The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-12

pnth supported the dome and enclosed altar upon
which stood two C1pds holding medallion, having the
profile OF The Princess Royal on one side and that of
Prince Frederick William Of Prussia the other. FEES
toons Oh jasmine were suspended from the capitals OF Tue
Prince Of Prussia and the Princess of Prussia placed
on four equdistant bases projecting from the plnth
The middle portion contained ni:hes in which were
number Of statues including those OF Innocence and Wis
dom These statues were by broad buttresses
of ornamental character the upper parts decorated
with festoons of orange blossoms and silver leaves.
The side of the cake itself displayed the Of Great
Britain ard Prussia placed alternately on panels Of white
satin, and between each coat Of medallion of
the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William, encr
ced by orange blossoms, and surmounted by an imperial
crown
Rows OF pearls bOrdered each division of the cake,
which was made by N. Pasniez, Her Majestys oonfec.
toner. The cake was divided into certain number Of
portions slices, and each portion decorated with
medallion Of the royal bride and bridegroom.
The plateau contained fourteen gilt baskets and vases
OF silver g the former elevated on golden ripods and
The ilusrious party consisted of the Queen the Prince
the o The
Helena, the Princess Louisa, the Duchess OF Kent the
Duchess Of Cambridge the Princess Mary Of Cambridge,
luke Of Brabap the Count Of Flanders the Prince and
Princess Frederick william of Prussia the Prince and
Princess Prussia Prince Albert Of Prussia Prince FIRE.
derrick Charles Prussia Prince Frederick Albert OF Prus
sa Prince Adabet of Prussia the Prince of Hohenzol
ern Semerngen the Duke of SAKE Coburg the Duchess
Of Orleans the Count de Paris the Duke de Charres
Princess dc Salerno, the Duke and Duchess d'Aumae,
Prince Edward of SAKE wemsr, the Prince Of Leinngen
d
OF Holstein Glucksburg.
During the daner the band of the Codstream Guards
played the following compositions -
Overtue-"Der Freischutz". ............ Weber.
Marche aux Fambe aux .Meyerbter.
Valse, composed by her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Kent.
Selection-s'The Rose of Castillo. ....... Balfc
Of e in WAIT
ing Of the Household Of the Queen al Prince and Of her
Majestys ilusrious foreign visitors were ushered to
dSjet,ne7 in the lower dining ROOM
THE DEPARTURE FROM LONDON.
had been generally understood TO almost tho very
last moment that the royal couple would proceed to Wind
sor by the high road and arrangements to that end were
duly made but at late hour Saturday evening 1t
minated to the authorities of the Great Western Railway
that probable their line would be selected for the
convey the iusrous travellers Preparations
Immediately made at the Paddingon station and consd
eraby portion of The departure platform was set apart for
the fence OF the royal pair The special train
TO start the outer line of rail- and upon the platform
from which that line was approached rows of benches
were erected which were occupied afternoon by
hundreds of ladies and gentlemen who admitted to
take farewell Of this young Princess in whose welfare and
nalpne.s az ieta lively interest. my GhaSm between ,
crimson carpet while each side of the door o. the
royal waiting room, through which the distinguished
couple to enter the station other rows of seats haI
been erected and fully occupied The special train
consisted Of four carriages namely, composite carriage,
first royal carriages the order
mentioned and ordered to be readiness at quar-
ter to five O'Clock Long before that time arrived the
station crowded with visitors who had the privilege of
the mode of travelling bad been changed, prevented
very la &c attendance of the public out Of doors
dense crowd was assembled About O'Clock guard
Of honor Of the Scots Fuseer Guards headed by their
rand and uncer the command Of the Hon Captain Ashley
entered tie station and took post facing the royal train,
but il not until several minutes after five that the
cheering of the crowd outside proclaimed the arrival of
the newly married pair Immediately afterwards the
royal bride and bridegroom entered the staten from the
royal waiting room, preceded by Captain Labamondre,
Assistant Commiss oner of Police The Hon r. Ponsonby
haiv n no ,ro M
Ssun .ers the Secretary The Princess who looked pale
lesnt upon the arm of the roysl bridegroom and fol-
lowed only by her ladys maid and male attendants
The appearance Of the Prince and ncess the signal
outburst of hearty cheering The band struck up
the Roy al Anthem the Guard presented arms and the
hearty hurrahs continued during the progress of
the royal pair TO the railway carriage, and were grace
fully acknowledged by both The princess dress of
white MORE antique with mantle aud bonnet Of the
hue. The Prince wore plain dark frock coat. Little
tine permitted 10 capse and in two minutes after
entering the station the happy couple seated in the
first royal carriage; Mr. Ponsonby and Mr. Sanders
tered another Mr. Gooch mounted the engine the steam
shut off, the train moved rapidly forth amid pro.
