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Illness, Death, and Funeral, of Queen Caroline.

9. On the Peopling of Islands.

E. W. wishes to know the generally received opinion as to the manner in which many Islands, unknown to the other parts of the world, became inhabited?

10. On the Division of the Earth in the

days of Peleg.

E.W. also asks, What division of the earth that is supposed to have been, which took place in the days of Peleg, mentioned Gen. x. 25?

ILLNESS, DEATH, AND FUNERAL, OF

QUEEN CAROLINE.

THE grand messenger of mortality has again visited the abode of Royalty, and once more clothed a considerable part of the nation with the sable of death.

Early in the month of August, a report prevailed that her Majesty was ill; and on the third, the following bulletin was issued by her medical attendants. "Her Majesty has an obstruction of the bowels, attended with inflammation. The symptoms, though mitigated, are not removed." On the 4th, her health was represented as having undergone scarcely any visible alteration. On the 5th, some serious apprehensions were entertained, and she made her will. On the 6th, the dangerous symptoms remained, but without any increase. On the 7th, she seemed to enjoy some little relief, and expectations were entertained of her speedy recovery; but a relapse followed, and about half past ten, her Majesty expired.

The general burst of sympathetic feeling which this awful event occasioned, is not easily to be described. Through what avenue soever we look into the field of politics, scarcely any thing was to be seen, but a lively interest manifested in her favour, and

a common lamentation for her fate.
It appears that her Majesty had made
arrangements respecting the place of
her interment, the purport of which was,
that, in case she could not be interred
in the sepulchre with her daughter, ac-
companied with those honours which,
as Queen of England, she had a right
to claim, her remains should be remo-
ved to Brunswick, to be deposited in
the sepulchre of her illustrious ances-
tors. Shortly after her deccase, her

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executors, on finding that the former was a favour not to be obtained, made preparations for carrying the latter into effect.

During the period which elapsed between her Majesty's decease, and the removal of her body, the utmost respect was paid to her memory by nearly all classes of inhabitants, throughout the metropolis, and its vicinity. In most places the shops were either entirely or partially closed, the bells were tolling at times in every direction,-and mourning preparations were making for the day of her removal from Brandenburgh House.

Prior, however, to the completion of those arrangements which were contemplated, a serious misunderstanding arose between her Majesty's executors and the authorities of government, respecting the time when her remains should be removed. This was followed by some unpleasant altercation, accompanied with much painful feeling, that tended to agitate the public mind. The time and manner of her Majesty's funeral procession appear from the following order, issued at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, dated Aug. 12, 1821.

"The remains of her late Majesty will be privately removed from Brandenburgh-house onTuesday (Ang. 14) morning, at seven o'clock, in a hearse decorated with ten escutcheons, and drawn by eight horses, preceded by the Knight Marshal's men on horseback, with black staves, and followed by the carriages of her late Ma jesty, each drawn by six horses, conveying the Chamberlain, the Ladies of the Bed-chamber, and others of her late Majesty's establishment.

"The whole will be escorted by a guard con

sisting of a squadron of the royal regiment of Horse Guards, with a standard, which will be relieved at Romford by a like guard of the 4th Light Dragoons; and similar reliefs will take place at Chelmsford and Colchester.

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Upon the arrival of the procession at Chelmsford, the remains of her late Majesty will be placed in the church under a military guard during the night.

"On the following morning, at seven o'clock, the procession will move in the same order, (with the exception or the Knight Marshal's men, who will remain at the termination of

the first day's journey), and will halt at Harwich, where a guard of honour will be provided, to guard her Majesty's remains until they shall be embarked; and the colours at that station, and at Languard Fort, will be hoisted at half mast. The body, attended by

those persons composing the procession, who

are to accompany the same to the Continent, will be conveyed on board the Glasgow frigate, appointed for this purpose.

