Star. — London, England, 1816-12-27 00:00:00

flu QU,ERN of SPAIN and the IN: .4417.4. The Lady ol GRANT, ins letter from e. dit to.* 'Pend in England, gives the fbMwing ac count of these teen illustrious females, to whom she wa introduced in the month of September last, oti acconnt of her hnshand h.isung • distinguished himself in the set vice of their ltnyal lather. After speaking of their anti 4ble manners, she says,. • Int .!ine to yourselt one of the finest mornings that ever WAS SCCII ; never was a more beautiful at mown. rt.. The arrival of the Queen and suite was annniinced by the thundering of cannon all along the wills of Cad.z. (w!aich, ext.ept one gate, is surroun ded by the sea,.) and this was answered by those of St. Mary's, Port Royal, and Rota, on the opposite side of the Bay, wnich was full of ships of all na tions, and who also fired their guns, their colours xi/lug, in honour of the Royal guest:: arrival. A cutter was sent at six .in the morning to give notice of their approach, and, having been fnr some time expected, the cannons instantly brian to roar. Every thing animate and inanimate seemed to unite in giving welcome to those charming Princesses, on their approaching the Spanish shore. 41 I got an excellent view from a balcony close to that part of the wall where they had to pass near, and come to an anchor; a way was cleared by the small vessels attending, and about two o'clock a ship , ad war (in which were the Queen and suite,) attended by two frigates, sailed, majestically into the Bay, and were- saluted with peals of cannon and gone from every ship. 41 I sat directly opposite, and from the balcony, with a glass, as soon as the ship came to anchor, I saw the two Princesses, with their attendants, dis tinctly, under an awning on the deck, and looking towards the city of Cadiz. - “ They were simply and plainly dressed in white muslin, with stray bonnets tied under the chin, much in the English style. Many Ladies appeared to be attending them, as well as several Gentlemen. The Queen and Infanta were distinguished front the others, being placed in front.. 's On casting anchor, a barge elegantly decorated, came alongside, and I observed several Gentlemen go on shore. 11 A difficulty now occurred, from the Bishop of Cadiz being out of town, in ill health, and conform ably to etiquette, the marriage ceremony must take place before the Princesses came on shore. el This circumstance could not be got over, and they were under the necessity of remaining on board for that night, very reluctantly. 4 c Next morning the Bishop arrived, and the tete- Stony took place about eleven o'clock ; the Conde de Miranda (one of the first Grandees of Spain) stand ing 83 proxy for the King of Spain, and the infante DIM Carlos. I must not omit a little ar.ecdote which evinces the amiable disposition of the Queen of Spain, viz. The poor Bishop, looking pale and sickly, yet con tinued standing, the Queen, observing his situation, said very kindly to him--' Pray, Sir, be seated, you seem ill. —Miranda, who is quite in the style of old Spanish form.. ty and etiquette, answered No subject can sit in your Majesty's presence.' Ishe Quiet' shrugged up hrr shoulders, looking compas sionately at the Bishop, and replied, smiling Never mind, I :hail procure Ferdivand's pardon, bring a chair for the Bishop.' 66 A barge waited to bring the Queen and Infanta albore, who wer! first placed in it. An old General Officer who had been sent to receive the Princesses, and convey them to Spain, was following : the Conde de Miranda said—' Sir s they are now under my pro- Section, and the old General drew back. This was overheard by the Queen, who being seated in the barge, inquired .6 what had become of the General and was answered by Miranda as abovin The Queen immediately replied-' I wish the General to be here. kle got my sister and 1 in charge from our father, rho his word not to lose sight of us until we were, given op to our respective consorts.' Miranda answered- 4 If it is you,r Majesty's command, it must be obeyed.' The Queen bowed, and the Ge neral retired. The Governos's coach waited Olt the landing to eeeeive the Queen and Infanta, with guards, &o. and , every demonstration of respect. 