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London, England, 1828-04-24 00:00:00

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alSt. George's Day) being the day appointed
by his MAJESTY for the celebration of his Birthday,
the usual demonstrations of respect were observed
throughout the metropolis. The bells of the different
parish churches continued ringing merry peals during
the day. The standard of England was hoisted at the
public buildings, and at the steeples of the churches.
The day was observed as a holiday at all the public
offices. The Courts of Law were merely opened as a
matter of form, it being the first day of Term. The
General Postmen appeared in new uniforms. About
ten o'clock the bands of the three Regiments of Foot
Guards assembled at the parade in St. James's Park in
their State uniforms, and performed several delightful
pieces of music together, the number of wind instru-
ments, amounting to nearly one hundred, producing a
very fine effect: Soon after the guard was mounted,
the State colours were brought out. All the men were
dressed in new regimentals. Notwithstanding the un-
favourable state of the wea*r, there was a numerous
assemblage of respectable to witness the
parade. After the mounting of the guard, the military
proceeded to relieve guird at St. James's Palace, ac-
companied by the three bands. In the Flag Yard of
the Palace the concourse of people was immense, and
it was with some little difficulty that the soldiers effected
an entrance. The bands then struck up 'r God save the
King," and continued playing till near twelve o'clock;
among the pieces were the Coronation Anthem of
HANDEL, the Overture to Tancredi, and several airs
from Semiramide.
At one o'clock the Park and Tower guns fired a
double Royal salute.
The KING had appointed yesterday for holding a
Drawing Room, which, owing to the length ci‘ time
which has elapsed since the last was held, excited con-
siderable interest throughout the country, great num-
bers having travelled a considerable distance; crowds
of people assembled about the avenues leading to the
palace. Sir RICHARD BERNIE, Messrs. Roe and ROGERS,'
and Messrs. TOWNSEND and SAYERS, with numerous
parties of police, and Mr. Las, the High Constable of,
Westminster, with a large party of constables, were in.l
attendance to keep the caniages in order and preserve
the peace. About half past one a detachment of Life
Guards took up their station at the bottom of St.
James's-street; and a detachment of Royal Horse
Guards, in the Court Yard, adjoining Marlborough
House, each with their respective bands, in their state
dresses; the King's Guard and their band were in the
Flag Yard ; the bands played by turns during the after.
noon. About twelve o'clock there were two rows of
caniages in St.James's.street, filled with Ladies anxious
to see those who were going to the Drawing Room, the
chain of carriage:, with company, having even then
reached some way up Sr. James's-street ; by a quarter
before one o'clock the chain had extended nearly to the
top of Bond-street, although it was then three quarters
of an hour before the Palace gates would be opened,
which took place about half past one. The Marshalmen
and Under Porters appeared in new clothes. The Pages
appeared in state uniforms. The Yeoman Guard, under
the command of Mr. CURTIS, the Exon in Waiting,
appea ed in their Coronation costume. The Hon. Corps
of Gentlemen at Arms lined the presence Chamber, and
the entrée, under the command of the Earl of HERE
FORD, their Captain: two non-commissioned Officers of
she Royal Horse Guards, in their cuirasses, were sta-
tioned on the first flight of stairs. The company conti-
nued arriving at both doors, without intermission, till
three o'clock. On no former occasion was there so great
a display of elegant dresses, more particularly as regards
the magnificence of the ornaments of diamonds and
other jewels worn by the Ladies; among the most
splendid were those worn by the Duchess of Sr.Ansa NS,
who, in addition to a diamond tiara, had a stomacher
of diamonds. The Duke of ST. ALBANS appeared in
his uniform of Grand Falcorter of England, by virtue
of which office his Grace has the privilege of the entrée.
The Marchioness de PALMELLA, Princess ESTERNIAZY,
the Duchess of NORTHUMBERLAND, Countess d'ALcu-
DIA, and Princess Ltwesta, had also splendid displays
of diamonds.
