The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-20 00:00:00

THE OUT-DOOR PROCEEDINGS.

Public curiosity and interest, heightened to
the most ardent intensity during the last ten
days, produced a sensation during the preceding
night, which, for animation and bustle, gave to
the still season of rest the cheerful life of day
and the metropolis, as if by one simultaneous
consent, had agreed to postpone even the most
necessitous demands, to that respect and atten-
tion due to the splendid celebration of this na-
tional jubilee.

The rattling of carriages, the busy hum of
man, and the cheerful note of prepareien- mark-
ed the night as the continuation of clay. As
early as one o'clock, Westminster, the scene of
this magnificent pageant, presented a spectacle
which confounded the senses. Even at that hour
those whose happy lot destined them to Beats in

the Abbey and the Hall, had commenced their
approach to the scene of celebration, From
Charing-cross, as the converging centre to the
metropolis, there were then two streams of
carriages directing their course through the
passages respectively marked Out, the one
appropriated to the visitors of the Abbey, and
the other to those of the Hall. Through the grey
mist of morning, the gay appaiel of the inmates
was visible, and excited sensations not to be de-
sci ibed. The streets were then crowded with
foot passengers, hastening to the common centre
of attraction, some eager to secure their seats on
the different platforms erected in the vicinity of
Palace-yard, the Sessions-house, Parliament-
street, &c. and others anxious to gain some stand-
ing-place, convenient for view. Arrangements
admirably calculated to preserve order and de-
corum had been previously adopted by the Com-
mittee of Management. Ills Majesty's Foot
Guards, in full dress uniform, had been under
arms during the whole night, and at the dawn of
day were stationed in the posts allotted to them.
They formed a line from the grand entrance of the
Hail to the west entrance of the Abbey, and detach-
ments were placed for the like purposes in the inter-
stices formed between the different pavilions and
the open accesses to the Abbey and Hall. Par-
ties of the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards
(Blue) were also under arms, wearing their new
caps, and decorated with their new splendid
cuirasses, made on purpose for this signal occa-
siou, and they presented a splendid appearance.
The Scotch Greys were also on duty. At two
o'clock three regiments of Volunteer Corps took
the ground in Parliament-street, namely, the
Artillery Corps, with their hand and colours,
the Loyal St. Margaret's, and the Duke of Cum-
berland's Sharp Shooters. Each of these Corps
was dressed in their full dress uniforms. About
five o'clock they were respectively marched off
under the orders of the General Officer on duty,
and stationed in different parts where their ser-
vices would be most effective in preserving order.
As the morning advanced the scene gathered
fresh interest. The sun rose in full splendour
about four o'clock, and imparted his golden bril-
liancy to all around, shelving to full advantage
the dazzling glitter presented to the admiring
spectator. At an early hour the bells of St. Mar-
garet's commenced a merry peal, and continued
playing alternately every half hour.
The morning was ushered in by discharges of
artillery in the Park, and from the men of war
boats on the river, which were continued at in-
tervals during the morning. In consequence of
the orders issued for the accommodation of those
who came in carriages, and the limitation of the
hour at which the visitors were to obtain admit-
tance to the Abbey and Hall, the throng of car-
riages by six o'clock was extremely great, and
at that hour there was a complete stoppage for a
considerable time. Long before this hour many
of the company, impatient of the ordinary delay
of setting down at the doors, got out of their
carriages and hastened to their places of destina-
tion through the crowd. The intermixture of
waving plumes, glittering diamonds, and splendid
costumes, with the assembled multitude, gave a
singularly striking appearance to the scene.—
Many of the Nobility, attired in their Corona-
tion robes, were obliged from the same cause to
alight before their carriages arrived at the bar-
rier leading to tire Hall, and the contrast of their
splendid robes and coronets, with the surround-
ing grouper, was pleasingly striking. The prin-
cipal grandeur, however, was hidden from the
great bulk of the assembly ; for, by some pre-
vious arrangement, the principal of the Nobi-
lity and Gentry had taken the route of Gros-
venor-place, by the way of Vauxhall-road, and
had been set down in Abingdon-street.—
From three o'clock, the several attendants of
Peers, the Royal Trumpeters, the Yeomen of the
Guard, together with the Artillery Company
under the command of Colonel Wemyss, con-
tinued to arrive, and were shortly after followed
by small detachments of the Surrey Yeomanry,
under the command of Sir Thomas Turton, and
the Light Horse Volunteers, by Colonel Bosan-
quet. Every moment some object of attraction
was presented to the view of the gazing multi-
tude. The splendid, and in some instances gro-
tesque dresses, of those who were to form part of
the grand procession, excited wonder and admi-
ration. Of the latter description were the dresses
of the Pursuivants, Gentlemen Pensioners, the
attendants of the Lords Spiritual, and many
others, which were formed after the model of the
earliest times. Most of the persons of this de-
scription being pedestrians, afforded the spec-
tators a full opportunity of observing their ap-
pearance. About six o'clock, two or three of
the royal carriages arrived, conveying some of
his :Majesty's Household. By this time many
other persons connected with the ceremonials of
the Hall had also arrived. Amongst others the
Royal Band of Gentleman Pensioners, the Royal
Band of Musicians, &c. At this time nothing
was more impressive than the good order and
quietness which every where prevailed. Never
was a more gratifying sight beheld than the dis-
play of assembled beauty.
Nothing could exceed the sumptuous splen-
dour of the magnificent pageant. The proces-
sion in its progress was repeatedly stopped, in
consequence of the necessary arrangements made,
according to the order for its conduct, on enter-
ing the Abbey. This gave the spectators a com-
plete opportunity of viewing the splendid spec-
tacle in detail. All eyes were directed to our
gracious Sovereign, who was hailed with bursts
of enthusiasm, rending the skies from every quar-
ter—not a murmuring voice was heard. His Ma-
jesty's fine person, and dignified deportment,
would have marked him as the prominent per-
sonage in the procession, abstractedly from the
galaxy of pomp by which he was surrounded.—
With majestic ease, and right royal deportment,
he acknowledged, in the most gracious manner,
the gratulations of those loyal subjects whose
devotions welcomed him in his passage to that
august consummation of his title to the Throne of
these realms.

