The Sun.
London, England, 1821-09-01 00:00:00

TUE PRAYER.

'" Transient is our life.,' perishatle all fortune and glory of
the earth ! Thus, All.wise GoD, thou bast ordained it !
But in-death ;are terminated all the hardships, troubles, and
sufferings that attend the life of man in thiS state of imperfec-
tion. Not in this world, where we are strangers, where we live
in a constant struggle with adversities and our own infirmities,
no, only in that to come, for which thou hast created our
mortal spirit, do we find the desired felicity; and purer, untroub-
led, unperishable joys. Penetrated, even in the inmost recesses of
our hearts, by this solemn and consoling truth, we elevate with
pious deVotion our hearts to thee, the Infinite One ! in this sacred
place, and at the coffin of a Deceased; whoth the All-wise will
once destined for a terrestrial throne, and now, after a rare change
:of destiny, hest called into the land of eternal peace. With
hearts deeply affected do we view the burying-Place of thil de-
Scendint of beloved and princely family. Thou, her benign
Creator, didst adorn her with high advantages of mind and
body, 'and didst bestow upon. her a heart full of cletinency and
benignity. Thy providence -placed her • where she could and
was resolved to do much good, to the honour of her high family;'
'and for the weal of the country whose Princess she was. ljn-
searchable, o•Eternal, are thy ways ! After a transient and
troublesome life, she has now finisned her earthly 'career, and,
her unanimated body returns to the vault where her ever-Me-
idol-able father, her brother, h6r relations, are resting. -
" `4Xlitiighty God ! With- elevated . hearts we' glorify- thy
-'race for all the benefits thou hast given to the deceased during
her life, and we infinitely revere thy avisclom in the present ter-
mination of her severe trials ; whereby,- after thy most benign
intention, she should be purified. bf -hurna-n-infirmities,-and be
prepared for a better life.. , Thanks to thee for the comfort
thou hest richly 'granted her in her last hours ; thanks for the
(ri•eat strength thou didst inspire her with, both in her life and
, •,
Sin ner last moments, to a patient and courageous endurance of'
her sufferings and grievances ; thanks for the hopes strength-
ened in her soul,-wherewith, Full of desire and serenity and faith,
she Passed froth a mortal to ad immortal life. Now may'her
re-
I•esed enjoy the peacefulsnd blissful tranquillity which this
imperfect world cannot grant! and may thy grace, thou all-just
and most righteous Lord, recompense her in that state of perfec-
tion, of-what was but deficient here on earth*. But to us let' her
ever memorable remenabrance be. a moving.and beneficial lesson,
thus to believe, thus to hope, thus to live, that we may once
courageously 'pass over to the life of just requital. And now,
most 'gracious God, preserve likewise to us graciously the
-remaining most :beloved members of our princely family, for
our joy. antPfor the welfare of our country, .and attend their
days with thy 'richest blessing I Graht our most pious wishes
AMEN:" . , • -

When.the. prayer was finished, and before the mourners left
the tomb, the hundred young ladies were adMitted, and formed
a large circle round the platform : they strewed flowers oh the
floor ; and then having, prepared: some wreaths; "arranged them
in different forms on the.coMa; they then knelt down, uttered
a short prayer; and -retired. The funeral was Over about two,
and in I,:.ss than half an hour thelstreets were completely empty,
and aliwas as silent as'the tomb- to which the Queen had Just!
been solemnly consigned.
Among the •Engli,sl*. present; • Were Lord' and Lady Hoiid;
Lady :Ann Hamilton; Dr. and -Mrs. 'Lu shin geon , Mr. and 'Mrs.
Wilde, Alderman Wood, ,and his_ son, the Rev. T. Wood, Mr.
Hownarn, and Mr. Wilson (tion of Sir Robert) : among the
Foteighers; Cohnt and Opt. Hessei 'Mr. Austin and
theliougehold were all, theta. atso. On Sunday a funeral ser,-
nip) Alas preached by'Mi. Wolff, at which ga the; ini;turners
attended.

