The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-06 00:00:00

INSTALLATION AT CAMBRIDGE.
The Queen and Prince Albert, attended by the royal
suite, left town at half-past ten o'clock yesterday morn-
ing for Cambridge. The royal party occupied three open
carriages and four. In the first carriage were her Ma-
jesty the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the
Mistress of the Robes, the Duchess of Sutherland, and
the Lady in Waiting, the Countess of Desart. In the
second carriage were the Groom of the Stole to Prince
Albert, the Marquis of Abercorn; the Lord in Waiting,
the Earl of Morton; the Equerry in Waiting, Colonel
Buckley; and the Equerry in Waiting to Prince Albert,
Lieutenant Colonel Seymour. In the third carriage
were Mr. George Edward Anson, Lieutenant-Colonel
the Hon. C. P. Phipps, Major-General Bowles, and Dr.
Meyer.
Her Majesty and her Royal Consort were conducted to
their carriage by the Hon. Misses Murray and Macdonald,
Maids of Honour in Waiting; and Sir Edward Bowater,
Groom in Waiting.
A party of Lancers formed the escort from Bucking-
ham Palace to the Tottenham Station of the Eastern
Counties Railway.
Extensive preparations wore made for the reception
of her Majesty and the Prince at the Tottenham station,
where it had been arranged that the royal party should
take the rail. This being the first time the Queen has
travelled on the Eastern Counties line, the directors pro-
bably were stimulated to exert themselves in order to
produce a favourable impression on the royal visitor. On
Tottenham-green, about 300 yards from the station, an
arch, composed of evergreens and flowers, and said to
be fifty feet high, was erected. From this a road, the
sides of which were marked out by wreaths and flag-
staffs, led to a pavilion close to the railway. The centre
of the pavilion formed a reception-room, which was
decorated with white and scarlet drapery ; on each side
was a retiring room for her Majesty's suite. From the
reception room a corridor, supported by columns and
fitted up with a ladies' gallery, led to the departure
platform. A detachment of the West Essex Yeomanry,
commanded by Captain Parker, lined the station. The
number of ladies present in the galleries, the military
dresses of the yeomanry, the music of several bands,
the bright colours of the flags which were flying at
every point, formed in combination a remarkably gay
scene.
The Queen arrived at twenty minutes past eleven
o'clock, by which time about 3,000 persons were assem-
bled in and about the station, who received her with
every demonstration of affectionate loyalty. Mr. Hudson
was in attendance to receive the royal party, and on
their alighting conducted them to the platform. Her
Majesty seemed much pleased with all she saw, and
Prince Albert, in passing through the pavilion, ex-
claimed " What a pretty pavilion!" Besides the royal
carriage only four others were in the train, and those
were occupied by the Queen's suite, by Mr. Hudson, and
other gentlemen officially connected with the railway,
and by gentlemen connected with the public press.
We also observed in Mr. Hudson's carriage, Mrs.
Hudson, the Dowager Countess of Essex, and another
lady: Mr. Waddington, the deputy-chairman of the com-
pany, and Mr. Sheriff Kennard. Mr. Roney, the secre-
tary, and other principal officers of the company, were
likewise in attendance. A pilot engine was dispatched
five minutes before the train, and another followed at
ten minutes after the time of starting. The first pilot
engine bore one union-jack, the after one carried two.
Over the Queen's carriage floated the royal standard.
The carriage in which the royal party travelled is that
used on similar occasions by the London and North-
Western Company, it having been lent by that company
to the Eastern Counties Company for this special occa-
sion. It was described in this paper when first con-
structed, and further notice of it now is, therefore,
unnecessary ; but it is a circumstance worthy of men-
tion, as illustrative of the facility of transmission by
railway, that it was found more convenient to send this
carriage by railway from Euston-square to Shoreditch,
round by Peterborough, a distance of 210 miles, than
to take it off the rails, about two and a half miles, the
distance between the London termini of the Birmingham
and the Eastern Counties lines.
The engine-driver who had the honour of officiating
on this occasion was William Young, and we are induced
to mention his name, because he is represented to be " a
steady man of good character," a better claim to notice
in the record of thege proceedings than perhaps is pos-
sessed by many of those who are placed by fortuitous
circumstances in a more noticeable position.
Precisely at 24 minutes past 11 the train started from
the Tottenham station amidst tho cheering of the people.
