Star. — London, England, 1820-06-07 00:00:00

suffered the tiered sad disgraceful negocietlon to bs opened again, her enemies would then here proposed terms yet more alluring, to tempt her to net on the Continent. They would have offered' her aa: 'flin ched thousand a-year instead of fifty 1 . • • • ! HER MAJESTY'S JOURNEY TO LONDON. • (FARTHER. PARTIC/MAES). • On her Majesty's arrival at the Ship Inn, Dover, a guard of honour was in readiness to attend her. Her Majesty, however, addressed them to this effect: " I am much pleased with your attention, but as I am lit the land of liberty and freedom, I consider myself sufficiently pro ccted the loyalty and affection of my People." . Shortly after five o'clock, her Majesty appeared it the window of the Hotel, and was received with Ij,g most enthusiastic expressions of satisfaction. At six o'clock, a deputation of the inhabitants of i :'die town of Dover begged to be introduced to her Majesty, stating that they were anxious 'to present to her an Address expressive-of their feelings on her Majesty's arrival in her own kingdom. The moment the arrival of these Gentlemen was mentioned to her Majesty, she desired that they might be admitted to her presence. She stood at the upper tad of the room, Alderman Wood on her right, and Lady Hamilton on her left hand. The deputation soon entered, and, bowing with great respect, ad. vanced close to her Majesty, when one of the Gentle- men read the following Address : a To THE QUERN ' S MOST XXCELLEKT ItA3ZSTY. Aly it please your Royal Majesty—WA!, your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Inhabitants of the Town and Port of Dover, beg leave to approach your Majesty's most gracious person, to off.er our most hearty congratulations on your Najesty's safe arrival in jour own kingdom. We beg leave to asiare your Majesty how deeply we deplore the events which, under the divensation of thrum PSOVIDENCI, have so lately taken place in this Nation—ar.d beg leave to offer to your Ma j-4:y our sincere condolence on the demise of our late much- Waved and ever-to-be-lamented most gracious Sovereign, and to asitsre your Majesty of our firm attachment to the House of Ikaamick, and of our determination to support, at all times, those principles which placed them on the British Throne. We rejoice at the opportunity which your Majesty has at this time been graciously pleased to afford us of addressing you, for Whom we entertain the highest and most profound veneration and re spect; and to assure your Majesty how fully we participate in every happiness you can experience ; and me re particularly on your being now placed on the British Throne as Queen of Eng land. May this event, so pleasing to the Nation, be productive of permanent felicity to your Majesty, and may your Reign over us be long and happy." To.tbis her Nl.ijesty returned the following most gracious answer : " I am deeply impressed with all the attention the town of Dover has shewn to me on my arrival in these realms. I trust -hit some period will arrive when I may be permitted to pro- mote the happiness of my subjects, as I indeed feel most grati fied in being again united to so noble and generous a Nation.• The Deputation had _then the honour to kiss her Majesty's hand, and retired deeply impressed with her condescension. Several Ladies were afterwards permitted to enter the room, and were kindly received by her Majesty. Her Majesty ascended her carriage at half-past six. The crowd collected was beyond all calculation. The carriage was drawn by the populace completely out cf the town, amidst loud and reiterated cheers. The horses were then put in, and her Majesty pro ceeded 'on her journey to Canterbury, followed by the blessings of the people. When her Majesty reached this ancient City it was nearly dark. The scene, however, became singularly beautiful from the effect of 100 flambeaux, which were lighted at the entrance of the city, and carried by men. This illumination discovered upwards of ten thousand persons, who were anxiously expecting her Majesty's approach, and who, the moment they caught sight of her carriage, gave three cheers, and continued to cry " Long live Queen Carolinel" The horses were taken from the carriage, and her Majesty was drawn through the main street by the multitude. On reaching the house of the Mayor, the crowd stopped, and renewed their cheers. Her Majesty reached -the Fountain Hotel at nine o'clock, and immediately alighted amidst continued testimonies of loyalty and attachment. The Mayor and Corporation were in waiting to present an appropriate Address. They were attired in their corporate dresses. They were immediately re ceived by her Majesty in the same form as the Depu tation of the inhabitants of Dover. The Mayor then read, in a distinct voice, an Address, of which the following is a copy : " Wt., his Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects, the Mayor, Al &mien, Sheriff, and Common Councilmen of the ancient city of Canterbury, beg leave most respectfully to approach your Royal presence with our sincere and hearty congratulations on your Majesty's safe arrival in this city; and to express our fervent hope that your Majesty may long live in the esteem and admira tion of a loyal and dutiful people.