The Sun.
London, England, 1823-09-06 00:00:00

[TUE TIMES..'

The conviction appears now to be pretty gene-
ral, that the Constitutional Government of Spain
has rejected the overtures of .the French Com-
mander. It is not three weeks .since Millie Paris
newspapers, those at least in the. pay of Minis-
te,rs, rang the changes hourly on two positive de-
clarations--first, that the Cortes and the French
bad been. for some time secretly negotiating;
second, that the Duke d'Angouleme, on his ar-
rival before Cadiz, would have nothing to do but
to sign the treaty agreed upon, atet to escort
Ferdinand in triumph to Madrid. Now we re-
marked distinctly at the time, that the eagerness
of the invading Government in propagating, these
predictions, and the steady silence maintained by
the Spaniards with regard to the subject of them,
looked as if the disposition to treat was much
more active on the side of the talking than of the
sdlent part, and that the successful issue of a ne.
gociation appeared to he in the same proportion
more necessary to the combatant who desired it
most. We see nothing of the facts which have
since occurred, nor any change in the relative
prospects of the parties, to weaken these our im-
pressions. But if a pacific settlement were ne-
cessary to the invaders, what has become of their
boasted. pacification by treaty ? Instead: of the
Duke d'Angoultune being called upon merely
to sign and seal, and to give his hand to
Ferdinand at the gates of Cadiz, we find that
the task of making the very first overture then
devolved upon his Highness, and that he had
then to nederga the. mortification of finding his
overture at once rejected.. This is only another
proof of the gross . and. strange miscalculation
which seems to have accompanied every step in
the progress of the Bourbons, where they ven-
tured to employ any instrument besides individual
corruption. Their blind confidence in the result
of the. Duke d'Angoulemeis diplomacy was shared
by those wretched 'creatures the Mock-Regency
of Madrid, who sent about a circular, on the
lgth alt. announcing, the departure of one of
their body, the Duke of Infantado, for Anda-
lusia, and assigning as a reason for his journey,
that at " the happy Moment of the King's deli-
" verance " (making sure that it was at hand)
"there might be near his Majesty a person
" of hilt character to congratulate him,"l
and so -forth.' ThiS. appears on the face of
to be a curious mission, appointed .manifestly
for no other purpose than to lay hold of the
King's ear--to counteract the influence of the
French iitlicy,Aihould it. take the side of mode-
ratiorrHand to stimulate Ferdinand to that spirit
of revenge and_ persecution which had charac-
terized every 'act of the Regency itself from the
Moment of its being invested with office. Such
on interference between the French General
and Ferdinand would, in proportion to its act'.
yify and efficacy, be fatal to the peace of Spain.
The mere knowledge, should it reach the
Cortes, that such an embassy was on- the route
to Andalusia would be enough. to quell within
them all further disposition to negotiate. Even
the preSence of mar like Infantado permitted at
the Defies head-quarters, with an understanding
that they Might once more have unobstrue access
to the King on .his release, what confidence could
the Constitutional party repose in the promises
of- the French General, or in the provisions of any
treaty, though ratified by the often-violated oaths
of Ferdinand.? If surrounded by courtiers of the.
bight Ultra faction, it is too clear that the mea...
sures of the Spanish Monarch after this his -
se-
cond restoration, would tie an exact copy of those
whiCh disgraoed his reign, and desolated his

kingdom, from the year 1814 to the period of
Quiroga's revolution, and would be followed by
similar, or perhaps more violent results. The
journey of,lnfantado, therefore, must have been
a volunteer expedition, undertaken without the
privity of the French General, and in defiance of
his positive will, unless the Duke d'Angouleme
was anxious to defeat his own project, and
to drive the Cortes into a peremptory re-
jection of all pacific offers. In truth, it is
the existence of these Regents and their par-
tisans, which, if a treaty were signed to-mor-
row, would render the fair execution of it all
but hopeless. Men of their rank could not be
kept from the royal presence ; and, once admit:
ted to it, there would be no peace for any other
class of Spaniards. Gloomy, then, as may he
thought the military prospects of the Constitu-
tional Government, there is no safety for Spain
but in its unqualified triumph. Ihe offered
guarantee of the " French Commander and his
army," is but an insidious effort to make the Spa-
niards themselves a consenting party to the con-
tinued occupation of their country by a foreign
force; and such a proposal, if acquiesced in,
would but embroil and complicate still more the
question of—how the unexampled difficulties pro-
duced by the war are to be surmounted ?

