Star.
London, England, 1822-08-31 00:00:00

Tx KING'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND.

kinssulium. AUGUST 28.
TAR THILA MK
Last night the KING honoured the Theatre with
his presence. In the middle of the day the doors were
besieged by applicants for admission; but the doors
were not opened much before the regular hour; the
crush was then tremendous, and the preliminary ar-
rangements for preserving order very imperfectly
and inconsiderately executed. It was understood that
none but those who had previously obtained tickets
~ere to have admission. Unfortunately, however,
the play-bills invited confusion by stating that no
tickets were to be sold until after those already issued
were admitted. This qualified promise ofitdmission,
as ought to have been expected, drew a mixed crowd
together, rushing into the avenues of the Theatre;
and then the exclusion of those who succeeded in
pressing forward without tickets, and who were again
striven back from the pay-door, occasioned the
greatest confusion to those who were vainly endea-
vouring to obtain access with early purchased tickets.
The KING arrived at the Theatre a few minutes after
eight o'clock, and was conducted to his box by Mr.
MURRAY, the Manager. The loudest acclamations
hailed the KING'S arrival. The company rose, and
the Gentlemen stood with their heads uncovered,
except GLENGARRY, the Highland Chieftain, who did
not remove his bonnet, until the cry (particularly
from the gallery) was deafening. He then complied
with the popular wish. It appears, however, that
GLENGARRY was as anxious as any other person to
pay homage to the KING; but assumes (or is entitled
to) some old " clan" right of wearing his bonnet
as " King of the Isles." As these clans have been
abolished by Act of Parliament, their representatives
are perhaps more jealous of ancient and absurd rights.
His MAJESTY, who was dressed in a military uni-
form, was accompanied by the Dukes of MONTROSE,
ARGYLL, and DORSET, the Mat (1111 S of WINCHESTER,
FAUIS CATHCART and ENROL, Lords GLENLYON and
WILLIAM BENTINCE, and several of his Majesty's
Equerries and Household. Tire orchestra and the
wii. e of the performers immediately struck up the
anthem of " GOD save the King," which was also re-
pea ed at the end of the performance. His MAJESTY
seen ed to pay great attention to the performance,
par is of which he repeatedly applauded, and parti-
ci early Mrs. H. SIDDONS, in the character of Diana
Vernon, and also the songs of Mr. HUCKEL. The
KING laughed heartily at some of the peculiarities of
Bailie Nichol Jarvie (Mr. MACKAY.) When the,
Bailie advises Captain Thornton not to put too much
trust in his Highlanders, and says, that " though they
may gi'e ane another B stab wi' a dirk, or a slash wi
a claymore, they're aye sure to join in the lang run,
against a' them wha ha'e purses in their pockets and
brecks on their hinder ends," his MAJESTY laughed 1
immoderately at this character of the Highlanders,
who had during his Royal visit pressed around his
MAJESTY with so much devotion. The praises of the
Duke of ARGYLL) by the Bailie, were also caught by
the audience, and aprlied with great zeal to the de-
scendant of Macallum-more, the present Duke, who
attended his MAJESTY. Lord LYNEDOCH and several
cther Peers were cheered as they entered their boxes.
Soon after ten o'clock the performance concluded.
A scramble then took place, as his MAJESTY was
withdrawing, for the s rtin bill which was provided
for the KING. Lord F. CONYNGHAM, however, seized
it and pres:nted it to a Lady in the adjoining box,
who was engaged in the previous unequal struggle
of endeavouring to obtain it. Some confusion took
place in the departure of the company from the
Theatre from the manner in which the dragoons were
placed, which blocked up the access of the Ladies to
their carriages. It is said that the KING is this day
engaged in paying private visits, and will probably
(incognito), visit Edinburgh. To-morrow he will ho-
nourthe Earl of HOPETOUN with his company at a
dejeune a la fourchette, where the principal Nobility
will Ire entertained under marquees on the lawn. His
MAJESTY will then embark at the Queensferry, on
board the Royal yacht; but will not, it is said, sail
down the Frith of Forth until Friday morning.
ANOTHER LETTER, SAME DATE.
The crowd began to collect at the pit and gallery
doors by one o'clock, and by four, numbers of females,
who had stood the squeeze, began to give way, and
most of them were borne off senseless. About ten of
the male sex were pushed from one to another in a
lifeless state, till they reached the open air. About
six o'clock the boxes began to get crowded. When
GLENGARRY came in, he was received with a shout,
but the welcome ended with a hiss. Sir DAVID
BAIRD was also cheered when he entered. his box.
Another Military Officer, who was said to be the Earl
of IlopErouN, was welcomed with loud shouts. The
brave Colonel STEWART, of the 42d, was observed
entering the second tier of boxes, and loud plaudits
were heard from all parts of the louse, whether in-
tended as a compliment to his book or his own per-
sonal attractions, was doubtful. It was now about
seven o'clock, and the Gods, unaccustomed to sit
so long for the commencement of the performance as
eight o'clock, began to be a little riotous. Some
humorous fellows amongst them commenced sing-
ing " Add Lang Syne," in a drawling, sharp sort
of style, and the whole soon joined in the chorus.—
At first we thought they were going to welcome his
MAJESTY with one of the Psalms of David, as, from
the slow way they sung it, reminded one of a country
congregation drawling out the line. This kept them
in great good humour, and no impropriety was com-
mitted on these below. Mr. MASH now entered with
the Manager, and arranged the Chair of State. The
Beef-eaters were placed on the Stage about this time,
which seemed rather to give dissatisfaction, as the
House did not know it was the etiquette. Sir WIL-
LIAM ARBUTHNOT was loudly cheered on his appear-
auce, but his new honours seemed to sit heavily on i
him : he required to be touched on the arm by Lord
ASHBURTON, before he answered the compliment by
bowing to the House. Lady SCOTT and daughters
were recognised on entering their box, and welcomed
by loud shouts, and shortly after the Bard himself
appeared in the back seat, and was repeatedly called
upon to come forward. About five minutes past
eight his MAJESTY'S arrival was announced by loud
cheeriugs from the crowd outside, The Corps Dra-
tnatique, too, were seen arranging themselves on the
stage, to welcome him with the national anthem.—
He entered the Royal box exactly ten minutes past
eight, awl was received with the mot enthusiastic