The National Register. — London, England, 1814-06-19 00:00:00

,TUNP , 19. THE NATION: rt is ratlv7r einicms, that in these verses, the Mike of Wellington is se,.reely noticed. • these recitations, Greek verses by Mr. C. W. Minims'', of Itrasei - :o•e, and a o.eek and Latin Ode b.y two Clifist Court:ll . 6es'. voncitideil pnblic exhibitions. To particularise CVCry think that was interesting iu this grand ce rionniial, would far exceed the possible limits (t this conimunieation. To give a taint deseripti.-7n t fits splenakoir would be no mean took far the ablest pen. Figure to the mind two immense semicir eles, the wiper One crowded with the Scholai:s of the University in their gowns, fly' lower one completely tilled with an assothlage of R. itish beauty, many of high rank, beaming with all the loveliness of their sex, unineninhered with the fintaslie habiliments of Court eti quette, bit attired in every possible variety of elegance, of device. or of colour ; superb plumes waving over the heads of some, and or nameots. nut more costly than tasteful, gracefally displayed by all. Lower (1..,wa1l Emperor, a Kin.% _awl a Relfeot, seated in nll 'ilagoilleentice which becuw•es the Poiral dignity, in the midst of Princes, of Noh!eq, of Stsit...iinen, of Warriors et va! ions nations ei% i!i-eti isl,—of Cit-r4y, eminent for rank and virtue,—of Doctor; anti pf,ol..sora of the highest of every kind of !minim !earn inz.—of the whole hods', in title, of the most celenrated and %verb university in the world ! duseription would revice w!iat our (;asst 1;41:1 invoked-- ' A !ewe or tire that might ascend, '‘ hi , hi i•litest Ileav'o of invention,' to dlrow the pieturc in w'uield princes awl m3riarelis aefiel and beheld ! the swelling scene." The Impel lid Alexander especially appeared impressed with the ,'hole most to: idida'iv. Ile freqiiently looked Ain, and tled tI. 11410 he felt was cot picted in dos countenance ie the !mist vivid traits Ile p hticitlar'y espreised the ptea,ote he felt to the ince Rogow. 'due forciew Ganerals, vvtio have so offtai , faced death in the field, teemed son-whet s almost lost iii astonish thew at the imposing gt..ll*!er.r th;it s:u oist.ile;l them. l'he applause of the Stu .eats, aw! indeed of the whole asseitlldiiee, e re( ;led Alf precedent, hotli at the entry of the great pet ; :mil at t h e introduction t)t toil to dcgrecs. Ohe ;night nlitio•t venture to say, that they imule ii it Word resound with their • d ' lore! •d. in honour of Alexo.nder, of Blucher, and of the Duke of t frt. the lotiness of the Theatre was closed, the Cliancellr.r and flier Universi•y Officers conducted the Psi•setiages to their especti , e Colleges, which terminated the public acts and eeremo- Liles of this Ittt stowable visit. - warmly received as, he is, (ond deserves to be,) by all • raaks, from the Regent to the meatiest subject, seems in a most i•eiraordelary deAree here as well as in Dimino, the peculiar idol of t t the ',oldie at Loge. The gallant General is like the favourite can- 1 1 did.,te at o populist . election. He cannot stir ahroa I %It'll/lit hrillZ ifig a crowd idiom him, bloising him, offering him their rough but honest liamls, pressing him into inconvenience, am! vocitidrating his lit;tim's ;ts almost to stint the cars ui one who had not been areitstomed to the tre.menduons roar of artillery. His valour his age have impressed the public miud. He appears a trite fiormaii Soldier, of tio new school. He lodges in the rooms of De. Lartres, at Christ Cd.nrch. This morning lie was perfectly visible, . sitting oil the end of his bed, the window tieing fplite up, smoaking his long pipe, in a white vest with a ribliatifl over it, with a sedate military sitirJ.:. !raid. He advanced frupieetly to tic window and whenever a tolerable number asseinhied without. At nine i h'' come out, dressed in black, wearing his stars, and 'paid visit to the Bishop of Oyf •rd mid Sir Cdiarles Stewart. On his return he put on Isis full f uniform, with the Orange Ribband of the Eagle, and all his imignia, and went to the Theatre, with two Prus sian in the Bishop of Oxford's chat lot. - . • i The moment the ceremonies at the thew re were over, the ladies (I;eve to the Town-hall, whielt was extremely crowded. The Em peror and the King of Prussia went thither direct from the theatre. The Mayor and Corporation were in readiness to attend upon their ~T..ije•ties, who, together with Bliullier, received with much atta bOdty, the fireilom of the City of Oxford in gold boxes. The Em piur and the Duchess of Oldenhurg.then set MI for Woodstock, with the King of Prussia, three Prussian Princes, the Prince of )raw4e.. &e. Some of the Marlborough family preceded them to do the honours of Blenheim. _ _ There was a public breakfast at two o'clock, in the library of All Sonlsg, whirl' was a ttended by the Regent, C:e Duke of York, Prince Blocher, Lords Grenville,. Spencer. &c. and a very numerous coat , pally. There was dancing in the hall till near five. The Emperor and Mehess of Oldenbur , , and the King of Prussiaair! I, ig Patty, returned at five from Bleat:elm, and have lett (Wind ftn . London. REGISTER. 