The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-25 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL CELEBRATIONS.

BRISTOL, J 19.—Neversincesievehaci the lionohr
of.giving a description of passing events, have we felt such un-
mixed gratification as in detailing the events of this day in Bristol.
It was from sun-rise to sun-set a continued ebullition of loyelty,
rejoicing, and good humour. Before one o'clock a round of
cannon from Brandon Hill, announced its commencement. The
salute was repeated again at four, andcontinued at intervals
throughout the morning. Soon after eight, Gentlemen with
parties of well-dressed females were seen escorting them to the
different houses of their friends through which the intended
Procession was to pass ; and the Parish Bells were all ringing
merry peals. The day itself was one of the finest we have en-
joyed this summer. About nine o'clock the,Ministers, Church-
wardens; and Vestries of the different Parishes began to walk
in procession to the Geildhall, most of them preceded with a
Royal Blue J3annerie4.l-e. for the occaaion, there to wait till
the other parties had assembled at the Council- House, from
which the procession to the Cathedral was to commence.—
This took
_place about half-past twelve, and owing to
the admirable arrangements 4dopteti by those to whom
en
Its management was trusted, if proceeded without the slight-
est interruption. The Gentlemen to whom this arduous
task was confided, were Mr. O. Fedden and Mr. H.
Smith.—To the troops under the command of Copts, Smyth
and Bevan, the greatest praise is due for the forbearance and
calmness which they used in escorting tye-procession, 'and pre-
venting interruption. Indeed we think it could never have pro-
ceeded without their protection. it occupied 37 minutes in
passing, from the first appearance of the three Yeomanry Ca-
valry to its close. The man who wore the beautiful polished
steel suit of Armour of the sth Harry, looked remarkably well,
and sat his charger with much grace and dignity:—The Free-
masons' Lodges of the City, in their different costumes, added
greatly also to the liveliness of the scene. The procession
reached the Cathedral about 2 o'clock ; nearly one hundred
and twenty Ladies had been previously admitted with
tickets, the principal part of which the Dean had placed at
the dispoOal of the Mayor and Corporation. The Evening
Service was admirably chaunted and read by the Reverend Mr.
Bedford, the Precenter, and Dr. Randolph, one of the Pre-
bendaries ; and an Anthem of Dr. Green's; and Ha-ndell's
Coronation Anthem, were most delightfully sung and per..:
fbrmed ; Mr.
,Wasbrough presiding at the Organ with his
usual ability;-after which a most excellent Sermon was
preached by the Very Rev. the Dean, from the lst• Epistle
of Peter, 2nd chapter, verse 17, " Love the Brotherhood, fear
God, honour the King."—The Procession haying returned in the
same order up Clare-street, through Wine-street, Dolphin-street,
Bridge-street, and up High-street, the different members of
which it consisted dispersed at the Council-house.
SII EFFIE Li).—The Coronation of his Majesty George the
Fourth was celebratedhere;on Thursday last, in a most splendid
manner. A cessation of labour was general throughout the
town, the shops and manufactories being, with very few excep-
tions, closed during the whole of the day. ,Indeed the popular
feeling was of a character that might very properly be thought
to proceed from a large stock of sound judgment and good sense;
and in almost every instance of conviviality that we have heard
of; there appeared a determination to compliment the King,
without any mixture of design, or what may be termed equivocal
matter. We believe the tribute of respect was not less sincere
than it appeared to be general, and that the effect of the day's
proceedings was of the most agreeable kind, in every case that
was at all distinguished for its loyal character. We understand
that in manufactories the means of rejoicing were liberally
supplied by their respective owners, and that the'workmen were
enabled to join in the general. festivity.. Minor processions,
formed from this class of individuals, were frequent in the
course of the day, having for their object the display of a roast
sheep, and other substantial viands, calculated to contribute to
their mirth and entertainment. A day more. entirely, devoted
to festivity we do not remember having seen in this place, nor
;il+*; thing more truly becoraing in its population, th...4ttly the
'Whole of which appeared to be on the alert, and disposed to join
in the general rejoicing. The procession, having been ar-
ranged, set -off from the canal basin to the burial ground,
where the ceremonial of laying the first stone of Saint
George's Church teok place, among an innumerable concourse of
spectators, a large proportion of which consisted of the most re-
spectable families in the town and .neighbourhood, and, in what
relates to the female part, of a very interesting display of youth
and beauty. A platform of large dimensions had been previously
provided, by means of which an immense number of persons,
principally of the fair sex, were comfortably accommodated
and enabled to hear. and see-what passed ,without sustaining.the
usual inconvenience resulting from the pressure of so large' a
multitude. Two coronation medals, one gold and, the other
silver, were sent 'by the. express order of his Majesty to
the Master Cutler, J. D. Skelton, Esq. for the purpose of being
deposited in the first stone, which was done accordingly, -by
placing them in a large decanter bottle, with a variety of other
coins, and inscriptions upon parchment, and securing the whole
in an aperture of. the stone, never. more to be seen by any that
are now living, or that may hereafter live for many generations
to come.—The general effect of what passed was certainly much
indebted to the musical performances of the two military bands.
