Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-01-14


engagement which ] am about to contract.
have noi come TO this decision without mature
consideration, nor without feeling strong as
sHraure that, with the blessing Of Almighty
E9d. o. VIII ~ once secure my domestic fell
city. and serve the interest Of my country
! have thought I'll to make this resolution
known TO you at the earlics, period, In order
that you may be fully apptised of a matter as
highly important TO me and my kingdom, and
which persuade myself will be most accept
able 10 all my loving subjects"
This is a now fashioned way of making
public intended marriages, and the example,
proceeding from such a high source, will
probably be initiated by the young ladies in
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sails to be published in the public prints.
The London Courier gives the following
brief history Of the family Of SAKE Cobourghs
which may interest many Of our readers.
MARRIAGE OF QUEEN VICTORIA
LIFE OF PRINCE ALBERT OF sAxoSY.
This matrimonial alliance can never embar-
rass this country when the marrying of a prince
OF the great continental powers might involve
II in wars and quarrcls foreign to its interest,
on which ground the constitution binds the
British sovereigns generally to choose CON
sorts from prncey families not connected with
the direction of the interests of Europe gen
orally. OF this latter class is the Prince of
SaXe-Coburg- Saaliel1 The territory of this
dutchy though prosperous and more productive
than that of Saxe-Memingen, the native coun-
try Of the Dowager Queen, is still not of a
very considerable extent. The duchy of Sake
Coburg -Saaicld contains 81 square miles and
l3S,2l7 inhabitants. Bot the public revenue
amounts to a million and two hundred thou
sand forms. Prince Albert does not succeed
his father as he has an elder brother; conse-
quently the matrimonial alliance would not
connect this country with German political
questions. In establishing the protestant faith
the House Of Saxe-Coburg took a prominent
part in the period of the reformation.
1t should be remembered that the ancestors
ofthe Duke of Saxc-Coburg- Saalleld were a
mong the leaders of the Saxons who came
over to this country, when in the 9th century
the Romans quilted Britain, which being ex-
posed TO the excursions and devasations of
the Picts and Scots, applied to Saxony for
succor Numerous brave troops were then
obtained from the native country of Prince Al
bert, and their descendants are found in all
ranks of the British nation. In sol A. d. the
victorious Exbert, to whom the Duke Of Sake
Coburg- Saalfed is nearly related became
King OF the Provinces, having Saxon settle
ments, and he next ordered mat tuey
be called collectively, England.
The following is a sketch of the life of the
son, Prince Albert, born August 26, 1910
His earliest education the Prince received at
the Castle of Ehrenburg, where eminent pro-
fessors from the College of Coburg daily at
tended When he had completed his eleventh
year his mother Louisa, daughter of Augusta,
Duke of SAKE -Gotha-A ATTENDING, died. This
caused the Duke to put Prince Albert under
the care Of II r. IL. the Duchess of Kent,
aunt to the Prince. lie resided some time at
Kensingtun and Claremont, and of course had
an opportunity occasionally to partake Of the
lessons in English music, and varous scien-
ces, given to Princess Victoria. Thus they
were both children when they FIRST felt friend
ship for each other.
On the 23d of December, 1882, the Duke of
Saxc-Coburg formed a second matrimonial al
lance with the Princess Maria ofWurtemburg
and Prince Albert then returned 10 his native
country, and resumed the course of instruction
laid down by his father His progress was
such, that before he had completed his seven
teenth year, he was deemed fit to enter the
University Of Boon, on the Rhine
Among the numerous distinguished profess
sors Of tia, celebrated seat of learning, is Au-
gustus William Noa Schlgel author of the
celebrated work 500 Dramatic Literature
This eminent professor likewise translated
most of Shakespeare's plays into German
verse, and proved himself otherwise 10 be a
distinguished scholar the English language.
Prince Albert, consequently had, at Boon,
more desirable opportunity of periectng HIM
self IN English the correct accent oiwlnch lie
had acquired in this county.
The circle of those with whom he had inter
course n Boon, was restricted 10 the families
OF the professors. One of them, a couespon-
dent %. the author ofthis memoir, Observed, IN
a letter received during the Princes residence
i'm tie college, that he was general fNuiitC
for his amii1le manners, his spirited CONVEX
saton, and the pg3priety OF his CONDUCT
When he rerurnel.lo Coburg, enriched with
know ledge, fiji for the public service, and res
plen1ant with health, the inhabitants OF the
/ Duchy We'd with each oiner IN demonstrations
ofihe heartfelt interest they took 10 this happy
even, of the Duca House. There were all
over the country, illumina,ions, balls, and re-
inicings Of all kinds.
In 1898. Prince Albert came over with his
father to this country 10 witness the corona
lion OF her Majesty. They stayed longer at
the Palace OF Buckingham than all other
guests: and the Duke of SaKe-Coburg- >aal-
field was particularly distinguished by her
Majesty, who, previous 10 his departure. con
ferred on him, in the presence OF numerous
attendance of noble Lords, the Order Of the
Garter.
On their return from London, Preparations
were made for a tour TO Italy and iu Decem-
bef 1888, the Prince sci out, attended ny par
on St0ckmar who has been for years employ
ed IN tine Ducal House Of Saro-Coburg
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