[NEW TIMES.]
The French Rentes appear to be again im-
proving. They were at 92f. 75c. in Paris, on
Wednesday, at three o'clock ; but it is said they
had reached 92f. 90c. at the. close of the day.
Evidently, therefore, no unfavourable news ad
been received from the Army. We fear, however,
that there will be some bloodshed before Cadiz
submits. Probably no individual has influence
enough with the motley group of Revolutionists
collected there, to persuade them to agree to any
reasonable terms. We therefore expect to hear
of a sanguinary conflict in the attack and de-
fence of the Isle of Leon : and even after
that point is carried, the French may be
driven to the necessity, of bombarding the city—
a necessity which no doubt they will anxiously
strive to avoid, not only from general motives of
humanity, but on account of the personal danger
to which it will expose the lives of King Ferdi-
nand and the Royal Family.—The eventual re-
sult, we believe, no rational being doubts. That
Cadiz will open its gates, and that the King
(if not destroyed by any casual violence) will be
restored to his liberty and throne, may be al-
most considered as decided by the previous events
of the war. At, such a moment the audacity of
bringing out new Spanish Bonds in our market
can only be equalled by the stupid credulity of
the dupes who purchase them. We are told
that some sales of these pretended securities
have been made as high as 31, and that, in spite
of Admiral Jabat's warning to the public not to
be deluded by the persons who call themselves
Commissioners. Surely the Bonds of his High-
ness the Cacique of Portia are a prudent specu-
lation compared with the new Spanish !

[MORNING CHRONICLE.]
The influence of opinions in making actions be
regarded as criminal or not, was perhaps never
more strikingly exemplified than in the following
case general we seek for such exemplifica-
tions in the manners of very distant countries, or
of ages remote from one another; and are scarcely
astonished that a black Hindoo, living 3,000 leagues
from our own doors, regards it as the greatest of
all possible crimes to slay a sacred cow, or that
the barbarians who once inhabited Europe had a
settled price for the life of a man varying according
to his rank, while they shuddered at the very idea
of omitting a mass for the benefit of his soul. Under
what possible combination of ideas could a Scotch
Presbyterian, or an English Methodist, or even a
John Bull Church of England man, imagine that
boys taking wafers and sealing the letters they
sent to their parents, is 450 revolting an act that
the pen refuses to transcribe it. Yet such are the
terms in which a Journal published at Paris,
where civilization and knowledge are the same in
kind and degree as at London--where the sys-
tem of Government, and the foundation of relit
gion is the same as in the rest of Europe, speaks
of such an act; and this act too is held up by
one biggotted Abbe, M. de la Mennais, in
the letter he has written against another proud
and furious Churchman, M. Frayssinous, as
one of the blackest crimes which has occurred in
a whole Administration, and that of public 'in-
struction, which is under his direction. The
simple circumstance which makes this act, so
simple for a Protestant, so atrocious for a Catho-
lic, is that the wafers were consecrated by the
Priests and given to the boys, who were to.re-
ceive the sacrament. Instead of swallowing them
the young rogues preserved them, and sealed
with them the holiday letters they sent to their
friends. We, who are not under the influence
of Catholic Priests, smile at the practical joke of
the urchins ; but those who are, who have their
opinions formed by their doctrines, turn up their
eyeewith horror, and call sealing letters with
wafers a most revolting crime. We find in the same
article of the Journal des Dards, of Wednesday,
more serious cause for congratulation. The one fu-
rious churchman who attacks the other does not now
go to the Pope ; he does not appeal to a council;
he comes before the public, and accuses his sacred
brother Bishop, not to the king's Government,
but to the populace of the coffee-houses of Paris.
So sensible is the Abbe de la Mennais of the in-
fluence of the public, that he appeals to it to do
him justice against the Bishop of Thermopolis;
and the Bishop to replies through the medium
of a public print. It is a glorious sign of the
times, when a Jesuit, to obtain his hold of the
public mind, turns Editor and Proprietor of a
Newspaper. Such is the Abbe de la Mennais.

