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Vie csoutry. In this hope her prosecutors were
rappriiiiht-d : the charges prefetred by the Air To-
aster Ciem MIL were disproved by his own witnesses,
tire public disbelieved them, and the fill of Pains
iota Penalties was thrown out by the only brunch
of the Legislature to which it was committed ; so
(hit, in fact, the QUEEN, amidst ten thousand itiffi-
rulties, and in the face of a tribunal where her
enemies sat as her judges, gained a most decided
triumph. lier MAJESTY, therefore, stands at this
moment in the same situation as she did previous to
Ler trial, and if the sense of the country were ut
!hat time unfriendly to the measure of excluding
vcr from the honours of the Coronation, no circum-
stance has since occurred to change her condition,
Vr to weaken the influence which the justice of her
case then exercised upon the mind of the public.
AVlwn the question respecting the propriety of
hissing the Kt NU crowned without the participation
of the QiugEN in that honour was first agitated on
her MAJESTY'S arrival in this country, the general

expression of the moment was, that the people
would be very much displeased at such an occur-
rl•nce : so also thought the Ministers when they
consented to postpone the Coronation, rather than
to put the question to issue. It will be a reinaika-
Tile instance of the versatility of public opinion if the
!Moisten were now, without experiencing am• nark
sal public displeasure, to effect the object which they
were apprehensive of attempting so short a time
previously.
The Nlarquis of LONDONDERRY, in answer t• a
question put to Jilin about three weeks ago in the
House of C.; tttttt tins upon this subject, replied, that
the admission of the QUEEN to participate the
honours of the Coronation was governed altogether
by the KING'S prerogetive, uud insinuated that
Perliaintirt hail no right whatever to interfere in
the matter. This is not constitutional language•.
The KING'S prerogative is acknowledged by law
in many other matters, where, however, it would
be extremely unwise to enforce it without the
consent of Paclianumt, and in the ',resent ad.
vsnced state of constitutional learning in this
country, it can never be contended that the pre-
rogative ought to be suffered to work an injustice
to the first subject iu the realm, when in the case
Of every oilier subject no catch power is 'opposed
to reside in the Crown. It would be considered
extremely ungracious, not to say unconstitutional,
if the Ministers of the Crown were to advise the
KING to exclude front the ceremony of his corona-
tion a certain number of Peers of the rraltn—rup-
prier, for instance, all of those who form what is
commonly called the Opposition in the House of
Lords; nor would it. we think, he patiently endur-
ed if the same Nliiii.ters, when questioned upon the
point in Parliament, were to refer the act to the
Royal prerogative, and say that it rested with the
KING'S Majesty to exclude from the ceremony
whatever persons he may think right. If such an
exclusion iu the ca►e of one hundred Peers were a
grievance, so would it equally be a grievance if
only one were excluded, and if to exclude a Peer
at the mere caprice of the Ministers of the Crown
be an offence against propriety, justice, and the re-
cognised principles of the constitution, a fort icsri •
must it be unwise, unjust, and inexpedient to ex-
clude the first subject in the realm. The usage of
the kingdom has been that the Queen Consort
should be crowned with her Sovereign, and it is ■
severe punishment, unwarranted by any judgment
or conviction, that the present Queen Consort
should be deprived of this right which has been en-
joyed by her 'predecessors. The 'Ministers of the
Crown ought to ponder seriously upon the awful
responsibility they incur by thus breaking through
the old established customs of the realm ; they
ought at least for their own security, if not for the
satisfaction of the public, to submit the matter to
the unbiassed judgment of both Horses of Pa►lia-
srieut, that posterity might not be compelled to
thick that the QUEEN was insulted and injured for
the gratification of personal dislike. It can never
be forgotten that her Mcseerv's enemies com-
pletely failed in their attempt► to prove her guilty ;
she is therefore still entitled to all the rights, dig-
statics, and immunities of a Queen Consort.