There is nothing to describe in a journey of this kind
more than has already been several times repeated until
further repetition in detail would be intolerable. At
every station along the line numbers of persons were
collected to catch a glimpse of their beloved Sovereign
and her Consort; and, indeed, so prevalent was this de-
sire, that it may be truly said there was not a space of
tators were not to be seen waving hats, handlerchiefs,
and small boughs of trees. The weather was as fine as
could be desired; a hazy morning had betokened a hot
day, and the prognostic was fully verified.
By 11 o'clock the sun shone forth in unclouded lustre,
and with a degree of power calculated to deepen the
golden tinge which, notwithstanding the recent cold
weather, the corn is already assuming; whilst the "ripe
harvest of the new mown hay" made the air smell
" sweet and wooingly." At six minutes past 12 the train
reached the Bishop Stortford station, whence, after
remaining three minutes, it proceeded to Cambridge,
and reached the station at precisely 52 minutes after 12.
The town of Cambridge from an early hour was the
scene of gathering bustle and excitement. About noon
the vast multitudes arriving by the railway from all
parts had chosen all the available positions on either
side the long line of way through which the royal pro-
cession was to pass, awaiting in eager expectancy the
arrival of the Queen. The coup d'reit from the station
to the town, in all the principal thoroughfares, was now
extremely animated and imposing, The station itself
was profusely decorated with evergreens and flowers
arranged in the most tasteful manner, while high above
its roof floated the royal standard, proudly pre-eminent
among an array of union jacks and military ensigns.
Immediately outside the grand entrance, spacious and
lofty galleries were erected by the railway directors, for
their ladies and friends, the Mayor and Corporation,
their ladies and friends ; while other stands innumera-
ble, of lesser dimensions, rose in close propinquity along
the route. These, again, were beautifully decorated
with flags and garlanded with green boughs.
Space would fail us if we attempted to describe the mul-
titudinous display of banners, streamers long and gay,
laurel and flower wreaths, with every other emblem of
public rejoicing and welcome which adorned the magni-
ficent triumphal arches, or hung suspended from nearly
every house in the line of procession. All the shops
were closed, and the streets were kept by the Whittlesea
troop of Yeomanry, under the command of Capt. Smith.
All the churches rang out their merry peal, and every
one participated in the joyous greetings of a general
holiday.
In the quadrangle of Trinity College were assembled,
the professors, doctors, masters of arts, and a few private
gentlemen and ladies, who, through the courtesy of the
Master of the College, had procured tickets of admis-
sion. Here, on the west side of the square, is the reyal
residence, adjoining the upper end of the fine old hall
where the University address was to be presented to her
Majesty. On its broad and newly gravelled walks and
green parterres there met thousands of happy faces re-
joicing to recognise old competitors after a long interval
of time and diversified pursuit. All were clad in the
academic costume appropriate to the different degrees
they had attained ; the bright scarlet robe of the one
class contrasting with the black gowns and white hoods
of another not more strongly than the age and aspect of
their respective owners.
By twenty-five minutes to one o'clock the Duke of
Wellington arrived at Trinity, and was received with
such a shout of affectionate greeting that many thought
her Majesty herself had come.
From Trinity-hall the long tables which usually oc-
cupy the floor had been entirely removed ; and at the
upper end was a:slightly raised and superbly carpeted
platform, on which was placed a chair of state richly
carved and gilt, covered with scarlet satin damask, and
embroidered in gold. The gallery at the lower end of
the hall was filled with ladies elegantly dressed, the
wives and daughters of the masters and professors. To
these an elegant refreshment was supplied by the college
prior to the arrival of her Majesty.
The carriages for her Majesty and suite were in wait-
ing at the station, where also the Mayor and Corpo-
ration everct assembled. Her Majesty at once pro-
ceeded to her carriage which, much to the delight of
the inhabitants of Cambridge, was an open one ;
Prince Albert, the Duchess of Sutherland, and the
Lady in Waiting, the Countess of Desart, rode in
the same carriage with her Majesty. A body of out-
pensioners drawn up on the outside of the station
formed in rank, the members of the Corporation didlike-
wise, and preceded by the band of the Sappers and
Miners the procession advanced to Cambridge. The
appearance of the town has already been described. The
balconies and platforms were filled with elegantly
dressed ladies, and the road on either side was lined by
crowds of people. The cheering was continuous, until
the cort?ge entered the quadrangle of Trinity-halt, where
there was a strong muster of gownsmen, who received
the Queen and their Chancellor with a lusty shout,
which was maintained with unabated vigour until the
royal pair entered the Master's house.
