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NEXT' TUESDAY HE LOTTERY SEGINS DRAWING,
/SY ORDER OF THE LORDS OF THE TREASURY.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1817.

The day nf prayer and lamentation is passed :
play it also have prnved one of Heavenly mercies. On
earth it has been kept with the most
,becoming so-
lemnity. Never, in ancient ages, when the virgins
of Israel wept in sackcloth and ashes, and the beauty
of Jeruss!ern was in the dust, have the fads and hu-
miliations If the Chosen Peopl: been observed with
more heartfelt sorrow and unaffected devotion.—
Though this great metropolis did not rend her clothes,
and send the roar of her lamentations through all her
gates, she was desolate in spirit, and breathed forth
her afflictions in silence and in tears. The spectacle
was awful, and at the same time consolatory ; for it
was gratifying, even in woe, to behold the religions
feelings with which a great and reflecting nation
acknowledged the chastising PROVIDENCE of the
ALMIGHTY, and, bowing, in libmble resignation
to his behests, implored a relaxation of his wrath.
—lf this Empire has prospered amidst the calamities
of the world.--if it has risen unbroken, nay, trium-
phant, from every conflict—if it has no bounds set to
its glory and its power—it mainly owes these dear.
these exclusive blessings, to the deep sense of faith
:And gratitude which it has generally preserved to-
wards the Given of life and all victory. This was
the shield that covered it in the day of battle—the
spear that overthrew the multitude of its foes. When
this sense seemed blunted by long prosperity, and
confidence and pride succeeded humbleness and reli-
gion, a warning blow was struck, but still more in
mercy than hi anger. Had vengeance alone been ,
consulted, the wound wonld have been inflicted by
a mortal band. Our enemies might have been al-
lowed to prevail against us; and disgrace would have
been added to calamity. But, in our present affliction.
the Az.sliosry himself was our adversary, more to
recall than to punish ; and thanks to His mercy, we
trust his benevolent intention: have been fulfilled, and
that this nation Las returned to its former fidelity'and
its former love.

Whoever beheld the crowds which fille.d our
Churches yesterdsy ; the deep attebtion with which
they hung on the Divine word the devout fervency
of t •i• r prayers, and the arc with which they em-
balmed the memory of our beloved Putecess, must
have been convinced, that sincere and ardent Religi-
gio i !•ad resumed its empire over their hearts. By
an impulse of feeliug as spontaneous as it was Gni-
eersai, all business was suspended throughout this
vast metropolis. Every shop was shut as during the
joleranity of the Sabbath; the shutters of most pri•
vate houses were also closed, and while the deep tol-
ling of bells sounded mournfully above, anal afilictrd
countenances and the black vestments of woe passed,
Silently along, funeral processions seemed to move
every. street, and the whole land to weep in deso-
lation? At an early hour the bells throughout the
entire extent 01 this great metropolis tolled the tune.
ral knell, which was resumed at intervals during the
Iy, and continued until twelve o'clock at night.—
moragthem,the deep and melancholy tone of St.
Paul 'trunk upon the cur with a force and effect
t gekceeding all its melancholy associates. The
•: • on tbei'ower was huisted at day break,
it-spat high ; and the example was followed by
Arm vessel in the River that had an Entign or a
lain Sick to display. In the different seaports ms-
•*isuSe guni'were tai be fired at night; and every ship
every nation was to hoist their colours half-mast
all the parishes the parochial children were
partly dressed in mourning—black collars and cuffs,
instead
.of red or blueor green. and black bindings
Toun4 their caps and badge a the females with black
Abloom on their gowns and cap. •The scene around
us was one of naives:al mourning. All the upper
elatun were in full suits of black, and the persons
Oen In humblest life :were net without some Mark or
'esblem of arose,. ,pivine Service was performed
• 'afi the Churches .and Chapels of. every religious
and persuasion. Eleven o'clock was the general
hour of its commencement. • .
4 *INDSOR, THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. en.
`use • The grave •h as -oveethat interesting'Prue.
gess.so• Lately the hope of England, from whom we
. posted a race of Sovereigns to spring destined to
perpetuate, since nor wisdom nor valour can exalt
del-glcirfof old' England. The calamity. is not one
wlll soon Me away. The more we reflect upon.
..the more it is aggravated in all its citrumstahttelri
imstaseelory,iiiduT:ietrs tit Wound, to real
, • • .
!Went madents.of fior life, to compere tha
vibt then konwri
,with the feelings growing out of
dinentsstroOf wsl 4eP191, In heighten that univir•
sal.afiliction caused by bee death. • - •..
tiong ifit
.4leepiag spectators of he, obsespaies,
, ire2Bl r,f00.4.;11, at the beginning eaf the sum.
wor'4oo4- :Hien:hied on si ter/ afferent'
• ilte" ieleir.".ition of Des nuptial..
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11011: iimisediate Offspring of that otos. of boy $
and the grief manifested by all classes who beheld
the mournful pageant, was as loud, yet as profound,
as the shock was sudden and severe.
ir In Windsor, the sad event has created the
strongest imaginable sensations of sorrow. Through-
out the whole of the present week the most affecting
'anxiety has prevailed to be made acquainted with.
and if possible, to witness every thing in the slightest
degree connected with the last sacred duties that
remained to be performed in honour of one so sin.
cerely beloved. The entrance of the remains of the
departed PRINGLSS CUARLOTTE into "Windsor, on the
night before the funeral, was one of the most touch-
ing scenes ever beheld in any age or nation. Aikidos
had gone abroad that the removal would take place
on the evening preceding that actually Exed upon for
conveying the bodies from the late residence of her
Royal Highness to the destined place of interment.
In consequence of this rumour, great numbers of
persons went out to meet,them on the road, many of
whom passed beyond Old Windsor, and consumed
in melancholy unavailing watchfulness the greater
part of the night.
" On Tuesday evening, so early as eight o'clock,
many hundrds of persbni were seen on the road
leading from Windsor towards Egham, which route
the procession was expected to take. These, in the
course of the following two hours, were joined by an
immense multitude, and from ten o'clock till long
after midnight, a greater. assemblage of the inhabi-
tants of Windsor was seen extending from the town
to the gardens of Frogmore, than has been called
together at any time or under any circumstances

