The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-23 00:00:00

CORONATION CEREMONIES.

We have great pleasure in informing the pub-
lic, that Sir George Nay ler, Clarenceux King
of Arms, is preparing for publication, under the
immediate sanction and by especial command of
his Majesty, a full account of the Ceremonies
observed at the Coronation, illustrated with
plates by the first artists, of the costumes worn
by the Peers and others composing the Proces-
sion ; and also with views of the Abbey at the
time of the crowning of the King, the •perfor-
mance of the homage of the Peers, and of the
Itall during the delivery of the Regalia, the
Banquet, and the entry of the Champion. The
proceedings of-the Court of Claims, and all the
arrangements previous to this great solemnity,
will be detailed at large.

The following Anthem was sung yesterday by the Charity
Children of the Parish of St Martin's-in-the-Fields, written
purposely for the Sunday after the Coronation of his Majesty
GEORGE the Fourth. The music was composed by Mr. 'l'. 14.
SII s LEY. The Sermon was preached by Archdeacon PoT T.
Deut. Chap. 29, ver. 9.
On David's brow when Samuel poured
The sacred oil, the Sovereign Lord
The solemn sanction gave :
'Till Judah's Sons, in riper hour,
Invok'd Jehovah'shallow'd power
To succour, bless, and save.

The Country's pride, the People's love,
That circling Diadem shall prove,
Whose gems eclipse the mine,
Where noble thoughts, and Bounty's hand,
The gentle rule, the mild command,
Their kindred glories join.

Where gen'rous care, and watchful eyes,
And fair repute which never dies,
The Sceptre's right maintain,
'Tis England's good, 'tis Britain's weal,
What all can prize, what all can feel,
That prompt the grateful strain.
In British Courts, on Britain's throne,
Calm Justice sits, nor sits alone,
For Mercy shares the seat,
Fair Order too, the Child of Laws,
From kindness equal vigour draws
When Power and Pity meet.

From every roof, from every door,
From high, from low, from rich, from poor,
The mingled tribute blends.
Then let the sacred Dome resound,
And spread the note of praise around !
A Nation's voice ascends.

Grant heavenly Father ! Lord of Life !
That free from clamour, free from strife
May prove the dawning reign :
And rich in every fair increase
Whilst Plenty fills the lap of Peace,
A lengthened term obtain.
HALLELUJAH ! Amen.

PROVINCIAL CELEBRATIONS.

BATII, JULY 21.—1 t becomes our pleasing duty to record
the celebration in this city of the day that has rivetted in solemn
ties King George IV. to the People and the Laws of Great
Britain ; and happy are we in being enabled to state that it was
a day of universal, uninterrupted joy—a day that will be
thought of with pleasure in future distant periods, by the now
lisping urchin ; and for which patriarchal memory may in vain
look for a paralel. At earliest dawn discharges of cannon at
brief intervals proclaimed through the city the arrival of the
auspicious morning; at 5 the bells from the several towers com-
menced their enlivening peals—and long before the accustomed
hours of business, the streets displayed a scene of cheerful bus?.
tle in active preparations for the evening's grandeur. All the
Banks and principal shops were spontaneously closed, and
every thing combined with the happy occasion, the delightful
weather, and the animated o u Affiances of every individual, to
proclaim a festive holiday.— Aaout 11 o'clock a municipal pm-
cession through the principal streets took place—comprising the
Mayor and Body Corporate, preceded by the Children of the
Blue Coat School, and a Band of Music, and followed by the
Clergy of the city, and the several Parochial Officers. The
lAbbey was crowded to an unprecedented excess, and the ser-
vices were performed by the Curate and Rector—the former
availed himself of the discretion allowed on such occasions, and
appropriately read as the first lesson, part of the first chapter of
the Ist Book of Kings. Mr. Crook preached an elegant, well
' digested Sermon, from the opposite words of the 21st Psalm,
v. 1,2, 3, 4. Befor and after the Sermon, an Anthem was
sung by a full, \veil-trained choir, under the instruction of Mr.
Field, the Organist—these two pieces of music were admirably
performed, and reflected equal credit on the Choristers and
their Leader.—After this part of the day's ceremony was con-
cluded, the higher classes repaired to Sydney Gardens, where
Mr. Farnham had arranged one of his delightful dtfeunes; and
where the elegant refreshments and the social promenade served
most delightfully to pass away an hour or two. A scene of
novel interest was presented to the company, in viewing the se-
veral recruiting parties now in the city regaled with a comfort-
able dinner, and a pint of wine each man, supplied at the ex-
pence of Henry Haffey, Esq. About this time were given
several liberal treats to the poor from public, parochial, or
individual bounty.—About six o'clock, the doors of the
Banqueting-room, at the Guildhall, were thrown open, and
presented tables laid for nearly 300 guests, which were
supplied by Mr. Rielly with the choicest lusuries of the season
—all was elegant and of fine quality ; and the venison was
particularly acknowledged to be in exquisite condition. The
wines and dessert were also worthy of the distinguished caterer.
The whole of the fare was of a description which could only
be eclipsed by the glee and social good humour that pervaded
the table, under the auspices of our highly-respected Chief .Ma-
gistrate, J. Wiltshire, Esq. who presided on the occasion. On
the cloth being removed, the Mayor gave " The King—may
his Reign be long, prosperous, and happy !" which was follow-
ed by exhilirating cheers, and " God Save the King" was sung
in the best possible style, by Messrs. Garbett, Leder, and
Rolle, and heartily chorussed by the whole company. " The
Church,' —" The Royal Family,"—" The Duke of York and
the Army,"—" The Navy," followed in due succession, inter-
spersed with appropriate tunes from the hand, and glees from
the vocalists : Mr. Rolle sung an admirable song written for
the occasion, to the tune of " Britons awake to Glory," which
was received with grsat applansf: ; and Mr. Manners-delighted

