The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-11-14
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Y1STr TO QUEEN VICTORIA.

-. A. st4- oar excellent Minister and his neice,
swigh tae attaches of Legation, called Tor me- and
i'm .yIr respsctiye Carriages drove through -.
gJsmes' Park. to Buckingham Palace. Long lines
OF soldiers were drawn up near the entrance, ami
gentlemen in elegant costume ushered us into the
cloak-room. We stood some time looking at the
dstins uished aud royal pers0psges as they enter
ed. Only those, and the diplomatic corps and the
members of the Queens household, passed that
way After Li ef delay. assembled the great
staircase. On each side of the marble steps mass
es of flowers were placed, 81 arranged that they
formed immense beds of gorgeous hues.
. s'Isntering the state apartments tarred in the
yellow drawing room until ten o'clock. Then tine
guests Withdrew from tho centre ef the room
leaving clear space like avenue between the
hedges OF splendidy dressed women. As we thus
stood in eager expectation. the plate-glass doors
of thu saloon were thrown open; the Lord Cham
berlain. with golden rod ia his hand, walked in
backwards, the band struck up. God save the
Queen. and Victoria, sovereign over many million.
OF people, entered.
by her side the Queen of Hanover then the
Crown Princes of Prussia and the Duchess Of Gnu-
cester. Next came the Duchess of Kent aud the
Princess Mary of Cambridge. the Duchess of Cam
bridge and the Princess Of slohcalohe, the Duchess
of Saxe-Cobnrg GOtha and the Duchess OF Su,her-
land; then all the maids of honor and the ladies in
waiting. After these came Prince Albert and the
King of Hanover, then Prince Edward of SAKE Wei
mar aud the Duke of Coburg Gotha. the Duke of
Mecklenburg StreltZ and the Prince of Mohenlohe,
the Duke OF Cambridge noble lords, gentlemen III
waiting, foreign Ambassadors, and Ministers
"Qneen Victoria moved gracefully along. smiling
and bowling in 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
tn onerooni was spacious and noble salo Ii, hung
with crimson satin, the lofty ceiling supported by
marble columns and richly emblazoned, while
around il was frieza (also of white marble) rep
ressnting the wars IF the roses. 1t was brightly
illuminated by the light which came from crystal
globes aud gulien candelebra.
Ia lin
as day with flashing diamonds and sparkling gems.
There were more than two thousand guests; every
lady 10 magnificent toilette, and every gentleman
Ia court dress or uniform. Soon delightful music
from Juliens band lied by the famous composer
himseifj filled the grand apartment with its ex-
quisi'e strains. Then the Lord Chamberlai
waved his golden wand, the crowd drew back aud
aiarxe quadriile was formed, which consisted Of
her Majesty and all her royal visitors.
queen, Victoria Is much handsomer than paint
ers pave represented her. She is not tall, but her
form is OF graceful symmetry; and her bust, arms.
aud feet are beautiful. 4 bright and beaminy
smile lights up her face. Then there is such an
air ot honest, earnest goodness about her, genial
msnuer, so lovely and loyeable, my heart was
quickly won, and sincerely could have excIan-
ed. like her own loyal subjects, God save the
Queea. Her dress was of white lace, embroidered
with straw and green silk; her hair parted on the
forehead. and bound round her head, which was en-.
circled with a wreath of poppes the heart of each
flower formed by a large diamond. Around the
corsage was band of diamonds of vast size. while
aperfect river of light seemed to flow around her
neck and rest upon her bosom. She wore the blue
riband. 1.-THE Order of the Carter with clasp of
radiant gems.
During the dancing of the second quadrille the
Lord Chamberlain WAS introduced to NE, and, after
some pleasant words were exchanged, he re-
marked: As you are the only person here not
present at the last drawing room, | will have the
pleasure, Madame, OF presenting you to her Ma
jesty.'
of course was delighted at this unexpected
md II m ali inn tiN,,.
State ball not frequent. When the dance was
over. and the Queen seated again, the Lord Cham
berlain waved his wand of authority and the COM
pany drew brack, leaving a space vacant in font
of the throne, when approached. and was present
ed 10 Her Majesty, who advanced and greeted me
in the most gracious and kind manner smiling
sweetiy as courtesied low before her and then
passed on to the group of distinguished ana royaI
personages who encrced her throne.
"rhat presentation a bi ight and enchanting
incident TO me- and my heart bounded with glad
aud gratIhed emotions as l gazed upon the anna
BILE and lovely Queen. She is indeed worthy of
the almost adorng affection her people have for
her.
-Her Majesty danced every quairille with great
spirit and evident delight. She trppei gaily
al y 'lrh th4 Jpy0us .lce Of girl AMI the sil-
ple IN fec, 81 grace Jf child. Sh looked ex-
cr-..t4- = sani.s. 20 une would suppose her 10
b. J..r u.bor If eight children. II, partners in
tn .an We're Usually her royal visitors, although
several times she selected AS such some noblemen
of hisn rank. The Marquis of CRANKY was one OF
the persons thus hOnored.
"About two O'Clock in the morning, the Queen
bade adieu to her guests, passing between two liy
ing walls which lined the picture gallery. As in
entering. she kindly bowed and smiled, as the
"a door, psnneled with mirrors, closed upon
h,r Her sweet and genial manner was real y
Charming. and low nIurmer of praise and admra-
ton was heard on every side Her majesty is tru-
ly All admirable woman, or else she could not pos
such an influence over the hearts of her pee
pie She is at once their pride, their boast, and
their example for all that is good and excellent in
the various relations of life as wife, mother aud
sovereign
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