Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-07

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the robes His excellency was introduced 10 the
queen by Sir Robert Chester the master Of the cerc-
| monies.
Her Majesty afterwards gave audiences to Lord
Palmerston and the Bishop OF Norwich
The following extract from the familiar letter Of
lady OF rank who happened 10 be present. to her SIS
ter in this county, with the sight Of which have
been favored contains SO interesting account of
the recent confirmation of the princess upon W HON
the nations hopes fixed that Insertion we feel
persuaded, will afford much qualification to our read
ers:-
81 witnessed beautiful touching scene the day be-
fore yesterday at the Chapel Royal, ST. Jamess -the
confirmation of the Princess Victoria by the Archb
shop Of Canterbury The royal family was only pre-
sent; the ceremony was very affecting. The beaut-
full, pathetic and parental exhortaton of the Arch
bishop on the duties she called on TO falh the
great responsibility that her high station placed her
IN the struggle she must prepare for between the al
lurements of the world and the dictates and claims Of
religion and ustceihe necessity of her looking up for
council her maker all The trying that await
ed her. &c. She led up by the King, and knet be-
fore the altar Her mother stood by her side weeping
andlbly did the Queen and the other ladies present
The old King frequently shed tears noddTg his head
| at each impressive part of the discourse. The little
Princess herself drowned in tears and frightened
TO death. The ceremony over the King led her up to
salute the Queen and the royal dutchesses present.
was much pleased with the old King; he showed SO
much good feeling, &c. during the ceremony"
The QUEENs DEcLAnATIoN.-The following is an
extract of letter from member OF the privy coun-
cl-"I have just returned from the prvy council
which assembled at Kensngton at eleven. Nothing
could be more graceful or i'll better taste than the
manner and action of the young Queen. Her voice
and delivery are particularly good which gave great
effect to the decaration which, Think is remark
| ably well composed. 1t wasaltogether most touch
ing and affecting, well interesting sight, and we
were all afraid that the Queen might be overcome OF
so sudden and trying OCCASION until we saw that
she could command herself and +. at she able to
go through all the duty of the day with selfposses-
sion and camness."
OPENING OF THE LONDON AND BIRMISGHAM RAIL
| wAY--The first journey on the London and Brming
ham Railroad was made yesterday afternoon, when
the directors accompanied by the engineer the archi
tec and three Of the resident directors from Ii
verpool, started from the station at Euston square
with locomotive engine and train of carriages,
| and proceeded to BOxmOor, near Hemel Hampstead,
being distance of twenty five miles from town. We
consider this event OF SO much importance in
the progress of our civilization and giving such
accelerated impulse to the march Of social improve
ment, and the increase of our national wealth, by the
facility and rapdity denomination which il affords,
| that are glad to have been furnished with some
| particulars OF the journey.
The train started from the station between one and
two O'clock, and asst was intended to be trial Of the
carriages and in sort tour of inspection the
part of the directors the engine was not forced to
| great speed on the road from London. The tunnel
under Primrose Hill, which three quarters of mile
long, was passed through in minute and fifty
conds, on departing from town, but returning, it
was passed in minute and half When it is recol-
| ected that the late Mr.. Renne, who was perhaps,
the NEST eminent engineer of his day. failed in making
a tunnel through Highgate Hill owing TO the Difficult.
ties he had to contend WITH some idea may be formed
of the improvement which has taken place in modern
engineering, and the genius and resources Of Mr. Ro
| bart Stephenson, the engineer of this railroad who
had the like difficulties overcome at Primrose Hill
The train stopped at Watsrd in going and returning
| and remained for half an hour at Boxmoor. In COM
ing back they travelled al the rate of thirty miles
hour along considerable portion of the line; 80 that
little more than half hour will be- imagine, the
| time required to go TO Watford This railroad is no
doubt stupendous undertaking, and does vast credit
| to the talents OF the engineer.
ITALIAN OPERA HousE.-Laporte took his benefit
last night, and had most crowded house-boxes, pit
and gallery: ii certainly has not been fuller this sea
son, and considering the attractions we do not
der att. The first performance was ARnd Boiend
in which Grsi shone brilliantly and sung so as never
to have been surpassed, especially in the last scene
with the air Al dolce guidami, and the vehement
ejaculation Sorte inigud Rubni sung V;ri tn most
exquisitely, and Lablache played the King most nd
| mrably. In truth, all in superlatIves. Next we
had oil the best parts Of I'ancred by Madame Pas
ia still the glory she ought TO be the boast of the
Italian stage Her 10 Il salute and her Di tamil pal
pill to finer than ever, and the house
seemed 10 think, for il encored the last uni roce She
was trumphantly received at the rising and I. mutu
ously greeted al the falling of the curtain.
These were followed by new ballet called LIE
| Corsairc, founded upon Lord Byrons well known
tale-so well known that of course we need not even
supported by the principal dancers, Duvernay, Esler
&c, very efficiently and the piece has been got up
with great deal Of splendor and variety of costume
| and novelty Of scenery Ii was very late before il
concluded and when somewhat shortened there Is no
ground for supposing that it will not the ofhe
season. The dances, especially those on which the
| whole corps de billet engaged, have many new,
striking, and pleasing evolutions, and we do not re-
member to have first nights representation 30
well executed The music by Bochsa, and through
out il reminded Of his music Benyirsk although
il is more noisy, and even less original.
MANY LA BoSNE-Holmes rcrsus Adolphus-
Thomas Helmes, alias Knowing Tom the Counsel
or attended al this Office TO support information
which he had laid against the well known barrister
Mr.. Adophus, for the recovery Of ona shilling, al
legged TO be due him, the complainant, who drives the
hackney coach, No 1910, and derives his cognomen
from the circumstance Of his brother knights Of tie
whip looking up to him as a man in the possession
of no trhing quantity of legal knowledge.
The above named jarvey, who is a good tempered
looking fellow, dressed in a well cut Newmarke t
coat of bottle green color, a lilac striped waisicoat
with buttons of real silver, light drab small clothes
and ankle jacks; ne wore round his neck canary
colored cravat tied after the most approved fashion,
and was accompanied 10 the justice room by no fewer
than dozen coachmen and cahmen, all of whom.
Judging by their looks, had the fullest confidence in
Toms success.
Mr.. and Miss Adolphus appeared in answer to the
summons.
Mr.. Hoskins Ito Counsellor Tom.) Now, state
your complaint
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