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;lt coloured Wisps, was suspended with wires, even with top of the portico. but at a di.tance of some yards from the o uilding. The brilliant a pp earance of the different coloured k u rps, at such a height in the air, without its bring perceptible from what they were suspended, had a most beautiful effect. BoAsz, 'ANC. and Co.—The words, " Long live the King," in large letter•. formed of variegated lattlps. GARDNIIR and tuocK—G. R. with a Crown above ; in vatic* Sued lansps. In Leadenhcil-street, two transparencies were exhibited. One o f vhich sea= • M Mae Peace and Plenty crown the British Isle, FILAVN on our Sovereign and us smile!" The other, " GOD save the King! Let strife for ever cease, tt And crown the Jubilee with everlasting peace !" TILE BOROUGH OF SOLTliw RK. Th e RorAt Cranes, Saint George's Pields—The whole front this Tittatte was splendidly deem dl!‘'d with varie gate d L itho ! ~: cy the principal entrance was G. R. in large letters, a Crown and brilliant star in the centre. The Chinese railing was oria melted with olive branches, and festoons of variegated lamps. The Punt.tc Orrice, Union.diall—G. R. in large letters, with t brilliant Crown. \STLET'S AMIHITHEAT46 , Westrninater-bridge—A Crown ani G. R. hi variegated lamps. . _ — h ,, iltrrior or the Ki”g'b 3enels Prison was illuminated. The whole front of the Warehouse for the Yellow ror Remedy exhibited one brilliant blaze. We beside§ tilt , Star and Anchor (which are u , na lly illuminated on days of rejoi c i ng ) t h e l etters C.. R. displayed by an in mease number of variegated i an , p , and a very beautiful and appropriate Trans rarenc) t in the centre of which was a Portrait of Majesty, surrounded by several Hearts, in each c i which was written Joy, and in Letters of Gold— ,' The Fiftieth Year of the Reign of George a , e . l l Patriot, the best of Kings, and the only virtuous s,sv leign in Europe ; every heart is filled with joy : thy long Reign, 0 King.,, OBSERVATIONS. Th e historian, in dwelling upon the character of }isMaJE c ry will, by the proceedings of yesterday, be released from the tiouhle of much prolixity.— T; e ,:baracter of the KING has been drawn by his People in the spontaneous expression of their sen timents. After a reign of half a century, they rose with one accordant voice, and desired with prayer and praise, with thanks and rejoicings, with deeds of be nevolence and charity to all their fellow•subyects, to express their gratitude to Goo for having given them s g ood a King, and for having spared his life so long. --gay he live to see a happy termination of all the ronbles and vexations that have chequered his event ful reign ! PROCEEDINGS AT WINDSOR. Unremitting preparations for the celebration of Festival, around the favoured residence of Roy a:ty, had been making for a considerable time past, hut did net publicly appear till the evening of the preceding day ; all Windsor then became a scene of bustle and activity. A triumphal arch was erected in the market-place, and another in Sheet -street, lead ing down to Bachelors'_ Acre. The Town-hall was owerted into bowers of lam el, intermingled with transparencies, and the Bachelors of Windsor paraded the streets with colours flying, drums beating, and the carcases of an ox and two sheep, which were des tined to he roasted whole for their entertainment on the fillowing day. Daylight, on the Jubilee morn, Was ushered in with discharges of artillery and - ringing of bells ' the latter of' which continued,. .pith short Interrais ..inn; during the day, an I the former was repeated 1 1 every remarkable occasion. At two o'clock in !he norning the ox-roasting commenced, in a field the town, cJiled The Bachelors'-Acre." apparatus for accomplishing this work consis ; teil.l two immense ranges for the fires, st ,-ported by !.rick-work. At each extremity, a triangle, of large poles, supported a beam, from which the carcase was suspended, by a chain, between the fires. —Arsder beam served for a spit, and relays of four ran at a time, two at each end, where there were con "enieat handles, kept the whole in a rotatory motion. Ho:ten .4n Ox was neither shaved about the head, lit deprived of his horns, and had a very curious ap- Tearance as, trussed like a rabbit, he performed his 4tnoking re vo l ut i ons . A proporeonably.pacious t a n vessel received the dripping-, and another tin vessel Perforat e d w i t h h o l es , surmount i ng his bult:. wag used i - I,r; the equal distribution of the basting. Outside of 4hC fire-places the sheep were roasted, forming formi riahle flank-companies to the body in the centre.