The Sun.
London, England, 1821-09-04 00:00:00

THE KING.

CURRAGH ROYAL MEETING, AUGUST, 1821.
[FROM THE DUBLIN COARESPONDENT, SEPT. I.]
Yesterday having been appointed by his. Ma,
~tsyy, in place of Wednesday, for visiting the
magnificent plain of Kildare, from the very early
hour of four in the morning, until an. advanced
period in the day, the various toads and avenues
leading in that 'direction were literally covered
with groups of people, on foot, horseback, and
in vehicles of various descriptions, from the mag-
nificent barouche, to the less elegant, but not
less whimsical or useful conveyance, used by our
more humble fellow-countrymen, in' their visits
to the various places of resort in the neighbour-
hood of the city. His Majegty's carriage drove
up to Colonel Vesey's gate precisely at half-past
nine, attended by a Guard of Honour, consist-
ing of the 'Gentlemen of the country, wearing
pink scarfs and medals. His Majesty was ac,
companied by the Marquis Conyngham and Sir
Benjamin Bloomfield. The residing Magistrate,
Colonel Vesey, the Governor of the County,
and Mr. Gandon, were also in attendance.—
The fine Band of the County of Dublin, sta-
tioned at Lucan, with the Staff, were also in
readiness, and, on, his Majesty's arrival, im-
mediately struck up " God save the King,"
while the shouts and cheers of the assembled
peasants added to the general enthusiasm
displayed on this gratifying occasion. A beau-
tiful triumphal arch was thrown between the
fine Lombardy poplar and the principal inn, the
whole covered with laurel evergreen, with fes-
toons of blue and pink silk—a beautiful gilt
crown surmountin. the centr', with banners of
various colon; s. As this arch was cow tructed in
a few hours, it shews the enthusiasm of all
classes, however humble, to welcome their be-
loved Monarch. Celbridge was particularly gay.
There were three ornamented arches at this
place, where the manufacturers, decorated with
ribbons, and the Sheriff and Gentlemen of the
county of Klidare, assembled to receive and ac-
company his Majesty. At twelve o'clock his
Majesty arrived at tire Stand-house, attended
by a numerous assemblage of the Gentlemen
'and Yeomen- of the counties of Dublin and
Kildare, and was received, on his arrival,
by his Grace the Duke of Leinster, and the
Stewards and Gentlemen of the Turf Club, by
whom his Majesty was conducted to the very
handsome apartment which has been added to
the Stand-House, with which, and the arrange-
ments for the occasion, his Majesty appeared
highly pleased. His. Grace the Duke of Lein-
ster, with his' yeomen arid tenantry, were very
conspicuous, and presented a most imposing and
gratifying sight. At half-past twelve, the day
having fortunately cleared up, the first race corn
menced as under :
Sweepstakes 20045, P. P. and the Gold Cup—four miles
Mr. Daly's ch. h. Rob Roy, 5 yrs, Bst. 81h.
I. .
1 Sligo's eh. c. Langar, 4 yrs, 7st. 111 b.
Mr. Prenclergast's b. c. Ivanhoe, 3 yrs, fist.
Won easily by Rob Roy.

To this succeeded a Sweepstakes of sgs each, 50gs added to
the Winner ' • for two-vr-old colts, list. 21b. fillies, i'st. 121 h. New
Two-yr-old Course.—ThiS was won by Mr. Blake's b. f. the
Maid of Castile.
The Royal Stakes of 50gs, 30 ft. to be divided into Two
Classes, to which the Stewards of the Turf Club will add fifty
guineas to each class ; the second horse to save his Stakes, and
ten guineas given to the third horse in each Class —Royal
Course. The two winners to run together same day, with as
many of the beaten horses, 844. fiS say challenge them for .50gs.
P. P. Same-distance, they carrying. filb. more than theirorigi-
nal weight, .50gs. added to the winner. Should none of the
beaten horses challenge, the two winners to run together at their I
original weight, for fifty guineas, P. P., fifty guineas
.addcd-
Royal Course ; the challenge to he made to the- keeper of the
Match-book, within a quarter of an hour after the Race for the
Secoild Class. The Horses that run for the Gold Cup will, in
consequence of running four miles, be entitled to the following
allowance of weight—the winner of the Cup to take off 31b., and
the beaten horses 51b. each, in their respective Classes.

