Star. — London, England, 1817-11-20 00:00:00

. . ratter PeloelpallUss • geoilenian Usher. of Arms, beadagt Geothmaa Uthilrh, Ids Sceptre. i'nretary to the The Lord Chamber. The Vies ore Chamber' lath his. hith i cli f a Chatamelaith lain. supporters of the Pall, flapperters ot the Lady Berrox. THE • BODY. Lady ELLeveosevinta Lady Asyut. L3ll GIINVILLZ. The Coffin was covered with a Black Vt!vet Pall, adorned with I Eight Escutcheons of her late Royal Highness's Arms, the I Coisn carried by Eight Yeomen of the Guard, under a Canopy of Black Velvet, borne by Bight Gentlemen Valets. His Royal High. r The 1 His Royal Misti ness the I CHIEF MOURNER ness the Dike of Clarence, his Serene Highness Duke of York, In in a long Black Prince LEOPOLD, a m ax B lac k Cloak, his Train 4in a long black Cloak, Cl oa k, al, 'Prato borne by Two his Train borne by I borne by Two lemen of his Baron de Harden- Gentlemen of his Royal Highness's brock, and , Royal Highness's Household. LSir Robert Gainer- J Household. PRINCES OF THE BLOOD ROYAL, 1 3 l o ng Watt Cloaks, the train of each borne by two Gentlemer et the respective Househokls of their Royal Highnesses. Ladies of the Bet: Chamber to her late Royal Highness. Women of the Bel Chamber to her late Royal Highness. His Majesty's Establishment at Windsor, els. Groom of the Stole. hlrsta of the Robes. Viee-Chamberlah Lords of the Bed Chamber. Grooms of the Bed Chamber. Clerk Marshal. Equerries. Muter of the Household. Hu Majtsty's Establishment at Windsor, •is. Master of the Hone. Vice-Chamberlain. ELtittary and Comptroller Treasurer ol the Household. of the Household. Equerries anJ Gentlemen Ushers. Ladies of her &fidgety% Bedchamber. Women of bee Majesty's Bedchamber. Ladies Attendants ois their Royal Highnesses the Princesses. Amadeus on her late Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte. Meadows oa bet Majesty and the Primmer This Procession was conducted with the utmost solemnity, and when it arrived in the Choir, there was the deem' interest, which was signified by a solemn and mournful silence. The•Cbpisters, as vim as they made their appearance in the Chapel, began to chant the solemn service of—" I know that my Redeemer liveth :" the canopy followed the chi:l inters, and moved at a very slow pace: it appeared in be of immense length, and, bring borne high in use air, had a most imposing effect s under this was ne Coffin, carried by eight of the Yeomen of the Guard. Prince LEOPOLD followed the coffin as chief limner ; his appearance created the deepest interest; hi 3 countenance was dejected ; his manner was full .3t despondency; and though he made evident efforts Ig/3re:erre calmness and fortitude, yet he eeery now and then burst into a flood of tears. He walked along with unsteady steps, and took the seat provid. ed fur him at the head of the coffin, between the Dukes of YORK and CLAILUEIL During the *whole of the funeral service Prince Leopold) preserved one aged but downcast look to wards the coffin of his beloved wile—he never once raised his eyes to the congregaton—he was totally absorbed in hi. grief. The Royal Dukes who sat r,r ' stood beside him, watched him with much soliCitude, as if they were afraid he would sink under his Alit lion. His distress, however, was tolerably subdued till the moment sihen the coffin was gradually low ered into the grave—at this awful curs, when his deeply.regretted Consort was to be separated from him for ever, he was alarmingly moved, but by a strong effort be seemed also to conquer this emotion ; lad the test of the service passed on without requiring any particular notice. The usual anthems were chanted with proper solemnity, but the reading part of ) the ceremony dial not attract ptrticular observation. The Dean went through his portion of it with dig nity and pathos. When it was over, Sir ISAAC HEARD read the titles of the Princess in a voice much more broken by grief than age; and the mourners walked back, though without the State accompaniments. The Prince LEOPOLD appeared distressingly ill : and indeed bis state of health and feeling might excite alarm, if it were not that he bas latterly been able to procure some sleep. The Royal Dukes conducted themselves with be coming seriosaness, but, as might be expected, were less abandoned to their sot row than the illustrious and wretched widower. The melancholy hoist..., was over before eleven o'clock, but the Chapel and the avenues were not completely cleared tilt twelve o'clock. At tbit boor the whole town of Wiqdsor was full of bustle