Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-30

tton Of q God sdge the Queenn she of course standing
until the three were finished Prince ALBERT re-
ceyed his share Of the homage of their eges with grave
and dgnihed grace and this occasion thought them
brilliant and roya-ooing pair They were seated in
uil view OF the house, and took minute inventory of
dress and armament Her Majesty looked exceedingly
wen put who would not in such appareling The dress
was white silk sleeves Topped with diamonds very large
schumacher, and fringe of the around the eorsage
magnificent necklace, earrings that touched her shout
ders, all Of immense diamonds wreath Of pink roses each
fastened with two large jewels her George over the left
shoulder with its superb pendant the garter around the
ARM the motto of which is in diamonds and YOU NAV
fancy that she gttered She not SO red or sleepy
as when last saw her, and quite animated during
the evening" laughing and chatting with the Prince who
between ourselves, looked sometimes little bored and
did not respond with much emprssemen to his fair con-
sorts remarks. He has rather severe expression when
his regular features in repose but his smile is be-
witching and he looked remarkably handsome in uniform
with the George and military decorations Her Majesty
not naughty in manner but talked freely the ladies
and gentlemen who for four mortal hours stood behind her
char; among them the Duchess of NORFOLK who looks
old enough to be her mother, the Marquis of BREApA-
DASE and Marquis Of WESTMINSTER, gold and srr sticks
in waiting, both with white hair. In any other
country this feuda devotion to etiquette would strike one
absurdy in this age but with the English
tits simpya graceful expression of their devoted loyalty
to principle to their glorious constitution which, happily
for them, is now embodied in young gentle lady whom
they personally love and reverence and for whom every
Englishman would cheerfuly die With this feeling,
can understand that the highest in the land attends the
Sovereign with pride, and that her Grace of NORFOLK
should esteem it felicity to be permitted to throw an
exquisite lace scarf over her Maestys shoulders They
were both attentive to the music, and when good point
Thew nv,
other The opera by THALBEnG, and notwithstand-
ing the efforts of the artists dull and dragging; it has
too few melodies too many startling moduations but
many admirable bits of Instrumentation CRuvELLI the
prma DONNA simply sreked her voice is of remarkable
volume and power, but undiscpned and crude and she
mistakes extrayagant rantng for dramatic force. La
BLAcHE with his laughing eyes, ludicrousy of
place, tearing his hair in deep tragedy; but that
he seems to be playing orchestra all himself Her
Majesty yawned very often, and the the curtain
dropped she arose. curtsed repeatedly the anthem was
as enthusiastically sung and received before and amid
waving hands and handkerches and the hearty cheers
of her gratifed subjects, they smilingly withdrew
Whether called forth by Queen star-lit ban
ner the sincere expression of loyalty is contagious and
much excited from sympathy, could scarcely refrain
from adding my voice to that of the multitude as the
house warmly echoed with God sqpe he Queen
Yesterday glorious 4th, and awoke feeling
truly patriotic usherng in the memorable day by playing
our national airs to small American audience 1t was
fttngly celebrated by the magnificent ball given by Mr.
PEABoDr and to those of his countymen who were so
fortunate to be present this OCCASION national
anniversary will be associated with the remembrance
Of his princey hospitality. 1t half misty half
sunshny morning, such you would enjoy so sup
pose you with in the long walk which occupied
my morning First let us go down the Strand, with its
crowds and whirl of busy, working London life SO along
Parliament street. and stand with delight before the veri
table Horse-gudrds Yes it is fable, but in shining
helmets FURNISHED arms, immensely heavy essan boots
sit those magnificent dragons like handsome statues
erect and motionless upon their coablack chargers
While waiting for guardmounting the Duke of Yelling
tons HORSE from which he had just dsmounted passed
to his quarters and patted his neck for the sake of his
MASTER much to the amusement of my army friend fin
the Coidsyeam Guards who shares however in my eq,
sRouy for his hero chief We viii cross over the way
to that plain stone building, with very different feelings
for it is Whitehall Palace, and from that centre window
Charles stepped forth upon the scafold This is his
tory Let look in for moment at the chapel royal
once the great banquetng hail. place of worship
There state chairs used by the royal family
the velvet and embroidery furnished and dim; but
the service plate Of gold heavily wrought in fine relieve
and the glory Of the yet remains the ceiling COR
geously painted by Reubns Close by Whitehall gar
dens and on one of the houses is large shield coat
arms surrounded by mourning it is haiclment on the
late residence Of Sir ROBERT PEEL for whom all England
SO deeply mourns. pulled from the garden holly leaf
for you in remembrance of the patriot Further on we
enter Downing street, and there is the Foreign Office
whence issue formidable state papers, and where youth
full dpomatists learn to draw up protocols also-as we
know-pracse the polka. But did not see Lord Pal
merson on the steps J
How strangely in this Old World do the ancient and
modern tread upon each other Doyou see that immense
Gothic window, and massive arched entrance? IL Is
Westminster Hall, Of the most superb rooms in Eu
rope and crowded with brave and grand associations
the Of many of the most eventful incidents in Eng
lands history But what these grand though vet Il
unfinished towers stone wilderness Of minute and ford
carvings and inches filed with statues Of all the saints
kings and queens who have swayed this old ISLE
from ST. George and the Dragon the present
II is the Palace Of Westins and we win enter the
House Of Lords with two policemen by our side to pre-
vent sitting on the woosack sacrigeously touch
ing the throne II is really dazzling wonderful mass
Of gliding and painting, enamel Of all brilliant colors
egies Of all the royal lines with their embazoned arms
knights and saints, frescoes and delicate carvings every
inch covered with gold and crimson and blue until the
eye is positively bewildered The throne is magnificent
in regal appointments her Maestys chair Of carved oak
covered with velvet and embroidery; the to the m
step lower, for Prince Albert the the right Of
the Queen is surmounted by the three feathers of the
Prince Of Wales When filed with Peers, in their i'm.
posing robes superb women and flashing Diamonds with