maintain for ever, without suffer ing them to lose their glorious prerogatives, the royal and military order of St. Louis, and the loyal order of the Legion of Honour, to wear the cross of the said orders, to cause their statutes to be observed; this we swear and promise on the holy cross and the holy Gospels."

After the oaths, the king being led to the altar by two cardinals, put off his upper robe, which was taken by the first gentleman of the chamber, and delivered to the first valet de chambre. The king gave his cap to the first gentleman master of the wardrobe, who delivered it to the senior valet de chambre.

The king, who had on only a salon camisole, embroidered with silver, and open at the places where the unction was to be performed, remained standing during the prayers. The high chamberlain put on his majesty the boots of purple velvet, embroidered with fleur-de-lis in gold.

The dauphin put on his majesty the golden spurs which were on the altar; the duke of Conegliano, acting as constable, laid aside his sword, and advanced to the king, who rose and approached the altar, when the archbishop blessed the sword of Charlemagne, saying the prayer Exaudi, quæsumus, Domine, preces nostras, &c. The archbishop then girded the sword about the king, and immediately took it off; and, drawing it from the scabbard, presented it to him, saying, Accipe gladium tuum; after which the king kissed the sword, and replaced it on the altar. After several other prayers, the archbishop prepared for the sacred unction. The king, conducted by the two cardinals, sat down. The

archbishop opened the reliquary containing the holy phial, and with the point of a golden needle took out a portion, which he mixed with consecrated oil. The choir chanted the anthem, Gentem Francorum inclytam, &c. The two cardinals opened the places in the king's garment for the unction, and led his majesty to the altar, where he knelt down on cushions placed for the purpose. Then the four prelates appointed to chant the litanies advanced to the foot of the altar. After the litanies, the archbishop took his place on the seat, with his back to the altar; and the king being conducted by the two cardinals to the archbishop, knelt down, when the archbishop, seated, with his mitre on his head, said the prayer Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, gubernator Cæli.

The bishop of Soissons took from the altar the holy oil, and presented it to the archbishop, who took some with his thumb to anoint his majesty on the usual places

1st, on the crown of the head, making the sign of the cross, and saying, Ungo te in regem de oleo sanctificato; 2nd, on the breast; 3rd, between the shoulders; 4th and 5th, on the right and left shoulder; 6th and 7th, on the back of the right and left arms; making each time the sign of the cross, and repeating ungo te, &c.

The high chamberlain put on his majesty the tunic and the dalmatica of crimson satin, embroidered with fleurs-de-lis of gold; and over this the royal mantle of purple velvet, with gold fleurs-de-lis, lined and trimmed with ermine. The king, being in the royal robes, knelt down. The archbishop, seated, took the holy oil from the bishop, acting as deacon.

After the prayers, the first valet

de chambre presented to the deacon a pair of gloves in a plate of silver gilt, which the deacon held while the archbishop blessed the gloves, saying Omnipotens Creator, and the archbishop sprinkled the gloves with holy water, and put them on the king. The same ceremony took place for the ring, which his grace put on his majesty's fourth finger, saying Accipe annulum. The delivery of the sceptre and rod of justice was performed in the same manner. The archbishop, with both hands, took from the altar the crown of Charlemagne, and held it over the king's head, without its touching his majesty; and the princes put their hands to it to support it. Then the archbishop, holding it with his left hand, said, making the benediction with the right, Coronet te Deus corona gloriæ atque justitia. After which, alone, he placed the crown on the king's head.

The dauphin, and the princes, a second time put their hands on it, as if to support it, and he said Accipe Coronam Regni, in nomine patris, &c.

The ceremony of putting on the crown being finished, the archbishop raised the king by the right arm, and his majesty was conducted to his throne. His majesty was at tended in the same manner as on his entering the church, the duke of Conegliano bearing the sword of Charlemagne naked in his hand.

Every body standing, the archbishops holding the king by the right arm, and with their faces towards the altar, said the prayer-Ita et retine a modo statum. Then the king being seated, the archbishop holding his majesty by the hand, said, In hoc regni solio confirmet te, &c. The prayers being ended, the archbishop put off his mitre, made

a profound obeisance to the king, kissed him on the forehead and said, Vivat Rex in æternum.

The dauphin and the princes took off their crowns, which they placed on their seats; they advanced and each of them received the embrace from the king, saying, Vivat Rex in æternum.

