The Sun.
London, England, 1824-04-23 00:00:00

THE KING.

IlertxDson, APRIL 22,—This afternoon, at half after two
o'clock, his MAJESTY left the Palace in his pony phaeton for
the Royal Lodge. His Majesty drove himself through the
Little Park and Frogmore, and was followed in a second phae-
ton, with four ponies and two postillions, by Lord Graves, Sir
A. Barnard, and Lord Albert Conyngbani. The King and
suite invariably take refreshment at the Lodge, which are sent
from the Palace in the morning ; after which his Majesty
drives about the grounds, enjoying that exercise which has
hitherto been so conducive to his Majesty's health. This even-
ing his Majesty will have a select party at dinner.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry and suite, at
the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street, from their seat in Ireland;
Lady Dynevor, at her house in Dover-street, from her seat in
Wales ' • Sir John Chetwynd, Bart. from his seat in Stafford-
shire; Mr. and Mrs. Craufurd, at their house in Cherie....
street, Berkeley-square, from a tour; Lady and Miss Mildmay,
at their new residence in Bruton-street, Berkeley-square, from
their seat in Hants • Lady Frazer, at the St. George's Hotel,
Albemarle-street, from a tour.; Mrs. Cunningham and family,
at the London Hotel, Albemarle-street, from Paris; T. T.
Drake, Eiq. M.P. at ditto, from his seat, A mersham, Bucks ;
Colonel and Mrs. Stapleton, at the British Hotel, Jerrnyn-
street, from a tour ; J. Brown, Esq. at ditto, from a tour ;
C. B. Long, Esq. and Charles Long, Esq. at Thomas's Hotel,
Berkeley-square, from their seat, Langley Hall, Berk:4; Lord
and Lady Gage, and family, at Greillon's Hotel, Albemarle-
street, from Firfe Sussex.
CIIANGE,S.—The Duke of Rutland, from Newmarket, for
his. seat, Belvoir Castle; Lord Dormer, on a tour; Lord
Churchill, for Wimbleton, for his seat, Wychwood Forrest;
the Countess of Sandssich, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Hope,
at their scat in Surrey.

. FASHIONABLE PARTIES.
The Marquis of Cholmondeley entertained a distinguished
party to dinner at Cholmondeley House, Piccadilly.
A. Stanhope, Esq. had !mother dinner party yesterday at his
house in Tilney-street.
Lord Grantham has issued cards of invitation for an enter-
tainment on Thursday next at his house in St. James's-square.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have issued cards of invitation for a
grand dinner party on Monday next at their house in Charles-
street, Berkeley-square.
G. Pentviorth, Esq. has issued cards of invitation for dinner
parties on Thursday and Friday next at his house in Hanover-
sq ware._

The Dowager Countess Poulett's concert yesterday evening.
Hyde Park corner, was attended by a very elegant and distin.
guished assemblage of the haut ton.

Almack's second Ball on Wednesday' evening was very
thinly attended, in consequence of the numerous families being
out of town for the holidays. Amon other distinguished
fashionables present were—Countess of Mountnorris, Countess
of Limerick, the two Ladies Perry, the two Lathes Fortiscue,
Lady Annesley, Lady and hiss Bayley, Le Comte Buol, Sir
J. Burgoyne, Lord Andover, Lady and Miss Nugent; Lady
and Miss Beresford, Lord Strathaven, Hon. Colonel Arden,
Hon. Miss Cavendish, Hon. Miss G. Philips, Capt. Farmer,
Capt. Nugent, Mrs. Ross, Miss Gunning, the two Messrs.
Hope, Mr. Crawford, the two Misses Calcraft, Mrs. Bebb and
Miss Barnett, Mr. Brinchinan, Mrs. and Miss Lascelles Ire-
monger, Mrs. and Miss Spencer Stanhope, Mr. a Foley.
Mrs. and Miss Gosling, Mrs. and Miss Mitchell, Mrs. and
Miss Crosbie, &c. &c.

