The British army will hail it with rapturous enthusiasm, while the whole universe will acknowledge those valorous exploits which have so imperiously rallied for it.

That uninterrupted health and still increasing laurels may continue to crown you through a glorious and long career of life, are the never ceasing and most ardent wishes of, my dear lord, your very sincere and faithful friend.

G.P.R.

On the 22nd, the Regency of Spain gave the Marquis of Wellington the estate of the Soto de Roma, in Granada, “in the name of the Spanish nation, in testimony of its sincere gratitude.”

On the 28th of July, the French, under Marshal Soult, having re-entered Spain, the battle of Sovauren was fought; and on the 8th of September, St. Sebastian fell.  On the 7th of October, the passage of the Bidassoa was effected; and on the 10th of November, the whole of the army descended into France.  Other battles ensued; and on the 10th of April, 1814, was fought the final battle of Toulouse, which ended the war.

On the 3rd of May, the illustrious commander was advanced in the peerage by the titles of Marquis of Douro and Duke of Wellington; and, soon after, a grant of L400,000 was voted him by parliament.  He arrived in England on the 23rd of June, and on the next day proceeded to Portsmouth to the Prince Regent, who was there with the allied monarchs.

A few days afterwards, a scene took place in the House of Lords—­when for the first time the Duke took his seat there—­enough to make a nation’s heart beat with gratitude, pride, and exultation.  It is thus described: 

“On the 28th of June, shortly after 3 o’clock, the Lord Chancellor having taken his seat, the Duke of Wellington was introduced, supported by the Dukes of Richmond and Beaufort, in military uniform, and in their ducal robes.  Being arrived in the body of the House, the Duke made the usual obeisance to the Lord Chancellor, and shewed his patent and right of summons:  these noblemen then approached the table, where his Grace’s various patents, as baron and viscount, earl, marquis, and lastly as duke, were each read by the clerks.  The oaths were then administered, and the Test Rolls were signed by him.  He then, accompanied by his noble supporters, took his seat on the dukes’ bench, and saluted the house in the usual manner, by rising, taking off his hat, and bowing respectfully.  The Lord Chancellor then rose, and, pursuant to their lordships’ orders, addressed his Grace:—­

“My Lord Duke of Wellington,—­I have received the commands of this house, which I am persuaded has witnessed with infinite satisfaction your Grace’s personal introduction to this august assembly, to return your grace the thanks and acknowledgments of this house, for your great and eminent services to your king and country.”