5E3 The Prince Regent (lines this evening at Christ Centre!), and leaves Oxford to mirrow. VISIT TO St. PAU'S, &r. The Emperor of Russia, the Duchess of 61.1entinrelt, and their suites were arriving in town on their return from Oxford. to Put teney Hotel, from eleven o'clock on Wednesday night till five . o'clock on Thursday morning . . The Emperor and the Dachess ar rived between two and thrce.o'clock. They travelled in MI open carriage, and experienced the ineonentience of a tall of rain and a tknivier storm on their way to London. lane Emperor having promised•the Countess Jersey to be present at her ball, with the greatest condescin<ion, although at that tate hour, went there with nll po'sihle speed, and remained till six o'clock. The Emperor rose soon after ten o'clock, And Men liftr.e was p!ea , ed to es pre s s his commands to Mr. Spring, the box ()thee keeper (8! Drury-laue Theatre, that he would honour that Theatre with iris pre;ence on Thursday evening. At half-past eleven o'clock the Einperot, attended by the Earl of Yarmouth and other attendants, went in three of the Prince Re?,ent's carving's, escorted by a 'wy of Light Horse, to St. Paul's Cathedral, in order to see that Most interesting of all sights, the Charity Children of the different parishes in and about the metropolis. The number of children mi sembled exce,...kd 70:n. They were all newly clothed.—Among the numhei less gratityin objects in this country, whether its agri cultural beauties, its magnificent edit:ice:l, c stately Colleges and Al the productions of British genius, it is pr.,:,,ablc that this ;mem btai;e of infantine innocence, all supported by the benevolent spirit which does so much honour to the natiunal character, will make the strongest and most affecting impressions on our Illustrious a n t Heroic Visitors, The I:mperor took his station in the o.Egui Gat lery at the conclusion of the service, when God save the King' was played, after which the children gave his Majesty three loud C~•:kCP~, At a gnarter past five, the Emperor and attendants retnrned to Piet:Airy Hotel, where he was received by a crowded genteel as seruhla,ge loud dicers, which the Emperor most graciously re willed. 1;i the evening t h ey welt to disc with Lord Castlereagh, on which eceasion there was. a most magnificent display; Oil the head or ern•s table w,e; a serviee of gold ; the tables were perfumed with mast ddi.:htful fb,vers. The Noble Viscount received his trions V:sttar. in 1ii..0•.11 :Ivess uniform. After dinner they 41-11011ted Drury-lave 'Theatre .with their pre .4encc., and although it was MO privately known, the hoese was crowded to exceAs in every. pat t. The Bang's box was fitted 'al ill a novel and very elegant st) le fOr the occasion. It was lined witli crimson satiu, and the. front deeerate.l with crimson velvet anti gold. lace. The top W,14 ornamented with crow r.s ; iu the centre 't as the Prince Rerrent's plume, and de ca' sith' of it large aJics. Thu adjoiiiing loxes 7 were lined with light blue satin, it - demi:Al for the , Royal suites. All was anxiety in the Theatre for, a full view (14 :he Illustrious Sovereigns. For this purpose, the Duke of DevonAl Earls Grey and Essex, Lady Whitbread, and ot!n.r distinguished characters, sat in the orchestra. At half-past ten o',:lock they ar rived, and were received by Mr. Arnold, the Zlanager, and Mr. Raymond, the Stage Manager, in full court dresses, with wax :; ; : , •ts, in the sante form as when the King went in state to t . ..e At twenty-fiye minutes to eleven, the enrtains of the drawn, and the Monarchs entered amidst the general s'ients of a crowded theatre. They bOwed at the front of the boxes ; the cur• thin drew up, a41(l abont QUO of the performers “speared fyll dresged, and sang God save the King. the Linperor joining most iteart4 iil the chorus, and together With ttu' appiauding at the conclu sion.. The Duke of Sussex entered soon atter, and three cheers were given to him . , as was the case also with the Dike of Kent. w The Sovereigns' were accarnpimied by the Priuc'es of Prussia, the Earl of Liverpool, Viscount Castle.cagli, and Lord C. llculinek, who explained the house and the performances to their Majesties. CHELSE% AND GRENIVICH HOSPITALS. His Impel - jai Majesty .remnined ut the Marchioness of lfertford's party on Friduy morning, till half-past live o'clock, enraged in the fe.tive dance ; at six he retired to rest at his lintel, and lint' his characteristic activity had set nut by eleven on a visit to do. Mili- As)iiiin, and Citelieu Hospital. Ile was accompanied by the Duchess of Oldcnburg, and at te!:ded by Lord Yarmouth and his suite. At the Itliliiary AFyllllllhis Imperial Majesty WW4 jOilled by the King of Prussia, and the royal party was received by the Duke of York as Governor, and the other •orl4ters of this noble lust . Lion. After inspecting its %Parka: - departments, and v;ewing grtrtif.) . ing spect.cle,bf.tke numerous -children• of soldiers fallen . 1111* .v I itn- the lin