Star.
London, England, 1830-08-30 00:00:00

COURT INTALLIGENCE.

WINDSOR, AUGUST 29.—Friday evening the Matnnis
of Hertford arrived at the Castle on a visit to their Majesties,
with whom he remained till this morning, when he took
leave, and departed for his villa in the Regent's Park. The
Landgravine of Hesse Homberg returned to the Castle
yesterday, from Cambridge House, Piccadilly, in time
to dine with their Majesties. His Majesty took a
long ride yesterday afternoon, in the Great Park, ac-
companied by Sir Herbert Taylor. Her Majesty did
not take her usual airing, owing to the unfavourable state
of the weather, This forenoon their Majesties walked
from. the Castle to St. George's Chapel, accompanied by
the Landgravine of Hesse liomberg, and attended by the
principals of their household. The Service was performed
by the Dern of %VI:1door, assisted by the Canon in resi-
clones, arid nt its conclusion their Majesties returned to the
Castle on Isot. During the walk it rained violently, and
none of the attendants were provided with umbrellas. Their
Royal HiAnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester ar-
rived this morning on a farewell visit to their Majesties,
with whom they intend remaining till to-morrow morning,
when they me expected to return to Bagshot. This morn-
ing the Duke of Dorset task leave of their Majesties, and
left the Castle for his residence in town. Her Royal High-
ness Princess Autrusta attended Divine Service this loot nine;
at the parish church. Prince Goor:4e of Cambridge, Gen.
Stephenson, Lady Caroline Wahlegrave, Miss Fitzclarence.
and Miss Wviivaril, were with her Royal Highness. After
attending church this morning, his Majesty proceeded to the
Infantry Barracks in Sheet-street, where he inspected
the tirenadier Guards, and Own visited the Cavalry Bar-
racks at Spinal, where his Majesty also inspected the sth
Dragoon Guards. The weather is so uncertain, and her
Majesty having got wet this morning in returning front St.
George's Chapel, it is not likely she will take her usual ex-
ercises this afternoon. It is expected that their Majesties
will leave the Castle to-morrow morning at ten o'clock for
Brighton, they will be accompanied by the Langrevine of
Hesse Homberg and Prince George of Cambridge, and at-
tended by the different members of their suite.

PRIVATE LETTER.—The Queen appears partial to riding
on horseback. She sits gracefully, and at perfect ease. I
have seen her twice or thrice in the Park, accompanied by
a considerable party of courtiers, ell of whom were, of course,
riding. It is extremely gratifying to observe the unitedg
regard which exists among the members of the Royal Family.
Surrounded by ail that is magnificent and costly, they seem to
enjoy that happiness which is more frequently met with in
the humbler abode. You may see, by tho smile of satisfac-
tion on the countenances of the different branches of this
illustrious House, that peace reigns among them. Their
meetings must meal many pleasing reminiscences of early
life. The Royal Family are remarkable for partiality to
land fondness of children. The Princess Augusta is never
Ilmore happy than among juvenile parties. The morning of
the dejeitta, at Fregmore this amiable Princess appeared de-
lighted with the happy smiles and playful gambols of
the children of the Nobility, as they sported on the lawn.
When the King was walking in the midst of the immense
crowd of people. assembled in the Long Welk, on the day
that the dinner was given to the poor of Windsor, it was
evident, from the watchful eye of the Queen, that she re-
garded him with anxious feeling. His Majesty is very
active, and takes exercise that would weary many a young
man. He seems to disregard personal attendants, except
on State occasions. In the evening the Royal party did
not disdain, from the Castle windows to witness the fire-
work.s. How little you hear said of his late Majesty !
The memory of that Monarch, whom so many tougues
praised when living, is fast sinking into oblivion.
You hear much more spoken of George 111. than
his successor. King William IV. like his illus-
trious father, is anxious for the we:fare of the
inhabitants around ; indeed they have felt already great ad-
vantages from his Royal bounty and condescension. I men-
tamed in a former letter the misconduct of some vulgar
persona ou the terrace. In the time of George 111. the
terrace was made a dress promenade, which kept it more
select. Probably, if the entre wets under a similar re-
striction now, it would be better. During the Royal visit
Windsor has been in a continual bustle. I hear many re-
grets expressed at the departure of the Court for Brighton, and
no wonder, file the money spent here has had most beneficial
effects. A few evenings back there was a ball, the most dashing
of tete years; all the principal inhabitants attended, the ladies
appearing in new dresses for the occasion. Seeday week
the crowd mai; immense to see the King and Court go to
chapel. His Majesty, on observing so many people as-
sembled, (*aye directions to the coachman to drive slowly,.
and be very careful, lest he should injure any one. When
'the Royal relatives are assembled at the dinner table, the
toast given by the King, which is a standing favourite, is,
•• Peace and affection !" The splendid wine-cooler was first
used ut the banquet in St. George's Hall. It was universally
admired.

The Duke of Cambridge attended divine service yesterday
morning at the Asylum for Female Orphans in the Westmin-
ster-road. His Royal Highness is President of this charity.
The Landgravine of Ilesse Homberg, attended by Miss
Stein, left town on Saturday afternoon on a visit to their
Majesties, at the Palace at Windsor. Previous to her leav-
ing town the Princess Sophia visited the Landgravine, and
partook of a dejeunc with her Royal Highness.
The Earl and Countess of Harcourt, Lord St. Helens, and
a select party were present at the dinner given by the Duke
of Cambridge to the Duke of Sussex ou Friday evening, at
the Cambridge House, Piccadilly. The band of the Cold-
stream Regiment of Foot Guards, of which the Duke of
Cambridge is Colonel, attended during the evening and plaYed
several pieces.
The Landgravine of Hesse Homberg visited the collection'.
of the pictures of the late Sir T. Lawrence, in the gallery of,
the British Institution, on Friday.
Count de Moltke, the Danish Minister, has left town, on
his return to Denmark. M. Bourke is Charge d'Affaires,
in the absence of his Excellency.
The Russian and Spanish Ministers had interviews with
the Earl of Aberdeen on Saturday, at the office of the Se-
cretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
The East India Company's ship Princess Charlotte ar-
rived on Thursday. On doubling the Cape, four sailors
went aloft in a gale of wind,to furl sails, when the mast was
carried away, and three perished. The fourth fell on deck,
broke both his legs, and was dreadfully mutilated ; he still
exists, but with little hopes of recovery.