Star.
London, England, 1809-10-26 00:00:00

COlttilllLL.

The MAN SIO N.HOU SE—A transparency,with the words " tv.i,
may he reign," above which appeared the letters G. l.; 4r..1 -,i:.
higher, the crown, formed of variegated lamp, was planed hr.
tween the centre pillars; on each side of the transpar,:n.y, tit-
tween the pillars, were placed tufo gilt vases, one cuntairi:lg r:.,•:-,
the other myrtles, interspersed with variegated lamps; the pi:L:l
were encircled with wreaths formed of variegated lamps.
The BANK—An !rumens,. number of lamps were disposed aka!!
the front of this extensive building, stars and wreaths were fcrr
ed between the pillars, alternately, and a row of iarnps extencei
along the top, the whole length of the building ; under the graill
arch, opposite Bank-buildings, were displayed, in large k:•ini,
formed of lamps, the words' God save the King," surnicattd
with a crown and star; the pillars were encircled with wrerlts
of lamps, and arches were formed with lamps between each of the
pillars ; the Limps were all of a gold colour; and the tout enseir.
ble had Most striking and brilliant effect. Both these irscrptions
were in large letters of variegated lamps, and were surnwunt.l
by elegant festoons of drapery. In the wing were the crawn and
cyphers G. 111. R. beautifully illuminated and entwined with
branches of living laurel.
'l. he new buildings lately erected as residences for the chief of-
ficers of the Bank, wire also tastefully illuminated. Along :ae
front was the following inscription " GOD preserve the icing
GOLDSMITH'S HALL, in Foster:tane—Was very elegant. At
the top was the Crown and G. R. on each side of which was a
pillar entwined with lamps.
The SUN Fix E7oFr.c.—G. R. with a Crown between the let-
ters, and a Star on each side, formed of variegated lamps.
The ROYAL EXCUANGE was beautifully detorattd with row;
and festoons of lamps, extended the whole length of the front DI
the 'minding. Under the prinCipal entrance fr,rn Cornlull was
displayed an Anchor and Trident, surmounted with a Omer.
formed of beautiful brilliant lamp, with a Star on each side ; :Le•
pillars were encircled with wreaths of lamps, A beautiful S:in-
dud of the United Kingdom was displayed on the top of the i.:e•
change.
The illumination of LLOYD'S, on the north front of the Ex
ctzlge, was panictklarli appropriate and magnificent. In ;:7,,
• centre, opposite Entholomew-lane, was the representation of :.e
:.tern of a ship in full sail, 40 feet high from the keel to the P13'7.•
top, with a long pendant flying. On the stern was inscrib...l
" Jubilee, 30; Lloyd's ;" on the right, " Long live the King; ' c:-.
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tie left, " Ships, Colonies, and Commerce."
I The TURK EyCo rr x z-nonsg.—The letters G. R. 37.3 3 Crate
1 above them.

To tee Co rr LE-Housr —The same.
The EAGLI INSVRANCE OrTICZ--G. R. with a Star between
the lettersy.and a Crown above them.
The UNION FIRI-OrincE—G. R. with a Crown, in variegates
lamps.
F. 'Les navigation warehouse—A brilliant Crown, formed of
variegated lamps.
Got DING, perfumer—A Crown, with the No. SO, in varier tea
lamps above it.
ERANICOMICS Lottery-Office—Rows of variegated lamp ar.l
fesroons alternately.
Mr. YE ARNI, silversmith—Displayed a transparency ; 3 b,3l'
tiful Medallion of his Majesty, r, sting on a Lion, seppare.ll:
two beautiful figures of Prudence and Mercy; with :he L.ito
of " Long may he reign. "Fhe window frames were ;otrony.
tied with variegated lamps.
The New Pry i.i. Lt ea AAY—Was partirularly distinguirhol
for its spler.dour and appropriateness; a transparency, contlitinl;
a correct portrait of his Majesty, supported by the figure of Pru-
dence on one side, and Minerva. on the other, had an excellent
effect : over whose head was suspended Magna (;;,M.l ; aped 3
group of boys, sustaining the emblc me of Literature and the Arts
and Sciences.

