Star.
London, England, 1827-01-26 00:00:00

FUNERAL OF THE DUKE OF YORK.

PLYMOUTH, JA JANUARY 25.

The day appointed for the funeral of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Yo' k, was observed here with as
much solemnity as if the mournful ceremonies were
actually passing within this town. The day which was to
consign to the silent tomb G! the last remaining male
of Noble York," the zealous supporter of the British
Constitution—the Father of the British Army—the
orphan and the widows' friend, was ushered in by the
bells of St. Andrew's Church, which tolled the funeral
knell—a knell in perfect unison with the feelings of the
inhabitants of all classes. The shops were entirely

dosed—all bissiness was suspended—and the whole
town wore the appearance of the Sabbath-day.—
In the evening the Mayor and Corporati,,n walked
in procession from the Guildhall to St. Andrew's
Church, where was assembled a crowded congregation,
comprising most of the leading persons of this neigh-
bourhood, amongst %shoal were Admiral Sir James
Saumarez. and Major General Sir John Cameron,
K.C.B. After Divine Service an eloquent and impres
sive Sermon, suitable to the occasion, was delivered by
the Rev. John Hatchard, who paid a just tribute to the
worth of the deceased Prince, who he stated had been
not only the temporal but the spiritual lriend of the
Army, for to his pious zeal it was owing that in every
soldier's knapsack was placed a Bible. On the same
rvening Divine Service was performed, and appropriate
Sermons delivered in St. Andrew's Chapel, by the Rev.
R. Lampen, and in Charles's Church by the Rev. S.
Courtenay. The same respectful conduct was also
adopted by all the Dissenting Ministers in the town.
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xn Devonport and Storehouse similar demonstrations denoted the
feelings of the inhabitants, and we may truly say, that oever was
public regret more generally manifested, and we •believe it never
was more deeply felt, than it was on Saturday last, throughout the
whole of this neighbourhood.
To mark the profound veneration of both services for
the deceased Prince, an order was issued by the General,
in co-operation with tLe Admiral, commanding that
minute guns should be fired on the day appointed for
the funeral from the ships of war, and from the batteries
in succession, and accordingly the firing commenced at
eleven o'clock on Saturday, and continued till sunset,
each battery and ship firing SO guns. It commenced
with the Citadel, and then proceeded in the following
rotation :—The Britannia, in the harbour; Mount Edg-
combe Battery ; the Thetis, in the harbour; St. Nicholas
Island Battery; the Royalist, in the Sound; the
Bittern, ditto; the Leverets, ditto; the Netley tender,
between the Island and Main ; and finally Mount Wise
Battery. During the discharge from the Citadel,
the depot of the 9th Regiment remained on parade,
resting on their arms reversed, and the guard stood to
their arms. The detachment at St. Nicholas Island
observed the same forms during the discharge from that
battery. The company of Royal Sappers and Miners,
the Royal Marines, the depots stationed in Devonport,
and those in Long Room Barracks, assembled before
Government House, under the command of Colonel
Hawker, of the Royal Artillery, at half-past three
o'clock, and remained resting on their arms reversed
until the termination of the firing. All the Ottcers
appeared with black scarfs, and the brigade marched
to and from the parade without music. A vast assem-
blage of persons of all ranks attended on Mount Wise
to witness the solemn parade.
At Chtitenham, Ipswich, Weymouth, &c. the most affecting
testimonies were paid to the memory of the departed Prince.
At Limerick, on Saturday, the Non-commissioned °dicers and
Privates of the ntith, 24th, and 15th Regiments of Foot, being
anxious to testify the regret which they felt at the death of their
lamented Chief, his Royal Highness the Duke of York, by permis-
sion of their Commanding Officers, wore, on their left arm, a
covering of black cloth.

Notice was given yesterday by the beadles in several ,1
parishes, that if they did not clear away the frozen snow
on the broad pavement before their doors, they would
be immediately informed against, and a fine inflicted.
COMMISSION OF LUNACY.—The most material witness
examined yesterday, in the case of Mr Kiao, under a
supposed lunatic, was Dr. WILLIS, who has had Mr.
KING under his care for some time past. The Doctor
was asked, if, according to the evidence he had heard
in that commission, it was his opinion that from the
year 1823 to the present time, the patient had been
possessed of sufficient soundness of mind to buy or sell
iris property, or to choose a wife? To this important
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question the a:ctor answered, that to certainly thought
se had been. • _ _

EITRAORDINAhIr ARRESTS.—About 120 Share-
holders of an Independent Gas Light Company were
)esterday attested by Sneriffs Officers, for an alleged
debt due to the late engineec of the Company. He
says that he was engaged for seven years, but was dis-
charged at Chtisturas la,t; and Ile now makes a
demand of between 2 000/. and 3,0001., for which he
caused the Shareholders to be arrested. Many of the
Shareholders remain in custody in consequence ef then
having refused to acknowle fge the debt, while others
gave bail.