[MORNING eosr.]
French Papers to the 4th instant reached us
last night by express. The Quotidiame contains
a private letter from Port St. Mary's, dated the
22d ult., but the Journal der Debuts has not a
single article relative to the siege of Cadiz or
even to the war or the affairs of Spain. This
p
complete silence on the part of the Ministerial
Print, at so critical a juncture as the present, is
rather extraordinary : the more so us the Pilate

had publicly announced that the French had been
defeated in their grand attack of the 25th ult.
on the Trocadero, and it was important that a
statement calculated to create so much alarm
should, if the means existed, be immediately
contradicted. This is attempted, indeed, by the
Quotidienne, but with more zeal than effect; for
as it is done without authority, it is only the
setting up of one assertion against another, and
commands no respect, whilst the silence of the
official Journal operates in favour of the Pilote,
and seems to give a tacit confirmation of the cor-
rectness of its intelligence. The Constitutionnel,
however, which has lately betrayed some symp-
toms of an approximation of sentiments with
the moderate part of the Ministry, explains
this mysterious silence in a different manner,
and insinuates that it proceeds, not from the
wish of concealing a defeat, but from the fact of
the intended attack not having taken place, from
causes of which it. gives the following faint, but
yet intelligible outline May it not have
happened that although it was intended to make
a general attack on the 25th of August by sea
and land, and although all necessary dispositions
had been taken for that purpose, obstacles which
had not been foreseen arose, and rendered it
imperiously incumbent on the prudence of the
Prince Generalissimo, who had but lately arrived,
to postpone the decisive moment for a few days ?
Who knows even, if at the moment of action, there
may not have been a return to views which bad
been abandoned ? We can only express doubts
on so serious a subject : but we shall invite at-
tention to the fact that an extraordi.-.::nr courier
can reach Bayonne in four days from u,.tliz ; that
only a few hours are required to convey news from
Bayonne to the capital, and that consequently
we might know this day what took place on
the 25th, the 26th, and even the 27th ult.
at the Grand Head Quarters." It would ap-
pear from this, rind indeed from private com-
munications of the same date, that an idea
prevailed in Paris that the threat of a general at-
tack having failed to produce the expected sub-
mission of the Cortes, negociations had been re-
opened, and a fresh attempt was making to
terminate the war without any additional effusion
of blood. A private letter from Port St.iMary's,
given in the Quotidienne, shows that even as late
as the 22d ult, a serious intention was entertained
of trying the effect of a general attack on Cadiz
and the Isle of Leon.

