The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-08 00:00:00

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tad failtht,." The side arches were aka.
rably d ed with evergreens and heaths, interspersed
with ones and the choicest productions of the
parterre. On the approach of the Queen's carriage,
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the royal standard of England was hoisted on a
r flag- staff on the summit ; and from each point on
the top, flowing garlands gracefully waved in the
®breeze. Four city heralds, or, as they are termed in
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
,he city arms emblazoned on their points, and red
caps and hose. The royal cortege having stopped at the
bridge, an equerry arrived, and demanded 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 state
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 es as 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 lion. 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 6th 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 Lordship, 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 Ma-
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 Dublin,
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, fbur deep. At the head rode Sir Edward
Borough, under whose direction the line of horsemen
was formed, and near him we observed Lord Ross-
more, Culunel Knox Gore, Right lion. 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 entr,'e 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 re). al cortege entered
Lower Fitzwilliam- street, nearly every house 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 demontrations 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 warm 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 Kinahan's
residence, No. 11, were a number of beautiful chil-
dren, boys and girls, wearing sashes, and carrying in
their hands exquisitely designed bannerets ; 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,
and here, as at every point along the lino 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 slowly on,
her Majesty and Prince Albert gracefully acknow;
ledged the cheering reception accorded to them.
the procession approached the end of Nassau-street,A
the scene which met the view was
of honour,
animated —the royal carriage, with guarditsseveto
obtain a
the vast multitude straining every
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very pleasing and
gay tanners waving in the
glimpse of the Queen,
presented by the trees of the
breeze, and the ctohieitro
ainetthseide, and the houses thronged
other, formed a magnificent
with spectators. onh
College Park on
we have never seen exceeded.
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after eleven o clock the royal cortege turned
Shortly
and entered
the corner,
which
GRAFTON- STREET,
where the arrival of her Majesty was the signal for
loud and reiterated plaudits from the assembled mul-
titude. A large platform was erected in front of the
Provost's residence, and the houses opposite were gaily
decorated with 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 and friends
of the fellows and graduates of the university. Im-
mediately before the statue of King William, and
facing the entrance to the college, a troop of the En-
niskillen Dragoons was drawn up, and a company of
the lith 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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such was the anxiety to procure a favourable situation

S AND YMOUNT AVENUE.
At the portion of this avenue where the railway
crosses it a spacious platform was erected for her
Majesty to cross over to her carriage. The platform,
which extended a considerable way along the rail-
road, was covered with scarlet cloth, and was ascended
from the road by three steps, covered with the same
material. A raised floor, also covered with scarlet
cloth, was constructed from the platform for some
distance along the side of the avenue, by which her
Majesty approached her carriage; and a tastefully
executed awning overhung the length of the flooring.
At the end of it, and on the side the royal
carriage was stationed, was another extensive platform,
which was occupied by a number of ladies and
gentlemen, who, no doubt, considered themselves
fortunate in having secured places from which they
could have so good a view of the royal party as it
came up.
At the other side of the railway there were other
platforms, crowded with spectators, and there were
also several carriages, the whole, as well as the hedge
rows in the neighbourhood, being profusely decorated
with festoons of evergreens aneflowers, and inter-
spersed with well-selected and appropriate mottoes.
The whole scene, at this point, was most enlivening,
and everything was done to give her Majesty a cor-
dial and respectful welcome. Shortly before nine
o'clock a troop of the 17th Lancers, commanded by
Captain Brett, a troop of the Enniskillen Dragoons,
under the command of Captain Shorte, and a troop
of the Bth Hussars, commanded by Captain Bigmore
—the whole under the command of Major Burdett,
of the 17th Lancers—all those officers being the
senior of their respective ranks in their regiments,
took up their position in the avenue, which they lined
at either side, from the railway to the Rock-road. A
party of the metropolitan police were also stationed at
the end of the avenue, at the railway, under the com-
mand of Inspector Finnemore, and other bodies of the
force were stationed along the line of route towards
Baggot-street Bridge. At half-past nine o'clock the
royal carriages arrived, each drawn by four horses,
with outriders and footmen in the royal liveries. The
vehicle intended for her Majesty drew up at the raised
passage from the railway, and the other carriages
were drawn to the other side, through an opening made
in the platform for that purpose. A number of her
Majesty's servants, in scarlet liveries, and mounted,
accompanied the carriages. The persons in the em-
ployment of the railway company, who were about
the platform, wore white ribbons and rosettes
in their breasts ; and some gentlemen belonging to
the county, who were present, were distinguished by
blue scarfs and ribbons. The engines of the trains
that passed along the line during the morning were
profusely decked with evergreens and flowers; and
those which passed immediately before that contain-
ing the royal party, were densely crowded by persons
anxious to be in town before the procession reached.
