The Sun.
London, England, 1865-06-08 00:00:00

The Princess of Wales,

The following bulletin was issued yesterday :
" Marlborough House, June 7, 9.30 a.m.

" Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales
has slept well, and continueststo make favourable
progress.
" The infant Prince continues well.
" ARTHUR FARRE, M.D.
" E. H. SIEVEKING, M.D."

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The Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Count
Gleichen, rode on horseback, attended by Lieut.-
Colonel Keppel.

The Levee.

By command of the Queen, a leveewas held
yesterday at St. James's Palace by his Royal High-
ness the Prince of wales, on behalf of her Majesty.
Presentations to his Royal Highness at this Court
are, by the Queen's pleasure, considered as equiva-
lent to presentations to her Majesty.

The Prince of Wales, escorted by a detachment
of the Royal Horse Guards, and attended by his
Gentlemen-in-Waiting, arrived at the Palace from
Marlborough-house about 2 o'clock, and was re-
ceived by the Great Officers of State of the
Queen's Household.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge ar-
rived, attended by Col. Tyrwhitt.
His Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe
Weimar was present at the Levee.
Her Majesty's Body Guard of the lion. Corps of
Gentlemen-at-Arms was on duty in the State sa-
loons, under the command of the Lieutenant.
The Royal Body Guard of the Yeomen of the
Guard was on duty, under the command of Lieu-
tenant-Colonel C. Patterson, the Exon in Waiting.

Consecration of Archbishop Manniu;•

THIS DAY.

The solemn and imposing ceremony of consecrat-
ing the Most Reverend Henry Edward Manning
as the successor of his Eminence, the late Cardinal
Wiseman, to the primacy of the Roman Catholic
Church in England, took place this morning at the
chapel of St. Mary, Moorfields. The interior of
the pro-Cathedral was most gorgeously fitted up
for the occasion, the noble Corinthian columns
supporting the magnificently painted ceiling
being draped with crimson ; from the base to
the gilded capitol of each wreaths of
white roses were entwined with the most
beautiful effect. Garlands of laurel and roses
were hung in the space between the columns,
extending entirely round the chapel, while the organ
gallery and tribunes were' similarly ornamented,
having, in addition, at equal distances, a Maltese
cross thereon in front of the velvet hangings. One
particularly noticeable feature in the decoration of
the cathedral was the crimson hat of the late
Cardinal Wiseman, which was suspended high
above the congregation, and in close proximity to
the throne his Eminence, during life, used to
occupy.

The High Altar was decorated with flowers, so
was the Altar of the Holy Family on the right of
the Sanctuary, but conspicuously so wag the Altar
of the Sacred Heart on the left. Two chapels were
also prepared, the larger for the consecrator and
the smaller for the elect. The former was furnished
with an altar, decorated with a crucifix in the middle,
with four immense candles—two on either side,
the floor being covered with a rich carpet. Near
the altar of the consecrator a tablet was fixed
covered with linen, on which were placed two
candlesticks, a golden ewer with water, a vessel of
holy water, with an asperges, a censer, incense-
boat, and spoon ; cruets with wine and water, and
a chalice, with the host for the sacrifice ; the chrism
or sacred oil with a few morsels of bread. The
chapel of the elect was furnished with an altar,
having on it a crucifix and two lights, and the same
episcopal vestments as the former, with the addition'
of a white cope, a ring, an ivory comb, and linen to
wipe the head and hands after they had been anointed.
The effect of the great painting, the Crucifixion, at
the back of the high altar, was most imposing, as
during the whole of the ceremony the rays of the
sun fell full upon the noble picture.
At five minutes past ten the candles were ignited
around the sanctuary, and thus a most dazzling
effect was given to the whole of the numerous
altars and decorations erected in and around the
sacred spot. Crowds of choristers here entered
and took up their position on the right of the high
altar, and in a short, time afterwards another large
body entered and took up their position on the
opposite side.
The attendance within the chapel at this time was
very great, amongst those occupying seats in the
body of the chapel being a large number of nuns
belonging to the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Sis-
ters of Mercy, the Sisters of Charity, and other dif-
ferent orders, whose presence was rendered conspi-
cuous by the originality of their costume. Some wore
a peculiar white headdress and habits of grey, whilst
others were entirely dressed in black, with a long
veil of the same sombre hue, descending nearly to
the ground, but all having a large rosary suspended
from their sides. The first intimation of the com-
mencement of the proceedings was the pealing forth
of the great organ, amidst the strains of which the
secular and regular clergy entered the sanctuary,
amongst whom were Oratorian, Dominican, Capu-
chin, and Carmelite monks, friars, and canons of
the Roman Catholic Church, amounting, we should
say, to over 100. All having taken their places at
either side of the altar, a few moments were suffered
to elapse, when the ringing of a small but silvery
sounding bell heralded in another body of the clergy,
and then followed the Bishops of the Church
arrayed in the most gorgeous attire, the most con-
spicuous being Dr. Ullathorne, the Consecrator,
whose mitre and glittering pastoral staff, singled
him out most prominently from the rest. Dr.
Manning next entered, wearing his black doctrinal
hat, and attended on either side by the two assistant
bishops, Dr. Grant, of Southwark, and Dr. Tanner,
of Salford. •
Dr. ULLATIIORNE then took his seat in front
of the high altar, and the Archbishop Elect
presented himself to the Consecrator, robed as
a priest, with a cope, the colour of his vest-
ment being all white. All being prepared,
the Bishops, with their attendants, assembled before
the altar ; and after the Consecrating Bishop had
offered up a short prayer, he and the Elect proceeded
to their respective chapels, and there put on their
roses. This done, the Elect, with an Assistant
Bishop on either hand, placed himself before the Con-
secrating Bishop, seated in the middle of the altar.

