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.Tllll &,V LTG SCAR. . • • .110111 DON. . • ;e•:._ • % MA•••••• FURTHER PARTICULARS. SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1821. THE FUNDS. PRICES OT STOCKS THIS DAT AT 0241 &CLOVE S per Cent. Reduced 77 1 / 2 % 3 per Cent. Consols, 76% % 77 3 1 4 per Cent. 87%-4 per Cent. 95% 96 Navy, 109% 1 / 2 —Long Annuities 19 11-16 13-16 India Stock 235 1 / 2 —lndia Bonds 58s. 60s. pr. New Anns 76% pre.—Exch. Bills 4s. 6s. pr. Commercial 2s. dis.—Consols for Acct. 77 1 / 2 1 / 2 % CORONATION OF HIS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY GEORGE THE FOURTH. REJOICINGS IN THE COUNTRY. The Festivities in honour of the Coronation were not confined to the Metropolis. In every City and large Town in the Empire, means were adopted to enable the mass of the people to share these Festivi ties—in some, by the exhibition of splendid shews ; in others, by the more substantial enjoyment of good Old English cheer. This latter mode of celebrating the event is certainly the most rational, as 'it is the most generally useful ; but it is suited only for small communities —such as, for the tenants of a Nobleman or wealthy Commoner, where the feeling of de ference and respect will ensure decorum. We shall probably hear of many of these rural Festivities when the Peers, having now discharged their duty to the KitG, shall return to the midst of their own little kingdoms in the different parts of the country. Such occasional acts of liberality and indulgence are strong promoters of kindly feelings upon both sides; and are, in our opinion, productive of more public good than is generally imagined. There cannot be a scene of higher interest, or of purer enjoyment, nor one more strongly calculated to excite the finest sympa thies of our nature, than the spectacle of an English Nobleman or Gentleman standing in the midst of his tenantry, dispensing among them comfort and happi ness, and receiving from their honest, contented faces, the simple but eloquent expression of their gratitude. BRIGUTON, JULY 19. Early this morning cannons were discharged on the Downs. Colours soon after were hoisted in the most conspicuous situations. At five o'clock at least three thousand persons had assembled on the Level. At the latter period oxen were laid down to blazing fires. A Coronation salute of 36 explosions from four carriage-mounted swivels, at the bottom of Mid dle-street, rattled in all parts of the town at nine. At mid-day the children of the Sunday and National Schools were marshalled on the Steyne, and cakes were distributed to them ; during which a Royal sa lute was discharged from the 42-pounders on the battery. At one o'clock the shipping in the road stead, two revenue cutters, several packets, two col lier brigs, and trading ships commenced firing, which was continued till two, with discharges at quick re turning inter vals as in answer from the land. Prom four to six o'clock, foot-ball, jingling matches, pig hunts with greased tails, jumping i n sacks, climb ingb tall poles , sm oothed and greased, for joints meat, at the sky extremity, foot races for prize fa vours, &c. were in diverting succession till the latter hour, when these wete abandoned for the merry ( - lance, and scores of couples, in almost as many sets, footed it in concert, keeping the best time that buoyant spirits and warm hearts could allow them. A tout ensemble more enlivening never presented itself in this, nor in any other part of the world ; and not an accident that we have heard of occurred, to check the happiness predominant. At ten a bonfire on a slope to the north, including fuel to the amount of 500 faggots, surmounted by a tar-barrel, sent up a vivid flame to the clouds; and many houses in the town were illuminated. CHELTENHAM, JULY zo. At Malvern Wells, Sir ROBERT and Lady WIGRAss gave a dinner to one hundred poor children, and a sovereign to all the poor above 70, in celebration of the KING'S Coronation. In the evening there was a display of fire-works from the summit of the hills which had a brilliant effect to the surrounding country•; HASTINGS, JULY so. Yesterday, one of the Magistrates (Enwann M wa an Esq.) and the two Barons (Scorr and Daw• INS, ' Emvs.) of this ancient Town (being one of the Cinque Ports), participated and enjoyed their privi lege and high honour of Canopy Bearers over our Most Gracious Sovereign King UEORGE the FuURTII, at his Royal Coronation. The inhabitants and visi tants celebrated and manifested their joy and loyalty in the best manner they could suggest, paying due veneration to so important, so desirous, and so solemn an event, which has not only aiForded confirmation to Sovereignty, and, by a sacred pledge, further ad herence to our Religion, Constitution, and Laws, but recognition and satisfaction in the minds and hearts of his MAJESTY'S subjects. It is with great pleasure we observe, that the day beamed upon :Ind hailed our much-beloved Monarch, in his newly exalted situation, with a peculiar degree of fineness and brilliancy. Banners were early dis played in various parts, and from the Custom-house, beautifully suspended in double Tows across the High street. There was a dinner also at the Crown Hotel ; the Chief Magistrate was the President. During the afternoon, several appropriate toasts were given, with congratulatory sentiments, expressing attachment to our Crowned Sovereign, &c. and a variety of songs, calculated to excite hilarity; so that the greatest har mony and conviviality prevailed till a late hour.