The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-08-16 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN.

At an early hour 'bent( of the Macgregor mustered
es the Mooed. is full costume. The Gentlemen of
th. Celtic Society, and the Mid Lothian Yeomanry
realm, duo assembled on their private parades ; and
th, whole of arse three bodies fell into the procession
st 111., Npoiated station.
Moat tee o'clock the grand procession paned up the
11;s1t•street, in the following order
"oar Yeinson, two and two.
A Yeoman.

Yeoman. Herald.
Yeoman.
Detashment of Cavalry, in double Ales.
Military Bead.
TheDuks of Harniltoo es premier Duke of Scot-
lead in a coach and four (two outriders). 0.
▪ Lord Provost and Sherif, la carriage and six, "4
(two outrt.lers). C m
if, Another carriage with fear inhaled.
KNIGHT MARISCHAL OF SCOTLAND, 13.
E do carriage and six ((oar outriders).
Six Esquires, with Banners. Mg.
17:, Si, Walter Scott, in full Highland Dress as a •
`i.• 1 Member of the Ceitle Society (the prevailing 2.
12 • onteer of hie tartan geese); with several
1; illehtead Chiefs, and maw them—Lord e $
Rollo gad Sir Ewes Macgregor. in a spin- ; 0
did equipage and four (two outriders). • •
. Pipets.
Glencreery on hereehtek.
Detachment of cavalry.
S Body Guard of Macgregor' and Celts. r
The dress of the Kaight Mariechal was of bine and
white ; that of his Esquires crimson and gold.
The splendoer of the chieftains, especially when the
Tail is oc, is well kaolin. The equipages. liveries,
he. were of a very grand aid costly description.
On wasting the Castle-bill, the horses of Sir Wal-
ter Scott became restive, and the bard was obliged
to alight, sad avail himself of the politeness of the
Lard Provost. into whose vehicle he transferred him-
self ; but the horses were afterwards brought round to
their proper sixties.
We lament to say, that in this stage of the prices-
eine a poet terrific widen* occurred. On each side
of the read on the Castle-hill a line of scaffolding bad
been crested, at least we imagine 150 yards in length.
!be seats on these, intended for the spectators of the
loyal Prom-don to the Castle, were taken possession
of by the multitade. The leading carriages in the
procession bad advaseed half way along the avenue
formed by these scaffolds, when that on the right
band side, which contained about a thousand per
• fell to the ground. Oise boy was killed on the
spot, and his body was conveyed into the Castle. Ano-
ther boy was carried away on a plank, and appeared
to be seriously injured. A lady was carried senseless
isto a shop, but we believe she had only fainted
from fright. Bight or tee persons were either led or
serried away from the ground. mere or less wounded
sad Lenity the accident. This occurrence, too calcu-
lated to east a gloom over the Geese, occasioned an in-
staataneens hurtle sf alarm and consternation, which
was so where more visible than among the company
on the opposite scaffold. The greater part instantly
&needed, though a few persons bad the termerity to
keep their plums until the whole of the pageant bad
passed.
We hare heard that three persons lost their lives
upon this unfortunate occasion; but the latest rumour
orates for certain, that two persons were carried of the
"gregod dead. A lady. we are *wry to bear, wan much
but, sad ws atadetstaad that many b: Wises and frac-
tures occurred, of which, as the pottiest, were above
the risk of life to which,under such circumstances, a
public hospital would be considered eligible, we eau
reeeive no authentic information. The following is the
Infirmary report:—One boy, a compound fracture of
the leg; two bop, the thigh bone or hip injured ; an-
other boy a Awe/areas fracture of the scull ; a man a
mew steatsrion on the ribs, Two of the above con-
sideied daagerouly wounded.
..11a front guard having reached the Castle, the
gate, ef which had been shut, the herald sounded his
trecert, to proclaim the presence of the Knight
Officer of the guard (from within)—Who's there?
lierild—The King's Knight Marisebal conies to
receive the Regalia. which are deposited within your
Castle ; and lie demand's admission in the name of the
biog.
Officer (wittio)—Throw open the gates, and make
way for the King's Knight Mariscbal.
The gates having bees thrown open, the Knight
Marischal and the official personages alighted from
their carriages, and proceeded is the same order which
had been previously observed, to the Castle, and ob-
tained admission for themselves and six of their
retalaen—the Esquires who were to carry the re.
galis.

Yeoman.

