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. 4. • 'V .{ mand of Col. Manes, and was immediately marched into the great square of the Hospital, where they' piled arms: they came attended by their full band. Detachments were then placed nn duty at the dare rera gates of ingress, to prevent the forced .obtrusion of the populace, and particularly at the west gate, through which .his MAJESTY was to approach, and where the greatest pressure was observable. About this time, too, the admission of tickets commenced, and, as the day advanced, the most pleasing display of beauty and fashion was everywhere visible.— Among nthers were noticed, early in their arrival, Earl Sr. VINCENT, and Sir GEORGE GREY, the COM missioaer of Portsmouth Dock-yard, who came in his yacht from Portsmouth. There were also present the Earl of Saeros (accompanied by his son, Lord Mo- Lv s Fox, the H. 'n. Misses MOLYNEUX, and some other Ladies), Lord llansmno, Colonel BARCLAY, 85c. — Several other persons of distinction soon afterwards arrived, anJ joined their respective friends in the Col lege. T,,ere was a large party at the Governor's and Lieut elant-tiover nor s (the Hon. Capt. Bnowem.), who took their seats at the windows overlooking the place of embarkation. A little before three two carriages arrived, with a numhza of his MAJESTY'S pages and inferior servants, with 100 gage, ticc. and they were taken in the ROYAL GHO es boats on board that vessel. A carriage im mediately afterwards arrived, containing the vene rable Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Sr. VINCENT. Every pos.ii,le mask of respect was paid to the veteran by the troops, %silo presented arms, and by the Officers on duty and the guard of honour, who conducted him to the beach, end saw him on board the jolly boat of the ROYAL GEORGE, and conveyed on board that vessel, for the purpose of being present (accord ing to the previously expreSsed wish of his MAJESTY) to rec‘ive Ina, on his embarkation. It was conceived to be consistent with etiquette that the oldest Admi ral of England should welcome the KING on board. INTERIOR OF THE HOSPITAL YARD. ,* • T~ ll', I. The company admitted into the yard was very se lect, consisting of Noblemen, Ladies, and Gentlemen of rank and character. Round the entrance of the Governor's house, were a number of beautiful fe males, who waited with great patience for many hours for the gratification of beholding their Sovereign,when about to embark for his northern dominions. There were many Scotch Ladies, who exhibited the tartan riband, and appeared in high spirits. The arrange ments at Cie entrance to the College yard, and in the interior, wet e deserving of every praise. At the gate (the western entrance) a number of the Woolwich Royal Marines were stationed, and also a body of Police officers, belonging to Union-Hall and Bow stteet, for the purpose of preventing the admission of improper persons, and every one, in fact, who could not produce a ticket. In the inside of the gate, a company of Mar hie; were drawn up, under the com mand of Major CLAPPARTON ; and each side of the western entrance, round to the great square, by the painted gallery, to the steps at the lower end of the terrace, leading to the beach where the embarkation took place, was lined with collegemen and soldiers, placed at stated distances. The front of the Painted Hall, and the north-east and south-west wings of the College, were filled wish Ladies and Gentlemen. One company of Ma. hies lined the front of the terrace at the bottom of the great square, near the place of em barkation, and another company the side of the square, under the command of Lieutenant HUTCHINSON and Major EDGE. In the centre of the great square 800 pour orphan lads, the sons of British sailors, who have so often sustained the glory of - the British flag, pre scn:ed themselves to the view of the vast assem blage. Their neat, clean, and healthy appearance, gave general satisfaction ; but, if anything could be more pleasing, it was the sight of 200 girls, the daugh ters of wounded and departed heroes, all in a most healthy and apparently happy condition. At the doors leading into the Governor Sir RICH A RD KEATS'S house, were stationed, the Governor, the Lieutenant avernor, a Guard of Honour, consisting of an equal number of Naval and Military Officers, attended by many General Officers (not on duty), for the purpose of receiving the KING on his arrival. The steps leading from the • beach to the terrace, and to the Governor's house, were. lined with police crileers; and the grand entrance to the great square, where his Madesrs• was to alight, was surrounded by i‘lrlitary Officers, and the principal police officers llow-street, so that a passage was kept open, and constant communication took place between the Offi cers near the beach and the Governor's house, and answers were dispatched to the signals made on hoard the 11oyat Gt:oaka, and the yacht and steam-vessels that formed part of the Royal squadron. Prepara tions had been made in the Governor's 'rouse for the KING