Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-14
a visit 20 Queen Victoria.
Iron MAZDA n lie vert's 50 oveneirs of Travel


Iron MAZDA a lie vert's so sveneirs of Travell
At nine our exc Ilent Minister and his niece.
with the sttaches of Legation, called for me- and in
resp ctiVe carriages we drove through ST.
James, Park to Buckingham Palace Lobg lines
Of soldiers were drawn up near the entrance. and
gentlemen in elegant costumes ushered us into the
closk-rOom. We stood some time looking at the
distinguished and royal p,rsonages as thew entered.
Only those, and the diplomatic CORPSE and the mem
bers of che Queen household passed that 4av.
After brief delay assembled the great staircase
On each side OF the marble steps masses of flowers
were placed, 30 arranged that th, formed immense
beds of gorgeous hue.
Catering the state apartments, we tarriad in the
yellow draWiDg-rOom until ten o'clock Then the
guests Withdrew from the centre Of the ROOM Ie.v
ing clear space like avenue between the he'd
ges of splrndidly dressed women AS we thus
stOO in eager expectation, the pate-gIass doors of
the saloon were thrown open thu Lord Chamber
lain, with golden rod in his hand walked in back
wards, the band struck up God save the Queen
and Victoria, sovereign over many millions ofpeo.
pie entered.
By brrside was tire On en- of Hanover. then the
Grown Princess of Prussia and the Duchess
Of Gloucester Next came the Duchess of Kent
and the Princess Mary of Cambridge the Duchess
of Cambridge aud the Princess of Hohrnlohp, the
Duchess of SIxe-Coburg Gotha and the Duchess of
Switzerland; then all the maids of honor and ladies
IN waiting After these came Prince Albert AID
the King Of Hanover, the Prince Edward of SAKE
Weimar aud the Duke Of Coburg Gotha. the Duke
Of hecklenburg Strelitz and the Prince of Hoheu-
lobe, the Duke of Cambridge, noble lords, gem
teman in waiting, foreign Ambassadors and Minis
teIB
Queen Victoria moved gracefully along, smiling
and bowling in a kind, cordial manner to the right
and to the left. Reaching the throne-room she
assembled the canopied 'haut pas where she seated
herself, surrounded by her royal guests The
tbrone-rOom was spacious and noble saloon hung
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marble columns and richly embszonad while around
It was trriZe (also Of white marble) repre- senting
the wars Of the roses Il Was brightly iluminat
ed by the light which came from crystal globes anc
golden candelabra.
"Dszzling the scene around me, resplenden
as day with flashing diamonds and sparkling gems
There were more han two thousand guests, ev"
~ lady in magnificent toilette, and every gentle
man in court dress uniform. Soon delightful
music from Jullien's band lied by the famous com
pos himself,) filed the grand apartment with il
exquisite strains. Then the Lord Chamberlain
waved his golden wand, the crowd drew b ck
and large quadrille formed, which consist
ed Of her Majesty and all her royal visiters.
Queen Victoria is much handsOmrr than painter
have represented her. She is no. tall, but he
form is OF grace full symmetry; and her bust, arm
and feet beautiful. A bright and beamnI
smile lights up her face. Then there is such Al
air Of honest. earnest goodness about her, genia
manner, so lovely and Ioyeabe my heart wa
quickly won, and sincerely uld / have exclaim
ed, like her own loyal subjects, "God save tn
Queen" Her dress of white lace embroid
cred with straw and green silk; her hair parted
on the forehead and bound round her head. which
was encircled with wreath of poppies the hear
of each flower formed by a large diamond. A
round the corsage a band of diamonds of vas
size, while perfect river of light seemed TO flow
around her neck and rest upon her bosom. Sh,
the blue rlband 1.-THE order of the arter) wild
q clasp of radiant gems.
During the dancing of the second quadrile the
Lord Chamberlain introduced to ne, and, af
ter come pleasant words were exchanged, be re
marked GAS you are the only person here no
present at the last draWing-roOm | will have tn,
pleasure, Madame. OF presenting you TO Der Ma
jesty "
OF course 1 was delighted at this unexpected
and unusual compliment, presentations at Stat'
ball are not FRI quent When the dance was over
and the Queen seated again, the Lord Chamber
lain waved his wand of authority, and the com
psny drew back, leaving space vacant 10 from
Of the throne; then l approached, aud pre-
sented to her Majesty, who advanced and gree
ed me in the most gracious and kind manner
emiIng sweety / courtesied low before heI
and then passed on to the group of distinguish
ed and royal persOnages who encircled Der throne
That presentation a bright and enchantn
incident to me, and my heart bounded with gla
and gratifed emotions as l gszed upon the ain
able and lovely Queen. She ia indeed worthy
the almost adOrng affection her people have f,
her.
Her Majesty danced every quadrie with gre
spirit and evident delight She tipped gsily aior
with the joyous glee of girl and the simple una
fected gaze of child. She looks exceeding
young. None would suppose her to be the moth
of eight children. Her partners in the dan,
usually her royal visitors, although sever
times che selected as such some nobleman of bis
rank. The Marquis of CRANKY was one of the pc
soDs thus honored.
About two o'clock in the morning the Que,
bad adj n haku two
ing walls, which lined the picture gallery. As
entering, she kindly bowed and smiled as the gre
door, panelled with mirrors, closed upon her. Il
sweet and genial manner really charming, al
a low murmer Of praise and admiration Was hea
on every side. Her Majesty is truly an admin at
woman, or else she could not possess such an inf
ence over the hearts Of her people. She lie at on
their pride, their boast, and their example for
that is good and excellent in the various relatio
life, a a wife, mother, and sovereign.
When Queen Victoria retired one Of the mob
men in waiting upon her Majesty most kindly /
came my guide around the sculpture aud pictu
galleries pointing out the fine paintings of Sir z
ter Lely, OF Reynolds, Rembrandt aud Wilke.
then conducted me TO the landing of the grand sta
way, where stool some time looking down up
the scene below. There were hundreds and hu
drsds Of ladies, Ia bright crimson and blue coat
waiting for their carriages, while near the doorw
was 'bsnd OF yOemen, (the guard OF honor,)
their quaint costume OF the time Of Henry {
Eighth. Nv agree able chrvalier presented me
mony pleasant person., and was d lighted with t
cordial way in which tn greeted me. One g
LIANT old General who had served long and vi
many battles in India, pleased me especially. 4
though Ali aged man, he had all the enthuriasm
young soldier. lie spoke with warm almirat
Of our Generals. Taylor anil Scott, and of the
glorious campaigns in Mexico. After taki
awhile he invited me TO go down 20 visit him at d
country place, and parted very earnest frient
.'HOw nOisele.s falls the foot Of Time
That only tTeads on AoWers.'"
Never did | realize absolutely the truth
Shenstoue's words as when our courteous friend
hr. Ingersoll and Col Lawrence, came TO seek IN
and said IT was nearly five o'oloeh