The Statesman. — London, England, 1821-07-20 00:00:00

P Pw- !fi: 1 ! "1 1,r5. 1 1P, • - "wirilWrirr. . -7 s;isa occurred. Each ticket contained the number of Ise particular box in which the holder was destined to sit; aml all the boxes were provided with locks, to gilled against the entrance of unauthorised visitors.—. Ike space immediately behind the gallery formed an estensire and commodions lobby, through which the esitopeay banged at their lehintc, awaiting the eons i-eneensexe of eke epeoloolo. Agents attended from so m e of the most imaohlerable eonfectionert hs town; sables were sot oat eider proper saperinteadarice ; and i-et, Reit, wine, and sandwiches, were to be obtained, of good quality, sad upon reasonable terms. From five '.'clerk wadi eight, the cambers in the lower part of she Abbey gradually Ineetirsed, and the pages sad sobers of the rid, dashing about in their gay uniforms, grave motion and sprightliness to the scene. At ball , past eight, a flourish of trumpets was beard, mad the process'', with the regalia marched out of tla•Abloq. From half-past Bto 10 (spite of the novelty of es c*reasony) something like eaasn began to show Itself is the demeanor of the expectant fair ones ; soon after ten. however, loud aid continued music in the distaste gave a fillip I. halfelumberine curiosity, and at tea mutates before eleven (looking down the Abbey as from the east, behind the organ) Miss Fellow's, with her mix tributary herb-women, heading the grand proces s:on, appeared at the wester, gate. The caval r;sde halted for a few moments at that point, ap parently to give time for the rear to come up, and lively music (fifes and drums, and flourishes of trumpets alternately) filled np the interim. After a +sort pause, the procession again put Itself in motion. The herb-woman with her maids and the sergeant potter remained at the entrance within the west door: the drams and trumpets filed oil to the gallery over els! entrance door. The Abbey at this moment began 'rapidly to fill. The Peeresses, (their natural attrac tions heightened by every aid whirls art or fancy could supply, their dresses sparkling wills jewels, and their white feathers waving in the wind) thronged into the seats appointed for them (immediately below the choir;) and ranged in rows, to the number of one hundred and fifty-five, without a single creature of the other sex to disturb the uniformity or break the delicacy of the scene; with robes of every colour, va rious as the rainbow, and plumes of hues almost as many, their box showed like a bed of summer flowers. ...,„ R. in which the rose, the tulip, and the violet, the snow ` • • p, and the bright blue-bell, displayed,contending, to its pride of beauty, and all insisted on pre-emi f . race. The procession continuing its course, the rhoirs of the Chapel Royal, and of Westminster, pro ceeded with his Majesty's band to the organ gal lery; some little confusion occurred in the filing off of the bands ; but the difficulty was quickly at an end; and, upon the entrance of the King into the aisle, hundred instruments, and twice • hundred Yokes, rang out their notes at once ; and the loud anthem, blended with the applauding shouts of the spectators, echoed to the very roof of the Abbey. The box of the Foreign Ministers presented, at his Ma jesty's entrance, a peculiarly glittering appearame. It afforded specimens of the costume of every country in amity with great Britain, from the splendid gni form of Prussia or France, to the plain titling pin and dark beard of a gentleman whose name we could nut learn, but who stated himself to he the nephew of the Persian Ambassador, and claimed, in right of such relationship, to be seated with the ministers of foreign courts. The cavalcade continued its course. The Prebendaries and Dean of Westminster filed off to the left, about the middle of the nave, and there awaited the King's coming into church ; when they again fell into the procession next before the King of Arms who preceded the great officers. That part of the procession preceding the Knights Commanders of the Bath, the Knights Grand Crosses of the said Order, and their Officers, the Clerks of the Privy Council in ordinary, the Privy Councillors, tl.e Register of the Garter, Vice Chamberlain, Comp troller anti Treasurer of his Majesty's Household, and ' Peers, were conducted to their seats by the Officers of Arms. The Prebendaries of Westminster went to their places rear the altar. The Sergeants at Arms went to emir places near the ileatre. The standards were delivered by the hearers of them to Pages at the entrance of the choir, to be resumed and Lorne in the return. The Princes of the