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K _ -THE ' LEADER. [No. 408, January 16,...
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THE APPROACHING ROYAL MARRIAGE. The cere...
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After 1848 , he returned and wrote in the Republique , and has not succeeded in impressing the literary public with any respect for his talent . AUSTRIA . The Emperor of Austria ( says a writer from Paris ) das ordered the whole army to go in mourning for Radetzky during a fortnight . The 5 th Regiment of Hussars is for ever to bear his name . A monument is to be erected to him . Lastly , Francis Joseph has addressed an autograph letter of condolence to the son of the deceased . The ratifications of the convention recently concluded between the Riverain Powers were exchanged at Vienna last Saturday at noon . TURKEY . Ali Pacha is appointed Grand Vizier , in the room of Redschid Pacha ( the news of whose death is confirmed ) , and Fuad Pacha becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs . The Journal de Constantinople officially contradicts the statement that the Divans of the Principalities have been dissolved by the Porte . A splendid fete has taken place at the Russian Ambassador ' s residence . 100 , 000 piastres , it is stated , were distributed to the poor of the capital on the occasion-Deep snow covers all the Asiatic routes , and has prevented the arrival of intelligence of the progress of M . Pichon , the Ambassador of France , on his road to Persia . A severe shock of earthquake was felt at Rhodes on the 15 th ult ., and another at Broussa on the 22 nd . Pirates have appeared off the coasts of Rhodes . The Porte , it is affirmed , has ratified the treaty of the navigation of the Danube .
PRUSSIA . An order of the King ' s Cabinet , addressed to the Prince of Prussia , thanks his Royal Highness for the fidelity with which he has acted on the delegation granted to him , and requests and charges him to retain it for three months more , commencing on the 23 rd instant . The Prussian Diet was opened on Tuesday , when Baron Manteuffel read the speech . The most important paragraph was as follows : — "His Majesty ' s Government has , conjointly and in perfect harmony with the Imperial Austrian Cabinet , laid before the German Diet the negotiations carried on with the Government of his Majesty the King of Denmark , Duke of Holstein and Lauenburg , with a view to the protection of the rights of Germany . We are resolved in this important matter , and in union with all the other Governments of Federal Germany , to insist on the vindication of German rights and interests . " At this , there was loud and unanimous applause . RUSSIA . The nobles of the district of Nijni-Novgorod have just followed the example of the nobles of Lithuania and St . Petersburg , and have asked the Emperor ' s permission to enfranchize their serfs . The Emperor immediately granted their request .
SPAIN . The Cortes have been opened in person by the Queen , who , after expressing thanks to Heaven for the birth of a son , announces that a bill will be introduced to indemnify the Church of Rome for the sale of Church property ; that she has accepted the mediation of France and England in the difference with Mexico ; that the Spanish Transatlantic Colonies are tranquil ; and that there will be an increase of the navy to protect the increasing maritime commerce of Spain . Her Majesty then thanks the army for its devotion and loyalty . After stating that there are great prospects of an abundant harvest , she announces the introduction of various financial measures for the establishment of railways and for other improvements . The Queen paid the customary visit to the Church of Atocha after her confinement on the 5 th inst . The weather was yery fine , and the Quean appeared habited in very gbrgeous vestments . She and the infant were received by the people very coldly . It is related that Narvaez attended the ceremony , and made a low obeisance to her Majesty , who turned her back on him . On this , the slavish courtiers ran from him with great alacrity . The Opposition candidate , M . Bravo Murillo , has been elected President of the Cortes by 126 votes against 118 . Ministers on Thursday delivered their resignations into the hands of the Queen . The President of the Cortes has declared the session adjourned until a new Ministry is chosen . ITALY . Frightful accounts continue to bo received from various parts of the kingdom of Naples of the effects of the ~ late- ' -earthquakev—*» . The , people , i !_ aaid _ a ^ gcntlomau , who had returned from Polla , " are broken-spirited , have lost almost tlio traces of humanity , and look more like monkeys flying to the solitudes about the ruins . " Subscription ;) have been inaugurated for the relief of the destitute , and a committee of English residents has boon formed to aid the work of succour . Trlcolored cards were largely distributed in Naples on tho 1 st Inst . Each bore the inscription , " Voto j > elt 1858 . Jm noatra Coatituxione . " Printed placards wore also distributed , reminding tho people that tho tenth year had been completed ' during which a few days of
liberty were followed by inany yeat * of tyranny . Two large tricoloured flags were found on the morning of New Year ' s Day—one on the bridge of the Maddelone , the other on the bridge of Sannita , in the hand of Saint Januarius .