since a very different object of attraction was pre-
sented in the splendid fete of 1809, given by her
MAJWIT in honour of the Jubilee. then celebrated
on the commencement of the fiftieth year of the

present reign.
4. But it was not only the people of Windsor who
were called from their homes on this occasion. Nu-
merous visitors from London swelled the ranks Of
the multitude. as on Tuesday the influx was so very
great, that wherever the stranger sought a, temporary
home, he heard nothing but expressions of regret
that the means of accommodation were exhausted.

N At seven in the evening a detachment of the
Blues were ordered from Windsor to meet the pro•,
cession. At tn. o'clock several mourning coaches
arrived, and these coming by Frogmore, pretty
clearly indicated the route of the whole procession,
but the crowd still doubting, continued walking
backwards and forwards, never losing sight for more
than a few minutes of the Long Row.
" It was not till half an hour after midnight that
the solemn cavalcade was seen entering Windsor.—
Filly of the Blues cleared the way, and the prates-
*ion followed in the order which, on Tuesday, we
announced to have been decideil upon. The demon-
strations of sorrow were as universal as they 'were
strong, when they saw by the light of the moon the
hearse wl.ich conveyed to the tomb the lifeless form
of that endeared Fatness, whom sniffy of them bad
so often seen on that very spot, in all the gaiety of
youth, distinguished less by her high rank than by
the condescending affability with which she 'chow.'
ledged the spontaneous tokens of respect and love
which her presence never failed to command. The
coach and six bearing the urn which contained the
heart of the Pumas% with the coffin of the Child,
drawn by s►: hOrses, preceded the hearse, which was
drawn by eight. Prince LEOPOLD, who had an-
nounced his 'determination to remain with the corpse
all night, followed in a coach and six, and other
Mourning coaches followed, precisely according to
the arrangement previously made. Motes, attendants
in mourning, and a small party of the Blues, closed
the melancholy train.

The procession had passed through Hensham,
Walton, Sheppertoa, Lstkham, Staines, and Egham.
At Staines it halted, and the detachment from the
10th Hussars, which had escorted it thus far, was
relieved by the Oxford Blues, and the cavalcade ad.
vanced in the same order in which it had set out, by
Priesthill, Old Windsor, and Frosmore, to Windsor.
It St. Alban's-street the procession again stopped,
and a detachment of twenty of the Horse Guards
escorted the body of the infant up Castle-hill to the
porch of St. George's Chapel. Colonel Anurmittors,
Sir 'ROBERT GARDINER, Mr. STBITENSON, and Mr.
Maass, were in the carriage, and the coffin and the
urn were conveyed to the altar, and both were depo.
sited in the •ault. None but the necessary atten-
dants were admitted into the Chapel at this time. No
funeral service was toad. This part of the proceed-
ings finished at about half-past one.

..• The body of the Partrcuss had in the mean time
been conveyed to the room prepared for it at the.
Lower Lodge. Here- his Serene Highness Princes
Lao*osti alighted, attended by Sir Chltot
and the Officers of the Lord Chamberlain. The pales
anti despairing elprissitin of his countenance told but
too distinctly the desolation Of 4P4li. which the loss!
of his beloved Canon fict cauteithbp tto experience,)
Mid iKebistrok !etre" his Pre peat .appeiranee and
shat wilitih he wore bet' a felt' tricks 'ego, 'truck
awry observant eye, and awoke the fiarmitesisinipew
ay jai gut unspeakable' anguish of which be to
see the iateregllng.ii4tirs.
Yeateidai blousing* the whole of the shops in
Winds* were ogled, as were ibe.windosis if nearly
all tjuweivate ivistisii. The dak was in wet, tespest

