The Sun.
London, England, 1821-08-21 00:00:00

TifE KING.

[PROM PRIVATE LETTEIIS.]
D n LIN, AUGUST 17.—A bou t nine &clock, the
several parishes, horse and foot, dressed in the
reception costume—blue ribbons, blue silk scarfs,
blue coats, ribbons and cockades in the hats, a
medal pending to every breast ; silk banners,
with well executed devices; numerous white
wands, with smaller banners, and the horses de-
corated with ribbons. The Procession of the
County wore pink colours and decorations, seve-
ral bands of music, many composed of ama-
teur performers. All these passed, in the
most perfect order, towards the Park, to
fall Into the rear of his MAJESTY'S cairriage
and suite; they were more than two hours
getting through the street, which, I suppose,
must have been continued from the Park to the
Castle. A long interval took place 'before the dis-
charge of artillery announced that the King'had
commenced his progress, but that interval was
not without ample interest. Eccles-sfreet is
handsome, consistinoln general of elegant houses,
fashionably. inhabited ; every windows from the
parlour story to the top, was filled, principally
with females, dressed with all the imposing
effect that fancy, taste, and enthusiasm, could
prOduce. • The steps to. the hall 'doors of
most were paled in, and on them and the rail-
ings of the areas were erected platforms,
which were filled with elegant spectators of
both sexes. Tlie. balconies were ornamented
with festoons and knots of' ribbon, and from
many of the windows were displayed banners
of blue and pink, &c. bearing, in many instances,
appropriate and loyal inscriptions. Two pink
banners from one house struck me particularly.
On one, under the initials G. R. was a Scripture
quotation, I think, as follows And the King
came amonff them, and the nation came forth re-
joicing, and people cried. God save the King."
On the other, having also the'Regal initials, was
the following Irish couplet :

" Caed mile faltha rush
Shorsha agra!
C,aed mille banaght deth
As Erin go bragh
which in English is, " A hundred thousand wel-
comes to you, George, our darling I.—A hundred
thousand _ blessings to you from. Ireland, for
ever !" The parapets and roofs of the houses
were nearly covered with people—there was such
an identity—such a cordial identity of feeling
among all the spectators—such an Agrarian di-
vision, if I may so express it, of loyalty and
exultation, that in the pause before the approach
of the Royal Procession, all seemed devising
modes of entertaining each other in character
with the object of the day. In a number of
drawing-tooms there were pianofortes and harps,
whose notes were awakened to" God save the
King" by many a fair and delicate finger, while
at the same time it was sung and chorussed, and
echoed and re-echoed, and lauded in every
direction. Refreshments too, cake and wine,
&c. were handed from several of the houses
to the Officers on duty, and to persons form-
ing part of the Processions in coaches, and who
were under the necessity of halting until the rest
had got up. This was the state and appearance
of the streets until about one o'clock, when the
first gun was fired, announcing that his Majesty
had quitted the Park. Within a quarter of two
o'clock the Royal coach appeared at the head
of the street, when a scene was exhibited that
beggars all description. It would seem as if the
very houses all moved with animation ; the wav-
ing of handkerchiefs, flags, banners, hats—nothing
could be seen that was not in motion ; and the
vault of Heaven you would have thought would
have been rent with the huzzas and enthusias-
tic acclamations, proceeding alike from those
in the windows, &c. *and the multitude of
foot passengers in the streets. His Majesty
received this delightful and invaluable tribute
with graceful and impressive acknowledgments.
His hat was in constant motion of acknowledg-
ment ; and he bowed and looked in such a way
that every individual in the immense multitude
would swear that the fascinating distinction was
meant exclusively for himself. Ilis Majesty
looked wonderfully well, without flattery : a
King among Kings : and his manner and coun-
tenance strikingly evinced how much be was af-
fected by so strong and powerful a testimony of
affection from his Irish subjects. Were Ito live
a thousand years, his countenance, manner,
general appearance, and the whole scene,
would not be effaced from my memory.
had the good fortune to catch his eye for
a moment, and the effect was like magic.
I felt my fate, as it were, identified from
that moment with his, it was the irrevocable bond
of loyal sentiment and devotion. This day has
secured to him the loyalty of Ireland, were he
to reign more than an antediluvian term of years.
Do not deem me extravagant—were you here to
witness what I witness, your appreciation of the
effect would not be weaker or colder in the
expression. His Majesty was dressed in a full
Field. Marshal's uniform, a black crape on his
arm, and a large blooming shamrock in his hat.
His political tact equals the graces and fascina-
tion of his private manners. The Marquis
-of• Headford and the Marquis of Winchester
sat in the coach (which was open) with the King.
—The moment his Majesty entered Eccles-
street, the several bands struck up " God save
the King," which continued playing until his Ma-
jesty reached the barrier or triumphal arch, at
the Rotunda, marking the boundaries of the city.
This arch was very hastily erected, for, to say
the truth, the city did their business rather clum-
sily ; they were at work at it all last night, with
torch light ; it is an imitation of one erected in
honour of Buonaparte in Paris. The front, fac-
ing clown Sackville-street, and Carlisle-bridge,
was entirely covered with laurel; and that facing
the approach of the King, and looking up Cavell-
dish-row, was painted with the City Arms, sur-.
,mounted with a crown, and pilasters down the
piers. Over the arch was inscribed—
" Hie est tibi quern promitti seeping audit; Augustus."

