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A Drawing-roem will thoi he held, at which her Mi.-S. • '..:TI .. '4,_ I?
will receive the congratulations of her subjects, in , ''-'_ Al - --:-- .
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Cambridge and Oxford, and other public bodies, as well s 5 -IA4 :iv
:44, the Foreign Ministers.
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Majesty away. The Duke of Cumberland will not be pre-
' I sent ; but their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge, and the two
Princesses, the Princess Augusta, Princess Sophia of
Gloucester, and other Members of the Royal -Family will
join in the precession.
The programme of the ceremonial, from its commence-
ment to its conclusion has been prepared by Sir William
Weeds, and when filially approved will receive immediate •
publicity.
withhe marriage ceremony will be strictly in conformity
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dub/ iek, without any oinission, although many of
the fur sex deemed it indispensable that the triplet° of
Love, honour, and obey," should be curtailed of the last
obnoxious word.

PRICE sd.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE MAR
RIAGE OF THE QUEEN.

The preparations for the nuptials of her Majesty with
Prince Albert commenced with great activity on Monday
last, under the immediate superintendence of the Depart-
ment of Works.
True CHAPEL. —This edifice, in which the ceremony is
to take place, has undergone a complete. metamorphosis.
It will be recollected that the interior was extremely
simple in its ccnstruction, and limitedi n its accommoda-
tion. It was erected, we believe, from a design of Sir
Robert Smirke, about three years back, the Queen's closet,
pews, and altar, being formed of, or lined with, oak, of
Gothic pattern, and, as it was principally intended for the
Royal Household alone, the pews did not comprise seats
for more than about one hundred and twenty persons, in-
cluding the choir. The ceiling is of beautiful panel fret-
work, and the whole had a very chaste appearance. The
position is north and south, and the Queen's Closet, or
Gallery, is at the former end, facing the altar. Over the
altar is a large Gothic window without ornament. The
Queen's Closet was hung with rich cloth drapery, and was
approached from the Palace through a gallery on a level
with the Drawing-room suite, through which her Majesty
always passed, entering the Palace by the garden-gate in
St. James's Park.
On the left of the Closet is a gallery, or pew, for the re-
ception of her Mejestys immediate attendants, and beyond
this, in a recess, is the organ, at which Sir George Smart
presides.- On the right of the Royal Closet are two other
galleries, or pews, fcr the convenience of Peeresses and
other members of the Household; while in the pews below,
the Nobility, or occasional visitors to the Chapel, are ad-
mittcd. The pulpit is close tee the altar, on the right.
With it view to increase the sittings for the reception of
those who, by right or courtesy, claim to be present at the
wedding, extensive alterations became necessary, and by
the judicious arrangements of the officers of the Board of
Works, this has been accomplished so as to affurd seats
for about 500. This has been done by erecting gal-
leries on each side of the Chapel from end to end,
with two rows of seats ; these galleries being support-
ing by light Gothic pillars, and with light iron rails
in front, harmonizing with the character of the building. The
fronts of the three pews we have described have been removed,
so as to connect them with the galleries, and within them a
succession of raised seats have been constructed, thus
affording an uninterrupted view of the aisle beneath, as
well as of the altar. Her Majesty's Closet has also under-
gone a change. Here a succession of seats has also been
introduced capable of receiving about forty visitors, and
this portion of the Chapel is to be devoted to the special
accommodation of the Foreign Ministers.
The pews beneath will be devoted principally to those
distinguished individuals who will form part of the proces-
sion from the Palace to the Chapel, and who will take
their positions in such order as will enable them on the
re-formation of the procession on its return to the Palace,
under the direction of Sir Willi4m Woods, to resume their
places with as little confusion as possible. The members
of the Royal Family will assemble on each side of the
altar, and the space in front will be reserved for the Illus-
trious
Couple, with their appointed attendants.
The ALTAR will be lined with velvet, and richly hung
with drapery, and over the Communion Table will be a
rich display of Communion Plate. State chairs and devo-
tional stools of the most tasteful description, will be placed
for the use of her Majesty and the King Consort, while
the floorthroughout will be covered with a rich carpet of
purple and gold.
BUCKINGHAM PALA CR. —On the morning or the auspicious
day, her Majesty, the Duchess of Kent, the Bridesmaids,
or train bearers (twelve in number), awl the Officers of
State, will assemble in Buckingham Palace, and go from
thence, in procession, to the garden entrance of St. James's
Palace, by which her Majesty will proceed, up the Grand
Stair-ease, to the Queen's Closet or Privy Council Cham-
ber, immediately behind the Throne-room, where she will
remain till the order of the Procession is arranged in front
of the Throne, of which her Majesty will receive due
notice by the Lord Chamberlain.