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0 The rawness lay in State Wm the time of the
rrivel of the body at the Lower Ledgeoilt late in
the afternoon of yesterday. To the. apartment in
which the coffin was placed no person &told be ad-
milted without a ticket ; and though it was intended
that most of the respectable inhabitants of Windsor
should have an opportunity of witnessing this last
sad display of Royal grandeur, the numerous appli.,
cations preferred, made it impossible to comply with
the solicitations of many who were desirous of gazing
on this interesting spectacle. Daring the whole of
the night Prince Laorow sat up with the remains of
his beloved Consort, and refused all refreshment but
a little water, sweetened with sugar.
o The room in which the body lay in state was not
large ; it was completely covered with black cloth,
and the approach to it lay through another apartment
not less completely hung with sables. The coffin was
covered with a splendid pall, superbly decorated with
all the pomp of heraldry. At the head, the escut-
cheon of the deceased appeared, and three immense
candlesticks with lighted candles of corresponding
magnitude were placed on each side of the body ;
many smaller candles were kept burning throughout
the day, which, with the larger lights, were elevated
,on platforms raised for the purpose. The crowd that
pressed in to view this scene was great beyond con-
ception.; but the sincere respect universally cherished
for the deceased, taught all who. approached the de-
parted Proems a proper regard for decorum, and
no disorder worth ',motioning occurred.
of All the places",tsf
,thorehip were opened, and at
the Church an excellent Sermon was.preached by the
Rev. Isaac Gonarrr, Vicar of Datchett, from the
7th chapter of Revelations and the 17th verse—
" And GOD shall wipe away all tears." He observed
in his discourse, that of all the monitors sent to cor,
met the wanderings of an ignorant or corrupt world.
death had proved the most effectual. He touched
on the various ways In which death was seen to snatch',
his victim from the earth—some from a career of
useful activity, others from one of culpable ambition
or harJened guilt. The tomb could.not be prevailed
upon to give up its prey, but the virtues of those con-
signed to it Agee al a clear sepulchral lamp on
those left behind, to kindle them into laudable exer-
tions, and to animate them to aspire to excellence.
Some from their situations be described to cause a
greater chasm in society when 'thqy were called away
than others. Some were known but to those nearly
connected with themiTand the auras comequent
upon their loss, though epmparatively small, was,
perhaps, the more bitterly felt us.it was less diffused.
Others, from the more tanked bicuation which they oc-
cupied, must cause a more extended chasm. If the
heiress of a race of Kings, distinguished as the firm
guardians of .civil and religious rights—a Pantoms,
whom. while living they might peaise without incur-
ring censure for flattery, whom dead they might
eulogise. without being accused of .partiality, whose
well spent youth promised a maturity of virtue-tea
PAINCDIS who, furnishing a pattern of conjugal virtue
far from the glare and observation of a Court, in a
happy retirethent, had not failed to obtain the on-,
bought admiration of an approving people;—if such
a being were early called away, the grief felt for her
loss would be that of one family, but that family
would include empires. Such he described that cala.
mitt' to be which now suspended the cheerfulness of the
most gay, and threw affliction into every countenance.
He eloquently touched on the many virtues of her
ROYAL HIOUNtSto and especially on her charity,
which bad ()ken snatched the perishing wretch from
despair, and made the widow's bean sing for joy.
Her piety bad been not leas distinguished than her
benevolence; 'and he particularly dwelt on Iscr ob-
servance of the Sabbath D sy, and on the religious
exercises which she encouraged and practised among
her household. Such was that fair plant which had
been untimely ic"ist, even while the morning dew glit-
tered on its leaves,:and, the stem promised to pot ,
forth the fairest Enver, **The dower, alas! had been
nipped—the plant mowed down, and the land which
it had adorned should see it no more I While thus
eulogizing the virtues of the debeased; and setting
forth in the most moving terms thowthent of the
calamity which the nation had sustained, he was
fateful to throw in such appropriate topics of con-
solation as were called for by the nature of the case
and We poignant feelings of his afflicted auditory._
He rephseoted her as lost only to us. not to herself,
' but to has been transplanted to a more genial soil,
where,- sheltered from the storms of this life, it
would be hest to flourish in the Paradise of Goo I
and here, 'wheWraonuniental stone shotild fail, and
the laboured epitaph should be erased by time, au
eulogy on her.virtues would still survive, which no.
1 wealth could buy, and which no power could coin-
mead ; for it would bd, read that the whole British.
nation had wept over bet grave I In many parts of;\
this interesting discourse, a strong emotion was ex: II
cited in the numerous congregation. At the.detail of
the virtues of the departed Pitmans, sobs and tears,
touched for the accuracy of the picture, and offered 1
the best tribute of applause to which sacred eloquence
could aspire.
doe After the .Sermon bad concluded, Kapr's An-
them, ,i Wire Ms &taw team :UN new is kis ziere,"
was snag with adagirablee*ct by Messrs. Damara);
EaLpicar. and Sautrusat.