It being a Gala Day, the Knights of the different
Orders wore their respective insignia ; and there were
several of the company whose breasts were nearly
covered with ribbons and stars, particularly Prince
Esrannare, Marquis de PALMELLA, the Duke of Ware
LINGTON, the Duke Of DEVONSHIRE, Viscount BERES
FORD, and Lord HILL.
Among those who came in state were, the Austrian,
Russian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese Ambassadors,
the Duke of Sr. ALSANS, the Duke of DRYONSHIRE,
the Loan CHANCELLOR, and the &MAKER of the House
of Commons.
At a quarter before two the Duchess of KENT arrived
in state with her suite, in two carriages; her attendants
were. Baroness SPAZDTII, Sir J. CONROY, and General
Warmattann. Hrr Royal Highness alighted at the
principal entrance, and was received by the band cf the
3d Regiment, playing God save the King. Soon after
the Duke and Duchess of GLOUCESTER arrived in state.
Their Royal Highnesses were attended by Lady ISA..
RELLA THYNNI, Colonel HIGGINS, and Mr. CURRY.—
Theßojal Duke appeared in his Field Marshal's uniform,
wearing several Orders. Prince Leoeono followed im•
mediately after, dressed in a Field Marshal's uniform,
sad attended by Sir R. GARDINER. Shortly after the
Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE came in state in two
carriages; their attendants were, the Marchioness of
WESTSIRATH, Colonel FITZCLARENCI, and Sir CHARLES
Pons. His Royal Highness appeared in the uniform
of Lord High Admiral.
The KING entered his closet about two o'clock, dressed
in a Field Marshal's uniform, where he received the
congratulations of cis Royal Relatives.
The Duke of CUMBERLAND entered the Palace by the
private entrance, and appeared in the regimentals of
the Regiment of Royal Horse Guards, for the fit st time
since his appointment as Colonel of that Regiment. His
Royal Highness carried the Gold Stick, as Commander
of the Regiment, and was accompanied by his son,
Prince GEORGE, who appeared in the Regimentals of
the Tenth Hussars. The Duke of CUMBERLAND was
presented to his MAJESTY on his appointment to the
command of the Royal Horse Guards.
The KING then received those who have the privilege
of the entrée. The Rev. R. W. hum, Preceptor to his
Royal Highness Prince Grimm of CUMBERLAND, was
presented to his MAIRSTY by the Duke of Coma-
LAND. Princess De Pontouac, the French Ambassa•
dress, had her first audience of his MAJESTY. Her Ex-'
=Beim' was introduced by the Earl of DUDLEY, and
conducted by Sir Bossai CHUTE; the Master of the
Ceremonies.
Countess IYALCUDIR, the Lady of the Spanish
tistar. was Presented to his Kum= ; as also Mrs.
LAwasmos, the Lady of the American Charge d'Affaires.
The Baron De MAREUJIL, Minister Plenipotentiary
and Extraordinary from the Court of France to that of

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His MAJESTY then proceeded to the Throne Room,
and took his station in front of the Throne, and re-
ceived the numerous and brilliant presentations. Earl
RODEN was the Lord in Waiting, and Col. WHATLEY
the Groom in Waiting.—Among the Company were.—
Prince Esterhasy, the Austrian Ambassador, and the Princess,
Esterhasy ; Prince Lieven, the Russian Ambassador, and Princess
Lieven; Prince Polignac, the French Ambassador, and Princess
Polignac ; Count d'Alcudia, the Spanish Minister, and the Countess
d'Alcudia • Count d'Offalis, Special Spanish Minister; Monsieur
Feick, the Ambassador from the Netherlands, and Madame
Feick ; Marquis de Palmella, the Portuguese Ambassador, and
the Marchioness de Palmella; Count de Moltke, the Danish MI.
nister ; Baron Bulow, the Prussian Minister ; Count d'Aglie, the
Sardinian Minister; Count de Ludolf, the Neapolitan Minister,
and Countess Ludolf; Baron de Cetto, the Bavarian Mitiister;
Count de Mandesioh, the Wurtemberg Minister; Senor Madrid,
the Colombian Minister; Viscount Itabayana, the Brazilian Mi.
mister; Mr. Lawrence, the American Charge d'Affaires, and Mrs.
