767 Coronation of His Majesty George the Fourth. nating the public offices were either begun or renewed with ardour. The artisans and labourers who appeared, were dressed in their best attire; all business appeared to be suspended, and London exhibited indications of a general holiday. Between three and four o'clock, some ladies and gentlemen appeared in the costume of the Court, walking from Bridge-street towards Westminster Hall. About four o'clock, the line of coaches was full, on the eastern side of the division from Parliament-street to Charing-Cross. On the other side it extended only to the Horse Guards. 768 nutes had elapsed, she returned to her carriage; and, having ordered it to be thrown open, rode off amidst the shouts of multitudes, the hisses of a few, and the astonishment of all. The following account of her Majesty's reception at the door of Westminster Hall, is generally considered to be correct: Lord Hood having desired admission for her Majesty, the door-keepers drew across the Lord Hood-This is your Queen: she is entitled to admission without such a form. The Qucen, smiling, but still in some agitation, Lord Hood-1 have a ticket. Door keeper-Then, my Lord, we will let you pass, upon producing it. Lord Hood now drew from his pocket a Peer's ticket for one person; the original name in whose of Wellington" substituted. favour it was drawn was erased, and the name Door.keeper-This will let one person pass, but no more. Lord Hood-Will your Majesty go in alone? Her Majesty first assented, but did not persevere. her Majesty admission? Soon after four, when it became known that her Majesty's coach was making ready, a large concourse collected round her house; and on her appearance about five, she was greeted with loud cheers from a vast multitude. The course which she took, was through Great Stanhope-street, Park-lane, Hyde Park Corner, the Green Park, St. James's Park, Bird Cage Walk, and along Prince's-street, to Dean's Yard. The crowd everywhere collecting as she passed, became at length comparatively immense, and the soldiers on every occasion presented arms with the utmost promptitude and respect. Her ear-forward, and was asked by Lord Hond, whether riage, which was drawn by six horses, passed the outer barrier without any obstruction, and proceeded to the King's Arms Tavern, nearly opposite the door of Westminster Hall, where it made a stand, as if hesitating how to proceed. Älighting from her carriage, her Majesty proceeded on foot, leaning on the arm of Lord Hood, accompanied by Ladies Hood and Hamilton, to demand admission at the Hall door. The officer on guard requested to see her ticket. She replied, that she had none; and that, as Queen of England, she thought a ticket unnecessary. He expressed his sorrow, but said, his orders were to admit no one without a ticket, and that, being peremptory, they must be obeyed. On finding access thus denied, they proceeded to the door of the Duchy of Lancaster, behind the Champion's stable; but here they found it shut. They then turned round, and, leaving the carriage behind, proceded to demand admission at another entrance; but this also was in vain. After about twenty mi Door-keeper-We only act in conformity with our orders. Her Majesty again laughed. Lord Hood--Then you refuse the Queen admission? A door-keeper of superior order then came any preparations had been made for her Majesty! Her Majesty declined. Lord Hood then said, that her Majesty had bet. ter retire to her carriage. It was clear no pro vision had been made for her accommodation. Her Majesty assented. Some persons within the porch of the Abbey laughed, and uttered some expressions of disre spect. Lord Hood-We expected to have met at least with the conduct of gentlemen. Such conduct is neither manly nor inannerly. Hood's arm, and followed by Lady Hood and She was preceded by constables back to the platform; over which she returned, entered her carriage, and was driven off amidst reiterated shouts of applause and disapprobation. In Westminster Hall, his Majesty's throne was placed at the southern extremity of the building, immediately under the fine window on that side, and erected on a spacious platform, which extended over the site lately occupied by the Courts of King's Bench and Chancery. It was superbly gilt, upon a ground of rich crimson velvet, and placed under a canopy decorated with every thing that could heighten the combined effect of dignity 769 Coronation of His Majesty George the Fourth. 