Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-01
CORONATION of HER MAJESTY,
YtCTHRIA TIL EIRsT.


aons of tao present generation vii
perhaps ever see again, was usheret
in u4dsr the most imposing appear
a.nces. The sky as early as 5 o'clocl
presented gloomy appearance, AM
occasional showers seemed but the her
aid Of more determined and continuous
rain. Notwithstanding these unfavor
able appearances, ST. James Park
even al TINT early hour, contained vas
numbers Of individuals; attracted t.
witness the imposing spectacle Of the
coronation procession. Before hal
past seven O'Clock the weather cleared
up, the sun broke out, aud the previ-
Gus rain only added TO the effect OF the
proceedings by laying the dust, and
giving additional yesdure 10 the foliage
of the trees.
At six o'clock the 2oth Regimen, OF
Foot an tn. 9th Dragons entered the
Park and took up their station in front
Of the palace, together with the 81
Life Guards. The Il. division Of pol
ice was also in attendance. Along and
within the ratings Of the park ami aso
up the side Of Constitution hill, seats
and standing places were erected, some
of them 50 frail that it was somewhat
strange they should have been tenuu-
ted by people possessing any share Of
prudence. We saw more than one OF
them give way, but we believe without
injury to any individual. Twelve pies
ccs artillery were ranged opposite St.
James Palace within the ratings, and
the nineteen tents erected behind them
gave gay aspect to that portion olthe
Park.
Soon after nine o'clock the process.
sion began to form in the mali, aud
when all the carriages Of the foreign
ministers and ambassadors were in
line, they presented u magnificent spec
tacle. Amongst them all, however,
tina. Of Marshal Soult was pre.eminent.
ly attractive. 1t was at once rich,
chas,e and beautiful. Without being
in the slightest degree gorgeous, it was
the most magnificent coach we ever
witnessed. A crowd soon collected
round it, and as soon as i. was rumor-
ed that its occupant was the celebrated
Marshal Soult, he was loudly cheered
by the people, 10 whom he repeatedly
acknowledged the compliment. The
arrangements before the palace oppea-
red 10 be under the orders Of the Sir
Hussy Vivian, Sir George Qlen,in,
Sir C. Dalbiac, and Col. Woodlord.
About a quarter before ten o'clock
the royal standard was hoisted over
the marble arch, and il was in good
taste that this was done by sailors.
AT FIVE minutes before ten the CARR.
ages Of tire foreign ministers proceeded
10 their places, forming in line up Con.
stitu,ion hill, and followed by the car
riages Of the royal family. The Duke
,ofSussex on being recognised was mucl
cheered.
The moment that the carriage of tn,
Duchess of Kent emerged from tn,
Palace gates, the acclamations Of III,
people were loud and general. The
Dukes of Sussex and Cambridge were
also loudly chcered. At length The
state carriage, bearing the Queen, came
in view, and it is impossible TO describe
or convey the least notion of the burs
OF loyal and enthusiastic cheers BY
which the assembled thousands greeted
and hailed their monarch. Her Males
~ appeared in excellent spirits, and
highly delighted with the scene, which
was, at this moment, truly beautiful.
The troops saluted her Majesty in sue.
.cesson as she passed, aud continued
with presented arms" The Duchess
of Kent was similarly recognised and
compliment, aud when, at twenty min
ates past ten. her Majesty passed under
Ike triomphal arch, all IN the surroun.
ding winaows and balconies rose, and,
with waving of handkerchefs. joined
n ,ho welcome with which the thou
sands helo ", with an unanimous burst
If loud and >ug continued cheering,
hailed their vout. Nful Queen. Her Ma
,astv seemed most 'ardially to receive
the greeting offered TO her' ana her
manner evidently evinceG eXcnefi'eh'
from the pompous and ex. '"'ra!lng
scene by which she was surrou. 'uco,
The procession passed on to ST. jams
street and Pail Mall. The Club hou-
SEES were all fitted up in the most splon-
did and convenient manner for obtain
ing a view Of the procession.
At twenty minutes past ten o'clock
a detachment ofths Life Guards made
sheir appearance IN St. James street