longed cheers and hearty gratulatons, which were
kept until the whole train lost the evening mist
ARRIVAL OF THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM AT
WINDSOR.
would have been strange indeed II the town OF Wind
sor specially favored as the abode of ROYALTY had
been been behind the country in the nantes
aiions Of aiecionate loyalty so universally elected by
this suspicious event Arrangements were accordingly
made by the corporation and ownspeope TO give fitting
reception to the royal pair their arrival at Windsor to
GLe-he winter shining out brilliantly and the dis
play Of flags and banners laurel wreahs and evergreens
from innumerabe windows and housetops together with
the constant stream Of people in their best attire, and
wearing White rosettes their breasts, who throngcd
he principal thoroughares from early hour gave
the old town a very gay and animated aspect Indeed IL
seemed though all Windsor excepting those who were
busy trimming their lamps for the coming illumination,
had turned Gus TO make general holiday.
he terminus Of the Great Western Railway whero
the llustrous couple were TO arrive their first we'd
ding trip vas however tho grea, centre of interest, and
crowds nocked 10 the station long before the pre-
paraiiops going there for their reception half
completed On the arrival patiormitwo large wooden
stages, capable OF containing upwards Of thousand
persons, were erected either side OF her Maiestys
waiting room, in front Of which the royal travellers
TO aeht One Of the stages intended for spectators
appropriated 20 the Eon boys who music red of
hundred strong and above their heads appeared
tasteful display Of banners and laurel wrca,hs togo
Their with aspendid device in gold lamps, which in
large and brilliant cha acters, "Conqratulour Fiona
sbone out pcuousy The stage wa occupied
by hundreds Of the most distinguished Indies and gentle
Of the ntigbborbood.
Shortly after baf past O'Clock detachment Of the
Scois Fusleer Guards, under the command OF Colonel
Paget, marched into the station yard form guard OF
nonor Tor the roya party AZ ten minutes past O'Clock
the iidnes circulated that the royal pair had lust
tfadom gon anu me general expectancy momentarily
increased The telegraph next announced that the train
bad passed slough at So and the excitement OF the
sembase had reached its climax, when in six brief
minutes later the shrl sound OF the engine drivers
whistle broke upon the This was the signal for a
spontaneous oubuist OF enthus cheers the shouts
being caught up and renewed again and again along
Heightened line OF spectators.
Amid this tumultuous din, during the whole az which
the tremendous hurrahs OF the Eon boys rang
and clear, The special train drove slowly up the PLATFORM
The youthful bridegroom instantly aebted and gave his
hand 20 bis bride. The appearance % the royal pair on
the platform elected redoubled Qualifications Of loyalty
and the whole ndescrbaoy heart stirring and
affecting The youthful and ustrous objects Of ali this
enthusiasm appeared deeply moved ut the thorough
hcartness OF the welcome accorded them, and testified
their gratitude by repeatedly bowling the Assem- biagc
Having shaken hands and exchanged few words OF
cognton with two Of tue principal pcrsonages
the platform, Prince Frederick William led his youth
ful bride into the Queens reception room, through
which they had 10 IN order TO reach the carriage
which stood In waiting To convey them To the CASTLE
The horses which brought this vehicle TO the station
two handsome grsys--had been removed 10 make way
for the Eon hoys, whoee enthusiasm had impeea them
10 solicit the honor OF drawing the royal carriage through
the town n its desuatop-an offer which was gracousy
accepted by its iusrious occupants. Some twenty
thirty Of these fervd youths having yoked themselves in
front Of the chariot and greater number lending their
assistance 10 propel from behind the coyg moved or
under the escort of the Fusleer Guards whose fine band