The Sun.
London, England, 1863-08-08 00:00:00

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Journey of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

EDINBURGH, Thursday Evening.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of 'Wales
arrived here this evening on their journey to their Highland
residence of Abergeldie. Their visit to Edinburgh, though
merely en route, and as a resting-place on the journey north,
was looked forward to with great expectancy and interest
by the townspeople, and it was matter of serious disappoint-
'tient that, instead of arriving at St. Margaret's-station, and
approaching Holyrood Palace through the Royal Park,
they should have resolved to come to the central station and
drive to an hotel. Their reception thus lacked much of its
picturesqueness and splendour, although it probably wanted
nothing in point of cordiality. For a long series of years the
inhaoitants of Edinburgh and its vicinity twice a year wit-
nessed a Royal arrival and departure—namely, on the jour-
neys of the Queen, her late illustrious Consort, and family
to and from Balmoral. Even the habitual nature of the pro-
ceedings never deprived it of its eclat and attractiveness, for
the people invariably turned out in great numbers to give
the voice of loyal welcome. On these occasions the spec-
tators extended themselves over the long line of the Park
carriage drive from St. Margaret's to Holyrood and every one
found room, even though the populace turned out en masse.
On the present occasion the spectators had to dispose them-
selves as best they could over a broken line of a quarter of
a mile. This being the first visit of the Princess to the
north, many thousands turned out in hopes to see her, and
the whole route, from Waverley station to the Douglas
Hotel, was densely lined. The windows and points of view
overlooking the scene were all filled. The parapets of
the North-bridge, the windows of the tall Old Town build-
ings, the balconies of the Scott Monument, the opposite
corner of Princes-street, and the houses of St. Andrew-street
and square, were lined or grouped with spectators, and many
of the buildings on the route showed flags and streamers. The
weather was beautiful, the sun, near its setting, lighting
up the curious architectural piles that rise on all sides
of the valley. Within the station the band and a guard of
honour of the 92d Highlanders were drawn up, and outside
an escort of the 3d Hussars was in readiness. On the plat-
form were the Lord Provost and magistrates of the city,the
Sheriffs of the county, the officers of the garrison and staff,
an party of ladies and gentlemen invited by the
railway directors. The train, consisting of nine saloon and
other carriages belonging to the Great Northern Rail-
way, propelled by the North British engine, came into the
station about 20 minutes before 8 o'clock, several minutes
before its time. The journey of 57 miles from Berwick had
been made withtut a stoppage in an hour and 17 minutes
—probably the quickest run ever made over the line.
On alighting the Prince and Princess were received by the
Lord Provost and Sheriff, whose salutations and the cheers
of the assemblage they courteously acknowledged. The
Highlanders and the guard presented arms. No sooner did
the carriage emerge from the station gate than a loud huzza
burst from the expectant assemblage, and the signal, which
was carried along the line, caused an eager scramble for
favourable places. The Royal carriage, which was pre-
ceded to the hotel by that of the Lord Provost, drove very
rapidly, escorted by the Hussars almost at full gallop. The
carriage being closed, a momentary glimpse of the Royal
personages was all that could be enjoyed, even by the most
fortunate spectator, But the crowd, though they saw little,
did not abate the fervour of their cheers. The route to the
hotel was by Market-street, Waverley-bridge,across Princes-
street, up St. Andrew-street, to the east centre of St. An-
drew•sgnare. In the square the crowding was greatest,
and the pressure was tremendous when the Royal carriage
came forward, followed by a great part of the multitude
which had lined the lower part of the way. So great was
the crush that several women fainted. Immediately
opposite the door of the hotel, a guard of honour of
the 92d and the band of the Hussars were stationed,
and received their Royal Highnesses with the
salute and national air. The military were withdrawn im-
mediately on the arrival of the Royal party at the hotel,
thus leaving the square in the possession of the populace.
From the vast multitude cheer after cheer arose, the sound
of which every moment brought an increase to the throng.
It was evident that the assemblage would not disperse till
they had exhausted the last chances of a sight of the Royal
pair. To soothe the impatience of the crowd, Mr. Sheriff
Gordon appeared at the door to deliver the happy message
that the Prince and Princess would in a few minutes pre-
sent themselves to gratify the eager and ardent loyalty of
the people, after which it was hoped they would separate.
A loud cheer expressed the delight with which the an-
nouncement was received, and after a few minutes of keen.
expectancy Major Teesdale threw up one of the windows,
and in a moment or two more the Prince and Princess
came to the front. There was now a tremendous, protracted
and unanimous cheer, which was taken up with loud acclaim
even by the most distant of the crowd. Their Royal 11,02-
nesees acknowledged the salutation with great affability
and courtesy, and withdrew amid a great outburst of ap-
plause, the echoes of which lingered for several minutes.
The multitude then began slowly to disperse.

FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Holyrood
Palace and Edinburgh Castle this forenoon. Being in an
open carriage, they received a most enthusiastic welcome in
passing through the streets. An immense crowd waited
at the Palace and Castle. At 2 o'clock heavy rain fell, and
at half-past 3, the hour of departure, it poured in torrentg,
drenching the spectators. Their Royal Highnesses jour-
neyed in a special train to Perth, where they arrived at half-
past 5, residing at the British Hotel, in the vicinity of the
station. The weather was fair on their arrival.

Prince and Princess William of Baden and suite
arrived at Claridge's Hotel yesterday from Germany, at
route to Osborne.

The Prince Obolensky has arrived at Claridge's
Hotel from St. Leonardo-on-Sea.

The Duchess (Emily) of Beaufort and Lady Edith
Somerset are for the present staying with tho Duke and
Duchess of Beaufort at Badminton.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne
have left Lansdowne House, Berkeley-square, for Bowood
Park, Wilts.

The Countess (Dowager) of Jersey left town
yesterday for Osterley Park, near Hanwell, to pass a few
weeks.

The Earl and Countess of Bessborough leave
town to•day for Bessborough Park, the family seat in Ire-
[and.

Mrs. Thornycroft has been appointed by the
Queen instructress in the art of sculpture to the young
Princesses.

THE LATE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY.

I had seen him only a few days before in his
usual place in the House of Lords (says a graphic
writer in the Queen of this morning), where during
the late session he was a constant attendant. He
was always one of the first to arrive, and his ap-
pearance invariably attracted attention. To those,
however, who knew him years ago, that appearance
was painful. I remember him in the old House of
Lords, the hall of the Lords that was extemporised
out of the ancient painted chamber of St. Stephen's.
He was then a man of noble presence, tall, erect,
graceful, and handsome, with a voice powerful,
clear, ringing, and musical. He must have been
upwards of six feet high, and he always to the last
dressed in the best possible taste. He was at that

time a recognised political leader, and had shortly
before been the Secretary to the Home Department.
How changed the appearance he presented a few
weeks ago! He was still tall, commanding, and
erect when standing in repose. The glowing cheek
and curling hair was still by the appliances of art
admirably preserved or represented, and in the dis-
tance he looked the young man still. But when he
moved the illusion was dispelled. he did not
totter, because he still walked erect, but he moved
with an action that strongly suggested the motion
of a marionette. Paralysis seemed to have stiffened
all his joints, and he carried his left arm bent across
his body, with the hand hanging helplessly down.
He was a wreck indeed in his body, and yet he re-
tained the great power of his voice to the last. It
was as clear, distinct, and ringing, as when I first
saw him years ago in the legendary painted cham-
ber. This was very remarkable. The present
House of Lords is most defective in its acoustic
properties.

But bad as is the construction of the House for
acoustic purposes, there was never any difficulty in
hearing the Marquis of Normanby. His voice was,
as I have said, very remarkable. /t was plain
enough to see that all his body was feeble—very
decrepit, and yet his voice was that of a strong,
powerful man. When he spoke, it reached to the
farthest corner of the strangers' gallery. This is a
remarkable characteristic also of Lord Palmerston.
His voice is of immense power; there is not a more
powerful voice in the House of Commons.
The same writer thus describes—

THE PRESENT MARQUIS OF NOMIANEy, the
only son of the late marquis, as unlike his father
in appearance as it is possible for two men to be. I recol-
lect him a few years ago in the House of Commons, as the
Earl of Mulgrave, when he was one of tho whippers-in to
the Government—not a very dignified office for the only son
of a marquis. Ho was afterwards made Lieut.-Governor of
Nova Scotia. He is a stout ungainly man, with large round
features, light flaxen hair, and, the last time I saw him, had
a tendency to the rotund in that part which the imagination
generally assooitito with an alderman.