Star.
London, England, 1816-12-27 00:00:00

flu QU,ERN of SPAIN and the IN: .4417.4.

The Lady ol GRANT, ins letter from e.
dit to.* 'Pend in England, gives the fbMwing ac-
count of these teen illustrious females, to whom she
wa introduced in the month of September last, oti
acconnt of her hnshand h.isung•distinguished himself
in the set vice of their ltnyal lather. After speaking

of their anti 4ble manners, she says,.
• Int .!ine to yourselt one of the finest mornings
that ever WAS SCCII ; never was a more beautiful at-
mown. rt.. The arrival of the Queen and suite was
annniinced by the thundering of cannon all along the
wills of Cad.z. (w!aich, ext.ept one gate, is surroun-
ded by the sea,.) and this was answered by those of
St. Mary's, Port Royal, and Rota, on the opposite
side of the Bay, wnich was full of ships of all na-
tions, and who also fired their guns, their colours
xi/lug, in honour of the Royal guest:: arrival. A
cutter was sent at six .in the morning to give notice
of their approach, and, having been fnr some time
expected, the cannons instantly brian to roar. Every
thing animate and inanimate seemed to unite in
giving welcome to those charming Princesses, on their
approaching the Spanish shore.
41 I got an excellent view from a balcony close to
that part of the wall where they had to pass near,
and come to an anchor; a way was cleared by the
small vessels attending, and about two o'clock a ship ,
ad war (in which were the Queen and suite,) attended
by two frigates, sailed, majestically into the Bay, and
were- saluted with peals of cannon and gone from
every ship.
41 I sat directly opposite, and from the balcony,
with a glass, as soon as the ship came to anchor, I
saw the two Princesses, with their attendants, dis-
tinctly, under an awning on the deck, and looking
towards the city of Cadiz. -
“ They were simply and plainly dressed in white
muslin, with stray bonnets tied under the chin, much
in the English style. Many Ladies appeared to be
attending them, as well as several Gentlemen. The
Queen and Infanta were distinguished front the others,
being placed in front..
's On casting anchor, a barge elegantly decorated,
came alongside, and I observed several Gentlemen
go on shore.
11 A difficulty now occurred, from the Bishop of
Cadiz being out of town, in ill health, and conform-
ably to etiquette, the marriage ceremony must take
place before the Princesses came on shore.
el This circumstance could not be got over, and
they were under the necessity of remaining on board
for that night, very reluctantly.
4c Next morning the Bishop arrived, and the tete-
Stony took place about eleven o'clock ; the Conde de
Miranda (one of the first Grandees of Spain) stand-
ing 83 proxy for the King of Spain, and the infante
DIM Carlos.

