Star.
London, England, 1821-08-02 00:00:00

FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE, JUNE 12.

Captain Orme, who arrived here on Tuesday from
the Falkland Islands, has furnished us with the follow-
ing Act of Sovereignty :
(mRCULAn.) _ _

° National frigate Heroina, at Port Solidad.

" Sta—l have the honour to inform you of my arrival at this
port, to take possession of these Islands, In the name of the Su-
preme Government of the United Provinces of South America.
The ceremony was publicly performed on the 6th day of No-
vember, and the National Standard hoisted at the Fort, under a
salute from this frigate, in the presence of several Citizens of the
United States and Great Britain. _ _ _

" It is my desire to act towards all friendly flags with the
most distinguished justice and hospitality; and it will give me
pleasure to aid and assist such as may require refreshment, with
as little trouble and expense as possible.
" I have to beg of you to communicate this intelligence to
any other vessels of your nation whom it may concern.
" I am, Sir, your humble servant,
(Signed) " D. JEWELL,
" Colonel of the Marine of the United Provinces of South
• America, and Commander of the frigate lleroina."

HIS MAJESTY'S VISIT TO IRELAND.

PORTSMOUTH.

Tuesday Evening, Seven o'Clock.
His MAJESTY arrived here this evening, at half-
past five o'clock, and got on board his yacht at a
quarter before six. I believe he remains in the har-
bour to-night; and if he goes to Cowes to-morrow I
shall follow him, and stay there until he sails for
Ireland. _

Wednesday, August 1, Fight o'Cloelc, a. az._

Early yesterday morning signals were made to the!
Royal Squadron at Spithead, communicating the
grateful intelligence that his MAJESTY might be ex-
pected in the course of the day, and desiring them to
unmoor the vessels. The order was quickly complied
with, and in a few minutes the whole convoy were at
single anchor, in line, according to seniority, pre-
pared to receive his MAJESTY.
About eleven o'clock, Admiral Sir J. H. WHIT..
SHED, Commodore Sir C. PAGET, Lieutenant-Gover-
nor Sir G. Comte, and several Naval Officers, went
down to the large platform, which is close by the
Sallyport, and remained there some time, observing
the state of the water. It was then blowing fresh
from the West; and as this produced a strong surf,
it was apprehended that his MAJESTY might suffer
inconvenience if he were rowed in his barge to the
ROYAL GEORGE yacht, which lay moored, a consider-
able distance, at Spithead. The Admiral, therefore,;;
oh consulting the other Officers who were present,
resolved to have the RoYaL GEORGE brought into
harbour, and accordingly signals were made to her
for that purpose. She was immediately slipped from
her moorings, was under weigh about twenty minutes
before twelve, and in eight minutes after she was in
the harbour. She stood proudly under her canvass
while she moved along; and though the breeze was
fresh, she did not yield to it in the least, but cut her
way firmly through the waters with all the steadiness
and majesty of a scan of war. Having passed into
the harbour, she stood out and in again for the grati-
fication of the numerous spectators who crowded the
platform battery and the beach, and was then moored
at the lower buoy, near the mouth of the harbour.
The morning had been lowering, but at noon the sun
shone upon the scene in all its brightness.

