Star.
London, England, 1814-04-19 00:00:00

lAIPROMPTU.•

says Tory Torn lo Wiil the Whig,
Were PITT Alive, he'd now look big,
to see the Bourbon line restor'd.
Britain be orais'd, :tad Goo ador'd!
Replied Milli Whig, 'tis very true t
And hatl Fox liv'd, he'd gory too,
sre the people frame the laws,
ll hue K•ngr oathl by to give applause.
Titus 11'hig ai,rl Tory hod. wee
.'bat Kings should live, yet men he free!

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I.

Tuesday evening, at Iflinlitirgh, a large fire was
lighted tin the hills at Arthur's Seat, and a number
of excellent fire woiks was set otr, to celebrate the im-
portaet events which Lave lately happened in France;
and on Wedn- :day the pelt cl the Castle were again
filed, in consequence of the intelligence lirought in
the second . orlon Gazette ExtroortLary, announcing
the abdication of the throne of France by Bonaparte.
The town of Greenock, on Monday se'nnight, pre-
sented a most gratifying and exhilerating spectacle.
Tice fineness of the evening vain limited greatly to the
general hilarity ; the windows presented. one uniform
blaze, and the streets were, in many parts, crowded
to excess; notwithstanding which, however, a degree
of order was preserved, such as we never witnessed
on any eintilar occasion. The scene was truly am-
mated, and worthy of the occasion which called it
forth. In the West harbour a most brilliant and in-
teresting scene was exhibited : the Portuguese brig
Rover, De islifeTa, -having been drawn out to the
centre of the harbour, was decoratei with an immense
number of lights—probably little short of a thousand.
They were so ingeniously displayed, that the whole
figure of the ship iron stem to stern, with the outline
of her spars tied rigging, was accurately delineated.
The thickly studded lights ranged along the bulwarks
of the vessel had a most magnificent and picturesque
effect. A triumphal cavalcade , paraded the town
during nearly the whole period of the illumination :
it consisted of a party mounted on horseback, repre-
senting the Allied Sovereigns and their Generals in
Chief, somewhat grotesquely habited. A person,
escorted as a prisoner, and intended as a representa-
tive of IslaroLeos, followed in their train. The re-
tinue consisted of a Cossack
.guard, attended by a
large body of cat penters, weartng white ribbons with
inscriptions, and bearing torches; the procession was
likewise accompanied by a military band.—The en-
tertainment of the evening was greatly heightened
by a display of various kinds of fireworks. Tae band
of tlie 79th regiment, now stationed at Greenock,
likewise promoted the general feeling, by performing
a number of favourite airs.—Purt Glasgow was
brilliantly illuminated. _

Monday se'nnight an illumination took place at
Gosport, in honour of Bonaparte's overthrow. Ce-
net al illuminations also took place on Friday night
at Porchester and Farcham. Also at Ryde and
Cowes, on Wednesday night.
Much taste was displayed, at Winchester, on Fri-
day, by the brilliant manner in which that city was
illuminated in celebration of the late memorable
events. The air was too brisk to admit of lights
writhe ur, which rather disappointed many people %rho:
had designed elegant and appropriate devices for the
occasion. There were various transparencies well
designed, but which we cannot notice for want of
room. In the course of the evening the poor of St.
Bartholomew Hyde Parish, were regaled by the Rev.
Mr. Ric:gaits:is and other Gentlemen ...WI three hogs-
heads of beer, 2k.0 twopenny loaves, and a propor.
ttonable quantity of cheese.
Great rtjoicings tock place at Liskeard on Thurs-
day, in honour of the restoration of the Botrasoss, and
the prospect of an immediate peace. All the streets'
had flags, mottos, 110-d delightful laurel aed
drib:, which were tastefully and elegantly festooned,
and interwoven with flowers. About tive o'clock the
Ladies sat down in the Laurel Walks formed in the
streets, to tea ; and after the tables were cleared,
dancing tea.; commenced at-the Guildhall.
Monday se'nniglit a brilliant fee-de joye was fired on
the grand Parade, at Cork, by the mops composing
Oa; garrison, in celebration of the great successes
obtained by the armies of his Majesty's Allies over
the enemy. General Lord FORMS and General FOR.,
tars were present, before whom the different regitneats
=arched in slow time, with great order and regula-
rity, and made a fine appearance. An immense
crowd of persons witnessed this gratifying scene.—
The city was illuminated on Tuesday evening.
Yesterday se'nnight, a Meeting took place in the
Council Chamber, Chichester,at which W.NEWLANgt
Esq. presided (in the absence of the Mayor, who was
in London) to celebrate the dhthrontment and abdi-
cation of Bonaparte. The room was illuminated and
decorated with great taste. There were nearly four
hundred persons present. Mr. HUSKISSO3, the M. P.
and Major HAN KIN, of the Scots Greys, made up-
-propriate tpecches, on their healths being drank.—
The Cross, standing in the centre of the city, was
brilliantly illuminated, and a great number of fire-
works were exhibited, and flags, with suitable devices
and inscriptions hoisted at most. of the houses in the
city ; indeed the day was a day of general joy to all
classes of society. Friday, Colonel MvNtre, and the
Officers of the 2d, or Queen's Royal Regiment of
Foot, gave a grand Ball in the Council Chamber, to
the Nobility and Gentry of Chichester and its vicinity.

