The Sun.
London, England, 1827-01-20 00:00:00

FROM HAMMERSMITH TO HOUNSLOW.

lAfter passing towards Kensington, the procession
moved towards Brentford at a slow pace and without any
material interruption. Here the balconies were crowded
with respectable persons attired in the deepest mourning,
and the same anxiety was'evinced by all classes to witness

the solemn ceremony: After passing Kensington a new
scene presented itself ; the road side was lined with car-
- riages and vehicles of various descriptions, Temporary
balconies were erected on waggons, and every point ofeleva-
' tion was quickly taken possession of ; the trees were covered
to their very summits, and amongst the many plans devised
, for private emolument, the most successful was the letting
out of ladders, by which persons were enabled to take a seat
on the high walls which lined the road. The taverns and
public-houses were distinguished by ha'•ing their signs co,-
. vered with crape scarfs : amongst the most remarkable was
the Windsor Castle, at Hammersmith. Here the British
Ensign was hung across the road, at a height sufficient to
allow the coaches and hearse to pass under. The Union
• was down, and, in the middle of the flag, a small
compartment was embroidered, in which the follow-
ing appropriate words were_ written :—" The _Nation's
Hope, the Father of the Ar•my." Upon leaving
Hammersmith the procession moved forward at a
quicker pace, and occasionally the hearse was allowed to
advance a little, and that part of the procession which fol-
lowed proceeded at a brisk pace. The indulgence, we ap-
prehend, was permitted in consideration of the intense
coldness of the weather, which was severely felt by the
soldiery, and by the numerous equestrians who attended
the mournful pageant. The procession reached Brentford
at eleven o'clock, and the immense multitudes that follow-
ed it from town, so far from being diminished, had greatly
increased, by the arrival of thousands from the Surrey side
of the water, and from the hamlets in the neighbourhood of
Brentford. The anxiety which was manifested by all classes
to witness the procession, did not break out into any acts
of irregularity. The vast multitude observed the most
solemn decorum, and evinced feelings, alike honourable to
themselves and to the illustrious dead—the road from
Brentford to Hounslow, was crowded with carriages filled
for the most part with females dressed in the deepest
mourning. The procession reached Hounslow at about
half-past twelve. Here, as at the other towns through
which it had previously passed, the windows were filled
with spectators; and from the lowest floor to the roof,
every part of the house from which a view could
be had was occupied. On Hounslow Heath the crowd
was as dense as it had been at Piccadilly, and the same
eager, but respectful, anxiety was evinced to witness the
solemn spectacle. In the early part of the morning, the
ground was hard and slippery, in consequence of the se-
vere frost of last night. Many horses fell, and we fear
some serious accidents occurred.

CRANFORD BRIDGE, Two o'CLocK.—The procession
has jnst arrived here, and orders are given to rest for an
hour. The harness has been taken from the horses which
drew the hearse from town, and it is supposed that eight
others, which are in readiness, will be substituted for the
remainder of the journey.
The detachment of the 2d Life Guards, who escorted
the remains of the lamented Prince from town, are to be
,relieved here by a detachment of the Blues. The
gentlemen belonging to his Royal Highness's suite
here alighted, and refreshments were provided for them.—
It is expected that the Procession.will reach Windsor be-
fore ten o'clock.