The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-25 00:00:00

LEVEE OF TILE QUEEN OF OUDE.

SOUTHAMPTON, AUG. 24.
The mayor of this town, Richard Andrews, El., the
Marquis of Conyngharr, Lord Francis Conyngham, R.N.,
the Hon. Mr. Talbot, the Earl of Hardwicke, and Lady
Emily Yorke, visited the Princes of Oude at the Royal
York Hotel here on Friday, and a large number of resi-
dent nobility and gentry of the neighbourhood expressed
a wish to visit the Princes, the latter held a levee yes-
terday. The Qaeen Dowegar of Oade als r.ceived a
limited number of ladies. The thee for visiting the
princes wibs fixed at half-past 3 in the afternoon, and
that for the Queen mother at 4 o'clock. Soon alter 3
o'clock unusual bustle was observed at the hotel. The
crowd before the building became greater, and the' e was
much excitement in the interior. A notice was affixed to
the inner doorway, written in Hindostanee and English,
that gentlemen were not allowed to enter. Gold and
silver mace bearers stood inside the door to guard the
entrance. Messrs. Brandon, Rogers, and other interpre-
ters were also in attendance, and none were allowed to
pass in but the nobility and gentry. The reception was
held at the upper part of the hotel, where the princes re-
side. Oriental servants were stationed along the stair-
cases to show the way to the reception-room. The visitors
passed by the apartments of the zemindars, jagheedars,
and other native gentlemen who have accompanied the
royal family of Oude to this country. At half-past 3 the
reception took place, Major Bird acting as master of the
ceremonies. On entering the reception room the two Princes
ofOude wereseen standing at the furthereed, dressed in a
magnificent costume. Tha heir apparent had on a cloak of

scarlet and gold. His head-dress cansiEtcd of a corn

I netted-shaped cap of rather large size, the most promi-
nent ornament of which was a string of large preci•ms
I stones projecting from the cap. In his han he held a
fscimitar/sheathed in a magnificent scabbard. His uncle,
brother of the ex-king, was dressed in a blue and
silver cloak, with head-dress of the same materials, and
of a fez like shape. By the side of the heir apparent
were two gigantic Nubian eunuchs and two other
officers of state. Two officers of the royal suite stood by
the side of the Prince's uncle. Major Bird led each
visitor forward, and mentioned the name to the Princes ;
the visitor bowed and retired to the other end of the
room. As soon as the room was full of visitors, the
Princes sat down on a sofa, and the visitors on chairs.
Amongst the visitors so introduced were the Earl and
Countess of Hardwicke, the three Ladies Yorke, Vis-
count Royston, Admiral Ayscough and family, Sir
George Wombwell, General Sir George and Lady Pol.
lock, the mayor, high sheriff, and some of the magis-
trates of Southampton, and a number of gentry of the
town and neighbourhood. Sir George Pollock entered
into conversation with the elder Prince. Several of the
higher order of officers of state mingled with the visitors.
The gravity of the Orientals and the profound homage
which the dependents paid to the Princes were strikingly
peculiar. After the visitors had been sitting for a short
time the Princes rose, and the former then stood up,
made their obeisance, and retired, after which other
visitors were admitted. Both of the Princes appeared
remarkably affable, and their countenances seemed to
indicate an amiable disposition.

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Soon after 4 o'clock about 30 ladies of Southampton
were admitted into the presence of the ex-Queen. Mrs.

Brandon, an English lady who long resided at Cawn.
pore, in Oude, and who accompanied the Queen to
this country, acted as interpretess. When the visitors
entered the apartment, the Queen was sitting on a
sofa, attended by eight native ladies, one of whom
held over head a species of fan. Her Majesty was
dressed in splendid shawls, but her head, neck, and
one arm were uncovered. Her hair was cut rather short
and brushed back over the head ala Chinois. She wore
I two massive earrings, but no other jewellery about her
head. Her features bear a striking resemblance to her
grandson's, the heir apparent to the Oude throne. She is
a stout good-looking personage is not very dark, and
appears younger than she really is. She has a pleasing
voice, and from her features and manners would aear
to possess a kind and affectionate disposition. She re-
ceived her visitors affably, and seemed gratified. She
pathetically lamented to the Countess of Hardwicke,
one of the visitors, and of whose high rank she seemed
to be aware, that she could not speak to her in the
English language. The interview lasted about a quarter
of an hour. Too visitors saluted her by making an
obeisance, and then stood round her. During the in.
terview the Princes of Oude entered the apartment, and
sat by the side of their parent. The native ladies were
dressed much like the Queen.
There are three native physicians attached to the
royal family and suite of Oude, whose names are Huk-
keem Mahommud Musseeb, Hukkeem Alleeoon Zuni-
man, and Hukkeern Meer Shoojah Hoosiain. The pay
of the moonsbees, or writers is 501. a month. There
are five in the suite whose names are Musseehooddeen
Khan Bahador, IVlahummud Bakur, Owladallie, Kum-
rooddeen, and Koothoodden.
Two of the of6cer3 of the Indus (the steamer in which
the royal family of Oude came to this country) had their
cabins towards the forepart of the ship. Against the
door of one of these cabins the chief eunuch one day
erected his screen, and brought the ladies of the suite to
enjoy themselves away from their cabins. Suddenly the
eunuch heard [114;14 min in the officers' cabin ;he