their respective barges, according to seniority. An immense number of private boats, gaily trimmed, formed the rear of this grand aquatic procession, which advanced with a velocity almost equal to the impatience of the delighted spectators. When at some distance from the shore, his Majesty was saluted by Mr Kent, who was walking upon the water, to whom his Majesty bowed. So soon as the Royal barge came within hail of the pier, the Royal standard was hoisted on the Lighthouse, and an immense cheer, accompa nied by the waving of hats and handkerchiefs, burst from the multitude.

.. At twenty minutes past twelve o'clock, his Majesty, who was dressed in an Admiral's uniform, with a thistle and sprig of heath in his hat, and the Ladies' St. Andrew's cross on his breast, was alongside the landing-place. The Marquis of Lothian, accompanied by the Duke of Dorset and the Marquis of Winchester, immediately descended the steps to receive him. The two latter assisted his Majesty from the launch to the raft, and immediately the former, kneeling, kissed his Majesty's hand, and congratulated him on his arrival in Scotland. The King then ascended the stair, with a firm and dignified step, and was received on the platform by the Lord Clerk Register, who made his obeisance. Bailie Macfie, the senior resident Magistrate of Leith, then, in name of the inhabitants, congratulated the King on his auspicious arrival in his ancient kingdom. His Majesty smiled graciously, and expressed his entire satisfaction with the arrangements made for his landing. He then shook hands with Bailie Macfie, and several persons of distinction, and proceeded along the platform to his state carriage, which he entered, amid the most enthusiastic acclamations. Recognising the Earl of Elgin among the Archers, the King cordially shook him by the hand. After the King had rested a few minutes in his carriage, which was an open landau, drawn by eight beautiful bays, the procession moved slowly towards Edinburgh, in the following order:

Three trumpeters Mid-Lothian yeomanry cavalry. Squadron Mid-Lothian yeomanry.

Two Highland Pipers.

Captain Campbell, and Tail of Breadalbane.
Squadron Scots Greys.
Two Highland Pipers.

Colonel Stewart of Garth and Celtic Club.

Sir Evan M'Gregor mounted on Horseback, and

Tail of M'Gregor.

Herald mounted.

Marischal trumpets mounted.

A Marischal groom on foot.

Three Marischal grooms abreast.

Two (Six Marischal esquires mount

Two grooms.

Henchman Kt. Marischal mounted, Henchman

grooms.

Groom,

ed, three-abreast.

with his baton of office.)

Groom.

Marischal rear-guard of Highlanders. Sheriff mounted.

Sheriff officers.

Deputy Lieutenants, in green coats, mounted.
Two Pipers.

General Graham Stirling and Tail,
Barons of Exchequer.

Lord Clerk Register.

Lords of Justiciary and Session, in carriages. Marquis of Lothian, Lord Lieutenant, mounted. Two Heralds, mounted.

Glengarry mounted, and grooms. Young Glengarry and two supporters-Tail. Four Herald Trumpeters.

White Rod, mounted, and equerries. Lord Lyon Depute, mounted, and grooms, Earl of Errol, Lord High Constable, mounted. Two Heralds mounted.

Squadron Scots Greys. Royal Carriage & Six, in which were, the Marquis of Graham, Vice-Chamberlain; Lord G. Beresford, Comptroller of the Household; Lord C. Bentinck, Treasurer of the Household; Sir R. H. Vivian, Equerry to the King; and two others of his Majesty's

Archers.

suite.

In the rear of the procession a plain carriage followed, containing a number of gentlemen attached to his Majesty's.suite. There was also in the rear an immense line of other carriages, belonging to different noblemen and others, whose superb liveries harmonised well with the official grandeur of the spectacle.

As the procession, in advancing along Leith Walk, was approaching the barrier where the Magistrates of Edinburgh, in their robes, were waiting to receive his Majesty, Sir Patrick Walker, Usher of the White Rod, supported by Marchmont and Islay Heralds, preceded by two State Trumpeters, and attended by two pursuivants, advanced to give the summons to the city in time to prevent any delay in entering the gates; and the ceremony of demanding admission into the city being finished, the procession entered the barrier, amid the loud and reiterated acclamations of the assembled multitude, which his Majesty repeatedly acknowledged, by taking off his hat and bowing. When the Royal carriage entered the barrier, the Lord Provost, attended by the Magisstrates, advanced, presented the keys of the city, and addressed his Majesty in the following terms :—