Blood Royal were conducted to t: sir seats as Peers. ': he l'rince Leopold to his seat in the royal hoz. The Barons of the Cinqu. Pors hearing the canopy ; aod the Gentlemen Pensioners, remained at the en vsnee of the chuit. The King, ascending the theatre, passed on the s:ullt side of time throne :o his chair of state, on the east side thereof, opposite to the altar : and after his yrivate devotion, (kneeling .I.mtm upon the faldstool,) tgok his seat. His Majesty appeared distressed almost to fsinting. It was with uneven steps and evident arthcelty that he made his way up the aisle. The beat in,ieed was so great, that a lady in one of the galleries fainted and was obliged to he removed front the build irg : and the weight of time state cloak alone (which 1: t m seven supporters) might have overpowered a men in the must vigorous bodily health. His Ma jesty being seated, the two Bishops. his supporters, s!ouli.ne on each side, the Noblemen bearing the f..ur sword. on his right hand, the Deputy Lord Great LI gmberlain and the Lord High Constable on his left ; tl.e great officers of state, the Deputy Earl Marshal, the He n m f WeAminster, the Noblemen bearing the re ga a, frainbearers, with Deputy barter, the Lord Lyon, the Lord Mayor of London, and Black Rod, standing about his their. The Anthem commenced—" I was glad when they said unto me, let us go unto the House of the Lord ;" upon time conclusion of which the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, together with the Lord Chancellor, the De puty Lord Great Chamberlain, the Lord High Constable, and Deputy Earl Marshal, preirded by Deputy Garter, moved to the east side of the Theatre, where the Arch b'shop made the Recoom [Vox, and repeated the same at ti.e south, west, and north sides of the Theatre ; during *rich his Majesty was standing, sad turned towards tke i e /pit on the side otswitich the recognition wasmade. The yards Fart., " I here present unto you King Wove this 1 eurte), the undoubted King of this realm, wherefore Ii -yen who are come this day to do your homage.' are et, wiring to.dosthe sensor." • The rep:y through the I ail was, with ..I veil applause. is eke isfirsootive with tay ! :a .! Kiss tho le the Foorth.". Has iiairlit. t _x....0. ______,c_i • , 4 -.- --- behtg‘galts seatett - thi Bible. t.. din, were eartied to, and placed the Hishope who bad borne them - The two °Sven of the Wardrobe they - spread a v._ cloth of gold, and laid a cashlea of the same nor kit Majesty to kneel on, at the steps of the slat. The Archbishop of Canterbury put on his cope, and the bishops were also vested in their copes. After the OVPZRINO had beer presented, as stated' yesterday in the aseenet of the Ceremonial, and do - Ltranv bad been read by two of the Bishops. hie, Grace the Archbishop of York then ascended the Coronation Pulpit en the north side of the aisle, sod delivered it Sumo" of shoat twenty minutes lengthy cf which the following le a sketch. The text on which the right reverend Prelate addressed his coogreption wee taken from 2 Samuel, chap. sell verses 3 and 4. "The Clod of Israel said, the rock of Israel spoke to me, ha that releth ever men mast be just, ruNag in the fear of Ood ; and he shall be as the light of the morning whoa the sun riseth, even a merniug without clouds; as the tender grass springeth out of the l oarth by clear shining after rain." He began by stating that his text was deserting of the most serious consideration at the hands of the audience be was ad dressing, not merely on account of its being the decla• ration of a dying King, bet also the inspiration of a divine prophet. He then entered itto a dissertation epos the Mutual advantages which excise both to the governor and the governed from good government. He stated that one and the chief point to produce good government was a strict attendance to universal jus tice on the part of the governor—not merely to justice between man and man, but between nation and nation- The records of history, both ancient and modern, fully proved that monarchs in general applied one code of morality to men, and another to nations. Now, a good ruler ought to apply -the same code to both; and unless be did so, the nation which he governed could not be happy. After pointing out the dangers which arose from Hoes. noun's , in the people and tyranny in the monarch, be proceeded to draw the picture of a patriot King, whose sole aim was the good of his people, and who, in seeking to accomplish that good, always withheld his favour from the base and licentious, and exhibited is his own person an example of those virtues which he cherished io others. If a monarch fully accomplished that