The Sun.
London, England, 1842-03-01 00:00:00

THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO PORTS-

MOUTH.

PORTSMOUTH, Mon-AY NlO.HT.—The scene which her Ma-
jesty's visit to this town has occasioned has been most ariimatinga
It has alseady been stated that immediately the gratifying
intelligence respecting her Majesty's intended visit reached the
municipal authorities, the latter assembled and determined
upon addresses to her Majesty and Prince Albert. These ad-
- dresses were forwarded to her Majesty at Brighton, and this
' morning the authorities, who were under the impression that
they would be permitted to present them immediately upon
her Majesty's arriving at Sir Edward Codrington's residence in
the Dockyard to-day, received a letter from the lion. Mr.
Anson, intimating to them that her Majesty would receive the
addresses to-morrow immediately previous to her departure
for Brighton.
I It has also been noticed that the authorities convened a
meeting of the inhabitants in order to deliberate upon the
mode in which they could best testify their affectionate loyaly
to, and the profound sense they entertained of, the honour
about to be conferred upon the town by her Majesty. They
determined upon illnminating, and the very general and active
" preparations for that purpose, which resounded through the
lead;ngthoroughfares at daylight this morning, evinced the
sincerity with which that determination had been come to.
But these are not the only marks of gratifying attachment
that the people of Portsmouth have shown towards their be-
loved Queen. The leading streets present one continuous line
of flags, exhibited in every possible way that they can be dis-
played. Here union jacks are thrust forth from every window
of a bandit), ; there a huge royal standard hangs floating from
the roof ofano.her ; here flags of various nations stretch
across the street; there they hang down the entire sides of
houses; and the alacrity and cheerfulness with which the
various owners hung out each his store of " colours," was,
pet haps, indicative as much of the existence of good old
English naval spirit, as of joy at the expected presence of her
Majesty.
Among the distinguished company who arrived yesterday
were the Earl of Haddington, Sir George Cockburn, and Sir
William Gage, accompanied by their Secretary, the Hon.
Sidney Herbert. They came to Gosport by the South
Western Railway. Upon their arrival at Portsmouth, they
immediately proceeded to the George Inn, whence, at a very
late hour last Hight, they forwarded to Sir Edward Codring-
ton their orders relative to the arrangements for her Majesty's
visit. to the Dockyard, and her expected trip to the Queen, the
flag-ship of Vice- Admiral Sir E. Owen, at Spithead.
His Grace the Duke of Wellington (the Lord Lieutenant of
the ceunty) arrived at the George Inn a few minutes after
eight o'clock last night. Arrangements had been made for
the reception of the Duke at the residence of Sir Hercul
Pakenham, with whom it was understood he would dire, but
his Grace, owing. I understand, to the fatigue of the journey
down, remained at the George Inn, wi 11 the quiet room fur-
nished far him, in which he is stated to have expressed himself
much pleased.
The Earl of Liverpool arrived tere by post a few minutes
' before seven o'clock this morning
Among the other Company that. have arrived, and are stop-
ping at the George Inn. are Lord flardwicke. L rd Adolphus
Fi zcla.rance, Sir Willoughby Cotton, Admiral Percy, Sir
Charles Sullivan, Sir Thomas Cochrane, Sir Mamas Trou-
bridge, Cala. Freemaritle, Capt. Bruce, Count de Schomberg,
Capt. de Zaitsch, Dr. Prwtoritr,
Soon after daybreak the inhabitants of the town began to as-
semble in small clusters in the principal streets, and eagerly
entered into conversation as to the prolaib'e state of the wea-
ther ; and, as the ciouds were overca a, many persons enter-
tained tears that if the morning should tut n out as yesterday,
her Majesty and her royal Consort might be induced to delay
their vi-it. All doubts, however, were dispersed at seven
o'clock this morning, when the Admiralty flag was hoisted on
board the Alfred, at Spithead, and Admit al Cudrington imme-
diately saluted her from his ship, the St. Vine,nt, with 19 guns.
'the Alfred returned the salute with 17. This was considered
sufficient proof of the certainty of her Majesty's arrival, and
the busy note of preparation increased up to the time that our
beloved Sovereign " hove in sight" (as an old veteran called it)
at Landport.
The vessels stationed off Spithead are the Queen, 110,
Captain Frederick Rich, bearing the flag of Vice-Admiral Sir
Edward Owen, red at the fore ; the Alfred, 50, Captain J. B.
Purvis, bearing the flag of the Lords Commissioners of the Ad-
miralty ; and the Formidable, 84, Captain Sir Chas. Sullivan,
bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral J. Percy, blue at the mizen.
While speaking of the ships and vessels off this port, it may
be as well to give a list of them, in order that your readers
may be the better enabled to judge of the brilliancy of the illu-
minations this evening (pursuant to an order of the Lords of
the Admiralty), and the effective and grand scene which this
ancient port at this moment presents. 'the following is a list of
the ships, with the names of their officers :
In the harbour, to the left of what are called George the
Third's Stairs, lie the St. Vincent, 120, Captain Codrington,
C. 8., bearing the flag of Sir Edward Codrington, Com-
mander-in-chief, white at the main; the Victory, 104, Capt.
W. W. Henderson, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral D. B.
Bouverie, red at the mizen ; the Royal George yacht, Lord
