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, playing "God save the King," to the Union Square, where was distributed about £70. value in ale. An immense multitude attended, and drank his Majesty's health.

CHORLEY.-The day was ushered in with the ringing of bells. All the manufacturing masters gave a treat to their work-people, and 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 neighbouring 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 plumpudding, 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 the 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 populace, 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 Workhouse, who went in procession to the Church, where an excellent sermon 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 distributed the ox to the poor inhabitants, with a quantity of bread

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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 excellent 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, preceded by a band of music, and the Sunday Scholars, to the Chapel, where a very animated discourse was delivered by the Rev. James Gatliff. The scholars were afterwards regaled by their worthy Master, Mr. Willan, with roast beef, &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 patriotic master to Smithill's Chapel, where divine service was performed, and a sermon preached, by the Rev. A. Hadfield, A. M. which gave great satisfaction. After service they assembled in the Quadrangle 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 impressive 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 commemoration of the Jubilee. The plan had been suggested by Mr. Ainsworth, who had previously subscribed, with his family, 100 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 distributed 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 expence, the materials of which were as follow:-150 baskets of round coal,—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 fire, 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, whence 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 2d 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 procession round the town, and formed a circle in the Market

Place, where they sang "God save the King," and "Rule Britannia," and drank "The King," 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 fire-works was exhibited from the top of the White Hall.

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 39 poor prisoners from the horrors of confinement. Divine service followed; and the different places of worship overflowed-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, addressing themselves in devout supplication to the great Sovereign of the Universe, to bless an aged and virtuous King. Agreeably to the regulations 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, Church-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 commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Accession of our most gracious Majesty King George the Third, to the Throne of these Realms-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 Gentlemen of the town, added to the festivity of the day; nor were the lower classes overlooked in the general joy, but were hospitably regaled by the liberality 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 appointed 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.

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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 supended, and every individual was at leisure to join in the pleasures of the day. The Boroughreeve and Constables, with an unusual number of Gentlemen, fomed a procession 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 entering 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 21st 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 Dragoon Guards was drawn up, and being joined by the Rifle Volunteers, they fired a feu de joie 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 enjoyment of several hours, and many incidents evinced the pleasure of the occasion. Numbers of the work-people were treated by their employers; 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 evening, fire-works were exhibited in four appointed places, and afforded 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 different 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 supported. 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, except during divine service, which was devoutly attended. A party of neighbouring Gentlemen and principal inhabitants partook of an elegant dinner; after which, the health 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 fire

works of every description 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 joyfully drank health and long life to our beloved King, in a second bountiful donation of good English beer. A number of the Volunteers 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 Amounderness 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, numerous fire-works were exhibited, and several beautiful and emblematical 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 rung 5040 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 liberally, attended to see an ox roasted, with which from six to seven hundred aged and infirm neighbours were regaled, and had plenty of malt liquor.

RAMSBOTTOM.-At the printing works of Messrs. Wm. 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 front of Grant Lodge, where