After remaining within the Cattle-walls nearly an
hoer, the Knight Mariscbal and his attendants re-
turned from the Castle, preceded by the fine band of
the 77th reetnent playing " God save the King."
Tie official personages proceeded to their I car-
riage. The Esquires, who were surrounded by beau-
tiful bassets of white and bine silk, exhititing the
St. Andrew's Cross, supported the Crown and other
Regalia, on a crimson velvet cushion, until they ar-
rived at the carriage of the Knight Marirchal, who
had by that time retaken his seat, and who had re-
ceived from them the precious relies of Scottish Roy-
alty.—Tbey afterwards preserved their station on
either side of the carriage, and wlre immediately fol-
lowed by a band of Highland pipers, playing some
national air. The whole procession then moved for-
ward, on its return, in the same order which it had
observed on ha progress to the castle; bat it pursued
a different route, for the purpose of gratifying a fresh
assemblage of spectators. It proceeded down the
Castle-hill, and High-street, ;is far as Bank-street,
where it tinned off, and crossed the Monad. Advanc-
ing along East Prince's-street, up Waterloo-place, it
proceeded on the Calton-road, down the Abbey-hill, to
Holyroed-palace; where the Regalia were deposited
with due solemnity, in the proper state-room assigned
for receiving it. Thus ended this splendid, pompous
pageant, which appeared to have diffused general gra
tificatioa. When the Regalia were brought without
the precincts of the Castle, the sight of them was
hailed by the cheers of many present; and '• ever
and am.," as the procession was returning to the
Palace, the Knight Marischal lifted his precious charge
so ►igh as to be seen by the maltitude who thronged
thecarriage, and who never failed to acknowledge with
their cheers this condescending ■ark of attention to
the populace. The pavement of the streets, and the
windows and balconies in frost of which the prom-
slaw passed, were crowded with a brilliant association

of beauty and hellion: w►ich added rot a little to the
splendour of this day.
Of the Addresses which hive bleb prepared to greet
the arrival of his Majesty, although they abound in
expressions of respect and regard for the Constitutional
Mein we have not heard of one t►at costains any
mark of unmanly adulatios. Those from the counties
have either been moved or seconded by Whip, aid
unanintontly approved by all parties: observing, there-
,re, an uniform reserve on patty polities. It is scarcely
possible, but that, en general principles, a little sound
constitutional doctrine must here and there have crept
in. The inhabitaats of Edioburgh, in particular,
have shown a praiseworthy scrupulosity in the adop-
tion of 'neon' revertible language. Many instances
might be mentioned ; but we shall only notice the most
remarkab'e. The Address originally proposed for the
United Incorporations of St. Mary's Chapel, contained
a declaration of esteem for his Majesty's person aid
Government ; in an Amendment adopted by the meet-
ing, the words " and Government" were ordered to be
struck out.

In anticipation of his Majesty's arrival, all the
troops, cavalry and infantry, were kept under orders
the whole of yesterday, to hold themselves in real-
ness to proceed to Leith at a moment's notice. The
ring's arrival in the roads will be ed by the
discharge of one gen on Calton-hill, and another et
the Castle. We therefore hourly enticipme the grad-
tying duty of announcing to the public the arrival of
Ms Majesty in this part of his dominions.
The scene of bustle daily increases, both from Ms
great influx of strangers, already visible in the streets,
and from the•active preparations going on in all quav
tern with a view to his Majesty's visit. The pablk
streets are in constant motion, sod, In particular, she
North and South Bridges, Waterloo-place, and the
east end of Prioce's-street, present a remarkable cos-
t rast to their usual dullness at this season of the year.
All the other streets are proportionably crowded; sad
tho%e which are in the intended line of the Royal pro-
cession are from morning to night occupied with
painters, gluier., paviors carpenters, &c. labouring
with incessant and anxious industry to complete the
necessary preparations. Every vacant space from the
Palace to the Castle, from which a view of his Ma-
jesty can be caught, will be occupied with extensive
galleries. These arrangements are now c impleted,
and an account of the places assigned to the different
corporations and public bodies, and of the order in
which they are to be marshalled In the presence of
their Sovereign, will be found in another place. All
the way down Leith Walk galleries are erected, which
will be filled with spectators, anxious to white, the ap-
proach of his Majesty to the city. At Osyfield-square
is an extensive and commodious gallery roofed la,
which is calculated for the accommodation of a nu-
merous body of spectators. The streets opposite
also, Baxter's-place. and Oreenside place, arc I ned
with galleries, and all the streets through which his
Majesty is to pass present similar preparations.
On Friday a battery of guns was mounted on Tel-
oity Pier, for the purpose of joining in the salute to
his Majesty, on his arrival in Leith Roads. As the
Royal squadron will anchor nearly opposite the pier;
the ships will be seen to great advantage.
An encampment of Celts has bees pitched on the
Castle bank, fronting Prince's.street. A somber of
military tuts hams also been pitched on &Bakery-1
crags. Tents are also pitched at the new entrance

into Dalkeitb palace, fo-r the acconsmodaties of the
guard•.
On Sunday his Grace the Duke of Montrose, Lord
Chamberiain, and the Duke of Dorset, visited Dalkeitb
Palace and stables, and approved of all the arrange-
ments made for the reception of his Majesty.
A large body of the Campbells, or the Breadalbane
Highlanders. under the command of Captain Camp-
bell, marched into the city last night, to the fa►ourite
tone of " The Campbells are co idng," They were
received at Holyrood Pala's, by the Countess of Dread
Albans. These Sue, manly, and martial appearing
men are intended to strengthen the domestic guard of
the King.