the- company A:6 Sithinto ;"
was given from the Chsii " The littic Green iiiandr—and the
Health of Mr. De Burgh," who returned thanks in a nest
speech, acknowledging the honour conferred on his native
country. The healths of Alderman Kitson and Alderman
Tugwell, who presided at the second and third tables, were
then successively given and received with due honour. Mr.
Baker enl"vaned the board with some excellent comic songs ;

and Mr. Peelle gave with his accustomed taste, " Three cheers
to the ".flan who first planted the Vine." Several other loyal
and appropriate toasts were given ; and at an early hour, alter
heartily pledging the " Health of Mr. Wiltshire in his private
capacity}," the company separated, in order that they might
enjoy the splendid sight of the illuminations.
DONCASTER, JULY 20.—Yesterday being the day appoint-
ed for his Majesty's Coronation, it was honoured at this place
by every demonstration of genuine loyalty. The morning was
ushered in by the ringing of the church bells, and an extensive
procession paraded the principal streets. On arriving at the
Mansion House " God save the King" was sung . with excel-
lent effect, and the Corporation joined- the procession in their
robes, which proceeded to the south entrance, when a feu-de-
joie was fired by the first West York Militia in good style, op-
posite the Mayor's house, and afterwards in the Market-place;
and terminated before the Mansion House. A public dinner
was given to the inhabitants, of roast beef and plum pudding,
with plenty of good ale, in the Parsonage Yard, for which up-
wards of two thousand tickets were issued ; and money, at the
rate of two shillinga a head, given to the aged and infirm. In
the es erring a ball and super was also given by the Mayor and
Corporation at the Mansion House. The assemblage was nu-
merous, upivaals of five hundred invitations having been
iatued. ,In the front of the Mansion House were exhibited a
beautiful display of vadegated lamps in various devices, con-
taining a brilliant star, crown, G. IV. San.
DEVIZES, Juni- 20.—Cliariay and general festivity went
hand in hand in this spirited town. A general subscription for
the poor was augmented by donations of 501. each from the
two Representatives ; a sufficierit sum was thus collected to re-
gale all who needed such bounty ; whilst the other classes of
society enjoyed the pleasures of the day in various modes of
loyal demonstration.
TROWBRIDGE, JULY 20.—Conformably with preceding
regulations formed at a public meeting last week, the Corona-
don Day teas celebrated in this town in a very spirited and ap-
propriate manner. A grand Procession to Church was forined,
of the principal inhabitants of the town, the Benefit Societies,
(about 1200 persons) with their bands and banners, and the
Charity Schools to the amount of about 1000 children. At
church an excellent sermon was preached by the Fx. G.
Crabbe ; afterwards a most respectable party of Gentlemen
dined together at the George—a dinner for 100 poor persona was
provided at another house ; and in the evening there was a ge-
neral illumination, and a display of fire-works.
CIIITPENirn3I, .117 LY 20.—A Dinner to the Poor being
determined upon at the beginning of the week, several Gentle-
men, with the bailiff, entered actively into the laudable and
appropriate measure, ! and on Monday and Tuesday a sum,
amounting to nearly Xl3O was raised; suitable provisions were
forthwith collected, and every arrangement made for furnishing
a good English feast, in the open street ; and about 2 o'clock
upwards of two thousand of the inhabitants, with the children
