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quet, has given great offencehei e among the. Corpo-
rate personages who have been paying homage to his.
MAJESTY. These personages must do violence to'
the Kiwi's feelings, when they suppose that his MA-
JESTY could hear with regiet the expression of those
sentiments which the Constitution authorizes and
sanctions, and which were repeated by his MAJESTY
himself, on a former occasion, in more emphatic terms,
if possible, than those in which they were uttered on
Saturday night by the Duke of RAMILTON, after the
KING had retired. Indeed, there are some people
here who think it so extraordinary to find real British
sentiments animate the bosom of a Nobleman at the'
head of the Scottish Peerage, that they have ven-
tured to ascribe them to some slight which they insi-
nuate his Grace to have received from his MAJESTY.
—To suppose for a moment that the KING would so
far forget what he owed to his own illustrious station
and to the Peera,2e of the land, as to treat with indif-
ference, or apparent inattention, a Nobleman of the
highest rank, who promptly, though at a great per-
sonal inconvenience to himself, at:ended his MAJESTY
to perform the duties of his high office, is to suppose
a breach of decorum and manners at variance with
the whole demeanour and conduct of his MAJESTY
during his residence in Scotland. But it is said that
the Duke of HAMILTON has never been honoured
with an invitation to Dalkeith ; this (if true) is mit
singular, for there are other Scottish Peers who have
never been at the Dalkeith dinner parties. It is fur-
ther said, by the same personages, that the KING
turned his head aside, and took not the smallest
notice of Lord AECHIBALD HAMILTON (the Duke's
brother) at Holyrood Court. This might have been
accident, and at all events it was an apparent neglect
which his Lordship endured with many hundreds on
the same occasion, and which must necessarily occur
at all crowded Courts. But the KING could never
have meant to offend any member of the house of
HAMILTON. Besides, there is much doubt respecting
these pietended slights: they are rumoured and ap-
parently got up by a party here, to affix an improper
motive upon the conduct of an upright Peer, who
felt it his duty to utter Constitutional sentiments in
the presence of those who rarely hear, and still less
often relish the expression of any opinions which do
not savour of the virulence of political acrimony,
and gross and unmanly personal invective. Neither
the KING nor the great bulk of the respectable per-
sonages who attended the Civic Banquet, could have
heard the sentiments expressed by the Duke of
HAMILTON without concurring in their truth and
propriety, and admiring the manly and consistent
' occasion taken to deliver them. That the KING felt
no disrespect (how was it possible he could?) towards
his Grace, is clear, from this fact—that on the Mon-
day (yesterday) his MAJESTY came to town, and went
incog. to Holytood Palace, all the apartments of
which he visited, conducted by the Duke of HAMIL-
TON, who happened to be at the Palace when the
KING arrived.