At half past six precisely, a considerable sen-
sation was excited by

THE ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN.
tier Majesty arrived at Westminster Abbey-

gate and demanded admission. Her Majesty
came in her Royal carriage in State, drawn by
six horses, accompanied by another carriage,. in
which were Lord Hood, Mr. Alderman Wood,
Mr. Austen, and her attiring woman. in her
Majesty's carriage sat Lady A. Hamilton anti
Lady Hood. Her Majesty had slept in town, in
South Audley-street, and had ordered her car-
riages by six o'clock. On her Majesty's .ap-
proach towards the Abbey, via Storey's-gate,."a
passage was immediately made for her carriages.
The rush of strangers, on the platform, was al-
most overwhelming, and the soldiers were order-;
ed to stand to their arms and clear the stage.—
While this was partially effixtiag, her Maje.sty's
carriage drew up nearly in front of the King's
Arins Tavern, close to the platform. She was
immediately surrounded by a portion of the
crowd which had broken in, with cries of " The
Qaeeu ! the Queen !" She bowed and smiled,
but was evidently labouring under very agitated
feelings. Lord Hood now descended front the
carriage, and went in search of a way of ingress.
—He proceeded behind the Champion's stable,
where there was a gate leading towards. the
Speaker's house. He then returned to her Ma-
jesty, and communicated to her the discovery he
had made. Her Majesty signified her intention
to alight, and the carriage door was immediately
opened. Her Majesty was immediately handed
from her carriage by Lord Hood, and Lady Hood
alighted after her. The air now resounded with
cries of " shame, shame !" at her conduct. 'the
crowd followed her Majesty, and several of them
cheered her. The expressions from the galleries,
however were of an opposite character.

. Her Majesty, leaning on the arm of Lord Hood,
went to the gate to which we have alluded, but
found that it was not intended as a thoroughfare,
and she therefore returned with her Ladies of
Honour in her train. She was considerably in-
commoded by the dust and the pressure of the
mob, the obtrusion of which the constables could
with diffi,:mlty repress. Lord Hood then led•her
Majesty to the opening in the platform for Peers'
tickets opposite Parliament-street. Her Majesty
ascended the steps, and was there asked for her
authority. Lord Hood put his hand in his pocket
and said he had an authority, pulling out of his
pocket at the same time a paper.
Her Majesty was then suffered to pass, atid
ascending the steps on the other side, she walked
on towards the House of Lords, still followed by
contending cries of " Shame," and occasional
cries of " The Queen, the Queen !" Follow-
ing the crowd, she, by accident, turned down
towards the iron gate leading to the kitchens,
and here a notice presented itself to her view,
stating that no person was admitted without an
order.

Lord Hood now said, her Majesty wished to
go to the Abbey, upon which a constable,
pre-
ceding her Majesty, she wed her the way toward.;
an opening in the covered passage leading tl
Poet's Corner. The Guard was at first dra vvrt
up to oppose her entrance, but, by the command
of their Officer, they withdrew respectfully, and
let her Majesty pass. One of the attendants 'f
the Abbey now came forward, and, with marked
respect,conducted her Majesty to the Abbey door.