Enttrrisit elms.]
Wednesday's French papers contain little news
of any interest. The blow so long menaced has
has not been struck at Cadiz, at least no accounts
of it appear as yet. The telegraph was busy
in Paris the whole of Monday, but nothing
received was divulged. The Etoik of Tues-
day is loaded with details of the celebra-
tion of the fête of Saint, Louis at. Madrid,
and merely states, under date of the 24th August,
from Port St. Mary's, that there was no news ;
that the Trocadero had fired all night,, and
during the day, on the French workmen ; and
that some individuals were wounded, but the
works were not, interrupted. The batteries
named Angouleine and Carignan were finished.
The general attack (this paper states) was de-
ferred from the 23d to the 28th ; thus " the
great, the important day" has already passed
away, and Cadiz is yet unassaulted and secure.—
The city may defy a land attack, and even from
the sea it cannot be effectually bombarded under
the fire of the forts. But will Angouleme lay
a city in ashes, the residence of the Spanish
King ? Will he place the Royal life of Ferdi-
mind, besides his family, in danger, with bombs
and edifices falling and burning all round them?
Will Cadiz be destroyed and set in flames, under
the pretence of restoring religion to Spain ?
This is a new method of conferring spiritual
benefits—by universal bloodshed and destruc-
tion. Though the French could fire on Cadiz
with effect from the sea, they might lay
half its buildings in ruin, and yet not weaken
the armed defences, and thus spread destruction
with an infernal spirit around them, without any
hopes of submission or surrender. Accounts from
Perpignan to the '2sth of August state that the
French division Moncey had united to march on
Manresa, when Milans, by his movement on
Calaf, threatened that town,-=and who, after
the affair of the 14th at the bridge of Ca-
brianes, and at Croix des Carmes, between
Caldes and Moya, followed the Spaniards in
their retreat—had returned on the 20th to
Villeneuve de Sifges and Villafranca, marching
on Monthlanc, by the Col de Saint Christine,
and on Tarragona, by Larondrell, with the inten-
tion of attacking the Spaniards in the same posi-
tions which he occupied before his march on
Celia.. A decisive engagement, this account
states, -was expected, as, according to the intelli-
gence received, the Spaniards showed no intention
to avoid it. The conduct of Milans and Llobera,
now acting as worthy representatives of the great
Mina, will for ever hand their names down to
grateful recollection in the annals of Spain. The
war in Catalonia is
worthy of the cause of
Spanish liberty, and destructive to the French
army. Had the Generals in Gallicia and Anda-
lusia fought in the same way, how different
would now be the fate of free Spain ! The ca-
pitulation between de Bourck and Morillo, for
the surrender of Corunna, is given in the Courier
Francais at the same length as in our columns of
yesterday.

CAMBRIDGE POLIC&
Committed to the Town Jail since the 29th ult.,—Samuel
Cooper, Richard Moore, and William Fowler, for feloniously
breaking the summer-house of Mr. Balls, and stealing there-
from sundry articles. On AVm. Fowler was found a. damask
napkin, marked R. C, which which is supposed to have been stolen :
on Richard Moore wa; found a silver tea spoon, the Mark ap.
pears to have been filed out.
Fraser, and Edward Garner, as deserters.
Kitty Gooch and Mary Gooch, AS rogues and vagabonds.
Robert Ellis, for committing misdemeanours in the service
of his master, Benjamin Clement.
The young man who was last week committed for further
examination, on suspicion of burglary in St. John's College,
was discharged on Friday.

CORONER'S INQUEST.—Last night an Inquest
was held on the body of I). Sullivan, who was killed by
44 an ae.
re
cldent from a crane, at a wharf on, Milbank. Verdict_ Ac.
cide A
ntasl Death."
pite his again been received at Ipswich for R. Wade,
until further signification of his Majesty's pleasure.

GRAND NAVAL SPECTACLE.

OPENING OF THE NEW DOCKS AT SHEERNESS.

The interesting- ceremony of opening the New
Docks at Sheerness took place yesterday, in
the presence of an immense multitude of per-
sons collected from all parts of the surrounding
country.

