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

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set, however, still remains, though the history of
its hairbreadth escapes from the grasp Of the
fifth monaIc hy would almost ill volume. The rest
Of the rvce including the noble and lofty capdelaba
large ssver of the last supper mostly Of the
time OF Anne and the first George 1t includes massive
GOLD service Annes regnthe only one of the kind in
the possession of the Crown. Round the affair." on the
right and left forty fifty magnificent in
and gold were carefully arranged The low chair of State
three at the other-sho~ed 1T where her Majesty
would sit, surrounded by her royal children Her Ma
decorated anew for the accommodation of the corps dplo
matque all the chief members Of which we're, OF course
to be present on such sen The old Of the
organ Ion and that facing have been much enlarged
the former for the of the members Of the
choir, the latter for her Majesty private band.
FIRST yIsITkRs IN THE CHAPEL ROYAL.
The first visitors OF rank Lord Campbell and lady
Stra'heden HIS lOrdshp wore his rich collar Of Office
fastened at each shoulder with white favors Following
IN rapid succession came the Countess Of Mugrave the
Hon Mrs Grey the Countess Bessborough viscountess
Sydney, viscouness Combermere, Lady Ernest Bruce,
LADY Foley Lady Alfred Paget &C All these ladies Te
full court dress with pumes and Jewels and their arrival
enabled 10 for fair idea OF the matchess brlancy
the appearance Of the chapel would present when nled
group Of herads in their abards emblazoned with all
the beraldic devices Of the British EmpireClarenceux
King Of Arms Norroy King OF Arms and Garter Principal
King Of Arms were the next gorgeous additions to the
general tabesux
The Right Hon NJ. Banes and Mrs Baines were the
first OF the Ministerial visiters. Mr. Banes the
Ministerial uniform but no wedding favor neither did
Mr. Vernon Smith nor Mr. IabOuchere. These no viewer,
The only exceptions. The last gentleman the
uniform Of OF the elder brethren of the Trinity House.
a dress which the late Duke OF Wellington fond of
appearing, though costume II of the most
slightly that devised, not excepting the
livery of the Post Office, to which it bears most humi
liating resemblance.
II was IL o'clock and the visitors began to
pour rapidly. The Marchioness of Canricarde came
then Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood, Lord and Lady
Stanley Of Aderley Lord and Lady Ebury, the Earl and
Countess OF Hardwcke, Lord and Lady Panmure,
S SIR George and Lady Grey The Duke Of AthS came in
uniform OF the Sussex militia, Of which he is the Coonel
the Duke of Bucceuch, the uniform Of Militia Aide de-
Camp the Queen the Duke Of Manchester the uniform
OF Major of the Hunts Militia The Dukes Of Newcastle
and Argyll beth the Ministerial uniform, did also
the Earl Of Derby The Duchess of Richmond the Count
of Jersey the Countess of Derby and Countess Mount
edgcumbe all sat together the first three ladies being
particularly conspcu for the richness of their dresses
Cornewa Lewis, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Mar
chioness Of Abercorn Warehouses Of Breadabane and
Duchess of Wellington were among the latec omers
was also the Countess OF Granville.
INCIDENTS AND sCENEs-LoRDs AND CoUNTEssEs
EMBARRASSED.
1t is now past IL O'Clock and the excitement OF
pecatlon increases every moment Ladies who
driven near the door intrigue successfully to change their
places with lords who are nearer TO the altar. noble
countess drops her cloak and shawl the gallery rail
onto the floor witha heavy nop' and general litter
sues II is increased, another peeress, looking over
mous the feathers from her headdress they come
sailing slowly down, and every one looks up much as
people do at the theatre when play bill goes eddying
over into the pit.
