The Sun.
London, England, 1831-08-02 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD.

Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay £2 10 to £2 15
New Meadow Hay 2 10 3 10
Useful Old Ditto 3 0 3 10
Fine Upland Meadow and 11 ye-grass Hay 3 10 4 5
Clover Hay (extra 1ine)....C6 o...Generaliy
Oat Straw £1 6to .£1 10 I Wheat Straw 1 14 1 16
Meadow and New Clover Hay ss. Old Clover Hay ss. to 10s.
per load lower than last quoted ; prices of Straw stationary. A
great supply, and a dull trade.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL' S.
GOODWOOD DRAWING •ROOM STAKES, r. r.
to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Oxygen
4 to 1 agst Mr. Stonchewer's Zany
9 to '2 agst Lord Verulam's Vestris
5 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's limmus

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THE DERBY, 183.
I to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Folly colt
15 to I agst Lord Exeter's Beirain
18 to 1 agst Duke of Grafton's Pastille colt
20 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Dulcinea colt

DONCASTER ST. LEGEK.
4 to 1 agst Lord Jersey's Riddlcsworth
7 to 1 agst Mr. Robinson's Liverpool
8 to I agst Lord Cleveland's Marcus
10 to I agst Mr. Houldsworth's Circassian
13 to 1 agst Mr. Bower's Sir John
15 to 1 agst Mr. Skipsey's The Saddler
16 to 1 agst Mr. Stonehewer's Zany
IS to 1 agst Mr. Vansittart's Rubini
20 to 1 agst Mr. Richardson's Lady Elizabeth
26 to I agst Mr. Walker's Victoire
28 to 1 agst Mr. Cooke's Incubus
30 to 1 agst Lord Milton's Hamilcar
40 to 1 agst, Tetoturn

MORALS OF THE ANCIEN REGIME.—" A
husband who should wish to keep his wife to himself," says
IlloterEsquintr, " would be regarded as a disturber of the
public happiness, and as a madman who should wish to
enjoy the light of the sun to the exclusion of other men.
Here a husband who loves his wife is a man who has not
sufficient merit to make himself beloved by any other. It
is not that there are no virtuous ladies ; and it may be said
that they are distinguished but they are so ugly, that
one must be a saint not to hate their virtue."—Dr. Lard-
ncr's Cabinet Library, Vol. VII.
HYPERBOLE.—As we advance towards the
South, we invariably find an increase of exaggeration in
the figurative language of ordinary conversation. An
Englishman to signify that he is extremely wet, says that
he is " wet to the skin." A Frenchman goes further,
and asserts that he is " jusqu'aux os" (wet to
the bones); the Spaniard beats them both hollow and
announces that he finds himself, " 311ojado haita los tue-
lanos," (wet to the very marrow.) If an Irishman was
to complain, it would be that he was not wet enough !
CLEMENTI AMD MOZART AT VIENNA.
In Vienna he became acquainted withllAl-nx
INlozaaT, SALIERI, and many other celebrated mu-
sicians then resident in that city, and played
alter-
nately with Mozar.T, before the Emperor JOSEPIS 11.
and the Grand Duke (afterwards Emperor) PAUL
of Russia and his consort. On one occasion, when
the Imperial trio alone were present, CLEMENTI and
MOZART were desired to play ; some question of eti-
quette arising as to who should make the first display of
his powers, the EMPEROR decidedit by motioning CLE_
MENTS to the instrument, saying at the same time, in al-
lusion to his Roinan birth, " tocca all' eglese di dar l'es-
sempio." CLEmyrrt having preluded for some time,
played a sonata, followed by MOZART, who, without any
further exordium than striking the chord of the key, also
performed a sonata. The Grand Duchess then said that
one of her masters had written seine pieces for her which
were beyond her powers, but she should very much like
to hear their effect ; and producing two, CLEMENTI im-
mediately played one, and MOZART the other, at sight.
She next proposed a theme, on which, at her request,
these two great masters extemporised alternately, to the
astonishment as well as delight of their imperial audience.
—Hanrionicon for Aug. 1.

OPEN ING OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE

" Behold

The Iloyal Captain
Praise and glory on his head !
For forth he goes, and visits all his host ;
Bids them good morrow with a modest smile,
And calls them—Brothers, friends, and countrymen."
SIIAKSPEA it,,