— They were put to the fire about nine o'clock. The ! . x was stuffed with a bushel and a half of potatoes, was a donation to the lower orders, from Captain ElNualt, of the Blues. The sheep were given by .!r. ADAMS and Mr. BANNISTER, his Majesty's but- A little after ten o'clock, his MAJESTY, ac enlT.anied by the Princenes AuftesTA and SOPIIIA, *.*:r. !lies of Y9RE, KENT, Sussex, and CUMBER.. ..ANro and many of the Nobility, rode on horse , • ICIC t he Park. HiSMAJESTY looked extremely well, And walic(•cl from the door to his horse, and mounted, with•l t the least assistance. The QUEEN, soon after '.:'e departure of tae caraloade, went in her carriage s+ . .ith th e Princess EtnAsETH, to Frogmore, t 3 see l '"at the preparations for the fete in the evening had been completed. About twelve o'clock. his M4l :!..CTY, and his attendant company, rode into the long where the Artillery, the Oxford Blues, and the' :rafihrdshire Militia, were drawn up to receive him, discharge of 50 pieces of cannon then took place, ":ne a fra-de-jcit was fired by the infantry. The Royal ; nniediately returned to the Castle, to which • !TVir.ry had also by this time returned. At one • r`• her MA.rasTY, with the l'rincessep rind Royal ,1,14 ::!:; Lords liv,fialoGe t naturstourrt,WLvoterseA, ARDEN, and ST.HELatea; Ladies ILCNESTER, CRAN ▪ ~ and several others of the Noble persons who had 7 :rtivcci at the Castle, viii ed the Baehelor's.Acre.— :rhPY passed through the hones of Mr.Bustamoe, •!ci which a pavilion was erected for their reception, c orn whence they had a full view of the cooking elow From this Pavilion, viith colours flying, they erinducted by a walk down the Slope, which was 5,-i.atied and raili-1,1 in, and inspected the ox and sheep 's t!*. , y finish-:! their roasting career. They then re !iracd to the Pavilion, from whence a party of the chelors of Windsor marched down to take the first 0:1 ( of this treat, and carry it on salvers, to be tatted tileir Royal and Noble Visitors. 1 .te roasted ox was now hoisted, by means of pul ,. and drawn from the fire-place into a capacious , den tray. Some slices of beef and mutton, and a I:on of plum-pudding (of which a great quantity pr.yided) were then carried in pmcession up to lion, where the QUEEN and her party partook repast, and rescind three hearty cheers from the assembled multitude, rot their condescension. The QUEEN, in walking, was supported by the arm of the Duke of YORK, and appeared to enjoy the festive scene with much affability and good humour. When Royal Party had departed from the 1 3 , vilion, the oz and sheep were cut, or rather hewn, up, and distributed to the multitude, with plumpudding and ale. It was a princely regale, and the scene exhibited would have done honour to the pencil of the first artist that ever lived. Groups of children, munching their por t; ms of pudding on the grass ; the aged carrying off their shares of beef and mutton ; and poor and rich partaking in the general festivity, displayed so much gaiety, humour, and Jubilee, that it is impos sible to convey an adequate description of it in lan ' guage. On leaving the happy party at the Acre, we found the Prince of WALES, and the Princess CHARLOTTE of 'VALES, arrived at the Castle, where they had joined the ROYAL Fastitv--they came in the same carriage. Every one of the royal car- ; riages, in coming from the Castle, (went under the Triump? , al Arch, at the Town-hall. This Arch had 1 a splendid appearance, and was about 30 feet high. Four full-length figures adorned the base, viz.—Po mona, Flora, Faunas, and Bacchus. These were sur mounted on each side with portraits of their Kunnas, and tl-ese, in their turn, surmounted by pyramids of trophies.