We can scarcely imagine any thing more chaste or beautiful,
more calculated to promote an elevation of soul, than thermion
of the vocal and instrumental powers, particularly in the coro-
nation Anthem, and in the Hymns that preceded it.
PLYMOUTH.—Thursday being the day appointed for the
eelebration of his Majesty's Coronation, the morning was
ushered in by many a merry peal.; the Royal Standard of
England was displayed from the towers and signal4tation, and
colours decorated with laurel, &c. were suspended from the
windows in the different streets. At ten o'clock the Mayor and
Corporation, attended by the military staff, and preceded by
the band of the 11th regiment, walked in procession to St.
Andrew's Church, and on their entrance were reeted with—
" God Save the King." After service the Hallelujah and Co-
ronation anthems were excellently Sung, under the direction of
Messrs. Bennet and Sheppard, the fine powerful tone of the
organ giving great effect to the performance. On leaving the
Church they were met by the procession from the Hoe, at
the head of Broad-street, and joined in the following order :
—Corporation Flag—Two Trumpeters, on Horseback—
Town's Corporals, with cloaks and staves—Committee of
the Festivities—Pensioners, Naval and Military—Methodist
Sunday School—New Tabernacle Sunday SchoolL.-Baptist
Sunday School—Batter-street Charity School—Public Free
School----Union Flag—Band of Music—Drums 'and • Fifes—
Household of Faith—Mrs. Hudson:s Children—Workhouse
Children—Lady Wells's School—GreenSchOol-43lue School—
Red School—GreySchoole Boys--Grey School, Girls—School
Children, three and three, preceded by. their Masters and
Teachers—Constables, mounted with staves of office--Royal
Standard—Herald—Champion in Armour, with two Pages—
Band of Music—Corporation Flag—Serjeants zt lsfacelli ay or
and Recorder—Two Justices--Ahlermen, robed,two anti two—
Clergymen—Common Councilmen, robed, two and two—De-
puty 'Town Clerk—Freemen, three and three—Governor and
Guardians of the Poor—Gentlemen of Plymouth—Band of Mu-
sic— Sir Francis Drake and the Genius of Plymouth, drawn in
a car—Union Jack—Naval Officersein uniform—Military dit-
to, in clitto—Freemasohs—Trades—Gentlemen's Carriages,.
