The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-04

'SyEzsz LOuis PHILIPPE I'm England -e.-.-.-.s
!: On Friday, the Order Of the Garter was conferred
upon Louis Philippe at Windsor Castle, amidst
great pomp and magnihcence. In state chair sat
Queen Victoria, in the mantle Of the order, its
motto Inscribed on bracelet that encircled her
arm, diamond tiara on her head The chair oi
state by her side was vacant Round the table be-
fore her sat some ten kn'gn!s companions OF the
seen all that group-the Queen, tn. knights, the
chairs, the table; gold glowing at every turn. on
robes and furniture. On the steps OF the threne,
behind the Queens chair, were seated the high
civil ministers of the two Sovreigns and some Off
GERS OF the French suite; at the opposite end OF
the room were the royal ladies' and the two young
Princes visiting at the castle more remote around
The chapter constituted, special statute was
passed, dispensing with certain diatory forms and
the candidate was elected. The King, dressed IN
by Prince Albert and the Duke OF Cambridge, pre-.
coded by Garter, King at Arms; the Queen and
knights all standing. The Sovereign, IN French,
announced the election. The declaration having
the new knight was invested by the Queen and
Prince Albert with the Garter and the George, and
received the accollade. Taking the Kings arm,
her Majesty conducted him in state, to his own
apartment.
The same day .he King received an address from
the corporation of Windsor, in returning thanks
for which he again dwelt upon the advantages Of
peacsss- r 49, r,u,..a;. IS ,x..,
importance to both nations; not from any wish OF
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, however. Our view should be
peace, while we have every other country in the
possessions Of those blessings which it has pleased
Divine Providence to best0w on them.
France has nothing to ask OF England, and Eng,
land has nothing to ask OF France. but cordial
union"
A splendid dinner in St Georges Hall OF CONNIE
morae the Kings installation, at which there were
hundred guests, adorned with all the splend0rs oil
jewellery and precious stones, terminated the dress
festivities,
On Saturday the Lord Mayor and Corporation OF
the city OF London arrived at Windsor, with an adj
dress to present to the King of the French. The
deputatlon were introduced by Lord Sydney to the
KING. His Majesty bowed cordially 10 the Lord
then read the address, which was Of the usual com.
pllmentary character. At the conclusion, the Lord
Mayor handed copy of the address to the King
In receiving the address from his Lordshp the
King said 80 we'll remember your father, Mr..
Magnay. had the happiness of seeing him In the
Egyptian hall Of the Mansion House, when ghe
filled the high situation which you now hold. ]
table manner in which he received me. i affords
rue great pleasure to receive such an address at
your hands," His Majesty then read the address
from paper which he held in his hand The
most striking feature is the following:-
ssl am convinced, as you are, that peace and
friendly relations between France and England
are, for two nations made to esteem and honor
each other, source OF innumerablc and equal ad-
standing is, at the same time, pledge OF peace to
the world at large, and secures the tranquil and
regular progress OF civilization for the benefit OF
all nations | consider my cooperation in this
dence, as the mission and the honor of my reign.
Such has been the aim and the object of all my eff
forts, and trust that the Almighty will crown
them with success"
His Majesty made the above passage with mark
ed emphasis When he had concluded, he hand
ed the copy OF the answer to the Lord Mayor, with
whom his Majesty shook hands with great cordl-
atty, again entering into conversation with him.
his Majesty could have visited the citizens OF Lon
don before his departure, the King replied:"I as
sure you, that If had time, etiquSe should not
Interfere with my hearty wish, but my time is
limited. l should wish very much to visit Guild
hall, the Mansion-house, and Fishmongers'- hall.
The Lord Mayor then presented to the King Mr..
Alderman Humphrey, the mover, and Sir P. Lau-
rie, the seconder Of the address In the Court Of
mover and seconder of the address. in the other
court. His Majesty conversed with them all
Previously, on Sir @. Hunter being presented to
him, his Majesty mistook him for Sir Peter Laurie,
and addressed him by that name. The mistake
caused some laughter, in which the King Joined
He observed to Sir Caudius Hunter that he remem.
befed to have seen him abroad. On Sir Peter
esty said that the name Of Sir Peter was quite "a.
miliar to him. He added, addressing Sir Peter.
"Ah! Sir Peter, you are an old acquaintance OF
mine; remember dining with you at Fishmon-
you s' Mr. Noon lis ss Mapesy ss D.
taking him by the hand, "Ah! Mr.. Moon have
heard of you; know you well from your con-
nexon with the fine arts, and have derived great
pleasure from the examination Of your admirable
engravngs: / find too, that you have an excellent
way of making speeches"
On the Recorder being presented to the King by
the bav Mayor NJ h,s Majesty ssd rMT Law,
an uncle of yours, in America. He married a
granddaughter Of General Washington"
The King also spoke to MIR. Lawrence, observ.
how sorry he was that his time was so short, thai
he could not stay TO enjoy the hospitality of the
city. His Majesty added :'"It will bea great pr.
walton TO me, assure you" Subsequently, in
Council, his Majesty observed, that he knew all
the wards almost as well as they did themselves
having lived SO long in this country.
After the departure of the deputation, the King
OF Wellington, and others of the Royal party, paid
visit to Elton College, where the boys were drawn
up to receive them The reception which the
young students gave the distinguished visitors was
Queen, and Prince Albert acknowledged by bow.
ing to them several times. The boys, TO the mum.
her Of nearly 700, were assembled in the quadran.
gle, forming line on either side of the way along
which the visitors were to pass up to the Clock
Tower. II was with no little difficulty that such
multitude OF enthusiastic and unruIy madcaps
could be kept IN anything at all approaching to or
der.
In the library there is book where distinguish.
I'd visitors are accustomed to write their names
Prince AlbeIt's name was already in the book, and
her Majesty was requested to write hers She
wrote "Victoria X October IL, 1874" The
Duke of Wellington wrote his name under the
Queens, and the King Of the French, who had oil
been requested TO write his, filed the oppo
site. page. His Majesty had expressed his delight
Al the enthusiastic reception given him by the
boys, and, with their shouts ringing in his ears, he
wrote, "Lonis Philippe, encore ema de PaccneI qus
fui ont fat les deves de cette honomable College"
On Sunday the King 81 the French, accompanied
BY the Duke OF Monipensier, and some OF his
suite, attended divine service at the Catholic
Chapel at CLEVER. The chapel is small, and car
only accommodate about 100 persons; none but the
we're admitted, there being no room. Thousand
outside were unable TO obtain admission -
Mass was said by the Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson
Mnnfnensier sat ON the riRi.f of the KIM Thu