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At twenty mintece to two o'clock the royal
sion, headed by the municipal authorities,tbreeachheeaddTsruii
nity-gate, where the Vice-Chancellor,
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On reaching the Lodge the
college authorities presented their insignia of office,
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which her MajestY was
to resume, and immediately entered the Lodge with her
Royal Consort Prince Albert.
With the exception of the gallery, Trinity-hall was
up to this moment empty, but eliortly after her Majesty's
arrival at the Lodge several ladies of her Majesty's suite
were introduced to seats prepared for them in the hall,
to the left of the throne, by the Master of Trinity.

The main entrances still remaining closed, at a quarter
past two her Majesty entered the hall through a side
door at the upper end, communicating a ith the Lodge,
being ushered in by Colonel Phipps and the Earl of
Fortescue, followed by a numerous retinue, among whom
we recognised Sir George Grey, the Secretary of State
for the Home Department, and the Duke of Saxe
Weimar, &c. Her Majesty, who was attended by the
Duchess of Sutherland and a Maid of Honour, wore a
white lace dress over silk, trimmed with straw coloured
satin, and a white chip bonnet with Marabout feather.
Her Majesty having seated herself on the throne re-
cognised one of the ladies seated on her extreme left,
and immediately rose, approached and affectionately
embraced her.

The doors at the lower end of the hall were now
thrown open, and his Royal Highness the Chancellor
(now habited in his gorgeous satin robes, ponderous
with bullion tassels and fringe, and its train borne by
attendants), accompanied by the Duke of Wellington,
the Bishop of Oxford, the Vice-Chancellor, the Master
of Trinity, and the other Masters of colleges, entered,
followed by the whole body of professors, doctors, and
members of the University.
The Chancellor having approached the dais, the
Queen rose, and advanced a step or two towards his
Royal Highness, who now proceeded to read the follow-
ing address :
" To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, the humble
address of the Chancellor, Master, and Scholars of
the University of Cambridge;
" May it please your Majesty,
" We, your Majesty's most loyal and devoted subjects,
the Chancellor, Master, and Scholars of the University
of Cambridge, avail ourselves of your Majesty's gra-
cious permission at this time to renew our assurance of
our firm attachment to your Majesty's person and, go-
vernment.
" The recollection of your Majesty's former visit is
preserved by us with feelings of pride and satisfaction;
and we now hail, with fervent joy, your Majesty's pre-
sence amongst us for the second time, and desire to ex-
press, in the fullest manner in which words can convey
it, our heartfelt gratitude for this gracious mark of royal
favour.

"We trust that we may be allowed to consider the
honour which we enjoy as a proof of your Majesty's
undiminished favour, which will be cherished as an in-
centive to renewed exertion, and encourage the members
of our body in their several stations to deserve your
Majesty's approbation by a zealous and diligent dis-
charge of their duties.
" The time which has elapsed since the period of your
Majesty's former visit has been marked by an important
change in the highest office of our body; we have had
to deplore the loss of our late excellent Chancellor, who,
to his great regret, was on that occasion, prevented by
the infirm state of his health from assuming his place
amongst us, and expressing in person his acknowledg-
ment of your Majesty's gracious favour.
" We are encouraged by your Majesty's presence in
the University at this time to entertain a confident hope
that the act of the University, in filling the vacant
office, has been regarded by your Majesty with appro-
bation; and we trust that the same royal protection and
favour will be continued to us which we have been wont
to enjoy from the Sovereigns of this kingdom.
" The occasion seems to require that we should take
the opportunity of assuring your Majesty that we are
not unmindful of the high purposes which the institu-
tions of the University are intended to accomplish.
" We trust that there have not been wanting hitherto
a zeal for the studies of literature and science, and efforts
to promote the still more elevated and holy cause which
our founders had in view—the establishment of religion
and virtue upon a good and sure foundation.
" We would venture to appeal to recent discoveries in
astronomical and other kindred sciences; to the many
persons eminent in literature and science; and, in the
public offices of lite, to the statesmen, the judges, the phi-
losophers of our country, who have received their early
education and been taught to discipline their minds in
this seat of learning.
" We trust that we may call attention also to the
clergy who have gone forth from us, and contribute so
much to the elevation of character of our countrymen,
who, labouring in piety and patience with truth of doc-
, trine and innocency of life, have made our Church to be
the blessing and glory of our land.
" While we thus reflect with satisfaction upon the
good fruit which has resulted from the past labours of
the University, our attention is awakened to the task
which lies before ourselves. We see how important is
the place which the University occupies in respect to
social happiness and order, bow dignified the duties how
great the responsibility of those who have to direct its
studies and administer its affairs.
