so great was his eagerness and anxiety on that head, when he first learnt the approach of the critical moment, that he would not wait for horses to be sent for to his carriage, but actually took the four horses which had brought the messenger with the bulletin, and set off in the utmost precipitation for London. Here, on his arrival, the Prince Regent found the bulletin of ten o'clock in the evening, which concluded with expressing those hopes which every body then joined in entertaining; but it was manifest that at that moment, more than at any other, quiet would be necessary for the Princess; his Royal Highness, therefore, despatched a messenger, to announce, that in the course of the day, as soon as his presence would not prejudice the amiable patient, he would be at Claremont. That kind, paternal visit, alas! was never destined to take place; but the feelings which prompted it remain, and those who loved the Princess when living, must, now that she is departed, bear a grateful remembrance of those kindnesses which were meditated, as well as those which were shewn towards her by the fondest of fathers.

In the course of the same day the Prince Regent directed the following letter to be written to Sir Richard Croft:

"Sir R. Bloomfield is honored by the commands of the Prince Regent to convey to Sir Richard Croft his Royal Highness's acknowledgments of the zealous care and indefatigable attention manifested towards his beloved daughter during her

late eventful confinement, and to express his Royal Highness's entire confidence in the medical skill and ability which he displayed during the arduous and protracted labour; whereof the issue, under the will of Divine Providence, has overwhelmed his Royal Highness in such deep affliction."

"Carlton-House, Nov. 8, 1817."

The bulletins which were issued on the 8th and 9th of November from Claremont, respecting the health of Prince Leopold, were as follow:

"November 8.

"The Prince had some sleep in the night, and is as well as can be expected this morning."

"The Prince Leopold had a calm night, and is this morning rather better than yesterday."

His Serene Highness walked out in the park for a short time, attended by the Rev. Dr. Short. On the 8th, the Duke of Cumberland arrived to pay a visit of condolence; his Royal Highness remained about two hours. In the evening early, Mr. Banting, jun., of the house of France and Banting, arrived to announce that it was necessary to commence the mournful preparations for the funeral. It was settled that the emblems of mourning should enter by the back of the house; and that every thing might be as private as possible, it was fixed that they should arrive at ten o'clock, which was punctually observed. A hearse and four, with the coffins in it, followed by a mourning coach, and four bearers to carry the coffins, arrived

at the door. The bearers removed the coffins from the hearse, and were conducted to the bedroom where the corpse of the much-beloved Princess lay, and having placed the coffins on tressels retired. The mournful task of placing the body in the coffin fell to the lot of Mr. Neville, the Princess's surgeon extraordinary, and Mrs. Griffiths, the nurse, assisted by Mr. France, the undertaker. The inside coffin in which her remains were deposited, was of mahogany, which was enclosed in a lead coffin. The heart-rending proceeding was witnessed by some of the principal attendants, and Lord John Thynne, who were all, as well as those who were of necessity compelled to assist in the performance, overwhelmed with grief. Not a word was spoken, and every thing was conducted with the greatest solemnity and regularity. In the morning Prince Leopold attended divine service, which was performed by the Rev. Dr. Short. His Serene Highness was accompanied by his principal attendants and domestics. The Prince had taken very little refreshment since his irreparable loss; he, in fact, scarcely took any thing for several days. The Duke of York arrived in a single horse-chaise, to pay his visit of condolence. The Duke of Gloucester followed soon afterwards in a carriage and four, and continued a considerable time.

Sunday morning the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived at Carlton-House from Weymouth, at half-past seven, their Royal Highnesses

having set off from thence immediately upon receiving the mournful intelligence of the death of the Princess Charlotte. We understand that the feelings of the Duchess were so overpowered upon seeing the Prince Regent, that the effect of her sensibility, added to the fatigues of her journey, rendered it expedient for her Royal Highness to take repose; an apartment at Carlton-House was immediately prepared, and her Royal Highness was prevailed upon to retire to rest. The Prince Regent repaired to Windsor to pay her Majesty and the Princesses a visit of condolence; his Royal Highness went alone, and travelled with all the blinds of his carriage up. The number of nobility and gentry who called at Carlton-House to inquire after the Prince Regent's health, was very great; they learnt that his Royal Highness was as well as could be expected.

One of the first steps taken by Prince Leopold, after the demise of his consort, was to send an express to Scotland, to the Earl of Lauderdale, who had long enjoyed his confidence. This peer was then on his way to town, accompanied by his son, Lord Maitland. His Lordship fortunately met the messenger at Northumberland. On the following Friday Lord Lauderdale obeyed the summons. On entering the room, his Serene Highness rushed into Lord Lauderdale's arms with all the frantic violence of a heart-broken man, and remained in that situation for some time, during which his grief found vent only in sobs and groans. Lord

Lauderdale at last gently disengaged himself, and endeavored to lead the Prince's mind to the consideration of minor objects. "How delightful it is," said his Lordship, "to breathe the sweet odour of these flowers, so diversified, so rich. An eternal spring seems to embellish these domains; it is a terrestrial paradise. How calm, peaceful, and serene is the triumph of the vegetable reign in its useful magnificence; it is the innocent conquest of the sweetest and rarest objects in the world. How these things display the wonderful power of the Creator. It is on this double contemplation that the soul swells with ecstasy, and silent admiration turns to prayer." These judicious observations aroused Leopold, and, for the first time, he found himself momentarily relieved. "I will," exclaimed he," live and die at Claremont. I will devote

every moment of my future life to carry into effect all the ideas of that blessed angel whom I have lost for ever." Here he was unmanned, and burst into a flood of tears. Lord Lauderdale remained with him three hours. His Lordship was not permitted to retire, until he had given the Prince a solemn promise to visit him twice a week at least.

The public, who already look with so much regard towards his Serene Highness, will be pleased to have their good opinion confirmed by a new trait, in perfect conformity with those respectable qualities which have already transpired as belonging to him. It appears, that when his Highness rose on