to stay a few minutes prior to his going on board ; and the guard of honour, the drummer to the Hospital, titer, &c. with the mace-bearers, were ranged in order at the front of the Governor's house; and the drummer was waiting a signal to be given on the entrance of his MAJESTY at the west gate; but a messenger arrived, that preceded his MAJESTY a short time, announcing that as it was much later than the KING expected to have arrived, he was com pelled to forego the visit to the Governor, and should proceed directly on board from his carriage. The Governor, tine Lieutenant Governor, with all the Offi cers in attendance, and the Guard of Honour, pro ceeded from the Governor's house to the terrace at the top of the steps of the beach, where they waited till the KING arrived. On the at rival of the City state barges opposite the Hospital, nothing could exceed the magnificence of the coy iced which was presented, as viewed from the silo' e. Immediately in front lay the ROYAL CumGs yacht, in every way equipped for sea, and distinguished by her superior size and decorations from all the surrounding vessels. At each end of her were moored the Cornet and James Watt steam-boats, by which she vvai to be accompaniq-on her voyage.' Again to the lett, were ranged an infinite number of pleasure yachts, among which w er 6 those belonging to the Commissioners of Deptford and Portsmouth Dock-yards, the Emerald, belonging to Sir CliA RLSS PAGET, arid a vast variety of others, too numerous to describe. These were all gaily decorated with appro priate flags and streamers. Beyond these were three large steam-boats, engaged for the day by casual spectators, and tilled with . well-dressed company, Besides these, there were an infinite variety of craft - • - including pleasure-boats, wherries, ships' boat; Ad flip, funnies, skiffs, and, - in fact , • every kind of Irene which the conintorce and amuse ment of the port of London could furnish to swell the throng.' These were all filled with panic; impatiently.' awaiting the approaching spectacle, and occasionally' moving from place to place, and thereby giving a singular and pleasing animation to the whole. ARRIVAL OF lIIS MAJESTY AT GREEN WICIL At length, at a quarter past three o'clock, two of the 15th Light Dragoons were seen ditching through the west gate at full gallop, and riding along the line in which the KING'S carriage was to proceed. The . rapidity of their progress, the appearance of the men, and of the horses, covered with sweat and dust, an nounced that the KING was not far distant. They drew up near the north gate, and, having alighted,' made a communication to the Governor, Sir R. MCAT., that the Royal carriage was on the point of arrival. Accordingly, in about a minute after, two more Dragoons, of the same Regiment, galloped along the line with equal rapidity, and the shouts announced to those within the precincts of the Hospital, that his MAJESTY was not far distant. All eyes were now directed from the terrace, where the company was principally assembled, towards the part where his MAJESTY must enter. The moment his carriage ap peared in view (precisely at 20 minutes past three o'clock), all hats were off, and he was received with a universal shout of acclamation, which was returned from the opposite bank of the river, where immense multituc'es hid been assembling from: n early hour in the morn ng. The windows of this noble building, in the tv et principal wings, which descend towards the river, were tilled with Ladie-s, dressed with the utmost, elegancy. His MAJESTY, upon alighting, was received with universal 'applause, manifested in the most cordial manner. He looked extremely well, and appeared to be highly sensible of the good will by which his reception was' distinguished. A few compliments passed between him and the officers who surrounded him, on descending from the carriage; and he then seemed desirous that no further time should be lost. His MAJESTY, therefore, did not enter the interior of the Hospital, where a colla tion had been provided for. him, but having several times acknowledged the cheers of the populace by bowing right and left to the spectators, and then to the front, looking to the river, he wok the arm of the Governor of Greenwich Hospital as he walked down the steps, and was assisted by Sir CHARLES PAGgT into his barge. As he took leave of the persons on shore, he, in an emphatic manner, exclaimed " GOD bless you all !" The following persons were on the stairs, and had the honour to be close to the person of his MAJESTY when he alighted from his carriage: The Governor, Sir Malaita Mums; the Lieut.