• «. Wismar conOnned crowded to aces! eltroajliJ
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otst tise:di-y• and every. smog which offered
molest chance of a view of any part of the prepn
dons for the solemnity of the evening was resoled
with indescribable eagerness. At dusk, it
thought necessary to clear the Castle Yard, and
were afterwards admitted without pass tickets.
First, Second, and Third Regiments of Guards, ttp,
a principal part of the duty, and when they „I
marching into the Castle Yard, such was the
of the public to witness the rites which rein til ed
be performed, that it was with the greatest
they were restrained, even for a moment, and t
ranks of the military were repeatedly broken iylj
efforts made to pass the outer gate. At the dxr
St. George's Chapel the crowd assembled was furl
less impatient.

st By half past eight all was ready, and the fiql
ral cavalcade was put in motion. Proceeding al
half foot pace, it was nine o'clock when it RE*
St. George's Chapel, in the following order

Servants and Grooms of her late Royal Highness and cf
Serene Highness, on foot, Jo deep Mourning.
Servants and Grooms of the Royal Family, tltt Prince Perm
and their Majesties, on foot, in full State Liveries, w.th
crape hat-bands and black gl,,ves, four
and four, bearing flambeaux.
The full Bind of the Royal Horse-Guard: Blue.

el THE tiE.HISE,
4 Drawn by Eight of Ms Royal trighotit tlaa ?
.6 s.
Prince Regent's Black lior.es, ,
fully caparisoned, 9. a
0 each Horse attended by a Gloom In full State Liver:- 1
!: His Maj-sty's Bey Carriage a
a pz (Drawn by a full Sat of his Majee,y's Horse., each Iforse 1
1 attended by a Groom in full State Livery) conscl ii,g :
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oG his Serene Highness the Primo Leopold,
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• Chief Mourner,
laud their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York and Clartnce,f
i'd Supporters to she Chief Mourner: 1
1 The carriages of the Prince Regent, the Royal Family,lrri 1 O
tp the Prince Leopold. each drawn by six baits,
closed the Procession.
The whole procession front !I. Lower Lodge to St.Geor;ie
Chapel, were Banked by the Military, every
fourth man bearing a flambeau.
Upon arrival at St. Gtotge's Chapel, the Stevan:l, G
and Band, sled off without the south door.

At the entrance the Dean and Prebendaries, attended h7th,
Choir, received the 134,4; and the procession (haring previ,tsi
been formed, and being flanked by the military, carry kw*
man bearing a flambeau) moved down the Saadi aile aid cj tho
nave, Into the choir, In the following order;
Poor Knights of Windsor.
Pages of the Prince Leopold.
Pages of the Royal Family.
Pages of the Prince Regent.
Pages of their Majerdee.
Solicitor to bet late Royal Higfinter.
Comptroller of the Household et her late Royal ffigifer.
Apothecaries Ent-germ
of her late of ht•r fee
Royal Higbee., Royal 1!1:.- r...
Mr. WALZZI, ROseiT )(Ult. L.A.
Mr. Bawitits. TuomAs HAILIJING, Esq.
The Curates and Reason of the Parishes of Esber and Windsor.
Physlchms who attended her late Royal flightless,
(It. Lanus, Dr. Suss, Sir R. Coors.)
• Chaplain. to his Serene HON%
(ter. Dr. BrouT.)
Equerry to her late Royal Highness,
• (Colonel AtioeunioKs.)
&planks of the Royal Family.
Equerries of the Prince Regent.
Querter?Master-Genenl, • Adjutant. General,
(Maj.-Gen. Sir, I. W. GORDON..) '(ll.*Oftfl. Sir H. CALINIT4
Odlosersiof Maj./edgy ot Coriirsk
(W. AlbAlLbilki. Sir T. Tueersirri Earl of Unroof:I)
Chamberlain to dot Great Steward of Scotland,
(Lord KlitTs4 •
Moans of the Bed Chetah(' to the Prince Regan.
Punulvants of Arms.

Comptroller
of the Prince Regent's
Household.
Mama of the Prince Regent's Household.
Heralds of Arms.

Treasurer
Of the Prince Regret
Household.

Privy Pine aad Private Secretary to the Prince Itri
< (Sir BINJAI4III BLOOMIPIELD.)
Leeds of the Prince Regales Bed Chamber.
yorroy Kim/ of Aram

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The Bilhop of E‘ter. The Bishop of Salistvy.
The Bishop of London.
Tike Ministers of Hanover and Saxony,
(Count MUNSTER and Baron Dt 11.37.)
The Deputy Earl Marshal,
(Lord HENIT HOWARD)
• Hie Majesty's Malawi,
The Loan COANCELLOR, Earl of Lsvaarooc, Earl of West
alotaLausi. Earl BATHURST, VWCIAIDS SIDSIOUTR, Lord,
Mcattat.c, Earl of Ilaaaowar, Lord CasrisslAGE, kigii
Non. Wasaits.ar POLE, Right Hon. N. V.austruar.)
The Archbishop of Canterbury.
Choir of Windsor.
Prebaidarlas of Windsor.
Dean of Windsor.
Caplan of the Yeomen of the Guard,
(Earl of MACCLESFIELD.)
. The (Morn of the Stole,
(The Earl of Ws IfeltaLlitA).
The Lord Steward of bb Majesty's Household,
(Marquis CROLKONDILIT).
The King's Master of the Horn,
(Duke of MONTROSE.)
Clarendon:l[in( of Arms.
Coronet of her,
late Royal Highness, i
Gentleman Usher borne upon a Black Gentleman toyer
Velvet Cushion, by
Coked Mestbruke.
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ratter PeloelpallUss •
geoilenian Usher. of Arms, beadagt Geothmaa Uthilrh,
Ids Sceptre.
i'nretary to the The Lord Chamber. The Vies
ore Chamber' lath his. hithiclifa Chatamelaith
lain.
supporters of the Pall, flapperters ot the
Lady Berrox.
THE •
BODY.
Lady ELLeveosevinta Lady Asyut.

