The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-06
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undress liveres, follows her Majesty, and the Prin-
cess Royal accompanies her Royal parents a
Shetland poncy, led by groom, and attended by
a servant in scarlet livery. Her Majesty gazing
for q long time this morning at the rocky brow OF
Ben-y-Vrackie, whose lofty summit was enveloped
in Scottish MIST but the weather is as beautiful
as can be desired.
The Duke OF Leeds has sent over of his for
esers, from the adjoining forest OF Brae Mar, with
magnificent deerhouDd as a preset nj 10 The
Prince. The dog has, however, unfortunately
made his escape, and Is probably by TINS time over
the HILLS and Tar away.
For the purpose OF retirement a more favorable
spot could scarcely have been obtained combining
as II does such exquisite natural beauties with such
absolute quiet and secluson from the hustle and
turmoil of the world. Alhoi House itself is a
bu ding Of the most unpretendng character IL ia
PLAIN structure, all white from the great entrance
10 the out Offices, and planned without the slightest
assistance from the rules OF architectural beauty
l. IS, however, commodious, and the interior has
been prepared, under the direction OF Lord Glen
lyon, by upholsterers from London, In q style rem
dcrlng IL Iii abode Tor the Queen IN the retire.
ment which she seeks II Is delightfully."- situate in
the centre OF glen, or more properly speaking,
valley surrounded on all sides by nigh hills, one OF
which, Ben-y.glo, almost aspires TO the rank OF u
mountain Some Of these hills are clothed TO the
tops with tlr, relieved By masses OF Ilch verdufe
Others are Barren but strlkingly grand
At all hours OF the day-irom the early morn.
ing, when the submits Of the hills are hidden in
msts, TO the night when their bold outlines form
grand amphitheatre enclosing the doman-the
scene is beautiful in III eextreme. Repose and cu-
sion, however, are claims il possesses in extreme
degree, and which give il apparently a value In the
eyes OF her Majesty in addition to it's great natural
advantages. The interior OF the grounds affords
extensive walks and drives, OF which her Majesty
avails herself, and the Prince is enabled TO ENJOY
shooting on the hills Devastating will, it is said,
be added TO his Royal Highnesss amusements.
The utmost care ID used 10 exclude all strangers
from the house and grounds. guard OF the
Atholl llghlanders, under the command OF Captain
Drummond, mount guard over II, and there 10
body OF the London police, under the orders OF an
inspector (Steed), who also lend assistance in
maintaining order and preventing intrusicns from
the curious The views IN the nelghborhood, II 10
needless say, full Of beauty and interest. II
il understood That her Majesty will, from time TO
time, WISH tht III all Her Majesty will attend d.
vine service Sunday al The church ct The parish
large pew has been fitted with otiomans, and
covered with crimson cloth, 10 receive her Majesty
and suite, aud there are crimson coverings TO the
rest OF the pews.
BLAIR AiHoLr, Saturday morning There appear
to be some Indications tins morning OF change in
the weather, and if The should be compel lied TO
retreat before the rain and mist which have begun
10 invade the pre- sent abode of Royalty, there is
but little likelihood that her Majesty viii prolong
her visit 10 the end OF the month. Within The lest
few days, however, there has been ircsh influx
of visitors and tourists, who anxious com
bne The pleasures OF seeing their Sovereign and
the beauties Of Scottish scenery The two hotels.
the Blair OF Alholl I'm and the Bridge Of Tit I'm,
ale completely inuLdated-peope are glad TO be
allowed 10 lie down unfortunately under the
dining tables, like "tourald twenty backblrds all
Of row !" every bedroom boasts OF three or Tour
occupants, and when they wake IN the morning
they find The mselves placed by the side Of some
drowsy stranger, with whom they had not the
honor Of any previous acquaintance, and who had
been biiietted upon them by unceremohlous
| landlord during their peaceful slnmbers
In the course of yesterday afternoon her MaIes-
ty drove ont in pony phar,on along the high road
| 10 Inverness 5 far the Falls Of Bruar, but
fortunately n shower OF ram prevented her MaJes-
~ from ahghtlng 10 view the most picturesque por-
| lion of this beautiful waterfall. The beauties Of
Il the u ais M been considerably puhan-
ced by rch clothing oil r and oaks iTlngDg lis
rocky banks, which were formerly as bleak, bare,
and desolate az the SUBMITS OF the surrounding
| hills amidst which 1t lies embosnmed. These
plantations formed by the late Duke OF Athol
| IN compliance with the celebrated poeilcal epistic
OF Burns, who beggeo that some clothing might be
placed upon the naked rocks; and the fragrant
birks are dressed In woOublnes, and the crag-
cliffs are adorned with the frs and lhorns Tor
which Scotand's poet petitioned In such glowing
language.
