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

lIER LATE MAJESTY.

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Bausswica, Atio. 25:—Mr. Wolff, in an inter-
vi2tv with the executors, Dr. Lushington and Mr,
Wikle, spoke of the late Queen in terms of almost
paternal affection. This venerable man had been
Ler early religious instructor, and he mentioned
thc amiable qualities she displayed in her infancy
and youth in terms of the highest eulogium
This gentleman said, " When she last visited Bruns-
wick (in 1814), immediately on her arrival sh' sent
fOr me, and she received me with such affection, and
with an artlessness of manners so peculiarly her own,
that I could not help throwing myself upon my
knees at her feet, and blessing God that, though so
many years had elapsed, and her outward circum-
stances so materially changed, she was yet the crea-
ture of that endearing simplicity that so much de-
li:4l,ted me in ha early years." 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 design 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 ;1g grave of her •Majeity, she late much
honoured Queen wiplkproesed the sentiment of our-deepest
affliction. hod new tire 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

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