The New York herald., 1868-05-07
IRELAND.

The Royal Visit Canvassed ms 20 Results
Popularity Of the Princess Of Wales-Mili.
tary Review in the Park-viceregal Enter
tainment-A Round OF visits-Education and
Art-Toilcts Of the Princess and Prince.
DUBLIN, April %, 1868.
Dublin audience Is asserted to be more severe
and yet more truthfuy critical than any other
within the area OF Great Britain No chariatan
escapes Its censure seldom genuine merit is passed
by. In the exercise OF that generally accorded
ability the motives and actions OF his Royal High
ness the Prince Of Wales being reviewed here at
present. For the first week anxiety to get sight of
the royal pair was the prevailing feeling; the
troubles incidental to bad land laws and church
property gave place; disputing journals forgot
polemcs to chronicle their reception at the various
places they visited; but now that curiosity has been
satisfied the probabilities Of beneficial results to the
country are publicly and generally discussed.
The Prince, personally, is regarded as "a nice young
man." thoroughly ignorant Of Irish character az
the majority Of other Englishmen are. But no faith
whatever seems to be attached TO the bombastic
promises OF "a new era" ten days. visit to Dub
lin has not won back the confidence estranged 10y
years OF neglect. The reception accorded to their
Royal Highnesses was, on the whole, much warmer
than many anticipated but the shouts and cheers OF
enthusiastic loyalists were not sufficient on many
greeted the Prince. The populace continue to he
pleased by the gracious OF the Princess and
the anxiety she has shown TO fulnl all engagements
made In her behalf, although the fatigue causes
much uneasiness 10 her physicians, who are In daily
attendance. This feeling OF respect Is much In
creased among the Roman Catholics by the marked
favor which she has bestowed ON his Emnence Car.
diual Cullen But few years ago the Earl of Egln-
ton refused to meet Cardinal at the Mansion House
A mark OF the progress OF events the Roman Ca
thoc Prelate IL now invited to share the viceregaI
hosPtalties and receives recognition from the future
Queen OF England.
the installation. This being sight always much
appreciated, the occasion was observed IA general
holiday, and several thousand persons congregated
TO witness it, The Prince of Wales attended by n
very numerous and brilliant saf rode round the
lines, dressed in hs uniform OF Colonel of the Tenth
Hussars The Duke OF Cambridge was attired as
Field Marshal. and Prince 1eck In the picturesque
dress OF colonel Of Austrian cavalry. Thcmovements
of the troops were directed by Lord Stratlnarn aud
at the conclusion loud and hearty cheers ran along
the line hats waved and every demonstration OF al.
tacllment was exhibited by the soldiers.
After the review the royal party were entertained
by the Earl Of Mayo Chief secretary for Ireland al
dejeu,,ey laid out At has residence In the Phoenix
Park. The table service was altogether gold and
silver Opposite their seats was paced magnificent
silver plateau, covered with flowers Of the most de-
licous odors; every dccacy OF the season was COL
lected, and on the lawn number Of marques were
erected to accommodate q distinguished circle of
guests invited to meet their Royal liiphnesses.
PTOO0Dly no CeTtWOnlai VI TIE many IN WHICH tney
have taken part viii he go well remembered after
their departure as the unveiing and presentation OF
a statue OF one Of Irelands greatest sons-Edmund
Burke the orator and statesman. IL Is considered q
beautiful work Of art and worthy of the position
assigned To IL In front OF rcands University. Having
caught the royal party In proximity to the university
the Provost and Fellows decided to confer the degree
(tosiorfs c0us0s) OF Doctor OF Laws the Prince,
Duke Of Cambridge and Marquis OF Abercorn. The
ceremony was performed amid the applause Of the
assembled students, ana the distinguished parties
Inscribed their names on the college roll From