—June S." Her Majesty immediately delivered the following most gracions answer : " CorrtanteN—l am very much obliged to you for the atten twit you slam me, and certainly, if it is ever in my power, I Thal be happy to do anything for the good town of Canterbury, and to make tn'• people happy. Gentlemen, you roust excuse this short address, as I am very tired; but I speak from my heart. and I am sure you will like that better than a formal ad errs& I shall never forget the loyalty and affection that are shewn to the House of Brunswick by this noble and generous nation." The Members oc the Corporation were then intro chiced to her Majesty, and had the honour to kiss her Majesty's hand. Several Ladies who attended to wit ness the ceremony had likewise the honour of con versing with her ,Majesty and kissing her hand. The. .!`•; yor, in presenting the Address, was accompanied 1, / seven Aldermen out of the twelve of which the, Cerioratiou consists, the Sheriff, the Town Clerk, Ana sixteen Common Coencilinen At or fiset four who compose the Council. Matei Or tally to per bedchamber. - . At an early hour 'yesterday mottling, An irniklense multitude filled the streets In the ♦icinity of the Foun tain Inn, and at ten o'clock her Majesty appeared at the window ; she was immediately saluted by-loud and long continued cheering. Her Majesty*spressed: her acknowledgments, and waving her handkerchief, silence was restored; upon which she said, II My', good people, as you cheer me, I pray you cheer the King also," which the people accordingly did, her' Majesty waving her handkerchief as long as the cheers for the King continued. • At half-past ten the horses and carriages were ordered. • The people, however, would not permit the horses to be put to the carriage, but insisted on drawing her Majesty completely through the town. From the windows on each side of the street, flags hearing appropriate devices were displayed, and the 'lilies were everywhere seen waving their handker chiefs, and joining in the general exclamations of— 4 Long live our gracious Queen r "Long live. Queen- Caredine," &c. The scene was extremely imposing, and her Ma, jesty appeared to be greatly affected. She repeat Idly put her head out of the window to those who pressed to gain a view of her !. She also waved her handkerchief, and calling on the people to respect their King, cried—" Long live King George the Fourth !" A great many of the young Officers of the Cavalry regiment now stationed at Canterbury, accompanied her Majesty on horseback from Canterbury to Sit tingbourne. Through every village on the route towards Lon don the same enthusiasm prevailed. All business was at an end, and every class of society seemed to feel it a duty to pay homage to her Majesty. The bells of the churches were set ringing, and all was joy and exultation. At Sittingbourne, a number of Clergymen, in their full gowns and bands, were waiting in the road to pay their respects to her Majesty, and approached her for that purpose while the horses were changing. At the bottom of Chatham-hill the whole popula tion of the town of Chatham and its vicinity were collected to bid her Majesty welcome. An attempt was made to renew the compliment of drawing her Majesty through the town; but, as her Majesty was anxious to get to London before the close of day, at her request the reople desisted. She was, however, cheered from every house as she passed, and all were alike loud in their acclamations of applause. The scenes described as having taken place in the other towns were renewed until she had gone completely through Rochester and Stroud. She was also at tended by a very numerous cavalcade of horsemen. At Gravesend, in defiance of the repeated entreaties of Alderman Wood, her Majesty was again drawn by her subjects entirely through the town, amidst reiterated cheers. From Dartford, several horsemen came to meet her illnjesty, and accompanied her carriage from thence to London. As she advanced towards Shoot er's-hill, the attendant