Star.
London, England, 1814-06-10 00:00:00


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Immediately after the oonciusion of thi Chapter,
y_oeraae, at Carlton-house, his ROYAL Htostitess
received.the following congratulatory Address frbm
the Corporation of the City of London. Is was read '
by the RECOUDER
s. To his Royal Highness the PRINCE of WALES, Regent of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Trela.td.
gg The humble, dutiful, and loyal Address of the Lord Mayor,
Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in COM-
UlOll Council assembled,
46 May it please your Royal Highnesi-;—We his Ma-
jesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lord
Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of Lon-
don, in Common Council assembled, approach your
Royal Highness with the most heartfelt congratula-
tions upon the signature of the Definitive Treaty of
peace between his Majesty aad the Most Christian
Ring.
gg We cannot, Royal Sir, upon this occasion, but
look back, with the highest admiration, at the firno
'less, the wisdom, and the energy, which have been
exercised by our beloved Country during this long
and arduous struggle. Had not Britain persevered,
the liberties of Europe might have been lost—had
not her valiant sons been foremost in victory both by
sea and land, it is too probable that the glorious emu-
lation exhibited by her great Allies would have been still
dormant—had not her triumphant armies, under the
immortal Wellington, co-operated with the brave in-
habitants in rescuing the Peninsula from the grasp of
an unprincipled invader. Germany and Holland
night yet have groaned under the iron despotism of
the oppressor, and the efforts of the magnanimous
Alexander have been ineffectual to relieve them.—
These astonishing energies we believe to have been
called firth by that admirable Constitution of Go.
vernment which Britons possess as the best inherit-
ance derived from their fathers, and which, with
proud satisfaction, we observe, is considered as afford-
ing the true basis of civil liberty by surrounding
tiations.
"We must ever admire the ardour and decision
manifested by your Royal Highness in affording every
possible assistance to a cause so sacred, which, under
DIVINE PROVIDENCE, has not only been crowned with
the most comrlete success, but has restored the bles-
sings of Peace to so large a portion of the human race.
,t We cannot doubt, from the spirit of concord with
which the negotiations commenced, combined 'tlith
the moderation and sound judgment so conspicuous
in the conduct of the Allies, but that the terms of
Pease, reciprocally beneficial to both count! its, will
afford a long continuance of that amity which now
happily subsists between his Majesty and the Most
Christian King."
To which Address his ROYAL HIGHNESS was pleased
to return the following answer :
4g I thank you fur your .11.1 toss.—I receive with
peculiar satisfaction your congratulations on the ha ppy
termination of the long and arduous struggle in which
we have been engaged ; and I feel a pride in ac-
Icnowledging, with you, how much the attainment of
fiat great object is to be ascribed, under the blessing
of DIVINE PROVIDENCE, to the resolution, firmness and
perseverance of the magnanimous People of these
realms.
44 it is a most gratifying reflection, that the happy
Constitution of our country has remained unimpaired
b. 7 that desolating spirit of innovation, which at one
time threatened the subversion of all establishments;
that its energies have fostered and invigorated the ex-
ertions and resources of the nation ; and that, ulti.
atately, after affecting our own security, the general
sense of its practical excellence has marked it out as
a model by which other nations construct their fabric
of civil order and internal polity.
a In concluding the Treaty with his Most Christian
Majetty, by which the Great Powers of Europe are
again united in the relations of peace, it has been my
object, as it has been that of my Illustrious Allies, who
'have s° mainly contributed to its accomplishment, to
provide, Without the degradation of any, and for the
security of all and thus to build the stability of
peace, not on the temporary lassitude of tile burthens
and calamities of war, but on the permanent basis of
general prosperity and independence."
The Address was attended by—
The Lord Mayor, his HoLtaeholkl, Aldermen Lewis, Curtis,
Shawl; Flower; Hunter, Scholey, Birch, Wood, C. Stunt., Geod.
behere, Heygate, and Cox, the Sheriff+, the Recurt:or, the Ct+m-
mon Serjeant, the Chamberlain, the Town Clerk, three City
Counsel, the Secondary, the City Sotizitor, the Re:ntllnl cancer,
the Hall Reaper, &c. and al,o about 70 G..nticnlen of the Coin-
. mon Council.
They were all most graciously received, and had
the honour to kiss the PRINCE REGEN'I's hand.

