The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-07-20 00:00:00

A NIVI I' ERS .4 R3' of lIISMAJESTY'S COROVATION
Yesterday the anniversary festival in amnmemmation of the Co-
ronation of his 3laiesty George the Fourth was celebrator] by the
gentlemen members. of the Coronation Fleet, at the Ship Tavern,
Thames-street, when s highly respectable and numerous attendance
took place, amongst whom we noticed many naval officers, and gen- '
denten of the Whitehall and other sailing matches.
At five O'clock the company sat down to a most sumptuous din-
ner, consisting of every delicacy in season. Sir FIiANCIS OM MAW-
XEY. Bart. in the Chan.
After the cloth was removed, several ropes were sung by Mr.
Bryant, Mr. Gibbon, and other vocal Gentlemen. After which
Enw art n NE re Leroy it, Esq. Contniodore and Founder of the
Society, rose to pmpose a meet, which he felt assured would he
consonant with the feelings of every gentleman present. It Widl the
health of our Illustrious Sovereign, the anniversary of • hove corm
nation they were then met to celebrate; and where is the Briton
that dots not feel his heart glow within I at the mention of a
King, who it was will known would rather be called the father than
the ruler of his people ?
The King's health was then Muck with four times four. The
band then struck up "Gal save the King."
" The Dike oft tole and the A rituy," with three times three.
" The Luke of Clarence and the Nary," with three times three.
"Success to his Majesty's Coronation Fleet," and o her loyal
and patriotic toasts were drunk.
The worthy Commodore then rose, and after drinking the health
I of the Chairman. said, he regretted, that in consequence of high
water not answering or that day, the superb silver cup and cover
in ended to be sailed for in honour of his Majesty's coronation was
postponed till Thursday next. lle then read the rules and regula-
tions of the Society.
The cup and rover weighs near 70 (einem, and has the Royal
Arms engraved on one side, and a sunsble inscription on the other,
to be sailed torby gentlemen's pl asure vessels, not exceeding twenty
tins each; and no vessel to be allowed to sail, or entitled to the
prize, that has been the wiener of any silver cup given by the
coronation fleet; not even if such vessel since that event has
changed owners, or on any other pretence whatever until the
end of seven years, commencing with the year Il 2f, at the red
of which period a gold or superb silver cup will be given, to be
sailed for by the winning vessels of (between previous years ; the
owners of such winning vessels are to be members of this fleet from
the first of its establialiment, or if admitted afterwards, to pry the
sante number of years annual subscription, by way of entrance to
! sail, that has been paid by the members from the commencement
of such establishment; and ro vessel will he entitled to the prier !
but gentlemen's pleasure vessels, kept and used by their respective
owners, for the purpose of pleasure only.
After Mr. NETTLEFOUTI had read the rules of the Society
several appropriate songs were sung, and the remainder of the even-
ing was spent with the greatest harmony and conviviality.

PLAN FOR THE
.I.IIPROI:VMENT OF THE

111I'61t THAMES.

half, still the money would be produced in we teek. lie had me.
muned on the emblem with those who were both able and walla
to carry the object into effect, and lie wished fur no assimatice hotu
the flovernment. The sisiculat ion should stand or tall on its aura
merit. The undertaking %mild give prudigioss advantages to
the commerce of the resetri.polis. and it would form one of tht.
1/realest ornaments that was ever achieved. it would afford a
constant and salubrious proininade for the citizens by the side of
their magnificent river, where a q molecule was most plea utoble
and most woofed. %I ben the En peror of Russia was m bind, a
he complain2d that ether • fortnight's residence he had not ab
rained a sight of that River of which he had iteard our much. The
river at Dublin was a mere ditch compared to the Thames, anj
yet its quays were handsome. 7 hey hail all been at Paris, and
they knew what was the effect of the quays there. The plan t 1,4
not require uniformity of height, or style, or structure. The m.
nament, though important, was a subject for after considtratior„
The whole, if effected (as he trusted it would bee, must be rackoi
as One of the greatest ite provvii. no. of the age.
In answer to quotients from the i,nrtl Mayor,
l'arjeeir proposed 810 feet as the general width of the
carriage road from I,mtdom.britlge to Blackfriars,. but it Light Ls
Harrowed, as circumstances required.
The Duke ot Volta said, he considered it would be requisite that
the width of the road should he full al feet. The 'don I resentist
a complete road from Scotland-yard to London-brielge. list wee
highly desirable, as it would allow a carriage 11/ go tom die
one quarter of an hour, whilst, front the Crowded sone of the etts
thoroughfares, the same diststice could scarcely he a:tailed is
three quarters of aft hour. Ile mentioned thin front his Own ex.
perience, as he could seldom get throesh the City in less dam
three quarters of an hour.
A /Gentleman inquired what were the general nature of dicers&
the :its. _ . .

Col. Trench stated that, in addition to the architectural orbs.
ntents, which 'would be derided upon by men of taste and *kilt,
Lady. distinguished for Iter taste, had proposed that the Tenure
should be ornamented ahie trees, in the style of the Iloulerards
at Paris ; and what was still better, had offerod to prevent the trees
to the Company.
Mr. AGAR LL LIS begged to know where these trees were is
grow ?
Colonel TaExcii—Oh ho! we will make them grow—that will
not be found a difficulty, I can MOWN you.
A 4:indention wished to know from whom the consent was ne-
cessary ?
d'olonel Titexete replied, that they had to gain the consent
of two important authorities, namely, of the Led Mayo, and
Corporation of the City of London, as Consorrators of •the Nevi.
gatton of the Iliver, on the one side, and the Admiralty, as the
representatives of the Crown, on the other. But the first object
I was, that the plan should be investigated by a Committee, Ltd
obtain their sanction.
Tie Loan MAYOR said, that in his official capacity he meld
give no opinion with respect to .hr plan, but as a private individnai,
he would say if it were practicable, there could be but one spi.
nion respecting it—that it was a grand and highly desirable in.
proventent. His Imitlship thought it vivid be proper that a
printed statement, explaining fully the nature of the plan, and
stating the espense„ should ba circulated amongst the cvntn of
t. remise* On the water side, aid others who were practically ere.
'maimed with the niivi'tmtion of the River.
Colonel 'Pk l; II lowed asset: t.
The Duke of Voice highly approved of the suggestion of the
Lord Mayer, that an r:fitination of the plan should be
and circulated. The Statement appeared to him perfectly