The National Register. — London, England, 1821-09-10 00:00:00

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Tears gushed from tl.c eyes of the good old man as he told the in teresting tale. SUNDAY, AUG. 26 —This morning, at 9 o'clock, Lord and Lady Hood, Lady Ann Hamilton, Ald. Wood, and the other friends of her late Majesty, with most of her household, attended divine service in the cathedral. The venerable clergyman appeared in a scarf, and in the latter end of his discourse alluded, in the most affecting manner to the life and sufferings of the illustrious lady, whose remains on the preceding morning had been consigned to the silent tomb. At this part of his address, many of the male and almost the whole of the female part of his audience were in tears Considerable surprise and much in dignation were manifested by the public on finding that all theemblems of mourning were removed from the church. Many of the most respectable inhabitants of the place were in mourning; but numbers were deterred, much against their inclination, for fear of °trendily , the higher authorities. It is confidently asserted, ' ' that the most poSitive instructions have been isued Lv the Government prohibiting these external marks of respect. Yesterday morning it was rumoured that the younger part of the population of this town intended, as a mark of respect, to assemble this evening before the Hotel d'Angleterre, with torches and bands of music, to serenade the distinguished friends of their late illustrious Princess; a mode of expressing public approbatioa very common in Germany. It was, however, thought proper to prevent it; and in conse quence an order was sent round to the merchants and tradesmen not to suffer their clerks and apprentices to leave the house; and the police were instructed 1 , to prevent the carrying of lights or the playing of music. Thus far the desi g n was frustrated ; but about 11 o'clock several hundreds of most respectably dressed individuals assembled before the hotel, and stilled for Lord Hood, Dr. Lushington, Alderman Wood, &c.; and on the appearance of those gentle men, and likewise the Ladies Hood and Hamilton, they rent the air with their acclamations. They continued there till considerably after twelve o'clock, and then separated with the utmost order. Although they were disappointed in the principal part of their object, yet no disposition to irregularity was mani fested. They seemed to be determined to make full amends for the absence of music, by the length and vehemence of their applause. In England that such a public deruolastration of popular feeling should be prevented takhik place on a Sunday might be ac. counted for on the ground of usage and religious considerations • but it is impossible that here that could have been the cause. The theatre, and all places of public amusement, are opened hero on Sunday ; nor is it the custom of closing the shops even during the time of divine service. MONDAY, Ayes. .27.—Much bustle was mani fested this morning at an early hour before the hotel d'Angleterre, and a considerable concourse of people arrived, and there took their stations. About half pust eight a carriage drew up to the door, and two interesting little girls, dressed in the costume of the flower-girls that attended the funeral (white frocks, black sashes, and crape round their heads,) alighted and impaired for Lady A. Hamilton. They were shortly after introduced to her Ladyship, and pre. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 1821. sented to her a most pleasing Address from them selves and companions of which the following is a translation : " TO LADY , [ ,HAMILTON, NOW IN BRUNSWICK. " MAIMig t ; 1 g grave of her • Majeity, she late much honoured Queen wi plkproesed the sentiment of our - deepest affliction. hod ne w t ire wish to give our most sincere thank'. likewise to yo., fifi , the affectionate love and attachment you always, even in thilmiat difficult situations, had showed to her deceased: Maialty. May God recompense you and all the faithful men and fe male servants of the late Queen for this universally admired fidelity." Her Ladyship was highly gratifiel with this simple and affectionate address, and detained her young friends with her a considerable time. On parting with them she gave to each sone small pre sent that had been the property of her late Majesty, and with which they were delighted beyond bounds. It should be observed, that the young females, who acted as flower girls, are the daughter; of some of the most opulent merchants and tradesmen in Bruns wick. Shortly after nine o'clock a Deputation from the Citizens and Inhabitants of Brunswick, consisting of about 30 Gentlemen, all dressed in deep mourn• ing, arrived at the Hotel. They were soon after introduced to Lard 'local's apartments, where they were received by his Lordship, the Ladies, and other principal personages in their suite. One of the Gentlemen of the Deputation then step for ward, and read in English the following Address To Lord and Lady Hood, Lady Anne Hamilton, Dr. Lush ington, and other distinguished friends of her late most gm • cious Majesty, Caroline, Queen of England." " MT LORD, LADIES AND GENTLESIEN.