-Governor, Hon. Captain BAGWELL ; Commissioner Sir GZORGI Gm; CoL MARIS, the Commandant; Guard of Honour; Colonel Weil vaavy; Major Loins ; Captain Ammo ; Captain Enos; Lieut. Hurctirsox ; Captain LARKINS; Sir Tomas Tiros:nos; Com missioner CUNNINGHAM and Lady; Major CI -senator; Sir GNOMIC ; Sir Wx. Sir J. BRETON, &C. The Royal barge was admirably manned, and the precision with which she was pulled, there being 14 oars, was at once imposing and surprising. Her head was run right over the lowest step, and tire KING was thus enabled to step into her with the utmost ease. The greatest order was preserved in that part of the River over which the launch that conveyed his MAJESTY to the royal yacht passed. A great number of boats, each under the superintendence of a naval officer, not under the rank of a Lieutenant, were con- tinually passing and repassing, for the purpose of preventing all Interruption. Harbour boats were in attendance for the same purpose. In consequence of this regulation, a wide space, ex tending from the shore to the Royal yacht, was kept perfectly open, so as to render the vessel, and every thing that might pass on deck, completely distinct to the view of those on land. The vast assemblage of boats, barges, yachts, and other craft, filled with spectators, were drawn up in regular order on each side. His MAJESTY being seated in the barge, she immediately put off amidst much acclamation. His MAJESTY bowed repeatedly to the company in the various craft, and turning to Sir C. PAGET, who on this occasion steered, desired him to be covered. THE EMBARKATION. The moment the KING got on board the ROYAL GEORGE, after mounting what is called the " accom modation ladder" with a good deal of agility, he walked towards the quarterdeck, where Earl ST. VINCENT stood uncovered, and saluted him ; they shook hands, and after a conversation of some length, the KING was iutroducel to each Officer on board.— The Earl Sr. VINCENT then took his leave of the KING, and was brought on shore again, the Ramo descend ing the accommodation ladder on taking leave of his Lordship. During the greater part. of the time his MAJESTY remained on deck, he kept his eye directed towards the shore, and frequently bowed to the people. He visited every part of the deck, and seemed to be in the best spirits. When the KING put his foot on board, the Commodore's broad pendant w:ti taken down from the main-mast, and the Royal Standard of England was hoisted in its place, and a signal was made to the telegraph onshore communicating with the Admiralty. Previous to this period, as the craft on the river were stowed very. closely together to obtain a nearer view, they did not appear to be very numerous; but when they began to disperse, some towards London, but by far the greater number for the purpose of ac companying the ROYAL GEORGE part of the way, they seemed to cover the whole face of the water to the 'extent of at least a mile. The Comet steam-packet towed the ROYAL GEORGE (the wind being calm) down the River. The Lord Mayor's yacht preceded the ROYAL GEORGE, and was towed by the Royal Sovereign steam-packet. The LORD MAYOR, as Conservator of the River Thames, took pteceJence of his MAJESTY. At twenty-five minutes to four o'clock, those Noble men, Gentlemen, and Officers who were on board, that did not accompany the KING to Scotland, took their leave and left the vessel; the accommodation steps were drawn up, and the sailors drew up the anchor, and prepared for sailing. At twenty minutes to four o'clock the Comet steam packet was attached to the ROYAL GEORGE, tbe . Kl NO informed the Commodore that lie was prepared to sail, and the Comet's machinery was set in motion. Though there was such a vast concourse of boats on the river, we have not heard of the occurrence of any serious accident. The boat of the Turkish fri- : gate ran clown a wherry off Gteeseriek; two ladies who were in it were,llowevek, instisoistely mimeo Of the water. The undulation teased by the steam engine of the ROYAL SOVIERZION swamped a boat, but the parties in it saved themselves by catebing‘hold of the Lord Mayor's barge, which followed immediately after it. The Goldsmitlrs barge ran foul of a haw ser by which a private yacht was moored to the land, and the consequence of the shock was, that the bow-, sprit of the yacht got entangled in the railwork of the barge, and broke it in pieces before it could be extricated. The company on board appeared to be much . alartried by the accident, especially as it ap peared at first likely to occasion them much more se rinus inconvenience that it afterwards produced. After their alarm had subsided, the barge took its place by the side of the Lord Mayor's, and though some of its gilded splendour was destroyed, still formed a sub ject of admiration to the crowd in its vicinity. I . of all dem;liptions, ii BLACKWALL AND THE EAST AND WEST INDIA DOCKS. An immense number of people had been collected from an early hour in the morning, in the neighbour hood of Blackwall, for the purpose of seeing and cheering his MAJESTY as he passed by them in his progress down the River. About four o'clock the ROYAL GEORGE came opposite to Blackwall, and was welcomed by the cheers of the people, and also by a salute of several pieces of cannon. The same was the case on its arrival at the East and West India Docks, and at most of the detached warehouses between those places and Woolwich. WOOLWICH. The ROYAL Gaonoz, in its progress to this place, shot before all the