ENTRANCE OF THE PRINCESS OF PRUSSIA AND QUEEN
Suddenly there little stir and the Princess of Prus-
STA enters the chapel magndcenty attired in robe of
white san, and with her train borne by the youthful
Countess Hacke. With her Royal Highness come their
Hghnesses Prince ACabert aud Prince Frederick Charles
and most brilliant suite of Prussian officers The whole
brilliant audience of the chapel rises en- ndsse and bow,
the ricess Royals mothern law elect passes
the altar Hardly they seated there left hand
side when family in the distance the long blown clear,
defiant notes OF the trumpets are heard. They come
nearer and nearer, and the last arrivals among the
visters hasten to arrange themselves. while the
along the pathway up TIE chapel at either
soe Step by step the advance of the uumpeters
regular roll and beat the silver kettle drums become
audible, and the prolonged triumphant flourish proclams
the approach of Majesty The trumpeters pursuivants,
clerks and equerres file of outside the chapel but the
L'rd Steward, Norroy, Carencieux Garter, the Lord
Prvv Seal the President of the Council the Lord Chan
coor the Earl Marsha of England and others of high
note and rank all enter. But they enter almost unob
served, for from behind them the Princess Mary
OF Cambridge, her train borne by Lady Arabes Sackve
place could altogether subdue gree.s her she
enters the chapel, bowling with stately elegance
her Royal Hghness comes the Duke Of Cambridge,
attended by Colonel Tyrwhit,; and TO the Duke also
tribute of cordial respect paid The Duchess Of Cam
bridge received 10 the same manner, but deeper
awaits the Duchess of Kent who smilngiy and
friends, returns the greeting The mex, great noabiy
the veteran Premier who bears before the Qneen the
Sword Of State in ponderous soemnity After this even
the Royal Princes are unnoticed, aud every bows
slowly and deeply as her Majesty leading in either hand
course, these occasions there applause and nothing
but the prolonged obesances denote the depth OF ova
welcome with which the royal mother Of the bride Is
welcomed The Queen looks, as che always looks kind
ly and amable, but sefpo@sessed and stately. On
Der head crown Of Jewels such relieves all APP
prehensions TO the effect which the late raid" upon
the royal Baskets might have had upon her Macstys
toilet Courtest ing in acknowledgment OF the profound
homage with which she is welcomed her Majesty passes
at 70 her Chair OF state eft Of the altar aud
which IL placed between the five embroidered
cupied by the youngest royal children From this timo
al linz in 10 Ma
Princess Of Prussia who stands on the opposite side Of
the altar
Sword OF state while the Duchess Of Sutherland herself
stred In almost royal magncence stands the left,
By right of Office as Mistress OF the Robes.
THE BRIDEGROOM ADVANCES TO THE ALTAR.
Again there IS another pause Of intense interest, and
again the drums aud rumpets heard and ushcred In
with the same imposing ceremonies comes the PROCESSION
Of the bridegroom On his right walks his Royal High
ness the Prince Of Prussia his father ana his iet his
brother, Prince Albert. All eyes, however are fixed
upon the Royal bridegroom, M he walks slowly but with
the perfect and elegance OF action up the
tire Of the chapel. He the uniform Of Prussan
General with the insignia OF the order Of the Black Eagle
The uniform shows his tall figure TO advantage,
and sets of his frank, open countenance and pre-.
possessing bearing. Near the altar he stops before
Her Majesiys chair Of state, and slowly bows
with the most profound reverence, and, turning
10 his royal mother he bows again with equal rcspec,
bu, les deeply than the Queen and then kneelnr in
the centre Of the chapel prays with devotion for
afew minutes His prayers ended, be rises and stands
vice submitting 10 such scrutiny from hundreds OF bro
liant &c never bachelor withstoo alone before.
NTRoDrcT1oS or THE ROYAL BRIDE.
After while the Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain
again quit the chapel 70 usher "a the procession 81 tho
bride and with their absence heavy silence OF suspense
steals upon the assembled guests and deepens the
ments pass The very little whispering gradually grows
less and less, Until stops entirely the plumes cease
wave and the restless glitter OF the diamonds seem
almost quenchcd as the noble asssmbage sits ard
attentive with their eyes turned eager expectation
wards the door.
The great officers OF State the chapel bu. no one
beeds them, for there s peculiar movement WITHOUT
and soft rustIng of silk "a clearly audible In another
second the bride Is at the door and stands "a1een
Of the rosebud garden OF girls that bloom 10 fair array
behind her.
The list Of the ceremonial tells that the Illus
trous parsonage whom her right hand gently
the Prince Consot that her eft stands his M,iety the
King ~ the Belgians AMI from the same source de-
rive knowledge that both in full Uniform,
pesn orders OF Kniehtbood TO which each belongs.
Without these aids to recognition oven these royal