The Sun.
London, England, 1821-09-06 00:00:00

HANTS.

INSTAL LAT lON.--We have already presented our readers
with a short account of this ceremony, which took place on
Thursday last, the 30th ultimo, at Southampton, and we have
now the pleasure to lay before them the following more ample,
though still imperfect account of the proceedings on this inte-
resting occasion : • •
The M. W. Grand Master, H. R. H. the Duke of SussEx,
arrived at-Southampton on the Wednesday, about half-past six
o'clock in the evening, and notwithstanding the-unfavourable
state of the weather, a vast concourse of people, equestrians
as well as pedestrians, had assembled to greet his arrival. Sir
Wm. De CRESPIGNY, the R. W. Prov. G. Master for Hamp-
shire, met his Royal Highness about a mile from Southampton,
in his new and splendid carriage, and accompanied him into the
town, into which they were drawn by the populace, who had taken
the horses from the:carriage and insisted upon paying this tribute
of respect to the Royal Visitor. As the carriage approached
the Bar. Gate, the Royal Standard was raised, and a salute of 21
guns was discharged from the ordnance on the platform. Ilis
Royal Highness was then conveyed to the house of his hospitable
host, Sir W. DE CnEsPuisx, where he passed the night. The
town was brilliantly illuminated with gas, for the first time,which
attracted many 'spectators, and gave an air of bustle and gaiety
to the scene. that was truly pleasing. On the following morn-
ing the Brethren belonging to the various Lodges in the province
began to assemble as early as eight o'clock, at the Audit House,
where the Mayor had permitted the Grand Lodge to be held on
the occasion ; and at nine o'clock upwards of .500 Brethren had
met. The M. W. Grand Master arrived at ten o'clock, and
was received by the Corporation, who immediately presented
his Royal Highness with the freedom of this antient town and
county. The Mayor and Aldermen, &c. then retired, and the'
M. W. Grand Master, attended by his Grand Officers, entered
the- Grand Lodge, where he was received by the Prov. Grand
Officers, and the Masters and Wardens of the several Lodges in
the Province, as well as by the Prov. G. Masters for the Isle of
Wight, Dorsetshire, Sussex, Shropshire, and Worcestershire,
with their reeyective Prov. Grand Officers. The Lodge was
then opened in ample form, and the regular charges having
been given, and the M. W. Grand Master having delivered his
patent to Sir Wax. DE CRESPIGNY, he retired to the adjoining
room, where he installed him according to ancient order, Prov.
G rand Master for Hampshire. After which Brs. J. B. .M ONCN,
M.P. for Reading, Manse', R. S. ATCIIESON, and the lion.
GREY BENNETT, were installed as the Masters of their res-
pective Lodges. The M. W. Grand Master then returned to
the Prow. G. Lodge, and presented the It. W. Prov. G. M.,
Sir War. DE CRESPIGNY, to his Brethren, in terms which
media deep impression on all who were present, who testified
their concurrence by lloud and frequent plaudits. We truly
regret, that it is not in our power to give our readers a report
of the excellent charge of the M. W. Grand Master, who pass-
ed a warm, but just and well merited eulogium on the zeal and
abilities of the ,Prov. U. M. to whom he addressed some of the
best remarks on the principles and object of Freemasonry, that
we ever heard, pointing out in strong and emphatic language
the course to be pursued in governing, the Craft, a course, which
it had ever been his most anxious wish to pursue himself. The
Grand Lodge was then adjourned, and the different Lodges
having been arranged in procession by Br. BRYAN T, Prov.
Grand, Director of Ceremonies, assisted by Br. MAXFIELD,
one of the Prov. G. Stewards, they marcned to All Saints'
Church in the following order:—
The Mayor, Aldermen, and Corporation of the Town and
County of Southampton, in their Scarlet Robes, attended by
the Recorder, Chaplain, Town Clerk, and other Officers,
and preceded by the Mace, the Silver Oar bearing
the Arms of the Town, and the Sword 'of State.
Two Tylers, with drawn swords.
Band of Music. '
Lodges not below-ring to the Counts,

Lodges in the Province of. Hampshire :
731. St. George's Lodge Petersfield.
717. Lodge of Providence • - - . Havant.
713. Lodge of Peace and Harmony - Romsey.
653. Royal Sussex :Lodge - Portsea.
626. Lodge of Union - Portsea.
602. New Forest Lodge • - - Lymington.
575. Lodge of Harmony - - - Gosport.
44;4. Phoenix Lodge . 7 Portsmouth.
330. Lodge of Hengist - Christchurch.
214. Lodge of Unity - - Ringwood.
212. Royal Gloucester Lodge - Southampton.
166. Twelve Brothers Lodge - - Portsmouth.
111. Lodge of Economy - -• Winchester.
101. King George 3d Lodge • - - Portsea.
28. Lodge of Antiquity - - Parties.
Provincial Grand ()dicers, visitors from other Counties.

Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hatuplhire, viz. :

Grand Tyler. v .
Provincial Grand Organist:,
Provincial Grand Sword Bearer.
Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works.
Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Provincial Grand Junior Deacon. -
. Provincial Grand Senior Deacon.
" Provincial Grand Secretary.
Provincial Grand Registrar, bearing the Seal of P. G. L.
Provincial Grand Treasurer.
Provincial Grand Chaplain.
Provincial Junior Grand Warden.
Provincial Senior Grand Warden.
Provincial Deputy Grand Master.
Band of Musk.
Banner of the United Grand)
s-
Steward Lodge of England. J Steward
Officers of the Grand Lodge, by seniority :
The Grand. Usher, with his Staff.
The Grand Stewards.
Grand Organist.
Grand .Superintendent of Works.
Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Grand Deacons. •
Grand Secretary, bearing the Book.of Constitutions.
Grand Registrar, bearing the Great Seal.
Grand Tmasurer.
Grand Chaplain.
Past-Grand Wardens, two and two.
Prov. G. Master for Sussex,
the Rev. --.--TUFFNELI.
Prov. G. Master for the Isle of Wight,
Sir LEONARD iliml-,rEs, Bart.
Prov. U..llaster for Worcestershire,
Jonx DENT, Esq. M.P.
Prov. G. Master for Shropshire,
the lion. GREY BENNETT, M.P.
Prov. G. Master for Dorsetshire,
Was. WitLiAms, Esq. M.P. •
Each Prov. G. M. being preceded by his Banner.
Steward ProvinciarGrand Master for Hampshire, 1. Steward
Sir W. DE CHESPIGNY, Bart. M.P. ''"
The Pillar of the Junior Grand Warden.
The Junior Grand Warden.
The Pillar of the Senior Grand Warden.
The Senior Grand Warden. '

The Right Worshipful the beputy Grand Master.
Steward { The Banner of H. R. H. the I
'Duke of Sussex, Grand Master. j- Steward
grand Sword Bearer.-
Two- The Most Worshipful Grarkll
t
Master H. R. H. the Two
Stewards DUKE of SUSSEX. .
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;Stewards
• . : Two Grand Stewards.
( The Royal Standard .
TwO' Jof his' Most Gra4idls Majesty r 1
~ Twa. .•
Stewards . George IV. Pats On of j Stewards
the Order.
Grand Stewards.
Grand Tyler.

