The Sun.
London, England, 1821-08-04 00:00:00

TIIE KING &c.

WEST COWES, Thursday, 10 A. X:

His MAJESTY and the attendant squadron left
the Cowes roadstead this morning at five o'clock,
under the hope of being able to pass through the
Needles. Before he had got to the Yarmouth
Roads, however, the wind died almost entirely
Away. The Royal yacht and ships of war ac-
cordingly came to anchor, near Yarmouth Roads,
where they now remain. It is hoped that they
14 ill get out with the tide, but unless the wind
change speedily from its present north-westerly
direction, they cannot make much way to-day.—
soon after the Royal yacht came to her moorings
here yesterday, the Royal Marine band (which
attends the squadron) went .on board, and dur-
ing the evening performed several pieces of mu-
sic. Numbers of small boats, with.parties from
every quarter of the Isle of Wight, went
round the Royal yacht, and had the pleasure
of seeing his Majesty seated at his table with
Admiral Whitshed, Sir George Cooke, -and
several of the Captains cf the ships of war. At
night two very brilliant bonfires were exhibited
at East Cowes. They remained burning to a late
beer, and illuminated the sea and atmosphere for
a considerable space round. Two houses were
illuminated at East Cowes. At West Cowes,
though the more immediate scene of the Royal
. presence, there were no illurninzaions whatever.
But to compensate for their absence, there were
rockets and other various fire-works in abundance.
The promenade -was crowded during the evening,
and. exhibited a great display of fashion and
beauty. Mr. I'elham's yacht, the Falcon, is
still in view from Cowes. She is at anchor, not
having being under weigh early enough this
morning to take her departure with the squadron.
In one of my former letters I understated, the
number of the Falcon's guns ; she mounts twelve
excellent pieces of cannon.

PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2.
"Upon his Majesty's arrival here, on Tuesday
evening-, the Mayor and Corporation of Ports-
mouth immediately assembled in the Town-hall,
and agreed to address his Majesty. The Ad-
dress was drawn up and assented to,and the wish
of the Corporation to present it was conveyed to
his 'Majesty in the harbour by Admiral Whitsbed.
The answer of his Majesty was, " that he had
embarked in his yacht on his voyage to Ireland ;
that it would, therefore, be inconvenient for him
to receive, at this time, the Address of the Cor-
poration of Portsmouth, but that he would be
happy to accede to their wishes on his return."
afr-past Seven o'Clock.---I have just heard
that the King, by most excellent management on
the part of Commodore Sir G. Paget, has succeed-
ed in getting through the Needles.

DUBLIN, JULY 31.
A formal communication has this day been
made to the Lord Mayor of his Majesty's inten-
tion to remain at anchor off Holyhead till all the
arrangements for his reception are completed.--
The population of this city receives fresh acces-
sions every hour ; and lodgings, even of the most
inferior description, are let at an immoderate
price. Tne illuminations are expected to be the
most splendid that ever were witnessed in the
capital of Ireland; and persons are now actively
employed in disposing lamps on all the public
buildings. The banquet to be given by the
University, and which his Majesty intends to
honour with his presence, will include every
thing that classic taste can suggest, and abundant
resources furnish. The Examination Hall is the
place selected for the occasion, and a more con-
venient or appropriate one could not be chosen.
The Provost and Senior Fellows have the ex-
clusive • direction of the arrangements, the
Junior Fellows being to attend by special in-
vitation, while on the Scholars will devolve the
grateful duty of waiting on his Majesty.--
After the cloth is removed, the company, to the
scumber, it is supposed, of one hundred and
eighty individuals, will retire to the Library to
take their wine, it being contrary to the statutes
to indulge in libations. within the Hall. The
magnificent organ, presented to the University
by Queen Elizabeth at the time it was founded,
Las undergone a thorough repair, and the Hall
is to he decorated with er blematic devices.—
The dinner at Morrisson's,to-morrow, is expected
to bring together all those persons who are of
the first rank and character in the country. The
tickets are issued at two guineas each—a price
calculated to ensure the respectability of the
company, though it cannot limit the number ;
and the impatient applicants are too many to be
accommodated. It 'was yesterday agreed that
Sir Benjamin Bloomfield should be invited by a
select deputation from the Stewards. As an in-
stance of the cordial unanimity that prevails
among the- parties, it will only be necessary to
say, that Mr. O'Connell, .while attending
charity dinner yesterday, proposed the health
of the Lord Mayor, in terms of the highest ap-
probation.
PREPARATIONS for HIS MAJESTY'S RECEPTION.
[From The Dublin Patriot.]
The preparations making for the reception of
the King are going forward with all the alacrity
and anxious care that such an occasion requires ;
and we can state positively that George John,
Lord Forbes, son of the Earl of Granard, and
one of his Majesty's Aids-de-Camp, to whose
direction several important matters connected'
-with the loyal visit have been committed, has
received orders to be in readiness by Friday next
(the 3d inst.) for the arrival of his Majesty. At
the same time we must state that his Majesty is
not expected before Monday next (the 6th inst.)
in Dublin. His Majesty will remain in Anglesea
two days, in order that the necessary arrange-
ments for his reception may be made. It is now
under discussion, whether it shall be most desi-
rable to consult his Majesty's ease, by avoiding
all the ceremonies attendant on a public entry
into Dublin, or whether the reception shall be
such as the glorious occasion and the honour con-
ferred upon the nation by the august presence of
its beloved Sovereign suggest. The ceremony
of the presentation of the -State Sword, by
the Lord Mayor, the presentation of the
Keys of the City, &c. cannot, however, it is