—The Citizens of Brunswick who have requested the honour of whiting upon you, beg leave to assure you, that mar hearts are penetrated with sentiments of the deepest gratitude fur the attachment and esteem you have at all tunes shorn to her Majesty die late Queen of England and Princes.; of Brunswick. " Being greatly indebted to the Ducal House of Brunswick, for nuniberless benefits, we venture to otili: you our most sincere thanks fur that distinguished attachment which you have at all times shewn to her Majesty, as a Member of that Illustrious House, and for the interest you have taken in her mauttuld disasters." To which Lord Flood returned the following answer : GENTLENIEX,—AIIow me to return you, in the name of myself and companions. our must sincere thanks for this Batter. lug mark of respect, and pleasing testimony of your appmhation of our conduct to the late much lamented 411 Veil of England and Princess of Brunswick. " We cannot but consider, that your attachment to that illustrious Lady has influenced you to confer upon us this unex pected honour—an honour considerably increased in our estima • tion by such consideration. Suffer MC again, Gentlemen, most sincerely to thank you ti,r the flattering made in which you have conveyed your sentiments, and to assure you, that it will never be etlaced limn our revollectiou." His Lordship then intmlueel the Ladies and Gentlemen around him to the Alembers of the De putation, who bowed and afterwards retired.— They then proceeded to the apartment of Mr. Alder man NWood, to whom they, h Cm same manner, presented an address, of which the following is a copy :- 66 10 M. WOOD, ESQ. ALDERMAN, AND MEMBER OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. " Stn,—A deputation from the inhabitants Laid citizens of Brunswick, very much affected at the loss of their beloved Princi. , s, the late Qacen of Engle:Ll, do-ire to express their sensibility of the most active iiitereat winch you have kindly evinced for her welfare. from the time of het last rettien ur England, till the melancholy end of her existence. A.eept of our sincere thanks, for the most noble attachment you have shown her. _ •• As we hear that it is your intention so shortly to leave our town, we heartily wish you a sate return to your native enunt:y wwthe land of freedom and happiness." The worthy Alderman tiled addressed the gen tlemen of the deputation in nearly the following words:— " GENTLEMEN,—I cannot find words to express the retain with which 1 receive this public avowal of your approbation of my conduct to our late most gracious Queen and your illustrious Princess. In the Corporation of Loudon, of which I have the honour to be a member, 1 many years ago considered it my duty to move an address to that iilustrious Lady, the Princess of Wales. 1 did this contrary to the wishes of many of toy friends, with whom I was in the habit of acting, who were fearful of its sue: efts. It was, however, carried by a considerable majority, and it was followed by addresses from every part of Great Britain.— From that time my connection with this great and unfortunate Lady has been inure intimate, and on the death of his late must gracious Majesty George the Third, 1 rcercived front her several letters front the Continent, intimating her determined resolution of proceeding immediately to England, and, regardless of con sequences, to assert her claim to the rights and privileges of her high rank, and stating the unpleasant situation in which she found herselt placed. Inconsequence I hastened to her, aial the noble magnanimity with which she spurned the bribe of iiftrahou,:uld pounds a year, to remain from Ih,eland, neit%er ~; Pain,: 93d. time nor circumstances can ever efface from my memory. Iler only fear was, that compulsory Imagines would be adopted to hinder her proceeding. Nor were those tears allayed till sie stepped on English ground. She was received with open anis by that grad and generous people, who, sada Ml her tiba remained her unshaken fri,11. 