steam-vessels and yachts in the River, with the exception of the LORD MAYOR'S, and received from each of them three cheers as she passed. His MAJESTY, who was standing on deck and con versing with the Officers of the vessel, seemed, by the manner in which he acknowledged them, to be much gratified with the loyal feelings of his subjects, and to be desirous of expressing his gratification by every 'means in his power. Most of the wherries which had come from town, left his MAJESTY just before he ar rived at Woolwich, not without giving him many loud and hearty wishes that he might meet with a safe and pleasant voyage, to all of which he gave a si lent reply, by placing his hand gracefully on his heart. At a quarter before five o'clock, the Row. Geoaax, which in its progress from Blackwall had been fre quently involved in the clouds of smoke emitted by the different steam-packets, came opposite the town of Woolwich, and was welcomed by a royal salute from the batteries, and three sloops of war that hap pened to be there. The yards of these vessels were manned, and all their different flags were flying. The sailors cheered when the KING passed them, as did also the workmen in the different, dock-yards and public works. At two of them a large flag was dis played,-on which was inscribed og Long live King Gnoiton the Fourth!" At the Arsenal, the artillery, sappers and miners, a regiment of infantry, and a troop of cavalry, were drawn out at the water's edge to greet his MAJESTY. The standard of England was hoisted on the church. GRAVESEND. Saturday morning as early as ten o'clock, the com pany began to flow into the tcwn, and in a short time all the stables were filled. The visitors immediately proceeded to the banks of the River, and to such de vated places as presented themselves on the shore. The terrace above the Bathing-house especially, was thronged with spectators, who, throughout the morn ing, kept casting " long and lingering looks" to wards London. At half-past seven the Royal yacht came down in the most majestic style, towed by the Comet, and surrounded by upwards of a hundred boats, which had set out from Gravesend to meet it. His MA JESTY was on deck, and was repeatedly cheered. He appeared to be highly delighted, and repeate,ly bosk ed his thanks. As his MAJESTY passed the fort, a Royal salute was fired, and the Marines presented arms. All the vessels which had left Greenwich with his MAJESTY were completely distanced; and thosewhich persevered in following him did not reach Gravesend fot an hour afterwards. The Corporation of Gravesend and Milton had prepared an Address to be presented to his MAJESTY ; but from the difficulty which would necessarily exist of presenting it to him off his passage, it was resolved that it should be conveyed through the medium of Lord DARNLEY, who is steward of the Corporation. SOUTH END. The most anxious expectation prevailed in this town throughout the whole of Saturday, on the sub ject of his MAJESTY'S approach. Several pleasure boats, filled with the temporary visitors to the place, as well as the inhabitants, were on the water the whole of the morning, and again embarked in the evening. It was nine o'clock, however, before the Lord Mayor s barge, closely followed by the Royal yacht, was faintly seen from the shore; and, at the same moment, the report of a salute fired from the Garrison. at Sheer ness, announced his MAJESTY'S arrival at the Nore. At this point the Loan MAYOR took his leave of the ItovAL GEORGE amidst loud cheers; his MAJESTY in timating his sense of his Lordship's loyal and respect ful attention, by repeatedly bowing and kissing his hand.. The LORD MAYOR then commenced his return to the metropolis. SHEERNESS At a quarter past eight the Royal Party passed Hole Haven. His MAJESTY was still on deck, leaning over the side of the yacht, dressed in a plain blue frock, with a brown-coloured fur cap, surrounded by a band of gold lace. He looked extremely well, and returned every mark of respect and loyalty by a most' gracious bow A band was playing at the time it passed. The Royal yacht proceeded with astonishing rapidity, having the ebb tide along with it. In half an hour after the yacht was again recognized by the illumination of the port holes. The Royal yacht lay in the Note on Saturday night, not being able to proceed on account of the tide. As early as three o'clock yesterday morning, all hands on board the Royal squadron were at work, to have it in readiness to sail the moment the tide answered. At half-past four the Royal squadron was in full sail. It being still very calm, the Royal yacht was towed by the Government steam-packet. As soon as his MAJESTY got under weigh, the fleet in the Nore, the frigates and battery, &red a Royal salute. THE 'EVENING STAR. LONDON, MONDAY. AUGUST THE 11H4D16 STOCK EXCHANGE, TWILVE O'CLOCE, ♦ery little business stirring up to this hour, and the Itl;rle4 rani"a steady skittle for the Account Ind Mosey ; Reduced Sib lb I. Fenno Iksli&—thett 11 a great bdstle this maiming M gbe foreign areurities—both Spanish and Chilian Rondo ate tit dr, nand, and a good deal of bisinessis transacting in dune Nada; STOCK EXCHANGE, ONE Oti.oolC. Within the last half hour the Market has hietided:....a good deal of business is doing. Consols for the Account 10). • Folunan Foxes.