arising from the eagerness of parties to be || ushered in the morning with a royal salute, and as her guns were of the largest calibre, selected for the occasion, the unwonted thunder that issued from her ports disturbed the slumbers of many a sound sleeper. foremost in getting on board their boats: and, by day-break, the River swarmed with boats and barges, tastefully decorated, and principally filled with elegantly dressed females, which gave the whole an appearance highly interesting. About six o'clock the Lord Mayor, being met by the City Aldermen, in their scarlet cloaks, embarked at Blackfriars' stairs, in his Lordship's state barge, which was splendidly ornamented with flags and streamers, and the boatmen were dressed in superb state liveries. The Mayor and Corporation of Oxford accompanied his Lordship, and the barge was towed up the river by the "London" steam boat, as the tide was ebbing with great force, and, it was apprehended, would prevent their arriving in time. The parties, having partaken of an elegant breakfast on board, were landed at the end of the Speaker's Garden, where temporary stairs were formed, for the convenience of the Royal barges, carrying the Officers of State, &c. The barge containing the Barons of the Cinque Ports followed shortly after. The arrivals of Noblemen and Public Officers at Exchequer-stairs continued unremittingly till past seven o'clock, when they | ceased, this being the latest hour of admission to the Abbey; and shortly afterwards the Thames became comparatively deserted. The Thames Police boat was stationed immediately above Westminster bridge, and parties were now and then despatched from her in different directions, on the look out. The utmost vigilance was also exerted by Mr. Manby, the Water Bailiff, and those under his orders. Happily, however, nothing occurred in the slightest degree to interrupt the good order and harmony which prevailed on every part of the river. A brig of war of 10 guns was worked up the River, and moored between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, for the purpose of firing salutes. Her masts were necessarily struck to permit her to pass under London and Blackfriars Bridges, but she was re-rigged with great expedition, and appeared in gay trim, being adorned from stem to stern with the flags of all nations known upon the waters. She A considerable number of barges from several men of war were moored near the brig, each bearing a small flag. These boats were prepared for the purpose of throwing rockets during the evening. Hyde Park, the Fair and the Fireworks.Curiosity, perhaps, never was so strongly excited and so completely gratified, as it was in Hyde-park. The influx, after the ascension of the balloon, was prodigious. The rush through the narrow gates, upon Constitution-hill, occasioned a tremendous pressure-the shrieks and the groans were terrifying—and many delicate females sunk under the struggle, but happily were recovered by being taken to a cooler air. Hundreds climbed the lofty iron railings on the Piccadilly side at the risk of their lives; for the interstices are filled up with sharp iron spikes. Fortunately nothing serious arose out of these rash enterprises. About two o'clock the boat race commenced on the bank of the Serpentine. There were about 100 wherries with awnings of white linen, filled with weil-dressed females, as spectators of a well contested match between six boats filled with gay young Watermen. Among the novelties was a splendid barge, apparently drawn by elephants-for the rowers were concealed under the prows of the vessel. At the conclusion of the regatta, a band of music struck up, at the angles of the river; and a few Welsh lasses tripped it on the light fantastic toe. Erratic minstrels, with their mouth organs, and other instruments, perambulated the high grounds, amid booths of every description. But what struck the eye must, were the extensive preparations for fireworks; they occupied a semi-circle of one hundred yards at least. Nine o'clock in the evening presented a scene of brilliancy unexampled! Every tree, in every shrubbery, from one end of the Park to the other, was wreathed by globular lamps; but when compared with the temples, triumphal arches, columns, &c. ral Managers, when they published His Majesty's commands, intimated, that to prevent disturbances a sufficient number of tickets to fill the Houses would be issued at the different Theatres from ten A. M. till two P. M. Long before the appointed hour the crowds assembled in attendance were immense, the distribution was rapid, and numbers had the mortification of seeing or hearing the doors closed, and reading the vexatious placard of "All the tickets are issued." The houses of course overflowed from the beginning of the evening: but they looked like glow-worms among the || gratuitously opened to the public, the seveunderwood. The principal object of attraction was at the head of the Serpentine River: it represented a magnificent temple, with the British Imperial Crown, surmounting the Star of Brunswick: the pilastres, pyramids, and the globes: the latter (representing the two hemispheres,) attracted every eye. On the banks of the river were several brick buildings: they were converted