They then moved towards the reservoir at the head of Old
Town, built at the sole expense of the late Sir Francis,Drake,
where the Genius of Plymouth having drank to his Memory,
the procession pasSed on by the route laid down; and entered the
market-place, where a dinner was provided for the poor,-at dif-
ferent gates. The. Mayor and Corporation having taken their
seats in a booth, the Mayor gave the health of " The King, and
long may he reign," which was drank with enthusiasm, the
Band striking up • "God save. the, King." After the Mayor's
health had been drank, he proceeded to the Workhouse, to see
the children regaled. The dinner in thee-net:ca.:pike Consisted
of 3,7011b5. of beef, 5491b5. of mutton, 2,0001bs of plumb;,
pudding; and 4,250 penny loaves, provided by a Sub-commit-
tee, under the management of err. Hannafoici,of the Commer-
cial Inn, to whom much praise is due fbr his unwearied atten-
tion ; and it is calculated that above 5,000 children and adults
partook of this substantial, fare. In the evening an immense
bonfire, 33 feet high, and 17 feet at, the base, composed of 154
tar barrels, and 25 dozen of furze, was lighted on the Hoe, and
continued burning for
.several hours. The public dinner at
NiThiddon's Royal Hotel was attended by the Officers of the
Navy and Army, and the principal Gentlemen of the . neigh-
bourhood, acid consisted •of 'every delicacy. After the removal
of the cloth several loyal and patriotic toasts were given. The
Ball in the evening, which was Well attended,, was opened
by Captain Fitzahrence and Miss Glanvile and the dancing, was
kept up 'with great spirit until the following morniege The,
Officers of the 11th regiment celebrated the Coronation in the
Citadel,by giving a plentiful dinner to their rhen,Wives andifami-
lies. Several pasties dined at Hannaford's Commercial Inn, and
spent the day with great conviviality. The Coronation-day

was celebrated in the adjoining parishes, St. Budeaux and Pen.-
nycross, by giving a dinner to the industrious labourers and their
families of both parishes united, on that beautiful commanding
• snot,the Church green, at St.Budeaux,where 350 satdown at a
circular table, covered with roast beef and plum pudding. The
Gentlemen and Farmers, by whose-liberal subscription the whole
was provided, attended • with their worthy Minister, who also
handsomely contributed, .and carved for their guests; " Praise
God from whom' all, blessings flow" was sung after dinner, and
" God save the King," in conclusion, with three times three
bearty,cheers to, the health of George the Fourth, which ter-
minated this happy day, equallyg,ratifying to those who founded
the feast and those who-shared in it. '
SiIItEWSBITRY.—The Coronation of his Majesty George the
Fourth was celebrated on Thursday in this town, with acts of
benevolence, general feStivities, and public spirit. The morn-
ing was bright and beautiful, the inhabitants were roused from
their slumbers..by the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells.
*Multitudes, particularly females; came into town from the'
county,i-and all made their appearance in their best apparel.-
Aboi:t half-past ten. o'clock the various incorporated companlei,
bands, the twelve schools, &c. assembled in the Quarry-walk,
and thence proceeded along St. John's-row, the Walls, Wyle
Cop; High-street,' and 'to St. Martyr'S Church. Whether froin
inadvertence or design, we know not, .but a great number of
the medals worn. by. the schools were those which were struck
in memory of the late Princess Charlotte, and-the emblem and
inscription upon them caused much surprise, and are considered
by those who take an interest in the Queen's situation as applica- •
.ble to her. The above-mentioned 12 schools were bountifully re-
galed with roast beef and plum pudding, at their respective
rooms, many ladies and gentlemen waiting upon them with
great.-assiduity. Twenty-seven sheep were roasted, and distri-
buted with ale, &c at the several inns.. A noble ox, the gift

•
of Earl Powis, 'was roasted in the Market-square, and distri-
buted to 300 poor persons:. The poor in the Alms-houses were
generously supplied with meat, tea, &t. by J. St. Aubin, Esq.
and Mrs, Meredith. The sum of 101. was allotted to the poor
in the House of industry, who fared luxuriously on beef and
plum pudding ; and each prisoner in the county gaol. received
21b. of beet; &c. A sheep was also purchased and partaken of
by the officers and servants in the prison. Several gentlemen
in the Abbey Forgate, subscribed and treated 140 inhabitants
of that part of the town with a substantial dinner, and a liberal
supply of ale ; 80 dined at the Park Inn ; 80 at the Bush ;
,and eighty at the Bell. At the Talbot Inn, 120 gentlemen sat
tltiwn toan elegant entertainment. Two bucks were presented
.by the'ReV. Archdeacon "Corbutt, and three turbots by the
Ford Lieutenant. The surrounding villages and seats wit-
nessed nothing but scenes of hilarity. At Onslow, John Wing-
field, Esq. hospitably entertained a numerous body of work-
inn, and all those in humble life around hiin ; Sir Francis

Hill.gaVe roast beef and plum pudding, &c. to his labourers
and their families at Freston. Montford; R. Burton, Esq. of
Logner, did the smile, and Mrs. Burton regaled the Schools hi:
Stituted by her on that domain ; the School at Uffington wa's
treated by Mrs. Corl3et, of Sundorne ; that at Meole, by the
Rev., E. Bather ; and every poor inhabitant of the latter vil-
lage received 2lbs. of beef, with bread and ale, the produce of
it generous subscription among the more ,wealthy neighbours.
