The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-31 00:00:00

est and dearest of human ties, and under whose just, benefi-
cent, and exemplary rule her subjects have made unprece-
dented progress in everything fitted to render a nation great,
prosperous, and happy. That your Majesty may be long
spared to sway the sceptre of these realms, and to be a bless-
ing, a guide, and an 3xample to a contented, loyal, and de-
voted people, is our sincere and earnest prayer."
The statue was then uncovered, and the guard of
honour presented arms, the band of the 92d played
the National Anthem, the pipes of the Highland
regiments sounded a pibroch, and a battery of ar-
tillery placed at the top of the Inch fired a Royal
salute. A cheer, too, was raised by the assembly,
but somewhat subdued by the thought that the
memorial was for one too early lost, and the greats
est loser of all was present at the ceremony, to her
necessarily one of sad and melancholy interest. The
sight of the statue, however, drew forth on all hands
warm marks of admiration, the artistic effect and
the beautiful iikeness being the subject of general
remark. Having silenty regarded the figure for a
few minutes the Queen turned round, and command-
ing the Lord Provost of the city to kneel, conferred
upon him the honour of knighthood, and to him,
now Sir David Boss, her Majesty expressed her
satisfaction with the statue, and with the proceed•
ings of the day.
The Duke of Saxe.*Coburg, the brother of the de'
ceased Prince, then presented the sculptor, Mr
Brodie, to the Queen, who repeated to him the 01"
pressions of her appreciation of the statue, both 99
a work of art and as a faithful resemblance of the
lamented Prince. The Royal party then, attended
by the Lord Provost and magistrates, returned to
the general station, and at 20 minutes before 11
o'clock they departed en route for Balmoral.
It may be mentioned that the site chosen for the
Royal Pavilion on the occasion is the spot on Which.
King Robert 111. of Scotland is said to have viewed
the sanguinary battle between Clan Cnattan and
Clan Kay, commemorated in the " Fair Maid a
Perth."

Her Majesty and suite arrived at Ferry-hill'
station, Aberdeen, at 1.30. The train was accora.
panied by Mr Stirling of Kippinross, chairman, and
other gentlemen of the Scottish North-Eistera
Railway. Upon the train arriving the Queen was
greeted with hearty cheers from the large assenr
blage of ladies and gentlemen in and around the
station. Her Majesty graciously acknowledged the
salutations of the spectators, by advancing to the
window of the carriage and bowing repeatedly. Sir
Alexander Anderson, Lord Provost of the city; Air
Irvine, of Drum, convenor of the county; Alr
Thomson, of Banchory, and Sheriff Cowan were
among the party who received her Majesty. On
leaving the Royal party were again loualY
cheered.

The stay at Aberdeen occupied but a few minutes.
Along the Dee Side line the train was accompanied
by Mr Duncan, the chairman of the company,
several of the directors, and Mr Ferguson, Beni'
tarp. Aboyne, the terminus of the Dee Side Rail.,
way, was reached at 2.36. Among those present
here were Sir James Burnett, Mr Dyce Nicol,. of
Ballogie, and Mr Davidson, of Inchmarlo. rrQm
Aboyne the journey was made to Balmoral Castle,
a distance of 20 miles, in carriages. The Highland
palace was reached at half.past 4.
The weather was fine throughout.

The Prince and Princess of IN ales leave Abergeldi°
Castle on Saturday for Dundee, where they will em-
bark for their Danish trip same afternoon.