uc- WRLF ^B 750 35B OF 5EORGE 111.1809. AJiJ^kA^!kA±AjM>.4?Js>^tAt^ ^hMJ:?M llERKbLtT lERARY Royal Tradesmen ^IIVERSIIir Of CAllKltHI* THE ROYAL Jubilee Cl^ampagne, '^ CARTE BLANCHE." Full -sized bottle sent free to address for 3/-. None genuine unless Trade Mark on Cork and Lal>el. P.S. — To be obtained tlirouirli all Wine Merchants at 36/- per doz. 1884. 1884. "_What eliuU we tlriuk this Jubilee Yeor ? The Royiil Jubilee Cliauipaf^ue (vintage 1884) Cuvde tie Rdserve, carte hlanche, at 3Gs. per doz. —this price lor Jubilee Year only ; none genuine unless registered trade mark on cork and label. F. T. Denyer & Co., the Champagne importers, 27, Regent Street, S.W., send free to any address, on receipt of Ss., a full- sized bottle of this clianipa;:ne, Avhich will be allowed for out of firet order. This is a pure Kpernay wine of very choice quality, fine delicate flavour and grand bouquet, with full cfl'ervescence. Suitable for all and every Jubilee gathering, as well as for wedding-breakfasts, luncheons, dinner- l>arlies, or ball suppers ; can be procured through all wine mcrchauts at :lias brought out some soft English -made Felt Hats, which, besides being pleasant wear, are extremely becoming." — "Tiiii Queen," Nov. 21. Country Residents should write for Books of Shapes and Henry Heath's Patent Head Measuring Band of Soft Metal for taking the form and size of the head, forwarded Post Free. Royal Tradesmen, Hi/ special appointment to Her Majesty and IT.R.II. the Prince of Wales. %\\x\ti, |ni)ian, anb %tx%m OTarpets MANUFACTURED FOR AND IMPORTED BY THOS. BONTER AND CO, Late, WATSON, BONTER & Co, Carpet Manufacturers, Superior Brussels, Velvet, Saxony, and every other description of Carpets, Nos. 35 & 36, Old Bond Street. London, W. Exhibition Medals, 1851, 1862, & Dublin, 1865. Hors Conconrs, Paris, 1876. MARCOVITCH & CO, ,^^V-APPo;/v^ SOLE IMPORTERS OF THE «^''^^^A©/»^ • ^o CIGARETTES ** DAPHN^qE." ^ ^^ " The Finest Egyptian Cigarettes." rrices : Petit Format, 8.s. ; Format Moycn, 9s. per tin of 100. SAMPLES FREE ON RECEIPT OF SIX PENNY STA.MPS. 11, AIR ST, REGENT ST., H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF V/ALES. LONDON. W. CLAIIIDGE8 HOTEJ., BROOK ST., GROSVENOR SQUARE, LONDON, W. Tlio tariff of this well-known Hotel is exceedingly moderate. Splendid sitnation. Suites of Apartments, small and large, let for short or long periods at low rents. Special arrangements for families. Uin-ivalled for eomfort, a la carte oi" [tension terms. A])p]y for tariff to (J. W. PiiACiNELL, Manaf/er, 1809, 1887. " The King ! God bless him, and long may he reign ! *'God bless our good King I " and again and again In hall and in cottage, the toast circled cheerly, In city, in village, the bells rang out clearly. The poor man was feasted, the debtor set free On the glad day of King George the Third's Jubilee ! Yes ! glad was the day, though the dark cloud of war O'ershadowed the nation, and news from afar Told of sickness in Walcheren, fighting in Spain, Of forces outnumbered, retreating again ! Still the stout hearts of England undaunted could sing, Through the storm as through sunshine, " God bless our good King Who can tell all the brightness that happy day brought t It gave hope to the hopeless, it sought the unsought, It gave freedom to prisoners who'd languished for years, Souls hardened by sorrow dissolved in glad tears ! With one splendid impulse for generous deed King and country both thrilled to the poor in their need. Nearly eighty years now since the King's Jubilee, But England to-day, far more great, far more free, Calls her sous and her daughters afar and anear, To join her in keeping this Jubilee year. To her glorious Colonies stretches her hands, To Indian, Australian, Canadian lands. " The Queen ! God bless her, and long may she reign ! *' God save our good Queen ! " and again and again In hall, and in cottage, the toast shall pass cheerly In city, in village the bells ring out clearly. The poor shall be feasted, the whole world shall see How our hearts glow with joy at our Queen's Jubilee ! Let the flags flutter forth, the bells peal from the steeple. She has reigned fifty years in the hearts of her people ! As Maiden, all England could worship and laud her, As Wife, in her pure home, respected, adored her. As Widow, has mourned with her, wept with her, grieved for her, As Monarch, has loved her, fought for her, achieved for her— God bless and protect her ! God grant her long days With the love of the nation her soul to upraise ! FRANCES ALLITSEN. London, 31s< March, 1887. \ / GEORGK tup: THIRD, AGHD 71 /// the /ufh\i/iyt'arof/n'.s tri^n. THE JUBILEE OF GEORGE THE THIRD ''THE FATHER OF HIS PEOPLE:' An Account of the Celebration in the Towns and Villages throughout the United Kingdom of THE Forty-ninth Anniversary of his Reign, 25TH October, 1809. WITH APPENDIX: THE CELEBRATION AT BOMBAY. COMPILED FROM AUTHENTIC SOURCES. WITH PORTRAIT AND INDEX OF PLACES. "'Twill be recorded for a precedents — Shak., Mer. of Fen., iv., i. LONDON: JOHN BUMPUS, 350, OXFORD STREET, BOOKSELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. 1887. Notice.— r/id Old Spelling of Several Places, and Quaint Phraseology, in use at the period (1809), liave been retained in the text. LoNDOK : Printed bv S. & J. BnA.wN, 18, Gate Street, LtNCOUt'a Ikk Fislds, /^/^ CELEBRATION OF THE JUBILEE LONDON. THE veneration and loyalty of the People of London for his Majesty, as well as their gratitude for the opportunity given them by Divine Providence, of celebrating the commencement of the Fiftieth year of our gracious Sovereign's auspicious reign, was testified by every possible demonstration of joy. The morning was ushered in by a general peal of bells from all the church steeples in the metropolis, and the display of the royal standards, in honour of the day. At ten o'clock the streets were filled in all parts of the town with well-dressed persons. The volunteers in the several districts were seen marching to their respective places of worship, as were the children of the different parishes, to return their grateful thanks to Almighty God for having graciously prolonged to this country the reign of a Monarch, who has on all occasions proved himself the benevolent father of his people, and the protector of their rights, freedom, and property. The crowd of citizens from Temple-bar to Leadenhall- street, during the whole morning, was almost impervious, and the windows, from the first floor to the attics, were filled with beautiful women. The preparations which were made on every side announced early in the morning a general and splendid illumination. In this demon- stration of joy, the unanimous and ardent feeling of the people was particularly conspicuous. It was a demonstration not only not com- manded, nor invited, but even in many instances forbidden and de- precated. But the effusions of a happy and loyal people could not be restrained. Every one acted for himself, and a general illumina- tion was the consequence. The public offices, and other public buildings ; the theatres ; the club-houses in St. James's-street ; the coffee-houses in all parts ; the residences of the principal nobility and gentry, were hung with a profusion of coloured lamps. The day opened with a splendor and mildness that seemed to recall the finest period of the summer. It was, indeed, peculiarly calculated for the purposes to which it was devoted. As such, it was hailed by the people of all ranks and classes. Sounds of joy and happiness marked the way of all ; and it was impossible to listen or to look, without 805 2 feeling that every Briton celebrated the Jubilee of George the Third as a festival of the heart. Private families and individuals, animated by the same zeal, thronged to every place of public worship, where extraordinary service was performed, and appropriate discourses pro- nounced upon texts selected for the occasion. The poor were every where made to partake of the comforts of the rich ; and the generous hospitality for which Britain is famous, characterised a liberality which would be injured by the cold name of charity, or by any other name that conveys ideas of inequality, of dependence, and superiority, that belong not to an occasion iipon which all feel alike. At one o'clock a grand salute of fifty guns was fired from the Park and Tower. The regiments of Guards in town attended Divine Ser- vice at the chapel, Whitehall, formerly the Banqueting-house of Whitehall Palace, which has been repaired for their use, under the direction of his Royal Highness the Duke of York, and was opened on this occasion. The Life Guards were also out ; as were also the whole of the Volunteer Corps of the Metropolis, many of which, after hearing Divine Service, had a Grand Field Day in Hyde Park, where each fired a feu de joie in a most capital style, in honour of the occasion. An half past ten o'clock the Lord Mayor proceeded from the Mansion-house to Guildhall, in the City State-coach, drawTi by his set of six beautiful grey horses, splendidly adorned with ribbons, and attended by the usual Officers, preceded by the trumpets sounding, and the Band of the West London Militia playing God save the King. At Guildhall his Lordship was joined by the Members of the Corpo- ration, and at half past eleven o'clock the procession moved from thence in the following order : — Four Street Mon. Constables. City's Banners. The River Fencibles, commanded by Commodore Lucas, in new uniforms. Band of Music, West London Militia, commanded by Col. Newnham. Eight City Trumpeters. City's Banners. Four Marshals' Men. Six Footmen in State Liveries. Upper City Marshal on Horseback. Lord Mayor's State Coach. The Alderuaen past the Chair. The Recorder. The Alderman below the Chair. The Sheriffs, in their elegant State Carriages. Chamberlain, Comptroller, and City Law OflSoers. Twelve Constables. Two Marshals' Men. Under City Marshal on horseback. The Members of the Common Council to the number of 160, in carriages, iu their violet gowns, closed the procession. In the large space between the iron gates and great west door of the Cathedral, tne West London Militia received nis Lordship and the rest of the procession, with presenteil arms. On entering tho great west door of the Cathedral, his Lordship was received by the Dea» and Chapter. The centre aisle to the choir was lined on each side by the River Fencibles. An appropriate Sermon was preached by his Lordship's Chaplain, from the 8th chapter of the 2nd of Kings, verse 66. The Coronation Anthem was performed previous to the Sermon by the full Choir with great effect. The procession returned about three o'clock in the same order. At five o'clock the Corpora- tion were introduced up the Grand Staircase, in front of the Mansion- house ; the trumpets sounding during their entrance into the vesti- bule. The building had been previously decorated with a splendid illumination, consisting of elegant devices of the oak, thistle, and skamrock, in coloured lamps, in the centre a radiant display of G. R. and the crown, with " Long may he reign." The pillars were taste- fully ornamented with wreaths of lamps ; the whole was much ad- mired for its general grandeur and effect. On entering the grand saloon, which was lined by the band of the West London Militia, playing God save the King, Rule Britannia, <&c. the company were individually received by the Lord Mayor, in his robes of state, with that affability, politeness, and attention, that distinguish the worthy Chief Magistrate. The saloon was brilliantly lighted with several large Grecian lamps, beautifully painted, and displaying a scene at once novel and elegant. At half past five o'clock the doors of the magnificent Egyptian Hall were thrown open, illuminated by the blaze of innumerable lamps, tastefully arranged round the pillars, and the elegant lustres and chandeliers suspended from the roof. The tables were laid out with the greatest taste, and covered with an elegant dinner ; the whole of which was served upon plate, with a plentiful supply of Madeira, &c. The band continuing during the whole to play several delightful military and other airs. After the cloth was removed, Non Nobis Domine, was charmingly sung. The Lord Mayor then gave — "The King — God bless him, and long may he reign ! " which was drank with three times three ; and with exulting enthusiasm, amidst thunders of applause, that continued unabated for a considerable length of time. — After this effusion of loyal feeling had subsided, the national anthem of God save the King was performed by the profes- sional gentlemen present, with appropriate additional verses for the occasion, the whole company standing, and joining in the chorus with, the most heartfelt zeal, accompanied by the animating sounds of the military bands. The worthy Chief Magistrate then gave — " The Queen, the Prince and Pincess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." After which " Rule Britannia " was sung, accompanied in full chorus by the band and company present. A great number of other loyal and constitutional toasts were drank, interspersed with many excellent songs, duets, and glees. When the health of the Representatives of the City of London was drank, thanks were respectively returned in appropriate speeches by Sir William Curtis, Mr. Alderman Combe, Sir Charles Price, and Sir James Shaw. The harmony of the even-^ b2 ing was kept up till a late hour, with that enthusiasm and delight which the attentive politeness and splendid hospitality of the worthy Chief Magistrate must ever ensure to his guests and friends. About Two Hundred and Fifty Gentlemen dined together, at the Merchant Tailors' Hall, to commemorate his Majesty's Accession. — Among the company were, Lords St. Vincent, Liverpool, Mulgrave, Camden, Erskine, and Leveson Gower, Mr. Perceval, Mr. Canning, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Huskisson, Mr. Ellis, &c.— Mr. Beeston Long, the Chairman of the Committee of Merchants and Bankers, took the Chair, and dinner was served up about seven o'clock.— After the cloth had been removed, Non nobis Domine was sung with uncommon effect, by the first professional singers. The Chairman then arose, and said it would not be necessary for him to preface, with many observations, the toast he was going to propose. His Majesty had, in the course of his long reign, uniformly set an example to every public and private virtue. The gratitude of his subjects was apparent from the unanimity which appeared to prevail all over the country, with respect to the public expression of their sentiments upon the present occasion. It was the ardent wish of his people that he should long continue to reign over his beloved subjects. Without any further preface he would give the health of The King. — This toast -wsls drank with three times three, and the loudest applause. — Afterwards followed " The Queen and Royal Family," and " The Prince and Princess of Wales," which was drank with similar applause.— " The Wooden Walls of Old England," and " The Army of the United Empire," were also drank with three times three ; as was also, " The Ships, Colonies, and Commerce " of Eng- land. — The Chairman then, after a short panegyric on the constitu- tion, and on the virtues of the reigning family, gave as a toast, " The House of Brunswick, and may they reign over the Constitution in Church and State for ever." — Drank also with loud applause. The Chairman then observed that last year they had met together in that hall, to welcome the deputies of our allies, the Spaniards. Our wishes for their success were now as ardent as ever, although it was evident that it must depend principally on their own exertions. He concluded by giving " Success to the exertions of the Portuguese and Spaniards, in maintaining their rights and independence." — This toast was received with loud applause. The evening was passed in great harmony and conviviality, and the company did not separate till a late hour. The loyalty expressed by the Volunteers at the celebration, is entitled to particular notice. The Dnke of Cumberland's Sharp Shooters made an excellent muster in the King's Mews, and having piled arms in the Armoury, proceeded to St. Martin's Church with the Prince of Wales's Corps. After hearing an excellent sermon, they marched to Hvde Park and fired a Feti dejoie. Tlie rifle regi- ments attached to tlie Surrey Volunteers, mustered at the Paragon, in the Kent-road, whence they attended Divine Service in the Chapel of the Philanthropic Society, The officers and privates of this respectable Corps made a liberal subscription for the Children of the Philanthropic Institution before they left the Chapel. They then inarched to Kennington Common with the whole of the first Surrey Corps, under Colonel Gaitskil, and fired a Feu de joie. The Queen's Royal Volunteers assembled on parade in Sloane- square, and marched to Battersea-Bridge, where they formed a line and fired a Feu de joie, and were answered from Lord Cremorue's by a discharge of fifty pieces of cannon ; after which the battalion gave three cheers uncovered. The battalion then proceeded to Chelsea College Chapel, where the form of prayer for the day was read, and an excellent sermon preached on the occasion by the Rev. Dr. But- ler. After service was over, the band played " God save the King," when they proceeded again to Sloane-square, and fired another Feu dejoie at sun-set. The Serjeants then received half-a-crown for every man and non-commissioned officer present. The Old St. George's Volunteers paraded at ten o'clock, and marched to St. George's Church, preceded by their excellent band, in rich and elegant new clothing for the occasion ; each man (nearly five hundred) wore a sprig of laurel in his cap, which had a pleasing effect. After a most animating discourse by the Rector, there was a collection at the doors for charitable purposes, and to which the corps liberally subscribed. The regiment, on coming out of the church, formed into companies, during which time the band formed in front of the church, and played " God save the King," at the conclusion of which, the immense number of spectators gave three hearty cheers. The regiment then marched back to their parade to receive their arms and ammunition, and repaired to their alarm post (Grosvenor Square), where they trooped their colours in a grand style of military parade,* they then marched into Hyde -park, and fired a Feu dejoie with great exactness and rapidity, giving three cheers after each re- peated three rounds ; the band playing, drums beating, &c., gave the whole a truly grand effect. The regiment then returned to their parade, and after lodging their arms, &c., were plentifully regaled with good old English cheer of roast beef and plum-pudding, &c., provided for them by their ofiicers, to which the Commanding Officer (Major Harrison) added a sufficient quantity of punch to drink " Health and long life to the best of Kings." The Shoreditch Volunteer Corps, commanded by Major Marshall, had a strong muster for the celebration of the Jubilee. After attend- ing Divine Service at Shoreditch Church, and hearing an appropriate and excellent Sermon, preached by the Rev. Mr. Evans, one of the Curates, the Major marched the regiment to the London Field, Hack- ney, where it fired a Feu de joie, and several volleys, in excellent style, and at the close of their military movements the regiment gave three cheers nncovered. The regiment then marched to the Mermaid Tavern, at Hackney, where they were regaled with an excellent dinner. At seven o'clock the drums beat to arms, and the regiment marched back to head-quarters, in a very orderly steady manner, all pleased with the festivities that the day had afforded. 6 About One Hundred and Fifty Members of that valuable Corps, the Light Horse Volunteers, exclusive of visitors, sat down to a splendid entertainment at the Freemasons' Tavern, at which their Commanding Officer, Colonel Herries, presided. On the cloth being removed, many patriotic toasts were drank with enthusiastic ardour, and the utmost conviviality prevailed in the meeting until a late hour. — During the evening several songs were sung with peculiar effect ; and, among others, the following stanzas, written for the occasion, by a member of the Corps : — While Tyrants, who Countries have deluged in blood, Have been flatter'd in song and extoU'd in oration, What tongue can refuse for a King great and good, To join in the general acclamo of the nation ? Inspir'd ev'ry heart by the comfort possest, In a reign the most ardous in history knowrt. This dome shall resound while the glass passes round, In praise of the Monarch who graces the Throne. If on Edward and Henry, of Albion the pride, Our forefathers were wont their eulogiums to pour, Whose high-mettled souls Gallic valour defied, Whose swords steep'd her vine-cover'd valleys in gore ; If inscrib'd be each name on the tablet of fame, If Cressy and Agincourt glory recall, Britannia can boast still of warriors a host, The Guardians of Britain — the terror of Gaul. On the days of Queen Bess the Barons so bold. If memory dwell with peculiar delight, The annals of George to the wwld can uufold Men as great in the Senate, as daring in fight. While wreathing the crown with superior renown. Where'er our proud ensigns triumphantly wave. Art and science refin'd — to humanity join'd Enlighten the savage — unfetter-tbe slave. While around us we view in the council and field, Kings and Princes to falsehood and tyranny bend And Nations their rights and their liberties yield : To Hoav'n for that Sov'reign what prayers should ascend, Who by no passions sway'd that mortals degrade, 'Gainst the Throne when the bolts of sedition were hurl'd, Ever virtuous and just, stood firm to his trust, And his kingdom preserv'd 'midst the wreck of the world. Such goodness, such valour, such truth to display, (The source whence our grandeur and happiness spriag) Can Britons do loss on this festival day. Than sing lo yxean ! " Long life to the King?" Knit in amity's band, each a bumper in hand, Then swear while life's current shall flow thro' the veins, The laws to respect, and the Monarch protect, Whoso firmness Bav'd Britain from slav'ry and chains. A general order was issued by the Lords of the Admiralty, that all our brave tars, in the ports of Great Britain, should be re^ed with roast beef, plum pudding, and a pint of wine, or half a pint of rum, in addition to tlieir usual allowance. — The Governor and Directors of the Bank of England allowed their clerks, 927 in number, one guinea each, for a dinner, to celebrate the Jubilee day. — The Directors of the Royal Exchange Insurance Fire Office gave each of their clerks ten guineas, their messengers five guineas each, and their firemen one guinea each, to celebrate the day. — The Marshal of the King's Bench, with his usual liberality, ordered a fine ox, with a butt of porter, bread, &c., to be distributed in the prison, with the very praise-worthy intention of enabling those prisoners whose circumstances would not allow them to participate in the general festivity of the Jubilee, to commemorate that auspicious day with satisfaction. The Corporation of the City of London presented the Society for the relief and discharge of debtors with the sum of £1000. And the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, presented the same fund with the sum of £500. By the liberality of Sir James Shaw, Bart, the president, and under the humane superintendence of R. Baldwin, Esq., the trea- surer, the patients in Bartholomew's Hospital (near 500 in number) were regaled, (as far as was consistent with their respective maladies) with excellent roast beef and plum-pudding, a pint of porter to each female, and a quart to each male patient capable of enjoying it, every thing being conducted with great comfort and regularity. The Members of the Royal Academy dined together in their Council Chamber, at Somerset-house, to celebrate the Jubilee. — Mr. B. West, the President, in the chair. The children in Christ's Hospital, after hearing Divine Service, and a sermon, by the Rev. James Crowther, were regaled, to the number of 700, in their great hall, with plenty of excellent roast beef and plum puddings (of which there were no less than 80). After dinner the youths were brought up in divisions of about 30, and re- ceived a glass of wine each, the elder boy of each class, as they advanced to the table where it was distributed, ascended a bench, and gave as a toast, " To the King ; long may he reign !" which was succeeded by a universal shout from the boys at large, each being served with a glass of wine in the most perfect order. The song of '* God save the King," was impressively and delightfully sung by a select party of the boys, the whok joining in the chorus, in a manner which at once charmed and affected the feelings of the auditory. The greatest credit is due to the Treasurer and Governors, who superintended and regulated this festivity, and who appeared fuUy rewarded for the pains they took, by the gladdened countenances and innocent joy felt by their numerous and interesting family. The private festivities on the occasion were innumerable. That of Mr. Lawrence, of the Stable Yard, attracted considerable attention from the excellent band which attended. The festive party was select, and the fare bore the genuine character of true English hospi- tality. The best wines were in great profusion : and the respectable host sent on the same day a handsome donation in aid of the fund for the relief of insolvent debtors.— Messrs. Barclay, Perkins, & Co., 8 with the liberality and loyalty which has always characterised that house, entertained upwards of 220 of the men employed in their Brewery with the good old English fare of plenty of beef and brown stout. In the evening the Brewery was brilliantly illuminated. — The Worshipful Company of Apothecaries gave each of their annual ser- vants one guinea, and to the labourers half a guinea each. Messrs. Hansard and Son, Printers to the House of Commons, gave each of their journeymen half-a-guinea. Mr. Oakley, of Bond-street, entertained all his artists, &c., exceed- ing 150 in number, with roast beef and plum pudding. A select party of particular friends likewise dined with Mr. Oakley. After the cloth was removed, a professional gentleman of the party made his appearance on the balcony, with his violin ; on his right stood Mr. Oakley, and on his left 22 gentlemen, friends of the party. In an appropriate situation the artists and artificers took their station. — On Mr. Shaw's striking up God i^ave the King, he was joined by the already mentioned gentlemen, and upwards of 5000 spectators assem- bled in the street. Every window in the neighbourhood displayed elegantly dressed females. The party afterwards sung Rule Bri- tannia. During the time the above songs were sung the populace remained uncovered. Divine Service was performed at the German Jews' Great Syna- gogue, Duke's-place ; an appropriate and most impressive Sermon was there delivered, by the Rev Dr. Solomon Hirschell, Chief Rabbi of the Congregation ; after which Masters Pike and Moss, and a band of choristers, chanted with much fervour and devotion an Ode com- posed for the occasion. The poor of the congregation were amply provided for by a distribution of money, exclusive of the recommen- dation for individuals subscribing to the general relief in their several districts, &c. The different charity schools among the Jews had like- wise dinners provided that day. Nor were the inmates of that excel- lent Institution at Mile-end (for the purpose of inculcating the habits of industry in youth) forgotten on that joyful event, but all partook of the festivity of the day. — The following is a translation of the Hebrew Prayer, composed by the Rev. Solomon Hirschell, Chief Rabbi, for the service of the Jubilee. " Lord ! it is thou who art our King from the earliest times, and it is thou who appointeth the Kings of the earth, and inclineth their hearts to all that thou dost desire. We thank thee, O Lord our God, for all thy wonders and all thy assistances, for thou art careful of thy people Israel in all places of their settlement; and with increased respect and firmness hast thou granted them shelter and protection here, under the govern- ment of our powerful and pious Lord, King George the Third, ^may his glory be exalted !) thou hast passed the decree, and it has oeen connrmed, that among nations we should live under his shelter ; through thy fondness and great mercy hast thou given thy people grace in the sight of the King, his Counsellors, and Lords ; thou hast evinced a sign of goodness imto us, and we have increased in the land, that the people of the earth may know thou hast not rejected thy people Israel, neither hast thou despised the children of thy covenant. We beseech thee, O merciful King ! be pleased to accept the prayers of thy servants this day ! thou hast caused us to live and be upheld unto this time, the fiftieth year, as the Jubilee day of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Third (may his glory be exalted !) For this we have consecrated an assembly in this our little sanctuary, to supplicate thee for him, for his kingdom, and for all who confide in his protection, and seek his peace and welfare. Bless, O Lord, his substance, and be graciously pleased with his actions ; lengthen his days as the days of heaven, and let his throne be established as the sun at noon day ; preserve him from the shafts of sorrow and trouble, and stand forth to his assistance ; overthrow his foes, and make them fall before him like stubble before the wind : renovate his strength, gird him with might, and renew his youth like the eagle : may his hands be steady till the sun of his enemies go down, and their light decline, and let the sun of his righteousness shine forth to the inhabitants of all the land, and the distant isles, from one end of the earth to the other ; and in peace and comfort may he reach the days of eternity which approach him ; add days to his days, and his years as many generations. Amen.'' The feast of the Jubilee was likewise celebrated in the first Syna- gogue, called the Portuguese and Spanish Synagogue. The service commenced with the usual prayers of the afternoon, including several psalms suitable to the occasion. A sensible and well arranged sermon was afterwards delivered by the Rev. Dr. R. Meldola, residing Rabbi, in the Hebrew and Spanish languages, from the following appropriate texts, Levit. chap. xxv. ver. 13. " In the year of this Jubilee ye shall return every man unto his possession;" and from Psalm xxi. ver. 1. " The King shall rejoice in thy strength, Lord," &c. The service concluded with a prayer adapted to the religious observance of the day, composed by the above learned and respectable Rabbi. The whole of the 21st psalm was also sung in the most impressive style, to the melody of " God Save the King," by their Sub-Minister, Mr. Sha- lom. We must also notice that the members of this Ancient Congre- gation have not demonstrated their loyalty and afi'ection by their prayers and thanksgivings only, for the prolonged felicity of our be- loved Monarch's reign, but have mingled their charitable benevolence with their other fellow-subjects, in distributing alms to the poor, and by their liberal contributions for the release of the unfortunate prisoners. Bishop Hodgson, the Roman Catholic Bishop of the London Dis- trict, with a spirit of loyalty that does him and that respectable body at large the highest honour, issued the following Order to his Clergy, for the celebration of the Jubilee. " Dearly beloved brethren — The Almighty Lord and God, by whom Kings reign, (Pro v. viii. 15) has been pleased, in mercy to us, to prolong the reign of our beloved Monarch, while in the revolutions of other empires and kingdoms many dreadful events have taken place. In these happy isles we 10 have enjoyed an enviable security in our own houses, while in other countries, every thing sacred and profane, altars and thrones, have been thrown into the common mass of ruin. When we look back and contemplate all these blessings, and the many oppressive restraints from which Catholics have been released under the reign of his pre- sent Majesty, we must acknowledge that gratitude and thanksgiving are the smallest returns which can be made. For this reason, dearly beloved brethren, let us join in hymns of praise and jubilation to the Sovereign Disposer of all Events, and beseech him to prolong the days of our beloved Sovereign, to give wisdom to his councils, and vigour to his strength, and again to bless the land with peace. We earnestly, therefore, dearly beloved brethren, exhort you to assemble round your pastors, in thanksgiving and prayer, on Wednesday the 25th instant. And accordingly it is ordered that all Priests who have tlie care of congregations, or who officiate to such, shall after the Mass of that day say or sing, or cause to be said or sung, the Psalm ' Exau- diat,' with the ' V. Domine salvum fac Regem,' and the Prayer, * Pro Eege Qusesumus Omnipotens Deus." JOSEPH HODGSON, V. G. THE ILLUMINATIONS. Day-light wa^ scarcely gone, when the full blaze burst forth upon the eye, in all the skill of art, and in all the radiant splendour and varied magnificence of the general illumination of the British capitah Hands could hardly be procured to light up the innumerable lamps. All the customary demonstrations of popular satisfaction were abun- dantly exhibited. Those who recollect similar displays after the recovery of the Monarch's health, and the several naval victories, require no description. Those who have not witnessed such a sight may find some gratification in the perusal of the details which are given. The pillars of the portico in front of the Mansion House were en- circled with rows of lamps, and the interstices decorated with golden vases and bouquets of oak, thistle, shamrock, etc., intermixed with fiowers. In the centre, was a large tablet, with an illuminated in- scription, "Long may he reign," over which was the crown, etc.— The illumination of LloycVs, on tlie north front of the Exchange, was ap- propriate and magnificent. In the centre, opposite Bartholomew-lane was the representation of the stern of a ship in full sail. 40 feet high from the keel to the main-top, with a long pendant Hying. On the stern was inscribed Jubilee, 50, Lloyd's. On the right was a large compartment, illuminated, with the motto " Ships, Colonies, and Commerce ;" and on the left, one with the inscription, " Long live the King." At each end of the building G. R. and the crown above. In other spaces were placed anchors, cablas, stars, etc. The novelty of the design of the ship, and the brilliant effect of the whole of this exhibition, created universal admiration. — The south front of the Royal Exchange, facing Cornhill, was also decorated in a splendid man- ner ; the pillars and outlines of the building were finished with varie- gated lamps, and under the archway in the centre hung a large illu- 11 minated anchor and trident, surmounted by a British Ensign. On the steeple was hoisted the Royal Standard. — The Bank of England was elegant and superb. The entablatures, ballustrades and arches, were all marked with lines of lamps, and the columns encircled with ser- pentine wreaths. In the centre was a very large brilliant star and crown, with the motto, " God save the King." All the pediments and the recesses behind the pillars in Threadneedle-street, Bartholomew lane, and Princes-street, were ornamented with stars and other devices. The new circular portico, at the corner of Princes-street and Thread- needle-street, was very tastefully decorated. The new buildings op- posite exhibited, on a grand tablet, " God preserve the King." The wall of Grocer's Hall Garden, was adorned with the royal emblems. The Sun and the Imperial Fire Offices, and all the neighbouring build- ings, lent their aid to this most dazzling and interesting scene. — The India House was most brilliantly decorated. In the centre of the colonnade was a display of trophies, consisting of a crown at top, be- neath which was a star, and on each wing was a naval anchor, and festoons. The whole of the columns, from base to capital, were richly covered with variegated lamps, as were also the entablature and the pediment ; from the centre of which an anchor was suspended, most brilliantly illuminated. — The Trinity House, Tower Hill, exhibited in front the royal initials, G. R. surmounted by the British crown, and supported beneath by crossed tridents, bound together by a blue wreath, and on each wing was an anchor, of appropriate colours, in variegated lamps. — The illuminations at the Post Office displayed very great taste and fancy. The whole of the covered passage leading to the office was decorated with arched festoons, richly hung with varie- gated lamps. The front was also ornamented in a brilliant and appro- priate manner. — The illuminations of Mercers Hall, in Cheapside, were well designed, and beautifully adorned by a splendid display of lamps. A transparency containing a full-length portrait of his Maj esty in his state robes, under which was, " Long live the King." — St. Paul's Free School. Of all the public buildings inferior to the Bank, none exceeded this establishment in point of brilliancy and chaste design. At the top was a crown of variegated lamps, on each side of which were two vases of combustible light. Beneath the cornices at the top of the building, lamps were thickly studded, then followed two rich double lines of dazzling lustre, within which were the words, " Vivat Rex," in bold characters, to which a festoon of lamps gave an elegant finish. On the bottom stories the four arched windows v;ere sur- rounded by a double row of lamps, and between them were two oblong transparencies, each containing a branch of olive and oak entwined, and bound by crimson fillets. In a garter at the top of the first was the inscription, ** Quo semel est imbuta Becens," and at the bottom, " Servabit odorem testa diu ;" at the top of the other was, "Prospera lux oritur,'' and at the bottom, ^'Linguis avimusque favete." The tout ensemble had a most happy and elegant eft'ect, and was universally admired by all who witnessed it.— The fronts of the Albion, Hope, Eagle, Atlas^ Globe, and other Insurance Offices, were illuminated with 12 considerable taste and effect. — The front of Bridewell Hospital was splendidly illuminated. The arched entrance and the windows were ornamented with lamps. Above these was a large inscription, VI VAT REX, with festoons depending. At each end were transparencies re- presenting the arms of Bridewell and Bethlehem (these two Hospitals being united under the same Governors). The centre window over the arch was enriched by twisted pilasters of lamps, and filled with a star, and on each side were the letters G.R. The whole was surmoun- ted by a large crown, which occupied the centre window of the second floor, — The Ordnance Office, Pall-mall, afforded a most magnificent display of lamps in pyramidical colunms. The centre of the front of the pile of building was occupied by a magnificent transparency, exe- cuted by Mr, Pocock, The centre represented the Guardian Angel of Britain, with her wings extended, in the act of supporting the busts of the King and Queen, Underneath were placed the Order of the Garter, and an inscription in large characters, *' God save the King." — Somerset Place presented a beautiful coup (Tceil, from the advantages afforded by the uniformity of the buildings ; among which the Navy, the Navy Pay, the Stamp Offices, etc, were principally distinguished by the royal insignia, anchors, etc., etc. — The Admiralty was particu- larly splendid ; the grand colonnade at the entrance of the hall being ornamented with spiral rows of different colours, from the ground to the top, amounting, it is said, to 3000 for each pillar, and the minor colonnade in front being also decorated in a splendid manner. — The illuminations at the British Museum were not inferior to that of any other in point of simplicity and elegance. The front of the gateway forming a triumphal arch, had a row of lamps on every architectural line. In the pediment were the letters G. R., and on the angle at the top of the pediment was a brilliant crown, within the arch, on a transparency, were the words Vota puhlica quinquaquagies suscepta. — Covent Garden Theatre was lighted up by rows of lamps round the window frames, etc, — The Horse Guards, towards Whitehall, had a motto in the centre, " God save the King," with G. R., crown, etc., etc. On each wing, the crown, etc., etc, were repeated with superb festoons. The Treasury and Office for the Homs Department were taste- fully decorated. — The JVar Office had its share of illumination, orna- mented with the crown, regal insignia, etc. — The Opera House illumi- nation did not extend along the whole front, but was confined to the space over the entrance doors. There was a suitable transparency, with the crown and G. R. — The Hon. Corporation of the Royal Ex- change Assurance, the \Gresham Committee, and the River Dee, illumi- nated jointly, and displayed the royal standard.— 3fr.,46raAam Gold- smid had a very grand display of lamps affixed to the veranda in front of his magnificent town residence, with a transparency, and the words " God bless our King." — The Hon. Hudson's Bay Company. The words " God save the King," crown, and G. R. and a tasteful display of festoonery.— The West India Dock House. The words " Lonp live the King," and a very elegant display of festoonery, together with G, R. and crown.— The Easi India Dock House. The crown and G. R.— 13 The Subscription Houses and Insurance Offices, in Pall Mall and St. James's-street, were lighted up with taste and splendour. — In Picca- dilly, opposite St. James's-street, an excellent effect was produced by transparencies, at a window blind painter's, where, in the centre of some beautiful landscapes, there was a large representation of his Majesty in his coronation robes, with an angel, symbolical of Provi- dence, hovering over him. — The whole front of the Warehouse for the Yellow Fever Remedy, exhibited one brilliant blaze. Besides the star and anchor, the letters G. R. displayed by an immense number of variegated lamps, and a very beautiful and appropriate transparency in the centre of which was a portrait of his Majesty, and in other parts of the transparency was written, in letters of gold, " The fiftieth year of the reign of George the Third, a real Patriot, the best of Kings and the only virtuous Sovereign in Europe ; every heart is filled with joy for thy long reign, King !" — The New Public Library, in Corn- hill, was particularly distinguished for its splendour and appropriate- ness. A transparency, containing a correct portrait of his Majesty, supported by a figure of Prudence on one side, and Minerva on the other, had a good effect, over whose head was suspended, ''Magna Charta," and a group of boys sustaining the emblems of Literature, the Arts, and Sciences. — The Hay-marJcet Theatre was neatly illuminated — Astley's Olympic Pavilion, in Wych-street, and his Amphitheatre over Westminster Bridge, were both very handsomely lighted up ; as was also Elliston's Royal Circus. — Lyceum Theatre. Festoons of laurel to which was suspended the word " Lyceum," with the motto " Laus Deo." — City of London Tavern. A transparency, 12 feet by 9, painted by Howard, R.A., above appears a figure of Time, unrolling a scroll, on which is written " Jubilee ;" immediately under Britannia is placing a wreath of honour on a colossal bust of his Majesty ; on the right, the city of London, accompanied by a figure of Commerce, is represented returning thanks to Providence for the many blessings of his reign ; on the left. Science and the Arts are looking up to him as their Patron and Protector, and one of the group is tracing on the pedestal, "Inscribed by a grateful people to their King and Father, on entering the 50th year of his reign, Oct. 25, 1809." — The whole front of Vauxhall Gardens was so mechanically arranged as to repre- sent a brilliant temple of loyalty, upwards of 70 feet in height, closely studded with variegated lamps, each compartment displaying different splendid and appropriate devices, in number exactly fifty, and termi- nating with an imperial crown, and other regal insignia. This had a very grand and striking effect, as the crown alone contained upwards of 1000 lamps. — The most general decorations were the Crown and G. P., and the raottos were mostly the same as those given. It is im- possible to enter into further particulars of these numerous exhibitions of loyalty and splendour. u CITY ADDRESS TO THE KINO. TO THE KING'8 MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. The humble and dutiful Address of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled ; "Most gracious Sovereign.— We, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Com- mons of the City of London, in Common Council assembled, approach your Majesty's sacred person with our most lively and unfeigned congratulations on the recent Anniversary of your Majesty's Accession to the Throne of these realms ; with joy and gladness we hailed the day on which your Majeaty en- tered into the fiftieth year of your Majesty's reiern, not only over the persons, but in the hearts of your Majesty's subjects. — When it pleased the Almighty Buler of Princes to place the sceptre in your Majesty's hands, the brave, free, and loyal people, whom your Majesty was ordained to govern, received with pleasure your Majesty's first declaration to the great Council of the nation, that * born and educated a Briton, the peculiar happiness of your Majesty's life would ever consist in promoting the welfare of your people, and your Majesty's resolution to maintain our most excellent Constitution both in Church and State, with an assurance that the civil and religious rights of the subject were equally dear to your Majesty with the most valuable prerogatives of the crown.' — We experience and acknowledge the blessings of this security to our religion and laws, and that great charter of liberties which in virtue of the glorious revolution your Majesty's illustrious house was chosen to defend. Through the lapse of nearly half a century your Majesty has proved yourself on every occasion, unwearied in the maintenance and practice of all the prin- ciples so graciously pledged. — It is a proud subject for your Majesty's faithful citizens of London to record, that in the midst of all our unexampled struggles, your Majesty is enabled to say, now, as at the commencement of your Majesty's reign, that your Majesty can see with joy of heart, the com- merce of these kingdoms, that great source of our riches, and fixed object of your Majesty's never failing care and protection, flourishing to an extent unknown in any former war.— Deeply impressed with gratitude to Almighty God for the innumerable blessings he has been pleased to pour down upon this highly favoured nation, and more particularly for his wonderful and great goodness, in having continued his divine protection to your Majesty until this joyful period, we, your ISIajesty's faithful citizens of London, have im- plored heaven to accept our fervent prayers of praise and thanksgiving, and to continue that same providential care and protection to your Majesty for many years yet to come. — Believe, Sire, that it is the warmest wish and most fervent prayer of your Majesty's Citizens of London, that Providence may long con- tinue to this nation so distinguishing a mark of divine favour, and that in the fulness of time, when your Majesty shall be called from your earthly to a celes- tial crown, the memory and example of so beloved a Sovereign may secure to a grateful people the imitation of yovir Majesty's virtues, iu the successors of your Royal House, till time shall be no more. " Signed by order of Court, HENRY WOODTHORPE." To which Address his Majesty was pleased to return the foUowiug most gracious Answer : — *' T thank you for this testimony of zeal and affection for me and my Govern- ment. It has ever been my anxious care to maintain the rights and privileges of every class of my subjects ; and it is a great satisfaction to me, to refiect, that, in the midst of all our unexampled struggles, and notwithstanding the duration of the wars iu which, for tne safety of nay people, I have been eu- 15 gaged, the Commerce and Manufactures of my City of London have been car- ried to an extent unknown at any former period." They were all received very graciously, and liad the honour to kiss his Majesty's hand. After which his Majesty was pleased to create the Lord Mayor a Baronet, and conferred the honour of Knighthood on WiUiam Plonier, Esq. Alderman. The following was sung at the dinner given by the Merchants and Bankers at Merchant Tailors' Hall. TO THE ANACREONTIC TUNE. The day our lov'd monarch ascended his throne. In mirth each true Briton should ever employ, But now, forty-nine anniversaries gone, The fiftieth solemnity hallows our joy ! ' Tis a Jubilee year, ' tis a festival dear, To all who their King and their Country revere. Our voices we'll raise, ' till the firmament ring. With a loud loyal chorus of " God save the King !" And well, at devotional gratitude's call. Our bosoms, exulting, with bliss may expand. When the blessings by Providence destin'd for all Yet linger on earth but to gladden our land. While Europe's fair soil is of robbers the spoil. And force reaps the harvest of industry's toil, Our sea-guarded isle unmolested may sing. Heaven prospers my sons, and may "God save the King." Eeligion, to guide and enlighten mankind. Here finds her asylum and fixes her sway, I Where no superstition debases the mind. Nor black infidelity skulks from the day. The sympathies here drop for mis'ry a tear. And charity hastens its auguish to cheer ; Extracting from penury's wound the sharp sting, She bids all her vot'ries pray "God save the King." Here Justice, immaculate, sits on her bench. While at even pois'd balance determines her choice ; No tyrannous edict her sentence to wrench. No bribe to corrupt her deliberate voice. No twelve good men and true ever fast'ning her view. To her suppliants alike she dispenses their due ; And, when ask'd what on Britain these blessings should brine She points to the throne, and shouts " God save the King." What leads Britain's sons, from the pole to the pole. To trace o'er the globe their infallible way ; That, where'er the winds whistle, where'er the waves roll. Both the waves and the winds their intentions obey ? 'Tis freedom divine wafts them over the line, And to them bids the earth all her treasures resign ; Secur'd by her arm, and upborn by her wing. They make the world echo with *•' God save the King? 10 Dear liberty's tree, such as Englishmen show, All sappy its stem and mature all its fruit. Once France would have planted ; but how could it grow, With no leaves on its branches, nor life at its root ? 'Tis to Britain alone this rare plant can be known. Its growth and its product exclusive her own ; Her manners its autumn, her virtues its sprinp, Her Monarch its snnshine : "GoD save the Kino !" Its seed by our ancestors early was sown. And the ground to upraise it manur'd with their blood ; 'Tis our birth-right to watch now the tree is full grown, Lest a blight crop its bloom, or a blast nip its bud. Corruption's the blight that its blossoms would smite. And faction the blast that would strip it outright, Yet, while thus from concord our energies spring. The crown of our wishes is " God save the King !" Let all, then, who Britain's free Monarch obey, Their religion and liberties join to maintain, Their country invites them to hallow this day. When George opes the fiftieth year of his reign. 'Tis a Jubilee year, 'tis a festival dear. To all who their king and their Country revere ; Our voices we'll raise till the firmanent ring With a loud loyal chorus of " God save the King !" ACTS OF EOYAL FAVOUR. His Majesty was most graciously pleased on the day he entered the 50th anniversary of his reign, to grant a free pardon to all de- serters in his fleets and armies, without the distressing condition usually annexed of serving upon the most odious stations ; and all f>ersons confined for military ofi'ences, were released. — His Majesty ikewise took the same opportunity of gratifying the officers of both services, by a general brevet promotion ; that of the Navy consisted of five Admirals, ten Vice- Admirals, ten Rear-Admirals, twenty Post Captains, and twenty Commanders ; all taken in regular succession from the top of their respective lists, neither one being passed over, nor one selected out of his turn. — All persons confined for debts due to the Crown were released by his Majesty's command ; the only exceptions being those which were distinguished by peculiar circum- stances of fraud or violence, and in all instances of official delin- quency ; the latter exception being dictated by his Majesty^s deter- mination never to screen those from punishment who have abused the powers derived from him to the injury of his people. — His Majesty was pleased graciously to permit all prisoners of war heretofore on parole, to return to their own countries. The prisoners of the French nation were rendered a necessary exception to this extreme indul- gence, by the unparalleled severity oi their ruler, in detaining all British subjects in France. — To these instances of his Majesty's favour must be added, his royal bounty in appropriating the sum of 2000L out of his own privy purse, for the release of poor debtors in England 17 and Wales ; the distribution of which sum was graciously intrusted by his Majesty to the Society for the Relief of Persons confined for small Debts, as being qualified to judge most correctly of the cases worthy of the royal favour. — lOOOi. were likewise appointed to the like purpose in Scotland, and 1000^. in Ireland, out of funds remain- ing at his Majesty's disposal. WINDSOR. The commencement of the festive sports was announced at six o'clock in the morning by the sound of trumpets ; after which, the drums beat to arms, the Royal Horse Guards (blue), the Staffordshire Militia, and the Volunteers, paraded, and the bells rung a merry peal. — Between eight and nine o'clock their Majesties, Princess Eliza- beth, and the Dukes of York and Sussex, attended divine service at the private chapel in the Castle. At half past ten o'clock her Majesty, Princess Elizabeth, and Lady Ilchester, went in the carriage from the Castle towards the Town-hall, and passed under the triumphal arch ; the Royal Horse Guards (blue) lined the street from the Town- hall towards Frogmore, where her Majesty went for the purpose of inspecting the preparations going forward for the entertainment. At one o'clock, the Queen, Princess Elizabeth, the Dukes of York, Kent, Cumberland, and Sussex, attended by Lady Ilchester, Lord St. Helen's, the Mayor and Corporation of Windsor, with white wands, and others, walked to the Bachelor's Acre, for the purpose of seeing the ox roasted whole, her Majesty leaning on the Duke of York's arm. Her Majesty having graciously announced her intention of accepting an offer made by Mr. and Mrs. C. Buckeridge, of all the accommoda- tion, which their house and garden could afford, to view the scene commodiously, Mr. Buckeridge had a stand erected adjoining his garden, which was carpeted, for the accommodation of the royal visitors. — A little after one the royal party arrived at Mr. Bucke- ridge's house. Fifty Bachelors were ready, at the outside of the gate, which opens to the Acre ; and, when the royal party descended from the stand, guarded them to the fire-place, where the ox was roasting ; they then proceeded to view the construction of the grates and walls for roasting the ox, which were so well contrived as to roast two whole sheep at the same time, and then returned to the booth. The butchers employed in managing the cooking of the whole animals, were dressed, upon the occasion, in blue frocks and silk stockings ; they cut the first prime pieces from the ox and sheep, and put them upon silver plates, and the bachelors and butchers waited upon the royal party with them. They all tasted and appeared highly pleased with the novelty. The royal party then returned to Mr. Bucke- ridge's, and partook of an elegant collation, prepared on the occasion, and were attended by the Master and Mistress of the house ; and also by the Colonel and Mrs. Buckeridge, and their sons.— At two o'clock, they departed for the Castle, and the populace gave them repeated huzzas. A party of the Royal Horse Guards, dismounted, c 18 attended to keep off the' populace. At one o'clock fifty pieces oi cannon were discharged from the Grove in Windsor Park. The grand arch by the Town-hall was adorned with figures emblematical of the four seasons, likenesses of their Majesties, and other devices, the whole surmounted by the King's Arms, beneath which was in8cril:)ed on the one side, "God save the King," and on the other, *•' King and Constitution." At St. George's Chapel, after the prayers of the day and the per- formance of the Coronation Anthem, one of the Canons, rising in his stall, delivered an oration upon the occasion, which might nave been called a sermon, if it had been preceded by a text, and read in a pulpit. It expatiated but little upon the character of the Sovereign, the Reverend Orator justly observing, that to an audience, great part of whom were witnesses of his virtues, this was unnecessary. They knew with what equity he exercised his authority, with what moderation he enjoyed the advantages of his station, with what patience, and, he would add, with what humility, he bore its diffi- culties and cares. The chief purpose of the address was to impress upon the minds of his hearers a religious sense of the mercies of Providence, in granting to this country, in the midst of tlie desolation of Europe, that permanence and due balance of the different parts of our happy constitution, under which all ranks enjoyed the highest degree of liberty compatible with order, and every one was secure in his person, in his property, and every just mode of increasing it. — The Archbishop of Canterbury was one of the audience, amongst whom were several other persons of rank. — The most brilliant thing of the day was the Feu de joie in the long walk of the Great Park, fired by the Oxford Blues, the Staffordshire Militia, and the Artillery, the latter of whom fired fifty rounds. The spectacle of these fine corps, formed in so superb an avenue, the noblest, perhaps, in the world, was indeed a grand union of the dignity of natural objects with the splendour of military ceremonies. The King, the Duke of Cumberland, and the Princess Augusta, rode through the lines, at the conclusion of their ride, immediately before the Feu de joie. — Immediately afterwards, the Princess Augusta accompauierl the Queen to Bachelor's Acre, already described. Here the Duke of Clarence, the Duke of Sussex, and the Duke of Kent, also attended their Royal Mother. The Duke of Sussex, with his hat oft', held the tray, from which the Queen took two or three pieces of beef and bread. The Duke of Clarence distributed the plum pudding. The Queen was in high spirits, spoke to several of the Committee of Bachelors, who brought up the dishe.s, said frequently they were good, and waved her hand, on going away, in a manner which drew loud acclamations from a crowd, consisting of persons of all ranks. — His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Princess Charlotte arrived at Windsor about twelve o'clock. The town was brilliantly ilhmiinated. The triumphal arch (de- signed by Mr. Wyatt), with allegorical i)aintings, executed in a most masterly style by Mr. "Wyatt, had a grand and imposing effect. It 19 extended from the Town-hall to the Castle Inn, and contained some thousands of lamps, medallions of the King and Queen, military- trophies, &c. The Town-hall was brilliant, and each end contained transparencies, the subjects of which were, Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance, and Justice. All houses were lighted, and the King's tradesmen vied with each other in their testimonials of loyalty by illumination, &c., but it would be invidious to point out the most approved, as each was beautiful, some grand, and all of the superior order. His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales subscribed 501. towards regaling the poor of Windsor on the joyous day of the Jubilee, to which laudable purpose, each of his Royal Brothers added 20Z., and each of the Princesses lOl. FEOGMOKE. The splendid fete given by her Majesty at Frogmore surpassed the expectation of every one. In the midst of an immense sheet of water, on an island, appeared a magnificent temple, dedicated to Britannia, within which an appropiate device met the eye. A beau- tiful star ascended from the summit of it, in which Mr. Tnrnerellfs bust of his Majesty was exhibited. In the front of the temple, and close to the margin of the water, appeared a transparency, with these wtrds : — " Britannia celebrates the fiftieth year of a reign sacred to virtue and pietij." — On the left of the temple a temporary bridge was erected over the lake, brilliantly illuminated, and inscribed " Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves," which had a beautiful and magnificent effect. Behind this the fire-works were exhibited, and a more striking spectacle was never witnessed, as may be conceived from the following enumeration of them, and the order in which they were fired : — First Division. A salute battery of fifty maroons. — Two pyramids, Bengal fire. — Twenty-four half-pound rockets, two at a time. — Two double triangle wheels, illuminated with diamond pieces. — Two planks saucissons. — Two air balloons. — Two large mines. — Two regulated pieces of three mutations. — Two planks pots de brins. Second Dmsion.— Twenty-four half-pound rockets. — Two air balloons.— Two regulated pieces, of three mutations. — Two large mines. — Two figure pieces, with spiral and scroll wheels. — Two planks pots de brins. Third Division. — Twenty-four half-pound rockets.— One grand figure piece, of three mutations. — Two air bal- loons. — Two balloon wheels, with Roman candles, rockets, &c. — Two flights of rockets. — Two grand regulated pieces, with globe wheels. — Two planks pots de brins. — Fourth Division. — Twenty-eight one-pound rockets. — Two figure pieces, with spiral wheels and rayonet fire. — Two flights of rockets. — Two Pyramids, Bengal fire. — A grand illuminated temple, with decorations, fixed sun, diamond pieces, and pots d'aigrets, &c. — One plank pots de brins — Two planks saucissons. Three flights of rockets. — One large air balloon. — One battery of maroons. The rockets, balloons, &c. ascending when fired, c2 20 were again reflected by the lake in a thousand directions, and heightened inconceivably the splendour of the scene. Two cars or chariots, drawn by sea horses, in one of which was a figure repre- senting Britannia, in the other a representative of Neptune, appeared majestically moving on the bosom of the lake, followed by four boats filled with persons dressed to represent tritons, &c. These last were to have been composed of choristers, who were to have sung " God fiave the King" on the water, but unfortunately the crowd assembled was so immense, that those who were to have sung could not gain entrance. The high treat this could not but have afforded was in consequence lost to the company. — The cars had a very superb appearance. On coming to the temporary bridge erected over the canal opposite the garden front, transparencies were displayed in an equally sudden and unexpected manner on the battlement, with the words, " Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves," inscribed on them. At the same moment the band struck up the tune. Opposite the bridge, an elegant Grecian Temple was erected on a mount sur- rounded by eight beautiful marble pillars.— The interior of the temple was lined with purple, and in the centre was a large trans- parency of the Eye of Providence, fixed, as it were, upon a portrait of his Majesty, surmounted by stars of lamps. From the temple a double staircase descended to the the water's edge. On the windings of the staircase were erected^ nine altars with burning incense. — On the lawn 12 marquees were erected, where the company partook of tea and coffee during the fire- works. Covers were laid in the prin- cipal dining rooms, and at 12 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant supper, consisting of all the delicacies of the season. The frames were beautifully done in emblematic figures, part of which represented Britannia kneeling by the lion, the Eye of Providence above, and underneath was written by her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth, " Britannia, grateful to Providence, celebrates the 50th year of a reign sacred to piety and virtue." The Queen was attended by the Dukes of York, Clarence, and Sussex, and the Princesses Augusta, Elizabeth, and Sophia. — The Princesses and nobility wore blue ribbons, inscribed — " The 60th year ; may God bless him who blesseth us." In Frogmore, the company was mixed in a manner suitable to an occasion, on which all classes have shown such affectionate respect to the King, and on which, therefore, the Queen resolved to dispense, in a great measure, with distinctions for the day. All ranks, she said, were united in thankfulness, and therefore all should share in what entertainment she could give them. Tickets were accordingly sent to every family in Windsor, who had subscribed any thing to be distributed amongst the poor on that day. There was a great num- ber of tradesmen's wives and daughters present, mixed with the first nobility, and the accommodation for their reception was excellent ; the whole way from the entrance of the grounds to the house and the temporary buildinp erected about it, being covered with an awning, and matted. '1 he refreshments were tea and all kinds of 21 sweetmeats and wines before the fireworks ; an excellent supper afterwards. The Queen withdrew between twelve and one : but the Koyal Dukes remained till three, and it was four before the whole company retired. Several bands of music attended. BEDFORDSHIRE. BEDFORD. — The Jubilee was celebrated with the utmost loyalty and attachment to our illustrious sovereign. The morning was ushered in with merry peals from the bells of several churches, divine service commenced at the usual hour, and appropriate discourses were delivered. Upwards of ^^300 was subscribed, and distributed in bread and money, whereby the poor were enabled to join in the festivities of the day. Nearly 3000 persons were relieved, including the military in the town. Five fine fat sheep were roasted whole, and disposed of with a good supply of bread and strong ale to the populace. Dinners were provided at the Swan and other inns, where mirth, good humour, and festivity prevailed. In the evening some beautiful transparencies were exhibited, but no illumination ; and on Thursday evening there was a ball on the occasion. An ad- dress to his Majesty was also unanimously agreed to. BIGGLESWADE. — The widows, and aged and decayed tradesmen, were provided with a handsome dinner, money was also distributed to them. — At Moggershanger House, the seat of Stephen Thornton, Esq., an ox was roasted, on which, with a profusion of pudding and ale, the whole of the lower tenantry were regaled, on returning from divine service. A most brilliant display of fire-works was exhibited in the Park in the evening, after which the higher order of tenants, and a party of the neighbouring gentry, adjourned to the mansion, where a dance and supper concluded the festivities of the day. DUNSTABLE. — A subscription had been opened by a few gentle- men of the town, and a considerable sum was raised, to provide a dinner for inhabitants of the town ; 950 persons sat down to old English fare, roast beef and plum-pudding, with plenty of ale. After- wards about 40 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, provided at the Crown Inn, when a band of music performed the song of " O ! the Roast Beef of Old England," and the charity boys sung the an- them of " God save the King ;" and many loyal toasts were after wards drank. Perhaps there never before was an instance where the whole population of a town, so fully inhabited as Dunstable, have been so well entertained, and made so completely happy in one day. LEIGHTON BUZZARD paid every mark of loyalty and respect to its beloved sovereign ; the poor were regaled by the liberality of a voluntary subscription from the Lord of the Manor, seconded by the 22 neighbouring gentry. Upwards of 50 gentlemen dined together at the Swan Inn ; and in the evening there was a ball at the Eagle and Child, attended by upwards of 200 of the inhabitants of the town and vicinity. RENHOLT. — The poor were liberally supplied with bread, beef, and beer, and the tenants regaled with a good dinner, and plenty of punch, by order of J. Polhill, Esq., whose loyalty and at- tachment to his Sovereign is surpassed only by his liberality to the poor and indigent. In the evening, there were a bonfire, fire-works, and other demonstrations of joy. SOUTHILL HOUSE.