The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1858-02-25

ial prOpor6Ons-hvo feet m height
Tt was made in three tiers, and in COM
each one being surmountod
With figure Of classical character, more
resembling a work Of art, in ability Of
execution than o production Of the
department. 1t was
brought to Buckingham Palace in
pieces, and finally put together there.
THE BRIDAL CHAMBERS AT WINDSOR.
The suite of apartments destined for
the Prince and Princess at Windsor Cas-
tie present a perfect specimen of pala-
tial luxury. The rooms-six in mum
bsr-are situate in the Lancaster Tower
and its immediate vicinity. The prin-
oipal apartment is over 50. Georges
Gateway and commands that most
charming of all rural prospects, the
sLong WAX" All the suite have been
newly furnished in the most exquisite
taste--ths style being in adaptation of
the period of Louis XIV to the more
substantial furniture appropriate to
castelatad residence. The prevailing
color Of the decorations is crimson and
white upon a gold ground. The walls
of the principal apartments are decora-
ted with bridal festoons composed of a
combination Of the blue cornhower of
Prussia with the red rose of England,
illustrative Of the strength of the bride
groom and the beauty of the bride
These ganands preserve an appropriate
nationality by the occasional introduc-
ton Of shamrOcks and thistles in agree
able variety. The pictorial decoration
of the rooms almost exclusively confined
to pictures relating to Prussian history,
from the era Of Frederick the Great to
the present day; and every apartment
contains choice specimens of china
chiefly productions Of the highest Ger.
man art. Intwo Of the principal rooms
are displayed few of the superb pres
ents offered to the Princess Royal by
various members Of our aristocracy, anC
among them some wonderful specimens
of embroidery and ornamental work.
A charming effect is produced in on
of the rooms in the Lancaster Tower b,
the ingenious adaptation Of an ookel
bookcase to and angle Of the apart
ment overlooking the town Of Wind
sor; the window is blocked up by tn
bookcase but in the centre Of the latte
is small glazed aperture, throug
, which is obtained a beautiful peep oi
the hustle and excitement always pre-
vailing in the royal borough, while fror
the opposite window the eye rests on tn
unbroken expanso of sylvan sconer
, formed by Windsor Great Park. Th
contrast of the busy hum of town lifj
seen as it were through a KALEIDOSCOPE
with the quietude and calm Of the fol-
est scenery on the other side, is exceed
inglv novel and interesting The orni
i mental ceilings Of all the rooms hay
6 been retouched, and rich carpets lai
S down. The orange blossom upon gree
d leaves has been adapted to some of til
,, rooms, and in the principal saloon I'll
e pattern is composed of the English ro'
i for the centre, with a Gothic bordt
from the design ofthe late Mr. Pugi
Tho whole suit of rooms open into Il
" great corridor of the Castle, world-f
J. nous for its assemblago Of works of ar
l. collected throughout the reigus of Il
p Georges, and largely increased by h
h present Majesty and the Prince ConsoI
.o and Immediately opposite the door G
n the sitting room hangs the celebrate
engraved picture of the marriage Of Il
present Queen.
THE LAUREATE S ODE.
:. The following new verses, written f
y the occasion by Mr.. Tennyson, po
T. laureate, were sung by the princip
D. performers and chorus, at the Queen
concert, given on the evening Of Il
marriage
81 God bless our Prince and Bride
y God keep their lands allied,
God save the Queen
3s Clothe them with righteousness,
IS Crown them with happiness,
70 Them with all blessings bless,
r. God save the Queen
4 Fair fall this hallow'd hour,
le Farewell our England's flower,
10 God save the Queen!
r. Farewell, fair rose Of May!
u Let both the peoples say,
n God bless thy marriage day,
N God bless the Queen!