Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-12-04

and the head formed OF IflpIe ledseS Ol ie@tft
The we'll kDoxn Kings sceptre and dove, the
cross centre. aud pommel richly decorated with
Jewels; The Queens sceptre and cross, fancIfally
ornamented with large dIamonds-lt was made
for the coronation of Mary, the Queen Of William
III an ancient sceptre. discovered IN the Jewel
office, III lsl4, and was supposed to have be-
ionged TO William III. II was adorned with sever
al valuable Jewels, the ivory sceptre, which be
!onged TO the Queen Of James IL, mounted IN
gold, surmounted by dove, composed OF white
onyx; the elegant implicitly OF this ornament
has excited general admiration. The staff OF Il
ward the Confessor, formed of pure gold, ieet
inches in length, and weighing nearly . lbs
The golden model OF the white tower, which is
also called the Estate sat-celar," and was used at
the coronation OF George ". Il Is iancIiuliy set
with Jewels, and adorned with cannons and other
figures at the base, aud IT'S weights we arc inform
ed, is nearly half hundred weight.
the two golden tankards, which are richIy
chased and very massive and from which his late
Majesty, William ", drank at his corona ton -
The Deems diadem, entirely composed OF pearls
and diamonds, made fur the conso-t of William Ill;
the golden challce and golden sacramento dishes,
on Of which IS engraven IN fine alto relieve,
the Lords SUPPER and on The other the Royal
Arms of ngland and which are used at the coro-
nation. The golden salt cellars and the rest OF
the sacrameh tai plate consisting Of golden plates,
spoons, &c. The ampuIIa, golden eagle, from
which soperegns anolntcd at their corona
France, by Thomas A Becket--it had been there
reverenced as The gift Of an angel from Heaven;
the sword OF mercy aud some other articles. The
Prince Of Wales crown, which IS Of plain gold
without any Jewels. II IS usually placed co a vel
vet cushion IN the House of Lords before the seat
of the heir apparent The ancient imperial
crown, the arches, flowers nd fiiefs, covered with
large Jewels Of every color, lncosing purple
velvet cap, faced with treble rows Of efmIne; as
also the golden orb, six inches in diameter, fringed
with matchless pearls and precious stones, (he.
meath the cross is Remarkably large amethyst,
which is placed in the Soveregns left hand
his coronaiion.)
The golden baptsmal font, magnificent piece
of workmanship, upward of tonr feet IN height,
used for the issue OF the royal family; and also
one OF the swords OF J1stlce; the other, together
with the small golden orb. called the Queens, the
celebrated golden wine fountain. which at coorna-
ton and other state banquets throws four beauti-
tul jets Ct wine IN several divisions. 1t IS nearly
three feet IN height, and foot IN diameter; this
was the last article that remained. The ancient
golden spoon, which IS of equal antiquity with,
and receives the oil from the anpulIa, when Re
quired for The purpose OF amounting Tho bosoms of
our monarchs; the golden spurs, which buck
led on the Kings heels at Il Coronation; and the
q leen's enameled bracelets, some salt ceilers.
several golden spoons, some loose eweIs, and
many o'her va'uabies. Mr.. Swlfie had previously
deposited in his pockets for safety. All the scep-
tres were carefully enclosed in blankets provided
Tor that purpose, but the ancient crown and lar
ger articles were, Of necessity, carried openly III
f.o"t IS .i~ r-I, IL - G.
and had singular interesting appearance, caEs-
ed by the reflection OF the flames.
During the Operation of breaking down. The
bars OF the jewel chamber, and III getting them
out, tho sodIery stationed at the entrance be
came unable to endure the heat of the flames,
aud tho keeper of the jewels was clamorously
pressed to retire and leave the last remaining ar
tcle (the VINE founlain,) to its fate, the de-
struction of the entire OF this building then APP
peared inevitable.
Mr.. Swifo states that, having seen the las.
article OF lis charge out Of the Jewel chamber
which had become itself almost like furnace,
he with difficulty effected his escape, for the
flames from The armorv completely crossed the
court yard from the Eastern gable to his dwelling.
he doors of which were bilsiering quite fast
He made the best of his way to The house of the
governor, aud having agai, c1utnincd tt,e regaIa
(particulorly her Ma jesiy 5 crown he found that
not the mlnutest particle was missing.
Mr.. Swift states that the intrinsic value of the
IA gala is least upward of million s'erIng
which of course, is far under the amount, look
ing upon them as relics of antiquity.
/ TIE Election of OCoanel lord Mayor of
| Dublin-His address &c.
Mr.. O'Connel said, that lf he was elected, no
man should know what his politics were III his Ca
pactty as Lord Mayor, but in his private capacity
he was and would continue 10 be Repeater, be
ing OF opinion that a repeal OF the union would
be the most beneficial that could be
passed for this city and this country at large.
Notwithstanding this, If elected, his conduct
should be guided by the strctest imptrtlaIty to-
wards men of all shades of political opinion.
/ The Chair then put the question with reference
to Mr.. O'Connel. large majority appeared IN
his favor. He was then declared duly elected.
After making the declaration prov idcd by the
state, Alderman O'Connel assembled the chair
LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN, amid gre and pro-
longed cheering. Alter II subsidized he delivered
4 long speech. in The course Of Which he thank
/ ed Alderman Butt for the extreme courtesy and
kind temper which he show ed IN conducting the
i opposition to his appointment, an opposition
which he was bound 10 offer as long as he held
these political oponoas which he at present en-
tertained.