American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-08-21
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE
STEAMER CALEDONIA.

perS are hled Win the ceremonies attendant or
the laying Of the corner stone of the Sailors
Home, in Liverpool, by Prince Albert, and his
opening of the Albert Docks, at the same place
His visit to Liverpool was the occasion of mag
nlticent festivities, and great rcjoicings. His
Royal Highness left London on the 30th July,
accompanied by Lord Ingestre, Lord Lenox,
Col. BouVerie, and G.. E. Arson, ESQ.
On his journey he was taken from London to
WolVelton, So miles, in sirty-eight minutes.
On arriving at Liverpool, he was met by the
Mayor, Aldermen, &C., of the place, and under
went all address of considerable brevity how
ever, to which lie replied still more briefly. AZ
ter this the prncely party made an excursion
on the river, at the close of which the Albert
Dock was opened by the "Fairy," the Prince 8
boat sailing through its gates, followed by the
train of attendant barges. A splendid dejmer
was then served, the special guests at which
amounted to eleven hundred. In the evening
a splendid banquet was given to the Prince
by the Town Council.
1t was given in the grand ball ROOM The
tables were literally crowded with silver plate
OF the most Chaste and massive descriptions
On the Princes table five massive gold candle
labras were placed, and between these gold
mounted crystal Jugs and vases. The other
candelabras, hower-stands, covered dishes, &C.
On the centre obIong table an deliberately
wrought piece of silver plate was placed It
was an exquisite piece of Workmanship, con-
tanning figures of horses, with riders clad in
armour
On each of the napkins figure of the Liver
was impressed, and before each guest a copy of
the bill Of fare was placed. The rich and cost
ly display surpassed anything that ever was be-
fore witnessed in Liverpool
Ofcourse the Princes health was drank, and
as soon as silence was restored, His Royal
Highness rose, it could be observed, full of
pride and pleasure, and said thank you for
the very kind manner in which you have re-
ceived the toast, and am very glad of having
this opportunity of expressing to you how sim
cerely gtatifed feel at the very kind reception
you have given me III this town. Cloud cheer
ing 1t has always been a cherished wish of
mine to visit this seat of commerce. and all |
have seen to-day has far surpassed my anticpa-
tions. If my visit here will assist an object of
charity, rejecting credit on yonr Iiboraty,
shall be happy. am glad to fin you desir-
Gus of promoting the comfort Of those who, by
their toll and labor, and exposing themselves to
many dangers, are contributing to that prospe-
rity which have this day seen, (Tremend.
Gus applause.) have now to propose TO you
Continued prosperity TO the town of Liver
pool"
Little Vic being very much in love, could
not let Albert be away a single day without
letter, SO, Immediately after the arrival of the
express train from London (half-past eleven o.
clock, P. NJ messenger arrived with letter
for the Prince from her Majesty.
II was enclosed in m envelope and sealed
with the royal arms. His Royal Highness OPP
ened and read it with marked attention-it
was written on note paper, and comprised eight
pages; on each sheet, at the top, was an en-
belished impression of the royal arms. After
perusing it, the Prince placed it in the breast
pocket of his coat, and Immediately afterwards
rose from his seat and retired, the whole COM
pany standing as the Prince left the room
The next day was that appointed for tho pro-
cession and the ceremony Of lay ing the corner
stone. Wilmer s. Smiths Times, from which
we have abridged this account, says of the pro-
cession:
The professionalism shall we describe it,
to what shall we liken it? We have heard
royalty proclaimed at Charing Cross-seen il
amointed in Westminster Abbey. But to our
taste there was more genuine feeling in the
bluff hearty cheers of English artisans, each
bearing the emblem of his craft, that fell on the
Princes ear on the morning of Friday last, in
that long procession, which would have extern
ded for miles in a direct line-tnore soul, more
sympathy, than the congratulations, mere po'
lite, it may be, certainly not more earnest
which the proudest aristocracy in the world of:
feIed to the Mistress of the Seas when she as.
cended the throne of her father.
And thus of the laying of the stone:-
On alightng from the carriage the Prince
was welcomed by Mr.. Akin, who conducted
him TO the site. A crimson carpet was laid
down for him to walk on. Many of the clergy,
corporation, and elite of the town, including a
number Of naval and military officers, assem-
bled round the foundation-stone.
Mr., Councillor Tyrer then presented to his
royal highness small G ass vessel, in which
were few coins of the present reign, struck
this year, and list of all the donors TO the Sal
lors' Home, printed on vellun. This his royal
highness placed in a cavity in the stone; after
which Mr., Tomlinson, the hon. secretary pre-
sented larger vessel containing copies of all
the newspapers in Liverpool.
Charles Cotes"orth, Esq, vice chairman o.
the institution, next handed to his royal high.
ness thick brass plate svered on one side
with which he covered the ori6ce.
A mallot, plumb rule, and level, in mahoga-
ny, the workmanship of Mr.. Haigh, were then
handed to his royal highness, with which he
tried and proved the stone.
James Akin, Esq the chairman of the Sal.
lors' Home, then came forward and presented
the trowe TO his Royal Highness, with an ad-
| dress.
The Prince replied and then spread the NOR.
tar with the handsome trowe, made by Mr.
Dsmore, and the stone was lowered into its
place, while the assemblage sang "Rue Brit.
ANIMAL" The Prince struck il three times with
the mallet, and applied the plumb line SC.
after which the Rev. Rector Brooks offered up
a long and appropriate prayer, and also the
Lords prayer.
His Royal Highness joined audibly in repeat.
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