Majesty's Household threw about the Coronation Medals.*

The Peeresses present, besides the three Princesses of the Blood Royal already mentioned, were eleven Duchesses (including the dowager Duchess of Richmond), ten Marchionesses (one dowager, Conyngham), fifty-six Countesses † (including six dowagers), thirteen Viscountesses (two dowagers), and sixty-eight Baronesses (seven dowagers).‡

THE HOLY SACRAMENT.

After the anthem, the Bishops of Carlisle and Rochester, who had read the Epistle and Gospel, received from the altar, by the hands of the Archbishop, the Patina and the Chalice, which they carried into St. Edward's Chapel, and brought from thence the bread upon the Patina, and the wine in the Chalice. Her Majesty then delivered the Sceptres to the Dukes of Norfolk and Richmond,

and descended from her throne, attended by her Supporters, and, assisted by the Lord Great Chamberlain, the Sword of State being borne before her, went to the altar, and, taking off her Crown, delivered it to the Lord Great Chamberlain to hold, and knelt down. The Bishops delivered the Patina and Chalice into the Queen's hands; and her Majesty gave them to the Archbishop, who, having said the prayer, “Bless, O Lord," &c. reverently placed the same upon the altar, covering them with a fair linen cloth. The Queen still kneeling, then made her

SECOND OFFERING,

(a Purse of Gold), which the Treasurer of the Household delivered to the Lord Great Chamberlain, and his Lordship to her Majesty, from whom the Archbishop received it. The Archbishop then read the Prayer, "O God, who dwellest," &c. when her Majesty went to her chair on the south side of the area, and knelt at her faldstool.

The Archbishop and the Sub-Dean, with the Bishops Assistants, namely, the

Preacher, and those who had read the Litany, and the Epistle and Gospel, having communicated, her Majesty approached the altar, and received the Sacrament, the Archbishop administering the bread, and the Sub-Dean the cup.

The Queen then received the Crown from the Lord Great Chamberlain, put it on, and repaired to her Throne; taking again the Sceptre with the Cross in her right hand, and the Sceptre with the Dove in her left; being there supported and attended as during the Inthronization. The Archbishop proceeded with the Communion Service, at the end of which, the for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth!" choir sang the anthem, "Hallelujah! &c.; and the same being concluded, the Archbishop read the final prayers, and pronounced the blessing.

The Service being concluded, her Majesty, attended by the two Bishops her supporters, the great officers of state, the noblemen bearing the Four Swords before her, and the noblemen who had carried the Regalia then lying upon the altar, descended into the area, and passed through the door on the south side into St. Edward's Chapel; the noblemen who had carried the Regalia, receiving them again from the Sub-Dean as they passed by, who thereupon also passed into the chapel; the organ and other instruments all the while playing. Her Majesty being in the chapel, and standing before the Altar, delivered the Sceptre with the Dove, which her Majesty had borne in her left hand, to the Archbishop, who laid it upon the altar. Her Majesty was then disrobed of her royal Imperial Mantle or robe of state, and arrayed in her royal robe of purple velvet. The Archbishop then placed the Orb in her Majesty's left hand. The Noblemen who had carried the Gold Spurs, and St. Edward's Staff, delivered the same to the Sub-Dean, to be by him deposited on the altar in the chapel. Whilst her Majesty was in St. Edward's Chapel, the Officers of Arms

arranged the Procession for the return, which moved at the moment when the Queen left the chapel.

Her Majesty then returning from St. Edward's Chapel, proceeded through the choir, to the west door of the abbey; wearing her Imperial Crown,* and bearing in her right hand the Sceptre with the Cross, and in her left the Orb; their Royal Highnesses the Princes and Princesses wearing their coronets. The Four Swords were borne before the Queen, in the same order as before. The SubDean and Prebendaries, and the Bishops, who had carried the Bible, the Chalice, and the Patina, remained in the choir. The Noblemen who had severally carried the crown, the Orb, the Sceptre with the Dove, the Spurs, and St. Edward's Staff, walked in the same places as before; those who had staves and batons carrying the same ; all Peers wearing their coronets; and the Archbishops and the Bishops supporting her Majesty, wearing their caps; and Deputy Garter his crown. The Swords and Regalia were received, near the West Door, by the officers of the Jewel-office appointed for that purpose.

Her Majesty wearing the Crown, bear ing the Royal Sceptre and the Orb, accompanied by the Princes and Princesses of the Blood Royal, returned to the Royal Palace with the same state, and by the same route, as in proceeding to the Abbey.