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again moved onward, towards the port allotted for the embarkation of the corpse. The hearse arrived at Chelmsford about four on Wednesday morning, which place it left about half past eleven, followed by the greater part of the population. It reached Kelvedon about three in the afternoon, and thence proceeded to Colchester,, which place it reached about five o'clock on Thursday morning. In this place it remained till about eight, when it proceeded onward through Manningtree to Harwich, at which place it arrived at half past eleven. In all the towns and villages through which it passed, every mark of attention and

"Minute guns will be fired from Languard Fort as soon as the body is placed in the boat, and will be continued until the firing, is taken up by his Majesty's ships in the bay." In pursuance of the preceding order, and of those preparations which were made for carrying it into effect, notwithstanding the remonstrances of the executors to the contrary, very early on Tuesday morning, a great part of the population of the metropolis was in motion, to pay their last respects to the remains of the Queen, before they were transmitted for ever from this country; but the route which the procession was to take being rather uncertain, every avenue was thronged in all probable directions that it could possibly take. After some un-respect was paid by the inhabitants, pleasant altercation had taken place, Mr. Bailey, who was to conduct the procession, took from his pocket a paper, describing its route in the following manner.

"The funeral cavalcade to pass from the gate of Brandenburgh-house, through Hammersmith, to turn round by Kensington Gravel-pits, near the church, into the Uxbridge road, to Bayswater; from thence to Tyburnturnpike, down the Edgeware-road, along the New-road, to Islington, down the City-road, along Old-street, Mile-end, to Romford, &c. A squadron of Oxford Blues, from Brandenburgh-house to Romford, to attend the procession; a squadron of the 4th Light Dragoons from Romford to Chelmsford; another squadron of the same regiment from Chelmsford to Colchester, another escort from Colchester to Harwich, where a guard of honour is in waiting."

This route was no sooner made public, than it created a general ferment among the multitudes assembled, who avowed their determination, that the procession should move through the city. To obtain this end, obstructions were repeatedly thrown in the way of the funeral escort, which occasioned much delay, and which at length became so unsurmountable, that the original route was altered, and the wishes of the people were partially realized. This, however, was not accomplished until some skirmishes between the soldiers and populace had taken place, in which several of the latter were severely wounded, and one or two lives

were lost.

After the unpleasant ferment had somewhat subsided, the procession

whom neither their own private concerns, nor the unseasonableness of the hours, could deter from manifesting the deepest sympathy and regard.

A few minutes before twelve, the body was raised by a crane at Harwich, and lowered into the barge of the Glasgow frigate, which was appointed to convey the body from the English shores. The barge was quickly towed off to the Pioneer schooner, which instantly made sail, after having hoisted the royal standard, to join the Glasgow, which lay two miles east of Languard Fort.

The state cabin, in which the remains of her Majesty were placed, on board the Glasgow, had been previously prepared by a number of workmen from the King's upholsterers. The whole interior of the cabin was entirely covered with black. A bier about four feet high was raised under a canopy about six feet long, and four feet wide, edged with black fringe, and ornamented with tassels. The corpse was placed on the bier, covered with the pall, and the crown and cushion placed on the pall. The walls were decorated with sconces and candelabras with wax candles. On each side of the coffin were four escutcheons, and a hatchment was placed against the head of the coffin, upon which were the royal arms emblazoned. On each side of the corpse were three massive silver candlesticks, six feet high, with long and thick wax tapers. There were seven black tressels on each side the apartment, which were sat upon by the Officers of the Lord Chamberlain's department as the body lay in state. The apartment had an imposing effect. Sir George Nayler has left his state habiliments in

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His Majesty's Visit to Ireland.

England, as it would not be proper for him to wear them in a foreign country.

The Glasgow lay at anchor until Saturday morning, in order that those who were appointed to attend the obsequies of her Majesty might have time to make all necessary preparations for their departure. On Saturday morning the little squadron set sail; and, followed by the eyes of thousands, gradually receded from their sight.

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standard being hoisted, the squadron fired a royal salute. In a few minutes he reached the Royal George Yacht, when, the standard being again hoisted, a second salute was fired from the squadron. The captains commanding the several ships in the port, were then individually presented, after which his Majesty retired to dress for dinner.

