THIS grand and important Ceremony has at length been solemnized, with all the regal inagnificence of pomp and splendour which became an illustrious Monarch and a powerful Nation. Thursday the 19th inst. will be ever famous in the annals of Great Britain. This solemn national compact between King George IV. and his Nobles and People, was on that day consummated. Our Sove reign then ascended the throne of his Ancestors, not as a sanguinary Conqueror, like "the Macedonian madman or the Swedish fool," but as a Prince renowned for social virtues, and blessed with the possession of universal peace, and the enjoyment of extended power and unrivalled commerce throughout the world. The event will be recorded as one of the most brilliant periods in the annals of history. King George IV. ascended the Throne not as an inexperienced or unsuccessful Prince, but as a tried and approved Ruler. The conduct of the most glorious Regency ever known to this or any other country, had already stamped his name with immortality. By the magnanimity and perseverance of the Prince and people, during that ever-memorable Regency, was the overthrow of a mighty and dangerous Foe accomplished by its unshaken integrity and energetic exertions were the most frightful confederacies, for the subversion of the liberties of Europe, reduced; and by its measures have the shackles of Slavery been burst,

and thousands of suffering wretches restored to liberty and peace.

We shall proceed to detail the circumstances of the Coronation with as much minuteness as our limits will possibly permit; thus rendering our Miscellany a standard record of the splendid Ceremonies of that important day*.

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On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. a Guard of Honour marched into the Speaker's yard, preparatory to the arrival of his Majesty, and about the same time a troop of Cuirassiers took up their station along the platform in New Palace-yard, in Bridge-street, in Parliament-street, and in Little Bridge-street. crowd, even at this time, was beyond calculation. At about half-past eight o'clock, his Majesty arrived in his carriage at the Speaker's house, and was received by that Right Hon. Gentleman, by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Stowell (late Sir William Scott), the Marquis of Londonderry, Lord Sidmouth, and some other Officers of State. His Majesty was conducted to the suite of rooms prepared for his reception, and subsequently supped with the Speaker. On retiring to rest, the Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain (Lord Gwydyr), and Mr. Fellowes, his secretary, took their station on one side of his Majesty's chamber, and the Usher of the Black Rod on the other. Here they remained till morning.

As early as one o'clock on Thursday morning, Westminster, the scene of this magnificent pageant, presented

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a spectacle which confounded the senses. Even at that hour, those whose happy lot destined them to seats in the Abbey and the Hall, had commenced their approach to the scene of celebration. From Charingcross, as the converging centre to the metropolis, there were then two streams of carriages directing their course through the passages respectively marked out, the one appropriated to the visitors of the Abbey, and the others to those of the Hall. Through the grey mist of morning, the gay apparel of the inmates was visible, and excited a sensation not to be described. The streets were then crowded with foot passengers hastening to the common centre of attraction, some eager to secure their seats on the different platforms, and others anxious to gain some standing-place convenient for view. His Majesty's foot-guards, in full-dress uniform, had been under arms the whole night, and at the dawn of day were stationed in the posts allotted to them.

As the morning advanced, the scene gathered fresh interest. The_sun rose in full splendour about four o'clock, and imparted his golden brilliancy to all around, shewing to full advantage the dazzling glitter presented to the admiring spectator. At an early hour the bells of St. Margaret's commenced a merry peal,and continued playing alternately every half hour.

The morning was ushered in by discharges of artillery in the Parks, and from the boats on the river, which were continued at intervals during the morning. In consequence of the orders issued for the accommodation of those who came in carriages, and the limitation of the hour at which the visitors were to obtain admission to the Abbey and Hall, the throng of carriages by six o'clock was extremely great, and at that hour there was a complete stoppage for a considerable time. Long before this hour many of the company, impatient of the ordinary delay of setting down at the doors, got out of their carriages and hastened to their places of destination through the crowd. The intermixture of waving plumes, glittering diamonds, and splendid costumes, with the assembled multitude, gave a singularly striking appearance to the scene. Many of the nobility, attired in their Coronation robes, were

obliged from the same cause to alight before their carriages arrived at the barrier leading to the Hall, and the contrast of their splendid robes and coronets with the surrounding groups was pleasingly striking. Every moment some object of attraction was presented to the view of the gazing multitude. The splendid, and in some instances grotesque dresses of those who were to form part of the grand Procession, excited wonder and admiration. Of the latter description were the dresses of the Pursuivants, Gentlemen Pensioners, the attendants of the Lords Spiritual, and many others, which were formed after the model of antient times. Most of the persons of this description being pedestrians, afforded the spectators a full opportunity of observing their ap pearance. About six o'clock, two or three of the Royal carriages arrived, conveying some of his Majesty's Household. By this time many other persons connected with the Ceremonials of the Hall had also arrived. Amongst others, the Royal Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, the Royal Band of Musicians, &c. &c. At this time nothing was more impressive than the good order and quietness which every where prevailed. Never was a more gratifying sight bebeld than the display of assembled beauty, elegance, and wealth, on the different pavilions around the platform and vicinage.

At half past eight o'clock all the avenues to the Hall were closed against the admission of any more company. The galleries at this time presented a most brilliant spectacle, being nearly filled with company, chiefly ladies, in every variety of the most splendid attire; the number of gentlemen was small in proportion, but presented every variety of naval and military uniform, court dresses, and legal and clerical professional habits. So dazzling an assemblage, and so bright a galaxy of beauty, has rarely been wituessed. The canopy of cloth of gold was now raised, and the sixteen Barons of the Cinque Ports proceeded to exercise themselves in carrying it; being marched up and down the Hall to the word of command, à la militaire ; the irregularity of their movements and oddity of their appearance, excited much pleasantry among the company.

At 20 minutes past nine, the names of the Peers were called over, and

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