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all in vain. At four o'clock her Majesty became rapidly worse; her respiration was difficult: about eight she sunk into a state of entire stupor, and having lain for two hours and twenty-five minutes in that state, at length breathed her last.

The following is a copy of her Majesty's will:

"This is the last will and testament of me, Caroline, Queen-Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. I revoke all former wills.

"I constitute and appoint Stephen Lushington, Doctor of Laws, and Thomas Wilde, Esq. Barrister at Law, trustees and executors of this my will.

"In execution of all powers given me by the will of my late mother, Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick-Lunenburgh, I appoint, limit, give, devise, and bequeath to my said trustees, all my right, title, and interest under the said will, and also all the rest of my property, real and personal, debts and effects, of whatsoever nature or kind soever, and wheresoever situate, upon trust to receive and collect the same; and, when collected, convert into money, and invest it at their discretion in the funds of the United Kingdom, or otherwise: and, upon further trust, to pay the principal of the whole of the said trust property to William Austin, who has been long under my protection, on his attaining the age of 21 years: and, in the mean time, to pay the interest and proceeds of the same, or so much thereof as to them may seem meet, towards the maintenance and education of the said William Austin. And I do declare that my said trustees and executors shall not be chargeable in respect of the default of each other, or of any agent employed by them, or either of them, but only for their own respective receipts, acts, and wilful defaults. I also give and bequeath to my said executors, to be disposed of according to their will and pleasure, all and every my documents, manuscripts, papers, writings, and memoranda, wheresover being at the time of my death.

"CAROLINE, R.

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Signed, sealed, and published, this 3d day of August, in the year 1821, at Brandenburgh-house, in the presence of

"H. BROUGHAM,

"THOMAS Denman,

HENRY HOLLAND, M. D.
HOOD.

"This is a codicil to my will, dated this 3d day of August: "I give all my clothes here and in Italy to Marietta Brun. I direct that a particular box, by me described, be sealed with my seal, and delivered to Mr. Obichini, of Colman-street, merchant and I acknowledge that I owe him 4,300l. I wish that Government would pay the 15,000l., the price of my house in South Audley-street. I desire to be buried in Brunswick. I leave my coach to Stephen Lushington, my executor; my landaulet to John Hieronymous,

"Witnesses, HOOD,

"H. BROUGHAM,

"CAROLINE, R.

T. DENMAN,

HENRY HOLLAND, M. D.

"This is a codicil to my last will:

"I give to John Hieronymus and Marietta Brunn all my bed and table linen, which has already been used. I give to Louis Bischi the sum of 1000l. and an annuity of 150l. per annum, payable half yearly. I give the large picture of myself and late daughter to the Cardinal Albano. The halflength picture of myself to Lady Ann Hamilton. I give the picture of myself, which is a copy of that given to the city of London, to my executor, Stephen Lushington. There are two pictures remaining, of which I bequeath to the Marquis Antaldi that which he shall choose, and the remaining one to William Austin. I give to the Viscount and Viscountess Hood 500l. each. I have already given to John Hieronymus one carriage; I also give him the other open carriage. I declare that my interest under my mother's will is given to William Austin, as a specific legacy. I desire and direct that my body be not opened, and that three days after my death it be carried to Brunswick for interment, and that the inscription

upon my coffin be" Here lies Caroline of Brunswick, the injured Queen of England.

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"CAROLINE, R.

Signed in the presence of HENRY HOLLAND, M. D. August 5, 1821.

"A codicil to my last will:

"I give and bequeath to William Austin all my plate and household furniture at Brandenburgh-house, and also all unused linen.

"I direct my executors to make application to his Majesty's Government to pay to them such sum of money as at the time of my decease I may have paid, or which they may be called upon to pay for the purchase of my house in South Audleystreet; and I give and bequeath such sum of money, as my said executors shall procure and obtain in that respect, unto them my said executors, in trust for William Austin, according to the provisions of my will: such sum to be considered a specific legacy. And in case the Government shall refuse to repay such sum, I direct my executors to sell my interest in the said house, and also the furniture and things therein. And I give and direct the proceeds thereof to be paid and applied to and for the use of the said William Austin in like manner, as a specific legacy; but in case the Government shall repay the purchase money of the said house, in that case, the proceeds which may be realised by the sale are to fall into the general residue of my estate. Dated 7th day of August, 1821.

