The National Register. — London, England, 1817-11-23 00:00:00

Comptroller Trealure? of the Pnnce Regent's of the Prince Regent's Household. Household. Master of the Prince Regent%l Heralds or Arnis. Privy Paw and Private Secreciry to the Prince Regent. Lords of the Prince Regent's Bed-chamber. Norroy King of Arms. The Bishop of Ewer. The Bishop of Salisbury. The Bidoip of London. The Ministers of Hanover and Saxony. Count Munster and Baron de Just. Tne Deputy Karl Nlarshal, His Majesty's Ministers. The Archbishop of Canterbury. Choir of Windsor. Prebendaries of Windsor. Dean of ‘Vindsor. Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. Groom of the Stole. The Lord Steward of his Majesty's HouschaL The King's Master of the Horse. Clarenceux King of .arms. The Coronet of her late • 'loyal Highness. hum , iGetiliesuars Usher. I upon a illatk Velvet Gentleman Usher. Cushion by Colonel Atl cloth:oke. Gaiter Principal King of k Gentleman Usher. 4tel'Llenlan Usher. j Anil: tearing his Sceptre. j Secretary to the ( The Lord Chamberlain of ) The Vice ' Axed Chamberlain 1 his Majesty's Household. j Chamberlain. Supporters of the Pall. alipporters of the Pall. Baroness Grenville " Tilt, Buronem Boston BO 11l • and and Baroness Ellenborough. • Baroness Arden. His Royal High. nt.. the Dike of Clarence, in a long Black Cloak, his Train borne by Two Gentlemen of his The • CHIEF NII )1' ILNEII, his Serene I I ighness PRI NUE LEOPOLD, in,a long Mack Cloak, his Train borne by Baron de I lurtlenbrook, Ilis Royal High nes% the Duke of York, in a long Black Cloak, his Train borne by Two Gentlemen of his Royal Highness's and I Royal I lighness"a Household. Sir Robert Gardiner. J Household. PRINCES OF THE RI.001) ROYAL. it long Black Cloaks. the Train of each borne by Two Gentlemen of the respective Households of their lineal llighnesses. • Ladies of the lied Chamber to her late Royal I I ighness. • • Women of the Bed Chamber to her late Royal Highness. . His Majesty's Establishment at Windsor, viz. Groom of the Stole. Muter of the Robes. Vice-CliambcrLin. Lords of the Bed Chamber. ' Grooms of the Bed Chamber. Clerk Marshal, Equerries. Master of the I lousehold. • Her Majesty's Estabibamiutt at Windsor, via. Master of the !lone. iecretary and Comptroller Treasurer of the Ilourchold. of the household F.yourries and Gentlemen Ushers. Ladies of her Nlajesty's ltedeltainher. Ladies Attendants on their Roya flighn.was the Princesses. Atier4ants i n her 'at!! Royal II igline.s the Prine....s I 'I tarlotte. Attendants on her Majesty and the l'nnees,eq. This procession was. conducted with the utmost so lemnity, and when it arrived in the choir, there was the deepest interest, which was signified by a solemn and mournful silence. The choristers, as soon as they made their appearance in the chapel, began to chaunt the solemn service of " I know that my Redeemer Ifireth." The canopy. followed the choristers, and moved at a very slow pace : it appeared to be of im mense length, and, being borne high in this air,.hatl a most imposing effect : under this was the coffin carried by eight of the Yeoman of the Guard, and the magni ficent pall was supported by fimr Baronesses. Prince Leopold followed the coffin as chief mourner ; his ap earance created the deepest interest ; his countenance was dejected; his manner was full of despondency ; and though he made evident efforts to preserve calm ness and fortitude, yet he every now and then burst into a flood of tears. He walked along with un steady steps, and took the seat provided fin him at the head of the coffin, between the Dukes of York and Clarence. During the whole time of the funeral • service he preserved one fixed but downcast look to wards the coffin of his beloved he never once raised his eyes to the congregation : he was absorbed in grief. The Royal Dukes who sat or stood beside him, watched him with much solicitude, as if they were afraid he would sink under his affliction. His distress, however, was tolerably subdued till the ino ment when the coffin was gradually lowered into the grave; at this awful crisis, when his deeply regretted consort was to be separated .from him fi►r ever, he was alarmingly moved, but by a strong effort he seemed also to conquer this emotion; and the rest of the service parsed on without requiring any particular notice. The usual anthems were chaunted with proper solem