— Samuel Whitbread, Esq., M.P., gave to each of the poor tenants on his extensive estates in Bedfordshire, whose rent was under £5 per annum, one quarter's rent of their re- spective dwellings ; and to every workman employed upon his pre- mises, one day's additional pay. BERKSHIRE. READING. — The loyalty of the inhabitants of this borough mani- fested itself in the most conspicuous manner, by the spirit with which they celebrated the Jubilee. At six o'clock in the morning three volleys were fired by the Royal Berks Regiment of Local Militia, in the Market-place, which, accompanied by the ringing of bells, the display of flags from the different towers, and the acclamations of the populace, announced the commencement of the festivities of the day. At nine o'clock all the Danish prisoners of war, nearly 200 in num- ber, on parole in the town, assembled in the Market-place, and the happy news of their being set at liberty, in consequence of this joy- ful event, was announced to them by Mr. Lewis, the agent ; the joy manifested by them was expressed by the most hearty and reiterated shouts. As a tribute of gratitude for the hospitality manifested to- wards them by the inhabitants, they presented the Mayor and Corpo- ration with a complete model of a ship of war, constructed by one of them, named Sivert Riibert.— At eleven o'clock, the Corporation, the Royal Berks Regiment, the Woodley Cavalry, three troops of the Royal Horse Guards (blue), the diflerent Benefit Societies, and the Children belonging to the different Sunday and Charity Schools, went in procession to St. Lawrence's Church where the Coronation Anthem was performed. — The Rev. Mr. Marsh delivered a Discourse, from 1 Sam. ch. x. verse 24. The Royal Horse Guards marched into the Forbury, and tired three volleys ; and a very fine fat ox, and three barrels of strong beer, the gift of the Master Butchers, together with a proportionate quantity of bread, the gift of the Master Bakers, were 23 distributed to the surrounding populace, who greeted this act of libe- rality with loud cheers of acclamation. — About three o'clock the Koyal Berks Regiment, under the command of Major Wilmshurst, arrived in the Market-place, and again fired three excellent volleys in honour of the day ; the men were afterwards marched by compa- nies to the different public houses, where they partook of a plentiful dinner, provided by order of their Colonel, the Most Noble the Mar- quis of Blandford, and the Officers. The Mayor and Corporation, and a numerous company, dined at the Town-Hall ; a party of Gentlemen, the Officers of the Royal Berks Regiment, the Woodley Cavalry, and the Officers of the Royal Horse Guards (blue), at the Bear ; indeed, every Inn was crowded with visitors.— J. Jesse, Esq., of Castle-hill House, entertained his poor tenants, their wives and children, at his residence, with roast, baked, and boiled meat, plum- puddings, strong beer, and punch ; he afterwards distributed some money among them, and ordered the women to attend next morning, and bear away the fragments of the table. — The House of Finch and Co. in the Market-place, on this festive occasion, exhibited a scene truly gratifying. — At six o'clock upwards of 260 of their Work People sat down to a most excellent dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding, with plenty of strong beer ; the whole evening was spent with the greatest harmony and conviviality, and the company departed highly pleased with the liberality of their benefactors. — Relief was afforded by the Town Subscription to 480 poor persons in the three parishes, distributed in half-crown tickets, for bread and meat, and measures were taken for the release of the whole of the debtors confined in the county gaol, by means of the same liberal benefac- tions. ABINGDON. — The morning M^as ushered in by the ringing of bells at both churches, and a display of flags in various parts of the town. At nine o'clock the cavalry and infantry assembled, and went through their mana3uvres. After which they attended divine service, as did the Mayor and Corporation of this ancient town, preceded by up- wards of two hundred of the Sunday school children, and nearly one hundred charity children, all arrayed in a new suit of clothes, made expressly for the occasion. As soon as the congregation (upwards of four thousand being present) were seated in the church, the organ and choir struck up "God save the King;" it had a most impressive effect. The Coronation Anthem was also sung. After a most excellent sermon from the Rev. W. Price, " God save the King " was again sung by the congregation. From Church, the regiments proceeded to the Market-place, where they fired a Feu dejoie. The respectable part of the inhabitants of the town dined with the Mayor at the Town Hall ; nearly 2000 poor men and women receiving 3s. a piece, and 9d. for every child, and were also regaled in the evening by a number of barrels of beer being placed in the IVftirket-place, and a great quantity of cakes were thrown from the top of the Market-house amongst them, the same ceremony as was performed when his Majesty ascended to the throne fifty years ago. One of these cakes was exhibited by Mr. 24 John Waite, a member of the Corporation, he having kept it in his possession ever since ; it has been since shown to his Majesty. The evening concluded with a display of fire-works, and a ball. ALDERMASTON. — The cavalry attended divine service, after which they paraded in front of Aldemiaston House, where they fired three Feux ae joie in honour of the day ; they afterwards marched to the Hind's Head Inn, where they partook of a sumptuous entertain- ment given by their Commander, W. Congreve, Esq., to which his tenants were invited. Near forty score of beef, a aonation of Mr. Congreve's, and a due proportion of bread and beer, purchased by the inhaoitants, were distributedt among the poor families residing in the parish. BEACH HILL. — Nearly 200 persons were plentifully regaled with roast and boiled beef, plum-pudding, potatoes, and good ale, by C. Musgrave and R. Halhed, Esqrs. EAST HAMPSTEAD.—ISklrs. Nesbitt regaled upwards of 200 of the inhabitants with the best fare ; after dinner, the health of the King was drank with three cheers, and the singers, with the band of music, sang " God save the King," in full chorus. After several loyal toasts, between five and six o'clock, the whole company paraded oe- fore the house of their hospitable Patroness, singing and playing " God save the King," and then went to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Vidal, who had entertained 50 children of the parish, with beef, pud- ding, &c., and saluted them with the loyal song, when the children greeted their fathers, mothers, and relations, with the same, accompa- nied by a piano forte and harp. FARLEY HILL. — The Jubilee was celebrated with great joy and festivity, under a tree that was planted in commemoration of his Ma- jesty's accession to the throne. The cottager who planted the tree, now 80 years of age, was chaired by the neighbouring tenantry with great pomp, and made president of the feast. A fat sheep was roasted whole upon the occasion, was and given among the poor cottagers. FARINGDON. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells and the firing of six pieces of cannon. The Volunteers after attending divine service proceeded to parade, and went through difte- rent evolutions. The privates were afterwards regaled with roast beef, plum-pudding, and two quarts each of ale to drink the health of their King. At twelve o'clock the company sat down to a most sump- tuous supper : they afterwards resumed the merry dance till six in the morning. GROVE-HOUSE, BINFIELD.— At an early hour the whole of the poor of the extensive parish oY Binfield were assembled in front of the house of Askew Hillcoat, Esq., from whence, preceded by a band of music, attended by that gentleman and most of the respecfable farmers and tradesmen, they proceeded to the church. On entering the church-yard, *'God save tlie King" was sung in chorus by the whole company, consisting of upwards of 600 people, with a very 25 happy effect. After an excellent sermon by the Rev. Mr. Ashley, nearly 400 persons were presented by their benefactor with a quartern loaf, a pound of meat, and a quantity of strong beer each, to drink his Majesty's health. — Sixty of the principal farmers and others sat down to a substantial dinner of beef and plum-pudding, in the old English style of hospitality ; many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank, with appropriate songs ; and in the evening the mansion and gardens were brilliantly illuminated, accompanied with a large bonfire and a display of fire-works. HINTON. — The Rev. Mr. Symonds gave a dinner to the poor in- habitants of his parish, nearly 300 persons, men, women, and chil- dren. After dinner, they were amused by a lottery of all prizes, con- sisting of shirts, shoes, coals, and other articles, which were given by Mr. and Mrs. Symonds. HUNGERFORD. — The poor were supplied from a public subscrip- tion with beef, upwards of 2800 pounds having been divided amongst the poor families, in proportion to their numbers. The Corporation, and the Hungerford Volunteer Cavalry and Infantry, attended divine service, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bradford, after which a Feu dejoie was fired by a detachment of the King's Own Stafford Militia, and also by the Volunteer Infantry. The Cavalry performed their sword exercise, and the day was spent with the great- est festivity, by public dinners at the Town-hall and Inns, and the evening concluded with a grand display of fireworks. MAIDENHEAD. — The Mayor and Corporation attended di\'ine service with their gowns, insignia of office, and band of music, when anthems were sung, and an appropriate sermon preached. Large quantities of provisions were distributed amongst all the poor families of the town. In addition to which, a fat ox was roasted whole, and given amongst the populace. The Corporation, with a great number of the respectable inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood, dined at the Town-hall, where many loyal and constitutional toasts were given. NEWBURY. — By the handsome donations of Colonel Stead, Mr. Montague, and C. Dundaa, Esq., in conjunction with the liberal town subscription, 3000 people were enabled to share the enjoyments of the day. In the evening, the ball was honoured by the presence of a, large assemblage of beauty, elegance and fashion. NORTHSTOKE.— The day was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and fiags were flying on the tower , while the Local Militia of the parish, with a few of the Earl of Macclesfield's Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, fired three excellent volleys and a Feu de joie in honour of the day. At ten o'clock the troops, attended by the inhabitants, inarched to church, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Wright, who came forward with his accustomed spirit and liberality, in aid of the poor, who were most amply furnished with roast beef, plum-pudding and strong beer, to celebrate the day ; his Majesty's 26 health was drank with enthusiasm, and the Jubilee was concluded with a ball, which was attended by a brilliant assemblage of beauty and fashion. — A resolution was also entered into by the gentlemen of Northstoke to commemorate the Jubilee annually, during the re- mainder of his present Majesty's reign. SWALLOWFIELD.— The Right Hon. Lord Rivers presented five guineas, which, with the joint subscriptions of the gentlemen, yeo- manry, and others, resident in the parish, furnished to 557 people an ample portion of beef, with money sufficient for beer, to keep up this happy event. WALLINGFORD.— The Corporation, accompanied by the inhabi- tants, and preceded by a capital band of music, went in procession from the Mayor's house to St. Peter's Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Wra. Mairis, D.D. A dinner was provided at the expense of the Corporation, for about 200 repectable persons of the borough, and greater regularity, harmony and conviviality, never inspired a public meeting. When the King's health was given, it produced a burst of grateful and patriotic feelings from every heart, and was afterwards repeated with 49 successive cheers. The bana then struck up "God save the King," and was joined by the whole assembly in full chorus, with an enthusiasm not to be described. The poor (nearly 800) were liberally supplied with meat, bread, and strong beer. A further subscription of 23 guineas was received from AV. L. Hughes, Esq., one of the Members for the borough, making the whole amount of the subscription for the poor upwards of 160 guineas. WOKINGHAM.— The Jubilee commenced with a ball in the Town-hall, on the evening of the 24th. The entrance of the auspi- cious day was greeted by the bells from the tower, and three excellent volleys of musketry from the Market-place. The company in the ball room, accompanied by the band, sang "God save the King," \Wth most impressive fervour and animation ; the dancing then recom- menced and continued with much vivacity till a late hour in the morning. The Corporation went in procession to church ; an excel- lent sermon was preached by the Rev. Wm. Bremner. After divine service a liberal subscription from the inhabitants was distributed to all the poor families in the town and parish, to enable them to participate in the general festivity. The inhabitants after^vards dined together at the Town-hall, and spent the remaining part of the 24 hours in most perfect concord. WOODLEY. — J. Wheble, Esq., gave bread, meat, money, and beer to upwards of 300 persons ; a quantity of blankets were also given away by the farmers in the same liberal spirit. YATELY.— J. Halhed and Caswell, Esqs., gave a shilling to every poor man, woman and child. 27 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. BUCKINGHA.M. — A handsome subscription, was raised by the inhabitants to regale the poor with bread, meat, and beer, and upwards of 1900 partook of this bounty. After attending divine service-, a large party, consisting of the principal inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood, dined at the Cobham Arms Inn, where many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank, and the day jjassed with the greatest conviviality. AMERSHAM. — A subscription was set on foot for providing the labouring classes (upwards of 1700) with a comfortable dinner at their own houses on the day of the anniversary. The worthy representa- tives of this ancient borough subscribed £50 each ; and a fund was raised in the course of a few hours of nearly £300, which proved fully adequate to the purpose intended, so that on this festive occasion every countenance seemed to express " God save the King." ASTON CLINTON.— An ox was roasted whole, and distributed, with plenty of beer, to the poor. Lord Viscount Lake likewise gave a most liberal entertainment to his tenants and neighbouring farmers. FARNHAM. — On Tuesday was delivered, to upwards of 400 per- sons, two pounds of prime beef, exclusive of bone, and a quartern loaf to each. On the following day a quart of strong beer was given to each man and woman, and half a pint to each child. The parish bells began to ring at six o'clock, and continued till ten at night. The village was illuminated, the church likewise, and the tower, with patent lamps. A bonfire, on an eminence commanding Windsor Castle and the surrounding country, concluded the festivity of the day. HARTWELL, — The handsome donation of the unfortunate Prince Louis XVIIL, the rightful monarch of the throne of France, ranks high in the list of generous actions performed on the joyous day of the Jubilee. To the poor inhabitants of Hartwell, in which he resides, and in the neighbouring parishes of Aylesbury and Stowe, he gave ^100 to be distributed. LILLINGSTONE DAYRELL.— The day was celebrated with every demonstration of happiness and joy ; upwards of 80 of the poor inhabitants were regaled upon the lawn of Richard Dayrell, Esq., with a plentiful supply of roast beef, plum pudding, and beer. MARLOW.— The Jubilee was celebrated with every demonstration of joy; the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells and a display of colours. Col. Sir W. Clayton, with the Desborough squad- ron of Bucks Yeomanry, attended divine service, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Hicks. After divine service the Yeomanry fired a Feu de joie. The inhabitants subscribed up- vardsof £150, which enabled the Committee appointed to regale 2135 poor persons with a pound of good meat, a half-quartern loaf and plenty of good strong beer each ; the poor in tne workhouse, on the same joyful occasion, were supplied with a gooii meat dinner, plum-pudding, and plenty of strong beer. A large porty of the town, and neighbouring gentlemen, dined at the Town-hall, where a num- ber of loyal songs were sung, and appropriate toasts drank. MEDMENHAM.- The whole of the poor of the parish of Medmenham were regaled by Mrs. Scott, of Danesfield, and on the following Saturday, they were all again treated by the parishioners. OLNEY.— A public subscription enabled a committee to distribute to every man, woman and child, who would accept it, one pound ot beef or mutton and a half quartern loaf, which were most gratefully received by upwards of 1350 persons. A cow and ten sheep were also given away on the occasion. STONY STRATFORD.— A collection was made throughout the town, and likewise at the church door after divine service, which enabled the parishioners to distribute one shilling to every man, woman and child in the town, who thought proper to accept the same ; and the surplus of the collection was reserved till a future time, to be applied in the most beneficial manner. An excellent din- ner was provided at the Cock Inn, where harmony and conviviality prevailed ; and the day was spent with every demonstration of joy. UNTON-CUMCHALVEY.— The inhabitants of this parish sub- scribed a sum amply sufficient to provide upwards of 500 of the poor with a quartern loaf and a pound of meat each, and plenty of strong beer, as additional means of rejoicing on the 25th. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. CAMBRIDGE. — In the morning divine service was read, and dis- courses appropriate to the occasion preached in the different churches : vary numerous congregations assembled to return solemn thanks for the blessings continued to the King and the people during a reign unexampled in the history of nations for the dangers with which the country has been threatened, but which have been averted by the wisdom bestowed upon its councils, and the courage with which its troops have been inspired. Many of the principal persona of the county (among whom was his Excellency the Earl of Hardwicke) had an elegant entertainment at the Rose Tavern ; the members of the University celebrated the day in their respective college halls ; and the Mayor and Corporation dined together upon the occasion. The Master and Fellows of Emanuel College entertained 200 inhabitants of the parish of St. Andrew, with a plentiful dinner of good beef and plum-pudding, the college ale being delivered out without limitation. The whole went off with much spirit, and this large party, after drinking the King's health with three times three, and singing " God save the King" in full chorus, retired in the greatest good humour highly gratified by the hospitality with which they had been re- 29 ceived. The other colleges gave entertainments to the poor of the different parishes ; and the subscriptions on the occasion amounted to such a large sum, that a great number of poor families had money- distributed amongst them also. The servants of the colleges were liberally entertained by the Masters and Fellows of the respective societies. Nearly 200 boys of the Lancastrian School were regaled with beef and plum pudding in their school-room. Some of the governors, amongst whom was the Vice- Chancellor of the University, attended on the occasion ; and the little fellows drank the King's health with loud and repeated huzzas. There was not a poor family in the place who did not participate of the liberality of the higher order of persons on this happy occasion. The North Lincoln Militia attended divine service in the morning at St. Mary's Church, and in the afternoon fired three volleys in the great court of Trinity College, the band playing "God save the King" between each volley, and all joining in three cheers as a mark of their loyalty. The men were then regaled with plenty of ale, and the officers afterwards dined with the members of the college. In the evening the band of the regiment paraded the streets, playing many loyal tunes, and the populace attended singing " God save the King," " Rule Britannia," etc., and testifying their joy by frequent cheers. The Masters and Seniors of Trinity College unanimously voted and transmitted a do- nation of 60 guineas to the British and 'Foreign Bible Society for the purpose of diffusing the glad tidings of redemption. BLUNTISHAM— .In the parish of Bluntisham with Earith, upwards of forty guineas were gathered and distributed to 150 poor families in coals, meat, and flour. CHEVELEY PARK was a scene of joy and festivity in honour of the day. The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and at twelve o'clock, upwards of 900 of the surrounding poor assembled on the lawn fronting the dining parlour, where the Duchess and Dowager Duchess of Rutland, and several persons of distinction, were collected to witness the distribution of the donations which the liberality of her Grace had provided. Shortly afterwards the ladies Charlotte and Elizabeth Manners came out of the grand entrance-door, followed by servants loaded with clothing of every description, and bed linen, which was distributed to every one, by order of her Grace. The happy multitude sat down to old English fare, to the number of 900. At four o'clock, 80 persons of rank and fashion sat down to a most sumptuous dinner. In the evening the house was most splendidly illuminated. ELY. — The officers of the Ely battalion of Local Militia met in celebration of the Jubilee, and attended the cathedral, with the staff on permanent pay. The non-commissioned officers fired three volleys in the Market-place, after which they (together with the band, in all about 70) were provided with an excellent dinner at the Lamb and Red Lion Inns, by Lieut.-Col. Brackenbury. The officers and the gentlemen of the place dined together at the Red Lion, and spent the 30 day in the utmost conviviality. Tliere was a concert in the evening. It was a most gratifying sight to observe in several respectable families 20, 30, 50, and upwards, of their poor neighbours, with their children, sit down to a comfortable dinner, and aftenv^ards regaled with good home-brewed ale, to drink the health of their excellent sovereign. NEWMARKET.— Mrs. Panton gave a dinner to nearly 100 of the poor in the town and vicinity, together with the tenants attached to her estate. WIMPOLE. — The Earl of Hardwicke gave a very handsome enter- tainment to the labourers and other inhabitants of Wimpole and the adjoining parishes. A bullock and six sheep, with a proportionate quantity of bread and ale, were distributed at AVimpole House ; the number of those who partook of his Lordship's liberality amounted to about 600. WISBECH. — The day was celebrated with loyalty and beneficence. The ofhcers of the Wisbech battalion of Local Militia, attended by their band, and staff on permanent pay, formed part of a numerous congregation at church, — where an appropriate discourse was de- livered by the vicar, from Psalm 78. v. 72. — Immediately after which a collection was made at the church doors for the purpose of enabling the widows, orphans, and afliicted poor of the parish, to participate in the general joy. — Three excellent volleys were fired by the non- commissioned officers of the Local Militia. In the afternoon Col. Watson, with his brother officers and the gentlemen of the town, assembled at the White Hart Inn, to drink the long continuance of life and glory to our beloved sovereign ; when several loyal and patriotic toasts were given. The evening concluded -vvitli a ball, which was graced by all the beauty and respectability of the to\m and neighbourhood. All the boys and girls of the charity schools, were regaled by the Colonel with cake and wine ; and, being united with the choir i3elonging to the cliurch, joined in an anthem of praise to Divine Providence for vouchsafing to continue to us a life so justly dear as that of our revered monarch, concluding with " God save the King." Nor were the poor men, women, and children in the work- house forgotten, for their hearts were cheered on this happy occasion, by the liberality of the same benevolent individual. CHESHIRE. CHESTER. — The Jubilee was celebrated with a degree of magnifi- cence of show, and cordiality of character, never before witnessed. The morning was ushered in with peals of bells from all the churches. An ox, the gift of Jolm Egerton, Esq., of Oulton Park, (one of the members for the city) which had been slaughtered for the purpose of being roasted whole, was paraded on the nrecedin^ even- ing ready spitted, with horns and tail gilt, decorated with ribbons, and attended by a band of music, and the colours of the several clubs m of the city. Behind the ox, on the same carriage, rode the butcher, with knife drawn ; thus the procession proceeded to the Power Field, near the walls of the city, where a building was erected for the pur- pose of roasting. The fire was lighted at two, and the ox put down at eight on the Tuesday evening ; by twelve o'clock the next day it was as well and as regularly roasted as any joint of meat could have been done by the most experienced cook. It was then taken down and the body carved up in great style, and divided in smoking por- tions, to the multitude, at the same time that four .hogsheads of excellent old beer were also distributed among them. But the liberality of Mr. Egerton did not stop here ; he ordered a sum of money to be given to all the poor prisoners in the city and county gao], that they might regale themselves with a good dinner, and a quart of ale each on the joyful occasion. He likewise caused bread, meat, and ale to be plentifully distributed throughout the neighbour- hood of his seat at Oulton. — Mr. Harrison, the architect, proposed to erect, by subscription, a column, in one block of stone, 40 feet high, and the whole height, including the basement and termination, to be 56 feet, in some proper situation within the walls of the city. A stone of this magnitude, it is conjectured, has not been taken from the quarry, and raised upon its pedestal, since the dissolution of the Koman Empire ; such a memorial will no doubt be the pride of their descendants, so long as time shall leave it an ornament to the capital of the county. BEBINGTOX. — A numerous congregation attended divine service, and heard a most excellent sermon preached by the Rev. R. Jackson, whose hospitality to his parishioners was imbounded ; 50 of whom, and upwards of 50 children, sat down to an elegant dinner with their worthy rector. EASTHAM.— Lady Smith Burgess gave an ox, coals, and ale, to her tenants, at Eastham, and Havering Bovver. KNUTSFORD. — The celebration of the accession of our good and virtuous King on the 50th year of his prosperous and happy reign, commenced with a joyous peal on the bells. The flag presented to the town by their patriotic townswoman. Lady Jane Stanley, to be used upon all occasions of rejoicing, was placed upon the top of the steeple, and the streets were all cleaned and sanded into various appropriate mottoes, a custom peculiar to Knutsford : at nine o'clock, the cavalry and infantry began to assemble, and marched to church, preceded by the Sunday School scholars ; an excellent sermon was preached by their new vicar, the Rev. Harry Grey ; with the anthem of " God save the Jxing," sung by Captain Leech. — After divine service, the military were reviewed upon the race ground by Lieut.-Col. Sir John F. Leicester, Bart. At the George and Angel Inns large parties of the oflicers and gentlemen dined ; many patriotic songs were sung, and toasts drank. At seven o'clock a grand display of fire-works was let off by Charles Cholmondeley, Esq, the band of the Volunteer 32 corps playing " God save the King" the whole time ; after which a a very large bonfire was lighted on the race ground, and around were to be seen, in all directions, scenes of happy groups dancing hands round. At nine o'clock, the Volunteers at the door of Major Wright, sung " God save the King," and cheered that worthy officer with loud and hearty huzzas. Afterwards there was an elegant and well attended ball at the George Inn. A liberal subscription was made for the poorer inhabitants, who enjoyed and partook of the festivities of the day ; to each man, woman, and child 2lbs. of prime beef were given, besides a quart of good ale to every man, and a pint to every woman. MACCLESFIELD. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells ; and the inhabitants assembled in large congregations at both churches, where loyal and appropriate sermons were preached by the respective Ministers. At twelve o'clock a troop of the 7th Dragoon Guards, and a party of the Royal Cheshire Local Militia, fired three volleys ; who as well as all those on the recruiting service were furnished with money to enable them to drink his Majesty's health. — At one o'clock upwards of 1000 poor persons assembled to dine at different inns, where they were plentifully regaled (by sub- scription) with roast beef, plum pudding, and ale. A surplus of nearly bOl. remaining after the expenses of the day were defrayed, it was appropriated to the purpose of buying blankets for poor indigent families. After dinner all parted in good order and good humour, blessing the King and the donors. — 200 poor orphan children dined in the Sunday School. The following address (printed at the expense of a very active and intelligent Magistrate, Charles Wood, Esq., to whose zeal and public services the town of Macclesfield is under in- delible obligation) was read aloud at the respective tables, and upwards of 1000 copies of it distributed among the people : — An Address to those Persons who partake of the Jubilee Diniur, in Macclesfield ; October 25, 1809. Friends and Nkighbours, I most cordially congratulate you on the pleasing event which has brought you together, and on the benevolence and patriotism of the gentle- men of the town, who contrired, and have now so liberally patronised, the design of enabling you to partake with them in the general joy. What country in Europe, besides our own, can boast of such an interesting scene as this, where the people of every rank and degree are celebrating the lon- gevity and virtues of one of the best Kings that ever swayed a sceptre ? A King, who is the father of his people, and whose highest pleasure and gratification consist in seeing his subjects and happy ; but whose lot, in common with our own, it has been to live at a penod, and in a day, preg- nant with events of uncommon interest and magnitude, Perhaps some of you will understand me better when I say, it has been his fortune and ours to live in very troublesome times, though the evils wo have known have been but trifling and partial, when compared with those of other nations. Wo have heard of the horrors and devastation that war has made ; we have heard the sound of the tnimpet calling our bravo sons to the defence of their country ; but our eyes ha^*e not seen their swords bathed in blood ; we have lived in 33 comparative peace and security. In almost every other country, we have seen Kings hurled from their thrones, and constituted authorities (venerated and admired for ages) trodden under foot, despised, and obliterated. And what have been the consequences of all this ? Has a greater share of human happiness fallen to the lot of those countries? by no means. Misery, dis- tress, anarchy, confusion and blood have rapidly followed. And most of us remember the period, when the same dreadful evils awaited and threatened us. Thanks to Divine Providence, and the wise counsels of that day, the efforts that were then made by wicked and designing men, at home and abroad, to introduce them into England, were happily frustrated and con- founded. And your meeting, this day, is a lively evidence, that our country is still preserved amid the mighty wreck. May it continue to prosper, the envy and the admiration of surrounding nations, to the end of time ! Should any ask, what are the advantages of this country above those of others 'i I answer, they are many and various. To enumerate them all is incompatible with my design. Suffice it to say, that our religion is Christianity, the last best gift of God to man. We have a national cliurch, apostolic, orthodox, and evangelical in her doctrines ; mild, pacific, and tolerant towards those who conscientiously dissect from her. We have all the advantages of civil and religious liberty which a good man can possibly wish for or desire. And here, too, there is more real goodness, more beneficence, more liberality, more philanthropy, and charity, flowing from the benign principles of Chris- tianity, than in any other country upon the face of the globe. I rejoice that I was horn in such a country, and that is has been my lot to live in sucn a country. happy, happy England ! May heaven continue to thee, *Hhe blessings of peace and security, and restore concord and independence to the contending and bleeding nations !" — Would you show gratitude to the Almighty, by whom Kings reign, for national mercies, and in what high estimation you hold the privileges of Britons? Evidence both by your love of order, and obedience to the laws ; by fearing God, and honouring the King. And, in this way, testify your affection and loyalty to your sovereign, and your love and attachment to your native land. AN ENGLISHMAN OF THE OLD STAMP. POYNTON. — The seat of Lord and Lady Bulkeley, large bonfires were made in the Park, which were seen at an immense distance, at which sheep were roasted whole, and distributed, with bread and cheese, and two quarts of ale, to each of the colliers, labourers, and workmen, consisting of upwards of 200, and during the festivity, two brass mortar-pieces were fired fifty rounds, and some fire-works dis- played on a boat, in Poynton water. SANDBACH. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells ; at ten o'clock the club and friendly society, and the Sunday school children walked in procession to church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. R. L. Salmon, from the 42nd chapter Isaiah, and the beginning of 10th verse. A subscription was raised by the ladies of Sandbach and its vicinity, to supply beef, bread, potatoes, and ale to the poor, which was distributed to 400 people, at the Free School, at twelve o'clock. At three o'clock 119 people dined together at the George Inn, appropriate songs and toasts were given. — In the evening a sheep was roasted, and three barrels of ale given by the gentlemen to the populace. — Fire-works closed the scene of festivity. On Thursday morning sixty gallons of broth we^re 34 sent to 100 poor families, and in the evening a ball was nnmeroosly attended, at the George. STOCKPORT —The day commenced by the firing of a royal salute, and the ringing of bells ; after which the Jubilee was pro- claimed by the sound of trumpet. At nine o'clock a considerable number of inhabitants of the town partook of an elegant public break- fast, at the Warren Bulkeley Arms Inn, from whence they walked in procession, accompanied by several associated bodies, to St. Mary's Church, where a sermon was preached, and a collection made in aid of a subscription for the relief of debtors confined in the county gaol. At St. Peter's there was religious service, and a collection made for the same purpose. From St. Mary's the procession moved to the Market Place, where a large bonfire had been previously lighted. The Non-Commissioned Officers of the Local Militia then fired a Feu de joie, and a discharge of fifty pieces of cannon commemorated this Anniversary of his Majesty's long reign. Here also " Long life to the King " was drank with enthusiasm, and the populace were regaled with a plentiful supply of roasted mutton, bread and cheese, in addition to a copious libation of two-year-old October. At two o'clock the sports for the amusement of the public commenced. In the evening there was a grand display of fire-works. Many gentlemen feasted their numerous companies of workmen with the substantial dinner of old English times. CORNWALL. LAUNCESTON. — Immediately after midnight, a merry peal on the musical bells and the bells of the adjoining parishes, announced the approaching Jubilee. About nine o'clock, the inhabitants were given to understand that the Mayor, Deputy Recorder, and others belonging to the Corporate Body, intended to meet at the town-hall, and proceed from thence in their robes to church. The procession was admirably arranged by Major Rowe, of the late Launceaton Volunteers. — The inhabitants walked two and two, amounting in the whole to upwards of one thousand. — All was order and regularity. Both the Te Deum and Jubilate Deo were sung by the choir, with the Anthem of Zadok the Priest, and grand chorus of " God save the King." An excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Rowe, from ii. chap. 1st Epistle to Timothy, v. 1, 2, 3 ; the whole concluded with " God save the King." The same order was preserved in re- turning from Church to the Guildhall, the band playing " God save the King ;" and three times three finished the business of the morn- ing. The Corporation, with about forty respectable inhabitants, partook of an excellent dinner at the White Hart Inn, and about forty respectable inhabitants at the King's Arms Inn. Eleven public- houses were opened for the other part of the inhabitants, and they were entertained with a good dinner, etc., which was provided for S5 by a subscription of near one hundred pounds, for tbat and other charitable purposes. The evening was spent in the ringing of bells, bonfires and fire- works. The loyalty and good order of the public were truly praiseworthy. Tlie ladies of Launceston and its vicinity gave a supper and ball, on Thursday, at the White Hart and King's Arms Inn. The greatest harmony, decorum, and good order, reigned throughout the day among all ranks of people. BODMIiSr. — A handsome subscription was made for the poor, to which Lord de Dunstanville contributed £20. A numerous company supped at the King's Arms, and another at the Fountain, where an elegant transparency was exhibited, with a suitable motto. CAMBORNE.— The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the ' dulcet peal ' served also as a signal for the assembling of the poor, for the relief of whom a very liberal subscription had been entered into. Above 1400 lbs. of beef and 2500 lbs. of flour, were then distributed. The aged and those who were confined to the bed of sickness, were particularly attended to. The number thus relieved amounted to at least 700. Six guineas were then given to a few poor women and children who had not partaken of the former distribution. Morning service was performed at the church, where an excellent sermon from Timothy xi. 1, 2, was delivered to a large congregation. An Anthem, composed for the occasion, by Mr. Gribble, of Camborne, was sung to the tune of " God save the King." Public worship was fully attended at the respective Methodist chapels in the town and neighbourhood. The hills which surround the parish were illuminated with tar barrels elevated on poles, which produced a very pleasing appearance. CAMELFORD. — The Mayor, Corporation and inhabitants of Camelford, united to celebrate the Jubilee with harmony and loyalty no where exceeded. The subscription, which was very liberal, was not confined to the Recorder, Mayor and Aldermen ; the capital bur- gesses subscribed handsomely ; a fine fat ox, with a quantity of bread, &c., was distributed to the poor : a loyal address to the King was unanimously voted and signed by the inhabitants ; an excellent sermon from the text, Fear God and honour the King, was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Ilockin : a party of the North Corn- wall Local Militia, under Capt. Rosevear, fired three excellent volleys : the principal inhabitants dined together, and bumpered the King and his friends with heart-felt loyalty and patriotism : and bonfires and fire-works illuminated the night. CARYTHANICK.-At Carythanick, the seat of Peter Hill, Esq., the neighbouring poor and their families were entertained. H. C. Brewett. Esq., presented the Crowan miners with a fat ox, seven barrels of beer, and three sacks of flour, with raisins, &c., for making them figgy puddings. The same gentleman presented a considerable quantity of beef, with beer, &c., to the poor in the neighbourhood of Hayle foundry. I>2 36 CUBY. — Sir Thomas Dyke Ackland, in a very handsome manner (in a letter to his tenants in the parish of Cuby), expressed himself so convinced of the attachment and loyalty of all Cornishmen to their Sovereign, that he requested that his name might be added to the list of subscribers, for the purpose of celebrating the day, at the same time mentioning his donation, which was immediately followed up by the farmers of Cuby, with such spirit and liberality, as will ever entitle them to rank amongst the most true and loyal of his Majesty's subjects. The hearts of the poor of the parish were enlivened with a plentiful supply of mutton, bread, &c., &c., and a reserve made for them until winter. The farmers met at the Queen's Head Inn, in Tregony, and after spending the evening in perfect harmony, drinking and cheering the most loyal toasts and songs, parted with reluctance from the scene of mirth and jollity. Tea and coffee were prepared at the King's Arms Inn, in Tregony, for the ladies. Dancing commenced early, and continued until a late hour in the morning. — Thus closed a scene of loyalty and attachment to our good old King, that will ever be remembered with heartfelt pleasure by the inhabi- tants of Cuby. FALMOUTH.— The splendour of the Jubilee at Falmouth, was truly worthy of the loyalty and spirit which characterise the place. From a liberal subscription, about 1,700 poor persons received at the Town-hall, on Tuesday, a supply of beef, bread and beer. The officers of the Pendennis Artillery Local Militia breakfasted together at Com- min's Hotel, and with their non-commissioned officers and drummers, amounting to about 80, headed the procession to the Church — next followed the Free Masons' lodge and their numerous visiting brethren — the Mayor, Corporation, and principal inhabitants — the Charity children, &c., &c. The procession extended nearly a mile. On its approach to the Church, the military bands played " God save the King." The Church would not contain all who pressed for admit- tance. The Eev. Mr. Hichens preached a most excellent sermon on the occasion from Psalm 147th. Several public dinners followed ; while a good dinner was provided at the regimental store-room for tht non-commissioned officers and drummers. S. H. Pellew, Esq., gave a good dinner to the numerous inferior officers of the establish- ment, at the Custom-house, which was brilliantly illuminated in the evening. A plentiful dinner was provided for the Charity children, &c., innumerable parties, or rather one great party, filled the town with festive loyalty. About eight o'clock the numerous cannon on the batteries of Pendennis and St. Mawes Castle, illuminated the night and thundered out the climax of public joy — these were answered by the cannon of several men of war and packets— while innumerable bonfires studded the surrounding hills, and sky-rockets, blue lights, &c., from the ships and from the shore, spangled the atmosphere. One of the packets (the Mary, Capt. Cock) was beauti- fnlly illuminated throughout. The Royal Glamorganshire Militjn, drawn up on the elevated horn-work of Pendennis, answered the 37 roar of cannon with repeated volleys of musketry : and when the firing ceased, they, the garrisons, the crews of the several ships, &c., cheered each other, and their good old King, with shouts of enthu- siasm, that will never be forgotten. It was a most glorious finish of a glorious day. GRAMPOUND. — After attending at the Church, where a suitable sermon on the occasion was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Gregor, the Mayor and principal inhabitants distributed several fat sheep, and a large quantity of bread, among the poor, whose countenances ex- pressed the warmest gratitude to their benefactors. In the evening most of the respectable inhabitants assembled at the inn, where they drank, in a cheerful glass, the health of the King and Royal Family. HELSTOK — The Church Bells rung a merry peal in the morning — and a sermon was preached at the Methodist Chapel. At eleven o'clock the Corporation assembled, and with the staff of the Loyal Meneage Local Militia, Capt. Scott's troop of Cavalry, and the mem- bers of the Helston Lodge of Free Masons, formed a procession to the Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Stabback, from Psalm 21. ver. 7. After divine service a collection was made for the poor, which, added to the subscriptions collected by John Rogers, Esq., the worthy Mayor of the borough, amounted to about 120/. At one o'clock, a capital dinner was given to 60 poor families at the Seven Stars, by the Society of Free Masons, at which Brother Pearse Rogers presided. The evening concluded by balls, at the Angel and Red Lion Inns. ILLOGAN. — Lord De Dunstanville distributed food to all the poor of the parish and sent 20/. to each of the subscriptions in the three towns of Redruth, Penryn, and Camborne. At night there was a grand display of well-selected fire-works, while the surrounding hills, with the venerable mountains of Carn-Brae and Carn-Kie, were illu- minated by innumerable bonfires. LANSALLOS. — In the morning a sermon was preached inLansal- los church, by Rev. J. C. Millett, from the 29th chap, of the Proverbs of Solomon, and 2nd verse. The parochial poor and daily labourers received a liberal supply of good fat mutton, purchased for them by the inhabitants. LISKEARD. — The celebration of the Jubilee at Liskeard should be deemed to have commenced on Tuesday the 14th. On which day a numerous party of gentlemen dined together. The Right Hon. Lord Elliot, presided at dinner, the sumptuousness and abundance of which were commensurate with the noble host's design of a distribu- tion of the fragments that remained, on the following day, to the neighbouring poor. The choice old wines produced on this occasion received an additional zest from the many patriotic toasts that were given. The charity committee dealt out beef and bread, in liberal 38 portions, to the poor inhabitants, who were regaled also with two hogsheads of good ale. Tlie morning service of the church was well attended, and a discourse was delivered there by the Rev. A. T. Greene. At one o'clock the old cannon (a piece of curious antiquity) com- menced firing its fifty rounds in honour of the anniversary. Large parties dined at the several Inns, and numerous loyal and appropriate toasts and sentiments were given \Ndth reiterated and unbounded ap- plause. Tea parties were formed in the principal streets by the ladies, in booths, elegantly ornamented for the occasion. The juvenile ball commenced at six o'clock in the Guildhall, which was brilliantly illuminated and decorated with exquisite taste, with a grand display of transparencies, lustres, ever-greens, and wreaths of artificial flowers, interspersed with suitable devices. The evening's amusements con- cluded by a grand display of fire-works. —The ball was very fully attended, and exhibited much beauty and fashion. LOSTWITHIEL.— The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, while a band of music played "God save the King," "Fame let thy trumpet sound," etc., through the streets. Three bullocks and six bushels of wheat made into bread, were distributed to the poor inhabitants. An excellent sermon was delivered on the occasion by the Rev, John Barron. After serv'^ice the streets again resounded with music. A ball at the Talbot Inn was kept up till a late hour. The evening closed with a bonfire and fire-works, and the inhabitants vied witli each other in tokens of loyalty. MADDERN. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, the British Ensign proudly waving from the lofty tower. At an early hour the curling smoke from the different cottages bespoke the preparations carrying on below for the comfortable meal provided for the poor inhabitants by the munificence of their more opulent neighbours, who on the preceding evening had distributed fresli beef to nearly 600 persons. The paupers were regaled at the poor's house with the solid surloin, to which was added a pint of beer to each per- son to drink his Majesty's health. Satisfaction shone in every coun- tenance throughout the parish on this memorable and joyful occasion. MYLOR. — From the hospitable mansion of Carclew, the seat of Sir William Lemon, Bart., a liberal supply of beef, bread, and strong beer, was distributed to the numerous poor of My lor. Capt. James, R.N., gave a liberal treat to the poor inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Woodlands, and their children, at which he presided in person. Au enormous sea-pie, of nearly 200 lbs. flanked by the good old surloin, &c., &c., were followed by ample cans of strong beer, till the hearts of the poor people sung with joy. NEWLYN. — Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Bart, presented the parish with 15 guineas, which, added to a subscription opened in the parisli. amounted to about 421. Tlie happy day was ushered in by tht iin_: ing of bells. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. ^Ii. 39 Williams. The officers and principal inhabitants of the parish dis- tributed a quantity of good beef, bread, and beer, to every poor family ill the parish. NEWPORT. — A liberal subscription was raised by the inhabitants for the benefit of the poor. PADSTOW. — The inhabitants of this town entered into a liberal I subscription for providing bread, beef, and coals for the poor inhabi- tants. The day was concluded with a splendid ball at the Golden j Lion Tavern. PENRYN. — The morning was ushered in by successive peals, rung ' on six newly-set-up bells. Flags were displayed at the top of St. I Gluvias tower, and the royal standard, hoisted at the Golden Lion. Mr. Williams (the deputy Recorder) regaled his workmen at Park- I en-Gew, with beef, plum-pudding and porter. All the inhabitants i of Penryn seemed to vie with each other, who should be foremost in I showing their unfeigned attachment to the best of Kings, and so per- fectly orderly and decorous was the conduct of every class, as to call forth the public thanks of the first magistrate. Mr. Elliot, of the can- vass manufactory, near Penryn entertained the people employed by him, to the amount of more than 150 men, women, and children, with good beef, mutton, and brown stout. PENZANCE. — The morning was ushered in by firing a gun at sun-rise, and hoisting the flag on the rock battery. At ten o'clock the Mayor and the Corporation proceeded to church. A numerous assembly of the sons of Crispin joined in the procession, with their flags and emblems. More than 200 persons each received three shillings, with bread, cheese, and strong beer. The paupers in the poor-house, and the singers of the churches in the neighbourhood, were feasted with beef and plam-pudding. At three o'clock a nume- rous party partook of a splendid dinner at the Hotel. At eight o'clock the ball commenced. The Ladies and Gentlemen wore ribbons with' mottos, and one old Lady wore the same favour, which she had worn on the day of the King's Coronation. At twelve o'clock the com- pany retired to the supper-rooms, where an elegant collation was prepared. More than ninety sat down, while several, who were not able, or rather did not wish, to procure seats, attended upon the ladies. PRO BUS. — After divine service at the church (where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Ferris, from Tim. ii. ver. 1, 2) a liberal supply of bread and a fat bullock were distributed to the poor. Mr. Ferris also gave a good dinner to several poor widows. The bells rung throughout the evening, which closed with perfect good order. REDRUTH. — A subscription by the respectable inhabitants, pro- vided a comfortable repast of bread and beef for upwards of 1,200 individuals, which were distributed on the afternoon of Tuesday. 40 The Jubilee morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the parade of a thousand inhabitants, accompanied by vocal and instru- mental music, through the town, and from thence to the residence of their minister and magistrate, Mr. Rogers. A sermon was preached to a very large congregation. A dinner at Gray's Hotel, attended by the principal inhabitants, produced much conviviality ; loyalty to our King and attachment to our glorious Constitution, were evinced by characteristic toasts received with rapturous enthusiasm ; and the illumination of Carn-Brae-hill, with a considerable quantity of tar barrels, produced a very grand effect. ST. AUSTELL.— The Charity-school children were entertained, and the collections made on the preceding day, given in bread to the poor. An excellent supper was given at the White Hart Tavern, which displayed a beautiful transparent likeness of his Majesty. The usual toasts were drank, with " John Bull, and confusion to his bastard calves." The dissenters also entertained the poor of their society, and several masters treated their workmen. ST. COLIJMB. — A handsome sum of money was collected for the poor, and distributed to them after divine service. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood concluded the day with a ball and supper at the Red Lion Inn. ST. GERMANS. — The anniversary was ushered in by the ringing of bells. Lord Elliot, Francis Glanville, Esq., and the Rev. Thomas Penwarne, joined also by subscriptions from the parishioners at large, distributed three capital oxen, part of a fat heifer, and bread, to 313 poor families, consisting of about 1,100 persons. The St. Germain's troop of Yeomanry Cavalry met in honour of the day ; and after the usual evolutions, and firing ten rounds, adjourned to the Elliot Arms, and spent the evening with the greatest conviviality. Strong beer was also given by his Lordship to the populace on the occasion. ST. IVES. — The Mayor and Corporation, with the Friendly Socie- ties, went to church in procession. After the service a royal salute was fired from the batteries The clubs dined together, as did the Corporation and other gentlemen, by whom (assisted by a donation of ten guineas from Sir Christopher Hawkins, the recorder) a sub- scription was raised, which supplied the poor with beef and beer. Between thirty and forty pounds were also distributed to the poor of St. Ives, by Samuel Stephens, Esq., M.P., and his friends, after which an elegant dinner was given at Tregenna Castle, in a style truly characteristic of old English hospitality. Colonel Sandys laid the foundation of a Sunday School House, on the Jubilee day, at bis seath of Lanarth, in St. Keverne ; which is to be conducted on Lan- caster's plan, and supported by the bounty of the worthy Colonel. Subscriptions for the poor were also made in the parishes of St. Kew, St. Tudy, Eglushayle, and St. Mabyn. 41 TREGONY. — The Mayor, Corporation and principal inhabitants •of this ancient and loyal Borough (after attending divine service, where an impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev. R. Gurney) met at the Queen's Head, and partook of a handsome entertainment ; when the health of the good old king, and many other loyal toasts were drank, after which the gentlemen joined the ladies at a dance, which was kept up to a late hour. A liberal subscription was also raised for the poor ; so as to enable all persons in this ancient Borough to partake of the general Jubilee. TREGOTHNAN.— The Tenantry of Lord Falmouth, to the num- ber of 130, were entertained at Tregothnan, in the absence of his Lordship, who partook of the festivities of Mount Edgcumbe. The health of our gracious Sovereign was drank with three cheers, with other appropriate toasts. Dancing commenced at seven, and continued with great spirit till supper ; another round of loyal toasts and songs followed.! Dancing was recommenced, and was kept up till four o'clock. The poor and aged of the adjoining parishes of Merther and Lamor- ran were supplied with clothing, and about 50 pairs of shoes were given to the children of the Free School. The poor of his Lordship's own parish (St. Michael- Penkivell) had a fat ox distributed among them in proportion to their families. And thus the three parishes held jubilee on the munificent bounty of the Noble Viscount. TRELLISSICK.— Ralph Allen Daniell, Esq., entertained a select party of friends at his seat — while a fat bullock, three sheep, and several barrels of strong beer, fed and rejoiced the spirits of the labouring poor of the neighbourhood and their families ; of whom the younger part, at intervals, danced upon the lawn, while the aged rekindled their loyalty and gratitude by liberal potations, loyal songs, and generous toasts to the long life of the King and their beneficent patron. TREVENNEN".— William Slade Gully, Esq., plentifully regaled his labourers with a substantial dinner and good old strong beer at his seat. TREWARTHENICK.— Francis Gregnr, Esq., entertained his friends, tenants, and poor of his neighbourhood, at his seat of Tre- warthenick, and, with his amiable consort, joined the grand chorus of "God save the King," which was sung by the whole company with a fervour of loyalty and devotion, worthy of the ** age of chivalry." TRURO. — The inhabitants of Truro and its neighbourhood having previously contributed very liberally to the fund for the entertain- ment of the poor, about sixty pounds were disposed of to nearly 900 men, women, and children ; reserving the remainder as a fund for their relief during the ensuing winter. The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells — the shops were shut — and flags displayed at General M'Carmick's, the Cornwall Gazette Office, Pearce's Hotel, and in several other quarters. At eleven the Corporation and other prin- 42' cipal Inhabitants assembled at the Town-hall, where they were sooni joined by the St. Mary's Benevolent Institution, with their flags and ' other insignia ; and proceeded to the church, which was extremely crowded. A most excellent sermon, from the text — Fear God ; honour the King — was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Carlyon. The procession returned to the Town-hall, where an Address to the King was signed by a great number of the inhabitants. A truly splendid dinner was prepared at Pearce's Hotel. The Royal Standard waved over the roast beef of Old England, while the British Union and other flags, with apposite inscriptions, intermingled with the solid dishes, and pyra- mids of lighter articles, produced a cowp d'ail truly picturesque and beautiful. Fifty-six persons sat down to dinner. " The King " was drank with three times three, and followed by " Duke of Cornwall," and innumerable others, intermingled with excellent songs, kept up the spirit of festivity to a late hour. The Ball in the evening was also well attended. The St. Mary's Institution dined at the Bear Inn. Their first toast from the chair, which was drunk with enthu- siasm, was — " The King." — A collection made round the table, pro- duced a handsome sum for the relief of the poor. The Metho- dist Society of Truro also made a collection for the same benevolent purpose. Several other parties were formed, and one spirit pervaded the whole. CUMBERLAND. CARLISLE. —The fiftieth anniversary of his Majesty's Accession to the throne was observed by the inhabitants of this city in a man- ner which fully evinced the loyalty of its inhabitants. By desire of the Mayor, the shops were shut ; and in the morning the Chier Magistrate and Corporation, the Lodges of Harmony and Union, Carlisle, and "NVigton's St. John (preceded by the band of the Cum- berland Rangers), and all the military stationed in that city, pro- ceeded to the two churches of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert, where excellent and appropriate discourses were delivered ; at the former place by the Rev. Browne Grisdale, D.D., from Samuel x. verse 24th ; and at the latter place by the Rev. Johu Fawcet, M.A., from Levit. XXV. verse 8th, 9th, 10th, and part of the 11th. An anthem was most admirably performed by the choir of St. Mary's, accompanied on the organ. In the afternoon, 131 gentlemen met in the Assembly Room, where an excellent dinner was served up by Mrs. Irving. Loyalty, good humour, and harmony, gave a double zest to the enter- tainment ; many loyal and patriotic toasts were given : that of his Majesty was received with unbounded enthusiasm. Thomas Blamire, Esq., Mayor, presided on the occasion. At two o'clock, the Loyal Cumberland Rangers, and the detachment of the 2nd West Suffolk (the ground being kept by the Cumberland Light Horse, and the recruiting parties) fired a Feu de joie, which was succeeded by three cheers. The men afterwards drank his Majesty's health — the Cor- 43 poratioii having very generously treated them with two whole barrels of ale. Private parties met at the Bush, King's Arms, Duke's Head, Old Queen's Head Inns, and at Mr. Sheffield's, Caldewgate, to cele- brate the auspicious event — in fact, joy, gratitude, and harmony, were the order of the day. A handsome sum was subscribed for the enlargement of poor debtors ; and four unfortunate persons confined in the city gaol, were liberated accordingly. A Ball, at the Assembly Koom, was extremely well attended. At Morresby, Egremont, and Cockermouth, the day was appropriately observed : at the latter place £200 were subscribed for the relief of the poor. MUNC ASTER CASTLE.— The day was kept by the noble owner of Muncaster Castle, in the true old English style ; after Divine Service at Muncaster Church, his Lordship's tenants assembled at the Castle, and about two o'clock, after the firing cannon, between 200 and 300 dined in the Hall ; it consisted of roast beef and plum pudding, and a variety of other good things, &c., and as soon as the dinner was over, the cannon were again fired, after which his Lord- ship, attended by his family, entered, and addressing his tenantry, said, " He was glad to see them upon that happy occasion, when their beloved Sovereign entered upon the 50th year of his reign, and during whose mild government he had shown them every example of goodness, and was truly religious, and an afl'ectionate Father of his People ; under him, thro' the blessing of God, this country had been protected, while all other nations were laid waste by fire and sword, and were groaning under oppression and arbitrary government. Our commerce, our trade, and our manufactures, were happily carried on • and flourished ; our agriculture greatly improved, and the people the happiest under Heaven." He then said, that at all times the county of Cumberland had been noted for its love of freedom and loyalty. His Lordship then produced the well-known cup, called The Luck of Muncaster, which is curiously cut in glass, and of great antiquity, having been given to the family by Henry VI. 400 years ago," as a pledge of his regard, and in gratitude for the protection they had aftbrded him in the civil wars, with this blessing, " that so long as they kept it whole, they should have plenty, and should prosper ;" and tradition has carried down the account from father to son for ages back. His Lordship said, he did produce this from any super- stitious idea, but to urge his tenants to bring up their sons to be loyal and honest, and their daughters virtuous and good ; to fear God and to honour the King ; and he hoped the future owners of the Castle would be as zealous for their welfare as he had ever been, and that he heartily wished The Luck of Muncaster might attend them all through life. He then sang " God save the King," in which the family and the whole company joined in chorus. His Majesty's health was drank with three times three, and that he might long live a blessing to his people. The merry dance was kept up in the Hall till 10 o'clock, when a plentiful supper was served up, after which the company separated, all truly grateful for the noble manner in which they had been entertained by his Lordship. PENRITH. — The day was kept here with the greatest solemnity. An excellent sermon was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Bewsher. After divine service, the officers and non-commissioned offi- cers, &c., belonging to the Loyal Local Penrith Militia, assembled in Sandgate, when 2 1 rounds were fired from four brass field-pieces, and three excellent volleys by the non-commissioned officers. The offi- cers belonging to the above corps adjourned to the New Crown Inn, where they partook of a most excellent dinner, — and the non- commissioned officers. The whole of the business was conducted with the greatest propriety. WHITEHAVEN, &c.— The anniversary was celebrated at White- haven, with every mark of respect and gratitude. The flags were hoisted at all the usual places ; and a royal salute was fired by the AVhitehaven Local Militia Artillery, amid loud huzzas. There were several dinner parties in the town : the paupers in the poor-house where also plentifully regaled, and treated with money. WORKINGTON — At Workington a most impressive and excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Peter How, A.M., from the first Epistle General of Peter, ii. chap. 17th v. After divine service, 24() puor persons received proi)ortionate relief from the alms of the con- ^'regation, and also from a very liberal subscription raised by the inhabitants of the place. DERBYSHIRE. DERBY. — On the Tuesday evening there was a Ball at the Old Assembly Room, very respectably attended by the commercial part of the town, who ushered in the day with dancing and other festivity. The 37th Regiment, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Spread, the non- commissioned officers of the Local Militia, commanded by Major Sir Robert Wilmot, (in the absence of their Colonel Sir Henry Crewe,) assembled in the Market-place, and proceeded with the Mayor, Alder- men, and other Members of the Corporation, to All Saints Church, where an excellent and appropriate discourse from 1st Samuel, chap. X. verse 24, was delivered by the Rev. Charles Stead Hope, who in a very able and impressive manner pointed out the many invaluable blessings we have so long enjoyed under our beloved Monarch. After service the above regiments were drawn up, and each fired three excellent volleys. The Corporative body and a large party of Mili- tary and other Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, sat down to dinner at the George Inn. There were various other public din- ners in the town, very respectably attended, and a ball in the evening for the benefit of the poor debtors, under the direction of Major Sir Robert Wilmot, and D. P. Coke, Esq., closed this glorious event so as to leave a lasting impression of the loyalty and afiection of this town and neighbourhood to our most gracious Sovereign. The pri- soners in the county gaol were obliged to Charles Upton, Esq., the 45 High Sheriff, for a very plentiful supply of roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer, which he kindly afforded them to celebrate the Jubilee day. ALFRETON. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells ; and from a subscription, eighty stone of beef, and thirty stone of plum-pudding, were distributed to the poorer classes of the people, to enable them in comfort, with their families at home, to join in the national festivity of the day ; and in the course of the afternoon the populace were regaled with ale in the market-place, "Health and long life to his Majesty," was drank by them with re- peated huzzas. ASHBORNE. — The Jubilee was observed at Ashborne in a manner very appropriate to the occasion. A subscription was raised, by which upwards of 900 persons were relieved. Divine service was well attended, and an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Samuel Shipley, M.A.,the Vicar, in which he expatiated on the virtues of our beloved sovereign, the blessings of toleration, and the glory of our constitution. The afternoon was spent with the greatest hilarity, public and private dinner parties abounded, at which many loyal toasts were drank, and all was joy. The evening concluded with balls at the Black's Head and Green Man Inns, which were numerously attended. Thus the day was marked with festivity, sobriety, and order. BAKEWELL. — The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and the South High Peak Volunteers, under the command of Major Carleill, fired ten rounds. The non-commissioned officers and privates of the corps, were regaled with ale. The officers and several other gentlemen of the neighbourhood dined together at the Rutland Arms Inn, where a number of loyal and constitutional toasts were- drank, and the day was spent with the greatest hilarity. On the following evening there was a ball which was numerously attended. Afterwards " God save the King," was sung in full chorus, and the company separated. _ CHESTERFIELD.