Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-09

the frOnt Oh the rdihhS, WIN thc
book from which he read the service In his hands
OF the ceremony itself, il is only necessary TO say
that il differed in nothing, except the exalted rank
of the principal personages, from mar u'ed at the
marriage of any of her MaJestys subjects
1t was read with great dignity by the oihciating
prelate and seemed to impress its beauties as sa
cred rite upon all who heard it.
The Prince pronounce ed the words required from
brideeroons in a softened feeling, while her Majesty
spoke the few words allotted to her IN amueh hrner
and more distinct tone.
Her Majesty was given away by her royal uncle
the Duke of Sussex who had his place close To the
alter on her Maicstys left hand. Vt the moment
the happy Bridegroom placed the ring Oh .he mgr VI
the bride, signal was given whch was Instantly re-
spondeof to BY the royal salutcs hreu from tram :"
artillery in the Park, and from the guns at the
Tower.
kissed very affectionately, both her uncles, ana
the Queen Dowager, and giving her hand to her
royal band the procession having been reformed
On her way down the Queen saluted several per-
sens TO the right and LETT hand whom IN the ie"
kasty glances she tire" arouhu she n"o eihe W to
cOgnIse-
Within quarter of an hour, the whole OF the spec
tators of this great national event had lett the chapel
The service being concudedthe several members
of the royal family who had occupied places around
III, altar returned To take up their position IN the
procession. On passing her majesty, they all PAID
their congratulations. and the Duke OF Sussex after
shaking her by the hand in manner which appeared
TO have little ceremony, but with cordiality in it,
aectionately kissed her cheek. After all had passed
with the exception of the royal bride and bridegroom
her majesty stepped hastily TO the other side
of the altar, where the queen dowager was standing
and kissed her.
Prince Albert then took her majestys hand, and
the royal pair left the chapel, all the spectators
standing.
While the procession was preceding down the
aisle her Majesty spoke frequently 10 the Earl of
Uxbridge, who was on her right hand, apparently
giving directions as to the order OF the procession
yha rpn rneH
through the suite of apartments already described
her Majesty and her iustrous consort walking hand
in hand, and acknow lodged with gracious smiles the
cheers with which the walls OF the ancient Palace
now re-echoed, for il must be observed that within
the Palace there were no accamations as the pro-
cession passed on its way to the Chapel:
HER MAJEsTy's CosTUME.-Her MaJesty's dress
was of rich white satin, trimmed with orange flower
blossoms Head dress, a wreath of orange flower
blossoms and over this beautiful veil OF HonHon
lace worn down. The bridesmaids or train-bear-
ers were also attred in white. The queen dowager
wore a dress of violet colored velvet, with train to
correspond
CoSpucr or THE ROYAL PAIR.-The prince Is
described by eyewitness Of the ceremony as
having answered all the questions IN firm tone OF
voice and her majesty repeated the words prescri-
bed in a manner which plainly showed that her
whole heart interested.
while tho service proceeding, her majesty
was observed to look frequently at Prince Albert,
who was standing her side In fact, she scarcely
ever took her eyes of him till she left the chapel
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Her Majesty S train was borne by twelve maids Of
honor. Her Majesty did not wear a veil Her hair
was dressed quite plain, and the only ornament on
the head was tiara Of brilliant diamonds. The train
was several wards long. and composed of the most
costly materials Her Majesty was deeply affected
entering the chapel and shed tears. The intense
interest which had been manifested during the whole
of the morning, at this moment, at its height,
and the most breathlike silence prevailed the
Queen proceeded up the chapel
On her Majesty reaching the altar, she shook
hands with the Queen Dowager and other members
Of the roval family; immediately after which, Prince
Albert conducted her Majesty To the Fart OF the
communion table where the marriage service was
read by the Archbishop Of Canterbury, assisted by
the Bishop of London, clear and distinct tone Of
voice. The form : prescribed by the ritual of the
church of England was strictly observed in all par
ticulars. Her majesty and the Prince answered the
responses in very audible tone
When it came 10 that part of the service in which
the minister says. d" Wilt thou have this woman,
TSThe Archbishop said addressing the Prince,
ded wife ~
The Prince. in an audible voice, replied /" will"
The Archbishop then addressing her Majesty,
said, Victoria, wilt thou have this man 10 be thy
welded husband p
Her Majesty, in a firm voice, responded, 81 will"
The other parts Of the ceremony, as we before
were strictly IN unison with the forms oil
the Church of England
The Queen repeated the words, Glove, honor, and
obey" in very audible manner.
During the whole time the ceremony was being
read. the Royal Family and all present remained
standing After il was concluded, her Majesty re-
ceved the congratulations Of her royal relations.
The procession retired from the Chapel in the
state and form il entered, except that Prince Al
bert led her Majesty by the hand
Ii was a matter Of general remark that her Majesty
WENT through the service in most composed and
dirnihed manner. The slight nervousness which
was apparent when the Queen first entered the cha
pei left her, and in few minutes she seemed in
full possession Of her usual spirits
The ceremony concluded at half past one
WrDpfNe BREAKFAST.
Atthe buckingham Palace a sumptuOus repsst
was provided, at which several of the illustriOus
in the previous ceremony and the Off-
Gers of the Household and Ministers Of State,
present The taste and ingenuity Of the CONNECTION
ers aud table decksrs were prominently displayed at
this festival; splendid wedding cake formed prom
inent object Of attraction.
The company assembled in the suite Of state draw
in rooms which were brilliantly Illuminated for the
occasion previous 90 the dinner: and, being
moned proceeded through the Portrait Gallery TO
the Banquet-room. At the conclusion Of the festival
all returned to the Drawing-room, ana from thence
went to full dress party, given by the Duchess
of Sutherland.
Grand dinners were also given by her Malestys
Ministers and others and at the Inns of Court. The
event was also duly celebrated IN the city. and the
poor were not forgotten. The theatres and other
places Of public amusement were thrown open. The
Nominations were most extensive, as also were the
preparations on the road TO Windsor, along which
her Majesty and her llustrious consort were to pro-
coed ia W indsOr Castle
RErUpS TO BUcKINGHAM PALAcr.--AIl being
concluded within the Palace of ST James the pro-
cesson 20 buckingham Palace reformed much in
the same order in which u proceeded thither. Prince
Albert took his place IN the carriage with her