charms,'may easily be imagined. They rose as each pro- cession passed before them and did homage to it by a deep obeisance, which was graciously acknowledged by Her Majesty and the other principal personages. Most of the gentlemen present wore a military or a naval upiform, and the flashing of swords and the glitter of gold lace ad- ded yet another feruture of brilliancy t the scene. At the top of the great staircase leading to the Color Court were the initials of the bride and bridegroom formed of white flowers upon a backgroun‘ of evergreens, plaited 80 as to compose a rich natural tapestry, the whole sup ported by palm branches, displaying the colors of England apd Prussia. The railings and balustrades were richly gilded and decorated with flowers, andon the landings of the #tai-s were immense draped mirrors, which retlected and multiplied the processions as they passed, still fur- ther increasing the magnificence of the spectacle. ACOOMMODATION FOR THE SPECTATORS—HOW THEY EMPLOYED THEIR TIME. The greatest portion of the spectators who were ad- mitted by tickets within the palace were accommodated in the clennade, along which the three processions passed | from the state rooms to the chapel. The entrauce to these seats was from the lower end of St. James street, and before the hours of opening the doors, a crow, chieily of | ladies, had gathered round them. ‘The arrangements | wore Carried out very punctually. At 10 precisely the ticket holders were admitted, and though there was some. thing of a rush, yet, us access to the top tier of seats that rose from the pillar'side of the colonnade upwards was given by three separate stairways, there was no confusion. The first comers chose ‘the best seats, aud the lower tiers were speedily occupied. The seats were covered with scarlet cloth, crossed by blue lines marking the space foreach person. But as the majority were lacies, it required some polite interference on the part cf the attendants, and much compression of voluminous skirts before the seats could be made to hold the appowted number. Ip half an hour the whole space was filled. Then began the veriod of waiting incident to all such occasions; i wes enlivened by the freqaent pass- ing of uniforms up and down the colonade, the heralds and pursuivants being especially active; vow aad then a Minister, a Gold Stick, or some well known miliary name was noted. There were some errors, of course; Clarence, King at Arms, was m: a for a Yeoman of the Guard, and @ party of diplomatiets were generally supposed to be Prussian fostmen. Random speculations of this kind, and criticiéms of each other's toilettes by the ladies, filled up the time very agreeably THE PREVAILING DRESS FASHIONS—HOW THE GUARDSMEN LOOKED. The prevailing style of dresa was befitting a bridal; there were so many white bonnets and gauzy veils that it might have been supposed a large number of brides hed been dispersed among the spectators. There were emgulariy few gentlemen; parties had evidently been up made with only the indispensable amount of mals escort. Tue scene, there ‘ore, was aH color, tier on tier, like Drilliant slope of flowers. The spaces between the pillars of the colonnade were hung with wreaths of ivy, holly and other evergreena, fastened with rosettes and streamers of white satin; the opposite wall was similarly decorated, With the addition of bouquets of palm leaves and tlowera, Beneath every rosette was the piame and helmet of a tall guardeman, also his cuirass.and, finally, his boots; the red coai being all but merged into the scarlet drapery be- hied bim. TEE REGAL AND BRIDAL PROCESSION ENTER. Shortly before 12, an order to thore statue like warriors to “carry swords,” produced a clash and glancing of steel for a salute, and the Princess of Prussia and her atten4- ber into the chapel ‘efeer 12 the sound of trumpets advancing from the iaper apartments gave notice of the approach of her Ma Jesty ; as the head of the procession entered the colonnade the spectators rose, and the line passed to the chapel in the order iaid down in the programme. [This was pub- Lshed in the Hxnatp of yesterday (Thursday) morning.) AYPEARANCE OF THE DRIDE—WISHES FOR IRR HAP. PINESS. Her Royal Highness looked pale, but returned the greet- img with which she was welcomed very gracefully and with perfect self possession. A more besutiful sight can scarcely be imagine | than that presented by these groups while passing, but though b-eu the general feeling it awakene: than admiration. The sincerest for the happiness of the young and royal bride accompagied her ou her | way THE CHAPEL ROYAL—ITS VARYING PORTCNES AND DIPYRRENT USES. The entrance to the Chapel Royal was in the Ambassa dors’ Court, frouting the windows from which her | Majesty was prociaimed in June, 1837. It was the usual | marrow coven, almost close under the apartments where Marshal Riucher was lodged in 1815, and out of the Windows of which he used to lean and return the greet- | ings of the crowds that assembled in the court to gaze upon him. Beyond this doorway, as macy of our realers | are doubtless aware, is the passage or cstied, but which, in spite of this high nothing wore nor less than a hal! paseage, low arc beighi, and mean in width, A door on the left opens direct her long nor high, a narrow gal | nide, every spot occupied and small interior Greased with crimson velvet and g This is the Chapel Koyal. It has undergone mai anges and alterations swe Holbein buiit it for Henry Vill. it has been & Row Cathol hapel, a Protestant chapel, then a | room, then a Protestant’ chapel ya Chapel Royal. But the changes for tbe have altered ite internal aspect quite ae | Veiseitudes could have done 4 wife of nuptial of Aue foliow exnowed George of Denmark, the pa cific “ est \lpowi’le?’ who frequentea the chapel rather than ured t—sieeping out the sermons which be accompa- nied with a nasal voluntary such as even the lunge of Burnet gould not always over. | come That vigorous prelate, howey brought | about a reform in another respect, end, to put an end w the distracting fiirtations which used to be carried on here persuaded Queen An heighten the pews tllthey Tesetmbie 4 bathing boxes and so compelled their occupants, | who had nothing but the service to occupy their attention, | to follow the somnolent example of Prince George. | | | George lil. was married bere in the afternoon, with very Little pomp or ceremony. George IV. waa married here iso, at 16 o'clock at night. The massive books for the chandeliers which were used on this occssion are still Yisibie over the altar, and ope at least who attended at this wedding can well remember how on that night the royal bridegroom feigned or felt oisguet—how he “ie @yom his neglected bride when the solema over and called for brandy. The Princess Ccarlotie of Wales was married at Carlton House, but Wiliam LV. was married here, and the chapel length: ened one third to accommodate those preseut at that cere. | mony. This alteration was by no means an improvement, for, as the building was before, the addition only made it wort. When her Majesty's marriage was cele. ‘braved bere in 1840 most