The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-26

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Herald Special Report from
the Eternal City.
Prince Humbert, Of Italy, and the Princess
Marguerite Visit the Holy City.
The Heir Apparent Of the United Crown in
the Ancient Centre Of Casarisn.
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Citizen Reception and Escort
to the Quirinal.
Appearance and Costume of the
Princess.
LIFE, JOY AND LIGHT
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW Yoax HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. rs, 1871.
The special correspondent of the HERALD in
Rome forwards ON ample and most interesting
telegraph letter from the Eternal City. The
despatch reached me here this morning at an
early hour. proceed to transmit its contents
much Importance to the world to know that the
lay royalty Of Italy is drawing cosor and still
moro close towards the ancient capital of the
country, and advancing gradually to more init.
mate, every day communion with the Holy Father
and the surrounding interests Of the chair OF st.
Peter.
Tho HERALD correspondent dates his letter In
Rome on the Oath inst, and writes as folows:--
The hereditary Prince Of Italy, Humbert, Prince
Majesty King Victor Emmanuel accompanied by
his wife, the Princess Marguerite, daughter of
Ferdinand, Prince of Savoy, took their departure
from Florence yesterday morning on their way to
visit Rome.
ARRIVAL IN THE HOLY CITY.
The royal party left the old capital at an early
hour, halted for refreshmept at Terni and arrived
in Rome at four O'Clock in the afternoon.
RECEPTION AND ESCORT TO THE ouIRtNAL.
An immense crowd Of people accorded them
very hearty reception on theE alighting at the
railway station and accompanied them to the
Quirinal Palace, where they rested.
The state of the weather was most unfavorable
for outdoor display; indeed may call 1t hor-
rlble.
The troops Of the King Of Italy now doing duty
in the garrison Of Rome, consisting Of four egions
Of the National Guard. were paraded in full uni
form and aEped: The regiments supplied guard
Of honor, after having given a royal salute.
During their route to the Quirinal the Prince
and Princess OF Piedmont rode In on open car
riage attended by General Lamarmora, who
lately conducted the military operations against
the Papal army, and the Prince Dora Pamphilia.
APPLAUSE ON THE BALCONY AND THANKS TO THE
POPULACE.
At the Palace the royal party were welcomed
by most enthusiastic demonstration on the part
of the popuace, who were mustered in great force
outside.
The Prince and Princess of Piedmont appeared
on the balcony In front OF the building and
acknowledged the compliment which wss being
paid to them in most condescending and grace
full manner.
After they retired they were "caed out" again
and again, and obeyed the public behest each
time in very engaging manner.
The applause was tremendous and prolonged
THE PRINCESS MARGUERITE.
The Princess Marguerite wife of the Prince Of
Piedmont, is a most charming lady, and appeared
on this occasion at the very height of her charms
and full of courtesy.
HOW THE ROYAL LADY WAS DRESSED.
Her Highness wore q mantle of blue velvet,
a white satin dress, and a rich scarf embroidered
with the colors of the Royal House of Savoy
the famous white cross on red edged with blue.
ORDER.
Perfect order was maintained in the city. Rome
remained tranquil at all points.
LIGHT.
The city was illuminated. very generally,
indeed, when I consider the short space of time
which was afforded the inhabitants to prepare
for the fete.