At about ten minutes before ten o'clock a special
train, which it was arranged should be dispatched
immediately preceding that by which her Majesty
travelled, arrived at the avenue, and it was an-
nounced that she would arrive in a few minutes. The
Earl of Erne, the Baron de Roebeck, Mr. Ennis, High
Sheriff of the county, Mr. James Hans Hamilton,
and several other gentlemen, who had been at Kings-
town to receive her Majesty, and present an address,
arrived by this train, being desirous to join the county
procession. The arrival of her Majesty being mo-
mentarily expected, the utmost anxiety was mani-
fested to catch the first glimpse of the train, and I
receive her Majesty as became her. In the meantime
Colonel Maunsell, quartermaster-general, and several
other superior officers, arrived at the royal platform, 1
to see that all proper arrangements were made. The
discharges of the cannon at Kingstown were now
now plainly heard, announcing the landing of the
royal party, and at shortly after half-past ten the
anxiously looked-for train appeared in sight. Loud
and enthusiastic cheers, accompanied with,waving of
handkerchiefs and other demonstrations of respect,
heralded the arrival of her Majesty, and when the
train stopped at the platform, those manifestations of
feeling were renewed again and again, and were
continued after her Majesty was recognised. The state
carriage having been drawn close to the platform, her
Majesty was handed out by Prince Albert; they were
accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Princess
Royal, Lady Jocelyn following with the other royal
children. On her Majesty, her Royal Consort, and
children making their appearance, they were received
with warm and repeated cheers, which her Majesty
and Prince Albert acknowledged with much grace
and cordiality. There were comparatively but few
persons on the platform at the time, as the arrival
took place sooner than was expected ; or persons were
probably under the impression that they would not
be permitted to occupy places at or around that par-
ticular locality. Her Majesty was handed to her
carriage by Prince Albert, who took a seat beside
her, the Prince of Wales and Princess Royal being
seated in front. The next carriage was occupied by
Lady Jocelyn, another lady, and the other royal
children ; then followed a carriage with Lady For-
tescue and Sir George Grey ; and another, in which
were the Lord Lieutenant and the Marchioness of
Lansdowne. A fifth carriage contained some persons
belonging to the royal suite. The carriage in which
her Majesty and Prince Albert were seated was an
open one, and while it remained during the comple-
tion of the arrangements for departure, they repeatedly
acknowledged the cheering and other manifestations
of loyalty and respect from those present, and seemed
to be much pleased at the reception they met.
The chairman, deputy-chairman, treasurer, and all
the members of the board of directors of the Kings-
town Railway came up in the train with the royal
party, and after it set out must of them proceeded on
to the city.
All the preparations being complete, the royal cor-
tege set out. It was preceded by her Majesty's
servants in livery and the troop of Hussars, and
followed by the other portion of the guard of honour.
THE ROCK-ROAD, PEMBROKE-ROAD, &c.
A number of the houses from the end of Sandy-
mount Avenue were decked with flags, evergreens,
and flowers, and the sides of the road were lined with
county gentlemen on horseback, the Royal cortq.,,,e
pa,sing between the two lines. The High Sheriff "s
carriage, the carriages of the county deputation who
presented the address, and the carriages of a great
number of other gentlemen of the county followed.
The procession proceeded in this order through the
Rock-road, Pembroke-road, and Upper Baggot-atreet,
to Baggot-street Bridge, where the city procession
took the lead, after the royal escort and carriages.
A great number of houses along this line were
most tastefully and profusely decorated with flowers,
evergreens, flags, and banners. At Mr. Turner's
(Hammersmith Works) there etas an elegant tri-
umphal arch, covered with evergreens, festooned with
flowers, and surmounted by a banner with the royal
arms and the royal initials. It was stated to be the
model of an arch erected at Kew, from a design by
Mr. Turner, and the letters K E W were suspended
from the centre. The numerous platforms erected
along the route, the balconies of the houses, the win-
dows, and, in short, every available spot, were covered
with elegantly-dressed ladies and gentlemen, who
greeted the royal party with loud cheers, waving of
handkerchiefs, hats, and in every other possible way
testified their respect and loyal attachment, for which
her Majesty and her Royal Consort frequently
bowed their acknowledgments.
CITY GATE—PRESENTATION OF THE
KEYS.
Upper
The royal cortege having passed through Upper
and
Baggot-street, which was densely crowded,ved at
presented a most on the
the bridge at twentgyaymi:LPlPtdeesaarratenohceei eleven,
and gate were
city side of which thel
piece of archi-
erected. This was reElYgaran
splendidin its design and
tecture, eminently creditable
exe-
cution to the Messrs. Turner, of Hammersmith Iron
Works,
by whom it was planned and carried out. It
was 127 feet in width, and 92 feet high, consisting
of a great central arch and wings. The great gate
on the centre was twenty feet wide, and
thirty-five
feet high. It was constructed of wrought iron, and
was of most tasteful style, bearing on the one com-
partment the letters " V. R.," and on the correspond-
ing one " A. C.," the whole exquisitely decorated
ith roses and floral wreaths, and surmounted by an
immense shamrock branch. Over this stood an
architrave, ornamented with artificial flowers and
laurels, supporting the royal arms, with the arms of
the city on either side. The whole was capped by an
imperial crown of beautiful workmanship, ten feet in
diameter, with the usual national emblems—the
shamrock, rose, and thistle. The inscription on the
face of the arch was the old Irish words of welcome,