The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-27 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL CELEBRATIONS.

NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT.—His Majesty's Coronation
was celebrated in this town, on Thursday the 19th inst., in a
manner truly gratifying to every loyal heart, and every way
worthy of so august an occasion. The morning was ushered in
by the ringing of bells and firing of cannon, which continued•at
intervals throughout the day. Flags were also displayed from
the church and other public buildings. The troops at Albany
Barracks, together with the Vectis Yeomanry Cavalry, fired a
feu-de-joie,in honour of the event—the officers of the different
corps, amounting to upwards of 130, afterwards sat down .to a
sumptuous dinner, and the Victis Cavalry, with a party of
friends, dined together at the Sun Inn. Dinners were also
served up to large parties of respectable individuals at the
King's Head, Bugle, Pack Horse, and other Inns, where loy-
alty and harmony reigned until a late hour. In the-evening
there was a general illumination of the most splendid descrip-
tion, comprizing many elegant transparancies, and a profusion
of variegated lamps; there was likewise a brilliant display of fire-
works from a stage erected in the Beast Market, and on Friday
a grand Ball at the Town Hall, which was attended by upwards
of 300 of the nobility, gentry, and other inhabitants of the
Island. The Band of the Vectis Cavalry was in attendance.
TOTNESS.—At an early hour a royal salute was fired at
Totness,.and ringing commenced : the royal standard waved
from the Tower Castle, Mayoralty, &c. and the houses were
tastefully decorated. A procession, consisting of the Mayor,
Recorder, Justices, and Aldermen, in their robes of office,
charity children, trading companies, music, military, &e. pro-
ceeded to church in the forenoon, where an excellent sermon
was preached by the Rev. Thomas Cleave, and the Coronation
Anthem was sung. After divine service 1,800 of the inhabi-
tants dined together on the plain ; at five the tables were cleared,
and tea was supplied to the females, followed by a merry
dance on the green. A bail at the Mayoralty-house dosed the
fete, which, from the excellent arrangements previously made,
was brilliantly conducted.
MALDEN.— The morning was ushered in by a discharge of
cannon, with bells ringing, and numerous colours displayed in
the town. The National School Children were regaled at the
school room'under the patronage of the Rev. Charles Matthew,
their kind benefactor, and sung the anthem of " God save the
King." The poor were next regaled, and afterwards the
Mayor, with the Corporate Body and many friends, sat down
to an excellent dinner at the Blue Boar. An illumination took
place in the evening, when many transparencies, with appro-
' priate devices, were exhibited. On the Mote Hall, at eleven
o'clock, there was a grand display of fire-works, which, with an
excellent band of music playing through the streets the national
anthem, &c. closed the day with convivial pleasure to every
loyal subject. -
Try' E ItT 0 N.—The Coronation was celebrated at Tiverton in
a manner worthy the wealth and respectability of the town.—
The firing of cannon, ringing of bells, commenced at an early
hour, and continued during the day. About half-past ten, the
gentlemen, tradesmen, and principal inhabitants, met the
worthy Mayor (J. Worth, Esq.) at the Guildhall, and accom-
panied him in procession to St. Peter's Church, -where an ap-
propriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. W. Rayer, one of
the Rectors. At 3 ("clock about 300 ladies and gentlemen,
tradesmen, &c. sat down to an elegant repast, on the School-
green, under the presidency of Sir John Dantze, Bart. who en-
deavoured, to the utmost of his power, to promote the convivia-
lity of the company. Mr. Barne was the Vice-President.—
After dinner the health of his Majesty was drunk with three
times three, amidst the most rapturous applause, and was fol-
lowed by many other loyal toasts. About 7: o'clock tea-tables
were set out for the accommodation of those who chose to par-
take of it, and the evening was happily concluded by a ball in
the school-room, from whence the company retired highly
pleased with the festivities of the day.
BARNSTAPLE.—This beautiful town, now rendered so gay
by the presence of the North Devon Militia, celebrated the oc-
casion with great splendour. It is almost unnecessary to repeat
that the bells announced the happy day, for surely not a church
steeple in the kingdom withhe,d its exhilarating notes on such
an event. By request of the Mayor the shops were shut at
ten o'clock ; the North Devon Militia were then drawn up
on the opposite bank of the river, and fired a succession of
volleys and feux de joie, which were re-echoed by the town
guns. At twelve o'clock, about 1,000 persons of the humbler
class, including the children of the charity-school, were feasted
in the public square ; upwards of 12cwt. of beef, with a due pro-
portion of plum-pudding and strong beer, having been pro-
vided by subscription for that purpose, instead of an illumina-
tion. A nnmber of rural feats and games were performed by
the hardier part of the populace, with great spirit, among
which were running for a sheep, jumping in sacks, and wheel-
barrow racing ; while the " softer sex" contested the race for a
gown and other female habiliments. At four o'clock, about
150 of the principal inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood
assembled at Ashby's Hotel, where an excellent dinner was
provided. Several haunches of venison, from the parks of Earl

Morley, Lord Rolle, and Sir Thomas Acland, smoked upon
the festive board. The dinner was graced by the presence of
the officers of the militia, and enlivened by their band. Din-
ner parties were formed at most of the other inns, and the
pleasures of the day were succeeded by a splendid ball at the
Rooms, which was attended by all the fashionables of the neigh-
bourhood.