cavalcade increased in num bers. Hundreds of vehicles of all descriptions were seen stationary on each side of the road, filled with well-dressed females, who, as her Majesty passed, joined in the universal shout, and continued to wave their handkerchiefs. These vehicles afterwards formed part of the procession, and continued to swell her Majesty's train. As her Majesty's carriage descended the hill to wards London, one of her horses fell, and for a time there was considerable confusion. The animal was however soon relieved from its dangerous situation, and its place supplied by another. The cavalcade then quickly advanced. It was preceded by a cloud of horsemen, waving their hats, and repeating the cries of " Long live Queen Caroline!" The general expectation that hei Majesty would enter the Capital on the evening of yesterday proved to be well-founded. Neither the degree of uncer tainty which accompanied it, nor the unfavourable state of the weather, could extinguish the ardour which prompted hundreds to assemble at an early hour, in order to hail and congratulate her return.— From the moment that she decided as to the course she would adopt, and resolved to throw herself on thy( people of England, all her proceedings have been so open, so divested of the mystery usually attending a Royal journey, that few were in danger of miscalcu lating the different stages of her progress. Her Ma jesty's arrival seemed to have been greeted not as an *unlooked-for, but as a natural and almost necessary, event. On all those outskirts of the tows which point or lead to the high Dover-road, at the Obelisk, in St. George's-fields, at tbe.Elephant and Castle, the Brick layers Arms, the multitude began rapidly to increase about three o'clock. The more loyal publicans hoisted a t'oal ensign on the staff of their sign-posts, and at Deptford the Union Jack was suspended, in two or three places, across the road. Symptoms of an impatient curl• osity, mingled with those of a deep and powerful interest, became stronger each succeeding hour...-. The throng of spectators became more dense the further an advance was made towards the point of anticipated meeting ; Deptford and Greenwich poured out in indiscriminate conccurse, all ranks and conditions of their inhabitants ; Blackheath re- is S v~ _ - • pf the l'itotlier of heir late Wireici Kinceis—ith anted by one &Ong of duty, loyalty, and deiotionb She descended from her Carriage amidst the loud and enthusiastic plaudits of the crowd: The tide of popular feeling wts now at its heigbi.- The wafting of handkerchiefs from ail the houses in siglit was incessant and universal. Even the mansion of the Duke of Cambridge, (the present resitlence• of -the Princess Sophia), and the house of the idissets Fitzclarence, both nearly opposite to that of Mr. Al: derman Wood, made as much shew of itspect and attachment in this way as any of the rest. Her Majesty was handed from her carriage by Mn Alderman Wood, and Mr. Phillip Wood. T ~..y.. •.• ~- After the Queen had at length entered the house, there seemed no disposition in the assembled multi• tude to disperse—horsemen and vehicles of every de: scription maintained their position, and the crowd' -stood compact and immoveable. In a few Minutes Mr. Alderman Wood appeared in the balcony of the first floor, and intimated that - her - Majesty would in person testify the sense which she entertained of the respectful sentiments expresied to = wards her. The moment the Queen appeared, she was greeted with 14 GOD bless your MVesty!" "COD prated your Majesti,":‘ Queen Carolate—Queen Caroline for ever," front a thousand Infests. The most splendid pageant, the most imposing theatrical exhibition, never imparted a more genuine delight than seemed to pervade all ranks Of spectators at this moment. Her Majesty, with a deportment perfectly graceful, walked from one end of the balcony to the other, and having bowed to all around, withdrew frorn.the ardent gaze which fed upon her presence. The crowd instantly dispersed through the various outlets of the street, and her Majesty's train, _consisting of a calaJi and three post-chaises, were then allowed to unload. The Club-houses in Sr.