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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 18, 1842
Page
2
The royal visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Taymouth and Drummond casts unfolds with Highland processions, salutes, and fireworks. Highlanders in tartan, Breadalbane banners, cheering crowds, and grand entertainments mark the arrival, balcony appearances, a grand ball, and a departure voyage on Loch Tay.
Dense morning clouds gave way to clear spells as Prince Albert and the Marquis of Breadalbane led a Highland deer stalk at Taymouth. With Sir Alexander Campbell and an escort of Breadalbane clansmen, the royal party formed a long circle to drive roes and other game, resulting in several kills including black cock, hen, muirfowl, partridges, hares, and nine deer. The Queen and Duchess of Norfolk toured the castle kitchens and grounds as the day unfolded in royal display.
On a misty morning Her Majesty and the Duchess of Sutherland walked the grounds while a boathing trip was postponed. Prince Albert enjoyed a shooting excursion with the Marquess of Breadalbane. Highland dances planned on the castle lawn were delayed by rain but later arranged for daylight display, weather again delaying final performances.
Describes Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visiting Crieff Stirling Linlithgow, viewing parklands, reviewing Highlanders, and attending royal dinners. Crowds cheer as they travel by carriage to Granton pier. At Granton they board the Trident for Woolwich, with naval honors and a grand farewell.
The queen plans to leave Dalkeith at eight and embark at Granton at ten aboard the Trident steamship with Admiral Brace hoisting his flag aboard that night. Her Majesty will stay aboard during the voyage as bedding and furniture are moved to the Trident. The Trident, fitted by the General Steam Navigation Company, is expected to reach the Thames by Saturday morning.
The article outlines plans for an annual royal visit to Scotland for the health of the royal children. Craigmillar castle would be rebuilt or repaired as a royal residence with Mr. Little Gilmour as keeper. It notes many Scottish nobles resident in the Lothians and Fife, then reports on a misstep by civic authorities over a banquet for Prince Albert and describes Prince Albert's ascent of Arthur's Seat with local spectators applauding and remarks praising the country and its people.
The Moniteur denies a French bench of bishops in the chamber of peers while detailing General Bugeaud's defense at Bugia against Arab forces. It notes the 1836 class dismissal in Paris sending 5,000 garrison troops home and reports on British and American affairs, including Spain’s regent reviewing militia, a proposed Hispano English bank, and Portugal tensions. Also covered are United States matters: tariff approval, Creole case, Ashburton, and Atlantic travel news. A London-Paris view of press coverage and European diplomacy closes with colonial Cape affairs and frontier tensions.
Canada reports describe rioters assembling in St Catherine's, with 1,000 strong plundering as three companies of the 93d charged. Five were shot and two or three bayoneted. Sir Allan MacNab is in Montreal amid ongoing elections with Papineau elected in Ottawa. Russia denies conspiracies against the emperor as jubilee festivities proceed. Hanover's king recovers from fever, drought strains water supplies, and Turkey and Persia discuss settlements with ambassadors negotiating in Damascus or Beirut. Cape of Good Hope mail notes uncertain force movements and Dutch trading issues in Natal.
The fifth annual Borough of Southwark Dahlia Society show unfolded in St Helena grounds with ornate dahlias, fruit, vegetables, and device prizes. Royal Sappers and Miners band entertained. medals were awarded for best collections and striking floral designs amid a bustling garden day.
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