The Sun. — London, England, 1817-11-08 00:00:00

THE LATE PIUN C ESS LHARLOTTE. [FU RTHER PARTICULARS.] lire again resume, the melancholy task of re cording further particulars, relative to the death of the lamented Princess CHARLOTTE. Her Royal Highness, we are assured, remained sensible to the moment of her death. Prince Lao- POLD was by the bed side during her last hours, endeavouring as mach as possible to disguise from his suffering Consort the grief and agony he felt at the unexpecteti turn that had taken place. It i.s said she, scarcely ever moved her eyes from the rice of her beloved husband, extending her hand frequently to meet his—that band which was in • one short hour to,be-cold',insensible, and lifeless. • About five minutes before / her death she said to • the Medical Attendants," Is there' any dan ger ?" They replied, that they requested her Royal Highness to compose herself. She breathed a gentle sigh, and expired.—And thus, -in the enjoyment of health and beauty —at the early age of twenty-two, was snatch4d away from this world this most accomplished - PattqcEss. She was neither too tall nor too short, about the middle size, inclining rather to the en bon point, but not so much so as to impair the symmetry of her form. Her complexion was beautifully fair, her arms delicately rounded, And her head finely placed. There was a mingled sweetness and dignity in her look, a full, intelligent eye ; and when she was en gaged in conversation, particularly in familiar conversation, much liveliness in the expression of her countenance. To these accomplishments of prr.on her Royal Highness added the more va hnible qualities of the mind and heart. She bad read much, and with discrimination, particularly since her marriage. One of her most pleasing oc cupations was to accompany her illustrious Consort in his study of the English language, in which he was so diligent, that he has been able to read our best writers upon history and jurisprudence. She was of religious habits, 'and a strict observer of the Sabbath, as well as her husband, who re gularly read to her after the Church service, one of our best English sermons. She was a most affectionate child ; and as a wife, was a model for her sex. And all this prospect of continuing l,ap•' piness-.—this promise of blessings to the country and to themselves, is blighted, and for ever ! But let its not in our grief forget our duty, nor impiously repine at the visitations of Providence, which, for its own wise and benevolent purposes, deals often severe chastisements upon mankind. The agony of Prince LEOPOLD at this moment may perhaps be conceived—it cannot be adequate ly described. He has ever since appeared like a Mau bereft of all comfort, and the agony of his mind will not allow him to take his needful rest. He purposes to attend the funeral, in person. The bodies of the Mother and Son will be deposited together in St. George's vault. It it were possible to offer consolation to the Royal Sufferers under their afflicting loss, we might observe, that one source from which the August Father and Husband of the beloved Prin cess must draw consolation, under the melancholy deprivation with which Providence has been pleased to visit them, is a knowledge of the un sophisticated love and affection borne towards her Royal Highness by all descriptions of his Majes ty's subjects. The People of England, naturally and essentially loyal, cherished for this daughter (if their country a peculiar degree of affection. she was in a manner iivetted to their hearts, each one feeling an interest in her Royal Highness as though she formed a material part of his own family; and their grief under this melancholy ;lispensation is consequently pure. Never before, in our recollection, was there such an universal and geni;ine display of sorrow. It is at once na ional and sincere. The PRINCE REGENT, we hear, continues over odielmed with affliction at the loss whicb he and •lse nation have sustained : with just feelings also sympathy in the sufferings of others, be yes •yrday sent Sir WM. CONGREVE to Claremont to cypress to Prince LEOPOLD the sentiments of his affectionate condolence, and to inquire after the health of his Serene Highness. It is further said, that liis Royal Highness has, besides the verbal message, written to Prince LEOPOLD a letter of the most affecting nature, expressing the deepest • , ense of the manner in which be had invariably conducted himself to his daughter, a manner which had ensured to him the blessings and affection of the father, and the