The Sun.
London, England, 1814-04-12 00:00:00

THE ILLTIAIfNATIONI.

The glorious termination of the Conflict of a
Quarter of a Century wns celebrated last night in
the Metropolis by brilliant Illuminations aa
other rejoicings. To-day we commence a' de-
scription of some of the splendid-scenes presented
on the occasion, .which, as they are to be pro-
longed for three nights, we shall continue as our
limits permit, from the communication of inn.-
Tortant and general intelligence from foreign parts.
CARLTON LIOUSEH—' Surmounting the screen: of
columns appeared a transparency, forming the seg-
,-ment of a circle, in length thirty-feet ; 'the sub-
ject the arms of ,France and the French crown ;
they are supported by two figures of Fame and
Victory, one on each side. At the base is in-
scribed." LEWIS XV111.," and " le Bour-
bon; they were composed of variegated lamps.. In
the compartments, on the. openings between the
columns, the words Russia, Austria, Prussia, and.
England ;- each surmounted by brilliant stars
Every cornice, pldinient,atid pillar, were studded ,
with lamps. .
DLTS.F. OF CAMBRIDGE'S HOUSE, in South Aud-
ley-street, was very neatly illuminated with a
French crown, formed of variegated lamps, and
accompanied by ornamental lilies, in the centre:,
to the right, " ViYe leßoi, Louis the 18th," and
to the left,-" Vi'vent. les Bourbons."
The ADMIRALTY.--The pedi&uent.of the facade
ornamented with rows of lamps, - " The Sheet
Anchor of .Europe," in large capitals, surmounted.
by the Anchor and Crown. On the right G. 111. it.
opposite G. P. R. On each of the anchors ap-
peared the' British Standard, composed of varie-
gated lamps. Stars, pyramidical columns, Ste.
• THE TREASURY-The outline of the building
was displayed in brilliant lamp, studding each
window.

WAR OFFICE—Europe saved by the Ex-
ample of England, in capitals, had a,' beautiful
effect.

THE HORSE GUARDS—A most splendid scene.
Every window, column, and cornice encircled by
variegated lamps; In the centre of the right wing
the letters G. 111. It. and the crown ; and in the
centre of the left G. P. It. In the main building
were wreaths of laurel (A/great magnitude, cot/I--
posed wholly of variegated lamps.
Lord LivExpool, bad a small decoration, on
the entrifnce to Fle [louse ; but extretnely
and well conceived. An arch of thick splen-
dour enclosed the motto, " The Recvard of Per-
severance ;" on the capitals of the side pillars
were a lion sitting udder the shadow of the Bri-
Crown, and the lilies, under that of France.,.
Lord CAsTLEREAGn's---Uncomincilv handsome,
extending the whole length of tiu2 front. The
devices consisted of a crown in the centre, on each
side a -star. Pyramidical columns, lestotms, Jo-
zenges, &c.

Marquis WELLESLEY'S house, at Hyde • Park-
corner, was lighted up ,with its usual magniti-
ctuee. Arches of -lumps covered. the entrances.
Festoons were drawn along the summit of the
porch : an illuminated temple, with the arms of
.the King of FRANCE; formed the centre.
DowxiNG-sraeLr.--Eari BATH e WIT'S Qjfice.—A beautiful
crown,' G. R. " Mo3cnw burnt," Louts XVIII. brill ant star.
" Phis spared,",Oouble ruw of lamps., the whole in silverand
variegated lamps.
Foreign 06ce,..-Crown, on the left;. G, it. ow the right,
P. R. star,i lie Triumph ofLcgitituate Sovereigns, surrounded
with

Payi;v;stf,r-Ge?lerai's Rice.—" Europe saved by the exam-
ple of England."
The Ordnance.—Cannons and shots ; the front hung in
festoons of lamps.
Corytnaissary-in-Chief's Office.—A large crown, two bril-
liant stars, with G. K. in silver, and variegated lamps; the
whole front of the 0:;:ce hung in festoons of silver lamps.
PARLIAMENT-3,TRELT, Council Office.—Crown and G. R.
the windows hung round with variegated lamps.
Comptroller's of „dnny's Ojice—A large Crown with stars,
with a profusion of silver and variegated lamps.
4-14iuta2zt General's Office —Beautiful Crown, G. R. Stars
in variegated lamps, surmounted by a flag. ,
Kish Exchequer Ojice.—The windaws hung round with a
profusion of lamps.
The Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese Ambas-
sadors' Houses were illuminated boyoud all for,
zner precedent.
SOMERSET-House.—A most brilliant appear—
ance,nearly s(milar to the last illumination; along
the base there ran a double_ festoon of brilliant
lamps, from one extremby of the building to the
other, at each cud in like manner from the faun-

elation to the top, were too other festoons to cor—
respond ; over the centre arch was the figure of
an Anchor, formed of brilliant lamps, the cable of
blue lamps, -and a festooned circle all round -it ;
on the right. side were the initials of his Majesty
G. R. and on the left that of the Prince Regent ;
over the,Anchor the Imperial Crown, richly stud-
ded ,with brilliant lamps of variegated colours ; on
the tight compartment of the building a Star of
great magnitude, and on the left' the Prince's
Plume; on two tablets, which extended the whole
length of buileling, formim-the bead-work of
the whole, were the %von's,. "'Europa instanrata,
Tyrannide subversa, Auspice Britannia, Vindice
Libertatis."— Europe yesiorect, Tyranny -9Ver-
thrown, under the auspices of Britain, the Vin—
dicator of Liberty.
The COURIER OFFICE exhibited "Louis XVIII."
in variegated lamps, over which was placed a brit-
limit Crown.

The SUN OFFicE,ahrilliant Sun, the tri-coloured
ensign torn to pieces, surmounted_ bylhe white
flag awl illtuninated laurels.
•
The MORNING POST had " Britain at the summit
ofOlory."
The two principal Theatres were illuminated in
a very elegant and appropriate. manner : on the
,front. of Covent-Garden was placed an Imperial
Crown, formed of bright - variegated lamps, sur-
mounting the word " Peace," composo of simi-
lar materials.. On the left hand was placed a
scythe and a sickle, entwined with a laurelirreitth,
and on the right a rake and a pitchfork, enclosed
in the' same manner.

The front of Drury-lane Theatre appeared de-
corated with the word.. Peace,l! formed of bril-
liant tamps, surmounted with an ample and splendid
Plume, 'and under eacli were placed two boughs
of laurel, of no common. dimensions and lustre..

THE CITY.—The Mansion-House, Post-Office,
Bank of England, Excise-Office, &c. were each
splendidly 'and appropriately 'illuminated.
Punning was not forgotten in s.• ue of the. de-
signs ; in a large transparency representing NA-
POLEott .tumbling from the Mount of Repub-
licanism into the arms .of a demon, we found the
puzzling inscription " To Hell Bay."—(Elba). .