into fairy palaces, being entirely covered with architectural ornaments. The fire-works, under the direction of Sir William Congreve, which ascended in immense bodies, consisted of rockets, bombs, bluelights, &c. The whole firmament was in a blaze at ten o'clock. Medallions were hung among the trees, with" G. R. IV." and other devices, surrounded by appropriate emblems, and branches of laurel in lamps. One whole vista was closed by a pyramid of fire. The walks themselves were also lighted up by festoons of lamps, hung among the trees, and candelabras, in Chinese fashion, at various distances, hanging from the crown of each arch formed by smaller lights. These ornaments produced an effect entirely new and very beautiful, since the light they shed was of a quiet, placid kind, forming a grateful contrast to the overbearing splendour of the rest of the spectacle. Upon the whole a scene of splendour and magnificence was exhibited worthy of the occasion. The most magnificent display of fireworks, of every description, took place in various parts of the Metropolis. Covent-garden was the favourite at least ten to one. Every part of this Theatre was as closely crowded as it was possible to pack human beings. Of the respectability of the company it may be unnecessary to say any thing. The bundles of hats and bonnets and shawls suspended from the front of the dress boxes, formed a very grotesque exhibition, and was as much contrasted with the usual elegance of that circle as imagination could have contrived it. The play was "Henry IV." Drury-lane.-The crowd in this Theatre was neither so numerous nor so well dressed. The play, "The Spectre Bridegroom," gave unbounded delight. Haymarket Theatre.-This new building was thrown open to the public, and was filled in every part by a respectable assemblage of persons. The comedy of the "Heir at Law," was followed by the farce of the " Agreeable Surprise ;" and between the play and afterpiece the appropriate anthems of "Rule Britannia," and "God save the King," were sung in full chorus. Lyceum. The performances at this place of summer amusements, were conducted on the same principle, and before a crowded audience. The Illuminations. — The illuminations were of the most splendid and tasteful description, displaying uncommon blazes of light in the most loyal and patriotic emblems. All the Public Offices, Subscription Houses, and Theatres, were lighted up in a style of unrivalled brilliancy; and the houses of private individuals in all the principal streets did not less honour to the great and august occasion. Splendid Crowns, G. IV. R., likenesses of the King, &c. &c. were every Ascent of the Balloon in honour of the where displayed in the finest taste. Coronation.-Great anxiety was felt respectTheatrical Amusements. His Majestying the safety of the aeronaut, in consehaving directed that the Theatres should be quence of the violent agitation of the bal On the whole the Theatres presented one common scene of loyalty and happiness on the part of the greatest concourse of people that has, perhaps, been ever witnessed on any occasion. But we shall give an account of this most pleasing and interesting exhibition, in the words of the ingenious aeronaut himself, as conveying the most lively and satisfactory idea of an ascent, which in the conception of its plan, the details of management, and the brilliancy of its success, is scarcely equalled in the annals of aërostation. Mr. Green says, loon and the direction it took. Few per- || re-appeared, and aftewards ascended to a sons expected him to take the course which vast height, and was lost in the expanse. he did it was generally thought that it A Royal salute from six nine-pounders was would be borne towards Harrow-on-the-fired at eleven o'clock, and again at one. Hill, and he had an introductory note to a Gentleman in that neighbourhood; but as he ascended, he got into a different current of air, which took him in a more northerly direction. The sensations which he experienced appear what he little anticipated; for sometimes the balloon seemed to be F acted upon by a current from above, at other times from one below, which so shook the car, that the barometer, although suspended to the cords above, was kept in such an oscillating motion, that he could but just ascertain that he was ascending or descending. Mr. G., in consequence of his engagement to the public to ascend from the Belvidere, Pentonville, was induced to descend before he got so far as might occasion it inconvenient to get the balloon conveyed to town in safety the same evening; as such, he opened the valve, and descended twenty minutes before two. The operation for filling the balloon with gas commenced at eight o'clock in the morning, on the plot of ground near the Basin, and continued till one. The stranger who was to make his first aërial voyage now appeared. The balloon appeared to be of the same size as the former ones. It was composed of silk in green stripes divided in the centre by a broad garter, with "Coronation Balloon, G. R. IV." in very conspicuous characters. The balloon was moved round the circle by ropes; it was then permitted to ascend, which it did in the most majestic manner to the utmost height of one of the clearest