The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1820-08-01
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN.

Her Majesty landed at Dover al one clock
on Monday ihe 9Th OF June, accompanied by
Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood his son
Mr.. Austin, two couriers, and some domestics.
She embarked at Calais the preceding night
on board the Prince Leopold Packet, which
was detained by head winds from sailing till
next morning, and was obliged by tempesiu
Gus weather TO anchor al distance from
town, and proceed on shore in an open boat
On the approach Of the boat the people as
sembled greeted her with the most rapiurous
applause the air was literally rent with ac-
ciama,one and cries OF "God save Queen
Carolinel" She was drawn in carriage by
the popu'ace TO the hotel, and at six O'Clock
received population of the inhabitants who
presented her with respectful address, to
which she replied she also received many
ladies' of the town. The crowd was immense
on her Majesty's appearance at the balcony
not even the landing Of the Emperors did il
equal by one bali the aggregate collected TO
witness her return to England.
A, half past six her Majesty left Dover for
Canterbury, drawn bv the populace complete
" out Of town; at this place the scene be-
came singulariy beautiful from the effect Of
100 fambeaux lighted al the entrance, and
carried by men. This illumination discover
ed upwards Of 10000 persons apxiously ex-
pecting her approach, and who, the moment
they caught sight Of her carriage, gave three
cheers, and continued TO cry, 9 God save
Queen Caroline !''--The Members Of the Cor
pora,ion here presented sD affeciionate ad
dress. 10 which she likewise repIied.-The
next morning they filled the streets, and on
her presenting her acknowledgements for
their affections, she waved her handkerchief
and said :. My good people. as you cheer me.
| pray you 10 cheer the King also !" which
the people did, her Majesty waving her hand
kerchef as long az the cheers for the king
continued.
Through every village on the route to Lon
don oil business was at an end, and every
class Of society We'd with each other to ray
her respect. The bells Of The churches were
sci ringing, and all was joy and exulis;ion.
On her arrival in London il was with great
difficulty her Majesty could pass, so great was
the lbrong. Many attempts were made 10
uoharpess her horses and draw her carriage,
which she forbade. Her Majesty entered the
metropolis in an open landau with a post bor-
ses, The Positions wearing scarlet jackets.
On he. left ca, Alderman Wood, and ON The
opposite seat Lady Hamilton and another la
DIV. Her Majesty wore pel,sse OF black
silk with high collar, and large ruff OF point
lace. with black silk Spanish hat and plume
oGblack ostrich feathers. Shortly after her
arrival at the house Of Alderman Wood, she
was waited on by Mr.. Denmsn, her Solicitor
General, Mr.. Hume, Sir Robert Wilson, and
many other gentlemen.
Interview Nth the Queen IN France.
Mr.. Brougbam set OF on Friday June 9
from Dover in company with I.osd Huchin-
SON. and arrived at Calais the same day they
reached Calais in few hours, and proceeded
on Saturday morning to 81. Omers. Mr..
Brougham went professionally as the adviser
Of the Queen, and Lord Hutchinson as the
friend of the King and bearer OF the propo.
sails from his Majesty as well as from govern
sren,. Theylwere introduced TO her Majesty
BY Lady Anne Hamilton. and took coffee
With her. Lord Hutchinson with consdera
Bile agitation briefly announced the proposals
of which he was bearer. The Queen expires
sed great indignation. but. before she gave
her final answer, desired 10 see the proposals
stated at length in writing. Lord IL. replied
fhsl a, present be had merely some memo
randa on scraps Of paper. but 'hashe would
reduce them Immediately 10 form. The Queen
sppoipted next morning Sunday Tor the sec
ond Interview His Lordship waited on her
Majesty in he. presence, and in the hearing
Of Mr. Bsoughan made the following proposals
in form.
"That her Majesty should r-nounce all right,
title. and claim, to the name, dignity, and honors
Of Queen Of England. and should from hence
forth, be styled aud considered simply a. Pysnesss
Caroi.ae Of Brnnsciek.
That her Majesty should agree never to put
her & II in England, or in any part Of the British
dominions That, should she comply with these
eoodition., an income OF 90 .c00l. year should
be settled upon her, which she might snjsy with
cut molsstation; should she refuse, criminal
urcess dings would be instituted against her
afsesh, sad the seversst penalties might be ex-
peetsd."
The Qpsen read the proposals deliberately:
.ie then promptly add decidedly expressed
her indigestion and disgust, aad directed i'm
mediate preparations 10 be made for her pas
.sge TO England. She sen: of conriefs i'm
msi,aiely 10 prepare horses on the road to
CALAIS, aud the packet to convey her 10 Dover.
Nay, with go dsiernined spirit was she an
mated, that she declared that, rather than