The Sun.
London, England, 1825-09-16 00:00:00

THE KING.

WINDSOn, SEPT. 15._-His MAJESTY continues to em-
brace every opportunity of enjoying his favourite mode of re-
creation, the exercise of which daily evinces his Majesty's im-
provement in health. Yesterday forenoon his Majesty was
engaged with public business until nearly half-past one o'clock,
when two messengers were forwarded to town with dispatches,
after which his Majesty, with his usual attendants and retinue,
I,ft the Royal Lodge, and proceeded by Norfolk Farm and the
Obelisk to Virginia V.'ater, where his Majesty enjoyed for
nearly three hours the amusement of angling, in which he is
generally successftil. This day his Majesty's suite is ordered,
if the weather is favourable, to be in readiness at two o'clock.

DEPARTURES FROM TOWN, &c.
Lord Melbourn, for Pansanger, Hats; Lord Fordwick, for
ditto; the Earl and Countess of Casillis and the Ladies Ken-
nedy, from Newark Castle, for Culrean Castle, AyrShire ; Mrs.
Cassamajor, on a tour ; the Vice-Chancellor, from Boulogne,
for Paris ; Hon. Compton Cavendish, from Sutton Court, on a
tour; Hon. Edward Cust, on a tour; Lord and Lady Duf-
ferin, from Dublin, for Ballyleidy, County Down ; Wright
Edwards, Esq. and Mrs. Edwards, from Walford, for Park-
gate; Mr. Culling Smith, for Calais; Captain and Mrs. Ro-
harts, for their seat in Derbyshire.--From Thomas's Hotel,
Berkeley-square--Dowager Marchioness of Downshire ; Lady
A. and Lady Mary. Hill, for their seat, at Roehampton ; Lady
Olivia Sparrow, for Brighton.--From Mivart's Hotel, Lower
BroOk-streetL-The Countess of Romtbrd and family, for the
Continent.

ARRIVALS IN TOWN.
The Right Hon. W. Huskisson and Mrs. Huskisson, from
their seat in Sussex ; Mrs. and Miss Gregory, from Watford,
Herefordshire.—At the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street—Count
PortaHs, from the Isle of Wight ;W. Russell,. Esq. and Mrs.
Russell, from their seat in Derhyshire.—At bong's Hotel,
Bond-street--Alexander Erskine, Esq, from Brighton ; H.
Cato, Esq• from Cheltenham.—At Kirkhani's Hotel, Lower
Brook-street—J. Powell, Esq. from Ireland.—At Mivart's
Hotel—Mr. and Mrs. Farrand and family.—At Fladong's Ho-
tel, Oxford-street—Mrs. Miss, and.two Mr. Batemans, from
the Continent.

