Star.
London, England, 1820-10-02 00:00:00

ROYAL AQUANC.EXCURSION.

PORTSMOUTH, SEPTRMURR 89.
At ten o'clock this morning, the Royal squadron
anchored at Spithead, in order that his MAJESTY
might receive the Addresses from Gosport and Port-
sea ; after which .it was understood that he would de-

part direct for Brighton. The moment his approach
was perceived, rattling peals of artillery welcomed
his arrival; and in an instant every station affording
a prospect of the squadron was anxiously seized.—
Chimnies, house-tops, walls, and piles were blackened
by the gathering crowds; while rank, beauty, and
fashion, lined the shore and ramparts.
The Deputation from Gosport then proceeded, in
an elegant barge provided for the occasion, towards
the Royal George, with the Union-jack at her bow,
a band playirg GOD snrethe King, and accompanied
by countless hundreds of boats of various denomina-
tions and descriptions. The Deputation consisted of
• Major-General Charles Neville • the Rev. Charles Augustus
Nork, Vicar of the extensive Parish of Alverstoke; Simuel
Jellicoe, Esq. one of the Magistrates • William Burney,
the other Magistrate of Gosport; William Page, and Robert
Curry, Esqrs. and Captains Caner and Halsted, R.N.

They were received by Sir EDMUND NAGLE, at
the accommodation-ladder, who introduced them to
the Royal Presence, on the quarter-deck, where his
MAJESTY received them most graciously. Major-
General NEVILLE read the Address.
His MAJESTY bowed several times to the 'Gentle-
men who formed the Deputation, while General Ne-
VILLE was reading the Address. .He was most gra-
ciously pleased to return the following Answer :
0 GEort.r.stes—This warm and affectionate Address from the
Inhabitants of the ancient Town and Borough of Gosport is
most welcome to my feelings; and I receive with the highest
gratification these sincere and unfeigned expressions of loyal and
ardent attachment to my person and Government."

The Address was most numerously and respect-
ably signed.
Before the Deputation from Gosport could quit
the Royal yacht, the Deputation from Portsea came
alongside. The effect produced by the manner in'
whicli this Deputation was accompanied by the inha-
bitants of Portsea, was striking and beautiful. Three
hundred boats, each bearing the Union -jack at her
stern, and containing jovial tars and the inhabitants
of the place, proceeded in an undeviating line from
the shore to the Royal squadron. The Deputation
was received at the accommodation-ladder by Sir
EDMUND NAGLE, and presented in the usual form.
It consisted of the following Gentlemen:
Sir Samuel Spicer, Major of the Borough of Portsmouth ; Sir
George Grey, Bart. G.C.B. Dr. Inman, the Rev. Mr. Tate,
George Soper, Esq. Nicholas Diddims, sq. Thos. Grant, Esq.
J. Seeds, Esq. and W. Baker, Esq.
Sir SAMUEL SPICER read the Address.
His Maaaszy was graciously pleased to return the
following Answer :
" GENTLEMEN-It gives me great pleasure to receive from the
Inhabitants of the Town and Parish of Parties this Address of
Congratulation upon my visit to this maritime port of my domi-
nions. It is ever a gratification to me to receive from my loyal
subjects the assurance of their personal and constitutional attach-
ment towards me. It affords an acceptable proof of genuine
feelings of sincere loyalty, emanating from the best principles,
and calculated to maintain the honour and dignity of the Crown,
the security of the State, and the prosperity of this Empire."
The Deputation from Portsea, as well as that from
Gosport, had the honour of kissing. his Maassrfs'
hand, after the Addresses bad been presented and
the Answers given.
As soon as the ceremony was concluded, the crews
of the several boats immediately sang GOD save the
King in excellent style, in which they were accom-
panied by several bands. The KING was much af-
fected, but highly gratified. He walked arm-in-arm
with Sir GEORGE COCKBURN on the quarter-deck,
during the performance of the grand national an-
them, by his faithful subjects, surrounded by his
Court and Officers of distinction.

About twelve the two Deputations retired. Sir
SAMUEL SPICER then went on board the Royal yacht
again, and inquired whether his MAJESTY would be
pleased to receive, on his arrival on shore, a loyal
Address from the Corporation of Portsmouth? His
MAJESTY lamented, from the limited time he could
remain at Portsmouth, that it was impossible. He
was pleased to direct, however, that any Address
from the Corporation might be forwarded to the Se-
cretary of State for the Home Department. At one
o'clock precisely, his MAJESTY left the Royal George,
and went on board his barge to disembark. That
circumstance was immediately announced by a Royal
salute from every battery in the garrison, as well as
from the fleet. The Royal squadron returned the
salute. His MAJESTY landed at the Royal stairs
precisely at half-past twelve. He was received by
the most joyous acclamations of his beloved subjects.
He was met by Sir GEORGE Coors, K.C.B. the Go-
vernor of the Town, accompanied by all the Officers
of the Fleet and Army., not on absolute duty. His
MAJESTY immediately stepped into his carriage and
drove off. In passing through the High-street, the
scene was beyond description. The Guards and
Royal Marines were drawn up, their bands playing
GoD save the King, while the joyful and zealous shouts
of the assembled multitude echoed to the clouds.
The Ladies in the windows waved their handkerchiefs,
and his MAJESTY left us with the best assurances of
our loyalty and attachment to his person.
The KING dines this day with the Earl of ARRAN,
at Bognor, from thence he proceeds to Brighton, and
afterwards to London.
BRIGHTON, OCTOBER 1.

We have the happiness to announce the return of
the KING to this place in perfect health and most
excellent spirits. His MAJESTY came by land from
Portsmouth. He arrived between four and five
o'clock on Friday afternoon, and being recognized
in his carriage, he received the warm salutations of
every beholder. His MAJESTY has not appeared in
public either yesterday or this morning, to the great
disappointment of the numerous respectable and ele-
gant visitors, who are anxious for an opportunity to
pay their respects and testify their loyalty and devo-
tion to their esteemed Sovereign. Were his MAJESTY
to present himself more frequently he would afford
unspeakable gratification to his faithful and loving
subjects, who hourly repair to the Pavilion iw the
fond hope of being able to view the object of their
veneration and sincere respect. His MAJESTY leaves
us to-morrow for Carlton House, but is expected
shortly to return. The Duke of YoRK left us for Lon-
don on Thursday.
Asarrsts.—Lady Blackwood, Lady Aberdeen, Sir S. Brie.
bane, Sir John Clarke, Captain Gordon, it. N. ir N. Conant,
Sir W. and Lady Ruth, Lord W. Fitzroy, Admiral Markham,
Alderman and lice Misses Harley, &c. .

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