The
.procession mekted in admirable order, and with great
solemnity, through the Market, down French--street, round
the Quay, in front of the Custom-house, up the High-street
to All Saints Church ; and we must remark, that a procession
better arranged, more regularly conducted, .or more imposing
and impressive in effect, we never witnessed. On arriving at
the church porch, the brethren halted, opened files right and.
left, and the M. W. Grand Master, who was last in the pro-
cession, marched up the centre, between the two ranks, and by
this mode of inverting the order of march entered the Church
first, the members of the different Lodges closing and following,
with great precision. We.are, however, compelled to obselve,
that considerable confusion prevailed on the Junior Lodges en-
tering the Church, owing to the TOTAL INEFFICIENCY of the
civil power, which was neither sufficiently NUMEROUS OR
ACTIVE to repress the populace, who rushed forward and en-
deavoured to force themselves into the Church ; and it was not
without considerable exertion on the part of the Brethren who
closed the procession!, that they were able to gain admittance.
With this exception, however, every thing was well and ably
arranged for the accommodation of the fraternity, and we only
Mention it, in the hope that it may be obviated on any similar
occasion in future ; and we would in particular recommend, that
instead of employing persons .who are undistinguished by any
badge, to point them out as peace officers, a sufficient number
of respectable persons should be inrolled as special constables,
for we observed, on th's occasion, that those who asserted
that they were employed to protect the order of procession,
were the most noisy and violent in endeavouring to break in
upon it. As soon as the Brethren and the Members of the
Corporation had taken the seats assigned them in the Church,
prayers were read by the Rev. MEAlts, Rector of All
Saints ' • after which, the Prov. Grand Chaplain, the Rev.
Joliet Horielles, of Winchester, delivered an admirable dis-
fourse from Prov. xiii. v. 5, in which he ably illustrated
the benign influence of masonry, and defended it from the
charges preferred against it by weak and ianorant people. The
Chou was led by Br. CHARD, the Prov. Grand Organist, with
his usual ability, and it gave the " Hallelujah Chorus," and
" the Lord of Hosts, he is the King of Glory," in a style
that reflected the . greatest credit on the several performers.
Upon the conclusion of the service, the Brethren returned
to the Audit House, but a heavy shower of rain prevented their
observing the same order, which they had preserved on going
to the church,to the no small disappointment of some thousands
of spectators who filled the windows and balconies, and even
covered the tops of the houses. On the entrance of the M. W.
Grand Master the business of the Grand Lodge was resumed,
and his Royal Highness addressed the Brethren,yecommending
them to preserve that unanimity and fraternal attachment to
each other which had distinguished them in all ages, and assur-
ing them of the high gratification with which he had observed
the regularity oftheir proceedings on this occasion, and the very
numerous and respectable, meeting of the Craft which had as-
sembled to receive him. The R. W. Prov. Grand Master
for Ilants having also expressed his grateful sense of
the honour conferred upon him by the appointment to preside
over the Craft in this powerful and wealthy province, and hav-
ing assuied the M.WV. G. Master that he should at all times endea-
vour to promote its welfare by every means in his power, by
visiting at least once in the year every Lodge committed to his
care, and strictly acting upon the principles which had been So
strongly impressed upon his mind by the M. W. Grand Master,
whose conduct he well knew had ever been influenced by those
principles, he introduced his Prov. Grand Officers to his Royal
.Highness, who received them with the utmost cordiality and
affability. The M. W. G. M. then directed _the Masters
of the Lodges in the ProYince to be separately presented to
him, that he might greet them with the right hand of
Fellowship, which the desired them to receive as an expression
of-his good will to the craft, which he trusted they would carry
back with them into their several districts, and the recollection
of which, he hoped, would ever animate them with the same
zeal to support their ancient and excellent Order which' he felt
himself. All business being then ended, 'the Prov. Grand
Lodge was closed in ample form,.and with solemn prayer.
At six o'clock His Royal Highness the Grand Master
and about three hundred brethren sat down to an elegant
and sumptuous dinner in the Long Rooms, served up by
Brother Airienn, under the direction of Brother Guy, con-
.sisting of fish, venison, and every delicacy in season. The
wines and desert were excellent, and it would be unjust
not to observe that all the'arrangementsfor the table were.made
with a liberality, and indeed profuseness, that was highly credi-
table to the Brethren on whom they devolved. The room was
tastefully ornamented with appropriate devices, and at the top
an elegant throne was erected, surmounted by a coronet, and
hung with blue and scarlet cloth and muslin draperies, and
the whole with various masonic emblems. In the course of
the dinner silence was made, and the Grand Master drank to all
the Prov. Grand Officers. The G. M. then directed silence to
be again made, and lie rose and desired all the Brethren to join
him in the Cup of Fellowship, which they acknowledged by
rising and bowing respectfully to his Royal Highness.
On the cloth being removed, the M. V. Grand Master in.
formed the brethren that he had determined to postpone, on
the present occasion, the customs usually observed among ma-
sons, which lie had no doubt would receive their approbation,
as it would enable them the longer to enjoy the presence of the
ladies who had honoured the festival by appearing in the gal-
lery- of their Ilall_; and he had been induced to make this ar-
'rangement with the more pleasure, as he felt convinced, that
the order and regularity of the brethren would do much to-
wards dissipating those idle prejudices against the fraternity
sometimes entertained by the fair sex. He then reminded them
that it RAINED, and concluding by expressing his conviction,
that they would be circumspect, and shew that the caution which
his zeal induced him to give was unnecessary. The commu-
nication was received with loud acclamations, which amply tes-
thiedthe concurrence of the brethren in the sentiments of their
Grand Master. As soon as the applause had subsided, " Non
nobis Domine" was sung by Brothers ll.awEs, CLARKE,
IIIaitRINoTON, and the other musical Brethren present,•under
the direction of the Prov. Grand Organist, Dr. CHARD, in a
most impressive and effective style.
The M. W. Grand Master then rose to propose the health of
His Majesty GEORGE the IVth,•'the Patron of the Order.
His Royal Highness, in proposing this toast, reminded the
brethren, that no principles were earlier impressed on the
attention of a mason than those of loyalty to his Sovereign,
and attachment to the place of his nativity ; that His present '
Majesty was allied to the craft by nearer and dearer ties than
! the rest of the community, and that they were bound to look
up to him, not merely with the respect due to their Sovereign,
but with that fraternal feeling with which masons ever regard
each other. To His Majesty, the craft were under obligations
which demanded, and he had no doubt would always receive,
their warmest gratitude. Under His protection it had attained
a high degree of influence, power, and respectability. Assisted.
by the talent and energy Of an illustrious member of the frater-
nity (Lord AI ()IRA), who was filling a distinguished situation in
India, His Majesty had introduced many beneficial regulations,.
and had continued tosuperintend the craft as their Grand Master,
till Ile was called to fill his present exalted station, with a zeal
and fidelity, which, whilst it proved His attachment to His breth-
ren, was most creditable to himself, and strongly evinced his
deep conviction of the excellence of the Institution, which,how-
ever, had always enjoyed the good opinion of the present Royal
Family; for His late Majesty, though unacquainted with the se-
ciet principles inculcated amongst masons, had allowed them to
remain unmolested, and unsuspected, amidst all the dangers
which at one time agitated not only this country, but all Eu-
rope, and had exempted them from the operation of the laws
directed to suppress secret associations; and this exemption in
their favour was the more flatterinF, when it was recollected
that it was made in defiance of all toe charges which had been
brought against the Society, of lending its sanction to meetings
for disloyal and seditious purposes.—His late Majesty, relying
on the loyalty and attachment to the constitution, which had
always been displayed by the Fraternity, and their peaceable
and quiet deportment, had allowed nothing to shake his confi-
dence in them. His Royal Highness then concluded, by as-
suring them that no body of men could possess more of the
esteem and regard of His illustrious brother (The King) than
the craft, and that though the arduous duties of the exalted
situation in which Ile was now placed, precluded His devoting
the same attention to it, which had formerly been so beneficial
to it, it was still an object of gr_eat interest to Him, that it
would always be attended with His HEARTY GOOD WISHES,
and that they would ever find Him a faithful Brother, and a
generous Patron. This3Oast was received with the most en-
thusiastic demonstrations of theattachment of the brethren to
their illustrious GRAND PATRON, and many minutes elapsed
before the applause' subsided, and permitted the musical bre-
thren to proceed With " God save the King," in the chorus of
which the whole of the company fervently joined.
The next toast proposed by the M. W. Grand Master, was
the health of the Members of the Royal Family who are not
masons. His Royal Highness observed that though so many
of the Royal Family were inrolled in the Order, it must neces-
sarily happen, that some members could not join.the craft, and
he had no doubt, from the courtesy which always distinguished
masons, they would readily agree with him, that it would be
proper to drink the health of those members of the Royal Fa.