L3ll GIINVILLZ.

The Coffin was covered with a Black Vt!vet Pall, adorned with I
Eight Escutcheons of her late Royal Highness's Arms, the I
Coisn carried by Eight Yeomen of the Guard, under a Canopy
of Black Velvet, borne by Bight Gentlemen Valets.
His Royal High. r The 1 His Royal Misti-
ness the I CHIEF MOURNER ness the
Dike of Clarence, his Serene Highness Duke of York, In
in a long Black Prince LEOPOLD, a max Black
Cloak, his Train 4in a long black Cloak, Cloak, al, 'Prato
borne by Two his Train borne by I borne by Two
lemen of his Baron de Harden- Gentlemen of his
Royal Highness's brock, and , Royal Highness's
Household. LSir Robert Gainer- J Household.

PRINCES OF THE BLOOD ROYAL,

13 long Watt Cloaks, the train of each borne by two Gentlemer
et the respective Househokls of their Royal Highnesses.
Ladies of the Bet: Chamber to her late Royal Highness.
Women of the Bel Chamber to her late Royal Highness.
His Majesty's Establishment at Windsor, els.
Groom of the Stole.

hlrsta of the Robes. Viee-Chamberlah
Lords of the Bed Chamber.
Grooms of the Bed Chamber.
Clerk Marshal.
Equerries.
Muter of the Household.
Hu Majtsty's Establishment at Windsor, •is.
Master of the Hone.
Vice-Chamberlain.

ELtittary and Comptroller Treasurer
ol the Household. of the Household.
Equerries anJ Gentlemen Ushers.
Ladies of her &fidgety% Bedchamber.
Women of bee Majesty's Bedchamber.

Ladies Attendants ois their Royal Highnesses the Princesses.
Amadeus on her late Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte.
Meadows oa bet Majesty and the Primmer

This Procession was conducted with the utmost
solemnity, and when it arrived in the Choir, there
was the deem' interest, which was signified by a
solemn and mournful silence. The•Cbpisters, as
vim as they made their appearance in the Chapel,
began to chant the solemn service of—" I know that
my Redeemer liveth :" the canopy followed the chi:l-
inters, and moved at a very slow pace: it appeared
in be of immense length, and, bring borne high in
use air, had a most imposing effect s under this was
ne Coffin, carried by eight of the Yeomen of the
Guard. Prince LEOPOLD followed the coffin as chief
limner ; his appearance created the deepest interest;
hi 3 countenance was dejected ; his manner was full
.3t despondency; and though he made evident efforts
Ig/3re:erre calmness and fortitude, yet he eeery now
and then burst into a flood of tears. He walked
along with unsteady steps, and took the seat provid.
ed fur him at the head of the coffin, between the
Dukes of YORK and CLAILUEIL

During the *whole of the funeral service Prince
Leopold) preserved one aged but downcast look to-
wards the coffin of his beloved wile—he never once
raised his eyes to the congregaton—he was totally
absorbed in hi. grief. The Royal Dukes who sat r,r '
stood beside him, watched him with much soliCitude,
as if they were afraid he would sink under his Alit-
lion. His distress, however, was tolerably subdued
till the moment sihen the coffin was gradually low-
ered into the grave—at this awful curs, when his
deeply.regretted Consort was to be separated from
him for ever, he was alarmingly moved, but by a
strong effort be seemed also to conquer this emotion ;
lad the test of the service passed on without requiring
any particular notice. The usual anthems were
chanted with proper solemnity, but the reading part of )
the ceremony dial not attract ptrticular observation.
The Dean went through his portion of it with dig-
nity and pathos. When it was over, Sir ISAAC HEARD
read the titles of the Princess in a voice much more
broken by grief than age; and the mourners walked
back, though without the State accompaniments.
The Prince LEOPOLD appeared distressingly ill : and
indeed bis state of health and feeling might excite
alarm, if it were not that he bas latterly been able to
procure some sleep.
The Royal Dukes conducted themselves with be-
coming seriosaness, but, as might be expected, were
less abandoned to their sot row than the illustrious and
wretched widower.
The melancholy hoist..., was over before eleven
o'clock, but the Chapel and the avenues were not
completely cleared tilt twelve o'clock. At tbit boor
the whole town of Wiqdsor was full of bustle and
confusion. The carriage ways were all blocked up
with vehicles of every description, and the footpaths
were impassable for the multitude of spectators. In,
a minor but at the same time in a very great degree,
this confusion prevailed all the way to London : the
road was covered with postchaisee, and a chew of
horses was no where to be found.
Prince LaoroLo returned to Claremont almost im-
mediately after the mournful ceremonial. He had
made in the morning a short call at the Quitares
Lodge, and walked for a short space in the Little
Park with the Duke of CLARENCE. The Quuw and
Princesses kept themselves closely confined to their
cli

Licks or iiirna moans.

