Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-04

ushersd the royal party through the exhibition rooms
| " There is Van Anburgh and the lions," said the
Qusen, Ne Isl; l should have know. Il, had
Martha "very good, indeed, your najestyj Mr..
Landseer has been happy with the human figure,
As he invariably is with animals" said Sir Martin.
swan Amburgh seems really very happy with his
animals replied the Queen smiling but think
he might have painted me amongst the spectators"
"Your Majesty would have been out Of place" said
Sir Martin. 9 Not in the least" said the Qseen,
with emphasis 20 nv place is in the midst Of my
people," Sir Martin bowed; the ladies looked at
each other and smiled ,..s...s.4s.....~,
The Queen staid an hour at the Academy, and then
drove home; crowd assembled at her arrival and
departure and loudly cheered her, with cries Of
'God bless the Queen sLong live the Qaeen."-
The Queen was much affected, and leaning her head
on Lady Normanby's neck, remarked, "This does
not look like decline Of popularity which Inc
not abuse if to do any thing wrong, as much
as they now cheer me.' "Your Majesty can do no
wrong" said Lady Normandy. " Oh, but can"
said the Queen, Sand am afraid shall, before my
next birth day. i wonder why there were no por-
traits of me in the Academy; wish there had been
Miss Murray, like those bracelets you have. Miss
Mss
feel if could like ride to Portsmouth today and
see that beautiful ship they call the Queen; wonder
what scandal that is about Spanish lady and Admiral
Lady Normanbya' 81 do not, your Majesty. |
thought Lord Melbourne objected to your reading
The Age.'." "Ah, but don't mind all his objec-
tionss Lady Lehzen brings me that paper every
week. When was the Royal Academy cstablishedf"
" In l77S," said Miss Murray. How many car
riages shall send for the Grand Duke and his suite
tomorrow? 81 would send half dozen," said
Miss Lister, laughing. $50 will, - said the Queen,
ssbut here we are at home; shall lie down before
dinner: have done great days work; have is
sued proclamation sent message to both
Houses; written three letters; all the pstures;
and invited the Grand Duke to dine tomorrow.
declare its no sinecure to be Queen" "Shaks-
peare says Uneasy lies the head that wears
CROWN" said Miss Murray. ~ like Shakespeare,
but he not always rEhs my head
your Majesty" said Lady Normandy. st won't
tonight, for shall lie awake, thinking Of the Jamaica
question. hope the Tories won't triumph" said
the Queen, with sigh, as she stepped out Of the
carriage.
That evening Lord Melbourne dined with the
Queen his lordship in excellent spirits, and ate
heartily Of coteietfe d'agaeau; the Queen ate SPAR
ngly Of roast beef; she drank three four glasses
Of choice claret. who will introduce the Grand
DUKE, tomorrow, my Lord?" asked the Queen
Count Pozzi di Borge, presume, of course" said
" Not better than usual said the Premier " will
they divide on the Jamaica question tonight my
Lord! Nottill Tuesday, presume, twas the reply
am glad Of that; it is respite, said the Queen,
shall have the Grand Duke to dine with me to.
morrow. Is he handsome, my Lordp' "Well
enough for Russian; not enough for husband"
said the Premier :" OF that the ladies the best
JuuSe, salo the queen LORD MelDOurne bowed
and took his leave. "Come Miss Murray" said the
Queen, g have some drawings to show you; Lady
Normandy, will you join us?' The three retired to
the Queens private drawing-room, where tea was
served, and she retired to about III o'clock. On
Saturday morning she did not rise till nearly nine,
when she dressed with studious care after taking
thing but cupof coffee. She held court in the new
palace, and received the Grand Duke. After the
presentations were over, she requested the
Duke to try some Of the horses from her
stable and ride round the fields, which request
he complied with In the evening the Duke and the
Prince Of the Netherlands dined with the Queen, to
the mutual pleasure Of all parties. The Queen made
great exerons to please her guest and retired later
than usual much fatigued On reaching her dressing
room, as she was disrobing, she remarked to Miss
Murray, prince Henry is the handsomer Of the
twain,-but the Duke is the most sensible; bat
could not love either. shall go to church to NOR
row, and pray for the safe passage OF the Jamaica
Bill Good night dear Miss Murray set
GOOD night your Majesty" said Miss Murray,
closing the door, the Queen slipped the bolt threw
of the rest Of her clothes, jumped into bed and
soon fast asleep, Notwithstanding her troubles and
hopes and fears. 4f