The Sun.
London, England, 1830-08-23 00:00:00

THE KING'S BIRTH-DAY.

At an early hour on Saturday morning, crowds of well-
dressed people, although it was Saturday, a day not usually
devoted to pleasure, began to perambulate the streets, with
an appearance of good. humour; and towards evening the
principal streets of the metropolis were thronged. It was
the 65th year of his Majesty's age, and the first since his
accession, and the morning war ushered in by the bells
ringing merry peals. The Park and Tower guns were
fired at one o'clock, and flags were hoisted at the churches
and public buildings. The whole of the vessels in the
river had their co'ours flying. The bands of the regiments
of Guards entered Palace-yard, St. James's, in the splen-
did state uniform, at ,a little after eleven, when they struck
up tt God *eve the King." They afterwards played some
of Rossini's and other favourite airs. There was a great
number of respectable persons present, who were highly
delighted with the superior manner, in which the music
was performed. In the evening the mail-coaches passed
in procession through the metropolis. They were caps-
risoned in the best style, anti reflected great credit on the
contractors. The Devonport mail was drawn by finer very
superior greys. The collars were made of red morocco,
and the trappings were very splendid. The Birmingham
mail was a superior turn-out—four very handsome well-
matched greys, in splendid harness, studded with the Royal
arms. The Manchester mail was drawn by four most
I beautiful horses, each 16 hands hih, fine shape, and said
to be worth 600 guineas. The four bays in the South-
ampton mail were stated to be worth 500 guineas. The
horses in the Dover mail commanded equal admiration,
brown collars and ribande, and their trappings fitted them
to a nicety. In fact, the whole of them are entitled to
the most unqualified praise. We were particularly struck
by the taste and lightness displayed in the harness of the

Birmingham, Hastings, Gloucester, and Che►ter snails.
The illuminations in the evening were most splendid, and
never, perhaps, eta gerteral since the time of the conclusion
of the wur.

On the arrival of the Mails in Piccadilly, a new and
elegant coach, drawn by four horses, joined the procession,
and accompanied it to the Post-office. The patentee de-
scribes it as the lowest coach ever built, thereby remit ling

it almost impossible to upset. The wheels are all the same
size, making it much easier draught for the horses. The
boots can be made so large, that all the bags, even to the
most distant towns, might be safely locked, instead of being
placed on the roof. The public have much more room
than by the present coaches, besidee safety.
Drury-lane and Covent-garden Theatres exhibited spice•
did crowns, W. R., and stare.
The King's Theatre displayed W. R,, and a Crown.
The Haymarket Theatre had a similar device.
The other theatres were all brilliantly illuminated.
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tahnia in a car, supporting the King, Queen, Paine, and
Justice, in medallions; the attributes of Peace, &c., and a
number of variegated lamps tastefully displayed.
Brooks's Club-bouse—W. R. encircled by laurels, dia-
monds, and festoons.

At Snail Royal Library--A beautiful transparency re-
presenting his Majesty in naval uniform, proposing ""the
happiness of his peop►e:" the likeness appeared excellent,
and with initials W. ft., produced a beautiful effect.
The Cocoa Tree Club-house—A projecting crown, com-
posed of variegated lamps, laurels at each end, a star,
W. IV. R., and an anchor.

Rackett's Hotel.--A crown, an anchor, the letters W. IL
and port-boles formed of lamps along the front of the
building.

Mr. Hill, dyer and furniture cleaner, Pulteney-street,
Golden-square—W. IV. 11., a very splendid crown, the
whole encircled by two large branches of laurel at least le
feet long each.

The travellers' Club-house.—.A crown, beneath the let-
ters W. R. IV., supported by wreaths of laurel.
United Service Club--A crown end star, two large
wreaths of laurels, and W. It.

The Athenaeum Club-house—Stars, laurels, &c., lit up
by gas.

The Royal Bazaar-1n front, the Royal standard and
Union jack flag& At the Burlington-street end, the
Royal standard. The whole interior decorated with
laurels, and in front brilliantly lighted up with gas, a
clown, stir, and W.R. The Burlington-street end, a
crown, anchor, and W. R.

Haswell and Meyer, wax.chandlers—A transparency,
composing portraits of their Majesties, surmounted by a
crown. On the left naval trophies and banners; on the
right, a banner and military attributes. In the fore-
ground, emblems of abundance, embellished with the Bose,
Thistle, and Shamrock, entwined with oak leaves.
Literary Union Club—Most splendid, with crowns,
stars, laurel leaves, &c., lit with gas.
Mr. Phillips, glass-merchant--..A projecting► crown,
W. IV. IL, with a transparency representing John Bull
playing " God save the King," n quartern loaf marked 6d.,
a pot of porter, a plum pudding, and a sirloin of beef be-'
fore him.

Mr. Hamlet, jeweller, corner of Sidney's-alley—Yeriegated lamps covering the greater part of the front, cow..
prising two stars, between a crown, a large anchor, with
the letters W. H., and beneath IV., with stars on each
side, and festoons across the windows.

Rowland's Macassar Oil Warehouse, 20, ILlcn-garden,
made a brilliant display—His Majesty's coat of arms was ..
encircled with the loyal phrase "Long live Ring Wil-
liam," above which was an excellent transparency of his
Majesty in his robes, with military and naval trophies on
each side, and the motto Pater Patrice, the whole sur-
mounted by a variegated star. The tout ensemble bad a
fine effect.

At Collingridge, Cook, and Co., the King's cnaeli-
makers, in Liquorpond-street—Tke crown, star, and
W. R., with brilliant effect.

