The Sun.
London, England, 1821-08-02 00:00:00

THE KING.

PORTSMOUTIL-Tuesday Evening, Seven
Ii is?MAJESTY arrived here this evening at half-
past five o'clock, and got on board his yacht at
a quarter before six. Every thing happened
precisely as I stated in my letter of yesterday.
I believe he remains in the harbour to-night, and
if he go to Cowes to-morrow I shall follow him,
and stay there until he sails for I reland.

Wednesday, August 1, Eight o'Clock, A. M.
Early yesterday morning signals were made to
the Royal squadron at Spithead, communicating
the grateful intelligence that his MAJESTY might
be expected in the course of the day, and desir-
ing them to unmoor the vessels. The order was
quickly complied with, and in a few minutes the
whole convoy were at single anchor, in line,
according to seniority, prepared to receive his
MAJESTY.

About eleven o'clock Admiral Sir J. H. Whitshed, Com-
modore Sir C. Paget, Lieutenant-Governor Sir G. Cooke, and
several Naval Officers, went down to the large platform, which
is close by the Sallyport, and remained there for some time, ob-
serving the state of the water. It was theri blowing fresh from
the West, and as this produced a strong surf, it was appre-
hended that his Majesty might suffer inconvenience if he were
rowed in his barge to the Royal George yacht, which lay moor-
ed a considerable distance, at Spithead.. The Admiral, there-
fore, on consulting the other Office.rs who were present, resolved
to have the Royal George brought into harbour, and accord-
ingly signals were made to her for that purpose. She was im-
mediately slipped from her moorings,' was under weigh about
20 minutes before 12, and in 8 minutes after she was in the har-
bour. She stood proudly under her canvass while she moved
along; and though the breeze was fresh, she did not yield to it
in the least, but cut her way firmly through the waters with all
the steadiness and majesty of a man of war. Having passed
into the harbour, she stood out and in again, for the gratifica-
tion of the numerous spectators- who crowded the platform-
battery and the beach, and was then moored at the lower buoy,
near the mouth of the harbour. The morning had been lower-
ing, but at noon the sun shone upon the scene in all his bright-

