The Post this morning contains a letter from Mr. Hamilton
Fitz- gerald in reply to Sir James Clark's statement respecting Lady Flora Hastings. Mr. Fitzgerald had hoped that Lord Hastings would have condescended to notice that statement, as, however " insignificant " Sir James may be, his statement is " plausible" and " cunningly written." Mr. Fitzgerald proceeds to point out sonic of the Court physician's misrepresentations and inconsistencies ; but the only part of his letter possessing any novelty for the readers of the Spectator, will be found in the following particulars of Sir James Clark's interview with Lady Flora when he first communicated the suspicion of the Court Ladies. The words are those used by Lady Flora herself to " one of her dearest friends," immediately after the interview. " Ile entered Lady Flora's room unannounced. He did not come at his usual visiting-hour, but at the time when the servants were at tinnier. Lady Flora was alone. He had the appearance of tieing much agitated. Lady Fd:ra thought he was oat of his mind.' She toll hint she was in better spirits about herself, as the enlargement was much diminished. He repi ii,' Yon flatter yourself—it is increased; and is to be aceounted for, as I hear from the ladies, that you are privately married. He afterwards expressed to her the butt Iity of concealment, as the thing was so well known ; and declared his astoni-h- sent that she had nut laintul at the eery ovation (if soch a ti it. Lady Flora described her sensation at hearing the accusai iou as that of turning into marble. She looked at loin steadily, and: replied that she thanked God slie had a clear conscience, and could therefore go through any thing. She asked it' the Butchess of Kent hail been informed of the nature of Ills (201111111.111C%:t :on. lie said, No, it would be too great a shock for her.' Lad Flora rqdie1, Ism accountable to illy owa mistress for my cotelliet, I shall take no ST el) in this business without consulting her ;' and desired Sir James Clark to retire."
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