The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-08-19 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN.

The effect of this arragement bad soon to be tried,l
Whilst we were yet engaged in making these observe-
tines, a barge from the Royal squadron prepared us
for its approach by the even stroke of its oars, and in
mother minute was seen at the foot of the King's ae-
ronmodation Ladder, oo to which it landed Sir Wm.
;impel, Admiral Sir B. Nagle, and Colonel Thornton,
Tbere shortly afterwards, appeared on the platform, the
Doke of Dorset. Master of the Horse; the Marquees of
Winchester. Groom of the Stole; Lord Cathcart,
wearing his insignia of Knight of the Thistle; and the
Hight Hon. Win. Nadas, M. P. for the City. Next
in order arrived the principal Judges—the President
of the Court of Session, the Lord Chief Baron of the
Court of Exchequer, the Lord Chief Commissioner of
the Jury Court, sod the Lord Jostles Clerk—followed
by the Lord Clerk Registrar. the Lord Advocate and
• Mr. Sheriff Duff,
At 12 o'clock precisely, a gun from the Royal yacht
annonaced that the King had entered his barge. His
Majesty was no sooner wider weigh, than the ships
and forts proclaimed the circumstance by the thunder
of their salutes, end the populace testified their satis-
faction by their cheers. In lees than a quarter of ap
I cnr afterwards, the Royal Barge mitered the port of
Leith. The shouts of the people, which had become
'till the louder as his Majesty approached the harbour,
sow broke out in their strongest note of acclemation.
'fhe King frequently acknowledged their cheers, by
;tido' off hie hat. sod bowing to all around.
His Majesty was dressed either is tbeWinritor uniform
or io that of a British 'Admiral of the Fleet—blue,
with red facings; and be wore a gold laced naval
rocked hat. His Majesty also wore his insignia of a
Knight of the Thistle. On his Majesty's right sat
Marques' of C•eyngbain, and on his left a naval 815-
(er of distisetion. The harbour and roads were cover-
el with pleasure barges and boats of all descriptions,
filled with well dressed ladies and gentlemen ; and
the display of penmen and flags, with which every
I was decelrated, greatly beautified the scene.
His Majesty looked rattier pale arid dejected, and
*as assisted out of the barge by the officers in anus-
daces on him. At the bottom of the ladder his Ma-
jesty was received the Marquess of Lothian, who
knelt and congratulated his Majesty on landing. In
retina, his Majesty shook him cordially by the hand.
Leaning on the Marquesses of Lothian and Cenyag-
ham, his Majesty then ascended the ladder, apparently
with great ease. After Mr. Deadas had paid his re-
spects to the King, John Macfie, Esq. as senior Ma-
gistrate, advanced and in the name of himself and the
Magi of Leith, addressed the King, "to congratu-
late his Majesty on his auspicious arrival in his ancient
kingdom of Scotland, the land of his royal ancestors
and to express, in the name of the loyal community
of the town, the pride and gratification which they
felt in thus baring the hollow to be the first to wel-
cometohis hyenas, tionsimiows the illustrious descen-
dant of more than a hundred King.."
His Majesty immediately ifterwards cordially shook
!iambi with Baillie Made, and sap d himself mach
gratified with the attentive shown him by the Magis-
trates, sod the loyal inhabitants of Leith, and particu-
larly with the preparation, the Magistrates of Leith
lkad made for his realities.
(Ile King, on his landing. was saluted by the 13th
regiment. skid tag lb* itegok Ambers I

Hie Majesty then proceeded down the platform to
Ilia carriage. actorepaaied by Wilier' Child. E‘q.
Po►t•Adatiral, Jobs Made, E.q., James Rood, Esq.;
an! Abram Newts's, Esq. Magistrates.