of the olf high backed sieemag pews were allowed to remain. Mer royal pew was built in the new portion of the chapel, over the entrance door, and bere she used regularly to attend divine service til the ruffian Francis tried to shoot her one Sunday morning in 1842 while passing in hor carriage to the chapel. From that day, we believe, she has never attended divine ser- viee here or been present at any ceremony in the chapel wave that of the marriage of the Duke of Sutherland's omer the Ear! Grosvenor in 1862 himself would not have known bis work amid yesterday's improvements, and that they are groat im provements may ve Judged from the fact that the interior of the building looked not only rich but almost spacious, and as if it really was meant to accommodate a number of visiters. The old high§pews had been entirely swopt away, and s sufficiently broad path left up the centre of the buiiting from the doorway to the altar. Oo either side of this, rising one above the other, are four rows of seats, covered with crimson and bordered with gold lace. These accommodate 160 persons—the geut'emen being a 1 a apace of twenty inches aud the ladies no more than two feet. The latter indulgence, however, as it torred out, was a most feeble and inadequate concession to the fashions of the day, and the struggling And gnevous the injury to robes of State, before the Indies could reduce themselves to the required standard ‘The galieriestheld yesterday, when full, rather less than 150 peers and peeresses, making the total number of seat ed visiters who could witness the ceremony from all parts Of the chapel not quite 900. The seats provided the Tepresentativer of the public were really excellent and well placed affording ample accommodation for all the Journalists present They were on the basement floor,fon the left haud side, and corresponded with the seate o¢cu- pied by most of her Majesty's Ministers on the right of the chapel. According to popular court fiction, how. ever, no reporters were supposed to be present At'the upper end of the chapel, round the nautpar and fltar, ai) the wails bad been bung with the richest crim son eilk velvet with & deep and maszire bullion fringe The effect of thie wae rat) 1 in the shadows and corpers of the amored building it seemed so dark in tone ae te bave almost the @ ¢ black drapery But for the extra window which hax been aided to vd of the cbape! this Would have been @ moet serious error draped jo the same style, and @ bean pueion rail rome Poand the who hegitened to bear the gold i wiy upon the erimron velvet. « Th antiqus as is t of the com aonwoaith | areal ene ' we Whek Was grea Ww the | NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1858. church by Charles I. One noble flagon of this set, however, «till remains, though the history of its hairbreadth ‘scapes from the of the grasp fifth monarchy men would almost fill avolume. The reet of the service, including the noble and lofty candelab: and the large éalver of the last supper, is mostly of the time of Anne and the frst George. 1t includes a massive gold service of Anne's reign—the only one of the kind in the possession of the Crowa. Round the a'tar, on the right and left, forty or Hity magnificent settees in crimson and gold were sarerally arravged. The low chair of State on the left, with five little stools—two at one side, and three at the other—showed at once where her Majesty would sit, surrounded by her royal children. Her Ma- Jesty’s pew, over the evtravce, was richly dressed aod decorated anew for the accommodation of the corps diplo- matique, all the chief members of which were, of course, to be present on euch an occasion. The old recess of the organ loft and that facing it bave been much enlarged— the former for the accommodation of the members of the choir, the latter for her Majesty's private band. FIRST VISITRRS IN THE CHAPEL ROYAL. ‘The first visiters of rank were Lord Campbell and Lady Stratheden. His Lordship wore bis rich collar of office, fastened at each shoulder with white favors. Following in rapid succession came the Countess of Baiprere. the Hon. Mra: Grey, the Countess Bessborough, Vi intess Sydney, Viscountess Combermere, Lady Ernest Bruce, Lady Foley, Lady Alfred Paget, &c. All thesd ladies wore full court dress, witb plumes and jewels, and their arrival enabled ope to form a fair idea of the matchless brillianc the appearance of the chapel would present when filled. A group of heralds in their tabards, emblazoned with all the heraldic devices of the Britieh Empire—Ciarencieux King of Arms, Norroy King ot Arms and Garter Principal King of Arms, were next gorgeous additions to the general tableaux The Right Hon. M. T Baines and Mrs Baines were the firet of the Ministerial visiters. Mr. Baines wore the Mmisterial uniform, but no wedding favor, neither did Mr Vernon Smith nor Mr. Labouchere. These, however, were the only exceptions. The last gentioman wore the uniform of one of elder brethren of the Trinity House, a dress in which the late Duke of Wellington was fond of appearing, though as a costume it is one of the most un- sightly that was ever devised, not even excepting the livery of the Post Office, to which it bears a most bumi- liating resemblance. It was pow near 11 o'clock, and the visitors began to pour tn rapidly, The Marchioness of Clanricarde came, then Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood, Lord and Lady Stanley of Alterley, Lord ‘and Lady Ebury, the Karl and Countess of Hardwicke, Lord and Lady Panmure, Sir George and Lady Grey. The Duke of Atholl came in full Highland costume. The Duke of Richmond wore the ‘uniform of the Sussex militia, of which he is the Colonel; the Duke of Buccleuch, the uniform of Militia Aide de- Camp to the Queen; the Duke of Manchester, the uniform of Major of the Hunts Militia. The Dukes of Newcastle and Argyll beth wore the Ministerial uniform, as did also the Farl of Derby. The Duchess ef Richmond, the Count. e8s of Jersey, the Countess of Derby and Countess Mount- edgcumbe, al) sat together, the first three ladies being particularly copspicu aus for’ the ricbness of their dresses and the brilliancy of their jewels. Sir George and Lady Cornewall Lewis, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Mar- cbioness of Abercorn, Marchioness of Breadalbane and Duchess of Wellington were among the latec omers, as was also the Countess of Granville. INCIDENTS AND SCENES—LORDS AND COUNTESSES EMBARRASSED. Mt is now past 12 o'clock and the excitement of ex. Ppectation increases every moment. Ladies who are driven near the door intrigue successfully to change their places with lords who are nearer to the altar. A noble | countess drops her cloak and shawl over the gallery rail onto the floor, witha heavy “flop” and a general titter en- sues, Itis increased, as ancther peeress, looking over, moults the feathers from her headdress and they come failing slowly down, and every one looks up much as people do at the theatre when a playbill goes eddying over into the pit. ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCESS OF PRUSSIA AND QUEEN VICTORIA. Suddenly there is a little stir, and the Princess of Prus- sia enters the chapel magoniticently attired in a robe of white eatin, and with her train borne by the youthful Countess Hacke. With ber Royal Highness come their Highoesres Prince Acalbert and Prince Frederick Charles, and a most brilliant suite of Prussian officers. The whole brilliant audience of the chapel rises en masse and bows as the P'ricess Royal’s mother-in law elect passes on to the altar. Hardly are they seated there, on the left hand side, when faintly in the distance the long blown, clear, defiant notes of the trumpets are heard. They come pearer and nearer, and the last arrivals among the visiters basten to arrange themselves, while the officers of the bousehold fall into brilliant line along the pathway up the chapel at either sice. Step by step the advance of the trumpeters is followed; now they are descending the staircase, the regular roll and beat of the silver kettle drums become aucib.e, and the prolonged triumphant flourish proclaims the approach of Majesty. The trumpeters, pursuivants, clerks and equerries file off outside the chapel, but the Lord Steward, Norroy, Clarencieux, Garter, the Lord Privy Seal, the President of the Councll, the Lord Chan- celior, the Earl Marshal of England, and others of high note and rank, all enter. But they enter almost unob- served, for from bebind them comes the Princess Mary of Cambriige, ber train borne by Lady Arabella Sackville West. A murmer of admiration, which nelther time nor place could altogetber subdue, greets her as she epters the chapel, bowing with stately elegance in return for the homage rendered her. After her Royal —— comes the Duke of Cambridge, attended by jone! Tyrwhitt; and to the Duke also a tribute of cordial respect is paid. The Duchess of Cam bridge is received in the same manner, but a deeper reve- Tence awaits the Duchess of Kent, who smilingly and as to friends, returns the rete. The next great notability is the veteran l’remier, who bears before the Qaeen the Sword of State in ponderous solemnity, After this even the Royal Pr.nces Gre unnoticed, and every one bows slowly and deeply as her Majesty, leading ineither hand Prince Arthur and Priace Leopold, enters the chapel. OF course, Cn these occasions there is no applause, aud but the prolonged obeisances denote depth of lov: welcome with which the royal motber of the bride is welcomed. The Queen looks, as #he always looks, kind- ly and amiable, but self-potsessed and stately. On ber bead is a crown of jewels such as relieves all ap- préhensions as to the elfect which the late « raid’? upon | the royal caskets might bave had upen her Majesty's toilet" Courtess ing in acknowledgment of the profound homage with whieh she is welcomed, her Majesty passes ‘St once to her Chair of State on the left of the altar, aad which | placed between the five embroidered settees oc- cupied by the youngest royal children From this timo all remain standing in the presence of Majesty, even the Princess of Prussia, who stands on the opposite side of the altar Lord Palmerston, on the Queen's right hand, bears the Sword of State, while the Duchess of Sutherland, berseif attired ip almost royal magnificence, stands on the left, by right of office as Mistress of the Robes. THE BRIDEGROOM ADVANERS TO THE ALTAR. Again there is another pause of intense interest, and agnin the drums aud trumpets are heard, and, ushered in ‘With Uhe same imposing ceremonies, comes the procession of the bridegroom, On his right walks his Royal High ness the l’rinee of Prussia, his father, and ou his teft brother, Prince Albert. All eyes, bowev are fixed upon the ltoyal bridegroom, as he walks slowly, but with the most perfect ease and elegance of action, up the tre of the chapel. He wears the uniform of a Prassian General, with the insignia of the Order of the Black Eagle of Prussia. The uniform shows his tall figure to advantage, and sets off his frank, open countenance and pre: possessing bearing. Near the altar he stops before Her Majesty's chair of State, and slowly bows with the most profound reverence, and, turning to hus royal mother, he bows again with equal reapect, but lees ys 4 than to the Queen, and then, kneeling in the centre of the chapel, prays with earnest devotion for afew minutes. His prayers ended, be rises and stands at the rigbt band of the altar, waiting hie bride, and like- ‘Wise submitting to such a scrutiny from hundreds of bril@® liant eye# a« never bachelor withstood alone before. INTRODUCTION OF THE ROYAL BRIDE. After a while the Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain again quit the chapel to usher the procession of the bride, and with their absence a Neavy silence of suspense Steals upon the assembled guests, and deepens as the mo ments pase. The very littie whispering gradually grows Jers and ices, until it stops entirely, the plames cease to wave, and even the restiess glitter of the diamonds seem almost quenched as the noble assembiage sits mute and wards 5 The great officers of State enter the chapel, but no one heeds them, for there te a peculiar movement without, and a soft rustling of sitk is clearly audible. In another second the bride is atthe door, and stands “queen rose of the rosebud garden of girls” that bloom in fair array behind her. ‘The court list of the ceremonial tells us that the illus. triows personage on whom her right nand gently reate is the l’rinee Consort, that on ber left stands bis Majesty the King of the Belgians, and from the same source: rive our knowledge that both are in full un: 5 and wear the collars and insignis of the great Karo- an Orders of Knighthood to which each belongs. these royal unnoticed and unk is the interest excite! by the appearance of the bride if. The gorgeous veil ebe wears depending from her headdress is thrown of, and, banging im massive folds bebind, leaves the ox- reesion of her face completely vieible as sho walks slow. 'y, ber head slightly stooped in bashfulness and her eyes cast down upon the ground. Thus all can see distinctly, the mild, amiable expression of her face, so replete kinoness and deep feeling, and that peculiarly tonebit nepect of aenaitivences, to attempt Wo portray which woul “only prove how vainly words eaeay to fix the spark of beauty * heavenly ray.” Her bright bloom of color has completely deserted her, and even vo ae with her snowy dress ber checote seem }, and her whole Appearance denotes tremulousness and agitation. DRYSS OF THE PRIDE» THE DRRIONS AND MATERTAL. In these ceremonies, we believe, the dress of the bride ranks only pevt ip importance to the celebration of the service: but on thie occasion the Princess Royal wore one #0 thoroughly in good taste that it is diMeult to remark anything, eave that it is exquisitely becoming, beautiful and whit In fact, ite unity onfy recalls to mind the Delle of the French Court, who is eaid to dross with such “ fo ney hd good taste that one can never observe what ene wears. While, however, we mention this as the actual effect of the costume, we may state, for the ther information of our readers, thi by Mrs. Darvill, designed by Mi st Fife, and corn- posed