It will be impossible, within the limits prescribed to this article, to state the progress of his Majesty's voyage in all its minutiæ; and this will be rendered the less necessary, as nothing of moment occurred from his leaving Portsmouth, until his arrival at Holyhead, at which place the squadron came to anchor on Monday, Au

Such is the grand outline of the circumstances connected with this memorable yet melancholy event, detached from all party colouring and political feelings. It would be pleasing to draw a veil over the disgraceful scenes which unhappily connect them-gust 6th, about midnight. No sooner selves with this branch of departed royalty; but they will live in the pages of history. We shall therefore conclude this account without opinion, note, or comment.

was his Majesty's arrival announced, than bonfires were immediately lighted up on all the eminences in the vicinity; and, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, every one strove to exceed his neighbour in giving some public testimony of joy. His Majesty,

HIS MAJESTY GEORGE THE FOURTH'S however, did not land until five o'clock

VISIT TO IRELAND.

AMONG the various events that have lately arrested public attention, that of his Majesty's visit to Ireland is not the least interesting.

in the evening of the ensuing day. On stepping on shore, he was saluted by the firing of cannon, and the shouts of thousands, who preserved the utmost order, while they were arranged in the form of an amphitheatre. This burst of approbation was succeeded by “God save the King." His Majesty was accompanied by the Marquis of Anglesea and other noblemen. A deputation, consisting of Sir John Stanley and other gentlemen, then presented an address from the gentlemen, clergy, and other respectable inhabitants of Holyhead and its vicinity; which was most graciously received. The royal party then proceeded to the seat of the Marquis of Anglesea, where his Ma

His Majesty left London on the 31st of July, and reached Portsmouth about half past five in the evening, in his travelling carriage, accompanied by Lord Graves, and Mr. Watson his Majesty's private secretary, escorted by a party of the 10th hussars. His Majesty's arrival having been anticipated, every preparation was made for his reception, both in the garrison and in the town. The streets were lined with troops; and naval and mi-jesty spent the night. litary officers, in their full uniforms, Before his Majesty could leave Hoadded much to the splendour of the lyhead, which did not take place until spectacle, which Portsmouth every Thursday, he received information of where exhibited. On reaching the the death of the Queen. He was on outer barrier, a salute was fired from board the Yacht when the messenger the bastions; and the keys were pre- arrived; and the event was announced sented by Sir George Cook, and in- to him by Lord Londonderry as he sat stantly returned. After riding slowly in the cabin. On receiving this indown the street, through lines of sol- telligence, he ordered mourning, and diers, who presented arms as he pass-immediately the usual ceremony of ed, his Majesty, on reaching the point lowering the flag took place. of embarkation, was received by Admiral Sir J. Hawkins Whitshed, and the Captains of the squadron. He was then handed on board the royal barge by Sir C. Paget, when, the

Having experienced some delay by contrary winds, his Majesty embarked at Holyhead on board the Lightning Steam Packet, which he named "THE ROYAL GEORGE THE FOURTH." From

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this vessel he landed in safety at Howth on the 12th, and thence proceeded to Phoenix Park, the Lodge of the Lord Lieutenant

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joy, with which he appeared to be much delighted. On this memorable occasion all party feelings and private animosities seem to have been laid aside; and we sincerely hope, if they cannot be buried in eternal forgetfulness, that ages will elapse before they experience a resurrection. Erratum.-Col. 819, line 3, for Greenwich read Greenock.

On the 17th his Majesty made his public entry into Dublin, amidst the acclamations of myriads, the firing of cannon, and other demonstrations of

COMMERCIAL REPORT, LIVERPOOL, AUGUST 25, 1821.

THERE still exists a great dulness in the trade of this port: the operations may be chiefly referred to the supply of our internal wants; and whilst the continent of Europe receives the principal part of its colonial produce from the places of growth direct, our transit trade must remain on a diminutive scale, compared with former years. Several other circumstances, such as the exclu sion of foreign grain, and the heavy duties on European timber, tend very much to restrict our intercourse with northern Europe. In such a state of things, monied men, both at home and abroad, withdraw their funds from commerce, and prefer the certain revenue (however small) arising from placing their money on foreign securities, to risking their capitals in commerce: thus the large supplies of goods press directly upon the consumer, and create a further depression of value. No alteration then can be well expected, until some political event shall turn the tide of opinion among capitalists, when the low state of produce may be considered susceptible of a very powerful impression.

The transactions of the week ending this day, will present our readers with the true state of the market; they are not characterized by any novelty.

