the King!" with the waving of swords, &c.

The officers at arms then mounted on horseback, and the procession commenced; it formed in the court-yard, and passed along the crescent made in proceeding round by the portico. It entered Pall-mall through the upper entrance. The officers belonging to the city of Westminster, headed by the high constable, went first, clearing the streets of the carriages and other obstructions that could easily be removed, and that might impede the march of the procession. The venerable sir Isaac Heard, after the termination of the ceremony in the front of Carlton-house, did not join in the procession, availing himself of the ancient privilege of garter king at arms not to mount on horseback.

Thus the procession arrived at Charing-cross, where it received considerable accession by the arrival of thousands from Pall-mall, who were desirous of beholding the ceremony of the proclamation. The increased numbers of the spectators, together with the vast assemblage of carriages of various descriptions, occasioned some interruption to the procession; but by the great activity of the officers, and the willingness of all parties to contribute to the orderly and impressive arrangement of the procession, all obstructions were speedily removed.

The whole party having arrived and formed in the center of Charing-cross, near the statue, the ceremony of the proclamation was repeated in like manner as it had been performed under the grand entrance of Carlton-palace.

The cavalcade then proceeded

onward towards Temple-bar, preceded by an immense crowd. A troop of the horse guards arriving first, opened to the right and left, and having cleared a passage to the gates, the pursuivant at arms advanced, amidst flourishes of drums and trumpets, when the proclamation of his present gracious majesty was again read aloud.

The city procession was in waiting at the corner of Chancery-lane. The upper city marshal, Mr. Wontner, was sent forward to the gate at Temple-bar by the lord mayor, intimation having been given to his lordship that there was a loud knocking at the gate, and a demand of admittance from some persons outside.

Mr. Wontner went to the gate and said, "Who knocks?

Voice outside." The herald king at arms. I attend with a warrant to proclaim king George the 4th. Open your gates."

"City Marshal.—I shall inform the lord mayor that you are in waiting at the gate."

The marshal then rode back to the lord mayor, and having informed him that the herald king at arms was in waiting for ad mission to proclaim George the 4th king of England, was directed by his lordship to give the admission required, which was to be limited to the herald king at arms. The marshal upon going to the gates said to the officers, "Open one side of the gates and admit the herald king at arms, and him alone. The rest are to stay behind." The herald king at arms then rode in, supported by two of the guard, and was accompanied by the city marshal to the lord mayor's carriage. The

gate was then closed. The herald king at arms, with his hat on, presented the warrant for proclaiming the new king. The lord mayor, immediately upon receiving the warrant, said, "Admit the whole procession into our city of London." The gates were then thrown open, and the whole procession advanced till it reached the middle of Fleetstreet, opposite to Chancery-lane, where the proclamation was read aloud. The procession, which had become considerably greater by the addition from Westminster, then advanced into the city, and reached Wood-street, Cheapside, with very little interruption. At the south-side of Wood-street, in the center of Cheapside, it stopped, and the proclamation was then read.

The cavalcade then moved on to the Royal Exchange, where the same ceremony was observed. The carriages of the several aldermen, 16 of whom were in attendance, met with various receptions to which they have been accustomed, and which the public are not very delicate in showing, particularly when those come within their observation who are not very popular.

LONDON GAZETTE.

Lord Chamberlain's Office, Feb. 1. Orders for the court's going into mourning, on Thursday next, the 3rd instant, for our late most gracious sovereign king George the 3rd, of blessed memory, viz. The ladies to wear black bombasins, plain muslin or long-lawn linen, crape hoods, chamois shoes and gloves, and crape fans.

Undress-dark Norwich crape. The gentlemen to wear black cloth, without buttons on the

sleeves and pockets, plain muslin or long lawn cravats and weepers, chamois shoes and gloves, crape hatbands, and black swords and buckles.

Undress-Dark gray frocks.

Herald's College, Feb. 1.

The Deputy Earl Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the 3rd.