presence, for the purpose of congratulating your Majesty on your safe arrival in your ancient hereditary kingdom of Scotland, and of offering, for your gracious acceptance, the keys of your Majesty's good town of Edinburgh. This dutiful ceremony, Sire, does not, as in former times, represent the direct command of gates and fortifications, these having been long since rendered unnecessary, by the internal peace and happiness which Edinburgh has enjoyed under the mild and paternal government of your Majesty, and your Majesty's Father, of happy memory. This ceremony now implies, that we place, with loyal devotion, at the disposal of your Majesty, the hearts and persons of our fellow-citizens, and bid your Majesty a heartfelt welcome to this metropo kis, so long the residence of your Royal ancestors."

His Majesty replied:

"I return you these keys, being perfectly convinced that they cannot remain in better hands than in those of the Lord Provost of my good city of Edinburgh."

The Lord Provost and Magistrates then returned to their carriages, and took their appointed places in the procession, which moved slowly along its destined rout, through Picardy and York Place, St Andrew Street and Square, and turning into Princes Street, proceeded by Waterloo Place and the Calton-hill road to the palace. In passing through the different streets, the acclamations, accompanied by the waving of hats, handkerchiefs, and silk flags, were incessant; his Majesty appeared to be deeply impressed with the scene, and repeatedly made his acknowledgements, by taking off his hat and bow ing to the people. On entering Princes Street he had a view of the Calton-hill, thickly covered with people, and he was evidently much struck with this interesting spectacle, heightened as it was by the picturesque effect of the adjacent scenery. He took off his hat, waved it, and repeatedly cheered. His attention was also arrested by the fine range of buildings on the Regent Bridge, and, after viewing them with attention, he exclaimed “How superb!" His Majesty was also deeply struck by the bold and romantic scenery of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. When he reached that part of the road where the spires of the palace of his ancestors more distinctly met his view, "God save the King" was sung, which evidently affected him, and he smiled, raised his hat, and bowed.

The Royal carriage reached Holyrood House at half-past one. Immediately a Royal salute was fired from Salisbury Crags, the Calton-hill, and the Castle.

The King was received at the Palace by the Duke of Hamilton, keeper of the Palace, who had the honour to kiss hands; the Duke of Montrose, the Lord High Chamberlain, Lord Melville, the Lord in Waiting, &c. and followed by the Officers of State, Lord High Constable, and Usher of the White Rod, who also had the honour of kissing hands; the Depute King at Arms, Duke of Argyle, Great Master of the Household, and their at tendants. His Majesty looked round the Palace, and seemed much gratified by the general appearance; he moved up stairs with a firm step, bowed to the Noblemen and Archers, and retired into the Royal closet. He was afterwards attended by the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Melville, and Mr Peel. After remaining a short time, the King proceeded to the Presence Cham ber, bowing in a condescending manner to the Noblemen who attended him.→→ Immediately on his Majesty being seated on his Throne, the Knight Marischal and his two Esquires, bearing the Regalia, (who were ready at the lower end of the room,) advanced towards the Throne, making three reverences; first, at the place where they were stationed; secondly, at the middle of the room; and thirdly, at the foot of the Throne. The Knight Marischal then (on his knee) presented the Crown, and the Deputy Lord Lyon of Scotland, in obedience to his Majesty's command, summoned the Duke of Has milton to receive it (on his knee) from the Knight Marischal, and he immediately took his station on the right hand of the King. The Knight Marischal then received from his Esquire the Sceptre, and presented it in like manner as the Crown. The Deputy Lord Lyon then summoned Lord Francis Levison Gower, as the re presentative of the Earl of Sutherland, who on his knee received the Sceptre from the Knight Marischal, and took his station on the left hand of the King. The sword of State was, in like manner, presented and delivered to the Earl of Errol, who took his station on the right hand of the、 King. The Knight Marischal then had the honour to kiss the King's hand, and retired with his two Esquires, making three reverences, to the lower end of the

room.

The Lord Provost and Council were then introduced by the Duke of Montrose, along with the other Officers of State, when his Majesty received the city's ad dress, to which he was pleased to return a gracious answer, and the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council, had the ho nour to kiss his Majesty's hand.