Mr. Hurit, of Boreatton, gave a handsome dinner at the. Du-
ncan's Head, Bascliurcb, to the Timhill Cavalry, and tea at the
Hall to the village females ; Mr. Lloyd, of Leaton Kholls, sent
a liberal supply of ale for his vicinity. F. K. Leighton, Esq.
gave a dinner at Rosshall, to his own and other neighbouring
labourers and their families, in all about thirty ; and in the
evening, the Hon. Mrs. H. Leighton gave tea and cake to the
Bicton School' of Industry. .At Uffington and Upton sheep
were roasted. We cannot close this imperfect sketch without
retharking one new and noble feature which distinguishes the
procession in every town, in commemoration of the Coronation
of 'George IVth, above the processions of all his royal prede-
cesiors, and of all the monarchs of the earth : it is thiS--41tat all
sects and patties have led forth hundreds and thousands of
children (educated and still educating) to honour the -office of
the' Sovereign, as a part of the Constitution ; and have testified
their remembrance of the sentiment of George- the Third— -
that lie hoped every chip in his dominions may be taught to
read the Bible."

GREAT YARMOITTn.—The Coronation of his most gracious
Majesty King George the Fourth, was celebrated here in a
manner at once evincing the liberality of the Corporation and
the loyalty and- proper feeling of the inhabitants at large. The
morning was ushered in by a discharge of 21 guns from the
ships 'of war in the roads, and a general, display of flags took
place from the town-hall, the shipping, and many of the
lionses..;;She.Star- .Lavern was decorated in a tasteful manner
with the flags of different nations, interspersed with evergreens
bunches of laurel. At' half past ten o'clock, the _Mayor
and Corporation, preceded by a bandof music and the town co-
lours, ivent in procession from the town ball .to St. Nicholas
chtirch, where the duties of a subject to the Sovereign were
most impressively inculcated by the Rev. Richard Turner,
B.D. in an excellent sermon, the text from the 24th chapter of
Proverbs, verse 21, " My son, fear thou the Lord and the
King; ; and meddle not with them that are _given change."
The Coronation anthem, and several other- appropriate pieces
of sacred music were sung by amateurs, and the national an..
them Of " God saye the Khig," in which an immense congre-
gation licartily,invoked blessings On their Monarch, finished
the service. The Mayor and Corporation then proceeded to
the quay, where they were received by the Yarmouth Ye°.
inatiry Cavalry, commanded by Sir E. K. Lacon, Bart. and
the Staff of the East Norfolk regiment of Militia, under the
command of Capt. Guthrie, who fired three excellent vollics.
A bullock having been paraded round the town the preceding
evening, was roasted in the market-place, and at .two o'clock
was distributed, with bread and beer, to the assembled throng.
About .four o'clock the multitude adjourned to the South
Denes, where, enlivened by a declining aun, and refreshed by
the sea breezes, the boisterous (if net. polished) sports of pig-
hunting, pony-racing, jumping in sacks, &c. were partaken of
with a satisfaction not to be surpassed. A Very large party of
the principal inhabitants Alined at the new hall, large parties as-
sembled at the taverns and inns; and last, not least, the whole
of the poor in the workhouse were regaled at the expense of the
Mayor. with a good. dinner-and strong beer. The party at- the
new hall consisted of upWards of 100 persons of the first respec-
tability, who vied with each other in expressions of attachment
to our beloved Monarch and happy COnstitution. The i%layor
wad in the chair, and gave a series of loyal ansl constitutional
toasts (beginning with "rhe King, Goa bless him," fourtiracs
four)all of which were received with'the warmest applause, and
contributed to the hilarity and harmony of the evening.