On Saturday morning fifty workmen commenced
repairing the pier of Fisher-row harbour, and flooring
it with wood, as it is expected his Majesty will make
some aquatic excursion, and that harbour is more con-
venient and private than Leith.
We learn from Dunbar, that a royal salute is to be
fired from the tort on his Majesty's passing the har-
bour ; and, as several pieces of cannon are also to be
fired, and a bonfire lighted, at Oeoeral Leslie's camp
on Doonhill, in the neighbourhood of that town, we
shall thereby have early and certain information of
the time that the fleet may be expected in the roads.
CALEDONIAN HUNT.—At au extraordinary meeting
of the Cali donian Hunt, held at their apartments Wa-
terloo tavern, on Saturday the 10th current. The
four vacancies were filled np by the Earl of Leven,
Lord Elcbo, Lord Kelburne, and the lion. John
Stewart, being admitted members of the Mot. And
as we understand that the King has graciously con-
descended to become patron to toe Hunt, they intend
to give a ball on the occasion of his Majesty's visit to
Edinburgh.
PARLIAMENT House.—This fine Hall is nese/
coo-
pletely fitted up for the dinner to be given by, the City
to his Majesty, and we must allow that Mr. Trotter,
who has bad the fitting of it up, has shown great judge
anent and taste in the execution. It is at once grand
and stately, the tone of colouring is appropriate, and,
the whole is chaste and leasing. His Majesty's throne
is at the south end of the ball, under a canopy, over
which is represented the royal arms, the whole shaded
with the crimson drapery of the large window; on
the north end the city arms are handsomely got op.
A meeting of students was held yesterday at the Col-
lege, when the Latin address, which had been prepared
in honour of the King's visit, was negatived. Tim

question was then pat whether the intended address
should be composed in Latin or in English. It was
contended. that an address in • dead language would
be considered pedantic and ostentatious: and on a di-
vision it was decided that the address should ise in Eng-
lish. Another meeting is to be held this day to coital-
der of such an address.

Lord William *Sentinel' arrived in town yesterday
from Brussels, where he left the Duke of Wellington
is good health.
The French Ambassador. Baron idei, the Ambas-
sador from the Netherlands, and most of the Foreign
Ambassadors and
at the Foreign Office within these few days, eines the
ameated death of the Marques, of Loadvaderry.

ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE.

The long announced Opera of Gil Blot was brought
oat last sight; mad if the many difficulties which mast
present themselves to the dramatizing of a piece of 35
years be take:tint* consideration, it will he too much to
say that the attempt of last night eras a failure. In oar
opinion it has been attended with success; qualified it
mast tee admitted, but at least sufficient to encourage
the nether to improve his work ; an improvement which
will iertainly require curtailment fur its basis.
The first three Acts are founded upon selections from
the admirable Novel, which gives name to the piece; on
the whole they are. we think, judiciously made. The
I two last Acts are indebted for their incidents entirely
to the invention of the author; and by rejecting them
altogether in the future representations of the piece, lie
will in our *aloe. make a prudent sacrifice to public
taste. The Drama introduces Gil Mao at the age of 17,
(admirably represented by Miss KELLY) on the point of
Itaviag his Uncle. the Old Cantos.
The persons and circumstances which immediately
follow; the threatening Mendicant; the capture of
Gil Mae by the robbers, and his escape with Dolma
Atomise are given with almost scrupulous accu-
racy. The hero of the piece is then introduced to us
the age of 23; (in the person of Mr. Prapeam). an
the violence which might be supposed to be committed
on our imagination by this change is mere seeming than
reel; for it passed off on the stage with complete suc-
cess. By an excusable liberty which has been taken
with the novel, a marriage takes place between Gil Bias
sad Donna Meacia; and this brings us to the end of
the third act. Another change is then effected; and
Gil Bias is brought before as at the age of 52, in the
person et Mr. B . He is at Court, and in favour ;
and he is the father of a lovely daughter. who
is supposed to resemble him when he was young; and
is therefore represented by Miss Keccr in proper fe-
male costume. The remainder of the piece does sot
create much interest; for it merely introduces the Ana
melons, we had almost said the ideal character of a wise
King and as honest Minister. It, however, bears the
hero in possession of a eharaoter to be desired by all
good men, and of happiness which rarely falls to the
human lot: for be is beloved by his Sovereign, respect-
ed by the people, and fortunate in his domestic circle.
The piece closes with the ' go of the daughter of
Gil Bias and her favoured lover

