Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

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Dowsrxo STREET, March IL, 1889.
Misunderstanding to your LadyshiP's desire, !
have delivered to your Majesty yoar letter OF the A
inst.
The allowance which her Majesty is anxious to
make for the natural feelings Of mother upon secn
an occasion tended to diminish that surprise wncn
could not be otherwise than excited by the tone
and substance Of your Ladyships letter. :,
Her Majesty commands me to convey to your La
dyshp the expression OF her deep concern al tne un
place Her Majesty hastencd to seize the hrst OPP
portunity Of tcstfying to Lady Flora Hastings heT
conviction Of the error Of the impression wnch haa
prevailed; and her Majesty is still most desireas 70
do every thing in her power soohe the feelings OF
Lady Flora and her family, which must nave peeh
painfully affected by the events which have occur
red. i have the honor to remain, Madam, your
aSaned1 MELBouRSE.
The Warehouses Dowager Of Hastings, sc.
The Marchiouess of Hastings addressed two or
three letters to Lord Melbourne, insisting upon the
parties who had illuminated her daughter pelng
dismissed from the Palace; among others, Sir James
Clark, physician to her Majesty. 10 this the IRE
The demand which your Ladyship's letter make:
upon is UMPIRE cedented and obJectionapie tna'
ven the re spect due to your Ladyships sex, rank,
famiy and character would not justify me IN more II,
indeed, it authorizes so much, than acknowledging
that letter for the sole purpose OF acquantng your
Ladyship that have received It,
mitted rape on beautiful girl aged D. Who was
condemned to die.
| THE QUEENS LEvEE.-The Queen held levee
| on Thursday afternoon at St. James's Palace Her
majesty came in state at 2 O'clock from Buckingham
Palace, escorted by party OF Life Guards Her Ma
cstys suite consisted OF the CountessOt Chariemont
and the Warehouses Of Tayistock, Ladies in Wait
ing, Vscount Torrington, Lord In w aitng, the hon.
! William Cooper, Groem in Waiting, Col. Buckley,
| Eouerry in Waiting, Master Cowell and Master Cav
1 Of in
| leyee Gener al Viscount Combermerc was presented
on his marriage by General Lord Hill Amongst the
presentations we find Capl ChaPPsll, NJ, on re-.
oughreeve OF Manchester, by the Right Hon. c. P.
Thomson. ..#
i MARRIAGE IN Hen LIrE.-On Thursday morning
the marriage Of the Marquis Of Douro eldest son OF
the Duke Of Wellington, and the Lady Elizabeth
Hay, daughter of tn, Marquis All Marehioness o.
Tweeddale, was sosmnzed, agreeably to the service
of the established church, at St Georges Church,
Hanover-Square. The whole Of George street was
crowded by respectfully dressed concourse OF per-
sons and strong body Of police was stationed at the
portco Of the church to maintain order. The gale
ries and asles were filled with persons desirons to
witness the ceremony; and il was so arranged that
few very few, individuals experienced any incon-
venence. This marriage has created greater inter-
est in the higher circles than any other that has ia
ken place for some years past On the arrival of the
| Lady Elizabeth Hay, accompanied by her brides.
nafd., her ladyship cheered by the assembled
people, and on her ladyship entering the church
there was an unusual anxiety to catcS glimpse Of
the fair betrothed His Grace the Duke Of yelling
ton appeared in excellent health and spirits indeed,
il reminded US Of the gallant duke ten years since.
The ceremony was performed by the Hon and Rev.
DIR. Wellesley, dean Of Durham, uncle Of the noble
bridegroom. great number Of the family circle
Sf the sosiiiy in various. paris Ds u.s.. A
the termination Of the marriage the Duke OF Wei
lngton retired with his brother, Lord Marlborough.
when the noble duke was again loudly cheered. The
wedding circle repaired TO the family residence Of
the Marquis Of Tweeddale, in Belgravs-square,
where a sumptuous dejundr awaited their arrival =
J There were present about 40 members Of both IA
miles. The staircase and front and back drawing
, rooms were decorated with great many natural
e {. dws Y pSloa
our readers. IL was Of very large dimension, and
weighed upwards Of 100 lbs, and not 400 lbs as err
roasousy asserted in quarters likely to be better in
formed. Round the cake were baskets Of sugar
work, filed with orange flowers, tied efully with
white satin, in the intervals were ornamental sugar
work. Al the extreme edge were the armorial bear
ings Of the Dske Of Wellington and the Marquis OF
Tweeddae, placed alternately punches Of the rose,
shamrock, and thistle and favors being appropriate
ly inserted over each Of them. The cresis Of both
the Noble families were introduced On the top Of a
large bouquet OF orange blossoms and white roses,
round which were placed several small cernucopi@,
containing small boquets Of orange flowers the
whole surmounted by two doves, resting lightly
on the flowers, the eject being very Harmonious
The Marquis and Marchioness Of Douro left town in
the afternoon for Strathfeldsaye, to pass the honey
neon.
I Brougham, Mr.. Ellice, MIR. Hume, Lord John
Russell, Sir Pobert Peel, and several other leading
men, went to Paris Immediately after the urn-
mcnt of Parliament. They anticipate riot, and
wished Ia be the spot to catch the and spirit
Of passing events.
| THEATRE RoYAL.-Mr Braham brought his en-
| gagement to a close last night, with his bene fl
which was well attended. Mr.. Van Amburgh, il
will be perceived makes his 6rst appearance in The
provinces On Monday. We had the pleasure of see
ing him at Drury-lane short time since and we can
assure readers that exhibition more redolent
Of pleasure and astonishnent will seldom, il ever
meet their sight.
Fresr, so old and great favorite at many Of the
minor metropolitan theatres has proceeded to Amer
lea upon a professional speculation.
For the last fortnight Charles Kean has been de-
| lighting his Dublin admirers who are equally nu-
merous and enthusiastic, with a repetition OF the
chief characters that out az London al least have
procured for hin an unrivalled degree Of favor and
continue in all parts Of the country TO be crowned
| with unabating success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood have Just completed weeks
engagement ut Bath, the whole coarse OF which was
marked by crowded houses.
| Psganini 10 not expected to live.
FRANCE.
The French Government is loafng along under the
provincial ministry without any ouion or emsufe
for the present The effect CONNIE rcial affairs in
France has been to cause pause in poltica excite
ment.
The French Government is doomed TO encounter
a series OF notifications. An action was broug bt
against the National, the Europe, the Echo Fran