of a rich robe of white moire antique, ornamented with three flonnces of Honiton lace. The design of the lace consists of bouquets in open work of the rove, shamrock and thiggle inthree medallions. At the top of each flounce in front of the droas are wreaths of orange and myrtle blossoms—the latter being the brital flower of Germany—every wreath terminating with bon qquete of the same flowers, and the length of each boing so eratuated as to give th rance of a robe detined by Hower, The apex of thie pyramid is formed by a net worn on the girdle. The train, which is of ua! length of more than three yards, i# of white antique, trimmed with two rows of Honiton lace unted by wreaths similar to those on the flounces th bouquets at short intervals. DRIDESMAIDS—THRIR BXALTED LINEAGE AND BRAUTY. excited by the appearance of the neling eomated be the ftir heitne goer of seun and glimmer of pearia, G it was manufactured THE ext to the interant ' hee th maids, wue follow in sta'ely array, bearing up the rich train df the Princess Royal between them, The ladies honored with this disiinguisbed mark of royal favor are all among the perecnal friends of the young bride, and, what is most singu’ar, are every one lipeally descended from the great | royal houses of England and Scotland. ‘They follow the bride two by two—Lady Susan Charlotte Catharine Pelham Chinton, daughter of the Duke of Newcastle: Lady Cecilia Catharine Gordon Lennox, daughter ef the Duke of Rich- mond, Lady Katbarine Hamilton, daughter of the Mar- quis of Abercorn; Lady Emma Charlotte Smith Stanley, daughter of the Farl of Derby; Lady Susan Catharine Mary Murray, daughter of the Earl ‘of Dunmore; Lady Constance Villiers, daughter of the Earl of Clarendon; Lady Victoria Noel, daughter of the Earl of Gaiusborough; and Lady Cecilia Maria Charlotte Molyneux, daughter of the Earl of Sefton Tt is but faint praise to say how well those noble maid- eps upheld even the high traditionary fame of England’s beauty—how bright they showed, even in an awemblage of the fairest and noblest of the land. As they move rlowly forward, scanning the brilliant audience with timid glances, now and then, the lines whch Dryden has applied to the Queen’s attendants, in the “Flowor and the Leaf,” irresistib!y occur to m ,and the spectators realize the vision of the poet when he sung:— A train less fair, aw ancient fathers tell, Sedue'd the sons of Heaven torebel. T pana their form and charming gface, ‘han an angel would thetr worth debase. But their attire like liveries of a-kind Simple but rich. is within my mind; Th satin white aa snow the troop was gown'd, seame with sparkling jewels set around. The dresses worn by this far train are from a design furnished by tbe illustrious bride herself, They consist of a white glace petticoat, entirely covered by six doep tulle flounces, over which falla @ tunic of tulle trimmed with ruches of tulle, looped up on one side with a bouquet of pink roses and white heather. Phe body is trimmed with draperies of tulle, with hanging sleeves of the same material, trimmed with ruches. A juet of the same flowers is worn in the girdle and upon each shoulder. DRESSES OF THE ROYAL FAMILY OF ENGLAND. The train and body of ber Majesty's dross was com- pesed of rich mauve (lilac) velvet, trimmed with three rows of Jage, the corsage ornamented with diamonda and the celebrated Koh-i-noor as a brooch. The petticoat mauve and silver moire antique, trimmed with a deep flonnce of Boniton lace. The headdress a royal diadem of diamonds and pearls. Her Royal Higness the Duchess of Kent wore a petticoat of white moire antique, brocadedwith violet and trimmed with point lace. The train, violet velvet trimmed with ermine; the stomacher, violet velvet with orna- meots of diamonds and amethysts. The bead dress was formed of white ostrich feathers, diamonds, amethy sts and point lace. The materials of the dress and train were of Spitalfields manufactare. ‘The Duchess of Cambridge wore a lilac silk dress with double skirt, both skirts trimmed with bouillonner of tulle and Honiton lace. The train, blac moire antique trimmed with ermine. A stomacher of diamonds and pearls: necklace of diamonds. Her Royal Highness’s head dress was composed of a of large pearls and white feathers, ‘a veil of Honiton lace pendant from the back of the he: The Princess Mary of Cambriége wore a double skirt of bine crepe over a glacé silk petticoat ornamented with blush roses and ruches of crepe, and blue satin ribbon, with two very deep flounces of Brussels lace. The train, vlue moire, trimmed with Mechlin lace, blush roses and ruches of tulle to match the dress. The body trimmed to correspond with the train. Diamond and pearl stomacher, and diamond necklace. The Princess's beaddress was formed of a diadem of diomonds, white feathers, lappets of Brussels lace and diamond ornaments. ‘The Princess Alice wore a dress of white lace, over rich pink satin, trimmed with corn flowers and daisies. The Princess wore a wreath of the same flowers round the head. The Princesses Helena and Louisa wore dresses similar to that of the Princess Alice, with corn flowers and dai- sies in the hair. The Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold wore the Bigbland dress. THE MARRIAGE LICENSE. The circumstances attending the issuing of this important documentare somewhat peculiar and interesting. By an act of Parliament passed in the 12th year of the reign of George Ill., called ** An Act for the better regulating the future Marriages of the Royal Family,” it is enacted that ** no de. scendant of the body of his Majesty King George II., male or female, other than the issue of Princesses who have married or may hereafter marry into foreign families, eball be capable of contracting matrimony without the consent of bis Majesty, his beirs or successors, signi- fied under the great seal of Englani and under the provisions of this act the royal license was issued from Dectors’ Commons. This highly interesting document, which was beautifully engrossed on vellum, had at- tached to it the ordinary official seal, the outer covering of which was of tinted baper, the better to agree in hue with the vellum, and which seal was ap- io yy @ white silk ribbon, the ends formed into —* ws. The document commences by the Archbishop of Canterbury greeting his “ well beloved in Christ, Victoria Adelaide Maria Louisa, Princese Royal of England, and his Royal Highness Prince Frederick Willian Nicholas Charles of Prussia,” to whom his Grace wishes “health, and in Christ everlasting; and then, after reciting that her Ma- jesty was graciously pleased to consent that her Royal ‘Highness might contract the holy estate of matrimony by Jetters under the great seal of England, given on May 16, 1867, quotes the portion of the act of Parliament given above, It then again records that her Majesty haa con- rented to the august alliance, and has signified ber consent in due form, under her own band, and his Grace then then states that at a privy counci) at Osborne on May 16,1857, at which ber Majesty, the Prince Consort, Ear! Granville, the Lord President; Sir George Grey, Se- cretary of State for the Home Department; Sir G. Corne. wall Lewis. the Chancellor of the ee the Right the Roard of Hou. R. Vernon Smith, President Control; Lord Stanley of a. President of the Poard ‘of Trade; the Right Hon. M. T. Baines, Chaveelior of the Duchy of Lancaster; and Earl | Spencer, Lord Steward, were present, her Majesty declared | that she gave her consent to the alliance between her “most beloved” daughter and ber vow royal busband, ubder the great seal of Ragland, anc that her Majesty's crrsent was entered in the books of the Privy Council ac- | cordingly. His grace then recites that, as her Majesty hss directed her royal warrant t> him, he granta the | Neenee for the performance of the ceremony, potwith. standing that the usual oath be not taken previons te its issue, be being assured that there are ‘‘no impediments to the contraction of the alliance.’ The usual form of a special license then follows, to the effect thet his grace grant: the license and faculty to the contracting parties and to all Christian people willing to be present at the solemnization of the marriage, at any time. or in any choreb, or chapel, or other right and convenient place, by any bishop of the realm, or any rector, vicar, curate, or chaplain of such church or chapel, or by any other minis- | ter in holy orders. About a fortnight since her Majesty's warrant was transmitted to the usual department and Doctors’ Commons, and the Queen's proctor delivered the | Toyal license at Buckingham palace, THE BRIDE ADVANCES TO THR ALTAR—-THE BRIDE GROOM TAKFS HER HAND. Ax the bride passes up to the altar she stops and makes ‘ep reverence to her motber, though with evisent agi jon, and her face flashes like crimson; then, again tarn- @ renders the same homage to the Prince of Prus | sia. As she does so the bridegroom elect advances, and | knecling on one knee presses her hand with an expression of fervent admiration that moved the august audience. ‘Taking their places then at the altar, and with their illus. trious relatives standing round in a group of unequalled Driliianey. the service commences wih thechorale, which penls through the litte building with the most mn effect. The words are particularly appropriate, fall of feeling and piety, and the audience follow them in a whispered cadence as the choir sing— This day. with glndsome rolee an‘ We preise Thy name. 0 Lard, who ‘all good thiogs the giver: For Rngiam!’s first born hope we pray— Be pear ber now. and ev: Ring of Kings, Lord of Lords, Father, Soa ana Holy Spirit Hear ws, while we knee! before Thee! THR MARRIAGE CEREMONIAL. The hymn over, the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury took his place in the’ centre of the altar, ant assisted by the Rishop of London, as Dean of the Chapel Royal, the Bishop of Oxford, ae Lord High Almener, the Sichop of Chester, as Clerk of the Closet, the Dean of Windsor, as Domestic Chaplain, and the Rev. Dr. Wes'cy,as Sob Dean of the Chapel Royal, the marriage service is commenced at exnetly ten minutes to one. ‘The Rubric is rigidly adhered to throughout. After going through the ueual formulary, the Most Rev. Pri mate, who was very indistinctly heard, asks the royal bridegroom— ‘Wil thou have thie woman to be thy welded wife, to lice together after God'« ordinance in the holy estate of mate mony’ Wilt hou love her, comfort her honor and keep her in slekneps and in health: and. forsaking all other, keep thee only unto ber, eo long as ye both ahall live? To this the Prince replies loud and clear, “1 will.’ Te the same the faint answer of the bride is barely audible, though the attention of all is strained to the utmost to cateb the feebly uttered words. To the next— “Who giveth thit woman away? Tho Prince Consort replies loudly, «1 do.’? Then the Prince takes hia bride's hand in hie own, in earnest warmth, and repeats siowly end distinctly alter the Primate— I. Frederick Willism Nicholas Charles, take thee, Vietoria Adelaide Mary Louisa, to my wedced wife, to bave and to bold from this St forward, for beter for worse, for richer for poorer, In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, til] death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee any troth Again, in reply, the words of the bride are almost lost, and she seeme faint and tremulous enough to excite un- The Prince then, taking the ring from his brother Albert, eaid with marked emphasis: — ‘With this ring T thee wed, with my body T thee worship and with all my worldly gorda T thee endow: inthe name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghowt. Amen, ‘The usual Lv Aa ‘was then offered up, and the Primate, joining their bands together, eaid “Whom God has jolned let no man put asunder.” ‘The following psalm was then sung: — God be merciful unto ve, and bles and sho # us the light of His countenance, and be mereifil unte us, ‘Tha: thy way may be known upon earth thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God. yen, let all the people ralee thee: © Jet the nations rejoire and be glad for thou shalt judge the folk righteouals, and govern the nations upon earth. Tat the people praise thee, O God yen, lot all the people praise thee. ‘Then aball the earth bring forth her increase: and God, even on own God, #hall give o# His blowing ‘God shall bless us: andail the ends of the world shall fear ee be to the Father, and to the Bon Gow Ae it waa in the beginnin world without end. Am: The royai couple then knelt, with all the brideemaids, ‘while the rest of the ceremony was proceeded with, the Bishop of London in a cleanand distinct voice reading the exbortation. At the concluding words the allelujsh Chorus— jab ! for the Lord God Omnipotent rrigneth. Lard, and of Hie Christ; and he aball reien for ever and ever. Kine of Binge, nnd Led of Fete MeiAlnjah | rose clear and loud, with Wrilling otoct. and to the Holy is now, and ever shall be ‘The annexed list of distinguished the ceremony acourately indicates Tao" polio ‘seoupied By ty Fa The Suite of xk l|Z<| the Bride- a groom, Fe | | #i2a 30 Bary] eK sonia] “quae mn Gam ona |jo uamanuen|10 Tatmenwan|jo TeMITUeH| jo redtanter ee | PVT joa i Aus . if esiesla® EH eel |e ak 5 Helis i lS |e, RelSeis | a rilesleg 9 BElOFE, z gelgaleg| 5 aglEcle ie el = Cd Ff g i ete : ma) ° |Be ; 5 ee F P Hi 4 z 4 [el z) |? ey $8 % 5 £ ee| (2 ae) CE pele! -§) 37/75) F gelzols BAGH opiee| « si] § gblge| = ealEe eB lac BR's! * Opening. 