. -
Ifs Majesty being seated in the carriage. the pro-
cession wee than marshalled, and proceeded forward
through Bernard-street in the order described in the
programme we extracted from the Ediaborgb Gazette
Teeio &tramcar! of Saturday.
The procession pasta along Bernard and Constitu-
tion-streets, under the triumphal arches which had been
erected in them. That is Bernard-street bore the in-
scription—" Scotland hails with joy the presence of
her King ;" sad, we understand, it was designed by
Mr. James Sawa ; the other in Constitation-street,
we believe, was planned by one of the Magistrates,
James Rooeb, Esq.

CEREMONY AT THE BARRIER.
Proceeding up Leith Walk, his Majesty approached
the barrier about one o'clock. Here the Magistrates
of Ediaburgh were waiting to present to his Majesty
the keys of the city.
'I be Usher of the White Rod, accompanied by the
two senior Herald., Living preceded the procession, ar-
rived at the City Barrier, Mr. Small, the Marchmont
Herald, gave three knocks, when the Chamberlain
appeared, tad inquired his commands; upon which
the Herald begged of him to inform the Right Ho-
nourable the lewd P.r,nett and Magistrate., that his
Ilsjerty the Kiag had arrived, and delved to be ad-
mitted into the city. The Chamberlain haviag made
Ills report to Lis Lordship, the Usher of the White
Rud and the Heralds were allowed to enter, where-
_

- -
upon the Morel:moot Herald presented himself before
the Lord Provost and Magistrates assembled and
made the following request
" MT Losio—l have the honour of announcing to
your Lordship the very near approach of our most gra-
dolls Sovereign the Ring to visit this his most loyal
and 'swim capital of Scotland; anti I am commanded
te request admittance to the city for himself and retinue."
The Id'7l nevost having graciously consented, or-
dered the city barrier to beimmediately thrown open,
ishieb was done amid the cheers of the spectators.
When the royal carriage had entered the barrier, the
Lord Provost, attended by the Magistrates, advanced,
presented the keys of the city, and addressed his Ma-
jesty in terms to intimate the meaning of the ceremony
of presenting keys—" that they placed, with loyal de-
votion, at the disposal of Isis Majesty, the hearts and
persons of their fellow-citizens, and bid his Majesty
heartfelt welcome to the metropolis, so long the resi-
dence of his royal ancestors."
boring the whole of the speech, his Majesty con-
tinued standing, and only rested his hands on the
s,de of the curia ge ; upon the conclusion, he lifted the
keys with his right hand, and again dropping them
on the cushion, replied—
" I return you the keys of this your good city, in the
fullest confidence that they cannot be intrusted to better
than to those of the Lord Provost and Magis-
trates of Edinburgh."
ENTRY INTO THE CITY.
The Magistrates bowed and retired to their car-
&get, and proceeded to the station in the psocession.
'I he following was the route pow pursued t—along
Pieeardy-place, York-place, the east side of St. An-
dresr's.square, into Prince's- . It was here that
a prospect opened to the view of the Royal party

