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 received at the barrier by a guard of honour of the 77th regiment; the Lieutenant-Governor, Colonel Bromhead of the 77th, commanding the garrison; Brigade-Major Lindsay, &c. Admittance to the garrison was demanded in the usual form, which being granted, the procession moved on to the Crown-room, preceded by the above officers, uncovered. The guard presented arms, the band playing “God save the King.” The Crown was then carried by the Knight Marischal, the sceptre by the Honourable J. M. Steuart, and the sword by Captain Ferguson, Keeper of the Regalia.

On the same day, a splendid banquet was given to his Majesty, in the Parliament house, by the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and town Council of the city of Edinburgh. The great Hall, as we formerly observed, was fitted up for the occasion in a style of superior magnificence. The platform, upon which the King's table was raised, was covered with crimson cloth; and beneath were six tables, in three distinct ranges, extending to the north end of the room. The two niches in which the Lords Ordinary sit were fitted up as balconies; in the one, on the south side of the door, a vocal band was stationed; and there also gentlemen connected with the press found accommodation provided for them: in the other, upon the north side, Gow's celebrated instrumental band was placed. A military band occupied a position at the north end, immediately under the city arms. The room was lighted with three large and magnificent lustres, running along with three smaller lustres on each side, all depending from the roof. Four beautifully gilded lustres