The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24

Han waters II 10 also that the Arst servicsof
inc Orpnens VIII Do TO convoy o transport from The
Thames 70 haiiIax, loaded with stores and arms for
Canada.
Tho British West India Squadron.
OUR BERMUDA CORRESPONDENTS.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec H. 1851
The SHIPS at Bermuda jamaica barbados ami Nso Pro-
vtdence-A War Vessel for Cuba, &C., dc.
Her Maestys ships Nile laag), Diadcm andlspiteul are
At present here.
Her Maesty's ship Mersey, left on the 7th inst Os
Jamaica
Her hajcsty's ships Challenge, Bulldog and Steady,
were at Nassau, N. p ,25th ut
Her haestys transport ship Himalaya, len for Barba-
does, 9th inst
Hor Malesty's gunboat Nimble, Commander darcy,
left for Havana the Sh inst
Obituary.
The Persia, Cape Race, announces tho death OF his
Royal Hghness Prince Albert husband Of Queen Victoria
and, consequently Prince Consort Of England Tho fol-
some time since-wi be found very interesting at this
particular crisis
ALBERT, FRANz-Auausr- KARI. EMANUEL PRINCE CON-
SORT, AND DUKEoP sAxE-c0BuRd-d GOTTA,
Ia next brother and heir presampve tho Duke SAKE
Coburg, whose ancestors Margraves OF Mcesen
tho twelfth century and Electors OF Empire from 1925
to i54, when the electoral dignity passed. over to tho
collateral line Of ths house whose present head is ,hc
King of saxony.
Prince Albert was born August g. 1872 tho castle
Of Rosenau After receiving thorough education tho
hands Of private TUTORS he entered the University Of
Bonn the Sd OF May 1897 student Jurisprudence
small house, OF most simple aspect, standing behind
young trees side Of the cathedral Bonn
tho NJ Q,ycl
his university course. Here, surrounded by tho
rails OF ancient Christcndom and in Of the hstori
cal Rhine tho Prince is said to have devoted himself
the studies of the place with ardor which s spoken OF
with pride by T., teachers OF the university. II
was his custom, they say, to rise not later than
six every morning, and to pursue Lis studies till
seven In tho evening, allowing himself an inter
val Of three hours for dinner and recreation.
The abors Of the day finished he would pay visits TO
families OF his acquaintance entertain students Of
worth at his table Among the chief professors OF
Bonn at this time DR.. Walter urist celeb acd for
his thorough mastery Of the civil and Germanic law and
Or Loebe remarkable for his skill in the treatment Of
The history Of Europe Besides these may mentioned
Professors Booking and Pethes, colleagues OF Dr. Walter
The Prince in tho habit Of attending their public
lectures and Of afterwards receiving their special
assistance at his residence. Having spent three
Of tho university at tho close Of the summer halyear
of 1858.
In July Of the year. the Prince, with his father
and BROTHER visited England to attend the coronation Of
her Majesty, and at Mclaemas returned to Coburg,
Prince Albert having for tho first time made the acquain
Of her Maj sty After his d parture, runor
busy In England in pointing cut Prince Albert her
Majestys future consort and although the report
contradcted by the minis teral newsI apcrs the belief
was strengthened by journey to England made about
this time by Leopold king Of the Bigans, and the sub
sequent arrival In this country Of the young prince him.
sell during tho autumn OF 1889.
Immediately after the departure Of Prince Albert the
Queen caused all the members Of the Privy Council to b
summoned, to meet at buckingham alace November
g. and then and there COMM ncate 70 her council her
royal intention to form matrimonial alliance with the
Prince Albert Of saxeCobn 1ctha. On tho announce
mcnt 70 the House of Lords Of her Maesys intention
the Duke OF from his personal knowledge
Of Prince Albert, and confidently predicted his future
high popularity. The Duke Of Welt gt expressed his
surprise that the House had been informed that the
Prince Protestant and received the satislac
tory assurances on that head from the ministry The
Prince Is great admircr Of tho arts ready draughta-
man has skill in music, and has written
His popularity in England has been greatly increased
by his patronage Of tho Great Exhibition 1851 Ia Hyde
Park and HIM Ia due the credit OF having suggested
that that noble display Of human skill should not
FIRST intended, be mere exposition Of British produc
tons, but should be Exh bon Of the Industry OF All
Nations This notice would be incomplete without list
OF the dgntes enjoyed by the Prince. He natural
lied his marriage 70 her Majesty February TO- $780,
by Act of Parliament, and cd grant Of $50 900
year. the title OF Royal Hghncss by patent the right
order In Council, In June, 1857.
He is member Of the privy Cmnci: Chief Steward Of
the Duchy OF Cornwall and lord Wa den of the STAMINA
res Governor and Constable OF Windsor Castle; Grand
Ranger o; Windsor st. James and Hyde Parks; Field
Marshal and CoonelnChicf Of the RLe Brigade Colonel
OF the Grenader Guards Captain General and Colonel Of
the City OF London Artillery Company Knight Of the
Garter, Of the Thistle, and Of st. Patrick also GC.B,
GCMG., Acting Grand Master Of the Order Of the Bath,
knight the order OF the Golden Fleece. His scto-
lastic digntcs In England Chancellor Of the Uni
versity Of Cambridge, LID, Del. and Phi d. He is
also Master Of the Trinity House, and he President Of
the Royal Commission the Patriotic Fund the relief
OF tho widows and orphans Of soldiers and
rines who fell In the with Russia
Prince Albert the father Of nine children, born Of
Queen Victoria in the years named underneath and bap
tized as follows
Princess Victoria Adelaide Maria Louisa, Princess
Royal born November FL, $780, and married the 26th
Of January 1858, the Prince Frederic William, Of tho
present King Of Prussia.
Prince A bert Edward. Prince Of Wales born November
8, 184l and heir apparent TO the throne.
Princess Alice Matilda Mary born April rs, 1S43
Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, born August 6, 1874.
Princess Helena Augusta Victoria, born May rs, 1S48
Princess Louisa Caroline Alberto born March 10, 1913.
Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, born May j,
1850.
Prince Leopold George Duncan Albert, born April T.
1853.
Princess Beatrice Mary Victoria Fedora born April A.
1857.