The Sun.
London, England, 1821-07-21 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Nis Majesty's dress and appearance on this
great occasion would require a separate descrip-
tion, nor can we pretend to do justice to it
within our present narrow limits, either as he
proceeded toward the Abbey, wearing his rich
purple velvet cap of estate, adorned with jewels,
and surmounted by a graceful plumage of white
ostrich feathers, or as he returned, his forehead
radiant in the sunshine, with the light and ele-
gant Crown of State, one blaze of diamonds.—
On the former occasion, his robe of state was of
crimson velvet, spreading out into ample folds,
and a long train massive with the golden stars
and other ornaments by which it was studded :
on the latter, the robe was of purple velvet, fur-
red with ermine. In going, he wore on his
hands a pair of white gloves,magnificently fringed
with gold : on the return, he bore in his right
hand St. Edward's sceptre with the cross, and in
his Left the golden orb. In both instances his
Majesty was supported by a Reverend Prelate
on each hand : he walked under, or occa-ionally
preceded a canopy of cloth of gold, supported by
the 16 Barons of the Cinque Ports and Havens ;
and his train was supported by eight eldest sons
of, Peers, assisted by the Master of the Robes,
and followed by the Groom of the Robes ; while
on each side marched twenty of the Ppind of
Gentlemen Pensioners, headed by their Lieute-
nant and Standard Bearer.

Prince Leopold was dressed in the full habit
of the Order of the Garter, carrying in his right
hand his Marshal's baton, and in his left l.'s cap
and feathers. His train was borne by Gentle-
men in the following dress—a white silk vest and
breechesedged with gymp, white stockings, shoes,
and rosettes, blue velvet sword belt and sheath, a
plain blue satin cloak lined with white silk, and
a black hat with white feathers. The other
Princes were in their robes of estate, with
train-bearers habited as has been just deicribed.
They were followed by the High Constables of
Scotland and Ireland, in their robes of estate,
bearing their staves; and these by two Serjeants
at Arms. The Deputy Earl Marshal, the Duke
of Dorset hearing the Sword of State, and the
Lord High Constable of England, came next in
their robes of estate ; and again two Serjeants at
Arms. These were succeeded by three Noble-
men in their robes of estate, carrying the sceptre
with a dove, the crown of St. Edward, and the
orb ; and by three Prelates in black and lawn,
carrying the patina, bible, and chalice immedi-
ately before the King.—His Majesty appeared
much younger than he really is. His faCe very
little resembles the representation in the print
shCps. There is still a strong resemblance be-
tween his countenance and the portrait of him in
the Freemasons"Faverni which was taken
air/ years ago.—The form of the features
is extremely handsome, and the general ex-
prenion as pleasing as an uninterrupted gra-
tification of all well-regulated wishes can bestow.

The Order of the Bath afforded a numerous
and striking body of attendants on the Proces-1
sion. First came the Officers attendant On the
Knights Commanders. They wore crimson satin
vests, ornamented with white, and over these a
white silk mantle. They also wore ruffs, chains,
and badges. Their stockings were of white
silk with crimson roses. Next came the Knights
Commanders of the Bath. They wore the pre-
valent costume of the day, a la Henri Quatre,
with ruffs and hats turned up in front. Their
vests and slashed pantaloons were of white satin
overspread with a :;mall silver lace : their
cloaks were short, of crimson satin, embroidered
with the star of the Order, and lined with
white. Their half-boots were of white
with red heels, crimson satin tops and crimson
roses; their spurs were of gold, their sword-belts
and sheaths white, and their hats were black
with white ostrich feathers. Again followed two
Officers of the Order with dresses as beforemen-
tioned. Then came the Knights Grand Crosses,
whose dress had all the beauty of that of the
Knights Commanders with somewhat more. mag-
pificenee, it being in all respects the same, ex-
cept that for *the short cloak was substituted au