Lawrence; Monsieur Biedermann, the Saxon Charge d'Affaires;
Monsieur Rocafuerte, the Mexican Minister ; Monsieur Oil,
!barge d'Affaires of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
the Hanoverian Minister ; Mr. Colquisoun, Consul General for the
Name Towns; Chevalier da Cunha, Secretary to the Brazilian
Legation; Princess E. Buriatinsky ; the Lord Chancellor. the
Archbishop of York, the First Lord of the Treasury, the Lord
President of the Council, the Lord Privy Seal, the Secretaries of
State for the Home, Foreign, and Colonial Departments, the Pre.
trident of the Board of Canons!, the President of the Board of
Trade, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Chancellor
of the Rechequer, the Master of the Mint, the Secretary at War,
the CoMinander of the Forces. the Master of the Rolls, the Lord
Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, the Vice Chancellor,
the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, the Speaker of the
House of Commons, the Chief Commissioner of Woods and Fo.
rests, the Secretary of State for Jreland, the Adjutant General, the
Quartermaster General, the Clerk of the Closet, the Master of the
Ceremonies, the Lord Chamberlain, the Master of the Horse, the
Lord Steward, the Groom of the Stole, the Treasurer of the
Household, the Master of the Household, the Chief Equerry to
the King, the Master General of the Ordnance, the Surveyor to
the Ordnance, the Deputy Comptroller of the Household, Sir
Michael Clare, of his Majesty's Honourable Council of Jamaica;
Sir Thomas Lawrence,' P. P. H. M. President of the Royal Aes.
decoy; the Lord Chief Baron of Scotland, Mr. Davies Gilbert,
President of the Royal Society; the Rev. Dr. Dakins, Assistant
Chaplain General; Aldermen Birch and Sir Charles Flower.
At half-past four the KING retired.
Among the company were the following :
,Nara.—As on this occasion the Court was held for the reap-
tion of Ladies, and as a Levee was lately held for the reception
and presentation of Gentlemen, we have only mentioned the names
of some of the Noblemen and Gentlemen present.]
Duxes—Wellington, Gordon, Northumberland, Newcastle,
Leinster, St. Albans, Grafton, Beaufort, Leeds, Montrose, Somer-
set, Devonshire.
Ductresses—Northumberland, Wellington, Leinster, Dowager
Richmond, Dowager Newcastle, St. Albans, Montrose, Beaufort,
Dowager Leeds, Gordon.
Aleanunses—Winchester, Camden, Landown, Thomond, Lo-
thian, Conyngbam, Exeter, Salisbury, Ormond, Sligo, Bristol.
Meecenoresses--Lansdown, Salisbury, Cornwallis. Worcester,
Conyngbam, Thomond, Ormond, Sligo, Winchester, /Utter, Bris-
tol, Stafford, Dowager Salisbury.
