oyalty and devotion, which was in former days the very essence
of chivalry, and which seemed to have taken new growth in this advanced
age, from the associating link of ancient costume, which met the eye at
every turn. The austere and solemn silence of the place was lost in the
mingled feelings which occupied all hearts; and as the lofty chants of the
church swelled into divine melody, a half-breathing, a solemn, suppressed
emotion, spoke deeply to the heart of other realms above. It is impossible
to hear the loud swell of the organ and exquisite melody of the varieties
of the human voice harmoniously blended, and bursting forth together in
one loud and glorious song of praise, without feeling that our destiny is
more than earthly. It should be taken into consideration that there is a
vast multitude on the outside, who are really getting impatient for their
part of the pageant. It is true, those who have secured places in the
different splendid pavilions erected in the immediate vicinity of the
platform, are more at their ease, and with the aid of long purses can
indulge in all the luxuries so amply provided by liberal caterers; but
still 'fair play' is our motto; and we will at once throw open the
abbey-doors and marshal forth the most brilliant _cortege_ that ever
issued from its sacred walls; the herb-woman, Miss Fellows, and her
attendants, strewing the path with flowers, blending the red rose and the
white together, symbolical of the fact, that 'no longer division racked
the state,' but that unreserved allegiance was due to the monarch before
them. The excitement of the morning with respect to the QUEEN had not
entirely subsided; and some few greetings must have caught the KING'S ear,
that were not expressive of unbounded loyalty; but these formed a very
slight proportion of the people. LORD CASTLEREAGH came in also for his
share of these unseemly greetings; but his noble glance and really
majestic appearance; his smile, not of disdain, but which marked an
unflinching firmness of resolve; speedily converted their anger into
applause. THE DUKE OF YORK and PRINCE LEOPOLD excited great interest by
their dignified and elegant deportment. The KING, as he passed up the
hall, was greeted with the most enthusiastic cheering and the waving of
handkerchiefs from the elite of both sexes; but he appeared oppressed and
worn down with fatigue, in which doubtless anxiety had its portion. His
Majesty then retired to an apartment prep