Me wi' my sheep, Sire, and you wi' your subjects, Wi' sweet rips o'hay I will treat a' my wethers, Then thanks to the island we live, whar shipping I'm Fifty years Shepherd-you're Fifty a King! * 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 magnificent. 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 Solicitor 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 exhibited a magnificent transparency, representing his Majesty 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 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. &c. At about half past three 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 rapturous 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 entertainment 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 affability 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, undertook the management of this part of the festivity, and by the application 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 compositions in prose and verse, in honour of the day, and which received the warmest approbation. The Castle was splendidly illuminated, as was the Royal Exchange, the Head Police Office, Nelson's Pillar, the Bank, the Post Office, the University, and, indeed, every part of the city demonstrated 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 company 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 extremely well lighted, the whole had a most brilliant effect. To describe the whole company would be impossible; it consisted of all the rank and fashion in town, with most of the respectable citizens.-Crowds of beautiful women were seen promenading the different rooms- the ball was opened by Lady Mary Lenox and Mr. Pole, and the dancing 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 1000 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 sentiment, which now prevails over, and in particular is so essentially necessary to the welfare of this once distracted land. F f The Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, St. Vincent, Antigua, &c. celebrated the day with equal demonstrations of enthusiastic ardour; in short, those who had the hap piness 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. ADDENDA. ALBRIGHTON, Shropshire.-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. ASPLEY GUISE, Bedfordshire.-The Jubilee was commemorated by Mrs. Wright, by entertaining 160 of the young Gentlemen, with upwards of forty geese and a suitable quantity of apple pies for their dinner. The afternoon was spent in various amusements, and in the evening, punch and cakes were properly distributed, when "God save the King," and several other appropriate songs, concluded the grateful remembrance of the day. DONINGTON, Shropshire.-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 distribution the ensuing Christmas. Divine service was performed in the Church, which was numerously attended. MEDMENHAM, Buckinghamshire.-The whole of the poor of the parish of Medmenham were treated by Mrs. Scott, of Danesfield, and on the following Saturday, they were all again treated by the parishioners. RENHOLT, Bedfordshire.-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 attachment 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. SUDBURY, Derbyshire.-Lord Vernon regaled the poor men, women, and children, within the parish of Sudbury, and many others, at his hospitable mansion there, with roast beef, plum-pudding, and plenty of ale.-The tenants of his Lordship were likewise entertained in the evening with punch, &c. and the greatest loyalty and conviviality prevailed.-The Rev. Frederic Anson, the tenants, &c. entered into a very liberal subscription, to provide the poor with clothes, coals, &c. during the winter. |