Her Majesty entertained a party of one hundred at dinner; and in the evening witnessed from the roof of her Palace the fireworks discharged in the Green Park.. The Duke of Wellington gave a grand ball at Apsley House; for which cards of invitation were issued to 2000 persons. The several Cabinet Ministers gave official state dinners on the next day.

We must now add a few lines on the popular festivities. For the gratification of the multitude, at the solicitation of Mr. Hawes, M.P. for Lambeth, a fair was permitted to be holden in Hyde Park for two

days, Thursday and Friday, to which two more, Saturday and Monday, were subsequently added. The area allotted comprised nearly one-third of the park, extending from near the margin of the Serpentine-river to within a short distance of Grosvenor-gate. To the interior there were eight entrances, the main one 50 feet wide, and the others 30 feet each. The area within, measuring about 1600 by 1400 feet, was occupied by theatres, taverns, and an endless variety of exhibitions; and the centre appropriated to lines of stalls for the sale of fancy goods, sweetmeats, and toys. On Friday the fair was visited by her Majesty in person.

Soon after two o'clock, on Thursday, while the Coronation ceremony was in progress, Mrs. Graham ascended from Hyde Park in her balloon, accompanied by Capt. Currie. No aeronaut, perhaps, was ever so long over the metropolis, for the currents of air varied so much, but yet so light, that it was found impossible to get away, or to rise to any considerable height, owing to the condensation of the gas, and after discharging all the ballast, with every moveable article, with the exception of the grapnel, and having remained in the air upwards of an hour and a half, they descended safely in Marylebone-lane. Much damage was done to the balloon and netting, on account of the narrowness of the passage where they fell, and a man in the street was so severely injured by the fall of a coping stone, as to occasion his death, after lingering more than a fortnight.

The illuminations at the public offices, and generally throughout all the principal streets, were very magnificent, and probably altogether on a far larger scale than had been before seen in the metropolis. The fireworks, which were discharged at eleven o'clock, were also provided on the most liberal scale. They were the same in Hyde Park and in the Green Park, the former being under the direction of Lieut.-Col. Dyneley, firemaster of the Royal Laboratory, and made

by Southby, the latter under the direction of William Caffin, esq. and made by D'Ernst.

All the theatres in the metropolis, and other places of public amusement (with the exception of Vauxhall and the Surrey Zoological Gardens, the proprietors of which were deemed excessive in their demands,) were, by her Majesty's gracious command, opened gratuitously for that evening, and at all of them such excellent arrangements had been made, that no accidents occurred.

In every country town, and in the centre of each provincial community, the heartiest demonstrations of public rejoicing took place. In every quarter public dinners, feasts to the poor, processions, and illuminations were the order of the day. At Liverpool was laid the first stone of St. George's hall. The English at Paris had a public dinner, presided over by Sir Sidney Smith. At Leghorn was laid the first stone of an English protestant chapel. From no place, however, at home or abroad, have we received accounts of the celebration of the day in a manner more remarkable or on a more magnificent scale, than from the town of Cambridge. Not less than 13,000 persons were feasted on one spot, in the open field called Parker's Piece. In the centre was raised an orchestra, for 100 musicians, which was surrounded by a gallery for 1600 spectators. Contiguous to this was a green belt called the Inner Circle or Promenade, capable of contain

ing 6000 more spectators. Encircling the Promenade were placed three rows of tables, appropriated to the school children; and from them radiated, like the spokes of a cart wheel, the main body of the tables, 60 in number and 125 in length. Beyond their outer extremity were added 28 others in an outer circle, and outside the whole another Promenade was roped in, capable of containing 6000 more spectators. The circumference of the area was one-third of a mile. The spectators were even more numerous than those who dined; and the whole was accomplished with the most perfect order as well as enjoyment. Of this remarkable scene a representation was given in the Cambridge Chronicle, and, at our request, Mr. Brown, the publisher, has permitted us to make it the tailpiece of our present records.

Whilst the Coronation decorations remained in Westminster Abbey, a Musical Festival was held, the rehearsal on Saturday June 30, the performance on Monday July 2. The music consisted of the three anthems as performed at the Coronation; of a selection from Mozart's Requiem, from Haydn's Creation and Handel's Israel in Egypt, &c. We are happy to add that this Festival was very productive to the charities for whose benefit it was designed-viz. the Westminster Hospital, the Westminster Dispensary, and the National Schools.