* James-street were illumi nated, as were likewise the houses in Hill-street, Bur lington-house, and some others in' Piccadilly. FORMER CHARGES AGAINST . THE QUIBII. When the case of her Majesty fornietiy engtlitid this public attention, she wtote a letter 'to the 'teee King, of too remarkable a nature to hAve - escslfed the recollection of our Readers. We extract the following passage from it, as peculiarly applic.able , to the peseta unhappy revival of the charge, trora which she was then so triumphantly vindicated r • , "It shall at no time be said, with truth, that -1,- " shrunk back from these infamous charges; that I crouched before my enemies ; and Courted then), " by my :submiision, into moderation I No; I_ have " ever boldly defied them. I have ever felt, and ttill " feel, that, if they should think either of pursuing " these accusations, or of bringiagforward any oiler . " which the wickedness (!f individual: may devise to dfict my honour (since my conscience tells me that " they must be as base and groundless as those " brought by Lady Douglas), while the witnesses to " the innocence Vow conduct are . ull living, I should " be able to disprove them al I; and, whoever may be " my accusers, to triumph over their wickedness and " malice. But should these accusations be renewed, " or any other be brought forward, in any futeere time, " death may, I know not had soon, remove from my " innocence its best security, and deprive me of the • " means of my justification and my defence. " There are, therefore, other measures, which I " trust your Majesty 'will think indispensable to be " taken, for my lionoitr and for my security.— " Amongst these, I most hitmbly submit to your " Majesty my most earnest entreaties, that the pro " ceedings, including not only my firstansivir, and " my letter of the Bth of December, brit this letter " also, may be directed by your Majesty to be ab preserred and deposited, as that they :Clay, 'a)l if " than, securely remain permanent .antheitic glom " ments and memorials of this accusation, and the " manner in which I met it—of my defenceots'well • ;" as of the charge; that they may remain *441 . 4 et ha any time of being resorted to,- if Me midiei tehich 'a produced the charge originally shall eves ienturci o " renew it 1 r _ . The following the Address *hid: the Lard Mayor, Aldermen, and LiverfOf de city Of London, presented to her Majesty, on E'er hapPiesCipe from the foul and malignant iiinipitaEy'aiined against her hon Our andler life " May It please your ./loyilknelt—We, his Majetires loyal subjeCis, the Lord Viotti'', Antenna), and Livery of the . City of London, in Centime Hall assembled, Waring In mind those sentiments of proftiond ventratira and ardent affection with which we bailed the arrival of your Royal Highness in this country, humbly beierci your Royal Highness to receive our assurances, that in the hearts of the Citizens of Lonasin those sentiments have never experienced dimintation or change. " Deeply interested iia every remit connected with the stabi.. lity Of the Throne of this Ringsban under the sway of the House of Brunswick--tenderly alive tai every circumstance affecting tbe personal welfare of every branch of that Illustrious House—We have felt indignation and abhorrence inexpressible upon the die -closure of that foul at!cy detestable conspiracy which, by perjured and suborned traducers, bas been carried on against your Royal Highness:s honour and life. 46 The•veneration for the laws, the moderation, the forbesr. ance v thetratikness, the mipanimity, which your IlOyal ai s h. alma has so eminently displayed, ,under circumstances to crying ; these, while they demarld.en wspnession of our ebbountied planer, cannot fail to excite inns a confident hope, lbw, under the sway of your illustriosts and beloved daughter, our children will ea* all the benefits of so bright an example ;andwilum bly beg permissioa Most unfeignedly to assure your Royal • 1• • • 1 • .1••‘•-• 11.0..‘•411, semißecilame griai erintinenial fish; aid at. Shooter's Hill were drawn up, in excellent corder, en array of barouches, chaise, and other vehicles, -filled with respectable and decent women. It tnal► - be doubted whether, since the days of Queen Elizabeth, when Greenwich was a royal seats and when festivals and s aquatic spectacles first laid the basis of its import , ante, its neighbourhood has ever presented a more lively and interesting scene. Here a pretty correct understanding seethed to prevail that her Majesty would pass over Blackheath about five 'o'clock.