K _ -The ' Leader. [No. 408, January 16,...
K -THE ' LEADER . [ No . 408 , January 16 , 1858 .
The Approaching Royal Marriage. The Cere...
THE APPROACHING ROYAL MARRIAGE . The ceremony which is to absorb the attention of Continentnext
all England , and of a part of the , Monday week , continues to flush the columns of the pres 8—and more especially of the official press with rosy beams of description and gorgeous auroras of promise . Not only do Mr . Jenkins of the Morning Post , and his fellow waiting-men of other ' inspired * papers , dash from their embroidered pens a glittering spray of ecstatic anticipations , but even those reporters who are not supposed to be inspired by royal valets and St . James's Jeameses burst out into an efflorescence of details . For the nonce , we all become Jeameses , and murmur , with all but lyric tenderness , of silks , and velvets , and jewels , cabinets
and splendid papers for the walls of dainty , and banquets , and processions , and fireworks . The Mr . Jenkins employed by the Observer even ventures , but with mild courtesy , to give the Clerk of the Weather a hint as to his duty ori the happy day . " It is to be hoped , " cries this particular Jenkins , " that the same good fortune which has hitherto attended her Majesty , in having fine weather on great festive occasions , will attend her still , and that a bright sunny day will smile on the marriage of England ' s eldest daughter . " The same valet makes us acquainted with the following facts in connexion with the preparations at the palace : —
" In the works at St . James ' s Palace such great progress has been made that some days before the time appointed the whole will be completed , and will present such an appearance that few who knew the interior of that edifice before the alterations were made will believe it is the same . Everything will be as perfect as possible , and , when the State apartments and Chapel Royal are thrown open to the public , there will be but one opinion as to the great taste and energy that have been displayed in these decorations and improvements . The number of workmen of all classes has been increased , and the works go on continuously from six in the morning until eleven o ' clock at night—in some departments even later-r-in order that as much may be done as possible before the Court comes to town , which is expected to be either on the 14 t | i or 15 th inst . at latest . At the wedding , some of the highest families in the empire will be represented
in the persons of the young ladies who will have the honour of officiating as bridesmaids . Among the families thus honoured will be those of the Dukes of Richmond , Newcastle , Hamilton , Sutherland , and Athol , and those of the Earls of Derby and Clarendon . The names of these fair representatives of the high aristocracy are said to be Lady Cecilia Lennox , Lady Susan Pelham Clinton , Lady Susan Murray , Lady Catherine Hamilton , Lady Emma Stanley , Lady Constance Villiers , and Lady Cecilia Molyneux , sister of the young Earl of Sefton . A daughter of the late Earl Spencer would also have been one of the ' bright galaxy , ' but , owing to the sudden death of her father , she will , of course , have to forego that distinguished honour . Lady Cecilia Lennox has a sister married to Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar , the nephew of the late Queen Adelaide , who is an officer in the Guards , and who greatly distinguished himself in the Crimea .
" The state reception of Saturday , the 30 th inst ., is expected to be the most brilliant since the first held after tho marriage of the Queen . In anticipation of the crowd of visitors being very great , it has been determined that no presentations shall take place , as it would prolong the drawing-room to a length of time that would be tedious in the last degree to the royal party . The bridal couple will bo present , to receive the congratulations of those who have the privilege of the entrde . It is calculated that London will bo full of visitors , and tho London tradesmen are in high glee , and arc looking forward with much confidence to reaping a rich harvest .