Last morning the Members of the Heralds' Office,
attended by a large body of Police-officers and con-
stables, and a strong detachment of the Life
Guards, resembled at an ei.rly hour for the nue.
pose of Proclaiming the Coronation of his Majesty
George IV. on the 19th of July neat. Being
arranged in proper order, the Procession began
to more about twelve o'clock to Chariug-crusis,
where the Proclamation war read, amidst • hum.-
10U4 rVIICOUTSe of spectators attracted by the
splendour of the scene and the fineness of the day.
The helmets and other ornaments of the men
gleatniiig iu the sunshine had a beautiful effect.—
The Procession moved up the Strand to Temple-
bar. where it was detained a lung time, wailing
tor the Lord Marcie, who alierwards arrived accom-
panied by reeriul of the Aldermen, Sheriffs, &v.
After tier usual formality of demanding admit-
lance, the gates were opened by command of
the Lord Mayor, and the cavalcade proceeded
to the end of Chancery-lace, where the Proclama-
tion oar itguin read. It was repeated at the end of
Wood-street, Cliespside, and lastly at the Royal
Eirchaaige, which ended the ceremony.
The 4d Life Guard., who hive been a long time
quartered in the neighbourhood of Portman-square,
snatched from their stabler is King-street, ut fire
o'clock last morning, on their route to Windsor,
where they will relieve the Oxford lilacs, who are
to occupy the new barracks in the Regent's Park.
'The various divisions of the stli Royal Veteran
Battalion having arrived in Shrewsbury, the whole
were discharged on Monday se'imight. Previous
to separating, the men chaired their Colonel surf
officers amid loud and reiterated buzzes.

• •
,417118 ASSOCIATED CATHOLIC CHARI77ES.
Yesterday the anniversary dinner of these excellest
Charities took place at the Precautions' Towers ; the Hos.
Edward Petre is the Chair. trupported on the right by the
Right Rev. Dr. Poynter, mid on the left by the Right Hos.
Lord Clifford. We also noticed the Hun. Mr. Clifford, Mr.
.1. Hutchinson, &e.
After the cloth was removed Non nu, Doming wassail(
in fine style by the professional Gentlemen present.
The following toasts were the, given from the Chair :
" The King" three times three.—(Gres! opplasse.)—.
Tune, " God sere Ike Sing."
" The Royal Family," three times their.—" Roil, Slar
spf Bruarreich!"
" The Duke of Sussex, the liberal supporter of all chari-
ties," three times tbree.—(Great applause.)
The Cnionexas said he felt some delicacy is making any
observations with regard to the toast he was now about to
propose. In addressing a Catholic assembly, be was coo.
*trios' it world be presumptiou in him to dwell opal the
claims of thin charitable institution. Certaiu persons had
opposed them in an underhand way, and attempted to
undermine their schools, by holding out that education
could be &wattled at a cheaper rate. Tu them 'he would
apply the words of the poet, " Odi profanorit values a
arcs..." They had some difficulties to enconuter, but he
was sure they would he overcome by the liberal support
which the Institution had experieoced. He concluded nick
giving—" Success to the Charities."
The children were then introduced, preceded by the
Stewards, the band playing "St Palr;ek's May is She Morn-
ing." A splerdid flag, inscribed " The Associated Catholic
Charities—Education,-Orphans apprenticing," was borne
by our of the boys. There were several smaller Rags, beau-
tifully embroidered, which we understand were the work of
the girl.. The children, to the number of 700, appelred in
high health and spirits, and presented a very gratifying
spectacle.

The Hon. Mr. Ct.tr►onu role, and in s very appropriate
sperrii, replete with reefing, advocated the cause of the lu-
stitution.

The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of the Hun.
Charles Cliff...rd. Mr. CLIVTORD returned thanks.
" The Ladies."—" Here', • Health to all good Lasses."
The CHAIRMAN thee gave the health of Lord Clifford,
whom he might style the Father of the Institution.
Hi Lordship returned thanks in a abort speech.
" The Doke of Norfolk."—" The Carl of Dononghmore."
Mr. J. HUTCHinsOII returned thanks on behalf of his
noble relative. He could not conceive any thing more
honourable than advocatiog the cause of their Catholic frl-
low-countrymen, and be could confidently tray, that moil
the cause bad finally triumphed, the Lail of Donoughmore
would be found at his post, prepared to give the measure his
best support.

The CeUst>wats, accompanied by the Stewards, left the
room amidst the applause of the compauyt which separated
at the same time.

DREADFUL ATTRMPT AT ASSASSINATION
OP MAJOR-GRNRRAL RADON.