object, he would not be overpaid for his exertions by the largest revenues, inasmuch as those exertions were calculated to produce the most lasting benefits to his people. England had very recently had a proof of the truth of that assertion; she had seen a religious ruler sit on the Throne of her Kings for more than half a century, and she had in consequence been established in strength amidst the wreck of surrounding nations. On the son and successor of that King she now rested her hopes in perfect security; and if the nation might take its ex perience of the past as a gage of his future conduct. they had good grounds for expecting that their hopes would be confirmed whenever they looked at the, manner in which he had conducted himself during the late eventful straggles for the liberties of Europe. The sovereign who was then about to undergo an important ceremony was not unknown to the cares of his station. When railed to the helm of Government by the unfor tunate illness of his father, he found the c o untry i n a state of war. which breatened to destioy its I very existence. To his steadfastness in a time of peril it was owing, under God, that the war had been brought to a conclusion, glorious in the annals of history, and still snore glorious in the moderation of the victor, who, so far from being subdued by am bition in good fortune, had confined himself to the at tainment of that which was the best justification of war—a secure and permanent peace. Under a prince of such wisdom, both in peace and war, they had reason to look forward to all time blessings that were to be derived from a great and glorious police—thee had reason to believe that he would place his glory in the moral integrity of time empire, and that he would in consequence reign im the hearts of a loyal and happy people. The Rev. Prelate concluded an address, o hie Im we heard but very imperfectly, by calling on the con gregation to implore the Almighty to confirm the hopes which they already entertained regarding Isis present Majesty, to multiply every blessing on his head, and so to direct his counsels to the advancement of true religion, that he might long continue to hold the sceptre of righteousness in peace and security. During the sermon his Majesty sat on his e!iair on the south side of the area, opposite the pulpit ; the, supporters, the Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, and the Noblemen carrying the swords, standing by him: the Archbishop of Canterbury took his seat in a purple elvet chair on the north side of the altar, Deputy Garter standing near him : the Bishops were on their benches, along the north side of the area: the Dean and Prebendaries of Westminster stood on the south sole of the area, east of the King's chair, and near the altar. The published ceremonial stated, that the King would wear his cap of state during the sermon. Iris 3lajestr (owing probably to the heat of the w. ather) forbore to do so. The Sermon being ended, the CORONATION O.►rn was administered in the form prescribed, and the I svEsa ixo and other previous ceremonies having been observed, the CROWN, NO took place, as was yestzrday stated. On the Crown being placed on his Majesty's head, the trumpets sounded ; cannon were fired with out, and three cheers were given by the spectators.— [ln all these applaudings the chorus boys were parti cularly forward and active J The anthem "The King shall rejoice in thy strength" was then sung. As soon as the Crown was upon loi4 Majesty's head, tin Peers put on their coronets, and the Bishops their caps. - During the performance of the Howson, the Trea. surer of the Household threw coronation meJal• among the Peers and spectators. The latter caught at them with great avidity, and called frequently for a repetition of the ceremony. Their requests were complied with it. file other ceremonies were then performed accord. ing to the *form prescribed, and the service being con. eluded, the King proceeded through the Jour by the side of the communion-table into St. Edward's chapel, and during his absence, which lasted about ten nri notes, the Abbey became literally deserted. As soon as his Majesty disappeared, the throng began to crowd out of the church. The peeresses departed forthwith ; the box of tl.l foreign ministers was emptied is a moment; the musicians and principal singers abruptly left the choir; and when the Kier 'returned, he hail empty benches, covered witii dirt lied ..litter, on the one hand, and the bac k s of his courtiers ~•••., -- T with s at themselves ea hii ~' opia die Wm% the Abbey may probably have mead mama" as • 111111111114 4 41 of 11911,1111111114110; bet it certainty was a