'the caanon conti nued to thunder during the cavaltade, which proceed ed to the High Church, where grand Mass was per formed in thanksgiving for their safe arrival. if They both kuelt down at the altar, with every appearance of becoming devotion; and each took lier Mastbook from ber podon, whicli sheaved that they bad not omitted attending to their most sacred duties amidst the highest of their temporal concerns. 66 As she passed frog . , church to the palace, which bad been prepared for their receptiou, the mules were taken from the coach, and they were drawn along by the happy Sponiards, who seemed to vie with each other in manifesting the greatest joy on the occasion. . 6 ' For three days there was the greatest rejoicings all over' Cadiz, and illuminations for three eights, after the Queen's arrival. The squares and public yvallte were decorated. Every house bung out a flag, faeclfully done up, chicly of crimson silk damask. storased, alga ornament most images are-possessed of for rejoicing days, with lamps and wax lights of all descriptions. The Alameda, which is the first , p u blic walking place, and the square s, exhibited a moat beautiful appearive. Coloured lamps hung upon the trees, much in the style of our Ranelagb, or Vauxhall git a gsda night. I went with some oom *pasty inahe evening to see it , and was much graul e d . Cadiz, which is the handsomest city in Spain, for tbe cle.udiriess and neatness of their streets, every l oa n being as white as snow, looked beautiful . ; every 'creature seemed wilting to give a cordial welcome to their. Royal visitors. es These levely.Peincesees, by their condescending' aneepten of planner, without pride, and without as• iaopiog the .dignified situation of their bigh rank, ahoy, in the,most affable manner, noticed their sub kcie, and won the heart of every individual, in a way which appeared so unaffected and so nateral, every one exerted theasselves in expressing their attachment. In, the streets, the thbatres, or whaever they went, tbe.Queen and Infanta seemed delighted with their .1.7 611 a. Tire was a remark made, that they paid the t nicked respect to whoever uccosrpd them i n a ;ions habit. The Qutca generally Mod up in the each (which was abort of open lamina) when ever he was accosted by one in a Pries es drew and Landing, made a respectful bow, or salute With her an. @Three days previous to their departure, a draw inwoom was announced for Latches to be introduced to ter Majesty, which was lolly attended. Many ' La ies of title were there some Grandees, the wives of M merc hants'emo, &c. No merc hants' wives were admitted. It us upon this (occasion that I wrote a note no the Maquis of Villafranca, wishing, as I before men timed, as the wife of Celonel'l'Grant, formerly of theLofal Lusitenian Legion of Portugal, to pay my respectful congratulations to the daughters of therottliguese Monarch, in the namt of my has bald and myself. i As soon as I mentioned to the Marquis my bus batd's name, the Marquis mentioned me to the Qseen. Her Majesty appointed the to be at the Paace nest day at five o'clock. On my arrival at the Palace, I was escorted by the Conde de Miranda to the apartment of the Com tem de Linares, who, finding I could speak nei ghs. Spanish nor Portuguese, beckoned to a Lady who was at a little distance, and ou coming up to nse • she said, in very. good English.... I suppose, Madame, you are the Lady of Colonel Graut.'—l said, • I was, and was happy to be accosted in the kaguage of niy nation. She replied, '.Madame, 1 ass a native of England--be seated--her Majesty is writing, belt will be soon with you' I' This . Lady seemed an intelligent, "oiled woman -she said she had been in the King l'or tugal's family some years, as English govensess to the Princesses—who, though diffident in speaking the English language, oast:tenni it very well ; that they had requested she might accompany them to Spain—said they had the most amiable dispositions, and their wish was to make every one about them happy; that if their merits 'were appreciated, they could not fail to diffuse it to all around them; that pride was a thing unknown in the King of Portugal's family, who, as well as the Queen, paid great atten tiois to the education of their children. and they were all affectionately united to each other. .