ness.
During the early part of the day, the neighbourhood of the
Sallyport presented a busy scene. Set vents, and seamen, and
porters were seen hastening down to the boats with military
hat-boxes and trunks of every shape and size. When it was
known generally through the town that his Majesty was to be
here in the course of the afternoon, every face began to brighten
up with expectation ; the inhabitants ceased to work, and losed
their shops as on Sundays, and all arrayed themselves in their
holiday attire. Families from twenty, and others from thirty,
and even forty miles around Portsmouth, poured into the town;
and being for the most part females, when added to, and inter-
mingled with, the gay popplation of this place, they served very
much to heighten and improve the scene.. There was a hearty
expression of health and cheerfulness displayed in the counte-
nancesbf, the various groups that filled the streets or decorated
the windows, which made one feel that he was not amidst a
crowd of London spectators:
The road from the Landport, or harrier-gate, was newly
sanded for a considerable way. outward, and wherever a eonve-
' nient standing-place offered .itself, it was lined with people.
The road over Portsdown-hill, distant hence about five miles,
is easily seen from the ramparts, and objects moving on it may
be minutely distinguished with a glass. That side of the rain-
parte-whence the best view of the hill can be obtained, was ac-
cordingly eagerly occupied by the spectators; gazing intensely
upon the point where his Majesty's baremehe and escort was
first to become visible. An artilleryman was stationed here
with a telescope, and almost every •elderlyelooking man had a
telescope of his own. Some of these glasses seemed to be old
and valued companions, and only used upon State occasions.
It was market-day in the town ' • but the business of the hour
was either anticipated, or deferred, in expectation of the arrival
of his Majesty. At two o'clock the R. 31. Artillery marched
in from Gosport, commanded by Sir R. Williams. The beat
of the drum, and the music of their fine band, as they moved
up high-street, drew crowds of hurrying spectators to the
street and ramparts. The uniform of this body is not of a
striking description, yet the men presented a very martial ap-
pearance. The 15th and 10th Regiments then proceeded from
their barracks, as also did the. Royal Marines to their several
stations. This took up some time, and at length, about four
o'clock, the different troops were formed in the ibllOwing or-
der :—At the New Sallyport a Guard of honour from the 10th
Regiment, consisting of a Captain, two subalterns, four ser-
jeants, and nearly two hundred privates were stationed. They
'had with them the King's colours. The remainder of the 10th
Regiment, commanded by Colonel Stewart, formed in files on
their left along High-street, the rear rank on the edge of the
footway, and the front rank about eight paces from them in the
road. The tiles were phiced at such distances as enabled the
regiment to occupy the street nearly to the Old Court-house,
which takes up so much space, and 'deforms a street that other-
wise would present a fine open vista. The. Royal Marine Ar-
tillery formed with their right adjoining the left of the 10th,
and after these the Royal Marines and five companies of the
15th Regiment, commanded by Colonel Davison, formed in
the same manner along the whole length of High-street to the
barrier gate.
Four Artillerymen were stationed on the ramparts, one at
the Prince of %% ales's Bastion, one at the Queen's Bastion, one
at the King's Bastion', and one at the corner of the Platform
Battery, with each a white signal flag on a staff, which they
were commanded to wave one to the other, as soon as his Ma-
, jests entered the Landport-gate. The first-mentioned bastion is
over the Landport-gate, and the two others are at the angles of
the two principal sides of the rampart. The Platform Battery
is on the left of the Sallyport, and thus the waving of the signal
flags communicated the entry of his Majesty round the battery
in an instant.
• An Artilleryman was stationed at the flag-staff in the Land-
port curtain, opposite the Lieut.-Governor's house, with the
Royal Standard furled up, prepared to hoist it on hie Majesty's
entrance, and another Artilleryman with a similar standard,
furled up, was stationed at the flag-staff on the King's Bastion,
which is seen diagonally from the Sallyport. The Royal Sap-
pers and Miners were also in attendance.
The South-East Hants Yeomanry Cavalry, consisting of
the principal tradesmen of the town, and commanded by
Colonel Lindegren, were stationed on the Parade. They
did not, of course, present a very martial aspect, but they
exhibited what was much preferable to a patriot's eye—an
honest English appearance, impressing one with the idea,
that inexperienced as they were in the science of war, they
still knew how to appreciate, and were resolved, with their
lives to defend, if necessary, the sacred inheritance of their
liberties.
The breeze having considerably abated, the temporary stage
was laid down from the stairs of the Sallyport, and declined,
by an easy descent towards the water, until it was on a level
with the edge of the Royal barge. The side rails of the stairs
were covered on each side with rich crimson cloth, and on the
p ' platform, immediately near the door, the Admiral of the sta-
tion Sir .1. 11. Whitshed, the Commissioner of the Dock-yard,
Sir J. Grey, and several Marine Officers, in full uniform,
waited to receive his Majesty. The Royal barge was in prepa-
ration at the left side of the extremity of the temporary stage.—
On the right, the boats from the different vessels of the squadron
were stationed according to seniority, the Captains in them,
the oars raised, and the pendants streaming over their stems.
In the front, at sonic little distance on the water, were
several private yachts, filled with the families of the pro-
' prietors, and the space all around was occupied by innume-
rable small boats full of Ladies and Gentlemen. On the left
of' the Sallyport there is a large platform, which is used
in time of war for the easy embarkation of victualling stores.—
. This platform was occupied by the Royal Marine band,
and by the Ladies and Gentlemen of the principal families
of the neighbourhood. Among them we noticed the famie
lies of the Admiral, of the Commissioners, of Colonel Henry
Garrat, Lady Brice and family, Sir Lucius and Lady Cur-
. tis and family, Sir James Gordon's family, and Lady Bennet
and family, f'zoni Fareharn. The accommodation of these,
and a crowd of other distinguished visitors, depended on W.
. Reekes, Esq., the Agent Victualler ; and it is due to him to
say, that he provided for their convenience with the utmost
politeness end attention. The Storehouse itself, which is
immediately, behind, and, from its high leaden roof, cord:
mantis a most excellent prospect of the street, the harbours,
and squadrons at Spithead, the ramparts, and the batteries, was
liberally opened for the accommodation of the spectators. The
reef was speedily filled, almost entirely with Ladies, and
from a distance- they presented a peculiarly gay appearance.
—The saluting battery on the left was of comae clear of
spectators, but beyond this the ramparts were lined as far as
they commanded a view of the sea on one side, or of the
Barrier Gate on the other, The rear ranks .of the troops in