Frees—Chichester, Abingdon Eldon, Dudley, Bathurst. Mans-
field, Aberdeen, Shrewsbury, Abingdon,
Guilford, Meath, Mount
Edgcumbe, Cowper, Denbigh, Clive, Talbot, Belfast, Rosslyn,
Longford, Chesterfield, Delaware, Clonmell, Roden, Moontcbarles,
Darnley, KinnouU, Clarendon, Macelesfield, Scarborough
Colossuses—Dowager Countess Poulett, Kinnoull, Sr. Martin
de Front, Shrewsbury, Alountcharles. liarrowby, Abingdon,
Mount Edgeumbe, Howe, Denbigh. Roseberty, St. Antonio,
Meath, Verulam, Mengden, Antrim, Dowager Clare, Dowager
' Warwick, Giengall, Warwick, Carlisle, Longford, Wenger Shef-
field, Delaware, Bradford, Sheffield, Bathurst, Mansfield, Candor,
Newburgh, Tankervitle, Winchilsea, Cowper, Guilford
',mourns—Galway, Kirkwall, Rocafuerte, Eneombe, Gage,
Melville, Palmerston, Maynard, Hereford, Sidniouth, Beresford
Viscouneessis—Galway, Gage, Melville, Dowager Anson, May-
nard, Keith, Tumour
Loan—Kinnaird, Boston, Henniker, Fevenham, Begot, Bloom-
'field. Hill. Radstock,Tullamore,Eilenborough,W.Thynne,Morpeth,
Rolle, E. Somerset, F. Somerset, Skelmersdale, Downe, Stuart de
• Rothsay, Kenyon, George Beresford, De Duustanville, Heytes-
bury. G , St. Helens, Redesdale, Bexley, Alaryboroush, Syd-
ney, Longford, Farnborough, Tenter' den Howe.
Lanus—C. Butler, E. Butler, Phipps, Greville (two), Maynard,
Charlotte Beetle, Emily Berrie. Henniker, Kereison,t Conroy,l
Ravensworth, 'fullamore, Feversham, Farquhar, H. Vihitshed,
Dowager Cawdor, Manners. Montfort!, Fast, T. Kerr. J. Erskine,
F. Beauclert, L. 3eauclerk, Imhoff, Sherborne, Waterpark, Lang.
ford, B. Leonard, Hippisley, L. Clive, L. Cornwallis, E. Cowper,
Clerk, C. F. Berkeley, C. Berkeley, C. ury, T. Brabazon, Dowager
Enenborough, Dowager Arundell, Rolle, Johnston, Christie,
Quentin. Forbes, H. Parker, K. Edgcumbe, E. Murray, F. Corn-
wallis, Farquhar, S. North, H. Butler, Kinlock, Hamilton,
Forester, G. Somerset, H. W. Wynn, C. St. Maur, S. Somerset,'
K. Grimston, G. Cumming, M. O'Bryen, M. Stanley, Pulteney,
Mildmay, L. Duncombe. C. Murray. Stuart of Itorissay, J.
Houstoun, A. Becketr, Ellenbornugh, C. Graham, E. Drake, A.
Peel, T. Fitzroy. E Graham, C. l'aulet, J. L. Peel, C. Stanhope,
F. Somerset, M. Brudenell, itadstock, Dowager Orde. Campbell,
11...ytesbury, Cooper, J. Thymic, Trollope, Millet, E. O'Bryen,
T.
Douglas, S. Lygon, B. Johnstone, G. C. Murray, L. Scott, C.
Scott, A. Fitsiarence, Fuller, L. Lascelles, M. Stanley,
Browne, G. Beaucierk, F. Walsh, K. Stewart, A. Baring,'
G. Nevill, S. G. Lennox, Torrens, D. Gordon, Skelmen.
dale Martin, E &ratkaven, F. St. Maur, H. Primrose, Ruthven,
E. Berkeley, Wetherall, Nightingale, Forester, G. Seymour, C.
Thwnshend, C. Talbot, De Grey, Grey de Ruthyn, E. Fielding,
Lethbridge, B. Lennart!, I)ts Venn, F. Shirley. Wbarncliffe, E.
Dutton, G. Alitford, G. S. Wortley, Philips, L. Vaughan, A.
Brudenell, M. Pere, G. I'. Clinton, I. Fitzgibbon, Baroness Grey,
de Rutile.
Ream Hosointeaters—Robert Peel, Charles Grant, W. Has.
kisson, H. Goulburn, F. Lamb, C. Wynn, S. Bourne, J. Henies,
C. Arbuthnot.
Hoeoueestes—Aliss D. Burrell, Mrs. De Grey, General Duff,
M.P. Lloyd Kenyon, Miss M. Kenyon, J. Henniker, Miss Kenyon,
Mrs. Carleton, Mrs. E. Cast, Miss Frances Henniker, Lady Bur-
rough, Miss Elphinston, Airs. Calvert, Mrs. H. Windsor, Mrs.