— The Libraries (BARRY s, PowEL's, and AUSTIN'S) were splendidly illuminated ; and the divertisements, !vocal and Instruinental, were choke, fine, and selected. The Promenade was filled with genteel spectators. In the evening there was a Ball at the Royal Swan Hotel, conducted and regulated by three Gentlemen, •as Stewards, viz. Dr. WiLmoz, Lieutenant COOK, of the Royal Navy, and Lieutenant UMIAK, of the 14th Light Dragoons, which was elegantly, brilliantly, and fashionably attended. The richly variegated costume of the Ladies, the superior style of the dancers, many of whom shone gracefully conspicuous, the lustre, devices, and decorations of the room, with the liveliness of the music, and the glorious cause which gave rise to it, produced a general animation, and a pleasing coup died, which finished towards the morning with much gaiete de our and great eclat; and the concluding prayer of all present seemed to be, that our most gracious, much admired, crowned Monarch may long reign in health, prosperity, and happiness, and continue " To be °sr guardian, patron, and guide, " We own with rapture , and bey with pride !" RICHMOND. This loyal town, in honour of the Coronation of our gracious KING, regaled 1000 poor people on the Green with an excellent dinner, consisting of hot roast beef, veal, and boiled legs of mutton, an abund ance of plum-puddings, and several butts of strong beer. A band of music attended. The amusements after dinner consisted of dancing, donkey racing, jingling matches, jumping in sacks, pig racing, &c. In the evening there was a brilliant display of fire works, the town was illuminated, and the Theatre, under the direction of Mr. KLANERT, in addition to Ithe ornament of flags, lamps, &c. presented a beau tiful allegorical transparency (truly appropriate) of his MAJESTY, in Grecian costume, trampling on de feated A narchy,while a protecting Genius above places on his head a crown of Janie!. 111111 S. . WINDSOR. This delightful town was very prominent in the rejoicings on the day of the Coronation, and the most active preparations were on foot for some time prior to the day, and the town, from one end to the other, was completely illuminated with lamps, &c. and formed a most brilliant appearance when lighted up at night. The day was ushered in by the ringing of the bells and firing of guns, bunches of laurel were observed in various places, and every demonstration of loyal attachment was paid to the day. The poor in habitants were munificently treated on the occasion. Two large bullocks were roasted for them in the market-place, with four large fat sheep, of which they most sumptuously partook. Crowds assembled to witness the cooking ; prior to which being finished, tables were laid in a spacious field, and the whole of the party for whom the repast was intended surrounded them, and they seemed to groan under their weight. EPPING. Colonel Sir WILLIAM SMITII, Bart. Hill-Hall, Ep ping, gave to the poor of the parish of Thorpmount a hogshead of ale to drink his MAJESTY'S health, in honour of the Coronation. A grand display of fire works followed in the evening, and everything was done to add to the festivity of the day. W INC ANTON. N. DALTON, Esq. of Shanks House, gave a hogs hut' of cyder, 100 loaves of bread, and 100 lbs. of cheese to the poor in his neighbourhood, and money to the adjoining parishes, in order that they might celebrate with joy the Coronation. CHESTER, Ecrrry, P.M. TIUMSDAT. The 66 rosy morn" burst forth with a delightful effulgence—a more splendid opening to a joyful day we never recollect; indeed, Nature seemed pleased, and contributed her supreme aid to the endeavours of man. As early as four o'clork, a flag was hoisted on the towyr of Trinity Church. Before half-past five o'clock, St. John's bells commenced a merry peal, and were followed by those of St. Peter, the Cathe dral, the other Churches ; they continued ringing almost incessantly throughout the day. - At eight o'clock, crowds were assembled in the Castle-yard, to witness the firing of the Royal Salute of 21 guns. The Union flag was hoistcd on the bat tery in the Higher Ward, and the walls of the Ar moury, the Great Gateway, the Barracks, and the different Offices, were ornamented with an extraor dinary variety of regimental colours, giving an ap pearance truly military and splendid to the coup cried. At six o'clock, a discharge of 21 guns took place from Mr. FLETCHER'S garden, in Further Northgate street ; and two beautiful flags were hoisted on the cupola of the house. Amongst the decorations were—At the Cross, at the