Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-01

Gracious Majesty, the Duchess OF Suih-
erand, and the Earl Of Albermarle, APP
peared in sight. The shouts Of the
multitude, the waving ofhandkerchIels,
and other demonstrations Of affection
ate Loyalty on the part Of the populace
were now Of the most enthusiastic des.
cripiion.
Her Majesty was evidently highly
gratfied with the reception which 1ne
met with, for her countenance was AMI
mated with the expression Of delight.
She bowed most graciously to the
warm manifestations of loyalty with
which she was greeted, and pointed
the attention Of the Duchess of Suther-
land win evident satisfaction, to the
appearance Of the people and the gen.
, erul arrangements made for her recep-
| tion.
The procession passed along in reg
ular order TO Charing cross. Before
tho procession arrived, standing near
The statute Of Charles, which, as well
as that Of George the Third, in Cock.
spur street, was surrounded with as
cending seats coup dell was most i'm
posing. The few shop windows which
commanded view Of the road were
fitted up for the reception of visitors
the fair portion whom sat within the
glass in stately anticipation, and pre-
sented curious sight, the splendor Of
their dresses, combined with their per-
soDal charms and their composed utt;-
tude, giving them the appearance Of
waxon images exposed for sale. Eve
ry par, Of every hodse in which alodg-
nent could be made was secured by
such Of the spectacle loving multitude
rs were able, either by the interest Of
friendship or money, TO procure a sta
ton.
Her Meiesty arrived at the Abbey
ecisey at half pas, eleven o'clock.
The Peers were conducted to the
southern lranscpt and the Peeresses to
the northern. Occasionally, the names
were announced as they moved up the
choir. and public curiosity was much
gratlfied on being thus informed of the
station and character Of those dlstin-
guished individuals.
About nine o'clock the greater mum.
Der Of the Peeresses had arrived. Per-
haps there were one Hundred and fifty
pr, sent, and as soon as they were IN
their places the general attention was
confined in that part of the church |
which was appropriated to their use.
1t is impossible to conceive any thing
more brilliant than the appearance OF
hese benches. The impression of so
much beauty, dignity, and luxury com
bined can never be enaced from the
memory Of those who had the good for.
tune 10 be present.
AT nine o'clock all the persons who
were to take part in the ceremony not
included in the procession as well as
hose who had tickets OF admission,
we're assembled in the Abbey and |
every tribune and gallery was dense
~ ranked. Those who were content
with witnessing the ceremony from
one Of the lower galleries could not
have at that moment any idea of The
varied and magnificent scene which
demanded their attention. 1t was those
only who sought the upper galleries
and looked down from one Of the an
giles bordering on the theatre that could
form just opinion Gifts sPlendour and
extent.
On every side, galleries containing
ladies Of fashion, dressed in ball room
costume, met the eve. In one part,
the gallery was seen in its fullest ex-
tent, in another only a side glance
could be obtained. Here the full glare
Of daylight revealed all the luxury Of
dress, there the pagcantry was DIM
mes. by the shade Of one Of the massive
pillars Of the Abbey. The scene was
quite theatrical, and it would be diff.
cult to arrange with the greatest re.
sources of the finest theatre Of the
world, any thing capable OF the same
result. The half concealed galleries,
seen in shade or in perspective, had by
contrast, most charming effect. The
different angles of the building threw
the different tribunes into light and
shade; and while all commanded at
lentlon, each mad separate claim.
APPROACH AND ARRIVAL OF HER
MAJESTY.
AT ten, the noise Of cannon nnnoun-
ced, that her majesty had left the Pal
ace, and the different persons in the
Abbey took up the stations which they
intended 10 occupy during the ceremo-
NAL. Every ear was directed to catch
the sound of her near approach, and
every eye was turned ards the door
which she was 70 enter. The Gentle
men Pensioners began to rally their
partisans, and The Herads and Gentle
men of the Gold Stick TO marshal their
proper forces. The Regaia was de.
Iiyered to the several Noblemen emit.