High-street had their files so open that two or three of the
people had room to stand between them, and no objection being
offered to their doing so, the rear rank being thus intermingled
with persons in coloured clothes, had an appearance of a cu-
rious description. Indeed it was particularly pleasant to ob-
serve the cordial understanding that every where subsisted be-
tween the soldiers and the people, the former seeming scarcely
to have one feeling different from the latter. In this instance,
at least, the military appeared to realize the ideas of Black-
stone, when he observed, that a British soldier, though dressed
in a red coat, does not forget that he is still a citizen. As the
day advanced expectation became more and more intense.—
At length, at twenty-seven minutes past five, two of the
Yeomanry, who had gone out, returned in a gallop down the
streets to the parade. The troops. immediately carried arnis,
and the Artillerymen were in attendance at their guns on the
Platform Battery. At half-past five precisely the Royal
standards were hoisted, the signal flags were waved, the first
of the twenty-one guns was discharged, and his Majesty appear,
ed at the Barrier Gate. The guns were then discharged one -
after the other. The keys of the Garrison were delivered to his
Majesty by the Lieutenant-Governor, and returned in a Moment,
and the next minute the, Royal barouche was seen whiiled
along the line of troops in High-street. It was escorted by a
body of Dragoons. The footmen and coachman were in their
undress livery, and the expedition with which his Majesty was
driven along—and indeed every circumstance attending his en-
trance, showed that he was more than usually anxious to avoid
all appearance of state. When the barouche. arrived at the
Sallyport, his Majesty descended, accompanied by Lord Graves,
one of the Grooms of the Chamber, and Mr. Watson, his Ma-
jesty's Private Secretary. Upon descending, be was immediately
surrounded by Sir William Keppel, Sir Ililgrove Turner,
and Sir Edmund Nagle, who had arrived the evening before.
His Majesty was met at the Sallyport by the Admiral, and
upon his appearance on the platform a loud and most enthusi-
astic huzza burst from the spectators, who crowded the beach .
on the right, the boats and yachts in front and around, the
large platform and the roof of the Storehouse on the left. The
King was uncovered, and when the magnificent, animated, and
diversified prospect before him struck upon his eye, lie stood
unconsciously, filled with admiration of the scene, and scarcely
kaowingnn which side to turn him. He was dressed in a plain
n tvid uniform, and looked exceedingly .well ; indeed, a totally
different man, in point of health, from what he was at his
Coronation. The Admiral offered his arm, but the King
held the hand-rail of the stairs, and thus descended the first
flight. 'When he got to. tile second flight he took the Admiral's
right arm, and walked steadily down to the water's edge. Here
he was received by Commodore Paget. His Majesty, on step-
ping into the barge, shook the Commodore cordially by the
hand. The battery then fired a second salute, which was an-
swered by Fort Monckton, a battery far on the right near Spit-
head ; and this fort was answered by the Royal squadron at
Spithead. The men of war and ships in the harbour next took
up the salute, and both the harbour and Spithead were buried
beneath a volume of smoke, through which the flash of the ig-
nited powder penetrated with all the grandeur of lightning,
while the roll of the artillery resembled distant intermittent
thunder.

Ilia Majesty, upon taking{, his seat, expressed his happiness
on returning to the care of his friend Sir C. Paget once more,
and said, with a lively emotion of pleasure, that he had come
from town in six hours, less by ten minutes. Sir Charles ex-
plained to him the cause of the change that had taken place in
the station of the Royal yacht, and the barge was rowed along
by the Royal bargemen in their full and very handsome blue
uniform.

Precisely at a quarter before six his Majesty was on board
his yacht. The Royal flag was instantly hoisted, and the Cap-
tains repaired on board to pay their respects to his Majesty. His
Majesty instantly ordered some soup and cold meat for dinner.
After dinner the awnings were put over the deck, and the deck
turned into a drawing-room, where his Majesty took coffee, sur-
rounded by his Officers, the Commodore, and several Captains
of the squadron. The Royal Marine band were on board, and
played, during the evening, many fine pieces of Italian and
martial music.

At this hour (eight o'clock) his Majesty's yacht still remains
in the harbour; but it is expected that his 31ajesty will sail for
Cowes almost immediately. The wind is still unfavourable for
his sailing for Ireland.
The Camel store-ship, with Bertrand, Montholon, &c. from
St. Helena, arrived at Spithead this morning. At six o'clock.
the ship fired a salute of 21 guns,_ honour of the ,Royal flag
flying in the Royal yacht in the harboUr. It is a remarkable
circumstance that this vessel should arrive just in time to salute
his Majesty.

Wednesday,, Nine o'Clock.
The Royal yacht left the harbour for•COwes at half past'
eight o'clock, amid a Royal salute from the Platform Battery
and Fort llonckton. The squadron are now tiring,
.as his !a-
jesty is just passing through them. The gay bells of the town
are ringing, and the beach is crowded with spectators.

TIIE CORONATION.

PROVINCIAL CELEBRATIONS.

