Annual Register Volume 95 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 Excerpt: ...with no pecuniary aid but that derived from the patriotic munificence of one of her Irish subjects." After a similar address had beeu presented to Prince Albert, and had received a suitable reply, Mr. Dargan was presented and kissed hands, amidst the cheers of the assembly. The royal party then took a circuit throughout the building, examining with much attention the numerous beautiful objects exhibited, dwelling with much pleasure upon those which were the products of Irish skill, commerce, or natural resources. This main object of the royal visit to Dublin having been formally fulfilled, to the infinite gratification of the Irish people, Her Majesty and Prince Albert drove out in the afternoon to Mount Vol. XCV. Annville, the seat of Mr. Dargan, viewing the beautiful grounds, and conversing frankly with her industrious and noble-minded subject and his wife. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Her Majesty visited the Exhibition, examining the various divisions with minute attention and great interest. It will readily be imagined that reviews, visits to the Castle, the national schools, and other national institutions, filled up the remainder of these days. On Saturday morning the royal party re-embarked in the yacht, and entertained the Lord Lieutenant and the Countess St. Germains at dinner. On the following morning they crossed to Holyhead; and, after divine sen-ice on board, transferred themselves to the Fairy, and cruised till dinner-time along the magnificent shores of Carnarvon Bay. On Monday morning they witnessed the explosion of a blast of 4000 lbs. of powder, which brought down 30,000 tons of rock; after which they proceeded by train en route to Scotland, for the autumnal residence of the Court at Balmoral. 30. Sale At Daylesfohd, The Seat O...