of the Sunday Schools, were comfortably seated at 51 tablesjand
reeled with a good John Bull dinner, rendered complete by
a suitable supply of bread, vegetables, and beer, every way as
excellent as a contented. and thankful heart could wish ; and as
happily and orderly as though only a small or select party had
been feasted in a private house. A number of the Gentlemen
and principal inhabitants afterwards sat down to an excellent
dinner at the White Hart Inn, and enjoyed themselves in a
truly loyal and delightful manner. Many excellent toasts and
sentiments were given, and several speeches made, which will
long be remembered by many individuals present. A good
band attended, eind played over the usual loyal airs. Towards
the setting in of the evening the Gentlemen accompanied the
enchanting national air, from the windows of the Inn, with
their voices. A noble bonfire was then lit in-the centre of the
town, and the youngsters enjoyed themselveie for upwards of
two hours in a discharge of a variety of fire-works. Nothing
could exceed the harmony, and peaceableness and orderly con-
duct of the whole. It is true an attempt was made to excite
discordant feelings by the exhibition and parade of two crowned
mortals—but it did not take. John Bull had had too good an
example given him, and been too well regaled to chime in with
that frolic—as wished ; and hot as the weather was,
.yet times
being a little changed, and other circumstances proving to him
how- matters really are, he could not, on this occasion, be
brought greatly to err; and Chippenham, for once again, ex-
hibited, on a pretty broad area, something of the spirit and
consistency of its ancient and excellent motto—.." Unity and
Loyalty."
CROYDON.—A dinner in honour of the Coronation was given
to the poor of Croydon on Duppas-hill, for which a :serge sub-
scription ,had been collected. So great anxiety was shown to
render the arrangements complete, that the Gentlemen by
whom it was planned were on the hill by four o'clock in the
morning. The company, consisting of about 1000 persons, sat
down by two o'clock.
AYLESVURY.—On the 19th inst., being the day of the Coro-
nation of our most gracious Sovereign, the whole of the debtors
and prisoners in the gaol at Aylesbury, were, by the directions
and at the expence of the Marquess of Buckingham, regaled
with a most excellent dinner of roast beef and plum pudding,
with plenty of strong beer, punch, and tobacco.
HENLEY-UPON-THAMES, OxFonnstiusE, JULY 20.
yesterday being the day appointed for the Coronation of our
august Sovereign, the day was ushered in here by the ringing
of bells, which continued at intervals during the day. The
town flag was hoisted on the staple, and the children of the
National School were regaled with cake and wine. In the even-
ing the town-hall, the post-office, and many of the houses were
illuminated. A display of fire-works took place in the unmet-
place, four barrels of beer were given to the populace, and the
mirth and harmony of the evening were uninterrupted.
T UNBRIDGE VVELLs.—A dinner, in honour of the Coro.
nation, was given at the Sussex Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, on
Thursday, at which Mr. Benson and other Magistrates were
present. In the evening there was a Ball at the Old Assembly
Rooms; but owing to the absence of our Fashionables, who
went to London to be present at the splendid and august Cere-
mony, it was but thinly attended. The illuminations were ge-
neral and very brilliant.
NORwicti.—The following were the toasts at the Norwich
Festival in honour of the Coronation :

