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most singular government that ever existed. His slavish adherents, dreading the vengeance of the inhabitants of Ascension, have left the country and fled to Monte Video. This singular man has left several unpublished manuscripts, one of which is "Proof of the character and the simplicity of the Spanish Americans, and the means which a governor must employ to make himself necessary to them."

The inscription which he affixed to his portrait is as follows:- "Despotism is increased either by having in a country very numerous laws at variance with each other, or no laws at all. I have chosen the latter course, because it is more adapted to the frankness of my character, and to the bad memory of the people of Paraguay."

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

On Whit-Sunday the parish church of Cumberworth, near Alford, Lincolnshire, was re-opened for divine service, having been rebuilt in the decorated style of Edward the Second, with a cupola and spire (on the plan of those at Sinzig, on the Rhine), rising gracefully and forming a conspicuous object to the surrounding neighbourhood. The expense of rebuilding the sacred edifice has been defrayed almost entirely by the incumbent, the Rev. John Lodge, M. A. Librarian of the University of Cambridge; and his parishioners, in humble imitation of his munificence, have cheerfully subscribed to purchase a handsome chandelier.

June 16. Atageneral meeting of the subscribers to the fund for erecting a Monument to Lord Nelson, held at Freemasons' Hall, the Duke of Buccleuch in the chair, a report was read, stating that the present exertions of the committee were to increase a fund, raised for a similar purpose in 1805, which then amounted to 13301. and which, with dividends, had been increased to 55451. 19s. Reduced Three per cents. Her Majesty the Queen has subscribed 5251. and her Majesty the Queen Dowager 2001. which, with other subscriptions, presented an additional 5000l. The Duke of Wellington proposed a resolution-" That the meeting highly approves of the situation selected for the intended monument in Trafalgarsquare, and they derive the greatest satisfaction at the ready compliance with which her Majesty's ministers had appropriated so eligible a site." His Grace said, it was a matter of astonishment that the subject under consideration had not been carried into execution at an earlier period. It was to be hoped that on the present occasion every obstacle would be removed. Her Majesty the Queen had set them all a bright example-the Queen Dowager had nobly followed the Sove

reign-the Government had done everything that could be expected from them in order to enable them to carry their design into execution in a manner deserving the occasion, and it now only remained for the meeting and the public to do their duty. The list contains, amongst many others, the names of the Duke of Wellington 2001. the Duke of Buccleuch 2001. the Marquis of Anglesey 1051.

June 21. The new church, called Trinity Church, situate near Gough-square, in St. Bride's parish, was consecrated by the Bishop of London. The Goldsmiths' Company presented the ground to the parish. Its erection and furnishing have cost about 5000l. After the consecration service had been performed, the Bishop preached a sermon in aid of the fund required to pay off a debt of 7001. still due on the outlay for the building. In the course of the appeal his lordship spoke of the deplorable want of churches to accommodate the immense population of the metropolis. He severely commented upon the government of the country for not advancing liberal funds for that purpose; and further insisted that it devolved upon individuals to come forward and freely to contribute according to their means to supply the great general want.

On the 5th July, the new church of All Saints, King's Cross, which is the second completed out of three intended district churches within the parish of Islington, was consecrated by the Bishop of London. It is calculated to accommodate 1000 persons, to nearly 300 of whom are allotted free sittings, and the whole cost of the building will not exceed 32001. 10001. of which is subscribed by the Metropolitan Churches Fund, and the remainder by the voluntary subscriptions of the parishioners.

THE CORONATION.

The ceremonies of the day commenced by the firing of a royal salute at sunrise by twelve pieces of artillery (nine-pounders) stationed within the inclosure of St. James's-park, to the north of the or

THE Coronation of Queen Victoria was performed on the 28th of June. It was conducted in most respects after the reformed model of that of her immediate Predecessor; the walking Procession of all the estates of the realm, and the Ban-namental water (where they had been

quet in Westminster Hall, with all the feudal services attendant thereon, being wholly dispensed with; not, however, without many complaints and various public struggles, as well on the part of the Tories, as on that of the tradesmen of the metropolis.

To meet in some degree the general wishes expressed for a Coronation more stately than the last, the exterior cavalcade was increased in splendour and numbers, and a much more extended line of approach was adopted. It was thus brought to resemble, still more closely than on the former occasion, the procession through the metropolis which was formerly considered a necessary part of the solemnities of the Coronation, but which was last performed by King Charles the Second. The main difference was that the modern procession was not through the city of London, but through that of Westminster, a city now much larger, and far more magnificent, than ancient London. The utmost eagerness was shown to furnish all the accommodation for spectators that the space would allow, and there was scarcely a house or a vacant spot along the whole line from Hyde Park Corner to the Abbey, that was unoccupied with galleries or scaffolding.t

encamped during the night). At six o'clock the 20th regiment of foot and the 5th dragoons entered St. James'spark, and took up their station in front of the palace, together with the second Life Guards. The E division of police was also in attendance.