— The day was ushered in at Chesterfield by the ringing of bells, bonfires, display of flags, and the othei asual demon- strations of joy, and was throughout observed with a peculiar degree of loyalty and benevolence. A very liberal subscription for the poor was entered into by the inhabitants, (aided by a contribution of 20 guineas from Sir Sitwell Sitwell, Bart.) by which nearly 2500 poor persons were supplied with a handsome allowance of meat, bread, and ale, and were thereby enabled to participate in the general re- joicing, manifested upon this happy occasion. Not a single poor person within the town, went without a good dinner, and a suitable proportion of ale, with his family at his own house. The Mayor and Corporation went in procession to Church, where an admirable ser- mon was preached by the Rev. Edward Goodwin, M.A., from Tim. chap. 2. V. 1, 2, and 2. About one o'clock, ten volleys, and a feu de 46 joicy were fired by the non-commissioned officers of the Scarsdale re- giment of Local Militia. An excellent dinner was provided at the Angel Inn, and numerously attended by the Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood ; many loyal toasts were drank and patriotic songs sung, and " God save the King," in particular, was admirably sung in full chorus. In the evening, there was a very grand exhibi- bition of fire works, to a large concourse of spectators. The pleasures of the day concluded by a ball in the evening, at the new Assembly Room, which was both numerously and fashionably attended. DROM FIELD. —The young Gentlemen of Mr. Taylor's Academy generously selected from the town and quarter of Dronfield all the poor men of equal age with the King, and furnished them with a new bat, a good dinner, and a shilling to drink his Majesty's health in their own way. These venerable characters preceded the boys to church, graced like themselves with an elegant appropriate Medal, pendent at the left breast, and on their return joined in a rapturous paraphrase of " God save the King," with three loyal cheers. All spent the day in the utmost hilarity, and closed the evening in innocent mirth and recreation. ECKINGTON.— Sumptuous dinners were provided at the diffe- Tent Inns, where many loyal and appropriate toasts were given by large parties who spent the day with the greatest conviviality and decorum. Bonfires blazed in every street, and the welkin resounded with the ringing of bells, firing of guns, and loud reiterated shouts of " Long live the King." About 400 persons (consisting of the children of the Sunday schools, and the aged poor of both sexes,) par- took of a Fete Champetre, given by Sir Sitwell Sitwell, Bart., where roast beef, plum-pudding, and beer, were served up iu the old style of English hospitality, by Lady Sitwell, Master and Miss Sitwell, ^nd the Clergymen and Gentlemen of the neighbourhood. HASSOP.— The seat of Francis Eyre, Esq.— The day of the Jubilee ^vas one of great festivity ; all the tenants and labourers, to the num- ber of between 400 and 500, sat down at his expense, to a plentiful with a profusion of bread and ale. The evening was concluded with a bonfire, a display of fireworks, and other demonstrations of loyalty. STAPLETON.— £44 13s. were distributed among the poor, with preference to the aged. STROUD.— The inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood sub- scribed £230 and upwards, by which nearly 6000 of the poor were supplied with 5543 lb.s. of meat, and 115 bags of potatoes. TEMPLE GUITINQ.— The poor were presented with 144 blan- kets, 40 pair of sheets, 40 shirts, and 5C shifts, in value 144/. from the funds of the Sunday Schools of that parish. A dinner was given by Mrs. Talbot to the Stow Troop of Cavalry ; and the poor inhabit- ants of the village afterwards partook of the same. TEWKESBURY.— The Cori>oration, with the Volunteer Cavalry, attended divine service. Five oxen, with a duo share of potatoe.** and beer, were distributed among upwards of 3000 j^eople. The ball at 71 the Cross Keys, in the evening, was attended by a large and fashion- * able company, who remained till a late hour. A local medal was presented by a gentleman of the first respectability, who holds a high official situation in the Borough, to the inhabitants of Tewkesbury, and the neighbouring families. TORTWORTH.— The Tortworth Yeomanry Cavalry met at their head quarters, Kingscote, where they were received by their Comman- der, the Right Hon. Lord Ducie, who gave them an elegant dinner at Hunter's Tavern. WOODCHESTER.— Messrs. Paul Wathen and Co. of Woodches- ter, gave a dinner to about 600 persons employed in their manufac- tory. In the evening an illumination of their extensive mills, work- shops, factories, &c., with bonfires and fire- works, attracted a large concourse of spectators. WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE.— The inhabitants attended Church, where a discourse, adapted to the festival, was preached by the Rev. P. M. Cornwall, Jun., A.M. Rd. Nelmes, Esq., the Mayor, treated the young gentlemen of the Free Grammar School with cakes, and gave to each boy on the foundation a handsome medal. He likewise sent cakes to the boys at the Blue School ; and a shilling to each pensioner in the Hospital, to drink his Majesty's health. A subscrip- tion was set on foot immediately after divine service : and the fund established will help to feed the hungry, and clothe the naked, during great part of the winter. The Rev. P. IM. Cornwall, Sen., A.M., Master of the Free Grammar School, gave the scholars a dinner of roast and boiled beef, plum-puddings, pies, &c., and Mr. Miles, Master of the Blue School, also regaled his scholars liberally ; and Mr. Taylor very hospitably entertained 24 industrious, labouring people, with a substantial dinner, under his own roof. HAMPSHIRE. WINCHESTER.— After the clock had struck twelve on Tuesday night, all the bells of the difi'erent churches were rung in this city and suburbs, to usher in the happy 50tli anniversary of the accession of our beloved Sovereign. — At ten o'clock the inhabitants, military, friendly societies, &c., went in procession from the County Hall to the Cathedral Church. All the procession returned to the airing ground behind the barracks, where the soldiers in barracks and the Winchester Loyal Volunteers fired &.feu de joie, with cheers of three times three. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. De Grey. The concourse of people was immense. After the ceremony the charity children were regaled with a hearty meal of roast beef, ^um pudding, and strong beer ; the girls at the Guildhall, and the boys at the school room at St. John's-house. There was an elegant dinner provided at St. John's-house, for above one hundred gentlemen of 72 difttinction, where the utmost conviviality prevailed to a late hour. Many excellent songs were sung ; at each end of the large room two excellent transparencies were displayed. The evening concluded with every demonstration of joy ; the societies, after the procession, regaled themselves at the diflFerent inns. A handsome donation of meat, coals, and bread, was distributed to the poor throughout the city and suburbs. Never was a day of more festivity in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. ALRESFORD. — The 50th Anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the Throne was most loyally commemorated, by ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. The Volunteers assembled on their parade, and marched to church, to attend divine service ; afterwards they had a field day, and fired several excellent volleys. A handsome subscription of the principal inhabitants supplied the poor, with a suitable proportion to each, of bread, meat, and strong beer, which made them joyful and happy for the day. In the evening there was a Ball at the Swan Inn, which was well attended, and continued to a late hour. ANDOVER.— In addition to every festive celebration of the day upwards of ^200 was raised by subscription, and given in provisions and money to the poor. BASINGSTOKE. — Not less than one thousand persons (compre- hending the indigent of both sexes, and of all ages) were liberally treated with an amplitude of wholesome viands, accompanied with ten hogsheads of strong beer, a Lord Bolton's seat, at Hack wood. Mr. Chute, Col. Jervoise, Mr. Wither, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Harwood, and other neighbouring gentlemen, emulated each other on the joyful occasion, in similar acts of liberality. The day was introduced by a ball and cold collation on the preceding night, at which all the neigh- bouring gentry were present. The religious service of the day was attended by the Mayor and Corporation, the North Hants Cavalry, and Basingstoke Infantry ; when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Russell, curate of Basingstoke ; a liberal subscription was raised for the indigent, and the day concluded with a public dinner, at the Town Hall, attended by the Mayor and Corjjoration, the North Hants Corps, and many of the neighbouring gentlemen, where the utmost harmony and festivity prevailed to a late hour. BEAULIEU.— After divine service, the Duke of York's New Forest Volunteers fired three volleys, and were dismissed to make room for another display —not so gay, but gratifying to every one possessing a heart to feel — the sight of COO happy human faces, round tables covered with well dressed beef, mutton, vegetables, and plum pudding, the gentry waiting on them, and rejoicing in their happi- ness. BURQHOLERE.— The liberality of D. Chambers, Esq., of Adbury House, was particularly distinguishable ; to each of the poor in the 73 parish of Bnrgliclere a gallon loaf was distributed, and a raiment of the most useful kind, to each of the heads of the families. EMSWORTH.— Very liberal subscriptions were entered into, and above 500 persons were provided with good English fare to perpetu- ate the day ; and the inns had parties at dinner and supper, to cele- brate the happy occasion. FAREHAM.— The subscription enabled 1500 of the poor to be supplied with bread, meat, and beer. FAWLEY.— Andrew Berkeley Drummond, Esq., gave a fat ox, (above forty score weight), to the poor of the parish, which was roasted v/hole, on an eligible spot on Ash Down. It was roasted by two o'clock in the afternoon of the 25th, when it was cut out and divided amongst the poor, at tables placed on the Down for the purpose, with 100 gallon loaves, and six hogsheads of good strong beer, raised by a subscription from the gentlemen of the neighbourhood. — The day concluded by singing " God save the King," in full chorus. GOSPORT.— The inhabitants of Gosport and Alverstoke testified their loyalty and attachment to our beloved Sovereign by every mark of respect and public festivity. A very considerable subscription was raised, and the poor, to the extent of 3000 persons, were most libe- rally supplied with the best ox beef, bread, and beer. After attend- ing divine service, the Gunners of the Gosport Volunteer Artillery, were regaled with beer, &c., by their Officers and non-commissioned Officers ; and the Gosport Battalion of Volunteer Infantry, consisting of four companies, dined in companies at four different taverns, at the expense of their Officers. A dinner was given by some of the respect- able tradesmen, in the Market-house, to several hundred persons, where the greatest order and regularity prevailed. There were also dinners at the principal Inns ; many convivial toasts, sentiments, and songs, which were written expressly for the occasion, were given, and the day was enjoyed in the utmost harmony and unanimity. In the evening there w"as a ball at the Crown, attended by upwards of 100 oi the most respectable inhabitants of Gosport and its vicinity. "God save the King," was sung in full chorus. A sermon was preached by the Rev. David Bogue, for the benefit of the poor. The learned preacher in an impressive discourse, considered his Majesty's pious example, and moral rectitude : his daily devotions — his strict observance of the sabbath — the liberality of his religious opinions^ and his temperance ; as deserving the imitation of his audience, and of all classes of persons, and such as were uncommon traits in the character of any King ! HAMBLEDON. — The poor were regaled on the Jubilee day, by Admiral Erasmus Gower. Upwards of 60 persons partook of his bounty. HAVANT. — The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells ; the shops were shut, and divine service was performed at the Parish 74 Church, where a numerous conp;rej;ation attended. The sum of £94 195. -was subscribed, and expended in liberal donations of meat, bread, beer, and coals, to 814 poor persons. The inhabitants dineil together at the Inns, where the health of our beloved Sovereign was drank with enthusiasm ; and in the evening the tower of the Church was illuminated. HURSLEY LODGE.— Sir W. Heathcote distributed upwards of 100 j)airs of blankets, among his poor neighbours. HURSTBOURNE PARK.— Among the many festivities [of the Jubilee, the Earl of Portsmouth gave a fine ox, beef, plum-pudding, and good strong beer, to the poor inhabitants of his Lordship s several adjoining Manors, to the number of 1000 persons, who enjoyed with inexpressible delight their excellent repast, and departed with re- peated expressions of the most heartfelt loyalty to their beloved Sovereign, and of grateful acknowledgement to their noble bene- factor. ITCHEN ABB AS.— The whole of the poor of the parish of Itchen were regaled by A. R. Dottin, Esq., of Itchen Abbas. Three sheep, stuffed with potatoes, were roasted whole : puddings, ale, and a tub of punch, were served to all the happy villagers in great abundance, and a sum of money distributed to the poor females. The King's health was drank with three distinct cheers, and several other loyal and patriotic toasts. The festive day concluded by drinking the health of Lord Cathcart, and his Majesty's 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, in which Mr. Dottin had the honour to serve several years. MAPLEDURHAM HOUSE.—Michael Blount, Esq., entertained all his labourers, with their M'ives and families, with good old English cheer, and sent 2 lbs. and a half of meat to every widow in the parish. — Mrs. Blount, with her usual goodness, entertained all the widows in the Almshouses. PORTCHESTER.— A liberal subscription was raised, and upwards of 300 poor people, of all ages, bountifully supplied with bread, meat, and beer. They had besides nine-pence each given. PORTSMOUTH.— The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and by fifty guns being discharged from the Platform battery. An appropriate and most excellent sermon was preached in the parish Church, by the Rev. J. G. Bussel, from the 50th Psalm, and the 14th verse : the Church was fully attended. After divine service at the different places of worship in both to^\'ns, collections were made ; the amount of which being added to the united subscriptions of the town and Portsea, exceeded the sum of £500. The poor, to the number of from five to six thousand, were regaled, at their own houses, with beef, strong beer, and bread, from the above subscriptions and collec- tions. The prisoners confined for debt in the County Gaol, and those in the Borough Gaol, were released. And the County Hospital also had a handsome donation presented it, from the balance remaining in 75 the hands of the Committee, for the laudable purposes of the Institu- tion, The inmates of the Poorhouses, and Alms-houses, were regaled with roast beef, plum-puddings, and strong beer ; and the Portsmouth Institution for " Educating and clothing Poor Children,'' gave a simi- lar dinner to the children of that charity. The Militia Regiments, under the command of Gen. Whetham, and the Volunteers in the Garrison, marched to South-Sea Beach, forming a very extended line. At one o'clock the Eoyal William, Admiral Sir Roger Curtis's flag- ship, commenced a salute of 50 guns, which was a signal for every ship at the port to fire a salute of 21 guns. The troops on the beach then opened a fire of feu de joie, until they had expended fitteen rounds of ammunition ; the guns at Fort Monkton, South-Sea Castle, Block House Fort, Cumberland Fort, on the Portsea lines, and those on the Gosport lines, were fired in succession, forming one of the grandest scenes ever exhibited. On the cessation of firing, the troops gave three cheers, and marched past the General. Most of the res- pectable inhabitants dined together in parties, either privately, or at the principal Inns, to celebrate the day. The principal inhabitants of Portsea dined at the Society Hall. The Jews had a grand dinner at their Vestry, having previously distributed meat, bread, and beer, to upwards of 200 necessitous persons. In the evening there was a most superb ball and supper at the Crown, given by the Officers of the Army and Navy, to the principal inhabitants of these towns, Gosport and neighbourhood. Messrs. W. Burridge and Sons, of Portsmouth, distributed three-pence to each of the French prisoners confined on board the prison ships in that harbour, to the amount of 6715 ; and sixpence to each of the Danish prisoners, being 186. They had printed cards distributed, signifying that the donation was, " In consequence of the humanity shown by Marshal Mortier to the British sick and wounded, after the Battle of Talavera." It was indeed a day entirely devoted to expressions of loyalty, festivity, respect, and affection to our most gracious and beloved king. PRESTON CANDOVER.— The High Sheriff entertained, in a most liberal manner, upwards of 200 persons who live contiguous to his estate. SOUTHAMPTON.— At eight o'clock, ten cannons ' planted before the Custom-House, were fired five rounds, as an announcement of his Majesty's 50th Accession to the throne. Immediately after which the bells rang an admirable touch of 700 changes of grandsire trebles, composing 50 treble leads, being the number of years of the Anni- versary. The flags were displayed on the usual places ; the Volunteers tnustered and went to Church ; the different places of worship were well attended, and appropriate discourses delivered. Three excellent feux de joie were fired by the Volunteers after service, drawn up before the Audit-House, where the Magistrates were convened. Bread was given to the poor the previous day, aud continued daily, till the subscriptions were expended. Messrs. Taylors, builders, Evamy, saddler, and other opulent tradesmen, treated their journey- 76 men to dinners, with plenty of suitable beverage. But the most remarkable treat was given by Messrs. R. and W. Saunders, brewers, in East-street, who distributed ten sheep, and supplied all comers, ad libitum^ with good strong beer, from a tap in a large cask. Some fire-works concluded the evening, and no injury or complaint ensued. At Cadlands, a large fat ox, the gift of- H. Drummond, Esq., was roasted whole, and given to the villagers of Brumley, &c., with plenty of potatoes, bread, &c., and eight hogsheads of best stout, which made them cheerful and happy. On the opposite side of the river, at the village of Weston, Miss Short was not less remarkable for her bounty ; she had abundance of good English cheer, such as roast beef, &c., dressed at home, and tables spread on the lawn, where she superintended the joyous assemblage of the place. SOUTH WICK.— The celebration at the neat little cot of William Sergeant, Esq., in this village, was not exceeded by any. — Mirth and rejoicing on the occasion, was coupled with a liberal donation of beef, plum-pudding, &c., to all the poor inhabitants of the village. After divine service in the morning, the doors of the hospitable cot were thrown open, when about 50 of the villagers entered, and were re- ceived by Mr. and Mrs. Sergeant with every mark of familiarity and attention. At twelve o'clock a table, spread in the hall, was covered with roast and boiled beef, mutton, plum-puddings, and suitable vegetables, with plenty of good old ale. At two o'clock, in an ad- ioining apartment, a handsome dinner, the good old fare of roast beef and plum-puddings, with wines of the best quality, punch, &c., was prepared for the family, and a few friends in the neighbourhood ; who vied with each other in making it indeed a day of rejoicing. — After dinner, the ale was served round to the villagers, and grog, or wine, to those who preferred it. Songs and toasts went round, in each apartment, and ail was joy and gladness. Soon as the day shut in, a most beautiful display of variegated lamps was exhibited in various parts of the garden and grounds, and G. R. surmounted with a Crown, placed in a conspicuous situation, was very attractive. On these being exhibited, " God save the King," and " Rule Britannia,'* were sung in great style, and chorussed by the whole companv. A discharge of rockets, was the signal for the beginning of a display of fireworks. Never was a day spent in greater narmony and festivity. At eleven o'clock the whole of the company retired highly delighted, the villagers bestowing their blessings on the donor and his family for their kind hospitality. ST. MARY BOURN.— Four fat oxen were distributed to the poor, on the 3d, which would have been on Jubilee day, but that was pre- vented by the very liberal donation to upwards of 900 people, given by the Right Hoii. the Earl of Portsmouth, at his Park at Down Hurstbourn. SHERBOURN ST. JOHN. — William Chute, Esq., entertained upwards of 400 of the inhabitants with a dinner, consisting of old 77 English roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer, at his seat, the Vine. TITCHFIELD.— The Loyal Titchfield Light Infantry assembled on parade, at ten o'clock, and marched to Church, where a most ex- cellent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. A. Radcliffe, Vicar. The regiment fell in immediately after service was over, and marched with colours flying to the centre of the town, where they fired three times three volleys, with three cheers between each three volleys, and in which cheering they were most heartily joined by the loyal inhabitants of every description. ISLE OF WIGHT. NEWPORT.— The hour of midnight betwixt the 24th and 25th, was scarcely past, when the inhabitants of the Borough were informed of it by *' God save the King," in full chorus, sang through the streets. At dawn of day the bells rang their merriest peal ; and soon the streets were filled with cheerful countenances, in their gayest attire. The Corporation, with the Lodge of Free Masons, attended divine service, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. P. Geary, and the Coronation Anthem was sung by a full choir. After divine service the whole congregation hastened to St. James's Square, where, in temporary booths, the poorer inhabitants, to the number of 1800 and upwards, sat down to an excellent dinner, pro- vided for them by the subscriptions of their richer neighbours. — A committee of gentlemen presided. The dinner being over, his Majesty's health was drank, with three times three, by the whole party ; the Queen and Royal Family followed, and a more pleasing scene was never viewed. The different Gentlemen of the Island, and the Army and Navy there, dined together at the Sun Inn. About 200 sat down, at four o'clock, to a most sumptuous dinner. — Lord Fitzharris, the Governor of the Island, presided. It need scarcely be added, that " The King," was drank with enthusiasm ; that many other loyal and constitutional toasts were given, and that the utmost conviviality and good humour prevailed to a late hour. Captain Foquett, and the Othcers and Gentlemen of the Isle of Wight Yeo- manry Cavalry, dined at the Bugle Inn ; and other parties at the different Inns. When the day shut in, the principal houses in the town were illuminated. The whole town appeared brilliant and handsome till the spectator reached Sir A. Worsley Holmes's, when all was wonder and admiration at this apparently fairy palace. The Mayor released all the prisoners in confinement on trivial charges, and, through the benevolence of Corporation, those in goal for small debts ; there was not a heart that did not beat with joy throughout the whole town, nay island, as there was not a parish or place in which the poor were not relieved in some way or other. On the 26th Sir H. Worsley Holmes entertained the Corporation of Newport, and 78 a select party of friends at dinner, and in the evening there was a ball at the Sun Inn, which was attended by all the beauty and fashion in the Island. CELEBRATION OF THE JUBILEE AT THE ARMY DEPOT. — Early in the morning divine service was performed, and suitable discourse delivered by the Rev. Mr. Sneyd, Chaplain of the Garrison, on the quarter deck of the prison ship in Cowes Harbour, to the persons on board, including such of the prisoners whose offences could not admit of their receiving his Majesty's pardon. The impressive manner in which those unfortunate men were addressed, on this more than interesting occasion, had an evident effect on the minds of even the most hardened offenders ; and there can be little doubt but a discourse so applicable in all its bearings to the indi- viduals to whom it was directed, will be the means of converting many of them, so as to make them good soldiers, as well as gooa subjects, when they join the respective stations at which, in con- sequence of their former irregularities, they have been destined to serve. At half past eleven, the whole of the garrison at Parkhurst Barracks was drawn out on the parade, and formed into a square, where the General in person, the Officers of the Staff, Military, Medical, and Civil, in their full uniforms, and all the attached Officers belonging to the Depot, attended and heard divine service read by the Garrison Chaplain ; who afterwards delivered to them one of the most able discourses that perhaps, ever was addressed to a military congregation. After divine service, the usual compliments being paid by the Officers to their Generals, a feu de joie adapted to the occasion, was fired throughout the whole line, the band immediately playing " God save the King ; " and the ceremony was concluded by three cheers from the Officers and men, the General taking the lead. These cheers were given in a manner that showed they came from the heart, and were strongly indicative of that respect, affection, and loyalty towards the best of Sovereigns, and that regard for the most inestimable of Constitutions, which it is hoped will everprevade the British Army. Each soldier, as well as each prisoner at the Ship, received one day's pay in advance ; and each soldiers wife had one shilling, and each child six-pence, from a particular fund ; out of which a suitable dinner was provided for the occasion, which was conducted with a propriety and decorum that did credit to the establishment. The General, and all the Staff Officers, after- wards dined with Lord Fitzharris and the Gentlemen of the Island, at the Sun Inn, Newport, where the utmost cordiality, and the most unbounded and repeated tests of loyalty and thankfulness for the occasion, distinguished the day ; and in the evening the whole of the Barracks at Parkhurst, covering an eminence (as it is well known) a most extensive space of ground, was brilliantly illuminated, so as to be observable from most i^arts of the Island; while the Staff Officers residing at Newport, vied with each other which could present the most conspicuous testimony of their sense of the occasion. 79 STEPEHILL— The Right Hon.Earl of Dysart being at his Cottage, Steephill, on the day of the Jubilee, it was celebrated with every demonstration of joy. His Lordship, with his usual beneficence, treated his labourers and dependents with a sumptuous dinner ; and to every poor family in the parishes of St. Lawrence and Steephill, was given twelve shillings. The same patriotic loyalty was shown by the Noble Earl, at his Seat, Ham House, in Surrey, where a most excellent dinner was given in his Lordship's magnificent avenue, and a liberal donation of £30 to the subscription for the poor. HEREFORDSHIRE. HEREFORD. — The celebration of the day, sacred to loyalty, was observed in this city with every demonstration of joy and attach- ment to our venerable Sovereign. At an early hour the bells rang a merry peal, and preparation was every where busy. The Mayor and Corporate Body, the Staffs of the three regiments of Local Militia, with Colonel Matthews and the officers of the different regiments, and Captain Parry's troop of Yeomanry, assembled, and, preceded by the trading companies, with their flags, the band, drums and fifes of the military, went in procession to the Cathedral, where a most excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Cope, one of the Canons Residentiary ; the whole again formed after Church, and proceeded to the Castle Green, where three volleys were fired by the staff of the 1st Regiment of Local Militia; after which the procession, moved to the Town Hall, when the officers and a large number of gentlemen, with the Reverend Bishop, were regaled by the Mayor with cake and wine, and his Majesty's health drank. A public dinner was afterwards served up at a room belonging to the Cor- poration, and formerly part of the New Inn, to a large party, amongst whom were the Right Rev. the Bishop of the Diocese, Col. Sir J. G. Cotterell, Bart., M.P., R. P. Scudamore, Esq., M.P., Colonel Matthews, a great number of the gentlemen of the city and neighbourhood, and most of the officers of the regiments of Local Militia. — In the evening a Ball took place at the Hotel, which was numerously attended, and the festive dance did not cease till nearly five o'clock the next morn- ing. The overplus, arising from the sale of tickets, after deducting the expenses of the music, amounted to £Sl 10s. 9d., which was dis- tributed amongst the poor of the city. The Cavalry dined together at the Royal Oak. At the Green Dragon 233 poor aged men and women were regaled with a plentiful dinner, and their venerable and happy appearance highly gratified a large number of gentlemen and ladies who went to witness their repast. ALLENSMOOR.— Edmund Pateshall, Esq., distributed mutton, bread, potatoes, and old cider, to about 300 of the neighbouring poor, assembled in his lawn at AUensmoor. 80 ALMELEY.— The Hon. A. Foley distributed ten guineas to the poor of the parish, BROCKHAMPTON.—The seat of J. Barneby, Esq., exhibited a most agreeable mixture of benevolence and loyalty ; in the morning, 24 poor children, who are clothed and instructed at Mrs. B.'s own expense, had an entertainment provided for them ; in the afternoon Mr. B.'s numerous labourers, and the surrounding poor, were regaled with soup, beef, and beer, added to which, each woman received a loaf at her departure. FOWNHOPE. — After a very impressive discourse from the Rev. J. W. Phillips, a collection was made in the church, amounting to ;£17 19s. IM., and immediately distributed to the poor. GARNONS.— A splendid feast was given in celebration of the day, at Garnons, the seat of Sir J. G. Cotterell, Bart., one of the Member for this County, to several thousands of the neighbouring peasantry. At five o'clock on the preceding evening, a large ox was set down to roast, in a temporary building erected for the purpose, with more than a bushel of potatoes in his belly, which being ready by one o'clock on Wednesday, was distributed, with great quantities of plum pudding, many other smaller articles of provisions, and five hogsheads of cider, among the crowd who assembled to partake of the bountiful and hospitable fare on the lawn, in front of the Mansion House ; every room of which was at the same time full of guests, consisting of the principal tenantry and farmers of the neighbourhood, and their families ; here the lively dance was kept up with great spirit. A tar- barrel, mounted on a May-pole, was set on fire, and the house bril- liantly illuminated, and it was with reluctance the company separated at a late hour, most highly gratified with the obliging attentions and unbounded hospitality of their kind host and hostess, and their amiable family. HINTON ST. GEORGE.— Earl Poulett gave a fine ox and eight sheep, with 150 loaves of bread, to the poor in the village, and each received an allowance of 61b. of meat, a loaf, 601 b. of potatoes, and a gallon of cider. KINGTON. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of the Church bells ; nearly 300 poor persons assembled at the Market- House, where they each received 3lbs. of beef, a quartern loaf, and 4 lbs. of cheese, which were distributed to them before breakfast ; they proceeded in a body to the Church, and in the evening were each regaled with a pint of beer. An elegant entertainment, with wines of the first quality, was provided at the Oxford Anns, where a very numerous company sat down to dinner about five o'clock ; Dr. Thomas presided in the chair, who gave, '* The King, God bless him, and long may he reign over a free and united people ! " which was 1809. Vivat Rex,"— facing which was a band of music Part of the royal regiment of North Lincoln Militia drew up on the left of the- colours. The ceremony commenced by the vicar, the Rev. Mr. Baines, lowering the colour into the hands of Taylor White, Esq., who elevating it, spoke as follows : — ** We receive this flag as a token of our loyalty and attachment to our most gracious Sovereign King George the Third, and as a pledge of our unanimity in celebrating this grand national Jubilee ; God save the King." The band imme- diately struck up that popular air, amidst the earnest, fervent, and joyful shouts of the whole assemblage, who proceeded to church ia 85 orderly and solemn procession, the band playing the 104th Psalm. A very animated and loyal discourse was delivered by the vicar, whose text was the 21st verse of the 24th chapter of Proverbs. After service the procession returned, preceded by the military, in the order they went to church, the band playing alternately " God save the King," and " Rule Britannia." After parading the town, they drew up fronting the Crown Inn, where they delivered their colours with three cheers, aud dispersed in the highest spirits, the poor (resident as well as strangers), to the enjoy meut of the festivity afforded them by the distribution of meat, bread, and beer ; half an hour after, the military fired a feu de joie. The principal inhabitants dined together at the Crown Inn. KENT. MAIDSTONE.— On the 24th, there was a ball, very fully attended, at the Court Hall, and a distribution of one Sshilling to each person (from a subscription), to 5,900 men, women, and children. And on the 25th, the poor of the Workhouse were regaled with roast beef, plum-pudding, and ale, and money was given them in addition. — A distribution was also made from the subscription, to the prisoners in the County Gaols and Bridewell. At eight o'clock in the morning, the commencement of the Jubilee was announced by six trumpeters from the Cavalry Depot, at twenty five different parts of the town, headed by 100 Charity boys, with white wands, — by a merry peal of bells, a discharge of cannon, and the Royal Standard and other colours hoisted on the Church and Town Hall. At eleven the Corporation and inhabitants, preceded by a band of music, went in procession to Church, where an excellent and appropriate discourse from the 7th verse of the 21st Psalm, was delivered by the Rev. James Reeve. After divine service, the Military of the Garrison fired a/ew de joie in the High-street. At three o'clock upwards of 100 of the principal iuhabitants (the Mayor in the chair) partook of an elegant dinner in the Town Hall. Captain Turner and his troop of cavalry dined at the Star Inn, and other loyal parties dined at the Haunch of Venison, the Turk's Head, and Castle, and in the evening there was a display of fireworks. ASHFORD. — A general subscription was entered into by the in- habitants, for the purpose of enabling the poor to celebrate so joyous a day. Upwards of £70 was gathered and laid out in the following manner ; one pound of beef, one gallon of potatoes, and one half- quartern loaf, to 800 men, women, and children ; besides, a plentiful supply of roast beef, plum-pudding, and beer, was given to every rnian, woman, and child, in the poor house. At day-break the event was announced by a peal from the bells, which continued with very little intermission the whole day. In the forenoon the inhabitants were particularly forward in testifing their loyalty and attachment to our "beloved Sovereign, by assembling in great numbers at the church, where an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. Nance, A.M., from the 25th chapter of Leviticus, verses 9 and 10. In the afternoon a large party of gentlemen sat down to dinner at the Saracen's Head Inn, R. G. De Lasaux presided ; many appropriate songs and toasts were given, and the greatest mirth and harmony prevailed during the evening. The ball was very numerously attended by all the neighbouring gentry, and kept up till a very late hour. BROADSTAIRS.— A dinner of roast beef, plum pudding, &c., was provided for the poor at Broadstairs, on a lawn near Muckle's Library, when about 350 partook of this excellent repast, with punch, beer, &c. At Beduin, Burbage, Collingboum, Preshute, Raston, Milton, Mildenhall, and other neighbouring places, the opulent inhabitants distinguished themselves equally for their loyalty and generosity, by ample voluntary gifts to their poor neighbours. CANTERBURY.— At eight o'clock in the morning, a royal salute of 21 rounds of artillery from an eminence in the North Holmes pro- claimed the event ; this was followed by the bells of the Cathedral, and other Churches ; at the same moment the bands and trumpets of the Cavalry and other regiments struck up the grand national air of **God save the King," and afterwards paraded the streets playing that, and other national airs, till the hour of divine service. The shops were closed, and the attendance at the Churches was general and spontaneous. The Mayor and Corporation were present at the Cathedral, where an excellent and appropriate discourse was delivered by the Hon. and Rev. H. Hobart, the Vice Dean. At noon the Gar- rison, with the Yeomanry and Volunteers, were assembled in the Barrack Yard of the Royal Cavalry Barrack, and formed in a hollow square, from right to left, the whole under the command of Lieut- Gen. Nicoll. At one, while the roar of the guns from the shipping at the Nore and in the Downs, yet vibrated on the ear, a salute of 50 rounds (6-pounders) commenced, and was followed at intervals by an excellent feu de joie from the line. The whole closed with three huzzas from the troops and spectators, and accompanied by the respec- tive bands, playing " God save the King." The troops then broke into open column, and passed the General in review order, after which the line was again formed, and the compliment of saluting the General followed, when the troops retired to their respective parades : — previously, however, to this, a ceremony to which the day gave birth, took place ; four deserters were brought into the centre of the square, and informed by the General, that in consequence of the event, their crimes were forgiven, and, he trusted, that this gracious act of Royal mercy would operate so as to induce them to amend their lives in future. At three o'clock in the afternoon, a large por- tion of the inhabitants met the Mayor at the Guildhall Tavern, to partake of a dinner, at which were also present the Representatives 87 of the City, with many of the neighbouring gentry. The afternoon was passed with that loyalty and harmony such a moment and such an event could not fail to inspire ; and amidst a number of toasts and healths, those of the individuals to whom the city of Canterbury was indebted were not forgotten, and pre-eminently in this place, stood that of Richard Milles, Esq., who had for many years ably and honourably represented the city in Parliament, and who also, to use his own words, had the honour to represent it at the time of his Majesty's Accession to the Throne. From the dinner table many of the company adjourned to the Catch Club, where the heartfelt joy of the day was powerfully excited by the exertions of the performers, and particularly by the manner in which the Coronation Anthem was executed. The gaieties of the day concluded by a splendid ball and supper, and it was nearly five o'clock on Thursday morning, before the company separated. The circumstances above told are, however, but a part of the mode of commemorating this eventful day, the completion of the whole was that of hospitality and benevolence. By the princely donations of the Archbishop, the Dean and Chapter, the Mayor and Commonalty, of £50 each : together with twenty guineas by the Representatives of the City, and the liberal subscrip- tions of the inhabitants, the sum of £666 17s. 6d. was raised and dis- tributed amongst 6300 men, women, and children. Thus ended in Canterbury, a day, which will long be remembered with delight, by the present and succeeding generations. It was a day when every heart was glad, every eye glistened, and every countenance smiled ; for it was a day, when every one had bread on his table, and meat in his pot. It need scarcely be added, that it was a day of universal joy and gratification. COMBANK. — The Jubilee was celebrated in a way that strongly marked the loyal feelings of its noble possessor, Lord Frederic Camp- bell. The work-people on his Lordship's estate, consisting of nearly 50, had a comfortable breakfast provided foi them, and received a donation of money. After divine service, which was numerously attended, some guns, placed upon a commanding situation, fired fifty rounds. The inhabitants of the parish, amounting to 129 families, then proceeded to Combank, where two oxen had been prepared, and each of them received a piece of beef, proportionate to the size of the family, 5s., and beer to drink the King's health. After expressing the warmest gratitude to their noble benefactor, and giving three hearty huzzas in honour of the day, they returned to their homes. During the morning Lord Frederic Campbell sowed fifty acorns, to commemorate the day and gave directions lor their future manage- ment. At an early hour in the evening, the children and grand- children of the domestics were indulged with a dance, and when the infantine party had retired to rest, the servants continued the same merry pastime till a late hour. All the boys of the Free School received a shilling each ; and the younger children of the other schools. Jubilee medals and money. Thus, by the sole munificence of this loyal and venerable Nobleman, every inhabitant of the parish 88 of Sunbridge was made happy ; and at his request the liberal contri- butions of the Rev. Dr. Vyse, and Mrs. Porteus, were reserved for the ensuing winter, when Lord F, Campbell declared his intention to make a sufficient addition to it, to furnish the poor with a portion of fuel, and other comforts. DEAL. — The day of the Jubilee was observed by all the ships in the Downs being dressed out with their colours ; the two flagships fired 50 rounds each, and the others a royal salute. The two companies of Bombardiers, under the command of Capts. Underwood and Darby, attended divine service in the morning, and in the evening were re- galed with a butt of strong beer, and bread and cheese. The evening passed with many loyal and appropriate toasts, to the satisfaction of a numerous set of spectators. DOVER. — At sun-rise, 50 pieces of cannon were fired from the different batteries ; and at one o'clock a royal salute from the same. The troops of the Garrison were drawn out in line on the beach, and fired a/(2w dejoie. In the evening there was a ball in the Assembly Rooms, which had been fitted up in a very tasteful manner, with laurel, variegated lamps, banners, transparencies, &c., and the floor painted. Bread, meat, and beer, in profusion, were distributed to every poor person in the town, a subscription to a large amount having been raised for that purpose. The poor in the different parish houses, were regaled with plenty of roast beef, plum pudding, beer, &c. The benefit arising from the Dover Jubilee Ball, applicable as intended to charitable purposes, was £72 6s. 6d., which, by general consent of the company, was appropriated in equal moieties, viz. one half to the fund for the relief of the wives, widows, or orphans of soldiers within the Dover division of the district ; and the other half to a Jubilee Fund, established for the relief of prisoners of war, now in detention and in need, or that may hereafter be taken, belonging to the town or its immediate neighbourhood. ELTHAM. — Sir Richard Welch, in commemoration of the day, regaled the poor of Eltham, with the old English fare of roast beef, &c., sparing no expense to make them comfortable, and at the same time entertaining a select company of his friends^ residing in the neighbourhood, with the greatest nospitality. FEVERSHAM. — The morning was ushered in by the Church bells, which continued to ringdurin<' the whole day with little inter- mission. In the forenoon Henry Wright, Esq., Mayor, and the rest of the Corporate Body, went in procession to Church, preceded by the children of the Charity and Sunday Schools. Divine service was performed by the Rev. Joshua Dix to more than 2,000 persona ; the military of tlie Garrison at Ospringe Barracks, attended by all their Officers, making a part of the audience. The text was from the introductory sentence of the service for the day. After service the troops of the Ospringe Garrison were drawn up in Court-street, and fired a feu de joie with great precision. A company to the 89 amount of nearly 150 persons, including therein, in addition to the inhabitants, many of the garrison, and a large portion of the neigh- bouring gentry, sat down in the Assembly Room, to dinner provided from the Ship Inn. FORD WICH.— Anthony Jennings, Esq., Mayor of Fordwich, libe- rally supplied 20 poor families in that, and the neighbouring parish of Sturry, with beef, and money for bread and beer, to enable them <;heerfuliy to commemorate the day. GREENWICH HOSPITAL.— The Anniversary of the 50th year of his Majesty's Reign was celebrated at the Royal Hospital for Seamen, at Greenwich, in a manner worthy of that noble Institu- tion. In the forenoon, the Naval Officers, Pensioners and Charity Boys, the sons of seamen, went in procession to the Chapel, where divine service was performed by the Chaplains, after which the whole proceeded to the Painted Hall, where his Majesty's health was drank, and cheered with loud huzzas, from an immense concourse of people. At four o'clock the whole of the Civil and Military Officers of the Hospital, and their families (amounting to 120 persons) sat down to dinner in the upper part of the Painted Hall. After dinner his Majesty's health was drank with enthusiasm, when the bands played the loyal and popular air of " God save the King," and a salute of 50 guns was fired by tlie Loyal Water Fencibles, from pieces planted on the terrace of the Hospital for that purpose. Several other loyal toasts were drank. At an early hour the company with- drew to the Council Room, and the evening was spent in dancing, &c. The Pensioners were regaled, and their wives and children partook of the provisions, &c., distributed in the parish ; the several Officers of the Hospital having subscribed thereto, in common with the parishioners. The east front in King Charles's building, west front of Queen Ann's, the north returns of the Colonades, and the east and west gates of the Hospital, were brilliantly illuminated with variegated lamps, disposed in festoons, crowns, anchors and other emblematical devices. The Hospital was crowded with spectators, and the whole passed oflF, without the slightest accident, or con- fusion. The town of GREENWICH, which has ever been amongst the foremost in demonstrations of its loyalty and attachment to the mildest and most virtuous Sovereign that ever swayed a sceptre, was not deficient on the present occasion. A meeting of the parishioners was called, to determine in what manner they could best celebrate and perjDetuate the memory of an event so truly estimable to every Briton ; when it was resolved that a collection should be made throughout the parish, to supply the resident poor with bread, meat, potatoes, porter and coals, that they might participate in the general festivities of the Jubilee ; and that if a sufficient sum should remain after defraying the expenses of the supply, it should be laid out in erecting Alms Houses for the benefit of poor and aged widows of that 90 parish. A committee was accordingly appointed to carry these reso- lutions into effect. The sum of £950 was raised by subscription, and the sale of the excellent Sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Mathew, on the Jubilee day, from Leviticus, chap. 25, verse 10, which he allowed to be printed in aid of those charitable purposes ; of which sum £606 16s. 8^., were expended 'in supplying 7027 per- sons with 1 lb. of bread, 1 lb. of meat, 1 lb. of potatoes, and one peck of coals each ; and one quart of porter for every adult, and one pint for every child : the remaining sum,, together with what may be still expected, was directed to be disposed of in building four Alms Houses, on a spot of ground belonging to the parish, situated on the south side of the road, leading to Deptford, and near the west end of Qneen Elizabeth's Row ; the foundation of which was laid the 29th day of December, 1809. In the centre of the Building, is a Stone Tablet, with an inscription, expressive of the occasion, which gave rise to the Establishment. HYTHE. — The celebration of the Jubilee at this place, was dis- tinguished by the liveliest demonstrations of benevolence and loyal- ty, a liberal subscription was entered into, for the relief of indigent persons. The number of those whose hearts were gladdened on this occasion with meat, bread, and beer, was upwards of 700 persons. The Mayor and inhabitants dined together at the Guildhall, which was brilliantly illuminated with coloured lamps, and an elegant transparency. LEIGH. — The Rev. I. Southan, Vicar of Leigh, near Tunbridge, gave two fat bullocks, and 100 gallons of ale, among the poor in his parish, allowing to each in family^ 1 lb. of meat, and a pot of ale, the widows to have a double portion. LITTLEBOURN.— The day was spent in this parish, with the utmost harmony and conviviality. iJivine service being over, the inhabitants met at the Anchor, where a dinner was provided for the occasion ; after which " The King," was drank, and three times three succeeded. Every individual in the parish partook (by subscription) bountifully of strong beer. MARGATE. — The Anniversary of his Majesty^s Accession was ob- served with the greatest loyalty and decorum at this place. The morning was ushered in with ringing of bells, and the display of colours from the vessels and principal buildings : among which, two beautiful silk ones graced the turrets of Messrs. T. Cobb's extensive and lofty brewery. The shops were shut, and divine service per- formed at the diflerent places of worship. The Rev. Sir John Fagg, Eector of Chartham, preached a most loyal and appropriate sermon at St. John's Church, and a collection was made at the doors for the poor, amounting to £40. Collections also for the same purpose were made at the dillerent Chapels ; and more than .£200 was collected. A royal salute was fired from the pier at one o'clock ; and immediately 91 after Church, the eighty children belonging to the Margate Charity School sat down to a dinner provided for them, by subscription, at the Shakspeare Hotel. In the evening there were subscription balls at Kidman's, the Duke's Head, &c. MEREWORTH. — Lord Le Despencer gave to the poor of Mere- worth, two oxen, with bread, and beer in proportion. THE NORE.— His Majesty's ^ips at the Nore distinguished themselves by every mark of loyalty. Double allowance was ordered to the men, by the Admiral commanding there. The Heroine fired fifty guns. The royal salute was fired by all the rest of the ships at the Nore, as usual. Their colours were handsomely displayed throughout the day. The Nymphen, Captain Morrill, in the harbour,, formed all together an ark of triumph, so well was she decorated, and so ingeniously her flags disposed. When the evening gun fired, the Heroine frigate, commanded by Lieut. Thomas Hewes, returned it by firing of musketry, from divisions of marines. Blue lights at the moment burned at each mast head, and some beautiful rockets sent at the same time into the air, just cleared the smoke, to show an illu- mination on board the Heroine, by lamps from the bowsprit, and ta that of the spanker boom, with all her yard arms and mast heads displaying lights, forming a brilliant sight. All the rest of the ship& exhibited splendid fire-works. A large French rocket, taken at Bathz, was thrown at nine o'clock into the air, and added much to the bril- liancy of the scene. RAMSGATE. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells- at the parish Church of St. Lawrence, and colours were hoisted by all the ships and vessels in the harbour. The corps of Bombardiers, belonging to the works of the Pier, [assembled at ten o'clock, and marched to Church, followed by all the artificers and labourers, in their best and cleanest attire. The inhabitants, and visitors for the most part likewise attended, some the parish Church, others the Chapel, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Harvey. A very large collection was made at the doors, for the benefit of the Charity Children, who were neatly dressed on the occasion ; and each child presented, by Lady Curtis, with a hand- some medal, hung round the neck, by a purple ribbon. At one o'clock, most of the inhabitants and visitors repaired to the beautiful pier, from which they observed and heard the grand salutes from his Majesty's ships in the Downs, and from the several batteries on the coast, and last of all with 50 rounds from the great guns on the pier. The children immediately repaired to the Hall over the Market-place, where tables were spread with roast beef and plum-puddings ; each child had afterwards a glass of wine, to drink his Majesty's health ; then followed the Pier men, artificers, and labourers, with their wives and children, to a like entertainment, at the King's Head ; and by a liberal subscription entered into by the inhabitants and visitors, every poor inhabitant, with his wife and 92 children, had a large allowance of roast beef and plum -pudding, with a sufficient quantity of their natural beverage, strong beer. Much credit is due to Mr. Saunders, the Apothecary, for his great kindness on the occasion. In the evening, the loyal and truly worthy Baronet, Sir W. Curtis, sent down a handsome display of fireworks, which were let off to great advantage at the Pier head, and perfectly to be observed by the surrounding neighbourhood. An elegant ball and supper at the Hotel, closed the festivities of this memorable day, which was one of conviviality and happiness to all ranks of society. In short, there appeared to be but one heart and voice, and those raised to express " God save the King." EIVER. — The poor in the united parishes in River House, near Dover, consisting of 160 persons, were entertained at dinner with roast beef, plum-pudding, &c. Each man had an allowance of one quart of strong beer, and each woman a pint. The women and chil- dren were also served in the afternoon with tea, cream, and cakes. Three hundred poor persons in the parish of River, and 100 persons in the parish of Ewel, were also served with 1 lb. of meat, one pint of beer, and a three-penny loaf each, on this joyful occasion. SEAL. — At Seal, Lord Camden caused to be distributed to the poor a bullock, with a quantity of bread, and four hogsheads of beer. SEVENOAKS. — A very large subscription was raised, with which all the poor inhabitants were supplied with beef and bread, after which the Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood dined together, and passed the day in the greatest harmony. SITTINGBOURN. — The morning was announced by the ringing of bells. A sermon was preached by the Rev. Thomas Pearce ; after divine service, the anthem of " God save the King," was sung by the congregation. The Gentlemen of the town gave a dinner, to upwards of 500 men, women, and children. After the poor were plentifully regaled, the gentlemen dined at the Inn, and closed the happy day with bonfires, and every demonstration of joy. STAPLEHURST.— The dawn was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and at an early hour, a Committee, appointed to distribute the subscription, divided to the poor families according to their numbers, nearly (jOO lb. of fat beef, .300 half-quartern loaves of the best bread, and upwards of 450 pints of what used to be styled an Englishman's native beverage, good strong beer. At eleven o'clock divine service commenced, and an impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev. Thomas Morgan, Chaplain to Lord Hawarden ; in the appropriate service of the choir, in Psalms and Anthems of thanksgiving and praise, the national Anthem of " God pave great George our King,'* was sung in full chorus, accompanied by the band. The principal inhabitants assembled at the King's Head Inn, and partook of a dinner in the old English style, consisting of smoking sirloins and plum -puddings, rare I3ritish cheer. The glass went jovially round 93 many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank with three times three ; several national songs were sung ; and after paying the devoirs at the shrine of the rosy god, the company adjourned to a display of fire-works, presented on the occasion by T. Watson, Esq. ST. PETERS AND BROADSTAIRS.— The inhabitants were not less wanting in their attachment and loyalty to their Sovereign, than the neighbouring parishes ; a liberal subscription was opened at Nuckle's and Barfield's Libraries, patronised by Lady Wellington, and several Gentlemen visitors at Broadstairs, to provide a dinner for the poor inhabitants. A subscription was likewise opened at St. Peter's, which was also patronised by Lady Wellington, and liberally supported by the Gentlemen, and most of the principal inhabitants of St. Peter's and Broadstairs, the amount of which far exceeded their expectations. TUNBRIDGE WELLS.— To the very poorest, the means were given, by a liberal distribution of meat, bread, &c., to take home and dispense the blessing to their families. /The principal inhabitants met at the Tavern and dined together, where many loyal and patrio- tic toasts were given. A display of fire-works was exhibited in the evening ; after which the fashionables of the place had a ball and supper at the Assembly Rooms. WESTER HAM.— The birth place of the immortal Wolfe, 800 of the poor inhabitants, through the liberality and munificence of their more wealthy neighbours, after attending divine service, and hearing a most appropriate and impressive discourse delivered by the Rev. J. Cookesley, from Tim. ii. v. 1, 2, were plentifully supplied with bread and beef, and received six-pence each, to drink his Majesty's health. The children of the Sunday School were also treated, on their return from Church, with bread, cheese and ale, and the poor in the Workhouse were likewise regaled with roast beef, plum-pud- ding, and porter. WOOLWICH.— The Jubilee was celebrated by the Royal Artillery, with every characteristic mark of loyalty. The day was ushered in by a discharge of fifty heavy guns, when the Royal Standard was hoisted. The Garrison attended divine service, when the Coronation Anthem was sung by the band of the regiment, with very fine eft'ect. After the Chaplain had read the blessing, " God save the King," was sung in full chorus. At one o'clock, the whole of the troops were under arms, amounting to about 2500 men ; a salute of fifty guns was fired from the front, the line presenting arms, and afterwards giving three cheers, the whole marched past the Commandant. The Officers dined together. The time of drinking his Majesty's health was noticed by another salute of fifty guns, and by the discharge of an immense number of very fine rookets sent up into the air by fifties, which had a happy and pleasing effect ; the day went off with that harmony and conviviality with which such a remarkable epoch should be celebrated. A liberal subscription was entered into by the Officers, 94 for the relief of the widows, wives, and families of soldiers belonging to the corps, to which Lord Eardley, in his usual kind and benevolent manner, added 100 guineas. A ball was given the following evening, by the Officers to the families in the neighbourhood. All the ladies of the corps wore an elegant scarf, with " Long live the King^ in gold or silver embroidery. YALDING. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and a band of music playing " God save the King," and other appro- priate pieces. The children belonging to Mr. Williams' School, con- sisting of about eighty boys, decorated with flowers, &c., at ten o'clock walked in procession to the Church. The first couple of boys carry- ing in their hands the following words, inscribed in Roman capitals, upon large imperial paper, supported by slender sticks. — 1st Couple, Our Laws are supported. — 4th ditto, Our Religion is cherished. — 8th ditto, Our lives are protected. — 12th. ditto, Our children are educated. — 16th ditto. Our land yieldeth its increase. — 20th ditto. The hungry are fed. — 24th ditto, The naked are clothed. — 28th ditto. The poor have the Gospel preached to them. — 32nd ditto, elevated above the rest and much larger, For these blessings let the Nation he thankful. — 40th ditto and .last, very large, and the boys uncovered, God save the King. In this order, the band playing, they proceeded over the bridge to the room appropriated for teaching the children belonging to the Sunday School. There they were met by about eighty children belonging to that admirable institution, preceded by Mr. Thomas Weld, supporting a very large emblematical figure, drawn for the occasion, descriptive of Charity. These were joined by about thirty children belonging to the Poorhouse, and then all immediately moved onwards to the Church, where they heard a very appropriate sermon, by the Rev. Mr. Warde, from 29th chap. Proverbs, and former part of the 2d Terse. After divine service, the children again walked in procession to the Sunday School room, where was provided an excellent dinner, consisting principally of roast beef, and plum-puddings. — They were waited upon at dinner by the ladies and gentlemen, who supported the institution. The joy and festivity of tlie day were supported till very late, and concluded with fire-works and several bonfi^res. The following parishes, in this county, celebrated the Jubilee by liberal subscriptions, for the purpose of enabling the poor to enjoy a comfortable day of festivity, and was distributed in meat, beer, and coals, viz., Elnstone, Cranbrooke, Hawkhurst, Lomberhurst, Preston, Wingham, World, and Provender. LANCASHIRE. LANCASTER.— The dav was ushered in by the ringing of bells, flags were hoisted on the Church steeples, diflerent parts of the Cas- tle, the Custom-house, and displayed in various parts of the town. .The shops were generally shut up. The Corporation went in pro- I 95 cession to St. Mary's Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Manby, A.M., the Vicar, from Psalm c. v. 3 and 4. — A collection was afterwards made in aid of the charitable fund, which amounted to upwards of £40. Sermons were preached and collections made at most of the other places of public worship in the town. Loyalty and charity were the order of the day. At one o'clock a royal salute was fired on the quay ; at which time the committee commenced distributing one shilling each to 860 poor men and women. — There was a ball in the evening at the Assembly Room, and the dance was kept up till an early hour the next morning ; the profits arising from which were applied in aid of the fund. His Grace the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, with his usual liberality, sent thirty guineas to be added to the fund. — The girls of the Charity School, to the number of 48 , were treated with tea, by the ladies of Miss Shaw's boarding school ; and each of them received a bun and a thimble, and the most deserving received sixpence each. — Mr. Higgin received from Henry Sudell, Esq., of Woodfold Park, the sum of £100, for the debtors in Lancaster Castle, to celebrate his Majesty's enteriring into the 50th year of his reign. An excel- lent breakfast was provided for them, and, at one o'clock, they all, amounting to 106 persons, sat down to a most sumptuous dinner ; an ox was killed for the occasion, and the day was spent with the greatest joy and harmony. Out of the above sum, two poor debtors were discharged, by compromising the debt with their plaintiffs, and restored to their wives and families ; several others received different articles of clothing ; ten tons of coals were also provided and distri- buted, and the next morning each person received five shillings. — There were many public dinners in honour of the occasion, where loyal and constitutional toasts were drank. A song written purposely by Mr. Gregson, was given in a capital style, in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, which was rapturously applauded and encored. In the evening many transparencies were exhibited. A loyal and dutiful Address was voted to his Majesty. ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE.— At eight o'clock the gentlemen of the town assembled in the Town Hall, when a loyal and affectionate Address was read, and unanimously agreed should be presented to his Majesty. At ten o'clock the Dunkinfield Rifle Corps, comman- ded by Francis Dunkinfield Astley, Esq., the Constables and Gentle- men of the town, the Lodge of Free Masons, the Orange Society, and part of the 1st regiment of Middleton Local Militia (those on per- manent pay), walked in procession to hear divine service, when a most excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Hutchinson. After service upwards of 500 poor families were relieved by a distri- bution of linen, blankets, &c., purchased by a subscription raised in the town, and aided liberally by the Earl of Stamford and Warring- ton. — At four o'clock about 60 gentlemen sat down to dinner at the Globe Tavern, and a number of appropriate toasts were given, the first of which was the " The King, and may the present Jubilee form 96 a lasting impression on the hearts of his faithful subjects.** — The evening was concluded with a ball, which was numerously attended. A true spirit of loyalty pervaded every heart, and the day was spent with the greatest harmony. ARD WICK. — Messrs. Statham and Son regaled their workmen, one hundred and twenty in number, with plenty of roast beef, plum pudding, ale, and porter. — Messrs. Beswick and Holt feasted their workmen in a truly hospitable and liberal manner ; as did also Messrs. Hoyle and Son, of Mayfield.— A lady and gentleman sent a fine leg of mutton and an eighteen penny loaf, to each of nineteen poor families, their tenants, at Garratt. BOLTON. — Long famed for its loyalty and adherence to the royal cause, in the revolution in 1650, the ringing of bells, discharge of artillery, display of fire-works, public dinners, and other usual demon- strations of civic joy, were not the only testimones of the happiness of its inhabitants. The inhabitants of every rank and description, accompanied by the military then in the town, the masonic lodges, the orange society, the numerous bodies of both sexes and of every age employed in the cotton trade, and other branches of commerce, 40 surviving veterans of the 72ncl regiment, companions in arms at the siege of Gibraltar, preceeded by their then Serjeant Bleakley, and the St. George's Sunday School children, amounting to 1100, went in procession, headed by the Boroughreeve, Constables, and other offi- cers of the towns of Great and Little Bolton, to attend divine service. Roast beef, plum pudding, and ale, were afterwards distributed to many thousands of the labouring classes, by the truly patriotic spirit of their employers. BROWSHOLME.— The seat of Thomas Lister Parker, Esq., the Jubilee was celebrated in the true spirit of ancient hospitality, by a dinner, consisting of a substantial display of roast and boiled beef, plum puddings, &c., &c., to a numerous and respectable tenantry. The health of " the best of Kings" was drank with loud acclamations and three cheers ; many other loyal toasts were drank, and the com- pany departed, much pleased with their entertainment. Donations were also given to the poor at Waddington and Whitewell Chapels. BURY. — All the places of Religious Worship were open, to offer a tribute of thanksgiving to Heaven for its mercies on such a memorable day. The Orangemen marched in procession to St. John's Chapel, where the Rev. H. Unsworth preached an appropriate sermon. About two o'clock, the principal Gentlemen of Bury walked in order through the chief part of the town, accompanied with a band of music, play- ing " God save the King," to the Union Square, where was distribu- ted about £70, value in ale. An immense multitude attended, and drank his Majesty's health. CHORLEY. — The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells. All the manufacturing masters gave a treat to their work-people, and 97 injunctions to attend divine service ; which caused the Church to be more crowded than ever was known by the oldest person living. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. O. Cooper. There was a numerous meeting at the Royal Oak, of all the Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, Thomas Gillibrand, Esq., in the chair, when several loyal toasts were drank. In the evening, many of the neigh- bouring Gentlemen concluded the festival with a grand display of fire-works. CHORLTON.