• Wheal their daughters left Brazil, they bad a sorrossful parting, but had their father's promise, that when he returned to Portugal, he would meet them at the frontiers, and the hope of that kept up their spirits. f , Upon my expressing an awe, which I thought I should feel when the Queen appeared, this Lady, (whose name she told are was Chilly) replied, • be under no apprehension ; the Queen and Infanta are both so affable—when you see them you will feel quite at your ease; her Majesty has the sweetest dis position in the world. She remembers Colonel G.'s name, and that he was taken prisoner, and after wards rescued' She added, • I remember too, all the occurrences at that lime were very interesting to the King of Portugal's family.' " I had a great deal of conversation before the Queen appeared, and I confess when she did, I felt myself AS much at my ease as if speaking to you.— They both advanced with the most dignified sweet ness you can conceive. I was introduced by the first Lady ofehe Bedchamber, the Countess de Linens. The Qtteen has the prettiest hand in 7. 1 :e world. which she held out to me, the Infanta did so likewise. " The Queen is of the middle size, has an excites• sive countenance, fair complexion, and blae eyes. The letante is till. slim. and of a dark coniplex:on, with sparkling black eyes—they wtre plainly and neatly dressetf. The Queen wore the picture of the King. about the size of a playing Cat J, set with ttie rows ot brilliants. The Infanta wore oue of Den Carlos round. When they bad conversed a short time the carriage was announced, and not wishing to detain them, I offered to take leave ; but the Queen held out her hand a second time. I was quite overcomewith the condescension, and said, ' May GOD bless your Majesty, and grant that you may be I a blessing to this nation.' She looked up, and squeezed my hand." Extract of a priviate letter, dated Boulogne. De cember 21, A most daring robbery and burg- ' lary was committed here last Friday night, by six men, Italian, three of whom have beea taken : Sti• turday last a murder was committed by a French- Man, as is supposed, a boy having seen him, on the body of a young partied woman of excellent charac ter. It is supposed that she was struck v.ith a pair of tongs on the head, and failing to effect his put , poie he stabbed ber in the back of the Beck. He laid the child she had in her arms nn the bed and the tongs near her, and then took what money there was in the house, some say it was.only 23 francs, whilst others say there were. 60 odd." On die night of the 7th of this tnontls (December) a horrible assassination, togetlmw with a robbery to a large amount, was committed in the Commune of St. Andre, upon the person of the Sieur Ballenger, his son, daughter, and female servant. On the 15th, three men suspected of this hoitible crime, were ap prehended at Rochelle.; one of these wen is named Salomon, and the others Brine's, tvio brotbers. A Gentleman, recently from St. Helena, states, that BONA . PARTI continues its very.bad humour. The place of bin banishasios siev l soses airy 'wrote Trisome to * mind which has exchanged sensations of con stant delirium and freasy for these of unvarying calm and unalterable sameness. An anecdote has been related which we have not heard before.—A Captain C•••••,, of the 12.-- A—, it seem, in frac* with the ardent curiositypreialent in all ranks, t o see the person who hai acted so usspicuous a part in sbibistor, of our eventful thins, found means to avoid observation and reach l o cingwood. Here he prevailed oa some 9f,tlse attendants, and procured access to BonaireasTx. er%ds wheal be .had a loitg conversation. The . latter, it is'iiid;give fuU vent to his dissatisfaction, and complained bitterly of the tresitmeet be bad 'received from the European Soire tet s. He blanied thc. Government, . espeslally ford BA/Hinter, who had the miffs: tone to Incur his displeasure, front being its official *rim in what related to his' tt . ...atment. Captain G. having gratified his passion, retired,. and the Visit being soon after talked of, lie was not without apple henston that his impradence • !night cost hips hie miuien. It is added, howevey that iiftir i ifctiire from his Commander % he was. iptorrned, that a lodgitig would. be Ero . iiidedgir In at the Goier nor'shoose, wizake 'Bits to LotitwOoct nu' iSoi aA 'practicable. - IL Polrc~. - - Mstrotox-Houm.