ROST, WILLIAMS, AAD JONES.

MONMOUTH, SATURD RNING 10 o'CLocit.
The following is a copy of the letter ordering execu-
ion :

" Whitehall, Jan. 29, 1840.
" SIR—I am to signify to you the Queen's commands
that the execution of the sentence of Death passed upon
Zephaniah Williams, John Frost, and William Jones, now
in the gaol at Monmouth, be respited until Thursday, the
6th day of February next. But the prisoners arc to be
distinctly informed that the sentence of the law will then
be carried into effect.

" I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
NORMANBY."
" P. S. You will acknowledge the receipt hereof by re-
turn of post.
" To the High Sheriff of the County of Monmouth."
The Governor 4..the,,gaeL by toe command of the
High Sheriff, delivered to each prisoner a copy of the
Death Warrant, for such the ahove may be called.
They received it with the greatest composure, and as if
they never entertained a hope that mercy would be extended
to them. The Governor, Mr. Forde, who is a man of very
strong mind, but who discharges the painful duties of his
office with humanity, could scarcely refrain from tears
while the prisoners took from him the several copies with
the same seeming indifference they would a letter on some
general business. Both Jones and Williams have taken
their last farewell of their wives. Williams was bathed in
tears on that truly melancholy occasion, but Jones con-
quered his feclinos. When the convicts were informed 6f
the great interest which their intended execution excited
in London, they were much pleased, and expressed their
gratitude to the citizens of the great Metropolis, for their
humane, generous, and noble-minded conduct. Mr. Frost
declares that he would sooner ba hanged than transported,
and I believe the same sentiment pervades the minds of
the other two.

MERTHYR, JANUARY 29, 1840.—The news of the respite
which has been granted to Frost, Williams, and Jones, has
spread universal joy. So grateful arc the people, that they
are resolved to abandon all idea of physical force, in order
that they may not barrass a government that is inclined to
deal so mercifully towards men, who, in the mcmcnt of
passion. offended against the laws of their country.
NEWPORT, FRIDAY Nioirr.—We are all gladness and
jay. Several have congratulated the wretched and heart-
broken family of poor Mr. Frost. In my opinion this timely
act of mercy (for no doubt the respite will be followed by
a reprieve) has saved us from assassinations, outrage, and
incendiarism.