TIIE KING.

EPROM THE DUBLIN CORRESPONDENT, AEG. 29.1,

• GRAND DINNER TO HIS MAJESTY BY THE
• UNIVERSITY.
Yesterday, as had been previously announced,
hiS MAJESTY honoured the University.
presence at dinner ; and' we -May safelyOnitti,
that no. Monarch. was ever . entertained. Thy any
clasi or description of his subjects with greater
splendour and elegance. All the preparations,
which, we take.upon us to affirin,:Were arranged
only by the Members of the .University who
Were selected for that purpose, were conducted
upon a.scale of magnificence suitable to the oc-
casion ; and the embellishments bestowed npon
the building displayed their truly classic taste,
and the faithful ingenuity and talents of their
Architect.. 'Notwithstanding the unfavourable
state of the weather, yet, the effect of those
preparations which were exposed to its influence
was hardly diminished, and fully satisfied the
expectations of:all who bad a share in them.

His Majesty, at about five minutes before six,
entered by the great gate, and, passing through
the front square. between the porticos of the
Theatre and the Chapel, was received by the
Provost and Senior Fellows, at the entrance of
an Octagonal Vestibule; erected for the occasion,
and which was surmounted by the Royal Crown.
The entire of the Vestibule, and of the covered
Galleries connected with it, were beautifully
disposed—one of them leading to the entrance to
the -Library, which was used as a Receptionaoom,
:end •the other to the Dining Room. •
The King, on entering the Library, was evi-
dently struck with its chaste and simple -gran-
deur ; and having stopped to enjoy its effect for
a moment, he made various inquiries, as to its
extent, number of volumes, and other matters,
and entered into a gracious and free conversation
with the Members of the University immediately
near him. This noble room, which is two hun-
dred and eleven feet in length, forty in breadth',
and sixty in height, has--been tong the object of
admiration to every man of taste and.knowledge
in. architecture ; but its effect was considerably
enhinced by the different embellishments which
had been bestowed- upon it for the occasion.—
The Busts were arranged with judgment--,the
floor was covered with crimson carpeting, and
the Classic" construction :of the Throne erected
at- the end of the Library, which was judiciously
connected with the architectural lines, attracted
particular admiration. Dr.-Barrett, the Vice-Pro-
vost, and, who has been • forty years Librarian,
Addressed the King, on his entrance, in a Latin
Speech, to which his Majesty was graci-
ously pleased to pay a marked attention, as well
as ta. the venerable Scholar who delivered it.—
When dinner was announced, the King, with a
captivating politeness, bowed to the- Ladies,-who
occupied the extensive gaillerieS of the Library,
exclusively—no Gentleman having been allowed
admission ; and, when when we add this exqui-
site decoration to what has- been already men-
tioned, -and fancy the floor of this noble. Chamber
filled with Nobility and Gentry, in all the cos-
tumes of the Church, the: LaW, the University,
and the profession of Arms, with the King in the
fore-ground, a- more brilliant and interesting
titre can -hardly be presented to the imagination.
From the Library, his Majesty was conducted
by the Provost to the Theatre, along a covered
gallery, decorated. with much elegance and
which led to a second octagonal vestibule, by
which the King entered the dining-room, imme-
diately close to his Throne, in- front of which was
placed the Royal Table. It is difficult to con-.
ceiie the splendid effect of the. Theatre, on first
entering it. This noble room was fitted up with-
that classical purity of taste which piesided over
all the arrangements and decorations belonging
to this interesting and magnificent festival. The
Throne, of crimson velvet, was placed in the
centre, of the circular space which terminates the
robin: A platfortn, elevated two feet, filled the
semicircle, and the Royal table was adapted to
the curvature of the place._ In the centre of the
room, on one side, was erected a 'splendid
Bacchanalian Altar, .of . chaste and classic
design, upon which stood five bronze .Fi-
gures, supporting lights—the summit -was
crowned with a marble vase, filled with
flowers, and the whole backed with a
drapery: of crimson velvet, of considerable 'rich-
-ness,suspended from a.wreath of flowers. The
room was spendidly lighted, and the coup d'reil,.
.on entering the room, inconceivably grand. The
gallery at.the end of the room as occupied by
Ladies of distinction, and its effect from the
other end, where the Throne stood, was pecu-
liarly beautiful.. The Choir occupied the -two
first. rows in this gallery, and, immediately on
the King's entrance, an Ode, written for the oc:
casion, by a young Gentleman of the College,
Morrisson, was _performed, accompanied
by the organ. .: •,

