Star.
London, England, 1823-10-03 00:00:00

WINDSOR FESTIVITIES.

WINDSOR, THURSDAY EVICNINO.
The good old days have returned, and 46 Windsor is
herself again. Our crowded streets, our illuminated
houses, and the joyous faces of every person one meets,
seems to say, Carle nay/ the KING'S come" let us
welcome him. Nothing could be more enthusiastic
than the reception of his MassarrY on Wednesday, when
he arrived at the Palace of hisance.tors, which is once
more to be a Royal residence—aye, and to be open to
visitors, as was the custom during the life of his late
MAJESTY. orders having been given for that purpose.
The fineness of this morning has given full effect to
the rejoicings in honour of his MAJESTY'S arrival at the
Castle, and Addresses, and banquets, and illuminationg
have been the result.
At twelve o'clock the Mayon and a deputation from
the Corporation proceeded in three carriages from the
Town-ball, to present the Address to his MAJESTY. The
deputation was received at the Cagle by the Marquis of
CoNsrsotram and Lord GRAVES, who was the Lord in
wailing. The Mayor presented to the Marquis the
following Address for his MAJESTY :

TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
The loyal and dutiful Address of the Mayor, Bailiff, Burgesses,
Recorder, Town-Clerk, and other Inhabitants of the Borough of
New Windsor.
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31sT IT ?LUIZ room Meagan—We, the Mayor, Bailiffs, Bur-
vesys, iteconler,Town-Clerk, and other inhabitants of the Borough
'of New Windsor, most humbly and respectfully approach your Ma-
jesty, to oda our heartfelt and dutiful congratuiction upon the joy-
ful event of your Majesty's arrival at your Castle of Windsor.
o On this occasion your Majesty's most affectionate subjects and
servants have a debt of gratitude to acknowledge, the expression of
which they most earnestly offer to your Majesty. They beg to as-
sure you, Sire, that their obligations for the especial kindness and
protection of your Majesty's illustrious Family during a long series
of years can never be forgotten ; and that under every circum-
stance their obligations have united with the homage which your
Majesty's public and private virtues must command, to bind them
iu the most uuvarying attachment to your Royal Person, and the
most cordial support of your Majesty's kind and paternal Go-
vernment.
" In witnessing your Majesty's arrival at the renowned Palace of
your ance.tors, we feel, Sire, that the Castle of Windsor will acquire
new glories by your Majesty's residence, and that the future histo-
rian of this abode of a long line of illustrious Kings, will point to
the whole course of your Majesty's government, as an evidence
that With your Majesty's name is associated all that is wise and
just in legislation, all that is heroic in name and mUitary principles,
and all that is permanent in national prosperity, as much as with
those of the greatest Sovereigns whom: memory has consecrated the
• proud keep of Windsor'—tbe evidence of the British Monarchy
and its strength, its grandeur, and its endurance.
" In our anticipation of the benefits which the Borough of New
Windsor must derive from your Majesty's most gracious atronage,
y
we cannot forbear to hope, that the taste and munifi ce of your
Majesty will give a new impulse to the public improv eats of this
ancient town, so that, as it is unequalled in its natural advantages, it
may keep pace with the general prosperity of your Majesty's do-,
minions.

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" We beg, Sire. to offer our most ardent wishes for your Majesty's
health, and the continued happiness of your Majesty's rrign. May
your Majesty long enjoy this favoured Palace of the Kings of Eng-
land. May your Majesty be very long preserved to the prayers ot
a loyal, happy, and contented people." (The signatures follow).

The Marquis of CONYNGIIAM, on receiving this
Address, said, that he had it in command from his
MAJESTY to state to the inhabitants of Windsor the ex-
pression of the high gratification which he felt at the
loyal and affectionate manner in which he had been re-
ceived by them on the preceding day on his entrance
into the town. The manifestation of such feelings must
be at all times most acceptable to his heart, and would
be cherished in his recollection. The Marquis further
said, that his MAJESTY had also commanded him to state
his MAJESTY'S regret that a slight attack of the rheuma-
tism prevented him from enjoying the pleasures which he
had anticipated in witnessing personally the further de-
monstrations of rejoicing by the Boroufh, and the enter-
tainment of the humble classes of the inhabitants in the
open air. The Deputation having retired, returned to
their abodes through the crowdswhich now frequented the
great leading streets. These were increased by the num-
bers of Gentry, who had been attracted from all round
the country to witness this unusual sight. Early in this
day the Right Hon. C. ARBUTHNOT and Sir CHARMS
LONG. Bart. arrived, and were seen to take great interest
in the preparations for the Festival. The Earl of HAIL..
RINGTON and family were seated in the balconies of thi
Castle Inn, with a numerous assemblage of beauty and
rank, and not a window in the town was destitute of
proofs that the air and climate of Windsor is highly fa-
vourable to female beauty and loveliness. We have never
witnessed in a place of its dimensions so many healthy
beautiful young females.