Other letters have been received from Tredegar, Pon-
typool, and Blackwood, couched in similar language with
the above. I have also beard (but not having seen the
letter I cannot vouch for its truth) that a leading and
physical force Chartist, writing from Birmingham said,
"that the lenient conduct of Government has not only dis-
armed the Chartists, but has crushed Chartism." Vincent
will be put again on his trial next Assizes, on charges of
conspiracy and sedition. It is the custom here to compel
all the prisoners to view, from the battlements of the gaol,
any execution that may.take place. When Vincent was
informed that he should witness the execution of Frost and
the others, he exclaimed, " If I do I will cry out at the
highest pitch of my voice, Murder, murder, murder l"
[NOTE, ]__At a late hour on Friday evening her Majesty's
Alinist,:rs came to the determination of sparing the lives of
Frost and his guilty companions, Williams and Jones.
On Friday afternoon, a deputation, consisting of Mr.
Swain, of Fleet-street; Mr. Rogers, tobacconist, of High-
street, St. Giles's ; Mr. Pitkeithly, and two or three
others, accompanied by Sir Frederick Pollock, waited
upon Lord Melbourne, at the House of Lords, for the
purpose of endeavouring to prevail upon his Lordship to
mitigate the severity of the punishment which was about to
be inflicted upon these misguided men, Sir Frederick strongly
urging upon the Premier the necessty, in the present
agitated state of the country, in Monmouth and its vicinity,
to spare the lives of the prisoners. The Minister was ob.
durate, and after Sir Frederick had had no less than six
interviews with Lord Melbourne (communicating each
time with the members of the deputation), he returned
,aith the clear understanding that the reprieve which had
been sent to Monmouth would not remain in force beyond
Thursday next. Sir Frederick had another interview, having
seen Lord Broirggam on the-subject, who re-
quested Sir Frederick to convey to Lord Melbourne and his
colleagues his urgent prayer, that in the present most
alarming and greatly excited state of the country, her Me-
jesty's advisers would not only see the justice but the abso-
lute policy, of foregoing their previous determination of
suffering the law to take its course. Sir F. Pollock told
Lord Brougham that he had then waited no less than six
times on Lord Melbourne on the subject, and ho believed
and feared that the minds of the Ministers were made
up not to suffer the execution to be stayed beyond the
period originally fixed upon. Lord Brougham, however,
urged the trial of a seventh effort ; and Sir Frederick
(although he considered the case a hopeless one) had
an interview with the Ministers for the soventh and last
time. The last effort was a successful one, and the
Learned and indefatigable advocate retired with the
promise of her Majesty's Ministers that the crimes of
Frost and his two wretched partne4 s in guilt should not
be expiated on the scaffold. They will of course be
transported for life, unless the people immediately sign peti-
tions to the Queen and to Patliament ; and, we have au-
thority for stating, that Lord Brougham will most willingly
undertake their presentation.— Weekly Dispatch.