Here the City Authorities went through the
ceremonial of presenting his Majesty with the
keys of the City, &c. which he returned again ;
after which the procession resumed its progress
t 9 the Castle, where having arrived, at a signal

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givet, the gtins on the battery /in the Park fired
a Royal salute. The King, on arriving at the
Castle, received some Addresses, in particular,
and o; the Throne, from the Prelacy and Clergy
of the Established Church. In proof of the loyal
enthusiasm felt and- expressed by the people of
this country towards their King, I should not
omit to mention, that in the house which
played the two remarkable banners I have al-
ready mentioned, " God save the King" was
played on a grand piano-forte, and sung in a very
superior style.

SACKVILLE-STREET, DUBLIN, Two OTIOdt, Aug: 17,

The day, so very anxiously looked upon by
Irishmen, for the King's public entry into the
Capital, has arrived; and the grand procession
has this moment proceeded along this street,
which is the principal one here.—At the top,
near the Rotunda, was an elegant arch thrown
across the street, entwined with laurel and
flowers, where 'his Majesty passed, on which
occasion the keys of the city were delivered
to him, and he was addressed by the Recorder.
The 78th Highland Regiment, and the 43d,
lined the street about this part. The procession
moved forward. A long line of carriages. first
preceded with Mobility, &c. Next -the Lord
Mayor, then the Lord Lieutenant, followed by
the King : and in the rear wsere innumerable
carriages, filled with the Corporation and private
individuals. The national air& of 444 St. Patrick's
day in the morning," and "God save the King,"
were played by full bands. His Majesty was in
a coach and six, which was thrown open at top,
and dressed in regimentals, wearing various or.'
ders, and a light-coloured scratch wig, and a great
shamrock in his hat. The procession moved at a slow
pace,and every one had a full view of the Monarch,
who appeared highly pleased at the various de-
monstrations of joy which were exhibited. The
crowd was immense. All the windows were
crowded with persons elegantly dressed, and the
tops of the houses covered with spectators. A
sort of garland was hung from one side of
the street to the other, at Nelson's Monument,
and in the centre the words—" God bless our
King, Ireland's Glory!" The King's attention
being attracted to it, he stopped and react it.—
The procession moved down to Dame-street, and
the other places pointed out in the official noti-
fication of the day. When -the King returns
to the Castle he is to receive the Addresses from
the College and different Corporations at a Levee
to he held. No accident has happened,and the day
has been favourable for theauaust ceremony. Nel-
son's Monument, the Post Office, Mansion House,
and other public buildings, are decorated with flags,
and ornamented with flowers ; and flags are dis-
played from the steeples and eminences.--Trade
is acquiring high benefit here at present, where
there is a great circulation of money, and such a
concourse of people has never, at any one period,
been known. The carriage used by the King
in the Procession, was lata -Lord Clare's state
carriage.
It may not be uninteresting to allude to a
Meeting which was held last night by the Com-
mittee of Householders and Inhabitants of the
City, at which it was resolvtd,
_" That a Deputa-
tion of seven Gentlemen, -with the Chairman
(Alderman Smith,) should wait upon Sir
Benjamin Bloomfield, to request that -the
Committee of Householders and Inhabitants
of Dublin should be allowed to attend upon his
Majesty on all public occasions."—At this meet-
ing the Chairman stated that Sir Benjamin Bloom-
field bad mentioned, in presence of the Nobility,
the Lord Mayor, and the Judges of the land,
that his Majesty was delighted with the beauty
of this country ; as far as he had seen of it, he
did not conceive there was such a beautiful spot
in his dominions, and it was his intention to re-
visit this country soon, and remain there foe two
or three months. His Majesty further said, that
it was his intention to hold his Court every third
year in Dublin. This statement was received
with loud acclamations which continued for some
time.

An Order was this day issued; announcing that
all persons appearing in the procession should
come in full dress.—Another Public Order was
ssued, stating that the city would be illuminated
on Friday and Saturday nights.
ANECDOTE OF MS MAJESTY.—Among others
who dined with his Majesty in a private party,
on Wednesday, was Baron Fogel, the Dutch
Ambassador, who wore his national cockade of
orange-coloured ribbon. On his entering the room
his Majesty accosted him, and said, "By the bye,
Nagel, I observe you wear your national cockade
—to this no reasonable objection can be made ;
but that colour is held the symbol of party
spirit—it is calculated to excite unpleasant feel-
ings, and I shall be obliged by your not wearing
it in future." We understand that the hint was
received as it was meant, and that his Majesty's
gracious wishes have been acceded to. We give
this as the " on tilt " of the day, circulated, it is
said, upon the highest official authority.
Preparations on a scale of the greatest splen-
dour are making to give effect to the ceremony of
the Installation of the Knights of St.. Patrick,
which is to take place on Tuesday, the 28th
inst. The Cathedral has undergone a thorough
repair, and presents an' appearance of solemn
grandeur, which will add much to the effect of
the august ceremony. The new Knights to be
created are his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cumberland, the Marquess of Donegal, and the
Earl of Caledon.

