The Sun.
London, England, 1830-09-01 00:00:00

LA BELLE ASSEMBLE E.

The portrait which heads this fashionable
Magazine, of the Countess of Verulam, is en-
graved in the first style of art. It is worth the
whole number. The literary department is also
worthy of commendation, as it combines amuse-
ment with information, both in prose and verse.

We have not yet received Blackwood's, the
New Monthly, nor the United Service, Maga-
zines.

ARRIVAL OF THEIR MAJESTIES AT

BRIGHTON.

(From the Brighton Guardian.)

Monday opened brilliantly, and the weather was favour-
able throughout the day. The hurry and bustle which
appeared to run through the town soon after sun-rise was
amusing, and not without its proportion of pleasing inte-
rest ; because the object of the extraordinary animation
with the people was known, and all, more or less, partook
of it. The preparations for the reception of their Majes-
ties were yet to be completed, as well as for the blaze of
illumination which it was intended should follow. The
triumphal arch, which had merely exhibited its skeleton
form during the Sabbath, but most skilfully and strongly
dovetailed and put together, found at least a hundred active
workmen about it .as the beanie of day made it visible on
Monday, and before noon it was, indeed, made to assume
a truly unique and imposing appearance. Its altitude,
equal to that of the highest buildings in Marlborough-
place, and but few in the town are taller, excited wonder;
the beautiful span of the arch being well preserved, with
its crown at least 30 feet from the level of the road which
it cloned. Altogether it excited a spaciousness beyond
what could have been expected, and an effect still mere
inducive of pleasure and surprise. The sides of the pyra-
midal ornament were divided into separate compartments,
like the boxes and galleries in a theatre, and all, even-
tually, were filled with well-dressed children in all the
pride of health, of rosy youth, and infancy and buoyant
Tirira, purposely selected from the charity
wacihtohomlsyrwiaidtha
which this town most desirably abounds. The timbers
ofof tnhoewsetrrsu,ctouorepeeberiinoggtobetatlilvyeelloidebiey foliage,
and
spreading
their tendrils as on the parent stems, gave to the design
an appearance of enchantment—a something beyond the
product to be looked for as arising from human means ; and
this agreable delusion was aided by the multiplied decora-
tions in half-concealed festoons, of coloured lamps, patriotic
devices, with an et caters of flags and banners too exten-
sive for detail.

Soon after noon, every space to the right and left of the
turnpike for miles exhibited a stationary crowd; and from
the palace to the town's end, northward, every window was
more than poen pied, and j►►yous countenances were universal.
When lighted up, which is now in process, the splen-
dours of what we have been told of fairy land may be
recollected, sparkling and varied, though destined but to
dazzle evanescently. On the summit of the arch were a
posse of ji.lly sailors belonging to the Hyperion frigate,
with an officer commanding ; and, high raised, the royal
standard, on a towering staff, as a majestic and impressive
surmount to the glittering picture of liege beneath it.
But to return to the preparations in the earlier part of the
day, the local authorities, with their purple sashes, sto.,
the ineinbers of the different local institutions, with their
gaudy paraphernalia, batmen, music, &c., were arranged
in the order similar to that of tl►e former occasion, ex-
tending to Preston, and beyond, the pedestr►ans oc-
cupying one side of the turnpike, and the horsemen
and carriages the other, with well contrived barriers to
keep open a desirable avenue between them.
When the signal was made that the royal cavalcade was
advancing, then,

"Such a noise arose
As the shrouds make at sea in a stiff tempest,
As loud, and to as many tunes,"
Caps, hands, and tongue* applauded to the glee."
But a species of diseppointment fellowed, though yet of
a very gratifying character, owing to the royal carriage,
itt which were the Landgravine of Hesse llombourg and
the Princesi Augusta, being mistaken for that of their
Majesties. The signal, however, had been hoisted, and
repeated at the different stations, and royal salutes from the
fort, from the chain-pier, and gun-vessels in the channel;
followell.. In the midst of the rattle of cannon and the
shouts, of the populace, the waving of handkerchiefs and
the usual modes of demonstrating ardent joy, their Royal
Highnesses reached the Pavilion, the jolly tare on the sum-
mit of the splendid bridge uniting their busies in the com-
mon cause. It was full an hunt from this period before
their Majesties passed through Pateham in a chariot and
four, with two out-riders a short distance in advance, and
two footmen in the dickey behind it. From beyond Pre*.
ton, the horses proceeded at a walking pace ;—the scene
was now approaching to its climax,—and its increasing
interest passes the bounds of language to express. It was
the perfection of enthusiasm;--and hiving said thus much,
iniagimition will readily supply the rest, Their Majesties,
passing under the Triumphal Arch, reached the palace at
half-past six; the Landgravise of /lease flombourg and
Princess Augusta receiving them in the. Palace Garden.
The rejoicing multitude, who gave eclat to the mans
festations of publfc homage and respect paid to their 141X-
leader on Monthly, are coMputeal to havi numbered sixty
thousand persons; of whom, at least,',.twenty thousand
had been supplied by the villages awl towns in tit* neigh.
bourhood.
Their majesties, accompanied by the Landgravise of

Hem Hombourg and the Prineeas Augusta, in an open
carriage and four, followed by Prince George of Cumber•
land, with his tutor, in another carriage, and the Ladies-
in waiting on her Majesty and the Princesses, in a third
carriage, were in public yesterday from three o'clock till
nearly six ; passing up St. .I:ones's-street to Kemp-town,
turning, and proceeding thence past the southern front of
the place, towards Hove; and were subsequently in the
principal streets,—in all places greeted by the most loyal
and affection tte homages of the public.
Prior to the royal airings above' mentioned, their Ma-
jesties received the town Addresses, which were presented
by the [hell Consta►tle, and to which the most gracious
answers were returned.

Prince George of Cumberland, Sir F. Watson, Sir 11.
and Lady Taylor, the Bishop of Chichester, 84e. .were
among the arrivals at the Palace yesterday.
Tile Duke and Duchess of Argue, the Marquis of
Titchfield, Viscountess Nelson (Duchess de Brenti), Mar-
quis and Marchioir es of Worcester, the Ear I and Countess
of Chichester, the Earl of Egremont, Sir M. 1. and Lady
Tierney, Levi and Lady Gage, Lord John Townshend,
Sir G. and Lady Shifiner, Admiral Mundy, Lady C. and
Miss Latouch, Lord and Lady Walsiughatn, and all the
Nobility and Gentry of the place, some hundreds in num.
her, paid their respects to their Majesties, by leaving their
names at the Palace yesterday.
The Prague Minstrels had the honour of performing
before their Majesties at the Palace last night.
The fashionable and joyous commotion which now dis-
tinguishes this highly-favoured marine ream t —this "Queen
of watering places"—is most pleasing and inspirating to
witness; every part of the taw!) partakes of the general
joy, because their Majesties are identified with the heart's,
best affections of their subjects. Long may Brighton con-
tinue to enjoy the splendour which at present irradiates it ;
and long. very lung, may our Sov,reign, with his amii.ble
Queen Consort, who c virtuous and on, fling disposition
sheds lustre on the British Court, have occasion for hap-
piness while residing among this portion of his faithful
and loy tl people.