Oct. 12,] 



THE NEWSPAPER. 



[1844. 



Lords of the Admiralty, followed in the Admiralty barge, [ranged, the ladies in froft^ ulong i^.°PJ^® ** d ® *° 

 and bad the honour of being introduced to the King. " ■ -«.*.*- *. - - « -™« 



The Mayor and Corporation of Portsmouth were ad- 

 mitted to an audience by His Majesty in the state cabin 

 shortly after the Gomer came to her moorings. The 

 deputation consisted of Mr. Casher (the Mayor), Mr. 

 Rawlinson (the Recorder), 7 Aldermen, the town-clerk, 

 and 24 Councillors. The Mayor having addressed the 

 King in a few words expressive of the grateful sense the 

 Corporation entertained of His Majesty's condescension, 



that from which the train started. Their greetings were 

 cordially acknowledged by the royal party. The King 

 in particular' seemed much affected by the evident 

 heartiness of his reception, showing it by his manner as illustrious visitors through the various portions of the 



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with the Great Officers of State and several members "of 

 the Royal suite, left the Castle and proceeded to St. 

 GeoVge's Chapel. The royal party were received by the 

 Dean and Canons in residence, wlio accompanied the 



well as his words. The preparations for starting were 

 quickly effected. The King, Prince Albert, and the Due 

 de Montpensier took their places in a splendid new 

 carriage, built for the use of the Queen. The Duke of 

 Wellington rode in his own carriage, placed upon a 



handed an address to the Recorder, who read it to the truck. On the engine were Mr. Chaplin, the chairman, 

 King. To this address His Majesty replied :— " Mr. ! and ]Mr. Locke, the engineer of the railway, who drove 



the train ; and all being ready, amid a general and final 



cheer, the train shot rapidly away. Shortly after the 

 landing of the King the French war steamer Elan slipped 

 her moorings, and proceeded back to Treport with in- 

 telligence of his Majesty's safe arrival. Portsmouth, the 

 harbour in particular, continued very bustling and 

 crowded. A number of the French officers landed, and 

 hundreds of boats went cruising around the steamers of 

 the squadron filled with spectators. The vessels in the 

 harbour, which had been decorated, displayed their flags 

 until sunset. Altogether, the morning's proceedings 

 were very splendid, and the magnificence of the recep- 

 tion—a magnificence which all admired— was quite 

 equalled by its sincerity and cordiality. At the Farn- 

 borough station the King was received with renewed 

 demonstrations of respect. After a few minutes' delay, 

 His Majesty and suite having passed through the state 

 apartments, entered the Royal carriages, and proceeded, 

 amidst a truly British burst of cheering, towards Windsor. 

 The King of the French, Prince Albert, and the Due de 

 Montpensier occupied the first carriage. His Majesty, 

 as the carriage proceeded at a slow pace up the slight 

 acclivity towards the bridge, kept his hat off, and bowed 

 and smiled in the most affable manner. Prince Albert 

 also, who seemed in very good spirits, bowed repeatedly on 

 either side. The young Due de Montpensier, who looked a 

 little pale, toucbed his military cap from time to time. A 

 host of gentlemen and ladies on horseback, and in vehicles 

 of various descriptions, who were assembled on the line 



Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses; Gentlemen, — With feel- 

