me for sending a force in to make the attack, that the service was accomplished with so very inconsiderable a loss. Had I pursued any of the measures deemed practicable and proper in the judgment of Lord Cochrane, I am firmly persuaded the success attending this achievement would have proved more dearly bought than any yet recorded in our naval annals, and, far from accomplishing the hopes of my country, or the expectations of the Admiralty, must have disappointed both. If such, too, were the foundation of his Lordship's prospects, it is just they should vanish before the superior considerations attending a service involving the naval character, and most important interests of the nation.

"I conclude, by observing, that the service actually performed has been of great importance, as well in its immediate effects, as in its ultimate consequences, for the Brest fleet is so reduced as to be no longer effective. It was upon this fleet the ene my relied for the succour and protection of their West India colonies; and the destruc tion of their ships was effected in their own harbour, in sight of thousands of the French and I congratulate myself and my country, that this important service has been effected, under Providence, with the loss only of 10 men killed, 35 wounded, and one missing, and not even one of the smallest of our vessels employed has been disabled from proceeding on any service that might have become necessary. The extent of difficulties and prospect of danger in this enterprize were extreme, and the gallantry and determined spirit of those engaged most conspicuous. These merits, and those difficulties, ought not to be depreciated on account of the inconsiderable loss sustained on the occasion. I by no means seek to arrogate to myself any merit by these observations; but I make them as a tribute of praise due to the zealous services of the brave officers and men under my command, and with a view of pointing out how justly they are entitled to the gratitude of their country.'

SENTENCE.

On the 9th and last day, August 4. by direction of the Court, the Judge Advo eate read the sentence as follows:

After stating the summons for the Court Martial, the charges, and that the Court had sat upon them from the 26th day of July until the 4th day of Aug. it proceeds :"That the Court having duly deliberated on the evidence in support of the charge exhibited again Admiral the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, and having also minutely weighed the evidence adduced by his Lordship in his defence, have determined that the charge

"That Admiral the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, on the 12th of April, the enemy's ships being then on shore, and the signal having been made that they could be destroyed, did, for a considerable time, neglect or delay taking effectual measures for destroying them," has not been proved against the said Admiral Lord Gambier, but that his Lordship's conduct on that occasion, as well as his general conduct and proceedings as Commander in Chief of the Channel fieet employed in Basque Roads, between the 17th day of March, and the 26th day of April 1809, was marked by zeal, judgment, ability, and an anxious attention to the welfare of his Majesty's service, and therefore do adjudge him to be most honourably acquitted, and he is hereby most honourably acquitted accordingly. (Signed) R. Curtis, W. Young,

J. T. Duckworth,
B. Douglas,
John Sutton,
Robert Mann,

W. E. Stanhope,
Geo. Campbell,
John Irwin,
E. S. Dickson,
Rich. D. Dunn,

The President then called for Lord Gambier's sword, and addressed his Lordship as follows :

"Lord Gambier-I have peculiar pleasure in receiving the commands of the Court to return you your sword, which I do in the fullest conviction that you will use it, as you have hitherto done, with advantage to your country, and your own personal honour, (returning him his sword.)

"Having so far obeyed the commands of the Court, I beg you will permit me, in my individual capacity, to express to you the high gratification I feel upon this occasion."

Lord Gambier replied,

"I cannot sufficiently express the sense I feel of the patient attention of the Court, and beg leave to return my thanks to you, Sir, for the obliging manner is which you have conveyed to me their sentiments." The Court was then dissolved.

present season of the year, and favour. ed the public expressions of satisfaction in the highest degree. The celebration was announced by the pealing of bells, the hoisting of flags, and the assembling of the various bodies of regulars, and the different corps of volunteers, throughout the city. The forenoon was de dicated to public worship and the acknowledgment of Providence (exemplified in the protection of his Majesty, and the many national blessings almost exclusively enjoyed by the inhabitants of the united kingdom,) in every parish church and chapel; and we add, with pleasure, that among the various classes of dissenters of all persuasions, no exception was shown to the general loyal. ty and piety of the day. Indeed, the blessings of toleration are too deeply felt, and the advantages of the British constitution too generally acknowledged, to give room for any material difference of opinion in any respectable portion of society. The cathedral, the abbey, the parochial church, the meeting-house of the dissenter, the chapel of the Methodist and the Catholic, and the synagogue of the Israelite, were a like opened on this interesting occasion. All the shops were closed. The annals

of no nation will be found to have exhibited greater marks of the best virtues that enrich the human heart. The debtor has been set free; the hungry have been fed; and the naked, in many instances, have been clothed! Such an union of piety and charity, while it is a comfort to ourselves, individually, brings out, and makes a happy exposition to Europe and the world of the national character of Britons; and thus combining moral and political good, is, we believe, in a word, "That righteousness which exalteth a nation."