Maawitonouort-ternierr.—Yesterday morelng great in-
terest was excited at the west end of the town, in cons,.
quence of a horrid and blood-thirsty attempt upon the life
of Major-General Cation, at his residence its Berkeley square,
by a man named William l'admore, of respectable ap-
pearance, between 35 and 40 years of age, who, under pre.
tence of rommuoiestiog some private hosiers. to the Ge.
neral, sought as interview, and with a butcher. knife stabbed
him in several parts of the body, by which his life is placed
in the most imminent danger. The transaction being of so
very horrid as well as unaccountable a nature, a report of it
spread rapidly in every direction, and the crowd about
the General's house became immense. The Prisoner was
taken into custody immediately after the act and carried to
a watch-bnuse, from whence he was conveyed in a coach
without loss of time to Maelhoroveli-street, handcuffed and
double-ironed, in case of several officers, followed by a vast
crowd of persons. Oit being placed at the bar his appear-
ance denoted extreme agitation, bat an indescribable fero-
city strongly masked his features. He was decently dreamed,
sail we miderstaud bas a wife and family. Several fashion-
able persons were present during the-examination, and the
crowd in the ball and °Weide the office was so very great,
that the officers had considerable difficulty in preventing
them from forcing their way inside.
J. E. Conant, FAN. immediately attended to the case, and
Sir William Ladoga, the General's nephew, and several of his
te, attended to give evidence, in healing which the
time of the Magistrate was occupied severe, hours.
William filmdom, servant of General Eadon, being sworn,
Mated, that yesterday isiondiig,• abort nine o'clock, the l'ri-
' Donee called at his master's house ; he knocked at the door
and witness opened it ; he inquired whether General Eadila
was at home, and said if be was he wished to speak to him.
G I Eadon was in the parlour at the time, and witness
went iu and delivered the message ; the General desired him
to say he was not at home, as be did not wish to ere
him. Witness returned to give this inforinntiois to the
Prisoner, and as he reached the passage (as coming from the
parlour), on turning rowed, iii consequence of hearing some
footsteps after him, be observed the General at his heels, who
called out to him to put that fellow out of the boner; and
at the same time advanced towards the Prisoner, with an
apparent determination of 'eking en him, In order to force
Win out of the door. Witners then thought lie saw the
Prisoner aim a blow at his master, and they collared each
other, and had a scene for some time, witness nut being
able to separate them, and ultimately they butte fell on the
ground. The G I immediately exclaimed, Oh! Oh! Oh!
Witness ran to his master's assistance, and called out fur
help, on which Sir Wtlluam Eadon came sup, and they both
dragged the Prisoner away from the General. His mastra
was bleeding profusely, and the place near which he ley was
covered with blued. Officers were seat for to take the '
Prisoner into cestudy, who made us, resistance.
Sir William Woo was next examined, and appeared
to he deeply affected at the circumstance ; being sworn,
he said, that is, consequence of hearing a noise and con.
siderable confusion iu the ball, he came oat of him room, and
heard his uncle exclaim three times, " I am stabbed!" he
went up and assisted in furring the Primmer away frees bias,
who clung to him so fast that he bedlam+ difficulty in rep..
rstiog them ; on 4.10101 i n i fig be Meteorites wick he found Wan
covered with blood, and streams of blood roguing about
the floor ; be also discovered that his wick had three
wound* in the right side, under the right breast ; on looking
about the spot be perceived. large knife covered with blood,
which he tank up; •it appeared to be a boicher's knife,
what he understands is termed a " sticking knife," it was
sharply pointed, and to all appearances had bet a prepared for
the dr, adfol oceasiou; he seirell the prisoner, who made lit-
tle or Ill) tesistance, and detained him till the arrival or the
affirms, to w loom the prisoner seereadered hi mse If quietly ; for
the Prisoner, he understood, was a servant of Gee. Edon in
India; witness seat for a surgeon to assist his uncle, who lay
on the Coe, unable to move from the effect of his wounds.
Mr. James Earl, sweets, of George-street, Portman.
square, stated, that he came to the bowie of Gen. Cation, and
sti his arrival foetid him weltering in blood and in a very
faint state; examined his wounds, of which he found there
were three under the right breast Ida 'colour nature. One of
them in particular, which he had probed, was three inches
deep. Did nut apprehend any immediate danger, but it was
impossible at present to give a positive opinion. He dressed
the woutide, and bad the General removed to his bed. The
Getterd was in so weak a state as to be iiiespable of speaking.
The Prisoner, on being called upon fir his defence, main-
. laieeil at first • gloomy silence; Wit at length turned towards
the a!asistrate, sod said—" I have had cause for what t base
done; I know the dreadful situation in which I stand its
eimitioquenee of it ; but my determination was fixed, and my
mind made up to abide the result. I mast decline, fur the
preset*, saying more." These words were uttered with a
tremulous voice, but with a countenance kimonos and eid-
leo ; and the Prisoner turned away from the bar, as if anxi-
ous in avoid the game of the persons preemie.
Conant said, the evidence was conclusive of a preme.
dilated intention ow the part of the Prisoner to commit the
crime of murder, and his duly was to comusiv;tlbsoeha:idmetchewfourgnaaviteoeryi.w_seddi
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had dispensed, he was taken to Newgate.