The Caledonian Hunt Ball, last night, was splen-
didlyo
'attended, His MAJESTY arrived at half-past
nine clock, and was attended by the different mem-
bers of the Royal Household. The KING wore a mi-
litary uniform. As he passed through the long line
of distinguished personages that had formed to the
right arid left of the door, he bowed repeatedly, and
addressed a few words to particular individuals whom
he recognised. There was in his manner an air of,
kindness and condescension, apparently unfeigned,
though it might have been only the result of that
high degree of polished gracefulness which his MA-
JESTY can so readily assume when he thinks proper.
After " GOD save Me King" was played, numerous
groups were at once seen 6n " the light fantastic toe,"
and his MAJESTY again witnessed, with obvious en-
joyment, the merry evolutions of the Scotch reel.
Dancing was kept up, with some partial intermis-
sions, during the hour and a half that his MAJESTY
remained. The Duke of HAMILTON, and his brother,
Lord ARCHIBALD, were present, in the distinctive
costume of the Hunt, but to neither of them did his
MAJESTY address a single word. There was quite
sufficient in the manner of the Noble Duke to shew
that he attended rather through the cold formality
of etiquette, than from any feeling in which the heart
was concerned. The elegant appearance of the As-
sembly Rooms, and of the company, was the same
as at the Peers' Ball; and country dances, reels, qua-
&e. filled up the enjoyments of the night.
Several Noblemen and Gentlemen appeared in the
uniform of the Caledonian Hunt, viz. a plain scarlet
coat, with a gold thistle worked on the collar.
His MAJESTY stood for a short time after the
dancing commenced, and conversed at intervals with
the Nobility near him. He then took his seat upon the
throne, from whence for a long time he appeared to
survey the dancing with much pleasure, particularly
many held figures of the " Highland fling," which
were dexterously performed by *DONALD of Staffa
and MORAY of Abercairney, both of whom were at+
tiled in the national costume. The applauses
of
Royalty quickened their steps to such a degree, that
we observed old Staffa cast a longing glance to the
orchestra His MAJESTY retired front the assembly
at eleven o'clock precisely, and was attended back to
Dalkeith Palace in the same manner as he came. An
immense crowd was collected round the Assembly
Rooms to see his MAJESTY, as well as the dresses of
the company, and both on his arrival and departure
his MAJESTY was loudly cheered.
This morning his MAJESTY honoured Lord MEL•'
etz„Le with his company to breakfast, at Melville
Castle. His Lordship, with true hospitality, has or-
dered an elegant entertainment for three hundred of
the Mid-Lethian , Cavalry, who formed his MA-
JESTY'S escort from Dalkeith.
At two o'clock this day, the grand Masonic Pro-
cession to lay the first stone of the National Monu-
ment on the Calton hill, set out from the Parliament
House, preceded by bands of music pla) ing masonic
airs. It was expected that his MAJESTY would' by
his own hand leave put upon record the origin of the
proposed structure on the Calton-hill; but this he has
declinectdoing,having appointed a Commission for the
purpose. The appearance of the different Lodges WaS

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016cerstiNg,611Ord, Iltc. bead of the, Proces-
sionae arrived it the Colton. • .a little before three
o'clock, when the principal /personages' (the Peers
whose names WI have already mentioned) who were
with others named at ,Commissiceers by the Kum,
entered the platforms erected for their accommoda-
tion: the LORD PROVOST and Corporation, witl',the
Grand Masters, &c. were similarly provided.
The Duke of ATHOLL then read the Commistios
from his MAJESTY, and requested -the assistance of
the Masters, Wardens, and Brethren of the Masonic
Lodges, in laying thefoundation-stone of a Moms-
ment in gratitude to the GREAT DISPOSER of Erwin
for his signal interpositions In behalf of this country.
A prayer bang been offered up to the GREAT Ait-
CAITRCT of NATURE, the usual solemnities took place,
of inserting two glass bottles, containing the current
coin, &c. in the cavities of the stone. The cornu.'
copia, wine, oil, &c. were then placed on the top;
stone, which had been previously measured by the
plummet, square, &c.
The Duke of Hass itron then delivered an animated.
and impressive address on the propriety of the under,
taking, in which he alluded to his MAJESTY': visit as
most auspicious in countenancing the foundation of a
Monument, which would tell to the brave sons of
Caledonia, that their valour was remembered by a
grateful country. The august ceremony closed by a
, suitable address fiom the Duke of ATHOLL, in the
name of the Commissioners.