Greville. Miss A. Law, Miss Moreton, Mrs. Bowles, Mis. Wes.
tenra' Mia; E. Law. Mrs. Philips, Mrs. G. Campbell, Mrs. Feimor,
Miss E. Liddell, Mrs. Barrington, Miss Begot, Mrs. Dugdale, Mr.
Jervia, Colonel Grant, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Jervis, Mrs. Hood, Miss
F. Kinnaird, bliss P. Kenyon, Miss Graves, Miss Rowley, Miss
Miss Arundell, Mrs. N. Lane, Mrs. Percy, Rumbold, Miss
E. Moreton, Mrs. Poynts, Miss Dundas' Mrs. Vansittart, Miss
M. Fox, Miss Susan, Miss 0. Strutt, Mrs. Dashwood, Miss S. Lid.
dell, Miss A. Peen, bliss Anson, Mrs. H. Murray, Mrs. Heurage
Bisuon—Durham, Jamaica, Bath and Wells, Bristol, St. Da-
vid's, Sodor and Alan, LondonChichester
Rev. Docents—Kuper. Wellesley, Vivian, Sleath
Rev. Alessai—Ab. Stady, J. Hammond, Horsley Dakins, H.
Selby Hele
SlRS—Alexander Johnston, Charles Flower, T. B. Lennard, N.
B. Philippi, Robert Chester, R. T. Farquhar, W. W. Wynn, H.
Cooper, J. Sinclair, T. Lethbridge, G. Staunton, C. Morgan, T.
Lawrence, T. Hammond, H. Vivian, J. Conroy, H. Torrens.
Admiral Sir James H. Whitsbed.
eGeseaets—Hon. J. Duff, ALP. Sir Edward Kerrison, Sir T.
Rouser, K.C. B. Sir H. Taylor, Champagne, Sir Charles Imhoff
Major General Freeth
Commits—Maxwell, Sir Archibald Christie, Thornton
Meactere--R. Macdonald, Hyde.
Cerreen—Cates, George Read, R.N.
Almsnuas—W. Rae Wilson, Lowndes, Rochfort, Grange. Bul-
lock, J. Harrison Curtis, Frost, Brent, Mash, Delme, Ratcliffe, 1..
'Peel, Whitshed, C. Walpole, Platt Whyte Melville, Stuart Wort.
ley, Otway Cave, Wyndham Lewis, J. Bullock, Dawkirie Penn,
Arbuthnot, Dawson, J. C. Hobhouse, M.P. (or Westminster.
Morriss*—G. Loftus, G. Leigh, S. Permed, Astell, T. Rodd,
Littleton, W. Bosanqueti G. Dawson, H. Dawkins, Macnell,
Mitchell, Beaumont, F. Lewis,
Egerton. Wetherell, L. Fox, W.
Jones, S. Thornton, Fane,
Litdedak, S. Murray, Whatley, Bar-
rington, Drummond, Goulburn, Arbuthnot, Freemantie De
Rothschild, Recision Grange, Ball Hughes, Wyndham ;Awn,
Sewis, Boehm, Dawson, Grenville Berkeley, J. B. Jeakinsoll.
Champagne, Greene, Cumming, C. K. Tynte, Brown, Long,
Maxwell. Lawrence, S. Bourne. Elphinstone, J. Campbell, E.
Perri,L. Maw., Y. Baer* Dying, W. Forester, Catterell,
Scheoley, W. Wynn, A Stanhope, Fitzgerald, E. Dawkins, Has.
kisson, Lygon, Pell.
Muses--Alildroay, Stewart, Parker, Fielding, W. Wynn, L.
Tyra's, B. Hamilton, T. Tennant, M. Herbert, Jackson. M. G.
Percy, KtidOsb, Wood, Maeneil, B. Begot, Harriet%shushed.

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