"CAROLINE, R.

"Witness, HENRY U. THOMPSON, Kensington."

It forms no part of our object to enter into a detail of the disgraceful scenes which attended the removal of the remains of her Majesty to Harwich, whence it was, in compliance with her own especial request, to be conveyed to Brunswick, for interment. The procession set out from Brandenburgh

house early on the morning of the 14th August, in the

following order:

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PROCESSION.

Twelve horse soldiers (Blues) two and two.

1st carriage.

Mourning coach and six, containing the servants of her Majesty's
Chamberlain, and Longuez, the black servant.

2d carriage.

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female servants, and a servant of Sir George Nayler.

3d carriage.

Mourning coach and six, containing James Thomas, Esq. of the

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Lord Chamberlain's-office, with a gentleman in the same de- Page. partment.

Two soldiers on horseback.

His Majesty's eight Deputy Marshals, two and two, in state, on horseback. Mr. Cubb.

Mr. Knapman.

Mr. Anderson.

Mr. Jolly.

Mr. Shelton.

Mr. Birch.

Mr. Ryer.

Mr. Gilbert.

Twelve Pages on horseback, two and two, with black cloaks and hatbands. Her late Majesty's state carriage, with six horses,

containing Sir George Nayler, in his state dress, as Clarencieux King of Arms, accompanied by Mr. Woods, the Herald. Sir G. carried the Crown and Cushion from the state apartment to the door, and having got into the carriage, they were placed on his lap by the Herald, who afterwards took a seat by his side, with their backs towards the horses. The cushion was about two feet long, and one foot wide- black velvet, edged with gold fringe, and a large gold tassel at each of the four corners. It was an imperial crown which was carried upon the cushion,

Two of her Majesty's state servants behind the carriages. Squadron of horse, two and two, attended by their commanding officer.

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Each side of the hearse was decorated with an escutcheon. Postillions in black At the end of the hearse was an imperial The horses in the hearse and the coaches also were

rode upon the two leading horses, crown with the letters C. R. decorated with large black feathers.

Four soldiers, two and two.

Trumpeter.

Eighteen soldiers, two and two.

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her Majesty's Chamberlain.

5th Mourning coach and six, containing Lady Hood and Lady}

6th Mourning coach and six, containing Dr. Lushington and

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Hamilton.

his lady.

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Page. 7th Mourning coach and six, prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Wilde. 8th Mourning coach and six, containing Mr. Alderman Wood and Count Vassali.

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9th Mourning coach and six, containing Captain Hesse and Mr.
Wilson, (son of Sir Robert,) her late Majesty's equerries,
with the Rev. Mr. Wood, her Majesty's chaplain, and Mr.
William Austin.

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[12th Mourning coach and six contained her Majesty's three
pages, Mr. Melburn, Mr. Adolphus, and Mr. Nicolini.

(10th Mourning coach and six, containing Lieuts. Hownam and
Flynn, with two other gentlemen belonging to the household.
11th Mourning coach and six contained Mr. Hieronymus, her
Majesty's steward, Mariette Brunn (De Mont's sister), Lady › Page.
Hood's female servant, and Lady A. Hamilton's.

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13th Mourning coach contained Mr. Bayley, the undertaker, and two gentlemen, who were to accompany the body to Brunswick.

A carriage with a servant, containing luggage belonging to the different persons in the cavalcade.

The carriages of different gentlemen, the friends of her late Majesty.
The Committees of Hammersmith and London, two and two.

We shall not take upon ourselves the record of the disgraceful outrages by which the course of the cavalcade was so frequently impeded, before it left the vicinity of London. Suffice it to mention that, at Cumberland-gate the route of the procession was interrupted by the populace, who were extremely exasperated at the instructions issued by Government for it to pass down the Edgware-road and through Islington, instead of through the city, where vast crowds had assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to her Majesty's

memory.

At the bottom of Oxford-street, the soldiers accompanying the funeral, were attacked by the mob in the most ferocious manner. Several were unhorsed by brickbats and missiles of

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