MaercgEsTEA.—The day of his Majesty's Coronation was
celebrated at Manchester with every demonstration of ardent
loyalty; a procession, in which the Members of the different
Institutions in the town, the Clergy, the Magistracy, Artisans,
&c. appeared with one heart, took place, and the highest order
and harmony prevailed throughout the day. The.procession
advanced through several streets, until it arrived at the new
bridge called*Blackfriars'Bridge, lately erected over the river
Irwell. Here the
.Boroughreeves were received by the Bridge
Company in the roost polite manner, beneath a grand triumphal
arch, festooned with laurel, flowers, and evergreens, and sur-
mounted by a magnificent gold Crown. Wine was produced,
and the health of our Most Gracious Sovereign was drunk with
the greatest enthusiasm. After having gone through the des-
tined rout, the different bodies filed off. The town was a
scene.of joyous animation throu.4,-houtahg day. The line of the
procession was surrounded with innumerable spectators—the
windows of the different streets displayed their inhabitants in
gay and varied attire. The sounds of martial music " filled up
each pause" between the more animating cheers of the multi-
tude. When the procession arrived at the Newßailey Bridge, the
vesselsbelonging to the Old Quay Company presented themselves
most fancifully and richly ornamented for the occasion. The
sailors cheered., and the foremost vessels gave a. royal salute,
which was echoed by an enthusiastic shout. The Company of
Proprietors of the Mersey and Irwell Navigation distributed do.-
nations, and illuminated their warehouses, in honour of the inte-
resting occasion. Everyprecaution was takeri to ensure good
order and harmony. The exertions of J. E. Scholes, Esq., R.
Smith, Esq., Samuel Hope, Esq., and Michael Harbottle„
Esq., who officially superintended the conduct of the Proces-
sion, on horseback, as Stewards, deserve every praise for their
able and efficient attention. Sir Oswald Mosley, Bart. Lord
of the Manor of Manchester, partook of an elegant cold colla-
tion, at the house of Thomas Watkins, Esq. of Ardwick Green.
Thomas Holdsworth, Esq. M.P. liberally furnished the spin-
ners with the muslin for their scarfs, and 'aided the effect of the
Procession by promptly lending three of his horses. James
Ackers, Esq. of Lark Hill, invited into his grounds those parts
of the Procession which the Church could not contain. For this
temporary accommodation, he received three times three spon-
taneous cheers. Refreshments were provided at the expence of
the town, at convenient quarters, for the use of those who chose
to partake of them, At four o'clock in the afternoon, after a
discharge of artillery,. the feasting commenced. The non-com-
missioned officers, privates, women, and children, of the 16th
Lancers, and of the 29th Regiment, were regaled in the even-
ing at their respective barracks with the glorious old national
fare, beef and plumb pudding. In consequence of an invita-
tion from the Town's . Committee, the Non-commissioned
officers and privates of the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry
Corps partook of an excellent dinner, at the Albion Hotel.—
The health of his Majesty, with four times four, and the loud-
est cheering, was drank. The Boroughreeve and Constables,
and the Officers of the Corps, honoured the party with their
presence. • After the cloth was removed, several loyal speeches
were made, and toasts drank. Among the latter were—
" His Majesty's Ministers"—" The Duke of Wellington"—
" The Rev. Mr. Hay," &c. The party did not separate till a
late hour.—A ball and supper was given on Friday, at the As-
sembly Rooms; in honour of the Coronation,, which was most
numerously attended. Over the entrance to the Assembly
Rooms, a splendid crown, lighted with gas, was arrayed. At
one o'clock, upwards of 600 persons were present.
LEEDS.—The morning (which was as fine a one as ever
shone out of the heavens) was ushered in by the ringing of the
bells, and the display of flags from the steeples Of theehurches,
and from private houses. The shops and warehouses, with
very few exceptions, were shut up ; and it was, in every sense,
a holiday. At half-past nine o'clock, the Leeds Volunteers,
under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Hardy, assembled
in the White Cloth-hall Yard ; from whence they marched at
about 20 minutes after eleven, through Duncan-street and Boar-
lane, to Park-row, where they were joined by the 15th Royal
Hussars, and the Leeds squadron of the Yorkshire Hussars.
