The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-01-07
PRINCE ALBERT.

puOHsnes the fOlIO"I0g:
aPrincs Alber, the husband Of Queen Vic
toria, whose death is announced this morning,
was born nj Rosenau, on tho 26,h Of August,
1919 He was the second son Of Ernest,
Duke Of SAKE Coburg Gotha, under whose
immediate personal superntcndence he re.
ce we'd an admirable educsti tion, which he com.
pleted by attending the University of Bonn
during three academcal sessions. In July,
1888, he visited England in company with
Leopold, King Of Belgium, and spent some
time az the court of the youthful queen, and
in November, ! $50, il was formally announc-
ed 10 the privy council, by the queen, that
'he intended to form matrimonial alliance
with Prince Albert. The secret had long
been public property, but was kept in sus-
pensc by the decorous contradictions Of the
ministerial journals The marriage was sol
emnized February 10Th, 1870. For the pur.
pose of rendering him perfectly independent,
the munficent personal allowances Of $3.50 900
year was made to him bv Parliament. Be-
side which, he was Field Marshal, Knight
of the Gartsr, and other orders, Co'onel OF the
Fusiier Guards, and held number Of o her
lucrative or honorary appointments. Ho was
musician and draughtsman. Forbidden by
his position TO interfer" in politics, he occu
pied himself with experimenting the educa
tion of his children. The progress Of the
arts and sciences, and general philanthropic
subjects, such ms the dwellings Of the work
ing classes" sanitary arrangements, DC. al
so engaged his attention. He was patron and
president Of numerous charitable il stitutior.S,
IN which be took a personal interest. As
President OF the Society Of Arts, he was the
chief promoter of tho great exhibition Of
1851. Similar exhibitions. confined to ma
tive productions, had been long held in Par
is, Brussels, and even in Manchester and 9TH
er towns Of England. But when the idea Of
hold ng one in London was suggested to
Prince Albert, he readily adopted it, and
zealously co-operatcd in the scheme Of OK.
teudiDg il to the whole world. The popular.
itv which, for long time. he had enjoyed
with all classes, was for brief space over
cloudod, in 1855, when rumors were current
among the opponents of Government, that the
Prince took an undue interest in political af-
fairs, and even held communications with
some German courts, which were prejudicial
to English interests, so that the ministers
thought it acessary TO clear up all doubts, by
an explicit denial of the report from their pla-
ces in Parliament. He was noted, n couu. &.
try of scientific agriculturists, for The spirit
with which he carried out agricultural cxper
irnents, and his farming stock has been fire.
quently exhibited, and gained prizes AS a
patron Of art Prince Albert has shown him
self particularly active"
A telegram from Washington on the 2ith,
to the same paper, saws:
"Tbe report Of the death OF Prince Albert
made deep political impression in the socie-
ty Of the English about the British Legation.
The opinion was general that il would wholly
change the policy which has so perversely
menaced VS. with war; that it would lead TO
a resignation Of the Ministry, and that the
ablcaton of the Queen would not be an i'm
probable consequence OF an event which must
greatly d-press the health Of lady whose
hereditary tendencies require especial cxemp-
tion from sorrows and CARE
From the N. Y. World.
It is reported that he WAS earliest among
the early risers, getting up habitually at 81
and pursuing his studies ill T. After the la
bors Of the day were over, it was his custom
10 pay vists to the faculty and his fellow stu
dents, but his favOrite companions were men
renowned in som, brancl Of scholarship. Ira
dition speaks of his rare personal beauty at
this time aud Of his winning IN nners, which
made him the beloved Of the school. In his
later years be inclined 10 corpule ce; bu, at
this time he was slender and yout ful, with
mild hazel eyes, profuson of dark brown
hair aud features 50 entirely regular that u
physiognomist would have pronounced them
wanting in character. He remained at Bonn
a year, aud in July Of 1888 visited England
in company with his father and brother. Tn s
journey determined his future, for IL was at
tn time he saw her M,jesty, Q ieeu Victo
ria. 1t has indeed been binted that the royal
jouroeyings were not altogether accidental,
but were the fruits Of ministerial aud diplo.
matte management. Previous to her corona
tion her present Majesty entertained toward a
young nobeman, subsequently Lord Ephiu
stone aud Governor. General Of India, senti-
ments so affsc,ionate rs seriou ly to disturb
The ministry and the privy counselors. The
laws of England forbid matrimonial alliances
between the sovereign and a subject, and the
youag Victoria exhibited a spirit aud temper
worthy of Henry the Eighth. "She was
Queen" she is roportod to have said, ian |
she would marry whom she pleased Lord
Palmerston's diplomacy VIA, ca I'D in to cx.
ricate IN tiers. He very alroitly shipped
the young lover off 10 India, commissioned to
a high and lucrative employment, aud shorty
thereafter Albert ofCoburg, reputed the hand
soonest Prince in Europe, came aud captiva
ted the royal lady a, sight.
From the ". Y. Herald.
The effect Of his death will be to bring the
Prir ce of Wales more prominently forward in
public life A, heir apparent to the throne,
he will be brought into closer acquaintance
with matters OF State than during the life OF
his father, whose place in the confidence OF
the Crown he will to some extent supply -
His youth, however, will, for some time 10
come, operate against the value Of his opin
ions; but bis quick intelligence will rapidly
rpen under ihs favorable auspices Of his 20
sitiop, and qualify him iu advance Tor that
throne which is now so worthily occupied by
his mother. The effect of & is sudden be
reayemeut will probably operate seriously for
a time upon tbe Queens health, already much
impaired by the shock Of her mothers death
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