WATERING PLACES, &c.
CIIELTEXIA3I, SEPT. 14.—The water drinkers at the dif-
ferent Spaii were extremely numerous this morning in Tense-
quence of the fineness of the weather, particularly from half- '
past eight till ten o'clock, during which time the Promenades
at the Spas were egtremely full of company. The Bands
at the three Pump RooixiS made the scene quite enchanting.—
The Duke of Buckingham, who had been confined for the
last few days with a slight atta;dc of the gout, attended at the
King's Old Well, for the first time :since his recovery, to drink
the water, and afterwards joined in 'the Promenade. Among
the company were the Bishop of Kilisioe, . Sir John Sher.
brooke, and other distinguished characters. Vie Promenade
at the Montpellier Spa was extremely numerous, the band at
which played " Bid me discourse;" with much taste, arid many
other excellent pieces.—This has been a fluctuating season with
us; we are fuller now than we have been since the month of
May. The imperial Hotel lately turned away about forty
carriages. Aisiong the improvements and additions are the
Regent Baths, in Regent-street, near the Post-office, which
have been iately opened, containing forty baths, consisting of
shampooing, vapour, self-acting, shower, artificial, &c. baths.
LEAMINGTON, SEPT. 14.—This place is at present very
full, and the company of the first distinction. The Duchesses
of Rutland and Newcastle are here, with a long train of the
Nobility. Last night there was a splendid dress ball at Ellis-
ton's rooms, under the patronage of Sir W. Cuningham Fairlie,
Bart., M.P., and Sir John Ribson, Bart., which was attended
by upwards of 150 of the first personages here and in the
neighbourhood.
SANDGATE.—Those of our Readers who arc acquainted
with this delighful watering place, from having sojourned
there, will feel gratified to learn that the season has hitherto
been equally favourable in regard to the number and rank of
the visitants, as the weather has proved delightful for the enjoy-
ment
of the sea breezes, and the beautiful walks and romantic
views with which this part of the coast abounds. The bathing
cannot be surpassed between Margate and Penzance; and,
while Sitndgate is free from the bustle and noise of larger water-
ing-places, the musical and other entertainments at the Library
are sufficient to prevent the intrusion of ennui.
RAmSGATE.—The vast accumulation of company-venders
this delightful watering-place able to vie with any of its con-
temporaries, and in title and fashion carr stift4ain many. Its
buildings, as well as its visitants, begin to acquire stateliness
and elegance. Its harbour needs no eulogium. Among the
latest arrivals are—Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent
and her lovely daughter; Mrs. Coutts, &c. The new church
is rapidly proceeding. The zenith of the season, at Ramsgate,
is autumn, nor does it close with the year,. but as a town of
winter resort it is rapidly rising into estimation. Its air, situa-
tion, and healthy atmosphere, will ensure its increasing
poularity.
SVEYmOUTH, SEPT. 15.—Arrivals ; Lady Hippisley and
family, Dr. and Mrs. Fox and family, Rev. Mr. and Mrs.
Dakhla, Mr. Knyffton, Mr. Luxton, Mr. Johnstone, Mr. Rock,
Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Bower, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Townly, Mr.
and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Koff
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tinney and family, Mrs. llopkius
son, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs.
Frott, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Galbrith, Mrs. Hill,
Mrs. Mappleson, Miss Coles, Miss Tanner, Miss Cammeyer,
Miss Hill, Miss Jones, Miss Reynolds, Miss Grindle, Miss
Nicholetts, Miss Samber, Miss Warner.—On Tuesday even-
, ing Lady Clarke gave an elegant entertainment to the Officers
of the 2d Dragoon Guards, the Countess of Howth, Ladies
C. and E. St. Lawrence, and several other ladies and gentlemen.
DUBLIN, SEPT. 13.—Arrivals from England.—The Coun-
tess of Westmeath, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood, Holnie
Sumner, Esq., 1%1.P., Colonel .11olme Sumner, M.P., Lord
Clonmel and suite, Lord Northland, Captain Barry, and Mr.
Scowell.—On Wednesday evening, the Marchioness of Water-
ford, accompanied by her lovely daughter, Lady Sarah Beres-
ford, and suite, arrived at Dunmore, and proceeded immediately
through Waterford to her residence at Curraghmore. Her Lady-
ship and Lady Sarah enjoy excellent health.
DIEPPE.—The Duchess de Berri has returned to this place
from Boulogne and Calais; and Dieppe will no doubt continue
for a long period, as it has been all the season, extremely gay.
A number of good houses have been recently built, and the
place is altogether much improved in appearance. Taylor's
Hotel has been constantly filled with the most fashionable coin-
; pang. The Duchess bathes regularly in the sea, and numbers
go daily to witness her ablutions ; this is, to our English no-
tions, a strange practice, but it seems perfectly au regle here.
The Duchess is in excellent health.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lady Sarah Robinson
left town on Wednesday for the residence of the ;Marquis of
Salisbury, at Hatfield.
Baron Solomon Rothschild and his Son leave town to-mor-
row evening for Paris, on their way to Vienna.
Earl Spencer arrived yesterday at the Earl of Essex's seat,
Cashiobury Park, from Althorpe, Northamptonshire.
UNFORTUNATE SEPARATIONIN 1-1 IGII LIFE.—A Noble
Earl, the son of the Gallant Marquess who made a memorable
speech in the House of Lords upon the Catholic Question,
during the last Session of Parliament, ha's separated, we learn;
from his amiable Lady, it is said by mutual consent; and in.
compatibility of temper is assigned as the cause.---(Morning
Chronicle.)
•Imm•MOIN.

Dispatches, dated July 22, have been received
at the Colonial Department, from the Captain.
General and Governor in Chief, Sir CHARLES
TURNER, at Sierra Leone. The rainy season had
commenced.
Great activity has prevailed for some tune past
at the Recruiting Department, Westminster, which
has for the last two months been dailN filled with
a number of recruits, who occupy the pavement
to the great inconvenience of the public.
GIBRALTAR, AUG. 20.—A Spanish falucha,
arrived to-day from Catalonia, was plundered
yesterday by a Colombian brig privateer of al-
most all her cargo, stores, &c. Another Colom-
bian schooner is also reported to have been in
the Straits three days since. AuG. 22—The
Busy, Penfold, from London, which arrived
yesterday, was run foul of by a bark in beating
up the Gut, which carried away her bowsprit; the
bark continued her course, without giving any
`assistance.

DREADFUL CATASTROPHE.

LAUNCH OF THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE.

PoitT6MOUTII, SEPT. 14.—At about one o'clock,
or a quarter of an hour before the Princess Charlotte was let
off the slip on which she was built, a most dreadful accident
happened, as the public were crowding over the bridge across
the dock, wherein it was intended to bring the launch. There
are three docks, all of 'which were dry, and every preparation
to receive the launch was made. tinder each bridge there are
flood-gates to let the water in or keep it back ; the comber now
tilling two feet above the usual height, the weight of this water
carried away the flood-gates on which the middle of the bridge
rested, and the whole of the crowd passing thereon fell into the
dock, and were hurled over and over, the water falling three or
four and tweenty feet before it came to a level—the whole mass
of people hurled away to death in a moment. As the bridge is
upwards of eighty, or nearly ninety feet, as it appears to me,
across, and about four feet six inches wide, you may judge how
many persons it would hold, closely wedged together, and all
pressing to be over first, to get a good stauding pace. 1 judge
there might be nearly loft on at the time it gave way ; the
number lost it is as yet impossible to ascertain. Eleven are
now dragged up, but as there happens to be two ships in the
basin or comber, and they cannot work the engine to pump out
the water, until ships are properly shored up, all the la-
bourers are ordered into the dock-yard all night, to proceed as
fast as possible to forward the work, and get the water out.—
There were 100,000 persons there altogether, and never was
such a scene of woful countenances ; every body dull ; all in
dread that their nearest friends had perished ; mothers crying
and in hysterical fits ; children frightened ; and, in fact, all
looked like ghosts. '

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