Star.
London, England, 1820-11-22 00:00:00

REJOICINGS IN THE COUNTRY.

At Bridport, as soon as the intelligence of the re-
jection of the Bill of Pains and Penalties reached that
place, the ringing of bells, displaying of flags, and
huzias of " Long live the Queen!" announced the
general sentiments of the people. " Joy beamed in
every face, and sparkled in every eye;" and an ap-'
plication was made to one of the Magistrates, request-
ing him to fix a night for a general illumination. He'
was of opinion that the inhabitants might fix on a day
themselves, without the interference of the Magis-
trates, and a hand-bill to that effect was immediately
circulated. Two other Magistrates thought, however,
that a previous Meeting, to consider the propriety of
such a measure should first be held, which was sum-'
monad accordingly; and on Wednesday, at twelve,
o'clock, the Meeting took place in the Town Hall.
At first, all was exclamation, " The Queen! The
Queen !" When order was obtained, the object of
the Meeting was stated by one of the Magistrates,
istio was followed by Mr. Calfox in an able speech,
congratulating the country on the escape it had made
from oppression and ruin by the rejection of the de-
tested Bill; after which the question was put from
the Chair, which was carried with loud cheerings,
only five hands being held up against it.
SK /PTON.—Sunday se'nnigkt, the grateful intelli-
gence was received at this place of the abandonment
of the Bill of Pains and Penalties : it is quite impos-
sible to describe the public joy which was immedi-
ately excited, and which on the f Mowing day was
manifested by a general and brilliant illumination,
accompanied by every other mark of public rejoicing.
In the evening, however, there was a large bonfire,
and most of the public-houses were thronged by the
enemies of injustice and oppre,::ion, who met to con-
gratulate and to rejoice with each other. On Mon-
day night the public feeling wa: more openly and
generally manifested. One publican actually treated
all his f iends gratis with a dinner on Tuesday last,
hied:, as might be expected, was numerously at-
tended. The women in all Farts of the town have
formed themselves into parties for tea, and the ut-
most cheerfulness and good nature seem to reign
among them. Iland-bills arc issued, inviting the
friends of the Queen to a dinner at the Saracen's
Ikad, on the 27th instant, where Sir Robert Heron,
Bart. will preside, and a most numerous and respects
able company is expected. There is a general wish
for an illumination on that night, and it will most
probably then take place.
DONCASTER, Nov.lB.—An Illumination took place
here last night (Friday) to commemorate the victory
gained by our beloved Queen over her fold enemies,
and I am happy to say that it was general, with the
exception of a few individuals, chiefly Members of the
Corporation; but the majority of the inhabitants,
zealous in the cause, determined on shewing that love
for their beloved but much-injured Queen, which
every British heart ought to feel : from the richest to
the poorest, the inhabitants illuminated with the ex-
ception of the above-mentioned. There were a great
many very appropriate transparencies; the most con-
spicuous was, " And GOD said, it is not fit that the
King should reign alone!" The evening was spent
with the utmost conviviality ; the bells were rung,
and a display of fire-works was exhibited in all parts
of the town, in spite of all the Special Constables,
who mere sworn in to prevent the loyal inhabitants
from joining in the merry throng. I am happy to
say, no serious accident occurred during the evening,
except a few windows being broken. The small town
of Thorne illuminated last night.
PE:mt.—Monday se'iwight the intelligencereached
lieith, that Lord Liverpool had withdrawn the Bill
of Pains and Penalties against the Queen, by moving
• that it be read a third time six months hence. In the
afternoon of the day, the people manifested a strong
inclination to testify.their approbation of the mea-
sure by an illumination. The Hon. the Provost
and Magistrates, with their usual and praiseworthy
attention to the circumstances of the community,
immediately issued a Proclamation, certifying to the
inhabitants, that all who chose to illuminate on the
occasion, had their full permission to do so, and that
those who might not End themselves at liberty to do
it. would be protected. Accordingly, from six,
o'clock to ten, there was an illumination, certainly
not general, but nearly so, and fully sufficient to
chew the ccrdial satisfaction which the people felt in
the disposal of the Bill.
Hantrax.—The rejoicings here have been very
general. Both day and night have been in a great
measure devoted to the usual modes of rejoicing,
ever since the news of the abandoxed Bill of Pains
and Penalties arrived. We have had fire-works, bon-
fires, and a good deal of illumination ; but some of
our Tories, who practise the Kingly virtues, are op-
posed to these measures, and thtir windows exhibit
a fit emblem of their minds.
HUDDERbriann.—Triesday,this place was partially
illuminated, and Wednesday, notwithstanding many
threats sent to tradespeople, the illumination was very
general. The street, from six until ten, were all
bustle and throng. There were thousands upon thou-
sands of people—upwards Of 20,000, it is said. Many
of the villages around have illuminated. There are
dinner and tea parties every day in honour of the
triumph of the Queen.
Itiensiorm.--Monday se'nnigbt, the bells rung,
and there was a bonfire in the evening ; and on Wed-
nesday, there was a splendid and general Illumina-
till: in this Borough, in consequence of the Victory
of the Queen.
Ttionsrox.—The inhabitants of the village of
Thornton, near Pickering, displayed their detestation
of perjury and malice, on Monday se night, by illu-
minating their houses, and burning a filthy- •
bag. The poorer housekeepers were enabled to 5:12
ese health of their CPA* in good ale, by the libera-,
lity of some of theillidalthier neighbours.
Nawanx.—On the arrival of the glad tidings of
the Bill being lotf, _the most lively feelings of joy
were conspicuous in every countenance—the Body
Corporate ana their ;few partizans always excepted,
who, to use a hoMeiy expression, appeared terribly
chop-fallen. The bells were not allowed to be rung,
and some person having hoisted the flagstaff upon the
church steeple, tire. Mayor, Dr. Buck, ordered it, in
no very gentle terms, to be instantly taken down.—
GODHANCIIESTER.--NO sooner was the gloriout
sews of her-Majesty's acquittal known to the ham.;
bitaots of this town, than the sound of joy resounded

