The National Register.
London, England, 1820-06-11 00:00:00

[Pszcz 94d.

on Sunday night, it was not till six o'clock this morning
that the vessel could work out of the 'wooer. Unfor-
tunately the wind being due West prevented thrkitacket
for several hours from making any way, but about
o'clock a breeze sprung up from the South, and very'
speedily brought the Queen of England to her own
shores. Though the voyage was tedious, her Majesty
did not stiller any ineotweilience front ssei-sickness, but
lentaimid. Ms deck, conversing chit*, yes the,. present
political cosirlititni of this country.
" lu the mean time, certaio intelligence hod been:its.
ceiYed at Dover of her Majesty* approach,. and stone
confusion scented to exist among the military authorities
as to the mode of receiving her Majesty. At last Col.
Monroe, who is the commandant of the garrisons deter-
mined to receive her ftlajesty with a royal salute: he
observed, that as no special instructions had 4s4n sent
to htin, he conceived that he should hest. discharge his
duty by obeying the general rule, which was so fire a
royal salute whenever a royal personage landed at Duvet.
Tins sensible decision gave great satisfaction to the peo-
ple of Dover;who were Altral.y Rocking in vast numbers,
amid oil dressed as af for a lets, in order to view thi
disembarkation of their Queen. The packet, at about a
quarter before one, came close into the roods, but on
account o! the tide could not enter the harbour. Her
Majesty, with her promptitude, as soon as she
lerstood that it would be five o'clock before the vessel
could get into the pier, determined to go on shore in ah
open boat, thoaign the swell of the water was so woad. •
derable as to make it difficult to descend the ship's side.
At length, howeser, her Majesty and suite were saltily
placed in the beat, which rapidly approached the shore,
amidst the inns: enthusiastic clicermas front the count-
less multitude on the beach, the heights, and all the
avenues leading to the principal hotel.
"At one o'clock her Majesty put her foot on British
ground; the royal salute began to fire, and a universal
shout of coliaratulation welcomed her arrival. Fora few
moment* her countenance and manner bespoke consi-
derable agitation: she was visibly affected by the cordial
symptonisof regard which welcomed her house;, but she
soon recovered herself, and with a firm step, a composed
manner, and a smiling but steady countenance, walked
slowly along the crowded ranks of the principal inha-
Stange Well-deemed fihtiatka, young and ohl,-sidatelbei
her as she passed with exclamations of God bless her;
she has a noble spirit; she must be innocent.' The
Queen returned the salutations with the warmest marks
of affectionate pleasure, and repeatedly thanked the
ladies tor their expressions of cordial attachment. She
appeared in good health, her blue eyes al • • g with
peculiar lustre, but her cheeks had the appearance of
a lung intimacy with care and anxiety. She is not au
match mbar:point as formerly, and her manner and figure
altogether seemed perfectly befitting her exalted station.
She was dressed with great cleeance. As she moved
along, the crowd gathered so last, and preSjt.ll so closely
around tier, twat she was comedic(' to take refuge in the
York Hotel. Mr. Wright, of the Snip Hotel, seeiit
that it would be impost: hie for her Majesty to reach his
house on foot, immediately despatched :1 handsome open
carriage to the York. her Majesty, Lady Hamiltrifi,
and Alderman Wood ascended Inc carriage; the popu-
lace removed the horses, and drew it themselves. A band
of music preceded her Majesty,and two large Bags, bear.
ing the inscription of ' God save Queen Caroline,' were
carried by some of the principal tradesmen. A guard of
honour was placed at the door of the hotel, but tile peo-
ple did not seem to relish their appearance, avid the
Vitt:unobserving to Alderman Wood that their presence
appeared rather to produce an unpleasant and angry
reeling, the worthy Alderman suggested the propriety of
their going away. Atter playing Got) save the King
tile soldiers retired, and the populace seemed higbiy
delighted. Her Majesty (6st:evil, that although site
appreciated as it deserved the attentions of the COW..
M3lllllll, yet that she wanted no guard of soldiers; her
firm reliance was on the pat principles and cordial
attachment of her people. tier Majesty then went to
the principal window of the hotel, and bowed several
times with great grace mid sweetness of manner to Be
happy assemblage. She then retired, and, first taking a
slight refreshment, lay down to rest alter the harasam;
fatigues of body and mind which she had undergone.
At five o'clock she awoke, and desired that the carnages.
which she nosy understood had hten brought on shore,
should be speedily got reialv, as she would set off 1;i(
Canterbury that evening, arid, if possible, reach Sittitia
bourne to deep. At half-past five o'clock the writer Irt
this letter left Dover, the Queen was then expected to
leave the town at six. 'Die toad from Drivel to Canter
bury was crowded with people; indeed the whole polar
lation of the latter town were out in the streets to Fatal
her Majesty. The Geller/I iii command (we bah' .a
Gibson) had ordered a guard of honour for her reeepti,e.
and the mayor ami corporation intended (if her M oje,i v
should stop) to present an address. The people at so.
tingbourtie were equally on the alert, and the road was
lined with hundreds loon the neighbouring to. of
Fevershani and Mitt ."

A Court of Common Council will be held iu tt,
course of the wt.vk, to consider of pop iety
addressing the Queen on her return to dm eoumiy.

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