ends of Bridge•street, Northgate-street, and East gate-street, were three lofty triumphal arches, com posed of evergreens, flowers, intermixed with large white and red roses, &c. On the summit of that in •Eastgate-street, was an imperial crown, profusely decorated with laurel. They had a very pleasing appearance, and afforded a fine relief to the perspec tive of the different streets. On the north-east angle of St. Peter's Church was an immense Union flag, and a national flag on the summit of the steeple. A grand Procession of the various Constituted Authorities, Public Bodies, &c. then took place, in cluding upwards of 5,000 persons. It extended nearly a mile, from the Abbey-square, where it mus tei ed, to the Castle. In the Castle-yard, the Proeession was drawn up in three lines, the 88th Regiment in front, when a feu dejoie was fired by the Corps, and a salute of fifty nine guns from the Artillery, followed by loud cheers from the populace. This occupied upwards of an hour ; after which the Procession returned in a simi lar form to the Exchange, where the whole dispersed. A quantity of ale was subsequently distributed to the privates of the 88th Regiment, at the expense of the King and Constitution Club. On the whole, Chester never saw a day of greater genuine heartfelt joy. - - The children of the different Charity Schools, in number upwards of '2lOO, assembled under the care of their respective Masters and Mistresses; and the Trustees, Ladies as well as Gentlemen, joined them in the procession. Their appearance, distinguished by appropriate banners, was in the highest degree inters tin ; to see so many of the future g , Lords of England,' assembled for the purpose of doing honour to the patriotic SOVEREIGN of these Realms, was a theme which might have called forth the choicest muse of a SCOTT or a BYRON. Their cleanly appear ance, their orderly demeanour, and the innocent joy that beamed triumphant in their eyes from their un tainted *gads, called forth reflections highly grati fying, whether considered morally or politically. CANTERBURY, JULY 20. The Union Flag, hoisted at an early hour on the northern Tower of Westgate, with oak boughs, dis played in various quarters, marked the day in this City; at eight o'clock a peal from the harmonious bells of the Cathedral further announced it, which was followed by the bells of most of the parochial Churches. At noon the children of the Diocesan National Schools, in number between three and four hundred of both sexes, paraded through the most public streets of the City, and having halted at the Guildhall, each received a plum cake, the gift of the Chief Magistrate. They then returned to their school, where a further entertainment of fruit was provided for them. Roast beef (half an ox being purchased for the occasion) and plum pudding, were distributed to the poor in the Workhouse, to which, by the gift of an individual, a pint of ale to each man and wo man, and a half pint for each child, were edited. The MAYOR, with many Members of the Corpo ration, assembled at four o'clock, at the Fountain Lavern, where they were met by many of the neigh bouring Gentlemen and principal inhabitants, and sat down to a dinner well served up, and furnished with every delicacy of the season and excellent wines. After the cloth was removed, and the grace of Non nobis, &c. had been performed, the health of " The King—Gaol= the Fourth," with an invocation that he might " continue long to reign over a loyal, free, and independent People, ' was given from the Chair, and drank with that feeling which the occasion of the Meeting was calculated to inspire. This was fol lowed by the grand national anthem, and other loyal and constitutional toasts, with appropriate songs, giving zest •to moments in which the characteristicsl of the hearts of Englishmen are most prominently' evinced. Many of the inhabitants also formed them selves into dinner parties at several other Inns, where the afternoon was passed with a similar feeling., The illumination in the evening was not so general perhaps as on former occasions, but then it was not constrained, no request was issued to recommend it, nor any threat used to compel it—it emanated from the spontaneous will of the citizens, in the exercise of their freedom and loyalty as Englishmen. . DOVER. At Dover the Coronation was celebrated by ringing of bells, and a royal salute from the Castle and Heights, also from the ships in the Roads, &c. with I a great display of colours. The MAYOR and a very' numerous party of the principal inhabitants met at the Antwerp Inn to dine, in honour of the day. It was particularly pleasing to observe the loyalty of the poor in the Parish house of St. Mary. The Guardians having provided a sufficient quantity of roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer, the claims were eagerly made, and as expeditiously allowed.