.Bosi4on.—Thursday, the 19th inst. was the day • on .which
our beloved Sovereign was solemnly crowned, in -presence of the
-High Authorities and Dignitaries of the land, and recognised
according to ancient usage as the rightful Monarch of the realm,
with all those grand formalities and joyful demonstrations of
loyalty which were suited to the occasion. The celebration of
that august ceremony was commemorated at Bognor, by the
Earl of Arran, in a manner highly creditable to his Lordship,
-and, as we may suppose, gratifying to the feelings of his cove-
vigil. His Lordship having thrown open the lawnaral pleasure
grounds of his 'beautiful Lodge for the occasion, and provided
tents and marquees for the reception of the neighbouring Gen-
try, had a sumptuous dinner prepared in the good old .English
style, consisting Of roast beef, veal, mutton, lamb, and plum-
puddings, bread, ale, &c. to which all the children belonging to
the schools of.the villages of Bognor, Iluxted, and
~Telpliam,
to the number of 200, sat down ; and; after a hearty meal, -his
Majesty's health Was given by the Noble Earl. in person, and
drank with three times three in the staple beverage of the land,
good brown stout—n bend of music playing the ~,rand National
Air, " God Save the King;" in the chorus of-which the whole
assembly, amounting to more than a thousand, joined with heart
and Voice. After the children had retired from. the tables,. the
tradespeople aral poor of the village) shared his Lordship's
bounty ; and, attar a most liberal distribution . of roast beef,
bread, Ike. had the' gratification of drinking to the health and
long life of their Sovereign in flowing cans of strong ale. - When
the generous banquet was concluded, the joyful throng marched
in procession through the village of- Ileignor to the hotel, pre-
ceded by the band of Music, playing " God save the Kin","
and all the other fine National Airs, the loyal -train join-
ing loudly in the chorus ; and at seven o'clock they all re-
tired to their homes with the greatest order and regularity,
praying for blessings on their King, and bestowing most
grateful thanks to their noble host and hostess.—lt is a for-
tunate circumstance when men of high rank and consequence
in the country take this judicious mode of proving their loy-
alty and attachment to their King, and at the same time
spewing by such substantial proofs, that rank and dignity
are not always enipty. sounds ; but that where they are con-
ferred by the Sovereign, and are recognised by the people,
those who enjoy them feel that they also basic • duties to per-
form, and that they -are best maintaining their honours by libe-
rality and generosity to their neighbours, and by promoting,
among them these sentimests of loyalty and attachment to their
King and ConStitution, which should be cherished in the heart

of every true Briton. The recollection of those days- which the
ever-to-be-lamented Princess Charlotte spent at Bognor in her
early youth, dOtnesticated with the Noble Earl and his amiable
Countess, for both of whom her Royal. Highness-evinced the
strongest attachment, is still fresh in the-recollection of many
of those who on that day shared his Lordship's bounty : her
'name was often mentioned with affection and regret, and called
to the remembrance of the noble host and . hostess many.scenes,
which the death of her, who was the principale and most inte.
resting person in them, could 'alone Make painful. its thefa-
tigue of attending the Coronation would have been.too great-tor
the Earl-Of Arran, we: must say he iyis amply. compensated to
his Sovereign for absence on an OZcaSio,ll.lll.WhiCh;lU obi judg-
Inept; infirmity cotlel be the billy reasonable'excuse. H•ie-loyalty
and attachment to. the Royel Family have long:been con4p-
Wens, and his Lordship has proved, that even in his -peaceful
retieement they are still firm and unabated.
EXMOUTH, DEVON.—The auspicious morning was ushered
in with the animating sound of- cannon, planted on a comueseed-
ing situation: The' rocks along the ocsst, to Torbay, reverbe-
rated with the -echo; and a entle Southern breeze. wafted. it
along the-banks of the beautiful river Exe to the capital or the
county of Devon, always conspicuous for loyalty, and-
has continued to merit its ancient motto—" Semner
At - eight o'clock the inhabitants were delighted with the
cheering sounds of a tine band parading the streets, playing the
most favourite national airs, amongst which, it is seartelyene-
Leessary to.say, were " God save the King," and :" Rule Bri-
tannia." From Exmouth Torbay is distinctly seen, where our
great deliverer, Kiri'' William, first landed, and.from whence
our victorious fleets haVe so often sailed torain hurling deistrUc-
tion on the enemies of our country; protecting our happy Goe-
stitution, and maintaining the glory of that Dynasty of which
our beloved
.Monarch is now the illustrious representative.—
At noon, -in a field-adjoining the Manor House, occupied by
Mr. Sweetland, upwards. of 700 poor families sat down to a
plentiful supply of true old English fare, roast beef and plum-
pudding, with an ample quantity of good ale, provided by a
subscription of the inhabitants. tan appropriate grace htiving
first been said by the Rev. R. Pratt, the worthy Pastor
-of the.