The SENIOR ASSISTING BISHOP then said—Most
Reverend Father, our holy Mother, the Catholic
Church, demands of you to promote the Priest here
present to the heavy office of Archbishop.
The CONSECRATING Bisnor —Have you the Apos-
tolic Mandate ?
ASSISTING BISHOP—WC have.
CONSECRATING Bisitor—Let it be read.
Tis having been done, the Bishops then seated
and mitred, the Elect took his seat, and the Cons&
crating Bishop then proceeded to the Examination as
follows :—The ancient ordinance of the Holy
Fathers teaches and commands that he who is
chosen for the rank of Bishop be first most dili-
gently examined, with all Christian charity, con-
cerning the Faith of the Holy Trinity ; and that he
be interrogated, concerning the different matters
and morals, which are befitting such government,
and necessary to be kept up ; according to
the saying of the Apostle, " Impose not hands
lightly upon any man :" and also, that he who is
about to be ordained, may be instructed how every

one, elevated to this government, is bound to de-
mean himself in the Church of God :—and, finally,
that they who gave the consecrating imposition of
hands may be irreprehensible. Therefore, by this
same authority and precept, we now interrogate
thee, most beloved Brother, in charity sincere,
whether thou wilt conform and subject thy wisdom,
to the utmost of thy ability, to the sense of the
Sacred Scriptures.
The BISHOP ELECT, standing uncovered, replied—
So, with all my heart, I wish in all things to con-
sent and obey.
Dr. ULLATUORNE then put a series of questions
to the prelate-elect respecting his faith in the Holy
Trinity ,th e Incarnation, the Scriptures, and the autho-
rity of the Church to interpret them. At the end of
each Dr. Manning rose, and, in an audible voice, re-
plied to the whole of them, the whole of the clergy
joining in the "Amen" at the conclusion.
The Mass then commenced, and after it had pro-
ceeded some length the examination was resumed,
and at its termination the Elect was conducted by
the assisting Bishops to the Consecrating Bishop,
and, kneeling before him, reverently kissed his hand.
The Consecrating Bishop's Mitre was taken off,
and, turning to the altar with his assistants, began
the Confiteor ; the Elect remaining at his left hand.
The assistant Bishops, with their Chaplains, said
the Confiteor at their seats. This being concluded,
the Consecrating Bishop went up to the altar, which
he incensed, and continued the prayers of Mass, to
the end of the Epistle and Tract. The Elect was
then conductedby the assisting Bishops to his chapel.
There the cope was taken off, and he was vested with
sandals, pectoral cross, flowing stole, tunic, dal-
matic, chasuble, and maniple. This being finished,
the Consecrating Bishop was seated and mitred.
The Elect, uncovered, with the Assisting Bishops,
mitred, came before him, and made a low reverence
to him, the Assisting Bishops inclining.
Then, all seated in their respective places, the
Consecrating Bishop addressed the Elect on
the duty of a Bishop. The Consecrat-
ing Bishop knelt, and the Archbishop having
prostrated himself, the Litany was sung with
the most solemn effect. At the end of the
Litany all rose. The Consecrating Bishop stood
before his seat mitred, and the Elect knelt before
him. The Consecrating Bishop took the book of
the Gospels, and, with the assistance of the other
Bishops, in silence, placed it open, over the neck
and shoulders of the Elect ; and in this position it
was held by one of the Clergy until the tradition of
the Gospels to the Elect.
Then the Consecrating Bishop and the assist-
ing Bishops each touched with both hands
the head of the Elect, saying " Receive
thou the Holy Ghost." The Consecrating
Bishop, standing uncovered, then prayed—
Be propitious, 0 Lord, to our supplications, and,
opening upon this thy servant, the fountain of sacer-
dotal Grace, pour forth upon him thy efficacious
benediction : Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who,
together with thee, liveth and rcigneth, in the unity
of the Holy Ghost. The Consecrating Bishop then,
standing with his hands extended, read the Con-
secrating Preface.

