The Sun.
London, England, 1847-08-21 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE
HIGHLANDS.
INVERARY, WEDNESDAY EVENING.
After the gorgeous illumination in Rothesay Bay
last night we hardly anticipated seeing any display
calculated to eclipse it in her Majesty's progress
through the Western Highlands. But we must say
that the natural scenery of Inverary, blending in
exquisite proportions the softest features of the beau-
tiful with the most majestic of the snbline, excited
even stronger feelings of admiration. A charming
voyage up Loch Fine brought us alongside the Shear-
water, already moored in the dark waters of the loch,
amidst a tiny fleet of fishing craft neatly and newly
painted alike, and bearing each a little pink ensign at
the gaff. The trim little pleasure yacht of the Mar-
quis of Stafford, all fluttering with flags, lay off the
quay; and deep down on the verge of the undulating
valley stood the noble castle of Inverary. In the
foreground of the landscape the fine span of the
bridge, and beyond it a battery of field-pieces,
greatly enhanced the effect. Near it were pitched
ten handsome marquees, the quarters of the clan Camp-
bell, and in their centre a booth, the external covering
of which was composed entirely of tartans. To the
south of this, from the Duke's entrance gate, along the
front street of the town to the quay, the mustering
of the Islay clan was proceeding. On landing at the
steps we found a superb arcade erected along the
quay for the convenience of her Majesty in reaching
the royal carriages for the drive to the castle. Be-
yond this, the entire way to the Duke's gate, the
Islay clansmen formed a living avenue, clad in their
dark tartans, with broad red facings and all the High-
land accoutrements, including the formidable Locha-
ber axe. A body of the Duke's men, clad entirely in
their own tartans, without the red facings, also kept
a portion of the ground. The Highland guard, in-
cluding the Celtic gentlemen, the clansmen of Islay,
and the tenantry of the Duke of Argyle, mustered
from 300 to 500 strong. A handsome arch of ever-
greens was also sprung across the street.
His Grace the Duke of Argyle, in his Highland
costume as Mac-Caillum- Afore, moved from post to
post, and with Campbell of Islay, directed the placing
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Marquis of Stafford, backed by several of his crew,
also passed down the line previous to her Majesty's
arrival. Campbell of Islay commanded the Celts; his
lieutenants being Campbell of Lochawe, and Fletcher
of Dunans. The Islay men were commanded by
Campbell, younger, of Islay, and Campbell of
Glendaruel. The Duchess of Sutherland, accompanied
by her three daughters, the Duchess of Argyle, Lady
Blantyre, and Lady Caroline Leveson Gower, with
the Duke of Argyle and Lord Blantyre, drove down
to the quay at half-past eleven A.M., anticipating the
arrival of the royal party, but immediately drove
away on finding them not in sight. Meanwhile the
Celts, in splendid costume, were posted as a guard of
honour, under Campbell of Argyle, along the arcade.
The effect was truly magnificent.
A gun from the castle lawn gave token of the
Fairy being in sight, and she rounded Strone Point
at twelve o'clock precisely, and moored inside the
Shearwater, closely followed by the Garland, amidst
the shouts of a Highland welcome, and the cannonade
from the castle, the bands playing " God save the
Queen." The royal standard was lowered on board
the Fairy, and the Queen almost instantly descended
and was rowed ashore. Her Majesty leaning on the
arm of the Duke of Argyle, and followed by Prince
Albert, with the Duchess of Norfolk, the Duchess of
Sutherland, the Duchess of Argyle, Lady Blantyre,
Lady C. Leveson Gower, the Prince of Saxe Leinin-
gen, Duke of Norfolk, Earl Grey, the Marquis of
Stafford, Lord Blantyre, Lord Adolphus Fitzclarenee,
&c., walked along the arcade, smiling and bowing
most graciously on either side as she passed—
the Celts giving the salute, and the ladies and
gentlemen along her path making respectful obei-
sance to her Majesty, while cheering loud and long
was given by the crowds without. The attendance
of people at Inverary was not numerous—probably
not so numerous as it would have been, had the Queen
arrived, according to expectation, the preceding day.
But her Majesty must have had reason to be delighted
with her sail and reception. She had passed in the
nimble little F4irigirough the charming scenery of
the Kyles of Bute, and emerged amidst the grander
scenery of Loth Fine, shone on by a suntf gloridus
brilliancy, and smiled upon by shores that seemed to
revel in summer holiday. The Queen looked ex-
tremely well. Her Majesty was dressed in a blue
and white striped silk dress, with broad fringes of
mixed blue and white ; a black damask silk visite,
with a deep flounce, bracelets, and primrose coloured
gloves. She wore a white chip bonnet, trimmed with
straw-coloured crape and white marabout feathers,
with a dark
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"To THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
"The humble address of the Commissioners of Supply
and other gentlemen of the county of Argyle, as-
sembled at Inverary, on the 18th day of August,
1847.
May it please your Majesty,—We, your Majesty's
most loyal and faithful subjects of the county of Argyle,
humbly beg leave to approach your ANesty, for the pur-
pose of expressing the gratification and joy it affords us
to welcome to our shores the first Sovereign of Great
Britain who has ever appeared among us.
" We beg to assure your Majesty that this proof o)
reliance on the fidelity of your subjects in the shire of
Argyle will long be remembered in this part of your
Majesty's dominions, and cannot fail to perpetuate those
feelings of devoted loyalty and of firm attachment to
your Majesty's royal person and family, which at this
moment animates every Highland breast.
" That your Majesty and your Royal Consort may
derive from this visit to the Western Highlands all the
enjoyment and satisfaction that can be desired, and that
your Majesty may long continue, as now, to rule, in the
hearts of a tree and contented people, a pattern of every
princely and domestic virtue, it is the ardent wish and
fervent prayer of your Majesty's most faithful, most du
tiful, and most loyal subjects of the county of Argyle."
"To His ROYAL HIGHNESS FIELD MARSHAL PRINCE
ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA, &c., &c.,&e.
" The humble address of the Commissioners of Supply
and other gentlemen of the county of Argyle, assem-
bled at Inverary on the 18th of August, 1847.
"May it please your Royal Highness—We, the Com-
missioners of Supply, and other gentlemen of the county
of Argyle, humbly beg leave to offer to your Royal
Highness the expression of our sincere gratification in
welcoming your Royal Highness to the Western High
lands of Scotland.

