The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-01-25 00:00:00

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ARRIVAL OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA

His Prussian Majesty, who had been expected to reach the
Thames on Friday, did not reach it till Satnrday. On that
afternoon he landed at Greenwich from the Firebrand steamer.
From an early hour in the morning, the streets of Green-
wich presented a most animated appearance, parties conti-
nually pouring in by steamers, by railroad, by coach, cart,
gig, and every description of vehicle, all eager to catch a
glimpse of his Prussian Majesty on his first setting foot on
Brit►sh ground. One gentleman had come all the way up
from Yorkshire, having travelled nearly 200 miles on purpose
to witness the landing of his Majesty.

Admission to the q"uadrangle of the hospital could be pro-
cured only by ticket from the governor. The space at the
end of each wing was occupied exclusively by those connected
with the hospital, and the whole of the quadrangle was re-
served for the suite of the King of Prussia and Prince Albert
and the members of her Majesty's government. The boys
of the Royal Naval School were drawn up on the steps be-
tween the Chapel and the Painted Hall. The pensioners
were drawn up arcund the inside of the quadrangle, and the
guard of honour, consisting of the Royal Marines, was drawn
up within the quadrangle, facing the river.

At twenty minutes after one o'clock the arrival of Prince
Albert, at the west gate of the hospital, was announced by
loud cheering, and immediately his royal highness, in a tra-
velling carriage and six, accompanied by out-riders and other
attendants, drove up to the governor's residence, and was
received by Sir Robert Stopford at the door. Immediately
on his royal highness entering the hospital, the union jack,
which had been previously flying (new the eastern wing, was
struck, and the royal standard of England hoisted.
At half after two o'cicck the approach of the Firebrand
was announced by trumpet, and his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, accompanied by the Duke of Wellington and his
suite, left the Governor's house, proceeding down the steps
to meet his Prussian majesty. His Royal Highness was
dressed in plain clothes. In the large square of the quadran-
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gle every arrangement had been carried into effect with the
most perfect regularity. In the centre was placed the bat-
t-dion of Marines, while on the path adjoining the river was
collected a body of naval and military officers of high rank,
habited in their various uniforms. The windows of the dif-
ferent rooms in the hospital were occupied by beautiful and
elegantly attired ladies. The old pensioners, in their best
dresses, were ranged along the paths of the quadrangle ; while
the steps on the southern side were occupied by the boys of
the Greenwich Hospital schools. The effect of the scene at
this moment was splendid in the extreme. His Royal High-
ness Prince Albert, it is reported, expressed his admiration
at this inspiriting spectacle. Anxious to be ready to receive
his royal guest on landing, he seemed desirous of leaving the
governor's house even before it was necessary to do so ; and
to Sir R. Stopford, who expressed a fear that he might take
cold, he observed, " I do not care for the weather; I shall
not catch cold • it is a beautiful sight." The governor's barge,
accompanied by the Admiralty barge, then boarded the Fire-
brand, and his Majesty landed under a salute of twenty-one
guns. Immediately on his appearance at the head of the
stairs, the Guard of Honour presented arms and the officers
lowered the colours. All the usual honours were paid to his
Majesty, the bands of the different regiments playing " God
save the Queen !"
The King was received by Prince Albert with much cordi-
ality, and the latter introduced to his Majesty Sir R. Stop-
ford, the hero of the siege of Acre. The meeting of the Duke
of Wellington and his Prussian Majesty was very gratifying.
They shook hands with much warmth, and the King appear-
ed highly delighted to see his grace there to welcome him.
His Majesty and suite then entered the Governor's resi-
dence, where they remained a short time ; and at three
o'clock his Majesty and the Prince left in his Royal High-
ness's carriage for Windsor. The royal suite followed in
other travelling carriages.
Prince Albert entered the carriage first, and seemed almost
overcome with emotions of pleasure at the hearty and cordial
welcome the Kingof Pruss;a received ; and his majesty could
not avoid smiling, when seated in the carriage, to witness the
anxiety of the ladies to obtain a glimpse of him ; for which
purpose they had patiently,for many hours, endured exposure
to the cold and unfavourable weather.