To the credit of the metropolis be it recorded. that
ell the Churches and Chapels of every persuAsion
were yesterday uncommonly crowded with persons
of &Wreaks, impressed with the deepest grief for the
national loss sustained in the death of her late Royal
Highness the Princess CuaaLarra, and her Royal

Infant.': It being the day of her Royal Highness's

Funeral, all public business was suspended, the
shops were close shot op, and every house appeared
in deep mourning. The great bell of St. Paul's Ca-

thedral, and the bells of all the Parish Churches,
tolled at intervals. The soldiers at the Tower, and
the Guards in St. James's Park, mounted guard
without elitist band, fife, or drum—deep melan-

choly was depicted on every countenance. In gnome-
rating the various congregations, we shall begin with
Westminster Abbey—The pulpit, &c were co-
vered with black cloth. There was an overflowing
congregation. Divine Service was performed by the
Very Reverend the Dean of Worrantorrze.
St. Margaret's Church was numerously and re-
spectably attended, and a most excellent discourse
delivered on the melancholy occasion by the Rev.
Mr. GROWLS, Curate. The Church was bung in
deep black.
St. John's, Westminster; was very much crowded,
and a most excellent sermon preached.
The Royal Military Chapel, Whitehall, had a
company of the Guards at the door to keep a clear
passage to the entrance, the crowd being very great.
The Chapel was filed with Nobility and Gentry ;
the alter, pulpit, desk, and the Royal box, were co•
vered with black'velvet. A most impressive sermon
was preached by the Rev. Mr. Howuirr, one of the
Readers, who took his text from the 90th Psalm,
12th verse—" So teach us to number our days, that
we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."
St. James's Church, Piccadilly. was crowded with
the Nobility and Gentry. The church was hung
with 'black. and an excellent sermon preached by the
Rev. Mr. Uproi. He took his text from St. Mat-
thew-64 The maid is not dead, but sleepeth."
Paddington—A most excellent Sermon was deli
vend by the Rev. Josses PICKERING.
St. Ann's, Soho, was very lull at an early hour.
The Rev. Dr. M'CLano delivered a most excellent
discourse, buitabie to the occasion. His test was,
is The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away."
St. Paul's, Covent garden, was well attend-d, and
an excellent sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Rooiw
one of the Readers.
St. Martin in the Fields—The interior of this
church had a most melancholy appearance; the
trona of the gallery being covered with black cloth,
as wet: the columns supporting the roof; the win-
dow-curtains were of black serge,. the altar,. the
pulpit, and desk, were covered with superfine black
cloth. The canopy of the pulpit, was painted black,
l'surmounted with a black crown. All the charity
boys and girls of the parish with black crapes and
-ribbons. The church was crowded to an overflow,
"and there weer many hundreds at the doors who
could not gain admittance.
St. George',, Hanover-square—This church had
yesterday to boast of a numerous congregation of
the Nobility and Gentry, to whom a most excellent
and impressive sermon was preached on the mournful
occasioo by the Very Rev: the 'Dean of CHENTIR
Charlotte-wee Chapel—A truly pious and aver.
gene sermon was preached on the mournful occasion
to a very numerous and respectable congregation.
St. Giles's Church—This Church made a most
solemn anal awful appearance, being completely
hung in every part with black cloth ; and the whole
of the congregation, both male and female, exhibited
the same sable appearance. The Rev. Mr. WARTIIe
delivered an appropriate sermon. The church was
crowded to excess.
St. Clement's, in the Strand—The acknowledged
talents and exemplary character of the Rev. WILLI asi
GORNRYI Rector, were very conspicuous on this at.
flirting occasion. In the morning service his text
was taken from the S9th Psalm, 9th verse—" I was
lamb, I opened not my mouth. because thou didst
it." Upon this the eloquent preacher delivered a
most impressive sermon, in which he considered the
Present calamity a visitation for our sins ; inveighed
against the vices of the great, and called upon them
to set the example Of nipentanCe as the only means of
restoring the nation to the favour of the Aminoierv.
—There was also Service in the same church at eight
o'clock in the evening, when the sage able preacher
delivered another most eloquent and impressive dis-
cootie. His text was from St. John Xi. 35 and 56---
" Jews wept. Then said the Jews, behold how be
loved him."
Upon both occasions, Morning and evening, the
sclera was Worded to eicosi, and the heat so op.
pensive, it was louhd necessary to have the windows
opened, aa in tht middle of summer.
Mity-le-Strand was well attended, and i most
excellent sermon preaches by the, Rev. Mr. Ewa.
SL Dunitan's in the West...-The altar and pul-
pit were covered with black cloth, and tho congre-
gation was numerous and .respectable. • The Rev.
Rtotaan Um), A.M. Vicar, preached a most
heeling and pathetic sermon, that drew tears from the
congrexation, " Iv contemplating the departure of
our beloved' Princess," said the Rev. Divine, " Let
us remember. ui.kier the influence of. Christi.4o ch...
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as—autierstieiCitinged sa esartitry ianitioin, for I
kingdom eternal in the Heavens! a corruptible crown
for• a crown of. immortality and glory She was,

indeed, not long amongst us; but long enough to
excite high hopes of her future reign. Her domestic
and retired virtues ; her private charities ; her great
affection tor, and delight in the company of her amt.

