The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-07-20 00:00:00

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- The two °Sven of the Wardrobe they-spread a v._
cloth of gold, and laid a cashlea of the same nor kit
Majesty to kneel on, at the steps of the slat. The
Archbishop of Canterbury put on his cope, and the
bishops were also vested in their copes.
After the OVPZRINO had beer presented, as stated'
yesterday in the aseenet of the Ceremonial, and do-
Ltranv bad been read by two of the Bishops. hie,
Grace the Archbishop of York then ascended the
Coronation Pulpit en the north side of the aisle, sod
delivered it Sumo" of shoat twenty minutes lengthy
cf which the following le a sketch. The text on which
the right reverend Prelate addressed his coogreption
wee taken from 2 Samuel, chap. sell verses 3 and 4.
"The Clod of Israel said, the rock of Israel spoke to
me, ha that releth ever men mast be just, ruNag in
the fear of Ood ; and he shall be as the light of the
morning whoa the sun riseth, even a merniug without
clouds; as the tender grass springeth out of the
loarth by clear shining after rain." He began by
stating that his text was deserting of the most serious
consideration at the hands of the audience be was ad-
dressing, not merely on account of its being the decla•
ration of a dying King, bet also the inspiration of a
divine prophet. He then entered itto a dissertation
epos the Mutual advantages which excise both to the
governor and the governed from good government.
He stated that one and the chief point to produce good
government was a strict attendance to universal jus-
tice on the part of the governor—not merely to justice
between man and man, but between nation and nation-
The records of history, both ancient and modern,
fully proved that monarchs in general applied
one code of morality to men, and another to
nations. Now, a good ruler ought to apply -the
same code to both; and unless be did so, the

nation which he governed could not be happy.
After pointing out the dangers which arose from Hoes.
noun's, in the people and tyranny in the monarch,
be proceeded to draw the picture of a patriot King,
whose sole aim was the good of his people, and who, in
seeking to accomplish that good, always withheld his
favour from the base and licentious, and exhibited is
his own person an example of those virtues which he
cherished io others. If a monarch fully accomplished
that object, he would not be overpaid for his exertions
by the largest revenues, inasmuch as those exertions
were calculated to produce the most lasting benefits to
his people. England had very recently had a proof of

the truth of that assertion; she had seen a religious
ruler sit on the Throne of her Kings for more than half a
century, and she had in consequence been established in
strength amidst the wreck of surrounding nations. On the
son and successor of that King she now rested her hopes
in perfect security; and if the nation might take its ex-
perience of the past as a gage of his future conduct.
they had good grounds for expecting that their hopes
would be confirmed whenever they looked at the, manner
in which he had conducted himself during the late
eventful straggles for the liberties of Europe. The
sovereign who was then about to undergo an important
ceremony was not unknown to the cares of his station.
When railed to the helm of Government by the unfor-
tunate illness of his father, he found the country in
a state of war. which breatened to destioy its I
very existence. To his steadfastness in a time of
peril it was owing, under God, that the war had
been brought to a conclusion, glorious in the annals
of history, and still snore glorious in the moderation
of the victor, who, so far from being subdued by am-
bition in good fortune, had confined himself to the at-
tainment of that which was the best justification of
war—a secure and permanent peace. Under a prince
of such wisdom, both in peace and war, they had
reason to look forward to all time blessings that were to
be derived from a great and glorious police—thee had
reason to believe that he would place his glory in the
moral integrity of time empire, and that he would in
consequence reign im the hearts of a loyal and happy
people. The Rev. Prelate concluded an address, o hie Im
we heard but very imperfectly, by calling on the con-
gregation to implore the Almighty to confirm the
hopes which they already entertained regarding Isis
present Majesty, to multiply every blessing on his
head, and so to direct his counsels to the advancement
of true religion, that he might long continue to hold
the sceptre of righteousness in peace and security.
During the sermon his Majesty sat on his e!iair on
the south side of the area, opposite the pulpit ; the,
supporters, the Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, and
the Noblemen carrying the swords, standing by him:
the Archbishop of Canterbury took his seat in a purple
elvet chair on the north side of the altar, Deputy
Garter standing near him : the Bishops were on their
benches, along the north side of the area: the Dean
and Prebendaries of Westminster stood on the south
sole of the area, east of the King's chair, and near the
altar. The published ceremonial stated, that the King
would wear his cap of state during the sermon. Iris
3lajestr (owing probably to the heat of the w. ather)
forbore to do so.