;lt coloured Wisps, was suspended with wires, even with
top of the portico. but at a di.tance of some yards from the
ouilding. The brilliant appearance of the different coloured
kurps, at such a height in the air, without its bring perceptible
from what they were suspended, had a most beautiful effect.
BoAsz, 'ANC. and Co.—The words, " Long live the King,"
in large letter•. formed of variegated lattlps.
GARDNIIR and tuocK—G. R. with a Crown above; in vatic*
Sued lansps.
In Leadenhcil-street, two transparencies were exhibited. One
of vhich sea= •

M Mae Peace and Plenty crown the British Isle,
FILAVN on our Sovereign and us smile!"
The other,
" GOD save the King! Let strife for ever cease,
tt And crown the Jubilee with everlasting peace !"
TILE BOROUGH OF SOLTliw RK.
The RorAt Cranes, Saint George's Pields—The whole front
this Tittatte was splendidly deem dl!‘'d with variegated Litho!
~:cy the principal entrance was G. R. in large letters, a Crown
and brilliant star in the centre. The Chinese railing was oria-
melted with olive branches, and festoons of variegated lamps.
The Punt.tc Orrice, Union.diall—G. R. in large letters, with
t brilliant Crown.

\STLET'S AMIHITHEAT46, Westrninater-bridge—A Crown
ani G. R. hi variegated lamps.

. _
—h,, iltrrior or the Ki”g'b 3enels Prison was illuminated.
The whole front of the Warehouse for the Yellow
ror Remedy exhibited one brilliant blaze. We
beside§ tilt, Star and Anchor (which are
u,nally illuminated on days of rejoicing) the letters
C.. R. displayed by an in mease number of variegated
ian,p, and a very beautiful and appropriate Trans-
rarenc) t in the centre of which was a Portrait of
Majesty, surrounded by several Hearts, in each
ci which was written Joy, and in Letters of Gold—
,' The Fiftieth Year of the Reign of George a
,e.ll Patriot, the best of Kings, and the only virtuous
s,sv leign in Europe ; every heart is filled with joy
: thy long Reign, 0 King.,,

OBSERVATIONS.
The historian, in dwelling upon the character of
}isMaJEcry will, by the proceedings of yesterday,
be released from the tiouhle of much prolixity.—
T; e ,:baracter of the KING has been drawn by his
People in the spontaneous expression of their sen-
timents. After a reign of half a century, they rose
with one accordant voice, and desired with prayer and
praise, with thanks and rejoicings, with deeds of be-
nevolence and charity to all their fellow•subyects, to
express their gratitude to Goo for having given them
s good a King, and for having spared his life so long.
--gay he live to see a happy termination of all the
ronbles and vexations that have chequered his event-
ful reign !

