Star.
London, England, 1809-10-27 00:00:00

THE JUBILEE.

The dinner at Merchant-Taylors' hall, on Wed-
nesday, was of the most sumptuous kind, and the
most perfect conviviality prevailed until a late hour.
The company consisted cf about 25 Noblemen and
Gentlemen. Among wh'm were,
Lords St. Vincent, Liverpool, Mu'grave, Camden, Erskine,
and I xvison Gower ; Mr. Perceval, Mr. Canning, Mr. Sheridan,
Mr. Huskisson, Mr. Ellis, &c.
The toasts and sentiments, in which loyalty for the
best of Kings was the predominant feature, charac-
terised this great commercial and opulent assembly.
The meeting was enlivened by many excellent and
appropriate songs and glees : and the company did
not separate till a late hour.
Many of the horses which appeared in the streets
in coaches, in (bays, or in carts, were decorated with
lar,4e spi igs of laurel. One sentiment of harmony
appeared to prevail through every class of the corn-
ni unity. Never do we recollect the streets so crowded.
The innumerable devices, and the splended illumina-
tion of the public buildings, and private houses, pre-
cipitated the spectators from one place to another, in
rapid and successive motion, and rendered the scene
peculiarly interesting.
Among the ladies, several were distinguished for
tippets or pelisses of purple silk, with a ribbon round
the neck, to which was suspended a Jubilee medal.—
Others wore bouquets of the most beautiful artificial
flowers. Bandeaus for the head, consisting of oak
ai.d olive branches entwined together, were also much
worn.

,inch was the immense number of lamps to be
lighted at the Bank, that it was found necessary to
begin at one o'clock, and the front reaching from
Bartholomew-lane to Princes-street, was lighted be-
'ore two o clock in the day ; the lamp-lighters had
not finished the remainder of their task before six.

Richmond Bridge was illuminated, and toll-free
from nine o'clock in the morning until nine yesterday.
The Royal East London Militia, quartered at
Woolwich, London, and Greenwich, assembled on
the Point, Blackheath. The Colonel's marquee, and
the Officer's .en:s were pitched in the morning, in the
front of which the regiment was drawn up in a circle;
prayers and an excellent sermon was preached on the
drum-head, lON Rev. Mr. JONES of Lewisham.
The regimen, th,!a fired ateads de joie thrice, and a
royal salute of -21 guns was from the flanks of
the battalion by ow', field pieces ; the band then struck
up the loyal anthem of " God save the King," and
every individual present joined the regiment in loud
and reiterated acclama: ons. The men were then re-
galed with roast beef and strong beer, by Sir JOHN
EAMER, the Colonel of the regiment. The Officers
and a number of the Gentlemen in the neighbourhood,
dined at the Three Crown tavern, Greenwich, and the
evening concluded with a grand display of fire-works
on t:le River Thames, in front of the house where the
Officers dined.

A liberal subscription was collected in the parish
of Islington a few days previous to the Jubilee, and
the amount was most judiciously distributed in the
following manner:—Each poor family receired two
quarter loaves, with three shillings in money, for
the father and mother. Twenty pounds of potatoes
were distributed for every child in the family, and
half a bushel of coals for the whole. A considerable
surplus which remains after fulfilling all these lauda-
ble objects, will be distributed in the course of the
winter, in a similar manner.

The small parish of Paddington have shewn their
loyalty on the happy occasion of the Jubilee, by dis-
tributing 2.5 fat sheep, 350 quartern loaves, and 700
candles, amongst 340 families, besides a dinner to near
70children belonging to their charity school, the above
purchased from a subscription collected by the officers
from house to house since Sunday last.
At Kew,' the Board of Artificers, and the Volun-

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Leers, walked in procession to church at ten o'clock.
After divine service, Messrs. GEORGE and HENRY

WARREN, carpenters to his MAJESTY, entertained
about 100 persons with roasted beef and plumb-pud-
cling, set out on tables, within a spacious marquee,
erected on Kew-green, opposite to their own house.
Rounds of beef were likewise cut up for the benefit of
the wives and children of such persons as were natives
of Kew. Porter, ale, and punch, were plentifully dis-
tributed. On the health of his MAJESTY being drank,
50 pieces of cannon were discharged. In the evening
the whole of the town was illuminated. A grand Go-
thic arch was erected, from the centre of which the

