The New York herald., 1871-01-22
THE PRINCESS LOUISE
The Approaching Nuptials Of Princess Louils
and tho Marquis Of Lorn.
Tho English Royal Marriags-Ths Court Dress
makers in Flutter-The Aristocraey Com
peting for Invitations-Gr Row Ovr
the "Lorn Tartan" = Radical Discon-
tent at the Dowry : How the All
anoe was Brought About-The
Lord God Of the Highlands"

LONDON, Jan. D, 1871.
West End tradesmen are beginning to be busy
with orders In connection with the approaching
marriage OF the Princess Louise and the Marquis Of
Lorn, and down at Windsor the royal tradesmen
are already making preparations for giving eolas
to the ceremony. Historical st. Georges chapel.
where SO many iustrious nuptials have been cole
brated, Is being put In order for the occasion, and
the cards to the great people who to be invited
are being printed. Quite nutter has been created
among the aristooracy In anticipation OF the core
monial and nigh danes ana noble lords are In.
tguing for the high honor OF being permitted to be
present. The bridesmaids are deeply engaged In
consultations with the mantua makers, and It Is be-
lieved that the dresses which win be worn by these
eight charming young ladies' win. for richness and
novelty, surpass anything that has previously been
witnessed. Indeed,
THE COURT DRRssAAKBRS
are nearly at their Wits ends devislng fresh designs
and new combinations OF colors and materials; and
fashion is eagerly looking forward to something
original In the trousseau which shall give tho mode
to future weddings In high life. Lord Lorn ana his
intended fair bride have In fact been almost perse-
cutcd with the attentions OF people Of oil Sorts who
deslrous OF making money out Of their professed
LOYALTY. Musicians have inundated them with
"Lord Of Lorn Quadrilles," ''Louise Galops,n "Ar-
gyie Waltzesn and "Royal Marriage Serenadean
named after the coming event. poets have vexed
their serenity with copies OF verses inspired by the
auspicious theme, and tradesmen OF every kind and
degree daily extol their wares by christening them
after the name OF one or other Of the afflanced.
THE LoRN TARTAN.
So strong, indeed has been the competition In this
direction that there has been something approach
ing q hand-to-hand encounter between two rival
Scotch manufacturers in Baltic Nico Jarvie's town
of Glasgow. Both gentlemen hit upon the idea OF
inventing new tartan, to be called the "Lorn Tar
TAM" and both submitted their designs to the Mar
quIs and had them approved. Fash in turn adver-
tsed his Invention as an idea exclusively his own,
and the consequence Is that regular newspaper
battle has for some time been raging between tho
wrathful rivals. "The invention is mine" says the
one. 'It is mine," cries the other, "and had the
honor OF personal interview with the Princess.r
Lord Lorn mas been lugged into the scrimmage, and
one, at least. OF the Scotch enthusiasts has not
scrupled to accuse him OF unfairness and double
dealing In negotiating with two merchants az one
time
THE APPROACHING EVENT.
As to the marriage ITSELF 1t Is regarded by the
country with great favor inasmuch as 1t win tend
to break down the rigid barrier which separated the
throne from the people. Her Majesty is credited
with having exercised wise common sense In having
mad the courage to give the hand OF her daughter to
o subject. Persons IN all grades Of society were be-
ginning 10 get impatient Of the needy, not TO say
beggarly, array OF German princes who were being
admitted by marriage to the royal family OF Britain,
ana such alliances were looked upon suspicousy as
tending unduy to strengthen the foreign element az
the Court OF ST. James. The cnoce OF Lord Lorn a.
the husband Of the Princess Louise has helped to
weaken that suspicion, and belief Is entertained
that such alliances will be quite matter Of fact IN
the future. Indeed, the gossips are already busy
A NATE FOR THE PRINCESS BEATRICE
ana 81 sevesa I heirs :" Ga m and noble y houses are as
ably looked upon by her Majesty.
THE ROYAL DOwRY DIFFICULTY.
An agitation has been raised by Inc London radi-
Gals to protest against the dowry that Is TO be given
TO Louise, but IL Will result in nothing These poll
ticians argue that man who VIII possess such
quite able to maintain the Princess In benttng state
without receiving grauity from the nation. But,
on the other hand II Is held that his LOrdshlp has
much right to dowry as were the petty Germans.
against whose claims no protest was raised. MY
cowardly feeling which we in England 1 ms1nams
loyalty the matter would come under the consde-
ration OF Parliament. A large number OF Mr.. Glad
stones radical followers are opposed to the nations
money being squandered In royal dowries, and long
for the opportunity OF giving expression to their
ters the House Of Commons has not the pluck to act
up to what are the convictions Of many Of its mem
bers in matter OF this kind. Senators, even OF
the most advanced type, have not as yet got the
length OF utterlng what they think about British
royalty. They are afraid OF becoming marked men
and with being branded as disoysS ere are
indications, however, tnat thisv we win
soon be cast of, and that the eQisia.
ture Will not be restraiEo' .eeiy ut-
terlng their sentinerT
HOW THE MA1t -
Many people have a, OF
the royal alliance wa
which side the premlnaa
mystery Is easily eXplaint
Queen and the Duchess OF u
friends from their youth.
very fascinating gifts, great pers a
and winning manners. She is nj
mOralisL and Is endowed with q rtH
ment and devotional mind Of the.