During the early part of the day, the neighbour.
hood of the Sally port presented a busy scene. Ser.
vants, and seamen, and porters, were seer: hastening
down to the boats with military hat-boxes and trunks
of every shape and size. When it was known gene-
rally through the town that his MAJESTY was to be
here in the course of the afternoon, every face began
to brighten up with expectation; the inhabitants
ceased to work, and closed their shops as on Sundays,
and all arrayed themselves in their holiday attire.
Famillis from twenty, and others from thirty, and
even forty miles around Portsmouth, poured into the
town; and being for the most part females, when
added to, and intermingled with, the gay population
of this place, they served very much to heighten and
improve the scene. There was a hearty expression
of health and cheerfulness displayed in the counte-
nances of the various groups that filled the streets or
decorated the windows, which made one feel that he
was not amidst a crowd of London spectators.
The road from the Landport, or barrier-gate, was
newly sanded for a considerable way outward, and
wherever a convenient standing-place offered itself,
it was lined with people. The road over Portsdown-
hill, distant hence about five miles, is easily seen from
the ramparts, and objects moving on it may be dis-
tinguished minutely with a glass. That side of the
ramparts whence the best view of the hill can be ob-
tained was accordingly occupied by the spectators,
gazing intensely upon the point where his MAJESTY'S
barouche and escort was first to become visible. An
artilleryman was stationed here with a telescope, and
almost every elderly looking man had a telescope of
his own. Some of these glasses seemed to be old and
valued companions, and only used upon State occa-
sions. It was market-day in the town; but the busi-
ness of the hour was either anticipated or deferred,
in expectation of the arrival of his MAJESTY. At two
o'clock the Royal Marine Artillery marched in from
Gosport, commanded by Sir R. WILLIAMS. The beat
,of the drum, and the music of their fine band, as they
moved up High-street, drew crowds of hurrying
spectators to the street and ramparts. The uniform
of this body is not of a striking description, yet the
men presented a very martial appearance. The 10th
and 15th Regiments then proceeded from their bar-
racks, as also did the Royal Marines to their several
stations. This took up some time, and at length, about
four o'clock, the different troops were formed in the,
following order :—At the New Sallyport a Guard of
Honour from the 10th Regiment, consisting of a Cap-
tain, two subalterns, four serjeants, and nearly two
1
hundred privates, were stationed. They had with
them the KING'S colours.
The remainder of the 10th Regiment, commanded I
by Colonel STEWART, formed in files on their left
along High-street, the rear rank oa the edge of the
footway, and the front rank about eight paces from
them in the road. The files were placed at such dis-
tances as enabled the Regiment to occupy the street
nearly to the Old Court-House, which takes up so
much space, and deforms a street that otherwise
woOld present a fine open vista. The Royal Marine
Artillery formed with their right adjoining the left
of the 10th, and after these the Royal Marines and
five companies of the 15th Regiment, commanded