such as no imagination could have supplied t it burst
on the senses, therefore, with all the freehnefe of ori-
ginality, and yet with all the force which It could re-
ceive from intellectusl association. Throughout the
progress of the procession, his Molest? bad beheld
crowds of well-dressed persons of every condition in
life, anxious to 'hew their respect for the Throne, in
the manner which best consisted with the Scottish
character. If no extravagant enthusiasm marked by
its disorderly bellowing and strife the progress of the
King, yet there were nothing wanting which deco-
rum could not dispense with, any more than there ap-
peared those evidences of Went), which reason would
not tolerate, The men cheered and waved their hetet
the women displayed silk flags and hankerchiek and
welcomed the monarch with their smiles. Hit Majesty
was pleased at times to acknowledge these attentions,
by taking of his hat and bowing to his subjects. Bat
there remained one scene calculated to take the admi-
ration of any man by surprise, for it applied immedi-
ately to the mind and to the heart. The members of
the procession were now moving abruptly on the view
of Calton-hill, on the steep and summit of which it
seemed as thooels the population of a hundred cities
were seated. flow is it possible to describe the ap.
pearance ? The hill at first mast have been likened to a
military cocked hat—a gravel walk intersecting the
folds, and the Nelsons' monument serving as a feather.
But the contemplation of the beholder would not long
have entertainedeo frivolous a suggestion of the fancy.
As the King advanced, the bill of heads, was perceived
to move; and behold it was alive, and it spoke. The
cap and loather was now flung away for ever. The
heads were uncovered, and the nearer they were up-
preached, the more strongly did they indicate in
their bold fronts the possession of an active and dis-
criminating intelligence. It might be truly said of
them as of others, whom the 'eying ►as immortal-
izrd—They were uncovered out of respect to the
King ; but the exposure of their sage foreheads was
calculated to exact the very tribute which it was
their intention to have paid. They cheered the Sove-
reign with the courtesy of obedience and the warmth
of friendship; but casting their eyes on the arrows
and claymores of the Scottish guards,• they seemed
so be saying, " Those are the weapons which repelled
the oppressor; they are equally proper fir the de-
fence of the King." We were exceedingly gratified
to perceive, that his Majesty, whose countenance had
presented a sorrowful, dejected, and withal a medita-
tive aspect, during the day, (probably owing to the
death of Isis Minister,) became 4ighted up wit► more
agreeable emotions at the sight of that which we
have so feebly described ; and we even feared lest the
fair tidies of Waterloo-place, should in consequence
come off with less of that royal notice and regard,
for which they evidently toiled with so much perse-
verance.

The procession moved slowly along the New-road,
tad down the Abbey-bill : and at about • cleaner be-
fore 2, his Majesty alighted within the Palace of his
Scottish ancestors. The event was inintediatoly Re-
nounced by Royal salutes from the Artillery stationed
on Calton-hill, and the Salisbury-crags, and also from
the Castle.

The royal carriage was recoil/eel at Holyrood
number of sob ernes and gentlemen. and at she
was posted er taelearentt of tiiitge. owtdolet Ulm

servants of the King. On reaching the Abbey,
other squadrons and bodies which formed
procession marched through on the north side to
the King's Park. The guard of honour was composed
of the dank companies of the regiments in the Castle.
Moray after arriving at the Palace, his Majesty
proceeded to the AudieoceChamber ; and being seated
upon the Throne, and surrounded by the Officers of
Ude, the Lord Provost and Council were introduced,
'ha his Majesty received their address of congratu.
lotion, and returned a most gracious answer.
His Majesty left the palate for Dalkeith, a little
after three o'clock, and as he steps into his carriage,
be called Lord Lyndoch to him, and expressed, in the
hearing of many individuals, the great satisfaction
he bad experienced that day, and stated, that he had
never bees more gratified in his life time, parti-
cularly with the admirable arrangements of the Ma.
gistracy, and the orderly conduct of the people.
We are happy to inform our readers, that, not-
withstanding the extent of the procession, and the los-
'Dense concourse of people, far exceeding any thing
ever remembered here, we have heard of no serious
accident having occurred.
In the evening there was a very splendid exhibition,
of fireworks, which were discharged from the east
side of Charlotte-square.
ARRIVAL OF THE KING AT DALh:EI ells
Die Majesty has been received in this town with
manifestations of the most perfect loyalty and attach-
ment. The people assembled in crowdsto hail the
arrival of their Sovereign, and at night a general it-
lumioation took place with a grand display of fire-
works. Numerous bonfires biased on all the sur-
rounding bills, and in short every thing was done to
testify the joy of the people generally at his Majes-
ty's visit. His Majesty bad yesterday a select party
to dine with him consisting principally of the groat
officers of the household, with three or four other
distinguished personages. The grounds and scenery
around this town cannot, it is presumed, fail to ac-
cord with his Majesty's approved taste, and we may
venture to hope, that be may be induced to prolong
his sojourn with us at least for some days beyond the
eery short period lie has prescribed to himself. Ills
Majesty arrived from Edinburgh, at half-past three
o'clock, in a close carriage, and a guard of honour
lined the streets as he passed along.
His Majesty is expected to hold his first levee here
on Saturday.
We never remember loth preparations for Blasi-
iptions as are now going on. The Register-office, the
Reds. and Custom-house, the Banks, and (Lab Rooms,
are all vying with each other, and private individuals
are equally anxious in their exertions. Lord Wernyss,
the Lord Provost, Mr. Sheriff Duff, Sir William Pettit.,
the Lord Provost of Glasgow, with various others, are
among the number.
A large representation of an impe:ial crown, erected
nit the top of one of the flees at the gas work, was il-
luminated on Wednesday and last night, and bad a
beautiful effect.