able and beloved Consort, combined with a strong
and highly cultivated mind—a mind too great to find
pleasure in the fascinations of fashionable life, and
too virtuous to participate in its vices, were clear and
high indications that she vtould have adorned the
British throne, and been the glory and honour of bet

country. This illustrious Star had not long appear
ed above our horizon, ere it set in unexpected cloud,;
or, rather, has passed onward, to illuminati a brig! ter

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firmament. through the end!ess ages of eternity.—

The ways of Heavem are, indeed, dark and inscru-
table. We must submit to those mysterious depths

of Divine wisdom which we cannot explore !"
St. Bride's, Fleet-street.—This Church, owing
to St. Sepulchre's being out of repair, WAS intole-

rably crowded. Some hundreds were necessitated

to return from want of room. An excellent sermon

was delivered by the Rev. THOMAS CLARE. Vicir,

the substance of which came home to the feelings of all
St. Andtew's Church, Holborn, and St. James's,
clerkenwell, were each so crowded, that we could
not gain admission.
Christ Church, Newgate.street.—This Church was
buil with black. The parish children and boys of
thaist's Hospital were in the galleries, having black
Abbas& and crape. The congregation was nume-
rous and respectable. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. S. CRowniEß, Vicar.
St. Paul's Cathedral.--We feel the deepest regret
in stating that a most unpleasant scene was yester-
day exhibited in this Cathedral. We know not where
the blame ought to rest, but we conceive the public
have a right to expect that an inquiry should take
pl ice into the cause which produced tumult and con-
fusion, in a place. and on an occasion, that ought to
have commanded a tranquillity, invaded only by in
voluntary sighs, that ought to have insured a pint)
the most heart-felt, a holy meekness, a lowly hum-
bleness, commensurate with out ideas of the oninipo•
tence of Mx; " who giveth and who taketh away,"
of. Hui who, in the plenitude of his wisdom, has
been pleased to snatch from the land its fairest and
brightest ornament.
It was naturally expected, that, on the melan-
choly day when the last sad offices were to be paid
to the remains of our sincerely-lamented Princes',
' the different places of worship in the Metropolis
would be crowded to excess. Very many families
selected Si. Paul's Cathedral, for a variety of rea-
sons, as the place most proper for the Finformance'd
their religious duties; and, long before the hour ap-
pointed for Divine Service, which was to have been
pertoremed by the Rev. Mr. MOHR% a most nume-
rous and highly respectable congregation, all habited
in deep mourning, had assembled. Various sums
were given for places in the galleries, and all who
had secured situations -felt extremely happy. When
ttie body of the Cathedral was filled, an attempt was
made to close the great doors ; tut the multitude
without, who were eager for admittance, opposed a
measure that ought to have been resorted to much
sooner, and a large body of persons rushed in to the
manifest danger of those who had already taken
their places. They injured some of the dour; and
windows; but we believe, though terror reigned for
a moment, and the Cathedral resounded with the
cries o( women and children, that no accident of a
serious- nature took place. This irruption created
great alarm, and the persons in the rear still pressing
forward, forced those in the farther part of the Ca-
thedral into the Choir, which was filled instanta•
neously. The great doors were now closed, and
though the pressure was great, and considerable in•
convenience was felt, peace was restoreJ. The con-
gregation waited for some time iii anxious, suspense,
expecting every moment that the service would be-
gin : at length one o'clock arrived, and no prepara-
tion for the performance of Divine Service being per-
ceptible, impatience began to manifest itself. A re.
port was soon after circulated, that it was not inten-
ded to perform service on that day, the truth of
which was confirmed by the appearance of one of
the Vergers in the body of the Cathedr.A. wh r de-
clared that this was the fact, and desired the congre-
gation to withdraw.
They. however, remained immoveable—when
another Verger, from the gallery, declared that Di-
vine Service would not be performed, and, therefore,
desired the Ladies and Gentlemen to withdraw, ob-
serving, that if they did not quietly obey, force
would be resorted to, in order tocompel them to quit
the Cathedral. This statement created much di -.SSA •
tisfaction, and, to prevent any danger, from tumult
Or disorder, the City Otficrrs were sent for. On their
drrivAl they were desired to preserve the peace, and.
possible, to clear the body of the Cathedral. The
ation, however. refused to depart, and it was
mod advisable to dispatch a Messenger to the
LORD MAYOR, who, with air Coalls, was at-
tending Divine Service at their Parish Church.— I he
LORD MAYOR soon made his appearance, and endea-
toured to procure tranquillity. la proceeding' hrough
the Cathedral, lie observed a Gentleman, who had
neglected to take off his hat. To him he spoke in'
terms which excited anger, and a personal alterca-
tion took place between the parties, waile the -AP
tours of the congregation increased.
Mr. Arrwooo (the Organist) now anonsindib