In her drive Yesterday her Majesty was accom-
panied by Prince Albert, who had returned early
from grouse shooting on The hills where his Royal
HIghness had some excellent sport; several black
cocks were sent the Castle by the Prince, in
der that they might be prepared for her MaJestys
| luncheon, and at half.past three his II loyal High
ness rode back to the Castle, and drove her Mses-
~ out IN the pony phaeton, preceded by outrideTs
| Lord Genlyon and Sir Edward Bowater rode on
either side Of the carnage, the Highland chletan
| wearing the two eagles feathers IN his bonnet.
On the return OF her Majesty 10 the Castle, "a Scotch
| peasant, who had been evlnclDg his loyalty IN CO.
pious libatIons in honor Of the Queen, staggered
into the Castle, and entered into the room where
| the illusrlous party sembled with lar less
| ceremony and discrimination than were displayed
| by the ''boy Jones.o The intruder was forthwith
handed over TO the teuder meTces oil the local po
| Ice, VINO appear TO perform their onorous dunes
! with that energy and vgour for which The Tenown-
| ed followers OF Dogbeny and Verges were so en-
| lnenty distinguished.
A vast number OF Lord Glenlyon's clansmen and
| ioresters have been out during the night driving
the deer into the Glen Tilt, in order 10 enable the
| Prince 10 have a shot nj them they bound
| through the passes. His Royal Highness, accom-
panied by his noble host and large party mounted
| on shooting ponies, left the Castle this morning Tor
| the Glen, where there is every probability that
| they will have some excellent sport, as the wind
| SUNDAY esterday the Prince went out al
O'Clock, deerstalklng, to Glenclynle in the neigh
| borhood of the Castle. He went on shooting
pony, and was accompanied by Lord Glenyon.
| The Prince remained out until z O'Clock IN the
/ evening The Prince shot three Of the finest harris
| that have been shot this season One OF them
| weighed rs or Is stone.
| Tie Princess Royal rode out on her pony In the
| grounds.
Al 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Her Majesty left
| the Castle IN her pony phGton and four, attended
| by Sir Edward Bowater and two outriders In The
| carriage with Her Majesty Lady Caroline
| Cocks, Lady Canning, and Mademoistlie Charter.
| The Royal party drove out with the intention OF
| visiting the Falls OF Bruar, and proceeded on the
Inverness road for that purpose, but alter having
gone some distance, they returned IN consequence
Of heavy fail of ram Her Majesty snbse quently
drove, the rain abaiinP, about the grounds, and
returned 10 the Castle AT o'clock.
| The dinner party yesterday consisted, bcsdes the
Queen and Prince Albert, at the Earl oil Liverpool,
| TIE Earl 81 Aberdeen, Lord Charles WELLESLEY, Lady
! Canning Laoy Caroline Cocks, sir Edward Boz
| waller, and Mr.. Arson
| The residence OF Her Majesty here continues to
preserve its character Of strict secusion Visitor.
| are not numerous as before,
| Her MaJesys health appears to be gradually inn
proving Although the weather has atery been
| untayOrabe, she has been out every day, enjoying
| the foe mir Of this place Her Majes,y seems TO
look better every day The inhabitants o. The place,
/ and the vistcrs, appear TO have discovered that
| Her Majesty desires privacy Tor they now make no
attempt TO cheer her, bur merely take u Their hats,
| aud bow rs she passes along. The irincess Royal
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