Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-27

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On receiving this tickle: from Mr. S. he said that as
he had another for like purpose he would give it to
any other American editor, If / knew Of one being in
London. lrepied that understood Mr. Webb was
In LondoR; for Notwithstanding the many foolish
things that my old associate has done would never
allow personal feelings 10 Interfere with such occa-
sions as the present Not emily wsad | facilitate his
entrance, as did, into Westminster Abbey but if /
could weud open the kingdom of heaven for him,
provides he would repent of his sins, although fear
he would not be long there withou, making riot, or
challenging some one.
Be that as it may, having got my ticket now be-
gan to deliberate about the costume in which was
20 make my appearance in the Abbey. On inquiry,
found that there was ne necessity for fall court
Dress although that is the verbal order of the pro-
gramme. i therefore made no other alteration in nv
usual simple black dress than varying with white
yes, and white stock
On the Wednesday night previous, prepared my
self at the cost Of half 10 visit the Abbey on
the succeeding morning. Next morning had TO get
up early, for soon day light begins dawn, the
avenues to the venerable pile are bcseeed by rank
and fashion. The doors were opened ms early as Eve
o'clock in tho morning, although the Queen does moi,
breakfast ordered but the difficulty was in procuring
carriage. The one had ordered the night previous did
not come-accsrdingly had to take pet luck and
the considerate hackmsn demanded % shillings in
advance before he wsuld bulge an inch. / forked
out the meney, and glad to get one at any price,
for by this time it was wearing towards seven
o'clock, and at o'clock the barriers were all TO be
closed.
But anether important affair was arranged before |
started ycung friend provided me with small
flask Of choice sherry and couple Of crackers "If
you do not take these" said he 'you will get faint
and when you get into the Abbey the crowd is
90 great that there will be no gettsg on, again. I
thought this very good and well considered advice
accordingly took it, although seldom do take any
advice. took the flask and pat il into one pocket
then the crackers into the other. In my hand car.
red the Book Of the Corensdsn" as a guide to the
ceremonies when inside the Abbey. With these pre-.
parations I mounted the car isge and drove 10 the
street leading to the North Entrance.
We entered the line OF carriages a, Chaung Cross
and proceeded biz by bit up WHITEHALL along Parlis
ment street, I'LL we reached the Abbey. Along III,
whole line il was thronged with carrages--the sid
walks with pedestrians The fronts Of the houses OF
each ride dressed up like the interior of thea
ire tier above tier the Roof and each tier alread
nearly filed with spectators, although five or 81
hours had to elapse before the procession woul
pass.
On reaching the entrance Of the Abbey was 90
dewa and passed in. "Hsvc you a ticket, sir Y
"Yes," replied I-pslling il out. You are not re-
q.ilcd to deliver Il ~" said he keep il and pas
along" Ibid %. Ipsssed Number Of policemen
and officers, in very fig-rss direction, under the
galleries and sIoissers Of this famous building Com
ing from the light il seemed 20 dark whs, passed