—The Market remains steady, and all foreign securities are on the rise.—New Spanish 63) ; Old 641; h•.,,,; Prussian 1161 ; Old 85; Russian 831 Chilian 87); D aD A 87) ; Neapolitan 73); Colombian 87 ; Scrip my*. PRICES OF STOCKS AT ONE (Y'7I,OCK. Bank Stock 252 2.51 5 per Ct. Red. 81 y, 3 / 4 % 2 per Cent. Consols 80 1 ,4 3 / 4 84 3 1 / 6 pet' Cents. 92 3 / 4 4 per Cents. 99% % 3/4 4 per Cent. New 99 3 / 4 3 / 4 . Bank Long Annuities 21 1.16 India Stock 249 1 / 2 M) Exchequer Bills of £l,OOO, Bs. 6s. Ditto Small 6s. 9s. pr.—' 'consols tor Act. SO% 34. D E ATN OF 11It MARQUIS OF LONDONDERRY. It was rumoured on 'Change thi. toienoon, that the Marquis of LONDONDERRY had died suddenly. —The report did not, at first, gain- much credit; but we have since learned that his Lordship died this morning, at nine o'clock, at Clay Hall. Ilis Lordship had been unwell for some days, an.; was cupped on Thursday, from which he experienced so much relief as to have an audience of his MAJESTY on Friday. The Stocks, in consequence, I►ace f a ll en one quarter per cent. His MAJESTY has at length sailed to isit his an dent kingdom of Scotland, and before this Paper reaches our Country Readers, he will, it is to be hoped, have reached its Capital, vs here he is ex pected this evening. The late hour at which his 1. , i- JESTit left town on Saturday, prevented us from doing more than announcing the fact; but in our prec..din3 , columns we have given the most ample an.l co: vet; details of the embarkation, arid the other cicuin• stances connected with this interesting event. We have received the Paris Journals of rid. , y last, by which we learn that the labours of the Chamber of Deputies are drawing to a close. The discussnvi on the Budget were to terminate by the end of I.nt week. The manner in which the tribune of the C',.tia ber has been employed to scrutinize the acts c f .id ministration, to denounce real or alleged abuse, and to alarm the nation with threatened qs,a , ,,ts t , p.•n its rights and liberties, will form no ind , .icenienz -,!) keep it open longer than necessary for transacting its financial business. The anwed su:ject of aebate since the commencement of the Session, Las been the Budget; but nothing has been more varied than the topics of discussion--the episodes have equalled in length, and exceeded in interest the avowed subject cf discussion. On Thursday the debate on the Budget was concluded ; the project of law being adopted by a majority of 257 to 78. As the Legislature assembled for the specific put. pose of examining and passing this law, now that Ministers have thus obtained all they wanted for the service of the ensuing year, it is probable th.:t they %%ill not call the Deputies together again for the next twelve months at least, unless some extraordin.:ry occasion should demand it. The French Misliste7i will thus be able to govern France as they ple:::t without being compelled to give even the trifling es planations, sometimes forced from them by the i;n portunities of the Left, when the Legislature is sit ting. The result of this emancipation on their part, it is feared, will be an immediate renewal of the cen sure of Newspapers, which the late law for regulating the Press gives them the power of imposing by a Royal Ordonnance,.when they think the occasion re quites it. Even the Quotidienne has caught the alarm, and has declared, in a well written article, that it would unite with its adversaries (the Liberals), to call upon Ministers not to deprive political writers of a right which the law orders that they should enjoy." It then adds, that there is no cause or just pretence for suspending the Liberty of the Press; and that the law, as it now stands, is quite sufficient for the pro tection of the public peace and that of the Govern ment. The little regard paid to the opinion and in terests of the Public, however, by the majority of the Chamber, who insisted, after the Budget had boa passed, that they should have no other sitting, excer on the day of the prorogation, is a sample of t::e spirit which will animate the Government. M•t;.y important petitions remained to be considered; LA ' the Ultras would not hear of any business after all the money had k,ein obtained, and the cloture not ot the Sitting, but of the Session, was carried by the union of the Centre and the Right, and in the tni.ht , of universal confusion, the Right crying "Vircle ROI and the Left, " Vint:atter salaires! Vivent les sillecilre,! These Papers contain some additional particulars of the death of the Capitan Pacha, and the destrec. Lion of the Turkish fleet. Accounts from Constantinople of the 13th uk. state, that the Janissaries had been guilty of horrible ex cesses in that capital during the are preceding days. It is said, th#t the Grcek army from the NOV* It it