Adolphus Fitzelarence ; th Excellent, 48, Captain Sir Thos.
Hastings ; Carysfort, 26, Captain Lord George Paulet ;
Nautilus, 10, Lieutenant Thomas; bingdoye, 16, Commander
Sir William Daniel ; Vindictive, 50, Captain J. T. Nicolas,
C. 8., bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Coch-
rane; Winchester, 50, Captain Thomas W. Carter; the
Black Eagle, Master aamuel Cook, in attendance upon the
Lords of the Admiralty : Sylva, Commander Sheringham, and
Volcano steam-boat, Lieutr nant Featherstone. The Styx ar-
rived in the course of the morning, from the western islands,
and will contribute her share to the grandeur of this evening's
exhibition.
The preparations of her Majesty's suite of apartments, at
the Admiral's house, were completed at an early hour this
morning. They have been fitted up in a chaste and unosten-
tatious style, and a small sitting-room due west, which over-
looks the shipping in the harbour, has been appropriated at the
express desire of her Majesty, to her use.
Her Majesry's plate was received this morning by the In-
spector of Palaces, who immediately superintended its removal
to Sir Edward Codrington's.
Shortly before noon Lord Beanclerk, aide-de-camp to her
Majesty, arrived at the Admiral's residence, where he will re.
main until the Queen's departure.
In the early part of the morning the Royal George yacht
was brought up near the Icing's-stairs, by command of Lord
Adolf hus Fttzelarence, as it was believed her Majesty would
go on board and inspect this beautiful vessel in she att,rnoon.
Lord fladdington accompanied Lord Adolphus Firaelarence
yesterday to the harbour, arid inspected the 'loyal George,
when he expres-ed his aamiration of her. This splendid
yacht is in the same state as when George the Fourth last used
her, except that she has a different carpet in her, which was
laid down upon the occasion of her Majesty the Queen Dow-
ager sailing in the Royal George to Germany,
Iry the event of her Majesty precreding to Spithead to-
morrow, it is 1101 known whether she will do so in the Black
Eagle ste .mer or the Royal George, but the general belief is
that the tacht will be engaged to convey her thither.
The fa) Ifs of the Admiralty transact the Business at the
George Hotel, and throughout yesterday, up tit a late hour
at night, were actively engaged in forwarding instructions to
Admiral Sir Edward Codrington and the Lieutenant-Gover-
nor, Sir Hercules Faketihant.
This morning the orders of the Board of Admiralty and the
Admiral were promulgated among the various flag-officers, cap-
tains, commanders, and ci mmanding r fficeis siationt d here.
About eleven the Lieut. naro-Governor had an interview
with his Grace the Duke of Wellington at the Gt- orge, and
soon after Admiral Codrington arrived. aecompan ed by his
flag-lieutenant, and alter remaining a few minutes with the
Board of Admiralty, he left the George with Earl Hadding-
ton, who returned with the Admiral to his residence in the
Dockyard, whither his Lordship was followed by the other
members of the Boa,d of Admiralty, to await her Majesty's
arrival.
At twelve o'clock the troops on duty were formed in review
order, the depot of the 19th Foot resting on the Lion-gate, and
the 34th, 73d, arid 32d regiments taking their positions in sec-
tions along St. James's-street, St..lohn's-square, and the Com-
mon-hard by the Dockyard-gates, in files at about four paces
interval. A guard of honour, consisting of grenadier compa..
ales of the 32d, 34th, and 73d, and a company of the Royal
Marines, with their band and colours, under the command of
Major C. J. B. Menden, of the 73d regiment, was formed on
the Grand Parade at eleven o'clock, and marched by him into
the Dockyard, where he took up his position, and awaited the
orders of the commanding officer.
While these arrangements were being carried out in Ports-
mouth,
the inhabitants of Landport were in no respect back- '
ward, so far as their means allowed them, in their expression
of loyalty to our gracious Queen and her Royal Consort.
At en early hour a number of the inhabitants formed them-
selves into a Committee, and determined upon erecting three
triumphal arches, under which her Majesty was to pais on her
route to the Dockyard.
ARRIVAL OF HER MAJESTY.
At 20 minutes after 12 o'clock her Majesty arrived at the
first triumphal arch, at Landport, preceded by outriders and an
escort of Scots Greys, under the command of Capt. Millman.
Immediately upon the Royal cortege being seen the most
deafening huzzas were set up, and the Landport Committee
formed themselves into procession, each inhabitant carrying a
blue and gold wand. Thirty-nine of the ropemakers, dressed
in white jean jackets and trousers, and wearing blue silk scarfs,
on which were inscribed " God save the Queen," met her
Majesty at the first arch, and formed into procession immedi-
ately before the escort of Scots Greys.
The Royal cortege consisted of four carriages (each drawn
by four post horses), containing the following distinguished
personages, viz., her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, the Duke of Saxe Coburg, accompanied by his brother '
and Isis two sons, Prince Leopold and Augustus; Lady Port-
man, Lord Hardwicke, Count de Schomberg, Dr. Prwtorious,
and several of the Royal Household.
Both the Queen and his Royal Highness appeared in excel-
lent health, and acknowledged the hearty congratula'ions with
which they were met is the most gracious manner.
The Royal party, upon reaching the gate at Landport, wcre
saluted by the military that lined the road, and they proceeded
along Queen-street. St. James's-street, St. George's-square,
Ordnance-row, and the Common-hard, to the Dockyard gates,
which were closed.