nity ; but the rending part of the ceremony slid not attract any particular observation. .The Dean west through his. portion of it with dignity and pathos. When it was over, Sir Isaac Heard read the titles of the Princess in a voice much more broken by grief than age ; and the mourners walked back, though without the Stele •..ccmpanimcnts. The Prince Leopold appeared distreta..ngly ill ; and indeed his state of health and feeling might excite alarm, if it were not that he has latterly been able to procure some sleep. • The Royal . Dukes conducted themselves with be coming Ferimmess, but, as might be expected, were lops abandoned to their sorrow than the illustrious aka w retched widower. .. . The nielaiaoly business was over before 11 o'clock, but the chapel and the avenues were not completely cleared till 12 o'clock. At that hour the whole town of Windsor was foil of bustle and confusion. The carriage ways were all blocked up with vehicles of every de scription, and the footpaths were impassible for the multitude of spectators. In a minor but at the sato. , time in a very great degree, this confusion prevailed all the way to London : the road was covered with postchaises, and a change of horses was no where tube obtained. Prince Leopold returned to Claremont almost imme diately after the mournful ceremonial. lie had made in the morning a short call at the Queen's Lodge, and walked fire a short space in the Little Park with the Duke of Clarence. The Queen and Princesses kept themselves closely confined to their chambers. Thus were consigned to " the dark and narrow house," the mortal remains of her Royal I fighness the Princess Charlotte—the last relics of her, whom, from a child, we have watched with increasing sentiments of respect, admiration, and affection, Were deposited in the sepulchre: Her rank required all the pomp and cere nmnial of funeral honours ; her near station to the Throne called for the attendance of all that is enabled and dignified in the country ; but d her virtues claimed the tears that were shed, the present sorrow, and the future regret, of a whole people, who are her real mourners! .The dim of her inhumation was solemnizA in a manner that no Proclamation front an Officer of State could of itself have secured. In the city of Lon don, in Westminster, in the Borough, and throughout the vicinity of the metropolis, business was every where suspended, except indeed in absolute and irresistible cases of necessity ; and the observance of the , day by the whole community, in their seve ra l pl aces of divine worship, to humble themselves before the inscrutible decrees of Providence, cannot fail to make a lasting im pression on all ranks. Front 10 till 11 o'clock in the forenoon the streets were crowded with persons, in the deepest mourning, hastening to their respective places of worship. The Churches and Chapels were opened, not us usual, to present us with a variety of instructive lessons, and wholesome admonitions, drawn from ninny different sources ; but with one solemn warning—the striking fate of our beloved Princess, was :he universal topic of discourse. A few days since she stood almost on the summit ofearthly grandeur and her felicity scented more .than fulls to the let of mortals—the presumptive heiress to a glorious throne—the hope and admiration of an affectionate people—u cherished daughter—a be loved wife—and on the eve, as she fondly dreamt, of becoming a proud and happy mother ! Add to this her youth—her sprightliness—her innomneelier domes tic habits—her tramptil pleasures—her rural retirement —All seemed to unite in giving her assurance of solid and permanent happiness, but there is no such thing among the treasures of mortality. " Nu man," says the Preacher, " is surer of to-morrow than the weakest of his brethren. There arc sicknesses that walk in darkness and there arc exterminating angels whom we cannot see;' tut we feel their force, and sink under their sword." , Such was the fall of her whom we now lament. Prince Leopold, accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Short, arrived at Claremont at 2 o'clock on Thursday morning from Windsor. The answer to the inquiries respecting his health on Thursday was, " His Serene Highness is as well as can he expected." The weather proving remarkably fine, his Serene Highness walked out for a short time accompanied by Dr. Short. Thursday her Majesty, and Princess Elizabeth, at tended by their ladies in waiting, took an airing to Frogmore.. The Duke of Gloucester left the Castle for London. The Duke of Clarence for Bushey-park, and L , )rd and Lady Macclesfield for Sherbourne-castle. The whole of the Nobility left Windsor the same day for their respective residences. hurstlar the Duke of York visited the Prince Regent ut Carlton-house ; also Earl Bathurst and Viscount. Castlereagh had audiences of his Royal High ness. Her Majesty, it is said, will return to Bath on Mon day next. ANIS( DOTES OF TUE Pat sicsss CHARLOTTE.