Everything is in the greatest disorder; utmost dejection amongst the Officers from highest to lowest;"-- fact being that the King has important improvements and new drillings in view (to go on at Strehlen), Cavalry improvements, Artillery improvements, unknown to Hyndford and the Opposition; and will not be ruined next campaign.
"I hope the news we have here, of the taking of Carthagena, is true," concludes he.

Alas, your Excellency! By a different hand, from the southward Hungarian regions, far over the Hills, take this other entry; almost of enthusiastic style:-- "PRESBURG, 25th JUNE.

Maria Theresa, in high spirits about her English Subsidy and the bright aspects, left Vienna about a week ago for Presburg [a drive of fifty miles down the fine Donau country]; and is celebrating her Coronation there, as Queen of Hungary, in a very sublime manner.

Sunday, 25th June, 1741, that is the day of putting on your Crown,--Iron Crown of St.Stephen, as readers know.

The Chivalry of Hungary, from Palfy and Esterhazy downward, and all the world are there; shining in loyalty and barbaric gold and pearl.