In the reign of Charles the Second a fort was first erected
at Sheerness for the protection of. the mouth of the River
Medway; but the very year after its completion, it was found
inadequate to its intended purpose. The Dutch in 1667
made their memorable attempt to destroy the shipping in
the Medway, in which they completely succeeded, having pre-
viously destroyed the fort, and having finished their enter-
prise, they retired in triumph without offering any further
molestation. From thenceforth it was considered important
to increase the works, until at length they assumed their present
formidable aspect. Soon after the completion of the fortifica-
tions, a Royal Dock was made close adjoining, which, however,
was upon so confined a scale as only to afford the means
of building frigates and smaller craft. The importance of
Sheerness, as a naval station, as well as its fitness, having been
sufficiently proved on various occasions, it was at length deter-
mined to form the present Docks upon such a scale as would
afford facilities for receiving vessels of the largest size, as well
as afford protection to ships of war against the Easterly and
North Eastelly winds, which blow so tremendously at some
seasons on this point. This ingenious work, after immense
labour, and almost insurmountable difficulties, has been at
length effected in the most masterly manner, and it is now said
that there is not a finer basin, or more eligible Docks, in any
part of the kingdom, than those which have been just com-
pleted.
The works were commenced so early as Feb. 1819, and in-
cluded not only the formation of these Docks, but also a com-
plete new Dock-yard, with all the requisite.buildings ; the latter
still remains in an unfinished state, although in quick progress
towards perfectiort ; but still, when it is recollected that the
whole has been formed out of a complete swamp, the magnitude
of the undertaking is sufficiently manifest. We are not suffi-
ciently acquainted with the whole extent of the inclosure within
the Dock-yard boundaries, although we believe it amounts to
60 acres, and shall therefore confine our description to the
Docks, which were yesterday opened for the first • time. The
outer wall of the basin, which is built of granite, extends along
the river bank, and when the tide is full in, the depth of wa-
ter close to it is between 30 and 40 feet, a depth sufficient to
float a first-rate man,of war, with all her stores complete. The
interior of the basin comprises an area of 4 acres, the depth of
which is .31 feet, and this is capable of containing around its
walls six 74's, in such positions as to enable their stores to
be shipped and unshipped without the slightest difficulty, and
with one-twentieth part of the labour and expence which, from
their lying in the river at a distance from the shore, has-hereto-
fore beeninitiiied. Independent of those lying close to the
walls, twenty ethers. might be placed in the centre, and be
thereby completely protected from the effect of the destructive
wintloNto which we have already alluded.
thebaain are three admirable docks; intended for the
reception of first „rates, for which there is ample room ; and
here their bottoms may bc examined, or repairs effected with
the most.perfect ease, the arrangements for such purposes, both
mechanical and otherwise, being the moat complete we have
ever witnessed.

The whole was completed about two months back, and since
that period the workmen have been actively engaged with
diving bells and otherwise in removing the piles which ob-
structed the entrance towards the river. These preparations
were not brought to a conclusion till Thursday, when Lord
Melville, 111 r. Uroker, and the Commissioners of the Navy at.
tended to give final instnictions for the ceremony of admitting
the vessels.

The ships chosen to have the honour of first entering the
basin were the Lord Howe, of 120 guns, and the Hercules, of
74. These vessels had been long previously lying in the
river, with the usual covering of wood to protect them from the
weather. The former is certainly one of the largest and
finest in his Majesty's service—and when viewed either from
the shore or the water has a most majestic appearance.
From the strong interest excited among persons of all ranks
to be present at the imposing spectacle, it was deemed necessary
to adopt the strictest regulations, to prevent confusion, as
well as to maintain the decorum befiting the occasion. With
this view a certain number of tickets were issued, for the ad.
mission of such persons, on board the Howe and Hercules as
might wish to accompany them from the River into the Dock—
a
favour so much prized, that in a very short time the limited
number of admissions was entirely exhausted, and hundreds
who were clamorous for this privilege were necessarily disap-
pointed. For the accommodation of the public at large, how.
ever, the officers of the yard did not seem less solicitous, and
a semi-circular range of platforms was encircled completely
round the Docks, from whence all uninterrupted and excellent
view of the whole proceeding could be commanded. These
platforms were capable of holding many thousands of spec.
tutors, and in fact were found sufficiently commodious for the
reception of all who were attracted to the spot. In order to
prevent accidents, a partition was raised in front of the plat-
form, within which the populace were not allowed to enter, and
this also had the advantage of securing to all an equal chance
of witnessing the ceremony. Warrant officers anti wardens of
the yard, with staves, were likewise placed on duty at different
points to prevent improper obtrusion, and
.to preserve order--a
duty which they performed with praiseworthy strictness. . •
During the whole of Thursday, steam-vessels and sailing-
boats of various descriptions were seen landing their paslengers
at the stairs, and before night there was not a house of public
accommodation in Sheerness which was not completely thronged
with visitors, many of whom were unable to procure beds for
tile night, although large premiums were. offered. Among
others who were thus landed, were Sir Joseph Yorke and about
sixty fashionable friends, male and female, who had come
down the Thames in the steamer bearing the Worthy Baronet's
name.