In pursuance of an order of his majesty in council, the 31st of January, 1820, these are to give public notice, that it is expected that all persons, upon the present occasion of the death of his late majesty, of blessed memory, do put themselves into the deepest mourning, the said mourning to begin upon Thursday the 3rd day of February instant.

HENRY HOWARD MOLYNEUX HOWARD, Deputy Earl Marshal. Horse-Guards, Feb. 1. Orders for Mourning for the Army, for his late Majesty King George the 3rd.

His majesty does not require that the officers of the army should wear any other mourning with their uniforms, on the present melancholy occasion, than black crape over the ornamental part of the cap or hat, the swordknot, and on the left arm, with the following exceptions, viz.

Officers on duty are to wear black gloves, black crape over the ornamental part of the cap or hat, the sword-knot, and on the left arm; the sash covered with black crape; black gorget riband, and a black crape scarf over the right shoulder.

The drums are to be covered with black, and black crape is to

be hung from the pike of the colour staff of infantry, and from the standard staff and trumpets of cavalry.

When officers appear at court in their uniforms, they are to wear black crape over the ornamental part of the cap or hat, the sword knot, and on the left arm; a black crape scarf over the right shoulder; black waistcoat, breeches, stockings, and buckles.

By command of his royal highness the commander-in-chief, HARRY CALVERT, Adj. Gen. Admiralty-Office, Feb. 1.

His majesty does not require that the officers of the fleet should wear any other mourning on the present melancholy occasion, with their undress uniforms, than black crape on their left arms, hats, and sword knots; nor with their dress uniforms, than black gloves, and black crape on their left arms, hats, and sword knots; except at court, when they are to wear also black waistcoats, breeches, stockings, and buckles: nor that the officers of the Royal Marines should wear any other mourning with their uniforms than black crape on their left arms, hats, and sword knots; except on duty, when they are to wear also black gloves, and the sash covered with black, black gorget ribands, and black crape scarves over their right shoulders; and except at court, when they are to wear black crape on their left arms, hats, and sword knots, black crape scarves over their right shoulders, and black waistcoats, breeches, stockings, and buckles.

The drums of the Royal Marines are to be covered with black, and a black crape is to be

hung from the pike of the divi sional colour-staff.

J. W. CROKer. Carlton-house, Jan. 30. This day the right hon. John lord Eldon, lord high chancellor, having delivered up to his majesty the great seal of Great Britain, his majesty was pleased to re-deliver the same to his lordship; whereupon the oath of lord chancellor was administered to him.

LONDON GAZETTE, Feb. 5.This Gazette contains a Proclamation," requiring all persons, being in office of authority or government at the decease of the late King, to proceed in the execution of their respective offices," in pursuance of acts passed in the reign of queen Anne and in that of the late King.

6. It would seem, that for some days days previous to the death of his royal father, his majesty was afflicted with a violent cold, which settled on his lungs. This, it is probable, might have yielded to the judicious applications of his medical attendants, had not the agitation of mind, and the exposure of his person on the occasions of holding a council on the Sunday, and witnessing his own proclamation on the Monday, brought back all the bad symptoms with additional force. Monday, the king's illness assumed an alarming aspect; and on Tuesday morning bulletins were first issued, two of which have been published daily. These have been progressively growing more and more favourable; and we learn that his majesty may now be considered as out of all immediate danger.

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The following are all the bul letins which have been published in the course of the last week. At twelve o'clock this day a new one will be exhibited at Carltonhouse.

Carlton-house, 1 Feb. 1820, half past three o'clock, p. m.The king has been attacked with inflammation on the lungs. We hope a favourable impression has been made on the complaint, but his majesty still continues severely indisposed. (Signed) WM. KNIGHTON, M. J. TIERNEY." "Carlton-house, Feb. 1, 11 o'clock, p. m.-The king is better; his majesty has had some refreshing sleep, and the symptoms of his majesty's disorder are considerably alleviated. (Signed) H. HALFORD, W. KNIGHTON, M. J. TIERNEY."

"Carlton-house, Feb. 2.-The king continues rather better. The inflammation in his majesty's chest is diminished.

