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Orin narrative of the Queen's sea-voyage broke off with her arrival at Jersey. The Royal squadron reached St. Helier's on the Wednesday after- noon; but neither the Queen nor Prince Albert landed till the following morning. There was, however, a very brilliant illumination at night, with fireworks and bonfires on the heights. The landing took place a little before noon on the Thursday, and was conducted with much magnificence. The chronicler of the pageant is amusingly particular— "The instant her Majesty's foot touched the steps," says the Jersey News," deaf- ening huzzas rose on all sides; we never witnessed anything so remarkable: for the people seemed to know the very moment the Royal foot trod the Jersey soil as if by instinct, and long and protracted were the cheers. The band struck up the national anthem in glorious style, the young ladies singing it at the same time. A salute was fired by the Militia Artillery from the top of the hill, facing. Her Majesty, leaning on the arm of Prince Albert, was then conducted to the re- ception-room, for the purpose of receiving the address presented on behalf of the States and the Militia; but her Majesty having signified that she could not spare time to hear them read, they were committed to the care of the Lord Cham- berlain. In a minute after, her Majesty, still leaning on Prince Albert's arm, and followed by her suite, advanced through the vacant space, between the guard of honour. The people, just above, vociferously cheered as her Majesty proceeded, all remaining uncovered in the presence of their Sovereign; who, as well as her Royal Consort, acknowledged the homage rendered them by frequent bowing. Her Majesty and Prince Albert and two Ladies in Waiting ascended the first carriage, which had four horses elegantly caparisoned; Atkinson, who furnished the horses, and Dufries, being the jockies, and Burnham and Henley the groans to hold the horses' heads. Two of her Majesty's Household rode in the dickey behind."
"Her Majesty was attired in a very plain manner; wearing a white bonnet lined with pink, with a feather; a green and white plaid dress; a scarlet and gold scarf; her parasol was of a deep mazarine blue. Her Majesty wore her hair plain; and bad blended in her countenance an air of affable condescension and cour- teous dignity. The Prince was attired in a black coat, dark lavender trousers, and silk waistcoat of white ground varied with green flowers." A procession was formed; comprising the principal dignitaries of the
island, and including, among other illustrious personages, "the Baillie, the Royal Commissioners, and the Jurats, all on foot." Headed by Colonel Le Breton, it moved forward through triumphal arches and a profuse display of flags, even past the Jersey News office; "where her Majesty looked up at the windows, and graciously smiled and bowed to the ladies." The pace, however, fnust have been somewhat too severe; for we find that, "just before reaching the Robin Hood, the Baillie and Jurats appeared to be greatly fatigued, and covered with perspiration; they therefore got into carriages." "Approaching Govermnent House, the Royal party were received by a guard of honour presenting arms. They entered the avenue at twelve o'clock; which was lined with Chelsea pensioners in uniform; who appeared very well. Her Majesty's stay here did not exceed three or four minutes, as she did not alight, but acknow- ledged the attention of ..ifiss Gibbs, sister of the Lieutenant-Governor; and the cavalcade proceeded.' a ; t e did not go on to the village, but turned up the road to Mont where it arrived about half-past twelve. Here the ceremony of
' closher , locking them, and delivering the keys to her Majesty, took
place; • g returned them, the gates were unlocked; and they proceeded into the in where they remained nearly half an hour. There were not above
fifty peas)* e the Castle. On reaching the second gate, her Majesty de-
scended carriage, and walked in with Prince Albert and suite; nine young ladi flowers upon her path the whole way. Still leaning on Prince Albert's arm, with Colonel Dixon on her right and Colonel Frazer on her left, her Majesty ascended as far as the grand battery, above the well; where she remained in conversation with Colonel Le Couteur, respecting the beauty of the , ¢o. Prince Albert, accompanied by Colonels Dixon and Frazer, pro- :rar2to inspect the banqueding-hall, King Charles's room William P7nne's cell, and then went to the liege top of the Castle:where he appeared to admire the scenery, and made inquiries respecting the various objects in sight, such as Prince's Tower, and the rockawhich lie between France and Jersey, (Ecrehos,) and whether it was an island, &e. The Royal Consort then returned, and joined her Majesty; who' in the mean time, had been viewing the coast of France through a telescope. The Royal pair soon descended the steps, and entered the crypt of St. George's Chapel; and the Prince viewed the statue of the Virgin Mary. "On reaching the Warder's2 Colonel Dixon presenting the visiters' book, her Majesty desired her Chamberlain to insert her name-' and it was done as follows- ' Sept. 3, 1846—Her Majesty the Queen visited this castle.'
"The young ladies now sang the national anthem; when her Majesty bowed and smiled, and returned to her carriage."
The return was by a different route. Towards the conclusion, eager curiosity seems to have been gratified somewhat at the expense of pro- priety— " The crowd was immense, and increased every moment. In Caledonia Place, militiamen, immediately her Majesty had passed, left the ranks, and followed the crowd in the train, and encircling the royal carriage on every aide. Officers, seeing that all control was lost over the men, also abandoned their posts; and this state of things continued the whole way to the New Harbour, where her Majesty was to reembark. All were pale-mile—officers, soldiers, some with fixed bayonets; and the rush of the crowd was so great, that those who were at their posts could not maintain their position, owing to the force of the current of the people."
The Royal party reembarked; and on Friday morning the squadron weighed anchor for Falmouth. The Prince of Wales did not land; but an anecdote of the possible- future King is recorded- " Shortly before the Victoria and Albert came to her moorings, the little Prince of Wales went on deck, dressed as a sailor: a glazed hat, checked shirt, the hand- kerchief round the collar tied in a sailor's knot, blue jacket, and white trousers were his costume. The sailors gave the Royal sailor nine times nine; and when i that was over, he ordered a glass of grog to be given to each of them."
The Royal squadron reached Falmouth on the evening of the 4th; but the Queen did not land. On the next morning, the fleet sailed to the Land's End, and returned to Mount's Bay; where the Queen landed pri- vately, and walked over St. Michael's Mount. At an earlier period, Prince Albert went on shore at Penzance, to inspect the smelting-works of Messrs. Bolitho at Chyandour, and the Geological Museum of Cornwall. A projected trip to Scilly was abandoned. On Sunday evening, the squad- ron returned to Falmouth. On Monday morning, the Prince landed and visited the United Mines, the Polberrow Mines, and Truro. In the after- noon, the Queen proceeded up the Fal, in the Fairy. After spending the night in the little harbour of Fowey, the Royal party relanded, and went to Restormel Castle and Mine, property of the Duke of Cornwall. Here preparations had been made for them to enter the mine: in an ore- cart, lined with green baize, the Queen and Prince were drawn by eight miners two hundred fathoms into the interior. Returned to Lostwithiel, the Queen received a loyal address from the inhabitants; and then put out to sea. The voyagers landed at Osborne, in the Isle of Wight, on Wed- nesday morning.
The Princess of Prussia and suite came to town from Cashiobury Park on Friday the 4th, sight-seeing. Under the guidance of the Prussian Minister, visits were paid to the Tower, the Thames Tunnel, Greenwich, Woolwich, the Palaces at Westminster, and Lambeth Palace. On Saturday, the Royal party again left Cashiobury; and the Princess was taken to the Colosseum, the Model Prison at Pentonville, the British Museum, the Reform and Conservative Clubs, and the Surrey Zoological Gardens. In the midst of the tour, the Princess was entertained at a dejefiner by Chevalier Bunsen; returning to Cashiobury in the evening.
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