The Sun.
London, England, 1820-08-08 00:00:00

- THE LATE DUCHESS OF YORK.

Yesterday •the bells of -the Churches of the
Metropolis tolled, in' consequence of the death. of
the DucuEss of YORK. A number of shops were
partially closed, particularly those of her late
Royal Highness's tradespeople.

The Duke of York arrived at York House on
Sunday night, about 12 o'clock, from Oatlands,
The inquiries yesterday about the state of his
Royal Highness were very numerous. The an-
swer was, " his Royal Highness is as well as can
be expected."

The Duke of Cambridge came to town on Sun-
clay -night, from his visit to the King at Windsor;
and yesterday morning he paid a visit of condo-
lence to the Duke of York; as did also the Duke
of Clarence, the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of
Gloucester, Princess Augusta, and the Princess
Sophia. . _

The King sent yesterday to make inquiries
after the state of his afflicted brother of York, as
did also Prince Leopold, •the Duchess of Kent,
and the IlrinceSs Sophia Matilda.
The different branches of the Royal Family
all appeared in deep mourning yesterday, with
crape on their hats, &c. ;• and their principal at-
tendants appeared in the same mournful state.
An express was sent off to the Lord Chamber-
lain, at Worthing, to' inform the Noble Marquis
of the melancholy event, from whom the orders
must issue respecting the funeral of the latqlomi-
able Duchess ; but up to last night it was not
understood that any orders or arrangements had
been made respecting this mournful-ceremony.
It is supposed that his Majesty will prolong
his stay at his Cottage at Windsor, in -conse-
quence of the decease of his beloved Sister-in-
Law.

Some time ago her ROYAL HIGHNESS gave
orders for the construction of a vault in the parish
church of- Weybridge ; and she herself superin-
tended the execution of the work. It is suppos-
ed, therefore, that her Royal Highness, intending
it as the depository of her own remains, has made
known her wishes upon the, subject to her Royai
Consort ; and that the interment will take place
there. ,

Her Royal Highness in stature was somewhat
below the common height, and her figure was
formed in proportionate delicacy- and softness.
Her countenance was pleasing, and shone re-
splendant with the real benevolence of, her mind.
Her complexion was fair, and the general,contour
of her face not unlike the other branches of the
Royal Family. Her accomplishments were
those which usually, adorn- the fair sex, and
although not attached to the fine arts as a stu-
dent, she was remarkable for the excellence of
her judgment, and the general correctness of her
taste.

The, Theatres were all closed last night in
consequence .of an order from the Lord Cha►n-
berlain ; but they will be permitted to re-open
to-morrow. .

Her Royal Highness is thus spoken of in the
Biographical Sketches of the day :

Frederica Charlotta Ulrica, wife of his Royal Highness
Frederick, the present Duke of York, is descended from the
Blood Royal of Prussia, and sister to the reigning Prince of
those realms. She was the eldest daughter of the late King
of Prussia, by, his Majesty's first consort, Elizabeth Christina
Ulrica, Princess of Brunswick Wolfenbuttle, and was the only
offspring of that union..
Her Royal Highness was born May 7, 1767; and educated,
.under the.eye of her soother, in those strict principles of the'
Protestant faith which govern the ecclesiastical constitution
of Prussia. She had been seen by the Duke of York in an
excursion which he made abroad some .few years previous to
their Onion. His Royal Highness, in his German. tour,
had paid a visit to the Court of Berlin, and had there inibib:
ed those elements of niilitary knowledge which prevail in the
School of the Great. Frederick. He had, at that period, formed
an attachment for the Princess Royal of Pi nssia, who then
shone in the full splendour of her beauty, and Whose nume-
rous accomplishments, and many mild and amiable virtues,
were the common theme. of admiration. There was not,
however, at this time an opportunity of cementing the union ;
but, in the summer of the year 1791, his Royal Highness again
visited the Court of Prussia ; and, by . consent of his Royal
Parents, demanded . the Princess in marriage. The prelimi-
naries were soon settled, and upon the 29th of September in
the same year, the ceremony of Marriage was performed in the
presence of the Royal Family of Prussia and the principal
Ministers of State. _ . .

We understand that it was stipulated in the preliminaries.
on the part of the King of Prussia, that his Royal Highness
the Duke of York should, upon no failure whatever of issue
in the Royal line of the present Family, assert any claim upon
the Throne of Prussia. This exclusion, which was reasonable
enough, was readily assented tn.
Their Royal Highnesses left Berlin upon the 27th of Octo-
ber, and arrived at Hanover on the 28th. Having spent sonic
weeks in Germany; they continued their tour to England,
where they arrived the. latter end of the ensuing month,
The ceremony of a re-marriage in this kingdom between
the Duke and Duchess of York, according to the ritual of our
Church, was rendered necessary by the Royal Marriage Act,
12 Geo. 111. cap. I t, sect. 1, which directs .‘ That his Ma-
jesty's consent shall not only pass the Great Seal, but shall
also be set out in the license and register of marriage." 1 His
,Majesty's consent did pass the Great Seal previous to the
m:urri•:ge at Berlin, but the latter direction of the Statute
could be complied with iuthis country only; for our Archbishop
could not have granted a license for the marriage at Berlin,
nor can a marriage be registered but in the parish or place
where it is solemnised. The ceremony took place oil Wed-
nesday, November 23, at the Queen's House. '
When the marriage of his Royal Highness was announced
to Parliament, a wore splendid provision was immediately
voted to him, and an honourable settlement made upon his
Illustrious Consort. - •

PARODT.—A Noble Lord, who owed money
to an humble Friend, and had repeatedly pro-
having asked if he was an
mised to pay Intn,
Admirer of Pope, was thus answered :

cc I am, my Lord ; so much so,- that I am in
the habit of making Parodies on some of his lines.
For instance—
. Man never is, but always to Le blest.'
Porn.
To soothe Despair, Hope lends her friendly aid ;
Tom never is, but always to be paid."
This harmless repartee gave great offence.—
Vest la V&ite qui blesse.

We observe the Gazette of Saturday Night
contains the Scheme of the New iinttery, which
consists of only 5,600 Tickets, yet containing 30
Capitals, including Two Prizes of 20,0001., all in
Sterling Money; and all to be drawn in One*Day,
30th of This Month. The Gazette says, it has the
hearty commendations of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, and Lords Lowther and G. H.
Somerset; and we have.no doubt it will be a fa-
vourite with the Public, as 'every Ticket is to be
drawn out singly, each deciding its own fate, and
no other!!!