and confusion. The carriage ways were all blocked up with vehicles of every description, and the footpaths were impassable for the multitude of spectators. In, a minor but at the same time in a very great degree, this confusion prevailed all the way to London : the road was covered with postchaisee, and a chew of horses was no where to be found. Prince LaoroLo returned to Claremont almost im mediately after the mournful ceremonial. He had made in the morning a short call at the Quitares Lodge, and walked for a short space in the Little Park with the Duke of CLARENCE. The Quuw and Princesses kept themselves closely confined to their cli Licks or iiirna moans. To the credit of the metropolis be it recorded. that ell the Churches and Chapels of every persuAsion were yesterday uncommonly crowded with persons of &Wreaks, impressed with the deepest grief for the national loss sustained in the death of her late Royal Highness the Princess CuaaLarra, and her Royal Infant.': It being the day of her Royal Highness's Funeral, all public business was suspended, the shops were close shot op, and every house appeared in deep mourning. The great bell of St. Paul's Ca- thedral, and the bells of all the Parish Churches, tolled at intervals. The soldiers at the Tower, and the Guards in St. James's Park, mounted guard without elitist band, fife, or drum—deep melan- choly was depicted on every countenance. In gnome rating the various congregations, we shall begin with Westminster Abbey—The pulpit, &c were co vered with black cloth. There was an overflowing congregation. Divine Service was performed by the Very Reverend the Dean of Worrantorrze. St. Margaret's Church was numerously and re spectably attended, and a most excellent discourse delivered on the melancholy occasion by the Rev. Mr. GROWLS, Curate. The Church was bung in deep black. St. John's, Westminster; was very much crowded, and a most excellent sermon preached. The Royal Military Chapel, Whitehall, had a company of the Guards at the door to keep a clear passage to the entrance, the crowd being very great. The Chapel was filed with Nobility and Gentry ; the alter, pulpit, desk, and the Royal box, were co• vered with black'velvet. A most impressive sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Howuirr, one of the Readers, who took his text from the 90th Psalm, 12th verse—" So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." St. James's Church, Piccadilly. was crowded with the Nobility and Gentry. The church was hung with 'black. and an excellent sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Uproi. He took his text from St. Mat thew-64 The maid is not dead, but sleepeth." Paddington—A most excellent Sermon was deli vend by the Rev. Josses PICKERING. St. Ann's, Soho, was very lull at an early hour. The Rev. Dr. M'CLano delivered a most excellent discourse, buitabie to the occasion. His test was, is The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." St. Paul's, Covent garden, was well attend-d, and an excellent sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Rooiw one of the Readers. St. Martin in the Fields—The interior of this church had a most melancholy appearance; the trona of the gallery being covered with black cloth, as wet: the columns supporting the roof; the win dow-curtains were of black serge,. the altar,. the pulpit, and desk, were covered with superfine black cloth. The canopy of the pulpit, was painted black, l'surmounted with a black crown. All the charity boys and girls of the parish with black crapes and -ribbons. The church was crowded to an overflow, "and there weer many hundreds at the doors who could not gain admittance. St. George',, Hanover-square—This church had yesterday to boast of a numerous congregation of the Nobility and Gentry, to whom a most excellent and impressive sermon was preached on the mournful occasioo by the Very Rev: the 'Dean of CHENTIR Charlotte-wee Chapel—A truly pious and aver. gene sermon was preached on the mournful occasion to a very numerous and respectable congregation. St. Giles's Church—This Church made a most solemn anal awful appearance, being completely hung in every part with black cloth ; and the whole of the congregation, both male and female, exhibited the same sable appearance. The Rev. Mr. WARTIIe delivered an appropriate sermon. The church was crowded to excess. St. Clement's, in the Strand—The acknowledged talents and exemplary character of the Rev. WILLI asi GORNRY I Rector, were very conspicuous on this at. flirting occasion. In the