The Sermon being ended, the CORONATION O.►rn
was administered in the form prescribed, and the
I svEsa ixo and other previous ceremonies having been
observed, the CROWN, NO took place, as was yestzrday
stated. On the Crown being placed on his Majesty's
head, the trumpets sounded ; cannon were fired with-
out, and three cheers were given by the spectators.—
[ln all these applaudings the chorus boys were parti-
cularly forward and active J The anthem "The King
shall rejoice in thy strength" was then sung. As
soon as the Crown was upon loi4 Majesty's head, tin
Peers put on their coronets, and the Bishops their
caps.

-During the performance of the Howson, the Trea.
surer of the Household threw coronation meJal•
among the Peers and spectators. The latter caught
at them with great avidity, and called frequently
for a repetition of the ceremony. Their requests were
complied with it.

file other ceremonies were then performed accord.
ing to the *form prescribed, and the service being con.
eluded, the King proceeded through the Jour by the
side of the communion-table into St. Edward's chapel,
and during his absence, which lasted about ten
nri-
notes, the Abbey became literally deserted. As soon
as his Majesty disappeared, the throng began to
crowd out of the church. The peeresses departed
forthwith ; the box of tl.l foreign ministers was
emptied is a moment; the musicians and principal
singers abruptly left the choir; and when the Kier
'returned, he hail empty benches, covered witii dirt lied
..litter, on the one hand, and the backs of his courtiers

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bet it certainty was a most eaticturesque arrangement.
It had the al; of a want of due respect to the
Sovereign. is Majesty, however, though mach in-
cambered with his splendid attire,' moved forward
'with great stensiag pod hisitear, sad shook hands
with the Princess illarr as WI left the Abbey.
Ths'appearanos of the Abbey dories( the ceremony of
the coronation was a scene of grandeur of which deserip.
don can convey bat a faint idea. The Kiag was seated
in his.Tilemse dressed in a robe of a meat splendid and
i=deseriptioa. Around him stood en one side,
s with their arse gold, and robes of black
velvet, end close by them the Herald., with their gor-
gents and many coloured ve• talents. Oa his right and
left were the Peers, with their different coronet.; on their
beads, With the robes of state loosely flowing around
them, laden with all the pomp of miter/or and velvet.
Before him stood in front, on the extreme right, the
Knights of the Bath, distinguished by the taste, light-
ness, and elegance of their vesture, and the unbounded
profusion of their sanw.white plumage; and next to
them were the Knights of the Garter. not Peers, lo all
the splendid paraphernalia of their order. Their gor-
geous appearance contrasted well with the elegant aim-
plirity of the blue dress assigned to the Privy Coun-
cillors, who were flanked by heralds and officers at arms.
On the King's left there stood in front ire officers armed
with ponderous golden or gilt maces, and dressed in a
most teautiful sail of blue silk and gel'. These were
mixed up with various officers of arms, who by the min-
gled hues of their habiliments produced a %equable and
picturesque effect. In the rear of these gentlemen the
grand mass of persons who had marched in the proves
lion Iraq formed in close phalanx, the Yeomen of the
Guard in their splendid liveries being in the centre of
it, and forming, as it were, its poial d'appri. In short,
the map creel!, which was afforded to the spectator by
this condensing into one small space of all the proudest
ornaments of English chivalry, was one of the 'niftiest
and most magnificent scenes which we ever expect to see.

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