from the bells of the lofty spire, and not only on that
day (Saturday) but each day until Wednesday did
the joyful inhabitants cause the merry bells to swell
out their mellow tones .on this heart-gladdening oc-
casion. On Wednesday, sixteen hundred cakes and
a proportionate quantity of ale was given to the
poor in the most judicious manner, in the evening
the town was brilliantly illuminated, and the day
closed with the greatest harmony and -conviliality.
STEWARTO?:.--ThiS WWII was also illuminated the
same day, and all was happiness and harmony.
t.wt N NlNG.—Monday se'nnight the inhabitants
of this town'sliewed their satisfaction at the acquit-
tal of her Majesty by one general illumination, and
three bonfires of coals in suitable places, graced by
the music of the town band, and the drums and
fifes, parading the streets from end to end, followed
by an immense procession of men, women, and chil-
dren. Such another night of processions and music,
and toastings and huzzaing and street-dancing and
other harmless and innocent expressions of public
feeling, connecting noise and peace and harmony in
their extremes, was, it is presumed, never before seen
in the ancient town of Kilwinning.
CA LL ANDER, Nov.ls.—Yesterday, the greatest joy
was evinced here, is consequence of the accounts
having arrived that the 1311 against the Queen was
abandoned by Ministers. In the evening the inhabi-
tants assembled, and made a large bonfire in the
square, the whole village was brilliantly illuminated,
and the Church bell kept ringing. A figure, illumi-
nated by torch-light, emblematical of the Qtreen
overcoming her enemies, was borne aloft, and pa-
raded along the streets, preceded by the enlivening
strains of our national music, and followed by a great
concourse of persons of all ages, shouting " Long live
the Queen r-" Live Queen Caroline for ever r
After passing the evening in demmistrations of joy,
at a late hour the people separated, and retired
quietly to their harms.