INATIONS
The Public Offices were, last nigh:, illuminated
in a style of unusual splendour and taste ;—and the
houses of private individuals exhibited a great variety
of elegant and appropriate transparencies.
THE COMMISSARY GENERAL'S OFFICE, in George-
street,Westminster,exhibited along the front the wot ds
" Le bon temps est vent'," in brilliant lamps. 13ereath,
in a similar line, stars, G. R. with a Crown, and G.P.
R. with the Prince's feathers. Under these, the wt.rds
s‘ Tandem bona causa triumphal."
TUE AGENT GENERAL'S OFFICE, next door, dis-
played the Crown and G. R. below the letters A. F.
P. and R. surmounted with the Crowns of Russia,
Austria; France, and Prussia, and above the entrance
the words 46 Peace of Europe."
FOREIGN OFFICE, in Downing-street, was particu-
larly splendid. A temporary architecture's decoration
of pillars and architraves were coveted with nume-
rous lamps, within which were clisplAyed Littrels,
Crowns, and Prince's Feathers, &c. comprised of most
brilliant lamps, and over the entrance the words-
-46 Peace of Europe, May XXX, MDCCCX
HOME SECRETARY'S, next door, was ad .rued by
temporary architecture, of a similar description, with
which was a Crown and Feathers, borne by a most
splendid Sun, in the centre of v.hich were three
Crowns, and below the word " Peace," surrounded
by Palms.
The TREASURY was peculiarly grand, and attract-
ed die attention of all. The top of the bailding was
adorned with temporary battlement, turrets, and
pinnacles, in the Gothic style, richly surrounded with
lamps. The Crowns of Russia, Pt ussia, Sweden, and
Austria, surmounted those words, formed of lamps
of dazzling brightness ; and beneath was a large and
elegant Lion, composed of an immense number of
lamps of a reddish colour.
The Hansa GUARDS was.ornamcn qug t
all the promiateut part of the arc.hitecture,..froin At

ctlptila deWnwards. Cte 'kings were Crowns, and
the letters G. R. and . P. R. ; and in the centre
rn the words." Eery andhalosion duty. d "
The 4.PI44tRA.4TY was a n Ip,itfe splendid. *an
usual. The whole of tin sqftri was brilliantly
nilnated. G. 111. R., a 0.9, It. with Stars and
Crowns, adorned the wAr,S. Along the screen were
the words 44 Glorious, War, drowned. by honsoura.ble'
P&tce ;" and over the gate a foul Anchor within as'
elipse of laurel, surmounted by a Crown of extraor-
dinary splendour.
COLONIAL OFFICE displayed the words 84 Ships,
COlonies, and Commerce."
LORD LIVERPOOL'S GATEWAY—was ornamented
by the words, " Peace honourable to all" within a se-
micircle, with Crowns, Stars, and other:decorations.
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE, (Charing-cross,) had a
candle in every pane in front of that extensive pile of
btiilt.!ing. The turrets were likewise brilliantly illumi-
nated, and decorated with branches of laurel ; the
lion was crowned with olive, and along the parapet
was a range of flambeaux..
THE BRITISH AND WVITSfIRSTER FIRE OFFICE—
A most brilliant star, bordered with a chain of lamps,
from whence a branch of olive extended on each side,
along the entire front, with a double row of lamps
along the base.
The KING'S THEATRE had a brilliant appearance.
DRURY-LANE—Had the word " Peace" in letters
of four feet each, with an Imperial Crown over, sur-
mounted with the Prince's plume, and a star on each
side the crown ; the whole encircled with a wreath of
laurel, and on the top torches all round.
COVENT-GARDEN—Under the portico, the word
" Peace," each letter enclosed within a wreath a laurel,
forming an arch ; "G. R." at each angle at the top,
a double row of lamps along the base, and various
devices of small lamps in diamonds and festoons.
SOMERSET-HOUSE had the entrance gate bordered
with a double chain of brilliant lamps, and the three
large arched windows on each side bordered to cor-
respond, each being connected with a double festoon
of brilliant lamps; the base over the arches had a
double row of small lamps, extending the whole line
of the front, the ten pillars reaching front the base to
the parapet, were encircled with wreaths of brilliant
lamps, each column being also ornamented at the
top. In large letter which formed two lines, there
were the words Glory to Gon"—" Peace on
Earth." On the centre, near the top, was an Im-
perial Crown, with the Prince's Plume on one side,
and a brilliant star on the other. Each window on
the first floor was covered with wreaths of laurel ;
and betweAr each a diamond; at each end of the
building rose two columns of small lamps to the top.
