Her majesty dispensed the medals with her own hand to
men of all ranks, and of all branches of the service.
VISIT OF THE KING OF THE BELGIANS.
In the month of July her majesty's uncle, the King of the Belgians, paid
her a visit, which excited many political rumours, and attracted much
notice throughout Europe.
HER MAJESTY VISITS THE FRENCH EMPEROR.
On the 18th of August her majesty, accompanied by Prince Albert and the
Prince of Wales, visited the French emperor.
His imperial majesty, and the people of France, displayed a cordiality
of welcome and a tasteful hospitality which rivalled those exhibited in
England on the occasion of the emperor's visit.
VISIT OF THE KING OF SARDINIA TO THE ENGLISH COURT.
On November the 30th the King of Sardinia visited her majesty, and was
received with much enthusiasm by the people. The prompt and gallant way
in which his majesty and his people had joined Western Europe in the war
against Russia made him popular.
IRELAND.
There were few events connected with Ireland which possessed any
peculiar general interest. The alacrity with which recruits entered
service for the war, and the terrible proceedings of the disloyal Ribbon
Societies, were remarkable. Thus Ireland at once exhibited a generous
loyalty and a sanguinary sedition. The newspapers were literally filled,
during the closing winter months, with recitals of murders or attempts
at murder.
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