The Sun.
London, England, 1817-10-10 00:00:00

PLYMOUTH-DOCK, Ocr. 7.

ROYAL VISIT.
On Tuesday mor►►i►►g the Tigris, 42-, _Captain
lIENDEKsoN, arrived here front Weymouth, alter
a pleasant passage of '24 hours, -having On board
their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
GLOM:ESTER, as visitors to the Earl of Mount
Edgcomite, with a
,numerous sure, consisting
of Lady Isahella Thynne, Colowels Dalton, Cot-
ton, and Higgins', Capiaiti Forster, and Mr,

On Wednesday morning &levee was held by their RoyaL
Highnesses at Mount Edgcutube, .which was attended by se.
veral distinguished persons. At nonn, their Royal High-
nesses, attended by their tuite,entbarlied from Mount lida-
cumin-, to visit his Majesty's ship Inoiregoable, the tiag-ship
of Admiral Lord Viscount Exmouth. The morning was beau-
tiful, nut a breeze ruttiest the sea. Their Royal Highnesses
in the barge of the Tigris, steered by Lieutenant Herringham,,
of that ship, were followed by Commodore Ekins, and Captain
Broughton, iu their respective barges. As soon-as the. Royal
Standard seal perceived -dying at the bow,, the ships having
itrevintislyiseen most prettily dressed in the' various dags and.
signals used in the Nary, amonnting to shove too, the yards
were manned, and, as the hat e approached, a royal salute
teas fired. -Their Royal Highnesses were received on board
the Impregnable by the Him. Captain Pelle*, her CaPtain.—
On their Royal Highnesses ascending the quarter-deck, the
guard, under the command of Maim Ada's'', L. 11. saluted
them, and his Royal Highness afterwaids visited every part
of the ship. and seemea perfectly conversant in nautical mat-
ters. His Royal HighnessswaS- pleased to express -his logli
admiration of the equipment of the ship; and in returning to
the quarter-deck, where the 1./edicts had been seated during
his absence, the Duke prevailed upon his Royal Consort to
accompany him below. Her Royal Highness most graciouSly
took Captain Penew's arm, and visited the lower deek....whers
the cleaoliness, combined with every possible domestic coin-,
fort, seemed to afford great satisfaction. The Ruy rl Duke
desired Captain Pellew to introduce his. Wheels, with many
of whom he• entered familiarly into conversation. On the.
Royal Visitors leasing the ship, they-were again saluted with
21 guns, the yards being manned as. on their reception.-
-Lieutenants Herbert anti J(01141011 (the latter Flag Lieutenant
to Lord Exmouth), with _Messrs. James. and Dawson, Mhi-
shipmen, officiated as sidestuen on the occasion. The Dttck,
yard was the next object, where, after _pattaking of a cold
collation at the Commissioner's, their Royal Highnesses in-
spected sonic- of the departments, with- which they seemed to
be exceedingly .gratified. They then embarked in the Com-
missioner's yacht for the Breakwater, ott which his Royal
Highness only landed with several of the company. •It being
low water, he had the opportunity of exautining the nature
and efficacy of this stupendous undertaking in a must satis-
factory manlier.. His. Royal Highness greatly admired the
principle of construction, and the protection it promises to
our naval anti commercial interests.' Having finished this
little tours their Royal Highnesses returned le dine at Mount
Edgcumbe.
On Thursday, after taking a dejenne with 'Major-General
Brown, his Royal Highness reviewed the 64th and 90th regi-,
merits of infantry, on the Government Parade, and expressed
the .highest satisfaction at their excellent appearance and
-correctness of thanceuvering. • He uext inspectedt he Marine
Barracks' and Plymouth Citadel,,after which his Royal. High-
ness returned to meet the Duchess at the Dock-yard,. and
terminated the survey of it, commenced out Wednesday.—
Their Royal Highnesses then took a survey 'of the Diving
Bell, wheo the Duke siguifiid liiswish to descend in it, which
hr did about five o'clock the saute evening, close to the new
works where the bell vessel is stationed, accompanied by Mr.
Surith, the-clerk of the works, Colonel Cotton, and Mr. Cur-
rie..,
They remained under water aleitit IS Minutei-, and on
ascending, loud acclamations welconitelthis Itoyal Highness‘s
return from the bosom of the deep.
Friday, their Royal Hightn.tto-; bottomed Plymouth with a
eisit,.and were received at the 11.;;yal'HOI'd try the Mayorand
Cornerat ore, on sslriCla oceasion.his Royal Highness was isre-
witted with the freedom of the lioroogli in a box, composed
of part of the first stone laid its the •foundat ion of that great
national work. toe Breakwater-, tastefully set -in silver, and
surmounted with the arms of the Bifrongli. The cereiminy
took place in the Ball-r now, which Was completely filled by
Ladies and Gen Jellies' of the town and' neighboorhoOd. At-
ter which the Royal Visitors retired,' amid the cheers of the
compauy. to the 'Card-roue!, where a. collation, consisting
nos
f
emery delicacy «f the season, was provided hi Mr. t
it surf
best std le tor their refreshment.
On Saturday the Royal Visitor-Stook an- aquatic excursion
up the river to Cotehele.
041 Sunday they attended Divine Service, at Maker Church;
and it was their, intention to have embarked this morning iis
the Tigris frigate,to Morn to Weymoutb,'but were prevented
by the-strong gale at the east.
Nothing can surpass the courtesy and_ endearing manners
of their Royal Highnesses to all classeS of persons with whom
they have c"me into contact. dining their visit to this port.—
Their admiration of its local beauties, :ind'their good wishes,
often egpres.rd for its-welfare, attests their love of natural
grandeur, while it s vince• the,beirevelent stisposition'of their.
hearts. No individuals, however lofty their station, eVer vi-
sited a place with mere-apparent pleasure, or will bear away
with them, tot their departure, more of the. affectionate
.prayers of its inhabitants, t Lan their Royal Ilighnesscshose
stay in the port, though hut of a few days duration, will be
long cherished here as an object especially worthy of re:
nsewnrance. • •
The hospitalities of thetnoble owner of Mount Edgcumho
to his exalted guests and every wee ie their suite, have been.
saat.as bccotuca a waive- of„Oritaia will a British
.k.`cer.

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