Star.
London, England, 1814-08-13 00:00:00

JUBILEE.IIO/1X

An unauthorised report of an intended grand dis-
play of fire-works in St. James's Park yesterday even-
ing, in honour of the birth-day of his Royal Highness
the Prince Regent, having been circulated in the early
part of this week, the inhabitants of the Metropolis,
last night, proceeded in prodigious numbers to
wards the scene of the expected exhibition. No sooner
had darkness set in than the avenues leading to the
Park were thronged by thousands and tens of thou-
sands of individuals who filled, not alone the foot-
paths, but the whole of the streets, to the great
annoyance of the drivers of carriages and other ve-
hicles, which commonly proceed at a pace somewhat
quicker than pedestrians, but whose progress was
completely impeded. Every eye was turned towards
the western horizon in the momentary expectation of
some sudden and brilliant illumination of the heavens.
In vain, however, did fancy anticipate the beauty of
the spectacle—not a spark, save the glittering gems
which usually adorn the face of Heaven was to be
discovered. Many began to express their satisfaction
in being sufficiently early to witness the commence-
ment of the business, and. in that gratifying idea
pushed forward with more rapid strides.
The two gates from Spring Gardens into the Park
formed the principal points of attractions, and here
the throng was so immense, that, in consequence of
the delightful prospect in mental view, the greatest
impatience was manifested ; old and young, rich and
poor, solid and sad, male and female, alike pressed
for admission ; and in despite of the snarlings of the
old, or the cries of the young, the impetus of the
quickly-gathering multitude, increased with new vi-
gour, till at length the mass became so wedged in
the narrow passages which were opened for their ac-
commodation, that they could scarce move back-
wards or forwards—and this inconvenience was in-
creased from the reinstatement of the iron bars at
the entrances into the Park, which had been removed
on the day of the Jubilee, so as to avoid that dan-
ger which was now experienced in its most aggravated
form. 'Several females were so dreadfully crushed,
that they fainted in the crowd, and were carried for.
ward perfectly lifeless, until on emerging by degrees
into a more extended space, from the freshness of the
air, animation returned. All this might have been
borne with something like fortitude, it, the curiosity
which had been excited hall been gratified ; but,
alas ! notwithstanding the " hair-breadth" escapes
.which the suffering swarms had encountered, on
their arrival in the Mall, all was gloom and dark-
ness, not a ray of extraordinary light was to be dis-
covered, and the lamps, which did burn at a distance,
from the foot-path, were scarcely sufficient to render
darkness visible. In defiance of those shrouded pros:
pects, however, the multitude pushed forward, and
46 hope still lingering in their breasts," they congre-
gated in countless ranks in front of the Temple,
which however remained in sober sadness, without
emitting one enlivening ray to cheer the hearts, or
relieve the aching sight of those who surrounded it,
and who after patiently waiting about an hour, com-
menced a retrograde motion, casting, as they went,
longing lingering look behind." These looks,
however, were fruitless, and disappointment and vexa-
tion formed die only reward of those who had come
a long and wearisome road in search of the last scene
,in the Jubilee Drama.
• The multitude continued flecking towards the Perk
till past eleven o'clock; and these being met by those
who were returning, the confusion which arose from
the opposite pressures can scarcely be described, and
this was rendered the more alarming from an attempt
which was made to shut the gate next Wigley's
Rooms, in Spring Gardens. This was half effected,
and the passage being, in consequence, narrowed,
several persons were dreadfully bruised, and many
females sustained injuries, which will, no doubt, make
them long recollect the night. The pickpockets and
hustlers took advantage of the crush, and by their
manoeuvres added to the difficulties which were al-
ready almost too great to be overcome. Their harvest
WAS commensurate with their most sanguine wishes.
The streets were crowded to a late hour by persons
who had been victims to a hoax perhaps as successful
as any which has of late been practised.
Abner ten o'clock in the evening, the populace,
disappointed in their expectations, pulled down the
fence outside of the Temple inclosure in the Green-
Park, and made a bon-fire. In consequence of the
immense number of persons collected, the sentries
found it impossible to oppose their depredations. It
was not, at first, deemed necessary to resort toa pro-
per force in order to compel them to desist, as, in all
probability, many with their lives would have paid
for their misconduct, had they been treated as rioterr.
Finding a forbearance, they went on with impunity,
and piled up the railings until a volume of flame
arose, which slarmed the metropolis at its eastern
extremity. Many supposed a number of houses were
on fire, and the engines drove through the Perk, un-
der a belief that St. James's Palace was in flames.—
The multitude, with a disregard of propriety, pro.
ceeded until they had burnt nearly all the fences ;
sentry-boxes and branches of trees were thrown in
the flames. Lest disappointment should gain the
height of injuring the Temple, a Captain's Guard
was placed without that part of the pailing facing
Piccadilly, and as the numbers increased eveti.to
twelve o'clock, attracted by the glare in the atmos-
phere, at that hour a reinforcement was sent for in
double quick time." The Temple, however, re-
mained sate, surrounded by sentinels of horse and
foot, and the mischief done does, not extend beyond
the destruction of the timber which formed the rail-
way. The mob left the Park when day-light ap-
I peered. Several are in custody.
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MARGATR, AUGUST 11.—Our harvest has com-
menced in the Isle of Thanet. Oats and peas are
housing very fast; our wheat and barley are very
luxuriant, and should the weather continue fine. will
be cut by next week; turnips and clover promise full
.crops; our potatoes are excellent and plentiful.. Our
public amusements are well attended. Mrs. JORDAN
is performing at our Theatre with great success. On
Monday she sustained the part of Vide:sit, in Tie
Wonder, with her wonted excellence; and on Wednes-
day the part of the Widow Cheertr, in The Soldier's
Daughter. WruPPixr's Musical Promenade, on Tues-
day evening, was attended by all the Fashionables of
Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate. The songs,
The Soldier's Gratitude and Urad's Tears, by Mr. BROAD-
Amur, were beautifully delivered.