The whole military cavalcade then proceeded to Woodhouse-
moor.—At twelve o'clock the line was formed on the moor.
The division of the 15th hussars, Captain Booth, on the right ;
the hussars yeomanry, Captain Beckett, on the left; and the
Volunteer light infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel - Hardy, in the
centre ; the whole under the command of Major Whitefoord,
of the 15th hussars. An elegant pair of colours having been
purchased for the Leeds Volunteers, by a subscription of the
officers ladies and others, the ceremony of presenting them was
now gone through. .The line having taken open order, and the
troop having been beat down the front of the infantry, and
the drummers' call on the right, the ensigns took post in centre
of the escort, which marched and formed n open-order in front
of the centre tent. Mrs. Hardy, the Colonel's Lady, supported
by several magistrates and gentlemen, and attended by a nu-
merous train of Ladies, advanced from the tent, and presented
the colours to the Colonel, with an appropriate address.—
After the ceremony of presenting the-colours was concluded,
both infantry and cavalry marched round the moor in review
order, and being again formed in line, three excellent feux de
joie were fired, from right to left, followed by three times three
cheers. The officers then proceeded to partake of a cold colla-
tion, which was provided for them on the moor. Major White-
foord, who commanded on this loyal Occasion expressed his
high approbation of the military appearance and conduct of the
troops assembled. They marched back to Leeds in open
columns, and formed line, the centre of the infantry being op-
posite to the Hotel, where the colours were lodged in the usual
manner. The divisions then returned to their own parades; the
light infantry to the white cloth-hall, where they fired three ad-
ditional feux de joie, and were dismissed. They then retired to
the inns, where dinners were provided for the respective coin
panies ; and where the utmost 'harmony and loyalty prevailed.
—We never recollect to have seen such an aSeemblage of beauty
and fashion on Woodhouse-moor, as was collected there on
Thursday. Carriages, filled with ladies, occupied nearly the
whole, or one side of the square which was formed-for the
troops ; and the number of horsemen and pedestrian's was im-
mense. From 15,000 t., 20,000 persons at least were assembled
on the moor ; who all appeared to enjoy the imposing spectacle,
and to enter into the spirit of the day, with heart-cheering loy-
alty.—The streets through which the "military passed on their
way to and from.. the moor, were also crowded with spec-
tators who evinced the utmost good humour. Soon after
five o'clock, the Mayor, in his robes, attended by the offi-
cers of the corporation, repaired to the -Music Hall, to re-
ceive his brother magistrates, • the members of the common
council, the clergy, the hussar, staff, yeomanly, and volunteer
officers, and the gentlemen who had been invited to the corpo-
ration dinner, about 115 in number. • Things were arranged
here in the best style we have for n, long time witness-
ed in Leeds. The dinner-rOom was tastefully ornament-
ed with festoons of laurel, and flowers of every variety,
completely encircling the apartment: the Mayor's chair in like
manner, with the mace and. tai -elegant crown, with royal pur-
ple flags. The dinner was announced ley a band of martial mu-
.sic striking up ," God save: the-King." It was served by Mrs.
Greaves of the Hotel, and would have done honour to the first
tables even of the metropolis.'•! •The Marquis of Hertford's ve-
nison was in prime order ; the turtle, the wines, the fruits, &c.
gave infinite satisfaction,
PORTLAND.—This island, so justly famed for the loyalty of'
its inhabitants, on the day of his Majesty's Coronation, display-
ed a scene of rustic jollity and heartfelt rejoicing. The Royal.
Standards were hoisted at the king's and Pensylvania Castle,
the latter being the marine residence of Governor Penn, as well
as by the shipping at anchor in the Roads. At three o'clock an
immense concourse of men, women, and children, assembled in
the most mountainous part of the island, called the Verne, the
identical spot on which the celebration of the Coronation of our
late good and revered King took place, and wliere upwards of
fifty aged and healthy. islanders joined the throng, who had par-
ticipated in the rejoicings on that occasion. Here a large circle
was formed, and upwalds of 1,500 persons wereliberally regaled
with strong beer, the band of music in the centre, with colours
flying, and playing the national and inspiring anthem of " God
save the King." His Majesty's heelth was then drank by the sur-
roundinginultitudewith four times four, most enthusiastically;
the band again striking tip " God save the King" and" Rule Bri-
tannia." At five o'clock dancing commenced, and was kept up
with aTeat spirit till the evening,when the whole assemblage sepae
rated and repaired to the different Inns, and for Med
• parties, and enjoyed themselves after supper most happily with
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addition to these festive gaieties, a splendid illumination took
place in the evening.
(To be continued.) .