On Wednesday about half-past ten o' clock, the Lord Mayor proceeded from the mansion house to Guildhall, in the city state coach, 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 to St Paul's, where a most excellent and appropriate sermon was preached by his Lordship's chaplain, from 2d Kings, viii. 68. The coronation anthem was performed previous to the sermon by the full choir with great effect. The procesion 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. On entering the grand saloon, which was briliantly illuminated, and lined by the band of the West London militia, "God save the King,' ""Rule Britannia, &c. were played. At half past five o'clock the doors of the magnificent Egyptian hall were thrown open, illuminated by a blaze of innumerable lamps, tastefully arranged. The tables were laid out with the greatest taste, and covered with an elegant and hospitable dinner, the whole of which was served with plate, and a plentiful supply of Madeira and red Port of a most superior quality; the band continuing, during the whole of dinner, to play seve ral 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 over a free and united people," which was drank with three times three, amid thunders of applause. After this effusion of loyal feeling had subsided, the grand 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 sound of the military band. "The Queen and Royal Family," and several other appropriate toasts were drank.

There was a superb dinner at Merchant Taylor's Hall, the ticket of admission to which was three guineas. The dinner was graced by the presence of ministers and exministers. Mr Beeston Long was in the chair; and he was supported by Earl Camden, the Earl of Westmoreland, Earl St. Vincent, Earl Bathurst, Earl of Liverpool, Lord Erskine, Lord Mulgrave, Mr Perceval, Mr Canning, Mr Rose, Lord L. Gower, Mr Long, Mr Ryder, &c.

The illuminations in the principal streets were pretty general. The Mansion house, the Bank, Royal Exchange, Lloyd's Coffeehouse, the India-house, Post-office, Customhouse, and Excise, the Admiralty, Treasury, Horse-guards, Somerset-house, Carleton-house, British Institution, the Theatres, the Spanish ambassador's, and all the royal tradesmen's houses, were splendidly lighted up, and some of them were ornamented with transparencies.

The Lords of the Admiralty ordered that an extra allowance of 4lbs. of fresh beef, 3lbs. of flour, and 1lb of raisins, should be issued on Wednesday to every eight men, of the respective companies of his majesty's

vessels,

vessels in port; together with an extra allowance of one pint of wine, or half a pint of rum, each man.

The Governors and Directors of the Bank of England allowed their clerks (927 in number) one guinea each, for a dinner, to celebrate the jubilee.

The Directors of the Royal Exchange Fire-office gave each of their clerks ten guineas, their messengers five guineas each, and their firemen one guinea each, for the same purpose.

JUBILEE AT WINDSOR.

The joy of the inhabitants of Windsor was manifested in the most conspicuous manner. On Tuesday, the ox given by Colonel Fenwick, to be roasted whole in Bachelor's acre, was carried through the town, with two fat sheep given by his Majesty's butchers, to be also roasted. The bachelors of Windsor, bearing white wands, escorted them through the town, followed by a considerable portion of the populace, with loud acclamations. The procession arrived at Bachelor's acre about dusk, where the ox was immediately put down.

At

wo on Wednesday morning the fire was lighted, and the ox began to turn on the spit to the great delight of the spectators, a considerable number of whom were assembled even at that hour to witness so extraordinary a sight. At nine o'clock, the sheep were put to the fire, on each side of the ox. The apparatus made use of on this occasion, consisted of two ranges set in brick-work, and so contrived that a fire should be made on each side of the ox, and on the outer side of each fire was the necessary machinery for roasting the sheep. At one, after a second discharge of artillery, the ox and sheep being considered to be sufficiently done, they were taken up. The bachelors had previously caused boards to be laid from the scene of action to a box, which had been prepared for her Majesty and the royal family to survey from. Their path was railed off, and lined by bachelors acting as constables to keep off the crowd. They appeared much gratified by the spectacle, walked round the apparatus, and returned to their box. The royal party were followed by the mayor and corporations. The animals were now placed on dishes to be carved. The bachelors still remained at their posts to keep the crowd off, and a party of them offered the first slice to their illustrious visitors, which was accepted.Shortly after the carving had commenced, and the pudding had begun to be distribu ted, the efforts of the bachelors to keep off the crowd became useless; some of the Royal Blues, on horseback, assisted in endeavouring to repel them, but without effect. The pudding was now thrown to