flock). After the ,repast, " The Health of our Patriotic
was drank with enthusiasm by the happy dinner party by nine
times tine, when a Royal salute was again fired,. which was
succeeded with - loud and repeated Buzzers, rivalling even the
thunders of the cannon, that was answered by a most numerous
assemblage of the Gentry of the place, on the Beacon
from whence they enjoyed the heart exhilarating sight. The
vessels lying in the port Were decorated with colours, which
added mutlf to the beauty of the scene. It is impossible to ex-
press the joy which beamed in every countenance n kid
amidst all the expressions of delight on this .happy occasion,
the most perfect decorum was Aserv.d. For the excellent
arrangement, the public - are indebted .to that active and
zealous Magistrate,-: John Sweetland, Esq. who _ resides at
this place. Though a-full scope was given to the ..niost en-
thusiastic bursts of joy, not one act _of riotous excess—net
one discordant voice, disgraced the happy day. After being
gratified with this very pleasing sight,: sue Gentlemen of Ea-
-mouth and its vicinity retired to fhe Globe Tavern,. where up.
wards of sixty were entertained with a inert sumptuous dinner,
Sir Digory Forrest in the Chair, and J. Sweetland, Eq.-Vice.
PreSident.—" Non nobis Doti-line" was performed in fine style;
after which, " The health of the King ; God bless him ; long
• may he reign," was drank with -an enthusiasm words cannot
describe, and, was announced by the roaring of cannon and the
shouts of the populace without.—Many loyal and patriotic
toasts followed, and many appropriate songs were sung by the
Gentlemen present, All was exultation ; was the feast of
loyalty, and the flow of patriotism and harmony.—Sir Dig‘ny
Forrest left the chair at ten o'clock, when it was filled by J.
Sweetland, Esq. who kept up the spint of the evening till le!,
when they separated, congratulating each other on having pass-
ed one of the happiest days of their lives, which never ,can be
excelled, and praying that ft may be long, very long; ere a sinn.
lac occasion.should again assemble them—ln the evening there
was a- mast brilliant display of' fire-works.
DIRMIXOHAM—Thursday last was indeed a day of proud
gratulation to Englishmen. The sun which rose that day upon
these realms, never, in all its course, shone upon a more auspi-
cious•occasion—the whole nation Celebrating the Coronation of
a King, endearrd to them by years of devotion to their defence
and protection--a King who has conducted the ad:ins of the
nation with the highest honour to himself and his subjects ;
who, though treated with obloquy beyond all precedent, Ads
shone forth with greater brightness from the foul attacks of the.
base and calumnious; :and whose inagnanimtms and suCcesifel
resistance to an attempt at universal aominion, will send down
his name to posterity among the noblest names in antiqUitc—
...
- He iu whom was seen
sae ••
The courtier's, soldier's, scholar's eye, tongue,. rd :
The expectancy and rose of the fair state, - '
• The glass of tiishion, and the mould -of form,
The observed of all observers ! • • •
.. •
,The inhabitants of this town in particular manifested their sense
of the ithportante of the day, which was ushered in by the ring-
mg of bells and the roar of cannon. All the shops
,were closed,
the various places of religious worship were opened anti fully
attended ; after which the children of the charity schooll were
provided with dinners by their respective congregations. theen
and sheep were roasted in different parts.of the town, and, with
ale, distributed among the populace. It would be impossible
to enumerate the whole of those who manifested their loyalty
and devotednesi on this important occasion.; hut we canner
forbear noticing the spirited manner in which- Mr._ Beardswerth
celebrated the event: at his repOsitOry, which is admirably
adapted for the purpOse, 11167 aged and infirm personSzwke
provided, by subscription, with a -sumptuous repast, attended
by a baud of music ; and on the following day 543 persons re- -
cetved the remainder of the provisions. " God save the Kitt"
was sung at every place and-by every mouth, and never did we
see our loyal population, rrioi4 happy and more contented. Se-
veral • of the master manufacturers treated their men with excel-
lent roast beef, - plum pudding, and good Rnglish
The Wardens • of St. Martin's, Messrs. Pountney and Ains-
worthein the most handsome manner permitted the children.of
the Sunday Schools of St. Martin's and St. Bartholomew's to
dine in the chnrchyard of the former place ; it was a most gra-
tifying sight, upwards of 400 happy children, intended by their
teachers and numbers of the respectable part of the congrega-
tions, while thousands of spectators appeared highly delighted.
