Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-03-13


her SO much that tears might better express
the intensity OF her feelings than even the
winning smiles she wore as she reprrsssd
her emotions The cries OF God Bless
Herr which burst upon her ear from eve.
~ side, evidently affected her.
The procession passed on to the garden
entrance Of ST. Jsmes's Palace. by which
heI Majesty proceeded, up the grand stair
case, to the Queens Closet or Pnvy Coun-
ell Chamber. Immediately behind the Throne
room where she remained till the order Of
the procession was arranged in front OF the
Throne. Of which her Majesty received no.
lice from the Lord Chamberlain.
Prince Albert's portion OF the procession
moved frs. preceded by the Lord and Dep
u;y Chamberlain. no conducted his royal
highness TO the chapel. where he remained on
the right hand side, or Ieh ofthe altar The.
Lord Chamberlain and Deputy Chamber
lain then returned to her Majesty, and hav-
ing taken their prescribed positions.
her Majrsty's procession advancrd, preceded
BY music. and guided by the officers Of the
earl marshal AT half past 9. when wr en-
tered the chapel. there were comparatively
few seats occupied in the gallery, and none
in the pews below.
| In tie Ambassadors gallery. facing the
ALTAR among the first arrivals, we're the
American Minister and Mrs. Stevenson. the
Turkish Ambassador. the Princess Ester.
hazy. Mr. and Mrs Van de Weyhr. Count
aud Countess Bjornsjerno. the Swedish
Ambassador, Count Sebastian; a number Of
others arrived in rapiI succession. and the
south gallery soon presented verv maynih-
cent display Of costly diamonds, stars. and
decorations At 10 o'clock, one Of the
bands. marching into the Palace yard. pass
ed the chapel window, playing Haste TO the
/ Wedding" and while smile maniled on
the iaces Of The ladies. the Archbishop Of
! Canterbury most appropriately rnservd the
. cha pei, and proceeded up 10 the altar.
| 10 the lourr pew. on the right OF tha al;
tar. were the Duke Of D-vonshire. Ss.itk mag
nificeut nnpial iavors. depending from eth
or shoulder. The Duke OF Bedford. the Duke
of Sutherland, and the Ladies' Sutherland.
1 Marquis OF Westminster. the Duke OF We'll
lingtop. who also wore long bows of white
satin ribbon, his Waterloo medal. and car
ried his Field Marshai's baton His Grace
appeared to form an object Of much interes,
and curiosity TO those assembled in the
4 Chapel
Al eleven o'clock The choristers, preced-
ded by Sir Geo. Smar,, took their seats in
the organ gallery. and shortly afterwards
the Archbisho?s OF Canterbury and York.
assisted by the Bishop of Lants6. Dean OF
the Chapel. took their place on the right OF
Il communion table.
\ The second pew on the right of the altar
4 was appropriated 10 the Queen Dowager and
suite.
The Queen Dowager entered immediate
ly afterward. and took her seat on the right
OF the state chair appropriated to Prince Al
bert-all the Spectators rose on her entrance,
and her Majesty CONTESTED al this mark oil
respect
AT halfpasi twelve. the folding doors oil
the entrance OF the Chapel were thrown
open. and Immediately aferward the drums
and trampeis in the distance announced the
approach Of the procession of the bride
:. groom.
4 On entering the chapel, the drums and
trumpris filed off without The door, and the
procession advsnciug, his Royal Highness
was conducted 10 the seat provided for him on
the leii Of the altar Ills supporters. the
Duke. Of Save Coburg and Go.ha. and the
hereditary Prince, with the officers of theii
suite. occupied seats near Prince Albert
His Serene Highness wore 6eld-mar
shafs uEiform. with large rosrttes OF while
satin on his shoulders There was fust
on bis brow as he entered The chapel. whils
his manly and dignihed bearing. and tbs
cordial and unaffected manner with which
he greeted those Of the Peers and Perresse,
arouud him. with whom be had been preyi
viousiy acquainted. won al hearts. and ma
ny OF those around US. either with their Iip.
OF heart. pronounced that Prince Albert wa.
a consoEi 3onhy oil Qarva Victoria.
The Lord Chamberlain and Vice Cham
beflain. preceded by drums and trnmpsts
having returned TO attend her Majesty tibet
: procerdpdioihe chapel isfUa
Her Maj~sty wore magnificent lace rob,
and veil. OF the mos, exquisite Workmanship
: The only ornament on her head was {
i wreath OF orange flowers. aud small di
almond pin. by which the nuplial vri wal
fastened 10 her hair Her train was Of vi il'
satin. with deep fringe OF lace. and SD,
looked the decentralization Of dignity. gentle
nsss and love. as she advanced up the aisI,
TO the altar
Prince Albert met her Majesty at ID,
: haui pass and conducted her TO her seal OF
:. the right hand side ofthe altar.
4 immediately around her Majesty's chat
5 were her twelve maids Of honor, stlred il
virgin white. while in the centre sat hei
: Msjes,y .ehe leading star Of every eve
= Primer lh.rt standing ON her RIGHT ans