770 and splendour, displaying the_royal | engaged in cheerful conversation with arms emblazoned in gold. Before several noblemen by whom he was atthe throne stood a square table, co-tended. vered with cloth of blue and gold. Other parts of the Hall were fitted up in a style of corresponding magnificence, and appropriated to the distinguished personages who were present on the occasion. But for a full detail of the manner in which they entered, and the order in which they took their seats, we must refer to the account now preparing for the press. About ten o'clock the Duke of Wellington entered the platform from behind the throne, and announced the approach of his Majesty. Lord Gwydyr entered immediately after. The King then appeared, his train being supported by eight noblemen. The instant his Majesty stepped into the throne, the whole company rose up, and the band in the Gothic orchestra struck up" God save the King." His Majesty was dressed in full robes, of great size and richness, and wore a hat or cap of Spanish shape, with a spreading plume of white ostrich feathers, which encircled the rim, and was surmounted by a heron's plume. The King wore his hair in thick falling curls over his forehead, and it fell behind his head in a similar manner. He took his seat with an air of majesty, and appeared for some moments oppressed by the imposing solemnity of the scene, which for the first time met his eye. He then, with great affability, turned and bowed to the peers who stood on each side. On entering the Abbey, his Majesty was seated in the chair of state, when, after an anthem had been sung, the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, together with the Lord Chancellor, the Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, the Lord High Constable, and Deputy Earl Marshal, preceded by Deputy Garter, moved to the east side of the theatre, where the Archbishop made the recognition, and repeated the same at the south, west, and north sides of the theatre; during which his Majesty was standing, and turned towards the people on the side on which the recognition was made. The words were, "I here present unto you King George the Fourth, the undoubted King of this realm; wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage, are you willing to do the same?" The reply through the Hall was, with loud applause, in the affirmative, with "God save King George the Fourth." His Majesty being seated, the Bible, the chalice, and the patina, were carried to, and placed upon, the altar, by the Bishops who had borne them in the procession. The two Officers of the Wardrobe then spread a rich cloth of gold, and laid a cushion of the same for his Majesty to kneel on, at the steps of the altar. The Archbishop of Canterbury put on his cope, and the Bishops were also vested in their copes. After some time had elapsed, and The King, attended by the two Bithe ceremonies in the Hall had been shops, his supporters, the Dean of performed, the grand procession be- Westminster, and the Noblemen beargan to move towards Westminstering the regalia and the four swords, Abbey. In this, his Majesty was preceded by Prince Leopold, the Dukes of Sussex and Clarence, Lord Hill, bearing the standard of England; the Marquis of Londonderry, and others, whose appearance at first excited a considerable degree of attention. At length, when his Majesty was seen moving under a canopy of state at a distance, all other objects became of minor importance. The canopy was composed of the richest cloth of gold, and was supported over his head by sixteen Barons of the Cinque Ports. At this time, his Majesty looked pale, and seemed either dejected or fatigued; but on his return, his spirits appeared to be recruited, as he was then passed to the altar; where his Majesty, uncovered, and kneeling upon the cushion, made his first offering of a pall or altar-cloth of gold; it was delivered by the Lord Chamberlain to the Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, and by his Lordship to the King, who delivered it to the Archbishop of Canterbury, by whom it was placed on the altar. The Treasurer of the Household then delivered an ingot of gold, of one pound weight, being the second offering, to the deputy Lord Great Chamberlain, who having presented the same to the King, his Majesty delivered it to the Archbishop, to be by him put into the oblation basin. His Majesty continuing 771 Opening of the Prince's Dock, Liverpool. to kneel, the prayer, "O God, who dwellest in the high and holy place," was said by the Archbishop. At the conclusion of this prayer, the King rose, and was conducted to the chair of state on the south side of the area. The regalia, except the swords, were delivered by the several Noblemen who bore the same, to the Archbishop, and by his Grace to the Dean of Westminster, to be laid on the altar: the noblemen then returned to their places. The Litany was next read by two Bishops, vested in copes, and kneeling at a faldstool above the steps of the theatre, on the middle of the east side thereof. His Grace the Archbishop of York then ascended the coronation pulpit on the north side of the aisle, and delivered a sermon of about twenty minutes' length. The text selected for the occasion was 2d of Sam. chap. xxiii. verses 3 & 4. The sermon, delivered with gracefulness and dignity, stated with impartiality the various duties both of King and Subject. It was calculated to conciliate all parties, having no more tendency to flatter royalty in the exercise of its perogative, than to encourage licentiousness in the people. Of the various ceremonies which took place, respecting the Anointing, Investing with the Supertunica, the Spurs, the Sword, the Offering of the Sword, the Investing with the Mantle and Armil, the Orb, the Ring, the Sceptre, the Crowning, the Holy Bible, the Inthronization, the Homage, the Banquet, the Champion, and the Proclamation of the Styles, our limits will not permit us to e into any details. For these an particulars connected with th event, we must refer to t which we have already al article, and which will pear. We shall there this general outline wit of facts, which can s arrest the attention of The timber work Westminster 19: the B feet 772 Mr. Underwood, of the Haymarket, supplied the immense quantity of cutlery, which amounted to 8,000 knives and 8,000 forks, 650 pairs of carvers, 12 dozen of corkscrews.