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ptish *tar was suspenclid ; it was of vast ditnentiork,
and underneath a medallion of his MAJESTY, a 'Very
correct likeness, with a motto " Virtue, Honour, and
Glory." The whole of the trees around the green
were illuminated by variegated lamps, in radiant
arches, wreaths, and columns. About nine o'clock,
a dance was given in a kind of rustic ball-rooin, and
the night concluded with fire-works.
The parishes in the Borough of Southwark, viz.
St. George, St. Saviour, St. Olave, St. John, and St.
Thomas, had out to church in the morning all the
persons in the workhouse, who at their return were
entertained with plenty of roast beef, plum-pudding,
and porter. At Lambeth, Newington, Christ Church,
Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, and Deptford, the same
arrangement took place.
The Jubilee was celebrated in a joyous manner in
Shadwell. The Hon. THOMAS BOWES entertained his

numerous tenantry with roast-beef, plum-pudding,
and porter. Near 800 men, women, and children,

were feasted well.

HIGFIGATE.—In the patriotic and loyal hamlet of
Highgate, a sum was collected which afforded a dis.
tribution of five shillings to every labouring and every
poor person, and two shillings for each child. The
spirited little band of Volunteers, after attending di-
vine service, paraded the village, indulging in fre-
quent huzzas, and their music playing, " GOD save
the King," " Rule Britannia," &c. They were hos-
pitably regaled at the Castle Bowling-green. Sotne
of the inhabitants were fearful least the donations,

being in money, might be abused, and tend to intoxi-
' cation, but, to the credit of the poor, no such effect
was produced, all was harmony, gentleness, and joy.
1 The Treasurer and Trustees of the Charity School
of Shadwell entertained the charity children and the
lold women of the almshcuse. The poor people in
the workhouse were also entertained. All went away
with their hearts made glad.
At Cheltenham the Jubilee was celebrated by a
grand Jubilee Dinner, at which all the principal inha-
bitants were present. The Cheltenham Volunteers
also had a field-day on the occasion, and the day was
celebrated with great loyalty and festivity.
At Woolwich 50 guns were fired at day-break, 50
at noon, and 50 at sun-set, in honour of the Jubilee.
The Officers of the Artillery had also a grand ball in
the evening on the occasion.
At Dover, on Wednesday morning, Capt. CRAW-
FORD'S Company of artillery, assisted by Captain
MOON'S Company of Volunteer Artillery, fired 50
guns from the sea line of batteries, and at ten o'clock
the Royal Bucks, commanded by Lord TEMPLE, with
two field-pieces, Royal Perth, Royal Miners, and
Royal Montgomery Regiments of Militia, Assembled
on the beach, and fired a feu de joie, and afterwards
marched past Brigadier-General NIGHTINGALE, on
the Rope-walk. In the evening there was a splendid
ball at the Rooms. The poor belonging to the town
were regaled with bread, meat, and beer, and at St,
Mary's Workhouse, the inmates had roast beef and
plum-pudding for dinner, with ale.
The Jubilee was celebrated at Yarmouth with every
demonstration of joy : the ships of war in the Itoads, ;
and the ships in the harbour, were decorated with
flags, as were the Public Offices.—The poor were
plentifully supplied with roast beef, plum - pud-
ding, and strong-beer, and a collection was made at
the church door to a considerable amount, and which
was equally distributed. The ships, at one o'clock,
fired a royal salute, and in the evening were dressed
with lantiorns, and a transparency on board the IN-
DIGNAN T exhibited the words George the Third and
Unanimity. The Berkshire Militia fired a feu de joie—
Select parties dined at the various taverns, and the
evening concluded with a Ball, which was kept up
until a late hour. _ _ _

