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THE NEWSPAPER. 



Interior of the new Hou.e ofTords, which i» now just 

 ready to receive the roof, pii.in8 0wrtkeordm.ry 

 .caffoldlng to the hou»e lobby end central ball, , from 

 whence they proceeded to the model and "»lpture 

 "coma. Hi. Majesty evinced the liveliest interest in he 

 wholeof the works, and conversed with Mr. Barryupon the 

 design and arrangements of the various parts. His 

 Imperial Majesty, attended by Baron Brunnow after- 

 ward, went to Montagu-house, to v.s. the Duke and 

 Dochess of Buccleuch, and returned to the palace at U 

 o'clock. The Duke of Wellington arrived at the palace 

 soon after 12, to have an audience of the Emperor The 

 noble duke was dressed in a Russian uniform, and wore 

 the insignia of the Garter and of the Golden CTeece. 

 The Emperor of Russia, the King of Saiony Prince 



— — . j *v„ m Ki« fJrnre's ine the deck the Emperor inspected the temporary saloon 

 cultural Society', gronnd, ™«™*'™£ £ *£! Spared for hi. reception, on the after-dec/of theves^ 

 warden The Emperor was pleased to express nis uu F y j -,:„..» mnnrl „i MBfll » „;t„ n. fl _Tv , » 



and 



Albert, and their respective suites, left the palace at a 

 quartet past I, to honour the Duke of Devonshire with 

 their company at the grind file given by his grace at his 

 Tilla at Chiswick. The royal party occupied five open 

 carriages and four, and were escorted by a party of Lancers. 

 About 700 members of the principal noble families in toe 

 kingdom were present on the occasion. Upon the Royal 

 corthje entering the grounds, the Russian Imperial stan- 

 dard was hoisted on the summit of the mansion, the 

 Royal standard floating at the same time over the arcade 

 leading to the Italian gardens. As the Royal party ap- 

 proached the grand entrance, a Royal salute was fired 

 from a battery within the grounds, the bands playing the 

 Russian national hymn. Upon the Emperor alighting, 

 he was received by his noble host and most of the distin- 

 guished guests who had already arrived. His Majesty 

 cordially embraced the noble Duke, and bowed repeat- 

 edly to the assembled company, after which, with the 

 King of Saxony and Prince Albert, he was conducted by 

 his noble host up the flight of steps leading to the grand 

 entrance saloon on the first floor of the mansion. Thence 

 the Royal visitors proceeded through the suite of draw- 

 ing-rooms to the music-saloon, where his Grace's private 

 band were in attendance, and had the honour of perform- 

 ing in the Royal presence a new fantasia, composed ex- 

 pressly for the occasion. The Royal party remained in 

 the music room more than half an hour, during which in- 

 terval several popular airs were performed. At half-past 

 two the Royal party left the music-saloon in the follow- 

 ing order for the refreshment-saloon, preceded by the 

 Duke's chief page and six of his Grace's footmen in state 

 liveries. The Emperor took the arm of the Duchess of 

 Sutherland, Prince Albert walking with the Duchess of 

 Buccleuch, the King of Saxony led the Duchess of Glou- 

 cester, the Duke of Devonshire leading the Duchess of 

 Cambridge. The Duke of Cambridge walked with Ba- 

 roness Brunnow, the Duke of Wellington with the 

 Countess de St. Aulaire, Count Orion* with the Princess 

 Radzivill, Baron Brunnow with the Countess of Pem- 

 broke, followed by M.de Minkowitcsh and the Count de St. 

 Aulaire. The above formed the party who had the honour 

 of sitting with the Emperor, covers being laid for only 18. 

 The apartment in which the royal personages breakfasted 

 was fitted up as a tent, having the Black Eagle of Russia 

 and the Royal arms of England emblazoned in the com- 

 partments of the roof, interspersed with the insignia of 

 the Garter, St. Andrew of Russia, and the Duke's crest ; 

