The Sun.
London, England, 1814-04-15 00:00:00

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

• The villa,ges'near Lonuou have not been be-
hind the metropolis-in the zeal with which they
}have illuminated to commemorate the recent
grand events, nor in the variety of their 'trans-:
parencies.
GREEtsrwicu HOSFITAL.—Among the numerous
public and private buildings illuminated to cele-
brate the Restbration of Louts XVIII. and the
tall of BuoNAPARTE, few, if any,, appeared more
conspicuous tlian this magnificent structure. The-
scene was considerably heightened by its being the
National Retreat for the brave Defenders of their
Country, and the most tormidable opponents in
resisting the Corsi\can'sauthitions schemes. Front
its situation, the effect produced was splendid and
impressive, while the Veterans, covered with im-
mortal facie lit their Country's defeie, exulted
in the tlownlai,of the foulest Fiend that ever dis-
graced the world. The-great stinare was elegantly
ornamented with a profusicin of variegated lamps.
At each corner was pliced a large Z.','tar, with a
line of light extending tothe great arch in the
centre. Over each was a most brilliant Crown,
with G. R. over the entrance to the Coun-
cil Room,' and P. R. the other.--LAt the
summit of tite colonade. ur front of the ,en-
trance to the Chapel, was placed, in large letters,
the word " Glory," and- on the corresponding
side, over the entrance of tne Painted Hall, the
word " reaCe," with a large and brilliant anchor
under epch.

The gates at the East and West entrances were
surmounted with a superb Crown, emitting a very
dazzling light—The wholeputline of, the North,
front of the. Royal Naval Asylum,- adjoining the
Hospital, was also decorated with a profusion of
lamps. 'Two brilliant Suns, G. R. and, under-
'neath, beautiful Crown and AnChor, attracted
particular notice. The effect produced on view-
mg this magnificent- illumination from the terrace
of Hospital, completing the South part of this
nobleTAtice, is'beyond description.--The Office
of the Directors of the Chest, contiguous to the.
Hospital, displayed a tasteful and•elegant display
of variegated lamps,
'Richmond, Kew, Ealing (where Mrs. SPENCER
PEECIVAL and family reside), Old Brentford and
New Brentford, Acton, &c. were lighred most
extensively on Tuesday night. Old Brentford and
Nets' Brentford, in particular, presented a most
novel'and interesting sight. The windows were
at only literally filled with 'candles, laurel, white
cockades, &c: but candles were placed with the
greatest profusion -along the leads over the shop
fronts, and also on the roofs of the houses ! The
effect which this curious display had, may be bet-
ter imagined than described. The transparencies,
of which 'there were Many, were all expressive of
joy at the Tyrant's downfal7=-of exultation at the
perseverance of England—and of gratitude to the
Monarelcs of the Continent, for the maqnaninious
cor.ehtet they have displayed throu,,,,thout the con-
test. White flags alongside Brills-1i colours' (for
an Englishman, in tithes of rejoicing, can ,never -
forget his own happy land) were everywhere
waving; and at the water-side, 01 fiosite Kew Pa-
lace, were planted soine-sniall pieces of ordnance,
whiQh were tired almost every ter) minutes through-
out the day and night. Beer and other refresh-
ments were. given
,away by the Gentry in the
neighbourhood -; and, as might be expected,
Brentford was crowded, with spectators from all
parts.

We were happy to notice, amidst'the illumina-
tions, the following lines exhibited at RowLANb's
Macassar Oil Warehouse

Britons rejoice,
And praise that God all-wise.
Whatilis to brave WELLINGTON
,And our augut Allies
.For now the horrid scenes
Of Woe will cease, " •
Cloronierce shall
And Europe bless'd with Peace.

, SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETfNG, 1814,
THURSDAY, AMR, 14. '
Sweepstakes of MOgs. each, h. ft. for the prodnr:e of untried
marts, covered by untried stallions; colts, Bst. 71b.
Bst. 41h. 'A: F.
Ld Rous's ch. c. Araxes, byQuiz, out of Persepolis
Mr. Andrew's c. Robin Adair, by Walton, out of Canidia
6-to 4on Araxes.
A Subscription Plate of 601. for 2-yr. oldstarrying fist. 71b.
3-yr. olds, Bst. 51b. 4-yr. olds, Bst. 131 b, 5-yr. olds, 5t.414.
C-yr. olds and aged, 9st. 81h. D. M.
Mr. Wyndham's 1,. f. sister to Scorpion, 2-yrs.. 1
IA G. 1-/,'Cavendinh's br. h. Mcrrygoround, 5-yrs 2
D. of Gralton's b. h. Antlionio, 6-yrs.
Ten started.—The Judge placed but three.
Sto 1 agst Mcrrygoround. ' ;

PEDESTRIANISM. —An interesting race took
place on Monday last, on thellenlevßoad, be-
tween Mr. JAMES ASHBURNHAM and Sir. AIEIIRY-
WEATHER—the former a farmer, and the latter. a
dairyman; The distance performed was sixty
miles,
.for 100 guineas a side ; to start at the op-
pv,ise encts-or two-miles. Tne roitowing was the
order of the perforniance
Ours. Merryweatlier.
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