 ings of the highest gratification I receive the address of 

 the Mayor and Corporation of this ancient borough ; the 

 kindly feeling manifested by which, so strongly recals to 

 my mind the warm hospitality which I formerly expe- 

 rienced while resident in England. Last year I had the 

 gratifying opportunity of, in some degree, testifying my 

 respect and affection for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, 

 and of receiving her with that attention and solicitude 

 which is so much her due. I now feel rejoiced at the 

 occasion afforded me of returning that visit and those 

 courtesies of which I was last year the object. It is my 

 anxious desire that feelings of the most friendly charac- 

 ter should always subsist between Great Britain and 

 France ; this desire I believe to be cordially reciprocated 

 by the people of both countries ; and whilst my first 

 duty is to France, my earnest efforts shall ever be exerted 

 to promote and strengthen those friendly feelings and 

 pacific relations which have so long and so advan- 

 tageously subsisted between the two nations." His 

 Majesty's reply, which was spoken in English, gave the 

 greatest satisfaction. After it was delivered, he cor- 

 dially shook hands with the membt rs of the Cor- 

 poration, and entering into familiar conversation 

 with them, observed that he remembered many of 

 the localities of Portsmouth since he had seen it last 

 — 40 years ago — mentioning the Point, the Sally-port, 

 and the Fountain Hotel. The Recorder being a tall man, 

 His Majesty observed that he occasionally struck his 

 head against the beams of the cabin, and good- 

 humouredly said, "We did not make allowance for your 

 wig." The Mayor then requested to be favoured with a 

 copy of His Majesty's speech, to which the King re- 

 plied, " I have no copy : my words came from my 

 heart." His Majesty then received the French Consul 

 at Portsmouth, and several Consuls from the different 

 ports who had come to meet him. Conversing in this 

 manner, and receiving the respects and congratulation? 

 of the various official, Naval, and Military personages by 

 whom the King was surrounded, about an I .r passed 

 away, and at half-past 10 a bustle on shore, in the dire 

 tion of the Clarence Victualling-yard, and the appearance 

 of the Royal Stand-ird, announced that Prince Albert 

 and the Duke of Wellington were at hand. An Admi- 

 ralty barge conveyed them rapidly towards the Gomer, 

 while the yards of the Victory, the Gomer herself, and 

 of her attendant squadron were manned ; a profusion of 

 iiags rose into the air from the deck of the roya! steamer, 

 which had previously only shown two or three, and at 

 the same mement the firing recommenced on all 

 sides, and the band on board the Gomer played 

 Ihe British national anthem. The barge was soon along- 

 side. Prince Albert ascended first, and was heartily 

 cheered. His Royal Highness was dressed in black, and 

 looked wdl. On reaching the deck the King embraced 

 him most cordially and kissed him on both cheeks. His 

 Majesty then seized the Duke of Wellington with both 

 hands, and welcomed his grace with a warmth of feeling 

 which called forth repeated cheers from the crowds col- 

 lected in the boats below. But a few moments elapsed 

 ere the royal party made their appearance at the gang- 

 way for the purpose of disembarking. There was no 

 mistaking King Louis-Philippe, even by those who were 

 familiar with his features only through the medium of 

 engravings. There was his bluff portly figure, strong'y- 



of road and on the bridge, accompanied or followed the 

 Royal cortege on its way, the cheering continuing till far 

 out of sight. At ten minutes past two the guns in the 

 Park announced to* the inhabitants of Windsor that the 

 King was approaching, and in a few minutes the royal 

 carriages could be seem coming rapidly up the long 

 avenue. The scene from the vestibule at this moment 

 was beautiful in the extreme, and Her Majesty, who 

 had received an intimation of the approach of the King, 

 and had come into the vestibule to receive him, appeared 

 to take much interest in the scene. At a quarter past 

 two His Majesty and suite, in five carriages, entered the 

 quadrangle. As soon as the royal carriage passed 

 through George the Fourth's Gate to the entrance of 

 the grand vestibule, Her Majesty, who looked exceed- 

 ingly well, and was attired in a black silk dress, walked 

 down to the carriage door to receive her illustrious 

 visitor. The meeting of the Sovereigns was of the most 

 affectionate character, without any formal or ceremonial 

 greetings, but showing in the strongest manner the exist- 

 ence of those reciprocal kindly relations which are such a 

 source of true gratification to monarchs as well as 



jects. H\s Majesty clasped the Queen in his arms 



ingher with the utmost affection, both being evidently 



much affected. The King then led Her Majesty towards 



the grand staircase, where he met the Duchess of 



Kent, who was accompanied by the Countess of 



Gainsborough and the ladies of the Queen's suite. 



Awaiting the arrival of the King were the Duke of 



Wellington, the Earl of Aberdeen, the Earl of De 



lawarr, the Earl of Liverpool, and Sir Robert Peel. His 



Majesty recognised Sir Robert Peel and the Earl of 



Liverpool, and cordially bowing to them, proceeded**up 



the grand staircase to his apartments, accompanied by 



the Queen and Prince Albert, and followed by the Due 



de Montpensier and the Duchess of Kent. At the en- 



edifice, visiting in turns the choir, the chapels, and the 

 chapter-room, and subsequently inspecting the Princess 

 Charlotte's cenotaph. His Majesty appeared greatly 

 pleased with his visit to the chapel, remarking to the 

 Dean that be had many times previously derived much 

 gratification from inspecting its varied treasures of art 

 and antiquity. The beautiful stained glass windows, 

 recently put in by Mr. Willement, were greatly admired 

 by His Majesty. After viewing St. George's Chapel, the 

 royal party entered Cardinal Wolsey's Chapel, and 

 afterwards walked down the Home Park to the dairy. 