rally who were net masons; before they paid the Same mark of
respect to those who were masons. When, however, he in.'
formed them, that he alluded to the Ladies of the Royal Fa-
mily, who were the only pombers of it who,were not masons,
he Was sure that their courtesy would be heightened into the
strongest feelings of gallantry, and that they would receive the
toast in such a manner as would convince the world, that no '
men Were more devoted, warm, and respectful admiters of the
Ladies than Freemasons. This speech was frequently inter-
rupted br, the. plaudits of the Brethren, who immediately
rose from their seats on its conclusion, and marked by loud and
continued applaute how sincerely they participated in the feel'
ings of gallantry Which had evidently influenced the Grand
Master in proposing this toast. .
" Hail star of Brunswick," was then sung, and was followed
by the health of the ,Members of the Royal Family who were
masons, which Was diank with the same demonstrations of fra-
ternal attachment. " The Navy"'and " the Army': were then
given, and received with appropriate applause.
The It. W. Pienee Grand Master; Sir Wm. De Crespigraft
having obtained the Grand Master's permission to give a.toast, -
rose and said, that all who were present must be deeply sensible
of the high honour which had been conferred upon them bi
their illustrious Grand Master, who hacicondescended to visit
them on this occasion, and to perfprm in person the ceremony
of installing their Prov. Grand Master. Sir WTI. Ds CILEg'
PIGNY then recalled to the recollection of . the - brethren, the
numerous benefits derived by the craft from the able, zealous,
and unremitting attention of their Grand Master to its interests,
particularly noticing the happy effects resulting from the uflin
which had. been effected under his auspices, and concluding her
expressing his fervent hope, that the Institution would long
continue to enjoy the favour and protection of his Royal High-
ness. It is hnpossible to describe the enthusiastic feelings which
this address excited; loud and continued applause followed it,
and many minutes elapsed before the Grand Master could ob.'
taro a hearing.
His Royal Highness, oft rising to: retain his• thanks, said?
that it was a very p e,sing duty winch ire had that day had to per'
form, and that it had been ampreegratifyinge6 him to eee t,
prosp?rous state of the craft in the Provincee That it was rees'
intention to have visited his brethren in this reinter last yre
but that he had been prevented by a national calamity, which
he had had, in common with all of than, to' sustain, cud
which rendered it impossible for him then to comply with the •
promise which he had given their Prov. Grand Master. 03-
had, however, taken the earliest opportunity to redeem his
promise, not only from his respect and affection for their Rign'
Worshipful Brother (Sir Win. DE CRESPIGNY), but be:, toe
he had pledged-his word as A MASON ; and he considered 3
mason's promise was never to be violated. He wished the Bred!:
ren particularly to understand, thatnothing but that. great and at
flicting calathity, to which he had alluded, pre-vented
performing last year the ceremony which had been the objee!.
of their meeting, as it would entirely counteract the effect th
the misrepresentations which lie understood had been cireills.'-
ed by malicious and interested individuals. That as far as re"
garded himself, he knew no greater pleasure than that of pro"
moting the welfare of the fraternity ; that lie was at all .
not only ready but anxious to devote as much of his tiele as
possible to that object ; and that he was never happier thin
when he was -associated with his Brethren in Masonry. 1-1
Royal Highness then drank to all the Brethren present, eat
sat down amidst the applause which sentiments so consister;
with the true principles of masonry, and so happily expreese"
could not fail to excite. We only regret that we carmot
to our readers any thing more than a very imperfect sire'
of his speech.
A masonic ode, composed by the Grand Organist, Br. Chard
was then beautifully sung by Br. Ilarington; of Salisbury,
received the loud applause of the whole company. The chore
was particularly good, and highly characteristic of the ex.cinL-
site and delightful style of Br. Chard.
The M. W. Gnaerh MASTER then rose and said, that !_IIE
period had arrived when it was his duty, and a most plxesel
duty it was, to present to them again their Prov.
Master, and the performance of it was the more grati',7;e
to him, as he saw from .tbe proceedings of the day '
agreeable the choice he had made was to them. It had I 0 nee-
been his good fortune to be acquainted with Sir-Was. Dr co,,
PIGNY, and when he referred back to a- period of thirty,,,_,
years, he thought he had a right to say-, that he belitvedZ.
knew well his friend and his character. He had been lone_
perhaps acquainted with their Right Worshipful Brother treaoll
any person in the room—thirty-one years was no short neriu,:d.
for a friendship to have continued uninterrupted, and he en she
only say that when lie recollected his first acquaintance with,
arWerl
W. DE CRESPIGNY, formed thirty-one years ago in
country, it brought back to his mind days, which he consid
amongst the most his life. That excellnc of hteif
and those amiablemanners which had then recommendedsep
W. DE CnEseieNY to his friendship, had now pointed 1.=;;
out as a most fit person to preside over the Craft in IlarePsn_.Via,
and he bad no doubt that under his zealous and able sups
tendance, Freemasonry would preserve that respectabilityt.bnctouli,,,
fluenee which, for the sake of society, it was so desirable s
maintain. He would, however, assure the Brethren again, as
had assured them in the morning, that as private frientVetr_
merely had not induced him to appoint their Right
shipful Brother to preside over them, so private trienul•
of
should never allow him to overlook any breach or neginc lie
duty, and, that if occasion should require it, which, howeveorh kt
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trusted and was convinced, would never be the case, he en as
not hesitate to recall that. patent which he had so worthily, 05,
he believed, just bestowed. He *should not detain tberin with
longer than to request them to fill a bumper, and to drin,:hr, ,eir
masonic warmth the health of their Prov. irand 3les",loyal
