Star.
London, England, 1809-12-21 00:00:00

THE COURT.

Yesterday, about half past twelve o'clock, his Ma.
;2;;y arrived at the Queen's Palace from Windsor,
where he was received by the Dukes at Katt and
CI YSER LAND.
This being the day appointed for the Persian Am-
bassador to be presented to his Majesty, arrivds of
rims assembled in the Park and the streets leading
to his Excellency's house in Mansfield-stmet.
About one o'clock his Majesty's carriage and six
t:autifol bay horses, with the servants in their new
cite liveries arrived, together with two new carriages'
his Excellency, and the carriage of Sir STEPHEN
COTTRELL, the Master of the Ceremonies.
The liveries of his Excelleney are scarlet, and the
caistcoat and breeches green, with gold lace. The
carriages drew up with their horses' heads towards
Cavendish-stritet, for the purpose of his Excellency's
itting into the carriage first, and getting out first
r~en is stopped at the Palace.
In a short time afterwards his Exccellency came
rit of the house, carrying his credentials in hithand,
ia an elegant gold casket, upon a salver.eovered *ith
(!iinson velvet. His Excellency was dressed in a
s:arlet robe, trimmed with rich fur. He wore a most
%perb turban. His Excellency appeared highly
,eased with the grand appearance of his Majesty's
;Triage and superb liveries, and also with the recep-
on of the people present, who wok ofFekeirlases and.,
-ive him three cheers. A party of tha &w-street
v.tr.re attended to keep order.
Mr. CHESTER, the Deputy Master of thirCeremo.
e.s, (Sir STEPHEN COTTRELL, the Master of the Ce-
loonies, being indisposed), and Sir GORE OUSLEY,
rik their seats n the carriage with his Excellency.
His Excellency's carriage followed, with Mr. Mo-
pe, and ether attendants. In the third carriage
ere two Pages, his Excellency's Priest, and Mr.
frnitaxT, the interpreter to the attendants and house-
!)lcl.
The procession was led by the carriage of Sir STE.
HEN COTTRELL.
The streets were crowded to excess, and the Park
vas so extremely thronged, that it was with great
:faculty the carriages could pass.
It being the determination of Government to shew
• Excellency every possible mark of respect and dis-
:e.on, tie was allowed to enter the Queen's Palace
the great doors in front, where no other person is
,ved to enter but those of the Royal Family : all
go in by the Lodge. His Excellency entered
at a quarter before two o'clock. He was accom-
lied to the state apartments by Mr. CHESTER, Sir
OUSLEY, and Mr. MORRIE ; the other attend-
, remained in the Great Hall.
Soon afterwards, his MAJESTY, being informed of
arrival of his Excellency, his MAJESTY signified
royal pleasure to receive him, when he was con-
led by Mr. Cuesrea, the Deputy Master of the
ies, and introduced by the Marquis WELLES-
as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs: His
after the usual ceremonies, delivered his
to his Majesty, and was most graciously

After his introduction, he remained in conversation
the Marquis Arett.ustry, who, together with
C'ffssren, Sir Gone 4006LEY, *nd Mr. MOaUR,
kuctee his Excellency to his Majesty's carriage,
a quarter before three o'clock, and his Excel-
returned to his house, the crowd was ex-
ly great. The popuhr:e gave his Excellency
cheers again upon his letving the carriage.
THE CITY ADZ:IESS.
About twenty minutes past two o'clock, the Cor-
. of London arrived at the Queen's Palace,
the Address lately voted to his Q'ueen's
On
arrival of the LORD litcron opposite the Palace,
populace gave his Lordship three cheers. They
proceeded to the Palace in the following order :
The Head Marshal and Lord Mayor's Gentlemm, the Sword
the Mace, the Lord Mayor, his LordsliTp's Chaplain,
tan Ansley, the Recorder, Alderman Goodbehere, Sheriffs
and Atkins, the Remembrancer, the Sheriffs Chaplain,
te Common Serjeant, the tinder Sheriffs, the 'town Clerk, the
:ty Counsel, Messrs. Arabin,Reynolds, and Valiant, Mr. Watch-
Wt, and about sixty Common Councilmen.
The following Address was read by the Recorder :

TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
Tie humble, loyal, and dutiful Address and Petition of the Lord
:Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in
Common Council assembled.
MOST GRACMUS SOVZREIGN,
We, your Majesty's most faithful, loyal, and dutiful subjects,
Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of Lon-
, in Common Council assembled, most humbly approach your
ijesty's sacred person, in the pvrfect assurance that your Ma-
y Will graciously condescend to receive the suggestions of your
acd loyal Citizens, on subjects which seriously and deeply
' titer interest, in common with the rest of your Majesty's

We havl witnessed with deep regret the disastrous failure of
tare expedition, as the magnitude of its equipment had raised
fmt hi.pcs and expectations of the Country to some perma-
rt fir.

We cannot avoid expressing to your Majesty the sorrow
urifgration with which we are affected, by the unhappy dig-
awns that have prevailed among your Majesty's Ministers, and
a (tars that such dissentious may prove eminently prejudicial to
hest interests of the nation.
Your Majesty's faithful Cititens, actuated by loyal attachment
year sacred person and illustrious House, and solicitous for
bum of.your Majesty's arms and the dignity and solidity of
Majesty's Councils, are deeply impressed with the necessity
an early and strict Inquiry into the the causes of the failure
f th.• late Expedition, therefore pray your Majesty wilt direct
piny to be forthwith instituted, In order to ascertain the causes
d, have occasioned it.
Signed by Order of Court,
113NRY *OOI,TIIbRrE.
To which Address and Petition his Majesty was
jr itei:Jusly phased to return the following A.nswer :

I thank 'mu for your expressions el- duly and attachment to me
tb :.v 'may.
Ihe result Expedition to the Scheldt was directed to v..veral
treat importance to the interests of my Allie 3, and to
st-curt: / of my dominions.
;t7.ret, thia of these objects a part only has been zccolu-
;Pih..l,

t•-:e rot judged it to be beeessary to direct any Military in-
luny irto the Conduct of my Commanders by Sea or Land In this

..S7ijoint servw.

It Will be for my Parliament, in their wisdom, to r.,k for such
I.,fir-flation, or to mite such measures upon this subject as they
.hall judge meet conducive to the public good.
I:hey were all received very graciously, and had
,he Lemur to kiss his Majesty's hand.
On the return of the procession through the Park,
the p,,pulace again cheered the LORD MAYOR and
Mr. WAITHMAN.

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