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London, England, 1821-07-24 00:00:00

Flelief- ° The Doke of Torii sad the Royal Family," with
three times three—tone " Duke of Yoek's March." " The
Doke of Clareser and the Navy," three times three—toot
" Role Behests's," which was sung also by Captain Mow
sell, R.N. " Lord Lieatimaist of the County," three times
dwee—tune " Of noble Race was Sheokiti. The Mem-
ber fur the Comity," ghee times three—Noe " The Klein
of the Lark." " Member for the Borough," rime limes
" gee the Conquering Hero comes." Mr. Jame
returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech, sod then
gave the health of The Mayor of Carmarthen," which
was drank unanimously with four times four—tune "Mont-
gomeryshire March," after which Sir T. P—, the Mayor,
gave the " Lord Bishop of St. David's," three times threa—
ten, St. David's Day."
The worthy Mayor then rose, slid gave the health of ►is
left band friend, E. Morris', F,sq. which was drank with
throe times three—Tune "Ar hyd y sus." Mr. M. returned
thanks, and concluded by proposing "The Under Sheriff,"
—three timer three. The Mayor then gave " The health of
the 'Vice-Lieutenant of the County, ■nd Father of the Cot-
poratioa, W. Lewes, Esq. Ltysneweild," was drank with
three limes three—tune " Llewynon." Capteis Lewis re-
turned thanks for his father. The Mayor having left the
Chair, Mr. Jones, M.P was called to take the place, when
thanks were voted to the Mayor fur his able and sealoiss
conduct is the Chair. After which several toasts passed,
among which were :
"J. Saunders, Esq. of Glaarwder and Glanrwdw-house,"
three times three, which was drank in punch, his favourite
bevesidge, tone " Ye Marche! Miro of Harlech," harp.—
" Capt. T. Mansell, Royal Navy," three times three, who
sung " St. P. tree Boys be free," and a sea song —" Capt.
Lewis and Dragoons," three times three, tune, Bold Dra-
gools."—" Sir Thome. Fiction," in solemn silence, "
Mu-
uo.ly."—" Major Bade," ice. Sce.
The company sat till a very late hour, and the utmost
eoeviviality prevailed during the evening, and each, person
seemed ahke to partake iu the great rejoicings of the day.

.11DINBUUGH, JULY 20:

Yesterday, being appointed for the celebration; of his Ma.
jesty's coronation it was ushered in with the firing of
cannon, display of flags, and other marks of public rejoicing.
The imperial standard was hoisted on the Castle Tower. sail
around the battlements a number of flags were displayed,
which produced a very gay effect. The flag was also heisted
two Nelson's monument. The flag-ship, naval egnadion, and
other eructs in the Leith Roads and harbour likewise were
decorated with colowes.
Before "save o'clock the regiments and troops in garrison
here, together with the I volunteer corps, assembled
on the Mound and Castle-height", to celebrate the day by
afro de joie. The following were the positions which they
oceti pied :
The several regiments were drawn up in single file, com-
mencieg a (writ's oil the south east side of the Mound.—
The road leading from the Fish market, as far west as the
Hank of Scotland, was occupied bt the 41st, commanded by
Evans. The line was eatended theuce to the head of 'Le
Wound, by the Edinburgh rills. corps, under the command
of Captain They were joined by the 4th Dm-
goo. Guards, under the command of Col. hhersicke, their
left reachttog to Ratusay•Xndens. The Edinburgh volunteers,
noisier the command of Colonel Lord President Hope, occu-
pied the foot-path west of the Mound, extending to the foot
of the Caatlo•rock, the Leillo rifle corps, commanded by
Captain Shaw, terminating their left. The Mid-Whim"
yeomanry cavalry, under the command of S.r Joins Hope,
were posted, in two division', al the east nod west extremi-
ties of i'rince'a•street.

! Sir Thomas Bradford, K.C.B. Commander-is-Chief of his
Majesty's bores in Scotland, arrived on the ground a little
before 14, •ite.rdirsl by his staff, among which we noticed,
Sir Gregory Way, Adjutaut-General ; Sir lames Douglas,
Qiiarter-MasierGeneral; Sir Howard Elphinstone, cum.
mantling the Royal Engineers; Lord Robert Kerr, bliltjary
Secretary; and Major Lindsay, Major of Brigade, Job
Al twelve o'clock precisely, command having bees N.
slimed by General Sir Th4/011111 Bradford, the Castle guns
commenced a royal salute, which being concluded, a rum.
ning fire was opened by the OM, at the rout of the Mound,
and continued throughout the line, by the other regiments,
with good order and spirit. Some of the wadding front the
musketry, having lodged among the weeds which, before
tbey had become parched, owing to the excessive rought,
used to give an app,aratice of verdure to the Castle rock, a
Ore was kindled to sonic extent, producing a volume of fetid
smoke, which must, during its continuance, have heru eery
inconvenient to the inhabitants of the north side of the Cd>4.
Ile. The alarm bell was instantly sung, and several fire.
cog nes were sent to the Castle, The confl•gration, however,
either exhausted itsele, or it was extinguished without its
producing any more serious effects.
After the military cheer, the whole force nisrclsrd off the
ground, along Prince's-street, and paused the COI ttttt loiter
of the Forces in review order, al the end of the North
Bridge, opposite the Register Office, and then proceeded
to their respective parades to he dismissed.
The fineness of the weather enabler] a numerous crowd of
spectators to visit the scene, anal a large proportion of gen-
teel company acre present.
Public dinners in the evening, and illutoivatious and
fira-works at night closed the joyful scene.