I must not omit a little ar.ecdote which evinces
the amiable disposition of the Queen of Spain, viz.
The poor Bishop, looking pale and sickly, yet con-
tinued standing, the Queen, observing his situation,
said very kindly to him--' Pray, Sir, be seated, you
seem ill. —Miranda, who is quite in the style of old
Spanish form.. ty and etiquette, answered No
subject can sit in your Majesty's presence.' Ishe
Quiet' shrugged up hrr shoulders, looking compas-
sionately at the Bishop, and replied, smiling Never
mind, I :hail procure Ferdivand's pardon, bring a
chair for the Bishop.'
66 A barge waited to bring the Queen and Infanta
albore, who wer! first placed in it. An old General
Officer who had been sent to receive the Princesses,
and convey them to Spain, was following : the Conde
de Miranda said—' Sirs they are now under my pro-
Section, and the old General drew back. This was
overheard by the Queen, who being seated in the
barge, inquired .6
what had become of the General
and was answered by Miranda as abovin The Queen
immediately replied-' I wish the General to be here.
kle got my sister and 1 in charge from our father,
rho his word not to lose sight of us until we
were, given op to our respective consorts.' Miranda
answered-4 If it is you,r Majesty's command, it
must be obeyed.' The Queen bowed, and the Ge-
neral retired.
The Governos's coach waited Olt the landing to
eeeeive the Queen and Infanta, with guards, &o. and ,
every demonstration of respect. 'the caanon conti-
nued to thunder during the cavaltade, which proceed-
ed to the High Church, where grand Mass was per-
formed in thanksgiving for their safe arrival.
if They both kuelt down at the altar, with every
appearance of becoming devotion; and each took lier
Mastbook from ber podon, whicli sheaved that they
bad not omitted attending to their most sacred duties
amidst the highest of their temporal concerns.
66 As she passed frog., church to the palace, which
bad been prepared for their receptiou, the mules
were taken from the coach, and they were drawn
along by the happy Sponiards, who seemed to vie
with each other in manifesting the greatest joy on
the occasion.
.6' For three days there was the greatest rejoicings
all over' Cadiz, and illuminations for three eights,
after the Queen's arrival. The squares and public
yvallte were decorated. Every house bung out a flag,
faeclfully done up, chicly of crimson silk damask.
storased, alga ornament most images are-possessed
of for rejoicing days, with lamps and wax lights of
all descriptions. The Alameda, which is the first ,
public walking place, and the squares, exhibited a
moat beautiful appearive. Coloured lamps hung
upon the trees, much in the style of our Ranelagb,
or Vauxhall git a gsda night. I went with some oom-
*pasty inahe evening to see it, and was much grauled.
Cadiz, which is the handsomest city in Spain, for
tbe cle.udiriess and neatness of their streets, every
loan being as white as snow, looked beautiful.; every
'creature seemed wilting to give a cordial welcome to
their. Royal visitors.
es These levely.Peincesees, by their condescending'
aneepten of planner, without pride, and without as•
iaopiog the .dignified situation of their bigh rank,
ahoy, in the,most affable manner, noticed their sub-
kcie, and won the heart of every individual, in a way
which appeared so unaffected and so nateral, every
one exerted theasselves in expressing their attachment.
In, the streets, the thbatres, or whaever they went,
tbe.Queen and Infanta seemed delighted with their
.1.7611 a.
Tire was a remark made, that they paid the
t nicked respect to whoever uccosrpd them in a
;ions habit. The Qutca generally Mod up in

the each (which was abort of open lamina) when-
ever he was accosted by one in a Pries es drew
and Landing, made a respectful bow, or salute With
her an.
@Three days previous to their departure, a draw-
inwoom was announced for Latches to be introduced
to ter Majesty, which was lolly attended. Many
'
La ies of title were there some Grandees, the wives
of M merchants'emo, &c. No merchants' wives were admitted.
It us upon this (occasion that I wrote a note no the
Maquis of Villafranca, wishing, as I before men-
timed, as the wife of Celonel'l'Grant, formerly of
theLofal Lusitenian Legion of Portugal, to pay
my respectful congratulations to the daughters of
therottliguese Monarch, in the namt of my has-
bald and myself.
i As soon as I mentioned to the Marquis my bus-
batd's name, the Marquis mentioned me to the
Qseen. Her Majesty appointed the to be at the
Paace nest day at five o'clock.
On my arrival at the Palace, I was escorted by
the Conde de Miranda to the apartment of the Com-
tem de Linares, who, finding I could speak nei-
ghs. Spanish nor Portuguese, beckoned to a Lady
who was at a little distance, and ou coming up to
nse• she said, in very. good English.... I suppose,
Madame, you are the Lady of Colonel Graut.'—l
said, • I was, and was happy to be accosted in the
kaguage of niy nation. She replied, '.Madame, 1
ass a native of England--be seated--her Majesty is
writing, belt will be soon with you'
I' This. Lady seemed an intelligent, "oiled
woman-she said she had been in the King l'or-
tugal's family some years, as English govensess to
the Princesses—who, though diffident in speaking the
English language, oast:tenni it very well ; that
they had requested she might accompany them to
Spain—said they had the most amiable dispositions,
and their wish was to make every one about them
happy; that if their merits 'were appreciated, they
could not fail to diffuse it to all around them; that
pride was a thing unknown in the King of Portugal's
family, who, as well as the Queen, paid great atten
tiois to the education of their children. and they were
all affectionately united to each other.
.• Wheal their daughters left Brazil, they bad a
sorrossful parting, but had their father's promise,
that when he returned to Portugal, he would meet
them at the frontiers, and the hope of that kept up
their spirits.
f, Upon my expressing an awe, which I thought I
should feel when the Queen appeared, this Lady,
(whose name she told are was Chilly) replied, • be
under no apprehension ; the Queen and Infanta are
both so affable—when you see them you will feel
quite at your ease; her Majesty has the sweetest dis-
position in the world. She remembers Colonel G.'s
name, and that he was taken prisoner, and after-
wards rescued' She added, • I remember too, all
the occurrences at that lime were very interesting to
the King of Portugal's family.'
" I had a great deal of conversation before the
Queen appeared, and I confess when she did, I felt
myself AS much at my ease as if speaking to you.—
They both advanced with the most dignified sweet-
ness you can conceive. I was introduced by the first
Lady ofehe Bedchamber, the Countess de Linens.
The Qtteen has the prettiest hand in 7.1:e world. which
she held out to me, the Infanta did so likewise.