" It will be observed that already several days are sot apart to allow the State apartments to be viewed by the public , but should they not suffice to meet the curiosity of the thousands who will desire to avail themselves of the occasion , a further time will probably be granted , as there Is every desire among the proper authorities to afford overy podsible accommodation . " Prom other sources wo learn that" The entertainments on tho occasion of tho approaching nuptials of tho Princess Royal are to consist of four drama liflpcrfownan ^
to tho day of her Royal Hlghnoas ' a marriage , and a grand choral concert at Buckingham Paluco on tlio evening of that day . Arrangements for tho druinutlo performances are under tho direction of Mr . Mitchell , in co-operation with Mr . Lumloy , and with tho assistance of the following managers of tho principal theatres ; -r Mr . JBuolwtono , of tho Hay ' market ; Mr . Wobator , of tho Adolphl | Mr . Harrison and Mlaa Pyno , of tho Lyceum ; Messrs . Itobaon and Emdon , of tho Olympic ; and Mr . Phelps , of Sadler ' s Wt'llo . Tho first performance is to bo Mwheth . under tho direction of Mr . Phelpa ; the
parts of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth by him and Miss Helen Faucit ; with Oxenford ' s farce , Twice Killed , in which Mr . and Mrs . Keeley will appear . The second performance will be Balfe ' s new opera , The Hose of Castille , as it has been given at the Lyceum , wit h a comedietta by Mr . Robson and members of the Ol ympic company . The third is to be an Italian opera , with Piccolomini , Giuglini , and other stars of Her Majesty ' s Theatre , and followed by a ballet divertissement . And
the fourth will consist of an English comedy by Mr . Buckstone and the Haymarket company , with an afterpiece , in which Mr . Wright and members of the Adel phi company will perform . The Queen and the Prince Consort , with the Court and her Majesty's royal and illustrious visitors , are to honour these performances with their presence ; a great portion of the grand tier of boxes being set apart and fitted up for their reception ; and the whole theatre , moreover , being splendidly decorated . " The concert at Buckingham Palace is to be on a large and magnificent scale , embracing the services of our greatest vocal and instrumental performers . Madame Clara Novello , we learn , will come to London expressly for this occasion , and will return to Italy till the commencement of our regular musical season . "
Of the changes and adornments within St . James ' s Palace , the Times writes : — " The principal staircase leading direct from the Palace to the Colour-court has been quite redecorated . The railings and balustrade are richly gilded , and on all the landings of the stairs immense draped mirrors have been fixed , so as to give a most brilliant aspect to the whole place , especially during the passage of the various processions , which will be multiplied by the mirrors to an apparently indefinite extent . The seats , which have been erected so as to enclose the side of the corridor formerly open towards the Colour-court , are quite finished . These seats , with the columns of the corridor , have all been draped and finished so as to resemble in all respects the interior of the Palace , and already their effect is rich and striking .
" In the Chapel Royal itself , all the preparations are approaching their completion . The carved oak galleries on either side arc quite finished , and their effect is such a decided improvement on the old high sleeping pews which formerly disfigured the Chapel Royal , that it is a matter of regret with all that they are not to remain there permanently . There is one change , however , which is to be permanent , and which is perhaps the greatest improvement of all —viz ., the additional window . This is now finished , and all the windows have been fitted with stained glass , so as to moderate the light which might otherwise have proved too strong . . It is intended to relieve the carved oak-work of the galleries with gilding , which will certainly be a great
improvement , as the crown and , shield , bearing the Royal cipher , which have been fixed to the spandrils of the arches supporting the galleries sufficiently demonstrate . A very rich communion-table and rails are to be erected . The latter are already fixed , and are sufficiently beautiful and in keeping with the rest of the decorations . The communion-table will be richly draped with crimson velvet and gold , and adorned with the plate of the Chapel Royal . Most of the pieces of this are of pure gold and of Queen Anne ' s time , but there are some noble salvers and flagons with the crest and cipher of
Charles I . Tho Royal pew , over the entrance porch , has been draped with curtains aud fittings of crimson velvet and gold , and this is designed to accommodate the corps diplomatique , more than thirty of whom will be present on this occasion . But , with all tho care and economy of space which can be exercised , the number which can be present at tho ceremony in the Chapel i » limited in the extreme , and , indeed , wo believe wo are within the mark when we say that not more than 1500 or so can witness either the ceremony or procession from any point of view inside the Palace . "
The young married couple will enter Berlin on the 8 th of . February , in the midst of a blaze of heraldry and of processions of the clergy , the military , tho great officers of state , the Trades' Companies , & c . " On the day nfter the public entry into the city , " Bays tho Times Prussian correspondent , " the youth and beauty' of Berlin , without respect to ' rank , talent , and fashion , ' is to bo admitted , m tho persona of thirty white-clad virgins , to preaent nn uddress to tho Princess , accompanied by three ladies , who will , for the occasion , undertake tno arduous duties of honorary maternity to tlio aforesaid damsels , " The same writer very ungnltonW and maliciously affirms that there is no beauty to bo found in Berlin .
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NAVAL . AND MILITARY . Royac Military Coi , L , uais . —Tho Duko of Cambridge caused a general order to be issued last Saturday respootlng the admission pt tho orphan sons of oilicora or tho army , ' roya ' l navy , « and royal inarinoa into tno class of Quoon ' a otulota at tho Royal Military CollogCi together with a aeries of regulations necessary to be complied with previous to admission , Tho onlor utaiea that the Queen ' s cadctu are to bo the eona of olHcora wn ° have fallen iu action , or who huvo died of disease cou-
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Leader (1850-1860), Jan. 16, 1858, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_16011858/page/8/
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