— After the cloth was removed the loyal and affection ate toast of his Majesty, GEORGE IV. and may lie long reign over his People, was given and drank with three cheers, in which the whole (upwards of 200) heartily joined : every pains was taken to make the poor happy. Flags were suspended from the. house, and the dinner served in the meadow, which was also decorated with flags, &c. drums arid fifes playing the whole of the time the national air of GOD save the King. The Royal Standard, with a grand display of various flags, was hoisted at an early hour on board his Majesty's ship Severn, in the Downs, and a royal salute of 21 guns fired from the ships at one in the afternoon. Colours were also hoisted at the Naval Yard and Public Offices, and at the houses of several of the inhabitants at Deal, in celebration of the Coronation. BURY. At Bury the day of Coronation was celebrated with every mark of respect. The Corporation and many inhabitants walked in procession from the , Guildhall to the Angel Inn, before which Captain BENNET'S Troop of Yeomanry, and the Staff of the West Suffolk Regiment, fired three vollies ; whilst " The KING, and a prosperous and happy reign to him," was drank with every demonstration of loyalty. Six-pence to each poor person, and beer, were given at their respective houses.' The illuminations were general, excepting at the houses of those who could view with apathy and unconcern this solemn act of recognition, on the part of the Sovereign, of the rights and privileges of the People. YARMOUTH, JUNE 20. The bullock, intended to be roasted in our Market, in celebration of the Coronation of our most gracious, SOVEREIGN, was drawn round the town the evening previous, with its horns gilded, and otherwise taste fully ornamented, preceded by a band of music, amidst the acclamations of an immense number of people. About eleven o'clock on Wednesday night it was placed down to the fire. The MAYOR and Corporation walked in procession to Church yesterday morning, preceded by a band of music, to hear Di. vine Service, where a Sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. TURNER, from Proverbs xxiv. v. 21, and the Coronation and National Anthems were twice sung, together with a selection from HANDEL. The Yeomanry Cavalry, under the command of Sir E. K. LACON, Bart. and the Staff of the East Norfolk Militia, commanded by Adjutant (lumina, after wards fired three excellent vollies on the Quay.— A royal salute was fired at daylight from a ship of war in the Roads. The shipping, of every description, in the Harbour and Roads, displayed a profusion of colours, and the day was celebrated with that spirit which the respectable inhabitants of the town are known to possess. Some wretch, or set of wretches, had the audacity to enter the bellrey of St. Nicholas Church, in the night, and cut every bell-rope, by which the inhabitants were deprived for some time of that musical peal; the Churchwardens, however, had them soon replaced, and they afterwards rung with their usual melodiousness. Upwards of one hundred Gentlemen of the Corporation and town dined at the Hall with the MAYOR; and about forty other re spectable inhabitants at the Star Tavern. OXFORD, JULY 21. The loyalty of this University and City was never more brilliantly displayed than on the evening of the Coronation. The Town Hall, with its pillars wreathed with flowers and innumerable lights, was the first ob jeit which attracted our attention. In its centre were a Crown and the letters G. I.V. It. formed by lamps. The Butter Bench was also splendidly and beauti-, fully illuminated. At those noble and venerable edifices, the Colleges, a person might have spent whole hours, marked as they were, to their utmost outlines, with the most brilliant light, placing in the clearest prospect the chaste elegance of their alai tecture. Nowhere in the kingdom, we are convinced, can anything superior have been witnessed ; an s!, upon the whole, a greater treat could not have h eel given to the enraptured spectator, nor a more ardent testimony of Oxford's loyalty to its Sovereign exhi bited, than we had the happiness to behold on this auspicious evening, which will long be remembered by the inhabitants, and recounted by their childien to their children's children. HYDE PARK. Notwithstanding the extraordinary numberi wchinet might have been thought, comprised the entire popu lation of the metropolis that crowded the Park on Thursday, it was yesterday thronged from an tally hour . by numbers in the ardent expectation of seeia l a repetition of the brilliant entertainments of the day before. Orders, however, had been given to away all the erections, which were put in executi-a at an early hour in the morning, and in a short tine but few vestiges of the recent splendour remained, the itinerant musicians were dispersed, and the skier. folks, who had promised themselves a Corona! harvest, were obliged, by authority, to shut up shop! The gin and beer booths, were allowed to stand unt.l night, and the visitors seemed every way dis posed to make the best of what was left. The Lea sure boats continued on the river, and we re fill e d b y parties the whole of the day. It was probably fr , na a judicious apprehension that the Park w,,,0,d sustain too great an injury from the repetition ni tl.e fete that it was discontinued. It has, ceitaii.iv, been greatly, cut up, and in many instances every vestige of grass has disappe tred. The refre,hi n7 showers of last night and this mcrning, will, ever, tend much to restore the verdure. THE BALLOON.