—Yesterday PratEs was brongbt up, for the purpose of being discharged from custody on bail. The Crre Somme suended the Office, and stated to the LORD MAYOR that he was satisfied with the security offered upon the responsibility of Mr. MARK Buttartw, of No. 85, Oxford-street, straw liat.maker, and Mr. CHARMS Pennsum., of New. gate-street, boot-maker. for the appearance of Thomas' Preston at the next Session, to answer for a misde meanor. The bail was then swot% in the presence of the LORD MAYOR, and bound for the prtsoner's ap rarance in the sum of 4.50 each ; Preston himself was bound in the sum of iiloo. We understand that Preston did not deviate from his resolution to make no application for bail; of course those who have answered for his appearance came forward vo luntarily. There were as he calmed to expect, many who were willing to be come his security. The per sons who have bailed him are very respectable.— Preston's Solicitor attended, and seemed,xo exercise some authority over him, for he did not n4mr a word upon being brought up, and study hoWed to the LORD MAYOIt on leaving the Justice room. which he, did in company with his bail. Hooper will be bailed to-morrow; and it was re ported yesterday, that all of those ender similar commitments will, at the beginning of next week, meet with friends who will give them a temporary liberty. A sailor, named John Raiff, who has frequently been brou ght before the Loan MAYOR by Officers who have many times found him on London-bridge, and AS frequently ordered to undergo the usual form, for the purpose of being passed to his parish, was , yesterday again put to the bar under similar circum stances. The Loam MAYOR observed, that he was determined to punish a practice of imposition which WAS beginning to grow very common, and ordered the offender to be tent to Bridewell, and well flogged. George Savage, the driver of a hackney-coach, un derwent an examination upon a charge preferred against hitn by a Mr-Silver, of stealing a parcel containing some property out of the coach, which the complainant had left for a few moments.—Re mended. Bow-Imam—Yesterday Efizaktk Thentftion, one ' of the gang of wretched prostitutes that nightly infest I d l e Lgighbourhood of Temple Bar, was brought be fore RICIIMIE Blum, Esq. for examination, being charged with having stolen a watch from the person of John Forest. It appeared that on Wednesday night, as the prosecutor was returning home, he was accosted, near Temple Bar, by the prisoner, who in vited him to treat 'her to some gin, it being, as she designated it, ig Christmas rime." The prosecutor readily complied with her request, and they adjourn ed to a public-house for that purpose. On coming out, the prisoner, not contented with the liberality already 'hewn towards her, asked him for some mo ney : be consequently gave her all the halfpeoce he had. Still the prisoner was not satisfied, and on pro secutor assuring her he had no more money about Ihim, sbe snatched his watch from his fob, and ran away with it ; but she was pursued and appreben ded. She was remanded for future examination. William Roberts, an urchin not more than 15 years of age, was broil& up under a charge of threaten ing his mother's life, under the following circumstancvls: It appeared thAt he was pursued to his mother's house for picking a Gentleman's pocket : she would not suffer him to escape, and he immediately seised a knife, with _which he threatened to cut her throat.-- The - poor woman, with the greatest emotion, told her melancholy tale, and intormed the Magistrates that she had spared no pains to have the prisoner properly ) educated, but. notwithstanding all her maternal pre- i cepts and admonitions, he was daily treading in the ' paths of dishonesty and vice, and unless lie was in some vray taken care of, she feared his conduct would bring him to an ignominious end. Mr. BIRNIX remarked, with horror, the peculiar ingratitude of the prisoner, in raising his hand against the life of his mother ; and told him that he might depend on being properly taken care of. A curious case, arising from the festivity of Christ mas-dity, came to this Office yesterday, and under went a long and voluble discusilon by a party of males, who inhabited the same house, and who had unfortunately only one kitchen to carry on their culi nary operations in. On the rine hand, an unprovoked assault was alleged to have been committed ; on Cie other, it was said to be only a deserved basting for wickedly and maliciously ;sating a pail of cold water into a copper in which a very fine turkey, a beautiful plum-pudding, and a handsome piece of pickled-pork, were being boded, by which means an excellent din ner was spoiled, and a hungry company dissatisfied. After a great deal of persuasion, the Laslisi were prevailed on to adjourn their noisy disc.'s* In the open air, where the matter was settled is ad Amicable manner. , Usiof-Hant.