This grand ceremony, the preparations for which have
occupied so much attention in the metropolis for some time
past, took place yesterday, and presented the most splendid
spectacle that has been witnessed en the Thames for manv
years. The grand attraction of the scene was of course the
presence of their Majesties, who graciously condescended
to take that opportunity of honouring their most dutiful
and loyal subjects, the citizens of London, with a visit.
We gave in our Paper of yesterday a detailed account of
the preparations made on the Thames, and at both sides,
from Waterloo to London-bridge, to receive the Royal
visiters with every becoming mark of respect. It will,
therefore, be unnecessary to state more here, than that
those preparations were carried into effect with a precision
and regularity which reflect the highest credit not only on
the judicious foresight and good taste of those by whom the
arrangements were planned, but also on the discipline and
good order of the several parties on whom their execution
devolved. We stated yesterday that many of the boats and
barges which were to form the double line from Somerset-
stairs to London-bridge, and through which the Royal
procession was to pass, had taken up their appointed
stations on Saturday. The remainder took up their posi-
tion at an early hour yesterday morning, and such was
the eagerness of the owners of bares and pleasure-boats
of every description to testify their respect to their Ma-
jesties, that so tar from booms being necessary from boat
to boat to keep up the lines, there were boats enough to
keep up both lines in unbroken succession (and in some
places two and three deep) the whole way. Many of
these, particularly those in the lines opposite Somerset-
house, were decorated with all the national flags of Eu-
rope, presenting in this as well as in the gay attire of the
respectable parties of ladies and gentlemen seated on plat-
forms on their decks, one of the most brilliant and im•
posing spectacles that ever rested on the bosom of old
Father Thames. The appearance of the bridges contri-
buted greatly to heighten the interest of the scene. The
balustrades of Waterloo were crowded at an early hour,
many persons having taken up their stations there as early
as between five and six o'clock in the morning. Most of
these showed that if the weather permitted they were de-
termined " to make a day of it," for they brought with
them not only prog for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but
also materials for their evening repast, and before the close
of the day we saw not a few who were quietly enjoying
their tea in the line of wagons with awnings which were
drawn up in lin.Oarlong;side_Of Mit pathway of the bridge.
Some of these waggems 'were' fitted up with sejw, tb.e.
speculations of the owners, and .froni-thepticbstleabided,
and readily given, we should judge that thiesy turned
good account. Others were stationed there by lirtva
parties for the accommodation of their friends, and consi-
dering their temporary character, were very conveniently
fitted up. The police arrangements on this byidgc,saiiii,
the superintendance, of, Mit,: DitAli.pg and;'sNjr.lTJA
were very judiciously managed;and we have no doubt
that but for the vigilant attention of the force under their
orde:g nfiny accidents..would have happened, from tile
number of fersoo CtitectAvnxious to station themselves
on the balustrades. This was very properly prevented to
an extent sufficient to guard against any risk from over-
crowding. 'flue appearance of the front of. Somerset-
house added greatly to the effect of the whole spectacle.
On the whole length of the Terrace several tiers of seats
w. re erected, which were occupied even at an early hour
with a most respectable company, chiefly ladies. The
windows behind, and the tops of the building in every
place which could command a view, were also thronged
with spectators. The balustrades of Blackfriars-bridge
were also crowded with well-dressed company ; but from
its being so great a thoroughfare (the new and old Loudon
bridges being shut from passengers), the spectators
were not so numerous here as on the other bridges.
On Southwark-bridge tents were erected for the accommo-
dation of visiters, and proved, we understand, no very
unprofitable speculation to their proprietors. The ap-
pearance of the river, outside the line of barges through
which the procession was to pass, and also of both shores,
was quite in keeping with what we have described.
Every barge and lighter at each side was put in requisition.
Platforms and seats were erected on most of them Many
had awnings, and not a few tastefully decorated with the
flags of various nations. It is unnecessary to add that they
were all thronged with spectators. On the shores, north
and south, the same curiosity was evinced to witness the
passing pageant, and means were taken to satisfy it. The
banks, wharfs, and timber-yards, where they could com-
mand a view, were thronged. Storehouses, warehouses,
factories, and private dwellings, teemed with human beings
to the very roofs. Amongst the places most conspicuous
on this occasion we may mention the Temple Gardens,
which were thronged by a very fashionable company from
a very early hour. At Mr. Calvert's premises tiers of
seats were erected to a very considerable extent for the
accommodation of the friends of " the house," who, we
understood, to the number of 1,000, were also sump-
tuously regaled on this occasion.
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The arrangements made at Somerset-house for the recep-
tion of their Majesties, partook of the same order and re-
gularty which distinguished those in the whole line to the
Bridge. They were, we understood, under the superin-
tendence of Sir Byara Martin. The stairs leading from
Somerset-house, as well as the platform, were covered
with dark cloth, over which was laid red cloth in that part
by which their Majesties were to pass. At the end of the
stairs were placed two splendid union jacks of rich silk,
and of immense size, but they were not unfolded until a few
moments before the arrival of the Royal party. It was
arranged that the barges containing the several officers and
members of the Boards of Admiralty, Customs, Excise,
&c., should be brought up at an hour much earlier than
that fixed for the arrival of the King and Queen. By
this means the embarkation was made in the utmost order.
The Royal family and their Majesties' suite assembled at
the Palace about two o'clock, and at a quarter before
three o'clock the Royal procession, consisting of twelve
carriages, was formed in the gardens of the Palace. The
King, who appeared in the Windsor uniform, entered the
last carriage, accompanied by the Queen, the Duchess
of Cumberland, and the Duchess of Cambridge. In
the preceding carriages were the Duke and Prince
George of Cumberland, attended by Baron Linsingen,
the Rev. Mr. Jelf, and Lady Sophia Lennox (the Lady in
waiting on the Duchess of Cumberland), the Duke of
Sussex, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duchess and Prince
William of Saxe-Weitnar, Prince George and Princess
Augusta of Cambridge, attended by Baroness Ahlefeldt,
the Lord Chamberlain, the Master of the Horse, the Ea;rl
Marshal, the Groom of the Stole, the Lord Chamberlain
to the Queen, Lord Hill as Gold Stick in waiting, the
Treasurer of the Household, the Secretary of the Privy
Purse, the Clerk Marshal, the Marchioness Wellesley, the
Marchioness of Westmeath, and Lady Clinton, the Ladies
in waiting on the Queen ; Lord and Lady Frederick Fitz-
clarence, Lords Adolphus and Augustus Fitzclarence, Lady
Mary Fox, Sir Henry Blackwood, the Groom in waiting,
Lord A. Beauclerk, &c.