—Furthcr Par ticulars.—The r lic had felt some anaiety respecting the safety of GREEN, the Aeronaut, who ascended on Tintr,d.,:: from the Park, about ten minutes before one o'cire., in consequence of the violent agitation of the b:411.-r, t , and the direction it took. Few people expected him to take the course which he did, as it was gene:ally thought he would be borne towards llarrow-on-t1;e• , Hill, and he bad an introductory note to a Gentle man in that neighbourhood ; but as he ascended, he got into a different current of air, which took him in a more northerly direction. The sensations which he experienced were what he little anticipated; for sometimes the balloon appeared to be acted upon by a current from above, at other times from one be. low, which so shook the car, that the mountain bare. meter, although suspended to the cords above, was kept in such an oscillating motion, that he could but just ascertain that he was ascending or descending. Mr.GREEN, in consequence of his engagement to the Public to ascend from the Belvidere, Pentonville, was induced to descend before he got so far as mightoc casion it inconvenient to get the bar. .)on conveyed to town in safety the same evening; as such, lie opened the valve, and descended, twenty minutes before two, in a field of Mr. LATIKINS, near Potters Bar, North at South Mims, about two miles beyond Barnet. —The car met the catch with considerable vio lence, and, although he had got hold of the cords above, to prevent a concussion, the car struck the earth before he had time to raise his feet, by which , he was thrown down, and received a blow on his head,with which he was confused for some time. He was soon surrounded by a number of persons, offer ing him their assistance, among whom was Mr. i WAUGH, of Drake's Lodge, South Mims, to whose very polite attention Mr. GREEN cannot make suffi cient acknowledgment. This Gentleman caused the I balloon to be conveyed to his Park, and after dinner sent for a post-chaise from Barnet, which conveyed ! Mr. GREEN to town, where he arrived in perfect safety and good spirits, about six o'clock. Our Readers will sympathize with us, and believe in the sincerity with which we condole with certain fair Ladies on their disappointment, when, after ad journing from the Coronation scramble, they came to examine their glittering prizes : the athletic Dowager, who in the struggle wrenched off the bowl of the golden cup, the leg of which fell to our share of the spoil, is, in particular, an object of the greatest com passion. The ornaments of the table were, like Bank. notes, but the worthless representatives of what they pretended to be, and as free from anything sterling as " the gold sticks" in waiting at the Levees. "All is not gold that glitters," is an old proverb ; but the splendour of theCoronat ion banquet verified the saying. The Deputy LORD GREAT CHAMBERLAIN has flounced that the Ilall, like the Abbey, will be open to inspection this day at twelve o'clock, and at ten o'clock each subsequent day, and that no tickets will be required. At the express command of the km, the Buck. inghamshire Yeomanry, and several of their ladies, were admitted yesterday to a sight of the Hall, about six o'clock. The only change made in the appear ance of the Hall is in the removal of the splendid gold plate on each side of the Throne. Among the visitors in the Abbey, costume varied widely. One Gentleman appeared in a full Court suit, and his next neighbour in a great coat and trowsers. Military gear was a good deal affected, particularly by those who had no title to assume it; and naval uniforms were sprinkled here and thy& The front row of the vaulted gallery was rapidly oc cupied, principally by handsome and well-dressed fe males, but not the slightest confusion occurred. It was a quarter before eleven when the Foreign Ambassadors with their Ladies, and other persons of distinction, took their seats. Nothing could be more splendid than this display. The Ladies were mag nificently dressed in plumes, and with a profusion of diamonds in every shape and ornament. The Princess ESTERHAZY wore a double tiara, that blazed like a sun. All the Ladies wore some dazzling ornament , and they fairly outshone the Gentlemen in defiance of uniforms, green, blue, and scarlet, covered with gold embroidery. But from this inferiority we most exempt the Prince ESTERHAZT. We have heard it vaguely asserted, that his Coronation costume would be worth £lOO,OOO. The calculation might not be far from the truth, if the eye were to decide. fle wore an Hungarian Hussar dress; the di a mond stars on his bosom were of great size and extraordi nary beauty. The loop of his cap was diamond ;it b" a diamond plume, and a diamond rose la t .` . Zr Ci IT