up by the sea, and the mast fell. Many of the women were then swept away. Twelve got into this boat, including a lady, and fifteen sufferers remained clinging to the wreck; the greater number of whom were afterwards picked up by other boats. There were but two females saved. There were five ladies cabin passengers, one of whom was saved. There were thirty-three cabin passengers in all, sixteen only of whom were saved. The number saved may be stated at about seventy, leaving about forty supposed to have perished. Many of those on board it is believed were of most respectable families, on their way to meet his Majesty in Ireland, and carried with them considerable property. About thirty bodies were cast on shore and decently interred. Among these were a Mr M'Leish of Port-Glasgow, lately a merchant in Glasgow; and Captain Bagnall, on the halfpay of the 27th regiment. The latter gentleman plunged into the sea, and attempted to reach the land by swimming, but perished in the attempt.

Field Preaching.-At the Manchester Sessions on the 31st ult. Mr Samuel Waller, a lay-preacher amongst the primitive Methodists, was charged with obstructing the King's highway at Ashtonunder-Line, by street-preaching, on Sunday the 17th of June last. The Jury, after deliberating about 50 minutes, returned a verdict of guilty.-The defendant was then sentenced by the Court to three months imprisonment in the New Bailey, and to give security himself in £.50, and two sureties in £.25 each, for his good behaviour for two years.-It appears that Mr Waller is a tradesman of respectable station, and of unexceptionable character.

DEATH OF THE QUEEN.-This sudden and unlooked-for event took place on the 7th instant, at half-past ten o'olock at night. Her Majesty attended DruryLane Theatre on Monday the 29th ult. in good health; but felt indisposed next morning, and her illness was first communicated to the public by the following bulletin, dated Brandenburgh-House, the 2d August" Her Majesty has had an "obstruction of the bowels, attended with "inflammation. The symptoms though "mitigated, are not removed." This was signed by Drs W. S. Maton, Pelham Warren, and Henry Holland; and bulletins continued to be issued daily till her Majesty's decease. Her Majesty lost a great quantity of blood, and the warm bath and other remedies were resorted to, but without effect, in removing the obstruction. Drs Maton, Warren, and

Holland, continued in close attendance; and on Friday the 3d, Dr Ainslie was sent for. Messrs Brougham, Denman, Wilde, and Dr Lushington, were also in attendance. On Saturday the different branches of the Royal Family, residing in and near the metropolis, sent to make inquiries concerning her Majesty's health. In the course of that day her Majesty's symptoms varied at intervals, and sometimes hopes were entertained of her recovery. On Sunday afternoon Dr Bailie, his Majesty's physician, arrived, having travelled 120 miles in ten hours. He saw the Queen, and entered into consultation with her physicians. In the course of that day a change seemed to have taken place for the better. About noon of Tuesday, however, she had a relapse, and suffered considerable pain. Opiates were administered, which had at first a consoling effect; but at two o'clock increased inflammation was visible to every one, and the physicians were sent for in all haste. A bulletin was issued at four o'clock, announcing the unfavourable change which had taken place on her Majesty, and from this period her situation became gradually more alarming until the hour of her dissolution.

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Her Majesty continued sensible till within a short period of her death. those around her, she frequently declared that to die was happiness to her; that ever since she had first arrived in England, her enemies had, by plots and conspiracies, endeavoured to destroy her; "and at last," said her Majesty," they have destroyed me! but I forgive them. I die in peace with all mankind." Calling the servant, Mariette Brune, to the bed-side, she said—“ Your sister Demont has done me great injury: her wickedness has been very great: but tell her that I forgive-tell her that with my dying breath I forgive her!"

Intelligence of the Queen's death was immediately communicated to the officers of state, and dispatches sent off to acquaint his Majesty, who had sailed from Portsmouth on the 31st July, on his voyage to Ireland. The messenger overtook his Majesty on board the Royal George at anchor off Holyhead, in Wales. The king was sensibly affected by the intelligence, and retired to his cabin, where he remained several hours, almost alone. The Royal squadron immediately lowered their flags to half-mast, but no minute guns were fired; and the messenger returned with his Majesty's orders respecting the Queen's funeral, and the court mourning, which latter ceremony was ordered in the usual manner.