THE THRONE-ROOM, OR PRINCIPAL DRAWING-Row!.
Here the memb,!rs of the Royal Family, the Great Officers
of State, and such other persons as are to accompany her
Majesty to the Chapel, will assemble, and will take their
places in the order prescribed in the programme of the
ceremonial prepared by the Earl Marshal.
THE ANTE THRONE-R 0024 procession of the
Bridegroom, Prince Albert, will here assemble, and be
duly placed by the Officers of' the Earl Marshal. The
folding-doors between these rooms will be kept closed till
all be in readiness.
THE PROCESSION,—Prince Albert's portion of the pro-
cession will move first, preceded by the Lord and Deputy
Chamberlain, who will conduct his Royal Highness to the
Chapel, where be will remain on the right hand side, or
left of the altar. The Lord Chamberlain and Deputy
Chamberlain will then return to her Majesty, and having
taken their prescribed positions, her Majesty's procession
will advance—preceded by music, and guided by the officers
- the, Earl. Marshal. ,7,-00-- . - •
QUEEN ANNE'S DRAWING-ROOM, which forms the last of
the suite of rooms fronting St. James's Park. In this
room, through which the processions will first move, raised
amphitheatrical seats have been erected, which will be
covered with crimson cloth, and which are constructed in
a semi-circular form, extending from the folding-doors of
the Ante Throne-room to the door of
THE GUARD CHAMBER, on the left of which a succession
of seats, with rail in front, also covered with crimson cloth,
have likewise been erected. Through this chamber, which
if hung with ancient tapestry, the Procession will pass to
THE ARMOURY, where seats for spectators will also be
found and thence to
THE GRAND STAIRCASE, in front of which, and on the
side, seats again meet the eye; so that, throughout the in-
terior of the Palace, every spot from whence a view of the
gratifying spectacle can be commanded has been assi-
duously devoted for the reception of such persons as may
be fortunate enough to obtain tickets from the Lord Cham-
berlain; and as all persons will be in full dress, the scene
will be at once brilliant and imposing, Down the Great
Staircase the Procession will advance to the ancient en
trance of the State Apartments, and so into
TPIE COLONADE IN THE COLOUR QUADRANGLE, lead-
ing to the Chapel. Here an inclosure has been con-
structed, extending into the Court-yard, which is covered
over, and fitted up with seats one above another, capable
of receiving about 360 persons. These seats will be lined
with crimson cloth, and the whole of the Colonada will
be plain stone colour, in accordance with the interior of
the building. As the original intention of performing the
service in the evening has been abandoned, three extensive
lanterns, or skylights, have been introduced into the roof
of the Colonade, and-large windows have been opened in
the back of the inclosure, so that the broad glare of day
will be freely admitted, and fully display the splendour of
the passing scene. The old flagged way of the Colonade
has been taken up, and the earth removed, so as to reduce
the surface to a perfect level with the vestibule of the
Palace and the floor of the Chapel. This has been
hoarded; and the whole course, from the Throne-room to
the door of the Chapel, will be covered with a rich carpet
of a uniform pattern, the decorations harmonizing through-
out. Within the Chapel, we have already stated, crimson
and gold will be the prevailing colours. A simple ele-
gance, without any attempt at theatrical effect, characterise
the whole arrangements, which are upon an economical
scale, and extremely creditable to the artists engaged.
Calculating the amount of accommodation in the
Chapel, in the Court-yard, on the Staircase, and in
the Chambers within the Palace, we apprehend rather
more than twelve hundred tickets will be issued, in the ap-
propriation of which we are assured, the Lord Chambor-
lain (the Earl of Uxbridge), who has a difficult card to
play, will exercise as strict an impartiality as possible ;
but we need not say he will find it no easy task to give
satisfaction to all the claimants, wbo will naturally feel de-
-1 sirous of being present on an occasion in which the whole
nation so deeply sympathises.
THE BRIDAL DAY.—The day fixed for the performance
of the nuptuals is said to be Mouday, the mix instant,
at twelve at noon. The Illustrious Bridegroom is ex-
pected to reach London on Friday next, and will be re-
ceived with all due honours, every preparation having been
made for that purpose. A grand dinner will be given in
Buckingham Palace the same day, at which his Royal
Highness will be present. Forty covers will be laid.
Apartments have, we understand, been taken for his Royal
Highness at the Clarendon Hotel.
CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY.—At the conclusion of
the ceremony, which will be performed by the Archbishop
of Canterbury and the Bishop of London, at a given signal
tha Park and Tower guns will be fired. Her Majesty and
the King Consort will then take their seats in State
Chairs, on each side the altar, receiving the congratula•

tions of the illustrious groupes by whom they will be Ell--
rounded. The Procession will then be re-formed, and
the Illustrous Couple will return to the Palace by the
same route through which they had previously passed, the
spectators all standing, and cffcring their heartfelt greet-
ings as they advance. On the return to the Throne-
room, the attestation of the Royal marriage will take place.
For this portion of the ceremonial a new table has been
made of erquisite workmanship.
music.—The music to be performed in the Chapel,
under the direction of Mr. Hawes, will consist Or tll
Psalm " Deus Miseratur," in the service, composed ye
King, in B flat; and the Anthem, to conclude th cere-
monial, " Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel," by Kent.
Her Majesty and the King Consort will then proceed to
Buckingham Palace, receiving, no doubt, the heartchy
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THE ROYAL BANQURT.—In the evening a spler.didban-
quet wiil be given in the Banqu t-room, fitted up by George
the Fourth in St. James's Palace, to all the Members of
her Majesty's Household, at which Lord Errol, as Lord
Steward, will preside. Covers for about 130 will be laid.
The room will he fitted up with great magnificence, and
nothing will be omitted to du honour to so memorable an
event.

We apprehend the public offices will be illuminated, and
all public bodies, as well as private individuals; will follow
this example. Wedding favours will be generally worn.
Throughout the kingdom preparations are in progress
for celebrating the event in a becoming manner, and there
will not be a town or village in which some species of re-
joicing, according to the taste and opportunities of the in-
habitants, will not be adopted.
WEDDING CAKES. - Messrs. Gunter and Ward, of
Berkeley-square, have received orders to prepare a given
number of wedding cakes for the occasion (one hundred,
we hear), which are to be given to the principal Members