 banners of the arms of Her Majesty and of the Emperor 

 were arranged on the walls of the apartment, and upon 

 the palmette hangings, which formed a border to the 

 upper portion of the walls, and were trimmed in velvet 

 and gold, the royal initials **N." and "V." were em- 

 broidered alternately with the crowns of her Majesty and 

 the Emperor. Over the centre on each side of the room 

 was emblazoned the date of the day on which the fete 

 took place (Jnne 8, 1844), a fact rendered interesting by 

 the determination of his Grace to preserve the apartment 

 as it now stands, in honour of the Emperor's visit. The 

 entrance to the above was through a small ante-room 

 uniformly fitted op as a tent, communicating with the ex- 

 tensive suite of apartments, and entered from the lawn 

 by a tastefully designed portico. The grounds of the 

 mansion were in the most perfect order, and presented a 

 beautiful appearance, the natural attractions of the spot 

 leaving nothing that art could supply. On the opposite 

 margin of the lake, which crosses the lawn at a short dis- 

 tance from the house, the four giraffes formerly exhibited 

 in the Surrey Zoological Gardens, with their Abyssinian 

 attendants, were placed. The banquet was of the most 

 Superb description, and the mode in which the table was 

 decked out excited universal admiration. Along the 

 centre were ranged a scries of magnificent plateaux, 

 filled with roses of the choicest description — that beau- 

 tiful flower being alone used for the purposes of decora- 

 tion in the entertainment. The fruit for the Emperor's 

 table, of which there was a splendid display, was all ob- 

 tained from Chatsworth, and excited the particular 

 admiration of his Majesty, who expressed to his noble 

 host his earnest desire again to visit that locality 

 which he had so much admired 27 years since, if 

 his engagements would have permitted him. Tuc 

 Emperor, contrary to his usual custom, took wine with 

 the Duchess of Sutherland and the other ladies of the 

 party, and at the conclusion of the repast, the Royal 

 party retired to the lawn at the back of the mansion, 

 where they were scon joined by a nu.Y»btr of vi>itors who 

 had partaken of refreshment in the adjoining; saloons. A 

 party was immediately formed to inspect the beau'iful 

 grounds surrounding the villa, and the Emj r leading 

 the way with his noble host, at once proceeded under the 

 arcade leading to the Italian ga: ns, which are just now 

 seen to great advantage*. Entering the conservatory, the 

 Ro)al visitors inspected the magnificent collection of 

 plants contained therein, the noble Duke pointing out to 

 the Emperor the private walk through which the Horti- 



T V l n £rfn "*■ conseTva^ proceeded down the broad 

 walk in the centre of the Italian Garden to the Orangery. 

 Pa sine thence the illustrious visitors returned through 

 in^ Jones's gate to the lawn, where by this time near y 

 the whole of the noble Duke's guests had assembled It 

 would be almost impossible to describe adequately the 

 scene presented at this period by the brilliant assemblage 

 of Royalty, rank, and fashion, here congregated. Under 

 tne branches of a magnificent Cedar-tree the Emperor 

 held his Court, surrounded by those only inferior to him- 

 self in rank, by whom the rest of the company were suc- 

 cessively presented to his Majesty. There wasaaeasy 

 freedom in the Emperor's manner, which had the efi ec 

 of entirely removing any degree of constraint that 

 might otherwise have been felt, and the most per- 

 fect enjoyment prevailed throughout the assembly. 

 The ceremony of presentation concluded, the com- 

 pany dispersed in groups about the grounds-some 

 few, among whom was the King of Saxony and his at- 

 tendants, crossing the lake in boats manned by the 

 Duke's watermen in their state liveries, for the purpose 

 of inspecting the giraffes, which as stated above were 

 placed on the opposite shore. Shortly before four the 

 Royal party retired into the villa, where tea and coffee 

 were served, after which they took their departure in the 

 order of their arrival. The noble Duke accompanied 

 his illustrious guests to the grand entrance, where, upon 

 entering the Royal carriage, the Emperor ^pressed in 

 feeling terms the high gratification which he had derived 

 from die opportunity afforded him by his Grace of meet- 

 in- so large a number of the English aristocracy. The 

 King of Saxony and Prince Albert also complimented 

 his Grace on the splendour of the entertainment. In 

 the evening, the Queen, Prince Albert, the Emperor, 

 and the King of Saxony, honoured the Italian Opera 

 with their presence. The opera commanded for the oc- 

 casion was the Barbiere di Siviglia. Long before the 

 hour for opening the doors every approach to the theatre 

 was crowded with anxious visitants, a great proportion 

 of whom were ladies. By eight o'clock, the hour of her 

 Majesty's arrival, every seat in the house was occupied. 