admiration and respect of the nation. His Royal Highness, while he has thus conside -ately endeavoured to console the affliction of the oishand, has himself stood in need of sympathiz ing attentions. The effect of his grief made it necessary to take sonic blood from him, after which his Royal Highness appeared more resigned sod colas. The Dukes of Voax a nd COMBER n were with his Royal Highness during part of the day, as were Lords LIVERPOOL and SLD MOUTH. The Duke of SUSSEX was hourly ex-' pected. Many of the Nobility also left their ex pressions of condolence. The QUEEN was apprised of the melancholy ca tastrophe on Thursday; and the communication affected her MAJESTY so much, that, we regret to hear, she has ever since remained confined to -tier room, seriously indisposed. The effect Upon the PRINCESSES and the Duke of CLARENCE was also most distressing. The Royal Duke received the dreadful communication while partaking of the festivities in honour of her MAJESTY in that ,city. He instantly, in sorrowful silence, rose and left 'the room ; and the Marquis of CAMDEN having, with feelings of anguiSh that altiost deprived him of the power of utterance, made known the la mentable cause of the retirement of the Royal Duke, the eompany instantly dispersed, over whelmed in grief. On' the demise of any Member of the Royal Family (says The lforning'Chronkle) it is the duty of the Sojeant Surgeon of the KING to embalm the body. Accordingly Sir TiV,EEARD HOME had an andience of his Royal Highnesi the PRINCE REGENT, on Thursday morning, and yesterday be went to Claremont, accompanied by Sir DAVID Dtmpas and Mr. BRaNDE, to perform this me lancholy task. At the same time, we understand, that to satisfy the anxious and tortured feelings of all those who most tenderly loved the PRIN.. CEsS, as well as to justify the Medical Practi tioners, it was determined to ascertain the proximate cause of her sudden demise. We have no doubt but that in just respect to the univer sal feeling of the public, an official, Bulletin will come forth on the subject. We avoid all repetition of the many rumours that were circulated yester day ; for. disappointment gave rise to many bitter reports, and no doubt to much misrepresentation. We cannot, however, 'avoid stating from what we learn from authority, that, from the moment of her delivery to that of her lamented death, one or other of the Physicians watched over the suffer ing patient. No instruments were used, and the infant was perfect and uncommonly fine, having .the size and appearance of a child ten days old. Up till midnight the Pe inters was tranquil and resigned. She conversed with her soothing and attentive Husband till the medical men thought fit to, beseech his Serene Highness to leave her to repose. :Sir Rlttl*RD CiiOFT alone remained in the chathber, and was by her side in au instant after the nurse discovered the shivering fit coming on. All medical skill and aid were ineffectual, but no reproach can be cast on the able Physicians.—When Dr. Sims arrived at Claremont on Wednesday morning, Sir RICHARD Caorr stated to that most experienced Accoucheur the nature of the protracted case, and submitted to him his opinion that it would be prudent to wait for the progress of natural energy, instead of the application of art to hasten the delivery. In this opinion Dr. Sims acquiesced, and the result justified the propriety of the step, as the delivery, though delayed, was perfect. The Court Mourning, it will be seen by the Order from the LORD CHAMBERLAIN, which we subjoin, commences to-morrow ; and the Order of the EARL MARSHAL for a 'General' Mourning has also been made out (which will be found in another column). By a recent regulation we believe no Court Mourning will extend in dura tion beyond three months. But who shall fix limits .to the grief of heart, the internal mourning which this awfnl visitation has produced—which has changed the house of joy into the house of sorrow, and aggravated affliction by the disappointment of the fondest and most confident expectations ? Alas ! this internal grief, this pure sorrow, must not be reckoned by months or years. It must endure as lung as memory shall hold its seat—as long as the remembrance of her virtues and.love liness shall endure—as torqr,.ris—the ctrasm ‘vhieli her death has made, continues not filled with equal worth and goodness—with equal. cause of joy and gladness to the nation, which. her in estimable life aliOnled. • couRT MO URN iNg. " Lord Chttmitcriain's-gbrice, Nov. 7, 2 8 27, " Orders for the Court going into