The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-01-24
WHOLE NUMBER 1886
INDIAN MAGNIFICENCE.


THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES To THE
oRIENT-HIs JOURNEY FROM BENARES TO
LUCKNOW.
dispatch from Benares to the London
Times says The Prince of Wales, attended
by Sir ]. Strachey and suite, after levee
and reception of the Delhi Princes, and va
rious addresses at the headquarters camp,
drove into Benares and laid the foundation
stone OF new hospital, hating for brief
space to hear the native pupils, under the
care of the church mission, sing. The chill
dren presented some lace as a present tor
the Princess of Wales, which was graciosulY
spted. The prince then visited the Rsiab
of NiZlansgram, and inspected the Town
Hall, which has been built by the Rzjah
IN commemoratiou OF the Duke of Edln-
ourgh's visit. Thence the prince proceeded
20 the Hindoo TEN PIES. which had been pre-
VfOusly cleared Of all persons but the
ERarolaps TO the Dul'ga monkey. Every
precaution had been tax on that pruGsnce de-
manded. The people " sre silent, hat very
respectful, Before sunset the prince en-
oarAed in handsome galley, which was
toWed by steamer 10 Rsmnsgar, four miles
up the river Ganges, where the Mai srsjah
OF Benares received tie prince on canOpied
and garlanded landiDa- sssge The river
bank was blazing with the discharges of
artlilsTy, which thun 1sl ed from the psra-
pets, While the battlemsn IS we're illum ina
ted- me prince and Sh e Maharsjah were
oorne IN gold and silver chairs, on mems
sbouiCers, up the ascent from the river
20 the castle ga.es betWee lines of
1EAICHLOCKMEN kEE CAVALRY.
Elephants marched on the left and Sowsr
camels on the. right, Ere, 'eded by mace
bearers, spearsmen and banners, accom-
panied by very wild music. Silver flame
beaux aud torches were held by the people
on the parapet5.s The walls and
river banks were all lighted up as in broad
daylight. Before the gate =sY the Mahara-
jah's infantry were drawn II p, fianked by
men in armor. There was ais a Grand line
of elephants in the court yard bearing gold
and silver howdalls. In another court
yard were assembled crowds of retainers
and officials. The Mahara an had the prince
up stairs TO the durham, where, afto- brief
conversation, the servitors laid many exam
pies OF gold brocaded Dacca muslin shawls
at the princes feet. The Mshnrsjsh then
conducted the prince to a room where other
beautiful presents were laid out for his ac-
eeptance. In third room a banquet was
laid out, which, howeve-, was left un-
touched. The party then mounted to the
castle parapet, where most marvellous
scene presented itself. The Ganges, covered
with multitudinous tiny lamps, flowed at
the foot of the castle, as though starry sky
were passing between banks of gold. The
prince enjoyed the spectacle very much, and
then farewell fl ghts of rockets and other
fireworks were discharged. The firing of
artillery was continuous, and there were
ire-balloons. But greater still
If such were possible, was the beauty Of the
Illuminated city of Benares, two miles of
terraces, rising from the water level TO the
temple and shrine, every foot of which was
lit up with oil lamps. The river was
feeked, "a it were, with ire, and every
miDaret aud mosque and line of NJ 2sonry
in the temple was marked out III light.
Myriads OF eOplP, whose figures we-sset in
b 'ackness againsJ the vivid sheets OF Aame,
presented almost
DEMONIACAL ssPECT.
The magnificent display evoked repeated
EXPLANATIONS OF delight from the prince
who was met by Sir John an5- Lady
Strachey and family at Ramnegar. Thence
they drove to the camp to dinner, distance
OF nearly six miles, but all the road was
brilliantly Illuminated.
LUCKNOW. January $3.50 P. M.-The
Prince of Wales arrived here last evening
and proceeded direct to Governments House.
The inhabitants received his royal highness
with every mark of cor5iasity and respect.
The route was beautifully decorated and
large concourse of natives had assembled.
The prince, attended by his suitss held a
leyee of the European residence this after
noon, and afterwards proceeded to the old
Residency, entering through tna Baillie
guard and trsversing the whole building.
He then laid the foundation stone
of the Northbrook, monument, erected in
the grounds to the native soldiers who fell
in the defense of the Res'dency. IN address
was read, and the prince replied most feel-
ingly, highly eulogizing the bravery of the
slain and dwelling upon the vaiae of such
a monument as an Incentive TO Gdelity. A
large number of veterans who fought
against the rebels were then presented to
his royal highness, who was 6ssply inter-
ested in the scene. The sight was most
as the old warriors filed past barely
able to walk, yet still wearing their battered
uniforms and dscoI atoms. Due eclat was
given to the ceremony, the whole garrison
being present. A STATE dinner is being
given tonight, and afterward there will be
a fete organized by the Dude Telookdars.
Tomorrow the prince will go on g pig
sticking expedition. The town s brilliantly