by Colorel Detvremr, formed in the sam: ma-n r
along the whole length of High-street to the bara '7. II
gate. Four Artillerymen were stationed on then ::.
parts, one at the Prince of Wales's Bastion, en^ x.
the Queen's Bastion, one at the Icings Bastion, al
one at the corner of the Platform Battery, with el;;,
with each a white signal flag on a star, which they '
were commanded to wave one to the other, as scan
as his MAJESTY entered the Landport-gate. Th,2 fi,st
mentioned bastion is over the Landpert-gate, and C!,e
two others are at the angles of the two principal sites
11 of the rampart. The Platform Battery is en theler,
of the Sally-port, and thus the waving of the signal
jflags communicated the erary of his Nladesrr retrad
the battery in an instant.
An Artilleryman was stationed at the flag-stair in
the Land-port curtain, opposite the Lieutenant-Go-
vernor's house, with the Royal Standard furled IT,
prepared to hoist it on his Maarsrv's entrance, and
another Artilleryman, tvsth a similar stand4rd,faried
up, was stationed at the fl rg-staff on the King's B.
tion, which is seen diagonal i y from the Sally poi/. The
Royal Sappers and ;liners were also in auendance.
The South-East Hants Yeomanry Cavalry, con-
sisting of the principal tradesmen of the town, and
commanded by Colonel Lteeetures, were stationed
on the Parade. They did not, of course, present :t
very martial aspect, bat they exhibited what was
much preferable to a patriot's eye—aan
atlerodr.setshtieEteei
lish appearance, impressing one with the i‘laa, tiv:
inexperienced as they were in the science of war,
they still knew how to appreciate, and were resolve::
with their lives to defend, if necessary, the sacred ia-
heritence of their liberties.
The breeze having considerably
porary stage was laid down from the stairs of tlieSal.
lyport, and declined, by an easy descen:, towards
the water, until it was on a level with tiro edge of
the Royal barge. The side rails of the stairs were
covered on each side with rich crimson cloth, and ca
the platform, immediately near the door, the Admi-
ral of the station, Sir J. H. Wurrsite;), the Cuamis.
sioner of the Dock-yard, Sir J. Getty, and several ,
Marine Officers, in full uniform, waited to receive '
his MAJESTY. The Royal barge was in preparatioa
at, the left side of the extremity of the temporary •
stage. On the right, the boats from the diff:rentres-
sels of the squadron w ere stationed according to se.
niority, the Captains in them, the oars raised, addle
pendants streaming over their sterns.
In the front, at some lit:le distance on the water,
were several private yaclit7, filled with the families
of the proprietors, and the space all around was oc-
cupied by innumerable small boats full of Ladies ral
Gentlemen. On the left of the S.illypert the:e is a
large platform, which is used in time of war fcr the
easy embarkation of victualling stores. Tills plat.
form was occupied by the Royal Marine band, and
by the Ladies and Gentlemen of the principal families
of the neighbourhood. Among them were the Ermi-
nes of the Admiral, of the Commissioners, of Colonel
Ilesray GARRAT, Lady BRICK and family, Sir Lucius
and Lady Corms and family, Sir JAMES t mmos's
family, and Lady BENNET andTamily, from Fareham.
The accommodation of these, and a crowd of other
distinguished visitors, depended on W. REEK ES, Esq.
the Agent Victualler; and it is due to him to say,
that he provided for their convenience with the o:-
most politeness and attention. The Storehouse itself,
which is immediately behind, and from its high leader
roof commands a most excellent prospect of the street,
the harbours, the squadron at Spithead, the rampart,
and the batteries, was liberally opened for the ac-
commodation of the spectators. The roof was speedily
filled, almost entirely with Ladies, and from a dis-
tance they presented a peculiarly gay appearance.
The saluting battery on the left was, of comae,
cleared of spectators; but beyond this the ramparts
were lined as far as they commanded a view of the
sea on one side, or of the Barrier-gate on the othet.
The rear-ranks of the troops in High-street had their
files so open, that two or three of the people had
room to stand between them, and no objection being
offered to their doing so, the rear-rank being think-
termingled with persons in coloured clothes, had an
appearance of a curious and uncommon description,
Indeed it was particularly pleasant to observe the
cordial understanding that everywhere subsisted be-
tween the soldiers and the people, the former seeming
scarcely to have one feeling different from the latter.
In this instance, at least, the military appeared to
realize the ideas of BLACKSTONE, when he observed,
that a British soldier; though dressed in a red coat,
does not forget that he is still a citizen. As the day
advanced expectation became more and more inteo
At length, at twenty-seven minutes past five, two of
the Yeomanry, who had gone out, returned in a gal.
lop down the streets to the Parade. The troops iv
mediately carried arms, and the Artillerymen siere
I in attendance at their guns on the Platform Bawl 1
At half-past five precisely the Royal standards vele
hoisted, the signal flags were waved. the first of
ga di:
twenty-one guns was discharged, and his Me
I appeared at the Barrier Gate. The guns were they
discharged one after the other. The keys of the Gar.
rison were delivered to his MAJESTY by the Lienle*
I nant-Governor, and returned in a moment, and tl7e
next minute the Royal barouche was seen %a-irk('
along the line of troops in High-street. It sis
escorted by a body of Dragoons. The footmen and
coachman were in their undress livery, and the or
dition with which his NlXaesTy was driven along'
• ne trance;
and indeed every cite umsfatc.c attending bIS

slleweJ that he was more than usually anxious to'
avoid all appearance of State.
When the barouche arrived at the Sallyport, his
MAJESTY descended, accompanied by Lord GRAVES,
one of the Grooms of the Chamber, and Mr. %VAT;
soN, his MAJESTY'S Private Secretary. Upon de-
scending, he was immediately surrounded by Sir
WILLIAM KEPPEL, Sir HILGROVE TURNER, and Sir
Enmo) NAGLE, who had armed the evening be-
fore. His MAJESTY was met at the Sallyport by
the Admiral, and upon his appearance on the Plat-
form a loud and most enthusiastic huzza burst from
the spectators, who crowded the beach on the right,
the boats and yachts in front and around, the large
Platform and the roof of the Storehouse on the left.