 They next paid a visit to the royal aviary, where His 

 Majesty examined the interesting collection. The 

 weather becoming unpropitious, the Queen and Prince 

 Albert, and the King of the French, with their suites, 

 entered a pony carriage and four, and drove to Frogmore 

 Lodge, on a visit to the Duchess of Kent. The royal 

 party remained near an hour with the Duchess, and then 

 returned to the Castle. After alighting at the grand 

 entrance, His Majesty Louis- Philippe, the Queen and 

 Prince Albert, inspected some of the principal domestic 

 offices of the Castle on the ground floor, passing through 

 the confectionary room, the kitchen, and the gilt room, 

 the Lord Steward attending them. Their Majesties and 

 the Prince afterwards returned to the state apartments, 

 and in the evening a grand dinner was given in St. 

 George's Hall, when the splendid collection of gold plate 

 in the royal treasury, which is so celebrated for its 

 workmanship, antiquity, or historical interest, was dis- 

 played for the occasion. The Queen veas seated at the 

 north side of the table, between his Majesty Louis- 

 Philippe and the Due de Montpensier ; opposite was 

 seated Prince Albert, between the Countess St. Aulaire 

 and Lady Charlotte Dundas. M. Guizot, the Earl of 

 Aberdeen, Count de St. Aulaire, the Countess of Gains- 

 borough, and the Puke of Wellington, had also seats in 

 the vicinity of the royal circle. The Duchess of Kent 

 sat by the side of the King of the French, and among the 

 other guests were the Lord Chancellor, Sir Robert Peel, 

 Sir James Graham, Lord Wharncliffe, and other 

 Ministers. The Duke de Montpensier, accompa- 

 nied by Count Jarnac and Colonel Thierry, Aide-de- 

 Camp to his Royal Highness, left the Castle in the 



several of the rr.ore important national edifices, and after 

 lunching at the embassy, returned to Slough by the five 

 o'clock train, where one of the Queen's carriages was in 

 waiting to convey him to the Castle. On Thursday 

 morning the royal party left the Castle in the char-a- 

 banc presented to the Queen by the King of the Irencn 

 as a memorial of Her Majesty's visit to the Chateau d En. 

 The Queen occupied the front seat, the King of the 

 French taking his position upon Her Majesty s left hand. 

 The Due de Montpensier and the Duchess of Kent oc- 

 S uuu* cupied the next seat. Prince Albert and the Countess 

 to sub- of Gainsborough occupied the third seat, the fourth being 

 j kiss- filled by General Athalin and Count Dumas. Lord t,. 



Wellesley , Equerry, and Colonel Bouverie^ "co-pam* 

 the royal party on horseback. The char-a-banc affords 

 no acclmmoda'ion for servants, and therefore the royal 

 party were not accompanied by any attendants-two out 

 riders in state liveries alone preceding the carnage On 



through the lodge gates to ro,al n^were 



marked and expressive countenance, and large gray trance to the crimson drawing-room Her Majesty parted 



whiskers. As he appeared at the gangway, a loud cheer 

 broke forth — it was really a heaity ringing hurrah ; and 

 His Majesty appeared to feel and appreciate its cor- 

 diality. He bowed long and low, turning in every di- 

 rection, and then stepped firmly down the ladder, fol- 

 lowed by Prince Albert, the Due de Montpensier, and 

 the Duke of Wellington. The King wore a blue uniform ; 