The Wardens of the Proof House fired a double Royal salute
at 6 o'clock, a. M. followed by .fehx-de-joie of musquetry,
which continued at iatervala .throae;hout the day. A number
of the proprietors and gentlemen dined in their Committee-room,
and spent the Jay In' loyalty and festivity ;• a full military • band
attending. The Wardens strictly observed the instructions.6l
the Danish king :—,Loyid toasts were given, and, as they (Ilrlft.
ed off their " Rhenish," they bade' •

" Speak
The trumpet to the cannonier without; •
The cannons to the heavens, the heavens to earth,"
LONG LIVE KING GEORGE TIIE FOURTH !
The Royal Hotel, the large room of which was tastefully &Nilo-
rated with a crown, flags, &c. boasted a party of 175 highly-
respectable gentlemen, who were served with every delicacy of
the season. Three tablei were laid out, at the principal of
which Isaac Spooner,. Esq. presided as Chairman, with his ac-
customed spirit and ability, which were often acknom 'edged by
the gentlemen present. The Via-Precidents were ilyla I/61-
den, Esq. Capt. Pickard, of the Royal Navy, Capt. tiwen,..of
the Royal Marines, Capt. Dewy; bf the Royal Fusilecrs, and
J. Meredith, Esq. who evinced, in the most gentlemanly man-
ner, their anxious desire for the.comfort and accommodation 'of
the company. Several appropriate efeeclics were 'made in the
course of the evening, interspersed with loyal and suitable toasts.
&c. which were succeeded- by corresponding songs and glees
from Messrs. Thorne and Ingmar', of cur Theatre, and MeS4s.
Playa', Spurr, Aston, &c. given by them in a manner which at:.
forded great delight, and some of which were honoured by an
cenore. - •

• YORK.—The august _ceremony of the Coronation . was on
Thursday celebrated in this city, in a manner that .rellects consi-
derable credit on the political-principles of the Public_ nincticin-
aries, and the general royalty. of the inhabitants. The tliy
observed by the Corporation going in procession through all the
bars and principal streets, ,preceded by the band'of the 2d West
York Militia, the mail coaches, and accompanied by the Gen-
tlemen holding official situations, the principal Citizens, the
15th Huzzars in full. uniform, the two Clubs of Odd .Fel/Ors,
&c. There was also a grand civic dinner, and a display
works in the Barracks ; and the different Schools•-Conneetea
with the Church of England and outer-denominations, weretas--
sembled publicly, and made participators of the grand- f?stivtty.
At Mon.p4T4 the people were invited by hand-bill to as-
semble at the Cross, and drink his Majesty's health.
[SUNDERLAND.—We have alreadygiven a short account-of
these National Rejoicings in tlid, town*. Sunderland, *and shall
to-morrow give more particulars at length.]
•
(To be continued.)

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF RUNG'S BENCH, JULY 24.

THE KING V. GEORGE BEVE, ALIAS BERE.

This was an information filed by his Ma-
jesty's Attorney-General against the defen-
4ant for publishing a scandalous, malicious,
defamatory, and seditious libel concerning the
King, in a work called The Republican, to
the tenor and effect following :—" There is
not one vice that the King can put his
hand to his heart and say, I am innocent of.—
Ile has inherited the obstinacy of his father, the
avarice and meanness of his mother, without any
of their domestic qualities, and to this he has
added all that vice has taught or conjectured."—
The. SOLICITOR-GENERAL, MARRYATT,
Mr. GURNEY, and Mr. LITTLED ALE conducted
the prosecution. The ,lefendant was an 'assis-
tant in Mr. Carlile's shop in Fleet-street, and it
was proved that on the 26th of October last he
sold the Number of Carlile's Republican, con-
taining the alleged libellous matter set out in the
information. —Mr. PENDERGAST shortly ad-
dressed the Jury on behalf of the defendant, ac-
knowledging his offence, but pleaded his igno-
rance of the contents of ale paper, and that he
was merely a vender of the work without having
any controul over its sale.—One witness was
called to prove that the defendant was a person
of .loyal sentiments, and had often expressed him-
self with reverence towards the King, but the
Learned Judge thought such evidence inadmis-
sible. Mr. Justice BEST charged the Jury, that
a more gross, scandalous libel had never been
published concerning the King, or concerning
their late Majesties.—The Jury immediately
found the defendant Guilty.