Mr. Colnaghi, printseller, Cockwur-street—A very
handsome full-length portrait of his Majesty in his robes,
leaning on his sword, and decorated with the Orders of the
Bath, Garter, Thistle, &c. In the back-ground the throne,
surmounted by a star, composed of blue lamps.
Mr. Snozell, blind-maker, Chancery-lane---A full-length
transparency of his Majesty : on the right two scrolls, bear-
ing the words " Magna Charta," and "Trade and Com-
merce." The Crown of England ; Fame in the act of
placing a wreath of laurel on the head of the King. The
transparency supported by revolving columns of variegated
lamps, working up and down by machinery.
Coleman, cutler to the Royal 'Family, Haymarket,
W. R., variegated lamps, surmounted by a crown and
anchor of magnificent proportion..
Rundell and Bridge, Ludgate-hill, displayed the letters
" W. IV. R." and a large crown, with a star on either
side, the whole surmounted with lamps on a black &ante.
Butler's, Cheapside, mounted the initials of his Majesty
and a crown.

Carter and Co.'s carpet warehouse, Cheapaide, bad the
letters " W. It." with a star in the centre, surmounttql by
a crown, and an anchor underneath. A Union Jack and
a white ensign waved over the whole.

Mr. Myers, St. Peter's-alley, Cornhill, a transparency
with " W. R., a Crown, and God preserve the King and
Queen," opposite ; another transparency, with W. R., A.
R., an anchor and crown, Neptune holding up the bust of
King William, in a medallion, riding in a chariot, arid
Britannia waiting to receive hi►u with the Crown,"

Farringdou-street having been completed on his AlSjesty'S
birth4lay, was opened for public use, by the Mil-coach
procession passing through it. We understand there was
some difficulty in carrying into effect the alterations of the
very irregular surface of this street, so as to prevent injury
to the property on either aide. The street now presents a
beautiful level.

(From the Windsor Express.) •
We have had the gratification for the last few **AN
presenting our readers with the details of the very liberal
subscription entered into for the celebration of this joyful
event. It is due to the committee appointed to carry into
effect the resolutions of the public meeting, to any that by
a most unremitting and praiseworthy attention to their nu-
merous duties, and by a judicious division of their Moms,
they have been enabled during the last fortnight to be in
such a complete state of preparation as to be ready to act
upon their resolutions at the shortest notice ; the admirable '
order and propriety with which every intention has been
realized are a sufficient proof that their exertions have not
been inadequate to the great occasion that called thew
forth. It was originally intended that a dinner should he,
given tee the poor inhabitants on the anniversary of her
Majesty's birth-day ; but in consequence of his Mejeqy
graciously Intimating a wish to be a spectator of his peo-
ple's happiness, this, as well as the other rejoichigs, with
the illuminations, was postponed until the slat instant,
this day.
The morning opened most propitiously. Coaches were
arriving about every half hour, heavily laden, the horse*
decorated with gilt laurel, The shops were generally
closed. The gate at the entrance of the Long-walk was
ornamented with a profusion of laurel, lags, and the
effect was in the highest degree imposing. The Long.
walk itself was crowded. Many ladies, moat fashionably
attired, honoured the place with their presence. About
half-past two his Majesty made his entrance, in his ea-
riage, attended by his suite, and accompanied by the Queen
and other branches of the Royal Fanny, and alighting
from his carriage proceeded down the walk, and appeared!
much satisfied with the various arrangements that had
been made. The tables bud been previously covered with
their substantial fare, consisting of roast and bsikd beef,
and mutton, roast veal, hams, plum-pudding, and salad.
The King, on arriving at the middle table, made a atop
while grace was said. He then proceeded amidst the
heartfelt acclamations of the spectators, and the people,sat
down to their repeat; Mr. Church, the respeeted Mayor,
presided at the centre of the tables. Nothing was ivatt-•
ins to the neatness and comfort of the arrangement. The
tables were covered with clean cloths; the dishes were
garnished with parsley; salads were provided, mustard.
pots and salt-cellars were placed at due iutervals, and jugs
fur the ale in abundance.
The whole number of plates was above 5,000, and the
messes were 50 each. At the bead of each of thee° one of
the Committee presided, to carve. Immediately that the
people sat down, the bands of the two regiments quartered
at Windsor commenced playing, and the guest* applied
themselves to their jocund labours with the utmost elaetity.
It is impossible to imagine a snore pleasing sight Otan.:w4.i
now displayed. The happy C0111343114aCe1l of ritheis;
mothers, and children, their universal order and propriety - • •
of demeanour, were most gratifying.
The evening was most favourable for the illuminations,
and fireworks. The bells rung merrily, and 1.110 wilol
scene was most exhilarating.
His Majesty was graciously pleased to permit the eshi-
bition of the fireworks iii the iloine-perk, opposite The
Long-walk, and the public were admitted. at the gate in
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of them wo are sure departed without an ardent prayer for
the happiness and prosperity of their gracious and beloved
Monarch and his Queen.

Seyersl of the iiihabitants of Etont Slough, anti ou
Windsor, tlitylayeil their loyalty upon the glorious occasion.

this great man which have yet appeared, only two haveLIVE OF BYHON.—Of all the Memoirs of
been doerving of notice, and these have been stigmatised
by opposite parties, as having been Mitten with undue
bias ; the one with too great partiality, and the other M
spirit of detraction. The new life forthcoming by Mr.
GALT, we are assured will, at any rate, not be liable to
such ohjections, but will exhibit a dispassionate estimate
of the noble poet's character, and a correct • usrrative
his life. Society at large demands such a work 4 and, we
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think, no one can be fitter to execute it than so celektitell.
an author as Mr. G M', who personally knew the mini•
about whom he writes ; but who had nothing either to
hope or fear from hini. Much orivinal eorrespon:let:id
his Lordship will be embodied in tin, work, ids 101
new and enrinua pith :units developed.