WM. DE CRESPIGNY, his old and valued friend. Ili!, Is ad-
Highness was frequently interrupted in the course of
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dress by expressions of applause, and of feelings whic"atsch -
impossible to suppress, but which strongly marked the, fford-
ment of the Brethren to their Prov. Grand Master, em"vca for
ed the most gratifying promise of what may be achie
masonry under their mutual and cordial co-operation.
re,
The PROV. GRAND MASTER for Haeresiciur i° eel affa he
turn thanks, evidently under the strongest impres 6
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said, that if he had had before to lament his utter
do justice to his feelings, how much must he new miersion of
plore that inability, when the kindness and condesc „ of hi'''
the Grand Master, and the warmth and attachm-1; health:-
Brethren, who had done him the honour to receive el: bee.
with such flattering cordiality, imposed an obligation line'co eel
which he could never repay, and which made an imetro;to
his heart which was as indelible as it was out of his pow
I bee ewer-
press it. He assured the Brethren that his time wou _
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fully devoted to them, and that what zeal and attentle,re",beela
part could accomplish should not be left undone ; that Tin his
visit them in their respective Lodges as often as it evo. s, ere-
power, and he desired them if any
mote the welfare of the craft occurred to them, to co:elle:00in
them to him, and he should be happy to give them tnthaeke"
deration they would deserve. He. hoped that haviUghenai ate
them most sincerely for their great kindness and tnahhatiteas
tachment to him, they would allow him to express his gthat
to the Grand Master, who had been pleased to refer tf.).0.11.11•"
riod which had introduced him to the acquaintance of
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suggestions tendinehhinfcete
whom he assured, that period had made an impression .rscith
mind which could never be effated, as it was assoeiatereeflue
collections of personal kindnesses for which he was neesifee re
That it would ever be his constant endeavour to do Po ee cran'
choice which had been made of him to preside over tn:as
in this county, and which his conduct he would sli:sjeot, bn
considered by him as an empty 'and useless cornein-r,asyu
a situation ofrgreat trust and responsibility. Once nio
tiettle
' ing them of his zeal for the Fraternity, and of his Ill'aoeseiPore
their kind expressions, he begged in the cup of fricapi''
drink all their good healths. Loud and continue" nii/e,
was long heard after the conclusion of this address' nersetsealle
The Prov. Grand Masters for Worcestershire, seSe'
Shropshire, Sussex, and the Isle of Wight, were thc-.a :Ntasi ,y
drank with great applause, and the respective Gral, /le Wine
returned thanks. His -Rhyal Highness was particle 4ereatiee,
in introducing these toasts, which elicited many they ;ewe' ;reed
from him replete with masonic sentiment, ee'aili.revefe-eel
tanned appropriate allusions to the particular sereeeee ts,-
by the Grand Masters to the craft. " The Pro fellow'?
Officers for Hampshire," and many other toasts' eeriet4s,
which we regret our limits compel us to omit.
neerto,
glees were sung at intervals by Brs. Hawes, Harri (16 eseeun.`t to
Taylor, Glarke and Master Gear,kand contribute, rot teui.,,ier
to promote the 'hilarity of the evening. We luns,Lra„tl
mention the gallant manner in which the NI. ".V• 6 e, end i he
proposed " The health of the Ladies of Soutlianint°nee at a 4
titularly those who have honoured us by their Presoieh ites.
Banquet," nor the equally enthusiastic manner in ,Oat o' their
their
received by the Brethren, who certainly testified reeet area
vocally, that their Fair Sisters are ever the fixed Veeie and
attention, and that they are always truly hallows r"'"enole
opportunity to express it. After this toast, the of tee
having curtesied, retired amidst the loud plaudit the
company. epees that
About half-past ten o'clock, His Royal bleretbrell; quit'
W. Grand Master rose, and informed the befarsconratereent.,
eht:
he was now compelled to leave them ; "ose a
ted the room, he was anxious to Pr" that 11)°
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which was expressive of his feelings s' to meet, 'reeay
" Happy to meet, sorry to part, anehaPleg a hone' bee
He assured them, ehat he had never pass which 4 sore
but that the duties, though pleasing onus,,,
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them. Tie should, however, look forward_ tfAyee,
of meeting them again, and till that Pleasuroer'th'.; Prnvre"Yrit°
more commended them to the care of their w
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*is" of his brethren, nnd every expression of their warm and
graTtlif eul attachment to M. W. Grand Master.
and the'ephair Was then taken by the Prov. G. Master for Hants,who „ r°7- S. G. W. (Brother GLADSTAINS) successively,
prtid„?,_` up the conviviality of the evening till it was deemed
and repeat the sentiment—" happy to meet, sorry to part,
a
rated ppY,to meet again." After which the Brethren sep -
4131:h1Y gratified by the prodeedings of the day.
pAq mngt, Lae Brethren present we noticed Firs. JOIE+. ,
Sir FREDERICK FOIILK, who had come,
,trom
ki,ester to attend the meeting, the Hon. GREY BENNL_TT2
'L-') WILLIAM WILLIAMS, ESQ.
AlP•1 JOHN RAMSEOT T oar, Esq. M.P., , and many other
-4.guished members of the fraternity.
We have thus presented our readers with as full an account
"the Proceedings on this interesting occasion as ve have been
able to collect ; and we have only to add, that it always gives
Us Pleasure to devote a portion of our columns to the diffusion
of Masonic Information ; convinced that we cannot afford a bet-
ter service to our country in general than by exerting ourselves
to Pr tote the welfare of an Institution so eminently calcu-
lated to advance the happiness of society, and to excite worthy
and ihotorable feelings • and if the Masters or Secretaries of
Lod '
Lodges do us the favour to address any communications on
448`3,1-ri (which are proper to be written, and desirable to cir-
culate), to the Printer of THE SUN, Brother vARSTAIRS, 112,
84. And, post-paid, so that they may be received on IVednesday
rncliling, they will be regularly inserted in our paper every
Thursday With the other Masonic Notices.