An escort, composed of the Life and Royal Horse
Guards, was in attendance at the Garden-gate. The
Royal cavalcade passed up the east side of the Palace,
through the iron gates by Marlborough-house into Pall-
mall, on their way to Somerset-house.
The appearance of the metropolis along the whole line
through which the procession passed, was in one respect
as if it were a kept holyday. The shops were closed, and
business seemed altogether suspended. In every place the
streets were crowded by a dense mass, who loudly cheered
the Royal patty in its progress.
At three o'clock the hoisting of the Royal Standard of
England over the centre of Somerset-house announced the
arrival of their Majesties. This signal was received with
loud huzzas from the crowds on the water anal at both
sides, and was followed by discharges of cannon of all
sorts from the wharfs and barges. A guard of honour of
the Foot Guards, with their band, and also the bands of
the household troops, were in the square of Somerset-
house, and received their Majesties on their arrival, the
bands playing the national anthem, which was responded
to by loud and continued cheering from the surminding
crowds. When the King and Queen appeared on the
steps descending to the platform from whieb they were to
embark, the cheers were renewed so as to be almost
deafening. Their Majesties graciously acknowledged the
compliment by bowing repeatedly to the assembled multi-
tudes. His Majesty looked extremely well, and descended
the stairs with a firm step, declining the aid of the prof
fered artn of one of the Lords of his suite. The awnings
of the barges had been removed by his Majesty's desire, so
that a full view of the Royal party could *be obtained
throughout the whole line. When the Royal barges moved
off from the shore, the firing of cannon, the shouts and

huzzas, the waving of hats and handkerchiefs, were re
newed, and kept up without intermission along th:
whole line, on the river, and the shores on both side•
The scene at this moment was inexpres,ihly grand.—
The whole space within the lines, and a great part
of that without, seemed studded with a moving mass 0:
gl.ttering splendour. The floating of the Royal standard•;
of British banners, union jacks, pennants, and streamer•.
mixed with other flags of every colour and of all nations,

the r attire of the aim( st countless thousands on the
river and its banks to the remotest distance from which a
view could be obtained, the moving of the scarfs and
handkerchiefs, discharges of artillery, and the deafening
shouts of those near tha procession, answered like a distant
echo from Those more remote,—all contributed to give to
the spectacle an effect of which no description could
convey a correct idea to those who were not present. As
their Majesties proceeded along the line, their presence was
hailed in the same enthusiastic manner by the company, in
the several vessels by which they passed. Her Majesty
repeatedly bowed, and the King was frequently uncovered
in acknowledgment of those marks of duty and affectionate
attachment. Amongst those vessels which were particu-
larly distinguished in the line were, the two barges of the
Lumber Tiosp, stationed off Paul's-wharf, with a military
band on hoard, and 21 brass cannon, which they continued
to fire at intervals, from twelve o'clock in the morn-
ing until his Majesty's debarkation at Somerset-
house. Upon his Majesty's arriving opposite the
barges, the band struck up " God save the King;" and
the discharge of their cannon seemed to attract the atten-
tion of his Majesty, who graciojjLcondeseended to ac-
knowlelge the compliment by tej-off his hat. Between
Southwark and London bridges the scene on the river, and
At both sides, was equally grand with that above Black-
friars. if the latter had the advantage of including the
gay appe Irance of Somerset-homeland the Temple-gar-
dens, the former balanced it by the view which it included
of "the bridge" itself, the. great centre of attraction, with
its splendid approaches, its Rpyal tent, and other magnifi-
cent preparations, betokening the resting place of the Royal
procession. The vessels forming the line in this part, were
in many instances, eially lay in their collection of flags
and banners. AmonWlese a sun brig, and the Diana
steamer, each of which (Carticugrly the latter) had a very
numerous and re` I ron board, attracted consi-
derable attentio scion moved very slowly
along in its way the very considerate wish of
their Majesties th t ose in the line should have a full
opportunity of seei the Royal party. In consequence
of this slow progress, it was past four o'clock before the
Royal barges reached the bridge.