most eaticturesque arrangement. It had the al; of a want of due respect to the Sovereign. is Majesty, however, though mach in cambered with his splendid attire,' moved forward 'with great stensiag pod hisitear, sad shook hands with the Princess illarr as WI left the Abbey. Ths'appearanos of the Abbey dories( the ceremony of the coronation was a scene of grandeur of which deserip. don can convey bat a faint idea. The Kiag was seated in his . Tilemse dressed in a robe of a meat splendid and i=deseriptioa. Around him stood en one side, s with their arse gold, and robes of black velvet, end close by them the Herald., with their gor gents and many coloured ve• talents. Oa his right and left were the Peers, with their different coronet.; on their beads, With the robes of state loosely flowing around them, laden with all the pomp of miter/or and velvet. Before him stood in front, on the extreme right, the Knights of the Bath, distinguished by the taste, light ness, and elegance of their vesture, and the unbounded profusion of their sanw.white plumage; and next to them were the Knights of the Garter. not Peers, lo all the splendid paraphernalia of their order. Their gor geous appearance contrasted well with the elegant aim plirity of the blue dress assigned to the Privy Coun cillors, who were flanked by heralds and officers at arms. On the King's left there stood in front ire officers armed with ponderous golden or gilt maces, and dressed in a most teautiful sail of blue silk and gel'. These were mixed up with various officers of arms, who by the min gled hues of their habiliments produced a %equable and picturesque effect. In the rear of these gentlemen the grand mass of persons who had marched in the proves lion Iraq formed in close phalanx, the Yeomen of the Guard in their splendid liveries being in the centre of it, and forming, as it were, its poial d'appri. In short, the map creel!, which was afforded to the spectator by this condensing into one small space of all the proudest ornaments of English chivalry, was one of the 'niftiest and most magnificent scenes which we ever expect to see. . . . % I. the thane. % a use pa- expoditiog obeli *sits laced apes the *liar. ►r platy. protestad *east hem is the postnatal,. Phis mode of deaths% STATE OF THE HALL _ DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE PROE:10- Allmon as the procession quitted the ball, it was followed by the Ambassadors and dieir suites, the Peeresses, and all those who kid tickets of admission to Westminster-abbey. They proceeded through the passage by the (louse of Lords, and on from thence through the covered way which led from the Rouge .of Lords to Poet's-corner, The hail, which but a few moments before presented one of the grandest specta cles, became now, for a short time, almost deserted. Those only remained who had not tickets for the Ab bey, or whose duties detained diem in the Hall. The preparations for the banquet now enenmenced, and the cloths were soon laid across the tables, at which the Peers, Lc., were to dine. There were three table on each side of the Hall, each table laid for fifty-six per sons. The seats were so constructed, that each could accutontiolate two, a small spec • bring left between each seat. As soon as the clothe were placed, 936 silver 'plates (the number of these who were expected to sit down in the ball) nese laid on, each plate baying two silver spoons placed near it. This was the first part of preparation. When it was arranged, the officers who had the care of what was termed the coronation plate, began to place it on two large side boards placed en the right and left of the throne. The plate thus exposed was entirely of pure gold. It con sisted of several large dishes and vases richly em bossed. The centre dish on each side presented a fine has-relief of the Lord's Supper. Below that, on the left, it as a large gold tankard, on the side of which was represented, in has relief, the story of the Grecian Daughter. All the other vessels were richly embossed with vat:nue devices. Some of these pieces are of very ancient date, and have graced the coronation banquets of several of our monarchs. A few of them were marked A. R. (Anna Regina), and some C. R. (Cardirs Rex). Immediately after the arranging of the Coronation plate, the royal table, at which were to dine the King. and die several male branches of the royal family, was placed opposite the throne, and in part under the canopy. It u.as nearly of a triangular shape : the throne supplying the p!ace of what would have been one of theangles: at two of the sides were six chairs (three at each) for the reception of