Soon after half-past nine, detachments of the Blues and the Life Guards, accompanied with their respective bands, arrived opposite the entrance gate of the palace, and their appearance was quickly followed by that of twelve of her Majesty's carriages, together with the state coach. The carriages of the Duchess of Kent, with those of the Duke of Cambridge, Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Sussex, next reached the royal residence in rapid succession. The whole of them drove into the court-yard.

During this proceeding the various Foreign Ambassadors formed into line in the Birdcage-walk. Their equipages excited the greatest admiration, especially that of Marshal Soult.

At the Queen's departure a new royal standard (measuring 30 feet by 18) was hoisted on the marble arch, where it will in future be kept displayed whenever her Majesty is resident at the Palace.

* By King James the First this procession was made some months after the Coronation had taken place, the solemnity itself having been performed as privately as possible, on account of the Plague.

+ The seats obtained various prices, from ten shillings to five guineas, and by many of the speculators large profits were realized. Many persons let the fronts of their houses for given sums, varying from 507. to 300l. In St. James's-street several houses were let for the day for 2001. and, after all expenses were paid, more than double that sum was acquired. The front of the house lately occupied by the Reform Club-house in Pall Mall was let for 2001. and upwards of 5001. realized. Enormous sums were expended in this way; and yet it is a singular fact, that on Constitutionhill, where the whole procession might have been seen to the best advantage, there was very little crowd, and the most timid might have witnessed it with perfect facility and safety.

† Marshal Soult brought to England the frame of the carriage used on occasions of state by the last great Prince of the House of Condé, the father of the Duc de Bourbon. It was ornamented anew with the utmost resources of art. The Count Strogonoff bought, for 1600l. the carriage which the Duke of Devonshire had built at an unsparing expense, for his extraordinary embassy to St. Petersburgh. It cost originally upwards of 3000l. and it was fitted up anew, and re-embellished with profuse expenditure. Some of the other Ambassadors, too late in the field, bought or hired sheriffs' carriages, which were newly emblazoned for the occasion. One of their Excellencies gave 250l. for the use of a carriage for the day.

The procession moved, at ten o'clock precisely, in the following order:

Trumpeters.

A Squadron of the Household Brigade.

Carriages of their Excellencies the Foreign Resident Ministers, in the order in which

they take precedence in this country :

The Chargé d'Affaires of Mexico, Colonel Almonté.
The Chargé d'Affaires of Portugal, Chevalier Rebelho de Carvalho.
The Chargé d'Affaires of Sweden, Baron Rehausen.
The Saxon Minister, M. de Gersdorff.
The Hanoverian Minister, Baron Munchhausen.
The Greek Minister, Prince Michael Soutzo.
The Sardinian Minister, Count de Pollon.
The Spanish Minister, Chevalier de Aguilar.
The Minister from the United States, Mr. Stevenson.
The Minister from the Netherlands, M. Dedel.
The Brazilian Minister, M. Galvao.
The Bavarian Minister, Baron Cetto.
The Danish Minister, Baron Blome.
The Belgian Minister, M. Van de Weyer.
The Württemberg Minister, Count Mandelsloh.
The Prussian Minister, Baron Bulow.

Carriages of their Excellencies the Foreign Ambassadors Extraordinary,* in the order
in which they respectively reported their arrival in this country:
Marshal Soult, Duc de Dalmatie, from the King of the French.
The Duke de Palmella, from the Queen of Portugal.
The Count Lowenhielm, from the King of Sweden.
The Marquis de Brignole, from the King of Sardinia.
The Count Alten, G.C.B., from the King of Hanover.
The Prince de Putbus, from the King of Prussia.
The Marquis de Miraflores, from the Queen of Spain.
The Baron de Capellen, from the King of the Netherlands.
The Prince Schwarzenberg, from the Emperor of Austria.
The Count Stroganoff, from the Emperor of Russia.
The Prince de Ligne, from the King of the Belgians.
The Count Ludolf, from the King of the Two Sicilies.

[This part of the Procession was under the direction of Colonel Wemyss, Equerry to the Queen, assisted by J. Cocum, Esq. Second Clerk of the Queen's Stables.]