Her Majesty was Caroline Amelia, daughter of Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, by her Royal Highness Augusta, eldest sister of his late most gracious Majesty George III. She was born 17th May 1768, and on the 5th April 1794 married his present Majesty George IV. then Prince of Wales, by whom she had one daughter, the late lamented Princess Charlotte of Saxe-Cobourg.

The Queen's Funeral.-In her Majes. ty's will, she had given orders that her body should be conveyed to Brunswick, to be buried in the sepulchre of her gal. lant father; and that for this purpose it should be removed from Brandenburgh-House within three days after her decease. The latter part of this request could not be complied with, owing to the absence of the King; and because the ministry could do nothing in the matter before receiving his Majesty's commands. After the return of the messenger, Monday, the 13th instant was appointed for the removal of the body on its way to Brunswick; and notice to this effect was given to her Majesty's executors and friends, together with the programme of the procession from Brandenburgh-House, which it was determined should not proceed through the city, but take a byeroute out of the metropolis. No part of these arrangements it appears gave satisfaction to the Queen's friends, nor to the populace of London; and we regret to say, that the subsequent attempts to carry them into execution, were attended with fatal consequences.

A correspondence took place between the Queen's ladies and Mr Hobhouse of the Secretary of State's office, relative to the time fixed for the removal of her Majesty. Lady Anne Hamilton entreated that till Wednesday morning might be allowed. At length Lady Hood wrote to the Earl of Liverpool, requesting delay, and declaring, that if a guard of horse accompanied the body, as had been determined, she foresaw mischief, and she feared bloodshed. Her ladyship also feelingly demanded of his lordship to revoke the order which enforced the carrying of the corpse out of the direct road. Lord Liver. pool replied, that orders had been given for the conveyance of the body to Brunswick as nearly as possible in obedience to the intentions of her late Majesty; that Monday had been fixed for the procession, but that he had agreed with Dr Lushington, that the body should not be removed till Tuesday, and that he could not alter the last order.

On Monday 13th instant, the London Common Council also met, and unani

mously passed resolutions expressive of their admiration of her Majesty's charac ter, and of their regret at her death, and declaring their intention of accompanying the body through the city, in the event of its passing that way. In consequence of the last of these resolutions, the sheriffs, with the remembrancer, proceeded to the Secretary of State's office, and informed Mr Hobhouse of the great anxiety which the citizens felt to pay respect to the royal remains. Mr Secretary Hobhouse informed Mr Waithman, that it was customary for royal corpses to be attended by a military guard, and that the military could not pass through the city without leave from the Lord Mayor.Mr W. said, that it was easy to commu. nicate with the Lord Mayor on the subject. Mr Hobhouse promised to take the instructions of the Earl of Liverpool. Soon after, an answer was sent, that the arrangement for the removal of her Majesty's body was completed, and laid be fore the King; and that it was not intended that the procession should pass through the city on the way from Brandenburgh-house to Harwich.

Accordingly, on the morning of Tuesday her Majesty's body was removed, in the face of a solemn protest by Dr Lushington and Mr Wylde her executors, and proceeded on the route marked out by ministers. The public feeling had been strongly excited on the subject, and multitudes thronged to Brandenburgh-house in the morning, uncertain in what direction the procession was to move, but determined, it appeared, to oppose its departure from London, except through the city, in which they were ultimately successful, but unfortunately not before some lives were lost in the contest.

The cavalcade proceeded at a slow pace, and had reached Kensington church, when its farther progress was opposed by an impenetrable mass of carts, waggons, and other vehicles, which were thrown across the road in endless disorder. It was found impossible to advance, and the procession, after halting for an hour, was obliged to turn down in another direction. It was again stopped at Hyde Park, and forced back. A considerable augmentation was now made to the military, both horse and foot; the populace had also increased in number and in confidence, and at Cumberland gate, leading out of Hydepark, into Oxford-street, a conflict arose in which two lives were lost, and a number of persons were wounded. The procession still kept on its way down the Edgeware-road, towards the suburbs, but when they arrived opposite Tottenhamn