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being a etialipietely filled, it *at alosoinieii
tory that the service should be suspended—J.-lino;
der the existing circumstances, the congtegai
could nut hear it with comfort or pleasure.
The LARD M.tvua next stood forward, and (,
bably not having n.• rid Mr. ATTwOoD's statement
expressed hit grat:fication at seeing so numerous
auditory, and intimated that the service should
mence as soon AS possible.
The congregation waited some time longer, in
hope this promise would be lulfilled—bu•, fin(
that they waited in vain, th-y became more cl.
roue than ever. 'foe Officers now attempted tit
the body itthe Ca hedral, but the eff ,rt w.s ahori
The LMID;MAY,It again .dir.-sled the cnnel
tion, ohservin6 that the Ct. I.;yrnan, and also
Choristers, had retired. He lamented this cs mi
as any person presenu but as, in the absence of
Clergyman, the serviahmust necessarily be sospet.d.
' he hoped the Ladies and Gentleman would sep
peaceably. loud burst of indignation, aced(
nitd with cries of " The &evict I" hers burst i
from the congregation.)
A Gentleman, tarn one of the stalls, uhsei
if it were understood that the Service would i
mence, on the stalls being cleared, he was sure,
on the doors being unlocked, those Mho (..ccul
them would depart.
Tile doors were then opened, but still Diving.
vice was not begun's...and'.the Officers again (
soured to clear the Cathedr .1. Some persons
forcibly turned'out, but others resolutely main'
their stations. Much indignation was manifests
the congregation, at the interference tb Oft
and violence would. probably have been resorted
had not the sacredness of the place in sonic
checked their angry leelings. Various cries
heard—some called for the Clergyman to mat
apology—others demanded that the LOUD M.
should stand forward—and many of dune who
in the gallery, vocilirously inquired, " What T.(
pence they were to receivt for the money the
paid r'

A Gentleman in the body of the Cathedral a(
sed the congregation, when the officers attempt
turn him and his company. from their seats.
pressed his surprise, that so numerous an asseini
of persons, collected on so ht:art-rending an tic,-
should be told, alter waiting for hours, that
Service would not be snleennized. It was m,
suiting to the feelings of all present--and he
not see what right the Lord Mayor had to ii
at all. The congregation were mast peace
and, if blame attached any where, it was to On
had, in the first instance, misconducted them'
by not providing against the admission of for
a number, and who aherwards had recourse
Ike officers. The Chief Magistrate had ells'
his gratification at seeing so numerous and
table a congreotion, and he but declared 1
service would commence as soon as possible ;
should be 0,(1 to know why that pledge was
deemed ? Many persons had neglected g
other places of warship, for the purpose of at
here, and they would be much disapoointe,
service was not performed. All those telt •m
dressed came to pay the last mark of respect
memory of the deceased Princess—and what
ment did they receive ? They were absolut,
vented front plying that tribute of respect win
due to their country, their Prince, and to her
they all deplored. (Applause.) The 1..... rd
instead of preventing the service from takinl
ought to be the first person to cause its cc
ment. In his opinion,evcry place of worship tl
out the empire should unite in deploring
they had sustained—yes, even the humblest of
j and it would be noticed if they did not. Wi
I would be said, if the Metropolitan Church al
from it ? He hoped the service would begin
diately, and that the people would not go ti
aithout satislying their feelings of affection.
Alderman Sir Wig. Cowrie now addrc
congregation. He had just, he said, left a
worship, where the Lord Mayor had been
He inquired what caused the tumult—and, r
told. exhorted the people to act as became (Awn
and to leave the place, as the Clergyman had
in a quiet and peaceable manner.—(Loud
" lAe Servs;te I") The worthy Alderman 1.
had any power
it
thtaur hel oraynwitt
Mayorhilethel'orHedadsof the Church, the
&c. and he begged of then. to act like peon
loved their Goo, and to retire peaceably.
Another Gentleman ruse, and said he hoped
feelings would nut be aggraiated by tondo
home in that m inner, alter waiting so loo)
thought it Wrong in the CI-Igy man to leave
thechal in the manner lie did.
Sir %Vat:IASI CURTIs assured them 'hal
Mayor had done every thing a good m.ff
do, and he hoped they would retire. -
zi Gentleman rose, and requested' the
MAYon, as the regular Clergyman was not
send his own Chaplain to sakisfy the•Congregat
The Lone Martin and Sir V. CURTIS retired
that purpose...but not finding him' or titre '
man. they returned, and informed the eongrev,
that if they would have patience till three
service would commence without fail. They
left the Cathedral, amidst the hisses of the
atstmblage.
The service commenced accordingly - 'at three
o'clock, till which time all kept their places: A new
Anthem, composed for the occasion by Mr. T. kr'
WOOD, organ st, immediately preceded the sire. at
the. words are taken from the 90th Psaim, 13th vine,
0 Tun thee again, 0 Loan, at the last, and be ::t=.
cious onto thy servant." The helms from .the Ser.
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