HoserrAu had a very neat display.—
The word " Peace," in brilliant lamps, with a well-
executed olive branch at each end, surmounted by
C.; R. and a Cron 11 in the centre.
o AcnioN Frill. 0 ritcr, had all round the bal-
cony saperl;ly ornamented with festoons of lamps,
with d word " Pea;nr."
Hure FIRE OFFICE (Ludgate-hill) had the
word " Peace" in an elegant plateau of variegated
imps, e*,;ed with ray of glory, and the figure of
Hope with a brAich of real olive in her hand.
ST. BAR-mow:a LW'S Hoserrat. afforded a very bril-
liant display.
Tim BANK OF ENGLAND had, on the centre depart-
parttnent, along the parapet, the words, " Britons,
rejoice ! a secure Peace, the reward of your persev
Lance." Over the great entrance was a transparee%:y,
I representing England and France in the act of mu-
ting their panic, in token of amity, before an altar,
dedicated to departed heroes. On the altar, an an-
tique urn, with incense, Britannia leaning on her
shield, with the Lion couchant at her fret; France
also leans on her shield, which is ornamented oath
Jhurs des lis, and points to the bust of Louis XVIII.
which is placed on a pedestal, whilst 'She tramples the
insignia of br'.ken Eagles under foot. On the top,
the Arms 01 our Allies, with the words, " Austria,
Russia, .I. istice, an i Peace, come to visit the Earth."
All the columns and departments were ornamented
with lamps.
The EXCISE OFFICE, in Bro td-street.—The whole
of the spacious front formed nine lofty arches, the
pillars between composed of a vast profusion of varie-
g .ted lamps, each crowned with the Prince's plume ;
over the centre arch there was one of the most bril-
liant and immense crowns we ever noticed, with the
word " Peace" between the pillars ; a star over, and
G. It. on each side ; in the centre of the other arches
were battle axes, helmets, anchors, &c. and in each
arch a letter of the following R. A. P. S. P. H.
The EASTINDIA HOUSE was very brilliantly light-
ed ; the columns were encircled with splendid lamps ;
between each wefe the letters G. P. R. with a star on
each side, over which was a wreath of laurel, compos-
ed of variegated lamps ; on each side of the columns
was a rolge of lamps in festoons, extending to each
corner, where was another brilliant star, with the let-
ters A. F. in the centre of it.
The TriamEs PoLicE had a Crown, with G. P. R.
in variegated lamps; and over the shield a transpa-
rency exhibiting the Eye of Providence.
The Nov MlNT—L;illiatitly illuminated ; the pil-
lars on each side were covered with lamps, with a Star
in the centre of each entrance. A splendid plume of
FeatlizTs, G. lt. and a Crown in the middle of varie-
gated lamps. The words ' Peace restored to Europe,
undernea.h.
ROYAL ANTI-ATTRITION OFFICE—The words" An-
chored ii) Peace," under a star ; the whole supported
by an anchor, cliplaying an immense number of beau-
till variegated lamps.

Yesterday, as (me of the lamplighters was employed
in putting up a quantity of lamps in front of the house
of Colonel LosomAN, in May-fair, Piccadilly, the
ladder on
recwhich he was standing gave way, by which
he was p ipitated into the area, and killed on the
pot. He was only twenty years of age.
DI;EL.—A fatal duel took place early on Saturday
morning on the Hooe, near the citadel, Plymouth,
between Lieutenant PAGET, of the North Mayo regi-
ment of Irish Militia, and Surgeon FRENCH, of the
same regiment, when the latter was shot through the
body at the first fire, and instantly expired.
CONCERTS IN WHITEHALL CHAPEL..--WE are happy
to learn that Mrs. BILLINGTON has, in;:Ar kindest
manner, acceded to the wishes of the nob Directors
of the Concerts to be held at the Chapel Royal,
Whitehall, in aid of the Fund for relieving Distresses
its Germany,. and will give her assistance for this
benevolent purpose on that occasion.