The Earl of Hopetoun then proceeded to the Royal closet, followed by Sir George

Mackenzie, as Vice President of the Council, carrying the barbed arrows on a green velvet cushion, and accompanied by Sir David Milne, John Russel, Esq. Henry Jardine, Esq. Captain Robert Hay, R. N. and Major Norman Pringle, who (with the Earl of Dalhousie) compose the Council of the Royal Company. Sir George Mackenzie then delivered the arrows to the Earl of Hopetoun, who presented them to his Majesty, stating, that, by the Royal Charter in favour of the Royal Company, they hold their privileges under the Crown, for the service of a pair of barbed arrows, which, on the part of the Royal Company, he now humbly offered to his Majesty, and craved a continuance of his Royal favour and protection. To this address his Majesty was pleased to make a most gracious reply, and received the arrows, which he handed to one of his attendants. The Earl of Hopetoun then kissed his Majesty's hand, and proceeded to the private entry, attended by the Chamberlain and Lords in waiting.

His Majesty left the Palace for Dalkeith, the seat of the Duke of Buccleugh, a little after three o'clock; and as he stepped into his carriage, he called Lord Lynedoch to him, and expressed, in the hearing of many individuals, the great satisfaction he had experienced to-day, and stated, that he had never been more gratified in his life time; observing-"I have often heard the Scots called a proud nation -they may well be so they appear to be a nation of gentlemen."

The following noblemen and gentle men had the honour of dining with his Majesty at Dalkeith, viz: the Duke of Dorset, the Marquis of Winchester, the Earl of Lauderdale, the Earl of Fife, Lord Gwydir, Lord Lowther, Lord Graves, Lord F. Conyngham, Sir E. Nagle, Sir A. Barnard, and Sir William Knighton. His Majesty was in excellent spirits.

In the evening, the bonfire on the top of Arthur's seat was again rekindled, and at the west end of George Street there was the most brilliant display of fireworks ever exhibited in Edinburgh. Leith was brilliantly illuminated.

16. This day the King remained at Dalkeith-House, where he received visits from a considerable number of noblemen and gentlemen. In the evening, he entertained a select party at dinner, among whom were the Earl of Fife, Lord Ravensworth, and Lord Chief Commissioner Adam. In the evening, Edinburgh presented a most splendid and brilliant illu mination, a spectacle to which its roman. tic buildings and situation are so well calculated to give imposing effect. On this

occasion, all ranks vied with each other to give effect and lustre to the scene; and inscriptions, devices, and emblems, were displayed in endless and dazzling variety. The Castle ramparts were illuminated with torches, and the crown at the gas work was also brilliantly lighted up, as it was every evening during the King's residence in Scotland. The streets were crowded to excess; but nothing could exceed the order and decorum of the people. About ten o'clock, salvos of cannon were fired from the Castle, Calton. hill, Salisbury Crags, Leith battery, and the war-ships in the Roads; the solemn pauses between which were occasionally interrupted by feux de joie, from three regiments of infantry in front of the Crags. The effect was glorious.

17.-The King's Levce.-His Majesty this day held his first Levee in Scotland, in the Palace of Holyrood. It was most splendidly and numerously attended, between 1500 and 2000 noblemen and gen. tlemen having been presented. So early as ten o'clock, the carriages began to draw up along the New London Road; and by twelve, they had accumulated so as to form a long line, reaching backwards along Waterloo Place, and the Regent Bridge, as far as Hanover Street, and afterwards to near the end of Princes Street. They continued to arrive without intermission, till near three o'clock. Those noblemen and gentlemen who have the privilege of the entré, were admitted by the private door on the east side of the Palace, and were conducted to the room immediately adjoining the Levee-room. Notwithstanding of this, the great Picture Gallery was nearly filled with company; and when the door began to be opened, the crush towards it was very great. There a certain number were admitted; and when the space towards the door of the next room was filled, the two Archers in attendance crossed their bows at the first door, and seemed, as if by magic, to repress the advancing crowd. After this, there was no farther trouble; the whole moved slowly till they arrived at the room next to the Presence Chamber, where they were directed to pull off their gloves, and fall into single file. On entering the room, his Majesty was placed behind the door, with the Lord in Waiting at his left hand, and the name being announced, the individual knelt and kissed the hand of the King. The ceremony was perform. ed in less time than is required to describe it; and it was remarked by some of the Archers in waiting, that about 15 were dispatched in a minute. After they were all gone, his Majesty remarked, "there go

2000 at least."

