The Sun.
London, England, 1828-10-27 00:00:00

THE KING'S HEALTH:

There are still some ugly rutnours afloat with re-
speet to the King's health i and We only say that we
cannot get them contradicted with that degree of
authority which is usually satisfactory to us en mat-
ters of great importance.—Times.
So many erroneous reports have recently been
circulated relating to the health of his Majesty, that
we avail ourselves of the aid of a correspondent,
whom we know to have Undoubted access to au-
thentic sources of information, to state the following
particulars. The present illness commenced by a
most acute and excruciating attack of gout in the
arm, which was succeeded by a slight inflammation
in the chest, attended with difficulty of respiration.
During the last six or seven weeks his Majesty has
been cupped nearly a dozen times. The inflamma-
tion is understood to have subsided by this opera-
tion, but a considerable weakness and lassitude have
possessed the whole system, in consequence of the
loss of so much blood. We believe it is not true that
his Majesty has ever been considered by his medical
attendants in any immediate danger. Mr. O'Rciley,
the surgeon, has for a length of time constantly slept
at the Cottage, in a chamber very near that of his
Majesty, though, we understand, it has not been
often found necessary to administer medical aid
during the night. Mr. O'Reiley usually leaves
Windsor for the Cottage at ten o'clock in the even-
ing, and previously to his going to rest has an
interview with his Majesty. He often quits the
Cottage in the morning without seeing the
King, few persons resident even at the Cottage
know anything about his Majesty, although there is
not any special interdict from persons in authority to
the servants of the household to withhold communi-
cations to the public; yet it is understood that silence
respecting his Majesty's health is no small recom-
mendation in a high quarter. When the Messenger
bringingan account of the death of the Queen of Wir-
temberg arrived at the Royal Cottage, and after the
first painful impression had subsided,his Majesty com-
manded the Messenger to be admitted to his presence.
He remained in conversation more than an hour with
his Majesty, who inquired into every particular re-
lating to the illness and death of his beloved sister.
His Majesty for a length of time has only been able
to move with extreme difficulty, assisted by two of '
his pages, owing to the weakness in his legs and
thighs, which are unable to support his heavy body.
The King rises early, and is very attentive to the
official business brought down by the various mes-
sengers; still much of it is in arrear. We believe
not one single military commission has been issued
to the officers of the army for nearly two years—a
sad disappointment to ensigns, lieutenants, and cap-
tains, who must be content, for the present, to see
their appointments registered in the Gazette, and
wait " a more convenient time" for their parch-
ment documents with the Royal signature. His
Majesty has appointed the 4th of November as the
day when he will remove to his apartments in the
Castle, should his health permit. The rooms are
quite ready, and they abound with luxuries and com-
forts suitable for a King. May his Majesty long
continue to enjoy them !—Morning Chronicle.

BANKER'S HOURS OF BUSINESS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—In reading the very excellent, remarks in your
paper of yesterday eveaing, respecting the contemplated
alteration in the hour of opening the different banking
houses in the metropolis, it recurred to me that as an addi-
tional argument in favour of this measure, it might be urged
that even should it take place, the clerks in these esta-
blishments would still be employed at least one hour more
than the time of attendance in agent's offices, with whom
the hours are from ten till four, and in some instances only
from ten till three o'clock.

I feel convinced that, in carrying this alteration into
execution, the bankers will confer a boon on this very de-
serving class of individuals, without in the least incon-
veniencing their business. Many clerks employed in their
establishments reside several miles out of town; yet, both
summer and winter are obliged to be at their respective
offices punctually at nine. To enable them to do this they
must, of course (in winter, particularly), have a comfort-
less breakfast at an hour when, with the exception of
themselves, scarcely any but labourers are stirring. The
additional hour would obviate this hardship, and naturally
tend to increase their domestic comfort. I could point
out many reasons for making the present subject one of
general interest to the body of individuals concerned,
but that I am sure is unnecessary, as it must be apparent
that if it can be effected, the measure will colder a great
benefit on them, at no loss whatever, either to their em-
ployers or the public ; and I apprehend, Sir, to effect this
desirable object all that is requisite would be, as you
suggest, for the principals of the several banking-houses
favourable to the proposed plan to invite a general meet-
ing of the bankers for consideration thereof, and Should
it be agreed to by them, to request the Bank of England
also to give their sanction to it, who, I believe, have al-
, ready expressed a willingness so to do on such a requisi-
tion. Should these observations be deemed worthy of a
place in your columns, their insertion will much oblige
Oct. 24, 1528. A CONSTANT READER.

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