The rope-mak,rs of the Dockyard are privileged, it is said,
to escort a Sovereign into Portsca. Upon this occasion they
were under the suierintendence of Mr. Mortimer, who formed
part of the escort that accompanied the Allied Sovereigns into
this town.

Upon the arrival of her Majesty at the end of Queen-street,
Sir Hercules Pakenham met the 'loyal pa ty, accompanied
it to the Dockyard-gates, which sere closed. The Duke of
NVellitigton also j,,ined the dislitiguished visitors in Ordnance-
row.

When her Majesty reached the Dockyard gates Sir Hercules
Pakenham delivered upt he key' to the Queen, and her gracious
Majesty returned the same with her usual condescension, and
the Royal party were immediately admitted.
The Royal carriage, drove up in front of the Admirai's
hBuse, where a temporary awning had been erected, and the
steps covered with scar:et cloth.
Upon the distinguished party alighting from the carriages,
they were received by Admiral Sir E. Codrington, Fart Had-
dington, Sir G. Cockburn, sir W. Gage, Vice-Admiral Sir
E. Owen, Rt-ar- Admiral the Hon. D. P. Bouverie, Admiral
Sir T. Cochrane, Rear-Admiral the Hon. J. Percy, &c.
The Royal party, upon entering the Admiral's residence,
partook of a dejeueer, hut the Duke of Wellington did not re-
main more than a few minutes at the Admire. s.
At one o'clock his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Duke
of Saxe Coburg and his brother, with alie Princes Leopold and
Augustus, and Admiral Sir E. Coitrington and Admiral Sir E.
Owen, with the Lords t f the Admiralty, proceeded to inspect
her Majesty's ship Excellent, and alter going over that tine
vessel, the illusirious Visitors expressed their high gratification
at the admirable condition of the vessel
Her Majesty did not accompany them in consequence of
over-fatigue, but took some repose during the absence of her
Royal Cons, rt.
At a quarter to tee o'clock the Royal party returned in three
of the Royal carriages to the Admiral's residence, and were loudly
cheered by the numerous workmen belonging to the Dockyard.
Shortly after half-past three o'clock her Majesty left the Ad-
miral's residence, and, ace mpanitd by Prince Albert, the
Duke of Wellington, and other distinguished personages, pro-
ceeded in three of the State carriages to the King's Stairs,
where her Majesty embarked in the State barge, and visited the
St. Vincent, 120. The weather had now changed the rain
fell in torrents, and the wind blew a gale. It was anticipated
that this would induce her Majesty, upon leaving the above
splendid vessel, to return to the Admiral's residence, and the
crimson cloth up-en which she had walked from the State car-
riage to the stairs, and which had been taken up as soon as
the rain began to fall, was again laid down, but her Majesty