justice; if the sober exercise of Royal Prerogative; if steady adherence to one benevolent system of government; if conscientious respect for the liberties of his people, and parental affection for their welfare; if deeply-rooted attachment to the established Church, joined to liberal toleration; if a firm and undaunted spirit in the hour of danger; if protection and encouragement afforded to every useful and beneficent institution; and lastly, if the practice of every moral and every religious duty, are titles to a nation's love, then, indeed, does our esteemed Monarch deserve the admiration and regard of Englishmen.

In order to appreciate fully the character of the King, it should be considered what times he has combated. He has maintained, amid the profli

gacy of his age, the ancient purity and simplicity of the English manners;

and has maintained them whilst his own Court have revelled in Asiatic splendour, and more than Asiatic luxury. He has held the calm and temperate course of empire through times that have no parallel in the history of man; he has sustained his sceptre during the most violent convulsions of which the political or moral world is susceptible; and the history of his reign will embrace every thing that is most extraordinary and interesting in the actions of men.

That the life of a Sovereign, so essential to the happiness of a loyal and affectionate people, may long be conceded to them! That when he shall be called hence, (Oh! be that day yet far removed!) to receive the reward of a reign devoted to the welfare of his subjects, his successors may prove studious of his virtues, and emulous of his example; and that our unrivalled Constitution in Church and State, may, under the protection of a long line of pious and patriotic Sovereigns, continue the object of delight, and veneration of mankind. These are prayers which the Editor of the following pages, deeply impressed with gratitude for national blessings, ventures humbly to offer to the Throne of Grace, and to which she hopes every one that considers national prosperity the gift of Divine Mercy, upon their bended knees will cry, Amen!

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 graciouly 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 demonstration of joy, the unanimous and ardent feeling of the people was particularly conspicuous. It was a demonstration not only not commanded, nor invited, but even in many instances forbidden and deprecated. But the effusions of a happy and loyal people could not be restrained. Every one acted for himself, and a general illumination was the consequence. The public offices, and other public buildings; the theatres; the clubhouses 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

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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 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 pronounced 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 upon 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 Service at the chapel, Whitehall, formerly the Banqueting-house of Whitehall Palace, which had 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.

At half past ten o'clock the Lord Mayor proceeded from the Mansion-house to Guildhall, in the City State-coach, drawn 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 Corporation, and at half past eleven o'clock the procession moved from thence in the following order :

Four Street Men.
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 Aldermen past the Chair.
The Recorder.

The Aldermen below the Chair.

The Sheriffs, in their elegant State Carriages.
Chamberlain, Comptroller, and City Law Officers.
Twelve Constables.

Two Marshals' Men.

Under City Marshal on horseback.

The Members of the Common Council to the number of 160, in carriages, in their violet gowns,

closed the procession.

In the large space between the iron gates and great west door of the Cathedral, the West London Militia received his Lordship and the rest of the procession, with presented arms. On entering the great west door of the Cathedral, his Lordship was received by the Dean 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 2d 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 Corporation were introduced up the Grand Staircase, in front of the Mansion-house; the trumpets sounding during their entrance into the vestibule. The building had been previously decorated with a splendid illumination, consisting of elegant devices of the oak, thistle, and shamrock, in coloured lamps, in the centre a radiant display of G. R. and the crown, with "Long may he reign." The pillars were tastefully ornamented with wreaths of lamps; the whole was much admired 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 this 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 time 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 professional 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.

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The worthy Chief Magistrate then gave-"The Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." After which "Rule Britannia 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 evening 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 rose, 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 of 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 was 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 England.-The Chairman then, after a short panegyric on the constitution, 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 Duke 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 Hyde Park and fired a Feu de joie. The rifle regiments attached to the first Surrey Volunteers, mustered at the Paragon, in the Kent-road, from whence they attended Divine Service in the Chapel of the Philanthropic