which was covered with purple velvet,and ornamented with gymp. Besides this, there was a kneeling cushion for the archbishop, covered with purple velvet, with four gold tassels; and a similar cushion for the dean on the other side.

The step leading to the altar, and the floor of the sacrarium, was covered with a rich garterblue and gold Wilton carpet. The pattern was the Norman rose,

with the ermine.

On the right of the altar stood the offering-table, which was covered with garter-blue Genoa velvet, bordered with lace, and fringed with gold. Upon this, preparatory to the ceremonies, were placed a cushion upon which his majesty's offering was to be made, covered with garter-blue velvet, pannelled with gold lace, and with four gold tassels at the corners; together with the offering itself, which was a pall or altar covering of gold brocade, five feet square, bound and fringed with gold lace and fringe, and an ingot of the pure metal of one pound in troy weight.

Among other things also provided for the occasion, was a kneeling cushion for his majesty, which was to be placed in front of the altar when he made his offering. This was covered with crimson and gold brocade, fringed with gold lace, and each corner decorated with a gold tassel.

The anointing pall was made of gold and silver brocade, lined with silver tabby, with a deep gold fringe, loops and tassels at the four corners, and four silver staves by which it was to be supported. There was also a carpet of gold and silver brocade, which was to be spread for his majesty, before he received the sacrament.

The Royal Box-On the south side of the sacrarium was situated the royal box, on the top of which was a carved and gilt pelmet cornice, composed of the rose, the thistle, and the shamrock, alternately, with the cross pattie between The drapery which hung from the cornice was of crimson velvet, decorated with loops of gold rope, and bordered and fringed with gold lace. It was lined with crimson sarcenet. The interior of the box was lined with fluted crimson sarcenet, finished at the top with crimson silk rope. The front was hung with crimson velvet in draperies, bordered with gold lace; and gilt chairs were provided for those who were present.

On the side opposite the royal box the drapery was similar to that in front of the altar, and along this was placed a bench for the bishops who were to assist in the ceremonies, the lord mayor of London, and other persons who were to walk in the procession.

The Litany Chair.-On the south side of the sacrarium, near to the royal box, was placed his majesty's litany chair and faldstool. The frame work of the chair was fluted and gilt. The back and seat were stuffed, and covered with garter-blue velvet, pannelled with gold lace. The faldstool, which was about three feet in height, and was to be used after the manner of a reading desk, was placed in front. It was covered with garter-blue velvet, pannelled with gold lace, and trimmed with gold fringe.

St. Edward's Chair stood about the centre of the sacrarium, in front of the altar. The dilapidated state, to which the ancient ornaments were reduced, had in

duced Mr. Mash of the lord chamberlain's office, to have them removed, and to substitute others precisely of the same character. These ornaments consisted of crockets and fret-work richly gilt; and the remainder of the chair was covered with gold frosted tissue. A cushion was added, covered with the same material. The "prophetic stone," of which our northern neighbours were so jealous, maintained its usual place under the seat of the chair, but was hid from observation by a deep fringe, which was looped up to show the lions and the gilt moulding upon which the chair stood.

The Recognition Chair, on which his majesty was to sit when the recognition was made, and when he first entered the abbey, was placed at the foot of the royal stage, on the south side. In form it was similar to the litany chair, but the decorations were different.

Beyond the recognition chair, up in the same line, was placed a faldstool for the two bishops, by whom the Litany was to be read. This was covered with crimson

lutestring bordered with crimson silk twine. At the bottom of the fald stool were two pillars, covered with crimson velvet, for the bishops to kneel on.

The Pulpit was of a hexagon form, and was situated close to the pillar on the north-west corner of the sacrarium, opposite to the royal box.

The Traverse into which his majesty was to retire to robe and repose himself during the ceremonies, was immediately behind the altar. It was close to St. Edward the Confessor's Shrine, and, in fact, in his chapel.

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The Music Gallery.-Above the altar, and over the traverse, was situated the music gallery, the two front rows of which were devoted to spectators; behind these were the seats for the choristers, and behind them again the seats for the instrumental performers. The organ was in the centre: a new gothic front had been put to it. Over the organ was the royal crown, with a figure of Fame on each side, and beneath the crown a medallion of his majesty.