Yesterday forenoon the Duke and Duchess of
NORTHUMBERLAND set out from their house, St.
James's-square, on their way to Wynnstay, the
seat of Sir WATKIN WILLIAMS W'YNN, where
they will remain on a visit, to wait the return
of his MAJESTY from Ireland, who has signified
his intention of honouring Sir WATKIN and Lady
W. WI NN with a visit. After which his Grace
and the Duchess will proceed on their way to
Alnwick Castle.—The preparations making at
Wynnstay by Sir WATKINS WILLIAMS WYNN,
for the reception of his MAJESTY, are of the
most splendid order. Cooks, confectioners, and
mechanics, in great numbers, have left town to
assist in tho preparation,

P ORT.R.

PORTRAIT OF A LATE WORTHY SHERIFF OF

LONDON.
[FMB DRYDEN'S " Absalom and Achitophel."]
Shimei, whose youth did early promise bring
" Of zeal to God, and hatred to his King,
" Did wisely from expensive sins refrain,
" And neYer broke the Sabbath, butsfor gain :
" Nor ever Was he known- an oath to vent.,
" Nor curse, unless against the Government.
" Titus heaping wealth by the most ready. way
" Among the Jews, which was to cheat and pray ;,
'‘ TILE CITY, to reward his pious hate
4' Against his master, CHOSE HIM MAGISTRATE,
" His hand a-vase of justice did uphold;
" His neck was loaded with a chain of gold.
" During his office treason was no crime ;
" The Sons of Belial had a glorious time :
" For Shimei, though not prodigal of pelf,
" Yet loved his Wicked neighbour as himself.
" When two or three were gathered to declaim
" Against the Monarch of Jerusalem, k•-
" Shimei was always in the midst of them:
"And if they curs the King when he was by,
" Would rather curse than break good company.
" If any durst his factious friends accuse,
" Ile packed ajury of .disSenting Jews,
" Whose friendly feeling in the godly cause .
" Would fres the suffering saint from human laws.
" for laws are only made to punish those
" Who serve the ging, and to protect his foes.
" If any leisure time he had from power, •
" Because 'twas sin to misemploy an hour,
" His business was by { `peaking
waling persuade
j t° p
gs " That Kin were useless, and a clog to trade.
" And that his noble style he might refine,
"No Rechabite more shunn'd the fumes of wine ; . .
" Chaste were his cellars, AND HIS SHIIIEVAI. BOARD
" THE GROSSNESS OF A CITY FEAST ABHORR'D: •
ILLS C.ooi43Vitil.loßg,di4l/89- their trade forgot
" Cool was his kitchen, though his brains wereloC
" Such frugal virtue, malice may accuse,
" Butsure 'twas necessary to the .Jews;
" For TOWNS ONCE BURNT,* such magistrates require
" As dare not tempt Gon's providence by. fire.
-" With spiritual food he fed his servants well,
".But free frOm.flesh that made the Jews rebel ; .
" And Moses' lawS he held in more account,
" For forty days of fasting in the Mount,"
* Fire of London.

PETERSFIEED.-The piece of Plate presented
by the Borough of Petersfield to N iTHANIEL
ATCHESON, Esq., in testimony of gratitude for
his great and disinterested services, is a Silver
Vase, surmounted by leaves and flowers, and
encircled by the vine in full bearing, having
also, lower down,, a row or circle of alternate
leaves and flowers ; in a compartment, at one
side, are two horses at full speed ; and the
whole, embossed and beautifully chased, is richly
decorated with various ornamental and fancy em-
belliohments, forming altogether a specimen of
most exquisite workmanship, worthy the ele-
gance and taste of the design. The follow-
ing is a copy of the inscription on this interesting
memoria

PRESENTED
By the INHABITANTS and FREEHOLDERS of
PETERSFIELD, HANTS,
TO
NATHANIEL ATCHESON, E.
As a TOKEN of
Their RESPECT for his CHARACTER,
And grateful Admiration -
Of the
FIR3INWSS and DISINTERESTEDNESS
lle has displayed
In his Excrtios to Restore to them
The FREE EXERCISEof theirELECTIVE FRANCO M,
Which had been log usurped from them,
But which,
THROUGH HIS MEANS,
. They now possess ;
And also,
As an Expression of their Gratitude
For the salutary and beneficial Investigation
• He has instituted into the •
MANAGEMENT of CHURCHER'S COLLEGE.
1321.