those who remained at a distance, and a hundred scrambles were seen at the same instant. The bread was next distributed in a similar way, and lastly the meat; a considerable quantity of it was thrown to a butcher, who elevated above the crowd, catching large pieces in one hand, and holding a knife in the other, cut smaller pieces off, letting them fall into the hands of those beneath, who were on the alert to catch them. The pudding, meat, and bread, being thus distributed, the crowd were finally regaled with what was denominated" a sop in the pan," that is, with having the mashed potatoes, gravy, &c. thrown over them!

The grand arch erected 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 inscribed on the one side," God saye the King," and on the other," King and Constitution." The town hall was adorned with several transparencies, and a great number of lamps.

FETE AT FROGMORE.

On Wednesday night her Majesty gave a superb fete at Frogmore. At half past nine o'clock the gates were thrown open for the nobility, gentry and others having tickets of admission. On the entrance into the gardens, the spectator was struck with astonishment and delight at the charming and fanciful scene of variegated lamps, of different figures and colours. The avenues and walks were hung with brilliant coloured lamps, in the shape of watchmen's lanthorns. The lawns adjoining the house afforded a rich display of the choicest shrubs and plants, taken from the green-house. At ten o'clock the Queen arrived, the fireworks began, at the conclusion of which there appeared on a sudden, a beautiful piece of water, opposite the garden front of the house, two triumphal cars drawn by two sea-horses each, one occupied by Neptune, and preceded by the other, with a band of music. The cars had a very suFerb appearance. On coming to the temporary bridge erected over the canal eppo. site 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, surrounded by eight beautiful marble pillars. The interior of the temple was lined with purple, and in the centre was a large transpa rency of the Eye of Providence, fixed, as it were, upon a beautiful portrait of his Ma

jesty,

jesty, surmounted by stars of lamps from the temple; a double staircase descended to the water's edge. On the windings of the staircase were erected nine altars with burning incense. On the lawn twelve marquees were erected, where the company partook of tea and coffee during the fireworks. Covers were laid in the principal dining-rooms, and at 12 o'clock the com pany 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. Her Majesty and the branches of the family present retired at half past one, when the company began to depart.

son, as well as a most respectable and full attendance of the yeomanry had assembled. When his Grace arrived on the ground, the garrison fired a feu de joye, after which a rocket was elevated from the centre of the green. Two other feus de joye were fired; and, it is only justice to remark, that the spectacle was one of the most magnificent and picturesque ever witnessed in the city of Dublin. A greater number of military the citizens have not seen together for a long time, and certainly at no time have they assembled on an occasion so truly gratifying to every liberal mind. After the firing there was a general shout, and the army began to move from their station in the same admirable manner they had begun. It would be invidious to charac terise any regiment; each did much honour to their officers and their country. The cavalry regiments, the Scots Greys, and the 11th light dragoons, were dismounted, and looked admirably.

In the evening the grand jubilee dinner was given at the Rotunda. To paint the magnificence of the entertainments, the admirable order and regularity which were apparent throughout, or even to give our readers an imperfect idea of the coup d'auil which struck the guests on their entrance into the grand saloon, is beyond our powers of description. There were seven tables laid out, at the centre of which were the Lord Lieutenant and suite, Lord Harrington, the Lord Mayor, and all the nobility and constituted authorities now in town. The dinner was really superb, and the wines such as seldom are found at a public entertainment. Champagne, Hock, Teneriffe, Claret, Madeira, &c. were in great abundance, and all of the highest and most delicate flavour.

Near six hundred sat, down to dinner.
After the cloth was removed, a great va-

The Marquis of Drogheda,

The Earl of Harrington.