ample flowing mantle, and for the feathers a
larger and loftier plume. A Pursuivant in his
embroidered tabard succeeded ; and then came
the Barons of the Exchequer, the Justices of both
Benches, and the Chiefs of the Exchequer and
Common Pleas, all in their red robes; the Vice-
Chancellor ands Master of the Rolls, both in black
gowns, richly laced with gold ; and the Lord
Chief Justice of the King's Bench, in red, with
his golden collar; all these learned persons wore
their full-bottomed wigs.
Miss Fellowes, the Head Herb Woman in the
Procession of his Majesty's Coronation, carried a
most beautiful basket, filled with the choicest
flowers, wore a magnificent dress of white satin,
with a mantle of the finest scarlet cloth, trimmed
with gold, and lined with white satin, also a
splendid gold badge and chain ; head dress of
gold wheat, intermixed with grapes and laurel
' leaves. Miss Fellowes was attended by the fol-
lowing six young ladies :—Miss Hill and Miss
Bond, Miss Walker and Miss Daniel, Miss Cald-
well and Miss Georgiana Collier, carrying three
baskets, elegantly formed for two to each. All
of whom wore white crape dresses over rich
white satin, with an appropriate sash of flowers
suspended from the shoulder to the bottom of the
skirt, and flowers tastefully arranged in the
trimming, with Gabriel ruffs ; head-dresses,
chaplets of flowers to correspond.
The Standard of Ireland was most appro-
priately attended, being carried by Lord Beres-
ford, and his attendant Page of Honour to the
Standard being the Earl of Tyrone, eldest son
to the Marquis of Waterford, premier Marquis
of Ireland. The young Earl was attired in the
splendid blue and silver dress of the Pages of
Honour. The fine fi;;nre of Lord Beresford, and
the beauty of the child, attracted much atten-
tion.

We forgot to mention yesterday that his Ma-
jesty, shortly before his departure, conferred the
honour of Knighthood on two individuals—Mr.
GEORGE COLMAN, who is the Senior of the Band
of Gentlemen Pensioners, was one of them.

The Honourable Artillery Company is the only
volunteer corps which had the honour of salut-
ing his Majesty, their Captain General, in the
procession on Thursday. They were stationed
two deep in Little Bridge-street, close to the
platform, where they took post soon after two
o'clock in the morning, till eight o'clock at night,
when they were relieved by order of the general
officer who had the command of the infantry on
duty that day. The whole corps had new
dresses, colours, &c. for the occasion. His
Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, the Colonel,
particularly noticed them both on going and re-
turning from the Abbey.

BRIGHTON, JULY 19.

At day-break cannons were discharged on the
Downs. Colours soon after were hoisted in the
most conspicuous situations. At five o'clock at
least three thousand persons had assembled on
the Level. At the latter period the oxen to
blazing fires were laid down. A Coronatio❑ sa-
lute of 36 explosions from four carriage-mounted
swivels, at the bottom of Middle-street, rattled
in all parts of the town at nine. At mid-day the
children of the Sunday and National Schools
were marshalled on the Steyne, and cakes were
distributed to them ; during which a Royal sa-
lute was discharged from the 42-pounders on the
battery. At one o'clock the shipping in the
roadstead, two Revenue cutters, several packets,
two collier brigs, and trading ships, commenced
firing, which was continued till two with dis-
charges at quick returning intervals as in answer
from the land.—The venerable Phoebe Hassel,
a pensioner of the Kin;, at the age of 107,
arrived at the dinner hour in time to say grace ;
she had been brought thither by Mr. 1-I. Lewis,
in a post-chaise. Poor Phcebe had been con-
fined to her room for some weeks by ill-
ness, and her medical attendant had prohi-
bited her attendance, but that she disregarded ;
it was the voice of the King, she said, which
seemed to call her forth, and she would at-
tend to it in despite of all the Doctors in the
kingdom, and their physic to boot. The band
struck up " God save the King," soon after her
approach, and the delighted old Lady joined
heartily in the chorus.—A. description of the
sports, with the varieties introduced, from four
to six o'clock, wonld be difficult, but as exhilir-
ating as diversified was their progress. Foot-
ball, jingling matches, pig hunts with greased
tails, jumping in sacks, climbing tall poles,
smoothed and greased, for joints of meat, at the
sky extremity, foot races for prize favours, &c.
were in. diverting succession till the latter hour,
when these were abandoned for the merry dance,
and scores of couples, in almost as many sets,
footed it in concert, keeping the best time that
buoyant spirits and warm hearts could allow
them. A tout ensemble more enlivening never
' presented itself in this, nor in any other part of
the world ; and not an accident that we have
heard of occurred, to check the happiness pre-
deominant. At this time, 10 r. ai. a bonfire on a
slope to the north, including fuel to the amount
of 500 fagots, surmounted by a tar-barrel, is
sending up a vivid flame to the clouds ; fire-works
are letting off in front of it; and immensely nu-
merous still is the congregation in that quarter.
In defiance of the prohibition from the Managing
Committee, many houses in the town are now
illuminated.