Here Lord Hood desired admission for her
Majesty. _ _

The door-keepers drew across the entrance,
and requested to see the tickets.
Lord Hood 7--" I present you your gleen
surely it is not necessary for her to have. a
ticket ?"

Door-keeper.—" Our orders are to ulna no
person without a Peer's ticket."

Lord Hood.--" This is your Queen : she is en-
titled to admission without such a form."

The Queen smiling, but still in some agitation,
" Yes, 1 am your Queen, will you admit me'."
Door-keeper.—" My orders are specific, ant
I feel myself bound to obey them."
The Queen laughed.
Lord Hood.—" I have a ticket."
Door-keeper. —" Then, my Lord, we will let
you pass upon producing it."
Lord Hood now drew from his pocket a Peer's
ticket for one person; the original name in whose
favour it was drawn was erased, and the name of
" Wellington" substituted.

Door-keeper.---" This will let one person pass,
but no more."

Lord Hood.--" Will your Majesty go in alone ?"
Her Majesty at first assented, but did not per-
severe.

Lord Hood.—" Am I to understand that you
refuse her Majesty admission ?"
Door-keeper.---" We only act in conformity
with our orders."

Her Majesty again laughed.
Lord Hood.—" Then you refuse the Queen
admission ?"

A door-keeper of a superior order then came
forward, and was asked by Lord Hood whether
any preparations bad been made for her Ma-
jesty ? He answered respectfully in the negative.
Lord hood.—" Will your Majesty enter the
Abbey without your Ladies ?"—Her Majesty
declined.

Lord Hood then said, that her Majesty had
better retire to her carriage. It was clear, no
provision had been made for her accommodation,
Her Majesty assented.
Some persons within the porch of the Abbey
laughed, and uttered some expressions of disre-
spect.

Lord Hood.—We expected to have met at
least with the conduct of gentlemen ; such con-
duct is neither manly nor mannerly.
Her Majesty then retired, leaning on Lord
Hood's arm, and followed by Lady Hood and.
Lady Hamilton.
She was preceded by constables back to the
platform, over which she returned, entered her
carriage, and was driven off, amidst shouts of ap-
plause and disapprobation. The course taken
was down Pall-Mali, up St. James's-street, Pic-
cadilly, Park-lane, to her residence in South
A udley-street. On arriving there, the mob, after
giving three cheers, proceeded' to Berkeley -
square. On their way, several houses (as we
meotioned yesterday) that were particularly

conspicuous for the splendid preparations for the
illuminations, were outrageously assailed.

• . THE QUEEN'S OWN STATEMENT.
The following account has been published by
authority of her Majesty :—" Her Majesty
set out from her house in South Audley-
. street, and proceeding through the Parks to
Westminster Abbey, went to Dean's Yard, where
her Majesty got out of her carriage, in expecta-
tion of: being allowed to enter, but was refused
at two doors of entrance; and her carriage hav-
ing drawn off, her Majesty was obliged to 'wait
in the passage till it was called back, when her
Majesty proceeded towards Poets' Corner, and
again got out of her carriage in Old Palace Yard,
and sought admittance by two temporary
doors, which, upon her Majesty's approach, were
but in her face ; after which some of the people
' pointed out the opening to the platform. - Upon
ascending this, her Majesty was again obstructed
by the Police Officers, till an Officer, it is be-
lieved of the Guards, politely allowed her
to cross. the platform, and her Majesty
•walked from, thence to Old Palace Yard, and
entered first the passage to Cotton Garden
. -after 'which her Majesty proceeded along the co-
vered way to Poets' Corner, and when arrived at
the door was refused admittance without tickets,
upqn which Lord Hood produced one, and was
informed it would only admit one person •
upon which Lord Hood observed, he did rf,), t
suppose) the Queen I.equired a ticket of admis-
sion ; to which one of the persons appointed
ifor the admission of the company observed, he
did not. know the Queen, and positively for-
bade her Majesty from entering;
.and one of,
the, Poor Knights of Windsor came up and
said there was no place for her Majeky. Thus
finding every effort to gain admittance prove in-
effectual, her MAJESTY immediately returned
to her carriage, and proceeded through White-
hall, Pall-mall, and St. James's-street,. Picca-
dilly, to her house, attended by an immense con-
course of people, manifesting their respect to their
Queen, and expressing their indignation at the
unexampled treatment experienced by her Ma;
jesty. Although the different persons at the
door to the Abbey were all under orders to say
they did not know her Majesty, it is to he ob-
served that her Majesty came in the Royal State
Carriage, and that the Guards, wherever she
passed, presented arms."
"_ Queen's House, July 19, 1821."

