Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-07-12
NO. XXX.
The Queen as She Appears in Public.

One of the editors of the Baltimore American,
writing from London on the 10th OF June, gives
} the following account of Queen Victoria as sne
appeared 10 the streets of the city.
} We then proceeded to Hyde park, which was,
as usual from to o'clock crowded with car
riages and pedestrians, and ladies and gen
tlernen on horseback in great numbers. All the
aristoorario equipages OF the city were here with
servants in livery, with large powdered wigs on
their heads, the carriage ways being 80 full up
that that they sll had to proceed at walk. A.
bout 8 o'clock one of the Queens outriders, 10
red livery. came dashing through the carriage
wav which was a signal for the vihicles all to
draw off to the side of the road and stop, ieaV-
ing an open passage in the centre for her Ma)es-
ty to pass. Her carriage approached with Two
more outriders, and two drivers, and two foot-
{ men in livery also attended by number OF gen.
tlemen riding on horseback. She rode 10 q
plain open barouche, accompanied by her daugn.
ter. the Princess Alice and another lady, and
very slightly acknowledged, as she passed, the
lsalutations of the gentlemen, who all raised tneir
hats. We had an opportunity of seeing her pass
twice. and thus in one week have seen the En-
press of France greeted in her royal capacity Oh
regent and the Queen of England, probably the
two most distinguished ladies IN the world
Her Majesty has still quite youthful appear
ance, but is not so handsome as the Empress
Eugene, nor did she acknowledge as gracefully
and cordially the homage paid her as the EN-
press did. The second time she passed, we step
ned ont close to the carriage and raised our
hats, when she slightly bowed, and as we turned
! away, we heard policeman at our elbow ex-
claim "Americans" But this is frequently the
case, as an Englishman can distinguish an a
merican as quick as we can distinguish an Eng
lishman.
Understanding that the Queen was to-day TO
open court at ST. James Palace we proceeded
at two o'clock to St. James Park to see her
pass from Buckingham Palace. We were Iath-
er surprised to find a concourse OF perhaps
20, 900 people here lining the whole carriage
way between the two palaces, which was
kept open by the Royal Mounted Life Guard,
who kept the crowd from pressing oeyona q
certain line. They were all mounted on splen-
did black horses and their rich and gorgeous
uniforms are of the most elegant ana costly
character. The men appear to be PicKed, sno'
are all tall and finely formed, and excellent
riders. rer tt
| Whilst waiting for the approach OF the Queen,
the carriage ways were enlivened with the otate
carriages OF the aristocracy, moving to ana fro pc
tween the two palaces. They were an u l.u
and gold, of various designs, each apparently en-
deayoring to excel the other in the brilancy OF
| its display. None of them had less than four
horses, which were also as gaily caparlsoned as
the horses of circus, whilst the drivers ana
footnen appeared to have been also dressed up
and ornamented In the same effort to attract at
tention to their respective turn outs. iney
each wore long coats, with round swallow tails,
almost covered with gold or silver lace, and cords
and tassels, and shoes with silver buckles, "hite
wigs. and cooked hats. from which there was
also hanging profusloD of silver or gilt coras
and tassels. Those who did not wear wigs hao
their hair wbitened with paste and hour, pre-
senting most grotesque appearance 10 those III un-
accustomed to these royal amusemen1s. ,,s spe
coats of the footmen and drivers were OF dlfer'
ent colors to each carriage, and to some carria-
ges there was one footman sitting with the dri-
yer. and three on behind, but none had less than
two footmen and driver. Whether the num-
ber to which they are entitled is governed Dy
the respective grades Of the propretors OF the
establishments do not know. Some OF the
footmen and drivers had large and elegant po-,
Duets fixed In their bosoms, covering space. a.
bout eight inches in diameter, and all wore Wnlte
kid gloves. ) ~.
Those who were riding In the carriages were
elegantly dressed. and diamonds could be seen
flashing from the head-dresses OF the iadies as
thew passed, whilst most of the gentlemen were
arrayed in military or full Court dress, the
whole presenting very gay and picturesque
sight. They were all evidently on their way TO
St. James Palace, but drove through the Park 70
display their fine equipages. AT y O'CLOCK
band of mounted musicians, apparently IN sors
of hunting dress of crimson and goid, win oiack
beaver hats, who were stationed at the nead OF
the csrriageway, struck up thus announcing tne
approach of the Queen. In few minutes
company of the Light Guard dashed along, fol-
lowed by three of the Royal carriages, OF Grim
son and gold, each drawn by four horses, and
with footmen and drivers arrayed in the same
colors. crimson being the exclusive color OF the
Queens servants, BY which they are distinguish
ed from all Others. These three carriages con-
tanned the Queens ladies and gentlemen in walt
ing. and are regarded as part Of the royal house
| hold. They were followed by troop ofmount.
| ed Light Guard and two more carriages, still
more magnificent in all their appointments than
the three in advance. In the first was seated
gentleman and two ladies, and IN the seccna
the Queen, Prince Albert and the Princess A.
lice The Queen was arrayed in her royal:
crimson robes, and wore her crown, diamonds
flashing from all parts of her person that were
visible. Prince Albert was in military dress,
with large star of diamonds on his left breast
whilst the Princess Alice was arrayed in white
satin with white wreath, setting off her youth
| full and ruddy countenance with tine effect.
AS the royal cortege passed, the people all
raised their hats, and otherwise quietly expressed
their respect for their Sovereign. There was no
cheering or shouting, but all appeared happy
and grat6ed with this sight OF royalty. AS
soon as they had passed, the crowd commenced
to dsperse, but the military remained on duty,
to take part on the return Of the Queen to Buck
lineham Palace after the Drawing Room cere-
monials should be finished.
The Queen evidently has quite an arduous
time of it in keeping up these grand displays
J and it is we'll, perhaps, that she Is not also
Troubled with affairs of State. She is expected
| to 90 to some of the public resorts every day,
to appear on the Parks to be stared at, and to,
| take the lead in all the frivoties and psstimes
of her loyal subjects. She must 60 to some OF
the theatres three or four times week, to-
crafty the general desire to look at royalty,
and must take round among the churches, SO
as to crafty the parsons and people, and keep
up the love of glittering sights and regal display.
DUTIES OF PARENTs.-Psrents with family
of daughters should live in style corresponding
with their means, and bring up their daughters
with view to their future position, with habits
of industry and economy; not by aping the rich,
TO instil false ideas into their minds, and foster
those vain and miserable longings for costly
dress and display, and for vain expensive pleas.
| ures. Their education should have in view
more the useful branches than snowy accom-
plishments. Cultivate their minds, nculcate
sound principles and a pure morality, with re.