and most beautiful skies which this country has ever witnessed. The aëronaut bid adieu with great firmness and intrepidity, flourishing the British flag as long as the eye or glass could reach him. A small balloon was sent up as a guide to ascertain the current of air: it took a course directly west; but when the great one ascended, it remained nearly stationary, and then proceeded to the north. In ten minutes it was lost in a white cloud; but this was only momentary, for it quickly "The balloon with which I ascended was 31 feet in diameter, as near the size as possible of the one with which Lunardi first made an ascension in England. It was inflated with about 1200 cubic feet of carbonated hydrogen gas, supplied from the main pipes of the original chartered Gas Company, and I am much indebted to the gentlemen of the committee for their kind assistance during the operation of filling. I had no doubt of being able to ascend with the gas, having, since the period when I first conceived the idea that common gas would answer the purposes of aërostation, made frequent experiments, all of which completely succeeded; nor was my ardour damped when I knew that even within an hour of my ascension, persons of great experience in aërostation, expressed their opinion that I should not be able to ascend! "About five minutes before one o'clock, the ropes were divided; and, having taken my seat in the car, the balloon rose in a most majestic manner, nearly perpendicularly. The almost deafening shouts of the populace, and the roar of cannon that took place when I had ascended a considerable distance from the earth, agitated the balloon. I felt the effect of it most sensibly. The moment the discharge of cannon took place, I knew it was the signal to be given when the Crown was set upon the head of my most gracious Sovereign; and I drew the cork of a bottle of brandy, and having poured out a full glass, I drank "Health, long life, and a glorious reign to His Majesty." The effect of the air upon the brandy is worthy of notice: when I drew the cork, a report took place, which I attribute to the rarefication of the air, produced similar to that by drawing a cork out of a bottle of soda water. When the balloon travelled at its greatest || rapidity I felt not the least motion: it appeared as if the car in which I sat was stationary, and that the earth was receding from me. The balloon took a north-east direction at first; and on my looking down upon the vast assemblage of persons in Westminster, the delight I felt is out of my power to describe. The view presented one entire mass of more than a million of human beings. Having ascended as high as I could without throwing out ballast, I determined, as the weather was so fine, to keep in sight as long as possible. I threw out two bags of sand of ten pounds weight each, and immediately the balloon rose with astonishing rapidity almost perpendicularly, according to my wish. When the balloon arrived at its utmost altitude, which in my opinion (I could not be certain, in consequence of the oscillation of the quicksilver in the barometer) was about 11,000 feet from the earth, I found that I had entered a current of air conveying me directly eastward, towards the Nore. The cold was extreme. I put on a cloak which I took up with me, and on looking at my glass, I found that it was below thirty-two degrees below the freezing point. I was fearful of being carried towards the sea, and immediately opened the valve; the gas issued in considerable quantities; and I found by the increase of the size of objects below me to my optics, that I was descending very rapidly. The largest fields, which a few minutes before appeared to be not more than six inches square, increased in size greatly; and I very soon saw the sea, and a number of vessels most distinctly. The balloon had a rotatory motion, and turned about four times in a minute. "Still fearing that I should fall into the sea, I opened the valve to its utmost extremity; and having descended so as to be able to recognise small objects distinctly on the earth, with great delight I found that the balloon had entered another current of air, which was conveying me from the sea: I was then travelling north-west, I sat down and ate some sandwiches with a good appetite, and saw the clouds rolling beneath me apparently on the ground. About 20 minutes before two o'clock I descended in a field belonging to a farmer named Lamkins, which is situate about four miles beyond Barnet, in the parish of South Mims. I was not aware that I had descended so rapidly; before I had time to draw myself up to the hoop, the car struck the earth with great force, and I was thrown out of it on my back; I was nearly stunned from the effects of a blow which I received. I still held the hoop of the balloon; and the grappling iron, which I had thrown out when about a quar ter of a mile from the earth, not taking firm hold, I was dragged on my back along the ground a considerable distance. The balloon was eventually secured, with the assistance of a gentleman (Mr. Waugh,) and conveyed to a place of safety in his Park, and I was afterwards most hospitably entertained at his mansion; to him my gratitude is due, and but for his kind exertions, I have no