Carriages of their Excellencies the Resident Foreign Ambassadors : The Turkish Ambassador, Sarim Effendi. The French Ambassador, Count Sebastiani. The Russian Ambassador, Count Pozzo di Borgo. The Austrian Ambassador, Prince Esterhazy, G.C.B. Mounted Band of a Regiment of the Household Brigade. A Detachment of the Household Brigade. CARRIAGES OF THE BRANCHES OF THE ROYAL FAMILY, each drawn by six horses, with their proper escorts of the Household Brigade : The Duchess of Kent and Attendants, in two carriages. The Duchess of Gloucester and Attendants, in two carriages. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Attendants, in two carriages. The Duke of Sussex and Attendants, in one carriage.

[This part of the Procession was under the direction of Lord Alfred Paget, Equerry to the Queen, assisted by W. J. Goodwin, Esq. Inspector of the Queen's Stables.]

* Of these high functionaries Marshal Soult was the only one noticed by the po.. pulace, and he was loudly and heartily cheered along the line. All the Royal Family were warmly greeted; and when her Majesty made her appearance, the sky was continually rent with the joyous shout of the multitudes. Within the abbey the Duke of Wellington was welcomed by an enthusiastic shout of applause. Marshal Soult was also there most cordially cheered.

Mounted Band of a Regiment of the Household Brigade.
The Queen's Barge Master, and the Queen's forty-eight Watermen.

HER MAJESTY'S CARRIAGES, conveying :

1.-Two Pages of Honour, James Charles M. Cowell, Esq. and George H. Cavendish, Esq.; two Gentlemen-ushers, Major Beresford, and Captain Green.

2.-Two Pages of Honour, Charles Ellice, Esq. and the Lord Kilmarnock; two Gentlemen-ushers, the Hon. Frederick Byng, and Charles Heneage, Esq.

3. Two Bed-chamber Women, the Lady Theresa Digby, and the Lady Charlotte Copley; two Grooms in Waiting, the Hon. George Keppel, and Henry Rich, Esq. 4.-Two Bed-chamber Women, the Lady Harriet Clive, and the Lady Caroline Barrington; two Grooms in Waiting, the Hon. William Cowper, and Sir Frederick Stovin, K.C.В.

5. Two Maids of Honour, the Hon. Miss Rice, and the Hon. Miss Murray; the Groom of the Robes, Capt. Francis Seymour; and the Clerk Marshal, the Hon. Col. Cavendish.

6.--Two Maids of Honour, the Hon. Miss Lister and the Hon. Miss Paget; Keeper of the Privy Purse, Sir Henry Wheatley, G.C.H.; and the Vice-Chamberlain, the Earl of Belfast, G.C.H.

7.-Two Maids of Honour, the Hon. Miss Cavendish, and the Hon. Miss Cocks; Treasurer of the Household, the Earl of Surrey; and the Comptroller of the Household, the Rt. Hon. G. S. Byng.

8.-Two Maids of Honour, the Hon. Miss Dillon, and the Hon. Miss Pitt; two Lords in Waiting, the Lord Gardner and the Lord Lilford.

9.-Two Ladies of the Bed-chamber, the Lady Portman, and the Lady Barham; two Lords in Waiting, the Lord Byron, and the Viscount Falkland, G.C.H.

10. Two Ladies of the Bed-chamber, the Lady Lyttelton, and the Marchioness of Normanby; two Lords in Waiting, the Viscount Torrington, and the Earl of Uxbridge.

11. Two Ladies of the Bed-chamber, the Countess of Charlemont, and the Marchioness of Tavistock; two Lords in Waiting, the Earl of Fingall, and the Marquess

of Headfort.

12. The first and principal Lady of the Bed-chamber, the Marchioness of Lansdowne; the Lord Chamberlain, the Marquess of Conyngham, K.P.; and the Lord Steward, the Duke of Argyll, G.C.H.

A Squadron of the Household Brigade.

Mounted Band of a Regiment of the Household Brigade.

[This part of the Procession was under the direction of Col. Buckley, Equerry to the Queen, assisted by R. W. Spearman, Esq. Sec. to the Master of the Horse.]

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp, on horseback, three and three, attended by the Equerry of the Crown Stables, Major-Gen. Sir G. A. Quentin, K.C.H. and the Queen's Gentleman-rider, J. Fozard, Esq.

