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THE CAMBRIAN JOURNAL ALBAN Hlr »1/K EILIR. (VERNAL EQUINOX.) PRTNCE LOUIS-LUCIEN BONAPARTE'S VISIT TO WALES IN THE AUTUMN OF LAST YEAR. Most of our readers are aware that, during the last autumn, Wales was honoured by a visit from Prince Louis-Lucien Bonaparte. The distinguished name he bears, added to his high position at the French court, his extraordinary likeness to the first Napoleon, and, more especially, his knowledge and earnest love of the Welsh language, rendered his tour through the Principality a matter of deep interest. The visit was intended to be a private one; and, as far as its objects allowed it, the intention was strictly carried out. Rumour, however, preceded the Prince wherever he went, and a hearty welcome was the result. The Prince entered Wales through the gates of Chester; and after a short stay at Holywell, Denbigh, Ruthin, Bala, Llanfyllin, Llanfair, and Mallwyd, for the purpose of purchasing books to enrich the already large Celtic portion of an extensive linguistic library, he reached Aberdovey, where he made a sojourn of some days. VOL. III. b