The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-08-16
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throughout The civilized world; for on
the tranquil termination Of her affairs,
depends very much the peace ot Europe.
a revolution in Great Britain, and an
entire change OF ministers, will unques-
tionably lead to the adoption oil new
measures, which my SERIOUSLY affect
the plesrnt continental policy and the
Disturbances in the three Kingdoms, con-
nected with the movements in France,
Sl,air, and part Of Germany, may tend
to facilitate this change. Hence the-sk-
cret committee charged with the investi,
cation and termination OF this affair, is
extremely active, and is no doubt gov
erned by an earnest desire to produce am
smicable arrangement. The King, con-
sidering the loose character which lE
has always sustained, is too punctillious
on the question of his Queens virtue
for in the absence Of direct proof, he
grounds his charges on mere prcsump-
tioli; whereas, if he was amena lie to the
law for violation of his marriage vows,
testimony could be brought against him
from ladies' of rank down to the bellies Of
Covent Garden, and The Grizcttes Of
Crauhcum Alley. He is tie greatest
rake and debauchce of any king that evs
er reigned in England. for there has been
no sentiment, NO delicacy in his attach.
menfs, excepting indeed to Mrs. Fi,y-
herbert, whose MUD and att actions CONF
mantled respect.
The marriage of the Prince of Wales
to his present codsort, was never enter.
ed Into with any cordiality ON his pars.
1t was in conformity with that royal pol
icy which makes matrio.ony the subject
of mere traffic and negotiation, and 'the
parties are btought togeiIrr anzi married !,
without aiirelion, wiahou, mutual r.
spect, wishout R'utusl cop1 1iencc. oI
sht'ir lives NzR op ~ rp<Itoo fTr|f16
and the lightness and tdx1nde< " nIar;}
rers. NOT 70 raIi !, kvity, did non cores
pond will, tic culd and cpmi6f,Iess fof~
maiiy ofthc Brnish Coust apd tho klte
lQaeen Of EngIand, remarkable for hsf
stlffness and etiquette, as much as loF
her real virtue, never approved Of these
innovations Of form, and sometimes
want OF dignity, which characterized the
frank and open conduct of her daughter
in law. George the ,hnd, who, wheth.
er considered as king or . gentlemen,
was much and deservedly respected, did
not always approve of.he rigid scrutiny
Of bis Queen, who, though an excellent
woman in her way, had great deal q
Hanoverim stiffness and snuff taking
pride. The old king was a man of the
world, familiar with human nature, and
could make allowances for what the
Queen would call the defects Of educa.
flotx he perceived <be.growing .antipss
thy of his wife and daugliters-Asseardy
the princess of Wales, and well persua-
ded that his graceIess son required no
incentive to abandon her, he took tie
princess under his protection, evincsd
his friendship for her on all occasions,
and gave her standing and character
with the people over whom she was one
day to reign. The dersngement ofthc
old King, and the persecution OF the
Prince Regent, drove her to the CONT
nent, where she went accompanied by a
complete English court, maids Of honor,
chamberlain, cquerries, &c. &c.-bur
dreadug tho III will and hostility Of tile
prince regent, her English attendants de-
serted her one alter the other, and finally
compelled her to establish court Of liai-
ians. Thus situated, her conduct has
been closely watched by spies and pen
stoned az nts, and every action las
been sc lied upon ard turned to her dis
advmtrge. 1t is documents thus pro-
cured. which now engage the attention
Of the secret committee, and upon
which tl,c king predicates his determin-