The demonstrations of joy and loyalty that have
been manifested at Plymouth, on the 50th Anniv
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sary of his MAJESTY'S Accession to the Throne, were
such as had never been witnessed on any former occ..
sion : besides a procession in the morning, which was
extremely grand, there was a gretivr display of flags
and emblematical devices than on any former occa-
sion. The shops were all as closely shut as on a Sun-
day, and every place of public worship fully atten-
ded. Suitable and appropriate sermons were preached
on the occasion. The Chief Magistrates had taken
every precaution to prevent mischief in the evening by
the fire-works, and other demonstrations of rejoicing
which took place on the Hoe, and in different parts of
the neighbourhood.
At Bristol, the day was ushered in by the ringing
of bells ; by displaying of flags and standards stream-
ing from the steeples of the churches, the tops of the
public buildings, and the masts of the shipping of all
nations, in the harbour. In the course of the morn-
ing service was performed by the clergy and dissent-
ing ministers of different denominations, in their se-
veral churches and meeting-houses, where appropriate
sermons were delivered by their respective ministers
to numerous and crowded congregations.
The MAYOR and Corporation attended divine ser-
vice at the MAYOR'S chapel, where an impressive
discourse was delivered on the occasion, by the
Rev. T. T. BIODULPII. About nine o'clock the vo-
lunteer corps in that City and neighbourhood as-
sembled in Queen-square, from whence they pro-
ceeded to St. Paul's Church, where an excellent
and appropriate sermon was delivered by Dr. SCI %LI..
After divine service, the Doctor, attended by the
churchwardens, and the principal inhabitants of his
parish, proceeded to lay the foundation stone of an
obelisk, to be erected in the centre of Portland-square,
as a memorial of his MaJrs'n's happy reign. After
the ceremony, the volunteers fired three rounds
over the foundation stone, amidst a vast number of
spectators. The spectacle was solemn and impressive.
The volunteers afterwards returned to Queen-square,
where, about two o'clock, they were joined by the
garrison of the city, when the whole being drawn up
in order, fired a fu-d,:joir in honour of the day.
—A royal salute of cannon was returned from
Brandon-hill, and the joy was echoed from heaven
to earth, from .earth to heaven." The work of
charity and festivity then began.—To notice all the
acts of charity and benevolence manifested by the
corporate and parochial bodies, as well as by indivi-
duals, on this happy occasion, would exceed our limits.
The grand triumphal arch was constructed in Corn-
street, between St. Werburgh's church and Mr. NOR..
TON'S house, festooned with laurels, and ornamented
with suitable devices. In the evening a bone-fire was
lighted on Brandon-hill. The effect was grand and
sublime.

THEATRE:

COVENT-dARDLON .—On no night since the com-
mencement of the present season at this Theatre have
we witnessed the degree of order, peace, and tran-
quillity, as during the performances of last night.
The pieces for the evening's amusement were, the
Comedy of Laugh when yr,u can, The Jubilee, and the
ballet of Oscar and Mabrir,:.

The house was well filled at first price, by a seteet
and fashionable audience, amongst whom were a more
than usual number of beautiful females. During the
first four acts of the Comedy and pat._ of the fifth,
the greatest harmony prevailed, and the most marked
attention was paid to the performanct, and the merits
of the several actors were recognised, and applauded
with warmth and satisfaction.

Mr. MuNnex, in the part of Old Boni's, evinced his
wonted excellence, and was greeteld by reiterated ex-
pressions of praise: The admission of the teal.-price
gentlemen did not on this, as on former occasionns,
operate as a signal for uproar, their entrance v,as
scarcely perceived. In the second scene of the fifth
act, however, some tumult prevailed, rnd en the ap-
pearance of Mr. CHARLES KEMBLL, in the part (:f Ed-
ward Mortimer, although received with great applause
in the early part of the evening-, he was aEsailed by a
volley of hisses, which, with intimiingled groans, c::11-
tinned to the end of the Comedy, although by no
means so general as on former nights. o.te person',
who was particularly successful in imitating ;he load
barkings of a dog, was seized by Mr. BRANDON and a.
party of constables, who with great difficulky, consi-
derable resistance being opposed by the pittite., drag-
ged him from the house. After this, a battle took
place between the fireman and a gentleman, in con-
sequence of some personal altercation, the gentleman
struck the first blow, and it was returned with inter-
est by his antagonist. The dispute and affray was
finally settled in the passage leading to the pit. Be-
tween the Comedy and the Farce several placards
were exhibited, amongst the mostconspicuuus of which
were the following :
A death's head and crossbones was exhibited with
an inscription under of _ _