their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York, Cambridge, said Glom cesrer, who sat at the ri,glit of the throne, and the Dukes of Clarence, Sussex, and the Prime Leopold, who were placed on the left. • The table was covered with rich damask cloths, on which were urouglit the Royal arms and the devices of the several British orders, with their mottos. On these was placed a large oval mirror, having four square pieces projecting at differ ent sides. In the oval centre were the letters " G. R." In the square compartments were painted the red and white ruse, the shamrock, and the thistle. Besides these, there were four small figures and several stands all in go!fl, placed on the table. At that end which (routed the ball was suspended a very rich flowered white satin drapery, with gold fringe and gulf bullion tassels: I , etween the festoons were the stars of the several British orders in gold embroidery. At a little before two o'clock, the waiters commenced laving on the banquet on the tables at both sides of the hall. The meats served up were all cold, and consisted of fowls, tongues, pies, said a profusion of sweet meats, con serves, and fruit of every kind. Before the tables ere finally arranged (about two o'clock), the candles io :he several branches were lit. There were thirteen chandeliers on each aisle of the ball, with sixty large wire lights in each. These consisted of very rich cut glass, wi h a profusion of drops. Besides these there were twelve table stands, with eighteen candles in each. These, together with candles placed in the choir, amounted to nearly two thousand lights, ex- elusive of two branches of Argand suspended at the right aml.left of the throne. Such a vast display of artificial light, in the broad glare of an unclouded sun, detracted, in our opinion, from the splendour of the mote; and certainly from the comfort and con venience of every person in the hall. To those gen tlemen whoie seats happened to be placed immegiataly ander the chandeliers, the great increase of temperas ; tore—and that. was very considerable—was not the only ineonvestienee ; for occasionally large pieces If melted wax fall, Withont distinction of persona, tipon All within reach. TIM pry past heat waariowletia .~- _ r em visible titan in the havoc , ills earls of unsay of the ladies, hods bad lest all traces of the ' before the ceremmsy of the day was fere the return of the procession from ladies and genet... who could gaia :tie bin thrthei. amend tbennelm, Boding the ball, or the space ontsitht loam' the platform mod the . sower House of Lords whisteGeoteer. of them were gratified with a eight which ascended frotn the fireen-park, eves at that distance. presented a Lade. arras". or anon reacassion At shoat twenty minutes to bar ball were throws open to admitalre return. • On entering the hall, the Barons Ports bearing the canopy, proceeded as far as the steps of the platform, King ascended to she throne, settles. to his chamber. The cheering In the hall on the Kings( wu neither spoatammos nor each could see it originated ',weeny with isters employed to slag the various remonial. A feeble attempt vru national song, bat it failed altogether. Viewed from the upper end of the 441 arched wee, the appearance of the white Knights of the (lath was most magnificent. entrance to the hall. the Knights took did some of the Bishops and several( who took part in the procession, but toted to wear their coronets. There Knights of the Garter who appeared of the order. These were his Royal Priere Leopold and the Marquess of The Noble Marquess, as attired is very considerably to the splendour graceful and elegant appearance. His was encircled with a band of diamonds, most brilliant effect. On the entrance . he was received with loud and continued the gentlemen waiving their hats, sad' handkerchiefs ; his Majesty seemed ' the enthusiasm with which be was turned the salutations with repeated semblage on froth sides as he passed form. His Majesty was evidently never saw him appear in better spit impossible to convey to our readers, tte.sed the procession, an adequate lour of the hall at the moment when had completely passed through the The rich and gorgeous apparel Knights, relieved by the more light elegant dresses of the ladies, gave the scene, which we believe has never at the coronation of any sovereign of we think we might add of any counts Majesty did n .t ascend the throne on . proceeded immediately to his chamber took their seats at the tables appoin , begat, to partake of the banquet. val between this and the return of greater part of the ladies and gentlemen viously occupied the galleries retired or descended into the ball, which for a