The squadron bearing the Queen arrived at Granton Pier on

Thurs- day morning; and it will be seen from the following account, by the correspondent of the Morning Chronicle, that notwithstanding the ela- borate preparations in Edinburgh, the diplomatic negotiations of the Municipal rulers with the Imperial rulers, and the almost opportune delay, the Queen after all stole a march upon the good folks, and con- verted those who were to meet her into undignified pursuers. An Anti-Ministerial emeute seems to be threatened in the Whig city, sus- picious of a slight—for the civic politicians are too constitutional to blame the young Queen herself: her " advisers " are to be called to account, and we may look for an impeachment.

"Edinburgh, Thursday.

"I have at length the pleasure of informing you that her Majesty and Prince Albert arrived safe at Granton Pier this morning, in excellent health and spirits, about eight o'clock ; but it is a matter of regret that, owing to some misunder- standing, as it must be presumed, her Majesty's landing and progress through the city have been so managed as to cause great disappointment to thousands, many of whom have travelled a considerable distance to be present on the occasion.

"En my communication of last night, I stated, that in conformity with the

original arrangements, every preparation was made for the reception of her Ma- jesty yesterday. The city poured forth nearly the whole of its population, which was hourly increased by thousands arriving from Glasgow and the sur- rounding towns; and all the streets through which it was understood the Royal procession would pass, and the whole of the way to Granton, a distance of about three miles, presented a mass of human beings. The day was exceedingly fine; the sun shone forth in all his splendour ; and the flags and banners waving in every direction from the houses and the numerous platforms, and the throng of elegantly-dressed ladies, whose smiling countenances made them look still snore beautiful, was a scene of the most exhilarating and indescribably attractive kind. Pity, indeed, that all this should have ended in disappointment.

"Even after the arrival of the steam-ship Monarch, when it was ascertained that her Majesty could not by possibility reach Granton till next morning, the thousands who were assembled still continued to linger about till the noti- fication, published under the authority of the Lord Provost, satisfied them that a landing should not, at all events, be made till morning, and that timely notice of it should be given. Meantime, as it was known that her Majesty was approaching the shores of Scotland, bonfires were lighted upon Arthur's Seat, the Pentlands, and surrounding hills, producing an admirable effect ; and the principal streets were thronged with promenaders until a very late hour.

"There was still great anxiety for intelligence; and upon the arrival of the

London mail by Berwick, about two o'clock, Thursday morning,] it was ascer- tained that the royal squadron had passed unbar about ten o'clock at night, and that a royal salute, which was fired from a battery in the harbour, had been acknowledged by several rockets from the royal squadron. "Soon after it became known that the steam-ship Monarch, one of the

many steamers which had sailed in the morning to meet the royal squadron, had arrived at Granton Pier about half-past one o'clock ; and at that time it was supposed that the royal squadron had anchored in Aberlady Bay. The Monarch fell in [time not mentioned] with the Royal George yacht off Eye- mouth, a most romantic spot : the wind was blowing North-west, and the Royal George had her jib, flying-jib, and driver set, the wind blowing on the larboard-bow. The Black Eagle and the Shearwater were towing the royal yacht, the Rhadamanthus and the Trinity yacht steamer being immediately behind. The Monarch then pat round, and delivered a royal salute in excel- lent style : she took a position at some distance from the royal yacht ; the yards were then manned, and three hearty cheers were giveni which seemed to have been heard on board the Royal George, as her Majesty immediately rose and made her gracious acknowledgments. Her Majesty was at this time reclining on a couch between the main and wizen masts; Prince Albert, and a naval officer who seemed to be Lord Adolphus Fitsclarence, standing near. On board of the Monarch and some other accompanying steamers the dancing' of Scottish reels was commenced ; which seemed to afford a good deal of amusement to her Majesty and the Royal party. The Monarch left the royal squadron about ten miles to the eastward of lnchkeith ; and arrived at Gran- ton, as I have stated, about half-past one o'clock this morning.

"From the intelligence brought by the Monarch, a strict look-out was kept

for the appearance of the royal squadron ; and at half-past seven o'clock [Wednesday morning] two signal-guns fired from the Castle gave the announce- ment that the Royal George and the other vessels of the squadron were in sight. Immediately the city was in commotion ; and great numbers proceeded on the road to Granton, or took up positions at various points on the line of the procession. Bills, however, were posted last evening throughout the city and suburbs, under the authority of the Lord Provost, and in which the public were given to understand that such an arrangement had been made by his Lordship and the authorities with her Majesty's Ministers now in Edinburgh,

as would enable the Lord Provost to give timely notice of the hour of her Ma- jesty's landing; and great numbers, relying on this announcement, were totally unprepared for what subsequently occurred.