"We desire to assure your Majesty that those topics
of reflection are ever before our minds, and that it is Jour
care to address_olimlxe,t, tey
difficulty, but nerved by
ire-Consideration of it to that patience of temper which,
by God's blessing, we hope will bring success.
"It is our earnest prayer that your Majesty may
long live to see the fruit of your efforts for our
country's welfare. May Almighty God protect and
strengthen you, and, prospering you with all happi-
ness, pour down upon you the continual dew of his
blessing."
His Royal Highness the Chancellor having read the
above address, making an obeisance presented it to her
Majesty, who, still remaining standing, read the following
most gracious answer, which was handed to her Majesty
by Sir George Grey, Bart. :
" I have received with the highest satisfaction your
loyal and affectionate address.
" It affords me great pleasure to visit you on this
occasion, and to assure you of my entire approbation
of the act of the University in their selection of a
Chancellor.
" I have always felt it to be one of the first duties of
a British Sovereign to extend favour and protection to
institutions intended for the advancement of religion and
learning.
" I am peculiarly impressed with a sense of that duty
in a place which has produced so many persons emi-
nently distinguished in science, literature, and religion,
and in which I am surrounded with noble monuments of
the munificence of Princes who have preceded me on the
throne of this kingdom.
" None of those Princes can have more earnestly de-
sired tia promote the welfare of your University than my-
self; and I shall ever feel the warmest interest in its
continued and increasing prosperity."
His Royal Highness the Chancellor, who remained
standing below the dais, now presented to her Majesty
the Vice-Chancellor and the heads of Colleges, who had
the honour of kissing hands.
Almost immediately a backward movement took place
among the crowd in the body of the Hall, in which
Prince Albert and the other authorities of the Univer-
sity speedily participated, at which her Majesty could
not repress a smile.
The Hall being now cleared, her Majesty at half-past
two o'clock withdrew to Trinity Lodge by the upper
door, through which she had entered.
THE SENATE-HOUSE.

It having been announced that a convocation would
be holden in the Senate-house, our reporter proceeded
there with a ticket of admission given by the Mayor, and
applied at the door to which he was directed for admis-
sion. There, however, he was met by a refusal, and told
that he was " too late," although this was at least twenty
minutes before Prince Albert arrived. The reporter
urged his suit perseveringly, but it was rejected perti-
naciously. The gentleman who exercised this authority
announced his name to be Favell. Foiled in his attempt
to obtain ingress in that quarter, our reporter at length
with much difficulty obtained admission to the gallery at
that part of the building the most remote from the spot
at which the business of the convocation was to be con-
ducted, and where little could be seen and less heard.
It may not, improbably, prove a source of annoyance to
her Majesty, that her subjects are furnished with only a
meagre account of a scene in which she herself appeared
to take a deep interest; it cannot be helped; we desired
that it should have been otherwise, but fate and Favell
were against us.
A brief description of this noble hall may not be un-
interesting. The Senate-house is in the centre of the
town ; it has the schools and public library on the west,
and St. Mary's Church on the east. It is an elegant
building. of the Corinthian order, built by James Gibbs,
the architect of the Fellows' building at King's College.
The foundation was laid June 22, 1722. It is built of
Portland stone, adorned with pilasters, between a double
row of sash windows, and a stone balustrade surromunsdgni.
the top. In the middle of the grand front four a
fluted
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columns, the capitals beautifully carvelh-tisLyned at
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night Honourable W. Pitt, by Noilekens. The Vice-
Chancellor's chair is at the west end, and on each
side are semicircular seats for the heads, noblemen,
and doctors ; below them sit the regents or white-
hoods, and at the east the non-regents or black-hoods
at the upper end, in the corner, on the right hand of
Vice-Chancellor's chair, is a robing room for the doctors,
and on the left a concealed staircase to ascend to the
gallery; at the east end, on each side of the usual en-
trance, is a similar staircase leading to the gallery, into
which the public is admitted when degrees are conferred,
and on other public occasions. A slight alteration wax
made in the interior yesterday, in consequence of thei
visit of the Queen.
At the west end was a raised dais ascended by a lligh6
of seven steps, covered with a splendid Victoria carpet
ing, above which was placed a handsome ca.noot.v
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elliptical shape, covered with fine crimson
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cord:
dome part set out in sections, ornamented with gold
lace, &e., on the front was a deep bordered foliage of,
ormolu; the interior was lined throughout with radiated
white satin, the whole surmounted by a crown. The'
above was approached by two steps, on which were,
placed two state chairs and ottomans covered with.ricli