The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1821-02-08 00:00:00

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COVENT-GARDEN TR LITRE.
THE KING'S VISIT.
The reception of the KING at Drury-lane on
Tuesday must have been grateful to the feelings of
every loyal subject, of whatever party he may be.
His reception at Covent-garden theatre last night
was not less enthusiastic. From the shortness of
the notice, the town as well as the theatres may be
raid to have been taken by surprise; and yet every
thing was as complete as if a month had been
*pent in preparation. The crowd attracted yes-
r-rdry was, we think, greater even than that of
the preceding day. The countenances of the
whole displayed the strongest emotion ; some
viger for admission to the theatre, and others
voistent to catch a pasting view of his MAJESTY.
At a very early hour crowds of people assembled
in Bow-street, Hart-street, and other places con-
tiguous to the theatre, and remained there till the
Kowa were opened (whiek was earlier than usual),
when they rushed forward and placed themselves
immediately in front of the pit and gallery en-
trancee, .completely blocking up the thoroughfare
from the Piazzas to Bow-street, and at six o'clock
the box entrance was besieged by a crowd which
filled thugreat portico and reached into the street.
In the mean time the assembled multitudes with-
out were busied inobt•ining situations from whence
they could best behold the royal cavalcade ; every
lamp-post and other erection from which they could
calculate on obtainiug a slight glimpse. was occu-
pied before the appointed hour by persons
whesiiig all the inclemencies of an unusually
~ .li4d4rening. maintained their places with an ar-
laul%ed perseverance which nothing could • damp.
%,At about a quarter past six o'clock a detach-
•rnent oldie grenadier guards in their white gaiters,
fie, and u Humber of the yeomen of the guard
'Demised into the theatre (...w Hart-street. where
the Royal Family usually enter at, and took their
stations in the passage through which his MAJESTY
bed to pass be Ilia box.
Their Royal Highnesses the Mikes of You
end CCARUNCE artived first in the same carriage,
and unaccompanied by any military escort ; they
were received with loud huzzas and plaudits, amidst
which cries of " The Qum., the colleen ."' were
oceasimatly audible.
The Royal Dukes entered the theatre under a
royal salute from the military, the kettle drums.
Sic. beating the roll all the time. Their Royal
Highnesses were dressed, the Duke of You in a
Field•bitinriial's uniform, and the Doke of CLA-
AgNCt as Lord High Admiral of England.
His Niverre left his Palace in Pall-mall at a
quarter isefore seven o'clock. in the same state as
lie went to Doury-lane theatre. The royal pro-
cession ceded up Si. Martin's-lane, Long-acre,
to Har reel, sod entered by Priiice'r-phice. The
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streets w re thronged through winch he passed,
sad the- speetaiers greeted Isis ithintsztr with get
rural marks of respect.
In the first carriage were Mr. MAIM and twg
ethers of the KING's Gentlemen Ushers, and the

Esau of the Yeomen of the Guattl in waiting.
In the second carriage were Sir WU:titre' I TU AWL,
eM Gfairtl of the Bedchamber in waiting, St;
WILLIAM CoNGILEYS, as Equerry in Witi,ing,
Master PAGET. Cage of Honour, and Colonel
Detect, Silver Stick. In the third were thit
Ttea.urer of the Household the Comptroller of
the Household, owl Sir Wittiest KesesL, 55
Waster of the Robes. Jo the fourth were the. LOINI
ehimberiii..; CATIICART, the Gold Stick; and
the Marquis of HEM: WONT, as the Lord in Waiting.
lu the fifth carriage was his MAJESTY, Wended
by Lord Sr. Iltego's, as the Lord in Waiting,
cod the Duke of Mowritoes, us Master of the
Horse. His MAJESTY appeared in excellent health,
be wore a Fetid Marshal', uniform. Au elegant
new carpet was laid from the King's carriage to the
stairs. Two large candler iu miter candlesticks
were provided for the Lord Chamberlain to light
the KING.
Mr. HARRIS and Wr. Cueot.is fielding, two
of the proprieloto;"'W. FAWCETT, the stage-
manager; and Mr. J AMU. Boom vox, the box.
keeper, were in readine.s to receive his MaiesiX
with evert mark of respectful duty, the three Litter
in full Court dresses, Mr. HARRIS its mourning ;
each with two large candles, in tidier candlestick'.
The totrance hall tv.is hissed wills the Yeomen
of the Guard, headed by Lieuteninit COLEMAN.
The Kiso.peoeeeded directly to tie royal box,
and on his bring perceived by the audience,
the most enthusiastic acclamations burst forth
from all pans of one of the most crowded autliesice•
that ever was beheld ; the noise produced was so
excessive sod powerful that it was heard at a cots.
oiderable distance out of the theatre. Evciy means
was resorted to *at nigennity could devise to ex.
twilit 1144 feelings'of cougratulation to see their
Sotereign in public; every person s.anding.
Among ihr mews• retooled to to express delight,
was a handsome flag displayed by u Gentleman
from this upper boxes, level wish the lower gallery,
opposite to the KING, with Ilir follow's% toscrip.
lion, handsomely gill ;—" Long lire the King,
George the Fourth. Iluzza!"
These rejoicings coonotted for several minutes,
anal were repeated at the tool of every act; the
rogue! wad " The King !"—Directly as the cur-
s .11 drew up the %boil. or the performers cause fur-
t" rd, and wog " God save the King." iu which
Airs Wilson, of DrurOorre Thraitre, lent her
uol, leaning au the arm of Mr. Duausrr. On it.
iooeluston the mentos fell, lost wise almost
instan-
tasstoasly ratted agent in cuisspliuoce with the lutist
elersiand for its repetition. The opera of teeljth
Algid then proceeded, and appeared to afford much
I.lea.ure to she Royal Vtaitors. Mow M. Titus
exerted Lvr soca, talents with particular rod
soecessful anxiety to pirate. After the opera
" lisle Britannia" sus called ler, asst execut-
ed to exielltiit style, but the audience Std nut
renisiti corona. " God sure the King" was owner
called for, and ages solo; in sire WWI noire-solve
style. Tile patitoinime 11151* commenced aids sill izs
Ilene and activity. His hLussiv appeased
highly
amused with the scenery and traneformalinns,
When the curtain fell, •' Gul Sure the King" was

*gain tidied for, and 1,4 Mauiw withdrew.
amidst the most enthusiastic explosions of joy
that ever shook the walls of a theatre. Among the
company in the dress circle was Alderman CURTIS
sad a large pony; they sat in the front of the
house. Before the arrival of the Kura. the worthy
Alderman wss recognised by a part of the
audience. ■nd loudly cheered. He rose, sad ac-
knowledged the compliment by bowing repeatedly.
The Duke of WaLLINGTou sat in the stage
hox on the side of the house opposite the KING.
He ass noticed on the bresking up of the house.
and cheered. We fear that much injury has been
done in consequence of the great crowd sod pres-
sure in the pit. Srversl men were relieved from it
in an exhaus►ed state, and transferred by their com.
pinions of better n rrrrr to the hoses. Among the
Nohility present we noticed the Earl of Douotmi-
-11011, Lord SIDSIOUTII. &C.