— Mr. James Mason invited all the poor of both sexes, upwards of fifty years of age, to dine on the good old English fare of roast beef and plum-pudding, after divine service. The sum of the ages of nine of the youngest among the venerable group, amounted to 688. After dinner the young gentlemen of Bridge House Academy entertained the villagers with a concert of music, and the loyal airs of " God save the King," and " Rule Britannia." They then returned to Mr. Mason's, and were regaled with cakes, strong beer, &c., and the venerable guests passed the afternoon and evening, relating the occurences of other times with cheerfulness, comfort, harmony, and decorum. At night Mr. Mason gratified his guests and villagers with a grand display of fire-works. DUKINFIELD.— The Rifle Corps commanded by F. D. Astley, Esq., were entertained at Dukinfield Lodge with a hot dinner, of which all Mr. Astley 's workmen partook. Fifty poor families at the same time received a donation of beef and potatoes, and upwards of 200 colliers had an opportunity of drinking his Majesty's health. A ball and fire-works concluded the happy day. ECCLES. — At ten o'clock on Tuesday night, an ox was put down to the fire to roast, with shouts from the populaoe, of *' God save the King ; may he live for ever." At twelve o'clock the Church bells began to ring. At half -past ten o'clock, on Wednesday, the Officers of the Trafford Local Militia, and the permanents of the regiments, assembled on the Green, and were afterwards joined by the Clergy, Church- wardens, principal inhabitants, and the poor from the Work- house, who went in procession to the Church, where an excellent ser- mon was given on the occasion by the Rev. J. Clowes, the Vicar. Afterwards the military fired three excellent volleys. The Gentlemen then mounted a stage erected for the purpose, and cut up and distri- buted the ox to the poor inhabitants, with a quantity of bread and ale. The poor were also regaled with a good dinner and ale in the Workhouse. After which the Clergy and Gentry partook of an ex- cellent dinner provided at the Grape Inn. At eight o'clock in the evening, a grand display of fire- works was exhibited, which ended with a dance on the Green. GORTON. — The principal inhabitants assembled at the Sunday School, and went in procession, preceeded by a band of music, and the Sunday Scholars, to the Chapel, where a very animated discourse, H 98 was delivered by the Eev. James Gatliff. The scholars were after- wards regaled by their worthy Master, Mr. Will an, with roast bee^ &c., in the School-room. HALLIWELL. — The workmen of Richard Ainsworth, Esq., to the number of about 500, at their own request, attended their truly jDatriotic master to Smithill's Chapel, where divine service was per- formed, and a sermon preached, by the Rev. A. Hadfieid, A.M., which gave great satisfaction. After service they assembled in the Quad- rangle of the Old Hall, and joined in singing " God save the King," with three times three. They then went to a field where they were to dine ; and were there addressed by Mr. Ainsworth, in very im- pressive and appropriate terms. They afterwards partook of a very plentiful dinner provided for them by Mr. Ainsworth ; and to the poor of the neighbourhood, who had been invited, soup, meat, and potatoes were distributed. They then voluntarily subscribed about £60, towards the erection and establishment of a Public School, for the benefit chiefly of the poor in the township of Halliwell, in com- memoration of the Jubilee. The plan had been suggested by Mr. Ainsworth, who had previously subscribed, with his family, lOO guineas ; and most of the ladies and gentlemen of the township had given their subscriptions also for the same benevolent purpose. The day concluded much to the satisfaction of every one who was present. LATHOM HOUSE.— On Tuesday, two large fat oxen were distri- buted by E. W. Bootle, Esq., M.P., of Lathom House, among the poor families in the neighbourhood, at the rate of 1 lb. per head, old and young. On Wednesday, a bonfire was made at his sole expense, the materials of which were as follows : — 150 baskets of round coals, — 150 ditto slack, — 48 cart loads of gorse, — 114 ditto wood,— 6 ditto turf, — 2 ditto wheat straw,— 2 tar barrels. At the lighting of the lire, more than 2000 persons were collected to view it, and strong ale was distributed to the populace, to drink his Majesty's health. LEIGH.— At an early hour, the bells ringing " God save the King," announced the joyful day ; after that a feu de joie was fired, and at ten, a number of respectable loyal subjects assembled at a private room in the Market Place, called the White Hall, when they walked in procession to the parish Church, to hear divine service, when a most excellent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. D. Birket, from the 2nd book of Kings, chap, ii, verse 12. After service, they fired a grand salute of 49 guns, when the members of the White Hall went to dinner ; at four o'clock they walked in pro- cession round the town, and formed a circle in the Market Place, where they sang " God save the King," and " Rule Britannia," and drank "The KIm*,'," with three times three. The evening was then spent with the utmost spirit and true loyalty, and the whole day was passed with harmony. A grand display of fireworks was exhibited from the top of the White Hall, 99 LIVERPOOL. — The festivity was announced at an early hour, by the discharge of fifty pieces of artillery from the Fort, the display of flags from the different Churches, the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. About half-past nine o'clock was exhibited a spectacle which most strongly interested every feeling mind, the liberation of 30 poor prisoners from the horrors of confinement. Divine service followed ; and the different places of worship over- flowed — never was loyalty so conspicuous, nor piety so sincere ; one. general sentiment of natural affection seemed to prevail, and it was a glorious spectacle to behold so many of our fellow subjects, address- ing tliemselves in devout supplication to the great Sovereign of the Universe, to bless an aged and virtuous King. Agreeably to the re- gulations which had been before issued, a procession moved at half- past one, from the Exchange to Great George's Square, in the order of march, six a-breast. It moved along Castle-street, Lord-street, Bold-street, Berry-street, and to Great George's Square. About three o'clock the first stone of a most elegant Equestrian Statue, intended to be raised by public subscription, was laid in the centre of Great George's Square ; with the following inscription : — " This Stone, the foundation of a Statue erected by public subscription, in commemo- ration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Accession of our most gracious Majesty King George the Third, to the Throne of these Kealms — was laid on the 25th day of October, 1809, by John Clarke, Esq., Mayor of Liverpool." The Military who were stationed round the Square proclaimed the event, amidst the shouts and acclamations of thousands ; and the guns at the Fort, and the ships in the river, all of which were decorated with the colours of their respective nations, re-echoed to the neighbouring shores, this lasting memorial of the loyalty and attachment of Liverpool. Various parties, and a public dinner given by the Mayor at the Exchange, and of the Gentle- men of the town, added to the festivity of the day ; nor were the lower classes overlooked in the general joy, but were hospitably re- galed by the liberalty of their employers, or the kindness of their wealthier neighbours. It is to be regretted, that the limits of this publication will not allow of a more detailed account of the public as well as private acts of munificence, with which this loyal city abounded in celebration of the Jubilee. The subscriptions for the liberation of prisoners, and for the erection of the Statue, were noble. In addition to which, a Society was established, for the suppression of cruelty to Brute Animals ; the following was the second resolution passed : — Resolution 2. That we who are now present, agree to form a Society, dating the commencement of it from this day, which has been ap- pointed a day of public Jubilee, to celebrate the entrance of his Majesty George the Third into the 50th year of his reign ; conceiving that, amidst the various schemes of benevolence, to which this festival has given rise, we cannot better celebrate it than by setting an example of an Institution, which has been long and pressingly called for. H 2 100 MANCHESTER.— Very early in the morning a most delightful dawn was cheered by the ringing of bells, and at intervals the firing of guns announced the approaching festival. The warehouses and shops were closed, business was suspended, and every individual was at leisure to join in the pleasures of the day. The Boroughreeve and Constables, with an unusual number of Gentlemen, formed a proces- sion to the Collegiate Church, in which some of the Clergy of that Church joined ; a band of music playing *' God save the King." — They were also joined by the Volunteer Rifle Corps, commanded by Colonel Taylor, and seven Lodges of Free Masons, in their proper habiliments, with the various emblems of their order. On entenng the Church, " God save the King " was given on the organ, and the congregation was immense. — The sermon for the day was preached by the Rev. C. W. Ethelston, one of the Fellows, from the words of the 24th Chap, of Proverbs, the 2l8t v. — The service of the day was very numerously attended at all the other Churches and Chapels in the town. — After divine service, the Officers of the town proceeded to St. Ann's Square, where a detachment of the 7th regiment of Dra- goon Guards was drawn up, and being joined by the Rifle Volunteers they fired a feu dejoie in honour of the day. A public dinner having been ordered at the Great Room in the Exchange Building, between four and five o'clock, 250 Gentlemen sat down to it. — Conviviality and harmony united this numerous meeting during the eujojTnent of several hours, and many incidents evinced the pleasure of the oc- casion. Numbers of the work-people were treated by their em- ployers ; the poor in the Workhouses were remembered ; and the Sunday School and other bodies of children were regaled with buns and suitable beverage. Throughout the day the town was a lively scene of festivity amongst the inhabitants in general. In the even- ing, fireworks were exhibited in four appointed places, and aff'orded much entertainment to a vast body of spectators. — The roof of Messrs. Philips and Lee's large factory exhibited a splendid Crown, formed of gas lights, which, from the pure flame emitted by that curious preparation, looked beautifully luminous. The factory is lighted with gas, for the general purposes of business. There were fireworks exhibited, in a small degree, by many persons, in diff'erent parts of the town. Subscriptions for charitable purposes were made an appropriate and important part of the public proceedings on this extraordinary and most joyful occasion, and they were liberally sup- ported. Messrs. J. and J. Hall regaled their work-people with a barrel of good strong beer, and upwards of 130 veal and pork pies, all stamped with G. R. A loyal and dutiful address to his Majesty was unanimously voted and agreed to. NEW CHURCH IN ROSSENDALE.— The day was ushered in by ringing the sweet peal of bells of this place, in a most masterly style, which continued all the day, exceipt during divine service, which was devoutly attended. A party of neighbouring Gentlemen and principal inhabitants partook ot an elegant dinner ; after which 101 the healtli of our gracious Monarch and the Royal Family, with many other appropriate toasts, were drank. About six o'clock, the company, preceded by a band of music playing " God save the King," marched in procession through New Church, to the hill above the village, where a most brilliant display of fireworks of every descrip- tion was exhibited ; a large frame, supported by three poles, was fixed upon the hill, from which a number of lamps in the form of a Crown, enlivened the whole country, and altogether presented a most beautiful scene. NEWTON. — After divine service at the Chapel, which was very fully attended, where a most excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. R. Barlow, Master of Winwick School, roast beef, with bread and ale, the gift of Lieut.-Col. Claughton, were distributed to the populace. — Coals were sent to all the poor families in the township, and in the evening bonfires were lighted, and the people again joy- fully drank health and long life to our beloved King, in a second bountiful donation of good English beer. A number of the Volun- teers attended and fired several volleys in honour of the day. OLDHAM. — The Staff of the Local Militia, under the command of W. Chippendall, Esq., Captain and Adjutant, fired three volleys and a feu de joie, in a most excellent style, and were afterwards treated by the Staff Officers in a manner worthy the occasion. That loyal body of men, the Orange Society, was drawn up with the Staff, and went in procession to Church, and from a thousand to twelve hundred dinners were given on this happy day. PRESTON. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, which during the day rung many merry peals. The Mayor and Corporation went in procession to Church to hear divine service ; after which the 6th regiment of Foot, together with the Amounder- ness Local Militia, assembled in the Market-place, and each fired three excellent volleys. At the principal Inns numerous parties of Gentlemen met to dine, and conviviality and harmony reigned every where. Large fires were made in different parts of the streets, nu- merous fire-works were exhibited, and several beautiful and emble- matic transparencies were displayed. Amid the festive scene, the prisoners in the House of Correction of the town, were not forgotten; each of them, consisting of 47 males, and 26 females, was plentifully regaled with bread, cheese, and ale, provided for them by the liberality of several Gentlemen. PRESTWICK.— The morning was ushered in by the junior ringers, who rang 5,040 changes, in three hours and twenty-nine minutes, in a masterly style. During divine service, several sacred pieces of music were performed, concluding with the Coronation Anthem and " God save the King : " a sermon was preached which did honour to the abilities and loyalty of the Clergyman ; afterwards the principal Gentlemen in the neighbourhood, who had subscribed 102 liberally, attended to see an ox roasted, with which from six to seven hundred aged and infirm neighbours were regaled, and who also had plenty of malt liquor. RAMSBOTTOM.— At the printing works of Messrs. W. Grant and Brothers, all the men, women and children, partook of plenty, whether belonging to the works or not. — At half-past two they assembled at the i'ront of Grant Lodge, where were placed two covered tables, the one with beef, and the other with bread and cheese, and two barrels of strong beer at each end, the whole arranged in the form of a crescent — the people were placed in ranks, and partook of the abun- dance of provisions, spirits, ale, &c., provided. — Appropriate songs selected for the occasion were then sung, and afterwards the rustic sports of leaping, wrestling, &c., commenced. — At eight in the even- ing; the band of music played several patriotic airs ; dancing then commenced, and continued until twelve at night, amidst the loud acclamations of gratitude and applause. RIBBY HOUSE.— Joseph Hornby, Esq., with his usual liberality, gave a handsome treat to the whole of the township of .Ribby, in commemoration of his Majesty entering on the 50th year of his reign, ROCHDALE. — A grand miscellaneous concert, by the band of the Hereford Militia, was performed in the parish Church ; after which a large sum of money was collected for the benefit of the poor. — Mr. James Howard, a respectable flannel weaver, of Small Bridge, near Rochdale, celebrated the Jubilee by inviting to breakfast 16 of his neighbours, all of whom, (with the exception of one individual,) have for some time received relief from the parish, and whose united ages amounted to 1197 years. SOLTTHPORT. — The morning was ushered in by a numerous dis- play of flags and the firing of cannon. An excellent and very im- pressive sermon was delivered at the parish Church, by the Rev. Mr. Ford, and a large collection made for supplying raiment to the aged, and religious books to the younger poor of the parish. At one, most of the visitors, and the principal inhabitants of both sexes, met at the Union Parade, when a royal salute was fired, and health to his Majesty was drank by all present. At four o'clock the company re-assembled at the Union Hotel, where they partook of an elegant dinner, after which, many loyal and constitutional toasts and senti- ments were given, and the festivity of the day closed by a beautiful display of fire- works. STONYHURST.— There was great festivity at the Roman Catholic College on the occasion, where High Mass was jK-rformed in a most solemn and impressive manner ; a grand dinner was given to the young gentlemen, upwards of 200 in number ; after which, great rejoicings took place ; the students preceded by their preceptors, with flags flying and a band of music, paraded the neighoourhood ; 103 a bonfire of amazing magnitude was lighted in the evening, and the whole of the day was spent in great hilarity and joyous congratula- tion. . UEMSTON. — The cottagers around Mr. Harrison's house, assem- bled and went to Church to hear a sermon preached by the Rev. Samuel Stephenson, and afterwards returned to his house, where they received one or two loads of potatoes each, according to the num- ber of their families. WARRINGTON. — Upwards of 850 poor families were provided by a general subscription of the inhabitants, with a plentiful regale of beel and potatoes. A procession of a number of Gentlemen, be- longing to the corps of Volunteers, marched to Church, attended by music ; and in the evening an excellent dinner was provided at the Trafalgar room, at which John Blackburne, Esq., M.P. for this countj^, presided. Upwards of 50 Gentlemen of the town and neigh- bourhood were present. Many appropriate toasts were given from the chair, and the utmost conviviality prevailed. WALLSUCHES BLEACH WORKS.— The Jubilee was cele- brated at the Bleach Works of Messrs. Thomas Ridgway and Sons, near Bolton, in this county, which for benevolence and generosity, deserves to be recorded in the list of noble actions done on the ever to be remembered 25th of October. Very early in the morning, on one of the highest buildings in the Works, were displayed three very large handsome flags, and agreeable to a notice given the evening ' before, the work-people began to assemble at nine o'clock ; at ten, the heads of the different departments in the Works selected their men, and after calling over their names, the wliole formed in one line, amounting to upwards of 500. " God save the King," was then sung in a very impressive manner, by a few selected for the purpose. The whole afterwards, (headed by their masters, and accompanied by a band of music, playing the favourite air of " God save the King,") proceeded to Church, where a good and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Samuel Johnson, A.M. After divine ser- vice, the women and children had money distributed, to enable them to participate in the general festivity. The men returned to two Public Houses in the village, where excellent dinners were provided, consisting of roast and boiled beef, mutton, potatoes, and pies. After dinner, every man was allowed to drink as much as he pleased, so long as lie remained peaceable, and from the report of the men, who were overlookers on the occasion, never was there so large an assembly of people, that conducted themselves with more harmony and good humour ; every possible mark of respect to the best of Kings was testified, and they vied with each other in the professions of loyalty and attachment to their Sovereign. The appearance of the men, all habited in their best attire, added not a little to the pleasure of the spectators. What must have been the feelings of their employers, is hard to be described, but it must amply have repaid them for their liberality and generosity. 104 THE MORAVIANS.—The manner in which the United Brethren, commonly called Moravians, kept the day in their settle- ment at Fairfield, near Manchester, deserves attention. About six in the morning, a flag was hoisted on the turret of the Chapel, exhibiting in large characters the words " God save the King." At eight, trumpets and other wind instruments, placed in the balcony, announced the festival by playing " God save the King," and other loyal airs. At eleven, public service began, in the course of which, after reading the prescribed form of prayer, and other parts of the Liturgy, an Anthem, consisting of airs and chorusses, being part of the 2uth and 21st Psalms, was performed by a good band of vocal and instrumental performers. It was composed expressly for the solemn occasion by the Rev. C. J. La Trobe, and produced a striking effect. The sermon was on the words, "Fear God, honour the King. ' In the afternoon, the Anthem was repeated in the Chapel, with other appropriate pieces of music from Han lei's and other works, closing with the Coronation Anthem ; at seven in the even- ing, there was another service in the Chapel, closing with the Hallelujah in the Messiah; after which, the trumpets and wind instruments in the balcony played for some time " God save the King," and other appropriate tunes. The young people meanwhile had prepared some fire-works in an adjoining field, and by the brightness of the moon, the parties paraded the terrace, the general i'oy in every countenance displayed the most fervent and untainted oyalty. At the Chapel a collection was made for the poor, and a neighbouring Gentleman feasted a number of poor weavers at the Inn. LEICESTERSHIRE. LEICESTER.— The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of his Majesty's reign was observed here with a degree of unanimity and public spirit, worthy of a loyal and grateful people. The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells from all the churches ; the day was uncommonly fine, the sun shone in full splendour, and the elements appeared in unison with the joy and exultation that beamed in every countenance. The constituted authorities met pre- vious to divine service, and prepared a congratulatory Address to his Majesty on the occasion. The churches were crowded, and the Reverend Divines, in appropriate discourses, did ample justice to the solemnity of the meeting. After divine service the 4th DragooD Guards assembled in the Market Place, and fired a feu dijoiein honour of the day. Sheep were roasted in various streets, and the liberality of the inhabitants (in addition to the munificence of the corporation, who gave £200) enabled every poor person in the town to partake of the general festivity. A very large assemblage of the most respectable inhabitants dined with the Mayor, at the Three Crowns Inn, and the evening concluded with a ball and supper. 105 ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH.— A handsome collection was made, and with a liberal donation from the Earl of Moira, was distributed to the poor at their homes. CASTLE DONINGTON".— The Earl of Moira having forwarded a handsome donation, which was liberally supported by the inhabi- tants at large, all being unanimous (of whatsoever sect or party) in contributing for the laudable purpose of regaling upwards of 1100 persons ; the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the day was spent with the greatest convivialty. After divine ser- vice nearly 200 children belonging to the Sunday School, were regaled with cake and wine, provided for that purpose, who sung * God save the King," " Rule Britannia," &c., and gave huzzas, three times three, on this memorable occasion. Private Parties were general throughout the town, and a public ball concluded the fes- tivity of the day, which terminated with regularity, and the utmost harmony and convivialit}-. COSBY. — A subscription was raised, so that every poor man re- ceived 1 lb. of meat, six-pennyworth of bread, and a quart of ale ; all the children, meat and bread. The principal inhabitants dined, together at the Inn ; those above receiving the bounty to the poord roasted a sheep for themselves ; the boys made bonfires, and all were loyal and joyous. FROLESWORTH.— The morning was ushered in with the usual demonstrations of rejoicing, a collection was made, and each poor person received 1 lb. of meat, a six-penny loaf, and a pint of ale. The gentlemen and farmers of the village dined together. In the even- ing, the principal inhabitants, with their wives, were invited to tea and a cold collation, at the worthy Rector's, where a band of music was stationed, and the conviviality of the evening kept up until a late hour. HINCKLEY. — The Jubilee was celebrated here with public de- monstrations of joy ; the day was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and in the course of the morning, every poor person in the town was supplied with money, from the handsome subscriptions made for that purpose. Excellent discourses were delivered at Church, and other places of Public Worship. All the poor in the House of Industry were regaled with roast beef, plum-pudding, and wine, and every Member of the Harmonic Society, with a bottle of wine each, being the very liberal donations of a Lady of Hinckley. The Harmonic Society, together with many others, dined at the Town Hall, which, with the Concert, made the happy day pass away with great festivity. Ale from the Brewery was given away, and in the evening, a ball and supper, at the Bull's Head, was numerously atten- ded ; the dancing was kept up till daylight next morning. HUSBANDS BOSWORTH.— The poor of the parish were re- galed with six fat sheep, and a liberal supply of bread and money, 106 accompanied with other demonstrations of joy and congratulation, as a testimony of the sincere and heartfelt loyalty of the inhabitant*, for their most gracious Sovereign, and much beloved Monarch, on the ever memorable occasion of his having entered the 50th year of his reign. MARKET HARBOROUGH.— The ioyous day was celebrated in this town, in a manner worthy of its loyalty, its attachment to the house of Brunswick, and its esteem for the personal virtues and worth of our revered Monarch. Upwards of £120 collected amonc the principal inhabitants, was appropriated solely to the relief and comfort of the indigent, and little tradesmen with large families. Nearly a ton weight of beef and mutton, 800 shilling loaves, and £20 in money, were distributed to each individual, men, women, and children, amounting to 800 persons, and money reserved for 20 tons of coals, for the winter. At four o'clock, upwards of 40 of the most respectable parishoneis assembled in the Town Hall. W. ¥. iMajor, Esq., took the chair, and after a neat and appropriate address, pro- posed the health of the King, with three times three, which was drank with enthusiastic applause. The Queen, &c., «S:c. A band of ipusic played " God save the King," accompanied with all the voices present ; the glass circulated freely, and the evening was spent with the greatest hilarity. Parties of women drank tea in the public streets, and in the countenances and conduct of the poor throughout the day, loyalty, satisfaction, and thankfulness, were strikingly evident. ROTHLEY. — The Jubilee was celebrated with great splendour, and with every demonstration of loyalty and patriotic joy. The dawn of that auspicious day was ushered in by the ringers with a merry peal. A sermon was preached in the parish Church to a numerous auditory, from Psalm 48, v. 12, 13, and 14. After divine service, the members of the Friendly Society walked in procession to the Temple, with their staves and flag, preceded by a band of music, playing " God save the King." The loyalty and hospitality of Mr. Babbington were conspicuous on this occasion ; upwards of 700 persons, men, women, and children, sat down to dinner on the Temple Lawn, where they were plentifully regaled with plum-pudding, mutton, and ale. — After dinner, the popular air of " God save the King," was sung in full chorus, and the company returned home with loud acclamations of loyalty to their King, and of gratitude to the worthy Lord of the Manor. The entertainment on the lawn being ended, a select party of Mr. Babbington's tenants, and respectable Yeomen in the parish of Rothley, with their faniilies, (about 70 in number) sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Temple, where every thing was conducted in the true spirit of Old English hospitality. "VVILLESLEY.— Sir Charles Hastings, Bart., gave a dinner, &c., to upwards of 400 persons residing in Willesley and Packington, and principally consisting of his own tenantry. The whole of the day- was marked by the utmost good humour, conviviality, and loyal en- thusiasm. 107 LINCOLNSHIRE LINCOLN. — lu the morning the bells ushered in the day with a joyful peal ; at nine o'clock, the Mayor and Corporation breakfasted together at the Rein Deer Inn, and from thence proceeded to St. Peter's Church, where an excellent and appropriate discourse was preached on the occasion by the Kev. Mr. Swan, from 1st Timothy, c. ii, V. 1, 2. The loyal Lincoln Volunteers, Cavalry and Infantry, attended divine service at the same place, as did also the Benefit Societies, and the Female Society, accompanied by the honorary Members of that useful Institution. After divine service, the Volun- teer Infantry tired a /ew cZejoie in honour of the occasion. A most liberal subscription was made in the different parishes, so that the poor were likewise enabled to rejoice, and celebrate the entrance of his Majesty into the 50th year of his Reign. The dinner at the Inn was more numerously attended than was ever remembered on any former occasion. After the cloth was withdrawn, his worship the Mayor, who presided, supported by Lord Mexborough, and Richard Ellison, Esq. , the City Members, gave " The King, and God bless him," with three times three, " The Queen, and Royal Family," with three times three, " The Army and Navy," with three times three. "God save the King," was sung, accompanied by all present, in full chorus. Many other loyal and patriotic songs and toasts were sung and given, and the evening was spent in the utmost harmony. A ball and cold collation was given at the Assembly Room, which was respectably attended, and the dancing kept up till an early hour the ensuing morning. BELTON, &c.— Lord Brownlow gave to the parish of Belton MO, to Faldingworth i^l5, and £5 to Snelland, for the purpose of celebra- ting the Jubilee. At Faldingworth, this money, added to the collec- tion made from the principal inhabitants, was given in bread, at the church on Sunday. On Wednesday, all the farmers' wives, indeed all the females in the parish, were treated with tea, and afterwards regaled with plenty of good ale. During the course of the evening, the ladies sung " God save the King," in full chorus, " Rule Brit- annia," and a number of other songs, and seemed to contend with each other in tokens of loyalty. COLEBY. — A subscription was entered into for the poor, in com- memoration of the happy period. A most excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. M. Sharar, from Psalm 147. After the service was over, which was attended by almost every inhabitant, the poor were desired to walk up to the Altar, and each person, from the aged parent, to the child at the breast, received a three-penny white loaf, baked that day, in celebration of that happy period, which was both gratefuUy and thankfully received by 168 persons. GRIMSBY. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, displaying of flags on the top of the Church, «&c. At eight o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Smellie, with the children of his Sunday School, each. 108 with a shoulder sash of the letters G. R. 50, preceded by the Volun- teer band, paraded through the principal streets. At ten, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council Men, met at the Queen's Head, where, with the Officers of the Corps, they partook of a cold collation, from whence they proceeded to Church in the following order : — Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council Men, in their robes. — The Members of the different Benefit Societies, with their respective colours ond the procession closed by the Volunteer Infantry. The Mayor and Officers of the Corporation, dined with the Officers of the Volun- teer Corps, at the Ship Inn, their head quarters, and the Volunteers, and each Member of the Club, received one shilling, to drink his Majesty's health. Other parties were formed at the different Inns, and the rejoicings closed with a grand ball at the Granby Inn. HEIGINGTON AND WASHINGBORO'.— In the morning, a very excellent and appropriate discourse was delivered by the Key. Mr. Massingberd. A very handsome collection was made, and five fat sheep were distributed to the poor, and a hogshead of ale given to drink his Majesty's health. The women were likewise regaled with tea. A select party of Gentleman partook of an excellent dinner, at the Talbot Inn, when several loyal and appropriate toasts were given, and the day was spent with the greatest harmony. KIRTON. — The day was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. A subscription was raised by the res- pectable inhabitants of the town, for the poor, when 70 poor men were accommodated with roast beef and plum-pudding, and a quart of ale a man, to drink his Majesty's health. Two shillings a-piece were also given to the poor widows. SPILSBY. — A subscription was entered into, and the Volunteers were treated with a dinner, as also the Sunday School children, with a plum-cake and a glass of wine each, to drink his Majesty's health. A most excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. E. Walls on the occasion. STAMFORD. — The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells. The places of divine worship were all well attended. Numerous par- ties dined at the Inns in the town ; and in the evening, a ball was attended by a respectable company of about 200 persons. " God save the King," was sung in full chorus by all present, and the mirth of the assembly maintained until a late hour. A subscription of £130, was raised, and one shilling given to every person (man, woman, op child), who chose to accept it. MIDDLESEX. {See London). BRENTFORD.— The Rev. Sir Robert Peat preached a most ad- mirable and energetic sermon, from the words, ** Fear God, honour 109 the King." The text was expounded with clear sentiments, and par- ticularly expressive of his loyalty and attachment to the best of Sovereigns, whose piety he noticed as being unparalleled, and worthy the imitation of all his subjects. In a very impressive manner he pointed out the innumerable blessings and happiness of this country, in these most awful times. After divine service, Sir Robert, in a most loyal manner, gave at the Parsonage, to the Brentford Charity Children, beef and plum-pudding, and they cordially joined him in drinking, " Long life and health to his Majesty." CHELSEA.— The Children of the Royal Military Asylum, about 1200 in number, of both sexes, after divine service, were drawn up in a long extended line, in front of that noble building, and gave a general salute, and three cheers in honour of the day. From thence they marched, in military order, to their respective halls, where a good dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding awaited them, and two- pence placed by the side of each plate, to be spent as they pleased. Before and after dinner they sung " God save the King ;" and the effect produced from upwards of a thousand voices, resounding through the different Halls, was grand and affecting. They then returned in the same order, cakes were distributed, three more huzzas succeeded, and the afternoon was spent in the truest hilarity and most innocent merriment. The fineness of the day, the mili- tary dress of the children, the joy that lighted up their little counte- nances, afforded a spectacle which our gracious Sovereign himself might have contemplated with pleasure. This noble Institution was brought to its present perfect state, under the auspices and personal inspection of his Royal Highness the Duke of York. CHELSEA FARM.— Lord Cremorne's Seat was a scene of fes- tivity and joy. A discharge of fifty pieces of artillery, placed on the terrace towards the Thames, announced the rising of the sun. At one o'clock, the Queen's Royal Volunteers, with their full band, assembled on Battersea Bridge. The commissioned Officers displayed a cockade of garter blue ribbon, given them by Viscountess Cre- morne, with the following inscription in gold letters ; — " The bOth year of George the Third, ever the Father of his people." Oct. 25th, 1809. A pu de joie was fired by them, which was returned by a second discharge of fifty brass pieces of artillery from his Lordship's grounds, where 50 of the Charity Children, patronised by her Lady- ship, were assembled, and sung in full chorus " God save the King," after which they were provided with a bountiful dinner. And in addition to his Lordship's munificence, 50 poor families in Chelsea were supplied each with 3 lbs. of beef, a half-peck loaf, vegetables, ond two shillings in money, to celebrate the day. A sum of £20 was distributed amongst the poor parishioners. In the evening his Lordship's house was illuminated in a most superb and brilliant manner. CHRIST CHURCH.— The morning of the 25th was ushered in 110 by the ringing of bells, and the joyful demonstrations of the people. The Volunteer Corps commanded by Major Meyrick, assembled at an early hour on the parade, whence they were marched in three divisions to different houses, where the Mayor, with a liberality that does him the highest credit, entertained them with a breakfast ; they then returned to the parade, where they fired a jeu de joicj after which they proceeded to the Church, where a sermon was preached, by the Rev. West Wheldale, the Rector, to a large congregation. After the sermon the parochial Officers retired to the vestry, and by a well-directed distribution of 1700 quartern, loaves, besides the relief of money in peculiar cases, gladdened the hearts of the lower order of the inhabitants of this populous manufacturing parish. la the course of the day, the Rector, Major Meyrick, William Hale, Esq., Treasurer, and the principal inhabitants, dined together, when, as may be suposed, his Majesty's health, " Long live the King," and a number of toasts expressive of veneration and love for our Sove- reign, the Queen, and their august Family, were drank, and every expression of joy exhibited which could mark the thanks of a people, grateful for the protection they have received during his Majesty'^ reign. EDMONTON.— William Mellish, Esq., Member for the county, ordered three oxen and some sheep to be prepared at his seat, at Bush Hill, to regale the poor of his neighbourhood, and this was dis- tributed on the evening of the 24th, giving the best shares to those who had the most numerous families. And in the same spirit,, many of the principal gentry issued liberal donations to their poorer neighbours. On the 25th, the ringers at day break fixed on the Church Tower the colours belonging to the late Association, and frequently in the course of the day repeated their merry peals. A very numerous congregation assembled at the house of (prayer. An appropriate hymn preceded the sermon. The Preacher chose for his text, Ist Samuel, 10th chap. 24th verse, and the service ended with two verses of the favourite national song, " God save the King,'* sung by all present. A collection was made on the preceding Sunday of i;29. 13s. 6(1. for the purpose of giving to the aged inhabitants of the Almshouses, and the boys and girls of the Charity Schools, 157 in number, a Jubilee dinner. The surplus was distributed in medals to the children and donations to the poor who attended Church. Mr. Mellish feasted his labourers, and many others, in one of his large barns, fitted up for the occasion, and in the evening amueed them with a bonfire, and lighted up his house ; some of the neigh- bourhood also illuminated. In the hamlet of Southgate, the sum of £70 was laid out in bread and meat, and given to the poor of that district. And a collection was made by the inhabitants at large, amounting to i;213 IBs. which is now applied to the relief and com- fort of the poor, by supplying them with fuel, at reduced prices during the winter, and to be understood by them, as more imme- diately emanating from those principles of gratitude to God, loyalty Ill to our King, and love to our country, which have been universally expressed throughout the Empire upon the celebration of the Jubilee. GREENFORD. — A subscription was raised by the Ladies and Gentlemen, for the purpose of giving a dinner to the labouring people, to which most of the principal Farmers in the parish cheer- fully contributed their guinea. The girls belonging to the Charity School were given white aprons to appear in at Church, and to wear afterwards on Sundays. The Church was scarcely ever re- membered to be so full. No labourer lost his day's wages, by not working for his master. After divine service, they all repaired to a barn and yard, fitted up for the occasion, and were abundantly re- galed with roast and boiled beef, meat pies, plum-puddings, and plenty of vegetables and strong beer. Every child was admitted above five years of age, the younger ones were taken care of by women who could not attend the public dinner, but who were paid accordingly. It is difficult to say which party appeared the most pleased and happy, the donors or receivers ; after singing " God save th-e King," and " Rule Britannia," they all dispersed quietly, and orderly, to their respective homes. HADLEY. — At the village of Hadley, near Barnet, the day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, &c. The Church was crowded with persons of all ranks and conditions. The sermon was short, and well adapted to the occasion, and the uncommon degree of quietness and silence, in so numerous a congregation, was certainly a stiong mark of the attention paid to it. From the Church, all parties proceeded to the spot where the poor had been invited to dine by the Church Wardens, who had taken the trouble of calling at every house, and taking down the number of each family who wished to partake of this convivial dinner, provided by a subscrip- tion among their more opulent neighbours. In one room were seen seated upwards of 400 persons, not the least noise was heard, each grown person was supplied with meat and a mug of table beer. After grace, the Ladies and Gentlemen of the village, who had dis- persed themselves at the diff'erent tables for that purpose, began to carve for their guests. The walls of the room were covered with appropriate sentences, expressive of loyal and religious sentiments on this singular and interesting occasion. The pillars which sup- ported the room above, were decorated with branches of oak and laurel, enlivened with flowers, and nothing was wanting that could give cheerfulness and delight to the guests, or to those who witnessed their happy countenances. There were in another room close to this greatone, nearly 100 persons, equally well supplied with provisions in every respect, and the remainder sat down to tables in the same place, but not under cover. A most respectable looking man, with locks as white as snow, when " God save the King," was sung, stood uncovered, and raised his voice in so devotional a manner, that the 112 tears trickled down his cheeks in rapture whilst he sang. This gentleman was formerly a Member of one of our Universities. Be- tween four and five o'clock, the King's health was again drank with three times three ; in less than a quarter of an hour, they dispersed without the least symptom of disorder or riot, though there were at one time not less than 500 spectators on the spot. There remained a sufficient quantity of meat, bread and ale, to supply next day 27 poor families with a good dinner. HAMPTON.— By the liberal contributions of the inhabitants, aided by the private benefactions of charitable individuals, upwards of 1100 poor persons were relieved with meat, bread, beer and coals. Early in the morning the flag was displayed on the Church tower, the bells rang a merry peal, and with small intermission continued ringing the whole of the day. Divine service commenced at the usual hour in the morning. After the prayers, an excellent appro- priate discourse was preached by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, from 118th Psalm, and 24th verse. Te Deum, Jubilate Deo, and Handel's Coronation Anthem, were performed by the choir, and after the ser- mon the hymn of " God save the King" was sung, in which the congregation joined. The poor persons who partook of the charitable donations attended the celebration of the service, and never was any Church more crowded, or a congregation more attentive. After ser- vice many of the respectable inhabitants of the parish dined together at the Bell Inn, on the old English fare of roast beef and plum- pudding. Many loyal toasts were sung, and the day was devoted to harmony and conviviality. The poor in the parish Workhouse were regaled by their Officers, with an excellent dinner and strong beer. Among the acts of private munificence on this happy festival, must be enumerated, that of Mrs. Ryley Williams, and other Ladies of the Hamlet of Hampton Wick, who jointly contributed to entertain 100 poor children with a plentiful repast. Lady Albinia Cumber- land gave an elegant dejeune to a select party of Nobility and Gentry at her apartments, in Hampton-Court-Palace. There was a grand subscription ball and supper at the Hoy Inn, Hampton-Court, which was honoured by the presence of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, and attended by nearly 400 of the Nobility, Gentry, and respectable inhabitants of Hampton and its vicinity. A military band attended, and performed several admirable pieces of music ; and a grand display of fire- works was made in the course of the evening. HAREFIELD.— The glorious day was observed in the most splendid manner on the common, numerous tables groaned with the weight of a plentiful repast of all descriptions, suitable to the occa- sion, enough for the whole parish without distinction, from which no stranger was excluded. An excellent band of music from Pinner attended ; and the cannon from the Mines Royal Copper Mill, was fired at intervals during the whole day. G. Speddings, Esq., one of the proprietors of these extensive Works, provided his numerous 113 workmen and their families, (some hundreds) with plenty of hard cash for the occasion. HIGHGATE. — A sum was collected, which afforded a distribution of five shillings to every labouring and every poor person, and two shillings for each child. The spirited little band of Volunteers, after attending divine service, paraded the village, indulging in frequent huzzas, and their music playing, " God save the King, Kule Bri- tannia," &c. They were hospitably regaled at the Castle Bowling Green. Mr. Prickett's and Mr. Mainwaring's splendid illuminations were the most conspicuous. To the credit of the poor, all was har- mony, gentleness, and joy. PADDINGTON.— This small parish showed its loyalty on the happy occasion of the Jubilee, by distributing 25 sheep, 350 quartern loaves, and 700 candles, amongst 340 families, besides a dinner to nearly 70 children belonging to their Charity School ; the above pur- chased from a subscription collected by the Officers from house to house. KATCLIFF. — A public subscription was entered into by the inhabitants, to enable the poorer families of that place to participate in the general joy, occasioned by the happy extension of the reign of our good and gracious Sovereign to the 50th Anniversary of his Accession to the Throne. 2796 lbs. of beef, 662 quartern loaves 1120 pots of porter, with two tons and a half of potatoes, were distri- buted to 560 families, consisting of upwards of 2500 individuals. The children of the Charity School were also regaled with plum- puddings and roast beef, and a donation of six-pence each. SHADWELL. — The Hon. Thomas Bowes entertained his numer- ous tenantry with roast beef, plum-pudding, porter, and a little English gin after dinner ; nearly 800 partook of his benevolence. The Treasurer and Trustees of the Charity School entertained the Cha- rity Children and the old women of the Almshouses, and the poor in the Workhouse were made happy. SHADWELL MARKET.— Mr. Thomas Ashfield, the proprietor of this flourishing Market, with a spirit of loyalty to our beloved Sovereign, gave to his tenantry of Shadwell Market, his promised ox, and entertained the whole of the market people, at the White Lion Tavern, ShadweU Market, with roast beef, plum pudding, porter and punch. Mr. Ashfield also provided an excellent band of music. SOUTHGATE.— Few places evinced more substantial marks of loyalty and affection than the village of Southgate : a liberal sub- scription was entered into by its inhabitants, which was judiciously expended in furnishing provisions to the labouring class, and pro- viding an entertainment for the children of the Charity School. After attending divine service, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Thomas Winbolt, M.A., Minister of the Chapel, I lU 120 children were entertained with true English hospitality at the Schoolhouse, where the Ladies and Gentlemen of Southgate presided ; and a lasting impression could not fail to be produced upon the minds of the children of those blessings which were derived under the mild sway of our beloved Sovereign, and our present happy Consti- tution. SOUTH MIMS.— The Rev. Mr. North delivered an excellent and appropriate discourse. The solemnity was rendered truly impres- sive by a select choir, which performed the national and sublime Anthem of " God save the King," accompanied by the vocal powers of the congregation. The lower classes of society, 600, partook of a plentiful dinner of roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer. The hilarity of the scene terminated by the firing of 50 rounds of cannon, lire-works, and other recreations. UXERIDGE,— At the suggestion of the Rev. Mr. Pike, several leading gentlemen of Uxbridge collected an ample subscription, by which they were enabled to give a substantial dinner to each poor inhabitant throughout the town — viz., 1 lb. of bread, with 1 lb. of meat and a pot of ale to each man, woman and child. Furthermore a distribution was made of 10 chaldron of coals (about 365 bushels), to the relief of 114 persons ! The truly British hospitality of Daniel Scott Norton, Esq., ought not to be passed over in silence. A com- pany of 145 persons, comprehending the tradesmen of Uxbridge, and the men attached to Mr. Norton's extensive Brewery, were regaled in the Brewhouse on the English fare of roast beef, plum- pudding and ale. His Majesty's health was drank in ancient beverage, in addition to which forty gallons of punch were provided by their liberal host. The soldiery quartered in the town snared in the feel- ings of the day, and voluntarily mustering before Mr. Norton's door, •complimented him with a discharge of three volleys over the Brewery ; they were not suffered to depart without partaking of his hospitality. In short, the day was unequalled in Uxbridge for universal happiness and congratulation, and was concluded in the most orderly and cheerful manner. MONMOUTHSHIRE. MONMOUTH.— Lord Arthur Somerset joined with Sir C. Morgan, his worthy colleague in the representation of the Countyof Monmouth, the humane and liberal plan of liberating all the debtors in the County Gaol, whose debts amounted to £248, A letter was received from the Duke of Beaufort, apologising for his absence from Monmouth, by a previous engagement at Bristol ; but that he had ordered some of the best deer in his park at Badminton to be selected and sent for the entertainment. His Grace also gave ten guineas, and Lord Charles Somerset five guineas, to the collection for the poor, which, added to the Corporation subscription, and that of the town at large, 115 amounted to £70, which was distributed by the Committee to glad- den the hearts of the indigent. CHEPSTOW.— The day was announced by the ringing of bells and firing of cannon ; and a very large subscription having been made for the poor, early in the morning between 20 and 30 fat sheep, with a suitable quantity of bread, were distributed, affording plen- tiful meals for the day for themselves and families ; and a consider- able surplus of money remained to be laid out in the purchase of blankets for the poor. Capt. Lewis, with his troop of cavalry, and the Military and Naval Gentlemen in the uniforms, attended divine service. At one o'clock a royal salute was fired from the ships in the harbour. The cavalry having invited the Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood to partake of a splendid dinner at the Beaufort Arms, at their expense, between 70 and 80 persons sat down, and the feasting and festivity were kept up to a late hour. NEWPORT.— Sir Charles Morgan gave an elegant dinner in honour of the day, to his military and other friends, and a ball in the evening to the ladies, both which were attended by numerous and genteel parties ; and the worthy Baronet's liberality was the subject of much admiration and praise. NORFOLK. NORWICH.— The Jubilee was celel)rated with great splendour and every demonstration of heartfelt joy in this city. At an early hour flags were flying from the Churches and Houses, guns were firing, and bells were ringing. At ten o'clock the Corporation went in procession, with all the pomp of the city regalia, to hear divine service at the Cathhedral. Nearly 1,200 Freemen, principally of the labouring classes of the citizens, met in the Market, and attended the Mayor, Aldermen and Commons to Church. When it is consi- dered how much this city has suffered in its trade by the war, there can scarcely be produced a more striking instance of the loyal and patriotic disposition of its inhabitants, than this voluntary congress of this class of men. The sermon was very appropriate and impres- sive, and the congregation was exceedingly numerous. At one o'clock, the Garrison was drawn out upon the Castle ditches, where they fired a feu de joie, royal salute, and general salute. The firing over, the troops filed off, and the Court resumed their progress to the Hall, where the Officers of the several corps went by invita- tion from the Mayor, to partake of some refreshments. The Cor- poration being assembled, Mr. Steward Alderson addressed the Mayor, in the name of the Worshipful the Aldermen and the worthy Commons, in a speech fraught with sentiments of loyalty and attachment to our aged and venerable King, the epithets by which the learned Steward distinguished the Sovereign. " It was not," he said, '* even in the romance of the lovalty which all classes I 2 116 of Englislimen felt in common, to hope for a second occasion to com- memorate such an event as that of the present day. With the record of the day wonld be handed down the name of the Mayor," to whose particular liberality, and general merits in the exercise of his important office the Steward paid a just eulogium, which con- cluded his address. Mr. Harmer, the Speaker of the Commons, as the representative of that body, in a short speech, expressed his entire coincidence in the sentiments of the Steward, to which the Mayor replied nearly in the following words : — " Mr. Steward, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen, I am very sensible of the honour you have done me, although unable to express my thanks ; and I am equally sen- sible that a roast beef dinner, when weighed in the scale against my deficiencies in office, will be found light in the balance. Permit me, Gentlemen, to congratulate you, for I consider that we are here assembled on no common occasion, to celebrate no comment event ; but we are met to testify our joy and thankfulness that it has pleased Providence to permit a good and virtuous King to enter this day on the 50th year of his reign ; to express our attachment to the excel- lent form of government over which he presides, and our admiration of that glorious Constitution to which I look up as the basis of our strength in war, and our security in peace, as the rock on which all our liberties are founded ; and having stood the test for ages, I hope will be transmitted to posterity, uncoiTupted by faction, un- shaken by violence, and untarnished by time." At five o'clock, the company, invited by the Mayor to partake of a roast beef dinner, assembled at St. Andrew's Hall ; and soon after the joyful note of preparation was given, by the drum and file playing *' O the roast beef of old England," at the head of a royal baron of beef, weighing 172 lbs. surmounted with the Union flag, which was brought in by four grenadiers, who carried it twice round, and then placed it at top of the hall. The company seated themselves at three tables, which extended the whole length of the ndddle aisle, which was brilliantly lighted up with chandeliers, &c. On the baron of beef being placed under the picture of Lord Nel- son, the curtains were drawn up, and the transparencies exhibited, which were placed in front of the gallery. They consisted of a like- ness of our beloved Monarch, in a gold- coloured frame, one half of which was painted with oak leaves and acorns, and the other half with laurel leaves ; round the frame, on a dark blue ribbon, was inscribed, in large gold letters, " The bOth year of King George II I ^ On each side was an allegorical transparency in chiara scuro — the one of Britannia seated on a rock, with a lion at her feet, and with ships at a distance pointing to the portrait of our beloved Monarch, and exhibiting a scroll wiUi this inscription, '* The effusions of a Nation's love" and on the other side was Neptune, seated in his car, and pointing to the inscription round his Majesty's portrait ; upon the whole, the eflect was good, and did credit to the dilTerent artists who painted them. The moment this interesting design burst upon the 117 sight, the excellent band of the Wiltshire Militia, stationed in the gal- lery, struck up " God save the King," Amongst the Nobility and Gentry who were thus hospitably entertained by the Chief Magis- trate of the city (to the number of 341) were — Lord Bishop of Norwich, Viscount Primrose, Lord Bayning, Hon. George Herbert, Sir Thomas Beevor, Sir Thomas Durant, Sir Edward Berry, the Dean of Norwich, &c., &c. The cloth drawn, and the desert served, the Mayor gave " The King," which was received with such applause as would proceed from a settled, principled, and proved attachment to the august Head of our venerable Constitution. A Gentleman sang *' God save the King," with additional stanzas, and the company rose and gave the hearty English three times three cheers. The Mayor then proceeded to give the following toasts, the band playing appro- priate airs between each : — The Prince of Wales — The Queen and Koyal Family — the great Rock of Strength, the British Constitution — may the affections of Englishmen increase with the years of the King— the Army of the Empire— the Navy of the Empire, and suc- cess to the wooden walls of old England— the Lieutenant of the County— the Sheriff of the County— the Lord Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese — the Mayor of Norwich, by the Bishop — the Members for the County — the Members for the City — the immortal memory of the Eight Hon. William Pitt, &c. The harmony and conviviality of the party were now, like the occasion, fixed and established. Of the previous arrangement, and general conduct of this happy day, it is impossible to speak in terms exceeding its merit, but that merit must be given to the person who entirely deserved it, namely Thomas Back, Jun., Esq., the Mayor of Norwich. When the Court, by indecision, division, or difference of opinion, declined to take any efficient step for the promotion of that object, which the event has shown was common to all ; the Mayor, by his munificence, hospitality, decided conduct, and judicious arrangement, gave that time to the Jubilee rejoicing which will attract to him, as a public character, the thanks and the regard of every man who loves the establishment of his country. So general, indeed, was the wish to verify the worthy Steward's assertion, " To hand down his name and office, together with the records of the Commemoration," that before the company separated, the following proposals were unanimously agreed to : — " Resolved, That as a tes- timony of respect for the worthy Chief Magistrate, Thomas Back, Jun., Esq., and particularly for his conduct on this glorious day of the Jubilee— We, whose Names are hereunto subscribed, do request that he will sit for his Picture, to any Artist he may think proper, and permit it to be placed in this Hall. Dated St. Andrew's Hall, Oct. 25th, 1809." The names were those of the most respectable person- ages in the city of Norwich. Let it not be imagined that the higher . ranks were alone regaled on this propitious day, a just tribute must be paid to the many, who by their bounty and exertions, made the . cottages of industry, and the huts of poverty, the abodes of plenty 118 and mirth. Subscriptions were made throuf^hout the city, to enable the lower classes of the community to take partake in the en- joyment of the festival. The sums collected at the various places of divine worship allowed of bread, meat, ale, soup, or money, to be distributed as the directors chose, to every poor person who was in need, throughout the numerous and respectable parishes, in addi- tion to which the Freemen in the Orange and Purple Interest received 2s. 6d., and two quarts of beer each. The Volunteers of the city had each of them handsome donations from their Officers. The poor women in the Hospital, in the Rose Lane, had a liberal supply of beef, bread, pudding, and beer. The people in the Workhouse had beef and plum-pudding for dinner, the children a three-penny plum cake each, from St. Peter's Mancroft, and every person had six-pence given by the Mayor. The poor of the parish of Thorpe were amply regaled by means of a subscription amongst the other inhabitants, two of whom added a sheep to their liberal share. The prisoners in Bridewell had a plentiful dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding, and a quart of beer each, given by the Mayor. The debtors and felons in the Castle had from the High Sheriff a plentiful diimer of roast beef and plum-pudding, and one pint of ale each. One Crown Debtor was discharged from the County Gaol, and one from Ipswich, free of all fees. Thus ended in the loyal city of Norwich a day of rejoicing for thousands. BRACON. — The celebration of the 25th began by a full attendance at Church. After service, " God save the King" was sun^ in the Church : and the band of music played the same from Churcn, before the carriage of the worthy possessors of the Hall, who proceeded to that hospitable mansion, where, at one o'clock, the tables were plen- tifully covered for the comfort of the poor. In the afternoon, the parishioners assembled on the green, where a booth had been pre- viously erected. On an acorn, at the top, was " Oct. 25th^ 1809," and " God save the King'' on the extended leaves. Here the barrels of beer, and bushels of cakes, which were to be given away, were sta- tioned. At three o'clock, a royal salute was fired, and afterwards, from an elevation in the booth, Mr. Berney, uncovered, gave " The King — God bless him !" with three times three, and a discharge of fifty pieces, the band playing " God save the King," then " The Queen and Koyal Family, and long may they flourish." (Three times three, a royal salute, and " Rule Britannia.") — " The Bishop of Norwich, and may the parish of Bracon ever remember his goodness to them, and his good advice !" (Three times three, and seven pieces.) The villagers then gave " Mr. Berney's health, and long may he live to support the King and Constitution !" The acclamations of " Old England for ever," and " Berney for ever," with singing, dancing, and good humour, continued till night closed the gay scene. FAKENHAM. — Due respect for the many blessings this country has enjoyed through his Majesty's long reign was shown at Fnkeuham, by the ringing of bells, and the performance of divine service at the 119 accustomed hour ; nor were the poor of the parish forgotten, but to every poor family money was given for a dinner, in proportion to the number of each. HONINGHAM. — The service appointed for that day, with the addi- tional prayer, was read, and an excellent sermon, adapted to the occa- sion, preached at Honingham, by the Minister of the parish. The Church was crowded. Captain Townshend's corps of Volunteers after- wards fired a feu de joie, and in the evening several barrels of beer were given to the inhabitants of Honingham, and the adjoining vil- lages ; subscriptions for that purpose having been made by the prin- cipal persons in those parishes. KETTERINGHAM.— The Anniversary of his Majesty's Accession was celebrated at Ketteringham Hall, the seat of Mrs. Atkyns, in the most loyal manner. After attending divine service, upwards of 200 persons, decorated with blue ribbons, having upon them the motto " God save the King," and preceded by a band of music, went in pro- cession to the Hall, which was adorned with branches of oak and other ensigns of loyalty. The tables in all the rooms were abundantly spread in the good old English style. A few friends, the tenants, and the poor, partook of the hospitality of the Lady of the Mansion. In order to perpetuate the remembrance of the event, an oak was planted in a conspicuous place in the park, that posterity might have an ob- ject which would recall to their memory the happy occasion of their meeting. ORMESBY, &c. — A liberal subscription having been entered into by the united parishes of Ormesby, St. Margaret, St. Michael, and Scratby, for the purpose of regaling the poor of each parish : — each man, woman, and child, to the number of 408, had 1 lb. of beef, a three-penny loaf, and a quart of ale each. WALSINGHAM ABBEY.— The day was ushered in by the ring- ing of bells ; when, after attending divine service, and hearing an appropriate sermon on the occasion, by the Rev. J. Lee Warner, the numerous poor, by a general contribution of Great and Little Walsing- ham, and the adjoining parish of Houghton, were regaled by an ox roasted whole, two sheep, and plenty of strong beer, and plum-pud- ding. WELLS. — A liberal subscription afforded the means of celebrating and commemorating the happy event by the lower classes of a numer- ous population, after an appropriate discourse, most emphatically de- livered by the Rev. Valentine Hill, the Rector. The bells ushered in the morn and rang during the day. The Volunteer Infantry, com- manded by Capt. Bloom, fired three vuUeys, accompanied by a royal salute of artillery. The principal inhabitants dined at the Fleece Inn, where loyalty and a love for the King and Country were emi- nently conspicuous. YARMOUTH. — The morning was ushered in with the ringing and 120 firing of bells. At half past ten, divine service commenced, and riever were the places of public worship more thronged than on this occasion. At one, the ships in the roads fired a royal salute, and the Berkshire Militia three excellent feu dejoie. In the evening the ball was nu- merously and fashionably attended. The Ladies forming the Com- mittee of the School of Industry, provided every child a comfortable garment, marked with the letters G. R. Medals appropriate for the occasion were presented them by one of the Ladies : with these they attended divine service ; after which they partook of a most excellent dinner, at the School, of roast beef and plum-pudding. — A liberal present of a Testament, for each child, was sent by an unknown friend to the Charity. The poor of the town were likewise regaled with roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. NORTHAMPTON.