morning service his text was taken from the S9th Psalm, 9th verse—" I was lamb, I opened not my mouth. because thou didst it." Upon this the eloquent preacher delivered a most impressive sermon, in which he considered the Present calamity a visitation for our sins ; inveighed against the vices of the great, and called upon them to set the example Of nipentanCe as the only means of restoring the nation to the favour of the Aminoierv. —There was also Service in the same church at eight o'clock in the evening, when the sage able preacher delivered another most eloquent and impressive dis cootie. His text was from St. John Xi. 35 and 56--- " Jews wept. Then said the Jews, behold how be loved him." Upon both occasions, Morning and evening, the s clera was Worded to eicosi, and the heat so op. pensive, it was louhd necessary to have the windows opened, aa in tht middle of summer. Mity-le-Strand was well attended, and i most excellent sermon preaches by the, Rev. Mr. Ewa. SL Dunitan's in the West...-The altar and pul pit were covered with black cloth, and tho congre gation was numerous and .respectable. • The Rev. Rtotaan Um), A.M. Vicar, preached a most heeling and pathetic sermon, that drew tears from the congrexation, " Iv contemplating the departure of our beloved' Princess," said the Rev. Divine, " Let us remember. ui.kier the influence of. Christi.4o ch... that our natoOnal 101 . % ermi.u,44144-4 • *-3:.--mtvrin.: a...fs ; * as — autierstieiCitinged sa e s artitry ianitioin, for I kingdom eternal in the Heavens! a corruptible crown for• a crown of. immortality and glory She was, indeed, not long amongst us; but long enough to excite high hopes of her future reign. Her domestic and retired virtues ; her private charities ; her great affection tor, and delight in the company of her amt. able and beloved Consort, combined with a strong and highly cultivated mind—a mind too great to find pleasure in the fascinations of fashionable life, and too virtuous to participate in its vices, were clear and high indications that she vtould have adorned the British throne, and been the glory and honour of bet country. This illustrious Star had not long appear ed above our horizon, ere it set in unexpected cloud,; or, rather, has passed onward, to illuminati a brig! ter - firmament. through the end!ess ages of eternity.— The ways of Heavem are, indeed, dark and inscru table. We must submit to those mysterious depths of Divine wisdom which we cannot explore !" St. Bride's, Fleet-street.—This Church, owing to St. Sepulchre's being out of repair, WAS intole- rably crowded. Some hundreds were necessitated to return from want of room. An excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. THOMAS CLARE. Vicir, the substance of which came home to the feelings of all St. Andtew's Church, Holborn, and St. James's, clerkenwell, were each so crowded, that we could not gain admission. Christ Church, Newgate.street.—This Church was buil with black. The parish children and boys of thaist's Hospital were in the galleries, having black Abbas& and crape. The congregation was nume rous and respectable. The sermon was preached by the Rev. S. CRowniEß, Vicar. St. Paul's Cathedral.--We feel the deepest regret in stating that a most unpleasant scene was yester day exhibited in this Cathedral. We know not where the blame ought to rest, but we conceive the public have a right to expect that an inquiry should take pl ice into the cause which produced tumult and con fusion, in a place. and on an occasion, that ought to have commanded a tranquillity, invaded only by in voluntary sighs, that ought to have insured a pint) the most heart-felt, a holy meekness, a lowly hum bleness, commensurate with out ideas of the oninipo• tence of Mx; " who giveth and who taketh away," of. Hui who, in the plenitude of his wisdom, has been pleased to snatch from the land its fairest and brightest ornament. It was naturally expected, that, on the melan choly day when the last sad offices were to be paid to the remains of our sincerely-lamented Princes', ' the different places of worship in the Metropolis would be crowded to excess. Very many families selected Si. Paul's Cathedral, for a variety of rea sons, as the place most proper for the Finformance'd their religious duties; and, long before the hour ap pointed for Divine Service, which was to have been pertoremed by the Rev. Mr. MOHR% a most nume rous and highly respectable congregation, all habited in deep mourning, had assembled. Various sums were given for places in the galleries, and