—WhiIe the folluoing anecdote bespe,ks an exalted spirit, it adds to our. grief. that such an amiable, virtuous Wing should he lost to us fur ever %011ie years ag ) a foreigner (not now in Englund) gave her Royal Highness the Princess Chat lone lessons in singing and nitosie. On MY Oee.a 4 loll Our Royal Hizlitte-s performed to a large party at Warick•house, and was of c a ms, highly applauded; but she was conscious she did not deserve it. 'ranking round to her teacher, she asked his opinion ; lie said that she sung delight f illy, and played charmingly. Her Royal Highness took no further [mitre of the matter then, hut s.lnrn 7signitia called next, one of the Household was de sired to pas Lieu , and at the Sallie time to say —" to it her Royal I It goness could no! expect to profit by the instructions of 4 1 11.1 .111 i is ho was wea•t C.lOllOl to flattt r against his I Ca 50.1 and who had not candour to tell her alien she was wrong, hut sutler ht r to expose herself." 'Elie following adorn. 'owe insight into her taste soil di— position. About six wen ks since her Royal Highness direct ed instructions to Ir^ sit to a German artist, of great eek baity, re.iding in this country, to cm cote ill 311111L5o1:, COM posed of papier ntacher, 11l which her Higlisicss's noritait, bust should be introduced in the lid. Thu likeness, it cony of the famous one by Haytcr. now se gt•ncial in the print sitojw,was selected by the touch lamented bisictsi bursclL The :tux is gone to Vienna to tic finished. and when it ty. t oms , in the irate-:!it the huojoined lines will appear written on w hi te s y tiu . They are not, lab erroneously staled by one eidempotarks, a sponiantints effusion from the pen of the do. ceased ; but are quoted (substituting Charlotte for Pelham), from Thompson's description of " flue matchless vale of Thames" as viewt d hoot ilichniond Hill. The box me intended a% a present to Prince Leopold : To Claremont's tetrac'd heights and Esher's groves, Where in the s weetest solitude embraced, liv the soft windings of the silent Mule. From Courts and Cities Charlotte F.ntis repose. Enchanting vale ! beyond whate'cr the MUMS Has ot . Achai4 or Ili:sped/I sun'. 0, sale of bliss! 0. soilly swelling hills! On which the powct of cahisation And joys to see the wonders of his toil. The following is i copy or a ei twine letter other late Royal Hiahnesv, in the Comm .11 of A----, written at a very early inn date):-- *. MY EVER DEAR Lansr A—. I most heartly thank you for your very kind letter. which I hasten to answer. But I must not for get that this letter mu,t be a letter of congratulation ; yes, of congra tulations the 11111 St !Aileen'. I love you, and therefore there is no wish that Ido not form for your happines, in this world. Nlay you have as few clues and vexations as may fall to the lot of man ; and may you long be !pawl, and may you long enjoy the blessings of all others the mo,t precious, your dear mother, wim is not more pred rill, to you than tome. lint there is a trifle which accompanies this which J hope you will like; and if it sometimes reminds you of me, it will be a great source of pleasure to me. I shall be most happy to see you, for it is long since I have had that pleasure. Adieu, my dea r Lady A—, and believe me ever, your affectionate and smeer “-CHARLOTTE." C Accident has preserved and brought forward this simple. elegant tool etfasion of a Royal (' laid; whose early promise was fulfilled by her more tiptoed graces and virtues, too early snatched away front the hope and the admiration of a whole people, really Milted in their respect, as now num& mous in their deep regret and generous sympathy. - - - The following account of the early studies of the Princess Charlotte, will be perused with interest .