Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-25

laas.ee snch W. are sure as no other metropolis OF
Europe could present. As the hour OF ten c'och
approached the eagerness oil parues 70 pocue
nj ibe western door was redoubed; but owing TO the
.k ,lfness of the drivers and the excellent precau
tons taken for preserving order no ACCIDENT look
place although the IN 'front.' OF tne western en-
france was very much narrowed ~ 'ne ocsupau9n =.
large portion of il by bodies OF the Herse ano rost
Guards Amongst the peers who arrived early was
The Duke Of Wellington He was instantly recogni-
ned and was received with honest and we'll earned
approbation Shortly before eleven clock the sound
of the trumpet, and the APPEARANCE OF a squadron of
Life Guards, announced that the grand pageant APP
preached. Great excitement now prevailed, and cries
of Down. DOWN. "Of hatsv' &C., were heard on
all SIDES which, il is but justice to say respond
ed to with degree OF good sense, good nature, and
coed feeling, which we have rarely observed IN large
assemblies. As the procession moved on II appeared
mere and more to delight the spectators They were
greatly taken with the equlpaaes of The foreign am
bassadors but, with the exception of Marshal Sou
they did not personally nelice any OF the anlbassa-
doris Here, again, however they loudly cheeFeq lal
venerable warrior. The Duchess OF heht me luke
and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess OF 1iouces-
ter and the Duke of Sussex were each cheered with
great animation their appearance Inc QueeH 10
whom all eyes, and we may add an hearts were
turned al length appeared, attended oy me DUCHESS
of Sutherland mistress of the Robes, and The Earl
of Albemare Master OF the Horse) When we say
no sovereign could wish for, hope tor, more EN-
thusiasc greeting from her subjects, II IS needless 10
add, that il was heartfelt ana enhusasuc. Hsr MA
ma afes not only by her courteous acuon, but by the
kindly expression of her animated features HAVING
entered the Abbey half past eleven clock the SOL
emn and sacred ceremony was proceeded with. Be-
fore describing this, however, we may shortly give
the reader idea of the aspect presented by
THE INTERIOR OF THE ABBEY.
On entering the choir the magnificent preparations
for this august and truly joyous ceremony burst upon
the eve with breadth and of effect which far
ceeded all previous descriptions had led one 10
anticipate Six broad steps formed the approach
from the vesbule under the music gallery (which
connects the choir with the n,ve) towards the
of the theatre, and arriving al the termi-
nation of the choir where il is inersected by the north
and south ransepts similar number of steps led to
large platform the full size of the space under the Ian
tern which covered with splendid carpet in rich
puce and gold eolsurs. This the spot where the cere
nony Of the recognitien which opens the ceremony
takes place as also the concluding and striking
of the whole proceeding namely the homage o the
bishops and peers In the midst Of this smaller plat
form was erected approached by sur broad ana easy
steps each covered with the border pattern of the
larger carpet the fifth step being the platform ITSELF
which covered with rich cleh OF gold In the cen
of this platform splendid arm chair, throne
with circular back and top of gilt ground, embelish
ed with tasteful color sprigs small intervals and
the royal initial in the midst, This chair was placed
facing the altar and of with its back to the choir
St Edwards chair also which further on,
namely within the chancel and the altar also
placed in similar position On the right, looking to
the altar which surneunted by lofty canopy sup
box for the members Of The Royal family of which the
front was hung and the sides were lined with crimson
<amask while the top was decorated with gt Gothlc
cornice On the left bench reserved for the Bsh
OPS and above that bench box for The foreign Am
our The altar itself was surrounded
by beautiful Gothic gilt frame, and the back OF was
covered with psrple and gold silks The communion
table and the cushions which the offerings were To
be In were covered with Genoa velvet bordered with
lace and fringed with gold while the floor of the
rum covered with rich purple and gold carpet
Above the altar three galleries were formed, OF which
two were reserved for the members of the House of
Commons and third close 10 the roof and not holding
than dozen persons was Kept Tor the trdmpe,s
of the orchestra These three galleries ringed
and decorated most magpihceniy, and presented no
BILE contrast the choir the opposite end. Having so
described the ground feel at loss to give thing
like adequate idea oil the vastness, and grandeur
and diversified outline which The various compartments
OF the building presented. On either side ct the pas
sage through the choir, the spot where the reading
desks and stalls generally two galleries. at an
elevation OF about three feet ana ron,ed by railing of
open Gothic work perfect harmony with the Gothic
wood work sf the screen. These seats, which com.
manaed close view Of the PROCESSION TO the theatre
well Of the proceedings the recognition plat
form were app opriated follows that the north
aide to the Judges Lord Mayor aldermen and other
distinguished personaees that on the south side IN her
MaJestys aids de camp privy councillors &c Amongst
those whom noticed IN the former were the Lord
Mayer who sat the front nearest to the plat
FORM the judges twho occupied the front seats about
halfway down. the Vice Chancellor, the Attorney Ge
Weed, Mr.. Alderman Lucas, and other aldermen |
Masters in Chancery. Lynch. Broug ham &c; Sir X. |
Peel Sir p. Malcolm, Sir III. Vivisn, Sir q. Msrray, |
&C. &c Above these galleries were two galleries on |
each side called the lower and upper chair galleries,
whch extended from the of the transep TO the
orchestra ond immense altitude, higher still,
namely, in the vnnltings was gallery either side
which extended from the transepi over the organ loft
into the nave The gallery for peers and peeresses'
friends rose up 10 considerable height in the Of
the two ransepts in addition 10 these the same bal
cow Il, the vaultinrs continued and thence
the chancel extending las understood) even into
Henry the Seventh's chapel behind the altar These
seats appeared be devoted particular class OF
persons but merely such were fortunate enough
10 obtain peers Earl Marshsls tickets The galleries
under Gothic arches either side Of the chaBcel
rose 10 much grelerheirh than any Of the preceding
galleries individually. consisting OF fifteen or twenty
rows of seats elevated behind one another, but each
commanding an admirable view of the whole proceed
inrs Under or rather in rost Of the gallery, in the
north transep the pcsesses ranged upon benches
rising gradually above each other whilst the other
side The peers ranged themselves similarly in all the
glittering potnp Of velvet and ermine. Behind The
benches q both peers and peeresses
ed for those wnom they thought fl TO bestow their
tickets At the north end OF the theatre pulpit
erected, from which the coronation sermea was |
preached. IL nrnamentea most spendidy with i
crimson aud gold The galleries throughout were GOV. /
cred with crimson cloth with gold fringe and the con-
trast of these dazzling coors with the sosbre and
iique walls ofthe bsding highly picturesque
and betokened occasion Of ordinary soemniy anil