— The extraordinary and jovful event of our revered Sovereign entering upon the 50th year of his reign, was cele- brated by the inhabitants of this place with the most lively demon- strations of loyalty and attachment, and. with a unanimity and public spirit worthy of a grateful people. The morning was ushered in with ringing of bells in the different churches. The Mayor and Corpora- tion, with the Northampton Volunteer Cavalry, went in procession to All Saints' Church, which was unusually crowded. After divine service detachments of the 23d and 48th regiments, stationed here, assembled in the Market- square, and fired three excellent volleys in honour of the day. Soon after one o'clock the populacejwere gratified with the distribution of an ox, which had been roasting in the Market- square from an early hour of the preceding evening. Several thou- sands of loaves, and a number of hogsheads of ale, were also given to the assembled multitude. Sheep were likewise roasted in different parts of the town, and many hundreds regaled at tables in the streets. About three o'clock upwards of 200 of the most respectable inhabit- ants of the town dined at the George Inn, where the Mayor and Bailiffs presided, who were honoured with the company of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northampton, Lord Compton, and the Officers of the 23d and 48th regiments. The Danish, Dutch, and French Officer^ on their parole, were also of the party, by invitation, and appeared highly delighted with the entertainment. The health of the King, &c., with several loyal and constitutional toasts, suitable to the day, were given with unbounded applause, and the greatest satisfaction was manifested by the company. In the evening an immense con- course of people, preceded by a numerous band of music, paraded the streets, singing the favourite air of " God save the King,'' with addi- tional verses adapted to the occasion. About eight the ball com- menced at the George Inn, when the company assembled was more numerous than was ever witnessed on any former occurrence. From the liberal donations of the Right Hon. the Earl of Northampton, the 121 Right Hon. Spencer Perceval, Chancellor of the Exchequer, W. Han- bury, Esq., of Kelmarsh, the Corporation of the borough, and the con- tributions of the inhabitants, a sum little short of £700, was appro- priated to the purpose of supplying the wants and making glad the heart of every necessitous individual throughout the town. TJpwards of 6000 men, women, and children of the town, prisoners of all descrip- tions in the gaols, soldiers in the town and barracks, including non- commissioned officers and privates, as also their wives and children, received 2s. 3d. each ; and all the inferior prisoners of war, Danes, Dutch, and French, 5s. each. ASTROP WELLS.— On this happy event, the Rev. Wra. S. Willes, after divine service, distributed 800 tickets for bread and meat to the poor of his parish ; and in the evening gave an elegant supper and ball to 150 of his tenants and neighbours. Every demonstration of joy was manifested on this memorable day ; nothing could exceed the loyalty and harmony of the evening, and every praise is due to Mr. and Mrs. Willes for their hospitable and splendid entertainment. BLISWORTH. — The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells, a flag was displayed at the top of the church, and a fat sheep roasted whole. A great number of women were provided with cake and tea in the street, and at five o'clock the sheep was distributed among the poor people, with bread and beer, in equal portions to each family. A supper was afterwards provided at the Grafton Arms, where several ot the respectable inhabitants assembled, and harmony and convivial mirth crowned the festivity of the day. BOUGHTON.— Capt. Howard Vyse, M.P., presented all his tenants with a dinner ; and the principal inhabitants of the village having raised a very liberal subscription, purchased a fat ox, which was dis- tributed in pieces to every poor family, with plenty of bread and beer. In the evening there was a large bonfire, with fire- works and music ; a quantity of ale was also given away, and the evening was concluded with the greatest harmony. BRADDEN. — A liberal subscription was entered into by the in- habitants, on the 25th, which was appropriated in purchasing wear- ing apparel for the poor of the parish. BRAYFIELD.— S. Farrer, Esq., gladdened the hearts of all the poor with plenty of beef, stout, ale, &c., and spared nothing that could contribute in any measure to the festivity of the day. BROCKHALL.— T. R. Thornton, Esq., gave an elegant and sump- tuous dinner to his tenantry, and the whole of the inhabitants of the village, which was followed by a ball in the evening, accompanied with every demonstration of loyalty and respect for our venerable Sovereign. CULWORTH.— The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and a band playing *' God save the King," round the village. 122 A liberal subscription was likewise made by the principal inhabit- ants, for the purpose of supplying the poor with a quantity of meat, which was accordingly done, by distributing upwards of 100 stone of beef, in equal proportions, to every poor family in the parish. DAVENTRY. — The day was observed by all ranks of people as a day of Jubilee and public rejoicing. The Bailiff, Burgesses, and Commonalty, in their formalities, and the principal inhabitants, attended divine service ; after which it was unanimously agreed to present a dutiful Address to his Majesty. The poor, to the number of upwards of 1300, were regaled with beef and a proportionate quan- tity of bread and ale, for which a liberal subscription had been pre- viously raised. HANNINGTON. — Every poor person in the parish was invited by the principal farmers to dine in the village street, where they were served with a plentiful dinner of mutton, beef, and plum-pudding, of which they partook with a cheerfulness that evinced their gratitude for the opportunity afforded them of thus feasting together upon so memorable an occasion. Tea was also provided for them by the principal farmers' wives ; after which every individual was presented with a two-penny Jubilee cake, when the greater part of them repaired to their respective homes. About eight o'clock the more respectable inhabitants (who had been instrumental in promoting the general festivity of the day, by their attendance on the poor, &c.) sat down to a supper of roast beef and plum-pudding, provided at the Mill Stone public house, and spent the remainder of the evening with the ut- most hilarity. HAUDINGSTONE.— The inhabitants of this village collected up- wards of £Q0, which was distributed the ensuing Christmas, by the vicar, in provisions, blankets, &c., to the poor of the parish. HIGllAM FERRERS.— The Mayor and Corporation of the borough, after attending divine service, met at the Town Hall, ^vith their neighbours, and partook of an extremely good dinner, provided by the Mayor. Many loyal toasts were drank, great good humour and conviviality prevailed, and the general sentiment of the day tes- tified the loyalty and true attachment the inhabitants of that ancient and respectable borough bear to their venerable and much beloved Monarch. A very liberal subscription was made for the poor, which was distributed according to the extent of their families. KETTERING.— Nearly ^300 having been collected, part of it was expended in giving meat and bread to all the poor and working peo- ple in the town (upwards of 200), with a small sum of money to each family ; the residue to be applied to the reduction of coals during the ensuing winter. Joy and festivity were never more conspicuous than on this happy occasion, while the temperance that distinguished the day paid an affecting and sincere homage to the virtues of our aged and beloved Sovereign. The Kettering Volunteers were also assem- i)led, who, after firing three excellent volleys, joined with the band in singing the favourite national ode of " God save the King." 123 OUNDLE. — The morning was ushered in by ringing of bells ; and a very liberal subscription having been previously entered into by all ranks who could afford it, to enable those who could not— to join in the festivities of the day, a committee distributed bread, beer, and meat, in the proportion of a loaf (of ninepence value), and one pound of meat, to every person, two quarts of beer to a man, one quart to a woman, and half a pint to each child ; and nearly 500 persons of different ages were thus supplied. After attending divine service, at three o'clock a very large party of ladies and gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner at the Talbot Inn, and in the evening there was an assembly, when the merry dance was kept up till four o'clock on Thursday morning ; and the whole passed off with that harmony and good humour which will ever reflect credit on the town and neigh- bourhood. OVERSTONE.— An ox, given by J. Kipling, Esq., was divided into portions, and, together with bread and money, distributed to every poor family in the parish. PETERBOROUGH.— The Jubilee was celebrated in a manner well suited to the loyalty of that ancient city. Throughout the day joy beamed on every countenance ; and loyalty and harmony went hand in hand. At dawn, the harmonious peal of bells at the Cathe- dral and parish Church proclaimed the arrival of the happy day ; afterwards beef and bread were distributed to upwards of 1800 per- sons, amongst whom the prisoners were not forgotten. At nine o'clock, a most elegant breakfast was given at the Talbot Inn, by the Captains of three troops of Yeomanry, to the Members of that res- pectable Corps, at which the Clergy, Gentry, and Ofiicers of the Vo- lunteers, were also present. At eleven o'clock, the military, pre- ceded by their band of music, and accompanied by a vast concourse of people, marched to the parish Church, where one of the most ap- propriate and impressive discourses that was ever heard within its walls, was delivered, with peculiar energy, by the Rev. the Arch- deacon of Northampton, from the text, " Honour the King." Divine service being ended, the Yeomanry and Volunteers were drawn up in the Market-place, and the latter fired six volleys. At two o'clock, the Children belonging to the Sunday Schools, in number about 170, and the poor in the Workhouse, were regaled with roast beef and plum-pudding. At three o'clock, about 80 of the principal inhabit- ants sat down so a sumptuous dinner at the Angel Inn. As soon as the cloth was removed, *' The King," with three times three, was drank with enthusiasm, and immediately after Handel's Coronation Anthem was sung with great effect by the choristers of the Cathedral. Many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank, and songs sung, and the company separated at a late hour, earnestly wishing for a long continuance of the already protracted life of the best of Kings. THRAPSTON.— The day was celebrated by the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. A subscription (having for its 124 object the comfcjrt of the poor) was opened, and the produce was dis- posed of on the Jubilee day, in the distribution of beef, bread, beer, and coals, to all those who chose to accept them. Flags were sus- pended from the battlements of the Church, and the day was spent with the utmost festivity and good humour. TITFIELD.— The poor of this parish were liberally supplied with an abundance of bread, meat, and beer, which was distributed accord- ing to the number of their families. TOWCESTER.— The inhabitants were happy in celebrating this joyous event, in the true old stj'le of English hosjjitality. The plan of arrangement was suggested by Gilbert Flesher, Esq., and cordially supported by all the opulent inhabitants of the place. The festivity gave complete satisfaction to every individual, and afforded a display of loyalty truly worthy of Britons. Having ascertained the probable expense of entertaining the poor inhabitants of the parish, upwards of 1000 in number, with roast beef, plum-pudding, and a proper quantity of ale, it was agreed that the Market-hill appeared to oe the best adapted for the festal scene ; which was accordingly announced by the town crier in the open market on Tuesday, when the presence of the poor inhabitants, men, women, and children, was requested on the memorable occasion, and each person was desired to bring a knife and fork, plate and mug. The auspicious morn was ushered in by the chimes of the Church playing " God save the King," and the bells ringing fifty rounds — a flag was streaming from the Church tower, and every demonstration of loyalty and gladness was exhibited by the populace. The inhabitants and Volunteers went in procession to attend divine service, when an excellent sermon was preached on the occasion. Immediately after, the Volunteers paraded the streets, displaying a Jubilee flag, and their band performing several appro- priate airs. At a quarter before one, preparation for dinner was announced by the Church bell ; and at one the provisions, which had been dressed at the houses of several of the inhabitants, who also furnished table linen, &c., were placed on the festal board, and several barrels of ale disposed of at proper distances ; when upwards of 70 of the principals persons of the place took their stations for carv- ing, &c., while several ladies arranged themselves at convenient parts of the table, whose condescension and kind assistance greatly ennanced the comforts of the day. With such order and regularity was the whole conducted, that even the most infirm, as well as parents with infants in their arms, were not subject to the least inconve- nience, notwithstanding 1,200 persons were assembled. An extraor- dinary fine lamb was roasted and served up whole on the occasion. After the company was properljr placed, Mr. Flesher addressed them on the happy cause of their having met together in so novel a manner. He recommended that the fragments after dinner should be conveyed to his house, so that no waste might accrue ; by this arrangement upwards of 150 poor families were next day furnished with a com- fortable meaL During dinner the band played " God save the King," 125 ** Rule Britannia," " the roast beef of Old England," &c. His Ma- jesty's health was drank, when the air rung with huzzas of three times three, the band playing " God save the King." A iter dismissing the table, the whole assembly stood up, and accompanied by several ladies and gentlemen at the windows of the surrounding houses, sung with the utmost fervour the favourite ode of " God save the King," with additional verses suitable for the day, 500 of which had previously been distributed among the populace. A hundred couple of the poor people dined in the turnpike road ; every stranger passing through the place was invited to partake of the general festivity, and in short, the true spirit of the Jubilee, as recorded in the 25th chap, of Leviticus, was duly observed in the Towcester celebration of the same. Upwards of 50 gentlemen afterwards adjourned to the Sara- cen's Head Inn, where a handsome entertainment was provided. Mr. Flesher gave the King's health, which was drank with three times three, when the appropriate song of *' God save the King," was again sung by all present, accompanied by the band. The Queen and Royal Family, and many loyal and constitutional toasts, were given in the course of the evening ; and the whole was conducted with the utmost harmony and festivity. The day was concluded with an assembly, at the Talbot Inn, which was numerously attended, and the company did not separate till an early hour on Thursday morning. A charity was established here in commemoration of the happy event by Mr. Flesher, who, as an experiment, placed three guineas in the hands of a respectable butcher, and tickets were distributed among the poor, entitlmg each individual to an allowance of three-pence per pound for a certain quantity of meat specified in the ticket, whenever it was most suitable to their circumstances or inclinations to become purchasers. Upon a minute inquiry it was found that this small sum had assisted in supplying upwards of 700 men, women and children with food. Mr. Flesher recommends the plan of this charity to the notice of the Parish Officers throughout the Kingdom, and is of opinion that, if it were generally and judiciously adopted amongst the deserving poor, it would have a tendency to promote industry and morality, and would lessen, if not render altogether unnecessary, the poor's rate. The following are the additional stanzas, which were sung to " God save the King" : ADDITIONAL STANZAS. grant that he may seo Friendship and unity Always increase ! may his sceptre's sway All loyal souls obey ! Join hearts and voice, huzza ! God save the King ! And, since preserv'd to see This joyful Jubilee Through the land ring, 126 hear Britannia's prayer. Her Sov'reign's life to spare ! Heav'n make him still your care Long live the King ! Still may his mild command Govern this favour'd land Years yet to come ! And when his days shall cease, Heav'n close his eyes iu peace ! Death grant a kind release To our good king ! But distant be that day May all the subjects pray Of George our King! Happy would England be. Could we live to see Another Jubilee ! God save the King ! Still raise a grateful song, That Heave'n had spar'd so long Our belov'd King ! When 'tis the Will Divine, He should his crown resign, May he in glory shine ! God save the King ! WALGRAVE.— The morning was ushered in by ringing of bells ; every poor person received a shilling from the Rev. Mr. Stockdale, Curate of Walgrave, and upwards of 400 inhabitants were presented with a Jubilee loaf each, provided from a subscription raised by the Rev. Mr. S. and the respectable farmers ; a fat sheep was roasted whole. After divine service a great numher walked in procession from the Church to the green, with music playing " God save the King." At two o'clock the Rev. Mr. Stockdale, the Rev. Mr. Payne (dissenting Minister of the place), Mr. and Mrs. Smith (who were the representatives of their Majesties at Walgrave, at the time of their Coronation), with most of the farmers of the parish, sat down to an excellent dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding, at Sir William Langham's .Arms ; after dinner several loyal toasts were given, and the healths of Mr. and Mrs. Smith were likewise severally drank. After three the sheep was cut up and distributed, with a large quantity of vegetables and bread, and a barrel of ale. Upwards of 300 persons afterwards drank tea upon the green, when several of the farmers and others with firelocks, preceded by Mr. Smith, marched through the village and fired several volleys in honour of the day. There was a ball in the evening, which was kept up till midnight. WELLINGBOROUGH.— The morning was ushered in with ring- ing of bells ; a handsome subscription, which had been raised for the occasion, was distributed to allbrd the poor inhabitants of the 127 town the means of participating in the festivities of the day. A very- fine ox, given by Charles Hill, Esq , was roasted whole, and, with a considerable quantitity of ale, was distribnted to the populace. The ex, with his horns gilded, and G, R. in golden letters on his forehead, was drawn round the town in a carriage, attended by a number of Gentlemen with a band of music, and, on being placed before the fire, " God save the King" was sung in full chorus. A handsome dinner was provided at the Hind Inn, which was numerously and respectably attended. Mr. Hill was called to the chair, and on his rising to propose the first toast, he addressed the company in an appro- priate speech, in which he begged to impress upon their minds that it was his anxious desire, and was also the wish of every gentleman with whom he had communicated upon the subject, that'the comme- moration of this memorable event should be considered totally unconnected with any political occurrences ; that it should be consi- dered not as a public expression of their approbation of any political measure, but as an expression of the unfeigned loyalty and sincere attachment of the inhabitants of the town of Wellingborough to the person of our most gracious Sovereign ; and after observing upon the baneful effects of the French Revolution, the internal peace this country had enjoyed during the long Reign of his Majesty, the excellence of our Constitution, and the enviable state of this country, contrasted with other kingdoms in Europe, the Chairman paid a high and just compliment to the inhabitants of the town for the alacrity with which his proposal for celebrating the occasion was received, to the liberality and generosity with which they had so abundantly subscribed for the relief of their indigent neighbours, and particu- larly to the gentlemen composing the committee for distributing the funds, and for their great attention and indefatigable perseverance ; after which the King's health was drank with three times three. Many constitutional toasts were given in the course of the evening ; Mr. Hill's health, who supported the chair with so much ability and conviviality, was also drank, with three times three, and the whole was conducted with the greatest harmony and festivity. "WEST HADDOK — The morning was ushered in by ringing of bells. About 100 stone of beef were distributed among the poorer inhabitants. In the afternoon ale was given to nearly 700 persons, who very cheerfully and heartily drank the healsh of the best of Sovereigns. In the evening there was a brilliant display of fire- works, and the whole was conducted with the most perfect harmony and "ood humour. NORTHUMBERLAND. NEWCASTLE.— The day was ushered by the ringing of bells, the corporation flag was hoisted on the old Castle, and flags were also displayed upon some of the churches, and by the ships in the river. 128 In lieu of illuminations, a subscription was made for the foundation of a public school, upon the plan of Mr. Lancaster and Dr. Bell; £600 were speedily contributed, and it is supposed will be consider- ably increased. Another subscription was humanely commenced among the ladies and gentlemen for the liberation of debtors, and such prisoners in the gaol whose situations admitted them to partake of this honourable and charitable institution. In aid of this subscrip- tion the Corporation gave 60 guineas, and the Members 30 gui- neas. The first act of charity performed was the liberation of six debtors and four prisoners from the gaol. They were severally ad- monished, and advised to attend divine service, and presented with half-a-guinea, to procure a good dinner, and drink his Majesty's health. Three guineas were given to the gaoler, to provide a dinner for the remaining prisoners. Six prisoners were also liberated by the Mayor from the House of Correction, and the rest partook of a good dinner. The Mayor, Magistrates and Military, attended divine ser- vice; an excellent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Vicar, from Hebrews, chap. 3, v. 4. After service the military pro- ceeded to the Town Moor, where they were drawn up in line, and after the Koyal Artillery had fired a royal salute of 21 guns, gave three excellent volleys in honour of the day. At five o'clock the Mayor, the Members for the town, the Sheriff, Lieut. Gen. Dundas and his staff, Sir Charles Miles Lambert Monck, and others, to the number of 87, dined at Loftus's. The band of the associated Volun- teer Infantry attended, and the non-commissioned officers and privates received 3s. each from the officers' fund to drink the King's Health. In the evening there was a ball and supper at the Assem- bly Rooms, which was attended by 281 ladies and gentlemen. Three hundred children belonging to the different charity schools were provided with most excellent dinners, and received 6d. each. 500 of the poor of the parish of St. Nicholas had a dinner of beef and plum pudding, and a quart of ale each. A similar act of charity was also performed at the Gateshead poor house, and the poor, who are regularly relieved by the congregation in Hanover-square, had, on this occasion, each an allowance of a loaf of bread, 3 lbs. of beef, 2 oz. of tea, ^ lb. of sugar, and a bottle of porter. The New- castle Volunteers dined together at Embleton's, on the Quay Side. The Corporation, besides (the £50 subscribed towards the release of debtors, and 5s distributed to each of the inhabitants of the Freeman's Hospital, in lieu of a dinner), voted towards the establishment of a general school a sum adequate to the completion of it The Trustees of St. Nicholas's Charity School presented 2s. 6d. each to the children, and lOs. 6d. to the master and mistress. The Commercial Travellers gave £5 to the school fund. By the hospitality of Major Anderson, and a few other benevolent burgesses of the town, the poor members of the Freeman's Hospital dined together on the green before the house, and were plentifully supplied with beef and plum pudding, ale, wine, &c. The decent and orderly anpearance of sixty venerable persons, whose hearts were made glad on this 129 joyous occasion, afforded a sublime gratification to a number of spec- tators ; and this interesting scene closed with one general shout of blessings on the friends of the poor. Each female was furnished with a royal blue ribbon and a new white apron by Mrs. Major Anderson. Sir C. Heron, Bart., distributed to 50 poor housekeepers in Gallowgate, 7 lb. of beef, and twelvepenny loaf each. A gold cup was on this day presented by the South Tyne Legion, to Col. Burdon, their commanding officer, who drank out of it his Majesty's health, with three times three ; after which the corps was marched to the lawn adjoining his house, and partook of a good dinner and plenty of strong beer. The officers, and a large party of visitors, were entertained by Col. Burdon with a sumptuous dinner at the Queen's Head, where the evening was spent with the utmost har- mony and conviviality. ALNWICK. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the reveille by the drums of the Northumberland regiment of Local Militia, and by the bugles of the Percy Volunteers, who were stationed on the turrets over the great gates of the Castle, from the saluting battery of which a gun was fired at sun-rise, and the flag hoisted. Before noon the brigade of artillery, the detachment of 17 rifle wall-pieces, three troops of cavalry with the ancient standards of the family), and nine companies of riflemen, being the northern half of the corps of Percy tenantry, marched into Alnwick Castle, where refreshments were provided for them ; after which they took post on the battlements, towers, and top of the castle. Immediately after divine service the salute commenced with 7 guns from the artillery, which was followed by all the wall pieces,and a feu de joie from the cavalry drawn up under the castle, and afterwards from the riflemen on the walls and top of the castle, which was suc- ceeded by three cheers, and then a flourish from the bugles in the flag tower. This was twice repeated, completing the royal salute of 21 guns ; after which the troops and companies returned immediate- ly to their several places of muster, where dinners were provided for them. The Officers of the corps on duty at Alnwick, dined with their Colonel, Earl Percy, at the castle ; where they were most elegantly and hospitably entertained, and " God save the King " was sung in full chorus after his Majesty's health was drank. Jubilee medals, in honour of the day, were delivered to all the officers and Serjeants of this corps, which consists of above 1500 men, paid for by his grace the Dake of Northumberland. At the town hall in the evening there was a ball, which was numerously attended. BERWICK-UPON-TWEED.— The morning was ushered in by ringing of bells, and pleasure brightened every countenance ; the Mayor and Magistrates, attended by Colonel Allan, one of the repre- sentatives, and a great many gentlemen, went in procession to church. After prayers an excellent discourse, most appropriate for the occa- sion, was delivered by Mr. Barnes, the Vicar. After divine service the cannon were fired from the ramparts, and the troops fired a feu K 130 de joie, But the most interesting scene followed : CoL A. having by hand bills invited all the boys in the town to come to the Town Hall^ to eat roast beef and plum-pudding, and to drink the King's health, about 700 fine youths sat down to dinner in the outer and inner hall. The table was abundantly supplied with roast beef and pota- toes, succeeded by plum-pudding, bread and cheese, and apples ; each boy had his mug, and was supplied with good London porter, from barrels in the adjoining room. After dinner CoL Allan addressed the boys, and gave " The King's health, and God bless him," which was drank by all present with three times three cheers, the hall re- sounding with the shrill voices of the boys calling out *' God save the King — Long live the King, and Allan for ever." The boys were all led into the hall by the masters of the respective schools, and had scarlet and white ribbons in their hats, (Col. Allan's colours). The charity school, and the poor boys in the workhouse were not forgot- ten. The masters and other persons purposely attended to preserve order, and to help the boys. It was with difficulty that people could be prevented from crowding into the hall. Many ladies and gentle- men outside, to witness so novel and interesting a scene, with difficul- ty forced their way in, and were highly gratified. The streets and the windows of the houses were crowded with company. After din- ner the boys were led away by their masters in the order in which they came, and the hall was cleared to prepare for the evening, Col. Allan having invited all the burgesses, with their wives and daughters, to a supper and a dance. At four o'clock the Mayor and a large com- pany of gentlemen dined together at the Red Lion Inn. Among other toasts, the health of Col. Allan, who had contributed greatly to the festivity of the day, was drank with three times three cheers. At an early hour he left the company, and went to the Town Hall, where there was about a thousand people assembled ; he was greeted with the loudest and repeated cheers and shouts of " Allan for ever." The band of the Forfarshire Militia was in the outer hall, and some excel- lent violins in the inner hall. Col. A. went down a dance in each room, and it was a scene of the utmost gaiety and happiness. Supper was laid in the adjoining Committee-room, and within the crowd was ex- ceedingly great ; the utmost harmony prevailed ; the hall was illu- minated, and the streets were again crowded with groups of people, and the windows of the houses near the Town Hall were nlled with com- pany. Col. A. had sent money to the diflferent clergymen, to distri- bute in small sums to the poor, that they might also be happy, at least on that day, and bless their good King. He also sent money to each of the debtors in the gaoL HEXHAM. — A collection was made at the Church on the Jubilee day, which was presented to the Bible Society at Newcastle, by the Rev. Mr. Hedley. MORPETH.-— The day was celebrated here with great festivity and joy. The Bailiffs and Aldermen walked to Church in procession, 131 where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Ekins. At three o'clock the Bailiffs, &c., met at the Queen's Head, and spent the evening in the greatest harmony. A handsome present was sent by the company to the prisoners in the gaol and house of correction. Between 60 and 70 of the Brethren of the Venerable Bede's Lodge of Free Masons, sat down to an elegant dinner in their Lodge Koom, which was illuminated with 100 variegated lamps. NORTH SHIELDS. — A general subscription was raised through the town, for the School of Industry. The poor inhabitants in the .parish Workhouse received from John Scott, Esq., one of the Magis- itrates for Castle Ward, a barrel of ale ; and from the Overseers of ifhe poor roa&t beef and plum-pudding, in honour of the same day. 'The Volunteers fired three excellent volleys. TYNEMOUTH. -The prisoners in the House of Correction re- •ceived each from the Managers of Dockwray Square a good dinner and a pint of beer on the Jubilee oceasion. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. NOTTINGHAM.— The demonstrations of attachment to the per- son of the Sovereign were never more general, nor has there ever been an occasion where the practice of the moral duties was carried to a greater extent. In the morning the Corporate Body of the town breakfasted together, and afterwards proceeded in their forma- lities to Church ; all the military in the town were also assembled, together with the Staff of the Local Militia, and the troops from the Barracks, and marched to the same place. About two o'clock the military again assembled, and fired a feu de joie in honour of the day, which was followed by three cheers. The spectacle closed by the troops passing in review, when they were dismissed. A sub- scription was immediately set on foot for the soldiery, by two or three highly respectable characters, and the sum of £50 collected, which amounted to one shilling each man, and was distributed among them, to drink his Majesty's health. Public dinners were provided in almost every quarter of the town, which were numerously attended, and in Barker Gate a sheep was roasted whole, and distri- buted to the poor. Several Gentlemen afterwards dined together at the Shoulder of Mutton public house, where the health of the King was drank with acclamations, and many other toasts of a loyal nature. The festivities of the day were no where interrupted by party squabbles or dissentions— all was gaiety and joy. In the evening, there was a ball at the assembly rooms. KELHAM. — At the seat of John Manners Buttons, Esq., an ox and two sheep were roasted whole on the lawn, 120 quartern loaves, with a quantity of plum-pudding and potatoes, were served up in large baskets to regale the poor of the parishes of Kelham, Avesham, and RoUeston. Five hogsheads of ale completed this old English repast K 2 132 His Majesty's health was drank with three times three, and the two bands of music which attended struck up " God save the King," which was sung by the whole people present ; old and young danced upon the green, until sun-set, when they all retired peaceably to their respective homes. The gazing crowd, collected chiefly from Newark, who were quietly amusing themselves with looking on, were then in- vited forward to partake, and drink his Majesty's health, which they did with enthusiastic shouts of loyalty. The laudable conduct of the farmers of Kelham, Avesham, and Rolleston, must not pass by un- noticed — they paid the day's wages to their labourers, but forbad them to work, and by a generous subscription, every family, with their children, received one shilling each, and the widows received three shillings each. SEVERTON HALL.— At the seat of the Dowager Mrs. Thornton* the poor of the parish were regaled with roast beef and plum pudding, plenty of ale, and each person in the parish received a shilling from this Lady's bounty. STOKE HOUSE.— At the seat of John Handley, Esq., two sheep were roasted whole for the poor of the parish, and they were also re- galed with plum-pudding, bread and cheese, and plenty of ale. At Retford, Worksop, Mansfield, and almost every town and village* rejoicings and thanksgivings took place — loyalty and philanthropy reigned in every breast — the hungry were fed, and the aged and widows' hearts made to sing for joy. OXFORDSHIRE. OXFORD. — The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and a display of flags in diff'erent parts of the University and City. The Vice-Chancellor, Heads of Houses, Noblemen, and other members of the University, attended divine service at St. Mary's Church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Mount, Fellow of Corpus Christi College ; and the Mayor and Corporation, accompanied by the regiment of Oxford Loyal Volunteers, proceeded to St. Mar- tin's Church, where an appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Green, Vice-Principal of Magdalen Hall. In the course of each service the Coronation Anthem was performed. The Volunteers marched to the Parks, were they fired three volleys in honour of the day, and afterwards dined together, in much harmony, at the Wheat Sheaf, St. Aldate's. A very liberal subscription in the University and city, for the poor, enabled the Committee to aff'ord relief to nearly 7000 persons within the citv and suburbs. The prisoners in the County Gaol were regaled with roast beef and plum-pudding, by the benevolence of the Rev. Dr. Cooke, President of Corpus Christi' Col- lege. The subscrijption for liberating the debtors was fully adequate to that purpose. On account of the entertainment ut Sherbourne, the 133 Earl of Macclesfield's, the Jubilee ball, which was to have taken place ■on the 25th, was postponed till the following Wednesday, on which day the city of Oxford was crowded with all the rank and beauty of the county. The Earl of Abingdon and Sir C. Pegge gave grand din- ners, in honour of the day, to select parties, who afterwards proceeded to the ball. The number of tickets issued was 400, at one guinea each. The profits were most laudably offered for the relief of the prisoners confined for small debts. This elegant entertainment took place at the TowTi Hall, the decorations of which were very splendid. A transparency, representing our beloved Sovereign, painted and pre- sented to the Stewards by Miss Burton, attracted universal admira- tion. The ball was opened at ten, with the Jubilee, by Lord F. Spen- cer, and Lady C. Bertie, and the merry dance was kept up with great spirit till nearly two, when supper was announced, after which several loyal songs were introduced, particularly some additional stanzas to *'God save the King," composed for the occasion, and given with great eft'ect by Sir C. Pegge, which were loudly encored. Dancing was renewed after supper, and continued till nearly five. BANBURY.— On the auspicious day Mr. and Mrs. , of Ban- bury with their seven children, planted a grove of oaks, in the centre of which was placed a large cubical stone, bearing the following in- scription:— T/ws Grove was planted October 25, 1809, by , and their seven children, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Acces- sion of George the Third.'' Hcec olim meniinissejiovahit. What nobler honours, on this festive day, Could Britain to a mucb-lov'd Sovereign pay ? A prouder monument could grandeur rear ; Or piety an offering more sincere ? When, as each little patriot grasp'd the tree, The pray'rs of innocence were breath'd for thee, (Nor shall such pray'rs in vain to Heav'n ascend) For thee— Great George, their Father, King, aud Friend : And every breeze that murmurs through the grove Proclaims at once their Loyalty and Love. BLECHINGD ON.— Upwards of 300 persons, in the parish, were regaled with a fat ox, given by A. Annesly, Esq., and a proportionate quantity of bread and strong beer, furnished by a subscription of the principal inhabitants of that parish. BLENHEIM.— His Grace the Duke of Marlborough distributed beef and bread to upwards of 5000 poor in the neighbourhood o Blenheim. CROWSLEY PARK.— John Atkyns Wright, Esq., treated all the poor inhabitants of Shiplake, amounting to upwards of 200 persons, with roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer, at his Seat at Crows- ley Park, near Henley. CULHAM COURT.— The Hon. Frederic West, in honour of the 134 day, decorated a large Barge in a most beautiful and tasteful manner^ with various appropriate emblems of loyalty, which was drawn from his Seat, Culham Court, to Henley Bridge, by six gray horses, richly caparisoned with leopard spotted cloth and royal purple, and was filled by the neighbouring Ladies and Gentlemen, attended by a Band of music. On landing they walked to a tent erected for the purpose in the meadow, where an elegant cold collation was provided, con- sisting of every delicacy in season, the music playing the whole time. After staying about two hours, the company departed, highly pleased and delighted at the novelty and splendour of the scene, and the polite attention shown them. The joyous occasion of this well-con- certed and elegant entertainment, with one of the most extraordinary beautiful and delightful days that ever was witnessed in October, drew together several thousands of spectators from the surrounding country to view so signal a display of generous hospitality, all of whom appeared highly Ratified. The Wargrave Rangers, and a part of the Berks Local Militia, kept the ground, and the former Corps dined together in a neighbouring tent. Fifty poor men walked by the side of the horses that drew the Barge, in new clothes, with a medal- lion of his Majesty affixed, which, to the admirer of benevolent and generous actions, added not a little to the pleasure of the scene. HAMBLEDON. — The poor of Hambledon, near Henley, consist- ing of upwards of 1200 persons, were supplied with meat, bread, and beer, on occasion of the Jubilee. HENLEY.— The inhabitants of Henley and Remenham subscribed £VSO. to treat the poor residing in those places with a good dinner of baked and boiled beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer, in Mr. Orme's Spinning Manufactory, Henley. Upwards of 700 persons dined, who aU conducted themselves in a decent and orderly manner, and after drinking his Majesty's health, and singing "God save the King," went home well satisfied and thankful. The remainder of the sub- scription was given away on Friday, to upwards of 1600 persons, in meat, soup, and bread. All the poor in the Workhouse were also treated with baked beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer ; and John Atkyns Wright, Esq., Recorder of Henley, sent every person in Hen- ley Alms Houses, a good joint of meat, a loaf of bread, and a shilling. — Most of the farmers in Henley, Remenham, Harpsden, and the neighbourhood, also gave the same dinner to the labourers. HIRTHINGTON.— The Seat of Sir Henry Dashwood, Bart., Miss Dashwood gave beef, bread, and beer, to above 300 poor, besides her own School, who were entertained in honour of the day. SHERBORNE CASTLE.— The Jubilee was celebrated with great splendour at Sherborne Castle, the seat of the Earl of Macclesfield. In the morning all the poor inhabitants of that parish, and of Stoke and Clare, together with all the workmen employed by his Lordship, received 2 lbs. of beef for every person in their family ; and after di- 135 vine service, a proportionate quantity of strong beer. In the evening there was a numerous assemblage of all the neighbouring families for & ball, when the front of the Castle was illuminated with G. R. Fifty Years, in large letters of lamps. There was also an exhibition of fire- works, in the consluding blaze of which appeared George III. Fifty Ymrs King and Father of his People. At one o'clock the company sat doTvn to a magnificent supper ; after which the dance was resumed, and kept up with great spirit till a late hour in the morning. TEW LODGE.— The Seat of G. F. Stratton, Esq. The Jubilee and harvest-home were celebrated at Tew Lodge, near Enstone, in the following manner :— Nearly 100 labourers who had assisted in get- ting in the harvest, or worked at the extensve building and machinery now erecting on the farm, sat down in the large barn to an abun- dant dinner, succeeded by excellent ale and music ; they were waited on during dinner by the various tradesmen and mechanics, their masters, and by the Farm Steward, and other upper servants and pu- pils of Mr. Louden, whose intention it was (according to the Roman custom) to have been head-waiter himself, had he not been severely indisposed at the time. Dancing commenced at seven o'clock, and was kept up with appropriate spirit till an early hour next day. The remains of the feast were distributed among the poor of the parish of Great Tew. THAME. —At a meeting held at the Town Hall, Thame, on the 19th, a subscription was entered into for the purpose of enabling the poor of that parish to celebrate our beloved Sovereign's Accession to the Throne ; and on the 25th 1400 poor persons were rendered happy by a distribution of 1 lb. of mutton, a three-penny loaf, and three pence to each individual, to drink his Majesty's health. On the same day, a most excellent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Lee. The principal inhabitants to the number of 50, after- wards assembled to old English fare, roast beef and plum-pudding, when his Majesty's health was drank with enthusiastic ardour, and " God save the King " was echoed by every voice, accompained by a full band, and the evening passed with the utmost conviviality. WHITHAM.— At Whitham, the Seat of the Earl of Abingdon, and at Middleton, the Earl of Jersey, the noble owners displayed their loyalty ; the children of Jersey School were entertained with a din- ner in honour of the Jubilee. WOODSTOCK. — A liberal subscription was entered into by the inhabitants of Woodstock, and meat, bread, and beer, and a number of blankets, distributed to every poor family within that Borough. The Mayor and Corporation, the Oxfordshire Yeomanry, and the Woodstock Volunteers, attended divine service at the Church. A feu de joie was afterwards fired in Blenheim Park, accompanied by a dis- charge of 21 cannon from a battery erected for that purpose. The Corporation afterwards dined at the Bear Inn, where a handsome en- tertainment was provided for them by their Recorder. 136 RUTLANDSHIRE. OAKHAM. — The poor of Oakham, by a liberal subscription of the inhabitants (to which Colonel Noel very handsomely contributed), were regaled with 80 stone of beef, 200 loaves of bread, and a quantify of ale, distributed to every one deemed a proper object of such bouncy. The principal inhabitants, with some friends from the neighbourhood, dined together at the George Inn. After dinner Col. Noel proposed that a Dispensary for the poor of Oakham and Barleythorpe be es- tablished, to be supported by benefactions and annual subscriptions, and that it be named the Royal Jubilee Oakham Dispensary, in hon- our and commemoration of the day. The proposal was unanimously approved, and a subscription book opened. Col. Noel declared his intention, and the intention of his son, Mr. Charles Noel, to give each a benefaction of 100 guineas, and also an annual subscription of five guineas. BURLEY-ON-THE-HILL.— The Eari of Winchelsea gave an entertainment at his seat of Burley-on-the-Hill, near Oakham. His Lordship being absent he ordered a most plentiful repast to be pre- pared for his tenants and labourers of the town of Oakham, and for the whole village of Burley. Tables were spread in the house with the good old English fare in the most liberal manner, when upwards of 500 sat down to partake of his Lordship's hospitality. The health of the King, with repeated cheers, followed by those of the Earl of Winchelsea, and of his mother. Lady Charlotte Finch, were drank with enthusiasm. The merry dance followed immediately after the dinner, and continued to a late hour, when the company retired to their homes, full of grateful respect to their beloved Monarch, and to their noble landlord. MARKET OVERTON.— At Market Overton and Edmondthorpe considerable sums of money were subscribed for the poor. In tiie latter place the clergyman gave five guineas for a calf, and Charles Manners, Esq., gave half a hogshead of ale, a round of beef, a quan- tity of mutton, and ten shillings to the women for tea. The respect- able farmers gave ale, provisions, and money to the poorer inhabi- tants, and the day was spent most jovially. UPPINGHAM. — By a subscription, beef, bread, ale, and money were bounteously dispensed to all those whose circumstances made the present acceptable ; and the day was observed with the utmost loyalty. SHROPSHIRE. SHREWSBURY.— The auspicious day was ushered in so early as four o'clock by ringing of bells, which continued with little inter- mission through the day. Persons of all ninks crowded the streets 137 at an early hour, some ready to join in the pleasures of the day, others anxiously waiting the hour of attendance on public worship, that they might pour out their thanks to the Great Disposer of Events, for the long reign of a Patriot King. About eleven o'clock, the Mayor and Body Corporate, preceded by the different incor- porated companies, with their ensigns and banners, and a band of music, proceeded from the Guildhall to St. Chad's Church, where a sermon was preached to a very crowded audience, by the Rev. Mr. Nunn, from Neh. ii, 3, and the service concluded with the national anthem of " God save the King." — The Shrewsbury Yeomanry mustered strong on the occasion, and attended at St. Julian's, where a highly appropriate discourse was delivered by their chaplain, the Kev. H. Owen, to a very numerous congregation. The different re- •cruiting parties in the town also attended divine service ; and, on this interesting occasion, the parochial churches, the chapels, and the meeting houses of dissenters of every description in the town, were fully attended ; and the discourses delivered in all of them such as tended to promote in an eminent degree the objects of the ■day. On the return of the party of the 53d from church, they were assembled in the' Square, and fired a feu dejoie, and then cheered. The Yeomanry afterwards met in the Square, under the command of Captain Lloyd, where they waited a considerable time for the return of the Mayor from St. Chad's. Soon after his arrival, the music struck up " God save the King," the troops fired a feu de joie, and •concluded with three times three cheers. Colonel Lethbridge gave a military dinner to the officers in the town. The dinner parties at the inns were numerous ; and many respectable persons treated their labourers and mechanics, together with their wives and children, in a very liberal and hospitable manner. The inmates of the House of Industry were indulged with roast meat, and a portion of good beer to drink the health of their King. The children at some of the charity schools partook of buns, coffee, &c., and the best boy and girl at the schools founded by the late Mr. AUatt had each a Jubilee medal presented to them, which they wore through the day. In short, the day passed as it was intended — the tears of the widowed matron and unprotected child were dried up— the victim of penury has been cheered — and means have been adopted for the release of the debtor, and the relief of the subject of disease. Thus, while it has gratified the characteristic loyalty of the inhabitants of this town, it has given to their beneficence an ample scope and sure direction. The doors of some of the principal inhabitants were ornamented with laurel, to which were attached mottos and devices. The barges on the river were decorated with laurel, flags, and pen- dants ; the firing of cannon and muskets, with every other customary demonstration of popular satisfaction (except illumination) were abundantly displayed ; and at night, fire- works were exhibited from the gardens of Mr. Benyon, Mr. Lloyd, and Dr. Evans ; and bonfires were observed on many of the distant hills in the county. — The sub- scription for the poor amounted to nearly ^500. 138 ADDERLEY HALL,--The seat of Sir Corbet Corbet, Bart. The ringing of the bells, and display of a large flag on the tower of the church, ushered in the morning. Divine service was performed at ten o'clock before the largest congregation ever assembled there, and an excellent and most appropriate sermon on the occasion, preached by the Rev. Mr. Judgson. After service ended, a Royal Salute of 21 guns was fired from an eminence in the front of the park at Adderley, and dinner immediately served up to upwards of 100 children, educated at the Adderley School — the military band play- ing " God save the King." At two the labourers ^d their wives and children, to the number of 150, had a plentiful banquet in the riding house : when this was finished, Sir Corbet, after a short and impressive speech, drank the King's health, with three times three, which was followed by •' God save the King," played by the full band, and sung by the company present. While the band and attending servants retired to another room to dine, the labourers had a plentiful suppl}? of excellent ale. All the tenants' wives and daughters were invited to tea at the Hall at six, and a very hand- some display of fire-works took place at seven and continued till eight. The cannon were again fired, when the female party adjourned from the hall to a very handsome suite of rooms over the riding- house. Joined by the tenants, &c., the festive dance now com- menced, and continued, with the intermission only of a very hand- some supper, till a late hour in the morning. ALBRIGHTON. — All the poorer inhabitants of this parish were feasted by the more opulent, who liberally subscribed for the occasion ; and more than 600 persons, old and young, received 1 lb. of meat and 1 lb. of bread per head. The Royal Oak Volunteers, consisting of 120 men, of the parishes of Donington, Albrighton, and Boningale, met, and fired a feu de joie, went to Church, and afterwards dined together. All hearts and voices sang " God save the King." BISHOP'S CASTLE.— Thirty pounds were given by the Members for the Borough, and the Earl of Powis, to which the inhabitants at large subscribed, and distributed the whole to the poor and needy. BRIDGNORTH.— The morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon and ringing of bells ; which were only suspended during the time of divine service, and at short intervals the rest of the day. A very handsome subscription having been previously collected for the poor, was distributed among them ; and at twelve o'clock, tlie Bailiffs and Corporation in their gowns, the Free Masons in the Insignia of their Order, and the Morfe Loyal Volunteers in their full uniform, proceeded in one continued procession, accompanied by the worthy Members for the Borough, Thomas Whitmore, and Isaac Hawkins Browne, Esqs., the principal inhabitants of the town and neighbour- hood, to the Church of St. Mary, where the service of the day was performed, and an appropriate sermon preached by the Rev. Thomas 139 Dethick. It was delivered from the heart with an energy of which he appeared from every corporeal symptom incapable, being scarcely recovered from a long illness ; it was universally admired, and listened to with the deepest silence, by a very crowded and attentive congregation. The discourse was masterly, and contained some highly wrought encomiums upon the King for his religious princi- ples, moral conduct, and readiness to sacrifice every personal interest for the Protestant Keligion, and security of the Established Church. After the service was concluded, the Volunteers marched to High- street, where having fired three excellent volleys, they filed off by companies to different Inns, and were regaled with true English fare, provided for them at the expense of Colonel Whitmore, and the other OfE.cers of the Corps ; the Colonel also presented the town with some splendid fire-works. Sumptuous dinners were served at the Castle and Crown Forts ; when the circling glass passed rapidly to loyal toasts and songs, rapturously applauded, and enthusiastically cheered. There was a ball in the evening at the Town Hall, under the patronage of the Bailiffs, Benjamin Gates, and Francis Moore, Esqs., which was numerously and genteelly attended ; the profits arising from which were added to the Charitable Fund. Dancing was kept up to a late hour, when the company dispersed, expressing themselves highly gratified by a day, in which all ranks seemed animated by one idea of loyalty ; and which they had passed, not only with joyful conviviality, but with perfect harmony. BROSELEY.— The morning was ushered in with a discharge of cannon, at five o'clock. A subscription for the poor had been pre- viously arranged. The Rector, the Rev. Thomas Forester, also supplied six fat sheep and two barons of beef ; and after divine ser- vice, upwards of 800 people were supplied with roast and boiled beef» vegetables, and one quart of ale each. The principal inhabitants sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Town Hal], which in the even- ing was most splendidly illuminated. COALBROOK DALE.— At the Porcelain Manufactory of Messrs. John Rose and Co. six fat sheep were roasted whole for the entertainment of their numerous artists and work people in celebrat- ing the Jubilee, and two hogsheads of good Shropshire ale given to drink the King's health. DONINGTON.— A sum of money was raised by subscription, and expended in the purchase of bread and meat, which were distributed to the poor of the parish, at the neighbouring town of Shiffnal, each family receiving a quantity proportioned to the number of which it consisted, and a considerable sum was left to admit of a further dis- tribution the ensuing Christmas. Divine service was performed in the Church, which was numerously attended. ELLESMERE. — The Jubilee was celebrated here in a very im- pressive manner. In the course of a few hours, on the Monday, near 140 ^100, was subscribed by the inhabitants ; and on Wednesday above 200 poor people were regaled in the Town Hall, whilst their wives and families enjoyed themselves at home, with money distributed for that purpose. A sum was also appropriated to find the poor in coals during the winter. A procession to Church took place, and after- wards a large number of the inhabitants sat down to an excellent dinner at the Bridgwater Arms, and the glass was circulated in har- mony till a late hour, when the company separated, having first of all voted their unanimous thanks to Mr. Rogers, for his sumptuous dinner, excellent wines, and great attention paid his friends, not only on that day, but on every former occasion. GREAT NESS.— The western division of the Hundred of Pimhill Light Horse Volunteers, celebrated the Jubilee in the neighbour- hood of Nesscliffe, with an observance of religious and military duties in the morning, and the remainder of the day in festivities, elegantly and liberally adapted to the occasion. — A most excellent sermon was preached at Great Ness, by the Rev. Geo. Martin, from 1 Peter, chap. 2. v. 17. — After which the corps was hospitably re- ceived at the Hall, by their worthy Lieutenant, John Edwards, Esq., they next proceeded to a field beautifully situated on the south side of Nessclitfe-hill, and had the honour to be reviewed by General Despard ; and afterwards dined at Nesscliffe -with the General, and their honorary members, in a room fitted up for this occasion, with much taste, by the ladies of the neighbourhood. — The day following was dedicated to the charitable distribution of a most bountifiu donation of provisions and money, in the neighbourhood : and at Boreatton Hall, an ox was killed, and dealt out, and blankets were also given to the really deserving poor. HALES OWEN. — Besides the usual demonstrations of loyalty and joy, a liberal subscription was made for the poor, at a public meeting convened by the High Bailiff, with which five fat cows were purchased, and distributed to nearly 600 families in that town and neighbourhood. LINLEY. — At the hospitable mansion of R. Moore, Esq., all the tenants and their families were invited to a dinner, at which their re- spected landlord presided, and who with his amiable family enjoyed the sight of the youthful dancers in the evening. Two fat sheep were roasted, and, with plenty of ale, distributed to his work-men, and ttie neighbouring poor of the parishes of More and Shelve. On the hills above the hall, bonfires were kindled, and the noise of cannon was echoed by the rocks and woods : fire-works were displaved at night Nor were the rejoicings of the industrious poor confined to Uiat day only ; for the generous master ordered to some families a bushel, and to others half a bushel of wheat, according to the number of children. A party of the surrounding gentry dined together on the succeeding day. LUDLOW.— The Bailiffs, Corporation, and a very numerous body 141 ol gentlemen and tradesmen, went in procession to Churcli ; and parties dined at the principal Inns. NEWPORT. — In this town, and the adjoining parishes on the confines of this county and Staffordshire, subscriptions were appro- priated to the relief of the poor ; oxen and sheep roasted ; plenty of good ale ; firing of cannon ; bonfires ; the Military Yeomanry were on duty in their neighbourhood ; the loyal corps of Cavalry Troop of the Batchacre Legion, commanded by Richard Whitworth, Esq., Lieut.-Colonel, who marched a gallant set of horsemen to the town of Newport, and fired a feu de joie ; the Troop in their way to the camp had the honour of being regaled, and drinking the King's health, at the hospitable mansion of Thomas Barrow, Esq., of Chet- wynd Hall. OSWESTRY. — The Magistrates went in procession to Church ; the Cavalry assembled and fired in honour of the day, and by a happy concurrence, the lamps newly put up, were for the first time lighted on the 25th. The generous subscriptions of the iahabitants afforded a dinner, in the Town Hall, to the children of the Sunday Schools^ The ball at the Cross Foxes was well attended. — At Whittington, about 170 children were regaled by the Worthy Rector, the Rev. Mr, Lloyd. SHIFFNALL.— The inhabitants of this place were among the first to propose and among the first to celebrate with rational rejoic- ing, the festivities of this extraordinary day. WHITCHURCH. — After a very excellent sermon at the Church, the sum of £29 18s. was collected. Contributions to a large amount were also added by the inhabitants ; the whole to be appropriated to purchase coals for the poor in winter. SOMERSETSHIRE. BATH. — The festivity was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and display of flags on the different churches. At eleven o'clock, the Mayor and Corporation, accompanied by the Bath Volunteer regi- ment of Infantry, the young gentlemen of the Grammar School, the children of the Charity Schools, and the Friendly Societies, ( 33 in number, containing 2487 members, each Society distinguished by its particular banners and colours) went in grand procession to the Ab- bey Church, where an admirable sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Marshall. Part of the Societies went to Walcot Church, where an equally excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr, Barry. Collections were made at the doors of both Churches, for the benevo- lent purpose of releasing the debtors in the County Gaol. On return- ing to the Hall, cakes and wine were given to the juvenile part of the procession. The Volunteers marched to the Crescent Field, where 142 they fired a feu de joie ; and the members of the Friendly Societies departed to their respective club-rooms, in which they dined together in much harmony ; each man received towards his expences Is. 6d. from the public subscription for that purpose. The children of the Blue Coat Charity School, about 120 in number, sat down in their School-room to a plentiful dinner of roast beef and plum-pudding, provided at the expense of a highly respected and loyal Gentleman, a resident of that city. Between 2 and 300 persons, including the children of the Sunday School, were regaled by Mr. Jay, and the Managers of the Argyle Chapel, in their Vestry-Room, &c., with a dinner of beef, mutton, and plum-pudding. The Sheriffs, George Crook, and George Lye, Esqrs., generously opened the prison doors of the city, and released every debtor that was confined at their oum costs. The Mayor and Corporation, the Clergy, and a select party dined at the White Hart. In the evening there was a ball at the Town Hall. Jubilee Medals, with ribbons naving suitable mottos in gold letters, were generally worn. BRUTON. — Early in the morning, the ringing of bells announced the approaching festival. At six o'clock commenced a plentiful and judicious distribution of beef, bread, and strong beer, to every poor family in the parish, provided by a very liberal subscription of its inhabitants. The Volunteers, accompanied by their fellow-towns- men, marched to Church, and heard an appropriate sermon by the Kev. Mr. Cosens ; after which, the Volunteers proceeding to their field, went througli various evolutions, and fired a feu de joie, to the great satisfaction of Captain Dampier, who very ably did the honours of a Field Officer.— Admiral Goldesbrough gave an elegant entertain- ment to his friends, and treated them with some of his old and ex- cellent Port and Madeira. — The dinner given by the Burton Officers to the whole corps, was very numerously attended, and the most per- fect harmony prevailed. Every one enjoyed the festivities of the day with great propriety and moderation ; and they afterwards retired to their respective homes, in peace and good order. COMBHAY.— The tenants of John Lei^h, Esq., as well as the families of the labouring poor, were plentifully supplied wth meat and strong beer. COURT HOUSE.— The day was celebrated with every demonstra- tion of joy at Court House, the residence of Mr. Thomas Winter. In the morning, fifty of his labourers, with their families, were regaled with toast and cider, when they afterwards proceeded to the parish Church of Bishops Lydeard in procession, headed by an excellent band of music, playing the national air of *' God save the King." From thence they returned to the Mansion-house, at the approach of which, a grand Triumphal Arch was erected, encircled with wreaths of laurel and oak, with the motto " REX," in yellow letters. A royal salute, with ten fowling pieces, was fired five times over it. A sump- tuous repast, composed of roast beef and plum-pudding, was provided, 143 and about 250 persons of both sexes sat down to dinner. After the cloths were removed, the donor and every person present drank his Majesty's health in a bumper of that wholesome old English bever- age, provincially styled " October." In the evening the company retired about a mile distance, to the pleasure grounds and gothic tower at Watt's Place, belonging to John Winter, Esq., situated on a lofty eminence, commanding an extensive view of the vale of Taun- ton Dean, and adjacent country, on the summit of which, two bon- fires of immense size were lighted up, — a fat sheep roasted whole, — the tower windows and battlements brilliantly illuminated, — and a fine display of fire-works w^as exhibited to upwards of 1000 specta- tors, who testified their joy for their beloved Monarch with repeated huzzas. About ten o'clock the populace returned to their respective homes. CROWCOMBE COURT.— J. Barnard, Esq., gave a fat heifer to the poor, with strong beer, &c., in sufiicient plenty. DUNSTER CASTLE,- The Seat of J. F. LuttreU, Esq. The doors were thrown open to the poor, and the respected owner gave a fat bullock and a hogshead of beer to the inhabitants of Dunster, and the like donation to the poor of Minehead, as well as several sums of money to the neighbouring parishes. FROME.— The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and by flags and streamers waving from the steeple. To gladden the hearts of the aged and sick poor, a subscription had previously been made, upwards of £100, to be distributed in beef, bread, and money, to such poor as were of the age of his Majesty or upwards, or lay op- pressed by the hand of sickness. Of the former class there were about 300 who received 4^ lbs. of beef, a quartern loaf, and a shilling each ; the remainder of the subscription was distributed among the sick and poor families of the town. A numerous congregation attended divine service at the Church, where a very appropriate sermon was preached by the Vicar. At one, the Volunteer Cavalry and Infantry fired three volleys ; the Officers afterward dined to- gether in high cordiality, and many loyal and constitutional toasts weie drank. The day was concluded with bonfires and fire- works. HORSINGTON.— Mr. Thomas Bailward, of Horsington, enter- tained a large number of persons ; andS at Hadspen House, the seat of Henry Hobhouse, Esq., all the inhabitants of the neighbour- ing village were regaled with plenty of beef and plum-pudding, and ■dismissed with a liberal distribution of clothes. After the lower classes had been thus sent joyfully to their houses, all the Gentry of the environs assembled at Ansford Inn, where a very elegant supper was provided under the conduct of several Gentlemen, and dancing was kept up till a late hour of the morning. KEYNSHAM.— Every poor family was relieved by a distribution cf 2 lbs. of mutton to each poor man and woman, and 1 lb. to each 144 child ; 22 sheep were killed for the occasion. Upwards of 500 per- sons, consisting of all the respectable inhabitants, and Four Clubs in the parish, assembled at Mr. Gurner's, the Lamb and Lark, and pro- ceeded to Church. The Rev. Mr. Cocking preached an excellent sermon, and they afterwards regaled themselves with moderation at the above mentioned Inn. LONG ASHTON.— The parishioners of Long Ashton invited every inhabitant, male and female, that had attained their 50th year, to partake of a good old English dinner, of roast beef and plum- pudding, properly moistened with Sir John Barleycorn's beat stingo. Immediately after divine service, in which the blessings and duties of the auspicious day were most impressively enforced by the Vicar, about 120 persons walked in procession from the Church to the Angel Inn, and sat down to the plentiful meal which was provided for, and served up to them, by the Gentlemen of the parish! After havin» been abundantly, but temperately regaled, they again at- tended their Minister, Church- warden, and the other Gentlemen, to the Church, where every person received a shilling loaf of bread ; and money was liberally given to all the inhabitants, who would accept the same, in proportion to the number of their respective families. NETTLECOMBE.— Sir J. Trevelyan, Bart., liberally regaled the poor of his parish. NEWTON PARK.— Col. Gore Langton distributed money and provisions amongst the families of his neighbourhood, and lus far- mers entered into the spirit of the day, after the same hospitable example set them by their worthy landlord. NORTH PETHERTON,— Near Bridgwater. Not fewer than 400 families were supplied with beef, bread, &c., after the delivery of which, a procession took place to attend divine service at Church, and an appropriate sermon by the Rev. Mr. George. In the after- noon an excellent dinner was provided at the George Inn in that town, and the day closed in harmony, friendship, jmd festivity. ORCHARDLEIGH,— The Seat of Champness. The Union Flag was displayed by break of day. After the family had attended the service of the Church, 50 poor persons were regaled with excel- lent meat, &c. ; in the evening a most magnificent bonfire, accom- panied by a display of sky-rockets and discharges of artillery, illumined the whole country around. At nine o'clock music sum- moned the different groups to the Mansion, when upwards of 50 persons, consisting solely of the tenantry, their wives, sons and daughters, sat down to a plentiful supper, composed of old English fare, and after drinking his Majesty's health, with three times three, and imploring every blessing on him, the merry pipe and harp were introduced, and each loyal youth singled out his partner in the dance, till day break summoned them to their ^different avocations. No- 145 thin^ could exceed the regularity and decorum of the whole of this rustic fete. SANDHILL PAKK.