The Sun.
London, England, 1825-07-14 00:00:00

OTAIIEITAN CORONATION.

This ceremony was performed in Otaheite on
the 21st of April, 1824, on which occasion a
great multitude of persons assembled from all the
surrounding islands. A large stone platform was
built for the purpose, 63 feet by 57, on the top
of-which the Royal platform was erected. The
Members of the Royal Family, the Chiefs, the
Judges, and Magistrates, together with the
Deputation and the Missionories, joined in
the procession, which was conducted with
great order. During the ceremony the assem-
bly were seated according to a prescribed ar-
rangement, and presented a solemn and interest-
ing spectacle. The young King was seated on
his throne, in the centre of- the platform, with
a canopy over his head. On a table, imme-
diately before him, was placed the crown, on
the right side of which was the Bible, and the
Code of Laws on the left ; also the vessel
which contained the anointing oil. When the
young King was asked, " Do you promise to
govern your people in justice and in mercy,
agreeable to the Word of God and these laws i"
he replied, " I do, God being my helper." After
the anointing, the crown was placed upon his
head by Mr. Nott,* saying " Pomarre, I crown
thee King of Otaheite, Eimoe," &c. ; he then
pronounced a benediction to the following effect:
—May God grant you prosperity, health, and
length of days, and. grace to rule in righteous-
ness, and in the fear of the Lord; after which
Mr. Darling addressed his Majesty as follows:
,` King Pomare, we present to your Majesty this book, the
most valuable thing in the world. Here is wisdom. This is
royal law. Here are the lively oracles of God. Blessed is he
that readeth, and they that hear the words of the book, and
keep, and do the things contained in it, for these are the words
of eternal life, able to make you wise and happy in this world,
nay, wise unto salvation, and so, happy for evermore, through
faith in Jesus Christ, to, whom be glory for ever.—Amen."
After the Coronation, the assembly proceeded
to the Royal Chapel to attend divine worship.
• Mr. Nott and Mr. Darling are Missionaries.

ANOTHER CHILD BURNT TO DEATII.—Last
evening a fine boy, of the age of 18 months, the
son of CHARLES TAYLOR WATSON, Esq. of Ber-
tier-street, was incautiously left alone in the
nursery by the servants, got playing with the
fire, and accidentally, by means of a small broom,
which he succeeded in lighting, his dress caught
fire, and in an instant the poor infant was en-
veloped in flames. His cries brought the do-
mestics to the room, and the flames were quickly
extinguished, but not before his face, arms,
hands, and legs, were burnt and scorched in a
distressing manner. Every medical aid was pro.
cured, and the usual remedies were applied, but
of no avail whatever. He endured the most
dreadful torture for nearly two hours, when
death put an end to his misery.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH—(Tius Dittr.)

[Before the LORD CHIEF JUSTICE and a Special Jery.t
BUCKINGHAM V. BANKES.
On his Lordship coming into Court, this ciume
was first called. The Clerk announced th,
names of the Special. Jurymen, none of:whill'ut
answered, nor did a single gentleman enterllte
box.

The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.—Let k..be mitite
a Remanent.
Mr. BROUGHAM begged for a few:minlites'
consultation with his client, in order' to. distioie
of the case altogether..
The LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.—In the mean
time let the Jury be called in the nest cape,
which being done,
The ATTORNEy•GENERAL,With Mr. GuaKEI,
rose and said, if the cause could not he arranged
shortly, perhaps his Lordship would allow it tu
be made a Common Jury case.
This we understood was acceded to, and, the
second cause proceeded. The Counsel-. on bOh
sides held a long conference, and soon after tkey
retired out of Court.