Star.
London, England, 1827-07-13 00:00:00

THR LORD HIGH ADMIRAL'S VINT
TO PLYMOUTH-JacT 12.

It having been announced to the Authorities at this
port, that hi, Royal Highness intended to embark in the
Royal Sovereign yacht, at Woolwich, on Saturday
morning, and might be expected here in the course uf
Monday, the necessary means were taken for the re-
ception of the illustrious visitor, but merely as Lord
High Admiral, and not as a Prince of the Blood Royal,
such being his Royal Highness's desire. Early on
Monday morning, a look-out was stationed on the Mew
Stone, with directions to hoist a signal•flag as soon as
the yatcht should come within view, and all the King's
vessels in harbour had orders to be in readiness to pay
the usual honours. About two o'clock the appointed
signal was given from the Mew Stone, and expectation
was on tip-toe. The day was a lovely one—the intense
tihmemsionugndthiensw surface of
to the
welcomedeep
heat of an unclouded sun being moderated by a light re.
yee,hing breeze from the N.W.; and a vast number of
little barks lightly
about astheyCruised
the royal visitor, giving to the scene which is naturally
fine, the additional charms of animation and variety
rendered it beautiful beyond description. As yet, the
inhabitants of the town or neighbourhood were una-
ware of the near approach of.the yacht, and but a few
parties were to be seen sauntering upon the Hoe and
along the shore, but even these few groups served 'to
heighten the effect of the panoramic view, at all times
lovely but now fraught with peculiar fascination. About
four o'clock we caught the first glimpse of the Light-
ning Steamer emerging from behind the Mew Stone,
end casting after her a dense train of snieke, above
which was seen the Admiralty Flag floating from
she top-gallant-mist of the yacht. Towed by the
Steamer, the Royal Sovereign was soon seen at full,
moving majestically along. When she bad reached the
distance of a mile within the Mew Stone, the Dartmouth
frigate, which lay in the Sound, near the Eastern extre•
mity of the Breakwater, manned her yards, and commen-
ced a salute of 19guns. Presently were to be seen immense
crowds hurrying from all quarters towards the sea, and
erelong *the heights and the shore from the Citadel to
Mount Wise were lined with anxious spectators, corn.
pleting the grandeur of the scene. During the saltite
from the Dartmouth the yacht continued to approach;
but instead of corning directly within the Breakwater,
Its was expected, she passed along the Southern side of
k, doubtless for the purpose of giving his Royal High-
Mess an opportunity of seeing that stupendous work,
`lied then coming round the Western end, she passed
dose along the Northern side, and again neared the
IDartmouth, and was saluted with three cheers from the
liettl in the yards of that vessel. She then proceeded
Sowards the passage, between the Island and the Main,
ead the vessels which lay there commenced firing, the
yards being manned. To those who stood upon the
shore the scene became indescribably grand. Looking
up, the heights were Seen completely lined, and on the
right and left the shore was absolutely studded with
people, while the splendidly gilded yacht
" Led by her dusky guide, like morning brought by night,"
moved quietly along, amidst a well-sustained salute of
19 guns from each vessel. The firing being over, the
men on the yards gave three cheers as the yacht passed
each vessel, and the crowds on shore with hats off and
kerchiefs waving joined enthusiastically in the compli-
ment, producing a chorus almost as deafening as that
of the guns which had but just ceased. A more soul
stirring scene we have never witnessed, and a more gra-
tifying one could not we think be presented totals-Royal
Highness. The yacht having reached the mouth of
Hamoaze, was moored. under a salute-of 19 guns from
Mount Edgecumbe Battery, and immediately the 131i-
tahnia's barge went alongside with Earl Northesk, our
Port Admiral. His Lordship was followed by the
Ocean's barge with Captain Campbell ; the Royal Ma-
rine barge. with Lieut.-Col. Abernethie ; the Windsor
Castle's barge with Captain King; the liartmouth's
barge with Captain Fellowes ; tne General's barge,
with Major-General Sir Johe Cameron and his Aide-
de-Camp. There officers having gone on board the
yacht, were severally introduced to the Lord High
Admiral, on die goat ter-deck, by Captain Sir Wi liam
Hoste, Bart. They then departed in the same order,
and in half an hour afterwards, about a quarter past
seven o'clock in the evening, his Royal Highness lift
the yacht in the barge, and landed at the Admiral's
steps, Mount Wise, where he was received by the Port-
Admiral, Earl Northesk; the General Sir John Cameron
the Commanding Officers of Artillery, Engineers, and
Marines; the Captains of the Royal Navy inCommissico;
and was attended from thence by them to the Admiral's
house, a guard of honour of the Royal Marines, and (be
band of that corps, p eying the usual honours. His Royal
Highness dined with the Admiral, and met a large
party, amongst whom were the above•mentioned, sad
other persons of distinction. In the evening, Lady
Northesk had an assembly, after which, about eleven
O'clotk, his Royal Highness returned to the yacht.
In honour of the occasion the front of the Admiral's
House was decorated with variegated lamps, represent-
ing the letter W. surmounted by a crown. •
Tuesday morning at eight o'clock, his Royal Highness
received cards from numerous Naval and Military
Officers, the Mayor of. Plymouth, acc. and at half past 11
o'clock, being nearly low water, he proceeded to examine
the whole of the Breakwater, attended by Sir 13yam Mar-
tin, Comptroller of the Navy, Sir E. Owen, Earl Nor-
thesk, the Captains in command of the several ships in
*harbour, J. Barrow, Esq. and a numerous suite. On land-
ing at the. Breakwater, his Royal Highness was received
by J. Whidby, Esq. Superintendant of the Works, and
the Officers of that establishment. His Royal Highness
was pleased to express pleasure and surprise at the
great progress, which had been made in that stu-
pendous structure since his last visit; and, having
minutely examined the several plans which had been
acted on, regretted much the failure which had hoe-
tofore taken place, and expressed his thorough cook-
Rion
that the present plan is far superior to any before
introduced. His Royal Highness recommended that's
the event of war, a large ship as a floating batt, ry, shook'
be moored close to the north side of tire Breakwater,
not only for the protection of the Sound, but also ass
receiving ship for seamen, and for Naval and Victuil•
ling stores, from whence they might be issued at the
.shortest notice to ships going to sea. A
most judicious
suggestion. From the Breakwater,
his
Royal HO'
ness proceeded to Bovesaod Bay, and viewed the Ito,
servoir and Watering place at Staddon pint. Fres
thence his Royal Highness went on board tos
Dartmouth frigate, and baying mustered and P!'
ipeetcd that ship, partook of some relieshin, nt. 11"
highness then vi.ited the qua' tits At 010L'"
vlitels steeply the stone for building the BieaS.,,oo