His Prussian Majesty is a remarkably fine-looking man,
nearly six feet high, apparently about forty-seven years of
age, and he appiared in excellent health and spirits.
Misled by erroneous rumour, Prince Albert went to Green-
wich on Friday to meet the King of Prussia ; but the King
could not keep the appointment ; he had not arrived ; and so
the Prince returned to Windsor alone ; so much sooner than
was looked for, that the Royal carriages were not in readi-
ness at Slough, and he walked the greater part of the way to
the Castle before a post-chaise, ordered from Salthill, came

ARRIVAL OF THE REIGNING DUKE OF SAXE
COBURG AND GOTHA, AND DUKE FERDI-
NAND OF SAXE COBURG.

On Sunday morning two of the royal carriages arrived at
Woolwich, and were stationed i►► the royal dock-yard, as the
arrival of other royal persons was anticipated. At about a
quarter before four o'clock i►► the afternoon her majesty's
steam-vessel Shearwater, Captain Washington, arrived, hav-
ing been delayed to convey the reigning Duke of Sage Co-
burg and Gotha, Prince Albert's father, and Duke Ferdinand
of Saxe Coburg, 'his royal highness's brother. The royal
party proceeded immediately after their arrival to Windsor
Castle. The visit of Duke Ferdinand was anticipated, but
not the visit of his royal father, which will add to the pleasure
of her majesty and illustrious consort on the approaching im-
portant ceremony of the christening of the Prince of Wales.

THE KING OF PRUSSIA'S APARTMENTS

The following description of the apartments devoted to
the King of Prussia during his stay in England, will prove
interesting at the present moment. They consist of four
rooms—first, his Majesty's state saloon, the walls of which
are hung with the arms of England in crimson satin damask,
the chairs and other furniture of a Gothic shape richly gilt.
are also covered with crimson satin damask. Here are also
four very rich or-moulu cabinets—pictures by Rubens—
splendid pedestals—rich bronzes, and other ornaments of a
most costly character.
The next room is intended for the drawing-room of his
Prussian Majesty. It is usually called the King's Council-
room ; it is covered, like the former apartment, with splendid
crimson ve►vet, Wilton carpet, bordered with the rose,
shamrock, and thistle, and illuminated with superb chande-
liers in or-rnoulu. In this room there is a princely cabinet,
covered with a Gibraltar slab. There are also several splen-
did antique clocks, of French manufactures.
The walls of his Majesty's cabinet are hung with satin
damask, and pictures by various masters. Here is the cele-
brated picture of the " Two Misers," by Quintin Matays.
The window-curtains of this apartment are of yellow satin
damask, with wreaths in crimson.
His Majesty's bed-room is hung with blue satin damask,
with the cipher of " A. It." entwined with a wreath of roses,
surmounted by two cherubim supporting a crown. The
pictures by old masters are here in silver frames. The carpet
Axminster. Washhand-stand of Naples wood beautifully
ornamented. Its fittings of white China gilt. The bed-
furniture consists of richly brocaded silk, with bouquets of
flowers on a blue ground. Its draperies are lined with white
silk. There n► e helmets on each post to support the canopy,
which is altogether of a most unique and gorgeous character,
the whole. being surmounted by a plume of white ostrich
feathers. The other furniture of the apartment is of a most
costly and splendid description.
The Queen's Drawing-room, as it is usually called, is fitted
up with wardrobes, and will be chiefly used by the King's
attendants.
The Vandyke-gallery will be used as a luncheon-room.
The presence-chamber is to be used for a similar purpose.
St. George's-hall, which is 200 feet long, and where the
grand banquet is to take place, has undergone a thorough
cleansing and re-decoration. A splendid new Wilton carpet
with a Scotch border on a purple ground has been laid down.
The Gothic side boards and galleries at each end have also
received fresh embellishment. The whole of the arrange-
ment have been under the able superintendance of Mr. San-
ders, and, we believe, her Majesty, upon a personal inspec-
tion of the state apartments this evening, expressed her
utmost satisfaction with all the arrangements.