BRIGHTON, JAI,. 24.
The attention of Nobility and Gentry at the Palace to day, to
evince their duty and pay their respects to his %mem, has been
very great; among numerous others, the Marchioness of (WRENS
MIRY ; the Countess, and Lady G. Baraasx ; the Countess of
ensencsvra, and Lady Maar PCLIIIA ; the RUSSIAN Amaassaeoa
and Lady; the Ladies G. and L. Itusseet ; the Ladies BRUDRIIRLL ;
Lord and Lady Soirrnweee ; Lord and Lady Waestananass ;
Sir M. J. and Lady TIIILRItT ; Lady CA LTIIORTI ; Mr. and Miss
CALTHORTZ ; Mr. GUIATON ; Sir D. and Lady Golsen; the VICA ;
Lord Lovatee; Sir F. STQA RT ; Lady Ksonsersy ; Lady P. BERRA-
roan ; and Lord Jona Towissmann. The gratifying answer to all
inquiries respecting hie MasisTr's health has invariably been—
" His Mature is well"
At six o'clock this evening, the Duchess of Geonctsma,•acerim.
ponied by Lady !salute,. Titmice, alighted from her travelling
carriage at the Palace. The Master of the Horse, the Duke of
Dosser, came in at four o'clock. The arrivals since are Lord St.
HILLIS, and Mr. and Mrs. A RTIIUII STAMM:ITS ; Sir gomun,
NAOMI arrived in the morning.
The weather here continues rigid, with an increase of snow.—
Excepting the continued throng of destinies to and from the Pavilion,
but little of fashion has been seen on the public walks to-day.
Jag. gs.—The report at the Pavilion to-day is, that " His
Maserry is well."
The Duchess of GLOCCINTIS arrived at the Pavilion last night,
and has taken up her residence at Marlborough-house. The Duke
of Doane, Sir ANDREW BA.RNA RD; Lord St. HRLRIIS; and the Hon.
Mr. and Mrs. Seawater', arrived at the Pavilion yesterday after-
noon. Lord BATHURST is 11/0 amongst the latest arrivals.
All the Nobility of Brighton called yesterday, and put their
manes down at the Pavilion. The number who thus paid their
respects to ida Maszerr was very great.
The depth of snow at and in this neighbourhood is greater tilt
has been pressilected for twenty years.
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sßigQpis ACCIDENT_ TO THE ELDEST SON
OF COLONEL LOWTHER.

rIPAY THE STAMIORD NEW&
An accident of a serious nature, and which might
have terminated fatally, occurred on Monday last to
the etdest son of Col. Lowther, a child of eight years of
age. He was se:zed in a most ferocious manner by a
dog, of the bull terrier breed, belonging to the Rev.
Heneage Finch, Vicar of Oakham, in the temple, whence
he bit a large piece of flesh completely uut, and then
attacked bis leg. Further mischief was, however, for-
tunately prevented by the Rev. Mr. Finch. The agonies
of the little sufferer have been excessive; but we hope,
by the prompt and judicious treatment of the wound by
Mr. Kezl, dangerous consequences will not ensue.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT Tits EWER THEATRE.

DEATH OF MR. , AULD THE. HARLEQUIN.

This hero in Pantomime, who has so often delighted
not only Nletropolitan, but audiences in every part of
the kingdom, and whose appeatance on the boards of
our Theatre was looked forward to by all description
of playgoers, with an anxiousness scarcely to be sur-
passed, has suddenly closed his earthly career, under
circumstances most distressing to his family and
friends, and which has excited great sympathy and
cast a gloom, even in some degree of suspension, over
'tbe theatrical performances in this city. By some na-
-1 fortunate accident, about half past four o'clock on
Monday afternoon, Mr. Auld was precipitated from the
top to the bottom of the stone steps, (14 in number)
leading from the street to the pit and the interior of the
theatre. Immediately on the accident being discovered,
medical assistance was sent for. Messrs. Tucker, De La
Garde, and Herries promptly attended ; but the injury
he had received was beyond the reach of all human skill.
Poor Auld lingered till Tuesday afternoon, when life
hecame extinct at two o'clock.
A Coroner's Inquest was held on the body, and after
the examination of several witnesses, the Jury under
the direction of the Coroner, returned a verdict that his
death was entirely accidental, and at the same time
made a request that the Coroner would represent to the
Manager the necessity of a light being constantly kept
burning at the pit entrance.—Lxder Flying Post.