Mourning on Sunday next, the 9th instant, for her late Itoyal Highness the Prin cess Cimat.orre AVGLISTA, Daughter of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, and Consort of his Serene Highness the Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg, The Ladies to ►war black bombazines, plain muslin or long lawn, crape hoods, shamoy shoes and gloves, azd crape fans. "Undress—Dark Norwich crape. " The Gentlemen to wear black cloth without buttons on the sleeves or pockets, plain muslin or long lawn cravats and weepers, shamoy shoes and gloves, crape hatbands, and black swords and !mettles. " Undress—Dark grey frocks." Letters have been sent to his 11(..cal Highness the Duke of KENT, requesting an immediate re• turn to England. Baron FAGEL, Ambassador from the King of die NETHERLANDS, has postponed Ids intended grand entertainment to-morrow, as did the RUS• SCAN AMBASSADOR on Thursday, on account of the much-lamented death of her Royal Highness the Princess CHARLOTTE. [PRIVATE LETTERS.] FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. " Claremont, Saturday Morning, Nine o'Clock. " After the embalming of the body of the Prin cess CHARLOTTE yesterday afternoon, by the King's Serjeant-Surgeons, and Mr. Neville, her Royal Highness's Surgeon, the internal parts were deposited in an Urn, prepared for that purpose. " Yesterday afternoon Sir Richard Croft left here for London, in the greatest affliction, " Mr. Marsh, of the Lord Chamberlain's ()f -ace, has been here to make arrangements for the Funeral. " Messrs. ,France and Banting,- of Pall-Mall, London, the Cabinet-makers to the Queen, and also the Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, are appointed the Undertakers, and to conduct the whole arrangements of the mournful occasion." " Claremont, Friday, Nov. 7, a o'clock, r. M. " We continue here most grievously afflicted; numbers of females have been troubled with hysterics and other fits, since the first intelligence of the death of the lovely Princess. The disappointment of the infant being still-born was forgotten, the Princess being pronounced by the eminent Doctors in attendance to be doing extremely well. Although her Royal Highness was delivered at 9 o'clock on We , fnesday night, every thing was kept so remarkably quiet in the house, that it was nearly ten o'clock before it was generally known. The cheering prospect continued till about one on Thursday morning, when the fatal attack on her frame had begun 'that morning was a doleful time for this part of the country. The workmen of Mr. Northcroft, the bricklayer, of Epsom ; Mr. Pepper, the stone-mason, of Kingston, and others, were seen quitting their works in the park, house, Cc. where im provements were carrying on, banging down their tools and their heads, their Royal benefactress and supporter being no more. Those who viewed them joined in a tribute of com miseration. Many a robust man, whom it was supposed ❑o thing could make weep, has been seen in a flood of tears. "The inhabitants of Esher and Kingston chew again to day their marked respect to departed worth and excellence by closing their houses. Many of the shops have not a single shutter do'sVn, but depend entirely on the light received from the door. Some of the private houses appear wholy desert ed, the inside shutters being kept constantly closed from the top to the bottom. " Dr. Baillie left this place about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. " Baron Just, the Saxon Minister, came here yesterday af ternoon, and remained about an hour and a half. " Some of the tradesmen and others, employed under the Lord Chamberlain's Office, arrived here to-day to make the necessary arranpments for embalming th• body of the Princess, as is customary with a personage so near the Throne. " Prince I,eopold bas,had little or no rest, since Monday night, when the Princess was first taken ill. In fact, his truly distressed state of mind will scarcely admit of his taking any. Yet his Serene HighneSs is, under all the circum stances, as well as can be expected. " The opening of the Princess's body for embalming has just taken place by Sir Ererard Home, Sir David Dundar, Serjeants-Surgeon to the King, and Mr. Neville of Esher, Surgeon to the Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold. Mr. Brand, of Arlingtori-street, Apothecary to the Kin, was also present." HER MAJESTY. BATH, NovEmout7. "The paths of Glory lead but to the Grave!" Yesterday, at two o'clock, his Worship; -the Mayor, accompanied by the Recorder, the City Representatives