PROCEEDINGS AT WINDSOR.
Unremitting preparations for the celebration of
Festival, around the favoured residence of Roy-
a:ty, had been making for a considerable time past,
hut did net publicly appear till the evening of the
preceding day ; all Windsor then became a scene of
bustle and activity. A triumphal arch was erected
in the market-place, and another in Sheet-street, lead-
ing down to Bachelors'_ Acre. The Town-hall was
owerted into bowers of lam el, intermingled with
transparencies, and the Bachelors of Windsor paraded
the streets with colours flying, drums beating, and
the carcases of an ox and two sheep, which were des-
tined to he roasted whole for their entertainment on
the fillowing day.
Daylight, on the Jubilee morn, Was ushered in
with discharges of artillery and-ringing of bells '
the latter of' which continued,. .pith short Interrais-
..inn; during the day, an I the former was repeated
11 every remarkable occasion. At two o'clock in
!he norning the ox-roasting commenced, in a field
the town, cJiled The Bachelors'-Acre."
apparatus for accomplishing this work consis ;
teil.l two immense ranges for the fires, st ,-ported
by !.rick-work. At each extremity, a triangle, of
large poles, supported a beam, from which the
carcase was suspended, by a chain, between the fires.
—Arsder beam served for a spit, and relays of four
ran at a time, two at each end, where there were con-
"enieat handles, kept the whole in a rotatory motion.
Ho:ten .4n Ox was neither shaved about the head,
lit deprived of his horns, and had a very curious ap-
Tearance as, trussed like a rabbit, he performed his
4tnoking revolutions. A proporeonably.pacious
tan vessel received the dripping-, and another tin vessel
Perforated with holes, surmounting his bult:. wag used i
-I,r; the equal distribution of the basting. Outside of
4hC fire-places the sheep were roasted, forming formi-
riahle flank-companies to the body in the centre.—
They were put to the fire about nine o'clock. The
!.x was stuffed with a bushel and a half of potatoes,
was a donation to the lower orders, from Captain
ElNualt, of the Blues. The sheep were given by
.!r. ADAMS and Mr. BANNISTER, his Majesty's but-
A little after ten o'clock, his MAJESTY, ac-
enlT.anied by the Princenes AuftesTA and SOPIIIA,
*.*:r. !lies of Y9RE, KENT, Sussex, and CUMBER..
..ANro and many of the Nobility, rode on horse-
, •
ICIC the Park. HiSMAJESTY looked extremely well,
And walic(•cl from the door to his horse, and mounted,
with•lt the least assistance. The QUEEN, soon after
'.:'e departure of tae caraloade, went in her carriage
s+..ith the Princess EtnAsETH, to Frogmore, t 3 see
l'"at the preparations for the fete in the evening
had been completed. About twelve o'clock. his M4l
:!..CTY, and his attendant company, rode into the long
where the Artillery, the Oxford Blues, and the'
:rafihrdshire Militia, were drawn up to receive him,
discharge of 50 pieces of cannon then took place,
":ne afra-de-jcit was fired by the infantry. The Royal
;nniediately returned to the Castle, to which
• !TVir.ry had also by this time returned. At one
• r`• her MA.rasTY, with the l'rincessep rind Royal
,1,14::!:; Lords liv,fialoGetnaturstourrt,WLvoterseA,
ARDEN, and ST.HELatea; Ladies ILCNESTER, CRAN-
▪ ~ and several others of the Noble persons who had
7:rtivcci at the Castle, viii ed the Baehelor's.Acre.—
:rhPY passed through the hones of Mr.Bustamoe,
•!ci which a pavilion was erected for their reception,
corn whence they had a full view of the cooking
elow From this Pavilion, viith colours flying, they
erinducted by a walk down the Slope, which was
5,-i.atied and raili-1,1 in, and inspected the ox and sheep
's t!*., y finish-:! their roasting career. They then re-
!iracd to the Pavilion, from whence a party of the
chelors of Windsor marched down to take the first
0:1( of this treat, and carry it on salvers, to be tatted
tileir Royal and Noble Visitors.
1 .te roasted ox was now hoisted, by means of pul-
,. and drawn from the fire-place into a capacious
,den tray. Some slices of beef and mutton, and a
I:on of plum-pudding (of which a great quantity
pr.yided) were then carried in pmcession up to
lion, where the QUEEN and her party partook
repast, and rescind three hearty cheers