SCOTLAND.
tol?in 'neaday the 28th ult. a Provincial meeting of the Ma-
the 1.,14.ge.8 of Ayrshire was held at Ayr, by the request of
A rovincial Grand Master, for the purpose of voting an ad-
mresB ,_ , _
e to ni_s .3IA.TESTY, the Grand Patron, on the coronation.
.41. address .., the P. G. N. ....,,r....LEXANDER Bos-
wzr.t., Bart. Was I'
. .
inmy 0 art.
Proposed
''lunanbimously carri'lled.; DuringA the evening,
DID
tb Yal and sentimental toasts were given, amongst which
I‘lnst f°ll"ring, truly characteristic of the M. W. Grand
2r •
.—.

~,Loyalty to no ruler—but the King;
"hedience to no power—but the 13w ;
Liberty to do nothing—but what is right ;
Ti And nothing that is wrong.
tatorßie daY was particularly fine, and a vast concourse of spec-
vari: amembled to witness the procession, which, with the
ver °us banners of the Lodges, and the bands of music, had a
and splendid effect.

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THE SUN.

LEM QUIS DICERE FALSUM .4UDE4T7

LONDON,
THURS'DAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1821.

The French Papers of Sunday and Monday
reached us this morning; but they contain not
h
i
e slightest additional intelligence respecting
the further proceedings at Constantinople, on the
atate, °I the present relations between Russia and
bur Key.
the offici4alr jiustrian
Observer, considered to
Paper of the Austrian Government,
gives an account of the recent news from Con-
:taathlople, and confirms the particulars which
ha already been presented to our Readers on
Atille subject of what passed between the Russian
hlister and the Porte up to the 27th of
I
Duly n addition, it states, that the answer
,4. the Russian Ultimatum has been transmitted
,strect to Petersburgh, and that the Baron DE
ilttoCosTorF has informed the subjects of Russia
;I the Ottoman Empire, that during his absence
t'c'al Constantinople they will be under the pro-
:etic° of the Austrian Internuncio, who has wil-
tit)lY accepted this trust. At the departure of
tile Last Courier from Constantinople, on the Bth
Atlgust, the Baron de STROGONOFF was still
ta sight of Buyukdere, and the peace of the
teital) it appears, had not been disturbed since
el recent events.
04 reParations are making at Vienna to receive
th Sovturtm Isis ALLTESTY is to reside in
the Palace of Prince NICHOLAS ESTERHAZY, In
tau suburb of Meine Ililfe, where splendid ar-
iii
t g\ra cats are getting ready for his reception.—
the I`4jcsTY is expected to arrive in Hanover at
r
°- the°l the, present month, when the
.Princes.
t° con] 1!. 4144 Confederation will send Ministers
Plirnent his MAJESTY in the name of their
respectiv
Vie on e Sovereigns. His MAJESTY'S arrival at
„a, will ber take place in the last days of Octo-
rligh' "I'Llere the KING will remain about a fort-
but t;:"It is said that the KING will visit Berlin,
J this
EST should not be practicable, his MA-
1.
Will have an interview with the King of
T/Ssx
at Halberstadt.
4n article from Nuremberg of the 27th ult.
siaYs that at no period has Russia set in motion a
,Iger military force ; and that on the other hand
'u° Turks are marching in great numbers to
According
sued to recent orders is-
:4 by the Aulic Council of War at Vien-
,a2 the march of the Austrian troops on the
Uvurii,ish
frontiers still continues ; and it is
0 Worthy of remark that this great activity
arrival
Part of Austria has taken place since the
Tromp °f an extraordinary courier at Vienna
retersburgb with dispatches, said to be of the
highest tiouarlmportance. The report of insurrec-
Nilieb as Y movements in Servia is again mentioned,
We have before observed, portends the

commencement of hostilities; as it is well known
that the hostile feelings of the Servians against
the Turks have been restrained by the advice of
the Russian Consels or Agents in Servia, but
would openly manifest themselves at the first
shot fired between the Russians and Turks. In
ease of a war between these two Powers, it is
said that a Prusso-Saxon army is to assemble on
the banks of the Elbe, and an Austro-Bavarian
army on the right bank of the Rhine, in order to
maintain tranquillity in the interior of Germany
and in Italy.

We have no intelligence respecting the oper-
ations of the Greeks, but it is delightful to ob-
serve the enthusiasm which the cause of Greece
inspires in Germany. The Germans are not
the creatures of impulse but of sentiment;
they think and reason, and when once their
feelings are enlisted in any cause, there is na
effort, however noble, no sacrifice, however
great, of which they are not capable. The esta-
blishments formed in several towns of Germany,
to furnish them with supplies of men, money, and
warlike stores, have been eminently successful,
and subscriptions are no sooner proposed than
they are filled up. Numerous volunteers have
inrolled their names, and have sailed for Greece,
under the command of French and other Offi-
cers. Mr. Cotta, of Stuttgard, has subscribed
2000 florins. Professor Zenne, Director of the
Institution for the Blind at Berlin, has an-
nounced in the Journals (without meeting any
opposition from the Prussian Government which
is worthy of notice), that he will receive any
sums of money sent to him ; and several
preachers have offered up prayers in their
churches, imploring the blessing of Heaven for
the Greeks.

