The National Register.
London, England, 1821-05-06 00:00:00

ACCOUNT OP THE REGALIA.

NOW EXHIBITiNO IX THE JEWEL-MOOSE, TOWER.
The new impedel crown is about fifteen inches_ in
elevation ; the arches, which rise almost to a point, in-
stead of the inelegant flatness of the former crown, are
surmounted with an orb of brilliants, seven inches iii
circumference. Upon this is placed a Maltese cross of
brilliants, set transparently, with three pearls at its ex-
tremities, of remarkable size and beauty. The arches
are wreathed and fringed with diamonds. Four Maltese
crosses, formed of brilliants also, surround the crown,
with four large diamond flowers in their intervening
spaces. On the centre of the back cross is the ancient
ruby, which was worn at Cressy and Azincour, by the
Black Prince and Henry V. while that of the front cross
is adorned with an unique sapphire, of the deepest azure,
more than two inches long, and one inch broad. The
ermine is surmounted with a band of large diamonds,
emeralds, sapphires, and rabies, and immediately under
these, a fillet of beautiful pearls. The lustre of this un-
equalled crown is heightened by a dark crimson cap of
the fittest velvet; and its general effect confirms the opi-
nion of all who have seen it, that his present Majesty is
the first British Sovereign who has possessed a diadem
worthy of this proud and potent empire.
node of its exhibition has most judiciously varied
from the former custom. Instead of being partially
shown by a small part of the ease being opened, the
cover is now lifted oft, and the crown is entirely seen, on
a white satin cushion embroidered with gold; while the
circular motion of its stand enables the spectator leisurely
to observe all its splendour and elegance.
The ancient crown is still exhibited; but, though it
has been repaired and beautified, has little attraction be-
yond its recollection, and the contract which it displays,
kotli in shape and splendour, to the magnificence of the
new diadem.
The two orbs, the diadems, the Prince of Wales's
crown, the five sceptres, and the confessor's st Iff have all
bsien renovated, The ancient Gallic ornaments of the
King's coronation sceptre 1-. as Leen replaced by golden
leaves, surrounding the large amethyst. each bearing the
ruse, the shamrock, and the thistle, the symbols of the
three kingdoms.
The coronation bracelets have been newly enamelled,
and the golden buckles and embroidered velvet straps
added to the coronation spurs.
The curtana, and the swords of temporal and spiritual
justice, have lwen ornamvnted with new scabbards, of
velvet splendidly embossed and embroidered, and golden
mountings.
The golden wine fountain, the silt-cellar, the model
of the white tower, the communion chalice and paten,
the eagle, the spoon, &c. of the coronation solemnity;
the massive chased tankards, and the twelve salt-cellars,
for the banquet in Westminster-hall, have all been re-
paired. To these 13st twelve, golden plates and spoons
have been now for the first tittle added.
The above is a very faint outline of the present state
of the jewel-room, which, with the curtain and lining of
scarlet cloth, whereby the splendour of the several articles
is greatly heightened, never till now presented a specta-
cle so dazzling to beholders.

ROEIL LONDON INFIRMaRY,
For Curing Diseases of the Rye, patronised by his Royal
Highness the Duke of York.

On Wednesday the ceremony of laying the stone of
an Hospital for the cure of the various diseases of the
eye, took placed in Moorfields, at the east corner. near
the Roman Catholic chapel. At three o'clock, the hour
appointed, a vast concourse of people attended in anxious
expectation of seeing the procession.
The stewards and committee made excellent arrange-
ments for the accommodation of the public, but more
particularly for the ladies. After a few minutes beyond
the appointed time, W. Mellish, Esq. the president, and
the stewards and committee, arrived, and were introduced
to the different places appointed for them by the archi.
tect and others in waiting.
A triangle being previously in readiness, erected over
the place where the stone was to be set, the architect
stated that every thing was ready. A silver trowel was
then hanged to Mr. hellish, and proper mortar brought
forward. Some gold, silver, and copper coins, of the
reign of George IV. were put into a glass bottle, which
Were deposited in a cavity cut in the stone.
Mr. Mellish then placed the stone regularly, having
first spread the mortar with his trowel, and laid a brass
plate over the coins, on which was engraved the follow-
ing inscription :—Aondon Infirmary for curing diseases
of the
_eye. Ft 1111 l ded by the late .1. Cunningham, T.E.
A.D. MIX.CCXXL. Patron of the Infirmary, Field-
Marshal H. R. H. Frederick Duke of York, K.G. '—
Next follow the name of the President, Vice President,
kc. Ater the ceremony concluded, the whole went in
procession, and dined at the London Tavern.

During a storm on Sunday, the 16th tilt. the lightning
struck some trees near the New Church, Needwood,
one of which, a pollard oak, it divided front the top of
the trunk to the earth, throwing splinters four and five
feet long to the distance of 25 yards; the top had been
sawn oil, and branches surrounded the trunk rising ten
or twelve feet above it, but none of them were injured :
another tree, ft paces from the former, had the upper
branches and one side of the trunk in a state of decay.—
The electric fluid passed from the top down the sound
side to the earth, in some placev only bursting the bark,
tit miters, splintering the wood to the depth of two
inches, and in breadth three or four.
On Saturday morning, Capt. G. Hanze, belong-
ing to the Dutch military service, was found in the
privy of the Black Bull, Britonside, Plymouth, with
three stabs under his left breast, and his throat cut
in a most shocking manner. He has left a widow
and child to deplore his melancholy fate.