The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-28

| owner OF the Duchy OF Cornwall, and he appoints
the rectors Of the Episcopal Establishment accord
| ingly.
| The Prince was born on the 9th or November.
| 1S4l at Buckingham Palace. London, amid the
general rejoicings Of the people. BY the judi
cious care OF the late Prince Albert. ne received
an education OF a somewhat sounder and more
substantial character than that which usually falls
! to the lot OF princes. His parents were models OF
most OF the domestic virtues, and their Court was
| the purest OF It's time In Europe.
HIS EDUCATION
The Prince OF Wales received his early education
under the Rev. Henry M. Birch and Mr.. Gibbs, a
barrlsteratlaw. and after studying for session at
EdinDurg. entered Christ Church, oxford, where
he remained tor year, and afterwards passed
two terms at Cambridge. He was instructed In
every departmet OF liberal culture and far as " as
possible 'plarn living and hgn thinxing" were made
the controlling principles Of his early life. AS COL
legian he seems to have been diligent and weIlbe-
haved. At any rate he found no meaner friend
than the late Lord Brougham to vOuch for his good
conduct In the following WORKSHOP the Prince or
Wales have only 70 say that as my learned friend,
Sir David Brewster the Principal Of that University
(Edinburg) can attest he gained universal respect
and esteem among all his teachers and among all
his fellow pupils. will only add that soon after
leaving Edlnburg, on late occasion, in last May,
place in the esteem OF his teachers and or his fellow
pupils" Under such auspices began life which,
though brief in years to-day, has been already
clOuded.
On Ills seventeenth birthday the Prince assumed
the serious duties OF manhood by being appointed
colonel In the army. Soon afterward he deter
mined to pursue his studies at Rome. After O brief
visit to his sister, the Princess Imperial Of Prussia,
at Berlin. he set out for Italy. Before leaving Eng
land he performed the first public act Of his life
presenting stand Of colors to the Hundredth. or
Prince OF Wales Royal Canadian regiment Of foot,
then stationed at Shorncli lie. near Folkestone.
HIS STAY IN ROME.
The Prince arrived in Rome towards the end OF
January, 1852 and remained for several months. He
employed himself diligently in exploring the re-
mains or ancient and the cher d'RuOreS Of modern
art. His visit In the Eternal City was chiefly re-
markable however, for his presentation at his own
request to the Pope For the first time In many
centuries q prince OF the blood royal Of England
was received by the Holy Father. In Difference to
the wishes OF the Prince the reception was con-
Quoted with little ceremony. On the entry OF the
Prince His Holiness advanced to the door to meet
HIM and led him to seat A brief conversation In
French ensued
On his way to England the Prince visited the Eng
lish stronghold OF Gibraltar, and Spain and Portu-
gal He reached home on the 25tn June, 1852
HIS VISIT TO AMERICA.
In tile summer OF 1860 the Prince, accompanied
by the Duke OF Newcastle. made an extended tour
hrougn Canada and The United States. With the
exception of few scattering insults from Canadian
Orangemen his reception was everywhere most en-.
rhusiastic. Having travelled westward through the
great Canadian cities, he crossed over into the
United States at Niagara Falls. From there he pro-
ceeded still westward, meeting with a generous
welcome In every large city, and indeed Tor that
matter, from every little village Also Having visited
Detroit Chicago Cincinnati, Richmond and most or
the other great centres OF population, he returned
by way of Harrisburg TO Washington. His presence
In Richmond produced city excitement OF a rather
UNPLEASANT character The Prince stayed in WASH
tngtOn some little time, and at last reached New
YORK, where the ovation OF welcome culminated in
spleudOr. The ball given In his honor was on q
scale OF magnlfcence 1napproacned save by that to
heet in 1853 gave an enduring importance, and the
ovation which has just been celebrated IN honor OF
the Grand Duke Alexis.
The Prince OF Wales returned home to England by
wav OF Boston and Portland, setting sail from the
HIS FIRST VISIT TO THE EAST.
In 1852 the Prince made another memorable tour
this time to the East instead OF to the West On his
way he paid q visit to the Emperor Of Austria, at
he passed through the Holy Land, ana IN returning
to England paid formal visit 10 the Emperor and
Empress OF the French at F0ntatnebleau
TAKING Has SEAT AS PEER.
On the SIN OF February, 1858, at the opening of
Parliament, he for the first time took his seat as
OF the ceremony are thus recorded:-nis Royal
Hghness the Prince Of Wales In his Parliamentary
Garter anu That OF the Star OF India was introduced
into the House OF Peers The proceeding from the
Of the Black Rod, Sir Augustus W. J. CLIFFORD.
Bart, G. B.: Garter King. OF Arms. bearing His
George Young, Kt; Lord Kinssdows; the Earl Of
Derby, X. c.; Lord Chamberlain OF the Household,
saey aoTd Nv eS Oh yns Earl
Lord EDWARD G. ti,zalan Howard; Lord Great
Chamberlain. Lord Wilougnby d'Eresby; Lord Privy
Council, Earl Granville, K. G.; the Coronet Of the
Prince on crimson velvet cushion, borne by the
equerries; His Royal Hlghness the Prince Of Wales,
carrying. his writ Of summons, supported by the
RIs ROYAL OF HSnnsss the Duke Of Cacase
X. c., IN his robes, attended BY the Earl OF
Mount ord of o. tine ne o a. tS aeG
robes; and, proceeding from the par up the
House with the usual reverences, the writ
and patent were delivered to the Lord Chancellor
on the woolsack, who delivered them to the Clerk
OF the Parliaments. His Royal hghness then, with
procession standing near and about the table, the
letters patent by which HIS Royal Hghness was
ing date sth OF December, 1s4l. and the writ Of
summons TO Parliament, bearing date February 8,
meSs az the table where Ills Royal Hhness then
took the oatn aud subscribed the declaration. After
which His Royal HighnesS was conducted TO his
chair On the right hand OF the throne and His Roya
Hghness being seated and covered as usual the GER
mOny was concluded.
HIS MARRIAGE.
In accordance with an announcement made by
the Queen his mother, two years previously, the
Prince was married on the 10th OF March, 1853, to
Princess Alexandra Of Denmark, an amiable and
beautiful young lady, who succeeded very soon In
endeuring herself to the English people. RumOr5
of ner neglect and even Ill treatment by her hus-
band were circulated soon afterwards, and pro-
duced large amount Of unpOpularity for His Royal
Hiphness, The marriage was celebrated with great
spiendor. 1t has since been blessed with SIX or
spring, only one OF whom Is dead.
HIS CHILDREN.
The Princes children are named Albert Victor,
born in 1884, George, born in 1865; Louise, born In
1867; Alexandra, born IN 1858; Augusta born IN
1852 and another son, who died shortly after Its
| birth some short time since.
DOING DUTY FOR THE QUEEN.
After his marriage the Prince frequently held
levees and gave receptions In place OF the Queen,
| whose sorrow for the death OF her husband made
her very reluctant 10 appear IN public. Some little
''unpeasantness' occurred In regard TO a sort or