 hie son, a tall and good-looking young man, was attired 

 in an artillery drqp. The illustrious party appeared 

 to chat familiarly together as they approached fhe land- 

 ing place at the Clarence-yard. The barge shot rapidly 

 ashore, followed by a regular crowd of boats, and loudly 

 cheered on all sides. At the Clarence-yard, the King 

 was received by the General in command, surrounded by 

 his staff. Two lines of soldiery extended from the land- 

 ing-place to the railway station, and on either hand a 

 crowd, hurrying from point to point, and occupying 

 every available eminence, raised cheers so lus'y and con- 

 tinuous, as quite to drown the cannon and the music of 

 the bands. A second barge, which followed closely upon 

 that conveying the Ki g, brought M. Guizot and Ad- 

 miral Mackau, along with the noblemen and gentlemen 

 of the royal suite. Two or three moments sufficed to 

 bring the royal party, in several of her Majesty's csr- 

 liages, from the waterside to the railway station. It 

 was of course blockaded by anxious crowds, who kept up 



from the King, who proceeded to his private apartments, 

 attended only by his personal attendants, where he re- 

 mained for a short time. In about a quarter of an hour 

 he again met Her Majesty at lunch, which was strictly 

 a private party, being confined to the Queen, the King 

 of the French, Prince Albert, the Duchess of Kent, and 

 the members of the royal suites. His Majesty appeared 

 to be in excellent health, and in the best possible spirits, 

 evidently very much pleased with a reception which was 

 well calculated to afford him pride and satisfaction. In 

 a very short period after the arrival of His Majesty, 

 the greater number of the numerous visitors who had ar- 

 rived in Windsor had all departed, it being understood 

 that none of the royal party would appear in public at 

 any subsequent period of the day. Dinner was served at 

 seven o'clock in the dining-room. The table was taste- 

 fully decorated with epergnes of silver gilt filled with 

 artificial flowers, with vases and other ornaments, and 

 was lighted by gold candelabra. George the Fourth's 

 magnificent wine-cooler was placed in the centre window 

 of the apartment. The company included His Majesty 

 Louis- Philippe, the Duchess of Kent, the Due de Mont- 

 pensier, Lady C. Dundas, the Countess Wratislaw, the 

 Count and Countess de St. Aulaire, the Duke of Wel- 

 lington, the Marquis of Exeter, the Earls of Liverpool, 

 Delawarr, Jersey, and Aberdeen, Sir R. Peel, Mons. 



common, where relays oiuui^ ZS^ZT »H visited 

 the royal party proceeded to Twickenham, and vk tea 



he forme^residence of His Majesty, now in the occupa- 

 Hon of the Earl of Mornington From Twickenham the 

 illustrious party proceeded through Bushy Park to 



HrmXi Court, where they inspected the great hall, 



er 

 ch 



the tide of cheering with hearty good-will. A triumphal Guizot, Admiral de Mackau, Count de Jarnac, General 



Majesty's table is produced, ine ^ lcw '""' . . ,' b the 

 is now loaded with fruit, was subsequently vi ted D y 



where he horses were agam ch«n?ed, and, lit vmg 

 down the Duchess of Kent at Frogmore Honse ar 

 at the Castle about 20 minutes before ,b The retur 

 the royal party to the Castle had been *™°™* A 

 nected by an immense crowd of persons, cong j 

 Cite (edge-gates, and along I the jFrogmor e- oad.^ 

 I some time before the, am-, the road^e.ng 

 carnages and norsemcn iw , rtt 



During the interval before the ar ma ^Mbe roya l r * 

 the Duke of Wellington rode ^fl^lX^ 

 Grace was very loudly cheered and wk n0W ;^ lhiBg 

 compliment with his well-known Military salute. ^JSot » 

 could exceed the enthusiasm of the ^-embled .pect ^ 

 when the royal party were o»seryed approacl ng 

 char-a-banc. As the carriage passed through tn ^ 

 a spirit-stirring cheer arose in which all preyi 

 P The King of the French was «"*«"* 



th of the reception which gre 



part 



arch, erected over the entrance to the terminu?, bore the 

 inscription of "Louis-Philippe, Welcome to England." 

 And thousands of honest voices vouched for the truth of 

 thor silent greeting. A number of ladies and gentlemen 

 had been admitted within the station. They were 



Athalin, and the other members of the suite. — On Wed- 

 nesday morning the Queen, with her illustrious visitors, 

 promenaded in the private grounds around the Castle, 

 in the afternoon, Her Majesty, resting on the arm of the 

 King of the French, and accompanied by Prince Albert, J 



affected at the warmth ot tne recrpi.u.. ™- « B 

 Mm on every side, and both His .^l%XTJe^ 

 bowed to the spectators «na^ ^ 



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Duke of Cambridge 



Mecklenburg Strelitz, who had arrive 



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