At this moment the trumpets sounded, the people entered the church; the heralds distributed the medals; a thousand birds were let loose, all the bells were rung, and three volleys of musketry, fired by the infantry of the royal guard, were answered by the artillery of the ramparts of the city.

After these ceremonies the archbishop chanted Te Deum, then high mass was celebrated, during which the dauphin and the princes took off their crowns, and the cardinals their mitres.

The dauphin took the king's crown and laid it on the desk of his majesty's pew. After the gospel he replaced the crown on the king's head, and resumed his own, as did the princes.

During the offertory, the kingat-arms and three heralds carried the offerings to four knights of the Holy Ghost. These offerings are a vase of silver gilt, containing the wine; a silver loaf, a gold loaf, and a large dish of silver gilt, containing the medals struck on the coronation.

After the elevation of the host, the high almoner, prince de Croi, went to take the kiss of peace from the archbishop; then, going up to the throne, he gave it to the king; the dauphin and the princes of the blood came to receive it of his majesty, when the dauphin bent his knee. The dauphin having received the king's embrace (accolade), bent his knee to his august

father, who raised him and held him long pressed in his arms. This affecting scene made a profound impression on the assembly, and tears, produced by the sweetest emotions, were mingled with numerous cries of Vive le Roy! Vive le Dauphin. The enthusiasm of the spectators was without bounds. His majesty afterwards took the sacrament in both kinds; after which the dauphin approached the king, and delivered his crown to him again. His majesty remained a few moments on his knees in prayer, after which the archbishop took from him the crown of Charlemagne, and gave him a lighter one. He afterwards returned to his apartments, and repaired to the royal entertainment in the great hall of the Archiepiscopal Palace.

On the following day, at ten o'clock in the morning the foreign ambassadors and ministers paid their respects to the king and the royal family, when his excellency the Apostolic nuncio complimented the king in the name of the diplomatic body in these terms:

"Sire The diplomatic body, deeply affected by the august ceremony which they have just witnessed, and by all the recollections that it calls forth, hasten to offer to your majesty the tribute of their felicitations.

"After long reverses, followed by events so marvellous that we should in vain endeavour to explain them by causes purely human, one of the kings (your predecessors) received in this ancient city the holy unction which had flowed on the forehead of Clovis.

"Tried, Sire, by greater misfortunes, but which never shook your royal soul, Providence has conducted you in a manner no less marvellous, to the foot of the same

altar, where Charles VII. again took possession of this glorious Crown, the splendour of which is still heightened by your virtues.

"In seeing religion, which alone consolidates thrones, consecrate the beginning of your reign, Europe participates in the hopes which France has conceived of it, at the same time that it joins with it in forming the most ardent wishes for the happiness of your majesty, a happiness inseparable from the public felicity, which finds, Sire, the surest pledge in your wisdom, your goodness, and your noble character."

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The king answered-" Sir On an occasion so interesting to religion and the monarchy, I am happy to see myself surrounded by the representatives of all the sovereigns of Europe. I am very sensible to all that you have just said to me in the name of the diplomatic body; I have the firm confidence that this august ceremony will promote the happiness of my people; and I shall use all my efforts to maintain the peace and harmony which at present subsist between all the powers. I hope that God will bless my efforts. We can do nothing without him. Gentlemen, I beg you to make known to your masters the sentiments by which I am animated, and my gratitude for the part they have taken in my coronation."

At the breaking up of the diplomatic meeting, M. de Lalive delivered, in the king's name, the coronation medal to the foreign ambassadors and ministers.

JUNE.

1. COURT OF KING'S BENCH.Poole v. Elliston-This was an

action against Robert William Elliston, for an assault.

Mr. Brougham stated the case. The plaintiff, who had from the year 1812 to 1820 occupied his leisure in writing for the Stage, had written two theatrical pieces for Drury-lane theatre, which had been very favourably received. In consequence of these successes, he became entitled to a privilege which was always expected by the authors of successful pieces, and was uniformly bestowed upon them, that of free admission to the theatre. In pursuance of that custom, this privilege was conferred on Mr. Poole by Mr. Elliston. Afterwards the latter thought fit to withdraw the privilege, and refused Mr. Poole entrance. Several letters passed upon the subject, and at last the defendant was pleased to treat the plaintiff's correspondence with silent contempt. Mr. Poole, being unable to obtain an answer, determined to call on Mr. Elliston, and went for that purpose to the theatre, accompanied by a friend; he chose the morning, not wishing to disturb the defendant in his hours of relaxation and enjoyment; he knocked at the door, sent in his card, and was desired to walk up stairs. He had a friend with him, who also sent up his card, and they were both shown into a room. In a short time afterwards, Mr. Elliston entered the apartment in a violent rage, and storming with passion; he instantly addressed the plaintiff in terms most gross and low. This was accompanied with a threat of personal violence if the plaintiff did not immediately leave the room, and in fact, before the plaintiff could obey the mandate, he began beating, and attempted to kick him. Mr. Elliston then endeavoured to