Yesterday morning, as early as five o'clock, Lord Melville,
as First Lord of the Admiralty, hoisted his flag on board the
Lord Howe—a circumstance which was immediately followed
by a Royal salute from the ships of war on duty In the liar-
hour, the whole of their yards being manned for the occasion.
These ships were the Prince Regent, 120 guns ; the Genoa,
74; the Isis frigate, and the Rifle gun brig. The morning
was extremely beautiful, and the stillness which prevailed
being thus disturbed, soon led to general bustle in the town.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, who had ap-
pointed to be present, arrived at Rochester on Thursday even-
ing at six o'clock, and dined with Sir Benjamin Hallowell, the
Port Admiral. At six o'clock yesterday morning, his Royal
Highness was on the alert, and at seven embarked in the Ad-
mind's barge, with ten oars. Ills Royal Highness was accom-
panied only by Sir Benjamin, and was dressed in a naval uni.
form. The Royal standard was displayed from the bow of the
barge. At the moment of his Royal Highness's departure from
Chatham, the Sir Joseph Yorke steam-vessel, which had come
up for passengers, had also cast off, and as the barge passed,
the band struck up " God save the King." His Royal High-
ness looked towards the vessel, und taking off his hat, bowed
with great condescension. The passengers returned three cheers.
In Cockharn-wood Reach the Portsmouth Commissioners
yacht was in waiting, and his Royal Highness went on board
her, taking with him the Royatstandard. A fresh breeze hav-
ing then sprung, the yacht proceeded quickly towards Sheer-
ness, followed by Lord Darnley in his own yacht, with his
eldest son, Sir Archibald Christie, and a party of friends, and
Sir Benjamin Hallowell's yacht filled with a party of officers
and ladies.

Precisely at twenty-five minutes after nine his Royal high-
ness reached Sheerness Harbour, where all were in anxious ex-
=!
gayest attire,
hiasndarrflgsivaal,
.104 the ships were decked in their
Innumerable were displayed from
tr of
every mast. The number of craft collected at this period
would scarcely admit of calculation, and all seemed thronged
with passengers, male and female, who evidently took a deep
interest in the scene. Every deck was completely covered.__
The moment the Royal Standard was seen approaching, the
yards were again prepared to be, manned, and the sailors, in
their best attire, blue jackets and white trowsers, were seen in
clusters round the masts, ready to run out at a given .
The Portsmouth yacht having brought to, the Admiral's barge
came along side, and his Royal Highness descended and was

immediately rowed to the Lord Howe, on board which he inld
barked, and at that instant the Royal Standard was hoisted at
the mainmast head. This was the signal for salute ; and the
four ships of war we have already, mentioned fired twentr.one
guns each, while the men cheered from the yards. His Royal
Highness was received by Lord Melville, Lord Liverpool, anti
a long list of Naval and Military Officers of distinstion. An
elegantrepast was prepared on board, of which his Royal High-
ness partook.
There was a guard of honour of 50 men on board the Howe,
which lined the poop, while a military band, which was also on
board, continued to play the most lively airs, which were
echoed from the steam-boats in the harbour. Some of these
had arrived from Ramsgate, some from Margate, others from
Southend, and a considerable number from London. A few of
the latter did not reach Sheerness till after the exhibition had
been concluded—to the great mortification of their companies,
which were numerous and highly respectable. We allude par-
ticularly to the Venus and Sovereign, which were freighted for
the occasion.

