The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-07
FOuR DAYS LATER.


eeived files Of London papers to the Goth
August. The papers are filed chiefly
with accounts Of the kings arrival at E.
dinburg, and the preparations for tho iu-
neral ofthc Marc ais of Londerry.
The London Gazette ofthc 18TH, gives
full account Of the. entry Of the King 10.
to his ancient kingdom of Scotland, which
occupies four closely printed columns Of
the Courier of the 10TH II must, saws
the Courier, have been gran6Ss imposing
spectacle. and one which derived no in,
considerable portion Of its effect from the
local peculiarities of the town, as well
as from the picturesque dresses Of many
OF the military bodies appointed to escort
the King. The hilari,y OF the scene,
however, was somewhat diminished by
the melancholy intelligence of the death
ofthe Marquis of Londonderry. The in
telligence reached Edinburgh about Q o.
clock, and Mr.. Peel lost no time in com.
municating it to the King,who received it
with the strongest emotions. A select
party which was to have dine d with him
that day, was Immediately put of.
The royal squadron encountered TEN.
pestuous weather on the passage and on
the 18th, while entering the Firth of
Forth, in the yacht the Royal George,
the storm was so violent that they had to
seek shelter and come to anchor. On
the 18th, the King attended by the other
yatchts, had reached the anchorage in
| Leith Roads. The 18th was appointed
Tor the Royal entrance into Edinburgh,
and the Edinburgh Gazette of that day
give splendid accounts of the pageant
we give summary.
| The early part of the morning was
cherries and gloomy but it cleared up
| before 10 O'Clock, when to the Firth OF
forth, under any circumstances beau,i
fui prospect, was added the splendour OF
the royal shipping, occupying an oc,an-
gular position in the water, at nearly E.
quail distances from the Royal Yacht
| And on the north within the ring,
Appear'd the form of England's King.
The steamers from the ships, particular
yfhe admira's, were decorated with all
The colours Of the rainbow, forming an
arch along her rigging, from stem to
stern. The expanse of the sea in this
part of the harbor, was covered with boats
and pleasure yachts, filled with elegantly
dressed people, all anxious to pass anu
have glance at the royal yacht-The
whole view presented a beautiful combi-
nation OF attractive scenery, and animated
hustle. The crags, and tow ers, and stu
Pendous hills which overlook the Cit, /,
were covered with people, gazing thru
uneir telescopes, while the corporate bo
dice and citizens of Leith and Edinburgh
were busting about with the greatest ac-
tlVity, In making arrangements, and taking
up their positions for the grand ceremo
mai OF receiving his majesty. At ten o.
clock immense bodies were assembled.
when the Lord Provost and Corporation,
alfred In their full robes, and with all the
insignia oil Office, moved TO the barrier in
front OF Leith Walk, the place fixed fol
the reception OF his majesty. At the head
u the members present, was the Ri. Hon
William Arbuthnot, Lord Provost ano
Lord Lieutenant Of the city.
Inc gate was surmounted by the cor
poration colours, and among them an am
cient one, said to have been formerly used
10 Palestine its tattered appearance Sc.
cured 1t claim ofhaying been in service
IN holy or unholy wars. The balconies,
piazzas, and temporary plat forms, raised
Tor the accommodation OF spectators,
were decorated with appropriate flags q
devices and filled by elegantly dressed la.
dies, many attired in the national tartan
costume. The streets were lined with
the military and yeomanry ofthe garrison,
and those appointed TO escort his majesty
II ON Leith, moved off at an early hour
the Highlahaers playing the favorite airs
OF their clans with their singularly discor-
flant instruments. The archers presen.
tee an Interesting and cbivalrous appear
ance finely fitted tartan uniform, with
The white muslin ruff OF the time of Queen
Elizabeth, the orDamented bow, culver of
arrows, broad, plain, yellow leather
oeit' worn by young men of good stature
and genteel appearance, gave them a
chivalrous appearance, and sustained the
poets description
Each chosen for an archer good,
Knew hunting craft by lake or wood !:
Each one six-foot bow could bend,
And Tar cloth>yard shaft could send |;
Each held boar-spear tough & strong,
And at their belts their quiyers hung.
One division of archers, under the Earl oil
sIgin, were stationed at the place of land
ing, while the other, under the Earl of
loPesoun, occupied part of me court.