all who had secured situations -felt extremely happy. When ttie body of the Cathedral was filled, an attempt was made to close the great doors ; tut the multitude without, who were eager for admittance, opposed a measure that ought to have been resorted to much sooner, and a large body of persons rushed in to the manifest danger of those who had already taken their places. They injured some of the dour; and windows; but we believe, though terror reigned for a moment, and the Cathedral resounded with the cries o( women and children, that no accident of a serious- nature took place. This irruption created great alarm, and the persons in the rear still pressing forward, forced those in the farther part of the Ca thedral into the Choir, which was filled instanta• neously. The great doors were now closed, and though the pressure was great, and considerable in• convenience was felt, peace was restoreJ. The con gregation waited for some time iii anxious , suspense, expecting every moment that the service would be gin : at length one o'clock arrived, and no prepara tion for the performance of Divine Service being per ceptible, impatience began to manifest itself. A re. port was soon after circulated, that it was not inten ded to perform service on that day, the truth of which was confirmed by the appearance of one of the Vergers in the body of the Cathedr.A. wh r de clared that this was the fact, and desired the congre gation to withdraw. They. however, remained immoveable—when another Verger, from the gallery, declared that Di vine Service would not be performed, and, therefore, desired the Ladies and Gentlemen to withdraw, ob serving, that if they did not quietly obey, force would be resorted to, in order tocompel them to quit the Cathedral. This statement created much di -.SSA • tisfaction, and, to prevent any danger, from tumult Or disorder, the City Otficrrs were sent for. On their drrivAl they were desired to preserve the peace, and. possible, to clear the body of the Cathedral. The ation, however. refused to depart, and it was mod advisable to dispatch a Messenger to the LORD MAYOR, who, with air Coalls, was at tending Divine Service at their Parish Church.— I he LORD MAYOR soon made his appearance, and endea toured to procure tranquillity. la proceeding' hrough the Cathedral , lie observed a Gentleman, who had neglected to take off his hat. To him he spoke in' terms which excited anger, and a personal alterca tion took place between the parties, waile the - AP tours of the congregation increased. Mr. Arrwooo (the Organist) now anonsindib F( Z: orgi,kammacemoriot" , 7mact,WlllK::-7 - -. being a etialipietely filled, it *at alosoinieii tory that the service should be suspended—J. - lino; der the existing circumstances, the congtegai could nut hear it with comfort or pleasure. The LARD M.tvua next stood forward, and (, bably not having n.• rid Mr. ATTwOoD's statement expressed hit grat:fication at seeing so numerous auditory, and intimated that the service should mence as soon AS possible. The congregation waited some time longer, in hope this promise would be lulfilled—bu•, fin( that they waited in vain, th-y became more cl. roue than ever. 'foe Officers now attempted tit the body itthe Ca hedral, but the eff ,rt w.s ahori The LMID;MAY , It again .dir.-sled the cnnel tion, ohservin6 that the Ct. I. ; yrnan, and also Choristers, had retired. He lamented this cs mi as any person presenu but as, in the absence of Clergyman, the serviahmust necessarily be sospet.d. ' he hoped the Ladies and Gentleman would sep peaceably. loud burst of indignation, aced( nitd with cries of " The &evict I" hers burst i from the congregation.) A Gentleman, tarn one of the stalls, uhsei if it were understood that the Service would i mence, on the stalls being cleared, he was sure, on the doors being unlocked, those Mho (..ccul them would depart. Tile doors were then opened, but still Diving. vice was not begun's...and'.the Officers again ( soured to clear the Cathedr .1. Some persons forcibly turned'out, but others resolutely main' their stations. Much indignation was manifests the congregation, at the interference tb Oft and violence would. probably have been resorted had not the sacredness of the place in sonic checked their angry leelings. Various cries heard—some called for the Clergyman to mat apology—others demanded that the LOUD M. should stand forward—and many of dune who in the gallery, vocilirously inquired, " What T .