Madrid, WA are concerned to observe, was
the theatre of fresh tumults in the night of the
20th of last month, which has produced a great
agitation in that capital. They arose out of a
contest between a party of soldiers ou guard at
the Convent of St. Martin, and some individuals
who were singing the famous patriotic song of
Tragala perro under the windows of the guard-
house, and refused to retire when asked to do
so by the Officer of the guard. The soldiers
then compelled them to go away by force, but
the singers shortly returned in greater num-
bers, and recommenced their song as if to
insult the Officer, who immediately ordered
his troops to disperse them, transmitting an
account of the transaction to the Captain Gene-
ral. General MottirAo, it seems, then came up
and forced his way through the crowd, espousing
the cause of the troops : but the Political Chief
afterwards appeared, and order was partially re-
stored. The next day the Political Chief pub-
lished a proclamation stating that he had given
orders for an inquiry to be made into the distur-
bances of the preceding night, which proclamation
was followed by another in the evening, excul-
patory of his own conduct in quelling the tumult,
and of the conduct of the Officer of the Guard,
who had been grossly insulted, and enjoining the
inhabitants to remain perfectly quiet, and to leave
the affair to the cognizance of the proper tribunals.
The people were particularly dissatisfied with the
conduct of Gen. Monim.o, and the proclamations
alluded to having failed to restore tranquillity, a
notice was published at 9 o'clock in the evening
that General Mottur.o had resigned the Captain-
G eneralship of New Castille. Symptoms of discon-
tent being still expressed against this General, it
was deemed expedient to place a guard at his
house, to protect him from the threatened designs
of the populace. The postscript of one letter from
Madrid, dated the 23d, says, that the KING
would not accept General Mottirzo's resigna-
tion, and ordered him to be tried by a Court-
martial the populace did not then know his
MAJESTY'S determination, but as soon as it should
be made public dreadful commotions were ap-
prehended. Other letters state that the KING
has accepted the resignation of MoaiLLo, and
that the Ministers have been dismissed. We
anxiously wait the next arrivals.

FRENCH FUNDS.
Sept. 1, Five per Cents.
Bank Stock 1340 f. c.

The following are the .principal contents of the
Spanish Papers and Lisboa Mail received this
morning :

" MADRID, AUG. 21.—Last night the officer
commanding the guard at the port of San Martin
having intimated to some individuals who were
singing the Tragala that they must cease and re-
tire, a popular commotion was apprehended ; but
the Political Chief fortunately coming up, he
harangued the crowd which had assembled, and
prevailed upon them to disperse. This day he
has published an address to the inhabitants, in-
forming them that he has directed an inquiry to
be made into the affair, and exhorting them to
remain tranquil, and to rely upon the laws for the
protection of their liberties. The Capt.-General
has also published an address explaining his• own
conduct, and stating that he had arrested the
officer commanding the guard.—This address did
not appease the populace ; and at ten o'clock at
night the Political Chief announced that the
Captain General Don Morillo had at that mo-
ment gone to give up the military command to
the Governor of the place.

" LISBON, AUG. 25.—The 24th of Aug., the
day of our deliverance, has been marked by pub-
lic rejoicings, &c. &c.
" Aua. 27.—The supplement of the Lisbon
Gazette contains the official documents relative
to the departure of the Russian and Austrian
Ambassadors and the Austrian Consul General,
who sailed on the 22d in the English packet for
Falmoutl. The documents, ten in number,
consist• of the correspondence on the affair

. ,
of the illumination,—ttie Arribass'acicirs derriand'.
ing satisfaction for the insult offered to the*
and the Portuguese GovernMent offering the
only satisfaction in its power; the
.• punish-
Meta of the, Officer on duty, which; horVever,
is not satisfactory to the Ambassadors.
" Rio jArztlito, MAY 25.—We have received
by way of Buenos Ayres accounts from Chili up
to the sth of April, and which state with respect
to Peru reports concerning the army of San Mar-
tin, which we do not entirely believe. What is
certain is, 'that the Minerva and Montezuma
frigates have brought to Chili thirty officers sent
back by San Martin, and it is added that others
are under arrest."

New York-Papers arrived this morning to the
11th August.
(From the New York Paper of the lOth August.)
The schooner Ccelia, arrived at Philadelphia
from Curacoa, has furnished us with accounts from
that place one week later than the Rebecca Ann.
Accounts from Puerto Cabello state, that Lieut.
YTURBIDE, and the Commissioners from Spain,
SANCTOREO and BARRY, proceeded to St. Este-
bar, about a league distant, to meet the Commis-
sioners of BOLIVAR, for the purpose of entering
into conferences relative to the armistice which
had been prepared by. the Independent Chief.—
Subsequent accounts, however, state, that tiley
had not been able to bring matters to a pacific
issue, and consequently there would be no inter-
ruption to the war, which it is understood will
be vigorously carried on by both parties. The
brig Fox arrived at Curacoa on the 19th July
from Pueto Cabello. By this arrival Puerto
Cabello is represented to be in the greatest con-
fusion ; the outer town has been nearly destroy-
ed, and the inhabitants ordered into the city,
which has been intrenched, and it is thought will
hold out long. Provisions are plentiful. Capt.
BLANco, who commands a Guerilla party of 500
cavalry, has entered San Carlos, and having
routed the few independent troops who occupied
the place, is said to have massacred every one of
the inhabitants.

Letters and Paperslave been received from
the Cape of Good Hope to the 31st of June. It
will be seen from the following extract, that a
new town is about to be founded in the district
of Albany, and that a number of settlers in that
district have in the strongest terms expressed
their gratitude for the kindness and assistance of
the Government
CAPE Towc, JUNE 30, 1321.—His Excellency the Acting
Governor left Graham's Town, for Graaff Iteinet, on Friday,
the 15th instant.