—The centre was crowned with the Regal Arms, and inscribed, on one side, " God Save the King," on the other, " The Kng and Constitution."— The arch in Sheet-street was of equal height with the foregoing, and erected in honour of the da.y goy Mr. TIPPET, his AinsTill carpenter. The centre was surmounted by a large medallion of the Km, and inscribed, " May the King live for ever!" Both the arches were transparencies, and almost covered with lamps. ludeed the town of Windsor was, from end to end, a transparency. There was scarcely a house ; which did not boast one at least. Some of them were ? very tasteful and appropriate. One had a likeness of • his MAJESTY, with this inscription, from our immor tal bard imirm...••••." May he live long ! Longer than I have time to tell his years! Ever beloved and loving may his rule be ! And, when old Time shall lead him to his end, Goodness and he fill up one monument !" In the forenoon, the Corporation and the Volun teers attended divine service in the church ; and, at four o'clock, the principal inhabitants partook of a sumptuous dinner in the Town-hall. The Hall was adorned with branches of laurel ; and in four of the windows were transparencies, emblematical of Bri tannia, Justice, Prudence, and Temperance. The upper end was occupied by a large transparency, represent ing a Medallion of the KING, on a stable column, upon which the. Eye of Providence beamed with the utmost splendour. Time was recording his virtues on a scroll, on which the words " The Father of his Peo ple" appeared written. The Genius of Britain, crown ing the medallion with laurel, and emblems of secu rity, happiness, plenty, &c. filled up the rest of the canvas. His MAJESTY was dressed in the Windsor uniform, as were also the Princes and Nobility. The QUEEN Princesses, and L a di es , appeare d i n R oyal Purple, I. . which was generally worn by the fashionable world, in honour of the Jubilee. The higher ranks sported ; this colour in pelisses, bonnets, mantles, &c. ; while not a servant girl was to be seen without shawls, rib bons. handkerchiefs, &c. according to the prevailing costume. Every male, from prince to peasant, dis played imp( nal cockades, with loyal inscriptions in gold, Jubilee medals, suspended round the neck, with purple ribbons, watch ribbons of the same kind, sprigs of laurel and gold, of laurel only, or some device or other, expressive of their loyalty and affection. Many of t; e fair sex also displayed medals. At Frogmore, as at Windsor, all was rejoicing and gaitty. In the centre of the sheet of water, behind the house, an irregular octagonal temple was erected for the exhibition of fire-works. On the lawn to the tight a pagoda and two painted pavilions were erected for the reception of the Nobility invited to her Majesty's fete. An immensely long tent, and, eight other tents of less size, being appropriated to contain the inhabitants of Windsor, and such other persons as might be favoured with admission to this splendid scene. Refreshments were provided for their entertainment, consisting of every luxury which art or nature could be ransacked to produce.— The grounds and house were ornamented with much splendour. The trees and shribs in the former glowed with innumerable lamps and gauze lanterns of every colour, which had a fine effect. The manner in which the rooms in the house were laid out, baffles description. Brilliant illuminations, from lamps, chandelabras, chandeliers, &c. Paradises of natural, and wreaths of artificial flowers ; orange trees, exotics and shrubs of every description ; splen did ornaments of gold and silver, &c. formed a tout ensemble, beyond praise. One the chief ornaments of Frogmore, however, was to be found in the Jubilee bust of the KING, which TURNERELLI had the honour to prent to the QUEEN, at the castle, in the morning. It was then carried down to Frogmore, and placed, under her Majesty's direction, in front of the grand mirror, in the red japan room The whole of the Royal Family paid their respects, and congratulated his MAJESTY on this memorable day, with the exception