The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-12-17 00:00:00

THE ROYAL CHRISTENING,

The baptism of the Prince of Wales is expected to take
place at the end of next molith, and according to the present
arrangement, the place wine St. George's Chapel Windsor.
This solemn rite will be celebrated under circumstances of
unusual interest, and what we cannot but consider as the most
auspicious. The sponsors invited to answer at the font for
the future monarch of this great empire are—the King of
Prussia; the Duke of Cambridge ; Ferdinand, Duke of Saxe
Coburg, uncle of Prince Albert ; the Princess Sophia; and
the Duchess of Saxe Coburg. his understood to be the in-
tention of the King of Prussia to visit this country, in order
that he may in person assist at the baptism ; and surely no
visiter can be more welcome to the Christian people of Eng-
land than a Prince who is not more by his position than by
his own sincere conviction, the representative and champion
'of the Protestant cause upon the continent of Europe ; the
protector of the exiles from Zillerthall, our associate in the
foundation of the Protestant Church of Jerusalem. England
and Prussia have never stood in union but for their common
glory, and for the good of mankind—never separated but for
a common loss, and to the injury of the civilized world.
Their union was, we trust, cemented together on the field of
Waterloo. Thanks to our gracious Queen, it is now to be
recognized by another bond of affection, so domestic, familiar,
and kindly, that we shall seem to have established a relation
of brotherhood with the men who so gallantly fought by our
side in the fiercest and most momentous contest the world
has ever witnessed. We trust that the Duke of Saxe Coburg
will also be able to attend. Had he no other claims to the
love of this people than his relationship to our Queen and to
the amiable and excellent Prince who holds the second place
in this empire—that would entitle him to a hearty welcome,
such as Englishmen know how to give when their hearts arc
engaged ; but the Duke also had a share in the deliverance of
Europe, and his personal qualities would command respect
everywhere. But we need say no more. England will know
how to receive the Royal and illustrious guests of their be-
loved Queen, invited upon an occasian so joyful as the present,
and so full of hope.—Standard.

PREPARATIONS AT WINDSOR

WINDSOR, TUESDAY EVENING.:-It has been determined
that the christening of his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales shall take place at Windsor, and from the arrange-
ments in contemplation and in progress, there is no doubt
that this most interesting and important national ceremony
will be celebrated in the chapel of St. George with great
pomp and magnificence. There is also very little doubt that
it will take place on Thursday, the 10th of February, the an-
niversary of her Majesty's union with his Royal Highness
Prince Albert. The day, however, has not yet been fixed
upon by her Majesty.

St. George's Chapel was this morning minutely inspected
by Mr. Saunders, accompanied, 1 believe, by Dr. Reid, who
superintended the ventilation and lighting of the House of
Commons, for the purpose of adopting some plan to warm,
by means of numerous air stoves, the whole of the interior
of that extensive edifice during the time occupied by the
performance of the ceremony.
Earl Delaware, the Lord Chamberlain, was engaged for
some time in the chapel on Saturday, suggesting various ar-
rangementsconnected with the ceremony.

A covered platform will be erected, leading from the Castle,
along which the procession will pass to the chapel. It is ex-
pected that the whole of the Knights of the Garter will be
present in their robes, with the Alilitary Knights of Windsor,
and the several officers of the order.

In the evening there will be a grand banquet in St. George's
Hall, and covers will be laid for upwards of 150 of her Ma-
jesty's distinguished guests.
A magnificent carpet, to be used expressly upon the occa-
sion of the christening, has been ordered for St. George's
Hall. It will be studded with various appropriate heraldic
devices, in keeping with the embellishments of this splendid
apartment, and in connexion with the Order of the Garter.
In the centre will be woven a beautiful representation of St.
George and the Dragon.
In order that the whole of her Majesty's guests upon this
highly interesting occasion may be accommodated during
their stay at Windsor, Frogmore Lodge will be entirely ap-
propriated to their use, orders having this day been given to
the different tradesmen to make the necessary preparations
for that purpose.

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A large house on Castle Hill, at present empty, lately in
the occupation of Colonel Millman, belonging to the Crown,
is likewise to be furnished for the use of the Queen's distin-
guished visitors.

Several of the state apartments at the Castle, which are
usually exhibited to the public. have been ordered to be closed,
for the purpose of enabling the authorities at the Castle to
proceed with the necessary arrangements. Amongst the
apartments thus closed are the ball and throne rooms.
The whole of the internal arrangements, connected with
this important ceremony, have been confided to the skilful
superintendence of Mr. Saunders, the inspector of palaces.

BIRTH OF A SON AND HEIR TO THE EARL OF
EGLINTON AND WINTON.

(From the Ayr Advertiser of Thursday.)
The Countess of Eglinton and Winton was safely delivered
of a son on Friday evening last, at York, at which the noble
earl and countess have resided for some time past. On the
news of the event reaching Kilwinning on Monday, the bells
were set a ringing, and much joy was manifested by the in-
habitants on the occasion. Mr. Kenneth sent in a quantity
of coals into the town to make a bonfire, and these being
soon set in a blaze, the towns people assembled round the
fire, and demonstrated their joy in various ways. At Salt-
coats, Ardrossan, Irvine, and Dundonald, similar rejoicings
took place. We regret, however, to state, that an accident
occurred at Eglinton Castle, by which three individuals were
more or less hurt. On all occasions of joy, such as the
above, it is customary to fire off the cannon which are sta-
tioned on the castle lawn. One of these unfortunately burst,
and the fragments, having flown in all directions, wounded
the three men engaged about it at the time, one of them ra-
ther severely. We understand the piece was not overcharged
at the time it burst, consequently no blame is attributable to
the men on that score.

DUNDONALD.—lmmediately on receipt of the news of the
birth of a son and heir to the Eglinton estates, the tenants,
fettrs, and other inhabitants of the village of Dundonald,
had a large bonfire kindled, and spent the evening by toasting
the health and prosperity of the young nobleman and other
branches of the House of Eglinton. A piece of ordnance was
fired from the castle-hill at every toast, and the evening was
spent with much pleasure. It is understood that arrange-
ments will be made for all the tenantry to meet (by districts)
on Friday the 18th inst., when they will be regaled in a man-
ner suitable to the occasion, thus affording them another
opportunity of testifying their satisfaction regarding the anspi-
cious event.