THE STATE APARTMENTS.
ALTERATIONS FOR•pHE ROYAL CHRISTENING

The grand vestibule at the top of the staircase has been
ornamented with various stacks of armour, with four very
large silk banners, one at each corner, with bronzes, tables,
benches, covered with embossed plush, and with six gigantic
candelebra, richly gilt.
The Waterloo chamber adjoining, the walls of which are
ornamented with rich oak carvings and many fine paintings,
by Sir T. Lawrence, Sir W. Beechey, Sir D. Wilkie, Sir M.
A. Shee, and Mr. W. Pickersgill, has been refitted and em-
bellished. The carpet, formed of a peculiar yarn somewhat
resembling Axminster, has in Elizabethan panels stars of the
orders of the Bath and of the Garter, and alternated with
the Norman rose. The chamber will be illuminated by five
immense gilt chandeliers, arranged in glass compartments,
emblazoned with the various orders of St. George, St. An-
drew, and St. Patrick. There are also eight gilt candelabra,
which will be placed in different parts of the chamber. The
furniture is all of oak, richly carved and covered with em-
bossed crimson plush.
The grand reception-room, which will be used by the
Queen on the night of the banquet as a drawing-room, is in
the style of Louis XIV. Here there are six panels of Gobe-
lin tapestry containing the principal adventures of Jason and
Medea. In this apartment there are four cut-glass or- mottlu
chandeliers. On each side of the entrance are two gilt pe-
destals with bronze female figures, supporting a branch of
10 lights each. The walls of this apartment are decorated
with six magnificent pier and chimney-glasses each upwards
of 20 feet in height.
The eastern window is fitted up with curtains of crimson
satin velvet, and immediately underneath is the celebrated
vase presented by the Emperor Alexander to George IV.
The furniture is all richly carved and gilt. The tables are of
oak ; the sofas and chairs are covered with crimson satin
velvet. The carpet is a Wilton, of claret ground, strewed
with flowers.
From this room opens the passage by which her Majesty
will enter the drawing•room after the banquet, extending
about 40 feet, and containing cased specimens of the richest
and most gorgeous eastern armour, many of them studded
with diamonds. There is also preserved here a fine collec-
tion of swords, from the time of Marlborough down to that
of George 111. The cuirass of Napoleon is also here.
The Throne-room adjoins; the walls hung with purple
velvet, embossed with the star of the gaiter, and the ceiling
richly gilt in compartments. and emblazoned with the star
and collar of St. George. The throne itself is entirely new,
splendidly carved, richly gilt, covered with embossed purple
velvet, and trimmed with gold lace and gimp. On the back
and seat is the star of the Order of the Garter. The dra-
peries and linings are most superb. The royal arms are
emblazoned on the back, and the star on the inner side of
the top of the canopy. the whole being surmounted with
massive cornices and the imperial crown. In this apartment
are portraits of George 111, by Gainsborough ; of George
IV, by Sir T. Lawrence; and of William IV, by Sir M. A.
Shee ; together with a picture of the installation of the
Knights of the Garter, by Sir B. West. On each side of
the throne arc two massive ormolu chandeliers, and four
beautifully gilt candelabra. In each recess there are rare and
gorgeous cabinets, with slabs of white marble. The stools
are covered with purple velvet, on which the star of the
Garter is embossed. The carpet is Wilton, of a purple
ground, adorned with stars of the Garter, and a Scotch bor-
der bedecked with the collar.
The ante-throne-room contains the celebrated pictures, by
West, illustrative of the
_,principal military achievements in
the reign of Edward 11l • has furniture of rosewood and
gold of a Gothic pattern, the chairs being covered with crim-
son satin. The carpet, which is ornamented with the rose,
vamrock and thistle, is also crimson. Here is also a vast
aciety of, rare cabinets and beautiful vases. .

EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND.—Ministers, we understand
have intimated that they are to grant £lO,OOO for the esta-
blishment of two normal schools—one in Edinburgh and ne
in Glasgow, with £l,OOO a year to defray the annual charge
of management in both.—Glasgow Constitutional.