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Hardly bad the last words of the chorus died away folemn ‘echoes, when the ceremonial, as arranged by cbamberlains and beraids, ended, and the bride, giving vent to her evidently long’ pent up feelings, turned and Qurg herself upon her mother's bosom with a suddenness end depth of feeling that thrilled through every heart Again and again her Majesty strained her to her heart and kissed ber, aud tried to conceal her emotion, but it both neediess and in vain, for all perceived it, and ther were few who did not share it. We neod net mention how the bridegroom embraced her, and how, as sho quitted Dim, with the tears now plamly stealing down hor cheeks, the threw herself into the arms of ber father while ber royal husband was embraced by Trincers of Proseia in a manner that evinced ail that oply a mother’s love can show. The most affect- ing recognition, however, took place between the bride- groom and bis royal father, for the latter seemed over. powered with emotion, aad the former, after clasping him twice to his beart, knelt and kissed his parent's hand. ‘The Queen then rove, and, hurrying across the haut pas with the Prince Consort, embraced the Princess of l’rucsia as one sister would avother after long parting, and, turn. ing to the Prince of Prussia, gave him her hand, which as be stooped to kiss sbe stopped him, and declined the con- descension by offering her cheek instead. But words will feebly convey the effect of the warmth, the abandonment of affection and friendship, with wich these greetings assed, the reverence with which the bridegroom saluted er Majesty, the manly heartiness with which he wrung the Prince Coneort’s band, for by the working of bis face it was evident he cou'd not trust his tongue to speak. THE ROYAL PARTY RRTIRE FROM THR CHATRL. After a few minutes had allowed for ay ile Inetrious personages to recover their composure, du1 which the bride again lost bers, while she received, witl ail the affecting warmth of a young and attached family, the congratulations of her brothers and sisters, the pro cerrion prepared to leave the church. There was some little hurry as the various personages fel! into thet places, ‘but at last the bride and bridegroom left in the following order — Officers of Arms. Gentlemen of Honor to the bride and bridegroom. The Master of the Ceremonies. The Prossian ee by the members of Groom of the Stole to His Royal Highness the Prince BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM. The su of their Royal Highnesses on either sido, Petine train ot the bride bora aa bet ‘The remainder of the suite of his Royal Hight hom e re ler suite of his ynews the Prince Consort. The gentlemen in attendance on his Majesty the King of the Belgians, his Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia and bis Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Raden. There was no mistake about the bride # face as she quitted the sacred bat! j pti py ay a there was such a light of res she turned upon royal huaban: in »: register. ATTESTATION OF THE MARRIAGE REGISTER. An imm ense number of illustrious and noble individuals bad the benor of signing this document, and we the orver and arrangement in which the actual mem of the roye! families who did so affix taeir signatares af ter there of the bride and v. _ A. ALBERT, Prince Consort. PRINCE, OF PRUSSIA. AUGUSTA, Princess of Prussis, Duchess of Saxony. LEOPOLD. VICTORIA. ALBERT EDWARD. ALFRED. ALICE. AUG STA. 6 E MARY ADELAIDE. Present was presented with the marriage rervice, Feautitully printed inred and gold, and bound in white and gold. THE WEDDING DINNER AND BRIDE CAKR. Soon after the return of her Majesty and the court the Queen and Prince Consort, with their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia, the royal family and the foreign pritces, paesed from the pic. ture fm f into the state dinner room, where a déjeuner ‘Was verved, The wedding cake wae placed in the middle of tho fable, Tt was between six and seven feet in height, and ‘war divided from the base to the top into three compart mente, all in white. ‘The enner part wae Every formed of a dame of anon work an } entered the stat‘on and took post facing the royal train, | pone busts of the Prince Consort, the Prince of Prussia and the Princess of Prussia were placed on four equidistant bases, proj from the plinth. ‘The middle portion contained niches in which were @ number of statues, including those of Tunocence and Wis- dom. These statues were separated by broad buttresses r parts decorated with featoons of blossoms and silver leaves. ‘The side of the cake itself di ‘od the arms of Great Britain Prussia op pangis of abe satin, and between each coat of arms was a medallion of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William, encir- cled by orange }, and surmounted by an imperial cro) wn, Rows of pearls bordered each division of the cake, which was made by M. niez, Her Majesty's confec- The cake was divided intoa certain number of portions or slicee, and each portion was with a medallion of the royal bride and bi room. ‘The plateau contained fourteen gilt , and vases of silver gilt, the former elevated on golden tripodg, and all Liye 4 with artificial flowers. of the Belgians, the | Yuke of Brabant, the jers, the Prince and | Princess Frederick William of Prussia, the Prince and Princees of Prussia, Prince Albert of Prussia, Prince Fre- derick Charles of Prussia, Prince Frederick Albert of Prus- sia, Prinee Adalbert of Prussia, the Prince of Hohenzol- lerb Sigmeringen, the Duke of Saxe Coburg, the Duchess of Orleans, the Count de Paris, the Duke de Chartres, the Princess de Salerno, the Duke and Duchess d’Aumale, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, the Prince of Leiningen’ Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and Prince Julius | of Holstein Glucksburg. During the déjewner tho band of the Coldstream Guards Played the following compositions Wedding March........ Overture—“Der Freischutz”’. Marche aux Fiambeaux. rs of Kent. Selection—“The Rose of Castille” Quadrille (Preussen Lieder)..,... ‘The officers of State, the Ladies ing of the Household of the Queen and Prince, and of ber Majesty's illustrious foreign visiters were ushered to @ dijcuner in the lower dining room. THE DEPARIURB FROM LONDON. It had been generally vnderstood up to almost the very Jast moment that the royal couple would proceed to Wind- sor by the high road, and arrargements to that end were duly made, but at late hour on Saturday evening it was intimated to the authorities of the Great Western Railway ‘Ubat it wae probable their line would be gelected for the conveyance of the illustrious travellers. Preparations were immediately made at the Paddini station and a cousid- erably portion of the departure platform was set apart for the conver ience of the royal pair. The special train was to start upon the outer Jine of rail, and upon the platform from which that line was approached rows of benches were erected, which were occupied yesterday afternoon by |, hundreds of Jadies aud gentlemen who were admittei to take farewell of the young Princess, in whose welfare and happiness all felta lively interest. ‘Thy chasm between the two platforms was bridged over and covered with crimson carpet, while upon each side of the door 0! the royal waiting room, through which the distinguished couple were to enter the station, other rows of seats haa heen erected and were fully occupied. The special train consisted of four carriages, namely, a composite carriage, one first class and two royal saloon carriages, in the order mentioned, and was ordered to be in readiness at a quar- ter to five o'clock. Long before that time arrived the station wis crowded with visiters who had the privilege of the entrée, but the general ignorance of the fact that the mode of