collar Mr. Poole, and on his friend interposing to separate them, he called him a liar, and threatened to serve him in the same way.

The following witness was then called :-Mr. St. Aubyn, a barrister, said, he was a friend of Mr. Poole, and accompanied him to Drury-lane theatre. They were shewn in to Mr. Elliston's room. When they were there Mr. Elliston came in, apparently in a violent passion, and, addressing himself to Mr. Poole said, "Get out of this house, or I will kick you," using a very coarse expression. He then

"suited the action to the word " A scuffle ensued and Mr. Poole attempted to remonstrate with Mr. Elliston, who, however, would not hear him. "I then offered," said the witness, "to speak, but he would not hear me; and I advised Mr. Poole immediately to leave the theatre. We did so; Mr. Elliston followed us across the stage, and said to Mr. Poole, "I don't strike you, for if I did I should kill you." I said,

Sir, you have struck him." He turned short round, and said "You lie." I went on with Mr. Poole, Mr. Elliston following us into the street, and continuing to abuse us, and giving orders to the doorkeepers, in our hearing to take notice of Mr. Poole, and not to admit him."

Cross-examined by Mr. Scarlett: How long have you been at the bar?-The witness: Thirteen or fourteen years.

lowed up his threat by immediate execution.

On his further cross-examination, he said he was not aware that there had been previous differences between Mr. Elliston and the plaintiff, but recollected that the plaintiff had said that there was some misunderstanding between him and the manager; the plaintiff had said that he had in the public prints held Elliston up to public ridicule; but did not recollect his saying that he would do so again. The plaintiff did not state he was going to the theatre for the purpose of insulting Mr. Elliston.

Mr. Scarlett then addressed the jury for the defendant.

The lord chief justice summed up, leaving it with the jury, that if they thought Mr. Poole had brought the assault on himself, they would give only the most moderate damages. The jury, after consulting for ten minutes, returned a verdict for the plaintiff -Damages 80%.

HOUSE OF LORDS-Maule v. Maule (of Panmure).-The Lord Chancellor gave judgment in the appeal of "Maule v. Maule." The father, Mr. Maule, has the entailed estate of Panmure, in Scotland, producing about 20,000l. a year; he purchased for the son a commission in the 37th regiment, and allowed him besides about 100l. a year; but the son urged that such a sum was not sufficient to maintain him, and to enable him to mix with that company which would qualify him for his future station in society. He therefore instituted a suit in the court of session, proceeding on the law of aliment, peculiar to Scotland, for further allowance from his father. The court adjudged the father to allow'

the son aliment to the extent of Sool. a year. Against that decision Mr. Maule, sen., appealed to the House of Lords. The son had proceeded for 2,000l. yearly, as a reasonable and suitable allowance. according to his rank and station, and for the support of the rank of his family. The lord chancellor, in pronouncing judgment, said, that, if the principles recognised by the decision now appealed against were established, the court of session in Scotland would have power superior to that possessed by any court in England. It would empower the next heir of entail in all cases to call upon the court to require an account of the income, debts, and burthens of the estate; and then to decree a portion of the estate's produce; or, in other words, to render it competent, on arbitrary notions of what might be suitable and reasonable between father and son, "to take what is confessedly the property of one man and give it to another." That was a principle, which he (lord Eldon) could not recognize it was not consistent with the laws of the land. For the court of session to take to itself the right thus to interfere between father and son, was contrary to all notions of law and equity; and it was against the laws of nature, as recognized by society, which gave the power assumed by the court of session, to the father alone.

The decree of the court of session was reversed.

LONDON MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.-A quarterly general meeting of the London Mechanics' Institution, took place in the temporary lecture-room, Monkwell-street, Falcon-square: Dr. Birkbeck, the president of the Institution, was in the chair, supported by Dr. Gilchrist and Robert M'William, esq.,