Sir Edward and Lady Elizabeth Little-
hales,

Sir Charles and Lady Asgill,
General Mahon,

All the Nobility, Judges, and Bishops in town, and a great number of respectable individuals, whose names would occupy our entire spice, were we to give them.

The anthem was given in a most superior style by Sir John Stephenson, Mr Spray, and the rest of the choir. The sermon, which was impressive and eloquent, was preached by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Cork. After the service the procession moved in due order towards St Stephen's Green, where the entire garri

were given.

The company, in general, did not depart until an early hour next morning.

Thus the first day of the jubilee passed off, in a manner highly creditable to those who had the arrangement of the bysiness. The gentlemen who officiated as stewards gave universal satisfaction to the company, by their attention and politeness. All the shops and public offices remained closed the entire of the day.

SECOND DAY.--The illuminations, transparencies, and fireworks, were exhibited on the coming of this day.They were extremely brilliant, but our limits will not permit us to enter into a detail. One circumstance, however, deserves to be particularly noticed. Although the oldest inhabitants never witnessed such crowds as

the

the streets exhibited-although old and young, rich and poor, mingled together in the scene-although every one gave rise to the feelings such a moment was calculated to inspire-although all sorts of jokes, mental and practical, were indulged, every one received his neighbour's word with good humour-not a single accident occurred-and what is more singular still, and certainly without a precedent, although all the Magistrates were on their posts-although our excellent Lord Mayor was on the alert, and Sheriffs Riddall and Stanley universally active-although all the Police Magistrates were on their posts until an carly hour in the morning, not a single individual was charged on the watch.

THIRD DAY.-This was devoted to the Ladies. The ball at the Public Rooms, in Rutland Square, was numerously attended; indeed the patronage of her Grace, the Duchess of Richmond, naturally attracted all the rank and fashion of this city and its neighbourhood. The room was crowded to suffocation. Upwards of nine hundred persons were assembled; of course the assemblage was extremely mixed. Some confusion prevailed; but four sets of

dancers entertained themselves until supper. It was served up at two o' clock, and conferred infinitely more credit upon Morrison than the dinner the preceding day. There were various toasts given at supper:

"The King," by his Grace the Duke -three times three.

"The Duchess of Richmond, the Patroness of the Irish Manufactures," by the Lord Mayor-drank with enthu. siastic acclamation.

citizens. The ball was opened by La dy Mary Lennox and Mr Pole, and the dancing continued until a late hour. Several delightful catches and glees were sung, and at intervals, a fine band of music contributed to the general festivity of the evening. Their Graces did not leave the rooms until past three o'clock, and the whole of the company had not separated at a much later hour.

In contemplating the brilliant cele. brations of the jubilee, on the part of the people, we ought not to forget the acts of grace which have proceeded from the royal breast. A general brevet promotion has taken place in both services. Deserters from the fleet and army have received a free pardon. Prisoners on parole (French excepted) have been permitted to return to their own country. All persons confined for debts due to the crown have been released by the king's command; the only exceptions being those who were distinguished by peculiar circumstances of fraud and viclence, and in all instances of official delinquency; the latter exception being dictated by his majesty's determination never to screen those from punishmen who have abused the powers derived from him, to the injury of the people.

His majesty, in addition to the L. 2000 given for the liberation of prisoners confined for small debts, has also given L. 1000 for the relief of those similarly circumstanced in Scotland; and the same sum for those in the prisons of Ire land.

Besides his Grace, the Duchess, Lady Mary Lennox, and suite, there were present all the nobility in town. Her Grace appeared in the Windsor uniform, with a profusion of diamonds. The

rooms

were most elegantly decorated ́with ́emblematical paintings and devises, suitable to the occasion; and being extremely well lighted, the whole had a most brilliant effect. To describe the company would be impossible; it consisted of all the rank and fashion in town, with most of the respectable

bilee day, we have the pleasure to record the following:-Mess. W. Bur ridge and Sons, of Portsmouth, distributed, on the occasion, three-pence to each of the French prisoners confined on board the prison ships in that harbour, to the number of six thousand seven hundred and fifteen; and sixpence to each of the Danish prisoners, being one hundred and eighty-six. They had printed cards distributed, signify. ing that the donation was "In consequence of the bumanity shewn by Marshal Mortier to the British sick and wounded, after the battle of Talavera."

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