The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-08
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A correspondent writing from Madrid,
under date Of January II, says: But
coming back to the palace apartments,
from which | have wandered 10 make n
slight incursion into Spanish politics, the
reader must lie told that everything just
now is top.y tnrvy. Under the courteous
guidance Of Senior Abeilla, the intendant
At the pauCe, made tour OF the apart
msnls which are being prepared Tor the
reception Of the new royal household. In
order to mark "A clearly as possible the
new period which opens on the Kings
marriagr all the old apartments, with the
exception Of the Throne Room, have been
abandoned, and the official ~ well as the
priyale receptions will take place on the
east side OF the palace. The reception
rOonl4, known ~ the saletn, ante camara
a1d cauara, have been newly fitted IN,
sad are mnch more modern in their az
I+Ct than their predecessors, whose tap
tsIry aud decorations bear unnlistakabIe
evidence oil Tue match Oh 'lH'e'
The salela is the resting place Of the
third class iavorites Of the King, while
10 the generals, grand crosses and higher
nobility belong the privilege Of the an
ltcamaia. These In their turn are shnt
out from the camara, which Is reserved
exclusively Tor the ministers, ambassa'
dor', grandeeS OF Spain, aud the mon
FchS prime i4Vorilea, anu oget nus 1901
IN here many man has l9sI nus me-
many woman sacrificed ler hohor'
1t il the royal paradise, but all who enter
lre b! no meana angels-ol light.
Passing out Of the camarN we enter
the private apartments of the King, COM
posed Of asuite Of small rooms, opening
sud all connecting. First is y private
reception room, where the King can talk
privately and conlidentia!ly with an am.
basalor or other guest whose conversa-
ton il intended Tor two only. This opens
into the Kings study, which, like the re-
Ception room, Is simply lurnished-two
small writing deskS, n comfortable lounge,
some chairs and two beautifully inlaid
cabinets Of the seventeenth century, and
4 line Of bookcases in walnut or mahog.
any, running around the room, all
Icing new and the work OfSranish hands
The rooms are carpeted with the product
Of Spani.h looma, somewhat like the
Turkish carpets, but not no well worked.
Beyond this il the Council chamber, a
coy little gem OF room, where the dGS'
'iale' Of Spain are in future to be decld'
81. 1t has an extremely business like
look, There il a convenient table where
the King sta, and at his right hand, look
log al right angleA to the King, ia the posl
Of the President oftbe Council OF Minis
lerS The phnelling Of the room is in
walnut, and over magnificent chimney
piece eIQnsitively carved, is the por.
ttiit Of Philip V in armOr. From the
Council chamber we pars into the Kings
bt!chAmher, which Ia simply but richly
FINISHED The walls are hung with
siutiiul specimens Of the GObelin tapes.
Ify, hut the carpets are OF Spanish man.
ailrIurc An exquisitely carved walnut
toi'tead occupies the center Of this room,
which, like the rest OF the royal house
hold, is principally remarkable for its
Elegant simplicity. Adjoining IL a cham.
he De toilette, with marble bath, wash
'iahd, flc.
4 short corridor separates tho apart
hents Of the Queen from those OF her
royal spouse. Passing through we enter
the chamber couchcr, where number
Of Vo'kmen are engaged putting up the
tnpIal couch, gem Of the Partisan up.