— The Seat of S. J. Lethbridge, Bart, was appropriated to the reception of the poor of the neighbourhood, who were sumptuously regaled with old English fare, beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer. The Baronet, his Son, one of the Representatives of Somerset, many ladies, and between 2 and 300 of their tenantry, dined together in the Mansion, and enjoyed themselves till a late hour. TAUNTON DEAN.— Every individual, high or low, rich or poor, contributed his share of gratitude and acknowledgments due to the revered Monarch of this happy Island. The day was ushered in by a general ringing of bells, discharges of artillery, musketry, &c. Divine service was universally attended, and the Churches were thronged. After which each parish, generally speaking, entertained its own poor, by feeding and in many instances clothing them, under the directions of the various Clergymen and Magistrates, who resided in that part of the country. In many places sumptuous and hos- pitable entertainments were made by the different gentlemen at their Seats. At Taunton a most sumptuous dinner was provided, which was attended by at least 80 Gentlemen of the town and neigh- bourhood. Mr. Lethbridge, one of the County Members, presided, supported by the leading characters of this populous County. An •elegant ball, fire-works, and every other demonstration of festivity «,nd joy, completed the evening. In the course of the morning a meeting of the inhabitants of Taunton was convened, and, to their honour be it named, within a quarter of hour, a sum not less than £1200 was subscribed for the purpose of endowing an Infirmary, for the lower classes of the neighbourhood. TELLISFORD. — Every poor person received a loaf of bread and ne pound and a quarter of excellent beef. TWERTON, — Near Bath. Four sheep were roasted and given to the poor, with a proportionate quantity of bread and beer, the dona- tion of the Rev. Dr. Fothergill, Mr. Nash, and the opulent farmers ; «,nd a subscription for the like purpose, and the same liberality, were displayed at Saltford. WELLINGTON.— Every house was brilliantly illuminated ; the poorer inhabitants were generously supplied with candles at the ex- pense of Thomas Eyton, Esq., whose house was eminently splendid, «,nd the motto, " Fear God, Honour the King," was formed of varie- gated lamps. There was also a display of fire-works. The subscrip- tion to a large amount was appropriated to purchasing four oxen, a,nd the beef was given in quantities proportionate to the number in each family. But a more lasting memorial than these was executed through the exertions of the Rev. John Eyton, nanaely, the establish- ment of a school. L 146 YEOVIL.— G. B. Prowse, Esq., fed nearly 200 poor families, and clothed many. Messrs. Watts provided a dinner and strong beer, with which 250 were regaled m the Market House. Forty poor persons were treated with a dinner at the house of Mr. Andrews, mercer. Capital cider was rolled out by hogsheads by Mr. Collins, Mr. Watts, Mr. Wellington, Mr. Cox, and others. The manufacturers made all their work people rejoice. There was a brilliant display of fire-works, and in the evening a ball. Two squadrons of the East Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by Major White, were, at the invitation of John Phelips, Esq., assembled in front of Montacute House, and fired three volleys with the utmost precision. They were entertained in that spacious mansion with an excellent dinner, in the genuine style of English hospitality, and retired under a strong impression of the polite attention and liberal hospitality of their respected host. At the parishes of Trent, Merston Magna, Kimpton, West Camel, and most others in the neighbourhood of Yeovil, in the county of Somerset, the day was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy, in testimony of their loyalty to the best of Kings. The public service was well attended in the several churches, where appropriate discourses were delivered by the clergy, and the poor of all descriptions were afterwards regaled with a liberality suited to the occasion, and in the old English style, with roast beef and plum pudding. It was indeed to the poor of these parishes, a day of jubilee, of comfort and satisfaction, the remembrance of which will be gratefully handed do^vn to the latest posterity. STAFFORDSHIRE. STAFFORD.— A very liberal subscription for the poor of StaflFord and Forebridge, extended to upwards of COO families. A select circle of ladies gave an excellent dinner to the poor of the Workhouse and Alms-houses, and attended themselves, with the Mayor of the town, (F. Hughes, Esq.) to carve, wait at table, &c. A band of music, at sunrise, assembled on the battlements of the church, and played " God save the King." A public breakfast, at the Swan, given by the Mayor, commenced the feetivities of the day ; after which the body corporate went in procession to church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Eev. E. Dickinson, B.D. The public dinner at the George was filled as soon as advertised. F. Hughes, Esq. (Mayor) in the chair. W. Horton, Esq., Vice. The President prefaced the toast of " The King," with an eulogy on his character. It was given in three times three, with all the ardour which human voices and hu- man hearts could give it. " God save tlie King " was then sung in full chorus, with additional verses for the occasion. The dinner at the Vine was well attended ; and loyalty and harmony out-lived the night. The ball, under the patronage and taste of Mrs. Shapland 147 Swiny, and Captain Swiny and F. Hughes, Esq., Stewards, was crowded with fashion. The gay scene was continued till the morn- ing, and closed with " God save the King," in full chorus, by all the ladies and gentlemen present. ARMITAGE. — Thomas Lister, Esq., with his usual generosity, gave every poor family in the parish of Armitage, two quartern loaves each, on the occasion. BERKSWICH. — In addition to a large quantity of beef given by the Rev. Richard Levett, the poor families were treated with a good dinner and ale, by subscription. In the evening, a may-pole, erected at his Majesty's Coronation, was lighted up, and upwards of 40 couple of villagers enjoyed themselves in dancing. BLITHFIELD. — Lord Bagot entertained all his labourers and the poor of his parish of Blithfield, men, women, and children, upwards of 200, with roast beef and plum-pudding, ale, &c. The fineness of the day, and the whole scene of it, was as gratifying to the heart as it was honourable to the glorious occasion. BROCKTON HALL.— The loyal Berkswich Volunteer Infantry, conmianded by Captain Chetwynd, paraded in the afternoon, at Brockton Hall, and after exercising for some time, and firing a. feu de joie in honour of the day, they were regaled with a barrel of excellent strong beer, by Sir George Chetwynd, who also distributed a sura of money amongst the poor in the village and neighbourhood of Brock- ton. BURSLEM.— A public dinner at the Town Hall, was attended by about sixty gentlemen, at which John Davenport, Esq., of New Port, presided. The cloth being removed, the health of his Majesty was proposed by the President, which he prefaced by an elegant speech, wherein he observed he was sure the toast he meant to give would be drank with the greatest enthusiasm. — That the reign of the King had been marked with signal benefits to the country, and must be considered, under all circumstances, more prosperous than any that had preceeded it. It might be said that errors had been committed, and in all human institution errors must be looked for — but he would leave it to the company present to say whether under all our burthens and misfortunes, the prosperity and opulence of the country had not risen to an unprecedented pitch. Agriculture, under the direct en- couragemen of his Majesty, had been improved beyond calculation ; and arts and commerce had flourished in a manner unknown before. But above all,this country enjoyed a blessing, which,he was sorry to say, the other nations of Europe were at this moment strangers — he meant Freedom, which under our happy constitution, we had hitherto pre- served ; while all the nations around us had fallen victims to the worst military despotism. — {great applause). It would, he said, be superfluous to observe upon the religious and moral character of our beloved Sovereign, as his virtues had been one of the subjects of an L 2 148 elegant discourse delivered that morning by the worthy minister on hi^ right hand, (the Rev. Mr. Salt), and he would therefore spare him- self the trouble of going further into those subjects, and of trying the patience of the company — but would give them " The King, and long life to him," which was drank with enthusiastic applause. " The Queen and Royal Family " was the next toast ; afterwards, " The Prince of Wales," &c., &c. The evening was spent with the greatest loyalty and conviviality. The outside of the Town Hall was taste- fully and brilliantly illuminated with near by 2000 lamps made for the occasion ; busts of the King and Queen, and other transparencies, were displayed in the windows. The letters G. R. with the crown between them, supported by the number 50, and displayed by va- riegated lamps, adorned one end of the Hall, the other end having the Prince's Plume, embellished in the same manner. CANNOCK. — Upwards of 500 poor people sat down to a sumptu- ous dinner on the Bowling Green ; and the evening concluded with dancing on the green, a ball at the Inn, bonfires, &c. Festivities were prolonged through the following day. Six hundred dined upon roast beef and mutton, with plum-pudding. Lord Paget contributed £20. CHEADLE. — The inhabitants of this town subscribed a sum suf- ficient to provide 500 of the poor with a comfortable meal. The ser- vants were likewise treated with a ball by their respective employers, as an additional means of rejoicing on this memorable occasion. There was also an assembly of the principal inhabitants of the town and its vicinity, who, after dancing until a late hour, partook of an elegant collation provided for the purpose. In the course of the day the bells were rung in honour of occasion ; and in the evening there were bonfires and a grand display of fire-works. All ranks seemed to vie with each other in manifesting their attachment to the King ECCLESHALL. — In the morning of the 25th, two fat cows, which were purchased by subscription, were cut up and distributed amongst the poor, (consisted of upwards of 160 families), of this town and neighbourhood, together with a portion of bread and money, accord- ing the number in each family. The principal inhabitants, headed by the Minister, and all the poor who were relieved, afterwards went in procession from the Town Hall to church, and were preceded by a band of music playing ** God save the King." After hearing a most excellent sermon, adapted to the occasion, from the Vicar, they re- turned in the same order. The paupers in the poor-house w«re likewise regaled by the liberality ot the inhabitants. The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, which continued at intervals the whole day. " God save the King" was again sung in the even- ing, in all the principal parts of the town, and the whole concluded with the utmost unanimity. EN DON. — A liberal subscription was raised by the inhabitants, for the purpose of regaling their poor neighboars with a plentiful 149 supply of good boiled beef, bread, &c., &c., with plenty of good ale. The evening concluded with festivity and hilarity. FENTON POTTERIES.— The respectable house of Messrs. Bourne, Baker and Bourne, of Fentou Potteries, gave to 300 of their servants, 300 loaves of bread, 300 lbs. of beef, and 300 quarts of ale. They all appeared in the centre of the Manufactory in a decent re- spectable manner, attended by a band of music. After dinner, and drinking long life to our good old King, and being fully satisfied with the kind liberality of their employers, each departed (benefited by this example of loyalty and generosity in their patrons) comfort- ably and happy to their repective homes. FORTON. — John Fenton Boughey, Esq., gave to the poor of the parish of Forton, a fat cow ; and the inhabitants of that parish col- lected about £20, and gave it away in bread at the same time. H ANBURY. — Great numbers of the poor in the parish of Han- bury, Needwood Forest, were regaled with beef and ale, by the voluntary contributions of their neighbours. The worthy Vicar (the Rev. Mr. Bailey) and his wife, with their usual goodness, dressed all the meat at their own house. LEEK. — Many of the inhabitants of the town went round to the houses of the poor, and gave food according to the number of each family, and left tickets for a suitable quantity of ale : the Volunteers fired three volleys, and ale was given among them and the assembled populace. A numerous party of Gentlemen dined at the George Inn, with the utmost joy and festivity. LICHFIELD.— The celebration of the Jubilee in the city of Lich- field commenced at the instant that the clock of the Cathedral announced the termination of the 24th of October. The principal Gentleman of the town, accompanied by a band of music, and by crowds of loyal subjects of every denomination, paraded the different streets, singing the national anthem of " God save the King," amidst the cheers of the numerous spectators, while the bells of the Cathe- dral, and of the several parish Churches, bore ample testimony to the loyalty of this ancient city. A liberal subscription for the poor had been previously made, and a truly handsome donation of beef, bread, vegetables and money, was made on the Tuesday afternoon, to those whose circumstances needed such assistance, and who by the gratitude and loyalty they evinced, fully repaid the bounty of their benefactors. Considered as a depot for French Prisoners of War, it was peculiarly desirable, that Lichfield should be pre-eminently dis- tinguished on this memorable occasion, and how truly gratifying must it have proved to every Briton present, to witness the unani- mity that prevailed through this happy day. The inhabitants of Lichfield proved to the subjects of France, that, the Throne of the English King is fixed on the immoveable basis of his People's Love 1 ! ! Although the Churches were well attended, the Cathe- 160 dral shone most conspicuous, from the combined circumstances of the solemnity of the services, and the brilliancy of the congregation. The whole Collegiate Body moved in procession from the house of Archdeacon Vyse, to the Cathedral, chaonting the 100th Psalm, — the effect of this was indescribably sublime, and the tears of hundreds of spectators spoke, most forcibly, the feelings of their hearts. On their entrance into the Cathedral, the Coronation Anthem was given with great effect, and after a most impressive and suitable sermon from Dr. Vyse, the congregation dispersed, imploring Heaven to pro- long and to bless the life of their beloved Monarch. LONGDON.— The Earl and Countess of Uxbridge gave £100 to be distributed to the poor of Longdon and Cannock, by the Minister and Church- Wardens. The inhabitants testified their joy, by mak- ing a bonfire on the very high hill of Ladderege, and regaling upwards of 300 persons plentifully with ale and bread and cheese ; and the evening concluded with the utmost demonstrations of joy. NEWCASTLE. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and the lighting up of bonfires in various parts of the town. — A band of music playing " God save the King," paraded the streets, attended by the different Friendly Societies ; aifter which they went to Church, preceded by the Body Corporate, accompanied by J. Macdonald, Esq., one of the Members of the Borough, and many other Gentlemen. The Friendly Societies made a contribution for their superannuated class, to each of whom they gave six shillings, to cheer their hearts on the joyful occasion. An excellent and im- pressive sermon was preached by the Eev. Clement Leigh, to a very numerous congregation ; the principal inhabitants afterwards dined together at the Inns. NEW LODGE.— Robert Harper, Esq., gave a waggon load of wood, to be burnt on the hill at H anbury, and an equal quantity at Tutbury, and the two corresponding fires on these two eminences were seen at a great distance. PATTINGHAM.— This small place appeared by no means pro- portionably small in its exertions to celebrate this joyous day in such a manner, as that all the inhabitants might partake in its celebra- tion. The morning was ushered in by ringing of bells ; and the weather being uncommonly fine, enabled 600 men, women, and children of the poorer residents, (after having attended divine service), to sit down to table out of doors, with all the regularity of a private party ; when they were regaled with beef and ale ; after naving stood up and drank the health of their beloved Sovereign, and joined in the popular song of " God save the King," the remains of the oxen were distributed among them, in quantities, from 4 to G lbs. each family, according to its number, and all retired grateful and well satisfied. The persons who had so amplv provided for their more indigent neighbours, after enjoying the cheering scene, sat down to dinner at the Pigot's Arms, and finished the day with tiie jovial con- viviality of loyal and true-hearted Britons. 151' PENKRIDGE. — The parishioners made a subscription for treat- ing the poor ; when 1 lb. of bread, 1 lb. of beef, and three pints of ale, to each man, three half -pints to each woman, and half a pint to each child, were given to nearly 1000 persons, and a considerable sum remained to be distributed amongst such poor persons as the ■Committee of the subscribers should direct. The gentlemen dined at the Littleton's Arms, and several loyal songs and appropriate toasts were given. Sir Edward Littleton went through the duties of the chair, at Penkridge, with a degree of vivacity seldom equalled ; and on the following day, when he gave a ball, which was attended by upwards of 100 persons, he remained in the room till half past two in the morning. He was the life and soul of every rejoicing given in his own neighbourhood on the joyful occasion. It might be a difficult task to find in all his Majesty's dominions, a similar in- stance, in a man who was, like Sir Edward Littleton, a Captain during the EebeUion of 1745. RONTON. After an appropriate sermon, the congregation assem- bled at a small distance from the Church, and drank *' The King ! Ood bless him, and may he live long to reign over us." This being done, the poor received assistance, from a subscription, and returned home, blessing their good old King, and thanking their neighbours for their liberality. RUDGE HALL. — Thomas Boycot, Esq., roasted a sheep, and gave plenty of ale to the poor of the Hamlet. RUGELEY. — The day of Jubilee was celebrated here in a manner becoming true and loyal subjects : it was ushered in with ringing of bells, firing of cannon, and the military band paraded round the town, playing, "God save the King." — The Volunteers attended Church, where a most excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Inge, to a numerous audience. They afterwards dined together at the Town Hall, where several appropriate and suitable toasts and songs were given. Tables were placed in different parts of the town, decorated with upwards of three hundred weight of beef, (in the true old Eng- lish style) 8 fat sheep, plum-puddings, &c., &c., for all the poor in the town and neighbourhood ; a pint of ale was given to each person, to drink health and long life to his Majesty, with three times three ; after which there was a dance in the open air, where high and low, rich and poor, intermixed with each other ; and the day concluded with the greatest conviviality and good order. SEDGLEY. — The subscriptions for the poor were marked by a munificence that was in the highest degree honourable to the Gentle- men in the neighbourhood. STOKE-UPON-TRENT.— The Jubilee was celebrated with every demonstration of joy by Josiah Spode, Esq., at Stoke-upon-Trent. The servants mustered at his extensive Manufactory, from whence they went to Church, where a most impressive sermon was preached 152 by the Rev. W. Robinson, the Rector, to a very crowded congrega- tion. Mr. Spode, attended by about thirty Gentlemen of the neigh- bourhood, and the servants two and two, to the number of 600, paraded up to the Mount, the residence of Mr. Spode, the music playing " God save the King." When they arrived at the Mount, the servants each drank the health of our good old King, in a pint of ale, and sang " God save the King" in full chorus, the whole of the spectators, not less than 3000, joining heartily in the song. The Gentlemen were entertained with a cold collation in the house ; here the good old King's health was drank with three times three, besides numbers of loyal and appropriate toasts. — Afterwards each servant had a pint more of ale, a loaf of bread and a shilling ; they then paraded down to the Manufactory, and sang " God save the King," with the two additional verses, as before. Mr. Spode then claimed silence, and in a very handsome manner thanked his servants and the spectators for their attendance, and the good order they had pre- served ; they were then dismissed, and went comfortable and happy to their homes. WESTON. — Amongst other liberal donations in the various parts of this county, was that at Weston, the seat of the Right Hon. Lord Bradford ; his Lordship and family attended divine service appointed for the day, to enjoy the heartfelt satisfaction, in the sight of a nu- merous assembly of the poor, amounting to 200 people, who were entertained with every thing they could wish for, by his Lordship, at nine tables. Yet this hospitable feast was but a trifle to that which on the following day contributed to the domestic comfort of many families, who retired to their homes, with the fragments that were left of an ox, several sheep, and six bushels of flour, baked into bread. Two hogsheads of excellent ale were drank, and all were rendered perfectly happy, and cheerfully joined in the loud and loyal toast of " God bless the King," given by the hospitable benefactor. WOLVERHAMPTON.— The dinners at the Lion and Swan were crowded by the principal people of the town and neighbourhood. At the Lion (T. Gifl'ard, Jun., Esq., president, andF. Holyoak, Esq.) a dinner consisting of every rarity of the season, was served up to about 100 people. A buck was given by Lord Dudley ; and game and fruit of every kind by Sir John Wrottesley, Bart., who was present The 25th being the birthdav of the Hon. Baronet, he was cheered on the occasion with additional eclat Sir John was dressed in the uni- form of his regiment of Staffordshire Local Militia, as were all the Officers of the Corps, who were likewise present. Some excellent patriotic toasts and songs were given ; and a meeting of more unani- mity, loyalty and mirth, never assembled. The dinner at the Swan was equally well conducted ; it was influenced by the siune spirit, and marked by the same patriotic devotion. The ball at the Theatre in the evening, patronised by the taste of Lady Caroline Wrottesley. could not fail of being well attended. The pit was boarded over, and upwards of 300 Ladies and Gentlemen were present ; a throng dis- 153 tingiiished not less by beauty and fashion, than order and cheerful- ness. Different subscriptions were made in the town for benevolent purposes ; and charity and mirth divided the day. UTTOXETER— A very liberal subscription having been col- lected, it was judiciously distributed amongst the poor (amounting in number to more than 1600) in beef, bread, potatoes, and money. In the morning a very excellent sermon was preached on the occasion, by the Kev. J. Stubbs. The poor, at the House of Industry, were regaled with roast beef and plum-pudding, and each person who had attained the age of his Majesty, was allowed a quart of ale, to drink his health, and wish him long to reign. SUFFOLK. BURY. — The Jubilee Day was observed in Bury by the ringing of bells, and colours flying ; a subscription was opened for the poor, and in the evening there was a ball at the Guildhall. It being fair time, the town was extremely full of company. The Earl of Bristol's do- nation to the parishes of Bury (consisting of 400 pair of blankets and 100 women's cloth cloaks) was distributed to the poor. ALDBOROUQH. — The very splendid manner in which the Jubilee was celebrated in this place, by the most Noble the Marquis of Salisbury, will ever be a striking instance of his Lordship's loyalty and liberality. His Lordship at his own expense during the whole of this auspicious day, seemed resolved, by every means he could devise, to diffuse joy throughout the town, and to gladden the hearts of all descriptions of its inhabitants. Never was there such a day seen at Aldborough ! The town, from one end to the other, from six in the morning till past four the next morning, exhibited one con- tinued series of mirth and gladness. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy, which were kept up during the whole day, except during divine service ; flags were flying in all directions ; the ships in the port and off the place, were dressed in their colours ; his Lordship's band paraded the streets, repeatedly playing " God save the King," and other loyal and pa- triotic tunes. At one o'clock, a royal salute of 21 guns was fired from his Lordship's battery on the terrace in front of his house, after which a feu de joie was given by the A^olunteers. Houses were opened by his Lordship during the whole of the day, containing refreshments for any of the inhabitants of the town or country who were disposed to partake of them ; dancing, and other amusements, in a temporary room erected by his Lordship for the purpose, were kept up with much spirit till a late hour. At eight o'clock there was a most beau- tiful display of fire- works from his Lordship's gardens, succeeded by a very grand illumination, and appropriate transparencies painted for the occasion. At nine o'clock a large company assembled at his Lordship's house, to paetake of various entertainments prepared for 154 them. The rooms were decorated with banners and other Royal emblems. A most elegant supper was served up at one o'clock, vnth the choicest viands of the season, to which upwards of 70 persons sat down. Many loyal toasts were given, which were followed by the song of " God save the King," in full chorus by all the company. Dancing was then resumed, and kept up with great spirit till four o'clock in the morning. His Lordship distributed 1 lb. of beef, with beer, to every poor person, man, woman, and child, in the town ; beer to all the artificers, and to the detachments from different regiments in the district, employed on his Majesty's works here ; to the Volunteers of the town, to the Sea Fencibles, and to the crews of all the ships in the port. In short, every individual shared his Lordship's bounty on this joyful occasion ; nor was his Lordship's munificence confined to this place ; he regaled his regiment at Ipswich with beer, and all their wives and children with a dinner, besides contributing largely in different parts of the county of Hertford and elsewhere, to celebrate this joyous event. BECCLES. —A liberal subscription was made by the inhabitants, and added to £50 from the Corporation, and three guineas from the Apollo Lodge of Free Masons, for the purpose of providing the poor with the comforts of a good meal, to cheer their hearts on the 50th Anniversary of the King's Accession to the Throne. BRANDON. — James Denton, Esq., of Brandon, regaled 57 poor widows and others, at his own house, with roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong ale. HELMINGHAM.— The Helmingham Volunteers, upwards of 500 strong, commanded by the Right Hon. the Earl of Dysart, met, and proceeded to Helmingham Church, where an appropriate sermon was preached on the occasion, by the Rev. Edmund Bellman, Chaplain to the Regiment ; after which, they formed in line, and fired a feu de joie in honour of the day. His Lordship, with his usual loyalty and generosity, gave each of the privates half-a-crown to drink his Ma- jesty's health. An excellent dinner was also provided for the Officers. Many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank, and the day spent with the greatest harmony. His Lordship's loyalty and beneficence stopped not here, for at the same time that the Officers and Volun- teers were regaling themselves ; the poor old men, women, and children, of Helmingham, and the adjoining parishes, had reason to feel and remember the day as a J ubilee indeed, his Lordship having given ^100 to be distributed amongst them for that purpose. IPSWICH.— Early in the morning the joyful event was announced by the ringing of bells and firing of guns. The shops were closely shut up, and flags were displaged from the steeples and from many houses. A Great Court was held in the forenoon, when a congratu- latory address to his Majesty was unanimously agreed to. After which the Corporation went in regalia to St. Mary's Tower Church, where an excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Ho worth. 155 who took his text from 91st Psalm, 14th and two following verses. An appropriate sermon was also preached at St. Clement's Church, before the Free Masons, by the Rev. Dr. Wallis. At noon, Gen. Bur- goyne's Brigade attended divine service, on the parade ground, near the New Barracks, after which the 3rd Light Dragoons of the King's German Legion, the 3rd West York, the Northumberland and Hert- ford Militias, with the Ipswich Loyal Volunteers, fired a feu de joie in honour of the day. The troops afterwards passed the General in open order, officers saluting and bands playing. The regiments then marched to their respective barracks, and each soldier was allowed Is. to drink the King's health. At live o'clock nearly 100 of the principal Gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood sat down to an elegant dinner at the Bear and Crown Tavern. Many loyal and con- stitutional toasts were given, and some excellent songs ; and much harmony and hilarity prevailed throughout. About 100 officers of the garrison dined at the Coffee-house, Generals Loftus and Sir Montague Burgoyne presiding. There were also public dinners at many of the Inns. It might truly be called a Jubilee day, for the poor as well as the rich had their hearts made glad on this occasion. Tlie soldiers' wives, their children, and persons residing here, who belong to parishes out of the town, all partook of the general festival. The parish of St. Lawrence having not above 7 poor resident fami- lies (and not more than 110 poor persons belonging to it), very gene- rously raised £^0 12s. which was paid into the hands of E. Bacon, Esq., the Treasurer, to be appropriated to the relief of the poor in general. The Free Masons sent a donation of £5 to the Committee in St. Clement's parish, for the same benevolent purpose. J. Bleaden and A. H. Steward, Esqrs., of Stoke Hall, had 3 sheep roasted on the occasion, and upwards of 100 poor persons sat down to dinner, and had Is. each given to them. What remained was afterwards distri- buted among ihem. The prisoners in the Borough Gaol had a dinner of roast beef and plum puddings, ordered them by the Magistrates. The ball and supper at the Coffee House, on Thursday evening, was very fashionably attended ; 170 ladies and gentlemen were present. Medallions were very general both at the dinner and the ball. The visiting Magistrates of the county gaol in this town, humanely ordered each person confined therein, a pound and a half of beef and a quart of porter. The gentlemen of the Tower parish gave the debtors in the above prison one guinea on the same occasion. LAVENHAM. — The inhabitants celebrated the anniversary in the most loyal and handsome manner ; contributing very cheerfully and liberally to the comforts of the poor, and spending the day in the utmost conviviality. MELTON. — The poor in the House of Industry, to the number of 240, were regaled (in the true old English style) with plum puddings, roast beef, and strong beer ; and likewise the out-poor of the above parish had a quantity of bread and beer distributed to them, in pro- portion to the number of their families. 156 NEDGING. — In commemorating the Jubilee, the principal in- habitants of Nedging began a subscription for the benevolent purpose of furnishing the poor with blankets ; but as they proceeded they had the pleasure to find they should be enabled to enlarge their in- tended bounty, and came to a resolution to give a supply of linen in addition, to most of the poor families in the parish. PALGRAVE. — Upwards of 300 persons, men, women, and chil- dren, sat down to dinner at one o'clock, on the Bowling Green, at the Swan Inn, which was provided for them by Charles Harrison, Esq., and the principal inhabitants of the parish. RENDLESHAM.— Lady Rendlesham gave a donation of £20 for the purchase of coals, for the relief of the poor of the parish of Rendlesham. SAXMUNDHAM. — A liberal subscription took place, and bread, meat, and beer, were distributed to the poor. STOKE.— The poor residing in the parish of Stoke, by Nayland, were liberally supplied with meat, bread, and beer : 17 sheep, 3 hogs- heads of beer, and 731 loaves, were distributed amongst them. SUDBURY. — The principal inhabitants of Sudbury subscribed upwards of £200 towards enabling their indigent townsmen to enjoy the day, to which Sir J. C. Hippesley, M.P., for the Borough, added £100 and 2s. were allowed for each person. THORN HAM. — The Duchess Dowager of Chandos gave to the in- habitants of Thornham, a fat ox and £-20 in money, to be distributed to that and two adjoining parishes. The Uartesmere Rangers, imder the command of Major Erere, fired an excellent feu de joie in the Park, after which three barrels of beer, with bread and cheese, were given to the corps, and the Olficers adjourned to Major House (the seat of her Grace), where they were hospitably regaled. THORPE.— The Rev. Mr. Carlos, Rector of Thorpe, by Haddiscoe, after delivering an excellent sermon to his parishouers, retired with them to Haddiscoe Crown, where a good dinner of pudding and beef was provided by him for all the poor ; after which he gave them plenty of strong ale. WOODBRIDGE.— The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells. In the forenoon, the Regiments in Garrison there, consisting of the Royal Horse Artillery, the 2nd Light Dragoons of the King's German Legion, the 92d Highlanders, and tlie Berwickshire Militia, attended by the Woodbridge Volunteers, with their bands, paraded in the Market Place, and from thence marched to hear divine service at the parish Church, where a most excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. T. Carthew, from 1st Peter, 2nd chap., part of tlie 14th verse. After divine service the respective Regiments, with the Volunteer corps, fired a feu de joie at the Garrison, in honour of the day. About €0 of the Oilicers afterwards partook of an excellent dinner at the 157 Crown Inn. In the evening the young Gentlemen of the Grammar School exhibited a large collection of fire-works on the joyful occa- sion. Previous to the celebration of the day, £230. was raised by subscription from the inhabitants, as a fund for relieviug the poor with useful necessaries, as occasion might occur during the ensuing winter. SURREY. (SOUTHWARK.— SEE LONDON.) ASH-HENLEY PARK.— Mrs. Halsea, after very large donations to the amount of £150 to her labourers, made glad the hearts of 70 families, with beef, pudding, and strong beer. The Rector contribu- ted by his liberal example to make the whole parish happy. Bells ringing, and music playing * ' God save the King," &c. , was continued through the evening. The whole concluded with a very grand illu- mination of the Rector's house, a thing never seen in that place be- fore ; and all the country people who came to enjoy the sight, were treated with wine and cake by the Rector and his amiable wife. BANSTEAD. — Extract of a letter, — " We spent our own day in a very satisfactory manner, the small circle of neighbours attended on the Sunday School after divine service, and with pleasure assisted in waiting upon 70 children, who with smiling countenances were en- joying a hearty meal of roast beef and plum-pudding : the girls were each presented with red cloaks, by the Ladies who patronised the School, and the boys were all clad in brown jackets and trowsers, by Mr. Parry. The rest of the poor partook of the festivity of the day ; the men had their dinners together, those of the women and children were sent to their respective homes, but all joined in the general joy. The same circumstances, with little variation, took place in most of the adjacent villages, and in almost all parts of the kingdom. Be- nevolence to our fellow creatures, I have ever regarded as the best manner of showing our gratitude to our Creator, and in the present instance, this seems to have been the universal opinion. Our parish is very extensive, and in that part of it where Lord Arden lives, the poor were entertained by his Lordship, and every person received a shilling. Lady Arden sent to each child of the Sunday School a white metal medal, in commemoration of the day." DORKING.— The inhabitants, led by Lord Leslie, Sir Charles Talbot, Mr. Hope, Mr. Barclay, &c., entered into a spirited subscrip- tion, for the purpose of enabling the indigent poor in the town and neighbourhood, to partake of the festivities of the day, and from which subscription 1800 persons were provided each with 1 lb. of beef and a quartern loaf of bread. The morning was ushered in by the bells ringing, and every other demonstration of joy and enthusiastic loyalty. The first troop of Surrey Yeomanry Cavalry, the Rifle Company attached to the regiment, and the Right Hon. Lord Leslie, their 158 Colonel, with the regimental hand, paraded, and marched to Church, attended by a great concourse of the inhabitants, where a very excel- lent and appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. John Wame- ford. After divine service, the military again paraded, and marched to the Commandeau, where they fired several volleys, and, joined by a great body of the inhabitants, gave three cheers in honour of their beloved Monarch having entered the 50th year of his beneficent reign. At five o'clock, most of the neighbouring gentlemen, the troop of Cavalry, and a great many of the inhabitants, sat down to an exceUent dinner at the Red Lion Inn, Lord Leslie in the chair ; where harmony and convivial mirth prevailed throughout the evening. The poorer class of persons had a bonfire and fire-works provided for their amuse- ment, and were regaled with three barrels of ale. BURDENS. — At Durdens near Epsom, the poor were made happy by the liberality of the neighbourhood. — George Blackman, Esq. pre- sented to the parish of Epsom, a round Salver of about 22 inches diameter, extremely plain in its decorations, but well-finished in point of workmanship. The centre of the Salver exhibits the Attributes of the Trinity, encompassed with a Glory. Above the centre is inscribed in capitals, — " Fear God" — beneath it — *' Honour the King" — and to- wards the bottom in a scroll, — " This Salver was presented to the parish of Epsom, in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of his Gracious Majesty, George the Third ; by George Blackman, {of Dur- dens) Esq." FARNHAM. — The inhabitants zealously expressed their loyalty to our excellent and venerable King, by a large collection and dis- tribution of charity amongst the poor, of whom also a considerable number were hospitably and bountifully entertained at dinner, in the Great Hall at Farnham Castle. FRIMLEY HOUSE.— John TekeU, Esq., of Frimley House, by Bagshot, and his Lady, the Right Hon. Lady Qriselda TekeU, most hospitably entertained the poor of the parish of Frimley, and their neighbours, tenantry and tradesmen ; for the former of whom, who composed a body of about 400 persons, an ox was roasted whole, and distributed in the most judicious manner, to the satisfaction of every person, with a liberal allowance of bread, potatoes, plum-pudding, and beer ; while for the latter, an elegant ball and supper were given in his Mansion, in which the dancing was kept up till a very late hour. KEW. — The morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon, and the ringing of bells. The board of Artificers walked in procession to Church at ten o'clock. After divine service, Messrs. George and Henry Warren entertained 100 persons \vith roast beef, plum-pud- ding, &c., in a spacious marquee, erected for the purpose, upon Kew Green. Porter, ale, and punch, were likewise plentifully distributed. On his Majesty's health being drank, 50 pieces of cannon were dis- charged. In the evening, the whole town was illuminated. A grand 159 gothic arch was erected, from the centre of which the British Star was suspended, and underneath a striking likeness of his Majesty, with the motto of " Virtue, Honour, and Glory." The whole of the trees around the green were illuminated by variegated lamps, in ra- diant arches, wreaths, and columns, and the evening concluded with a rustic dance, and fire-works. KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES.— A numerous company assembled at the Town Hall, to celebrate the Jubilee at Kingston-upon-Thames. After a very plentiful dinner, the Eecorder, Mr. Evance, addressed them in the following words : — " Gentlemen, It is with infinite pleasure I rise to give the health of our gracious Sovereign, who this day enters on the 50th Anniversary of his Accession to the Throne, and on this happy event I feel highly gratified in giving the health of the King in this place, because the town of Kingston has always been, and, I trust, ever will be, distinguished for its loyalty. In his private life. Gentlemen, you will accord with me, the King has shown him- self a man of exemplary piety, a pattern of conjugal fidelity, and parental tenderuess, humane and charitable to the poor, and a kind and indulgent master to those who serve him. In his public charac- ter, the King has been always a firm supporter of the Established Keligion of the Country — a liberal patron of the Arts and Sciences^ a promoter and encourager of Agriculture. Llanufactures and Com- merce — at all times anxious for the welfare of his People, and the independence of the Nation. — May it please Heaven to preserve a life so truly valuable to us for many years, and may those years be crowned with unanimity at home, and peace with all the world." The King's health was then drank with three times three, under a dis- charge of cannon, and the loud acclamations of the populace below, who were regaling themselves with three barrels of strong ale round a bonfire. PETERSHAM. — A liberal subscription had been made by the inhabitants of this little parish ; and that friend of humanity and religion, the Earl Kerry, ever foremost in active benevolence, and in promoting the comforts of the poor, had kindly consented to under- take the direction and management of this Parochial Jubilee, and. had determined to defray, from his private purse, whatever expense might remain after the application of the money collected. In con- sequence of this regulation, all the children in the parish, amounting to about seventy, Avhere completely clothed in such colours as their parents desired. To every poor family was distributed a quarter of a chaldron of coals, and the whole population feasted at one immense table. In the morning, at half past ten o'clock, the whole parish, by appointment of the Churchwarden, having assembled in the avenue, leading to Lord Dysart's house, and in front of Lord Kerry's, with their children, boys and girls, thus newly clothed, thence went in procession to Church, preceded by the Churchwarden, Overseers, and Beadle, with a band of music. Arrived at the Church, the pewa and aisles were completely filled ; and to the honour of the audience 160 be it said, that more decency, more regularity, or more respect for the Sacred Place where thev were assembled, could not possibly be observed. Every heart exulted with holy joy at the animating sight. The prayers were read in a very impressive manner, an appropriate sermon delivered, and the whole closed with " God save the King." All then returned to the avenue to wait the hour of dinner, when tne spacious walk was quickly crowded. A table was raised in the avenue exactly facing Lord Kerry's gate ; it was 90 feet long, under a covering very elegantly festooned all round %vithin and without with laurel ; the pillars which supported it were covered in a similar manner, so that the whole had the appearance of being in a laurel bower ; and to diffuse as widely as possible the joy resulting from this happy occasion, his Lordship had invited to his house, the better to see and witness the entertainment, not only all that resided in the village, but whoever were in a remote degree connected mth the parish. At two o'clock precisely, dinner was served, the worthy Churchwarden taking his place at the head of the table, the Overseer at the bottom, the Constable and Deputy at each side of the middle ; and the Marquis of Bute's, the Earl of Kerry's, Lord Stopford's, and Lady Beverley's house-stewards seated themselves at proper distances for the purpose of helping the happy guests. Then the Curate from the head of the table said grace, which he did also at the end of dinner, all standing up and uncovering. There was then prepared for the whole company a vast quantity of punch, sufl&cient to give to every person at table (about 140) to drink two loyal toasts, — 1. " May God long preserve our best of Kings to his grateful people." — 2. *' May the successors of our beloved King ever imitate his virtues both public and private, that all future generations may be as happy as we are." With the first were given three cheers, and " God save the King," and during all the time of dinner the band of music had been playing. When the whole companv had thus completely satis- fied themselves, and had nearly emptied their hogshead of ale, another party sat down to consume the remainder of the feast. This was soon done, and then the first company, the inhabitants of Petersham, began dancing in three sets, which was continued with the greatest gaiety, good humour, and decorum, till nine o'clock, when all retired content and happy. STOKE D'ALBORNE.— In the morning a very appropriate and excellent discourse was delivered by the Rector, the Rev. Mr. Vaillant, after which he entertained the farmers vntli a dinner, and in the evening presided at a supper, given by a subscription of the inhabitants to the poor of the parish, who with one heart and voice drank the King's health, and sang " God save the King," till a late hour. WORNERSH.— Lord Grantley entertained the Mayor and Corpo- ration of Guildford, at his house at Womersh, and ordered wine and punch to be given to all the inhabitants of the place, to drink the health of the King and the Royal Family. 161 SUSSEX. CHICHESTER.— The Jubilee commenced by the ringing of bells, hoisting flags, &c., on the ancient tower in the Cathedral Church- yard. At one o'clock the troops in the barracks and adjacencies, com- manded by his Grace the Duke of Norfolk, fired a /ew de joie. In the evening, the ball at the Assembly Room was attended by upwards of 400 fashionables. A Jubilee ball, at the Dolphin, had many visi- tors. The room was tastefully decorated. The Swan Inn had the honour to entertain the Corporate Body of this city. The beam of hilarity and content prevaded all ranks, and the emulation to evince true loyalty, was not exemplified in a greater degree in any city in the United Kingdom. The illumination at the Cross, in the even- ing, was the most brilliant spectacle that can be imagined. BRIGHTHELMSTON.— The Jubilee rejoicings commenced with ringing of bells, display of flags, and religious duties at the ditterent places of divine worship. At a little before ten in the morning, the Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons was assembled by the Master, Wardens, and Brethren, who soon after, in full regalia, and the symbols of the order, attended by the Lewes and Shoreham Lodges, moved in procession to the church, preceded by the band of the Roy- al South Glocester, playing " God save the King." The church, as was expected on the occasion, was crowded to an excess, by a congre- gation that seemed fully to feel the solemnity of the occasion, and justly appreciated the merits of a most appropriate, animated, and eloquent discourse, by the Vicar, the Rev. R. Carr ; wherein the bles- sings enjoyed -under the reign of our august Sovereign were plainly and impressively delivered. At the close of the service, the Free- masons returned through the principal streets to their Lodge, the Old Ship Tavern, preceded by the Pandean Band of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, attended by a large concourse of spectators. Some excellent feux de joie were fired. At half-past one the doors of the Royal Riding-House were thrown open, for the reception of P. Mighell, Esq., and his party of 2000 poor inhabitants, for whom, at his individual expense, a good and plentiful repast had been prepared, of bread, beef, mutton, and strong beer, all of which would not, in point of excellence, have disgraced the tables of the first quality. One hundred of the principal inhabitants, decorated with a white ribbon, on which the words ' God save the King,' were imprinted, came, each provided with a carving knife and fork, and officiated as stewards on the occasion, by cutting up and distributing the viands to the grate- ful and delighted guests, who fed with rapture, and poured unmin- gled blessings on their Sovereign and the generous founder of the feast. The tables were so conveniently disposed, the whole length of the Riding-House, that 300 more than the originally intended num- ber were entertained, each steward accommodating 20 persons, while the beer was taken from well scoured pails, placed at proper distances in the centre of the tables, which were kept constantly full by well arranged hogsheads, and persons employed to attend them. In two M 162 elevated seats, in the upper and lower end of the hall, sat Mr. Mig- hell as the donor, and Mr. Phillips as the provider of the feast. By the sound of a bell, silence was instantly obtained for the delivery of grace, and for the complimentary ecomiums with which Mr. Mighell preluded the health of the king, which all the multitude rose up to, composed of the women and children, all breathing one united senti- ment of loyal gratitude and joy, presenting one of the grandest and most interesting sights that ever human eye delighted in, while the hats were waved, and nine hearty cheers, which succeeded the commu- nication of the health, produced a spontaneous gust of joyful tears of all that either partook or witnessed the rapturous enjoyment Plenty presided over the hospitable board in large abundance ; and after all were sufficed, the fragments, which were great, were borne away by the elderly branches of large families. The rejoicings of this multi- tude, great as it was, and increased by the presence of some of the first families and inhabitants, drawn by curiosity to the spot, passed off without the slightest interruption or accident whatever. A party of 1500 were in a similar way entertained in the farm-yard of Mr. Scrace, by a private subscription of a few inhabitants. A handsome collection was made in the Chapel Royal, where a suitable discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Portis, and the Coronation Anthem excellently sung, assisted by the Prince's Band, who appeared in full uniform. The amount of collection was delivered to the poor, in bread, beer, coal, and candle. At five o'clock a large assemblage of Freemasons sat down to an excellent dinner at the Old Ship, where, amidst hilarity and good humour, many excellent songs and toasts were given. After the dinner, a ball and supper closed the day of rejoicing, at which SCO persons were present, some of whom kept up the dancing till nearly six in the morning. Thx Castle ball and sup- per were on the most splendid scale of elegance and excellence, with a beautiful transparency of Time and Britannia placing a wreath on the head of his Majesty, surmounted by Fame.— The inhabitants of the town of Brighthelmston, being desirous of perpetuating by some pub- lic testimony, their cordial attachment to the person, and unfeigned respect for the character of his Majesty, conceived that no act would be more grateful to his royal heart, or more expressive of their loyalty than to signalise the Jubilee day by establishing a charaitable accu- mulating fund, for the benefit of such persons, resident in Brighton, that might be sufferers from casualities, either by sea or land. This Institution consists of a Patron, (His Royal Hignness the Prince of Wales), President, six Vice-Presidents, and 32 Trustess. The Society is so coLStit .;ted that it has every prospect of going on, and increasing in magnitude ar;d consequence ; and it is hoped, at no very distant period, may alford such relief to all those in the parish, who may be sufferers, as may enable them ' to si»pport the difficulties of their situation, without 'that degradation which attends parochial assis- tance. BOQNOR. — A Sunday School was instituted, under the patronage of her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte of Wales, in honour of 163 this auspicious Jay, which it is hoped will prove useful to future generations. The work, carried on here by Colonel Scott, for the pre- vention of future encroachments of the sea, exhibit a fair prospect of success, and were solemnly dedicated to his Sacred Majesty, on the Grine called the Duke of Kent's Bulwark. Duke of Kent's Bulwark, October 25th, 1809. " This day having been marked as a day of rejoicing, on account of his Majesty's entrance into the 50th Year of his Reign, We, the Bog- nor Griners, do humbly dedicate this specimen of our new art to His Majesty ; in the humble hope, that our exertions will be crowned with success ; and that it will prove the means of saving many thou- sand Acres of his Majesty's Dominions from the raging of the tempes- tuous Ocean. We have had the satisfaction of seeing, that the last Spring Tides have not been able to affect the bank of this beautiful Field : Whereas, it is well known that if it were not for the works lately erected, the present Spring Tides would have burrowed into it like a rabbit warren ; and when our works are completed, we look with confidence to their withstanding their utmost rage of winds and waves.'' " God save the King," was then cheered with three times three, after which the Griners regaled on a roasted sheep, and a plentiful suffi- ciency of Turner and Hardwick's excellent ale, provided for the oc- casion by Colonel Scott, to which an additional bairel was presented by those honest and patriotic Brewers. — About seven o'clock, the Griners' feast was concluded, with that decent hilarity which cha- racterises the labouring order of men at Bognor. The King, (with many other loyal toasts), and long may he live to reign over us, was enthusiastically cheered by the Griners, and a numerous and grateful populace ; but more especially that of their Royal Benefactress, the Princess Charlotte of Wales, and the worthy founders of the Jubilee Institution. The Southern Coasts of Britain have been preyed upon for ages by the insatiate Ocean, which is supposed to have swallowed up millions of acres from Selsea Point to Beachy Head, all of which might have been saved, provided this mode of Grining had been known, in the efficacy of which. Colonel Scott puts every confidence, having found his hypothesis to be well founded, in every trial he has hitherto made ; and also well knowing that, if it should prove defec- tive in any respect, he has a Corps de Reserve, equal to all emergen- cies. The field thus ^saved, has a sea front of 1200 feet, commanding the most beautiful sea views and landscapes, which will be laid out for building ground, upon a plan perfectly unique and picturesque. BRIGHTLING.— The poor were liberally regaled with a Jubilee diiiner, by subscription, at the head of which was John Fuller, Esq., who gave ten guineas. The Rev. Mr. Haley, and a number of farmers and tradesmen, also subscribed very handsomely, and a great plenty of beef, bread, and strong beer, was distributed to gladden the hearts of the indigent. 164 BLETCHINGTON.— The Officers of the Nottingham Militia cele- brated the 25th, at Bletchington, by a sumptuous dinner to the neigh- bouring Gentlemen, and the Squadron of the 3d Dragoon Gua^Ss, and of the Slst Regiment quartered there. The Serjeants and their wives had a most excellent dinner, and a bottle of wine each. The rest of the regiment with their wives and children, were entertained with^roast beef and pudding, and as much ale as they could drink, all at the expense of the Officers. CHIL-GROVE.— Mr. Woods, of Chil-Grove, near Chichester, gave two sheep, which were killed, and distributed in joints proportionable to the size of each labourer's family in the parish, to the number of 22, containing about 105 persons. COMBE. — Mr. ShifFner gave a fat bullock and plenty of beer to the poor of Hamsey, and in the evening, his summer house, in an ele- vated situation, was handsomely illuminated. CUCKFIELD PLACE.— The seat of Warden Sergison, Esq.. was a scene of great festivity and joy. At an early hour in the evening, the avenue of venerable limes, and ancient turret, leading to the hos- pitable mansion, were brilliantly illuminated with variegated lamps, and thronged with multitudes of spectators from the neighbouring towns and villages. The company invited, consisting of the Nobility and Gentry in the neighbourhood, and a number of the fashionable visitors from Brighton, were ushered into the hall, where some hap- pily designed transparencies engaged the admiration and attention of every one present. An excellent likeness of his Majesty, the Crown, and the number 50, decorated with wreaths of roses, &;c.,were the principal devices. About ten o'clock the Prince of Wales's band struck up " God save the King," when a grand display of fire- works was seen from the turret, and a large bonfire was lighted at the ex- tremity of the avenue, which had together, a very fine effect Soon after the fire- works, a ball was apened, and the company, about 70 in number, continued the cheerful dance till two in the morning, when they sat down to a supper composed of all the delicacies of the season ; after the repast, his Majesty's health was drank with enthusiasm, and *' God save the King," was sung in full chorus. The elegant party immediately afterwards resumed the ball, and about seven in the morning departed, highly gratified at the splendid exhibition of loyalty with which they had been so liberally entertained. Plenty of strong beer was distributed to the populace in the Park. EASTBOURNE.— The visitors and inhabitants of this fashionable watering place, anxious to show their loyalty and attachment to our most gracious and beloved Sovereign, celebrated his Accession to the Throne in a most distinguished and spirited manner. The Royal Ar- tillery, and Royal Surrey and Shropshire regiments mustered at one o'clock, in the field near the Sea Houses, and fired a/cu dejoie, which was answered by tlic Martello Towers along the Coast, beginning at Beachy Head, and ending at Hastings. Two hundred and seventy 165 women and children belonging to the Shropshire, were feasted in the Barrack square with roast beef and plum-pudding, the band of the Shropshire playing " God save the King." The Lodge of Druids assembled together to dine at the King's Arms ; and in the evening the Shropshire and Surrey Officers, and a numerous party, dined, and concluded the day with a ball. EAST HOATHLY. — To each poor person, whether man, wcJlnan, or child, were distributed 2 lbs. of beef, a sixpenny loaf, and a pint of strong beer, the comforts of which were extended to 230. In addi- tion to the above, the peasantry had a good supply of strong beer, to drink his Majesty's health. FLETCHING. — The Jubilee was observed with due attention. After divine service, which was numerously attended, all the work- men employed by Lord Sheffield, with their wives and families, up- wards of 130 in number, assembled at Sheffield Place. When they had plentifully feasted on roast beef, plum-pudding, and other viands, Lord and Lady Sheffield entered the festive hall, and his Majesty's health was drank with three times three, accompanied by a royal salute from the cannon in the Park. His Lordship then took the opportunity of observing that, "under the government of our excellent King, this country continues to flourish and grow rich, while all the other nations of Europe are sunk in the most abject state of slavery and misery ; and their young men dragged from their homes to fight the battles of their enemy and tyrant in foreign and distant countries, where they perish by hundreds of thousands ; that, in consequence of the prosperity of this country, we are enabled to pay taxes to an amount never experienced before ; but that the Legislature had taken care that no taxes should fall on the absolute necessaries of life, such as com, bread, meat, fish, and other articles, which are most severely taxed in other States ; that, the great mass of taxes is imposed on the rich, and on those who can best afford to pay them ; that the taxes they pay are very heavy indeed, to which, however, they clieerfuUy submit, knowing that their property, their families, their freedom, and their religion, cannot be preserved by any other means ; that, amidst all the calamities of the rest of the world, we have lost neither territory nor credit ; we have expended large sums, it is true, in de- fence of our Allies, and of the liberties of mankind ; we have sent forth great armies, who have raised the character of British valour to a height even beyond what it had reached before ; and, at no period has the name of Britain ever attained greater honour and re- nown, and the manufactures, the commerce, and the revenue of the country, have never been in so prosperous a state as under the bene- ficent reign oi the Sovereign, whom it has pleased God to spare so long to us." The healths of Lord and Lady Sheffield were cordially drank, amidst repeated cheers ; and an excellent song written by the Steward on the occasion of the day, was then sung by him, and re- ceived with the greatest applause. The principal farmers, also, enter- 166 tained their workmen and families, and the poor widows, and other persons residing in that extensive parish, who did not come with the description of those invited, received three shillings each, from a fund which had been raised by subscription for that purpose. HASTINGS. — The dawning of the finest day that ever appeared in October, was ushered in by ringing of bells, firing of cannon, and music playing. A great many houses were decorated with flags, and proper mottoes for the day. Large branches of oak, boughs of laurel, and evergreens of all sorts, ornamented the fronts of several houses, others had devices suited to the occasion. Flags were hoisted upon the Church steeples. At the Custom House was a Crown in Glory, surrounded by a grove of laurel, surmounted by a large St. George's Ensign, and under the Crown this inscription : — " God bless the King ! Preserve him long to reign, and grant Him after death, a Crovm of Glory ! " The service at Church was properly attended, and an ex- cellent sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Whester, the Rector. The Royal East Middlesex Regiment attended at All Saints' Church. After service they proceeded to East Hill, where, extending their files along the irregular summit, for about a quarter of a mile, they fired a feu de joie, whilst the band at inten'als played " God save the King." About the same time, the Sea Fencibles fired a royal salute from the battery, and the Martello Towers continued a distant thunder from a line oi" twenty miles in Pevensey Bay. The appear- ance of the Military, with the echo of the firings across the valley, had a grand and pleasing effect. Having finished three loud huzzas, which were answered by the spectators on the Castle Hills, the Regiment paraded the streets, with the band playing, colours flying, people huzzaing, &c. Colonel Wood then marched them to the Barracks, where upwards of 1000 men, and the Oflicers, sat down to dinner in the Barrack-yard, on roast beef and plum-pudding. In the mean time, the Mayor, J. G. Shorter, Esq., (who had exerted himself, with great loyalty and spirit, in making arrangements for the day), and the principal inhabitants, assembled at dinner in the Town Hall, and spent the afternoon with the greatest joy and festivity. There was a bonfire on the hill, composed of ten waggon loads of faggots and combustibles, and a tar-barrel on a mast, 50 feet high. Fifty rockets were discharged, and many fire-works exhibited. A ball at the Swan Inn was attended by about 250 persons, and in the room was a trans- parency of Neptune, yielding the Empire of the Seas to Britannia, in the Reign of George Third ! The poor in the different Work- houses feasted on roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer. Evenr one had a holiday, the men and women a shilling apiece to spend, and the children six-pence. A subscription was raised, amounting to £400 1«. 6d. from which 1850 persons were supplied with 2880 lbs. of beef, 1850 six-penny loaves, 2880 pints of porter, 2872 gallons of potatoes, and a balance of £188 Icit to be distributed among ;i6 prisoners of war in France. 167 HORSHAM. —The Jubilee was celebrated in tlie most joyous, loyai, and benevolent manner ; the day was ushered in by the ring- ing of bells, which continued till noon, when the garrison, consisting of the 51st Regiment, with part of the 23rd, and 32nd, fired a feu de joie on Den- hill, which was returned by the Volunteers in the town ; after which the regiments of the Garrison marched to the Market- square, and gave three hearty cheers, in which they were joined by the inhabitants with the greatest enthusiasm ; at three o'clock a large party dined at the King's Head. A subscription was raised for the jjoor, from which nearly 1900 received 1 lb. of bread, 1 lb. of meat each, and money in proportion to the number in family. LEWES. — In the morning, the bells ofthe several parish Churches and the great town bell, announced the third occurrence of the 50th Anniversary of a British Monarch's Reign ; about eleven o'clock, the inhabitants assembled at their several places of religious worship, to return thanks to the Almighty, for the happiness bestowed on this favoured land, by the long continued life of their mild and virtuous King, under whose benignant government they have enjoyed so many blessings. Soon after one, the brave 82nd Regiment, dressed in new clothes, were drawn up on Cliff Hill, where they fired three excel- lent feux de joie, and gave three hearty cheers, their band playing *' God save the King," after which they marched back to their Bar- racks, where the men were plentifully regaled with roast beef, plum- pudding, and strong beer, by their Officers. — The Yeomanry Corps of Captain Shitfner and Captain Reed Kemp, after attending divine ser- vice, also fired in honour of the occasion. The Union Flag was hoisted at the New Shire Hall, and the town's people assembled with their worthy Representatives, at an excellent dinner provided at the Star. While these proofs of loyalty were celebrated by the higher and middling ranks of society, the poor were partaking of plentiful din- ners of beef, and plum-pudding, provided by the kindness of their wealthier neighbours, and the whole day was spent by all ranks with the greatest thankfulness, mirth, and hilarity. In the Cliff, upwards of 400 were plentifully regaled at dinner, in a large room fitted up for the occasion. In South over, the poor were also liberally supplied with bread and meat by the wealthy. In the evening, the Barracks were tastefully illuminated by the Officers, and a grand display of fire-works was exhibited both there and in the town. NEWHAVEN. — The 50th year of his Majesty's reign was celebra- ted with the utmost loyalty and patriotism ; the whole of the inhabi- tants who chose to partake thereof, were regaled with beef and beer? at the expense of the principal inhabitants of the place ; the parties were entertained at three houses, and in the whole, nearly 150 met on the occasion ; the utmost harmony and good humour prevailed, and every person seemed to hail the day with the greatest pleasure imaginable ; the Volunteers attended divine service, and afterwards gave in the ranks, " Long live the King," with three times three. About 20 of the principal inhabitants dined together at the White 168 Hart Inn, Tvhere the CTeatest joy abounded until about ten o'clock, when they departed, highly gratified, to their respective homes. STANMER.