Nothing could be finer than the appearance of this
Procession, and as if the masonic emblems of the
brethren, which were all newly decorated for the occa-
sion, did not furnish objectsof sufficient display for the
pageantry of the scene, a very formidable-looking
personage, half clad in shining armour, and attended
by a black and a white page, was led on horseback at
the head of one of the Lodges. The vivid anfritriktng
contrasts in the objects which the long array exhi.
bited, were of a character the most imposing that
can be imagined. The gorgeons decorations of the
craft were frequently seen in association with the
plaid of the mountain, and rich uniforms of scar-
let and gold, gave additional effect to the insignia
of masonry. Numerous flags, with appropriate
inscriptions upon them, floated along the line at
occasional distances. Calton Hill, and also the
neighbouring sites, were crowded with well-dressed
people, and the bustle and beauty of the scenery
equalled anything seen here since his Mastsres ar-
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rival. Volleys of artillery at half-past three o'clock
announced the lowering of the first stone of the Mo-
nument by the Duke of HAMILTON and the other
Commissioners, with all the imposing forms of ma-
sonic accompaniments.
A pedestrian was employed in walking upon a
measured piece of ground on the green below the
Castle-mound, from twelve o'clock yesterday to the
same hour this day. It was a wager that the man
should walk 100 miles in 24 hours—he performed
this arduous task in '23 hours and 50 minutes. Im.
mense crowds were on the spot during the whole of
the time, and it is said the wager was fully and fairly
won by the pedestrian, who is a small spare-looking
young man : his gait was an ambling one at first, and
odds at first were offered against him until the morning.
The KING will pay a parting visit on Thursday
next to the Earl of HOPETOVN, at his beautiful seat
twelve miles from this City : his Lordship's tenantry
will be on the lawn to receive the KING. His MA-
JEsTit will, at four o'clockin the afternoon, take his
departure from Scotland in a private manner, at
Queensferry, near the Hopetoun demesne, where the
Royal yacht will be in readiness for his reception.

FROM TIIE EDINBURGH STAR OF TUESDAY.

His MAJESTY will attend the Theatre Royal this
evening, and has commanded the performance of
Rob Rug. Nearly 1700 places have been applied for
in the boxes opposite to his MAJESTY'S, this evening,
at the Theatre, whereas the whole of them, when
filled, will not accommodate seven hundred; and de-
ducting those occupied by his MAJESTY and his suite,
that number must, on the present occasion, be consi-
derably diminished.
Mrs. HENRY SIDDONS performs the character of
Diana Vernon this evening, omitting, we believe, the
I music. As Proprietris of the Theatre, her appearance
on this occasion is correct.

[Thus far the Edinburgh Paper, and without ques-
tioning the correctness of Mrs. H. SIDDONS appear-
ing in Diana Vernon, we must deny the propriety of
depriving the character of its most attractive feature,
and thus representing before his MAJESTY a muti-
lated and imperfect performare.l

Mr.THOMPSON, one of theKING'S own Messengers,
and who was selected to accompany his MAJESTY to
Scotland, is arrived in town with dispatches from the
KING Ito Mr. WATSON and Mr. MAILABLE, at Carlton
Palace, announcing that the Eine purposed leaving
Dalkeith on Thursday (yesterday). That day hts
MAJESTY had fixed to embark on board the Royal
yacht, and proceed direct for the Thames.. Further
communications were made that the KING expected
to arrive at Carlton Palace on Sunday afternoon, or
Monday morning, as on the latttr day his MAJESTY
wishes to hold a Council; but the KING will re enter
London without any parade.
Several of the KING'S servants who had preceded
or who accompanied his MAJESTY to Edinburgh,
were to leave that City on Wednesday last ; others,
together with Lord F.CoNyNcinatm, Sir E. NAGLE,
Mr. WALKER, Ate. will return in the Royal yacht, to
be in personal attendance on his MAJESTY. The
liorsls, carriages, Stc. that left the stables of Carlton
.Palace, to remain in Edinburgh during the Kinds
sojourn there, were to quit that City to-day.
It appears to have been positively arranged that
his MAJESTY would return to the Metropolis by sea.
Should the high winds, however, continue, such de-
termination might be altered, as they mightlengthen
the voyage.

Miss PATON, the singer, is engaged. for Covent-
Garden Theatre, at a ring salary.
Mr. 'focal° has, beca .di,chargod from the above
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