" The Queen is of the middle size, has an excites•
sive countenance, fair complexion, and blae eyes.
The letante is till. slim. and of a dark coniplex:on,
with sparkling black eyes—they wtre plainly and
neatly dressetf. The Queen wore the picture of the
King. about the size of a playing Cat J, set with ttie
rows ot brilliants. The Infanta wore oue of Den
Carlos round. When they bad conversed a short
time the carriage was announced, and not wishing
to detain them, I offered to take leave ; but the
Queen held out her hand a second time. I was quite
overcomewith the condescension, and said, ' May
GOD bless your Majesty, and grant that you may be
I a blessing to this nation.' She looked up, and
squeezed my hand."

Extract of a priviate letter, dated Boulogne. De-
cember 21, A most daring robbery and burg- '
lary was committed here last Friday night, by six
men, Italian, three of whom have beea taken : Sti•
turday last a murder was committed by a French-
Man, as is supposed, a boy having seen him, on the
body of a young partied woman of excellent charac-
ter. It is supposed that she was struck v.ith a pair
of tongs on the head, and failing to effect his put,
poie he stabbed ber in the back of the Beck. He laid
the child she had in her arms nn the bed and the
tongs near her, and then took what money there was
in the house, some say it was.only 23 francs, whilst
others say there were. 60 odd."
On die night of the 7th of this tnontls (December)
a horrible assassination, togetlmw with a robbery to a
large amount, was committed in the Commune of
St. Andre, upon the person of the Sieur Ballenger,
his son, daughter, and female servant. On the 15th,
three men suspected of this hoitible crime, were ap-
prehended at Rochelle.; one of these wen is named
Salomon, and the others Brine's, tvio brotbers.
A Gentleman, recently from St. Helena, states,
that BONA.PARTI continues its very.bad humour. The
place of bin banishasios sievlsoses airy 'wrote Trisome
to * mind which has exchanged sensations of con-
stant delirium and freasy for these of unvarying
calm and unalterable sameness. An anecdote has
been related which we have not heard before.—A
Captain C•••••,, of the 12.-- A—, it seem, in-
frac* with the ardent curiositypreialent in all ranks,
to see the person who hai acted so usspicuous a part
in sbibistor, of our eventful thins, found means to
avoid observation and reach locingwood. Here he
prevailed oa some 9f,tlse attendants, and procured
access to BonaireasTx. er%ds wheal be
.had a loitg
conversation. The. latter, it is'iiid;give fuU vent to
his dissatisfaction, and complained bitterly of the
tresitmeet be bad 'received from the European Soire-
tet s. He blanied thc. Government,
. espeslally ford BA/Hinter, who had the miffs:
tone to Incur his displeasure, front being its official
*rim in what related to his' tt....atment. Captain G.
having gratified his passion, retired,. and the Visit
being soon after talked of, lie was not without apple-
henston that his impradence• !night cost hips hie
miuien. It is added, howevey that iiftir i ifctiire
from his Commander% he was. iptorrned, that
a lodgitig would. be Ero.iiidedgir In at the Goier-
nor'shoose, wizake 'Bits to LotitwOoct nu' iSoi aA
'practicable.

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