As the morning advanced, immense crowds were seen ap-
proaching the Dock-yard, who were all directed to the respec-
tive places set apart for their reception. Those with tickets
went immediately on board the Howe and Hercules, and in
a short time the decks of these favoured vessels were completely
covered with beauty and fashion.
At half.past ten, the tide having made great progress, the
Cassoon, which obstructed the entrance to the basin, was re-
moved, and the way left clear. The Howe was now gradually
pointed, with her head towards the gate, so as to be warped in
at the appointed time. We regret to say, that while this apes
ration was performing, one of the men assisting in pulling the
hawsers, received a blow, which struck him senseless, and he'
was carried from the yard to all appearance dead.
Attention was now attracted by the approach of a military
band, and in a few minutes about 500 marines marched into tilts
yard, and formed a line round the area within the platform al.
ready described. A detachment of the 12th regiment, on duty
in garrison, came in at the same time. The appearance of
these men, on reaching their respective stations, was extremely
pleasing, and gave additional brilliancy to the spectacle.
The Howe, soon after 11 o'clock, was seen gradually push.-
ing her head into the basin. The wind was high, which gave
her rather an undulatory motion, and the band on board at the
moment striking up We're a' Aroddin', the effect, combined
with the general coup d'a.il both on land and water, was pecu,
Early striking, and seemed to diffuse universal cheerfulness.
Hall•past eleven was the hour fixed for the actual entrance
into die basin, and precisely at that moment the magnificent
vessel entered, the bands both on board and on shore striking
up God save the King.--the soldiers presenting arms, and the
multitude loudly cheering. So soon as her stern passed within
the basin, a white pendent was hoisted, as a signal at the Pier-
head, and the bands changed their note to Rule Britannia.
At the same moment another Royal Salute was commenced
firing from each vessel in succession, and the men again man-
ned the yards, while hearty and reiterated cheers were re-
echoed from the shore to the harbour, and from the harbour to
the shore. It is impossible to imagine any thing more gratify.
ing than the scene which was exhibited at this moment—a
scene in which all seemed to be alike interested.

The Lord Howe was now gradually conducted to the side of
the Dock, where she was safely moored, and towered like an
immense castle over those below. Shortly afterwards the Her•
cules was seen entering the basin with the same ease as bad
marked the entrance of the Howe. She, however, came in
in silence, and was quietly introduced to the second Dock.
where her bottom is forthwith to be examined. It Is expected
that the Ilowe will be docked this day for a like purpose.
At this period of the business the Lord and Lady Mayoress,
who had come post from London, arrived in the dock-yard by
land, and were immediately conducted on board the Howe,
where they partook of the collation which had been prepared.
The company on board the howe now gradually began to
retire, and to inspect the docks on foot. At three o'clock his
Royal Highness also took his departure, and proceeded to the
house of the Commissioner, whither he was followed by seve-
ral persons of distinction, who had been on board with him.
The moment his Royal Highness quitted the Howe, the Royal
standard was struck, anti a third salute was fired, followed by
the cheers of all in the harbour.

The populace were afterwards gratified by a view of the inte-
rior of the new docked vessels, and all appeared highly de-
lighted not only with the spectacle which they had witnessed,
but with the urbanity with which they were treated throughout
the day by ev_ry officer of the yard.
His Royal Highness returned to Rochester last night, and
will this day inspect the Royal Marines at Chatham. After
which he will dine at the Regimental Mess. The Qflicers have
made the most costly preparations to receive his Royal High-
ness in a manner becominghis rank.
On Monday his Royal Highness will inspect the Marine Ar-
tillery, and afterwards dine with their worthy Commander,
COlonel Williams,

In consequence of most of the passengers who had come
down on board the steam vessels, having landed, to have a
closer view of the Docks, the confusion created by their re.
embarkation was immense. The boats were not sufficient to
carry them off, and the tide was running so strong down that
it was utterly impossible to stein the current, and thus many of
them were left behind. This produced a good deal of mortifi—
cation, as well as some inconvenience; but it was not to be
avoided. Many remained for the night at Sheerness, while
others found their way to Chatham, by various conveyances,
and then worked their way to London. At eleven o'clock last
night, some of the London steam-boats had not arrived at the
Custom-house.