8 MAY 1830, Page 4

THE KING'S Britrit-Dav.—Yesterday having been appointed for the celebration of

his Majesty's birth-day, neither of the Houses of Parliament met ; and the usual demonstrations, of rejoicing took place throughout the metropolis. The Judges and King's Counsel appeared in their state robes at 'Westminster Hall. The King's Guard mounted guard on the Parade in St. James's Park in their new clothing, with the bands of the three regi- ments of Guards in their state dresses. The new road in the Park, leading from Storey's Gate to the new entrance in James Street, 'Westminster, was opened, and the first carriage entered the moment the guns were fired in honour of the day. In the evening the Ministers of State gave grand dinners.

The Duke of Cumberland visited the King on Sunday, and again on Wednesday. On Wednesday the Duke of Wellington also had an interview with his Majesty.

The Duke of Sussex has sent his famous easy chair to Windsor, for his Majesty's accommodation. This circumstance, it is supposed, may lead to a reconciliation of the royal brothers.

The Duchess of St. Alban's gave one of her rural parties, at Holly Lodge, on Saturday last. The old English May-day games were celebrated. The third ball at Almack's took place on Wednesday, and proved to be the most brilliant of the season.

Prince and Princess Lieven leave London next week for St. Petersburg. The Prince's return is uncertain. In his absence, Count Matthusevitz will act as Charge d'Affaires.

Intelligence haying arrived in town on Sunday night, of the sudden ill- ness of Sir Robert Peel, Mr. Secretary Peel and his brother started instantly for Drayton Park; but before they reached it, Sir Robert had expired. He had attained the venerable age of eighty.

Mr. Secretary, now Sir Robert Peel, is understood to have succeeded by his father's death to upwards of 30,000/. a-year. His father previously al- lowed him 12,000/.

Mr. Justice Bayley will, it is said, whenever the new law arrangements are completed, be appointed Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer.

The Duke of Newcastle is still confined at Clamber by indisposition. His complaint is an affection of the spine.—Newark Times.