The New York herald., 1863-03-27

Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice dress Of white
tue over white gace str ed with ribbons Of rose sham
quets OF lilacs Headdress wreahs Of lacs (whe and
hiac) pearl ornaments.
Her Imperial Hghness the Duchess Of Brabant wore q
train OF blue MORE antique embroidered with gold.
NERVOUS MOMENT.
Slowly the bride reaches the haV pas and she stops
70 bow TO the Queen some OF her far ATTENDANTS who
apparently even more than herself, attempt
knee but, finding their mistake, rise quickly
on as II they did moan Il Then, then only, does
the Prince turn, II to receive her but checss himself
as ne sees them all bowling TO tho Queen for first
and only time he seems irreoute what he ht
do The iug keen scrutiny seems TO have disturbed his
c0mposure at last, though only for second and the
them ceases, ard all retire little apart while the bride
and brdegr ON left standing in the middle OF the
hdM the latter alone the former Of course, closely
surrounded by her attendant bridesmaids closely in
deed tha. In that gorgeous OF scarlet and purple
aud gold they the only group which the eye
could turn with feeling like rest from the surrounding
glitter.
Iiandel's march from "Joseph, had been played at
around the altar. til its strains broke out with the
solemn words or tho chorae;--
This day, with joyful heart and voice
To lleayn oe raised natons prayer
Almighty Father, degn 10 grant
Thy blessing to the welded pair
so shall conds Of sorrow dim
The sunshne Of their early days:
Bat la piiess In endless round
shall stiil encomTass all their ways.
The exgusitsly soft mrsic OF this chant solemn
and sorrowfnI by the Priace Copsort
IL may have been this the associations and lifelong
called NJ by the scene beneath her but tain
II that % the hymn commenced her Majesty drew buck
from me window Of the pew and after an effort TO con
bed nor dd she throuehoo the rest Of the ceremony
entirely her composure
was turned from the pew and the Queen was Withdrawn
too far from the r Mt for the Prince her though
his looks were often turned In that direction.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY
AS the solemn chant ended the preacs advanced
rats, and the Prnate in . rich. clear voiss
which heard throughout every part Of tho building
choir or nave commenced the service with the usual
formulary, "Deariy beloved gathered together
here ~ ,hs sight o. G9d and 70 .ns sc Of this oongres
matrimony." There is solemn pause after that dread
inl adjarason IN whsc they are chm, ged 70 answer
there any impeachment 70 their marriage, and then
after moment. the Primate passed on to
'.wit thou, Albert Edward, have this woman TO thy
welded wife, TO live together after Gods ordinance in
the holy estate Of matrimonys wilt thou love her com
fort her, honor and keep hcr in sickness health
and forsaking all other keep thee only unto her. long
ye both shall live,'
10 this the Prince rather bowed than responded hi.
utteraDce was SO indisnct. To the QUESTION,
Wilt thou, Alexandra Caronc Maria have this man
TO thy welded hnsbandY the reply just audible bur
nothing more though, as usual, every strained
TO catch It.
But to the words, "I take thee, Alexandra 70 my
welded WIFE, TO have and 10 hold from this day forward
for better for for richer for poorer sickness and
in health, TO love and 10 cherish. TIL death do part
according TO Gods holy ordinance and thereto plight
thee my troth - the Prince repeated clearly word FOR
word after his Grace though again. when the
Of the young brie she could be heard only an
swer almost inaudbly, and her cheeks sufased
To the question "Who giveth this be married
to this man the royal father o the bride only bowed
and moved towards the Princess who removing her
glove hurriedly. Then the Primatc joned their hands
and in clear, soft voice. firmly and deliberately repeated
with this ring ! thee wed with my body thee wor
ship and with all my worldly goods thee endow In the
name OF the Father OF tho Son. and Of tho Holy Ghost
Amenln
All then knelt down while the prayer commenc ing 20
Eternal God Creator and Preserver Of all mankind Gycr
Of all spiritual grace the Author OF everlasting e send
woman. whom we bless In Thy name, = soemnly re
peated then they rose while the Prmae oined Their
hands and said the final words "Ihose whom God hath
joined together let no man pat asunder.'
With these words, which IN law completed the mar.
rage ceremony the service continued to tho sixty
seventh Psalm the solemn strains OF which came ike
relief 10 whst seemed almost the oyerwrought feelings Of
all within the choir the words went peaing softly
through both have and aisle.
THE BEsrpIcrrov
The Primatc, raising his voice. socmnly pronounced
the benedction during which the Queen, who had been
more deeply affected kneit and buried her face ia her
handkerchief
sALrrisG rnE QUEEN
Tho bride ana bridegroom then joined hands. and,
turning ~ the Queen gave nod of kindly friend
ship than bow OF state, which the Queen returned IN
kind In another minute the Queen, giving a similar
greeting TO the Princess quilted the closet
pageant went pouring In gorgeous stream or of
colors u waving puues and flaming jewels out Of the
choir.
None cas tell but those who we're present how grand
and solemn the whole ceremony, or with how much
deep hopo and true devotion the marriage Of the second
Prince OF Wales was celebrated In st. Georges Chapel,
Windsor.
RETURN TO WINDSOR CASTLE
The Royal Hghnosscs the Prince and Princess u wa-
returned from 4. Georges chapel to tho castle twenty
five minses past o'clock alghting the grand en-
trance where they met by her Majesty the Queen.
The royal party conducted the Green Drawing
Room and White Room where the attcstson az The mar
rage took place @ the royal guests the church dgna-
RES, the Lord Chancellor and other Ministers o the
Crown, and the Danish Minister, w. de Bile.
ROYAL DEJErHER ny THE QUEEN
dc,aHrr was served In the dining room to the royal
guests. aud IN 81. Georges Hall derney was foryed 10
the diplomats oorfs, the ladies' waiting and tho
very numerous company present at tho ceremony Of
the marriage ~ the choir Of the chapel, amogntng b.
about four hundred persons.
The wedding cake the royal table was divided into
three compartments the middle, Of octangular ior
tanned square altar In the centre with Cupd Al each
angle, holding piece OF wedding cake.
The second wedding cake placed In the middle Of
the table IN 81 Georges Har. Itweigned apoat eighty
pounds, aud formed octsg0n covered with satin
each side dsIayng alternately nedaons c the Prince
of Wales, the arns Of Great Britain, medaions OF ne
Princess Alexandra aud the n ncnrnark me cor
with orange blossom and jasmine and tho top was sur
mounted by vase hlicd with a jasn ne bouquet
ROYAL ENTERTAINMENTS fx rpOgpyar
dcspatch from l. ndon dated on the I2th instant
says--Tbc Prince aud Pritccss of Wales viii ave an
evening party At - James Palace on FRIDAY varcb 10
second evening party will take place after Faspr
rHE LAUREATE WELCOME.
urpEp rrsSys0N-rcg IIrpY.,y
seakings daShier from over the sca
Alesahdra
hut all OF us Ian.s 10 our welcome of thee
WELCOME her, ihunders II fort and or nee,i
Welcome hcr, III nier ng cheer of the street
Welcome her, ali things youthful aud sx,.t
Scatter the blo-<on under her fecti
Break, happy land, into eaflwr Gowerst
Make music o bird, IN the nav budicd bo~er.
Welcome her, welcome her al tba. . ours
W9th, U buGie, apd WunDpst, biaxe