" We beg to assure your Royal Highness that nothing
can be more gratifying to us than to think that your
Royal Highness should derive enjoyment from visiting
the scenery with which our country abounds, and parti-
cipating in the sports which it affords.
"That every happiness may always attend your Royal
Highness is our ardent hope."
The Provost of Inverary then also presented the
following addresses in name of the magistrates and
Town Council :
" To THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
"May it please your Majesty—We, your Majesty's
most dutiful and loyal subjects, the provost, magistrates,
and town council of the Royal Burgh of Inverary, beg to
approach your Majesty with sentiments of the most pro-
found respect, and to tender our joyful and heartfelt con-
gratulations on the arrival of your Majesty in th part
of your ancient kingdom of Scotland. That your a-
jesty may long be spared to sway the sceptre of this
kingdom—that your reign may be eminently prosperous,
and that your Majesty and your Illustrious Consort
may for many years enjoy every domestic blessing
which this world can bestow, is our fervent and earnest
prayer.

"Signed in name, by appointment of the magistrates
and town council, this 17th day of August, 1847, by
" JAMES WRIGHT, Provost."
" To His ROYAL HIGHNESS FIELD MARSHAL PRINCE
ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG AND GOTHA, &C.
" May it please your Royal Highness,—We, her Ma-
jesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the provost, ma-
gistrates, and town council of the Royal Burgh of In-
werary, beg leave to offer our cordial congratulations on
the arrival of her Majesty and your Royal Highness in
this part of her Majesty's ancient kingdom of Scotland ;
and we earnestly hope that your Royal Highness may
experience every satisfaction from your visit which af-
fords so much gratification to all classes of the commu-
nity. That your Royal Highness may long continue to
enjoy in yaond your
as
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of
humble but sincere and earnest prayer.
" Signed in name, and by authority of the magistrates
and town council, by happiness,
he her Majesty, andtheis our
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tachment

" JAMES WRIGHT, Provost."

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The Provost also presented the freedom of the
lough to Prince Albert, through Earl Grey. The
11.1urgess ticket was enclosed in a massive and elegantly
chased silver box, bearing the following inscription :
"This box contains the freedom of the Royal Burgh
of lnverary, presented to his Royal Highness Field
hilarshal Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha,
on landing with her Majesty Queen Victoria, at
Inverary, Aug. 1847."
The royal party were then escorted by the Celts
Ind clansmen to the entrance gate of Inverary Castle,
• where the carriages and escorts took separate roads to
afford the Queen an opportunity of having a drive
through the Duke's magnificent grounds. The escort
raarched to the principal front of the Castle, attended
)y a concourse of people, where they formed in square
fp!! her Majesty's reception ; and after some time the