MAURIAGE IN HIGH Tarr.—The nuptials between Lord
F. Conyngham and Lady Jane Paget, we hear, are to be solem-
nised to-morrow at St. Gerge's, Hanover-square.
THE RECENT ELOPEMENT FROM BRUSSELS.—We con-
fess we were not a little surprised at reading in several of the
metropolitan papers, the following most inaccurate statement
relative to Mt. Robinson, with whom Miss Boughton' eloped,
and to whom she was soon afterwards married at Gretna-
green :—" The Gentleman is not a man of any family or for-
tune ; but he was lucky enough to gain admission to the house
of the young lady's mother, and so successfully employed his
time, as to secure the young lady's affections in a short time."
We say nothing about the ‘• tournure" of the soncluding sen-
tence, but we /eel called upon, from our knowledge of the cir-
cumstances, to declare that Mr. Robinson's family is of the ut-
most respectability, and has been for many years most inti-
mately connected by intermarriages with many of the most
ancient and wealthy families of Scotland. Indeed, so unex-
ceptionable did the marriage appear to the highest legal autho-
rity of the realm, that on the pro forma appearance m the
Court of Chancery of Mr. Robinson, and his fair bride, who
is a ward of that Court, not the slightest objection was even
hinted at, and in the proposed disposal of the Lady's fortune,
the Court instantaneously and cheerfully concurred.—( Chelkit-
ham Chronicle.)

THE FINI ARTS.—It is very gratifying to
find that Painting and all the liberal Arts are
employed in subservience to the noble purposes
of morality, and the awful duties of Religion.—
We therefore felt pleasure yesterday in observ-
ing a work of considerable magnitude on the
Crucifixion of our Saviour. This picture was
painted by Mr. Itowr.cir, an artist little known
in the Metropolis, but possessing a high degree
of provincial reputation. Considering that the
awful subject of the picture has employed the
powers of some of the most eminent artists, an",
cient and modern, it could hardly be expected that
the work which we now mention would exhibit
much novelty. The Artist, however, has rendered
it impressive. Whatever may be its merits in point
of art, it operates powerfully upon the mind. The
sacred founder of our religion appears with the
pious submission suitable to the accomplishment
of his benevolent purpose is the redemption of
mankind, when he uttered the words " It is
finished," on being devoted to an impious Death.
The various figures in the fore-ground mani-
fest different emotions, aecording to their feel-
ings on the lamentable event before them, and,
amidst the vast crowd thatattend on the dreadful
occasion, a similar expression pervades the
whole of the mass, as far as their emotions
can be supposed to be discernible at the dis-
tance. We understand that Mr. ROWLEY dogs not
bring his work to the Metropolis with the ambi-
tious purpose of entering into a competition with
the favourite artists of the day, but for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the exact scale of his own merit,
and of knowing whether his provincial reputation
is well founded. This modesty, as well as the
merit which he really possesses, entitle him to
respect, and we sincerely hope that public en-
couragement will reward him for his trouble,
expence, anxiety, and commendable diffidence iu
his own pretensions.

On Wednesday the Duke of GLOUCESTER was
so much recovered from his indisposition as to be
able to take an airing in his carriage for the first
time since his confinement.

It has been at length determined by the
Middlesex Magistrates to erect a separate prison
for the reception of females only, the total cost
of which will not, it is supposed, be much less
than 40,0001:, besides the permanent annual ex-
pence for keepers, matrons, &c.

POETRY.

TO MAItY.
And was the gift so lightly prized,
Was the poor flOW'ret so despised,

Which I in fondness made thee ?
And could'st thou, lovely Mary, say,
Cast, weed-like, froin.thine hand away
The tribute friendship paid thee ?

O had'st thou, in some happy hour,
Cull'd but for me one little flower,
It should have been each day
- Afore precious still : dear in its bloom,
Dear in its sweetness, and perfume,
Dear even in decay. GRANTA.

THE QUARREL OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE.
When Love and HyMen both were boys,
They fifd a day of smiling weather,
To show each other all their toys,
And pass an afternoon togethes.
To Hymen's bower young Cupid came,
And each with each was quick delighted :
Love shot his darts of surest aim,
And Ilyinen's brightest torch was lighted.
Rut Hymen soon, capricious elf,
(Now Hymen's but a
peevish fellow),
Told Love, he wished the bow himself,
And then began to po,,t and bellow.
Love gave his friend. the weapon strait,
(Young Love is such a cheerful giver !)
And thus, for Hymen's torch of state,
Chang'd his best bow and fullest quiver.
While each his proper arms possest,
Men neither-couldmor would resist 'ens;
For Hymen's fires inflam'd their breast,
And Cupid's arrows seldom miss'd 'cm.
But, changing thus their arms about,
• The boys became perplexed and stupid ;
Love puts the torch of Hymen out,
While Hymen blunts the shafts of Cupid.
'Twas this dissolv'd their union sweet,
And broke Affection's firmest tether;
So now, if Love and Hymen meet,
They seldom sojourn long together.