— Earl of Chichester's seat. Among other festiraU which marked the joyful commemoration of our beloved Monarch's 50th year of his reign, the liberal and generally diffused merriment and charity of the Eari of Chichester among the poor of his estate at Stanmer, deserve to be noticed. About 100 of nis labourers, vith their wives and children, sat down to old English roast beef and phim-pudding, with plenty of strong beer. To the head of each family a new guinea was given, to the wives and children each a new dollar, and a Jubilee medal. Fire- works were let off in the Park, and other demonstrations of joy noted the memorable day. The happy peasantry closed the day's regalement by loudly and heartily uniting in the truly national anthem of " God save the King." Similar act8 of munificence were giving by his Lordship to the several parishes of Falmer, Plunpton, and Hoadley, in this county. WISTON PARK.— The seat of Charies Goring, Esq., was the scene of unbounded festivity. Its generous owner, with a degree of loyalty and liberality worthy a true English Gentleman, entertain- ed all his tenantry and inhabitants of the parish in which he resides, from the most aged to the child in arms, amounting to 400, in the fine Gothic Hall of his ancient and venerable Mansion. In the course of the evening, there was a display of fire-works, and the night closed with a dance, in which all ranks joined with the greatest cheerfulness. WORTHING.— About 2000 of the poor inhabitants ?at down on the Steyne, to the following repast : — 1(^)0 loaves of bread, 1 fat ox, 10 sheep, 5 bushels of potatoes, 200 cabbages, 3 bushels of turnips, 1 bushel of carrots, 150 rich plum-puddings, a large quantity of cheese, and 9 hogsheads of strong beer. Fifty Gentlemen of the town attended to carve and wait on the happy party, a band playing in the centre, the flags flying at the angle§.und the Nobility and Gentry parading. The old men were provided with tobacco and pipes, and the pipe and tabor were not forgotten for the younger part. At Rye, Battle, and other places in this county, great rejoicings prevailed among every description of his Majesty's subjects ; and loyalty and jollity were everywhere conspicuous, from the gilded mansion to the lowly cottage ! The opulent farmers also gave very liberally to their work people and others, and they weie very few, within a number of miles, wno had not the means as well aa the will, to render the 25th a real day of Jubilee WARWICKSHIRE. WARWICK. — The auspicious morn was ushered in with ringing of bells ; public worship was performed at both the churches, chapels, &c. The Mayor and Corporation attended at church, and most of the 169 shops were shut up, A very liberal subscription was made, amount- ing to about £360, which was most judiciously applied to the relief of the poor ; not less than .3780 persons received each 2 lbs. of meat and 1 lb. of bread ; ale was not given, in consequence of the large proportion of meat. The total quantity of meat given amounted to 7800 lbs., and bread 3780 lbs. Ten guineas were voted to the Com- manding Officer of the 103rd regiment, to be applied in purchasing ale for the soldiers to drink his Majesty's health. A liberal supply of bread and meat was also given to the prisoners in the town and county gaols. Neither fire-works nor illuminations were permitted. Every description of people united as with one heart, in celebrating the day. ALLESLEY. — A very handsome subscription was set on foot by the Earl of Clonmell, the Rev. Mr. Bree, and other Gentlemen, to which the rest of the inhabitants subscribed in a generous manner, and upwards of 400 persons were very liberally supplied with meat, bread, and beer, to celebrate the joyful day. BADDESLEY. In the small parish of Baddesley every poor per- son received money according to the number of their family, but none had less than five shillings. BIRMINGHAM.— The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and the shops were mostly shut throughout the town. A very general attendance took place at the different churches and chapels, and other places of worship, at the doors of which the sum of £310 3s. Id. was collected for the benefit of the poor ; in addition to which the Right Hon. Lord Dudley and Ward, with his usual liberality, presented £25 and Heneage Legge, Esq., £10. After ser- vice the 4th Dragoon Guards tired three volleys in honour of the day,* as did also the Handsworth Volunteer Cavalry, drawn up in the Market Place. — At three o'clock commenced the Druids' Proces- sion, consisting of nearly 1,4J0 members, from Lodges 17, 31, and 32. of the town, and No. 40 from Walsall, which was attended by a vast concourse of people. After proceeding round the Statue of Nel- son, they attended divine service at St. Philip s Church, where an ex- cellent and appropriate sermon was delivered by Dr. L. Booker, from the following text, 1 Pet. 2 c. .9th and 17th v. The festival was com- memorated in the evening, by different dinner parties at most of the inns and public places in the town. Edward Cairns, Esq., the Low Bailiff, gave a sumptuous entertainment at the Shakspeare Tavern ; amongst whom were the Members for the County, the Magistrates, Clergy, &c., &c. It is unnecessary to add that the evening was spent in the greatest loyalty and good humour. — A circumstance which added not a little to the pleasure of the day, and the beauty of the scene, was the opening to public view the celebrated Bronze Statue of the ever to be lamented hero. Viscount Nelson. Every thing was ready for submitting this statue to public inspection on the 21st, the anniversary of the glorious victory of Trafalgar, but the Committee 170 properly conceived that it would be better to defer the ceremony till the anniversary of his Majesty's accession, in order to heighten the joy of the public, on an event so interesting to the nation. At twelve o'clock at night, on the 24th, the signal for opening the statue was given, to usher in the morning of our good King's fiftieth anniversary, and such a scene of popular eagerness was hardly ever witnessed before. Peace officers were stationed to protect the workmen, until the awnings of the scaffold immediately connected with the monu- ment were removed, but this business was hardly a moment over, when the populace broke down every impediment, and not fewer than 5,000 people present immediately gave three cheers for Nelson, and joining a fine band of music who attended on the occasion, sung " God save the King." The loyal enthusiasm of the people was not surpassed in any part of the Empire. The Local Militia, in the course of the day, formed round the statue, and fired a feu dejoie. The whole of the day was marked by patriotic festivity. — The following illus- tration of the statue was given to the public, and it is admitted that the artist, Mr. Westmacott, has fully supported his high reputation by this work, and that it is in all respects worthy of the dignified and impressive subject. " In this work, intended to perpetuate the greatest example of Naval Genius, simplicity has been the chief object in the arrangement. The Hero is represented in a reclined and dignified attitude, nis left arm reposed upon an anchor : he appears in tne costume of his coun- try, invested with the insignia of those honours by which his Sove- reign and distant Princes distinguished him. To the right of the statue is introduced the grand symbol of the Naval profession ; Vic- tory, the constant leader of her favourite Hero, embellishes the prow. To the left is disposed a sail, which passing behind the statue, gives breadth to that view of the composition. — This group is surmounted upon a pedestal of statuary marble. A circular form has been selected as best adapted to the situation. ** To personify that affectionate regard which caused the present patriotic tribute to be raised, the Town of Birmingham, murally crowned, in a dejected attitude, is represented mourning her loss ; she is accompanied by groups of Genii, or children, in allusion to the rising race, who offer her consolation by bringing her the trident and rudder. — To the front of the pedestal is the following inscrip- tion. — "THIS STATUE, IN HONOR OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON, WAS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF BIRMINGHAM, A.D. 1809." CASTLE BROMWICH.— By a very liberal subscription at this place, sufficient money was collected to distribute coals, blankets, and various articles of wearing apparel, amongst the labouring poor of the village. 171 COMPTON.— The Right Hon. Lord Willoughby de Broke caused an excellent sermon to be preached at his own chapel, by the Rev. Dr. Meade, to his labourers, and a numerous congregation ; after which they were all directed to the front of the house, and being led by his Lordship's son, the Hon. Major Vernon, they sung " God save the King," with three times three, concluding with " Long live the King." They afterwards partook of a sumptuous dinner, in his Lord- ship's hall, and the remainder of the day was spent in festivity and singing, with plenty of good old English ale. COVENTRY. — At half past five o'clock in the morning the pro- pitious epoch was ushered in by the military band belonging to the 14th Regiment of Light Dragoons playing "God save the King." At six, the bells at the different churches commenced their melodious peals. The Mayor and Corporation attended at St. Michael's Church, where a most excellent and impressive discourse was preached by the Rev. R. Simpson, from Psalm 22nd, verse 28th. During divine ser- vice, the " Coronation Anthem," and the " Hallelujah Chorus," were performed in a very superior style, by a numerous and able choir. At the end of the service the organist played " God save the King." At the other churches and chapels suitable discourses were delivered to numerous auditors ; indeed, they were never remembered to have been so crowded as upon this occasion. The liberal subscription of the inhabitants amounted to ^756 5s., by which upwards of 11,000 individuals were supplied with meat, bread, and ale. All the debtors in the gaol were released from confinement ; and the criminal pri- soners were, both in gaol and bridewell, provided with an ample supply of roast beef, and five shillings given to each person. The boys belonging to Bablake had sixpence each, and plenty of roast beef and plum pudding. The women at Ford's Hospital, and the old men at Bablake Hospital received two shillings each. The 40 girls belonging to the Blue Coat Charity School received two shillings each, which were gratuitously given by the Trustees of that charity. The poor of the House of Industry were most munificently regaled with roast beef, plum puddings, and ale, being the liberal donation of Lord Grey, and the officers of the 4th Warwickshire Regiment of Local Militia. An excellent supper of old English cheer, roast beef, plum pudding and ale, was given at the Barracks, by the Officers of the 14th Dragoons, to the men ; they had also a capital display of fireworks, which proved highly gratifying to numerous spectators. A numerous and respectable company dined together at St. Mary's Hall, B. Goode, Esq., Mayor, in the chair. At the upper part of the Hall a full-length portrait of our revered Sovereign, in the possession of the Corporation, was placed between two Corinthian columns, and on the top of the painting were the letters G. R. supporting a crown ; the whole of which was beautifully illuminated with variegated lamps, which produced a grand and magnificent effect, and underneath the portrait the following motto : — " We ne^er shall look upon his like again." Many loyal and constitutional toasts were drank. Many 172 other dinners were provided for select parties, at the different inns in the city. A grand display of fire- works was exhibited in Cross Cheap- ing, and in every part of the city were bonfires and sheep roasting ; in short, the whole day was celebrated with that harmony, satisfac- tion, and loyalty, which clearly evinced that the " Men of Coventry" were alive to the private virtues of their beloved Sovereign; and were disposed, in the greatest possible manner, to testify their regard for his august person and family. DUNCHURCH.— The inhabitants of Dunchurch, Atherstone, Coleshill, and Kenilworth, testified their loyalty and attachment to the venerable and beloved Monarch, by celebrating the day with every possible demonstration of joy. HENLEY. — The day was ushered in by ringing of bells, and after divine service, a numerous company of the inhabitants, and neigh- bouring gentlemen, dined at the Swan Inn, where the afternoon was spent with the greatest conviviality ; and every poor inhabitant was liberally supplied with bread and money. KINGTON. — The whole of the female poor were entertained with a plentiful dinner, by the Lady of the Manor, at her own house, and from a benevolent subscription of the parish at large, (to which her Ladyship also contributed), every family was served with a sufficient quantity of meat, bread, and, ale. The" day was ushered in by the ringing of bells — observed by a decent and full attendance on divine service, (where an admirable and appropriate discourse was delivered by their minister), and concluded by orderly demonstrations of joy. KNOWLE.— Inihe village of Knowle, the subscriptions allowed of three shillings being given to every poor parishioner. LAPWORTH.— The liberal contributions of the Rev. H. A. Pye, and the Rev. J. Way, together with those of the principal farmers, allowed of seven shillings being given to every poor person through- out the parish. LEEK W COTTON. —Each poor man and poor woman received, after divine service, half a crown, and an additional shilling for every child. A subscription was raised by the parishioners for this purpose, assisted most liberally by Mr. Leigh. Between two and three hun- dred persons partook of his bounty. NUNEATON.— The subscription for the relief of the poor, amounted to £87, which was distributed to every poor individual, the same morning : — the day was spent with the greatest loyalty, festivity and decorum. PACKINGTON.— The Right Hon. the Earl of Aylesford distribu- ted amongst the poor of the four following parishes, Great and Little Packington. Meriden, and Bickenhill, 3000 lbs. of fat ox beef; one loaf of bread, and one pint of strong ale, (brewed 24 years ago) to 173 every man, woman, and child. His Lordship likewise killed thirty brace of hares for his tenants who did not want relief. RUGBY.— Bread, meat, and coals, were distributed in a plentiful degree to 700 individuals. The Scheol, consisting of more than 230 boys, followed their Master in public procession to Church, the six senior scholars having before assisted in delivering the charitable do- nations to the poor. A flag was hoisted on the tower of the Church, and the bells rang merrily through the day. SOWE. — The inhabitants of the villages of Sowe and Woken ma- nifested their loyalty towards his Majesty, on the day, by raising such a subscription, (assisted by the liberality of the Earl of Craven, who gave them £20) as enabled them to distribute to 850 poor persons, 1 lb. of meat, and one six-penny loaf each. SOLIHULL. — No place in the vicinity of Birmingham was more conspicuously loyal than Solihull, and its neighbourhood, on the Ac- cession day of his Sacred Majesty King George the Third. A very full congregation attended the Church Service, with the music ap- propriate to the day, after which a distribution of bread and money, the produce of a subscription of the inhabitants, to the amount of £40 took place. A dole, the surplus of the charity estate, was likewise given away to the poor of the parish. In the morning a fat cow, and a proportionate quantity of shilling and six-penny loaves, were delivered at Malvern Hall, the seat of H. G. Lewis, Esq., to up- wards of 140 people. At night, the neighbouring tenants and trades- men supped at the Hall, and drank the King's health with great spirit and conviviality. The front of the house had an illumination of coloured lamps, of " God save the King," surmounted by a bril- liant star, and the day was spent with great loyalty and festivity. STIVICHALL.— The poor of Stivichall, Anstey, Willenhall, Coundon, Coleshill, Hasely, Wroxall, Honiley, &c., were liberally supplied with meat, bread, and beer. STONELEIGH. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and every family in the parish was most handsomely treated with a plentiful supper of bread and beef, and money in proportion to the number of their families, by the kindness and benevolence of the Rev. Mr. Leigh, of Stoneleigh Abbey. A handsome subscription was also raised by the Rev. Mr. Roberts and the inhabitants of the parish, and three fat sheep were roasted, and a hogshead of ale given away to the poor ; all of whom, after attending divine service, sat down to dinner in the street of the village, and made a most hearty and comfortable meal. In the evening, a ball was also given to the parishioners, from the subscription, and the merry dance was kept up till six o'clock the next morning. Mr. Thomas Judd, the butcher of the village, gave a sheep to roast, and also the coals to roast it. STRATFORD-ON-AVON.— A subscription was opened for the purpose of providing the poor of that town, the comforts of a good 174 meal, and to cheer their hearts on the 50th Anniversary of a good Monarch's Accession to the Throne ; the Corporation attended divine service, and afterwards dined together. SUTTON COLDFIELD.— The Warden and Corporation, and many of the neighbouring Gentlemen, dined together at the Town Hall, and celebrated the day with much festivity. At the Church doors, after service, the sum of £25 was collected, which was distri- buted to the poor. WESTMORELAND. BRAMPTON. — At this place, the day was kept with the greatest joy and festivity. After attending divine worship, and hearing an excellent and appropriate discourse by the Vicar to a numerous con- gregation ; a division of the Cumberland Rangers fired several rounds at the Cross, after which three barrels of ale were given to the popu- lace. Many of the principal inhabitants adjourned to the Howard's Arms. Bonfires, and other demonstrations of joy, concluded the day. BROUGH. — The morning was ushered in by hoisting a large Bri- tish union flag, under the discharge of eight pieces of cannon, ring- ing of bells, &c. Divine service was well attended at Church in the forenoon, where a most excellent and appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. L. Bellas, Vicar. At one o'clock, a royal salute of 21 guns, — in the afternoon, divine service was performed at the Methodist Chapel, where an excellent discourse was given by the Rev. Mr. Poole, the resident Minister. In the evening a beautiful transparency, painted by Mr. Horsley, of Sunderland, representing the Eye of Providence looking on the British Crown, with G. III. R. and "God save the King," was exhibited on the front of the house of Mr. Rumney, Surgeon. — A brilliant display of fire-works, prepared by Mr. Todd, of Mr. Bailey's Academy, and another royal salute of cannon, and three cheers, closed the scene. The principal part of the rejoicings was under the direction of Major Bland ; whose Lady, in commemoration of the event, distributed to the poor of the place 50 loaves of bread. KENDAL.— The National Jubilee was observed with a spirit that manifested the attachment of the people to their gracious Sovereign. The Local Militia attended divine service ; after which they fired several volleys. The Corporation and principal Gentlemen of the place, dined together at the Crown Inn, and spent the evening in a truly social and harmonious manner. In the evening, a ball at the Assembly Room was very numerously attended. The Churches were well filled, and excellent discourses delivered by the respective Clergy. TEMPLE SOWERBY.— The Jubilee was celebrated at this place in a loyal and spirited manner. The Gentlemen partook of au ex- 175 cellent dinner prepared at the New Inn, and drank the usual loyal toasts upon the happy occasion. They provided an equally good supply, with plenty of ale, for the villagers. The evening's amuse- ments concluded by a pleasant assembly. WILTSHIRE. SALISBURY. — The inhabitants were most liberal in their sub- scriptions, by which means the poor amply partook of the festivities of the day ; there remained a large overplus, which was to be ex- pended for their more permanent comfort. A Gentleman of this place gave to every father of a family among a certain class of the poor of that city, " a Jubilee pipe of tobacco," or rather a paper of tobacco, with a tobacco stopper, exhibiting in profile a likeness of the King. BOCKHAMPTON.— M. Pitt, regaled 300 poor of Bockhampton, with a good dinner. BRADFORD. — Among the festivities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of his Majesty's Reign, must be noticed the very hospit- able way in which the Firm of Divett, Price, Jackson and Co., regaled a numerous body of poor people, employed in their Manufactory at Bradford, consisting of nearly 500 persons, by giving them three fine fat sheep, roasted whole, plenty of bread, and a large portion of Wiltshire strong beer. DEVIZES. — A considerable time previous to the appointed day, a Meeting was convened and attended by all the respectable inhabit- ants of the town, who came to the unanimous resolution, that all classes should partake of the general festivity. A subscription was immediately set on foot, to which every one liberally contributed. The usual demonstrations of joy were manifested early in the morning, by the ringing of bells, display of flags, &c. The Mayor and Cor- poration, part of the Local Militia, the Cavalry, the different Clubs, and the Schools of the Charity Children, walked in procession to the Church ; on their return, a feu de joie was fired in the Market Place, after which the poor were plentifully and judiciously regaled at their own houses, with beef, potatoes, bread, and beer. Miss Beffin, the celebrated Lady without arms and legs (who on that day attained her 25th year), with a magnanimity that does her credit, gave an ox to be roasted whole on the green. Many private dinner parties were made, and the evening concluded with a grand ball and supper, at the new Town Hall (which was appropriately illuminated), given by the Mayor and Corporation. DONHEAD LODGE.— Mrs. Cook (widow of Captain Cook, who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar), entertained 500 people on the lawn before the Mansion, with an excellent collation, and a profusion of beer. LONGLE AT. —Marquis of BuliobwBjr'o fete. The Jubilee day was announced by the ringinp; of bells at the adjoining parish Churches, and his Lordship, with his usual liberality, gave away to the poor four oxen, with bread in proportion. About 40 Charity Children, which are under the patronage of Lady Bath, after divine service, walked in procession from the parish church to his Lordship's most noble mansion, where a dinner was provided for them in the grand hall, of plenty of roast beef, plum-pudding, &c., headed by the Clergy- man of the parish church ; when the cloth was removed, the chil- dren each had strong beer set before them, and his Majesty's health was drank with three times three, to the gratification of Lord and Lady Bath and company. The domestics were equally entertained, and his Majesty's health was drank with enthusiasm. Two Society Clubs were regaled with English hospitality at the Parish Inn, and plenty of strong beer was given them, at his Lordship's expense. His Lordship further extended his liberality by giving to upwards of 100 workmen, who were employed in beautifying that ancient building, as well as to the workmen employed about his Lordship's garden, pleasure-grounds, park, farm, &c., each of them a holiday, with their day's pay. MARLBOROUGH. — Besides the usual demonstrations of joy, by bell-ringing, firing, display of colours, &c., liberal donations to the poor, in proportion to tlieir families, were distributed. The Mayor and Corporation, the Marlborough troop of Cavalry, and four com- panies of Loyal Volunteers, placed under the command of Col. Lord Bruce, with all the principal inhabitants, walked in procession to Church, after which, the several corps of military tired a/ew dejoie in honour of the day, which was concluded in the greatest harmony and loyalty by public dinners at the Town Hall and principal Inns, and the festivity was continued the following evening by a ball at the Town Hall. ST. GILES'S.— The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury furnished upwards of 2000 persons (including all the poor in eleven parishes in the neighbourhood of his Lordship's seat at St. Giles's), with beef and bread, in the proportion of 2 lbs. of beef, and 1^ lbs. of bread to each individual. His Lordship likewise sent liberal donations of money to several other parishes, in aid of subscriptions, to be employed for the same purpose. STANTON PRIOR.— Divine service was attended in the morning ; after which, the parisioners repaired to their neighbouring lofty hill, the Barrow, to partake of a plentiful dinner, supplied by the families of the Clergyman, and respectable Farmers resident in that parish. Two fat Leicester pheep were roasted whole for the entertainment, and good ale, bread, and potatoes, bountifully supplied. The villa- gers, to the number of about 120, like one large and united family, attended by the donors of their feast, evinced a lively interest in the cause of their happy assemblage, by drinking to his Majesty's health, with loud and enthusiastic acclamatious. 177 SYRENCOT.— "W. Dyke, Esq., entertained 300 poor people with beef, bread, and beer ; and all his labourers received full pay for the day, although no work was done after the hour of morning service. It was highly gratifying to see Mr. Dyke proceeding immediately from the Church to visit the different cottages at Figheldean, in order to satisfy himself that his bounty was regularly bestowed, and that every poor man in the parish possessed on that day those comforts which could not fail to incline his heart to participate in the general joy which the occasion inspired. THATCHAM.— The day was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and firing of cannon, the troop of Cavalry attended divine service at Church, and afterwards partook of a sumptuous dinner at the White Hart Inn. After an excellent sermon preached at the Meeting by the Rev. Mr. Isaacs, from Psalm 21, verse 7. 150 poor families were ^relieved by the hands of John Barfield, Esq., who gave to each family half a gallon loaf and a shilling. TOTTENHAM PARK.— The Earl of Aylesbury displayed the purest feelings of genuine loyalty, by his liberal donations to his Ma- jesty's least opulent subjects through his Lordship's extensive manors. Upwards of 5,300 persons were sharers of his munificence. The nu- merous peasantry in his more immediate neighbourhood were feasted on the lawn, with a plentiful supply of roast beef, plum-pudding, and strong beer. The Marlborough troop of Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by Lord Bruce, fired a feu de joie on the occasion, and were afterwards regaled with a sumptuous dinner, and enjoyed them- selves with their Noble Commander to a late hour. AVARMINSTER.— Six fat bullocks, six sheep, and 700 loaves of bread, were distributed to the poor by a general subscription. A dinner was given in the Town Hall, for 128 Children of the Sunday Schools, by Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, of the Angel Inn. The 5th Local Wilts Militia, and other military parties, assembled from the sur- rounding parishes, and were attended to the church by the Friendly Societies. WOOLLEY.— John Jones, Esq., gave to 800 poor persons of that neighbourhood, a quantity of bread, strong beer, and mutton, in the presence of a large concourse of loyal subjects. WORCESTERSHIRE. WORCESTER.— A Chamber Meeting of the Mayor and Corpora- tion was held for the purpose of voting an Address to his Majesty. They then proceeded to the Cathedral, as did the Worcester Local Militia, the second battalion of the 36th regiment, ajid the several re- cruiting parties stationed in the city. The sermonVas preached by the Dean of Worcester, in a very impressive and persuasive manner, N 178 and was admirably adapted to the occasion. A numerous meetinj* of the nobility, clergy, and gentlemen, took place at the Town Hall, who voted an address, which having been agreed to, the High Sheriff proposed a subscription for releasing the debtors in the county gaol, which was immediately entered into. At three o'clock 232 persons partook of a dinner in the Long Room, at the Guildhall, on the occa- sion. On the removal of the cloth, " Non nobis JJomine" was sung, and immediately afterwards the King was given by the Earl of Co- ventry, with an appropriate speech, which was received with enthu- siastic applause. Sumptuous dinners were prepared at the CroMTi, Star and Garter, Unicorn, Bell, Hop Market, and other Inns ; and the Masonic Lodge, at the Rein Deer, was fully attended. — Balls, parties, &c., were held in commemoration of the day, and universal harmony pervaded every part of that loyal and populous city. Be- tween £400 and £500 were distributed among the poor, and many of the inhabitants were conspicuous in their particular donations. Lord Dudley and Ward presented £25 to the subscription for the poor. BEWDLEY.— £152 were collected to enable the poor to celebrate the day. Early in the morning, meat and bread were given to about 2,000 poor persons. BROMSGROVE.— In honour of the day, the Bromsgrove Union Society rung a complete peal of trebles, containing lb09 changes, being the date of the year in which his Majesty entered the 50th year of his reign. The intricate composition was composed by one of the Members of the Society. The day was spent in harmony by the whole town. DUDLEY. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, the shops were shut, and sermons were preached in St. Thomas's Church and the Meeting Houses. The volunteer infantrj' after divine service fired a feu dejoie, and were regaled with plenty of ale and an allowance of money to each man. A subscription having been pre- viously entered into by the principal inhabitants, a liberal distribu- tion of bread and money was made amongst more than 1,400 families. Another subscription was afterwards entered into by a few spirited persons for the purpose of purchasing an ox and five sheep, and the ox and two of the sheep were roasted whole, and distributed, with three hogsheads of strong ale, amongst the surrounding populace. This distribution was conducted with great order and re^iSarity, and received gratefully by the poor, wlio retired peaceably from the ground before three o'clock. The remaining part of the latter sub- scription was expended in providing two dinners and ale for 129 old men and women, whose united ages amounted to 9,050 years. Eight sheep were roasted whole in and near the town, and distributed among the workmen of several opulent manufacturers. Large parties dined at the principal inns, and every demonstration of loyalty and festivity was displayed on this happy occasion. EVESHAM.— The Mayor and Corporotioa of the Borough of Eve- 179 sham attended divine service, and voted an Address to his Majesty. From the liberal subscriptions of the Right Hon. Lord Northwick, the Earl of Coventry, Wm. Manning, Esq., M.P. (who gave ^50) the Corporation, &c., &c., together with the money collected in church, and a donation of a fat ox by the Earl of Coventry, the Committee appointed for the purpose of distributing amongst the poor were enabled to give four pounds of beef, and one shilling and sixpence in money, to every widow, and two pounds of beef and one shilling in money to every individual of each poor family throughout the FLADBURY.— The Rector, the Rev. Stafford Smith, and J. W. Hicks, Esq., with the principal inhabitants of the village, made such a liberal subscription that upwards of 260 poor persons received meat and bread in the following proportions : to a grown person, two pounds of meat, and a due proportion of bread and ale ; to the younger branches, one pound of meat, with a proper proportion of bread. HINDLEAP.— The young ladies of Miss Martin's School havinsc obtained a holiday, proposed treating the poor of the parish with roast beef, etc. Their intentions having been announced on the Sunday preceding by the Rev. Mr. Williams, (who likewise contributed to- wards the expenses of the entertainment), 101 poor persons, after attending divine service, assembled in the Green Court at Hindleap, where tables were laid for them ; after dinner the King's health, the donors of the feast, &c., were drank with sincere enthusiasm ; and a band of music being in attendance, all present concluded the evening with a merry dance. What remained of the feast was distributed amongst those whose infirmities prevented their attendance. SHIPSTON-UPON-STOUR.— A liberal subscription of some gentlemen enabled a Committee to distribute to every poor man, wo- man, and child, a pound and a half of meat, and threepence in money to buy bread, which were gratefully received. The Rev. Dr. Jones preceded the Members of the Club and the children of the Sunday Schools to church, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Evans. The Rev. Mr. Buck preached at the Baptist Meet- ing ; and the day was afterwards spent with great cheerfulness and conviviality by the inhabitants in general. YORKSHIRE. YORK. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, firing of guns, and the display of flags from the different churches. At nine o'clock the Corporation assembled at the Mansion House, and partook of an elegant breakfast with the Lord Mayor ; after which they accompanied his Lordship in procession to the Cathedral, and were joined by upwards of 50 gentlemen froni the York Tavern, where n2 180 an excellent public breakfast had been provided. His Grace the Lord Archbishop delivered a most appropriate and impressive sermon, from Psalm 128, v. 1. After service, pursuant to a requisition signed by the Archbishop, and several respectable gentry, a general meeting of the inhabitants was held in the Guildhall, when an Address to his Majesty was unanimously agreed to. Several parties were held in the city, to celebrate the occasion ; the poor shared in the general festivity, and 9000 persons were regaled with meat, bread, and ale, from the fund subscribed for that purpose. Upwards of one hundred gentlemen dined together at Clark s Hotel, Sir M. M. Sykes, Bart., in the chair. The tables were covered with every delicacy of the season, displayed with unusual taste and elegance. Sir W. Milner and Sir M. Sykes each contributed £20 to the subscription for the relief of the poor. Sir M. Sykes also sent a handsome sum of money to each of the benefit societies. The Archbishop very munificently directed a liberal distribution of beef, bread, and ale, to be made among the debtors in the Castle, (64 in number) ; also the sum of five guineas to be laid out in coals. The prisoners on the crown side, (53 in number), also received a liberal distribution of beef and ale, given to them by the Kev. G. Brown, the Ordinary, and Mr. Staveley, the Governor. The Brotherly Society, and the Farmer's Union Society, assembled at their respective club rooms, and spent the evening in the true spirit of friendship and mutual kindness. Ten poor women and three blind men belonging to Fossbridge Hospital, 20 boys clothed and educated in the Free School there, and 6 girls, educated by the said Charity, attended divine service, along with the Steward, Master, and Mistress, and were afterwards, with the tradesmen who work for the boys, regaled with roast beef, plum-pudding, and malt liquor, by order of the Governors. — A donation of £400 was subscribed by the Officers of the Carbineer Regiment of Dragoons, which was distributed amongst the women and children. The men had what money thev chose to draw. After dinner, all went to enjoy themselves, as each thought proper. The necessary preparation having been previously made, a signal was given by a bugle-horn at eight o'clock in the even- ing, when, instantaneously, the whole Barracks became brilliantly illuminated, and appeared as if on fire. The arms of his Majesty, in front of the Officers' building, was grandly displayed by the reflection of the lights placed round them. The motto " Viv9 le (G. III. R.) lioi " adorned the top of the Hall. The evening was spent with the utmost conviviality, and no jarring string was heard to confound the general harmony. ARMELEY. — In the morning the Sunday Scholars of the Estab- lished Church, to the number of 210 boys and ^irls, went in pro- cession from the school to the chapel, and after divine service, were regaled with cakes, &c. : 174 poor men and women partook of a good dinner of roast beef, provided for them at the school, after which the principal inhabitants dined together, and the day was spent in loyalty, mirth, and good humour. 181 BAWTRY. — Upwards of 500 persons were plentifully regaled with roast beef and plum-pudding, by the Rev. Mr. Armitstead. BEVERLEY. — The Corporation went in a body to Church, pre- ceded by Lieut. (Jen. Vyse, his Staff, and the Troops quartered in the town, followed by the Freemasons, Benefit Societies, and towns- people. — After divine service, the troops were drawn up in the Mar- ket Place, and fired three volleys in honour of the day. BRIDLINGTON. — A liberal subscription was made, and a quan- tity of beef, bread, &c., distributed among the poor. An elegant dinner was provided at the Britannia Inn, Bridlington Quay, Col. Creyke in the chair, and a number of loyal toasts given. The even- ing was spent with the utmost conviviality. CASTLE HOWARD.— The Earl of Carlisle displayed his usual goodness, in commemoration of the joyful day, by giving large sums of money to the poor, and liberal entertainments, accompanied with bountiful supplies of venison and hares, to the tenantry, work-people, servants, labourers, &c., in the respective townships of his Lordship's estates in the neighbourhood of Castle Howard. CATTERICK. — After divine service, the Rev. George Chamber- laine. Rector of Wyke, and formerly Vicar of Catterick, give 100 bushels of coals, and a quantity of potatoes, amongst his late poor parishioners, as a mark of affection for them, in honour of the day. COXWOLD. — The morning was ushered in by the display of flags and ringing of bells : never was a parish more united in showing their loyalty to their good old King : the troop of Newburgh Rangers assembled at half past ten in the morning, and went in orderly pro- cession to Church, attended by their Captain, (Thomas Wynn Be- lasyse, Esq.) when an appropriate sermon w^as preached on the occasion by the Rev. Thomas Newton, from 12th chap. 1st Samuel, 14th verse. After divine service, the troops fired three excellent volleys in the street. Amongst a vast concourse of spectators, were Lady Charlotte Wynn Belasyse, Lady N ewborough, and Lady Frank- larid. At two o'clock the troop had a dinner at the Inns in the usual style of English hospitality, given by their Captain, when many loyal and patriotic toasts Mere drank. At eight o'clock they attended a ball, given by Lady Charlotte Wynn Belasyse ; when her Ladyship with her party, the Captain and the rest of the Officers, entered the room, the band played '' God save the King," after which dancing commenced, and was kept up with great spirit until an early hour. On tliis Jubilee day every countenance smiled, every heart rejoiced ; the cottage was a*- happy as the palace. To every one that could not afford to make merry, money was given to rejoice. CONISBROUGH.— A venerable party dined with the Rev. H. Watkins, comprising 16 old men of that place, whose ages amounted to 60 each and upwards. They were treated with roast beef and 182 plum-pudding, with good old English beverage, strong ale ; after drinking the King's health, pipes and tobacco were introduced, and the afternoon was spent in joyous comfort. CRAVEN, — The morning, ushered in by the usual demonstrations, was succeeded by a general attendance at the parish Church, and afterwards by a most liberal distribution, enabling the lower ranks to join in the festivities of the day. The ball was of the most splen- did and animating description. — The old Castle, by the polite indul- gence of Lord Thanet, was fitted up in a verj' handsome manner. — The approach to the ancient pile was judiciously decorated with lamps, and guarded by a party of the Craven Legion, whose celebrated bands contributed their cheering sounds to the universal harmony and rejoicing of the evening. The Assembly room was most judi- ciously, indeed magnificently arranged. — By favour of Lord Ribbles- dale, the five sets of military banners, of which his Lordship is possessed, from a long and truly patriotic defence in the cause of his King and Country, were at a general request on this occasion dis- played, (and with great taste) within the compartments of this lofty and spacious saloon, which afforded ample accommodation for two sets of dancers, of upwards of 25 couple each. EASING WOLD. —The day wss ushered in by the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. At ten o'clock the inhabitants proceeded to Church, where, after divine service, a distribution was made of two shillings each to upwards of 150 poor persons, to enable them to join in the festivities of the day. The gentle- men of the town sat down to dinner, at four o'clock, at the Crown Inn, Capt. Goulton in the chair, where many appropriate toasts and sentiments were given. FARNLEY. — The Anniversary after his Majesty's entrance on the 50th year of his Reign was celebrated in a manner highly creditable to Edward Armitage, Esq., and the respectable inhabi- tants of that place, who, by a subscription raised for that purpose, distributed to every poor family in the township, a quantity of butcher's meat, ale, potatoes and bread. At eleven o'clock the family, tenants, and children educated at the Sunday School, assem- bled in front of the house, and went in procession to the Chapel ; after divine service, the Sunday Scholars were regaled with wine and cake, and had each one shilling given them by Mrs. Armitage ; and the tenants drank his Majesty's health with Mr. Armitage. — Every person seemed highly gratified with the kind and hospitable manner in which they were entertained ; a number of the principal inhabitants afterwards dined together at the Inn, and through the whole of the day, loyalty and harmony prevailed. HALIFAX, — Always conspicuous for its loyalty, and acts of public charity, was particularly so on the present occasion. Articles of cloth- ing were distributed to 950 females, and suppers were provided for ' There were great public rejoicings, 183 and festive harmony every where prevailed. The West Halifax Volunteers, after firing a feu de joie, were regaled by Col. Moore, at Brockwell, and the Officers of the corps afterwards dined at the Triangle Inn. The non-commissioned Officers of the Halifax Local Militia also fired a feu de joie. HAREWOOD. — Flags were hoisted on the Church and at the Great Lodge at the entrance of the Park ; and the day was ushered in by the ringing of bells. The tenantry of Lord Harewood, about 500 in number, assembled at the Church, and after divine service, marched in procession, attended by a band of music, to the hospit- able mansion of his Lordship, and sung " God save the King," on the lawn. As many as could conveniently dine in the house, remained ; and such as could not, went to the Inns at Harewood, which were thrown open for the day, to all the inhabitants of the, neighbourhood. At two o'clock dinner was announced, when Lord Harewood took the head of the table in the great room, which formed three sides of a square, and at which sat 190 guests. Different tenants presided at the other tables. During the whole of dinner a full band of music performed select airs. The toasts were appropriate for the occasion. At intervals the company was charmed by the vocal powers of Mr. Bradbury, &c., and hilarity prevailed at the festive board till nearly eight o'clock. A little before this time, Lord Harewood retired, when the health of his Lordship was given by the Earl of Tyrconnel, and drank amidst thunders of applause. Mr. Lascelles returned thanks, in his Lordship's name, and drank the health of the company, and of their families at home. He then gave " The immortal memory of Lord Nelson." Mr. Henry Lascelles also addressed the company in a short speech, and gave " The land we live in ; and may those that don't like it, quit it." While these festivities were given to the wealthier part, the poor were all regaled at the Inns : money and clothing were given to them ; and the country people who were attracted to the spot, were regaled with strong beer. At eight o'clock, there was a large bonfire, and a beautiful display of fireworks. At nine, two rooms were thrown open for dancing, which was continued with great spirit till one. Supper was then served up in the gallery, the decorations of the rooms and the tables did infinite credit to the manager ; transparencies (one of them an excellent likeness of the King), and devices of flowers in different compartments, had a most beautiful effect. At three, dancing was resumed, and continued witli great spirit till six, and about eight, all the guests had taken their departure, deeply impressed with the splendid hospitality, the amiable condescension, and the disinterested patriotism, of the noble house of Harewood. It must not be omitted that the Lady of Mr. H. Lascelles distributed to all the poor boys and girls of the neigh- bourhood, a pair of stockings and half a crown each ; and Lord Harewood gave to each of the poor widows half a guinea. HEDON. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and a display of flags. At half past ten, the Mayor, Aldermen, and 184 Bailiffs, with regalia— the Volunteers in full uniform — the Members of the Union Society with their flags — the Apprentices — and the principal inhabitants, formed a ^rand procession ; and, preceded by a band of music, paraded the prmcipal streets, and thence to Church. The ancient fabric of St. Augustine exibited a grand and interesting spectacle ; it was crowded to excess ; and the beauty and fashion which in the windows had graced the procession, now adorned the congregation. Divine service, with prayers suited to the purpose, was performed, and a most excellent and appropriate sermon delivered by the reverend Pastor. The Volunteers marched to the Champ-de-Mars, where they fired several volleys, and a feu dejoie. An elegant dinner was given by the Mayor, to the Corporation and principal inhabitants. The Members of the Union Club dined to- gether. Dinners were provided for the Burgesses : for the class of aged and infirm ; for the Apprentices ; and for such of the Volun- teers as were not included in the other Societies ; and distributions were made to the poor. In the afternoon, ale was liberally distri- buted to the populace in the Market Place, and all the women were regaled with tea. In the evening a display of fireworks was exhi- bited ; and a ball concluded the festivities of this memorable day. HESLINGTON. — In the evening there was bonfire on the highest part of the hill in the town field, consisting of several loads of whin?, &c., which illuminated the whole country for many miles round. The villagers were regaled with several hogsheads of ale, an abund- ance of fine Cheshire cheese, and loads of bread, and with favours in their hats followed an excellent band of music, j^laying " God save the King," "Rule Britannia," &c., through the whole village, not forgetting to cheer their donor, Henry Yarburgh, Esq., every time they passed the Hall. HUDDERSFIELD.— After the bells had been long ringing, di- vine service began at the parish Church, and concluded with " God save the King." The congregation being dismissed, the Gentlemen engaged to distribute the charity, retired to their delightful work. The public fund enabled them to relieve between six and seven hun- dred distressed objects. The girls of the School of Industry, also, and the children of the several Sunday Schools, along with their respective teachers, the same day gratuitously dined together. After service was ended, the bells continued ringing for the remainder of the day. Between four and five in the afternoon, dinner was on the table, and the company assembled at the George. — Sir George Army- tage presided. After dinner, several loyal and patriotic toasts were drank with enthusiasm. — The address to his Majesty was then read from the chair, and unanimously passed. The whole evening was spent in hilarity and good humour. HULL. — At day break, the Union flag was hoisted at the Garrison, and a royal salute of 21 guns was fired. The colours were also hoisted at the Churches, and other public buildings ; and by all the 185 vessels in the Docks and Harbour. At the same time, the bells of the Churches began to ring a merry peal. At eight o'clock, a royal salute of 50 guns was fired at the Citadel. The Royal Cumberland Militia also fired three volleys, in honour of the day. Several public breakfasts were given in the town and neighbourhood. J. K. Picard, Esq., entertained a party of about 60 Gentlemen, at his house at Summergangs, in a style of elegance and hospitality which drew forth the highest encomiums from all who partook of it. In the centre of the entrance hall, was placed a bronzed statue of his Majesty, six feet three inches high. The company set out about ten o'clock, in order to join the procession at Guildhall. The house was then thrown open for the populace to view the Statue, which was visited by great numbers during the day. At nine o'clock, Quatton Levitt, Esq., the Master of the Rodney Lodge of Free Masons, gave an elegant break- fast to a numerous company of the brethren of that Lodge, and the visiting brethren from the neighbouring Lodges. At ten o'clock, the party was joined by the Master and brethren of the Minerva Lodge ; and the whole forming with their appropriate banners and insignia in Masonic order, proceeded to the Guildhall to join the Corporation. Between nine and ten o'clock, the inhabitants, and the members of the different Benefit Societies, began to assemble in front of the Man- sion house. The corps of Royal Artillery, commanded by Colonel Sproule, was previously formed in Salthouse-lane ; and the non- commissioned Officers of the 4th East Local Militia, and the regiment of Royal Cumberland Militia, assembled on the south side of the Dock towards High-street, in readiness to join the procession. At eleven o'clock, the company moved from the Mansion house in grand order. The first part of it reached the Church about twenty minutes before twelve o'clock, just one hour after setting out. Some idea may be formed of the numbers who joined it, from this circumstance — that, independent of the multitude of spectators, the procession reached the whole length of Charlotte- street, George- street, and Saville street. An excellent sermon was preached l3y the Rev. J. H. Bromby from 2 Kings, chap. 18, verse 5th. A collection was made after the sermon. Appropriate sermons and similar collections were made at the other Churches and Chapels throughout the town, for the relier of our fellow subjects in France. Near five o'clock, a company of 169 persons sat down to dinner at the Assembly Room. An elegant tran- sparency of a Crown beneath the letters G. HI. R. and the figures (50) underneath the Crown, was displayed over the door into the Card Room, just behind the Mayor ; and oj)posite to him a baron of beef was placed, over which a blue flag was suspended with the words " God save the King," and the Sword Bearer was stationed there in his beef-eater's robes, as Grand Carver. The cloth being removed, all present stood up while a grace and amen were sung, the company joining in chorus. The Worshipful the Mayor then gave " The King," — which was drank with three times three cheers, and a burst of ap- probation from the whole company. At this moment a detachment of the Royal Artillery, stationed on the My ton Walls, fired a royal 186 salute of 50 guns, answering to the 50th Anniversary which the com- pany was then assembled to celebrate. The national song of " God save the King," was then sung, the whole company joining in chorus. The toasts were appropriate, the speeches loyal and patriotic, and the vocal part of the entertainment well selected. The company did not separate till a late hour, and it was observed that a greater degree of cordiality and unanimity never prevailed in any public meeting more than on this auspicious occasion. The Warden and Brethren of the Trinity House attended divine service at the Holy Trinity Church, and afterwards gave a dinner, of which about 40 Gentlemen partook. Every person receiving relief from that Corporation had two shillings given to them, and each of the Marine boys educated through the benevolence of that Institution, received one shilling. The Members of the Minerva Lodge, after joining the procession to and from the Holy Trinity Church, retired' to their Hall in Princess-street, where they, together with a multitude of visitors, partook of an excellent dinner. Afterwards a subscription was made for the relief of the poor, which was paid to the Committee appointed for the receipt and application of the subscription for that purpose. The Lodge of Ancient Masons, which is held at the Fleece, did not join the procession, but dined at their Lodge Room. The Mayor and Corporation very liber- ally gave £50 for fire-works, in order to avoid the disagreeable con- sequences of illuminations. On the evening of Thursday, the day after the Jubilee, there was a ball and supper at the Assembly Rooms, which was brilliantly attended by 170 Ladies and Gentlemen, amongst whom were many Military and Naval Officers. The bene- volence of a nreat number of the inhabitants of this town and neigh- bourhood, it is but justice to say, have not been confined to the public subscriptions. Many of them treated their different workmen with a dinner and liquor : and many displayed a still more extended be- nevolence. J. K. Picard, Esq., in addition to other relief given to a number of families in Drypool and Witham, distributed 700 sacks of coals among them, according to their respective wants. Most of the Gentlemen possessing estates in this neighbourhood, gave money to the families of their poorer tenants and labourers ; and beef, bread, and ale, to the men more immediately in their employ ; the inhabi- tants of every village and hamlet were actuated by the same loyal ardour ; and dinners, suppers, «&c., were given by the generality of the farmers to their servants and labourers. The amount of the sub- scriptions for the relief of the poor amounted to about £800. HUNMANBY.— After a very full attendance on divine service, a Jubilee salute of 49 was fired in a field near the village, from three pieces of cannon. Two barrels of ale, given by H. Osbaldeston. Esq., were drank upon the field by the crowd who attended, and after several pieces of music, the whole concluded with " God save the King," and an unanimous and hearty three times three. Mr. O. like- wise gave an excellent dinner of roast beef and plum pudding to 60 children belonging to the Lancaster School, and ordered a shilling a 187 piece to be distributed to as many of the poorer inhabitants as attended divine worship, besides additional supplies of ale in the evening. KNAHESBOROUGH.— The morning was ushered in by the ring- ing of bells, firing of cannon, and other joyful demonstrations. A liberal subscription was made by the town, that every description of the inhabitants might participate in the general joy. A large quantity of meat, bread, &c., early in the morning, was given to those who chose to apply. After attending divine service, a part of the 15th regt. stationed there, were drawn up in the castle yard, and fired three excellent volleys, and gave three cheers, in which they were enthusi- astically joined by a vast number of the inhabitants assembled on the occasion. Fifty rounds were then fired from a party of artillery, placed under the directions of Captains Nursaw and Hobinson, of the Local Militia ; this had a grand effect, it being on an eminence 200 feet perpendicular from a large river. At three o'clock, a number of gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood sat down to elegant dinners, provided at two of the principal inns (one not being large enough to accommodate them). This separation of the company was not the least drawback on the hilarity of the day, as each individual was only anxious how he could best testify his attach- ment to his King : communications, therefore, betwixt the two houses took place during the afternoon. Songs and toasts applicable to the day, with the best sentiments the heart could dictate or the tongue express, were given ; good humour and conviviality continued until eight o'clock, when the Gentlemen adjourned to the ball room, to enjoy the society of a genteel assemblage of Ladies, most of whom were decorated with some emblem of loyalty. Dancing immediately commenced, and was continued with great spirit to a late hour in the morning. A second subscription having been made for the pur- pose of general amusement, the afternoon of the following day was appointed, when various articles of wearing apparel were given to those whose superior strength, art, or agility, were jndged to entitle them to. The day concluded with a display of the most brilliant fire works ever seen in that part of the country. A very handsome col- lection was made at the Church, which was left in the hands of the Ministers, to purchase warm clothing for the poor, and to be distri- buted at their discretion. LEEDS.— The day was ushered in by a display of flags, ringing of bells, firing of guns, &c. About ten o'clock, a most repectable procession of the inhabitants, chiefly with blue cockades, assembled in Park Place, to accompany the Mayor and Corporation to Church, attended by two troops of the 6th Dragoons, the non-commissioned Ofiicers of the Local Militia, the Volunteer Cavalry, the Churchwar- dens and Constables, the Masonic Body, &c. The procession was preceded to the parish Church by a band of music playing " God save the King," by Standard Bearers carrpng two blue flags, with suitable inscriptions, &c. The Kev. Miles Atkinson preached a most 188 excellent and impressive sermon on the occasion, from the brief bat appropriate text of " Praise ye the Lord." The collection for the poor, afterwards, amounted to upwards of ^100. There was a pro- cession of 600 men, women, and children, from the Linen Manufac- tory of Messrs. Benyon, Benyon, and Bage. It was a procession at once the most orderly and gratifying imaginable — The managers of the i-eparate departments of the Mill were on horseback, with suitable devices and flags. The men, women, and children, were particularly clean and well-dressed. They proceeded to the house of Mr. Benyon, and afterwards to the Mayor's, where the band played, and the people sung " God save the King." Messrs. Clayton and Garsed's work- people paraded in similar order, and were regaled by their employer?. At the Flax Mill of Tennant, Shaw and Cobb, 200 men, women, and children, were regaled with beef and strong beer. MULGRAVE CASTLE.— The tenants, and labouring persons employed at the Alum Works of the Right Hon. Lord Mulgrave, upwards of 700 persons, were entertained in Mulgrave Castle, with the old English cheer of roast and boiled beef, strong beer, and punch. The entertainment concluded with a display of fire- works. NEW M ALTON. — The day was ushered in by the ringing of bel Is. Divine worship was performed both by the established church and dissenters. A subscription previously entered into for the poor of the place, enabled them also to j)articipate in the festivities of this memorable day. NORTHALLERTON.— Mr. R. Jackson gave a sumptuous dinner, and jDlenty of strong ale, to more than 100 persons employed in his linen manufactory. They walked in proces.sion to church in the morning, and in the afternoon paraded round the crop with colours flying, and a full band of music, playing " God save the King," " Rule Britannia," &c., &c. The meat left at dinner was distributed to the lower class, by Mrs. Jackson. NORTON — The whole parish was made to rejoice ; towards which, Major Bower, of Welham, contributed with his accustomed munifi- cence of spirit. This noble-spirited gentleman also sent two guineas and a brace of hares, to each of the 12 freehold innkeepers of Malton. RICHMOND. — The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, &c., and at nine o'clock the 1st regiment of Nortli York Local Militia, 1200 strong, now on permanent duty there, assembled on parade, and marched to church, when a most excellent discourse was delivered by the Rector, Mr. Goodwill. After service, the national and patriotic song of " God save the King,'' and a few appropriate verses to the old and popular tune of " Rule Britannia," were sung with striking solemnity by a number of men chosen from the regiment for that purjiose, accompanied by the band. The remaining part of the day was spent in festive loyalty, unaccomj)anied by one instance of un- bridled mirth. In the evening there was a ball, at which was present 189 the most splendid assemblage of beauty and fashion from the town and neighbourhood, that ever was remembered — cheerfulness and happiness appeared in every face. KIPON. — The morning was ushered in by a peal of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. At ten o'clock, the Mayor and Corporation met at the Town Hall, and voted a loyal address to his Majesty on the occasion : afterwards a procession to Church took place. After a very appropriate and excellent sermon, preached by the Rev. the Dean of Ripon, from Psalm 133, v. 1, the procession returned in the same order from the Church to the Market Place, where the 15th Re- giment fired a feu de joie, amidst the acclamations of the surrounding inhabitants, who all seemed to vie with each other in demonstrations of joy and gratitude. Several select companies dined together at dif- ferent houses in the town, and the evening concluded with an elegant and splendid ball at the New Rooms, where nearly 200 persons were present. A subscription having been previously opened for the benefit of the poor, a very handsome sum was distributed amongst them by a Committee appointed for that purpose. The Cross was brilliantly illuminated, and ale distributed to the populace. The kind aid, and liberal assistance and attention given on this occasion, by Miss Lawrence, Lord Grantham, and the Hon. H. Robinson, one of the worthy Representatives in Parliament for Ripon, merit the highest praise. SALTERGATE.— On the part of an estate belonging to Mr. Osbal- deston, in the neighbourhood of Saltergate, is a conical hill, seen from Whitby and Scarborough by all the country round to Malton and York. On the summit of this hill the standard of England was hois- ted, on the morning of the 25th, and in the evening, a huge bonfire was made by his tenants, round which they emptied a barrel of ale, with repeated cheers to King George for ever. SCARBOROUGH.— The Jubilee was observed at Scarborough with every mark of devout and grateful affection to the best of Kings. After a procession of the Corporation and principal inhabitants to Church, a large quantity of bread and soup were distributed to the poor, a liberal subscription having been made, not only to regale ihem on this happy occasion, but likewise for their further relief during the winter. SELBY.— The 25th of October was ushered in at Selby by the ringing of bells and the firing of cannon, A fine ship was launched from the yard of John Foster, Esq., called the Jubilee, in honour of the day. 'Most of the inhabitants of the town were at some place of worship, and a crowded congregation, at Church, were much edified by a most excellent sermon from the Rev. John Turner, from part of the 11th V. 25th chap, of Leviticus, " A Jubilee shall that 50th year be unto you." At three o'clock, a sumptuous dinner was provided at the head Inn ; most of the principal inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood attended, and had a most loyal meeting. In the even- 190 ing, John Foster, Esq., gave a substantial supper to nearly 190 poor men ; several of the poor families had provisions sent to their houses, so that from the highest to tlie lowest the day was spent with the greatest enthusiasm of loyalty and patriotism. SHEFFIELD.— The Jubilee began at Sheffield by an act of mercy peculiarly suitable to the occasion : viz. by liberating on the preced- ing evening, all the prisoners of the Court of Requests ; so that on the 25th not a single debtor remained in confinement either for the Manor of Sheffield or Ecclesall. Early in the morning, the bells rung a merry peal, Avhich continued with little interruption, during the whole of the day. At ten o'clock, a grand procession proceeded from the Tontine Inn, to the parish Church. There were several appro- priate Anthems sung. Collections were made at the Churches and Chapels to the amount of ^145 17s. 6^d. for defraying the expense of great coats and hats, and a dinner for 71 poor men of the age of his Majesty, or upwards ; and in aid of the General Infirmary, and the Schools for poor boys and girls. After divine service, all the Militarj- marched to an elevated and commanding piece of ground, a (juarter of a mile from the town, when the Artillery of the Local Militia fired 21 guns. The Dragoon Guards, after a general salute, fired a feu de joie, three rounds, in addition to three admirable volleys. — The Artillery then fired 50 rounds. The concourse of people was great, and three times three cheers, at the conclusion, echoed through the skies. The brigade then marched back to the front of the Tontine ; and, after a general salute and three hearty cheers, they were dis- missed to their various dinner engagements. The Master Cutler, the Town Regent, the capital Church Burgess, and a most respectable party of Gentlemen, dined together at the Angel Inn. The Officers of the Local Militia, the Officers from the l^arracks, and others, be- sides a great number of respectable Gentlemen of the town, repaired to Messrs. Batty and Son's, the Tontine Inn, where a most elegant dinner was provided, with venison and other game in abundance : the wines were remarkably good. Dinners were given at almost every Inn in the town and neighbourhood. As 161 poor men of the age of his JMajesty or upwards, were reported proper objects of charity, and the Committee being restricted only to provide great coats and hats lor the number of 71, on the suggestion of a very respectable charac- ter, a subscription was entered into on Thursday, for the purijose of giving to the other 90 old men a crown each, in order that they all might be Kings on the day of his Majesty's entrance upon the 50th year of his government. The subscription was filled in a few hours, and it was accordingly distributed in the manner recommended. The High Court prisoners remaining in the gaol, were regaled with an excellent dinner, and good liquor to drink his Majesty's health, given to them by the Rev. Mr. Hedges, of Thriburgh, and for which they were truly thankfuL SKELTON GRANGE.— Sir James Graham, Bart, of Skelton 191 Grange, near Doncaster, distributed to tlie poor of t]jat place beef, mutton, and bread, to the value of twenty guineas. STAMFORD BRIDGE.— The township east and west, entertained all the poor families and others, who wished to partake of the same, with a good dinner of roast beef, plum-pudding, and good ale. SUTTON HALL.— Sir Charles H. Harland, Bart., celebrated the joyous 25th of October, by dividing a fat ox and a plentiful quantity of ale, amongst the poorer class of inhabitants of the neighbouring villages of Sutton on the Forest and Huby. WAKEFIELD.— The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells; all the places of Public Worship were respectably attended by the members of their different congregations. The Royal Volun- teers and the different parties of Military in the town, marched to St. John's Church, where an able and appropriate discourse was preached by the Rev. S. Sharpe, Chaplain to the Volunteers, from Psalm 21, V. 4—7. Every Club in the town commemorated the day with festivity ; the noncommissioned Officers of the Wakefield Local Militia showed their attachment to their Sovereign, by a liberal en- tertainment at their Orderly Room, of which their wives partook. Many private parties passed the day with that hilarity which the oc- casion naturally inspired. Several individuals with laudable libe- rality caused their poor neighbours to rejoice. •Mr. J. Naylor gave a dinner of true English fare, roast beef and plum-pudding, to 25 of the oldest croppers in the town, the united ages ol 20 of whom amoun- ted to 1300 years. Twenty shirts and as many shifts were also distributed by him to 20 old men and women of the ages of 70 or upwards. At the Methodist Chapel, after an appropriate sermon by Mr. Taylor, from 1st Peter, 2. v. 7, the Sunday Scholars, upwards of 600 in number, were regaled with negus and plum-cake. No illumi- nation took place ; but a subscription was properly substituted, by a public meeting held on Monday, to furnish the poor with comfortable clothing and bedding during the winter. WANSFORD.