on of Whitbread and Mr. Pousonby, two leading members
of opposition, it was increased to L400,000. Moreover, the house of
commons conferred on his grace the unprecedented distinction of sending
a deputation to offer him its thanks, as well as congratulations on
his return to his own country. The duke acknowledged this compliment in
person on the 1st of July, on which occasion he was greeted by all the
members with enthusiasm, and addressed by the speaker in an appropriate
and animated speech. Nor were the duke's companions forgotten. Grants
and peerages were bestowed on Sir Thomas Graham, Sir William Beresford,
Sir Rowland Hill, Sir John Hope, and Sir Stapleton Cotton. But there was
one name omitted in this list which gave general dissatisfaction in the
country--the name of "Picton," by whose sword the British troops were
led to the victorious assault of Ciudad Rodrigo; by whose daring
hand the British standard was planted on the castle of Badajoz; whose
battalions, when the usurper of the Spanish throne was driven to his
last stand at Vittoria, filled the centre of that formidable line,
before which the troops of France fled in dismay; and by whose skill,
prudence, and valour, exerted in a critical hour, the enemy was foiled
in his desperate attempt to break through the barrier of the Pyrenees.
Picton received the thanks of the house for his valorous conduct for the
seventh time; but that was all, his services were left unrewarded.

VISIT OF THE ALLIED SOVEREIGNS.

As soon as the allied sovereigns had imagined their work was completed
in Paris, the Emperor of Russia with his sister, and the King of Prussia
with his two sons, came to England on a visit to the prince regent. They
were accompanied by a numerous body of counts, barons, dukes, princes,
marshals, and generals, among whom were Blucher, and Platoff the Hettman
of the Cossacks. The reception given these distinguished visitors was
both honourable and flattering; such continuous shows, spectacles,
and fetes were given in honour of their visit as London never before
witnessed.

CONGRESS OF VIENNA.

The congress of Vienna was opened on the 1st of November. There were
present at this assembly the Emperors of Russia and Austria; the Kings
of Prussia, Denmark, Bavaria, and Wurtemburg; the Elector of Hesse:
the Grand-duke of Baden; the Dukes of Saxe Weimar, Brunswick, Nassau,
Coburg, and several other places. The principal ambassadors and
ministers were