" The royal yacht came alongside the Granton Pier a little after eight o'clock ; and soon after Sir Robert Peel and the Duke of Buccleuch went on hoard, and after paying their personal respects, entered into conversation with her Majesty ; who, as well as Prince Albert, seemed to be in excellent health and spirits. Immediately afterwards, her Majesty and his Royal Highness landed ; and were handed into an open carriage in waiting, amid the enthusi- astic cheering of the crew and the few who happened to be present at the time. This sudden landing, especially after the arrangements which the Corporation had made with those of her Majesty's Ministers in Edinburgh, seemed to take everybody by surprise. The Fifty-third Infantry, and a squadron of the Ennis- killen Dragoons, only arrived at the pier in time. The Royal Archers, the Queen's. Body Guard, and others who were to appear in procession, were too late. The Lord Provost and the other members of the Corporation were per- fectly astounded when they were informed at their place of meeting that her Majesty was already approaching the city. They immediately made a hurried movement to meet her Majesty at the barriers, to present the keys of the city; but were soon told that her Majesty had already passed the barriers, and was a considerable distance in advance! In the mean time, her Majesty, having Prince Albert seated on her left hand, was warmly and enthusi- astically cheered as she proceeded through the streets named in the route. She seemed much delighted with her reception ; and, with Prince Albert, repeatedly acknowledged the greetings of the people. The Ladies in Waiting, and others of the royal suite, followed in the other open carriages. A party of Enniskillen Dragoons were a little in advance ; and another party of the Ennis- killens, with the Fifty-third Infantry, followed in the rear. The Commander of the Forces in Scotland, Sir Neil Douglas, attended by several of his Staff, rode close to her Majesty's carriage throughout her progress. The Royal Archers, or Queen's Body Guard, met the royal cortege after it had passed the barrier, being too late for the landing, and there joined it, walking in single file on each side. The procession, I should state, after leaving Granton, passed along Inverleith Road and Cannon Mills, by Pitt Street and Hanover Street, into Princes Street, thence up Waterloo Place, and by the base of the Calton Hill, on to Dalkeith ; not visiting the Palace of Holyrood, as was expected. The Lord Provost,-Magistrates, and Council, after receiving the information elsewhere mentioned, made several efforts to overtake the procession, and at length succeeded ; when they received, her Majesty's gracious acknowledgments. In front of the Waterloo Hotel, the members of the Celtic Society, in their respective costume, were drawn up, under the command of the Marquis of Lorn; and as her Majesty passed, they saluted her in the true Highland fashion.

"It seemed as if her Majesty had not the least idea of the extensive prepa- rations which were made for her reception, for several times she seemed to look around her in evident amazement.

" To give any thing like an adequate notion of the disappointment which thousands have experienced today, would have been impossible. There seemed to be a distinct understanding generally entertained that the procession would not set out till about eleven ; and the consequence was, that many of the scaffoldings were not more than half filled. The scene of hurry and bustle, the running of people hither and thither, hoping by near ways to overtake the royal cortege, baffled description ; and the royal salute, which should have been fired from the Castle at the moment of her Majesty's landing, was not given till her Majesty was advancing up towards Hanover Street. "As far as the effect went, it was completely a failure ; and although her Majesty was everywhere enthusiastically cheered, yet I am bound to say that the feeling of dissatisfaction and disappointment is very great indeed. The question will and must be asked, to whom are the citizens of Edinburgh to look Jim an explanation in this matter ?—for insulted they have been most grossly and deeply. To the extent the Lord Provost and the Corporation generally are concerned, I believe they will be admitted to have shown throughout the most praiseworthy anxiety in this business. As far as I have been able to ascer- tain, they have received treatment at the hands of Sir James Graham, of which they have just reason to complain ; being kept in ignorance of her Majesty's arrangements up to the last moment, although it is understood they made early application to the Home Secretary on the subject. That her Majesty could have hesitated for one moment to have delayed her landing for a short time, cannot be doubted, had Sir Robert Peel or the Duke of Buccleuch explained the reason for it—namely, to give the people an opportunity of welcoming her arrival in Scotland with that cordiality and enthusiasm by which they were desirous of evincing their attachment and esteem. That the Lord Provost ancrhis col- leagues fully conceived that they had secured the desired point, is evident from the unequivocal manner in which they ordered the two notifications they put forth yesterday evening. It remains for the advisers who are now with her Majesty, to explain satisfactorily, if they can, their, part in this much-to-be-re- gretted affair.

"Immediately after the members of the Corporation returned from the pro- cession, they held a meeting with closed doors; and it was understood that an animated discussion ensued ; and the result was, that they came to a resolution of proceeding to Dalkeith Palace in a body to obtain an audience of her Ma- jesty! A notice to that effect was immediately printed and posted throughout the city. In the evening they returned, and communicated the result, that her Majesty had been graciously pleased to express her regret that there had been any misunderstanding as to her landing or her entrance into the city ; and that she was most anxious to meet the wishes of the people of Edinburgh as far as she possibly could ; and she expressed her willingness to go in procession on- Saturday from the Palace to the Castle. It was at the same time intimated, that the Drawing-room would be held on Monday instead of tomorrow; and at the Palace of Dalkeith—a disease of an infectious character having exhibited itself in the Palace [of Holyrood House.]

"The illuminations, however, are to take place tomorrow evening ; and they promise to be very splendid.

"The streets are still crowded, and the people somewhat excited; and I was informed that the Duke of Buccleuch considered it necessary to have the pro- tection of some police in passing through the city in the evening."