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London, England, 1849-08-08 00:00:00

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" Cead mille fizilthe." The side arches were arni-
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ably decked wi-h evergreens and heaths, interspersed
with roses and the choicest productions of the
parterre. On the approach of the Queen's carriage,
the royal standard of England was hoisted on a
flag staff on the suirenit ; and from each point on
breeze, Four
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the civic displays of London, " Beef-eaters," oc-
cupied the pediments at each side, and were
attired in gray frocks, of an antique fashion, with
the city arms emblazoned on their points, and red
caps and hose. The royal cortege having stopped at the
bridge, an equerry arrived, and deinaeded admission
for her Majesty into her ancient and loyal city of
Dublin; the gate was instantly thrown open by the
City Marshal, Mr. Thomas Reynolds. It is neces-
sary here to describe the arrangements of the muni-
cipal and civic officers within the gate. Soon after
nine o'clock the Lord Mayor arrived in his stve
carriage, accompanied by his secretary, Mr. T.
O'Brien, jun. His lordship was attired in full civic
regalia, and wore the collar of SS. and other insignia
of office. The carriage of the Lord Mayor was drawn
by a pair of richly-caparisoned horses. The corporate
officers in attendance were the town clerk, the sword
bearer, the mace bearer, and high constable, each
bearing their respective badges of office. The civic
procession was marshalled and arranged by Mr.
Thomas Reynolds. He wore a scarlet and gold
uniform, cocked hat, top boots, blue satin sash, and
carried in his hand the silver truncheon of office. The
carriage of the Lord Mayor immediately preceded
that of the Queen, and just before it, opening the
procession, was that of the Recorder. In the latter
sat his Worship the Right Hon. Frederick Shaw, in
his judicial costume, and the High Sheriff of the city,
C. D. Latouche, Esq., wearing the uniform of a
deputy-lieutenant. At either side within the city
gates were ranged the members of the town council
wearing scarlet robes, trimmed with ermine, and
cocked hats. Every member of the council was
present, with two or three exceptions, who were
prevented by illness or other unavoidable causes. The
guard of honour at the city gate was formed by
the Gth Carabineers, under command of Colonel Jack-
son, Captain Croker's troop being next the gate to
give the grand salute. The band and standards
of this distinguished regiment took up their position
also at the gate. The troops of the Carabineers lined
Lower Baggot-street, and the line was continued along
Lower Fitzwilliam-street, Merrion-square, east and
north, Clare-street and Leinster-street, by the Royal
Artillery, under Colonel Strangways, the Ist Royals,
under Colonel Bell, and the 2d Foot, under Colonel
Carruthers. Such was the disposition of the civic
authorities and troops to receive the Queen on her
entrance into the city. When the royal cortege had
stopped at Baggot-street Bridge, and an officer
sent to demand admittance for the Queen, the gates
were instantly thrown open, and her Majesty's com-
mands were conveyed to the Lord Mayor that he
should proceed, with his official retinue, to the royal
carriage. This his Lordship instantly did, accom-
panied by the Recorder and High Sheriff. On
reaching her Majesty's carriage, the municipal officers
knelt, presenting the mace and sword, and the city
keys were then placed by the Lord Mayor on a
magnificent silver salver, and presenting them to her
Majesty, he addressed her as follows;
" May it please your Majesty—As chief magis-
trate of this, your ancient and loyal city of Dublin, I
have, on the part of my fellow citizens, most humbly
and respectfully to congratulate your Majesty on
your safe and happy arrival in this city. I beg re-
spectfully to deliver the keys of the city to your
Majesty, and would pray your Majesty's kind per-
mission to conduct you through the city."
Her Majesty, having re- delivered the keys,
addressed his Lord,hip, expressive of her
great delight in arriving in Dublin, and
the cortege then proceeded. This ancient
and interesting ceremony was gone through
amid much cheering, after which the city authorities
returned to their carriage, and the procession moved
forward, and through the city gates, into Lower
Baggot-street. This street was almost thoroughly
occupied with balconies and pavilions, which were
filled with fashionables, the greater number of whom
were elegantly attired ladies. The windows, door-
steps, and even house tops were crowded. Her Ala-
jesty and her Royal Consort were greeted on entering
the city at this spot, with loud and
_joyous acclama-
tions, waving of hats, handkerchiefs, &c.; indeed, her
reception, during the royal progress through Dublie,
may be described as most enthusiastic from all classes.