A few minutes before two, his Majes ty arrived from Dalkeith, in a carriage and four, escorted by a party of Scots Greys. He entered by the private door on the south side of the Palace. His Majesty was dressed in full Highland costume, of royal Stuart tartan, and looked uncommonly well; he appeared in excellent health and spirits. A great many naval and military officers were present, and several noblemen and gentlemen wore the Highland garb, among whom were the Dukes of Hamilton and Argyle, the Earl of Breadalbane, and Lord Glenorchy. The Earl of Fife also wore a Highland dress, which was much admired. Lord Gwydir and Sir W. Curtis also appeared in this costume. His Majesty, in coming out of his dressing-room at Dalkeith, arrayed in the Highland garb, was observed to look down to his kilt, and heard to say, "I cannot help smiling at myself."

After the Levee, his Majesty held a Privy Council, at which the Right Honourable Charles Hope, Lord President of the Court of Session, was sworn in a member. At four o'clock, the King departed in a carriage and four for Dalkeith.

18. This day (Sunday) his Majesty passed in privacy; while several of his suite employed themselves in visiting Roslin Chapel, and the surrounding scenery. The Earl of Fife and Lord Gwydir had the honour of dining with the King.

19. At half-past two o'clock this day his Majesty arrived at Holyrood, where he held a court and closet-audience. He received addresses, on the throne, from the Commission of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and from the Universities of Scotland, to which he was pleased to return gracious answers. He then retired to his closet, where he received addresses from the Highland Society of Scotland, and from several Counties and Burghs. He entertained a select party at Dalkeith to dinner; among whom were the Duke of Argyll and the Earl of Fife:

20:-The Drawing-Room.This day his Majesty held a Drawing-Room at the Palace, which was attended by about 500 ladies of the most distinguished rank, fashion, and beauty in Scotland. Most of the Nobility and Gentry who were present at the Levee also attended; and the whole number could n be less than 2,600. At two o'clock h: Majesty arrived at the Palace, from Dalkeith House, and immediately gave audience to Lord Melville. The presentations at the Drawing-Room next commenced; and a finer array of lovelier women no coun

try could produce. The Drawing-Room closed at twenty minutes to four o'clock, having lasted upwards of an hour and a half. The dresses of the ladies were of the most beautiful description-tasteful in the highest degree, and many were gorgeous. A few ladies were attired in tartan. The King appeared to be most highly delighted. His Majesty afterwards gave audience to the Duke of Argyll, Lord Elgin, and the Lord Chief Commissioner, and then departed for Dalkeith House, a few minutes before four. His Majesty was dressed in a Field-Marshal's uniform, and looked uncommonly well: He was loudly cheered by a great crowd, assembled in St Ann's Yards, notwithstanding the drizzling rain which fell during the day.

21. At a general meeting of the Institution for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts in Scotland, which was attended by a number of noblemen and gentlemen, it was resolved to commence a subscription, for the purpose of erecting an equestrian statue of his Majesty in Edinburgh; the subscriptions to be limited to three guineas from gentlemen, and one guinea from ladies.

His Majesty this day entertained a select company to dinner at Dalkeith House; among whom were the following Noblemen and Gentlemen: The Duke of Buccleuch, the Duke of Dorset, Marquis of Conyngham, Earl of Morton, Earl of Lauderdale, Earl of Fife, Viscount Melville, Lord Montagu, Lord Glenlyon, the Lord Chief Commissioner, Sir Walter Scott, Sir Edmund Nagle, and Sir George Nayler. Gow's celebrated band attended, and delighted his Majesty by their masterly performance of a number of favourite Scottish airs. The young Duke of Buccleuch was seated on the right of his Majesty, who paid him the most marked attention; and, with the benevolent view of disengaging him from the more arduous duties of the table, frequently dispatched him to Gow, with orders to have some particular airs performed or repeated. “Come, Buecleuch," said his Majesty, slapping him on the shoulder, "you are the youngest man in the company, and must make yourself useful." A glass of liqueur having been offered to the young Duke immediately after dinner, the King observed it, and said, with a gracious smile, “No! no! it is too strong for his Grace to drink."

After dinner, his Majesty rose from his seat, and, advancing close to the band, graciously condescended to address Mr Gow for the space of several minutes. Among other flattering remarks, he ob