travelling had been changed, prevented avery Jage attendance of the public out of doors until shortly before the hour of departure, by which time | acense crowd was assembled. About 4 o'clock a guard of bonor of the Scots Fusileer Guards, headed by their Tand, avd uncer the command of the Hon. Captain Astiey, but it was not until several minutes after five that the chcerrg of the crowd outside prociaimed the arrival of | the newly married pair. Immediately afterwards the royal bride and bridegroom entered the station from the royal waiting room, preceded by Captain Labalmondicre, Assistant Commiss'Oner of Police, the Hon. F. Ponsonby, Chairman of the Great Western Rallway Company, and Mr. Saun fers, the Secretary. The Princess, who looked pale, leant upon the arm of the royal bridegroom, and was fol- lowed only by ber lady's maid and several mate attendants. ‘The appearance of the Prince and P incess was the signal for an outburst of hearty cheering. The band struck up the Hay ind Anthem, the Guard presented arms, and the hearty hurrahs were centinued during the progress of the royal pair tothe railway carriage, and were grace- fully acknow!edged by both. The princess wore a dress of white moire antique {with a mantle and bennet of the same ine. The Prince wore a plain dark frock coat. Little time was permitted to elapse, and in two minutes after enterin, tation the happy coupie were seated in the first carriage: Mr. Ponsonby and Mr. Sanders eu- rm tered asotber, Mr, Gooch mounted the engine. the steam was shut off, and the train moved rapidly forth amid pro- longed cheers and hearty gratulations, which were kept up until the whole train was lost in the evening mist. ARRIVAL OF THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM AT WINDSOR. It would have been strange indeed if the town of Wind- sor, 80 specially favored as the abode of royalty, had been been behind the rest of the country in the manifes- tations of affectionate loyalty so universally elicited by this auspicious event. Arrangements wore sccordingly made by the corporation and townspeople to give a fitting reception to the royal pair on their arrival at Windsor to commence their honeymoon. e was beautifully fine—the winter sun shining out brilliantly, and the dis- play of flags and bapners, laurel wreaths and evergreens, ‘rom innumerable windows and honsctops, together with the constant stream of people in their best attire, and wearing white rogettes on their breasts, who thronged he priveipal thoroughfares from an early hour, gave to the old town a very f% and animated aspect. Indeed, it seemed a@ though ali Windsor, excepting those who were busy trimming their lamps for the coming illumination, bad turned ou; to make a general heliday. ihe terminus of the Great Western Railway, whero the illustrious couple were to arrive on their first wed- cing trip, was, however, tho great centre of interest, and eager crowds flocked to the station long before the pre- | parations going on there for their reception were Nair compiteed. On the arrival platform}two large wooden stages, capable of containing upwards of one thousand persobs, were erected on either side of her Majesty's Waiting room, in front of which the royal travellers were | to alight. One of the stages intended for spectators was appropriated to the Eton boys who muste red upwards of seven hundred i and above their heads appeared of banners and laurel wreaths, toge 1id device in gold lamps, on whieb large and brilliant chatacters, “Comgratwlatur Etona,”” ehone out conspicuously, The second stage was oecupied by bondreds of the movt distinguished ladies and gentle- men of the neighborbood Shortly after baif past 4 o’clock a detachment of the Scols Fusileer Guards, under the command of Colonel Paget, marched into the station yard to forma guard of honor for the royal party. At ten minutes past 5 o’cloe the tidings were circnlaied that the royal pair had just Jeft Padcir gion, and the general expectancy momentarily increased. The telegraph next announced that the train bad passed Slough al 5 36, and the excitement of the as- vemblage bad revehed its climax, when in six brief minvtes later the shrill eound of ‘the engine driver's whistle broke upon the ear. This was the signal for a spentaneove cutburet of enthusiastic cheers, the shouta being caught up and renewed again and again along a Jepgtbened line of spectators. Amid this turmultuons din, during the whole of which the tremendous burrabs of the Fton boys rang out loud and clear, the special train drove slowly up the platform. « The youthful bridegroom instantly ali tod and gave his band to his bride. The appearence of the royal the platform elicited redoubled manifestations of loyalty, and the whole scene was indescribably heart stirring and affecting. The youthful and fllustrious objects of all this eptbusiasm 4) deeply moved at the thorough heartiness of welcome accorded them, and testified their gratitude by repeatedly bowing to the assembiage. Having ebaken tow - r on hands and e; words of cognition with one or two of the the » Prince Frederick William led his youth- ful de into the Queen's ré room, through whieh they had to im order Mong tae which steod in to convey thom to the 0. horses which brow, this vehicle to the station —two handsome gra} been removed to make for the Fton *, wi enthusiaam had impelled them aasistance to propel uncer the eecort of the Fusileer Guards, penny hy penne oy Toute, which Jay through the High street and up Castle bill, was brilliantly iNuminated, and along the entire conrse it was secompa nied by avast multitade, who rent the air with their vehement vociferations. Arrived at the castle, the royal pair took up their abode in the Lancaster Tower, where fan elegant suite of apartments had been specially fitted up for their reception. STATE CONCERT @T BUCKINGHAM PALACE—THE LAv- REATE POEM. Her Majenty gave a state concert in the evening in the pew ball and concert room. A epacions orchestra was erected for the occasion opwards of Fico wide, rising in successive stages up to the level of organ gallery, ‘The band, nearly eighty in number, constated of fe Ma- jesty’s private band, aided by the principal instrumen- talista of the Philbarmonic Society, Her Majesty's theatre, | and the Royal Italian Opera. The chorus comprised near! ly one hundred voices, selected from the Operas and the Sacred Harmonic Society, Exeter Hall. The principal solo performers were Madame Clara Novello, Mise Louisia Pyne, Mies Lascelles, Signor Giuglini, Mr. Sims Reoves and Mr. Weis; piandforte, Mrs, Anderson. Mr. W. G, Cusina, the organist of her Majesty's private chapol, pro- tided at the organ, which émbellishes the cast end of tho be ly rt i. ire orchestra consisted of upwarde of twa tua dred performers. nia 2 The following was the programme: — Corera ton Anthem... * rietion** Pinedo 6 fl mar” jadame ¢ esenveee Randel. Jomeneo). . .. Morart, Novello, Kina Lascelles, Signor Giugitn, and . Weise, dent iy Gtnglint Choral Fantanin—Pianoforte, cme c.. Ire. Anderson Selection from “ Loheng e Adapted for the pr Fee). Bridal Prok Teminen, Ara~"hobert, tol ¥ Jar ame « Finale—(Lorejey).... The sok od ” Serenata" The Dream”. M. Conta. Teed vepreasiy for ihe oseagion at ihe Mariisge of ber | Pocatbiyhneas victoria Princess Poyalot Engiand.nad Fre. | ‘The principal sin were Madame Clara Novello, Miss Lascelles, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss. : ‘God save ed the tollowing bevy verses, written for the eroasion ir. Tennyson, laureate, were Bi , pal performers and chorus:— sted God bless Pi God keep \iielr Inndwaleg the dress; a necklace of The Prince of Prussia appeared in very vitations amounted to about 800, and included the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh; the Brazilian Minister and Ma- ‘th ein Thana stereos Ao fer Legation; the " ‘Attaché; the tien Char; Guatemala Minister and j fhe Hay Minister and Madame de Rivero, and Attaché; the Russian Minister and Countess wich, Councillor cf State and ee ee oe Attaché; Baroness de Nicolaj, Countess \doff, Countess , the ae aainemines see suite, i Spanish e d’ Affaires, Madame » Toeation and Attaches, the Turkish Ambassator. and Ma dame Musurus, the Councillor of Embassy, Secretary and ‘Attaché; the United States Miniater, Mrs, and the Misges Dallas and Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Legation, &c.,&c. Mrs. Dal wore a dreas of turquoise blue satin, trimmed with tulle and Brussels lace. NUPTIAL EPITHALAMIUM AT HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE. {From the London Advertiser, Jan. 25.] The Opera House in the Haymarket was on Saturday evening restored to its normal state by the re of Bellini’s exquisite opera of ‘La Sonnambula,” and two first ces—those of the irresistible Piccolomind in Amina, and that of tenors, Giuglini, as Elvino— being the third of the four festival performances in honor of the nuptials of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederiok of Prussia. The house, crowded with the élite of society, again rejoiced in the presence of our beloved Queen, and ‘barked in the smiles of the bride, the princess of thease fair isles, and, for the first timo, of her royal bridegroom. The novelty of the evening, in the form of an 4 mium, the poetry by Jobn Oxenford, Esq. Howard Glover, followed upon the expiry of the plaudits for Piccolomini and Giuglini, who presented themselves, accompanied by Mdlle. Spezia, and backed by a formi: dable choral body to sing the Nuptial Cantata. Tho poetry, above the average of such occasional com; 4 desery place in our record of the entertainments om this auspicious occasion: — crores, Raise on bigh a joyous song, Let the world your rapture know; To a torrent full and strong, Let the blended voices flow: Loyalty each bosom Gres, Deepest love each soul inspires, Sbout aloud ; the exulting sound ‘Will from heart to heart rebonad. SOLO—SIGNOR GIUGLINI. ‘The great Hohenzollern will hear you rejoice, The Guelph, lion-hearted, will list to your voice, The great Hohengollern will hear you rejoice, The Gue'ph will list to your voice: From peav’p they look down on their children below, Aud freet the broad earth they adora’d long age, ‘And greet the broad earth they adorned long age. ‘They view us now, the mighty of the past; ‘They view us now, the mighty of the past, A cere on our land to cast; The leafy palm they wave, Hail! thou le of the hero, Hail ! thou shade of the brave! Hail! hail! shade of the bero, and shade of the brave! cuonne. cae Ye people of England all sorrows forget, ‘This day not an eye must with grieving be wet; This day we devote to the holiest joy; No trouble or care must the feeling alloy. When tuture years are numbered with the past, Ensbrined in mem’ry still shall last ‘The bappy day that gave To the daughter of heroes the fon of the brave. HOLO—M'LLE. PICCOLOMINL, Now in gentle murmurings, Let us breathe a heartfelt prayer; Guardian angels spread your wings, O'er the royal youthful pair: Brightly bas their life begu May it stil! unrufiied flow; Happwers, a spotless sun, O’er them shed its softest glow. Brightly bas their life begun, lay it still unrufiled flow; |, & Spotless sun, O’er them shed its softest glow, O’er them shed its softest glow. joy Royal bride, thy pative irt by ocean, ne’er forget. Gentle be the gales that bear Britain's child to foreign lands Ange's guard the treasure fair, usted £0 your fost'ring hands. Raise on bigh a joyous s op a ous q Lat the world your reguate know; In 8 torrent full and strong, Let the blended voices flow. viNsie Hail to the Queen of the white cliff'd isle, Still may she bask bencath fortune’s smile; Biless’d by the favor of heay’n abov Blees’d in her children’s—ber subjects’ love. PRESENTS FROM THK BRIDEGROOM. Rorlin (Jan. 23) ence of London Ti be nuptial present destined by Prince Frederick J- liam for his royal bride consists of a pearl necklace of unusual beauty and costliness, the neckiace consists of thirty two large Oriental pearls, pronounced by connois- seurs to be remarkably pure, and the larger of which, those towards the centre, are of the size of a hazel nut. The cost of this little collection, which has been completed only by dint of great diligence during a lengthened pe- riod, is stated to be 28,000 thalers (£4,200) For six ladies, who bave been the companions and triends of the Princess Royal hitherto, (whether these ladies are the same as those selected by the Princess to officiate as her brideemaids I have not heard,) the Prince takes with him six golden bracelets, consisting of @ broad rich band of , bearing a sbield, on which is mounted a Prossian eaglo; the wings of which are incrusted with diamonds. The Princess of Prussia has also bad a set of diamond and turquoise ornaments arranged with excellent taste as her present to the Princet» al. Another present, destined for the Bishop of London by the Prince, is a copy of the New Testament printed in folio by the celebrated printing firm of Decker, in Berlin, which formerly enjoyed this work centenary the monopoly of sting al] State documents ‘was got up by this firm in 1840 at the fourth ‘of the invention of book printing celebrated here m Hor- lin, for the purpose of showing the world what Pri cox.) produce in this branch of industry, and was admitted to bear off the palin from all other competitors for fame i ih it Esl 2 ith 4 3 I i i i HH itl H iF growing Le that they ,F-4 torn without any bodily stamina. writers, the new race ot Americans artidelal growth, In which all the a which 8! go wo © arms, }, loins, Tad hair have been concentrated a the train. the Inst centory Hoffon and the naturalists of started @ theory, that since the animals found in World were of 4 sthallor and woaker t te Ol, therefore the F sarily degenerate, and, after a century or two, inferior to Englicimen, Frenchmen, atid Spaniards he . apecniation Americansfof the old school, whe, after reciting their expioita againgt the English, coe ae re | Customed toexpiain int even their ravages we ces, and that no Asiatic OF cihle cop iaee aah he eof man ae finest 0° all poses ble Ateie 08: | Whe restou @ Gown, Byut columus oa & arguing | Conc ucted by the composer, Words by Me, W, Bartholomew, | Ube Now Worid, But whe reaction against uis sell come