On the 9th July a grand review took place in Hyde Park. The troops on the ground (amounting to nearly 5000 men) were the 1st and 2d Life Guards, the Royal Horse Guards, the 10th Hussars, the 12th Lancers, three batteries of Field Artillery, the 1st and 3rd battalions of the Grenadier Guards, the 1st and 2d battalions of the Scotch Fusiliers, the 1st and 2d battalions of the Rifle Brigade, and three troops of the Royal Horse Artillery, having two guns each. The line was commanded by the Marquess of Anglesey, the artillery by Col. Rogers, the batteries by Lieut.-Col. Cleveland, the cavalry by Sir C. Dalbiac, and the Foot Guards and Infantry by Major-Gen. D'Oyly. A little before twelve o'clock her Majesty's party arrived on the ground, in four carriages, with a numerous suite of attendants on horseback. The evolutions of the troops then commenced, each regiment marching past the Queen in slow time, the cavalry in close column, the infantry at quarter distance. A miniature battle then commenced; the cavalry advancing, attacking, retiring, and again forming line in the rear. This manoeuvre having been completed, the infantry then commenced file firing, and this having ceased, both lines advanced in parade order, and saluted. It is thought that not less than 150,000 persons were present. Marshal Soult had just arrived in the park when his stirrup broke. His attendant was immediately despatched to the saddlers to the Ordnance, Messrs. Laurie and Co. of Oxford-street, who sent him the identical stirrups used in all his campaigns by Napoleon Bonaparte.

On the 13th the Corporation of London gave a grand dinner in Guildhall to all the Ambassadors Extraordinary and other illustrious foreign visitors. The

Archbishops of Canterbury and Armagh were also present; several of the Bishops; and from each sides of both houses of Parliament, fifteen Lords and seventeen Commoners. In all about 600 persons were present. The Duke of Wellington and Marshal Soult were toasted together, and they both acknowledged the compliment with the greatest cordiality.

A proclamation dated the 5th of July, announces the issuing of a New Coinage, in Gold, Silver, and Copper. The first will consist of, 1. Five-pound pieces, weighing 25 dwt. 16 gr.; 2. Double-sovereigns, weighing 10 dwt. 6 gr.; 3. Sovereigns, weighing 5 dwt. 34 gr.; 4. Half-sovereigns, weighing 2 dwt. 13 gr.; all alike having for the obverse the Queen's effigy, with the inscription VICTORIA DEI GRATIA and the date of the year; and for the reverse the ensigns armorial of the United Kingdom, contained

in a plain shield surmounted by the royal crown, and encircled with a laurel wreath, with the inscription, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID. DEF. having the united rose, thistle, and shamrock placed under the shield; the two larger coins to have on their edges the words DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI and the year of the reign; the three smaller a grained edge. The silver coins to consist of, 1. Crowns; 2. Half-crowns; 3. Shillings; 4. Sixpences; 5. Groats, or Fourpences; the first to resemble exactly the five pound pieces; and so also the second, but with a grained edge; the shillings, the same obverse, but on the reverse the words ONE SHILLING within the wreath: and So with the Sixpences. The Groat or Fourpence to have for the reverse a figure of Britannia holding the trident in one hand, and having the other placed upon a shield impressed with the union cross, and round the figure the words FOURPENCE and the date of the

year below. Also certain other pieces of silver money, called the Queen's maunday_moneys, of Fourpence, Threepence, Twopence, and one Penny, each having the same obverse as the shilling, and for the reverse the respective figures 4, 3, 2, 1, with the date of the year placed across the figure, and encircled by an oak wreath, surmounted by the royal crown; with a plain edge. The copper money to consist of, 1. Pennies; 2. Halfpennies; 3 Farthings; each having for the obverse the Queen's effigy still as before, and for the reverse the figure of Britannia, as on the silver Groats, with a plain edge. On the lamentable poverty, or rather deficiency, of invention displayed in this most uniform set of British coins, we do not know how to express our disappointment and regret.