in Parliament, the Rector, the Aldermen, the Town-Clerk, and Common'-Coun cil, proceeded in carriages to the Queen's resi dence. On their being ushered into the Royal presence of her Majesty, the Princess Elizabeth, and the Duke of Clarence, the following Address was delivered by Marquis Camden : TO THE QUEP.N'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. " We, his Majesty's most dutiful and faithful subjects, the Mayor, Aldermen and CoMmon Council, of the City of Bath, with all humility, approach your Royal Person to otter our most respectful and sincere mugratulations on the safe ar rival of your Majesty. " A century has now elapsed since the loyal inhabitants of this ancient city have enjoyed the presence of their Queen within its walls; and although we feel, that an additional interest is imparted to this auspicious. visit, from the rate oc currence of so distinguished an honour; yet, ‘N'e most humbly assure'your Majesty, that we do not derive higher gratifica tion from the august Presence of Royalty, than front the contemplation of those exalted virtues which have ever Adorned the Consort of our beloved Sovereign. " Efficacious as the salubrious Springs,cwith which Providence has favoured our city, have proved in innumerable instances, eve ardently hope that they may be found signally lioneficial by your Majesty; ,and we fervently pray, that the•blessing of improved health may attend their use, and that they may be made the happy means of prolonging a life so justly dear to a loyal and affectionate people." The very gracious reply which follows wits de livered by her NhiFiTY, with that expressive ani mation, which evinced that the words were the genuine flowing of the heart LORD AND OrNTLEMEN, 4, I recviVe with great satisfaction the expression of affec tionate solicitude for my welfare, conveyed it) your Address, which is particularly gratifying to my feelings, as proceeding from the Mayor and Corporation of a city which has at all times lictn distinguished for its loyalty, and its attachment to the King arid to his Family. " I as , ure you, that I have not ceased to take the liveliest interest in the welfare and prosperity of the City of Bath ; and it is impossible that this feeling should not be strength ened by the cordial reception which I have experienced from all classes of its inhabitants." The whole of the Municipal Body were then severally introduced to the Queen, by Col. Dis browe, and had the honour of kissing her Ma jesty's band. On the introdtiction of the Mayor, her Majesty was pleased to express her admiration of the state of the Police of the city, extolling in high terms the decorum observed by the vast throngs that crowded the streets. The proces sion returned to the Hall in the same order in which they left it, each individual in the honour ed train gratified beyond the power of expression with the truly '2r:winos reception which her na jesty bad 'deigned to give to this cute tribut, grateful welcome. About six o'clock the. Mayor was honoured, a the Guildhall, with the company of his Roy Highness the Duke of Clarence, the Marquis Bath, and Marquis Camden, the Lord Lieutenat of the County ; the principal officers of the Roe. Household, and several distinguished militarY characters, Comprising the officers of the 15th D!' goons, and the 38th Regiment, who, with tt. resident Clergy, and. Members of the Body Co; porate, sat down to a banquet served try Mess' Lucas and Reilly, in a style of magnificence ex ceeding even all their former sumptuturs rean displays, with a profusion of French au( other costly wines. The beauty of the room, tt. splendid manner in which the tables were arrant. ed and decorated ; and, indeed the general al pearance-of the festive board, were such as mu. ' have impressed on the Royal, Noble, and ga•J lant Guests; an exalted idea of the taste au. munificence of the city Bath. The fin Hand of the 38th regiment were placed in the orchestra, and played several tunes at interv,i through the thinner, the best Vocal Performers in the city were present, and every circumstanet' seemed to promise a most convivial, liberal aoo, truly joyous festival. Bor—the cloth was no removed, when all this scene of rational hilarli was suddenly done away, and succeeded by uui ► versa demonstrations of heartfelt aagaish. was observed that the Royal Doke hastened wit agitated steps from the table—all was consterna tion ! for a whisper of the lamentable cause acv fully• spread through the room ; and irt a fe minutes the Marquis Camden, in a most feeliue and dignified