After this had proceeded some time the head of
the Elect, preparatory to his being anointed, was
wrapt round with linen. The Consecrating Bishop
knelt before the altar, and commenced the hymn
" Veni Creator Spiritus ;" which was continued to
the end by the assistants and choir. But the Con-
secrating Bishop, at the end of the first verse, rose
from his knees, took off his gloves and ring, but
replaced the ring on his finger. An apron was
laid on his knees, and he then anointed the head
of the Elect, kneeling before him, first round, and
then on the Crown, and while he did so the hymn
was repeated.
After the anointing the Consecrating Bishop
cleansed his hands with crumbs of bread ; his mitre
was taken off, he stood up, and continued the
Preface.

This being ended, the Consecrating Bishop be-
gan the Anthem—
" The precious ointment on the head, that ran
down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron ;
" Which ran down to the skirt of his garment, as
the dew of Hermon, which descendeth on Mount
Sion."

At the commencement the Consecrating Bishop
took his seat and mitre, the Elect kneeling before
him with joined hands ; which the Consecrating
Bishop anointed, first crossing them, in the form
of a cross, and then anointing the entire palms.
The Consecrating Bishop, standing, without
mitre, blessed the Crosier with holy water ; and,
being seated and mitred, placed it between the
fingers of the Elect, saying :—Receive this staff of
the pastoral office, that in the correction of vice
thou mayest employ severity with kindness, and
exercise judgment without anger ; and that in
cherishing virtue thou mayest sooth the minds of
thy hearers, without neglecting, in thy peaceful-
ness, the severity of reproof. Amen.
The Consecrating Bishop stood up, without mitre,
to bless the ring, and, having sprinkled it with holy
water, put it on the finger of the Elect, saying :
Receive this ring, the pledge of affiance, that, being
adorned with the token of untainted fidelity, thou
mayest guard with honour incorrupt the spouse of
God, his holy Church. Amen.
The Consecrating Bishop received the book
of the Gospels, hitherto held open over the
shoulders of the Elect, closed it, and, with
the assistance of the other Bishops, presented
it to the touch of the now Consecrated Archbishop.
The Bishops now gave the Consecrated kiss
of Peace, each saying to him :—Peace be to
thee. To which he replied—And with thy spirit.
The Consecrated, accompanied by the Assisting
Bishops, returned to his Chapel, and, having his
head and hands wiped from the chrism, the sermon
was preached by Dr. Amherst, Bishop of Northamp-
ton, who took his text from the Ist chapter and 7th
verse of the Book of Wisdom, " The spirit of the
Lord has overflowed the earth."

The next imposing effect was the placing the
jewelled pallium, or mitre, on the head of the
Archbishop, and then, with crosier in hand, and
amidst the most solemn yet beautiful music, the
Archbishop walked round the Church attended by
the assistant Bishops, giving his blessings to the
congregation. The Archbishop then proceeded to
the centre of the sanctuary, and signing himself
with the cross, uttered a general benediction, and
was then conducted from the chapel.
The consecration throughout was of the most gor-
geous magnificence, and the arrangements, which
were confided to Dr. Gilbert, were complete and
perfect in every particular, as not the slightest con-
fusion took place during the whole of the ceremo-
nial, although the chapel was crowded in every
corner.