— Mr. Sloper, of Pall Mall, furnished the table linen, &c. consisting of 250 yards of elegant damask table-cloths for the Hall, 1,100 ditto for the various rooms, 170 dozen of damask napkins, 100 dozen of napkins for waiters' knifecloths.-Mr. Hutchins, of Pall Mall, supplied the whole of the glass for the tables, &c. which were very extensive, and were as follows: 600 quart decanters, 1,800 pint decanters, 5,000 wine glasses, 2,400 tumblers, 700 salts and spoons, 90 sets of casters, 1,400 carofts. OPENING OF THE PRINCE'S DOCK, THE opening of this dock was one of The morning of Thursday ון - 773 Opening of the Prince's Dock, Liverpool. 774 nies of a regular regiment stationed | tions, so that the dock presented a in this quarter, accompanied by a moving spectacle of boats and vessels, mass of population, estimated at filled with individuals, who seemed to 80,000, to gaze upon this grand recep- be in the full enjoyment of earthly tacle, and to enjoy in anticipation the happiness. wealth of every climate, that, by the enterprising spirit of its merchants, and the daring intrepidity of its seamen, should hereafter enter the port, and enrich its shores. Such feelings as these contemplations were calculated to excite, can neither be delineated by description, nor realized by sympathy. Gratified with the view which the dock afforded, the procession began to move from its margin, passing through Water-street, Dale-street, Shaw's-brow, Islington, Norton-street, Seymour-street, Russel-street, Clarence-street, Rodney-street, Dukestreet, Slater-street, Bold-street, Church-street, Lord-street, and Cas took above an hour in passing, and was the largest and most splendid that was ever seen in Liverpool. At the head of this procession rode a champion, completely clad in a coat of mail, made of polished brass, having his face covered with a visor. His appearance bearing a strong resemblance to the knights of old, excited a considerable degree of interest. About twenty-five companies or bands marching in succession, exhibited some devices or insignia emblematic of their various professions. On that side the dock which wastle-street. From any given point, it next the Mersey, upwards of 150 flags were seen at once, waving in the air; while on the land side, every eminence was crowded with spectators, composed of all those ranks which can diversify a large and wealthy town. To enliven the scene, the various bands, and instruments of music attached to the different bodies, charmed the ear with melodious sounds. The river partook of the common gaiety. Vessels of different dimensions, manned with sailors neatly dressed in the costume of their profession, with flags streaming in the breeze, were in con- The festivities and hospitalities of tinual motion waiting the coming tide. the day, corresponded with the reAbout twelve o'clock, the gates were markable occasion; and it was not opened, and several boats entered, until night had “darkened the street, to fix ropes for the assistance of such when wander forth the sons of Belial, vessels as were about to enter the flown with insolence and wine," that dock. On the opening of the gates, any thing like political feeling and party a salute was fired from a king's cut- spirit began to manifest itself. This, ter, near Woodside, and a royal salute however, amounted to nothing more from some artillery planted on the than idle vociferation. In every other north pier. respect the greatest harmony preShortly after one o'clock, the May,vailed; and we have not learnt, that a Liverpool-built West Indiaman, en- among the many thousands who astered the dock, amidst the repeated sembled, any serious accident haphuzzas of the admiring multitude, and pened. a salute of nineteen guns. The Majestic, steam-ship, immediately followed, and proceeded to the extremity of the dock. Two pilot boats followed the Majestic, and these were succeeded by the Eastham steam-packet. The next that entered, was the Martha, a fine American ship. Her yards were manned by gentlemen, and many elegantly dressed ladies ornamented her quarter deck. On the top of her main royal-mast, was perched a sailor, who thus triumphantly rode into the dock, amidst the plaudits of the gazing spec tators. The Etna, the Mersey, and the Runcorn steam-packets, also entered, together with flats, row boats, and ferry boats of various descrip Death of Buonaparte.-The demise of this extraordinary man, is one of the most interesting events to the nations of Europe, that has occurred for many years. He died on the 5th of May, 1821, and, after lying in state two days, was buried with high military honours, in a romantic valley, near a place called Hut's Gate. This is a spot which he had previously selected for his interment, in case he terminated his life in St. Helena. The complaint of which he died, is said to be that which terminated the life of his father, a cancer in the chest. "The paths of glory lead but to the grave." 