•
The King, and may he long wear the Crown this day placed
upon his head—The Duke of Fork and Royal Family—The re-
vered Memory ofour late excellent Sovereign, George the Third
—The Constitution in Church and State—The Duke of Cla-
rence and the Wooden Walls of Old England—The Mayor
and Prosperity to the City of Norwich, (by Alderman Morse.)
The Mayor briefly returned his thanks for the honour, ren-
dered doubly grateful to his feelings by the occasion.—The
immoral memory of Lord Nelson, the Norfolk Hero--The
Army of the United Kingdom—Our illustrious Fellow Citizen,
the Duke of Wellington—The prerogative of the Crown, and
the rights and liberties of the People—The immortal memory
of the Right Hon. Wm. Pitt—Prosperity to the County of
Norfolk—The Lord Lieutenant of the County—The High
Sheriff of the County—The Members for the County—Lord
Wodehouse and the House of Kimberley—The Bishop and
the Clergy of the Diocese—Prosperity to the City of Norwich—
The Members for the City—Mr. Alaennan Patteson, who ex-
pressed his acknowledgments—Mr. Bransby Cooper, Member
for Gloucester, who, in returning thanks, congratulated the
city on its present prosperity, and said he derived great plea-
sure at being present at a meeting to celebrate the solemn
pled
rre given by an hereditary and constitutional Sovereign to a
Loyal and free people—The Father of the City, Mr. Alderman
Norse—The Recorder, Mr. Charles Harvey—The Lord High
Chancellor of Great Britain, and may he long enjoy his well-
earned honours—Captain Campbell and the thh Lancers—Ma-
jor Harvey and the Norwich Light Horse—Success to the Agri-
culture of the British Isles—May the Commerce and Manufac-
tures of our Country be extended to every part of the Globe—
The Land we live in—Mr. Alderman Cole. and the Gentlemen
of the Committee who have conducted the festivities of this day.
After the health of Ws Majesty, the llail continued to ring for
some time with acclamations and plaudits.— The names of the
Mayor, the Father of the City, the Duke of Wellington, the
Right Hon. Wm. Pitt, Lord Wodehouse, and Mr. Alderman
Patteson, were also received with great enthusiasm.
[The Triumphal Arch, in the Market-place, whose length
from out to out lees 43 ft. end 45 ft. high, was supported by
columns of the Doric Order, 17 ft. long and 2 ft. 4 in. diameter
at the base ; the pillars or buttresses of' which were 5 ft. 6 in. by
7 ft. square. On the outside were two other Doric columns,
with an appropriate scroll on the top. In the centre of the
frieze was a motto in transparency of '• Long Live the King ;"
over which in a compartment purposely introduced, were the
letters G. IV. R. The whole surmounted by a 'crown of va-
rierated lamps ; and the columns were wreathed an I the front
next the market decorated very chastely *jai tomilar illu-
minations.]
PETERVOROUGH.—A party, consisting of Clergy, Magis-
trates. Gentry, and principal tradesmen, dined at the Talbot
Inn ; and that the poor might rejoiceon the occasion, near 2,000
of them were amply provided with bread, meat, beer, and
tea, from a subscription amounting to 1401. to which Earl
Fitzwilliam gave 201. the Bishop and Lord Milton 101. each.—
Lord F. also entertained a large party of Gentlemen to dinner
at Milton House, and furnished the venisen for the Talbot
dinner.

PORTF,'OUTIL, JULY 21.—The Coronation of our most
gracious K ng was celebrated in the town, on Thursday,
with unive.sal uninterrupted joy. The morning was ushered
in with merry peals of the bells, colours displayed on the
churches, the shipping, and at all the public, and many of the
private buildings ; the interest of which was increased i.t noon