— It was here, too, that the feelings of respect and attachment to _this illustrious Lady were perhaps most deeply 'seated. They appeared to derive their origin rather from reflection, than from'a contagious sympathy with the fortunes of an unassisted Princess. Her long residence on the spot under a less exalted title, but in circumstances - not less painful and ha ' sassing, had evidently left an impression in her favour which not the subsequent lapse of tithes and still leis Any vague rumours, could obliterate. The resolution manifested in coming, upon her own voluntary mo tion, to face her accusers and assert her claims, was considered by these partial friends and admirers at satisfactory evidence of her innocence, and as amply sufficient to repel every suspicion. Nothing certainly ' could exceed the warm enthusiasm or eager welcome with which her Majesty's presence was greeted as mon as she appeared amongst them. The descent of the cavalcade whith preceded her down Shooter's Hill, amidst the joyous Waving of hats, and the reiterated shouts of thousands, had a fine effect AS beheld at the opposite extremity of Blackheath.— On arriving at the Green Man, her Majesty's car riage-drew up, and-she alighted. A momentary (lc pression, arising chiefly from fatigue, rendered a short repose desirable. The attraction now grew more intense, and in order to prevent confusion, and allay the thirst of curiosity, the Queen, at the advice of Alderman Wood, after partaking of some refresh. ment, condescended to appear at one of the windows of the inn. The crowd, at once satisfied and ani mated at this appearance, Istirst into a vehement and protracted shout of applause. Her Majesty bowed 'gracefully, and, notwithstanding her anxiety and fatigue,. looked remarkably well. She was dressed in a black twilled sarcenet gown, a for tippet and ruff, with a hat of black satin and feathers. After a delay of about twenty minutes she resumed her jour ney. As the weather had now cleared up, and the rays of the sun increased the splendour of the scene, the carriage was thrown open, and every one gratified with an immediate view of their Sovereign's consort. —Mr. Alderman Wood, Lady Ann Hamilton, and a female attendant, rode in the same carriage. In the second carriage, s chaise 'and four, was a man of colour, and a quantity of luggage; and in a third, also a chaise and four, were her Majesty's protege, Mr. William Austin, and Mr. Wood, jun. The ac clamations were now renewed, and continued without interruption till the entire cavalcade reached the Me tropolis, when they swelled into a yet louder strain. Her Majesty was evidently affected, though not over come, by these testimonies of reverence and loyaltjr. It was obvious that she had anticipated no less, and that she had formed a right estimate of the national character. Whilst many expressed their feelings in a tone of congratulation, fervent benedictions might be heard from the less vociferous par t of the assem blage. So•earnest was the general sentiment of re spect, that every carriage in the Royal Suite was ho noured by some mark of popular applause. It is dif ficult to give a just picture of the manner in which her Majesty was received by her people—never did we witness a more glowing, a more generous, or en thusiastic expression of the public feeling. The streets through which she passed were literally crammed withanxious crowds suddenly collected, all , animated by one sentiment of regard and of devotion to this Illustrious Personage. Her entrance was, in fact, a tritnnphal entrance. All ranks of society seemed to vie with each other in shewing to her Mai jesty the tenderness due to a persecuted woman, the respect and attention due to the Queen of England: Almost all the windows of allshe houses in the streets through which the cavalcade passed, were filled with, elegant women and Gentlemen, who paid to her Ma= jetty every demonstration of respect. One continued shout was *heard long before her Majesty crossed Westminster Bridge, but greatly increased as she passed by Carlton Palace. Though not originally intended to pass up 'Pall-mall, this direction was taken by the great body of horsemen who preceded the Royal carriage, and it was not thought neces sary to turn suddenly off, or change their course. The sentries on duty at Carlton Palace presented arms, but in a manner indicating that some reserve and em barrassment extended even to their humble stations. As she proceeded up St. James's-street, the interest of the scenethickened ; the windows of all the elegant and fashionable houses at that end of the town were thronged with spectators. The brilliant effect was increased in interest and dignity by the affectionate *Congratulations from every quarter, by the prayers, by the cheering congratulations of every rank, age, and sex. la the different Club-houses of St. Jaines's street, the Noblemen and Gentlemen appeared in the windows and on the balconies, in considerable num bet's, and paid their respects to the Queen as she gassed. —Her Majest34 progress as she approached South. Audley-street was much retarded, so great was the preitire of the peopre, all anxious to catch a glance 1