775 Commercial Report. 776 lat. 74. 40. long. 14. W.; amongst ice and fish.-Sir Wm. Congreve will, no doubt, rejoice, nay leap mast high, on hearing that the advantages to the WHALE FISHERY.-Sir W. Congreve having, at his own expense, sent out some of his rockets on board of the Fame whaler, Captain Scoresby, under the idea that they might be ren-nation are likely to be very great, on dered extremely important in the whale fisheries; the following brief communication of the success of the experiment, just received, cannot but be interesting to the public:-" Ship Fame, all well, 24th of June, 1821, account of his rocket being employed in killing the whale; it succeeds beyond expectation. The results will be explained on the arrival of his "Most obedient humble servant, "WM. SCORESBY." COMMERCIAL REPORT, LIVERPOOL, JULY 25, 1821. SINCE the publication of our last, no circumstance has occurred, to produce any change of moment in our market; the demands for the home trade are steady and regular, while the export trade continues extremely depressed indeed we hardly remember so much inactivity to have pervaded our port, as has latterly been the case; a continued series of easterly winds has prevented arrivals, until within these last few days past. Vessels are now pouring in from every quarter, and we hope we may see a very good Autumnal trade. The sales of Cotton were last week on a very limited scale, and are comprised in about 3600 packages, as under:- 1318 Bags Upland, from 94d. to 11 d. 305 Orleans, 94d. to 12d. 40 Tennessee, 94d. 190 Sea Islands, 141d. to 20d. 176 Pernams, 13d. 410 Bahias, 11 d. to 12 d. 340 Maranhams, 121d. to 12 d. 50 Mina Geraes, 10d. 204 Demerara, 11d. to 13 d. 10 West India, 9d. 131 Carthagenas, 73d. 70 Surat, 74d. to 7 d. 313 Bengal, 64d to бfd. The market is very steady, and the prevailing opinion seems in favour of further improvement, grounded on the short supply received this year, whilst the consumption is on the increase. 870 bags of Cotton, imported from Peru direct, were offered by public sale on the 20th, but withdrawn, as no higher a price than 8åd. per lb. was offered. The public sales of British Plantation Sugars have gone off without much change in price; however, brown qualities may be reckoned something lower; the demand is fair though not lively. Coffee is a shade lower; yet the continental markets are particularly brisk for this article. Good ordinary Jamaica Coffee has sold here at 117s. per cwt. Pimento rules at 8d. the imports of this article are now abundant. Still have we to record a great dulness in Spirits: 200 puncheons of Jamaica Rum have been sold to a dealer at about 2s. per gallon, for 16 0. P. an unprecedented low price; common Leewards will not command more than 1s. 4d. to Is, 5d. per gallon. Geneva is offered at 1s. 8d. to 1s. 9d. per gallon, without tempting purchasers. Carolina Rice finds a regular demand at from 18s. to 18s. per cwt. In Hides, nothing of moment has occurred; the market is steady; several arrivals from Buenos Ayres will be in course of sale very speedily. The supply of Ashes is very considerable; the attention of purchasers has been chiefly directed to Montreal Pots, at 34s., and United States Pearls, at 40s. 6d. to 41s. per cwt. Dyewoods, generally, are in little request; a parcel of Nicaragua Woods has been sold at £36. per ton; and holders now demand £40. per ton; this article must maintain its value so long as Brasil Wood is unattainable. Dutch and German Oak Bark arrive here to some extent, and find ready sale by their cheapness; the former, at £7. 5s. to £7. 15s., and the latter, at £6. per ton of 2400 lb. Brimstone sells at £23. 58. to £29. 5s. per ton. A parcel of Sicily Shumac, to arrive, has been sold at 20s. per cwt. Naval Stores support their prices; however, a large lot of very ordinary Turpentine, from New York, sold at 11s. to 11s. 3d. per cwt. Common American Tar, at 13s. 9d. per barrel. Swedish Tar will not fetch above 17s. per barrel. The consumers of Tar seem willing purchasers, their stocks being low; but the dealers in Tar reluctantly meet the sellers. Spirits of Turpentine are saleable at 64s. per cwt. Olive Oil fetches £70. per ton. Accounts from Greenland via Bremen, bring very promising accounts of the success in that branch of the fishery, which rather unsettles the market for Whale Oil. Pale Seal Oil has been sold at £25. per ton. Tallow finds purchasers at 49s. to 50s. for Y. C. Hemp is scarce, and early arrivals will sell well: the best price was £41. per ton. Irish Flax has experienced some demand, and a corresponding improvement in price. Fine Timber goes off steadily. Good Hard Wood and Elm are wanted. Deals would also meet with ready sale. Grain. Our Corn market does not exhibit symptoms of much energy; the supplies of Wheat from Ireland rather exceed the immediate demand. Oats are scarce, and there latterly has been evinced a desire to speculate in Spring Corn, in consequence of the late unfavourable parching weather. American Flour in Bond, goes off rather at higher prices; the attendance at yesterday's market was extremely thin, and very little business was done. LONDON PRINTED AT THE CAXTON PRESS, BY H. FISHER. |
