Star.
London, England, 1822-08-28 00:00:00

THE KIREING.

Str/IDAT MORNING.
As the KING'S remaining at Dalkeith during the
preceding Sunday had, as we remarked, given offence
to his Presbyterian Deans and Chaplains, and as this
had, it may be, been heightened by the strong spice
of the old Jacobite tenets and feelings which were in-
fused into the Episcopalian Address which had been
presented on Monday, it had been arranged that his
Maiesry should this day listen to the simple and
primitive service of the Scottish Kirk. As there is a
permanent Throne in the High Kirk for the accom-
modation of the KING'S Representative during the
Sittings of the General Assembly, no new erection
was requisite in that Kirk. The throng of people
wishing for admission was, however, so great, that
admission had to be granted by tickets, for which
pretty high prices were offered. The KING came
from Holyrood in a carriage and six, entered the
Church at half after eleven, and seated himself on the
Throne, surrounded by his Courtiers, Nobles, and
Officers of State. When he entered, the people stood
up, and continued so during the reading of the intro-
' ductory Psalm. The Sermon was one of considerable
power and eloquence, and the Very Rev.Dr.LamoNt,
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Kirk, did
not make a single allusion to his Royal hearer, The
discourse was a fine specimen of Presbyterian sermo-
nizing. It abounded in lively description, in rheto-
rical beauties, was rich in the use of scriptural allu-
sions, and gave a comprehensive and masterly view
of the text. In the last prayer, remarkable for pious
feeling and originality of thought, the Reverend
Doctor introduced his MAJESTY'S visit nearly in the
following terms:
" May the best blessings of Hzavem descend upon the Head
of our Sovereign King George. Grain him a long, a happy,
and a prosperous reign. May he be adorned with every christian
virtue; may he be happy in this life, and happy in the life to
come. May the paternal regard which his Majesty has shewn
in visiting this part of his dominions, which has diffused such
delight throughout the land, have a lasting inSuence on the
heart artsl conduct of his Majesty's subjects."

The service was not long, and immediately after
it was over the KING set nut for Dalkeith. The con-
duct of the people, both outside and inside the church,
was to the full as characteristic as that upon any of
the preceding occasions. The assembled people in
the street lifted..their hats and bowed respectfully as
the KING passed along ; but neither from those there,
nor from those within the church, was there any shout,
or even the smallest noise. The solemn and dignified
stillness which pervaded the whole brought hack to
one's view the sabbaths that have long gone by; and
if
.the KING had reason to say, that on account of
their week-day conduct they were all Ladies and Gen-
tlemen, he must have felt from their conduct on this
Sabbath, that they are a nation of Christians. If in
their other conduct they have put an end to the ca-
lumny of sedition, in this they have put an end to
that of infidelity and profaneness.

SUNDAY, FIVE o'CLoct.

The kixo departs for Hopetoun House on Thurs-
day morning, whence he will pass on board the fleet,
and sail immediately.

FROM TILE STIRLING JOURNAL.

HIS MAJESTY was delighted with the splendour of
his Palace of Holyrood, and so satisfied were certain
members of the Household with its accommoda-
tion, that they declared, had they been aware that it
was in every way so suitable, it would not have been
considered necessary to resort to the additional conve-
nience of the princely residence of Dalkeith house.
A certain learned and very respectable member ofthe
literati of Edinburgh was recognized at our late Levee
under singular circumstances by his MAJESTY. The
said Gentleman had on a late occasion to be presented
at the Palace of St. James's, when, in the ardour of his
feelings, he so far forgot etiquette, as to take his MA-
JEsTy by the hand, and give it the hearty shake of
old acquaintance. Considering the quarter from
whence the little Ana pea proceeded, it was under-
stood to have caused some amusement to his. MA-
JESTY. At Holyrood the learned Gentleman no doubt
intended to do away former impressions by the cor-
rectness of his courtesy, and politely kissed the Royal
band which was held out to him, and was about to
proceed onwards, when his MAJESTY said, " Stop,
friend, I always part with my old acquaintance as I
meet them".-and, with peculiar grace and good hu-
mour, returned the compliments of the former meeting.
Arteng the crowds which pressed out in boats to
get a view of the Royal squadron, and if possible a
peep at his Alt...ream was one boat with a number
of well-dressed Ladies, regardless ef the rain, which
fell heavily. The cabin window of the Royal yacht
was open, and the party had a full view of the KING.
They hailed his person with fervent cheers—and were
moving away when Naval. Officer came alongside
in a boat, politely intimating that he had been com-
manded by his M*JEsTY, to beg the Ladies' accept-
ance of a couple of bottles of Madeira to drink his
MAJESTY'S health. The gift was highly prized—it
was more than nectar, and the party moved away
equally delighted with his MAJESTY'S condescension
and tkeir own good fortune.
A stout Highlander, in another boat, probably de-
sirous that his loyalty should be equally atti active, got
in front of the window of the Royal cabin, and with
no small force of lungs, lustily gave vent to his greet.
ings. It was his MAJESTY'S hour of dining; the energy
of our countryman• teemed to amuse him ; at length
his MAJESTY ordered that he might have a bottle of
Claret to tune his throat. The precious licoor was ac-
coi dingly handed nut, and instantly dedicated, in
hearty libations, to the KING'S health and long life.