The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-08-05 00:00:00

THE ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

The Special Correspondent of the Daily New, gives
the following description of the Royal visit to Ire-
land :
Dretm, Monday Night.
Kingstown Harbour, when the Royal party landed this
afterinsm, wan a picture for an artist. Bright sunshine. a
cloudless sky, gay dresses and uniforms. ships war with
yards inamimi, yachts and steamers with gay hunting on
every available spar, and piers crammed with enthu-
siastic and finpulsite people—these were sonic of the
accessories of tile events. Add to this the open sea
as a foreground, a noble range of inuentains as a
framework, and a beautiful Island, elegant villas, and
an exquisitely Sheltered bay as accompaniments—
and a paggant whieh lacked no element of suceess will be
brought thoroughly home. To the intense delight of the
dwellers and sojourners in Dublin, the weather changed
utterly in the night, and this morning !woke smilingly and
full of promise. The bright sunshine his not been marred
by a single threatening, cloud, and. for the first time for
weeks, Dublin is I.,king forward with confidence to a con-
tinuance of fine weather. . . .

At six this evening Lord and Lady Speneer, accompanied
by Lord Castlerosse, Mr. Burke, Sir Bernard Burke, I. 11.,
Lord St. La'terrine°, Sir. Nedlcy, Mr. Courtenay Boyle, a
I goodly windier of attach6s in notions), and a few other peri-
-1 tlemen, proceeded in a special train from Westland-row sta-
tion to Kingstown. Earl Spencer woo in MOM ;mg dress. but
wore Isis star and the ribbon and jewel of the (Inlet of St.
Patrick, Lady Spencer was in ordinary morning costume.
There were some cheering as his Excellency alighted at
Westland.row, and flami were waving at all the villages the
train passed ; lost the thousands upon thousands of people
whoassembled at K ingstown reserved theirstrength. They had
not long to wait after Lon' and lady Spencer and suite ar-
rived. The smoke from the Royal yacht could be scen from
the train long before Kingstown was reached, and its occu-
pants had scarcely ranged themselves on the erimson cloth
and round the gangway prepared for royalty, before the
funnels of the Pictoria and Albert were seen standing out
against the sky, and through the end of the terminus which
Is nearest the sea. In a few more minutes this gave a teles-
copic view of the approaching steamer. " I can see a lady in
a green dress ; that's the Princess Louise." " I ran see the
Prince of Wales," and, .• There's the Nlarimis of Lorne," went
from ntouth to nrouth ; but the view was limited to the
few who commanded the railway station's sea end.
The great bulk of the spectators who Inul seats far-hug
the water only knew that the Royal yacht was approaching,
but bail no opportunity of discenring its oemspants. This
made the reception seem tame fern moment and it was not
until the Victoria unit Albert was fairly alongside that one
realised the fervour of air irisir welcome, and the depth and
vigour of inch lungs. There was a sharp wised sf e.
Still the red coats who lined the front of the quay stood at
attention, the military liarril close by struck up " God Save
the queen," and then the Royal yacht glided up, and .1143
stationary atsour side. Almost before it was known the
owner of the landing.place was turned, the whole of
the illustrious party were on the bridge, and were so
close to those waiting to welcome theta that their
every attitude and turn of expression emit(' be ob-
served. The I.IIIICC of Wales, the Princess Louise, Prince
Arthur, Allll the Martinis of Lorne stood together, the thrtm
fonner bowing repeatedly to the cheers of welcome, the
latter making no sign, until a warm-hearted bystander cried,
" The Markiss Is over modest give three cheers for the
Markiss of Lorne !" which was heartily remmoded to 81111
smilingly acknowleilg.l. A few nitwitcs passed before the
vessel was moored, during which the ladies and gentlemen
present cheered almost without intermission, RIIII then the
Prince of Lcinisigen—whose stalwart proportions and the
ninny decorations he wore ~n his naval onicer's uniform
made his figure a very striking one—left the bridge, and
it was known that the good ship WM moored. Now
came what many 4,f the worthy people, whii hail been elbow-
ing each other with good-tempered eagerness for several
hours, thoughethe most interesting pinions of the proceed-
ings. The I 'omminsioners of Kingstown had prepared an
address, and when the Earl and Countess Spencer and their
suite passed rbovii the crimson gangway to the deck, and gave
their guests a graceful welcome, these Commissioners were
Ott far behind them. It wan all perfectly regular mot in
accord with anangements previously decided on but it
seemed a little hard that the Princes should have to listen to
a long,witided address the first thing after their sea journey,
NMI before they were allowed to land. The gentleman who
acted no ntoutliplece to the l'ommissioners read the address,
to which the hinee od Wales made a brief reply, thanking
the authorities iif Kingstown for their courtisios AIM loyal
greetings, and the whole party were a few minutes afterwards
in the train, and on their wily to Dublin.