court-road, all the outlets, except those which led to the city, were so completely blocked up by carts, waggons, and other vehicles, that the further advance of the procession was completely arrested, and they were obliged to pass down Drurylane into the Strand, and from thence through the heart of the city of London. At the gates of the city, the military were refused entrance by the Lord Mayor, with the exception of the guard of honour, consisting of the Horse Guards, Blues; and the procession then passed quietly through the city. After its departure from London, nothing farther occurred to disturb the procession. In the church at Colchester, however, an altercation took place between the Queen's executors and those appointed by Government to conduct the funeral. Her Majesty had expressed a wish to have a plate on the coffin, with an inscription in which she is styled the injured Queen of England, and Dr Lushington, while the body was lying in the church at Colchester, had this plate screwed on the coffin. Sir George Nayler, who was charged by government with the conducting of the funeral, insisted that this plate should be taken off, which, by the aid of the civil authorities, was effected, Dr Lushington protesting against the illegality of the proceeding.

The body was embarked at Harwich on Thursday the 15th, and was landed at Stade on the 20th, from whence it was conveyed by land to Brunswick, and deposited in the family vault, with due soJemnity, at 10 o'clock on the night of the 24th. The procession was met at some distance from Brunswick, by a number of the inhabitants, dressed in deep mourning; and the greatest respect was evinced by all ranks for the memory of the deceased, the funeral car being drawn into the city by the inhabitants. Lord and Lady Hood, Lady Anne Hamilton, Dr and Mrs Lushington, Mr and Mrs Wylde, Mr W. Austin, and all the members of her Majesty's Household, attended her remains from London to Brunswick. that place Dr Lushington made another unsuccessful effort to restore the plate which had been taken from the coffin at Colchester. Alderman Wood attended the funeral to Brunswick at his own charge.

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20. The Rev. Colin Fraser, missionary preacher at Fort Augustus, who has been recently presented by the family of Lovat to the living of the parish of Kiltarlity, was to have preached in the parish church on Sunday week, but was obstructed by some of the parishioners, who had the night before shut up the doors and windows of the church by

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holdfasts and additional locks, thereby to prevent the possibility of getting admitMr Fraser, however, preached in the open air, notwithstanding many attempts that were made to interrupt him.

Suspension Pier at Newhaven.-This novel and elegant structure, which has been some time in progress at Trinity, a little west of Newhaven, under the superintendance of Captain Brown, R. N. was opened to the public on Tuesday the 14th inst. in presence of a numerous and most respectable party of gentlemen, who attended upon the occasion. The pier was decorated with flags, and presented an interesting appearance. Soon after eleven o'clock, the Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh, and other gentlemen present, accompanied by Captain Brown, Mr Scott of Trinity, Mr Crichton, Mr Stevenson, Mr Ramsay, and other proprietors, walked in procession from the Trinity Hotel alongst the pier, from whence they embarked in two steamboats, attended by a band of music, two vessels stationed on each side of the pier firing a salute; and, after an excursion to the Roads, returned, and partook of an elegant cold collation provided by Mr M'Laren of the Trinity Hotel, under a tent erected on the platform at the extremity of the pier, to which upwards of 300 sat down. We understand the scientific gentlemen present expressed themselves completely satisfied with the design and execution of the pier, which reflects the highest credit on the skill and ingenuity of Captain Brown. It is 700 feet long, with a depth of seven feet water at lowest ebb.

27.-Careless Driving.-At York assizes, on the 21st instant, a gentleman obtained £.200 damages against the proprietors of the Glasgow mail, for injury sustained by the plaintiff, from the negligent driving of the coachman, whereby the coach was upset, and the plaintiff's leg was broken in two places. James Auld, coach-driver, was also tried at the assizes for the county of Durham last week, on a charge of manslaughter, in killing Mr Whitaker, and Mr Donaldson, by overturning the Edinburgh mail. He was found guilty, and sentenced to nine months imprisonment.

Breach of promise of Marriage.-At the York assizes, an action for a breach of promise of marriage was brought by Captain Davison, of Ayton, against Miss Wilson, formerly of the same place, but now of Guisborough. The plaintiff is 68 years of age, and the defendant 64. After the case had been opened, the learned Judge recommended an arrangement,

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which was agreed to, and a verdict of 4.20 given to the plaintiff.-This trial excited much interest, and was produc

tive of much amusement.