The holders of British Plantation Sugars bring their supplies to market freely: the sales by auction this week amount to 1200 casks; low, middling, and brown qualities, have again sold rather lower, whilst good and fine sugars have obtained better prices; they may be noted as under: Dry Brown, 54s. to 58s. middling, 59s. to 69s. good, 70s. to 73s. fine and very fine, 74s. to 78s. per cwt. 1270 bags of Bengal Sugar went off at advanced prices; fair to fine white 68s. 9d. to 76s. 3d.

per. cwt.

Coffee. The market remains very depressed, yet holders will not generally submit to the prices offered. Ordinary Jamaica, 112s. good ordinary quality, 115s. middling to fine, 118s. to 134s. according to gradation of quality.

Rum.-The transactions therein are still limited; about 100 puncheons of Jamaica have been taken at 1s. 10d. to 2s. for 16 O. P.; for Leewards there has been more demand. Common Leewards, 1s. 5d. 16 O. P. 1s. 9d. and 22 O. P. 22s. per gallon.

Spirits of other kinds are in a state of similar depreciation. Geneva may be quoted at 1s. 9d. to 1s. 10d. per gallon. Brandy, Cogniac, 3s. 3d. to 3s. 6d. per gallon.

Cotton. The market still continues in a languid state, and prices are again a shade lower in almost every description. Brazils are particularly heavy. Sea Islands are very difficult of sale, and the large quantities declared for public sale in the ensuing week, tend still to depress the article more. The sales this week consist of 2278 boweds, 83d. to 101d. 890 Orleans, 8d. to to 11 d. 200 Tennessee, 83d. to 10 d. 90 Sea Island, 14 d. to 17 d. 40 Stained, 13d. 310 Pernams, 124d. to 134d. 440 Maranhams, 11 d. to 124d. 450 Bahia, 11 d. to 12 d. 80 Demerara, 114d. to 12d. 20 Para, 11 d. 12 Carthagena, 73d. 80 West India, 8d. to 10 d. 60 Surat, 71d. to 7 d. 640 Bengal, 61d. to 6§d. making a total of 5483 packages.

Tobacco. The sales this week are limited; they consist of 30 hhds. Kentucky leaf, of the new crop, of good quality with flavour, at 4d. per lb. some few Virginias at 54d. to 7d. per lb. also several trivial parcels of old ordinary Virginia and Kentucky stemmed at 3d. to 34d. per lb. Rice.-Carolina has experienced no alteration, and rules at 14s. 6d. to 16s. 6d. per cwt. 200 bags of fair Bengal Rice have brought 12s. 6d. per cwt.

Drysaliery Goods.-For ashes there has been a considerable inquiry for export, and nearly 1000 barrels have been disposed of. Pearls are at 38s. to 39s. per cwt. Pots American, 38s. to 39s. Montreal, 32s. per cwt. Jamaica Logwood is on the advance, and brought by auction £8. 15s. per ton. Campeachy commands £9. 5s. to £9. 10s. Cuba Fustic, 48. 8s, Nicaragua Wood has advanced to 60 per ton, in consequence of the absolute scarcity of Brazil Wood. Valonia is more inquired after, and 120 tons of ordinary to fair quality have been taken for consumption at £16 to £21 per ton.

The accounts from the Greenland and Davies Straits fisheries are, on the whole, rather favourable; the price asked for arrival is £29 per ton, without casks. Gallipoli Oil has been sold at £66 per ton, which is a reduction of £4. In Seed Oils little is doing; prices are steady. Palm Oil is dull of sale at 32s. per cwt. Oil of Turpentine, 63s. per cwt. Tallow remains at the low rate of 47s. per cwt. for Petersburg Y. C. Hides continue in increasing request.

The demand for Pine Timber is steady and regular, and sells readily at 214d. to 223 per cubic foot. Baltic Pine, 2s. 4d. to 2s. 6d. per foot. American Staves are scarce, and much wanted; and Quebec Staves sell very easily at £63. per standard thousand.

Grain Market. The harvest having commenced under very favourable circumstances, has occasioned a very dull sale for all kinds of grain, and prices are nearly nominal. Wheat is at a decline, and Oats are lower. Bonded grain is almost without inquiry. Fine Malt keeps up its price, and Malting Barley is held at former prices, whilst that for grinding is much cheaper.

LONDON PRINTED AT THE CAXTON PRESS, BY H. FISHER.

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