Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-04
The ROYAL wEDDING.PARTY,S EN-.
TRANCE INTO BERLIN.

The ROYAL wEDDING.PARTY,S EN-.
TRANCE INTO BERLIN.
Ihe Berlin correspondent of the London
Times, writing February 8, thus describes the
entry Of the Prince and Princess Frederick
William into the Prussian capital:
BY i o'clock, the entire limo of the procession
WAS clear from one end to the other of the broad
and splendid avenue leading from the Brand
enburg gate to the palace and a more admira-
Me locality for such a spectacle as that of to-
day could not be conceived. The crowd each
side was dense, but not sufficiently so, however.
from the great breadth Of the space each side of
the principal route, to preclude a tolerable
amount of circulation, which added not a little
to the Eveliness of the scene The tribunes
were completely filed, and presented immense
surfaces of eager heads from time to time api-
tated by sort OF wave undulatiI z across it at
some common object of attraction which moved
all glances in one direction, These occasional
simultaneous movements were chiefly caused in
the commencement by the passage along the
space opened for the procession OF the trades
corporations, with their bands of music, ban
hers, ana multliarious engines and emblems
proceeding to their places in the line Of march
At last; although no signal was given in the
shape OF saivos of artillery the bells of the Dom
oroke into peal, shortly followed by chimes
from other belfries, and bodies of mounted DO.
lice galioping rapidly dswn the avenue, pro-
lew minutes the roar of the multitude travelling
along the whole line grew nearer, and at last
the head OF the procession came in sight prcce-
ded by the marshals. The honor of preceding
the entire pageant on this august occasion was
assigned, with a somewhat eccentric selection.
10 postliilons, forty of whom, mounted on the
pick OF the postmaster's studs now made their
appearance. They were splendidly attired in
blue coats, with orange facings and belts, Ieath-
er breeches, jock boots, and shiny hats with
piumes, and they continually exerted them
selves 10 produce q harmonious result with their
posthorns
Nextto them came the honorable company of
oatcnerS, who form sort of equestrian order
among the guilds, and always lead off on these
occasions; more amiable and harmless set of
men as they appeared could not be desired.
Iney were dressed in black with cooked hats
and white Piumes, and had altogether a court
iy aspect, belying the ferocity one is ant TO
connect with their trade, and quite justifying
the choice assigning them the honors of such
ceremonial professions. Next in order, mount
ed also, and in something like the same dress,
came the merchants of Berlin. These were
followed by three carriages, drawn by six
horses each, containing the chief burgomaster.
Herr Peryoncher, and other principal mapis-
trates OF the city, for the demonstration today
ls entireiy eIyle one, and is the compliment
winch Berlin claims by ancient privilege to Of
fer on the occasion Of the marriage Of any of
the royal family Of Prussia.
squadron of the guards advanced next in
succession, IN light blue uniforms and pinned
helmets, headed by drums and trumpets-tbe
escort OF the state carriage, containing the
Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prus-
sra, which now came in sight The shane of
TINS specimen OF the municipal splendors of
Berlin Is much the same as the antique and
clumsy one of our lord mayor save that il il
not perhaps quite so finely painted and warm
lshed and 50 brightly gilt. Ike same sort of
scroll work adorns it, however and most inn
Portant OF all, the large windows of plate glass
allow the personages inside of il to be distinct
~ seen. The horses drawing it, however. were
magnihcent sight--eight in number, with i'm
mense black and white plumes The Princess
was dressed In an ermine cloak betting the
weather, but on her head was no other orna-
ment than a simple tiaria of diamonds The
snouS of the multitude at her appearance were
deatening, and redoubled at each gracious bow
of the illustrious bride and bridegroom. On
posite to them sat the lady of the chief burgo-
master. The Volunteer Rifles followed the
state carriage, and detachments of Dragons
and Life Guards.
AS sample Of winter in Berlin, nothing
could have been better arranged than the wea,
ther to-day; il it had been bespokeu il could
not have been better-sold. sharp, bright and
Of dazzling clearness. -
can In these few lines inform you that no
similar event Of Prussan history-not the sol,
emn entry Of the present Queen, when as the
bride Of the Crown Prince she, entered the city
In grand state procession ss On this the Prin-
cess Royal does. nor even the HuldiguDr that
en- ued IN Berlin, after the coronation Of the
present k,ns st konigsberg, has been ceie
brsted with so mnch real enthusiasm Of The
heart as this festal reception of the Princess
Frederick William of Prussia
The sight Of that most noble of promenades,
Unter der Linden, to-day, Was most imposing
From enc pont where stood, / calculated
with the assistance of military friend we'll
yerssd, IN these matters, that above ISO, 600
. persons we're standing in quiet expsetation of
the Princess arrival, surrounded by the most
tasteful and ample decoration, and in the pres
ence OF some Of the most beautiful monume ntal
sculpture that any capital Of Europe can
boast. -