4 . h a d „ w o o ,, it it happily for hem+. she was here subjec%. , e now fire ever ()vet; f her intimacy, happy release. he The day before tl.e I being removei fnm; er side, she repeatedly her enemies the cruel- thought prover to from attending as a travelled at my own to one I so highly acting s_ - have done, I _ assailed with innu merable calumnies; but while the illustrious deceased pleased to honour me with her confidence, nothing On earth should have induced me to have withdrawn front her any token of attachment that/twit: in my limited power to show. " 1 again, Gentlemen, return yott ruy most sincere thanks for the pleasing testimony of your approbation of my public conduct 4 and likewise for your personas' good Immediately after the deputation had withdrawn, the worthy Alderman, accompanies:l by hiison, the Rev. J. P. Wood, left Brunswick for Hanover. It is their intention to proceed to England by the routs of Holland and France. It was in contemplation, by the inliildtants of Brims. wick, that these addresses should be presented by a far mote numerous deputation, and hi a style of much ureater itrignitieence. lint, from the decided part taken by rite Court, prudence was opposed to this iodination, that illey 'acre compelled to abandon their inicetitou.—. Very num.:rims private messages were sent to .I,ord Hood and A lelerm in WiNKI, from g, mien leli of the li st re. spee.ability, alleging what we have alluded to, •.s the • only reason that presented their paying their a etoo ul• respects, arnl assuring them how deeply they Coin him. , rati d the sufferings (Witten late illustrious P. eticcab. and liottoured'all her friends. The opinion of the I3runswickers, and inde e d t h e • .- opinion of the inhabitants of every part of Germany, is exactly iti uni6Oil with the popular feeling its England. • Thy say, that the reception given to the remaiiis of Q•leCil Caroline is a national disgrace; years will not wipe away the Mill. They lament exceedingly that their young prince has not assumed the reins of govero went : it would not then, exclaim they, base been so. It is saal, that it was not the intention of Government to order die hells to toll, liOr the places of public amuse intuit to Ise closed. Popular indsg,nation was, however, so InUaly and so strongly expressed, that if ortkrs to the contrary were contemplated, they were not enforced.— Fite people, with an almost unanimous v,iice, declared that they would burst open the doors of the churches, and, at wnatever peril, toll the bells; and an elderly gentleman, a merchant of considerable opulence in this town, conceiving that money would be an essential in etlecting, the public wishes, instantly put down the stint of too dollars. " I knew," said he, " the illustrious deceased in her infancy, and I have since venerated her sorrows ; and nothing that I can do shall be wanting to give her remains a due reception in her native town." Oa Saturday au incident of rather a ludicrous nature - occurred in the iintusdiate ticinity 01 Brunswick. Two gentlemen (it is rennoured Englishmen attached to the Court) appeared in public in coloured clothes. The po pulace conceiving this to be a premeditated insult to the memory of the late Queen, surmunded them, anal with out the least ceremony, upset them in the mud; they then eery cooly told them that they now were its half mournit.g, and were requested to go home and put on black. It is added, that this oleibo4l of col;,: dying had the desired and that mean Vlll6llOl 11.11'e since always appeared iti immunise. It is said that the youtix Princes of Brunswick, who ate now proseettang their 'intik& in Switzerland, were exceedingly anxious to anent the funeral obsequies of their royal aunt, but that their earnest application fur permission stet with a decided tivaitive. 'l'he royal vault is not yea closed. The coffin, con taining the rentrains of her lase Majesty, continues tin the bier ; nor as - ill it be deposited in a niche until some other member of the family closes their earthly career. It apps ifs to he the custom for the 1.14 rit-ce:peal to oc cupy inn station—the remains of the late Doke 'Were removed to make room for those ist his ric.ai •isLer. The flowers hare been received fr•lti the coffin, but retinue scattered around the bier and a wreath, suspended by a white riband, is hung over its head. The principal persimages of the suite proceed to Eng land by different routes. o:de's are zia en for horses fOr the return of the attendaots through JOGYer to Cus. haven; oft which port4teirye and Ganwit art in readiness to receive them, they k Brunswick at nine o'clock to-morrow tuornini. - 11) 4 01 remain unsh atea n had fTie tis.. and those enernies l gngliahooen ! She is now._ released from all the wretchedness to which st The heavy aellictions 'Mon she has borne are and although we, who enjoyed the honour of bug feel our irreisarableloss,yet to her it ise I died, Gentlemen, as a Christian should die. ' one on whir-W.6e breathed her last, when on ! her chair to her bed, ag I was standing by her r. and terra_ ay. declared, that she forgave all het ties that had . brought her to her bed of death. " Sy the instructions that Government had issue respectint lir funeral, I was prohibited f mourner from land. I therefore have tra expence, to ply is last tribute of respect u reverenced. For acting as I have done, I have been a .• r.. 1 aka • .. • I ..~. /' Ii : i • I