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London, England, 1821-05-28 00:00:00

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the preparattano for this Idog-eapettell 'eery-
bony are mill proceeding with niiishaked activity
and, al t hongh the tsretise ' day for iis retnib Ash-
mein is not yet fixed, there is no doubt that' it'will
take Nateithertly after the priirogation of the two
Houses of Parl iarnesit.
MALL.
The interior of this munificent edifice hat now
assumed such an appearaoce, that the spectator
cats form a perfect notion of the splendid arrange-
ments which will be made for the coronation feast. •I
The double rows of galleries are completed, and
their 'fronts are covered with canvass mid paper,:
which is hereafter to be painted in Gothic pan-.
liels to correspond with the getiend ancient cha-
racter of the building. The platform on which.
his Majesty is to dine is also completed : it is:
elevated -about six feet above the ordinary level
of the floor! and is ascended by steps. The.
throne, or chair of state, on which his Majesty it
to sit, is preparing elsewhere, and will be coin.
poised of the most rnognificent materials. Other
chairs are likewise in preparation fur the Royal
Dukes, and such other illustrious individuals es .
may have, the honour of silting at the same hoard
with his Majesty. On the right of his Majesty's
chair, occupying the site of the late Celan of
Ktneetlench, is erected • separate gallery, cone
Notting of seats gradually ascending one above the
other, for the reception of the female branches of
the Royal Family, and their attendants; and. on
the left side, there is is gallery precisely of the
same character, intended for the accommodation of
the Ambassadors and Ministers of other countries,
who will be invited on the festive occasion. The
great window at this end of the Hall is, we under-
stand, to be covered with tapestry, so as to shut
out the glare of day, it being intended to illumine
the whole building with lustre, and lamps of the
most brilliant description. The seats in the guile.
ries am to be covered with scarlet cloth, and the
same material will cover the walls, which will give
• splendour to the whole scene, almost amounting
to enchautment.
Two lines of tables, stretching from the Royal
platform to the door next New Palace-yard, have
already been fixed; and the richest damask table-
linen has been menufactured to cover them.
These tables will groan under the weight of *nut-
meat', of the most costly description i • consisting of
'silver and gold plate—ttiumpluil a:chts—paintings,
medallions, and every possible description of ap-
propriate decoration which the ingenuity of the
mat celebrated artists can deviate. Selrend of the
first confectioners in London have been engaged in
this department fur mussy mouths, and have made
great progress in their laltiours„
The recesses under the galleries, to which we have
already alluded, will be stored with the wines of all
countries, and with • profusion of every thing
which can stimulate or gratify the appetite of the
guests.
Next to •the grand entrance from New Palace.

..re to _ pre-
.by , flourish musical in-
struments.
The repairs, connected .with the building itself,
are proceeding with all possible dispatch; but, it
is anticipated, that they cannot be fully accom-
palaiNti within the stipulated time, and that they
AM* be suspended till after the Coronation. Oue
of the exterior toWers, left of the great entrance, is
restored to its pristine beauty, the most minute
' parts of its aucient decorations having been perfectly
preserved.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform. upon which the procession is to
move. from the Kan to Westminster A bliey, is ready
to lay dorm It is to be elevated six fret above the
ground, and to be covered with s canopy. it will
exteud from the door of Westminster Hall to the
corner of Bridge-street, then turning to the left
towards Grorge-street, proceed directly to the west
door of the Abbey : so that this part of the core.
tawny may be witnessed by an immense multitude.
The inlainitants have nut yet resumed the erection
of balconies in front of their houses, but the neces-
sary preparations are made for that purpose, cud
the moment the otf chi, notice is given in the Casette
the work will be commenced.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
The interior of nits building has been prepared
for the ceremony ever since last August. and only
requires the necessary decorations. Galleries have
been erected on each side of the grand aisle from
the western door to the entrance of the choir.
;These are filled with rows of seats rising one above
!tie other; and immediately under the galleried are
'other seats for the spectators. These seats are, we
understand, the privilege of the Dean and Chapter,
uml admiriod will be obtained to them by tickets;
the price of which roamer at present fixes at five
guineas each.
A platform extends from the entrance along the
aisle about two Fart from the pavement to the centre
of the choir, where another platform is raised whiCh
is approached by several stews; and in the centre of
this is a thud platform of a square form upon en
oryariaa of two steps, upon which will be placed
the chair in which the coronation is to take place.
To the left of this platform is erected a temporary
pulpit, from which the Archbishop of Canterbury
I will preach the coronation sermon. Ott the right
stud telt of the coronation chair arc seats for the
Peers and Premised, who will sit opposite to each
other, and who will attend by special summons.
Beyond these, other wineries are erected for opecta.
tars. The choir will be placed on seats which as.
crud nearly to the roof of the western end of the
Abbey, the organ having been placed on the sum.
nut. The whole of the mats will be covered with
scarlet dulls. it could beimpossible in the present
untirrished state of the Abbey. to give an adequate
idea or the imposing egret which will liereaft'er be
produced. The col/Arai/ front the western en-
tranie at this moment is estipersoit'griknA, It is
thought nisi it wid take about six smirks to eerier
the seats with cloth, and LW wink has sot yet been
couintsuceil.
The king's Coronation Rubes are to be seen'

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yard, • sort of Gothic orchestra boa been erected,
so which will be placed the heralds, attended by •
full bond, together with all the neceserwy,sccompar-
nil:tient, of trumpeters, kettle-dramas, Atc. Two
.$4114E -towers iiioject from this orchestra into the
Hall, on each side of the entrance, from whence
the curormery proclamations are to be made, we-
er... Jed slid followed by the flourish of musical in-