30.-New Parish in Edinburgh. At the monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Edinburgh, held yesterday, a memo rial was presented from the Governors of Heriot's Hospital, proposing, that the grounds belonging to that Hospital, north of the Calton Hill, and situated in South' Leith parish, should be erected into a new parish, quoad sacra, in which the Governors should build and endow a new church, from certain funds to be levied according to a plan specified in the memorial, and praying the Presbytery to interpose their authority for carrying this proposal into effect. Dr Inglis highly approved of the motives of the Governors of the Hospital, and proposed that a Committee should be appointed to lay the memorial before Sir John Connel, Procurator for the Church of Scotland, for his opinion. This was agreed to, and Dr Inglis, Dr Brunton, and Mr David Dickson, were appointed a Committee, and to report to next meeting of Presbytery.

Loss of a steam packet by fire.-The Robert Bruce steam packet, between Liverpool and Dublin, caught fire on the morning of the 28th, when about thirty miles from land, owing to a want of attention to the boilers. She was then be tween point Lines and Holy-head. Captain Carlyle immediately steered for land; and the crew and passengers employed every exertion to keep down the fire. Providentially, in about four hours, they succeeded in running her into the creek of Cemmies, near Almwch, where she was instantly scuttled and sunk, after the passengers, twenty-four in number, and the crew, consisting of fourteen hands, with the luggage, &c. were all got safe on shore.

Inquest on George Francis, Riot, & The Coroner's inquest on this individual, who was shot by the Life Guards, in the riot which took place at the Queen's funeral, terminated on Friday night the 24th instant, when the Jury brought in a verdict of wilful murder against a Lifeguards-man unknown. We regret to state, that at the funeral of this individual, and of the other unfortunate person, Richard Honey, which some factious individuals in London contrived should be made a public one, another serious affray took place between the mob and the Life Guards. Fortunately, however, peace was restored, by the exertions of the civil power, before any fatal consequencos ensued.

THE KING'S VISIT TO IRELAND... His Majesty sailed from Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, on board the Royal George Yacht, and accompanied by a suitable squadron, on Thursday the 2d instant, in the afternoon; and on Tuesday the 7th; the Royal squadron cast anchor at Holyhead, where the King went ashore to visit the Marquis of Anglesea at his beautiful seat of Plasnewydd. Next day his Majesty re-embarked, but the wind continuing contrary, the squadron did not weigh anchor till Saturday the 11th, when they stood over for the Irish coast; and next afternoon his Majesty landed at Howth, amidst the acclamations of thousands of his Irish subjects.

The King landed on the pier at Howth, at half-past four o'clock; from the Lightning Steam-yacht, and immediately repared to the Vice-regal Lodge in Phoenix Park. The winds continuing contrary, and the weather boisterous, on a coast that afforded no protection, his Majesty was induced to try the steam-boat, by which means he soon reached the end of his journey. Although his arrival was not generally expected, yet a considerable crowd had assembled, and pressed around their Sovereign with the most ardent respect and loyalty. His Majesty appeared deeply affected at these marks of attachment, and the frank and noble manner with which he returned these greetings of an affectionate people, has made a deep and lasting impression on the minds of the people of Dublin. It is worthy of remark, that his Majesty's landing in Ire land took place upon his birth-day. After remaining in private till Friday, his Majesty made his public entrance into the capital, in the most magnificent manner, amidst the greatest joy and enthusiasm.

In describing the public entrance of his Majesty into Dublin, one of the papers ob serves, that "to follow the King through the detail of particular incidents, which heightened the solemnity of this splendid scene, would be to attempt to delineate the expressions of the individual sentiments of countless thousands engaged in universal exultation-it was an embodied and spontaneous ebullition of popular feeling, delightful to behold here, from the manifest justice of the motive which dictated it-it was a grateful display of unanimity of sentiment, hailing the approach of a Monarch to their metropolis, who had never ceased to inspire them with confidence from the earliest period of his pub lic life." The city was illuminated two successive nights; and during his Majes ty's stay, party-distinctions seemed to have

been forgotten, and all classes vied with each other in celebrating the royal visit.

