The New York herald., 1868-05-08
IRELAND.

IRELAND.
The Prince of Wales Takes Leave Of the
PeopIe--The Royal Yacht at Sea-Royal
Routine, Public Fatigue and Disnppoint.
mcnt.
DUBLIN, April 25, 1868.
At an early hour this morning the roaring and
crashing OF artillery awoke from their slumbers the
Inhabitants of the quiet fishing villages which skirt
the shores OF Dublin bay. twas the royal yacht re-
Ceiving salute as she passed out bearing home
ward the Prince and Princess Of Wales after their
visit to Erin's ISLE The early hour was specially
chosen for their departure, so that the royal party
might observe the coast and bay in all its beauties;
but the fatigue resulting 1Om banquet given
board by his Royal Highness last night frustrated
the design, and as the vessel cleared away but
the morning watch were stirring on board.
! 1t will be some time before the citizens unaccus-
toned to the gayeties ofroyaty will recover from the
state OF wild excitement in which they have existed
for the past fortnight; and although the health of
the Princess much improved ny the bracng air, it
is doubtful If either she the Prince has gone
through period OF such continued hard work.
Since their arrival not an hour but had Its engage
ments. Every institution, hail, college, museum or
library in or about the city, which could bear inspec
ton, has been honored with visit. Daily might the
Prince have been seen listening to quaint histories
OF musty manuscripts or grim fossil remains Of by
gone ages, brought f0rt especially Tor his edicatlOn
by equally grim and musty custodans. Shows of
cattle, shows of lowersin fact shows OF every thing
that was showable-were put before him.
Guided by the experience Of his EXcellency the
Lord Lieutenant visits were paid TO the charitable
institutions and hospitals the greatest impartlaty
creeds Guest Of the Protestant University one day.
tie following was devoted to an inspection of the
arrangements OF its Roman Catholic confrere The
Mater Miseracordie Hospital was visited in the
morning and praises bestowed on the Sisters OF
Charity who conduct il. IN the evening the vis
tors roll of the Adelaide Hospital strictly Protest
ant institution, recorded their appreciation OF its
arrangements Receptions, conversazones balls and
such like entertainments occupied each evening
Among the latter the most successful was the
national ball, held in the Exhibition Palace. over
four thousand persons We're present. The decora-
tons ana the ARRANGEMENTS were unique and perfect,
so much so as TO draw forth repeated commentator
from the Princess her party The Prince strolled
freely among the guests danced ana firted with the
by recollection OF his glances of admiration.
Kmgstown-the place OF embarKaton-was bril-
1anty illuminated last night: the decorations OF the
Runboats ronclads and yachts were dazzingy beau
tIiu and The coast guard stations round the coast
There was also an immense dispIay Of n"J areWorEs
but no illumination of private houses or shops
niongs, we rroWS assenodea 10 Wltness tne dis
were INDUCED in because the Prince had left with
out setting at liberty the press prsoners-an act of
grace which generally looked for up TO the last
moment In fact, by the lower class OF people the
visit was accepted as having this for its object and
II must be recorded that feelings OF regret and dis
appointment exist in higher circles also, amongst
civic and other dgnitaries, by whom titles and
The cEmbnrkaiion-Dinner on Bourd the Royni
Yacht.
From the Irish tDublln) Times, April o5l
At Kingstown, where the royal party embarked,
the people gathered in groups upon the pier or
among the rocks or upon the hilly ground on every
point from which view of the royal yacht could be
obtained II is a known principle that beauty OF pro-
portion dminlshes the apparent size of an object, and
fe truth of this illustrated by the Victoria and AL
bert All admired the exceedingly graceful proportions
Of this vessel but none had an Idea OF her real magni
tude until OF the fine ships of the City of Dublin
Company approached with the mails. Then 1t was
Seen that the royal yacht was considerably larger
Royal George with her tiers OF guns, her
iail taperng masts her graceful stem and and
wooden ships which won such glory for England had
bacome comparatively useless. outside the harbOr
iron-clads in double line. Their huge dark huIls
and stately masts rose up from their own shadows,
aor the waters were as yet without ripple.
the darkness had east its shadows over memorable
day the Prince and Princess OF Wales embarked
rom The carlisle pier on board the Victoria and
albert amidst the laundering OF cannon and
farewell cheers rom the people who assembled
TO bid farewell II was the closing scene OF n sin
pnarly suspicious visit which awakened the best
sympathles of The Irish heart The royal Princess,
whose presence was so much desired, came at
length, and In no part Of the Queens dominOns
could she have received so joyous welcome. She
had ample opportunity Of learning the character of
the people whom she came amongst, aud she leaves
%lth the happest recollections. When she first set
loot In Ireland all creeds and classes oined i'm hearty
aud memorable demonstrations of welcome bat it
WAS only when she was about to depart from our
shores that the enthusiasm of the peopie found ful
expression III the cheers and shouts of farewell
which last evening rent the air. In these demonsti,
lions the Prince largely shared but with that pal.
lantry characteristic OF irishuen great deal of the
Cheering intended for the fair Princess who
during brief sojoUrn has the affections of the
telegram was received, the royal train had start.
Pd and presently the smoke OF the pilot engine was
discerned. In a few minutes after the engine OF the
royal train appeared in sight, gaIly decorated with
eyergreens and driven by MIR. prlce the engineer of
fle COMPANY. It's approach hcrAllel by IA
rocket sent up from the iarbor Commissioners yard.
the yacht and all was ready. In few minutes the
train came up to the place Of embarkation, amidst
e cee,s " guns ne rpw t sh,ps o var S"u'c oi
The Princess alighted and was conducted on board
fne Victoria and Albert 10y his LNeeilency the Lord
following, with the Marchioness Of Abercorn leaning
q his arm. The royal party were accompanied by
Ahe Marchioness OF Carmarhen, the Hon. Mrs. stono
ladies' in Waiting on the Princess; his Royal High
ess the Duke OF Cambridge. his Royal iiishncs
kseorge Paget Lord Alfred Paget, Major General si
Syilliam knollys, the Earl Of shrewsbury, Lolt
plastings the Duke Of Manchester. &C. The Roy
Z party were received on board by, Prime
Eeinnigen Commander OF the Victoria and Albert
rslng win the Marchioness OF Abercorn. She car
the beautiful bouquet which had been presented
iSr az the mower shOw The several members o
Niceregal household were presented to her Roya
mess IS & oy me e. MarGhloness of Abercorn, and sh
the Princess was loudly and repeatedly cheered
.rtly afterwards the gdneway was drawn of
u nc NlctVIid anu AIDeft moved TO the centre o.
l. trDor.
~ guests dlned with the Prince and Princess
o. ID the Victoria and Albert including the fol
lCH The Lord Lieutenant, Marchoness OF Aber
90 I'd their SUITE the Chief Judges Lord LANES
b the Marchioness OF Carmarthen Hon. Mrs
a. his Royal Highness Prince Teck Prince
H. | Of SAKE Wemar, Prince Leinlngen LORD
~ ls Lord Alfred Paget, LORD George Pauet
ke OF Manchester, Lord StrathnaiTn, Maiol
~, and Mr.. Gregory, aides -de-camp; Rear Admira
" 4, Rear Admiral Buckle, Major Genera
CG name, G. D., the Lord Chancellor, MsJo
&c II Knollys Mr. Fisher, private secretary TO IN,
g 1n l; DIR. Mnter, &C.
= 6and Of the GrenadIer Guard performed durn,
CT4. 4.
lAc iron-clads and Royal George were Illuminated