" Resurgam—Boxes Gs Pit 3e. 6d."
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" John Kembl: ! Jan Ketnble ! John Keinhle ! Tremble
Tremble ! Tremble ! For the Day of thy last Reckoning ap-
proa:hes!"
" Privacy in a Public Theatre is as incongruous as the Dictation
of a Vagrant to the /Lids!) Public."
A caricature, representing a man seated on a chair
of justice, from whose mouth came the words—
" Not applause! then commit him."
Under this figure were the words—
" Read—this."
" No Theatrical Seduction! No 'Traps for Innocence! No Pri-
vate Boxes!'
" Gentlemen and Ladles may be accommodated with genteel and
commodious Private Apartments in this House—call a: the
Managers fur the Key."
" Old Prices fbr Ever."
" Pit for Ever."
" Lungs, Energy, and Success to the Advocates for Old Price*
and Kemble's Downfall."
The heighth of the row was, however, during the". • -
representation of the Jailer, and even then, the mal-
contents not having exceeded thirty in the pit, and
half-a-dozen in the boxes, their noise was not sufficient
to drown the voices of the Performers.--The latter
scene, however, of the sea-port-town illuminated, &c.
together with the terminating chra-us.ses of" God:aye
Me Kitig," and " Ride Britannia," were received with
every demonstration of pleasure and applause.
An orator in the pit now endeavoured to stir up
the old hacknied traps for riot and confusion, but in
vain. He first proposed groans for KENIBLE, then claps
for JOHN BULL, and, finally, three cheers for his MA-
JESTY, but all would not do; he could obtain but few
partizans, and those few did not seem much inclined
for vociferation. A great part of the audience in the
pit departed in peace and quietness, before the bal-
let of " Oscar and Malvina," which commenced un-
der the most auspicious aspect. The overture and
the
grand chorus in the opening scene, were dis-
tinetly, heard, as were most of the songs ; and the
music throughout was clearly distinguished- in every
part of the house. Expressions of disapprobation
were confined solely to hissing, and these were very
transient, and proceeded only from a few persons in
the pit, and one or two in the back boxes. At the
conclusion of the peace, a general burst of claps and
hisses re-echoed through the house, but they were so
equally divided, that it would be difficult to decide
which had the majority ; and at half past eleven the
house was completely cleared, a few minutes only
having elapsed from the falling of the curtain.

The last arrivals at Cheltenham are,

Captain Argles, Captain Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. Kemp, Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Miss Harris, Mrs. and two Misses
Cawne, Mr. Waymouth and family, Mr. Thomas Taylor, Mr.
Davenport, Mr. Bridges, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Walpole, Mr. Box,
Mr. S. Partney, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Begbie, Miss Morgan, &c.

The private letters brought by the Gattenburgh
Mail of yesterday state, that the second convoy had
joined the first at Gottenburgh, and tl:at the whole,
consisting of allout 300 sail, would take its departure in
a few days. It is not to be supposed that this vast col-
lection of shipping will bear to this country tlieual i
quan-
titynuinb
cXerß,a,Altrioculpdrohdittli_ceesux\p'!p:iic:,ldf.ormTeill-e present fleets,
system, equal
of trade has rendered it more convenient to send yes-
:els of smaller dimensions to the North, so that it is
probable, that the average burden of those now en-
gaged in this commerce does not much exceed 150
tons. The cause of the delay of the first convoy until
the prodigious accumulation of shipping at Gotten.
bargh, by the arrival of the second, is not yet ex-
plained but those merchants, whose activity had ob.
tained for them the priority in the passage of the
Sound, are material sufferers ty this procrastination.
CORN MARKET, MARK-LANE, OCTOBER 27.—This
day there is a tolerable supply of Wheat, with some
arrivals of Foreign, and sales are very heavy, and
' scarcely
_maintain last prices.--Barley at little varia-
tion.—Malt this week is cheaper.—White Pease ra-
ther lower.—Beans of the two kinds likew;se.—Of
Oats there are very large supplies, and sales thereof
are also named somewhat cheaper.—Flour continues
at late prices, and fine Americansßs. to 635. per barrel,
OZNERAL CUILILINCY Al UNDrt
Wheat, 785.901. ltrr. Bea'is, 60s. 654.
rine ditto, 106 s. 110 i. Tick ditto, 4S I. 545.
Rye, 50s. 565. Oats, 21,5. 30s. 3-,s.
Barley, 419.565. Oc/4 Poland ditto, ST,. 405.0 d.

Malt. 765. 84s. l'otator ditto, 41s.
White Peas (boilers) 86s. 965. Rape S?ed, 481. to .;
Grey ditto, 50s. 555.
Fine Flour, 90s. 95:4—Seconds Us. 90%

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