The Sun.
London, England, 1824-08-20 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH, Aua. 18.

The Anniversary of the Birth-day of our most
gracious Sovx taw was celebrated here with every testimony
of loyalty and attachment. The colours of all patinas were &-
played opposite the residence of Captain Boxer, It.N., and the
liritish ensign at the Custom-house, Libraries, and Shipping.
In the afternoon the Naval Officers of the Coast Guard of the
Weymouth district, in honour of the day, gave a grand dinner,
at Luce'a Hotel, to Captain Boxer, Inspecting Commander,
and the principal Officers of his Majesty's Customs, Sec.—
Lieut. Strong presided, supported on his right by Lieutenants
Prior and Spark, and on his left by Lieutenants .Poore and
France. After the cloth was removed, the health of the King
was drank with enthusiastic cheers ; then followed " The
Duke of York and the Army,"—" The Duke of Clarence
l and the Navy,"—" The Royal Family," with the usual
[ honours. Many others loyal toasts and sentiments were
introduced; and the evening was enjoyed in the most [
convivial manner. The dinner and wines were excellent; and
the company separated at a late hour, highly gratified with the I
politeness and hospitality
,of the worthy hosts. The sane day 1
.his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester and Suite arrived
ut Lulworth Castle, under a salute from the battery, the Royal
standard being heisted on the tower. On Saturday last his
Royal highness and a select party of Gentlemen went to Lul-
worth Cove, where he was received by Lieutenant Prior, B.N•,
vita had the honour of conducting the Duke to the barge, and
thenrowed off to his Majesty's Admiralty cruiser Lion, Lieut.
Poore, .R.N. ; having embarked, they proceeded to sea under.a
tine breeze for lirounsea Castle, the admired marine seat of the
late Chas. Stuart, Esq. After surveying every part worthy of
notice, they returned about 6 o'clock. Ills Royal flightless,
on quitting the Lion, wax cheered by the crew, which was • re-
turned from those of the barge (steered by Lieut. Prior), and
a vast concourse of people on the shore, when he landed.—On
Monday last his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, ac-
companied by his Aide-de-Camp, came from his seat at Lul-
worth Castle, in his travelling carriage, with four hones and
two outriders. The Illustrious Personage alighted at Russell's
Royal Hotel about one o'clock, after which he proceeded to in-
spect our new bridge and the ehiping in the harbour; thence
he returned through St. Thomas-street, where he was joined
by Colonel Bower, who had the honour of attending hint
•in his walk up our beautiful Esplanade. The Royal
Duke, it was remarked, surveyed with particular .interest
the late King's Lodge (now the property of Mrs. Young,
relict of the late respected W. Young, Esq.), which appeared
to excite in his mind recollections of the most tender nature.
The house, it must be remembered, was originally built by',
his father the late Duke of Gloucester, that he might, during
a considerable part of the year, be near the sea-side for the
benefit of his health. Afterwards it became the property of
our late most excellent illonarch, and his residence during his
repeated visits to thL highly favoured loathing-place. [The
Royal Duke then continued his progress along the esplanade,
to the llelvidere, and also proceeded to the turnpike gate,
near which a neat [range of buildings is now erecting. Mr.
Clark, the owner and architect, being present, most respect.
fully solicited his Royal Highness to honour it with a mune,
when he was graciously pleased to call it " Brunswick-row."
lie strongly expressed his astonishment and admiration at the
great increase of spacious houses .which now . adorn various
parts of town' and especially those elegant buildings which
front our fine and unrivalled bay. The beautiful mansion of
and Mrs. Johnson, on the Greenhill, wo observtal to at-
tract his particular notice. The worthy Colonel pointed out
to him, with his usual clearness and precision, the present
state of those rapid improyements, and the-plan of future ones
in contemplation. It being intimated to his Royal Highness
that the Mayor and Coiporation were very desirous to wait
upon him with a loyal gild dutiful Address of Congratulation,
he expressed, in very Warm terms, how highly he, appreciated
.that honour ; but its his stay would be so short, he requested
Ctilimel Bower to convey his thanks to the Mayor, Joseph
Liorst4d, Eq. and to the Corporation ; that he felt equally
obliged in every respect as if they had waited on hint, and to
convey to them his Royal Highnets's rateful sentiment* for.
their:kind attention towards hen. His Royal Highness doer.
returned to the Royal Hotel, where his [carriage was in waiting,
and then proceeded to his seat at Lulworth Castle, about 16
miles from this town.