of the Princesses MARY and AMELIA and the Doke of CAMBRIDGE, who are at Weymouth. The Princess of WALES did not visit Windsor on this occasion ; neither was the Duchess Of YORK present. The concourse of people who visited Windsor was very great. Thousands of persons, from the distance of fifty miles round, journeyed to have the pleasure of beholding their Sovereign and his Family a t so I remarkable a period. Their trouble they seemed to think amply compensated by the pleasure of seeing him, his QUEEN, and all his children, save three, in high health and spirits, elevated by the demonstra tions of joy and loyalty that surrounded them. His MAJESTY, on coming out from the Castle in the morning, was congratulated on his appearing so well and healthy. He replied, " I feel quite strong I and, if my poor eyes were Mier, I should have no cause of complaint." 0- Jwing to die Fair taking place on Tuesday, the throng was much augmented, and beds were not to be procured, at inns or private houses, at less than from hall-a-guinea to a guinea each. Last night their prices were raised to double those sums. bills, entertainments, fire-works, and illuminations, 'concluded this► the gayest day, that ever Windsor wham*. :PETE EVENING STAR. LONDON. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1115 NIAJLSTY eaocammatt.---1-lohday at the Banke A report, which was circulated mere than a week since, has been revived in the City, and with more confidence than at first—that some kind of Negotia tion has been carrying on, through an indirect chan nel, between the British Government and that of France, the object of which is the re-establishment of a general Peace. The Marquis WELLEst.Ev, it is said, is about to proceed to Paris in further pursuit of this, grand object, the way to which, it is understood, has been smoothed.by the mediation of a great Northern Power, and whose interference was the chief cause of the prolongation of the negociations at Altenburgh, which are now entirely closed. The evacuation of Spain is said to be the simple condition on which England is to be admitted a party in a General Con gress of European Powers. The claims of Portugal, as an independent State, to become subject to future discussion. Three Gottenbargh Mails arrived this morning: the only article of intelligence in them, worth communi cating, is the appointment of Negotiators on the part of Denmark and Sweden, with the view of conclud ing a peace. We this morning received French papers to the 20th, and Dutch to the 23d instant. Their contents are uninteresting. Great rejoicings had taken place at St. Petersburgh in consequence of the conclusion of the Peace with Sweden, and a promotion among the Courtiers took place on the occasion. At a late hour last night, we received Spanish pa pers to the 9th, and Portuguese to the 12th instant, from which we have iven some extracts in another column. The following is a Private Letter from Lisboa re ceived by the same conveyance : LISBON, OCTOBER 10. se Lord WELLINGTON is arrived. He was received at the Commercial Square with all the pomp of a Sovereign, under a salute from the Castle. Our Dragoon Guards, the Portuguese regiments of Vo- lunteers, horse and foot, Militia, &c. were all under arms : a royal carriage awaited him, but he preferred riding on horseback, and was accompanied by Mar shal BERESFORD, who with Sir ROBERT WILSON, is now here. It is currently reported that our troops are returning from Spain towards this country, and that Portugal is to be defended if possible. A brig of war, just arrived from Cadiz. brings accounts of a victory gained by BLAKE, over the French near Gerona." NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. FALMOUTH, OCTOBER 23. Arrived the Princess Charlotte packet, Capt. Rzftrt, with mails from Lisbon, in 11 days passage. PLYMOUTH and PI.YMOUTH•DOCK, OCTOBER 24. Yesterday arrived the American ship Brutus, Cap tain GOODRIDGE, from New York, which place she left the Ist of September, laden with cotton, log wood, tobacco, &c. bound to Tonningen ; on her passage was boarded and plundered by a French pri vateer, and subsequently fell in with the Menusa, which skip brought her in here. The Busy privateer, Captain BELL, arrived at Fowey on Sunday, with a re-captured American ves sel, the Thomas and Mary, of Richmond, which had been taken by a French privateer on Saturday even ing : the privateer steered for St. Maloes, with a large English brig in tow, which she had previously cap tured.