Deputy Adjutant-gen. Major-Gen. John Gardiner, C. B.; Deputy Adjutant-gen. Royal Artillery, Major-Gen. Sir Alex. Dickson, K. C. B.; Quartermaster-gen. Lieut.-Gen. Sir J. W. Gordon, Bart. G. C. B.; Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, Major-Gen. Lord Fitzroy Somerset, K. C. B.; Adjutant-gen. Major-Gen. Sir John Macdonald, K.C.B.

The Royal Huntsmen, Yeomen Prickers, and Foresters.

Six of her Majesty's horses, with rich trappings, each horse led by two Grooms.
The Knight Marshal on horseback, Sir C. M. Lamb, Bart.
Marshalmen in ranks of four.

The four Exons of the Yeomen of the Guard on horseback,
One hundred Yeomen of the Guard, four and four.

The Clerk of the Checque, Ensign, and Lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guard,

on horseback.

The STATE COACH, drawn by eight cream-coloured horses, attended by a Yeoman of the Guard at each wheel, and two Footmen at each door, and, on either side, by four Grooms; the Gold Stick, Viscount Combermere, G.C.B. and the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, the Earl of Ilchester, riding on either side, attended by two Grooms each; conveying

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN,

attended by the Mistress of the Robes, the Duchess of Sutherland, and the Master of the Horse, the Earl of Albemarle, G.C.H.

The Captain-General of the Royal Archer Guard of Scotland, the Duke of Buccleuch, K.G. on horseback, attended by two Grooms.

The Silver Stick in Waiting,
Colonel Richardson.

A Squadron of the

The whole of this procession was under the direction of the Master of the Horse, the Earl of Albemarle, G.C.H. and was formed in St. James's-park, at 9 o'clock, and moved from the Palace at 10 o'clock precisely, up Constitution-hill, along Piccadilly, St. James's-street, Pall Mall, Cockspur-street, Charing-cross, Whitehall, and Parliament-street, to the West door of Westminster Abbey.*

The Peers, Dowager Peeresses, and Peeresses, in their robes of estate, and others, summoned by her Majesty's command to be present at the solemnity, were conducted to the places assigned to them in Westminster Abbey, previously to the arrival of Her Majesty; the Lords Spiritual on the north side of the area or sacrarium; the Lords Temporal in the

The Field-Officer of Foot Guards in
Brigade Waiting, Col. Fremantle.

Household Brigade.

south transept; and the Peeresses in the north transept.

The Great Officers of State, the Archbishops of Canterbury, York, and Armagh, the noblemen appointed to carry the Regalia, all in their robes of estate, and the Bishops who were to support her Majesty, as well as those who were to carry the Bible, the Chalice, and the Patina, assembled in the Jerusalem-Chamber, adjoining the Deanery, before ten o'clock; where the Regalia, having been previously laid on the table, were delivered by the Lord Chamberlain of the Household to the Lord High Constable, and by him to the Lord Willoughby d'Eresby, as Lord Great Chamberlain, and by his Lordship to the Noblemen by whom the same were to be borne.

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* The arrangements in the interior of the Abbey were nearly the same as at the previous Coronation, and as are described and represented in some views in the Gentleman's Magazine for Sept. 1831. The orchestra, with a large temporary organ, was formed at the west end of the choir, supported upon an open colonnade or cloister of pointed arches; the gallery was calculated to contain 400 performers, more than double the number engaged at the Coronation of William the Fourth. The gallery at the east end of the church, beyond the altar, was appropriated to the House of Commons, and afforded accommodation for 600 persons. Below it, within St. Edward's Chapel, was formed the Queen's Traverse and retiring closets. There was a second gallery above that of the Commons, and a third, at a great height, for the trumpets. The Royal Box was immediately above the sacrarium on the south, and next it, towards the east, the Earl Marshal's; opposite to the Royal Box was that appro. priated to the Ambassadors, and next it the Lord Chamberlain's. In the north transept were placed the Peeresses, in the south the Peers, and behind both those admitted with Peers' tickets. In the Choir were the Judges, Knights of the Bath, Aldermen, &c. The Bishops were in their ordinary place on the floor of the sacrarium to the north, and the Roy Royal Family and the Prebendaries of Westminster opposite them. The decorations, in the matter of upholstery and screen-work (and particularly the beautiful canopies over the altar) were in better and more appropriate, as well as more splendid, style, than on any former occasion. The temporary western entrance, and the painted screens, were, on the contrary, by no means so chaste in design as at the preceding Coronation; though their execution, by Mr. Tomkins the scene-painter, in imitation of stone, was very perfect. The royal chair of state was of the Roman curule form, with arms of lion's heads. The Coronation chair of King Edward I. was concealed, we hope for the last time, with a veil of cloth of gold.

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