FIRST CLASS.
Lord Portarlington's eh. h. Roller; aged, est. 121 b.
Lord Sligo's ch. c. Langar, 4 yrs Bst. Pelb.
Mr. Battersby's gr. h. Hollyrnount, aged, Bst. 41b.
Mr. Watt's ch. c. St. Laurence, 4 yrs Bst.
Mr. Kirwan's b. c. Aladdin, 4 yrs Bst..
Mr. Prendergast's br. c. by Friday, out of Patch, 3 yrs 7st. 41b.
Mr. Blake's b. f. the Maid of Castile, 3 yrs 7st. 41b.
Mr. Gore's hr. c. Scamp, 3 yrs 7st. 21b.
Mr. Caldwell's hr. c. brother to Pirate, 3 yrs 7st. 21b.
-Colonel -Bruen's br. f. by Rainbow, 3 yrs 6st. 131 b.
Won by St. Laurence.
SECOND CLASS.
Mr. Daly's ch. h. Rob Roy, 5 yrs old, 9st.
Mr. Caldwell's b. h. Noble, 5 yrs, Bst. 61b.
Mr. Battcrsby's ch. h. Johnny Raw, 5 yrs, Bst. 41b.
Lord Sligo's h. f. Rose A'Amour, 4 yrs, Bst. 31b.
Mr. Kirwan's b. c. Ivanhoe, 3 yrs, 7st. I lib.
Mr. Watt's b. c. by Roseden, 3 yrs, 7st. 81b.
Colonel Bruen's ch. c. Mokannah, 3 yrs, 7st. 7/b.
Lord Cremorne's b. c. Talbot, 3 yrs, 7st 71b.
Lord Portarlington's ch. c. by Rainbow, 3 yrs, 6st 81b.
This was a well-contested race between Noble and D'Amour,
and was won by the former:
Lord Portarlington's ch. c. by Rainbow, was the winner of
the 50 guineas Handicap Plate.
The challenge of the Royal Stakes by Mr. Battersby's
lymount, and Mr. Kirwan's Aladdin, was won in beautiful
style by Hollymount, terminating, at five o'clock, the sports of
the day.

In the course of the morning his Majesty fre-
quently presented himself at the windows of, and
in, the balcony in front of the Stand House, and
acknowledged, with his accustomed grace and
benignity, the applause and the blessings of the
very numerous assemblage of his subjects in front
of the Stand House. The interior of the building
was adorned by a great number of lovely and
distinguished females. After partaking of a mag-
nificent collation at three o'clock, his Majesty
departed, apparently highly gratified with the
amusements of the day.

THE INSTALLATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST.

PATRICK.

(FROM THE DUBLIN JOURNAL OF AUG. 29.)
The magnificent ceremony of the Installation
by the SOVEREIGN in person, of the Knights Companions of
the Order of St. Patrick, took place yesterday at St. Patrick's
Cathedral. Great preparations had been made throughout the
whole Erie which was to be traversed by the procession going
to, and returning from the Cathedral, to afford facilities to spec-
tators by the erection of platforms and various other contri-
vances whereon to obtain a seat, or even a standing, but the
constant wet during the day, marred, in some degree, this part
of the exhibition. Such, however, was the eagerness of the
people to get a sight of their King, that even the rain could
not force them to quit the posts they had occupied, in the hope
of having a glimpse of his Majesty ; in Angier-street, this was
particularly remarkable,: where flags with various devices were
displayed. Saint Peter's Church had an extensive scaffolding
in front, and a little higher in the street was an elegant arch of
lauregfrom which was suspended a transparent medallion, with
"G. IV. R. reigns in the hearts of his Irish subjects." Th