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-house, Feb. 2, 11 p. m.-The king's symptoms have all been more favourable throughout the day. His majesty has had three hours refreshing sleep this evening.

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 3, halfpast 11, a. m.-The king has not passed a good night, but all his majesty's symptoms are still favourable. (Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 3, halfpast 9, p.m.-The king is in all respects much better."

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 4, 12 o'clock. The king slept only at short intervals in the early part of the night, but his majesty had three hours of uninterrupted sleep this morning. His majesty's dis

order is proceeding in its usual course, in a favourable manner." (Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 4, halfpast 9 o'clock, p. m.- -The king has passed the whole of this day more satisfactorily than any preceding one since the commencement of his majesty's severe illness.' (Signed as above.)

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Carlton-palace, Feb. 5, halfpast 11, a. m.-The king has had a good night. His majesty is recovering.

"Under the present circumstances, there will be no evening bulletin." (Signed as above.)

"Palace, Pall-mall, Feb. 6, half-past 11, a. m.-The king continues better."

(Signed as above.) Carlton-palace, Feb. 7, halfpast 11, a. m.-The king has had a very good night. His majesty proceeds in his recovery in a very satisfactory manner."

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 8, halfpast 11, a. m.-The king has passed another good night, and is losing every symptom of his complaint gradually."

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 9, halfpast 11, a. m.-The king is free from complaint."

(Signed as above.) "Carlton-palace, Feb. 10, halfpast 11 o'clock, a. m.— -The king is free from complaint, but his majesty will require time to recover his strength. In this case

no more bulletins will be issued." (Signed as above.)

7. Scotland. Before the court of session proceeded to business yesterday (Friday, Feb. 4), the fords took and subscribed the oaths of abjuration and of alle

giance to his majesty king George 4th. The oaths were read by Walter Scott, esq. sen. clerk of session, and subscribed by their lordships. Mr. Scott afterwards took the oaths, which were administered to him by Mr. Dundas, the jun. clerk. The other officers of court, the dean of faculty, the advocates and writers to the signet present, took the oaths in the same manner. The like ceremony was observed in the commissary court, previous to the court proceeding to business.Edinburgh Paper.

10. The Courier of Wednesday announces the following piece of intelligence to its readers:-"We are happy to observe, that his royal highness the duke of Sussex had an interview with his majesty, Tuesday afternoon. This interview, we understand, took place in consequence of a desire expressed by the king that all the branches of the royal family should be united in confidence and affection, a desire in which the duke of Sussex could not fail to participate. The visit lasted for a considerable period; and there can be no doubt of the permanent and happy effects of a reconciliation effected at such a moment, and under such circumstances." SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON

GAZETTE.

Herald's College, Feb. 10. All peers, bishops, eldest sons of peers, and privy councillors, who propose to assist at the interment of his late most sacred majesty king George the 3rd, of blessed memory, which is appointed to be solemnized in the royal chapel of St. George, at Windsor, on Wednesday evening

next the 16th instant, are requested to signify their intention by letter, addressed to me at this college, on or before Monday next the 14th instant, at two o'clock, in order that the necessary ticket of admission may be transmitted to them respectively.

All peers, eldest sons of peers, and privy councillors, are to appear in full dress, black. The knights of the several orders wearing their respective collars, and the bishops will appear in their rotchets.

HENRY-HOWARD-MOLYNEUX-
HOWARD,

Deputy Earl Marshal.

11. The Gazette contains the necessary alterations in the church service on the demise of the king. The old clause in the Liturgy runs thus: "That it may please thee to bless and preserve [our gracious Queen Charlotte, their royal highnesses George Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and] all the royal family." The Gazette of Saturday directs the omission of the passage placed within the brackets, leaving the clause thus :-"That it may please thee to bless and preserve all the royal family." The London clergy, we find on minute inquiry, fulfilled the directions; but in the country, where the Gazette had not arrived, the clergy as generally made the change in the most easy and obvious way, by praying for this Queen as for the last, and simply substituting the word Caroline in the place of Charlotte-"That it may please thee to bless and preserve our gracious queen Caroline, and all the royal family."