The Kira was uncovered; and when the magni-
ficent, animated, and diversified prospect before him
struck upon his eye, he stood, unconsciously, filled
with admiration of the scene, and scarcely knowing
on which side to turn him. He was dressed in a plain
naval uniform, and looked exceedingly well; indeed,
a totally different man, in point of health, from what
he was at his Coronation. The Admiral offered his
arm, but the KING held the hand-rail of the stairs,
and thus descended the first flight. When he got
to the second flight, Le took the Admiral's right
arm, and walked steadily down to the water's edge.
Here he was received by Commodore Pacer.
His MAJESTY, on stepping into the barge, shcok
the Commodore cordially by the hand. The battery
then fired a second salute, which was answered by
Fort Monckton, a battery far on the right near Spit-
head, and this fort was answered by the Royal squa-
dron at Spithead. The men of war and ships in the
harbour next tool: up the salute, and both the harbour
and Spitheaci were buried beneath a volume of smoke,
through which the tia:,lt of the ignited powder pene-
trated with all the grandeur of lightning, while the roll
of the artillery resembled distant intermittent thunder.
his INlA‘resry, upon taking his seat, expressed his
happiness on returning to the care of his friend, Sir
CtrAntEs PAGET, once more, and said, with a lively
emotion of pleasure, that he had come from town in
six hours, less by ten minutes.—Sir CHARLES ex-
plained to him the cause of the change that had
taken place in the station of the Royal yacht, and the
barge was rowed along by the Royal bargemen in
their full and very handsome blue uniform.
Precisely at a quarter before six his MAJESTY was
on board his yacht. The Royal flag was instantly
hoisted, and the Captains repaired on board to pay
their respects to his MAJESTY. His MAJESTY in-
stantly ordered some soup and cold meat for dinner.
After dinner the awnings were put over the deck,
and the deck turned into a large drawing-room,
where his MAJESTY took coffee, surrounded by his
Officers, the Commodore, and several Captains of
the squadron. The Royal Marine band were on
board, and played, during the evening, many fine'
pieces of Italian and martial music.
At this hour (eight o'clock) his MAJESTY'S yacht
still remains in the harbour; but it is expected that
his MAJESTY will sail for Cowes almost immediately.
The wind is still unfavourable for his MAJEsyv's
fin. Ireland.
The Came/ store-ship, with BERTRAND,. MONTI 10.•
I.ox, &c. from St. Helena, arrived at Spithead this
morning. At six o'clock the ship fired a salute of
twenty-one guns, in honour of the Royal flag flying
in the Royal yacht in the harbour. It is a remark-
able circumstance that this vessel should arrive just
in time to salute his MAJESTY.

Wednesday, Nine o'Clock, A. M.

The Royal yacht left the harbour for Cowes Roads at
half.past eight o'clock, amid a Royal salute from the
Platform Battery and Fort Monck ton. The squad
dron are now firing, as his MAJESTY is just passing
through them. The joy-bells of the town are ring-
ing, and the beach is crowded with spectators. The
vessels of war accompanying the Royal yacht, are
the LIFFEY, HIND, ACTIVE, LEE, ROSARIO, CAIIE•
LEON, WOLF, GRLCIAN, and STARLING.
PORTSIIOUTII, AUGUST 1,
Ftrt; o'CLocK, P. M.
The Royal Squadron remains wind-bound in Cowes
Roads. The wind blows strong from the south .west,
and until it changeshis MAJESTY cannot proceed on
his voyage.