from the assembled multitude, rot their condescension.
The QUEEN, in walking, was supported by the arm of
the Duke of YORK, and appeared to enjoy the festive
scene with much affability and good humour. When
Royal Party had departed from the 13, vilion, the oz and
sheep were cut, or rather hewn, up, and distributed
to the multitude, with plumpudding and ale. It
was a princely regale, and the scene exhibited would
have done honour to the pencil of the first artist that
ever lived. Groups of children, munching their por-
t; ms of pudding on the grass ; the aged carrying
off their shares of beef and mutton ; and poor and
rich partaking in the general festivity, displayed so
much gaiety, humour, and Jubilee, that it is impos-
sible to convey an adequate description of it in lan-
' guage. On leaving the happy party at the Acre,
we found the Prince of WALES, and the Princess
CHARLOTTE of 'VALES, arrived at the Castle, where
they had joined the ROYAL Fastitv--they came in
the same carriage. Every one of the royal car- ;
riages, in coming from the Castle, (went under the
Triump?,al Arch, at the Town-hall. This Arch had 1
a splendid appearance, and was about 30 feet high.
Four full-length figures adorned the base, viz.—Po-
mona, Flora, Faunas, and Bacchus. These were sur-
mounted on each side with portraits of their Kunnas,
and tl-ese, in their turn, surmounted by pyramids of
trophies.—The centre was crowned with the Regal
Arms, and inscribed, on one side, " God Save the
King," on the other, " The Kng and Constitution."—
The arch in Sheet-street was of equal height with the
foregoing, and erected in honour of the da.y goy Mr.
TIPPET, his AinsTill carpenter. The centre was
surmounted by a large medallion of the Km, and
inscribed, " May the King live for ever!" Both the
arches were transparencies, and almost covered with
lamps. ludeed the town of Windsor was, from end to
end, a transparency. There was scarcely a house ;
which did not boast one at least. Some of them were ?
very tasteful and appropriate. One had a likeness of •
his MAJESTY, with this inscription, from our immor-
tal bard

imirm...••••." May he live long !
Longer than I have time to tell his years!
Ever beloved and loving may his rule be !
And, when old Time shall lead him to his end,
Goodness and he fill up one monument !"
In the forenoon, the Corporation and the Volun-
teers attended divine service in the church ; and, at
four o'clock, the principal inhabitants partook of a
sumptuous dinner in the Town-hall. The Hall was
adorned with branches of laurel ; and in four of the
windows were transparencies, emblematical of Bri-
tannia, Justice, Prudence, and Temperance. The upper
end was occupied by a large transparency, represent-
ing a Medallion of the KING, on a stable column,
upon which the. Eye of Providence beamed with the
utmost splendour. Time was recording his virtues on
a scroll, on which the words " The Father of his Peo-
ple" appeared written. The Genius of Britain, crown-
ing the medallion with laurel, and emblems of secu-
rity, happiness, plenty, &c. filled up the rest of the
canvas.

His MAJESTY was dressed in the Windsor uniform,
as were also the Princes and Nobility. The QUEEN
Princesses, and Ladies, appeared in Royal Purple, I.
.
which was generally worn by the fashionable world,
in honour of the Jubilee. The higher ranks sported ;
this colour in pelisses, bonnets, mantles, &c. ; while
not a servant girl was to be seen without shawls, rib-
bons.
handkerchiefs, &c. according to the prevailing
costume. Every male, from prince to peasant, dis-
played
imp( nal cockades, with loyal inscriptions in
gold, Jubilee medals, suspended round the neck, with
purple ribbons, watch ribbons of the same kind, sprigs
of laurel and gold, of laurel only, or some device or
other, expressive of their loyalty and affection. Many
of t; e fair sex also displayed medals.
At Frogmore, as at Windsor, all was rejoicing and
gaitty. In the centre of the sheet of water, behind
the house, an irregular octagonal temple was erected
for the exhibition of fire-works. On the lawn to
the tight a pagoda and two painted pavilions were
erected for the reception of the Nobility invited to
her Majesty's fete. An immensely long tent, and,
eight other tents of less size, being appropriated to
contain the inhabitants of Windsor, and such other
persons as might be favoured with admission to
this splendid scene. Refreshments were provided
for their entertainment, consisting of every luxury
which art or nature could be ransacked to produce.—
The grounds and house were ornamented with much
splendour. The trees and shribs in the former glowed
with innumerable lamps and gauze lanterns of every
colour, which had a fine effect.
The manner in which the rooms in the house were
laid out, baffles description. Brilliant illuminations,
from lamps, chandelabras, chandeliers, &c. Paradises
of natural, and wreaths of artificial flowers ; orange
trees, exotics and shrubs of every description ; splen-
did ornaments of gold and silver, &c. formed a tout
ensemble, beyond praise. One the chief ornaments of
Frogmore, however, was to be found in the Jubilee
bust of the KING, which TURNERELLI had the honour
to prent to the QUEEN, at the castle, in the morning.
It was then carried down to Frogmore, and placed,
under her Majesty's direction, in front of the grand
mirror, in the red japan room
The whole of the Royal Family paid their respects,
and congratulated his MAJESTY on this memorable
day, with the exception of the Princesses MARY and
AMELIA and the Doke of CAMBRIDGE, who are at
Weymouth. The Princess of WALES did not visit
Windsor on this occasion ; neither was the Duchess
Of YORK present.
The concourse of people who visited Windsor was
very great. Thousands of persons, from the distance
of fifty miles round, journeyed to have the pleasure
of beholding their Sovereign and his Family at so I
remarkable a period. Their trouble they seemed to
think amply compensated by the pleasure of seeing
him, his QUEEN, and all his children, save three, in
high health and spirits, elevated by the demonstra-
tions of joy and loyalty that surrounded them.
His MAJESTY, on coming out from the Castle in
the morning, was congratulated on his appearing so
well and healthy. He replied, " I feel quite strong I
and, if my poor eyes were Mier, I should have no cause of
complaint."
0-

