The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-07-30 00:00:00

THE RING'S EM! ARE.ITION fir IRELAVD.

Poaersmoverti. Jr Ler 2:4.—1t seems pretty well as-
certained, that his Majesty embarks here for Ireland,
and not at Brighton. 'Else Royal George yacht. com-
manded by Commodore the llottonrahle Sir Charles
Paget, is at Spitheati. It has been newly gilt both
within and without, awl as yon descend the stair-case
to the dining .room, it strikes upon the eye with a mag-
nificence truly Royal. The deck, as last season, is
capable of being converted into a drawing-room, every
evening, by the aid of skreens and a double awning,
and in every other respect this superb yacht remains
the same as it has been already frequently described.
The King is expected to come down anti embark on
Tuesday. Thus much ia certain, that the elarines
and the Infantry leave received criers to be in ren.ll-
- for Monday, though I have reason to believe that
his Majesty will not be here until Tuesday, or perhaps
Wednesday. When his Majesty comes, lee will ens-
hark immediately on hoed his barge, which conveys
hint to the Ritynl yacht at Spititead. This be does.
in order to save the necessity of those honours being
paid him which are usually paid to the Sovereign on
stopping in a garrison town.
The crew of the Itoval yacht are at this moment
engaged in cleaning the deck, and preparing the
apartments for the reception of his Majesty. Com-
modore Paget is or, hoard. You arc aware that the
rank of Commodore is only of a temporary nature.
Sir C. Paget was offered to he made an Atimiral in
the Coronation promotion ; hut as that rank would
preclude him front continuing in command of the
King's yacht, he leas preferred remainieg a Commo-
dore—at least for this season. It is said that at the
termination of the season, the King will present him
with his commission as Rear-Admiral, thus Sir C.
Paget will be the second instance on record where the
King presented the Commission personally, and he
will be thenceforth styled the liing'i Own Admiral.
The first instanter of a similar kind was I believe in
the reign of lieorge 11.
There are two frigates (the Liffey, 50 guns, and
the Active, 48 gem) and four sloops of war (the Lee
'2O glens, the %Volt', I-I guns, the Gins', 20 guns, and
the Camelion, 12 guns), to convoy his Majesty. The
Starling cutter, and the Grecian s. 'metier are also to
accompany his Majesty. lksieles these vessels, there
are the Prince Regent and the Sovereign yachts, for
the great Officers of State, and the other Members of
the King's retinue. The Prince Regent, with Capt.
Sir M. Seymour, K. C. II sailed this orning franc
the Yarmouth roads, to go roused yhead for
those Officers of State who are not ed to enjoy
the luxuries of a long sea voyage. She left the an-
chorage at Spithead on Tuesday, and was detainee'
since in the roads by A cry it oconsaion strung contrary
winds; she will probably reach 11Olyliead by Then-
day next. i
The Admiral of the static, Sir James Hawkins
Whitshed, came clown last night, leaving been absent
on leave. Ile Ira. an Admiral of the White, but in
the late promotions he was advanced to the Red. He
hoisted his flag this morning at eight o'clock, amid a
general salute from the frigates and slops in the har-
bour. The first glen assembled a large erond on the
brach, many thinking that the salute was in honour
of the arrival of his Majesty. The guns were dis-
charged in admirable order, one after another, and
soon enveloped the whole convoy in a cloud of awoke.
The vessels hung out all their sails.
The private yarhts which are to accompany his
Majesty, are principally at Coerce. Both RyZil and
Cowes are crowded with fashionable visitors, who
leave come down to belp.ld the splendid scene. which
the embarkation and sailing of his Majesty will pre-
sent. Here there are very few strangers interested
in the matter. Indeed, Portsmouth may he said to be
thin at present. The neighblarring fair of Isentselown '1
seduces all its youtltftil Population thither. The road
from here to the bill is literally choked at certain hours
of the day with lisle carts, c!tiises, slight was goal
heavy carts, and every species-of vehicle which can I
lee rendertUtt. iseretTlVlry blithe lads anti blither lasses
to- the festivities oing. on upon the ilia. •The flags'
which
,dreignese lice various tents, are seen distinctly
front Portsmouth, and being very nueneroos and di-
, vfrsified, they have a handsome effect. Irk,- green
atopik of the le .pretekts a kind of
ale
encamp-
weent,, where new bonnets shine fort and flashy
ribbands, muslins, anti sills. may be seen floating
about in a prodigal and gay variety.
An unexpected order leas just come down, desiring
that no person shall be admitted on board any of the
frigates, sloops, or Royal yachts, which are to accom-
pany his Majesty, without a special order from the
King, or from the Admiralty. It is said, I
know not how correctly, that this ender has been made
for the purpose of excluding certain Lords, anti other
distinguished persons, who lead evinced an incli-
nation to accompany the King.
Since writing the above I leave heard that it is not
even now certain whether the King will embark here
or at Brighton. It depends chiedy on the state of
the weather. Still the probability is that his Majesty
will embark here, as it might cause great inconveni-
mice to leave the yachts and convoy go round to
Brighton. 1 may add, that there is no particular
disposition in Oovernment to promote the interests of I
this port, since Sir U. CM:borne lost his election for
the borough.
' Many of the Captains of the sloops an.: frigates
had intended to take with theses a limited number of
their friends ; but the Admiralty order has put an ex-
tinguisher upon these arrangements. It is considered
a severe order on settle ate uccas. . Thr following it
a copy of it :
a Tlee Admiralty leave cornneaneled that no !verso:,
be received on board any of the yachts or ships of the
Royal squaclrose withont seders from the Aleielirairy. or
the commands of the King."
It is expeted that leis Majesty will be a full week on
the voyage, even with leading wind., at the present
season of the year.
Sunslay morning, six o'clock.
It is now ascertained beyond all 40400 t-that the Kim.
embarks at this port, and, it is enrcted by the Ilya. Sit