At the falling of the curtain there was much division
of opinion among the audience; but, on Air. BARTLET'S
announcing the piece for repetition, he stated that it
would be curtailed : and this prudential appeal to their
liberality had the desired effect.
There is something of novelty in this attempt at ex-
tended dramatizing; and on that account, it is sot alto.'
getber, a legitimate subject for criticism. The author
hat shown much ability. not to say genius, in his en-
deavour; and it only remains for him to improve his par-
tial success by a few judicious alterations.
The minor characters were exceedingly well sustained.
The acting of T. P. Corms. WaeNcn, and Wit.anssom.
in Rolando, Piearo, and Lancia, was indeed excellent;
and the beautiful Donna Meacia found no ;wean repro.
notation in the person of Miss Canna'.

His Majesty is accompanied by whet of those indi-
viduals who are immediately attendant on his person ;
the names of whom, however, have not been dis-
tinctly mentioned. The number is much smaller than
went with the King to Ireland, and very few of these
who are classed u nts hare gone to Edinbnrgh
with his Majesty. Sir Willi im Knyghtoe and Lord
Prancis Conyngham are with the Kiug, and they are
constant attendants on his Majesty. Mr. Watson aid
Mr. Marrable remain at Carlton Palace to receive let-
ters, despatches, &e. and to forward them to his Ma-
jesty t and they likewise hare to attend to all letter*
and communications that may arrive from the King.
Mr. Thompson, one of the King's private messengers.
who left town with his Majesty on Saturdsy, and who
returned with despatches on Monday, on Tuesday
night late again left London, being intrusted with
special papers for the King. His Majesty's stay in
Edinburgh will positively Not exceed twelve Jays.
Arrangements for his Majesty's return to Carlton Pa-
lace, reparatory to leasing town fur Brighton, are
made on this calculation.

We understand that the Prelate who has disgraced
himself on a recent occasion, has experienced great
anxiety to be allowed to resign his See; this will
not be complied with, as we have beets informed that
Government are fully determined to punish his infa-
mous conduct by degrading him from his ecclesiasti-
cal station.—(frith Paper.)
The statement contaioed in an Evening Paper, that
the resignation of seen-do Dignitary of the Church
would not be allowed, we have reason to believe, is
premature.—(Drablia Morning Post.)
We understand that it is his Majesty's most gra-
cious Intention to recommend that a Rill shill be
brought into Parliament to the attaimlers of
the Scotch Peers, and to restore their families to their
former rank and dignities.— (aid)
The day for the embarkation of the remains of the
mach lamented Sir Samuel Auchtnuty, has not yet
been notified. The body will be attended to the
river side by all the authorities, and the same term°.
Dial observed as on the embarkation of the corpse of the
late Duke of Dorset, with the addition of military ho
moors,—(ibid.)
[stoat THE COVET CIECULAII
Colonel Thornton, the Adjutant-General of Ireland
arrived is town on Wednesday with the melancholy
tidings of the sudden death of Sir Samuel Auahmutt•,
the Commander-in-Chief-of Ireland, while riding on
horseback in the Phenix Park, ace.bmpanied by
Thornton. The Doke of York bring at Brigh
ton, the Colonel proceeded to that place, from whence
he accompanied the Duke of York ►o town yesterday
morning, at six o'clock. sad arrived at York Home, in
the King's Palace, St. James's, at eleven. His Royal
Highness soon afterwards proceeded to his office at the
Horse Guards, and transacted military business with
Sir Charles Long, the Paymaster Cieueral, &c. In
the evening his Royal Highness dined with Sir Her-
bert Taylor, at Little Camden House, Kensisgton,
`where Col. Thornton was of the party
The Archbishop of York having made preparations
at one of his Palaces to receive the King, in case his
Majesty returned that way from Edinburgh, it has
bees signified to his Grace that his Majesty, no his re-
hire, according to his preseat arrangements will not
have the opportunity of visiting York,

Disposition of the threat Regiments of Foot Guards,
this present month :—The first Regiment. Ist Batta-
lion, Dublin ; 2d. Knightsbridge 11 ks ; 3d. Port
man Barracks. The Second Regiment, lit Battalion.
Cages Mews; 2d. Tower of London. The Third
Regiment, Ist &Malloy, Wlllilliitntet Quarter.; 2d
Plymouth,