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TheP a is Journals of Wednesday, received this morning, throw no light on the question of peace or war between Russia and the Porte, nor do tliev give the slightest indication of the course which Austria mentis to pursue in the event of hostilities; 'they, however, state, tint negotiations of the high- est importance are carrying on between the Courts of Berlin and St. Petersburgh. It is presumed, that they relate to the afiairs of the east of Europe, and to the attitude which Prussia will assume under present circumstances. The following details, relative to the taking of Salonica, the capital of Macedonia, are given in these papers:—" The Greeks bombarded the town and castle, during four days, both by land and sea, after which the Turkish commander capitulated. There were found in the castle a great number of Greek hostages, who were liberated, and much treasure. The news had some days previously reached Salonica, that the Insurgent Chief Ulysses, had comptetcty routed the Turks in Thessaly, and this probably accelerated the surrender of the town. It is feared that these events will exasperate the Turks in Constantinople to fresh acts of barbarity against the Christians. The news of the taking of Salonica was brought to the Pacha of Belgrade by a Tartar." The King.-The messenger (Lack) who was sent on Tuesday night to the King, with the account of the Queen's demise, returned at three o'clock this morning, with dispatches from Lord Londonderry (who was with his Majesty) to Lord Liverpool.- These dispatches are dated from the Royal Yacht, in Holyhead Roads, at two o'clock on Thursday, so that the messenger performed the whole journey in 73 hours, and the home journey in 37. The King had embarked the preceding evening, with the intention of crossing to Dublin, but the wind becoming foul, the yacht came to anchor, and re- mained so when the messenger came away. The following is an extract of a letter from Holyhead, dated six o'clock, Thursday evening:— "The King's Messenger has brought the melan- clioly intelligence of her Majesty's dissolutions— His Majesty's yacht is now preparing to get out of harbour. The wind continues westerly, but the agitation of the sea has abated. It is understood to be the King's intention to sail with the first fair wind for Dublin, but to land in the most private manner possible. It is further said, that his Ma- jesty, on his arrival in Ireland, will repair imme- diately to the Phoenix Park, near Dublin, where he will remain in private until after her Majesty's funeral." His Majesty, whilst at Plasnewydd, the seat of the Marquis of Auglesea, received addresses from various parts of the Principality, to which he re- turned the most gracious answers. His Majesty, on his return to the harbour on Wednesday after- noon, was followed for several miles by a crowd of the country people, who huzzaed and cheered him all the way. A triumphal arch "was erected on the pier, hung all over with oak leaves. intermixed with red and white eoses the following inscription, in the native language ot Wales, was placed over the same 1- Anrhydedd 'i'r Erenin which is thus translated—" In honour of theKrng." The Royal barge was in preparation at the foot of the ladder. As his Majesty approached it, the gentlemen on the pier shouted, CI God save the King." The ladies on the pier and on the balcony of the light-house waved their scarfs and handker- chiefs. The King, preceded by Commodore Paget, and followed by Lord Anglesea, descended the ladder with a firm and vigorous step, and, on being seated in his barge, bowed to the- crowd of Spec- tators who lined the pier. As soon as his Majesty was seated in his barge, a royal salute was fired from the'ships, of war of" the squadron, and from -the guns on the pier. A private letter from Holyhead says-" As soon as the welcome tidings were brought that his Ma- jesty intended to land, the wall of the pier, and the stone work outside it, were suddenly crowded with spectators, consisting for the greater part of Welsh females, from the various villages in the island.— Some of the higher M farmer class" of young wo- z' men were (tressed in fiding habits and hats, others in hats and shawls; but the greater majority in the ancient mantle of the Principality, with hats of more modern fashlou. Shortly before five the signals were given for his Majesty's landing. The first salute was fired from the quay, and every thing supposed to be prepared fur the King's re- ception, when it was observed, that should his Majesty choose to 511 on receiving the address, there was no chair. A large arm chair was in- stancy provided, and covered with crimson and purple shawls aud scarfs, which some of the English and Irish ladies rivalled each other in offering, each being naturally desirous that her shawi or scarf might be honoured by the touch of Majesty. Two or three, however, were sufficient, ■ the rustic throne was completed by placing a lady's lilac-coloured velvet mantle beneath thei chair as a carpet. But. alas how vain are humani calculations His Majesty did not choose to sit he did not even go near the chair, but when he ascended, he stood firmly and gracefully while Sir John Stanley read the address.

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- LOSS OF THE EARL MOIRA PACKET.

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