The Express.
London, England, 1849-10-30 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 1849.

tsblialsed a fiat waved. The houses and factories beside ths'
river were similarly decorated, sums of them having very
large batmen depending from their roofs almost to the water.
Waterloo.bridge was, as might be espeeted, crowded—every
spot from which a view could be obtained being eagerly
sought at as early hour of the morning.
The steamers were crowded and covered with flip. The
Temple gardens were not so much crowded.. might have been
expected, owing to the precautions taken by th•. Benchers, who
had closed the entrances to the Temple at an early hour spinet
all tram who were not members, or the friends of lumbers
Blacktsiars-bridge gave another proof of the great desire
of the public to view the procession. Near this place the eraft
were assembled in great facts, and, in feet, from the carting sa
the leading the Thames presented as appeases.* of which
the water eermaoaial on the inauguratioa of the chief mails.
trete of London could give but a faint idea. Southwark-
bridge was crowded, and with London-bridge, differed very
little la appearasoe from Waterloo or Blackfriars. As the
procession seared the point of landing, the ezeite-
meat became, if passible, still greater. All eyes were
strained to catch a final glimpse of the royal party. The
etiaembatkatioa was effected without the slighutet appear-
ance of irregularity ; and amidst deafening cheers from all
parts of the river sad shore the prooessioa was formed, and
the royal visitors passed ander the hasdeeme awning pre-
pared for their passage.
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The scene at this moment was one of the most animated
and magnificent description. The river taring the Custom-
house wee crowded with vessels of all rises sad deriomina-
lions. end Bags of various betimes streamed from the mast-
heads of usseb, their yards ready manned for the occasion.
Oa the platform erected for the landing place was the Rc-
corder, Mr. Sheriff Nichol, and other members of the Court
of Aldermen. The platform was constructed insult a manner
that it might rise with the tide, and thee be on a level with
the quay at the time appointed for the arrival
cf the royal party. The teat under which this landing-
place was constructed was the same which had been used
on the occasion of her Majesty's visit to Cambridge
and to the mansion of Lord Olenlyon (now Duke of
Athol), at Hanleld. The sides were ornament, f with
the royal standard, the standards of Primer Albert and that
of the Prince of Wake, and also those of the civic power..
At the point of the quay designed for the reception of his
Royal Highness was a magnificent pavilion, decorated
with Bogs and trophies. At one side there were
mats appropriated to spectators, and the centre was
adapted as the meeting place for the authorities stationed to
receive the royal party. Shortly before one o'clock this spot
was occupied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Wel-
lington, the Marquis of Angle-sea, Marquis of Clenriearde,
Marquisof Breadalbane, Lord Hoyden, Esrl Fortesene, Lord
Campbell, Lord Edward Howard, Lord Marcus 11111, Marquis
of Salisbury, the Earl of Devon, the Hon. Edward Lasalle',
Lard Alfred Paget, Lord Foley, Marquis of Donegal, as d
other distinguished persons. A guard of honour, composed
of a regiment of the Fusiliers stationed at the Tower
arrived here between 12 and 1 o'clock, end there were also
the bands of the llth Humus end the Life Guards (Woe). The
time immediately preceding the arrival of his Royal Highness
was occupied by the distinguished peronages we have men-
tioned in earnest and animated conversation, and it was
remarked that the hero of Waterloo and his illustrious corn.
pardon in arms, the Marquis of Aeglesea, looked in
remarkably good health and spirits. The Duke of
Wellington seemed to have grown young again
for the occasion, and his uniform sat upon him
as in former years. Independent of the bands of music
Brady deacriteed, there were several bands, including those
of the Royal Marines, on board the vessels which nodded
the river, and the effect produced by the sounds of the
various instruments from the water and from
eke shore wee such as can scarcely be imagined.
As the clock struck one, much interest was ex-
cited, and up to the lastmoment it was very generally thought
that her Majesty would grace the some with her presence.
The greatest anxiety seemed to be felt in reference to the
youthful children, sad the desire to see the future sovereign
of England wee strongly expensed by all. The Lord
Mayer and the authorities who attended him hay-
ing sanded on the platform, his Royal Highness immediately
followed, leading by the band the Prince of Wales and the
Princess Royal. Prince Albert was attired is his uniform
of field-marshal, and the royal children were dressed with
that simplicity and neatness for which the taste of her Majesty
is distinguished. The Lord Mayor having addressed
a few words to the prune, the proce,rion from
the Pavilion to the Coal Exchange commenced,
his Royal Highness walking between ,the two children,
and bowing to the spectators as he passed along the covered
platform ereced upon the quay. This formed perhaps the
most remarkable feature in the ceremony, and the timidity
which seemed to be felt by the youthful prince and the
Princess Royal imparted an additional interest to the scene.
The royal party were cooduc:ed by the Lord Mayor, the al-
dermen, sheriffs, and members of the common council, and in
the rear of the procession were L Ord J. Russell and others of
her Majorty's ministers, accompanied by Sir Robert Peel,
and several persons of corresponnieg distinction. The royal
party were cheered as they proceeded along the quay, and the
twin body of the spectators rote en mass*, and the congratu.
lotions received by the Prince and the royal children were
en* as must have made • deep and lasting impreniva
upon them. Much disappointment was of course felt at the
unavoidable absence of h.r Majesty, but the cheers were not
the less cathusiutic towards the members of the

royal family who were present. The coup d'ail, as
the royal party entered the new Coal Exchange,
was such as will
who witnessed it. Many grand and imposing sight.
have been! seen by the present g ion, but this
royal precession by water must ever be accounted one of the
most memorable features of the age. The royal party having
entered the new building, the doors were closed, and the ce-
remony of receiving the addresses was commenced.
The necessary forms were then gone through, and at the
conclusion, the royal party sat down to a superb entertain-
ment in the Rotunda.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE CITY.

lib on the meets' bridges, we Easy remark that the authori-
ties have adopted melt precautions as will tend to remove
alarm. The Hungerford Suspensioa-bridge Company have
ire olved to increase the toll to one penny, and In order that
there may be no sudden rusk on either side of the bridge, it
has been wisely determined to forma strong barrier right
down the centre of the footway. The timber palisading on
Westminster-bridge has also bees considerably strengthened,
sad a strong body of palice will be on duty to prevent unne-
cessary crushing, more especially to wan parties from get.
tiag over on to the stonework. The some precautions will
be adopted on Waterloo, Biackfriare, sad the other bridges.