His MAJESTY'S Coronation was celebrated on Thurs-
day, the 2tith ofJuly, on the PERTH ESTATES, includ-
ing the' Towns of Crieff, Cullendar,' ButreHtown, Ninthill, St.
Ilans, and At one o'clock the flag was hoisted
at Drummond Castle, upon . which a feu de joie was fired.—
This was the signal for the Towns and Villages on the Estate
to commence their festivities, who were all collected, to the num-.
her of some thousands, with pipers, music, bells ringing, &c.
&c. At the Castle a dinner was given to the principal inhabi-
tants of the neighbourhood, and the whole of the respectable te-
nantry, and about 200 persons sat down to a splendid and sub-
stantial dinner. The room was decorated with festoons of oak-
leaves, and mottos and appropriate devices. " Long live the
King," in large characters, formed with roses, and G. IV. R.
in the true laurus not,ilis, surmounted with a Crown of Roses,
the whole embosomed inOak and Laurel. The opposite end was
the family motto—" Gang warily," with Abe, Thistle, Rose,
and Shamrock.—On the cloth being removed his Ma-
jesty's health was drank with four times foiir, and cheered
by the young villdgers, who had assembled in great num-
bers without, the music playing " God save the King."—
This was accompanied by a feu-de-joie from the castle, which
was repeated four times. Precisely at this time, it was ar-
ranged that all his Majesty's Subjects, who had met.to celebrate
his _Majesty's Glorious Coronation, should at one time pay their
respectful homage to their Sovereign. Upon this signal the
towns and tillages before-mentioned poured forth their hearty
cheers and drank, Long live King George the Fourth, in unison
with our friends assembled at Drummond Castle, making alto-
gether at least 4000 persons., The munificent Proprietors had
spared no expence to render the fete worthy of the occasion,
and to make every one happy ; the cellars of the Castle were
thrown open, and roast beef, venison, plumb-pudding, whiskey,
&c., were supplied in abundance, accompanied with loyal and
appropriate toasts—the Royal Family, the Duke of York and
Army, anti Duke of Clarence and Navy, &c. &c. The Ladies,
with the wives and daughters of the tenantry, assembled for the
Ball, which continued till four o'clock in the morning. At ten
o'clock, the bonfires anti illuminations began to blaze at Drum-
mond Castle, and all the towns and villagers, amid the cheers of
all assembled, renewed with a hearty glass to the King that his
reign might be as prosperous as his Regency was glorious. The
music and pipers were now all in action in . every town and
village, and happiness gladdened every heart on the joyous oc-
casion. The noble Proprietors were not foretten, and their
health and happiness was most gratefully wished by all pre-
sent, for their truly urbanic and benevolent spirit.
WELLINGIIOIIOUGn.—The Coronation of his Majesty was
celebrated at Wellingborough, on Thursday, the 19th ultimo,
in a most loyal and spirited manner.• The morning was ushered
in by the ringing of bells, which continued at intervals through-
out the day. At 10 o'clock in the morning the inhabitants of
the town assembled at the Hind Inn, when a procession was
formed, and went through the principal streets; preceded by a
band of music, and several flags made for the occasion, upon
one of which was " King George the and long may he
reign ;" and upon another, " Loyalty and Allegiance," sur-
mounted by G. IV. Rex, and a Crown. They halted at four diffe-
rent places, and sung in full chorus the national anthem "Gop
save the King." All the Gentlemen carried • white wands,
which had a most pleasing effect. They then proceeded to
Broad Green, where an ox and several sheep were roasted, which,
at 12 o'clock, were cut up and distributed among the poor, toge-
ther with a suitable 9uantity of bread and-beer, according to the
numbers of the families. About 2700 persons partook of this
bounty ; the expellee of which was defrayed'out of subscriptions
contributed by the inhabitants, amounting to near 1:200, and,
it is gratifying to say, that they seemed perfectly satisfied and
thankful. In the afternoon, the children belonging to the Paro.
chial Sunday. School and the other schools in the town assem-
bled to the amount of 700 and upwards, attended by their
teachers, and several Ladies, who formed a procession, and
went down the principal street, the band during the whole time
playing the 104th Psalm. It is impossible to describe the feel-
ings of the spectators at this interesting scene. Every heart
seemed touched with the solemnity of it. The children were
then conducted to the square, in which was placed a Coronation
Poll, with a Crown at 'the top, and partook of tea and cake,
before and after which hymns provided for the occasion were
sung, and at the finish, " Gol save the King." At the same
time the women had tea and cake in the street adjoining the
square. At six o'clock the Gentlemen of the town and neigh- •
bourhood sat down to a most excellent dinner at the Hind Inn,
M. E. Jones, Esq. in the Chair. After which, the health of
the King, and several loyal and .patiotic toasts wete•given, and
the day passed over with the greatest harmony. During the
day, as also on Friday and Saturday, there were several amuse-
ments in tlltnrent parts of the town ; and on the two latter days
various tea parties in the public streets.
(To be conthuied.) • •