The Sun.
London, England, 1817-11-08 00:00:00

TO THE QUEP.N'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.

" We, his Majesty's most dutiful and faithful subjects, the
Mayor, Aldermen and CoMmon Council, of the City of Bath,
with all humility, approach your Royal Person to otter our
most respectful and sincere mugratulations on the safe ar-
rival of your Majesty.
" A century has now elapsed since the loyal inhabitants of
this ancient city have enjoyed the presence of their Queen
within its walls; and although we feel, that an additional

interest is imparted to this auspicious. visit, from the rate oc-
currence of so distinguished an honour; yet, ‘N'e most humbly
assure'your Majesty, that we do not derive higher gratifica-
tion from the august Presence of Royalty, than front the
contemplation of those exalted virtues which have ever
Adorned the Consort of our beloved Sovereign.

" Efficacious as the salubrious Springs,cwith which Providence
has favoured our city, have proved in innumerable instances,
eve ardently hope that they may be found signally lioneficial
by your Majesty; ,and we fervently pray, that the•blessing of
improved health may attend their use, and that they may be
made the happy means of prolonging a life so justly dear to
a loyal and affectionate people."

The very gracious reply which follows wits de-
livered by her NhiFiTY, with that expressive ani-
mation, which evinced that the words were the
genuine flowing of the heart
LORD AND OrNTLEMEN,
4, I recviVe with great satisfaction the expression of affec-
tionate solicitude for my welfare, conveyed it) your Address,
which is particularly gratifying to my feelings, as proceeding
from the Mayor and Corporation of a city which has at all
times lictn distinguished for its loyalty, and its attachment
to the King arid to his Family.
" I as,ure you, that I have not ceased to take the liveliest
interest in the welfare and prosperity of the City of Bath ;
and it is impossible that this feeling should not be strength-
ened by the cordial reception which I have experienced from
all classes of its inhabitants."

The whole of the Municipal Body were then
severally introduced to the Queen, by Col. Dis-
browe, and had the honour of kissing her Ma-
jesty's band. On the introdtiction of the Mayor,
her Majesty was pleased to express her admiration
of the state of the Police of the city, extolling in
high terms the decorum observed by the vast
throngs that crowded the streets. The proces-
sion returned to the Hall in the same order in
which they left it, each individual in the honour-
ed train gratified beyond the power of expression
with the truly '2r:winos reception which her na-

jesty bad 'deigned to give to this cute tribut,
grateful welcome.
About six o'clock the. Mayor was honoured, a
the Guildhall, with the company of his Roy
Highness the Duke of Clarence, the Marquis
Bath, and Marquis Camden, the Lord Lieutenat
of the County ; the principal officers of the Roe.
Household, and several distinguished militarY
characters, Comprising the officers of the 15th D!'
goons, and the 38th Regiment, who, with tt.
resident Clergy, and. Members of the Body Co;
porate, sat down to a banquet served try Mess'
Lucas and Reilly, in a style of magnificence ex
ceeding even all their former sumptuturs
rean displays, with a profusion of French au(
other costly wines. The beauty of the room, tt.
splendid manner in which the tables were arrant.
ed and decorated ; and, indeed the general al
pearance-of the festive board, were such as mu. '
have impressed on the Royal, Noble, and ga•J
lant Guests; an exalted idea of the taste au.
munificence of the city Bath. The fin
Hand of the 38th regiment were placed in the
orchestra, and played several tunes at interv,i
through the thinner, the best Vocal Performers in
the city were present, and every circumstanet'
seemed to promise a most convivial, liberal aoo,
truly joyous festival. Bor—the cloth was no
removed, when all this scene of rational hilarli
was suddenly done away, and succeeded by uui ►
versa demonstrations of heartfelt aagaish.
was observed that the Royal Doke hastened wit
agitated steps from the table—all was consterna-
tion ! for a whisper of the lamentable cause acv
fully• spread through the room ; and irt a fe
minutes the Marquis Camden, in a most feeliue
and dignified manner, communicated the melao-
choly contents of a paper which lie held inhip
hand— •