Star.
London, England, 1821-09-28 00:00:00

ANOTHER LETTER.

In my letter of yesterday, I mentioned, among
other particulars, our illumination on Monday night,
in honour of his MAJESTY. It was extremely bril-
liant. The display of variegated lamps was very nu-
merous, and great taste was shewn in their various
and diversified arrangements. Where all shone con•
spicuous it would appear invidious to select a few for
particular notice. Every one made his greatest
ex-
ertions not to be distanced by his neighbour in loyalty.,
Those who witnessed the brilliant appearance of
Ramsgate, and know how short was the notice of
prep wation, must be convinced that so much could
not have been achieved, had not the h art and hand
been quite in unison. Sir WILLIAM Corms's yacht
in the harbour shone like a meteor. Every part above
the deck's edge was completely covered with coloured
lamps,-the number of which exceeded a thousand.—
As viewed from the Cliff. and even a treater dis-
tance, she presented a spectacle of extraordinary
dour. The other vessels near the Pier were also il-
luminated to the best advantage that time and cir-
cumstances it:ed. In short. every exertion was'
ma .e by the wh..le population of the town, inhabi-
tants and visittas. to demonstrate the high sense their
entertained of the honour conferred by his MAJESTY I
visit to this niece.
His MAJESTY +as receive.l, at the Pier-House, yes-
terday morning. by Sir THOMAS NEAVR, Bart. (De-
puty Chairman of Ramsgate Pier), and other Gen-1
tiemen of that Trust, with every possible respect and
attention. The Deputation from the Inhabitants and
Visitors of Ramsgate being waiting there, by hrs MA.
MISTY'S command, to present their Address, which
his MAJESTY was then most graciously (as stated in
imy letter of yesterday) pleased to receive. As his
MAJESTY passed through the hall to the upper room,
he recognised a Gentleman of the Deputation, and
addressed him by his name, in the most affable and
friendly way, thus sheaving his great condescension.
A platform of wood and matting being laid before
the Pier-House to the KING'S barge on the beach, his
MAJESTY, at a quarter before eleven, embarked from
thence amidst the joyful acclamations of thousands
around him, every one delighted with the view of
their beloved SOVEREIGN, wishing him a prosperous
voyage, and happy return. His MAJESTY, on leaving
our shore, took off his travellin, cap, and said re-
peatedly, " GOD bless you all! He was truly de-
lighted with his reception at this place, and equally
so were those he parted from.
His MAJESTY observed to one of Sir WILLIAM
Cußris's family that the view of Ramsgate Pier, and
the immense multitude of spectators assembled,
aided by the fineness of the weather, formed altoge-
ther one of the finest sights he had ever beheld.
His MAJESTY arrived off Calais in the Royal
George, in little more than three hours and a half,
'but it being low water, the yacht could not get into
the harbour. The wind being quite fair, and plenty
of it, the voyage was short, therefore, contrary to ex-
pectation, his MAJESTY went on shore at Calais about
tour o'clock yesterday afternoon, instead of sleeping
on board his yacht, as was intended.
My letter of yesterday stated, that Sir WILLIAM
CURTIS accomi anied his Royal Guest to Calais. He
returned from thence about nine o'clock last night,
after seeing his Sovereign safe on shore. To the
worthy Baronet the inhabitants of Ramsgate are
greatly indebted for the honour of this Royal visit,
and it is not doubted they will properly acknowledge
to the worthy Baronet their sentiments on that head;
for although it may be presumed his MAJESTY had
entertained some idea or wish to honour Ramsgate
with a preference to embark there, yet his MAJESTY'S
intentions on that point seem to have been rather un-
determined, until Sir WILLIASI'S dutiful offer of Cliff
House was graciously accepted by his Royal Master,