Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-07-07
From the Albany. DAILY Advertiser
THE HEIR APPARENT.


This fatal disease which IS probably the !
final result ofexcessWe sensual indulgence
il early life. already has, or speedily will. /
term9a'e the mortal career Of 'fte first
geHiimGH IN England."-With all his
excuses, however, the King is a man of
sense, and the British people have had DC.
casion te be proud Of his reign as one, al (
though moau;u4y characterized by pro /
fuse expenditure. vet exempt from any
heavy na'tonal Disaster. 'Tis true they |
have swea;ed and groaned uader burden.
some taxes, but the King has spent their
money wife exquisite taste. IT'S true the
royal family draw Immense sums from the
national treasury, but then they are all ex
~oed;ngly good humored stout gentlemen,
and very clever sharp witted fellows too
no doubt IN their own exclusive circle of
relatives, friends and acqualntances"
No wonder that Captain Hall felt happy
iu the consideration Of The exalted cAarac-
ter of his master. Was he not uncon-
scious of the belief that all the evils which
have been thick gathering around "the
fast anchored Isle" were 10 be dssipated
by the smile of the sovereign, bestowed
with a ribbon or a garterl This happy
feeling of security however, which the per-
sonal merits OF tlseir monarch seems to
have afforded to every loyal Briton, has
sustained a severe shock since the com
mencemeut of his present indisposition.
The throne of the United Kingdom will
soon be occupied by William ~, now
prince William Henry, Duke OF Clarence.
1t is boldly asserted that his measures
will be like those of his brother, yet there
are certain stubborn facts remaining IN the
public memory, which have so seriously
affected his character as n man, that it is
impossible not to argue uuiavoEably Of the
monarch.
The title Of Clarence is derived from
Clare in SUSSEX, and originated in the
time Of Edward Sd. The present duke is
tha third son Of George Sd, and was born
August, 1868. He was destined as the
future commander Of the Navy, (his bro
Their of York had already usurped the Ar
my, J and early in life he was commission
ed a midshipman under the supervision of
Admiral Digby
"as he sailed
II this capacity, he was present at the
famous fight Of Rodney in 1880. Two
and twenty sail Of Spanish ships were cap.
mred, and one of 81 guns was re-christ.
cnei prince iY;Pianl Henry" in conse-
queace of his being present at the capture.
Subsequently he visited New York, and
the files Of old newspapers published IN
( iha, city bear testimony to the great salts
faction his visit afforded the bellies Of that
day Many anecdotes have already found
, Their way to the public eye in relation to
( bis manners, appearance and pursuits
While 10 port.
IN due season the midshipman became
La lieutenant, and as royal roads to pro-
motion are generally short cuts, he was
soon transformed into a captain. We be-
heye he commanded a frigate but under
what fig officer IS not recollected.
In 1883 he was created Duke Of Cla.
renee and ST Andrews in Great Britain,
and Earl Of Munster in Ireland, and had
sky thousand dollars per annum settled
upon him; pocket money for "the third
calender, the son Of q King" as the story
book says.
He was frequently attendant at the
the House Of Lords, and gained some
reputation by his facility in public speak.
iog, and from advocating the cause Of the
West India Colonists, re was once in
favor Of the Catholic claim but found it
convenient to change bis opinions upon
the subject
On ths death Of Lord Howe he was APP
pointed Admiral. and IN 1914 hoIsted his
ilag on board the Royal Charlotte yacht,
and took Louis XVIII. 70 France.
II July. 1913, be married Her Serene
flgIness, AmeIla-Adolalde- Louisa Cath
arne, eldest daughter Of George, late
Duke of Sake Menlngen, by whom he had
two daughters, who both died in infancy
10 1877 upon a change Of ministry.
the Office Of Lord High Admiral was re-
uycd, and the Duke Of Clarence appoint
ed TO till It, contrary 1t IS reported to the
wishes Of his brother, the King, who said,
As sure as you give William an Office
under his sole control. he will make some
terrible blunder." Sure enough, "Wll-
lam did no, belle the prophecy; he made
a series Of professional visits" to the va
uous, potts and as his expenditure was
most proiuse, lie soon came aihwaH the
Duke Of Welington's hawss, who having
no opinion Of this royal NIummery, ITein.
sed Ito pay the bill" The new Lord
High Admiral was obliged 10 back his
lopsail, nor did he stop tlll he lad backed
out Of the scrape and the Office together
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