Previous to his Excellency's departure from Graham's Town,
arrangements had been made for a New Settlement, or. the
Banks of the River Beka, between the Great Fish and Keiska-
hama Rivers ; the settlers to be located on this spot, consist of
officers and men of the late Royal African Corps, who are to
obtain grants, under particular re:rulations, suitable to so ad-
vanced and exposed a situation; they will, of course, be pro-
vided with anns and ammunition ; and, from their strength
and position, will contribute to cover from wandering Caffres,
all the locations between the Caffre drift post, and the sea.
The new settlement will, at first, contain 120 persons ; and
his Excellency has directed the town they are about to found, in
this advanced part of the district of Albany, to be called Fre-
dericksburg, in honour of his Royal Highness the Duke of
York and Albany.
His Excellency proposes to leave Graaff Reinet, for Cape
Town, on the 22d instant, riturning.by Tulbagh. His Excel-
lency will probably reach the latter place on the 3d or 4th of
nest month. .
The Address to his Excellency Major-General Sir Rufane
Shawe Donkin,, K C. B. Acting Governor and Com-
_ _

mander-in-Chief, &c. &c. &c. Cape of Good Hope.
" We, the undersigned, Beads of Parties, and other British
Settlers in Albany, beg leave to address your Excellency, to
express our gratitude for the liberal manner in which we were
provided and sent to this Colony, for the precautions which were
previously taken, and for the ample supply of stores, of all sorts,
which were furnished •by the Government at home to ensure our
success, andluture stability on our several locations.
:LI" We further beg leave to convey the expression of our thanks
to your Excellency, to the Officers of this Government, and to
the Local Authorities here, for the zeal and kindness with which
the intentions of the Government at horns -have been carried
into effect, and for the constant care and attention with which
our wishes have been met, and our wants even anticipated.
" We feel it particularly incumbent on us to acknowledge our
gratitude to your Excellency, for kindly continuing to, us the
issue of rations, after the total failure, by blight, of all our
crops ; thereby assuring to us a subsistence until our endea-
vours, by the blessings of Providence, may procure us such ne-
cessaries as may render our situation easy and independent.
" In conclusion, we are cheered and encouraged by feeling
and knowing, that in transplanting ourselves to the shores of
Southern Africa, we have not been removed beyond the foster-
ing influence and protection of his Majesty's paternal care and
government ; and we hope your Excellency will be pleased to
convey these our sentiments most dutifully to our Sovereign.
(Signed) " 1). CAMPBELL, and 37 others."

BERMUDA, APRIL 2,B.—The Honourable House
has passed, unanimously, eight or ten Resolves,
asserting their undoubted rights—setting forth
the unconstitutionality and absurdity of the prin-
ciples laid down by the Governor in his Speech,
and other communications to the Assembly—de-
claring their firm and unalterable determination
to resist any innovation which may be attempted
to be made in their ancient and acknowledged
rights and privileges, as being inexpedient and
dangerous.—A humble Memorial, moreover, it is
stated, has been drawn up by the House, pray-
ing his Majesty the KING to be graciously pleased
to remove Sir WILLIAM Lustr,Ey from the Go-
verniment of this Colony. We understand there
was a call of the House on this occasion, and that
every Member in the Colony was present except
one or two who were excused on account of se-
vere illness.—(St. Vincent Gazette.)
Accounts received from Lima through Jamaica,
of a more recent date than those through other
channels, mention that a flag of trace had. been
sent by General SERNA to the head-quartets of
General SAN MARTIN, for the purpose of enter-
ing into negociation with the Patriots. This led
to the appointment of five Commissioners, who
were to treat further with the Independents. Re-
port states, that great apprehensions were enter-
tained of the desertion of the Spanish troops at
Lima, and that General SERN.A. was the more de-
sirous on this account, ir passible, to put a stop
to hostilities.

Letters received in town from Gibraltar, dat-
ed 14th ult., state that .A.LI PAEIIA had com-
pelled the Turks to raise the blockade of his
Castle, and retire, after having lost above two-
thirds of their troops, some of whom had joined
ALT.
Ilis Grace the Duke of MONTROSE and the
Marquess of LONDONDERRY are expected at Bu-
chanan House to-morrow.—(Edinburgh Courant,
September 3.)
The Marquess and Marchioness of LANSDOWN
passed through Maidstone on Monday afternoon,
on their way to the Continent.

ItlIE KING-.

(FAO][ Tlil inumm CORRESPpIcDr.:TT, SEPT. 3.)

Cor respondent Office, II:WT. ast Two o'clock,--;
At one o'clock this day, his MAJESTY left the
Phcenix Park, and proceeded to the seat of Lord
PowErtscoutti, in the County of Wicklow, from
whence he will go, at about four o'clock, to Dun-
leary. - HIS Majesty will be received there by
the Gentlemen of the County; and the Gentle-
men of the City of Dublin, dressed in the cos-
tume, some on horsebaCk and others on foot, ar-
ranged according to their respective parishes.
About one o'clock the Manufacturers of the Li-
berty, arrayed -in the splendid dresSeS in which
they had received their Monarch on his public
entry, proceeded through the town towards
Dunleary.
All the avenues leading to that part Of the
country have been; since an early hour this morn-
ing, crowded with persons, eager to testify, by
this last act of homage to the best and most glo-
Hints of Monarchs, their affectionate veneration
for his most sacred Majesty.
The moment of the King's departure from the
shine will afford a glorious spectacle, in which a
million of his subjects will conclude their farewell,
by invoking Heaven for its blessings On the head
of their revered Monarch ; thus proving to the
world that disaffection has not an ally in Ireland.

POET It Y.

IMPROMPTU.

BY A YOUXG GEN'TLEDIAN OF WINCIIESTEIG
When old Southampton's sons, with pageant grand,
Install'd the Chief of their fraternal band,
To see the sight (so great Masonic fame),
The whole of Sussex into llAmPsniriv tarot!