—La RAIN frigate is hourly expected in, with her prize, a French privateer, which she was left in chace of, off the Start, yesterday.—Arrived the VALIANT, of 74, and SL'RVEILLANTE frigate, from off L'Orient; the VALIANT is nearly in a sinking state, having been on shore off L'Orient, and the SURVEIL.: LANTE came in with her for fear of her foundering at sea. She has since come up Hamoaze.—Sailed :he PLOVER sloop, on a cruize. Came in the Celerity, Capt. PEACOCK, from Oporto, to London, with wine ; Minerva Portuguese barque, Capt. J. JARDINER, from Pernambuco, to London, with sugar and cotton : she was captured the '2oth instant, five miles from Scilly, by a French privateer, and retaken by the NAIAD, of 36 guns, the next day; French chasse maree la Victoire, from Bourdeaux, with rozin and wine, captured by the MINERVA, of 32 guns; Providence revenue cutter, from a cruize. This morning arrived the Proodrty of Jersey, Capt. LE GROS, from Jersey, with cyder : the master states, that he saw this morning, off the Start, lying -too, with only one sail hoisted, a French lugger privateer, which he escaped the notice of, until he was too far to windward to profit her any thing by chace ; bat as the wind is now at E.S.E. and many ships beating in the Channel, the day will haidly clear before she has made one or more captures—the Channel is swarm ing with these marauders, to the annoyance of the commerce of the country. Sailed the ALEICORE sloop, on a cruize ; NONPAREIL schooner with dispatches for Cadiz ; anai the ARROW schooner, in quest of the privateer in the Channel. YARMOUTH, OCTOBER 25. Sailed the EPUIRA sloop of war, with the trade, to Flushing. Arrived, and remain in the Roads, the CHAMPION sloop of war, and Nave &Nal, with a fleet, for Gottesiburgh.—Ships in the Roadf, 'WebOr' Onyx, Acute, Vixen, Indignant, Bruizer, Ned and Champion.—The Lord Duncan packet arrived from Heligoland, wish malls and several passengers. /AM" OCTOBER gr 4. Sailed his Majesty's ship S.u.sErm, with IVl.ijrg, General CANirhELL oil hoard, for tln , Med terno.c.in VIRAGO gun.brig, for Portsmooth, with a conv,y and SPECULATOR logger for Fit:JIM: 4 , with dispatches. Arrived the Isis , of 50 guns, from Flusing ; tt:c Dispatch pilot sloop, of from a cruir.e. Sailed the HARLEQUIN armed ship, will a convoy to the Westward.—Wind S. E. NAVAL PROMOTION. The Naval Promotion, on account of the Jubike, consists of A Admirals, 10 Vice-Admirals, 10 Rear Admirals, 20 Post Captains, and 20 Commanders, All taken in regular succession from the top of theit respective lists, neither one being pissed over, nor one siccted out of his turn. THF47 RES. COVENT-CARDEN.--Last night the performances were The Man of the World, and The Jubilee. The two first acts were distinguished by unbounded appli — use bestowed on Mr. CooxE, in every instance when he appeared in the character of S:r Pertinax lir'Sycoltiant and a determined and marked disapprobation of Mr. CHARLES KENIRLE, in the character of Egerton. We never witnessed applause and censure more distinctly directed towards two individuals on the stage. Mrs. H. JOHNSTON made her first appearance this season, as Lady Rodulftha. At the rising of the curtain, and until the commencement of half-price, the home was as thin of company as we ever witnessed it. There were about half a dozen in the centre of the pit, who commenced the uproar, and six persons were taken before the Mag'strates at now-street. Several skirmishes took place in the boxes; one, in particular, in the 4th box from the stage, on thz right hand side of it, in the second tier. The plicards, confined to the pit, were few, but they were roared in triumph. The following were the most conspicuous : " King John's Road to Ruin." " King John shall humble to John Bull." " King George for ever—Managers never." A ring was then formed in the pit, in the centre of which this, with other placards, was hoisted in tri umph and loud huzzas. 