 Such an audience has scarcely ever been assembled 

 within the walls of this theatre for the last quarter of a 

 century. At the above hour, and just in time lor 

 the commencement of the opera, the Royal party 

 with their attendants entered the royal box, and that 

 of the Queen Dowager adjoining it. Immediately 

 on their entrance they were greeted with a burst of cheer- 

 ing of the most loyal character, which each of the Royal 

 visitants most gracefully acknowledged. The opera then 

 commenced. At the conclusion of the first act there was 

 a call for u God save the Queen." After a slight delay 

 the curtain rose, when the national anthem was magnifi- 

 cently sung, the principal parts being taken by Mademoi- 

 selle Favanti, Lablache, and Grisi. During its perform- 

 ance the whole audience rose, the ladies coming forward 

 to the front of the boxes ; and the enthusiasm with which 

 each verse was received must have given her Majesty's 

 Royal guests a very favourable impression of the loyalty and 

 attachment which exists between a Sovereign and a free 

 people. "God save the Queen" being concluded, the 

 orchestra, in compliment to his Imperial Majesty, struck 

 up the national hymn of Russia, which was received in a 

 flattering manner. The opera was performed with more 

 than usual spirit, and went off with the utmost telat. The 

 Royal party repeatedly and warmly joined the audience 

 in the enthusiastic applause which Grisi received, and 

 the other principal performers, Lablache, Mario, and 

 Fornasari, received a due share of approbation. Be- 

 tween the acts of the opera Cerito danced " La 

 Marola," the Arragonese dance which she has lately 

 introduced, and which she executes with infinite grace 

 and expression. Her Majesty, accompanied by her Royal 

 guests, retired before the commencement of the ballet. 

 On Sunday morning the Emperor, dressed in the splendid 

 uniform of the Imperial Guard, attended divine service 

 in the chapel in Wei beck -street, accompanied by Baron 

 Brunnow and his suite. In the afternoon the Emperor, 

 attended by Baron Brunnow, honoured Sir R. Peel, 

 the Dowager Countess of Pembroke, and Baroness 

 Brunnow, with a visit. His Imperial Majesty returned 

 to the Palace at four o'clock, and afterwards gave 

 audience to the Duke of Devonshire. After partaking 

 of luncheon with her Majesty, the Emperor took leave 

 of the Queen and great Officers of State, and proceeded 

 to Woolwich, accompanied by Prince Albert, the Lords 

 of the Admiralty, Lord Aberdeen, &c. The Emperor 

 having expressed a desire to inspect the dockyard during 

 the period occupied in shipping the luggage and carriages 

 on board the Lightmn^ steamer, Sir F. Collier had the 

 honour of conducting his Majesty and his suite through 

 the establishment. The Royal party proceeded to the 

 factory, where, although everything was perfectly quiet, 

 his Majesty had an opportunity of witnessing the magni- 

 tude of the works. The Emperor made repeated in- 

 quiries as to the uses and power of the machinery, and 

 upon leaving expressed himself highly gratified. Thence 

 his Majes-y proceeded in company with Prince Albert to 

 the western slip, on which the Royal Albert, 120-gun 

 ship, is now in progress. Mr. Lang, the master ship- 



•.« n U» 1 .nt f no ll/lllrtni* t\f fivJ.li.,iiirr tUn nmB«f«1a nn 



and expressed himself much pleased with the accommoda- 

 tion. The Emperor, before his departure, again took leave 

 of the Countess of Pembroke and the Baroness Brunnow, 

 who had come from town expressly to see h ; s Majesty 

 embark, and, soon after the vessel had slipped her moor- 

 ings, his Majesty occupied a prominent position on the 

 deck, saluting the ladies in the most gallant manner. 

 Prince Albert took leave of the Emperor on board the 

 Black Eagle. Their parting was of the most cordial 

 character. At seven precisely the vessel let go her 

 moorings, and dropped down the river under a Royal 

 salute from the Dockyard, the troops presenting arms ai 

 the steamer passed. The Russian Imperial Standard 

 floated from the mainmast of the Black Eagle, and 

 attended by the Lightning steamer, she proceeded rapidly 

 through Woolwich reach. Prince Albert returned to 

 town immediately, attended by the Earl of Aberdeen and 

 the members of his suite. The Black Eagle was com- 

 manded by the Earl of Hardwicke, and among the offi- 

 cers newly appointed to her for this occasion was Mr. 

 W. Peel, son of Sir R. Peel, who took rank as first Lieu- 

 tenant. ' Shortly before the embarkation of his Majesty, 

 one of the sailors conveyed on board a bundle of straw, 

 for the purpose of being used, when covered on the top 

 with a piece of leather, as a bed for the Emperor, his 

 Majesty preferring that simple material to the handsome 

 couches prepared for his convenience. During his stay 

 in Buckingham Palace, the Emperor also slept on straw, 

 as being more conducive to health than the luxurio 



beds by which he was surrounded. His Majesty's muni- 

 ficence during his brief sojourn may be imagined from 

 the following particulars :— to each of the principal 

 Lords of the household (six in number), the Emperor, 

 upon taking his departure, presented a magnificent 

 gold snuff-box, ornamented with an enamel por- 

 trait of his Majesty, surrounded by diamonds. The 

 equerries and groom in waiting were presented with 

 boxes of a similar description, surmounted by the im- 

 perial cipher set in brilliants. To the three chief 

 officers of the royal mews the Emperor presented mas- 

 sive gold boxes, less elaborately ornamented than the 

 preceding. A variety of smaller gold boxes, watches, and 

 rings, were left by his Majesty at the disposal of the 

 Master of the Household, the Hon. Mr. Murray, for 

 presentation to the principal domestics under his 

 direction; while the sum of 2000/. was given ^ by the 

 Emperor, to be divided among the servants employed in 

 the departments of the Lord Steward, the ; Lord .Chan* 

 berlain, and the Master of the Horse. A t the Ru iaa 

 Embassy, also, a magnificent sum was left for ui f tnba 

 tion among Baron Brunnow's domestic! * «*■? 