On Wednesday the 22d, his Majesty visited the Theatre, where he was received with the same enthusiasm which had marked his entrance into Dublin. On Thursday he visited the Linen-hall, and subsequently honoured the Lord Mayor and Corporation with his presence to dinner. His Majesty withdrew at ten o'clock, after expressing his warm sense of the hospitality he had experienced: he was at tended by all the great Officers of State. After the King had retired, the Lord Mayor proposed the health of their coun tryman, the Marquis of Londonderry, which was enthusiastically drank. His Lordship, in returning thanks, said, that he had been present in England and on the Continent at many splendid fetes and dinners, but the present was the most delightful repast he had ever witnessed. The hearts of Irishmen, on the present occasion, spoke out and beat responsive to that of their Monarch, who had honour. ed them that night with his august presence. If he could read the intentions of that benign and paternal heart, he would venture to affirm, that this was not the last time that his friends and countrymen would have the happiness of seeing him among them-the object of his Majesty was that of making all his people happy; and he congratulated himself as an Irish man, on the good order, that the people, from the highest to the lowest, had manifested on his Majesty's late public entry into this city.

On Tuesday the 21st, his Majesty held his first levee in Dublin, at which the Earl of Fingal was, among others, created Knight of St Patrick; and the Catholic Prelates were received at Court for the first time as Bishops. These facts shew the favour with which his Majesty views his Catholic subjects, and give us the strongest grounds to believe that the union of parties, and the friendly feelings which have been excited by the King's auspicious visit to Ireland, will lead to measures of the greatest importance to the peace and happiness of the country.

The King left Dublin for Slane Castle, the seat of the Marquis Conyngham, at one o'clock on Friday the 24th. His Majesty's journey, about 22 Irish, or 28 English miles, was one continued scene of rejoicing, the roads being lined the whole way by the inhabitants of Meath and the adjoining counties. His Majesty arrived at Slane Castle between four and five o'clock; and in the evening the whole surrounding country, as far as the eye could reach, was covered with bonfires,

and all the various forms of illumination. The party invited to meet his Majesty at Slane Castle consisted of Whigs and Ministerialists without distinction.

On the 30th the new Knights of St Patrick gave a grand ball in honour of their installation, which was honoured by the presence of his Majesty; and on the 31st, the King left Dublin again, to witness the races at the Curragh, on the magnificent plain of Kildare. On this, as on every occasion where his Majesty made his ap pearance in public, he was constantly followed by the uniform and enthusiastic acclamations of all ranks; and he never failed in expressing, in the most gracious manner, his deep and heartfelt sense of those marks of affection and reverence.

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THE KING'S RETURN.-On Monday forenoon the 3d instant, his Majesty and the Suite left the Phoenix Park, Dublin, and crossing the Liffey at Island Bridge, proceeded to the beautiful demense of Lord Powerscourt, where he breakfasted. Having viewed the romantic scenery of that part of the county of Wicklow, his Majesty paid a short visit to Earl Meath, at Balruddery, and thence proceeded through Bray, to the harbour of Dunleary. Dunleary, therefore, was the grand centre of attraction, and thither at a very early hour flocked countless multitudes from all directions. The road from Dublin, which is about five English miles, was rendered almost impassable from an early hour: and every vehicle of every description, from the most splendid down to the most paltry, was put in motion. The harbour of Dunleary and the offing were literally covered by the vessels of war, the Royal Yachts, pleasure-boats, and a vast number of smaller vessels, gigs, luggers, cutters, &c. At the upper end of the outer pier, an elegant pavilion was erected, supported by five pillars, each encircled with evergreens. The descent from the pavilion to the water's edge was also covered with carpeting, and a large platform of wood, covered with scarlet cloth, was placed at the entrance to the pavilion, to facilitate the ascent to it, and on which his Majesty was to step on his alighting from his carriage. Deputations and an immense multitude were waiting many hours. At seven o'clock his Majesty arrived and entered the tent; and the Lord Mayor of Dublin presented an Address from the Citizens. Mr O'Connell, accompanied by a Deputation, presented a Laurel Crown to his Majesty. The Sovereign was pleased to notice him in the most marked and condescending manner. His Majesty, before descending the Royal