Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

Monte di Pieta. or government pawnshop,
should be restored 10 their owners. For
fortnight the celebration was kept up,
ceasing not until tho newly-vedded cou-
pie had left the city on their nuptial tour.
And then similar celebrations were held IN
oil the large cities Of Italy which they
visited save Rome. which was yet in pos
session of the Pope and had not become
part OF the new kingdom.
THE ROYAL WEDDING.
The marriage ceremony was performed
in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Turin by
the venerable Archbishop. A distin-
guished company OF royal personages was
present, including Frederick William. the
crown Prince of Prussia; Prince Napo-
leon, of France, and his wife. Marie Cio-
thildo: Queen Pia. of Portugal, aud the
Infanta OF Portugal: King Victor En-
manuel. and other notables. High mass
was said, sermon was preached, and the
Archbishop blessed the young couple amid
the JOYOUS ringing of bells and the accla-
nations of the delighted thousands who
thronged the streets.
Margherita won the hearts OF all who saw
her. She wore handsome white dress,
cut low IN the neck with bertha crossed
aud the apron and sash that we're then en-
Tog'e, white sllver-starred veil flowing
about her dark hair that was arranged IN
tight chiqnon curls about her head. Pres
ents were showered upon the royal couple.
The gift Of the city OF Turn was superb
golden casket. in the making of which
1900 drachms of finest gold. $50 drachms
of lapis lazuli. aud 2.76S precious stones
were used. IL was squares shaped IN the
sIxteenth-century style. and on each of its
four sides WAS the cross of Savoy in pearls
on gold-rimmed ground made of red ru-
bies. From Florence came the diamond
dladem, which the Queen now wears on
ceremonial occasions and which Is seen IN
many pictures of her.
After their wedding tour Humbert and
Margherita settled quietly in Naples,
where IN November. 1869. son was born
to them the present Prince of Naples.
When Rome was at last Joined to the new
Italy in 1870. and Victor Emmanuel took up
his residence there, Humbert and Marg-
herlta went with them. The ugly old
Qulriual Palace that had been used by the
Popes until Plus TX. had abandoned II in
18lS. and which had remained vacant ever
since. was now rehabitated and became
the home of the court.
POPULAR AS SOLDIER.
Humbert had not vet become popular
save as a soldier and rs the son of father
who was adored. He was reserved and
cold, and though of good intent, had little
friends. Margherlta, however, triumphed
over everything and everybody. When,
on the death of Victor Emmanuel in 1873,
Humbert became KING Margherita became
really the first Queen of the new. Italy,
for the morgautic wife OF the dead hlng
had scarcely been recognized or taken her
place IN that rank.
Since hrsnecessiOn to the throne King
Humbert Lfs become one OF the most m
popular pfXOuarchs. Tie has learned TO
know hi s<4b bjects, and they have learned
TO love hifm HIS father was an eXtrava-
CANT man, especially in his charities, and
when he died he left many debts. The
government proposed TO settle these ac-
counts. but Humbert would have none or
that. He cut down his own personal eX-
penses. sold horses and carriages and other
wise retrenchcd and paid the debts out OF
his own POCKET. That deed was illustrative
of his independent character and OF his pa
triotism, generosity, and pride OF family
qualities that have developed thoroughly
in him and have endeared him TO his peo-
PIE. He has the courage of soldier, and
when the cholera was raging in Naples IN
1894 he went at once there without a
thought Of personal danger, simply
because be felt that ne was needed.
On that occasion he had already a
prior engagement 10 attend festival
but he set that aside, saying: Inore ~
merry-making: at Naples lS death. / VIII
60 to Naples" And 60 he did, his pros
cnce doing much to restore public conf
denco and his fearless visits to the hosp,
tails exciting tho admiration OF all. l
have done nothing but my duty he de-
clarcd. when praise tor this course OF ac-
tion was showered upon him. II Il IN tins
way. as well as bv his strong indiylduality,
and his administrative abllty that he has
done much toward improving the internal
affairs of Italy and its foreign relations.
TIE KISG's CHARACTERISTICS.
The private life OF the King and Queen
has not been altogether harmonious.
! iIgmber. is n man Of gallantry and seve-
! ri times 4 serious break between himself
; and his wifo have been imminent on .ac
/. rol.nt 90 his devotion 10 others OF the fan
sex. That offence ,opropriety seems TO DC
n royal prerogatlve, and MaTgherltf
| mas been called upon to forgive
and condone more than once. while
the fair recipient of the Kings at