The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-08-29 00:00:00

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THE KING I.V IRELAND.
HIS MAJESTY'S MAJESTY'S yowl' TO TILE ROYAL DL'DLI

SPLENDID PETE CRAMPETEE.
(PRilki THE DUBLIN PATRIOT, ACOVST 25.]
Preparations on the most splendid sad extensive
•scale were made by the Society, to receive one tnost
gracious Sovereign, on the occasion of his visit to this
c•tahlishulent yesterday.
The lawn facing Alerrion-square was adotned by a
margree, fur tl►e reception of the Hoyal guest
it was. fitted up with great taste, and *was admirably
contrived, at once to exclude the opprefsive heat of
the '•in, and admit the requisite circulation of air.—
Within the tent teas a table nobly decorated under
scarlet canopy, for the immediate use of tire King► and
j►is saite ; on the right hand and left, two very beau-
tiful devices, one representing the Temple of Peace.
the other the Temple of Fame, surniontited with G. lt.
IVth. and the Britiah Anus, &c. There were about

15 tents placei in a semi-circular form, and in double
FOA s around ; they were sn'ficiently open to render
them delightful retreats; at the extremity of each
range was played an apprepriate standard.
Three harpers, robed io the antique garb of Min-
s?rels. were stationed close to the Sovereign's tent,
litt:e to the left a platform, sii feet by •_'2. was
ererteil far il.lneer.; this stage was adorned with a

Beep border oflanrel.
i'tsr several 1:.111rat before noon, an immense nottnher
or persous,of the Ars; elegance and fashion, docked to
this earthly paradise, a:I in full dress, and decorated
tri!ls a Mote rilthaml, hearing the impression of the
" Royal 'Midi,' Safiety," in gold letters. in conse-
queoce of the aditlirJ!de arrangements of the Society,
an:l the arta•e attention of Major Sirr, no ilitfienitv
avloa,erer 1124 experienced in ob.aining sands-ion, and
a. eenimodation when within Cie walls of the Society-
hense, Sic.

At half•p•pit twelve, jorons acclamations from u ith-
oat announced the approach of our revered Sovereign,
who was received with military honours on his en-
trance into the t enrt-hard. The Member• of the Royal

Society, to the number of nearly 150. fot ming a line
On Lis !Isjesty's Tied, all ennspicuou,ly decorated with
the of is Witleente:" stud on the steps of the
grand entrance. the King was received by his Excel-
-1..11E7 the Lord Lieutenant and suite, Sir Matthew
Tierney, awl a Lumber of .listingnished personages,
and by the Sel:ct Committee of the Society, in foil
Court dresses, who were deputed to usher Isis Majesty
ioto the Vico President's and Secretaries' building,

tent, "c.
Nearest the Royal Carriage, r•-:. b;s Majesty descend-
ed hum it, were Lord Oriel, Lord 31eatb, Lord Frank-
fort. Sir It. :Owe. John Leslie Foster, Esq., Edward
Tierney. Esq., the Right lion. 1.. Knox, Mr. Serjeant
Joy. a. C..Macartney, Esq. and 31r. Boyd. • •
ths the steps, and la the hall, rere the Earl of
Doaonghmure, the Lord Kilutaitte, the Hon. and Rev.
.lohn Pomeroy, Sir Oetorge Slier, Hart., Sir Wil:iatn
Stammer, Hart., 11. D. Wetly, r. S. Hawthorne, Join;
ilnrne, N. P. Leader. and A. C. 3lacartnry,
Colostel. Hardy, It. B. Bryan, W. D. Latonche, J.
Smith, and Walter Ill.tscock, Emirs., Major Sirr, &c.
'rise Beyal Standard bras raised in the lan n and the
l•a^d of t'.e 4311, stationed in the Court, played " Hod
save the whirh was enthusiastically cheered
n!thia and without. His 3lajesty ascended the
stet s, attended by the Duke of Montrose, the Marquees
IlralsAnt, Sir B. Bloomfield, and other Members of the
Houst.h.:l.l.

The King inspected with great attention the various
ara::::ten.s of the noble buntline., the beautiful library,
the elegant model room, and museum. llis Majesty
sr as particularly struck with the admirable arrange.
ravnts risible Omagh:mt. and condescended to pay
particular attention to the Esquimau% lout, and all its
a.propriste material. After expressing his admira•
ti.r► of all he saw, and luring put several questions to
tin Cosi miller is a moat gracious and familiar man-
ner, the replies to which, as they pointed out the
growing. advantages to Ireland which resulted frosts
the lebmmrs of the Society, peculiarly excited his Ma.
jesty's approbation, the King descended to the lawn.
Whi re a seine of matchless splendour awaited his ap-
proach. The stLiritsse, and the approach to the
Koval Tent, were completely lined with fat.hionables,
ant! as his Majesty deseended, he appeared peculiarly
de:ighted with the blase of female beauty and vie-
Imre Cat encircled him—all affectionately respect-
fl 11, and each cumulating the other in the demonstration
of reverence anti satisfaction. The King- bowed in bis
own pecullirly fascinating manner, and the easy play-
fulness of his smile indicated the utmost happiness at
his reception. Two bands in attendance played the
well•knowu and popular air, and loud and sincere ac-
clamations rent the air.
The spectators from the square were electrified by
the enthusiasm of the scene, and by responsive shouts
testified their jovons feelings.
Our Ii pi►v 3lonareh, for indeed he looked perfectly
tapte, alked round his tent, and smiled as be con-
templated it—he then advanced down the lawn, a pas.
sage burin., been fottned for that purpose, through
the gay throng. His Majesty recognised several in
his progress, and most affably salutcd the Commander
of the Forests with " How do you do, !laird ;" he like-
wise noticed and shook hands with others. One lady
fell oa her knees and seised his Majesty's aru►. who,
wilt a playful smile, raised her up and bowed most
gal•aut!y. The King then returned to the teat, where
l‘e totiiliarly conversed with Lord and Lade Manners
and Killers, and proceeding to his carriage, departed.
Ilia Majesty shortly afterwards left town for Slane,
tae seat of the Marquess Conyngliani.
The scene was truly a fairy one ; the lawn presented
a very pictuesque and varied comp rfori!, embracing
at :► glance, gay uniforms, Court and fancy dresses,
Canonicals, and an infinite variety ofsplendid dresses,
mostly of Irish manufacture. The day was peculiarly
toe, although rather warmer than was experienced
for sometime, and the whole passed of in perfect har-
mony, and without the slightest accident, although the
avenues to the Society House were exceedingly
crowded.

(From the Dublin Evening Pout, of Saturday. Aug. 2&)
" TO TNL LiENTLICIWIN Of TIM COUNTY Of DUBLIN.
" Colonel Talbot takes the liberty of acquainting the
Ilentlemen of tie toasty of Dahill'. that. in answer to
a respectful application made. to Sir Benjamin Bloom-
Geld, to learn whether his Majesty would be graciously
pleased to permit the liestleeleo of the county of Dublin
to bare the honest of attending his Majesty ea an escort