11 was expected that the Jubilee, a new musical sletc4,, in honour of our beloved Sove, eign, would be heard with respect ; but en the drawing up of the curtain, as great a noise as ever was hear.: at any period re sounded through the house, and not a *void of the performance could be heard. The music was by REEVE, but we cannot speak of it, as we heard it not, nor even the kettle.drums—it b was all pantomime : but the spectacle in the last act was as rich a treat as ever was witnessed. The scene was a seaport illuminated, and a representa tion of a first-rate man of war, lying at anchor in a bay, which had the most magnificent effect, and from her 50 guns were tired. The next appcarance on the stage was a military band, bearing trophies of England's *victories by land, viz. Gibraltar, Alexandria, Maida, Vimiera, Quebec, and Serin gapatam. The followers of this band were a body of seamen, bearing insignias of our naval victories, the Nile, the Channel, Cape St. Vincent, INT)rth Sea, Trafalgar, and India. To these followed cna racters of British manufacturers and artists, bear ing the various insignias of Commerce, and the Arts. This, as we have before observed, w.ts the grandest spectacle we have ever yet witnessed.— The clamour having completely prev,•oted the songs being heard, we cannot speak of their merits. The performers sang' God save the King,' and Rule Britannia,' in full strength, previous to the com mencement of the play, which was received with en thusiastic plaudits. The same was not the case at the close of the performance, when God save ,he King' was sung by the strength of the house ; but so great was the tumult that not a word could be heard. LYCEUM.—Last night, after the conic sketch of SiAvester Daggerwood, was exhibited a new nitpic k ' Ara. matic entertainment, in two acts, c:iied Britain's lee. Thiepiece, which exhibits evident tokens ol xe - npo. rary and hasty composition, is yet mai ked with strong and genuine traits of wit, humour, and in,rennity. The allusions to the subject of the Jubilee are at once pointed, frank, generous, and wise, dnd the stieng:h and energies of the company were very judiciously selected and combined to give the best effect to tne design. At the close of the scene the representa:ien r.f a ',hip of scar was exhibited at the b ie.: of the s—tge, with four flags displayed, while " Rule Britannia" was sung in full chorus. OPERA-HousE.—This scene of splendour was last night visited by a numerous asseniblagt: of Lades and Gentlemen in masks and private dresces. The Grand Pagoda was illuminated by a pro:usion of lamps, which made a most d,zzling appearancee-. The golden dragons, and other Chinese figures, pro. duced a most striking effect, and, in short, the whole presented a spectacle of mirth and loyalty suiable to the happy occasion of the meeting. The band struck up a reel' about eleven o'clock, when dancing com menced, and continued with little intermissioD until the supper was prepared. The cold collation v. as ex cellent, and arranged with mich taste ; the wines were alsi of the best quality, and many a bumper was circulated to the health and long life of the best of Kings. The Ships in the Downs were yesterday dressed with colours, and fired a salute at one o'clock; in ho nour of the day, which appeared exceedin s ly grand; the Marines being drawn up, also fired a h u-de-joy. The Mayor and Corporation dined together at the Court-Hall, Deal, which was brilliantly illumina:ed ; and a ball was given in the evening. At the entertainment given on Lhe 9th instant, all Hillsborough, in consequence of the Marquis of ,DOWNSIIIRE coming of age, to about 4500 of his ten antry in thatneighbuurLood 20 ox' n, 5u shetp.. f, O O plum-puddings, as many pies, .50 hogsheads of Ale, bread, i r; 1 . 1 t" 7 ' 7.• ebOck, and bread, ch(•ese, Se. in prop-rtion, wt.re Elvin, It is with infinite concern we sure Oa, • d lonel UTiVed SEYMOUR, Colonel of the brave 23d Light Dragons, angers. is returned from Spain in every alarming site of health.