—Snvirm Coss.—A decent trades man residing in Lambeth-road, applied to blr. EVANCE yesterday for advice under the foilowing cir cumstances t—He stated, that from the nature i le trade he was obliged to take a great number o pence*. He yesterday Morning sent one to a baker's shop in the nizighbotsrhood for some rolls ; the baker refused to take it, though the Mint impression upon it was visible. He wished now to knew Irons the Ma i gistrate. if there was no mode of punishing the baker for his refusal ? If there was not, he observed, he had better shut up his shop at once and go to the Parish, since it was no use his taking money which no one would take of him again. The Magistrate, on looking over the Acts of Par iament on the subject, regretted that he had no power of assisting the complainant, though he con sidered the person who refused to take the InOney very much to blame. The complainant then inquired, whether if he had taken away the rolls and lett the sixpence, he should Crave been gpilty of an illegal act ? -The Magistrate said he did not cbasider there would have keen any thing illegal in the complainant's doing so, if the 6J. was-legal coin, In that case it would. be a legal tender, and he would be protected by it. With this opinion the complainant welt away ap pavently satisfied. RATING PLAEBB Or POBLIC WOREGIP.••-It. w il l be recollected, tbat at the late Sessions at Guildford an order ash made lot rating the Rey. Rowland Hill's Chapel toy/Ards the support . and maintenance of the , of the parish of Christchurch, and on an inspec dun of the Receipts sad pipits de4red from ihe Cha- - - \ pel, the Magistrates-flied 111416 as. a f a i r rat assessed. Mr. Webher's names as Treaqtr o „ r *:' Chapels was accordingly inserted in the n. xr u— ment. arid a sum of Al 6. 18s. vies ci.arv e d. ‘‘: the Overseer applied to Mr. Webber that gentleman refused to pay any ilpf am refusal Mr. Meymott, the Solicitor, wl.r ) is \e ' l44 traces of C u h a r i i a s a tci ii i u a l icihf: a s ari s!' . 1 , , motions to b e di te C te Mr. Webber, eating on him to ai_yeir and o h cause why he refused paymant of the su:n in 0 , ;ion; and why, if he continued such refusal, • rant of distress should not issue ? Yesterday l e ast ,' d ti a m Y er Mr. Webber edinthes no m t m ap n p n e s a . After waiting t! a us c ~ ring or any uric fur ~~ Mr. Meymott proceeded to prove by the evident, i Mr. Bransdrum, the Oversee:, that the rate h d j t,„; duly demanded of Mr. Webber, and that lte err to pay it. Troughton, the beadle, al , o pr, t . he served the summons on Mr. Welker. Thi having been gone through, Mr. Meymott a p l,t , f.l a warrant of distress, which the Magistrart, . EVANCii and Mr. ICMG, granted. We tio d ersta i ld : defendants have declared their deterinati,, n , e tn pay till they have the opinion of the Court of y . Bench en the subject. QUEEN-SQUARS.—Yesterday Amer CArant, Barker, and William elnderion, alias Jack Re 4 3,, re charged with robbing Mrs. Eliza Wilt containing a silk gown. Mrs. West said, dui 4 . 0 t .! a fortnight ago she was walking, along ea.:, with a bundle in her hands, aoi the three „ r ,„ ; hustled her. The prisoner dethrane wrested * bundle out of her hand, struck her violently, an d 1 , 1 away. She cried ig Stop thief," and he was ioll owtt by the watchman and taken. Edwards, th e cr os. stable of St. Margaret's, from information he ree t i r m from Anderson (who is only twelve years et E .O went to the lodgings of the other prisoners, and r ° o them into custody. Cochrane, who is the ringleade r of a juvenile gang of thieves, was filly commind for trial ; the others, on account of their youth, ece admitted evidence against him. A Serjeant in the 3d Regiment of Foot Guar% accompanied by a private, named John Patchett, be longing to the same Regiment, brought a very ha n d. some travelling trunk to the Office, which he raid he had been ordered to do by Captain Hall, Captain of the guard, and to ask the Magistrate how it WU to be disposed of? It appeared that yesterday morningot six o'clock, Patchett went on guard as sentry at the Queen's House; a little after seven, as soon asit was light, he saw the trunk standing on the ground, very near the inside of Buckingham-gate ; lie called assistance from the guard-room, and on tlieirexaniis. ing it they found it had been forced open by All inn ' crow and stripped of its contents. The direciiiin *r.P.! been torn off. 