All the other cheering seemed pale and feeble compared
to what greeted us now that the train passed slowly out of
the harbour. Before the dense masses of what we may term
for distinction the general public, the crowds On the piers,
vast as they were, had all been admitted by tickets, and be-
longed to the more or less upper classes Ladies pre-
dominated, moreover, in the best possible positions.
The cheering, though continuous and hearty, had been
to some extent chastened by respect for conventionalities ;
hot the men and women we were among now suf-
fered under no such restraint. When the train first
went slowly, and then stopped for a few seconds where
the line of rails nui close by the public road, and before it
passes into the tunnel, and there were manifestations of
popular excitement and joyousness such as it stay be
doubted if even the Prince of Wales has seen surpassed.
" Used mule failthe " came from thousands Id only throats,
old crones clambered upon gal-posts to vociferate good
wishes from a vantage point which looked singularly inse-
cure ; little children were held aloft and told to remember
the (lay when they had been blessed with a sight of the Prin-
cess wino had married the Nlarmiis of Lorne and even when
the train passed a spot which made it impossible for aught hut
thecarriager(mfs to be seen, the shouts of welcome still came
down to us, showing that hundreds contented themselves
with a remote and impeded view of lioyalty. It was the
same thing when we merged into the open. Some of the
poorest cottages nnide the bravest show of bunting or hand-
kerchief waving; Roil there were none of the numerous road-
side stations lad bad its little platform lined with spectators
who could by no possibility see more than the carriage with
gilded ornaments Hash through.
it should be stated that, owing to the immense assemblage
at Kingstown Harbour, it was feared tied a rush might be
Mink for places in the special train. and that siane of those
entitled to places in it might lie excluded 111:11110, however,
to the excellent arrangements of the railway antlimi-
ties and the efficiency of their staff, nothing of the
sort took place, and the disembarcation, the departure
to Kingstown, and the journey to and arrival at Dublin
all passed off without a hitch. There was a vision
of UWE'S and swords of state, and immicipal gowns
and chains as the train drew sip at the platform in
Westland-row, and it was clear that the bird Mayor and
Corporation were in their robes of office, and ready charged
with an address. This was considerably shorter than the
first listened to half an hour before, and was certainly unex-
ceptionable in tone. The Lonl Mayor having advangeil to
the Prince of Wales, and after bowing deeply to the whole
party, spoke as Pillow,:—

_ .
"We, the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and bluvessex of the city
of Dublin, most gladly welcome your Royal Highness. thE
Princess Louise, ilk Royal Highness Prince Arthur Paffick,
and the Marquis of Lorne to the metropolis of Ireland. Your
Royal Highness has on previous OCCASiOIIi visited our shores
and at one period sojourned amongst us. We knee that
yonr residence here has been hell in pleasing remembrance
hr us and that tnenhities connected with it are not nio
pleasing to you. We Dust that your Royal Highness will
Mid our city considerably improved and that yon will sae
re.oll to testify to the bbyalty, order, sod nolon of all classes
1.1 her Majesty's subjects in this the second city id the
Empire. We purposely avoid all referenre to topics iine..ll-
- with your Royal Highness' visit. which we regard as
dictated by kindliness to our country nod disconnected with
all political subjects.—WlLLlAn .1. IlEsity. Town Clerk."
The Prince of Wales replied, promptly awl in a clear and
ringing voice

•
" My Lord Mayor, alderman, nail burgesses of the ancient
city of Dublin,—l thank you very sincerely for your address.
lean assure yon that It is always a source of satisfaction to
me to visit these shores, and I remember with peculiar
pleasure the tfille whirls I spent among you. I trust that
before (leave Ireland I shall be able to witness the improve-
ments which have taken place in this city since my last visit.
I cannot doubt that the marks of loyalty towards the Queen
which have always been displayed whenever I appeared
among you will 110 t he wanting, sin the present occasion. In
emniusion, let me beg of you. in my own manic, as well as in
the name of the Princess LlMitie, Prince Arthur, and the Mar-
y& of Lome, to accept our cordial thanks for the welcome
which you offer us."

