Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-13
OUR FOREIGN CORRESPON.
DENCE.

Jersey lS the larg6Bs OF tue channfl Island!
and contains within itself, in miniature, ey
cry variety of scenic beauty, having q pop
ulation of sixty Thousand, is about forty
miles in circumrence and sixteen miles il
diameter. Jersey is the most southerly o.
the Channel group and is situated in an in
deDtStion Ofthe French coast, termed the
Bay of st. Michael, from the farnou:
mount and fortress Of that name. There
are several castles and buildings of an bis.
toric nature which are worthy of mention
viz: Mount Orquell Castle.
This magnificent old castle is undoubtedly
the most Interesting monument of the past
that the island posse s.es, whether we re-
gard it in reference TO its historical associ9-
tons, i-s picturesque beauty, or It's charac-
ter as a complete spe cimen Of an ancient
feudsl fortress. There it also Eliza eth
Castle. II was built in the reign OF Queen
Elizabeth, from whom is derived its name.
The next ia importance is the Princes
Tower, or as it is called in French, La
FlOggue Bic. There is legend connected
with the tower to this effect: a furious
dragon once infested the islam; when a
valiant knight hearing Of its ravages
! came over, and, after q terrific
combat, slew il. While he was
oyerpoWed by the poisonous fumes Of the
| monster, his servant murdered him; and
! repairing to the Continent, by false repre-
| sensations prevailed upon his mistress to
marry him. Afterwards, in a paroxysm of
remorse, he confessed his guilt, and was
| executed. The lady raised a mound and
tower on the site of the tragic event, aud
sought comfort in the contemplation of it
from her residence on the con- iuent, There
is also the romantic Bay OF R0sel, Bouley
Bay, Bonnie Mutt Bay, St. Brelade'S BAY,
and many other imgOrtsnt objects of in
terest.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORTSMOUTH,
June p, 1S73,-HaVing learned that En-
lands distinguished guest would be in
Portsmouth on the 23d inst, left Jersey
on Saturday morning by the mail steamer
and arrived in Portsmouth on Sunday
morning via Southampton. All dav Sun
day, trains were arriving with hundreds of
visitors from nearly every town in Eng and
to be present on the following day, during
the visit of her Majes,y's ilIustTious guest,
the Shah of Persia. Early on Monday
morning, the streets of Portsmouth were
lined with anxious spectators eager to get a
glance at the royal visitor. The day was
all that could be wished for, to carry out the
programme. Very soon after The brilliant
sunrise of the eVentful morning, half 2n
hour Of simultaneous activity suficed to
put marvelously jubilsnt appearance On
every important street and pubic bull ling
in tie municipality. The sun shone bright
ly and gave every promise of a hot day.
The Royal party arrived st Portsmouth
about ten O'Clock, and proceeded to the
jetty III the dockyard.
The Shah was accompanied by the Duke
of Cambridge, the Prince aud Princess of
Wales, the Czarowitch aid Czarina, and
the Duke Of Edinburgh, Prince Arthur,
and host Of invited guests. After the re-
ception by the naval authorizes, the Mayor
advanced with an address Of welcome,
which vas contained in handsome vol
ume, elegantly bound in purple levart
border inlaid with gold, having the arms OF
the Shah on one side, and Cf the borough,
with its quaint old mace, on the other. The
following is the address: ITO His Majesty,
he Shah Of Persia: May it please your
Majesty, we, the Mayor, Aldermen and
Burg5sses of the ancient municipality Of
Portsmouth, as faithful subjects Of her
Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, the
Sovereign OF this realm, embl ace The OppOr-
tunity afforded by Your Msjes1y's visit to
this great naysl port ard arsenal ,Oftenderiug
to your Msjesty II respectful congratula.
tons, and Of acknowledging the high honor
conferred uUOn Us in being permitted to
address your Majesty. We regard the
presence Cf your Majesty among us
as eVidenCiDg an earnest desire to cultivate,
beyond the mere diplomatic relations be-
tween countries, a personal and friendly in
teTcOUrse. The first Z arsian Monarch who
eY5r landed on our shores, we are led TO
recognize in that event Your Maies.y's de-
sire 10 become more intimate with your
near neighbors, the subjects and tributaries
Of Great Britain in the far East, between
whom and Your Majesty, as idenricalin in
terest, the most friendly associations should
exist. Throwing aside the reserve of ORR
entail nations, Your Majesty has resolved TO |
the characteristics Of an impe-
risl snd municipal government, and the ma
ture Of those social and moral conditions to
which are pTc-eminen,ly due the happiness,
the prosperity and ths power Of this free
Your Majesty has to-day been a
witness Of cur naval strength; in other
towns Your Majesty will behold equally
conclusive and gratifying evidences |
of England's commercial and industrial en-
.erprise, demonstrating that the same con-
stituLi0nal privileges which enables rs to
develop the internal and national resources |
Of the country, enable us also TO cultivate
and improve those necessary TrJs and appll-
Ences Of war which are alike essential for
the protection If the commerce and the
Of her power. We have OBJ
served with infinite satisfaction the meas
ures which your Majesty has taken for the
development of the mineral riches and pro-
auctions of your empire, the beneficial re-
form and ameliora.ions which have teen
accomplished under your Najesty's rule,
aud not less the religious liberation which
has distinguished yOar government. We
desire in conclusion, TO offer cur earnest
wishes for your Maiesty's health and
personal welfare, That prosperity
may attend your reign, and that
blessed with length Of days your Majesty's
name may descend to pos.erity eDshrined
in the hearts and affections Of 8 grateful
people"
70 which the Shah replied as f1lows
CHS Majesty desires 70 express bis thanks
for the address which has iust been pre-
scented TO him from the mayor, aldermen,
town counsellors, and burgasses Of the bo-
rough of Portsmouth. lis Majesty is glad
that this opportunity has been offered to
him to inspect the iron clad ships Of war
belonging to the Channel feet at Spithesd.
From the time Of his arrival in England his
reception has been most gratifying in every
place where he has appeared. lie thanks /
Jhe mayor, aldermen, burgesses and ople
Of Portsmouth, f0g the hearty welcome
which they are now according to him."
At the conc Usion OF the reply the Royal
party moved forward, anl went on board
the Royal yacht, the Victoria and Albert.
The Royal party left for London late last
evening, and to-day grand review takes
place al Windsor, at which Der Majesty,
Queen Victoria, will be present.
The ial of the claimant, Sir Roger
Tichborne, for perjury IL goiug o. iu Lon
don at the Court OF Queens Bench. The
evidence for The prosecution is drawing TO a
close, and Dr. Kenealy, q. c., will address
The jury on behalf OF the defendant, and
call witnesses for the defence. This case
has created intense excitement in England,
principally on accOuut Of Jhe great length Of
time the trial has taken, and many thousands
in England believing the claimant to be the
real Sir Roger Tichborre, It is certainly an
extraordinary affair, yet, without any coz
viucing Gvid nee that he is an wpOster.
4 gentleman from Gurnsey was intro