'lhe trunk was taken to ti.e guard. room, and the Captain not knowing *hat reps were proper to be taken, had sent it As ab , ve -ra tioned. The Magistrate (P. CoLQUHous, Eq..; o rectei that the trunk migiit be lett in the cite of al one of the Officers, and it say Wed be advertised sitA a description of the marks, lc was tecordilyly livered into the care of Pace, and the Serje.int v desired to inform his Commanding Officer Loyd IL: dispcsed of. 1 i : 4 i fAis] AT a a g savi ad * l4lll com pittie iisittes is n Tbs fi Afflifsat 0 Midis' Amm an 1 &old* Tana , ' r ek b , g bra t 4 1 - liar 11 &INN piked to &masa An C( OubscriP Waal _ Ex' Seven lay Inf House. boated. The Co 1 At W. Sot A Wes a DOWIB gin • h INe U 4 fa* EXTRAORDINARY BAND OF ROBBERS. ASSIZE ( ',UR PARIS, DECEMBER °.3. 'The Court of Assizes yesterday, atter f( or ho rs' deliberation, pronounced judgment in !Ile affair rt. lative to a great number of robbers. Sixteen accused, viz. eleven men and tive women, 6gotr,l:l them ; some as authors of midnight tit:p..(ll6o, committed for the most part by scaliinz ; out rs as i-eceivers of the stolen goods. One of the ptimien, reamed Gonthier, vvas aged only 13 years six months; tl to rest had hardly pAssed SO. Almost all of ifiens manifested at the trial a qr. pt ising effrontery. One of them, named Jarlsc•::, the elder, who had assumed as his :on: de guerre Cr Ric k.narne of Pied-de-Celeri, said— ,, How i Yre. sidont, do you desire me to avow myself iq destroy my mistress ? Promise me !hat she th.:!:,l safe, and I will acknowledge every tiiiag." Another, named Gurgy, pleaded his own cause : he dissembled nothing, and stiught only to atilet ;Is Judge's, by stating the mistartunes, true or taie, which, accor.!itig to him, left him no alternative, ,since the age of la. but to because a robber. One of the charges against Jardinand, the Chief of this band, was, that he bad inuoduced hiniselt, in the month of January last, into the apar:Mcnt el Ve Countess of Caraman, rue St. Dominique, and (P -ried off a gold watch, suspended at du! /wail nt Ole bed, without disturbing, her Ladyship's repot. was acquitted of this charge, but found guilty 0n . ..1 the others. The *flay acquitted four of the accused, and er clared all the others guilty, but pronounced only hp a majority of seven to five, respecting two sisurt, eve aged ;8, and the other 28 years. Jardinand, the elder, has been condemned to IU years hard labour ; Jardinand, tl:e younger, to tir. years ; Gurgy, to tive years ; the test to re:ay, ten, or five years. With respect to Gontliter, the famous punishment has been converted iiity five ye,,n imprisooment, on aacount of his youth. 'ilia three female convicts wept ahundantir 'Le hearing their sentence pronounced. lirdinaio , elder, exclaimed, with vie ence and i h ...aspherny— " The judgment is had, Gurgy is more guilty than I, and you have condemned liim only to five yesis. The gendarmes imposed silence on him, and all ti.;e prisoners suffered themselves peaceably to be reon" ducted to the Conciergerie. The f Mt. I OE A is Ada Alb _ Lately, at Merton, In Cheshire, in his itith year, John lived , a bachelor. His niggardly disposition did out per:llA him tote' joy the bounties of Nstin a: which Ptt ()yips cE t.a.! plarel his reach, and he latterly denied himself the common ners•u• ries of life, :hat he might add ar.other s:iinea to the Iteq. Too days prior to his decease a neighbour called in to vhdi him, atli was surprised to see him eating a raw potatae. " Joke," sahib's "why do you eat your potatoes raw? I tbiok they cat:entry" very palatable to a person of your years." "Ob ! 4 1 1 " .11 'John, this Is as sweet as an apple !" After his (boil. f"" *phew and heir fogad Sfso guhieas concealed in au oil e w door of which was made up with loose bidets, aid lad bet" Inewly plastered over; the newness of the riasterri; lad to happy discovery. "11;.! nephew's name is (kap Ri• • •:lraY , 4* resides in Ma desileld• r- --- t__. __ ____ IiIGH WATUt TO MORRUW AL LONDON JA:t.t.A. Morning . . - 43 min. ecer 8 _ Afternoon - - 8 ........ • LONDON; Printed 17 . 1A , l‘cN Publiabed there ; a ira al the Etzr-Uito, lang?"4' L+ hivi e i Lid) Con COM ►art , he lb .1r um el;