by as, nblitia of the military around the line.s of the gar-
"
non. who tired. in succession with salutes from the batteriessa
lanai e joie, as did the ships of war a royal salute of twenty-one
gun.; taco ; and they being dressed with their colours, presented
rra;st lively and picturesque sight. Amongst the numertms
kaiivitits on the joyful occasion was_ a meeting of Liie
CapteinS of the Navy afloat and 'on half-pay, to dine tit
die George Inn in this town—Commodore the Honourable
Sir Charles Paget in the Chair, and J. R. Glover, Es+ Vice.
When the cloth was removed the following toasts were drank :
," King George the Fourth—God bless him," with four times
four, in a style Which proved that that the heart and voice were
in unison ; " The Royal Family"—" The Duke of York and
the Army," " The Duke of Clarence and the Navy,4'
The day was spent with that harmony and genuine hilarity
characteristic of the profession, and we may challenge the coun-
try for a meeting at which was evinced a warmer display of
sincere attachment to his Majesty. The festive board was
excellently and sumptuously supplied by Mr. Billett. The
company ret: seal from the George to a ball and supper at
the Green-tow Rooms, at which were upwards of two hun.
dred guests ; the supper being likewise supplied by Mr.
Billett with the choicest luxuries of the season, and the
whole in a style and of a description which could only be
ex.:ceded by the glee and good humour which pervaded the
table.—Among the benevolent festivities of the day, was an eo-
tertainment given by the friends of the National Schools to the
Children, about 500 of whom sat down to a good dinner of
roast beef and plum pudding, to which was added halt' a pint
of strong beer to each, td drink the King's health. This intr..resting scene was concluded by the children singing, in mos:
animating strains, " God save the King."—To the workmen
employed in the King's Dock-yard and other public autur:-
Inents, was given a whole holiday, with a second class of aey'a
pay—a consideration in the aggregate which rather exceeds
what they would have received by work. The shops were cloied
nearly the whole of the day, which was spent in loyal harmony
and perfect happiness, and was concluded with an illumination
of all the principal houses in the town.
ISLE or Wrame—The Cowes Coronation festival was.
perhaps, among the best conducted in the kingdom, in poiet of
novelty and beauty. The whole population partook of a very
superior dinner, gratis, in a field on the shore, belonging to
Mr. Shedder). The tables were surmounted, about every 6 feet*,
with lofty arches of evergreens, from the points of every one of
which hung massy garlands of flowers, and the arches them-
selves were linked together with festoons of flowers and knots
of ribbons. The whole presenting a long square of rich ar-
cades, of several hundred feet. At one end Were ranged
the old people—opposite to them the National School, deco-
rated with Coronation medals—the other, similarly ornamented,
were filled with many hundred guests, no inhabitant being
refused a Ticket. Ter the centre was a large national device,
exhibiting the union of the Red and White Rose, the Sham-
rock, the Thistle and the Leek, and many cockades were wont
of the four national colours worked together.—But the pecu.
liarity of the day was the solemnity of reading the Coronation
Oath to the people, by the Rev. Mr. Stonestrect, which was
inscribed on an immense banner, beautifully worked, and de-
corated with various national emblems. The people stood up.
covered, and the colours were dropt during this ceremony,
which terminated with a royal salute. No one was permitted
to approach the dinner tables until this was over. Large otra.n-
tiths of Coronation medals Were scrambled for, and every sort
of game, dance, race, or prize which could amuse the people,
was employed. The spirit of the entertainment never flagged.
An elegant repast was provided at Mr. Shedden's for the fane-
lies of the neighbourhood.
EDI Nsuricu.—This being the day appointed for the cele-
bration of his Majesty's Coronation, the Imperial flag is die.
played from the Castle, and around the battlements a number
of standards are hoisted, which have a fine effect ; the met
guns are to fire at one o'clock. The flag is also %hoisted on
Nelson's Monument. The troops in the neighbourhood, cF-
sisting of the Royal Irish Dragoons, the Royal Mid Lothian
Yeomanry, the Forty-first Regiment of Foot,. the Edinburgh
Regiment of Militia, the Royal Edinburgh Volunteers, and the
Leith Rifle corps, are to parade on the Earthen Mound, and in
Prince's-street, to fire a feu-de-joye in honour of the occasion.
In all quarters of the city the greatest preparations are going
on for the illumination in the evening. The devices on several
of the public offices are erected, and in many instances are hand-
some and appropriate. Last night the gas lights were Heated
up in front of the College, to try the effect, and they prcAented
a most beautiful and striking appearance.—Besides the fire-
works which are to be set off from the Tower of the Governor
of the jail's house, Calton-hill, another grand display of the
same kind will take place from the top of the %S aterhouse,
Castlehill.—(Edinburgh Courant, July 19.)
(To be continued.)