considerable time. There were number of persons admitted into the ' evident had Not been in before. Thi. slight inconvenience to those whose dt to be present. Ire ought here to procession on its return to the hall was with any thing like the same regul distinguished its departure. This owing to the great fatigue which all undergone, and to their consequent their seats. Some slight derangement by the Aldermen, who, either from mentioned, or from a mistake with respect lations of Heralds, bad no sooner triumphal arch, than they walked over tables, leaving several of thole behind have preceded them. That trifling corrected b♦ one of the Heralds, Worthy Magistrates back to their forme the procession. THE BANQUET. Precisely at 20 minutes past fire Chamberlain issued his orders that _ Hall should be cleared. This direction much confusion, not only because mar been allowed to enter the lower dom. of surveying the general arrangements, those who had tickets for the galleries 1- in considerable numbers to the floor, was under the necessity of personally thurity with considerable vehemence, pel the attendants of the Earl-flan ations intended for persons more netted u ith the ceremony. A long , curred during which the various WE cially the Heralds, made the necessar for the Nobility expected to return wi' During this pause silence was general expectation of the return of his 2111 chamber. The entrance of the King was an& the principal Heralds, who was followed by the Lord Great Chamberlain an( Yrk, Clarence, Cambridge, Sussex, Prince Leopold had for some time previous gaged in cuove.sation with some of the bassadors. His Majesty returned in the robes had been invested in the Abbey, weeds same crown. In Isis right hand he carried and in his left the orb, which, on talc; the Throne, he delivered to two Peers side for the purpose of receiving them. The first course was then served np. of 2.1 gold covers and dishes, carried by times Pensioner.; they were preceded , six attend. ants on the Clerk Comptroller, by two Clerks of the Kitchen, who received the dishes from the tientlemen Pensioners, by the Clerk Comptroller, is a velvet gown trimmed with silver lace, by two Clerks and the Secretary of the Board of Green Cloth, by the Campsrolist anti Treasurer of the Iloasehold, and by &Or thitifillu statue with their maces. thedisitheithrr placed upon the table by the two cittlifitthiaalialithantpe great dawn $ the but. ISlMMenntem e which it mode ap e% es, several of whis t e frisear's skill he was eeoeladed. Be. Irmo the Abbey, these gaia admissies frank res. Other i bPpra e . 1144 itkit vie Ist nressCeray • is ableidemo u z z eight of the rit.aad whisk, vine( a very spleadld epees I TO Telt CALL. sae the RAW of sia be preemie. ea tone of the eisfah` dal with the ease", m, frees whew* the lives themes soloed King's espalach ade i tda t se far as we idt seas of the e‘ale. I portions of did *- wade to mere me her. he hall throogit illek • white plains of elp roiliest. On tit*. \ oak *Ethel*. hatk* al other isiMdash . nit the AIM Cell* sere were only two - ed is the fall dress eyal Highs's* the of Londomiler,-..... a hie robes, etldei of the Hese by his His Lordship's bat onds, bieb•had ince of his Majesty% limed acclaasstiee% sad the ladieotheir ed to feel athallely is armed, aad re- sted boos te the ale sed up t. the plat. fatigued, bat we irits. It would be I, who leave not wit- e idea of the spies- ten the procession 1 . . triumphal arch.— • of the Peers mod it though not lets a magnificence to ever been equalled of this country, and try in Europe. His on his return, but 'tube , . The Peers in ted for them, sad Oaring the inter& f hie Majesty, the men who bad pre- d fur refreshments, they promenaded rere also a great le hall, who it was Lis occasioned SOW* duty obliged them remark, that the was not conducted rulari ty which had is was probably tll the parties had t anxiety to get to 'eat was occasioned n the cause just respect tc the ret ner got within the • over to one of the t nil who ought to mietake was soon who brought the former station in e the Lord Great the centre of the rec t ion occasioned 'any stranger, bad os for the purpose rents, but because es had descended r. Lord Gwydyr y exerting his an- in order to cons- rebel to quit situ- immediately con- interval bow or- deers, and espe- sry arrangements rich his Majes'y. ally preserved in lajesty from his flounced by one of • wed into the HO id the Dukes of and thoucester, leviously been en- the Foreign Am- s with which he wearing also the tarried the sceptre, iking his seat on es stationed at his !tn. p. It consisted by as many gen- Jed by six attend' vi..tri of the 1~ rif