Touching the business habits of the King, we have been
favoured with the following statement, by a gentleman on whose honesty we can place perfect reliance, and who has ample opportunities of correct knowledge— It is only when an interruption occurs in the working of machinery from the neglect of those intrusted with its management, that attention is pacti- cularlx attracted to their conduct. The steady, quiet, and regular performance of their duties, no matter with how great talent, zeal, or personal tatigue, call! forth no observation ; and hence, merit of the most useful and practical kina often passes without the applause -Which it eminently deserves. " Thus it is with our present excellent Sovereign. His attention to publiic, business is truly exemplary ; and whilst he exceeds in regularity and despot(' the habits of his late father,—whose conduct in this respect has seldom been properly appreciated,—his diligence forms a striking contrast to the supineness exhibited in the late reign when days and weeks sometimes elapsed before the Royal signature could be Obtained. "The public learn from the Court Newsman that the King regularly comes to town once a week, to receive his Ministers, and for the transactIon of what- ever business may be required ; and these jemmies are occasionally repeated within a few days of each other, without the slightest regard for his personal convenience. Stronger proofi, however, exist of the King's derction to the duties of his station. Every document submitted for his consideration and sig- nature, is executed and returned to the proper office within twenty-four hours after he receives it, and generally within twelve hours. If a letter be ad- dressed to Sir Herbert Taylor or to Sir Henry Wheatley, no matter how trifling may be its subject, it is certain of receiving an immediate and ptlite answer, the contents of which show that his Majesty must undoubtedly have been con- suited; and if the request be refused, regret is expressed, and a satisfactory reason is usually assigned. Those only who are aware of the mast es of papers submitted to the King, or of the innumerable subjects on which li;s pleasure is taken, can appreciate the promptness, courtesy, and decision which he displays ; whilst in giving audiences, the extent of his information, and his business-like habits, excite equal surprise and satisfaction. When it is remembered that the King is above sixty-seven years of age, the labour which he undirgoes seems extraordinary; and the admirable manner in which he executes his duties, is consequently entitled to still higher applause. His office is indeed no sinecure ; and it would be well for the country if every department of the State, and every public officer, imitated the example set them -by the Sovereign.
"Before concluding this subject, justice demands that the manner in which Sir Herbert Taylor and Sir Henry Wheatley conduct the Royal correspondence, should not pass unnoticed ; for, doubtless, a share of the praise which has been here ex- pressed of their Master's decision and promptness, is due to them, and more es- pecially for the extreme courtesy with which their letiers are written."
We had before heard the fact of the King's extraordinary punctuality in signing papers,—with this addition, that when they are more than ordinarily numerous, the Queen sits at the table with her Royal husband, lays the papers before him, and when signed, removes and arranges them, like a secretary.
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