Jwing to die Fair taking place on Tuesday, the
throng was much augmented, and beds were not to
be procured, at inns or private houses, at less than
from hall-a-guinea to a guinea each. Last night
their prices were raised to double those sums.
bills, entertainments, fire-works, and illuminations,
'concluded this► the gayest day, that ever Windsor
wham*.

:PETE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26.
1115 NIAJLSTY eaocammatt.---1-lohday at the Banke

A report, which was circulated mere than a week
since, has been revived in the City, and with more
confidence than at first—that some kind of Negotia-
tion has been carrying on, through an indirect chan-
nel, between the British Government and that of
France, the object of which is the re-establishment of
a general Peace. The Marquis WELLEst.Ev, it is said,
is about to proceed to Paris in further pursuit of this,
grand object, the way to which, it is understood, has
been smoothed.by the mediation of a great Northern
Power, and whose interference was the chief cause of
the prolongation of the negociations at Altenburgh,
which are now entirely closed. The evacuation of
Spain is said to be the simple condition on which
England is to be admitted a party in a General Con-
gress of European Powers. The claims of Portugal,
as an independent State, to become subject to future
discussion.

Three Gottenbargh Mails arrived this morning: the
only article of intelligence in them, worth communi-
cating, is the appointment of Negotiators on the part
of Denmark and Sweden, with the view of conclud-
ing a peace.

We this morning received French papers to the
20th, and Dutch to the 23d instant. Their contents
are uninteresting. Great rejoicings had taken place
at St. Petersburgh in consequence of the conclusion
of the Peace with Sweden, and a promotion among
the Courtiers took place on the occasion.

At a late hour last night, we received Spanish pa-
pers to the 9th, and Portuguese to the 12th instant,
from which we have iven some extracts in another
column.

The following is a Private Letter from Lisboa re-
ceived by the same conveyance :

LISBON, OCTOBER 10.

se Lord WELLINGTON is arrived. He was received
at the Commercial Square with all the pomp of a
Sovereign, under a salute from the Castle. Our
Dragoon Guards, the Portuguese regiments of Vo-
lunteers, horse and foot, Militia, &c. were all under
arms : a royal carriage awaited him, but he preferred
riding on horseback, and was accompanied by Mar
shal BERESFORD, who with Sir ROBERT WILSON, is
now here. It is currently reported that our troops
are returning from Spain towards this country, and
that Portugal is to be defended if possible. A brig
of war, just arrived from Cadiz. brings accounts of
a victory gained by BLAKE, over the French near
Gerona."