manner, communicated the melao choly contents of a paper which lie held inhip hand— • THE DEATH OP THE PRINCES CHARLOTTE. The Noble Marquis added in a suppressed toue.l, and truly indicative of hit feelings, that, as thee!, Royal Visitor bad departed, be should instanllH follow ; be would not presume to dictate to company—their own hearts would promp , then' best on such an occasion, In five minutes th( Hall was cleared. The appearance of the whole city this day is at one house of mourning ; a spontaneous impuisc of dismay and respect has induced every Trades' man in the city partially to close his window- Bells at the different Churches are sounding mos doleful knells ; and every countenance appears s , ; wan and dejected, as it.it were the harbinger of the loss of some near and dear relative. After the illusion of only a few days, so tran sitory are the events of this world, the inhabitants of Bath will have to regret the departure of bet . Majesty and most ,of her Suite ; but the House hold is to remain, which inspires us with thLH hope, that when the sad and solen,ln otiselnies are passed, our bounteous Queen may return and still experience the virtues of our healing springs , --(Bath Herald.) On Thursday came on the election of Master of the Ceremonies at the Kingston Rooms ; boolig* were oprned at II o'clock for entering the names of votes for the respective Qaptlicttes--:Captain. MARSHALL and Captain FosTtrt, tl cy, %vele to have closed at 5; but about 3 o'clock, the latter Gentleman politely intimated his resignation ; and our highly respected townsman, Capt. iiilAnsnALl., was in consequence declared duly elected. numbers voted 'were— For Captain Marshall SSO For Captain Foster 2a43 In the evening the friends of the successful can• dilate met in parties at several of the principa' Inns, to celebrate the issue of the contest .I:,hila• riry and good humour prevailed till seven o'eloclo when the tidings of the melancholy. National Los reached the respective rooms ; and a similar im• pulse to that which pervaded at the Guildhall iu• duced an instantaneous departure from the festive boards.—('lbid.) UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. OxFoRD; Nov. 7.—On Tuesday last the Rev , IVin. Jones, B. D. Fellow of Jesus College, wa' presented by that Society to the Rectory Of Scartho, in the diocese and county of Lincoln. , On Thursday sennight Charles Barker, AL. A• of Trinity College, in this University, and one of the Masters of Kugby School, was elected, b'Y the Trustees, Master of the Grammar School io Sutton Coldtield, vacant by the death of the late Mr. Webb. CAMBRIDGE, Nov. 7 —The Rev. WOlian) Webb, D.D. Master of Clare Hall,' was on Toes lay last elected Vice-Chancellor of this University "or the year ensuing. The Sermon at St. Mary's Church on Wednes• day last (the Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot) was preached by the Rev. George Pearse, Fellow of St. John's College ; and the L3tift Speech' ill the Senate-House was delivered by the Rev• Miles Bland, Fellow of the same College. We are authorised to strte, that there is a Si zarship vacant at Clare Hall, to ‘vhich the candi date of the greatest classical attaininents will h'e appointed. The Rev. James Slade, M.A. Vicar of Bolton le-Moors, and Examining Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Chester, is presented by his Lordship to a Lancashire King's Preachership, vacant by the death of the Rev. R. Latham, M. A. Vicar of Dean. WRIT OF APPEAL—The following Anecdote relltes to the mode of Proceedings adopted in the case of Abraham Thornton. It is translated fro'" Brook's Abridgment : Ippeal by a feats, grosly enseint of the death of her lo:;" band, and the defendant seas attainted at the suit of the fezde , and the appearance of the feme recorded for all the tennis and yet by the best opinion she cannot pray the judgmen t and execution by her counsel, but in prop e r pers o n, by w io grace of the Judges rid to her to Islington to see whether IV, was alive, and if she would pray ex ec uti on , an d s h e pro ,' it, by which judgment was given that he should be hange'd' fur this action shall be sued in prop e r p er s o n, an d likewi,c. judgment shall he demanded in proper per:on ; and aflc l , the judgment the execution cannot he prayed by a tt or neY; but in person; and appeal of Mayhem shall b e i n p erson , 0 9' to see that all appeal, shall be in person, and not by attoroll, It 2, Appeal pl. 112, citas 21. E 4, 72, 73.--Copied fr ,st \rifler's Abr. tit. Appeal, vol. iii. page s'l.