 Rowan, Mr. Mayne, and Captain Hay, the comrnis 

 sioners of police/ each received a b^som e dia mond 

 ring, in acknowledgment of the attention shown to ns 

 Majesty's convenience ; and the various off ton Is ^ m the 

 office of the Consul-General were also presei ted with 



similar tokens of the Emperor's ^^^^^^t put 

 Her, who had the honour to steer the barge w neb P 

 the Emperor ashore, was presented with a .gold sou 

 box, set with brilliants, and having thi ;>^ ^th, 

 in the Russian character on the lid. C°"™ n ™ the 

 of the William and Mary yacht, and Mr. LJ^ 

 master shipwright of the dockyard .have ^h"« 

 diamond ring, and 20/. has been die ^«™ ° * t the 

 crew of Sir F. Collier's barge, the . laboore w P 

 carriages and bngg-ge on bonrd the L^"«8 

 receiving 20/. among them. The Emperor rf 



sented 1000 guineas to the Society ib' 1 1 * me nt, 

 foreigners in distress, 500/. to the Nela°n M» n ^ 

 500/? to the Wellington testimonial prepann,^ y 

 Wyatt, 200 guineas to the poor of ^ * ueo " Ma : eit y, 

 and 100 guineas to the German Hospital. 



and 100 guineas to the German no* P l -" d me pre 

 on his arrival at Rotterdam, also made h««o ^ 



sents to the officers and crews of the tw ° s ' e *™ en w the 

 gold snuff-boies and diamond r.ngs being g> ,.(,,_ 



officers, 350/. to the crew of the Black .Eagle ^ t(er a.n> 

 to the Lightning. The Black Eagle armed a ^ 



on Monday, after a delightful passage of £ » 

 sea being nearly as smooth as a mirror all to 



The King of Saxo*v._-Oo F*^™ s . jj or(i 

 visited the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland parliametl t 

 House, and inspected '°«£ e * H °" S ^K or «ichanda 

 and Westminster Abbey. The ft.hop of ^ ^.^ 

 deputation from the Linnsean feoctety, " nur _ king b»tn 

 of the King of Saxony on Saturday, « jMk . 



Palace. The deputation consisted of Sir gbat 



son Hooker, Dr. Horsfield, Mr. Former an M ,., E 

 Brown, who were presented to h.s Ma ^ T ^ ^ 

 cellency Baron Gersdorffaod the Earl of *|° dw enrol 

 in Wailing. His Majesty was S™ c -°"K 0C i e ty. «J 

 his name as an honorary member 0| tne p d i„*. for 

 King a'terwards held a levee at Buckingham . 



the reception of the diplomatic corps. J. of6ai 

 lencies sheared in their different -*«£5 „earh* 

 costumes, the members of orders o knigb (he , evee 

 their respective ins.gn.i. Hi. Majerty, a , ,t 



honoured the DuKe of Denshire £*W „, whl ch 



me nation v^|»v»«.^ - ]»,. va rian ^""f 



wright, had the* h mi our of explaining the principle on j7sty attended divine service in the d sir Rober 



which that ship is being built. The Royal party subse- in Warwick-street, and after ^ r «^° ^ B , icc leucb, ; nna 



quentiy visited' the new steam dock and' the other inte- and Lady Peel, the Dukejmd Duchess o J_ ^ 

 sting objects in the dockyard ; and having spent nearly 



n hoar in the inspection, the Emperor, accompanied speccive resiliences. *••- *,-■•, :,:. u tion oi ^""^J 



by Prince Albert, put off for the Black Eagle, which was Walker, the president of the ins, machinery** 



i_: <r.i._j„„i a — ;*u k„- ,.».. , .._ tt „„v, _:„«^^o nirh a visit. The moae*- 



hum *_«*"j *.~.-., — 



the Earl and Countessof Jerse 

 spective residences. 



ucbess oi »«^ . j r if 



or ,„~y, with ;**£$ Mr- 



Hi. Majesty .then hon ^ £ 



lying off the dockyard, with her steam up. Upon reach- gineers, with a visit. 