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

FALMOUTH, OCTOBER 23.

Arrived the Princess Charlotte packet, Capt. Rzftrt,
with mails from Lisbon, in 11 days passage.

PLYMOUTH and PI.YMOUTH•DOCK, OCTOBER 24.
Yesterday arrived the American ship Brutus, Cap-
tain GOODRIDGE, from New York, which place she
left the Ist of September, laden with cotton, log-
wood, tobacco, &c. bound to Tonningen ; on her
passage was boarded and plundered by a French pri-
vateer, and subsequently fell in with the Menusa,
which skip brought her in here.

The Busy privateer, Captain BELL, arrived at
Fowey on Sunday, with a re-captured American ves-
sel, the Thomas and Mary, of Richmond, which had
been taken by a French privateer on Saturday even-
ing : the privateer steered for St. Maloes, with a large
English brig in tow, which she had previously cap-
tured.—La RAIN frigate is hourly expected in, with
her prize, a French privateer, which she was left in
chace of, off the Start, yesterday.—Arrived the
VALIANT, of 74, and SL'RVEILLANTE frigate, from
off L'Orient; the VALIANT is nearly in a sinking state,
having been on shore off L'Orient, and the SURVEIL.:
LANTE came in with her for fear of her foundering at
sea. She has since come up Hamoaze.—Sailed :he
PLOVER sloop, on a cruize.

Came in the Celerity, Capt. PEACOCK, from Oporto,
to London, with wine ; Minerva Portuguese barque,
Capt. J. JARDINER, from Pernambuco, to London,
with sugar and cotton : she was captured the '2oth
instant, five miles from Scilly, by a French privateer,
and retaken by the NAIAD, of 36 guns, the next day;
French chasse maree la Victoire, from Bourdeaux,
with rozin and wine, captured by the MINERVA, of
32 guns; Providence revenue cutter, from a cruize.
This morning arrived the Proodrty of Jersey, Capt.
LE GROS, from Jersey, with cyder : the master states,
that he saw this morning, off the Start, lying-too,
with only one sail hoisted, a French lugger privateer,
which he escaped the notice of, until he was too far
to windward to profit her any thing by chace ; bat as
the wind is now at E.S.E. and many ships beating in
the Channel, the day will haidly clear before she has
made one or more captures—the Channel is swarm-
ing with these marauders, to the annoyance of the
commerce of the country. Sailed the ALEICORE sloop,
on a cruize ; NONPAREIL schooner with dispatches for
Cadiz ; anai the ARROW schooner, in quest of the
privateer in the Channel.

YARMOUTH, OCTOBER 25.

Sailed the EPUIRA sloop of war, with the trade, to
Flushing. Arrived, and remain in the Roads, the
CHAMPION sloop of war, and Nave &Nal, with a fleet,
for Gottesiburgh.—Ships in the Roadf, 'WebOr'
Onyx, Acute, Vixen, Indignant, Bruizer, Ned
and Champion.—The Lord Duncan packet arrived
from Heligoland, wish malls and several passengers.

/AM" OCTOBER gr 4.
Sailed his Majesty's ship S.u.sErm, with IVl.ijrg,
General CANirhELL oil hoard, for tln, Med terno.c.in
VIRAGO gun.brig, for Portsmooth, with a conv,y
and SPECULATOR logger for Fit:JIM:4, with dispatches.
Arrived the Isis, of 50 guns, from Flusing ; tt:c
Dispatch pilot sloop, of from a cruir.e. Sailed
the HARLEQUIN armed ship, will a convoy to the
Westward.—Wind S. E.

NAVAL PROMOTION.
The Naval Promotion, on account of the Jubike,
consists of
A Admirals,
10 Vice-Admirals,
10 Rear Admirals,
20 Post Captains, and
20 Commanders,

All taken in regular succession from the top of theit
respective lists, neither one being pissed over, nor one
siccted out of his turn.