THE GREEN PARK.
THE BALLOON.—The operation for filling the
Balloon with gas commenced at eight o'clock in
the morning, on the plot of ground near the
basin, and continued till one. The stranger who
Was to make his first aet ial voyage now appeared ;
it was Mr. Sadler, jun. The balloon appeared
to be of the same size as the former ones. It was
composed of silk in green stripes, divided in the
centre by a broad garter, with " Coronation Bal-
loon, G.R. IV." in very conspicuous characters.
The balloon was moved round the circle by
ropes ; it was then permitted to ascend, which it
did in the most majestic manner to the utmost
height of one of the clearest and most beautiful
skies which this country has ever witnessed.
Mr. Sadler bid adieu with great firmness and in-
trepidity, flourishing the British flag as long as
the eye or glass could reach him.
Previously a small balloon was sent up to as-
certain the current of air ; the guide took a
course directly west ; but when the great one
ascended, it remained nearly stationary, and then
proceeded to the north. In ten minutes it was
lost in a white cloud ; but this was only momen-
tarily, for it quickly re-appeared, and afterwards
ascended to a vast height, and was lost in the ex-
panse. A Royal salute from six nine-pounders
was fired at eleven o'clock, and again at one.

HYDE-PARK, THE FAIR, AND THE FIREWORKS.

Curiosity, perhaps, never was so strongly ex-
cited and so completely gratified, as it was in
Hyde Park. The influx, after the ascension of
the balloon, was prodigious. The rush through
the narrow gates, upon Constitution-hill, occa-
sioned a tremendous pressure—the shrieks and
the groans were terrifying, and many delicate fe-
males sunk under the struggle, but happily were
recovered by being taken to a cooler air: hun-
dreds climbed the lofty iron railings on the Pic-
cadilly side at the risk of their lives ; for the
interstices are filled up with sharp iron spikes.—
Fortunately nothing serious arose out of these
sash enterprises. • . •
About two o'clock the boat race commenced on
the bank of the Serpentine. There were about
100 wherries with awnings of white linen, filled
with well-dressed females, as spectators of a
well contested match between six boats filled
with gay young watermen. Among the no-
velties was a splendid barge, apparently
drawn by elephants, for the rowers were
concealed under the prows of the vessel. At the
conclusion of the regatta, a band of music struck
up, at the angles of the river; and a few Welsh
lasses tripped it on the light fantastic toe.—
Erratic minstrels, with their mouth organs, and
"other instruments, perambulated the high grounds,
amid booths of every description. But what
struck the eye most, were the extensive prepara-
tions, for fire-works ;. they occupied- a semi-circle
of one hundred yards at least.

Nine o'clock in the evening presented. a bril-
liancy unexampled! Every tree, in every shrub.-
bery, from one end of the Park to the•other, was
wreathed by globular lamps; but when-compared
With the temples, triumphal arches, columns,
Er.c. they looked. like glow-worms among the
underwood. The principal object of attrac-
tion was at the head of the Serpentine River ; it
represented a magnificent temple with the. British
Imperial Crown, surmounting the Star of .Bruns-
wick ; the pilistrei, pyramids, and the globes ;
(the. latter representing the two hetnLsiTheres,) at-
tutcted every eye. On the banks's. 'of the river
were several brick buildings: tfipy were convert-
ed into fairy palaces, being entirely covered with
architectural ornaments., The fire-works, under
the direction of Sir William Congreve, which as-
cended in immense. bodies, con,iiked of rockets,
bombs, blue-li-j,ht,,, dEr. The whole firmament
was in a blaze at ten o'el.nsk.

•Medallions were hung among' the trees, with

" C. R. IV." and other devices, surrounded by
appropriate emblems,' and branches of laurel in
lamps. One whole vista was closed by a pyr-
amid of fire. The walks themselves were also
lighted up by festoons of lamps, hung among the
trees, and candelabras, in Chinese fashion, at
various distances, hanging from the crown of each
arch formed by smaller lights. These ornaments
produced an effect entirely new and very beau-
tiful, since the light they shed was of a qu;et,
placid kind, forming a grateful contrast to the
overbearing splendour of the rest of the spectacle.
Upon the whole, such a scene of splendour
and magnificence was, we think, never before
witnessed.

The most magnificent display of fire-works, of
every description, took place in various parts of
the metropolis.

ILLUMINATIONS.

The illuminations. were of the most splendid
and tasteful description, displaying uncommon
blazes of light in the most loyal and patriotic
emblems. All the Public Offices, Subscription
Houses, and Theatres, were lighted up in a style
of unrivalled brilliancy ; and the houses of pri-
vate individuals in all the principal streets did
not less honour to the great and august occasion.
Every where were displayed splendid Crowns,
G. IV. It. likenesses of the King, &c. &c. The
particulars of these proud and gratifying exhibi-
tions want of room obliges us to postpone till to-

morrow.