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London, England, 1834-08-21 00:00:00

and enriched' as it was by an unclouded sky, and a clear and
brilliant suu. From this point to Erith, the vessels made very
slow progress, the object of the delay evidently being to reach
F Woolwich at a particular hour, when all matters would be
duly prepared for the reception due to her Majesty's station.
The number of attendant vessels of course gradually increased,
and we were not a little pleased to find that in passing several
. traders, either at anchor or in motion, the crews, though small
in amount, gave three cheers, in a tone which showed the
goodness of the feeling whence they originated. These were
invariably responded to by the gruff hurras of the tars of the
Royal George, and acknowledged by Lord Fitzclarence taking
off his hat. Steamers from London passed very rapidly, many
of them exceedingly full : not one but what hailed, and gave
three hearty cheers. To this salute the Queen invariably re-
plied by a personal acknowledgment—all the officers, from the
youngest middy to the captain, turning to the point and hold-
ing their hats in the air until the saluting vessels had passed.
These mutual recognitions greatly enlivened the scene.
The signal was now made that all was ready at Woolwich,
and the point soon rounded. The effect was excellent. The
first object which caught the eye in the fields adjoining the
arsenal, was the Royal Horse Artillery, one of the most superb
corps in Europe. Beyond, in the yard of the arsenal, a bat-
talion of infantry in marching order, then two parks of Foot
Artillery, and beyond them, lining the entire front, infantry
again. Amongst them, of course, were scattered several
general and field officers, whose gorgeous uniforms attracted
universal attention. When the Royal George had fairly
got in front, the peal of the gun came booming over the
water, and the whole line of infantry presented arms. The
cannon pealed on from point to point, when the soldiers
grounded arms, and stood at ease. The standard of Eng-
land was now advanced two or three paces, and the general
commanding took his hat off his head, as did every officer
and every private, and three deafening cheers were given.
Again the sailors manned the yards, and responded to the
shout, aided by the willing voices of thousands on the water.
The town of Woolwich was crowded in every part which com-
manded a view of the river, and the same welcome sprung
from every quarter. At twenty minutes past three, the Royal
George took up her position in front of the Dock-yard,
each vessel occupying the best situation she could obtain..
There was no confusion, and no unworthy effort at precedence.
Each vessel and boat was kept at a suitable distance from the
stairs, by cutters manned by men-of-war's men, and com-
manded by sub-lieutenants and midshipmen. The front of the
dock-yard presented a splendid appearance, as did all the
windows and roofs of the private houses and public offices.
They were literally crammed with beautiful and elegantly
dressed females. Other parts of the Dock-yard were equally
crowded, no less than 6,000 persons having been admitted
through the gates. In the interior were seen the royal equi-
pages : the Marines were drawn up at the landing-place, and
a guard of honour lined the passage to the gates. Just at this
moment the Lord Mayor left his own vessel, and rowed along-
side the royal yacht, on board which he was invited.. His
Lordship obeyed the summons, and, we are informed, in
feeling and manly terms congratulated her Majesty on her
safe arrival once more in England. To this her Majesty re-
plied, and acknowledged in warm terms the attention she had
met with from the Lord Mayor, and the reception given to her
by the people.
A cutter rowed by twelve men was now seen advancing
from the stairs. At half distance she stopped, and her com-
mander, standing up, took off his hat ; the troops instantly
presented arms, and the band of the Marines struck up the air
of " God save the King." Every vessel out of Dock was in-
stantly manned, every oar in every boat gave the royal salute
by throwing up her oars perpendicularly, and the cutter pro-
ceeded to the Royal George.
A cutter, containing the Chief Commissioner of the yard,
then advanced from the royal yacht. This was followed by
the Water-bailiff's shallop, containing the Lord Mayor and
others; and next came her Majesty and suite, Sir T. Hardy,
(Governor of Greenwich Hospital,) in the court dress of an
admiral, and uncovered, steering the vessel. Her Majesty
was received on her landing, by the Lords of the Admiralty,
the Commander in Chief of the Forces (Lord Hill), by Sir
John Savage, Sir James Kempt, Sir James Cockburn, the
different heads of departments at Woolwich, by the Earl of
Munster, and several other distinguished individuals. The
moment her Majesty landed (four o'clock) signals were made,
which at once conveyed to his Majesty, at St. James's, the gra-
tifying intelligence.
In a few minutes the royal party started for London, in five
carriages, preceded by outriders, and escorted by a guard of
honour. On leaving Woolwich, the cheering was partially
renewed. At Greenwich a great number of persons had as-
sembled, to witness the royal cavalcade; but not a voice could
we hear say, " God bless them !" Upon inquiry, we find that
a bitterness of spirit prevails in this place, on account of the
partiality shown by the Queen for Woolwich. The good folks
of Greenwich maintain, that as her Majesty embarked at
Woolwich, she might in fairness have disembarked at Green-
wich. Therefore, the people. of Greenwich—that is, the
shouting portion of the people, would not, on this occasion,
exhale the " fickle, reek of popular breath." At Deptford,
however, things began to change ; and all along the road,
which was plentifully lined with people (at many points it was
crowded), her Majesty was most heartily received. At a few
minutes after five, the Queen arrived at St. James's Palace,
where, we are happy to say, that, after making every possible
inquiry, we cannot learn of any accident, either " by flood or
field." The day, which was throughout a most beautiful one,
furnished an ample store of delight to many persons ; to none,
we should think, more than to her whom it really appeared to
be the almost united wish of all to honour and respect.

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