The Foreign Ministers' Box was opposite to that of the royal family; and the lord great chamberlain's, was over that of the royal family. The remaining boxes and galleries were divided among different officers of state, to whom a certain number of tickets were issued. The places prepared were considered equal to the accommodation of four thousand persons.

The avenues of ingress to the abbey were various, but every thing was so arranged as to produce as little confusion as possible.

Proper places of retirement were provided, and female attendants were appointed to attend upon the ladies.

The Barriers.-In order to preserve as much as possible a system of regularity, it became necessary to erect barriers in the different avenues leading towards the hall and Westminster-abbey, and to issue clear and positive orders as to the course which each class of visitors was to pursue. The foreign ministers, all those who were to take part in the procession, and those who had tickets from peers, judges, privy councillors, and knights of the bath, were Z

directed to pass down Grosvenor place, along Millbank, through Abingdon-street, to the House of Lords. Strong barriers were erected through the centre, and across the ends of Abingdonstreet; and gates were left, through which one carriage only could pass at a time. Persons coming by this way were informed, that they would be excluded, unless they arrived by eight in the morning.

The route for persons having tickets for the south side of the aisle of Westminster-abbey, was to enter St. James's-park at the Stable-yard, pass along the Mall, cross the Parade, to leave the Park by Storey's-gate, and go down Dean-street, to Dean'syard. This route was to be used also by those who had seats in the booths which opened into Princesstreet; and all persons who did not take their seats by seven o'clock in the morning were to be excluded. Strong barriers were likewise erected in this

-course.

the possibility of confusion, unless produced by wantonness. Independently of the barriers thus disposed, others were erected, to preclude the multitude, who might be attracted towards the platform, from approaching beyond a certain distance. These barriers were placed in the following stations:-South end of King's street; south end of Parliamentstreet; south end of Cannon-row; east and west ends of Bridgestreet; east end of Great Georgestreet; east end of Tothill-street; north and south ends of Abing don-street; Mews, between Dearstreet and Dean's-yard; the oper thoroughfares west of Princesstreet. To prevent the crowd from encroaching beyond these barriers, the military and police were judiciously stationed.

Accommodation for the Press. -In the hall, seats in the second gallery, on the right of the throne, were set apart for the gentlemen connected with the press. In the Abbey, they were placed in the clerestories, immediately over the sacrarium; whence they could command an excellent view of all the ceremonies.

The Door Keepers.-The doorkeepers for the Hall were ap pointed by the lord great chamberlain, and those for the Abbey by lord Sidmouth. Mr. Jackson, professor of pugilism, superi tended these arrangements for the lord great chamberlain, and in some of those avenues where impertinent intrusions were ap prehended, he stationed some of the pugilistic corps; among these were Spring, Eales, Harry Harmer, and Randall.

Patrole Park, Cockspur-street; to meet Patrole from Horse Guards, Pall-mall, St. James's street, Piccadilly, and Constitution-hill; to meet Patrole from Hyde Park.

Detach 1 officer, 20 men, to Hyde Park-corner; Patrole Piccadilly and Constitution-hill; to meet Patrole from Carlton Palace; Patrole Park-lane and Park, to meet Patrole from King's-street Barracks. Patrole Park-lane and Park, to meet Patrole from Hyde Parkcorner; Patrole Portman-sq. Manchester-square, Cavendishsquare, Oxford-street, to meet Patrole from Regent's Park. Patrole Portland-road, Totten. ham-st. Gray's-inn-lane, Pentonville; meet Patrole from King-street Barracks.

To be at the disposal of the Lord Mayor, for the use of the City, if required.

Patrole Lambeth to Vauxhallbridge, Surrey-road, to meet Patrole from Blackman-street. Patrole to Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridges, Surrey-road, and meet Patrole from Black. man-street.

To escort the King's Champion from Hill-street, Berkley-sq. to Westminster Hall.

The Corps of Volunteers and Yeomanry specified in the margin, having tendered their services on the day of the King's Coronation, of which his Majesty has been graciously pleased to accept, they are to be stationed at the following places, and their Commanding Officers will be pleased to put themselves in communication with Major Gen. Lord Edward Somerset.