The town of ,Farnbanif 'in Sarrey, formerly 6-
/nous for the extent of its Wheat Market, and at pre-
sent for the excellent hops it produces, was very con-
spicuous in its rejoicings, on account of the late happy
change in the circumstances of Europe. There was
scarcely a house in the t.-)wn, including even the
humblest cottages, that was not profusely decorated
with laurels, on Monday se'nroglit. The English
mild French standards were seen united in every part
of the town ; and some of the inhabitants, in the ef-
fervescence of their exultation, to celebrate the glo-
rious event, in a substantial way, arrayed thenr:tiees
round a large table, in the middle of the principal
street, and drank, with the choicest wines the town
could pri duee, the most loyal and patriotic toasts, in-
viting all persons, without regard to rank, to partici-
pate in the general festivity. On Thursday evening
there WAS a general and brilliant -iltutninatiun, when
the Castle, one of the residences of the Bishop of
WINCILLYTRit, and the mansion of the Marquis of
LOTHIAM, wire Illuminated in
a style corresponding
with the magnitude of the cccasion. The roar of
cannon from the Military College added not a little
to the sublimity of the scene.

#L►LEBR,(IION OF THR RERVIUTION OF

7HB BOURBONS.

A numerous Meeting of the principal Gentlemen
in the neighbourhood of Watford met on Friday last
at the Essex Arms, in Watford, to celebrate the
happy change that has taken place in the political
situation of Europe. That amiable Nobleman, Lord
CLARENDON, took the Chair, and was supported by
the Hon. and Rev. Mr. CAPRI., the Hon. Mr. BRAD.
SIIW, Mr. CLUTTRRSUCK, &C. Etc. Shortly after din.
ner, a curious and interesting circumstance took p 1
the two Deputies, Mr. PEREGORD and his colleague,
stopped to change horses on their road to Hartwell,
the present residence of Louts XVIII. and
most respectable meeting was assembled on the joy.
ful occasion of the restoration of the I.lourruoNs, soli-
cited permission. to join for a few short !mantras the
festive board ; they were instantly introduced to the
Chairman by the Hon. Mr. CAPEL, amidst the
loudest acclamations, and immediately Lord CLA-
RENDON proposed the health of Louis XVIII. in a
neat and energetic 'speech, which was drank with
the most enthusiastic applause. The Gentlemen re.
turned thanks in an elegant and complimentary man-
ner, concluding with the following congenial toast :
"...George 111. at:d eternal Peace to France au Engimitl!"

Shortly afterwards they -ook leave, amidst the ac-
clamations of the wlicie party. Amongst the loyal
songs of the day, none was received with greater
rapture than •• the Prince and Old England for
ever," by Mr. JouNsToNr, of Drury-lane Theatte,
who was on a visit to the Hon. Mr. CAPEL, and was
invited to join the happy assemblage. The town
was brilliantly illuminated, and the evening conclu-
ded with that conviviality and decorum that may be
well expected from so respectable a meeting.

