Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-09
Nlarr.a e OF the queen 20 PIN. AIbert,

Msrrios Sc Of the queen TO Prime Albert.
On Monday, Feb 10th, being the suspicious day
appointed Tor the celebration OF the nupials of our
young and gracious sovereign with her royal cous
Prince Albert, of the house of SAKE Coburc and
Gotha,was celebrated an universal holiday tkrou gh
out the metropolis. The whole Of its vast popuia-
ton seemed TO he in motion from the earliest hour.
An event 80 novel this, more than a century
having elapsed since the nuptials Of a reigni ny
queen OF this country were celebrated, would be
. sufficient independent Of the magnifcence and
spendor attendant thereon and the youth of our be-
loved sovereign, to engage the universal attention
and interest OF the nation.
As early six O'Clock this morning the bells at
all the principal churches in the metropolis ushered
in the suspicious day with merry peas and the flags
were hoised on the dfereAt towers as soon as day
had fairly broken. The oasly part of the morning
was not 80 line as might have been antic pated from
the two last days.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE PARK.
AT a very early hour this morning crowds of anx-
ious gazers were assembled in III. James's Park /;
even early A. six o'clock, numbers were already
stationed In the Mall and near the entrance to the
Palace. The morning was blusterous and a slight
rain began To fall about seven. Notwithstanding
this, numbers OF respectfully dressed persons, both
male and female, continued to pour into the Park
from all quarters Of the metropolis, and cabs and
coaches might be seen, almost from daylight, pour
/ ing into the metropolis from every direction.
/ The Commissioners of Police, to prevent acct
dents had issued directions that no standings should
be fixed in the Park and the constabes placed the
different entrances had directions To prevent the
/
culators however, were determined not to be foed,
and great number Of articles Of the above desc
ton were thrOwn over the ratings of the Park in
Piccaiilly, and in incredibly short space OF time
the whole distance opposite the entrance to tho Pa
lace down TO the end Of the ratings inside the Green
! Park, was covered with beaches and platforms, and
the standings" were speedily occupied by the per-
J About eight o'clock, large body Of police from
all the divisions Of the metropolitan police force,
under the charge 81 experienced officers, mustered
| in the Mall and shortly afterwards they sta
toned from the Palace TO the entrance of the Chapel
at ST. James,. About the same time. two battering
trains Of the Royal Artillery from Woolwich, each
consisting Of four guns. arrived and were stationed
inside the Park for the purpose Of firing royal sa
lutes n her Majesty proceeded from the Palace to
/ St James,. The line OF road was kept BY regi-
menis Of the Life Guards aud Dragons, and clear
space was kept down the centre Of the Mall for the
| passage Of the royal and illustrious curtcgc.
At nine o'clock, the royal standard was hoisted
the summit 81 the beautiful classic marble arch in
front ef the Palace. Banners were flying and other
testimonials Of the Joyous occasion, we're 10 be
floating from the different club houses, hotels, and
private dwelling houses in the ncighboThood of St
James,. Several extra bodies Of police, amounting
in number upwards Of 2000. stationed al the
different leading to, and in the Park. for the
purpose Of keeping order and regularity, and their
vigilance apparent IN detecting. usual several
81 the "s swell mob who had commenced their de-
predstions. Those persons who had gained access
Into the Park during the night, for the purpose OF
erecting standing places, were now obliged to re-
/ move Mlthtn the ralilngs OF I'VE 'rrten fafks ne
spectators were thus preserved from the danger ef
accidents AZ was the At the coronation, by the
breaking down, sc. Of unsafe crcctions.
At ten O'Clock the rain fell in torrents, notwith-
Standing which the asscmblagc Of visitors to the
/ Park became immense. Persons Of all grades from
various parts Of the metropolis and its enyirons.
others from IT rent parts Of the country. many of
whom had come from great distance, foreign ofh-
GERS with their decorations aud orders, were oh
served anXiousv waiting 90 view the procession and
take glance Of the ROYAL bride and bridegroom
At helf past ten O'clock the foreign Ambassadors
began 10 arrive in quick succession. most Of whom
were loudly greeted bv the spectators
| Shortly before " o'clock. the company having
/ previously assembled in buckingham Palace. the
front gates thrown open, and the cOrffge Of his
ROYAL IIighness Prince Albert were seen approach
| ing from the interior. The suite and followers Of
| his ROYAL IIirhness occupied eight carriages. Prince
Albert bowed repeatedly TO the spectators, who re-
/ Turned his saluatons with welcome paudits. The
/ Prince appeared highly gratihed at the enthusiasm.
/ Ills ROYAL Highness accompanied by his father, the
Grand Duke, and Prince Ernest. In short time az
ter the procession of the bridegroom had been re-
ceived into the Chapel, that of her Majesty OBJ
/ served proceeding IN the same direction. Her Ma
iesty was received with enthusiastic shoutings along
the whole line and every in the vast assemblage
appeared anxious 10 testify his loyalty. From the
| time cf her Maiesty's entering ST James's Palace
the greatest interest appeared to be felt BY the
| crowd.
| The Park presented one mass Of human beings; it