doubt the balloon would have suffered considerable injury from the great crowd of persons that assembled on my descent. I believe, from the best calculation I can make, that I travelled altogether, in various directions, upwards of fifty miles." At Brighton, the day was passed in becoming festivity. At day-break cannons were discharged on the Downs. Colours soon after were hoisted in the most conspicuous situations. At five o'clock at least three thousand persons had assembled on the Level. At the latter period the oxen were laid down to blazing fires. A Coronation salute of 36 explosions from four carriage-mounted swivels, at the bottom of Middle-street, rattled in all parts of the town at nine. At mid-day the children of the Sunday and National Schools were marshalled on the Steyne, and cakes were distributed to them; during which a Royal salute was discharged from the 42-pounders on the battery. At one o'clock the shipping in the roadstead, two Revenue cutters, several packets, two collier brigs, and trading ships, commenced firing, which was continued till two with discharges at quick returning intervals, as in answer from the land. The venerable Phoebe Hassel, a pensioner of the King, at the age of 107, arrived at the dinner hour in time to say grace; she had been brought thither by Mr. H. Lewis, in a post-chaise. Poor Phoebe had been confined to her room for some weeks by illness, and her medical attendant had prohibited her attendance, but that she disregarded; it was the voice of the King, she said, which seemed to call her forth, and she would attend to it in despite of all the Doctors in the kingdom, and their physic to boot. The band struck up "God save the King" soon after her approach, and the delighted old Lady joined heartily in the chorus. dition to the ornament of flags, lamps, &c. MISCELLANEA RELATIVE TO THE New Dignities and Creation of Peers.His Majesty's Letters Patent were passed A description of the sports, with the va- under the Great Seal, for granting the folrieties introduced, from four to six o'clock, lowing dignities to the undermentioned would be difficult, but as exhilarating as persons, viz.: Charles Earl of Ailesbury to diversified was their progress. These were be Viscount Savernake, Earl Bruce, and at length abandoned for the merry dance, Marquis of Ailesbury.-Edward Viscount and scores of couples, in almost as many Falmouth to be Earl of Falmouth.-R. W. sets, footed it in concert, keeping the best Penn, Viscount Curzon, to be Earl Howe.— time that buoyant spirits and warm hearts John Sommers, Baron Sommers, to be Earl could allow them. A tout ensemble more Sommers. John Baron Rous to be Viscount enlivening never presented itself in this, Dunwich, and Earl of Stradbroke. And nor in any other part of the world; and the following Irish and Scotch Peers to be not an accident, that we have heard of, Peers of the United Kingdom, viz.: Richard occurred, to check the happiness predo- Earl of Donoughmore, by the title of minant. At ten P.M. a bonfire on a slope Viscount Hutchinson, with remainder, in to the north, including fuel to the amount default of issue male, to the heirs male of of 500 faggots, surmounted by a tar-barrel, || his mother, the Baroness of Donoughmore, sent up a vivid flame to the clouds; fireworks deceased.-William Marquis of Lothian, by were let off in front of it; and immensely || the title of Baron Ker. Henry Marquis of numerous was the congregation in that quarter. At Malvern Wells, Sir Robert and Lady || Wigram gave a dinner to one hundred poor children, and a sovereign to all the poor above 70, in celebration of the King's Coronation. In the evening there was a display of fireworks from the summit of the hills, which had a brilliant effect to the surrounding country. The loyal town of Richmond, in honour of the Coronation, regaled 1000 poor people on the Green with an excellent dinner, consisting of hot roast beef, veal, and boiled legs of mutton, an abundance of plum puddings, and several butts of strong beer. A band of music attended. The amusements after dinner consisted of dancing, donkey racing, jingling matches, and other rustic sports. In the evening there was a brilliant display of fireworks, the town was illuminated, and the theatre, under the direction of Mr. Klanert, in adNo. 152.-Vol. XXIV. Conyngham, by the title of Baron Minster. James Earl of Ormonde, by the title of Baron Ormonde, with remainder, in default of issue male, to his brother, the Hon. C. H. Butler Clarke, and the heirs male of his body.-Francis Earl of Wemyss and March, by the title of Baron Wemyss.Robert Earl of Roden, by the title of Baron Clanbrassil.-George Earl of Kingston, by the title of Baron Kingston.-Thomas Earl of Longford, by the title of Baron Silchester. And the following persons to be raised to the Peerage of the United Kingdom, viz. : James Murray, Esq. (commonly called Lord James Murray) by the title of Baron Glenlyon.-The Right Hon. W. W. Pole, by the title of Baron Maryborough.-The Right Hon. John Foster, by the title of Baron Oriel.-The Right Hon. Sir Wm. Scott, by the title of Baron Stowell.-Sir T. H. Liddell, by the title of Baron Ravensworth.— Thomas Cholmondeley, Esq. by the title of Baron Delamere.-C. Weld Forester, M |