Now came the drive through the city *to the 'Viceregal
Lodge in the Phornix-park. Westland-row was crammed,
the detachment of Hussars in waiting and the mounted and
hint police having as much as they could do to keep a suffi-
dent space in the roadway clear. The Lorol-Lientenaut and
Laoly Spencer, accnnipainioit by two ables-do-canip hi full
111 l ifonn, led the way in an open carriage, preceded by
1111 l tinted. policemen ant hussars. The Prince of Wales,
Princess Prince Arthur, and the Marquis of Lone,
followed also in an open carriage, and the retnainder
of the party Collie iii regular intervals behind. Down
Lincoln-place, round by Nassaii•strect awl Westmore-
land-street, over Carlisle-bridge, along Sacloille-street,
throngh Rutland-square, by Gardiner's-row, Denmark street.
and Upper Temple-street, and by St. George's church nail
the north circular road to the Placnix Park, clattered the
calvacade. The streets were crowded, but were lint kept in
the sense in which our Lionlon policemen keep them on the
occasion of a Royal procession. The people were allowed to
advance close to some of the carriages, and even tot hang
behind without being checked. The chaff and compli-
ments could be passed easily by the people to whom they were
The temper of the crowd was not uniformly
loyal. There were localities, notably at Carlisle-bridge, and
in Sackvilleatreet, my the Nelson monument - a great rally-
ing place for Idlers— in which hissing and disrespectful jeers
were heard but these were Itut the exceptions to a welcome
which was both general and hearty. The streets were in
gala dress, and every window was occupied. Trinity College,
with its railings newly painted and burnished since this
morning fit was pleasant to note the rapidity with
which painters and buniiithers condoned the procrasti-
nation which had put off the work of beautifying until
nowk a ilk Daine street hung with flags, and the
famous statue of King William also newly painted and
gilt, formed one of the prettiest "bits " in the progress.
From here to Carlisle-loridge there was abundant but partial
display id flags. If an average could have been struck it
would torobalily have given a bit of bunting to cool, house ;
hilt as it sans, shop or hotel hail perhaps twenty gay
hafiller9 itlitttling in its front, tor two opposite neighbours
threw a decorated line from their tipper snininlumsas across
the street, anti then came half -a-doren houses which made
no sign The riverside and the shipping were both
tolerably gay ; but a warehouse on Burgh-quay,
close to where the Princes crossed, could find
nothing more appropriate to hang out in their honour than
a huge flag with the harp, suit the inscription, "God save
Ireland." The Irish poplin Establishment, which clothed
itself in evergreens and flowers, looked as festal as anything
In the route. Sacksille-street was comparatively dull, and
the monument, with a flag at one corner of its railings, cer-
tainly looked lop sided mid incongruous. The Ilttninium
Itatlis and the Gresham Hotel put on a gay appearance, but
some of the moat prioperous looking plares of busiousg and
Solite Government departments made run sign.
It wan Aiwolar too, to note the rapidity with which the
stmets thinned half an hour after the Royal party had dris en
through it. Saekville street was less full I.f trallle than the
Strand in oft any evening in the year, and looking int as I
dose this letter there is little to denote the feverish excite-
ment of a few hour's ago.
_ _ .

This evening the Lord-lieutenant and Countess Spenuer
had a dinner party at the Viceregal Lodge at which were
present his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, his Royal
Highness Prince Arthur, her Royal Highness the Princess
Louise (marehioness borne) and the Marquis of loth%
together with the Mattleit and Marchioness of anat.!,
the Earl of Leicester, the Earl and couutesa of Lis.
towel, Lady Gertrinle Talbot, Lady Sophia Mrtenamars, Lord
and Lady Mona, Viscount de 'Wesel, Lady Herbert of Lea,
the Earl of Pembroke, the Hon. 0. Montague, the Master of
the Rolls and Mrs. Sullivan, Major-General and Mrs. Newton,
the Hon. A. Brewster Burke, Mr. Horace Seymour, Major
Grey, Mr. F. Knollys, Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. C. Bogle, Captain
Campbell, and Mr. loacelles, Aidea-de-Camp ha Waiting.

DEATH OF THE DEAN OF ST. PAUL'S.
Very many readers will learn with extreme regret
the news of the sudden death twf 1)r. hlansel, the Dean
of St. Paul's, which „happentsl at an early hour on
Monday morning at Cosgrove Hall, Northamptonshire,
where he was staying on a visit. His death was or-
ea.sionisl bv rupture of blood vesFel•in the brain. The
Dean had in hi a wtial health during Sunday,
and retite,i early, intending to proceed to town the
following morning; but was zeized with what wi..up-
posed to be a fainting fit. Dr. Daniell of Stratford
was immediately summoned, but on arrival it was
found that life was ettimit. The ,ad new, was com-
municated at the Deanery in the course of the morn-
ing and between tw4ve and one en Monday the great
la of St. according to custom, notilial th, cent
t, the ~.itis,ans of London.

The Very Rev. Henry Loargueville Mansal, late
Dean of St. Paul's, was the eldest :on of the late Ref.
Henry L. Iklansel, rect..r of Coras e, Northampton-
shire, and a near relative of the late Dr. Maud, some-
time Bishop of Bristol, and Master of Trinity College.
Cambridge, and was born at his father's par,orage
on the fith of October, 1820, so that he had not quite
completed the fifty-first year of his age. He received his
early education at Merchant Taylor's School, under Dr.