The new Great Seal of England, just made by Mr. Benjamin Wyon, chief engraver of her Majesty's seals, is said to be a beautiful specimen of art, reflecting high credit on the talent, skill, and taste of the artist:-Obverse, An equestrian figure of her Majesty, attended by a page-the Queen is supposed to be riding in state; over a riding habit she is attired in a large robe or cloak, and the collar of the Order of the Garter; in her right hand she carries the sceptre, and on her head is placed a royal diadem; the attendant page, with hat in hand, looks up to the Queen, whilst gently restraining the impatient horse, which is richly decorated with plumes and trappings; the inscription, "Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensor," is engraved in Gothic letters, and the spaces between the words are filled with heraldic roses. On the reverse, the Queen, royally robed

and crowned, holding in her right hand the sceptre, and in her left the orb, is seated upon the throne, beneath a rich Gothic canopy; on either side is a figure of Justice and Religion; and in the exergue is the royal arms and crown; the whole encircled by a wreath or border of oak and roses.

An Act of Parliament has been passed for the re-edification of the Royal Exchange. Provision is made for a considerably extended site; and the funds will be principally derived from a tax laid upon the coals entering the port of London. Early in April a sale took place of the materials of the old structure. The porter's large handbell (rung every day at halfpast four, p.m. to warn the merchants and others that 'Change ought to be closed, with the handle consumed, valued at 10s.), was sold for 31. 3s.; the two carved griffins, holding shields of the City arms, next Cornhill, fetched 301.; the two carved griffins, holding shields of the City arms, facing the quadrangle, 351.; the two busts of Queen Elizabeth (so called, but really intended for the Virgin's head, the arms of the Mercers' Company) on the north and south side, 187.; two others on the east and west sides, 107. 15s.; the copper grasshopper vane, with the iron upright, was reserved by the committee; the alto-relievo, in artificial stone, by Bubb, representing Queen Elizabeth proclaiming the Royal Exchange, 211.; the corresponding altorelievo, representing Britannia seated amidst the emblems of Commerce, accompanied by Science, Agriculture, Manufactures, &c. 361.; the carved emble matical figures of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, 1107. The whole of the materials in the quadrangle were sold for 2361.; the tower was sold for 507.; the carved figures of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, were knocked down for 807. At a meeting of the Court of Common Council, Mr. R. L. Jones (the chairman), on bringing up the report of the Royal Exchange Committee, stated that the government were not willing to assist in the object with money, but approved of the means of raising funds, as stated in the report, which was as follows: That the duties on coal, &c. now existing under the acts of the 10th George IV. cap. 136, and the 11th George IV. cap. 64, be continued to the year 1858, being the period for which the same, in conjunction with the sum of 11,5007. charged upon the city estates, are already engaged. The aggregate thereof it was calculated would be sufficient security to raise thereon at that

time the sum of 300,0001. for public improvements in the metropolis, of which 150,0007. should be appropriated to the corporation of the City for the Royal Exchange, so soon as the plans shall be examined and approved by the Loans Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury; and the remainder of the sum to such other public improvements in the metropolis as may be sanctioned by Parliament." Looking at the question on all sides, he (Mr. Jones) considered that the court had reason to congratulate themselves upon the result of the application to government. He trusted that they would be able to accomplish still greater improvements. The buildings

to be taken down to the westward will include the site of the Bank Coffeehouse in Bank-street, Sweeting's-rents, and all the buildings eastward, including the west side of Freeman's court to Cornhill and Threadneedle-street, opposite the North and South American Coffee-house, leaving the church and church yard of St. Bennett's Fink, which is to be inclosed with an open railing.

July 18. The first stone of a new church at Blackheath was laid by her Royal Highness the Princess Sophia Matilda. It will be dedicated to the Holy Trinity. In this parish, in a population of 25,000, not more than onefifth are provided with church accommodation. There is no parish church nearer than half a mile of the new site. The church will be built in the Anglo-Norman style. The principal front will look towards the east, and will be flanked by towers of equal altitude. It will form a very conspicuous object over an extensive country, and will be an ornament to the landscape. The estimate of the expense is 42007. of which 1000l. have been granted by her Majesty's Commissioners for Building New Churches, and 500l. by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Building and Enlargement of Churches. The church will accommodate 1200 persons, of whom half will have free sittings. Mr. Wilde, of Albemarle-street, is the architect; and the contractors have engaged to complete the edifice in fourteen months.

The ancient refectory of the College of Vicars at Exeter, has undergone a thorough repair. Little else was found except Nuremberg tokens and some pieces of no ancient date, and many human bones. The cypher of John Ryse, treasurer of the Cathedral, installed Jan. 10, 1517, is on the old fire-place. arms of Bishop Oldham are over the adjoining passage. The original Vicars' College was completed in 1388, the spot being called the Kalendar haie.

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