Several Highland Chiefs have arrived, and are at-
tended by their followers, dressed in the national cos-
tume.
1 be Londoners will hear with surprise that Sir
William Curtis appeared in the procession, arrrayed

in the fall garb of a Highlander, and flourishing a
huge claymore. Nothing could bare been more truly
laughable than the figure be cut. The worthy alder-
man's kilt was so short, that it did not half conceal
the fat and gabby lash that came down in loose writ'•
hies about his knees ; and his bonnet, graced with
three large feathers and u collection of heath, was
cocked is military style on the side of his heed while
be marched and laughed, and laughed and marched to
the animating discord of the Highland bagpipe.

FUNERAL OP Mg LATE MARQUESS OF
LONDONDERRY.

The body Will he brought to town this evening, from
North Cray, in privacy, and conveyed to the residence
of the late Marquess, at the corner of King-street, St.
James's-square. The constables to preserve order in the
line of streets along Pall Mall. Cocker's.-street. Char-
ing-aoss, Parliament-street, &c. through which the pro-
cession will pave to Westminster Abbey, to-morrow
morning, are directed t• be in their places at halfpast
eight o'clock. The respective officers of the Cathedral
are also summoned for the same hour. It is not, how-
ever, expected that the losers, will begin to move from
SLJames's-square till nine o'clock, or even some short
time after that period. The hearse will proceed to the
great western door of the Abbey. The body. on being
then removed from it, and borne into the great nave of
the Cathedral, will be met at the entrance by the Dean
and Chapter, the choristers, and all other persons be-
longing to this establishment, dressed In proper eel.
fume. The situation of the grave is near that of Mr. Pitt;
it is, indeed, as exactly as possible between those of
Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox, and lies across the central line of
the northern transept of the Abbey. The grave was
excavated on Friday, and floored and lined with a brick
wall on Saturday, almost exactly to the shape of the
eoffin. A square wooden platform, about 21 feet each
way, has since been raised round it, to the height of 12
incises above the flagging; for the accommodation of
the mourners. No one, it is understoo.l, will be admit-
ted on this elevation, but persons possessed of tickets,
which, to the number of 150, have been issued for that
Purpose. It is said the present Viscount Castlereagh,
ate the Hon. Mr. Stewart. will be chief m . Itisi
not to be a public funeral, hut as private as possible.—
His Majesty. Ministers will not attend the funeral in
their public capacity as Ministers of State. Sir George
Napier, Garter King at Arms, will attend the funeral in
his official character, to pronounce over the grave the
deceased's titles, &e. &c.

The Marchioness of Londonderry walked yesterday
evening for s short time in the shrubbery at North
Cray, attended by Ladies Suffield and Emma Edge.
combo. whose attentions to her are unremitting.

We are DULY AUTIOIIILD and PAITICULAILT 55-
QUESTID to state, says the Morning Post, that the ac-
counts which have appeared in some of the Morning
and Evening Papers, of differences having arisen be-
tween the KING and the late Marquess of LONDON-
SISSY, are TOTALLY ♦OID OF FOUNDATION. Equally
unfounded, adds the same paper, are moat of the other
iataternents which have so strangely obtained cirenla-
tins in the course of last week, through the same
channels, oo the subject of the lamented death of the
Noble Marquess. Qaere--•What can be the " other
statements" to which this vague and obscure contra-
..