Bellamy, Whence he was elected in 183/to a. Felffidailon
Scholarship at St Jaw's College, oxford. ru 1842 be Inc •
ceeded in due course to a Fellowship and in the Easter
Term of the following year took his. Bachelor's degree,
as a "double first class," in the Classical and Mathe-
matical Schools. While an Undergrailua3e, and snbse-
quently when residing as a Bachelor in Oxford, lie
came - freiment, and indeed, a constant, speaker at the
"Union ;" and Sms when that body boasted of
such speakers as the pnf-t Solicitor-General (Sir
John Duke Coleridge), Mr. R. • .ad the
late Mr. John B. Blackett, M.P., he sss
front rank among rising orators ; for one Term he
held the Post of President He was ordained Dea on
in 4944, and admitted into Priest's orders in
the following year. For the next ten years he re
sided In Oxford, workbag lined with private pupils, and
discharging the duties of college tutor and public
examiner, both in the Moderation School and also in
the Final School. In 1855 he was appointed Header
in Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy in Magdalen
College, and in 1859 Waynflete Professor under the new
University arrang,cm&nts consequent on the recom-
mendations of the Royal Commission. On the
appointment of Dr. Jeune to toe Bishopric of
Peterborough in 1864, be was appointed one of that
Bishop's examining Chaplains, and also an honorary
Canon of Peterbomngh Cathedral. In January,
1867, he was appointed to the Regius Professorship
of Eccicsiastieal History (to which is attachedaCanonry
at Christ Church), and finally, in October, 1969, on the
death of Dean Milman, he was promoted, on the re-
commendation of Mr. Disraeli, just before the retire-
ment of that statesman from office, to the vacant
' Deanery of St. Paula. The Dean was for many years
a delegate of the Press and a member of the Hebdo-
madal Council at Oaford ; in 1869-70 he was also one of
the select preachers before the University.
In politics, the late Dean was well known as a strong
Conservative, and at Oxford lie took on inurt thsn one
occasion an active part in the pposition to Mr. Glad-
stone. His elevation to the Deanery, however, he
owed quite as much to his high intellectual attain-
ments as to his political sympathies, and it is no secret
that very many of his most attached friends were of
opinions diametrically opposed to his own.
The late Dean W 3.4 a very fertile writer upon philo-
sophical subjects ; indeed, he was himself one of the
ablest and newt original of the leaders of modern
thought. As early as the year 18:38, when still under
age, he hail published a volume of " News," entitled
The Demons qf the Wish. His sulesispient writings,
however, were generally of a very different character,
although at a considera.bly later period he published a ;
very clever, though somewhat learned, poetical jo,
d'espriton the Oxford Reformers, entitled Phrontistrrion„
In 1849 he gave to the Oxfonl world an edition of Ahlrich'e
Logic, with notes—the substance i if his own lectures in his
College and those which he delivered to his private pupils.
In 1851 he published a more learned work, his Prolego-
mena Looker, followed by another On the Philosopho
Kant, a few years later. These at once established
his name as a philosopher of the school of Sir William
Hamilton, and hal him on to further elf irks in the same
direction. In 1857 he contributed the article on
Metaphysics to the eighth edition of the Enryclopo'dia
Britannica. In 1859 he delivered his celebrated
"Bumpkin Lectures," on the subject of "The limits
of Religious Thought Examined ; ' a work which has
passed through five, if not six, editions, and is con-
sidered one of the ablest of a very able series.
In 1860 he gave to the world another work of the
same philosophical cast, but even, if possible, more
abstract and more abstruse, Metaphysics ; or, the Phdo-
sophy sf Consciousness ; and in 1866 another, entitled,
The Philosophy of the noalitional. He also edited,
in conjunction With Professor Veitch, the late Sir
William Hamilton's Lectures on Metaphysics and
Logic, which were published in 1859-60. An exami-
nation f Profess. w Maurice's Strictures on his Bamp-
ton Lectures, two Lectures on History, and a sermon,
published in 1861, The Witness of the Church to the Pro-
mise of Christ's Coming, deserve mention among the
Dean's othgr works. It is probably by his Banipton
Lectures, bowever, that Dean Mangers name will be
longest -remembered among general readers, as being a
courageous, though, perhaps necessarily, only partially
successful, attempt to solve the difficulties which many
persons feel in reconciling Reason and Revelation.
The Dean mairicil in 1855 a daughter of Mr. James
Taylor, of Clapham, Surrey, and his widow survives
him, but without a family.