:Mg Majesty. entered the...Theatre, where, as
our readers already -know, the dinner was laid•
precisely at- half past'siic-o'clock, being preCeded
by the Provost, who announced the corning of
-the King to the company.—:His Maje Sty took his
place, and the usual Coll'ege Grace •being said
by-Dr. Lloyd, one of the Senior Fellows,- his
Majesty bowing to those immediately in his
front, and then to those at either side, sat down;
the company, in their turn, made their Obeisances
to the King, and- took their seats. At his Ma-
jesty's table, on his right, were the Provost; the
Lord- Chief Justice of the King's Bench, (Vice-
Chancellor of the College) the Lord Primate,-
the- Marquis- of lleadfort, the- Lord (Thancellor,
and the• Archbishop of Tuatir; on- his left, his
-ExCellency 'the Lord Lieutenant, the-Archbishop,
of -Ditblin, -the -Duke of-Mantrose, Lord: Vis--
coUnt Sidniouth,'-and • the' Lord Mayor. His'
Majesty -was attended, at dinner, by two Noble-
-men,'bearink wands, and by -six of -his Majesty's
-own. Servants, attired. in = magnificent liveries of
blue- and -.gold. Ori the table at which his Ma-
jesty-. sat, -and- almost- commensurate • with . 'its
length,
length, -was plateau of silver, holding, as well.
as we could observe frdm a short distance,• a
Abantity of water,- which we suppeseivasiced,.
-arid intended •to produce-a refreshingCbolneSsi-1-•,
'The rootri; howeier,- was'so.extremel7 w 1i ven-.
tita tea, -that -too lidge

felt. After ;linnet; the Choir sung, with gt.eal
effect, the usual thanksgiving of " Non Notrii;
&c.

The ProVost then rose, and, in the midst of
the profound attention of. the guests and the spec-
tators, give, iii an emphatic manner, the fotlow-
ing todst-:
„ _
llg MAJ,FiTY.TIIE RING." (4.
Loud and repeated cheers followed the toast,
both within and from without the walls of The
Hall.--The company immediately stood up, and,
in sparkling bumpers,. drank to the health of
their beloved and gracious Monarch, with all the
usual concomitants "of loyalty arid veneration.—
The grand national anthem of " God =save the

King`" was sung by the Choir, with the addition
of two Stanzas, that had been recently composed
as appropriate to the occasion of his Majesty's
visit to Ireland. •
The Lord Lieutenant now rose, and said, that
he had been commanded to. give, on the part of
his Majesty, •
The Provost,: Fellow:, and Scholars of Trinity College.
His Majesty stood while he drank this toast,
previously hoWing to the Provost and the Fel-
lows immediately in hiS view. Considerable
applause followed ; and the Glee, " Strike the
Harp," was sung, by the Choir. . • .
The next, toast was
.given.by the. Provost, who
said, that,' by his 'Majesty's permission, he should
propose .

The Duke of York and the Army. .
Drank with great applause.

Air—" See the Conquering Hero comes."
• The Duke Of Clarence and' the Isravy.—" Rule Britannia,'
admirably sung by Mr.' Smith—Chorus, by Sir John Steven