— John Boyes, Esq., gave 7 lbs. of mutton, 1 lb. of rice, and half a gallon of ale to nearly 70 families. The inhabitants proceeded to Nafferton Church, preceded by the Driffield Volunteer band. In the afternoon, a quantity of ale was distributed under a large elm, by the above Gentleman. WETHERBY. — The inhabitants made a subscription, and had two fat heifers and one large sheep distributed in the Market Place, amongst the poor, together with a proportionate quantity of bread, also some loads of coals. After the principal inhabitants had attended divine service at the Chapel, and enabled the poor to enjoy them- eelves, they partook of a most excellent dinner at the Mason's^Arms, where the day was spent in the utmost conviviality, each appearing to vie which' could attest the greatest affection and loyalty to our beloved Sovereign, 192 WOMERSLEY.— Lord and Lady Hawke treated the whole of the inhabitants with an excellent dinner and supper on the occasion. Whole oxen were roasted, and barrels of ale, dowIs of punch, &c., flowed in abundance. The evening concluded with a dance among the tenantry ; at which " God save the King," and several other loyal songs, were sung by Greenwood, the Trumpet-Major to the Regiment, of which his Lordship is Lieut.-Colonel. The utmost hilarity and good order prevailed. NORTH AND SOUTH WALES. BALA, Merionethshire. — At Bala the Jubilee day was celebrated by an attendance at the respective places of public worship, where collec- tions were made in aid of general subscriptions in the town and neigh- bourhood, for supplying the poor with clothing and bedding. There was also a public dinner at the Bull Inn, R. W". Price, Esq., in the chair, when his Majesty's health was drank with the warmest effu- sions of loyalty, and the day closed with the utmost hilarity and good humour. BANGOR, Caernarvonshire. — A very handsome subscription was entered into on the (^y previous, for furnishing the poor with coals and other necessaries during the ensuing winter. In the morning, the Members of the Friendly Society Club walked in procession to the Cathedral, preceded by the Dean, Archdeacon, and resident Clergy, and followed by a company of Volunteers, commanded by Captain Roberts. After divine service, the Volunteers were formed upon the mountain which overlooks the town, which, together with the fineness of the day, had a most pleasing eft'ect ; several excellent volleys were fired, which were answered by the cannon from Port Penrhyn. In the afternoon, a large party assembled at the Penrhyn Arms to dinner, the Dean in the chair. After his Majesty's health had been drank, with three times three, the Dean in a most energetic and appropriate address, submitted to the company a proposal for establishing a Dis- pensary for this city and neighbourhood, an establishment whicli, he justly observed, " would hand down the commemoration of that day to the latest posterity." A liberal subscription was immediately en- tered into, both forming a present fund, and by annual subscription. In the evening the mountains in various directions presented a most pleasing spectacle, bonfires being displayed from their summits in every quarter. BRECON, Breconshire.— In commemoration of the day, a school was instituted, for the instruction of poor children. A sermon was preached by the Archdeacon of Brecon, and a collection made in aid of the above benevolent undertaking. A handsome subscription was also made for the relief of the indigent, and the evening terminated by a ball at the Golden Lion. 193 CAERMARTHEN, Gaermarthenshire. — A congratulatory address was voted — there was a full attendance at the different places of Wor- ship, and a collection at the doors in aid of a general subscription for releasing persons confined for small debts in the gaol of the borough, and for relieving aged and indigent persons. There was also two pub- lic dinners. CAERNARVON, Caernarvonshire. — ^The Corporation met at the Guildhall, at ten o'clock, and thence went to church in procession, the streets being lined by a troop of the 7th Dragoon Guards, and other military, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Jones, the Vicar of the parish ; from church they returned in the same manner to the Guildhall, where an address was voted to his Ma- jesty, expressive of loyalty and attachment to his person and govern- ment. A dinner was ordered for 50 poor men and 50 poor women of the town, and all the prisoners in the gaol. A liberal subscription was collected, and all the prisoners confined for debt (that were con- sidered deserving) were discharged by the committee appointed to- manage the subscription. Fifty volleys and a feu de joie were fired by the Dragoon Guards. The Corporation dined at the Sportsman Inn, where the evening was spent with great loyalty and harmony. The Jubilee subscriptions for charitable purposes amounted to up- wards of £260. CARDIFF, Glamorganshire. — The Vice-Lieutenant of the county,, the High Sheriff", the Corporation, the Cardiff Troop of Cavalry, and the Military Stationed there, attended divine service ; and the day was afterwards spent with the greatest loyalty, harmony, and hilarity, there being two public dinners — the High Sheriff presided at one of them, and Captain Wood at the other. The Local Militia, quartered at Cardiff, where liberally regaled with roast beef, plum-puddingy and Welsh ale, at the expense of their Officers. CARDIGAN, Cardiganshire. — After divine service, a festive party^ consisting of all the Gentlemen of the place and neighbourhood, sat down to an excellent dinner, and in the evening an Address wa» unanimously voted to his Majesty, and a sum of £60 subscribed for the poor. CLIROW, Radnorshire. — A general rejoicing took place at the village of Clirow, both on Wednesday, the 25th, and on Sunday, the 29th, when the inhabitants were all regaled with beef and plum -pud- ing, and drank the King's health with affection and gratitude. CONWAY, Gaernarvonshire. — The day was celebrated with much loyalty. At one o'clock, the cannon were fired from the Quay, and in the evening, the fine ruins of the Castle were brilliantly illumina- ted, and was one of the grandest spectacle, it is possible to conceive. The opposite mountains blazed with innumerable bonfires, and fre- quent discharges of cannon announced the attachment of the ancient Britons to their King. Ale was distributed to the populace, and a o 194 subscription for the poor was cheerfully entered into, that they might also rejoice, and join their prayers and good wishes to those of their more opulent neighbours. COWBRIDGE, Glamorganshire. — A splendid ball and supper was attended by a numerous and fashionable company, comprising nearly all the respectable personages resident within a circle of several miles. Loyalty, harmony, and happiness, prevailed till a late hour. DENBIGH, Denbighshire. — The Corporation and inhabitants of Denbigh voted an Address to his Majesty. The Aldermen, Bailiffs, and Capital Burgesses, met at eleven o'clock in the morning at their Council Chamber, and went in procession, with the Rector and his Curate, attended by the Common Burgesses, the Inferior Officers of the Corporation, the Local Militia, and the Charity and other Schools, to Church, when a very impressive sermon was preached by Dr. Myddleton, to a most munerous congregation. After divine service, they returned to the Town Hall ; and the Corporation, in their Council Chamber, voted their thanks to Dr. Myddleton, for his most excellent discourse. In the course of the day, 50 cannons were fired from the Castle, and several volleys with a feu de joie by the Local Militia. A most liberal subscription, at the head of which was R. M. Biddulph, Esq., for thirty guineas; the Hon. Mr. "West, twenty fuineas ; and Miss Myddleton, twenty guineas ; was made for the enefit of the poor. Fifty Gentlemen dined together at the Crown Inn, and 151 of the other inhabitants, the Local Militia, and the regular soldiers on the recruiting service, with their recruits, were treated by the Corporation with a dinner at the Bull. The day was closed with a public ball, and, in short, spent by all the inhabitants in a manner which fully testified their sincere attachment to our be- loved Sovereign. DOLEMELYNLLYN, Merionethshire. —Mr. Bowes, of Dolemelyn- Uyn, called together upwards of 120 peasants, with their wives and children, and feasted them on the grass-plot before his house, while he and his friends enjoyed the spectacle. The following letter, con- taining an account of the proceedings at Dolemelynlljm, to the editor of a provincial paper, may be interesting to many persons, as a pic- ture of the gratification experienced by the lower orders of society upon this truly joyful occasion. ** Sir, — Being a farmer of the poorest kind, near Dolgelley, our market town, where I usually go onco a week on business, and in the evening, over a pint of ale, hoar your newspaper read, which last week contained abundance of news about the feastings and rejoicings at every place, and finding nothing about our feast at Dolemelynllvn, which strangers say is a beautiful place, where now lives (God be thanked for it ! ) Mr. Bowes, bis wife, and two daughters, all strangers in this country, but who, ever since they have lived here, have done every thing in their power to make their noor neighbours happy. Please, Sir, to tell the world, that these contlofolks did, on the Jubilee day, invite me, and above 120 more persons, who were poor and in low condition like myself, to a feast on a green before their house ; we had beef. 195 mutton pies, and puddings, such nice ones too, as few of the feasters ever tasted, or even saw before, and plenty, plenty of them. I thought my child- ren, Evan and Lowry, never would have stopped eating. The gentleman and his friends stood behind our chairs, along with the common servants, without the least pride in the world ; they would give us all clean knives and plates to eat our pudding. When the board was cleared, on came plenty of ale, and then the King's health, with three ?Mrras. Next we were took to a large room, where the young folks danced until past midnight ; in the mean time we had plenty of ale and cold meat. Never was such a happy day, never, never, God bless the founder ! Now, Sir, I hope you will put this in among your news, for it is every word of it true, and a great deal more might justly be said about the feasting, I am sorry and ashamed that no better scholar than my- self had not told you of this before. Your dutiful servant, &c., &c." DOLGELLEY", Merionethshire. — The morning was ushered in by an enlivening peal of bells, the incessant roaring of cannon, and reiterated acclamations of joy, until eleven o'clock, when the inhabi- tants repaired to Church, and to other places of public Worship, to return thanks to the Divine Disposer of all events, for his benignity exemplified in the preservation of our beloved Sovereign, and the blessings enjoyed in his favoured dominions. At one o'clock, every male and female pauper in the parish participated in the festivity, being regaled with Welch mutton, and as much Welch ale as was comfortable and proper : and there remained a surplus of a consider- able sum of money reserved for the purchase of a quantity of flannel, the peculiar staple manufacture of the town, and each was supplied with a quantity to defend them from the piercing blasts of winter. At the same time, not a debtor, little or great, was left within the confines of the county gaol. At three o'clock, all the Gentlemen of the town and country sat down to an elegant dinner at the Golden Lion Inn, when appropriate toasts, songs and sentiments, were given. The evening was spent with the utmost convi vialitj; , and in a man- ner highly expressive of their loyalty. Sir Robert Vaughan, though uniting in the general expense here, with that benevolent disposition by which he is so eminently distinguished and characterised, distri- buted a prodigious fine ox to the poor of his adjoining parish, in por- tions of 5 lbs. to each in a family; and on the summit of that stupen- dous mountain called Foef Offrum, the splendent side of which adorns the verdant Vale of Dolgelley, he had ordered a bonfire, which was of magnitude sufficient to throw lustre over the greatest part of that highly admired vale, the beauty of which was beyond every force of description. On that spot his five large cannon were in continual roar, the thunder of which, from their elevated situation, must have been distinctly heard over the major part of the adjoining counties. His munificence did not rest here, for on the following day, a most elegant and sumptuous dinner, with an exuberant quan- tity of the choicest wines, was provided at his hospitable Mansion, of which most of the respectable Gentlemen in the county round most heartily partook. 02 196 HAFOD, Cardiganshire, — The seat of Col. Johns, M.P. A very- large concourse of honest Cambrians, after attending divine service, marched in procession to lay the foundation of an Arch, of very large rough stones, eighteen feet wide, by thirty-three feet high, across the turnpike road at Bwlch Boteol, in commemoration of the event ; they then proceeded to the Hafod's Arms, Devil's Bridge, where up- wards of 100 workmen and labourers were entertained with beef, plum-pudding and cwrw. HANMER, Flintshire. — The morning was ushered in by the ring- ing of bells and the display of flags. After divine service, which was numerously attended, two large oxen, the one given by the Right Hon. Lord Kenyon, the other by Sir Thomas Hanmer, Bart., and a fine fat sheep, the gift of the Rev. John Hanmer, the worthy Vicar of the parish, were distributed, with a large portion of bread, cheese and ale, to the numerous objects of their liberality ; and a double allowance of weekly pay was voted by a Vestry Meeting, to those who were dependents upon parochial relief. The two troops of Yeo- manry Cavalry, commanded by Walden Hanmer, Esq., assembled and paraded the village, and were afterwards regaled by him at the Lion Inn ; a large party likewise of the Ist regiment of Flintshire Local Militia, attended by their excellent band, fired repeated feu dejoie in honour of the day, and afterwards partook of a dinner, at the Royal Oak Inn, given by their loyal Commander. The neigh- bouring farmers assembled at dinner in the village, and spent the day in temperate festivity and dancing. HAY, Breconshire. — The day was observed with every manifesta- tion of loyalty and attachment to our venerable Sovereign. At the parish Church, an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. E. Powell, and in the evening, a very numerous company attended a ball at the Swan Inn. KIDWELLY, Caermarthenshire. — A congratulatory Address was voted to his Majesty ; there was likewise a general attendance at divine service, and festive rejoicings concluded the day. LLANDAFF, Glamorganshire. — All the debtors in the county gaol and prison in the county of Glamorgan, after being regaled with beef and plum-pudding, were liberated on the happy day, as was also the only prisoner confined for debt in Swansea gaol, by the very hand- some subscription entered into by the Gentlemen, &c., of the county ; and there is still a considerable surplus, which will be applied to such charitable purposes as may be determined on by the Gentlemen present. LLANDEGAI, Ciwmarvonshire. — Lady Penrhyn, with her usual goodness, distributed two fat oxen to the poor of the parishes of Llandegai and Llanllechid, and provided a sumptuous dinner at Penrhyn Hall for the most respectable inhabitants. The evening concluded with a dance. 197 LLANDENIOLEN, Caernarvonshire. — The tenants of Asheton Smith, Esq., were regaled with plenty of cwrw da, at the village of Llandeniolen, as were also the persons employed in the Cilgwyn Slate Quarries. LLANDILO, Caermarthenshire. — A meeting of the Nobility, Gen- try, Clergy and Freeholders, of the county of Caermarthen was held, at which it was resolved to present a congratulatory Address to his Majesty. The Rev. D. Prothero preached a very excellent sermon to a crowded congregation, which he was requested by the Meeting to print. After service, nearly 70 Noblemen and Gentlemen sat down to one of the most splendid entertainments that the principality ever witnessed ; Lord Dynevor presided. Nothing that the most ardent loyalty could suggest was omitted, and after the festive glass had freely circulated, the company retired to partake of the amusements of an elegant ball in the evening, which was honoured with the presence of a very large assemblage of Nobility and persons of dis- tinction, who protracted the general happiness which prevailed until the following morning's dawn. LLANELLY, Caermarthenshire.— The Church was fully attended, and the ships displayed their colours and discharged several rounds of cannon ; there was a public dinner at the Falcon, and a ball in the evening at Sir John Stepney's Mansion ; there was likewise a very handsome subscription for the relief of the poor. LLANFYLLIN, Montgomeryshire. — The Corporation of this ancient Borough and the other inhabitants of the place attended divine service, where an excellent discourse was delivered by the Eev. Mr. Hassal, the Curate of the parish. — They afterwards dined together ; and in the course of the day, fifteen sheep were appor- tioned amongst the poor of the parish, and in the evening, a sheep was roasted and divided amongst the populace. LLANVIGH ANGLE, Radnorshire.— At Llanvighangle, Nant- mellan, Percival Lewis, Esq., distributed a sum of money to the poor, sufficient to find each a comfortable dinner of roast beef and pudding, and a quantity of bread was also given by the gentlemen of the parish. LLANYMYNECH, Montgomeryshire. — The inhabitants of this village and its vicinity, having made a very handsome subscription, met at the Cross Keys Inn, where they partook of an elegant dinner, and drank the health of our good old King, with three times three, which was, by signal, immediately followed by firing 21 rounds from the Rock, and the blaze of a bonfire on the point of the Hill. Some excellent songs, trios, &c., were given, the Llanymynech band play- ing at intervals *' God save the King," " Rule Britannia," &c. Much praise is due to the President, the Rev. Mr. Howell (who gave a most impressive discourse in the morning), for his mode of conducting the entertainment. At the close of the day a grand display of fireworks 198 took place, conducted by the Vice-Presidents, Mr. T. Yates, and 'bli, Williams, Surgeon, who sent up two balloons in good style, to the great amazement of many of the spectators, to whom the sight was novel, A ball for the Ladies, concluded the celebration of the day. In these scenes of mirth and festivity, the poor were not forgotten ; a large quantity of bread was distributed in the Church, to the relief of many needy families, out of the subscription money. MERTHYR, Caermarthenshire. — His Majesty's numerous and loyal subjects in this populous place observed the day with the ut- most attention and solemnity. After divine service (which was fully attended at all the places of public Worship), five shillings were dis- tributed at the Church, to every aged and infirm house-ieeper in the parish, by order of S. Homfray, Esq., of Pennydarran Place, to enable them to celebrate the day. MILFORD, PemhroJceshire. — Among the general rejoicings in South Wales, few places have shown more eagerness to welcome that auspicious day, on which our beloved Sovereign entered the 50th year of his Reign, than the new and flourishing town of Milford, united with the adjoining parishes of Stainton and Hubberstone. After divine service in St. Catherine's Chapel, the Battery on Hakin Point, manned by the Volunteer Artillery Company of Milford, fired a royal salute, which was answered from the Haven by his Majesty's Revenue Cutters on this station, viz., the Speedwell, Capt. Hopkins, the Diligence, Capt. Dobbin (decked on this occasion with the colours of various nations), the Fox, Capt. Cuff, the Pursuit, Capt. AVilliams, and the Endeavour, Capt. Peregrine ; while a feu cle joie by the detachment of the Royal Brecon and Monmouth regiment of Militia, under Capt. Lewis, added to the general display. The inhabitants of Milford and its neighbourhood, avoiding feasting and illuminations, marked their respect to this day by a liberal sub- scription to the poor of Milford, and the adjoining parishes of Stain- ton and Hubberstone : nor were the sailors, the soldiers, the artificers of the Dock Yard, and the farming labourers around forgot, and these drank " Long life and happiness to their most valued King," with ioyful acclamations. The brightness of the day cheered the willing homage of the spectators of this joyful scene, and which the beauty of Milford Haven, adorned by numerous colours from the ships, ren- dered peculiarly interesting, and gratified their loyal endeavours. MONTGOMERY Montgomeryshire. — A subscription was entered into for the relief of the poor during the winter, which was immedi- ately filled up to the very considerable amount A noble ox was roasted, and distributed to the poor after divine service, with plenty of bread and ale, when " Lon^ life to the best of Kings," was drank amidst peals of the bells and tlie shouts of the multitude. Soon after, a large party of the inhabitants and neighbours dined together at Read's, and the patriotic festivities of the day concluded wiUi a ball in the Town Hall, which was illuminated, and attended by all the 199 beauty of the town and neighbourhood. A dutiful Address was re- solved unanimously to be presented to his Majesty on his entrance into the 50 year of his Reign. KANTCOS, Cardiganshire. — Mr. Powell made many loyal hearts happy, by the distribution of fifty guineas to the poor of his neigh- bourhood. NEATH, Glamorganshire. — A public dinner was given at the Ship and Castle. In the evening the Rev. Mr. Davies gave a ball to the young gentlemen of his Seminary, and a select number of young ladies, in celebration of the day. PENGLUISE, Cardiganshire — Mr.Richards displayed his liberality and in the vale of Airon, beef and cwrvv da were distributed by Col. Lewis, to a numerous assemblage of the peasantry. In the evening, Aberystwith was illuminated. POLE, Montgomeryshire. — The Rev. Mr. Lloyd entertained 50 of his poor neighbours, whose united ages amounted to 3,751 years, with a good substantial dinner of beef and puddmg. It is worthy of re- mark, that this cheerful assemblage of old age lived within a mile of Mr. Lloyd's Mansion, 14 of whom were considerably above 80, and 20 above 70 years of age. TAN Y BWLCH, Merionethshire. — After divine service 50 pieces of cannon were discharged, and a very numerous and respectable company partook of an excellent dinner, prepared by Mr. Thomas Redding, at Tan y Bwlch Inn. The poor in the neighbourhood were regaled with a good dinner and plenty of ale, at the expense of the company. The charitable benefaction of William Oakley, Esq., of Tan y Bwlch, procured a good suit of clothes for each of the poorest and oldest inhabitants of the parishes of Festinog and Maentwrog ; he also distributed two barrels of ale. In short, every heart was filled with joy. A large bonfire lighted the whole vale at night, and a very extensive exhibition of fire-works took place. TENBY, Pembrokeshire. — The morning was ushered in by the ring- ing of bells, and the guns on the Fort were fired repeatedly in the course of the day. A large ox was given to the poor by the Corpora- tion, which was distributed under the inspection of the worthy Mayor, Mr. Grilfith, in portions according to the size of their families, with a proportionable quantity of potatoes, and thus every heart was im- pressed with a joyful remembrance of the blessings which Britons have so long enjoyed under the best of Sovereigns. TRE-MADOC, Caernarvonshire. — In the evening the inhabitants of Tre-Madoc and its vicinity, assembled to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our beloved Sovereign's Accession to the Throne. The evening commenced with a general illumination of the whole town : — at the same time an immense column of light appeared at the top of the very high mountain over the town (Moely Gest) which 200 commands the whole of the Cardigan Bay and the promontory of Llyn, and had a very fine effect. The Town Hall Assembly Rooms were brilliantly illuminated. "God save the King "was sung in grand chorus, accompanied by the harp, which was immediately suc- ceeded by a discharge of 50 volleys of musketry. The whole con- cluded with a ball and supper. ST. ASAPH, Flintshire.— Thsit the poor might partake of the general festivity on the 25th, Fleetwood Williams, Esq., brother to Sir J. Williams, Bart., of Bodlewyddan, sent twenty guineas, for a barrel of ale, to drink the King's health, and the rest of the money to be distributed among the poor families there, it being his native place. Mr. Williams was amongst the most active in celebrating the day in Liverpool, his name standing foremost in all the public sub- scriptions there, which have been noticed before. SWANSEA, Glamorganshire. — The celebration of the happy event began, on the clock striking twelve on Tuesday night, by the bells ringing a joyous peal ; an elegant and numerous company which had assembled at the ball at the Mackworth Arms, in honour of the event, drank his Majesty's health with enthusiasm, and cordially joined in the favourite national strain " God save the King." The attendance at divine service was universal. The Rev. Mr. Basset, over whose head 77 winters have passed, delivered a very appropriate discourse from Proverbs 23, 21 ; he expatiated on the inestimable blessings which have resulted to us from our present happy establishment in Church and State, and recommended a strict adherence to religion, conform- ity to the laws, and affection for the King, as the tCertain means of securing to ourselves a continuance of these inestimable blessings. An anthem was introduced in the course of the service. After divine service, the armed ships fired a royal salute, the Staft' of the West Glamorgan Local Militia also fired three excellent volleys, and the Swansea Cavalry a, feu dejoie. The boys and girls in the Lancastrian Charity School, about 300 in number, were regaled with a plentiful dinner of beef, l^read, and beer, by the munificence of John Llewlyn, Esq., and other respectable subscribers. The petty Officers and men employed in the impress service, partook of a good dinner provided at the expense of the recruiting Officer, Capt. New. — The poor per- sons in the Castle were likewise regaled with a dinner. At lour o'clock, a large party of Naval, Military, and other Gentlemen, sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Bush Inn ; Capt. New, R.N., was unanimously called to the chair ; — on the cloth being withdrawn, the chairman rose, and, in a neat and pertinent address, pronounced a just panegyric on the happiness we enjoy under the mild and beneficent sway of our gracious Sovereign, contrasting our internal situation with the miseries endured by the unhappy countries which had been subjected to the control of France. He noticed, in warm and complimentary terms, the release of the prisoners confined for debt in the gaols of this county, which he considered an act that must ever reflect the highest lustre on the Welsh character ; and 201 •concluded by proposing " The King, and long life to him." This toast was drank with every expression of the most ardent attachment, and the thrice three cheers, which succeeded, made the " the welkin iring." " God save the King," was sung in high style by a Gentleman present, the whole company joining in chorus, and the united voices of so many loyal subjects produced a grand effect. — " The Queen, ^nd Royal Family," — " Prince and Principality," and many other loyal toasts, were drank with great spirit ; the interval being filled up by some excellent songs, and a number of patriotic airs performed by the band of the West Glamorgan Local Militia, occasionally re- lieved by the martial strains of the drums and fifes of the same regiment ; and the company retired, much gratified with the festivity •of the day. WELSHPOOL, Montgomeryshire. — The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells ; and the whole of the time before Church •service, was taken up with cheering the heartsof nearly 300 families, by the supply of a sum to each, to enable them to participate in the general joy of our venerable Sovereign haviug attained the 50th year of his Reign. The Bailiffs, Aldermen, and inhabitants, went in "pro- cession to Church, accompanied by a band of music. Dinners were provided at the principal inns, where numerous and respectable com- panies attended, and expressed the fulness of their hearts in loyal toasts and songs. At night a numerous assemblage of persons resorted to a ball at the Oak Inn. WENVOE, Glamorganshire. — Robert Jenner, Esq., gave twenty ..guineas to the poor of that parish, and the same sum to each of three neighbouring parishes, together with a plentiful dinner, ale, &c., to all his tenants. WREXHAM, Denbighshire. — The day was ushered by early peals of ringing, which continued, at intervals, until a late hour. The Wrexham Cavalry marched in procession to Church, where a most ■excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Jones. — They after- wards fired three volleys, and partook of a sumptuous dinners at the Lion Inn (Major Lloyd, of Pen-y-lan, in the chair). His Majesty's health was drank with that enthusiasm which may be more readily conceived than expressed. Several (appropriate toasts were drank, ^nd the evening was spent with conviviality and good order. Much to the credit of this long and well established corps, they liberally ian Mountains, who lives in the Cottage in which Norval (in the Tragedy of Douglas) was bred. Frae the Grampian hills will the Eoyal ear hear it, An' listen to Norman the Shepherd's plain tale. The north win' is blawing-, and gently will bear it, Unvarnish'd and honest, o'er hill and o'er dale. When London it reaches, at Court, Sire, receive it. Like a tale you may read it, or like a sang sing. Poor Norman is easy — but you may believe it, I'm Jt/ty years Shepherd — you're Jifti/ a King. Vonr Juhilee, then, wi' mij ain I will mingle ; For ?/o?t an myseV twa fat lambkins I'll slay. Fresh turf I will lay in a heap On my ingle, An' wi' my auld neebours I'll rant out the day. My pipes that I play'd on langsyne, I will blaw them. My chanter I'll teach to lilt over the spring ; My drones, to the tune, I will roun' and roun' thraw them, *' 0' Fifty years Shepherd, an' Fifty a King ! The flock o'Great Britain ye've lang weel attended. The flock o' Great Britain demanded your care ; Frae the tod and the ?w// they've been snugly defended. An' led to fresh pastures, fresh water, an' air. My flocks I hae led day by day o'er the heather. At night they aroun' me hae danc'd in a ring ; I've been their protector thro' foul and fair weather, 7'm Fifty years Shepherd — you re Fifty a King. Their fleeces I've shorn, frae the cauld to protect me, Their fleeces they gave, when a burden they grew ; When escaped frae the sheers, their looks did respect me, Sae the flock o' Great Britain still looks upon you. They grudge not their monarch a mite o' their riches Their active industry is ay on the wing ; Then you an' me, Sire, I think are twa matches — I'm Fifty years Shepherd- you're Fifty a King ! 206 Me wi' my sloeep, Sire, and yoti wi' your suLtjects, On that festive day will taith ffladly rejoice ; Our twa hoary heads will be fu' o' new projects. To please our leal vassals that made us their choice. Wi' sweet rips o'hay I will treat a' my wethers, The juice o' the vine to your lords you will bring. The respect they hae for u.s is better than brithers, I'm Fifty years Shepherd— you're Fifty a King. I live in the cottage where Nerval was bred * in. You live in the palace your ancestors rear'd ; Nae guest uninvited dare come to our weddin'. Or ruthless invader pluck us by the beard. Then thanks to the island we live, whar shipping Swim round us abreast, or like geese in a string. For safe, I can say, as my brose I am sipping, I'm Fifty years Shepherd — you're Fifty a King ! But ah ! Royal George, and ah ! humble Norman, Life to us baith draws near to a close ; The year's far awa that has our natal hour, man. The time's at our elbow that brings us repose ! Then e'en let it come. Sire, if conscience acquits us, A sigh frae our bosoms death never shall wring ; An' may the niest Juh'lee amang angels meet us. To hail the auld Shepherd, and worthy auld King. NORMAN NICHOLSON. Grampian Hills, Oct. 1809, ♦ Vide Douglas, a Tragedy. THE JUBILEE AT DUBLIN. DUBLIN. —The Jubilee was celebrated in this city with a spirit of loyalty and patriotism in the highest degree honourable to the feelings of the inhabitants. The dinner at the Rotunda was magnifi- cent. His Grace the Lord Lieutenant was pleased to honour the company with his presence, and remained in the rooms until a very late hour. Upwards of 500 persons were assembled, together with all the nobility in town, several of the Judges, the Attorney and Solici- tor General, the Commander of the Forces, and a number of General and Staff Officers, the Right Hon. W. W. Pole, Sir E. B. Littlehales, Sir Charles Saxton, the Commissioners of the Revenue, the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, and several of the board of Aldermen, &c. Soon after seven o'clock, dinner was served, which was laid out in the circular room, at one end of which was exJiibited a magnificent trans- perency, representing his J^Iajesty and the Royal Family, with various emblematic figures, the composition of Mr. Williams, which deserved and received the highest approbation. At the different tables, the Lord Mayor and several Magistrates presided — every table was full, and never were guests served with a more exquisite banquet. The wines were circulated in profusion, and when the health of our great 207 and good King was announced, it was received with an enthusiasm never exceeded on any former occasion. Immediately after this toast was drank, a full band placed in the orchestra, performed an ode composed for the occasion, and set to music by Mr. Logler. After the ode, the following toasts were given : — Prince of Wales, Queen and Royal Family, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the Archbishop of Dublin, and the Church of Ireland, &c. About half pastlthree o'clock, his Grace the Lord Lieutenant, who appeared highly delighted with the happiness manifested in every countenance, gave as a toast, " The Lord Mayor's health," which was drank with three times three. His Lordship then gave his Grace's health, which was received with rap- turous expressions of pleasure, and drank in the same manner. His Grace was pleased to notice this attention in the kindest manner, and having in a short speech thanked his Lordship and the assembled company, departed to his carriage. There never was known an en- tertainment better or more splendidly conducted ; and it is difficult to say, whether the Lord Lieutenant appeared more delighted by this proof of loyalty, or the guests more gratified by the afi'ability and condescension of his Grace. The poor debtors in the several prisons also had their Jubilee dinner ; Mr. Sheriff Stanley, with an activity in the cause of benevolence worthy of the highest approbation, under- took the management of this part of the festivity, and by the applica- tion of comparatively a small sum from the general fund, made many a poor person happy for the day. Trinity College also distinguished itself on this joyous occasion. The Students recited Latin composi- tions in prose and verse, in honour of the day, which received the warmest approbation. The Castle was splendidly illuminated, as was the Royal Exchange, the Head Police Office, Nelson's Pillar, the Post Office, the University ; and indeed, every part of the city de- monstrated a zealous desire to testify the highest affection for our venerable Monarch. The admirable sermon preached at Christ Church, by the Lord Bishop of Cork, excited universal attention; his Lordship very happily selected for his text, 2 Kings, c. 23, v. 25: — " And like unto him was there no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law." Independent of the numerous com- pany that dined at the Rotunda, to celebrate the Jubilee, almost every public room in town was occupied by parties, who assembled together in clubs and convivial meetings in honour of the day. Thursday being the second day of the Jubilee, a grand illumination took place in the evening, and a brilliant display of fire-works at St. Stephen's Green. On Friday, the third day, the Jubilee was concluded by a grand ball and supper at the Rotunda, at which their Graces the Lord Lieutenant, the Duchess of Richmond, Lady Mary Lenox, and their suite were present. Her Grace appeared in Windsor uniform, with a profusion of diamonds. The rooms were most elegantly decorated with emblematical paintings and devices suitable to the occasion ; and being well lighted, the whole had a most brilliant effect. To describe the whole company would be impossible ; it consisted of all 208 the rank and fashion in town, with most of the respectable citizenfL — Crowds of beautilul women were seen promenading the different rooms— the ball was opened by Lady Mary Lenox and Mr. Pole, and the dancinfj continued until a late hour. The Windsor uniform was- much worn by the Gentlemen. The supper was announced at one o'clock, at which upwards of 1,000 persons were accommodated. Several delightful catches ^'and glees were sung, and at intervals a band of music contributed to the general festivity of the evening. Their Graces did not leave the room until past three o'clock, and the whole company did not separate till a much later hour. The celebration of the Jubilee was not merely confined to the Capitals of the Sister Kingdoms, but spread to the remotest corners of each. This, in every point of view, is a pleasing consideration, and constitutes an unequivocal proof of that union and harmony of senti- ment, which now prevails over, and in particular is so essentially necessary to the welfare of this once distracted land. The Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, St. Vincent, Antigua, &c., cele- brated the day with equal demonstrations of enthusiastic ardour ; in short, those who had the happiness of witnessing the gratifying scene in any place, or whoever peruses these pages must, it is presumed, be satisfied, that the beloved Monarch of these Realms reigns indeed in the hearts of an affectionate and grateful people. 209 CELEBRATION OF THE JUBILEE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY. Bombay f June 9 th, 1810. On Monday last, being the 4th of June, the hon, the governor gave a splendid ball and supper at Parell to the ladies and gentlemen of this settlement, surpassing even the many former elegant entertain- ments which we have had the pleasure of witnessing at the same mansion. The arrangemements for this fete were conducted with a degree of liberality and magnificence, worthy of the occasion for which the party was assembled : to celebrate not only the Birth-day of our Beloved Sovereign, but the Fiftieth Year of his arduous and eventful Beign. The avenue leading to Parell was illuminated a considerable dis- tance from the house, which appeared a solid blaze of light. The area before the entrance, was brilliantly ornamented with lights, suspen- ded in the most fanciful and elegant manner among the branches of the trees, and on arches and festoons, erected for the purpose. Over the principal entrance was a transparency representing a medallion encircled by a wreath of laurel, and surmounted by a crown with the rays of the Sun reflected from the black ground. On the centre was the following inscription : Georgius Tertius REX ANNO 50. REGNI. And underneath was the following beautiful and highly appro- priate motto from the Scriptures : " The hoary head is a crown of glory when found in the path of righteousness." The large hall on the ground floor was also decorated with trans- parencies, the floor, together with the grand staircase, being painted so as to resemble marble. Over the door at the western end, was a transparency of his Ma- jesty's arms, with the following memorable words, from the first speech which he addressed to his Parliament after ascending the throne : "Born and bred a Briton, I glory in the name. On the right was seen the plume of feathers of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, with the letters G. P., while the Royal Arms were supported on the left by the transparency representing Magna Charta resting on the lion and the unicorn in a recumbent posture, with the Rose and the Thistle, and the Shamrock in the foreground ; whilst the national flags with the masts of a ship, and the other em- blems, completed the rear. At the opposite extremity of the Hall, over the great door leading to the gardens, was another transparency, on a very extensive scale, presenting a view of the constitution of Great Britain, on several medallions. P 210 On tlie upper part immediately over the medallion, on which was engraven England, sat Britannia ; the rays of the Sun were con- nected on the right with the Parliament over which stood Legis- lature resting upon a rock ; the Parliament was again subdivided into the Lords and Commons, with their appropriate emblems. The Judicial with the Judges and Juries were connected by the same means with the left, with a figure of Justice supporting with her right hand the sword, and the balance with her left. In the centre between these two divi8ions,was seen a Star,repre8enting the executive part of the constitution, with the King engraven in large letters of gold, and encircled by the garter with the motto, " Honi soil qui mal y pense" — below this was the Church surmounted by the cross and the commandments, and ugain subdivided into the Spiritual Lords and the Clergy, with the mitre over the former, and the Book of Common Prayer and the chalice over the latter. On the lower part of this beautiful representation, was seen St. George on horse-back contending with the dragon, while above Britannia were engraved the following lines : — THE LAWS, THE RIGHTS, The generous plan of power, delivered down. From age to age by your renowned forefathers So dearly bought, the price of so much blood, O let it never perish in your hands ; But piously transmit it to your children. Do thou, great liberty, inspire our souls, And make our lives in thy possession happy. Or our deaths glorious in thy just defence. The upper Hall was likewise decorated in a novel and elegant manner with transparencies in the several windows, having in- scribed on them some of the most important events of the present reign. At the eastern extremity was a portrait of his Majesty, with a full-length painting of Britannia, recording, under the directions of Fame, the Naval Heroes of the Nile ; over which we observed on a rich drapery the beautiful designation bestowed on her by our im- mortal poet, "The green-haired Heroine of the west." with the following motto in allusion to the taunts of our enemies. Dives opftm, Studiisque asperrima belli. On the window on the right hand of Britannia appeared ELLIOTT, GIBRALTAR, with the following line selected not so much for its beauty, as from the circumstance of its having been placed on the Medal presented by the celebrated Frederick the Great to General Elliott, on the termination of the memorable defence of that fortress. Celebris in flam mis, Celebris Gibraltar in undis. The following inscriptions appeared in the several other windows. RoDNKY, Howe, ]2th Ai)ril, 1782. 1st June, 1794. Muturato fugam, regique hojc dicite veetro ; Non illi imperium pelagi, savumque tridentem, Sod mibi sorte datum. 211 Duncan, St. Vincent, 11th Oct., 1797. 14th Feb., 1798. Britannia needs no bulwarks, No towers along the steep. Her march is on the mountain waves. Her home is on the deep. Nelson, 1st Aug-., 1798 ; 2nd April, 1801 ; 21st Oct., 1805. Blood of the Brave, thou art not lost Amid the waste of waters blue ; The waves that roll to Albion's Coast Shall proudly boast their sanguine hue ; Thy blood shall be the vernal dew To foster Valour's daring seed. The generous plant shall still its' stock renew, And hosts of Heroes rise when one shall bleed. Union of Great Britain and Ireland, 1st January, 1800. Paribus se legibus ambse Invictaj gentes sterna in foedera mittant. Wilberforce, Abolition of the African Slave Trade, 1st January, 1808. _ The blessing of those who were ready to perish came upon him. Abercrombie : Alexandria. The Father of the fight Who snatched on Alexandria's sand The Conqueror's wreath with dying hand. Sir Sidney Smith : Acre. Or of the redcross hero teach. Dauntless in dungeon as on breach ; Alike to him, the sea, the shore. The brand, the bridle, or the oar. Moore : Corunna. Fallen to save an injured land, Imperial Honour's awful hand Shall point his lonely bed ; The warlike dead of every age, Who fill the fair recording page. Shall leave their sainted rest. And half reclining on his spear Each wondering chief by turns appear. To hail the Hero guest. Old Edward's sons unknown to yield. Shall crowd from Cressy's laurelled field. And gazed with fixed delight, Again for Britain's wrongs they feel. Again they snatch the gleamy steel. And wish the avenging tight. Hardinge, 8th March, 1808. 'Tis not th' embattled host, Nor fleets that line a coast. That claim alone the mead. Of Valour's sacred deed. Nor whether Admiral or Captain bleed ; No 'tis the Hero's soul Which gives the high controul ; p2 212 This saves a falling state. This signs a Tyrant's fate, This rtamed in Hardinge's eye At Battle's cheerful cry. And bade him like the mighty Nelson die ! WeLLRSOEY : ViMKIRA— Talavera. Victor ab aurorae populis. Duo rapta manu diverso ex hocte trophjeji. Bisque triuniphatas utroque ab littore gentes. Stuart: Maida. On you, noblest English, Whose blood is fetched from Fathers of war-proof. The above inscriptions aie derived from sources too generally known to require specification, unless we except those which relate to the two naval heroes, Nelson and Hardinge, who fell alike in the hour of victory. The beautiful lines on the former, are by Dr. Ley- den of Calcutta, and the no less beautiful verses on the latter, are from a Poem written at Parell House, in March, 1808, by a lady who has recently left this settlement for Europe, who long filled the first rank in this community, but who was much more distinguished by her genius and virtues, than by the highest rank which any com- munity could bestow. It is only for strangers that it is necessary to add, the name of Lady Mackintosh. The ball was opened about 10 o'clock by the Hon. the Governor and Mrs. Lechmere, and the dancing continued with great spirit, considering the extreme heat of the weather, until about 1 o'clock, when the party retired to an elegant supper, after which the follow- ing toasts were given. THE King, and may he continue to wear the Crown for many years. The Queen and Royal Family. The Honourable United East India Company, &c., &c. The party afterwards proceeded to the extensive gardens which were illuminated in a very grand and magnificent manner, having a triumphal arch between the fountains, and the great terrace wluch runs parallel with the water. From the terrace, the company were gratified with a splendid dis- play of fireworks, which illuminated the whole of that beautiful pic- turesque scenery, which extends from the gardens by successive range* of hills, interspersed with wood and water until it terminates witli the high land on which the flag staff is erected. On this occasion the flag staif was decorated with the colours of various nations, which produced a magnificent ett'ect,when appearing through the extreme darkness of the night, by the assistance of a strong light which suddenly rose behind the hill. The company afterwards returned to the ball-room, when the dancing recomrnenced and continued till a late hour in the morning. We must not omit to mention that many of the ladies, unwilling to show any want of loyalty on so memorable an occasion, wore Ban- deaus with the following motto : G. R. 50. God prolong His Majesty's Reign. 13 LIST OF HIS MAJESTY'S MINISTRY, AS IT STOOD In July, 1809. In Dec, 1809. CABINET MINISTERS. Earl Camden President of the Council Earl Camden. Lord Eldon Lord Jligk Chancellor Lord Eldon. Earl of Westmoreland Lord Prioy Seal Earl of Westmoreland. Duke of Portland \ ^'']'f. ^^''l-f ?( i^ \ {rnme Minister) I -oi. rr c. t^ Rt. Hon. Spencer Per- (t'^-7 «'-^ Under Treasurer y^\^-^'^V^^^-^^^^- gg^^j ^ < of the Lxcheq.andalso Chanc. \ ^*'^'*^- (. of the l>ucUj/ of Lancaster... J Lord Mulgrave Plrst Lord of the Admiralti/ Lord Mulgrave. Earl of Chatham Master Gen. of the Ordnance Earl of Chatham. Earl Bath urst Pres. of the Board of Trade Earl Bathurst. Lord Hawkesbury ... | ^'^'^-jf ^^'''' ^"'"^^"^"^ ^'P'"''- } Hon. Richard Ryder. ^ni^:.^!!^.^'" { %£^E^:'''^'^ } Marquis Wellesley. {Sec. of State for the Depart-\ m.ent of War and the Colo- VEarl of Liverpool. nies j NOT OF THE CABINET. Rt. Hon. R. Saunders ( Pres. of the Board of Con- ) Rt. Hon, R. Saunders Dundas \ troxd for the Affairs of India ) Dundas. i Vice- Pres. of the hoard of\ Rt. Hon. George Rose< Trade, and Treasurer o/ >Rt. Hon. George Rose. t the Navji j SirJamesPulteney,Bfc. Secretary of War Vicount Palmerston. Lord Charles Somerset ) 7- • . n 4 /^ 7 ( Lord Charles Somerset. > Joint Paymaster -Generals ...< Rt. Hon. Charles Long T''"'' ^'^^im^^^i^r-Uenerals ••■«; ut. Hon. Charles Long. Earl of Chichester ...(r-^r>^ j r^ 1 f Earl of Chichester. Earl of Sandwich K^"'^ Postmaster Generals ... | ^arl of Sandwich. William Huskisson, "j ? Richard Wharton, Esq. Esq ^Secretaries of the Treasury ...< Charles Arbuthnot, Hon. Henry Wellesley j ( Esq. Sir William Grant Master of the Rolls Sir William Grant. . Sir Vicary Gibbs Attorney -General Sir Vicary Gibbs. Sir Thomas Plomer ... Solicitor-General Sir Thomas Plomer. Persons in the Ministry of Ireland. Duke of Richmond ... Lord Lietitenant Duke of Richmond. Lord Manners Ijord High Chancellor Lord Manners. Sir Arthur Wellesley Chief Secretary W. Wellesley Pole. Rt. Hon. J. Foster ... Chancellor of the Excheiiner Rt. Hon. J. Foster. 2U ODE FOR HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTH-DAY— June 4th. By Henry James Pye, Esq., Poet Laureate. While Europe with dejected eye Beholds around her rural reign Whilom of Peace the lair domain The scene of desolation lie ; Or if with trembling hope she cast Her looks on hours of glory past : And burn again with virtuous fame Her ancient honours to reclaim, And brace the corslet on her breast, And grasp the spear and wave the crest ; Yet lies her course through war's ensanguin'd flood ; Yet must she win her way through carnage aad thro' blood. Ah ! happier Britain, o'er thy plain Still smiling Peace and Freedom reign. And while thy sons with pitying eye Behold the fields of ruin round them lie ; The storms that shake each neighbour-realm with fear, Like distant thunder die upon the ear ; They bless the halcyon hours that gave. To rule a people free and brave, A patriot Monarch all their own, Their swords his bulwark, and their hearts his throne. And while to this auspicious day The Muse devotes her tributary lay, A nation's vows in choral Paean join, And consecrate to Fame a ' verse as mean as mine.' Yet not to selfish thoughts confin'd. Are the warm feelings of a virtuous mind : The Royal Patriot, while he views. Peace o'er his realms her bliss diffuse. Mourns for the sorrows that afflict mankind. Go forth, my sons, he cries ; my Britons, go, And rescue Europe from her ruthless foe. Behold, in arms, Austria's Imperial Lord ; Behold Iberia draw the avenging sword ; — O let, with their's, your mingling ensigns fly, In the great cause of injur'd Liberty ! Go forth, my sons, and to the world declare, When suffering Freedom calls, Britannia's arms are there ! 215 JUBILEE : Or, Lines on the 2bth of October, 1809, being the Day on which our beloved Monarch entered on the bOth Year of his Reign. By Samuel Elsdale, Author of " Short Pieces in Verse.'" Fair Orb of clay, withheav'nly splendour bright, Chase from yon crystal arch the shades of Night ; Let brazen trumpets pour a shrill-ton'd voice, To hail the day that bids our hearts rejoice. Let thund'ring cannons roar with loud acclaim Till ev'ry shore re-echo George's name ; At that lov'd name innum'rous shouts arise, And loud huzzas ring through the vaulted skies. Twice five-and-twenty years their course have run, Since o'er our hearts his gracious reigii begun ; Beneath his sacred sway and mild command, Freedom and Plenty crown Britannia's land. Her hardy offspring till her peaceful shore, While round her coast the hostile thunders roar ; No fairer virgins through the world are found. Than the sweet Nymphs who grace our native ground. Our Merchants are like princes, ev'ry sea AVafts the rich freight of British industry; No hearts so gen'rous other lands can show, To melt with Charity, with Valour glow. On all alike Freedom her gifts bestows. No slave can breathe the air which der her Island blows ; Soon as he springs on England's sacred shore, His chains are broken, Slav'ry galls no more. Shrouded in storms the Fiend of Discord low'rs, And deluges the world with bloody show'rs ; From land to land she drives her iron car, Her fell attendants, Pestilence and War. The murd'rous Corsican, with furious mind, To death or bondage dooms all human kind ; Where'er his sanguinary hordes advance. By force or fraud subdued, all bow to France. 210 Britons alone, triumphant in the field, On land and ocean make the Tyrant yield ; A proud superiority they claim, And join a Moore's to Nelson's honoured name, Alike in death, alike in deathless fame. May our lov'd Isle, for god-like deeds renown'd, The pride and glory of the World be crown'd ; May foreign wars, domestic quarrels cease. And ev'ry clime be hush'd in smiling Peace ! Long may our gracious Sov'reign's rule extend, The King of Freemen, and his people's friend ; To Britain's cry, may bounteous Heav'n give ear, And George's Life, so lov'd, so houour'd, spare ! God save the King, and grant him long to reign, Britannia's guardian, monarch of the main! And when that hour shall come, which comes to all, When Heaven shall give the signal of recall, Still may his soul in endless Glory live, And for an earthly crown a Juav'nly Crown receive ! ODE FOR THE ROYAL JUBILEE. October 25, 1809. By William-Thomas Fitz-Gerald, Esq. Olympic games by Greece were given. And Circus sports l)y Rome, But Britons raise their voice to Heaven, For virtues thron'd at home ! And from the Peasant to the Peer, They hail this day, to millions dear ! The fiftieth sun's autumnal ray, Beholds the mildest Sov'reign sway, A People happy, great, and free ; That People, with one common voice, From Thame's to Ganges' shores rejoice, In universal Jubilee ! May Heaven the cherish'd life extend Of Albion's Monarch, Father, Friend, For many a future year ! Long be postponed that hour of fate, When He, the Just, the Good, the Great ! Shall cause the general tear ! 217 To Henry's reign, and Edward's sway*, A few more years were given ; But Hist'ry never mark'd that day As bless'd by Earth and Heaven, While ages yet unborn shall own Our Monarch's virtues grac'd his Throne ? The upright Judges of the land, From worldly influence free, Were made by his benign command ; The surest pledge of Libertyt ! This act alone endears his name. Beyond the pride of Cressy's fame ! By this our rights are made secure, And the deep spring of justice pure ! While bounty opes the dungeon's door, To liberate the suff'ring poor. And set the wretched free ; Each heart shall feel — (and grateful beat) That George's Throne is Mercy's Seat, And bless the happy Jubilee ! Age shall his weight of years beguile. And Poverty reliev'd, shall smile ; Care's wrinkled brow shall disappear. And Sorrow intermit her tear ! Eor rich and poor one voice shall raise To England's glory — George's praise ! If there's a traitor in the land Who will not raise for George his hand, Whose heart malignant grieves to see All England rise in Jubilee ; Let the detested monster find Some cavern blacker than his mind ! » There let him waste his life away, Nor with his presence blast this Day. While half the world in shackles groan. Beneath a cruel Tyrant's throne ; Drench'd in an hundred people's blood ! Britons, with glowing bosoms, sing. May God preserve our Patriot King ! The moral, pious, mild, and good ! * Henry III. reigned 56 years, and Edward III. 50 years and some months. t The first act of his present Majesty's reign, was to render the Judges independent of the Crown. 218 Where is the virtue which he has not shewn, To honour man, and dignify a Throne ? Be this his praise — all other praise above, A Prince enthron'd upon his People's love ! His subjects' rights are foster'd in his mind, The lov'd, and honour'd Titus of mankind ! O'er whom may Heaven its awful iEgis throw. To blast the traitor, and confound the foe ! Then let the Nations who confess his sway, For ever celebrate this happy day, And ev'ry loyal subject sing, May God preserve our Patriot King ! W INDEX OF PLACES. Abingdon, 23 Adderley Hall (Salop), 138 Albrighton (Salop), 138 Aldborough (Suff.), 153 Aldermaston, 24 Alireton, 45 Allensmoor (Heref.), 79 Allesley (War.), 169 Alrneley (Heref.), SO Alnwick, 129 Alresford, 72 Amershara, 27 Andover, 72 Ardwick (Manchester), 93 Armeley, 180 Armitage (Staff.), 147 Ashborne, 45 Asbburton, 49 Ashby-De-Jje-Zoucb, ]05 Ashford, 85 Ash — Henley Park (Surrey), 157 Ashton-Under-Lyne, 95 Aston Clinton, 27 Astrop Wells, 121 Axminster, 49 Baddesley (War.), 169 Badminton, 65 Bakewell, 45 Bala, 192 Banbury, 133 Bangor, 192 Banstead (Surrey), 157 Basingstoke, 72 Bath, 141 Bawtry, 181 Beach Hill (Berks,), 24 Beaford, 49 Beaulieu, 72 Beaumaris, 202 Bebingtou, 31 Beccles, 154 BEDFORDSHIRE, 21 Bedford, 21 Bel ton (Lin.), 107 Berkeley, 65 Berkhamstead, 82 BERKSHIRE, 22 Berkswicb (Staff.), 147 Bernard Castle (Dorset), 53 Berwick-upoa-Tweed, 129 Beverley, 181 Bewdley, 178 Biggleswade, 21 Bintield (Grove House), 24 Birmingham, 169 Bishop's Castle, 138 Bishop Wearmoutli, 60 Bitton (Glo'ster), 65 Blenheim, 133 Blithfield (Staff.), 147 Bletchington (Oxon.), 133 Bletchington (Svxssex), 164 Bluntishara, 29 Bockhampton, 175 Bodmin, 35 Bognor, 162 Bolton (Lane), 96 Bolton (Lan.), Wallsuches Bleach- Works, 103 Boughton(Northamp.), 121 Bracon, 118 Bradden, 121 Bradfield (Essex), 62 Bradford (Wilts.), 175 Brampton (Westmor.), 174 Brandon, 154 Brayfield, 121 Brecon, 192 Brentford, 108 Bridgenorth, 138 Bridlington, 181 Brighthelmston (Brighton), 161 Brightling, 163 Bristol, 66 Broadstairs, 85 Broad Windsor, 54 Brockhall, 121 Brockhampton (Heref.), SO Brockton Hall (Staff.), 147 Bromsgrove, 178 Broseley, 139 Brough (Westmor.), 174 Browsholme (Lane), 96 Bruton, 142 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, 27 Buckingham, 27 Burghclere (Hants), 72 Burley-on-the-Hill (Rut.), 135 Bures (Essex), 62 Burslem, 147 Bury (Lane), 96 Bury St. Edmunds, 153 Caermarthen, 193 Caernarvon, 193 Camborne, 35 CAMBRIDGESHIRE, 28 Cambi-idge, 28 Camelford, 35 Cannock, 148 Canterbury, 86 Cardiff, 193 Cardigan, 193 Carlisle, 42 Carythanick, 35 Castle Bromwich, 170 Castle Donington, 105 220 Index of Places. €astle Hill (Devon), 50 •Castlo Howard (Yorks.), 181 Catterick, 181 Charlton Kings, 68 Cheadle (Staff.), 148 Chelmsford, 62 Chelsea, 109 Chelsea Farm. — Lord Cremorne's Seat, 109 Cheltenham, 68 Chepstow. 115 •CHESHIRE, 30 Cheshunt, 83 •Chester, 30 Chesterfield, 45 Chester- Le- Street, 58 Cheveley Park, 29 •Chichester, 161 •Chil-Grove (nr. Chichester), 164 Chorley (Lane), 96 ■Chorlton-cum-Hardy (M'chester), 97 direncester, 68 •Clifton (Glo'ster), 68 Clirow, 193 Coalbrooke Dale, 139 Colchester, 62 Coleby, 107 •Combank (Kent), 87 Combe (Sussex), 164 Combhay (Som.), 142 Compton (War,), 171 Oonisborough, 181 •Conway, 193 CORNWALL, 34 •Cosby. 105 Cote House (Glo'ster), 68 Court House (Som.), 142 Coventry, 171 Cowbridge, 194 €oxwold, 181 Craven, 182 Crowcorabe Court (Som.) 143 Crowsley Park (Oxon.), 133 €uby (Corn.), 36 Cuckfield Place (Sussex) 164 €ulham Court (Oxon.), 133 ■Culworth, 121 CUMBERLAND, 42 Darlington, 58 Dartmouth, 50 Daventry, 122 Dawlish, 60 Deal, 88 Denbigh, 194 DERBYSHIRE, 44 Derby, 44 Devizes (Wilts.), 175 DEVONSHIRE, 48 Dodington, 69 Dolemelynllyn, 194 Dolgelley. 195 Donhead Lodge (Wilts.) 175 Donington (Salop), 139 Dorchester, 54 Dorking, 157 DORSETSHIRE, 54 Dover, 88 Dronfield, 46 DUBLIN, 206 Dudley, 178 Dnkiufield (Lane), 97 Dunchurch, &c., 172 Dunstable, 21 Dunster Castle (Som.), 143 Durdens (Epsom), 158 DURHAM, 57 Easingwold, 182 Eastbourne, 164 Eastham, 31 East Hanipsted (Berks.), 24 East Hoathley (Sussex), 165 Eccles (M'chester), 97 Eccleshall (Staff.), 148 Eckington, 46 EDINBURGH, 203 Edmonton, 110 Ellesmere, 139 Eltham, 88 Ely, 29 Emsworth, 73 Endon (Staff.), 148 ESSEX, 62 Evesham, 178 Exeter, 48 Fairfield (M'chester), The Moraviana, 104 Fakenham, 118 Falmouth, 36 Fareham, 73 Faringdon, 24 Farley Hill, 24 Farnham (Bucks.), 27 Farnhani (Surrey), 153 Farnley, 182 Faversham, 88 Fawloy (Hants), 73 Fentou Potteries, 149 Fladbury (Wore), 179 Fletching (Sussex), 165 Fordwich, 89 Forton (Staff.), 149 Fownhope (Heref.), 80 Frampton, 69 Frimley House (Surrey), 158 Froco.ster, 69 Frogmore, 19 Fronie, 143 Frowlesworth, 105 Ganions (Heref.), 80 GLOUCESTERSHIRE, 65 Gloucester, 65 Gorton (M'ohester), 97 Index of Places. n\ Gosport, 73 Grainpound, 37 Great Dunmow, 63 Great Ness (Salop), 140 Greenford, 111 Greenwich, 89 Greenwich Hospital, 89 Grimsby, 107 Grove House, Binfield, 24 Guernsey, 208 Hadley, 111 Hafod", 196 Hales Owen (Salop), 140 Halifax, 182 Halliwell(Lanc.), 98 Hambledon (Hants), 73 Hambledon (Oxon.), 134 HAMPSHIRE, 71 Hampton, 112 Hanbury (Staff.), 149 Hanmer, 196 Hanninjjton, 122 Hardingstone, 122 Harefield, 112 Harewood (nr. Leeds), 183 Hartlepool, o8 Hartwell, 27 Harwich, 62 Hassop (Derby), 46 Hastings, 166 Haughton, 58 Havant, 73 Hay, 196 Hedon (nr. Hull), 183 Heighington (Lin.), 108 Helmingham, 154 Helmington Hall (Durham), 59 Helston. 37 Henblas, 202 Henley (Oxon,), 134 Henley (War.), 172 HEREFORDSHIRE, 79 Hereford, 79 HERTFORDSHIRE, 82 Hertford, 82 Heslington (nr. York), 184 Hexham, 130 Higham Ferrers, 122 Highgate, 113 Hinckley, 105 Hindleap (Wore), 179 Hinton (Berks.), 25 Hinton St. George (Dorset), 55 Hinton St. George (Heref.), 80 Hirthington, 134 Honingham, 119 Horsham, 167 Horsington, 143 Huddersfield, 184 Hull, 184 Hungerford, 25 Hunmanby (Yorks.), 186 HUNTINGDONSHIRE, 84 Hursley Lodge (Hants), 74 Hurstboume Park (Hants), 74 Husbands Bosworth, 105 Hythe, 90 ll)betson, 54 IlfraconiDe, 50 lUogan, 37 Ipswich, 154 ISLK OF ANGLESEY, 202 ISLE OF WIGHT, 77 Itchen Abbas, 74 Jersey, 208 Kelham, 131 Kendal, 174 KENT, 85 Kettering, 122 Ketteringhara, 119 Kew, 158 Keynsham, 143 Kidwelly, 196 Killerton (Devon), 50 Kingston-upon-Thames, 159- Kington (Heref.), 80 Kington (War.), 172 Kirton (Lin.), 108 Knaresborough, 187 Knowle(War.), 172 Knutsford, 31 LANCASHIRE, 94 Lancaster, 94 Laiirothal, 81 Lansallos, 37 Lapworth, 172 Lathom House (Lane. ), 9S Launceston, 34 Lavenham (Suff.), 155 Lawford Place (Essex), 63- Ledbury, 81 Leeds, 187 Leek (Staff.), 149 Leek Wootton, 172 LEICESTERSHIRE, 104 Leicester, 104 Leigh (Kent), 90 Leigh (Lane), 98 Leighton Buzzard, 21 Leominster, 81 Letton (Heref.), 81 Lewes, 167 Lichfield, 149 Lillingstone Dayrell, 27 LINCOLNSHIRE, 107 Lincoln, 107 Linley (Salop), 140 Liskeard, 37 ^22 Index of Places. Littleboiirne, 90 Liverpool, 99 Llandafi", 196 Llandegai, 196 Llandeniolen, 197 Llandilo, 197 Llanelly, 197 Llanfyllin, 197 Llanvighangle, 197 Llanymynech, 197 Lyme, 55 LONDON, 1 Longdon (Staff.), 150 Long Ashton, 144 Longleat (Wilts.), 176 Lostwithiel, 38 Ludlow, 140 Lulworth Castle (Dorset), 55 Lydney, 69 Macclesfield, 32 Maddern, 38 Maidenhead, 25 Maidstone, 85 Manchester, 100 Manningtree, 63 Mapledurham Elouse (Hants), 74 Margate, 91 Market Harborough, 106 Market Overton, 136 Marlborough, 176 Marlow, 27 Marshfield, 69 Medm'enham, 28 Melbury House (Dorset), 55 Melton (Suff.), 155 Mereworth, 91 Merthyr, 198 MIDDLESEX, 108 Milford, 198 Milton (Dorset), 55 Miserdine Castle (Clo'ster), 70 Mistley (Essex), 64 MONMOUTHSHIRE, 114 Monmouth, 114 Montgomery, 198 Morpeth, 130 Mount-Edgcumbe. 51 Mulgrave Castle (Yorks.), 183 Much Mnrcle, 81 Muncastor Castle (C«mb.), 43 Mylor, 38 Nantcos, 199 Neath, 199 Nedging(Snff.), 156 Netherljtiry, 55 Nettlecombf'(Som.), 144 Newbury, 25 Newcasile-on-Tvne, 127 Newcastle (Staff.), 150 Newchurch in Rossendale (M'cbester) 100 Newhaven, 167 Newent, 70 New Lodge (Staff.), 150 Newlvn, 38 NewMalton, 188 Newmarket, 30 Newport (Corn.), 39 Newp(.rt(I. W.), 77 Newport (.Mon.), 115 Newport (Salop), 141 Newton (Lane), 101 Newton Park (Glo'ster), 70 Newton Park (Soni.) 144 Nore (The), His Maje-sty's Ships at the Nore. 91 NORFOLK, 115 Northallerton, 188 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, 120 Northampton, 120 Norton Canon, 82 North Shields, 131 Northstoke, 25 NORTHUMBERLAND, 127 North Petherton, 144 Norton (Yorks.), 185 Norwich, 115 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 131 Nottingham, 131 Nuneaton, 172 Oakes, The (Derb3\), 40 Oakham, 136 Oakhanipton, 51 Oldham (Lane.), 101 OIney (Bucks.), 28 Olveston, 70 Orchardleigh (Som.l 144 Ormesby (Norfolk), llii Osniastone (Derby.), 47 Oswestry, 141 Otterton, 51 Ottery St. Mary, 51 Oundle, 123 Overstone, 123 OXFORDSHIRE, 132 Oxford, 132 Packington, 172 Paddington, 113 Padstow, 39 Pal grave, 156 Pattinghani (Staff.), 150 Painswick, 70 Pencombe, 70 Pengluiso, 199 Penkiidge (Staff.), 151 Penrith, 44 Penryn, 39 Ponzance, 39 Index of Places. 223 Peterborough, 123 Petersham (Surrey), 159 Plasnewydd, 202 Plymouth, 51 Plymouth Dock, 52 Pole, 199 Poole, 55 Portchester, 74 Portsmouth, 74 Poynton, 33 Preston (Lane), 101 Preston Candover, 75 Prestwich (M'chester), 101 Probus, 39 EadborDe, 47 Kamsbottom (M'chester), 102 Ramsgate, 91 Ratcliff, 113 Ravensworth (Durham), 59 Reading, 22 Redruth, 39 Rendlesham, 156 Renholt (Beds.), 22 Ribby House (Lane.), 102 Richmond, (Yorks.) 188 Rickmansworth, 83 Ripon, 189 River (nr. Dover), 92 Rochdale, 102 Rochetts (Essex), 64 Ronton (Staff.), 151 Ross, 82 Rothley, 106 Rudge Hall (Staff.), 151 Rugby, 173 Rugeley, 151 RUTLANDSHIRE, 136 St. Albans, 83 St. Asaph, 200 St. Austell, 40 St. Columb, 40 St. Germans, 40 St. Giles (Wilts.), 176 St. Ives (Corn.), 40 St. Ives (Hunts), 84 St. Mary Bourne, 76 St. Oswyth, 64 St. Peters ^Kent), 93 Salisbury, 175 Saltergate (Yorks.), 189 Saltram (Devon.), 52 Sandbach, 33 Sandhill Park (Som.), 145 Saxmundham, 156 Scarborough, 189 Seal (Kent), 92 Sedgley, 151 Selby, 182 Sevenoaks, 92 Severton Hall (Notts.), 132 Shadwell, 113 Shad well Market, 113 Sliaftesburv, 56 Sheffield, 190 Sherborne, 56 Sherborne St. John, 76 Sherborne Castle (Oxon.), 134 Shifnal, 141 Shipston-upon-Stour, 179 Shirehampton, 70 Shotton (Durham), 59 Shrewsbury, 136 SHROPSHIRE, ]36 Sittingbourne, 92 Skelton Grange (nr. Doncaster), 190 Solihull (nr. B'ham), 173 SOMERSETSHIRE, 141 Southampton, 75 Southgate, 113 Southill House (Beds.), 22 South Mimms, 114 Southport, ]02j South Shields, 59 Southwark— see London Southwick, 76 Sowe (nr. Coventry), 173 Spilsbv, 108 STAFFORDSHIRE, 146 Stafford, 146 Stamford, 108 Stamford Bridge (Yorks.), 191 Stanraer (Sussex), 168 Stanton Prior, 176 Staplehurst, (Kent), 92 Stapleton (Glo'ster), 70 StepehiU (I. W.), 79 Stivichall, etc., 173 Stock House (Dorset), 56 Stoke-upon-Trent, 151 Stoke (Suff.), 156 Stoke D'Alborne (Cobham), IGO Stoke House (Notts.), 132 Stoke Lacy (Heref.), 82 Stockport, 34 Stockton, 59 StoTiebouse (Devon.), 53 Stoneleigh, 173 Stonyliurst (Lane), 102 Stony Stratford, 28 Stratford-on-Avon, 173 Stroud (Glo'ster), 70 Sudbury (SufF.), 156 Sudbury (Derby.), 47 SUFFOLK, 153 Sunderland, 60 SURREY, 157 SUSSEX, 161 Sutton Coldfield, 174 224 Index of Places. Sutton Hall (Yorks.), 191 Swallowfield, 26 Swansea, 200 Syrencot (Wilts.), 177 Tan y Bwlch, 199 Taunton Dean (Som.), 145 Tellisford (Som.), 145 Temple Guiting, 70 Temple Sowerby, 174 Tenby, 199 Tewkesbury, 70 Tew Lodge (Oxon.), 135 Thame, 135 Thatcham ^ Wilts.), 177 Thornbam (Suff.), 156 Thorpe (Suff.), 156 Thrapston, 123 Ticknall, 47 Tideswell, 47 Titchfield, 77 Titfield, Vli Tortworth, 71 Tottenham Park (Wilts.), 177 Towcester, 124 Tregony, 41 Tregotlman, 41 Trellissick, 41 Tre-Madoc, 199 Trevennen, -il Trewarthenick, 41 Truro, 41 Tunbridge Wells, 93 Twerton-on-Avon, 145 Tynemouth, 131 Unton-cum-Chalvey (Bucks.), 28 Uppingham, 136 Urmston (M'cliester), 103 Uttoxeter, 153 Uxbridge, 114 Wakefield, 191 WALES, North and South, 192 Wal grave, 126 Wallingford, 26 Wallsuches Bleacli Works (near Bol- ton, Lane), 103 Walsingham Abbey, 119 Wansfor(l(York.s.), 191 Warminster, 177 Warrington, 103 WARWICKSHEIR, 168 Warwick, 168 Washingboro' (Lin.), 108 Wellingborough, 126 Wellington (Som.), 145 Wells (Norfolk), 119 Welshpool, 201 Wenvoe, 201 Weobly, 82 Westerhani, 93 West Haddon. 127 WESTMORELAND, 174 Weston (Staff. ), 152 Weston Park (Sussex), 168 Wetherby, 191 Wevmouth, 56 Whitchurch (Salop), 141 Whitehaven, 44 Willesley, 106 Wiln (Derby.), 47 WILTSHIRE, 175 Wimpole, 30 Winchester, 71 Windsor, 17 Wirksworth, 48 Wisbech, 30 Witham (Essex), 64 Withara (Oxon.), 135 Wokingham, 26 Wolverhampton, 152 Woodbridge, 156 Woodbury, 53 Woodchester, 71 Woodley, 26 Woodstock, 135 Woolley (Wilts.), 177 Woolwich, 93 Wooton-under-Edere, 71 WORCESTERSHIRE, 177 Worcester, 177 Workington, 44 Wornersh (Guildford), 160 Worthing, 168 Wrexham, 201 Wynyard (Durham), 61 Yalding, 94 Yarmouth, 119 Yately, 26 Yeovil (Som.), 146 YORKSHIRE, 179 York, 179 APPENDIX. 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