The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-05
Queen Victoria the Prince of Wales and
so ggo prince Albert,

Attempts have been made in all forms Ia
r induce her majesty to come to London to
n live. Her Ministers have tried Since
J Lord Palmerstons death no ono can move
her. 1t was said he used to badger the
Queen till she was compelled to do az be
wished. Punch has tried the art of ridicule,
but all in vain. The Buckingham Palace,
with its attractions, gorgeous suites OF
rooms, splendid gardens and place, is closed.
One hundred horses, dying for want Of use,
stamp aud bite the managers in vain. The
servants yawn and eat and mourn for the
good day of Prince Albert, who made msy.
~ times for the Palace. The Queen comes
into London only on matters of State or to
see the Princess of Wales She usually
| comes In the afternoon aud goes back to
Winsor the same night 1t is said that she
has slept but three nights in London since
the death of her husband She holds Court;
she must Go that to meet the demands of
her position. The levees at which gentle
men only attend, are turned over to the
Prince of Wales This young man has 90
portunity, such as is seldom granted, to
try his prenticei hands to kingcraft. He
can play the King if he will now. He could
If he was SO disposed, win the hearts of the
people, as did Absalom. But he is a CAV
young man. He has q salary of $4,000
to live on, and house He has about
$500, 600 more that came in cash to him
form the revenue that accumulated when
the position was vacant. And besides this
he has fine fortune. He has state and
common carriages by the score, 100 men at
tend him. 100 horses wait his WILL and
twice that number of fast young nobleznen
are ready to help him spend that income
and enjoy life. he certainly lacks tact.
When he goes to st. James to hold levee,
at command of the Queen, he rides in state;
the famous black horses and gold and black
harness are brought out. He has four foot
men behind. He is attended by state car.
rlages too gorgeous to be described with a
pen. The Royal Blues, the most gorgeous
troop of horses out of France in the world,
make the escort. The people turn out in
thousands to see the royal cortege leave the
Marlboro House. Instead of an open car.
riage such as Napoleon rides in on such oc-
casions, the Prince shuts himself up in a
close carriage, blinds down, aud drives at
great speed as if afraid to be seen. At the
levee to-day there was a general howl of
as the carriage went by.
Not So the ''Royal Alfred" as he is call
ed, the Sailor Prince He is the pc: of the
nation. A frank, manly fellow he is. He
has the talent Of the family His ship
that he commands was in gale the other
lay. He was on deck and worked her him.
'elf, and did it splendidly This fact has
increased his popularity wonderfully. He
g great favorite with all who are shout
lis person. He treats all dependents with
great kindness, and in that initiates his
ather. 1t is the common faith that be
will be king, and he never forgets apace.
t he was in the place of his brother he
would make all London rejoice at the sight
IF his face when they wanted to see him.
Tho Queen has not rode through the
oval gate TO the palace since the death
II Prince Albert. She will not ride
'hroughthe royal entrance to the House
If Lords. Nor has she, nor will she ride
n the state carriage 1t costs her Majesty
to come from Windsor. She
las special trsin--a right royal one 1t
s. No train can be on the road while
The is running out or in. A pilot train
attends her. and for this service she pays
5000 round trip. When the train comes
n for theaters or smusements for the
children and household the cost is $3.50.
The salary Of the Queen is e10O0Ooo
u G389,000 All matters that belong. to
o State palaces horses, carriages and
ervants. are provided for her. But her
PERSONAL servants she pays for, herself