The Royal Family of France sit down to dinner
at Hartwell every day at five o'clock, and immedi-
ately after they !. tvc taken their seats, any person
may enter. This is not merely a compliment paid to
the neighbouring gentry, as every one who offers
himself is immediately admitted, whatever may be
his appearance. The scene which their dining.room
exhibits is to an English eye one of the most extraor-
dinary imagination can picture. In the centre of the
apartment a table richly futnislie'd is displayed,around
which Members of the Royal Family and Noblemen
of the highest distinction are seated. This superb
assemblage is commonly encompassed by a group as
fantastically varied as any the gallery of a theatre
can furnish in holiday time. Some persons of genteel
appearance, with white favours, are usually there,
but mixed with these, are some of the lower class of
society, who seem to think smock frocks, wooden
shoes, and coloured silk neck-kerchiefs, as things
not unfit to embellish a royal dining-room.—
The manners of the parties so limited, in general cor-
respond well with their dress ; and nothing of the
mauvaire home is suffered to interrupt their stare at
Royalty. It is amusing enough to observe the pet-
fect awithalance with which the rustics and their dames
promenade the room, and the condescension and af-
lability of the illustaious objects of their curiosity, in
noticing all with equal pleasantry, give the whole
spectacle considerab:e interest. On Saturday, the
dairghter of Lours XVI. the Duchess D'ANcrou.
LEIli, with the Duchess of SAXE Goma., were at the
ner table. The Duchess D'ANCOULENIE is a very
ele,,,int and intere.:.iiig woman, and performed the
b
honours of the table with a fascinating ease of de-
portment, and with unaffected grace. The Arch-
' bishop of Rimais and Count PEItIGOlill (the nepliew
of M. TALLEYRAND) were of the party ; and another
person, of whom particular mention ought to be mad!.
At about three o'clock in the Afternoon a post-
chahe-and fettle arrit'eSit autwell House, with the
Admiral of Cherbourg, and two other Gentlemen in
it. They were immediately admitted, and the Ad-
miral had an audience with the KING, which lasted
forborne time. The circumstances which preceded
his arrival Millis country are too singular to be passel
over in silence.

The EL:ROTAS frigate, which carried out the Duke
DE BERRI, on approaching Cherburgh, was ordered
by her Commander Captain K.ox, to sail directly
into the harbour. This was immediately done, the
white flag being hoisted by the side of the English
ensign. The singular spectacle thus exhibited, and
the noble confidence displayed by the Di itish Com-
mander, produced results not less hunouv:ile to the
French character than beneficial to the cause of the
BOURDON& The Admiral ut Cherburgh, struck with
the intrepidity and generosity which mai ked the ac-
tion we have referred felt that
_ to,
to his loyalty and honour was not to be resisted.—
He expressed the highest admiration of the conduct
of Capt. KNox, declared himself at heart the friend
of the Boenooss, and to prove that generous tun&
dence was not confined to the sons of England, as
the Eotto•r.ts had fearlessly put into Cherburgh, he
instantly resolved to go in his own ship (the Polo.
noise) to Portsmouth. This resolution he carried
into effect. Arriving in England, he, without loss of
time, set off for Hartwell, where he arrived, as we
have already stated, at oboist three o'clock on Satur-
day, where he paid Vie necessary homage to his So-
vereign. At dinner, he sat immediately opposite the
Duchess D'Ateconeeste, who addressed much of her
' conversation to him. The utmost satisfaction and
harmony seemed to animate the whole company ;.--
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and nothing but the presence of his MaUtsry, who
was kept from table by iitdi ipositicn, was wanting to
make their felicity complete.
Precisely at six the whole company rose from
table. A short time before, the KINC: had passed
from his apartment to one adjoining the dining-room.
He was seated in a small carriage on wheels, which
his attendants guided. As he went through an anti.
room, he received the homage of the greater pant cif
the persons who had been spectators of the dimmer.
He returned their courtesy with the greatest polite-
ness and good-humour. His illness is much abated,
and he appeared in excellent spirit.. The apartment
into which he was conducted is th at in which the Royal
Family and their visitors usually amuse themselves
at billiards, and here immediately after dinner he
was joined by the party who rose from table. Into
this apartment strangers are not admitted. When the
whole of the company had entered thedour was dosed,
and those who had been spectators of the dinner re.
tired, not a little pleased with the extraordinary spec-
tacle they had been permitted to witness.
Yesterday the baggage of Loves XVIII. arrived
at Crillon's Hotel, marle-ktreet.