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since 1806, although reasons, too long for explanation, have prevented her. No person, possessed of pride and feeling, could eu dure to be degraded below her rank in this kingdom, as Princess of Wales, or even as a simple individual, bear to be so hated by the sovereign, as to be debarred from his presence, both in public and in private. The Princess of Wales knows not how to support so much debasement and mortification. She cannot allow herself to be treated as a culprit by the Prince and his family, when her innocence has been acknowledged by ministers and by Parliament, after an investigation which has done away the accusations of traitors and enemies. the Juched resil

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"The Princess, having obtained this public satisfaction, cannot, teal CWKOM in conscience, remain a burthen to her friends any longer. Events are continually occurring which oblige her zealous and generous advocates to step forward in her defence; aud this devotion has even proved a source of disagreement between Mr. Whitbread and a part of his family. He cannot but remember that the Princess has been the cause of this difference; and it is with a view to its removal that she takes the part which she announces.

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"The Princess of Wales is deeply penetrated with the generosity of this brave nation, which, after having taken so lively an interest in her misfortunes, and in her sufferings, as cruel as they are unjust, so willingly affords her the means of living peaceably in future. She hopes that her gratitude, which will only cease with her existence, will be one day renewed in the Princess Charlotte, and that her daughter will give proofs of it, by her zeal for the glory and happiness of this kingdom, by defending the rights of her people; and proving, by her conduct, that, great and pow erful as she may be, she will not tyrannise over any one, merely because they have not the good fortune to please her. Beesd

"The Princess of Wales would probably not have departed so soon, had not the marriage of the Princess Charlotte with the Prince of Orange been broken off at her own instance, Dear as her daughter is to her, she could not resolve to leave her without protection in a situation so critical. The Princess, aware that the match was ardently desired by the people, wished neither to impede the happiness of the nation nor that of her daughter, Op that account she is solicitous to depart at ouce, for it is pitiable to sce a child rendered on all occasions & source of dispute between ber parents.

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→→ The Princess of Wales is assured that in future the Princess Charlotte will be more happy and tranquil and she i is led to make this sacrifice, that, if she remains some time longer unmarried, there may be fewer obstacles to her appearance in public. Her 121972 of father, the Prince Regent, may thus choose the most her nearest relations to introduce her into society, that she may enjoy the pleasures belonging to her age, and become acquainted with the character of the most distinguished persons of the nation, of which knowledge she has hitherto been deprived by means which she proceeds to detail.

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"The Princess Charlotte will the less feel the privation of h mother's society, as she has been deprived of it for the two last years. During that time, five or six months in succession have passed away without the mother being allowed to see her daughter. She has even been refused the consolation of receiving any of her letters, and thus her regret at leaving her is lessened; for, although living in the same capital, they were not allowed to speak, even when they met in their airings. Her daughter's coachman was forbidden to stop, and directed to act as if he knew not the carriage of the Princess of Wales. Thus to quit her will be but the grief of a day, whilst to remain is to plant daggers in the bosoms both of mother and child. The Princess cannot rest in a situation so unfortunate for herself, and so uneasy to others, and is sure that Mr. Whitbread and his friends will be affected by these considerations; that their sentiments will accord with her own, and that they will approve of her resolution.

"The Princess, before she ends this long letter, is solicitous to explain to her advisers the most urgent reason for her quitting, England, and to shew them that delicacy has obliged her to put herself under the protection of this great and generous nation, having no other refuge since the indisposition of the King. How much has it cost her to make public this declaration that is fo say, that the Prince Regent has been her most inveterate enemy, imposed upon by false accusers and enemies to her honourbil Jud That which renders her situation still more embarrassing is, that this generous nation has shown more devotion towards herself than to its ruler, who ought to be the blessing and glory of his people. The Princess hopes, that when she has quitted England, the Prince Regent will make public his conviction that her conduct and character have not merited reproach; and thereby regain

that popularity which is due to him on the part of this noble nation."

To this letter Mr. Whitbread returned the fol

lowing answer :

Letter of Mr. Whitbread to the Princess of Wales, the 1st of August, 1814.

"Mr. Whitbread assures her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, that he has not been at all surprised at the resolution with which she has been pleased to acquaint him; it cannot but give him much pain to think that he will not be able to enjoy the amiable society of the Princess for some time. Even in her absence, his zeal for her future happiness will be at all times, and in every place, his only object: he will prove it by his cares and his activity, and by his unalterable attachment, in contributing to the happiness of the Princess Charlotte, whose integrity of character should suffice to form his motive.

"In concluding this letter, Mr. Whitbread only wishes to reiterate his sentiments of devotion, and of zeal for her re-estabishment in all the rights of the empire over which she is one day to reign.

"SAMUEL WHITBREAD.”

Finding it impossible she should live in this country with any degree of comfort, we here see that her Royal Highness determined to retire to the Continent, there to seek, by travel, and the society of those who would not be constantly employed in rendering her life miserable, that amusement, and quietude of mind, denied to her at home. Accordingly, on the 9th of August, 1814, her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales embarked at a place near Worthing, in the frigate Jason, for the Continent. Her Royal Highness arrived at the Stein Hotel about half-past four o'clock, when Captain King not being ready, as he was expected

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