‘ The earlier years of the young Princess were spent in pre/lenity the most adv antagcons manlier for a constitution naturally infirm, and a mind which, from all that has trans pired of it, seems to have been vigeerons, Original, and fond of acquirement. Her lii st y ears were spent with her mother, who appeared to take a peculiar Mires...a in this promising and noble child. At a none advanced period she was put under the immediate supeiintenelance of Lady de Clitionl. —_ The Bishop of Exeter was nominated to direct her vi unit's, and a sub preceptor was also chosen among the English clergy. Those stiktie's were urged with singular assiduity. Tlio4 who look ul Royal life as witnixed indulgence, may be sur prised to know, th it with the Heir Pres/I/awls eof England, the day's tuition generally begun at six in the morning. and *continued. with slight intermission, till eve g. This labour may have been too severe, and I'4 Ilier devised with a view to he knowledge desirable hi the station she was to till, than to 'lie health, .which should have been the first conside at her acquirements were certainly of an order much snipe. rior to those of females in general society. 1% a have under stood that she was acquainted with the principal writers of diet classic languages; that she was solidly informed in the history awl policy of the Europciiii governments, and pecu liarly of the Constitution and distiuguishing tinctures of her native history. She spoke French, German, Italian, and Spanish, with considerable fluency. The lighter accom plishments were not forgotten, and she sang anal performed on (he plane, the harp, and the guitar, with inure than usual skill. Nature had been kind to her iii indulging h er w i t h tastes which arc seldom mined : in addition to her talent for music, she hail a tine perception of the picturesque in nature : and a portion of her earliest hours, and stibsequently of th ose happier ones which she spent iii the society of 11//r husband were given up tee drawing. She wrote gracefully, and had ; passionate lewdness for the nobler ranks of English poetry." . . Wednesday, was, a (lay of most solemn and devout observance, not only throughout this vast metropolis, throughout all sects and denominations of Christians, but, we have no doubt, throughout the whole realm. The churites were generally opened as on Sunday, and were crowded in a remarkable degree ; appropriate discourses were delivered; and in a few instances where these were omitted, the cause was, that the sermon had been already preached on the preceding Sunday. In one or two instances, where only the ordinary service for IVednesday was perfinmed, the churches were still filled in the expectation of a discourse. In these cases the clergymen, it is said, did not think themselves allowed in any extraordinary observance of the day without the orders of their superiors. To the.ie gentlemen, acting from conscientious motives of duty, we impute no blawe ; but still praise those who, iu compliance with general feeling, added to a day of general and sport.. tuncous mourning the salutary solemnity of rcligioua ceremonies. .The. Lessons and Psalms selected by these were also in general suited to the melancholy occasion. No awful ceremony of this kind, on the demise of any of our rulers, or of any branches of their illustrious f a mili e s, has, we believe, been marked by a greater, possibly not so general and unequivocal a testimony of unfeigned sorrow and regret. The parochial churches and the different chapels under the establishment exhi bited the signs of public grief, by covering pulpits, desks, and galleries, with the sable emblems of mourn. ing. Beside the shops being shut up with the strict. ness equal to the observation of the sabbath, the coffee+ house-keepeis and victuallers united in the public exs. presssioa. of feeling. The tin grmter part of the or. dinary business oi town was Itqspended. Private houses hail their window-shutters closed in the same way self the inusLer or a near family relation had been lost. The day proving very tine for the season of the wear, vast numbers were taming on z. ALT the expiration of morning service ; a cir. tunstance wl,:ch, instead of - lessening, added to the appearance of national gloom. All that custom ordaines.the . tigns of ext,4 3 :l l oorr i rt .itas, to be wee 'every 'where, Le the public streets, et THE NATIONAL REGISTER. NOV t 4