At Herbert-street, the civic officers again entered
their vehicles, and fell in the rear of the royal car-
riages, and the line of horsemen, wearing blue scarfs,
followed, four deep. At the head rode Sir Edward
Borough, under whose direction the lithe of horsemen
was formed, and near him we observed Lord Ross-
, more, Colonel Knox Gore, Right Hon. :William
Tighe, D.L., and a numerous body of the most re-
spectable and influential gentry of the city and
county. Then followed the carriages of the nobility
and gentry, who attended the public entrée of her
Majesty on this auspicious occasion, presenting a long
and splendid array of the aristocracy, gentry, and
clergy of this portion of her dominions. having
passed through Baggot- street, the royal cortege entered
Lower Fitzwilliam street, nearly every hothe in
which was in some way decorated, and which con-
tained numerous platforms, thronged with gay spec-
tators. Several rich banners and flags, with devices,
floated from the windows, and the royal party seemed
highly gratified with the marks of respect paid them
during their progress, the Queen frequently bowing,
or lowering her sunshade, while Prince Albert re-
peatedly rose in the carriage and lifted his hat in
acknowledgment of the deinontrations of welcome
from every side.
Entering Merrion-square at the east side, the view
was remarkably grand and imposing. The band of
the Carbineers had again been moved to this spot, and
Performed some exquisite pieces of music. The bal-
conies of every house were not only filled, but, as
many feared, dangerously over-crowded—however,
no accident occurred, and the most warns manifesta-
tions of regard for her Majesty and the Prince Con-
sort greeted them at every step of their route from
the fair occupants of the balconies and windows.
The north-side of Merrion-square was beautifully
decorated with laurels, evergreens, and wreaths of
flowers. In the balconies of Alderman Kinalian's
residence, No. 11, were a number of beautiful chil-
dren, boys and girls, wearing sashes, and carrying in
their hands exquisitely designed baneerets ; the effect
was very pretty.
The procession next filed into Clare-street, where
some very richly ornamented platforms were erected,
from which depended glass and banners with appro-
priate devices. At the entrance to Nassau street, a
splendid gothic arch extended across the street, from
the top of which the royal standard of England
floated. Upon the crown of the arch was the word
" Welcome, in large letters, formed of laurel and
oak leaves, and over it a gorgeous harp and crown
with the letters "V. A." at either side. The con-
struction of this arch was most tasteful, and its effect
added much to the splendour of the pageant.
After passing under the triumphant arch, the royal
procession entered
NASSAU-STREET,

land here, as at every point along the line of route, her
Majesty was received in a very warm and cordial
manner. The houses adjoining the arch had large
balconies erected before them, and these were filled
with fashionable ladies and gentlemen, who evinced
their attachment to the person of our gracious Sove-
reign by repeated cheering and waving of hats and
handkerchiefs. Every window presented a mass of
anxious spectators; hundreds of persons were to be
seen clinging to the college railings, which afforded
a very good view of the procession ; and even the
streets leading from Stephen's -green were consider-
ably crowded. The street was lined by a company
of the 40th Infantry, and the foothpaths behind them
were densely thronged by the humbler classes of our
fellow-citizens, whose conduct and demeanour on this
occasion were characterised by the utmost order and
decorum. As the royal cortege moved slow_ynow_
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her Majesty and Prince Albert gracefullytheacl
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ledged the cheering reception accorded to
Nassau-street,
the procession approached the end of
the scene which met the view
animated —the royal carriage,
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nerve to obtain a
glimpse of the Queen, very
guard pleasingo of honour, and
banners waving in the
contrast thees.t presented by the trees of the
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breeze, and the
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the other, formed a magnificent
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College
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the signal for
loud and reiterated plaudits from the assembled mul-
titude. A large platform was erected in front of the
dPercoovroastt:ds residence, and the houses opposite were gaily
evergreens, and flags of every size
and colour ; the windows were also filled, and the
house-tops crowded with spectators, who hailed
her Majesty and her Royal Consort with
warm and repeated demonstrations of welcome.
The area in front of Trinity College was
densely crowded, a spacious platform having been
erected within it, and every window in front exhi-
bited a group of eager faces, the relatives andthfreiends
of the fellows and graduates of the university-. Im-
mediately before the statue of King 1% and
facing the entrance to the college, a troop of
En-
niskillen Dragoons was drawn up, and a company of
the 17th Lancers was stationed along that wing of
the bank opposite College. street. The bank itself was
an object of much attraction ; large numbers of per-
sons were collected on the roof, and some of them
were grouped round the figures surmounting the
and presented a very
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