( pence they were to receivt for the money the paid r' A Gentleman in the body of the Cathedral a( sed the congregation, when the officers attempt turn him and his company. from their seats. pressed his surprise, that so numerous an asseini of persons, collected on so ht:art-rending an tic ,- should be told, alter waiting for hours, that Service would not be snl e en n i ze d. I t was m , suiting to the feelings of all present--and he not see what right the Lord Mayor had to ii at all. The congregation were mast peace and, if blame attached any where, it was to On had, in the first instance, misconducted them' by not providing against the admission of for a number, and who aherwards had recourse Ike officers. The Chief Magistrate had ells' his gratification at seeing so numerous and table a congreotion, and he but declared 1 service would commence as soon as possible ; should be 0,(1 to know why that pledge was deemed ? Many persons had neglected g other places of warship, for the purpose of at here, and they would be much disapoointe, service was not performed. All those telt •m dressed came to pay the last mark of respect memory of the deceased Princess—and what ment did they receive ? They were absolut, vented front plying that tribute of respect win due to their country, their Prince, and to her they all deplored. (Applause.) The 1..... rd instead of preventing the service from takinl ought to be the first person to cause its cc ment. In his opinion,evcry place of worship tl out the empire should unite in deploring they had sustained—yes, even the humblest of j and it would be noticed if they did not. Wi I would be said, if the Metropolitan Church al from it ? He hoped the service would begin diately, and that the people would not go ti aithout satislying their feelings of affection. Alderman Sir Wig. Cowrie now addrc congregation. He had just, he said, left a worship, where the Lord Mayor had been He inquired what caused the tumult—and, r told. exhorted the people to act as became (Awn and to leave the place, as the Clergyman had in a quiet and peaceable manner.—(Loud " lAe Servs;te I") The worthy Alderman 1. had any power it t ht au r he l or ay n wit t Mayor h ile the l'or He d adsof the Church, the &c. and he begged of then. to act like peon loved their Goo, and to retire peaceably. Another Gentleman ruse, and said he hoped feelings would nut be aggraiated by tondo home in that m inner, alter waiting so loo) thought it Wrong in the CI-Igy man to leave thechal in the manner lie did. Sir %Vat:IASI CURTIs assured them 'hal Mayor had done every thing a good m.ff do, and he hoped they would retire. - z i Gentleman rose, and requested' the MAYon, as the regular Clergyman was not send his own Chaplain to sakisfy the•Congregat The Lone Martin and Sir V. CURTIS retired that purpose...but not finding him' or titre ' man. they returned, and informed the eongrev, that if they would have patience till three service would commence without fail. They left the Cathedral, amidst the hisses of the atstmblage. The service commenced accordingly - 'at three o'clock, till which time all kept their places: A n ew Anthem, composed for the occasion by Mr. T. kr' WOOD, organ st, immediately preceded the sire. a t the . words are taken from the 90th Psaim, 13th vine, 0 Tun thee again, 0 Loan, at the last, and be :: t =. cious onto thy servant." The helms from .the Ser. .vi;# itli3be burial.of the Dead were used • P I ! ; 111 r nete4 up- •, tail. • I (pr:f. merit ) .tis Li coat. _ ta• in th. findin g - clams- t..clea % hort.ve nereg. Iso the $ mur•, Hof pesided, .ep f ft* !comps• it tioth 'served, Id corn. re, that. .ccuiged, , ine See. rntlea- -11111• they .. • ins:tint:4l Cited by Officers, . orted top c degree irs were make an MAYOR •ho were • it recoil*. they had. LI addret- mpted to He ex- semblage: occasi at Mein* . most iri; he c meld • o in terfere as able • • thcse who lerns-lves, too great • rse to po. es-pressed • nd tespec- A chat the e t and he • was not re- g to• f ittending • if the .m he ad- met t.l the ,hat treat- lutely pre- which was her whom rd Mayor s king place,. :ornmenee.. p ig the loo k 3 of them What then, .but iine • egin w o to dinner )n. tressed the t a place of ...it sent for. I, on being had done', ICJ cri,r I said, rid- 3tver there; the Bishop, people tbae . hoped their ichng them long. He are the. G. slthe LoYd ilr ought to the LORD of there. to , ngregati.n. retired tor tie Clergy: Dogrel/ ahem ree o'clock. They then he enraged • r 'at three es: A new Ir. T. Air; he siririee . 13th verse; and he :t 4. m•tfie Ser. • inhtetistol. '