were illuminated in all parts with equal taste and and simplicity. Knightsbridge, Kennington, and Hammersmith, vied with one another for brillancy. At Hammersmith the bells ever and anon set up a merry peal. Little Chelsea was not behind in testifying joy by lights and decorations variously arranged. Sloane-street was rather unequally lighted up. Several houses were quite dazzling; none wanted a saving light. On going up to Brandenburgh house, we observed only a few candles in the small window of the porter's lodge; but we were struck with the view of the bright atmosphere over the metropolis, with the incessant reports of fire-arms, and with the constant cheers of rejoicing thousands. Such, during the whole of the evening, were the signals of congratulation which reached the ears of her Majesty The example of the rejoicing in the metropolis was spontaneously followed by every part of the country, as soon as the fate of the detested Bill of Pains and Penalties was known. From the most obscure hamlet to the great and populous cities in every part of the United Kingdom, nothing was seen or heard but demonstrations of joy and exultation, displayed in all the varieties that ingenuity united with enthusiasm could suggest, and which would fill a volume to enumerate. The following has been published as a more full and correct report of the Queen's answer to the message delivered to her at St. Omers: than was formerly stated: 1 "Never, (exclaimed her Majesty, and in a tone expressive of her highest indignation,) I command you, speak of money to me, when my honour is in question. I can endure the loss of father, mother, brother, daughter, and all my nearest and dearest relatives, with a becoming. resignation to the will of our Divine Parent; but I will not suffer a single reflection directed against my honour to pass unpunished, be the slanderer ever so exalted. Tell those who sent you on this treasonable embassy, that I scorn their bribe, and defy their motives. Not conscious of error, I shall immediately return to England,' and voluntarily throw myself on the protection of my generous and beloved subjects. I will deserve their affections, that I may be certain of possessing them; but I shall never yield, nor even listen, to any proposal that has a tendency to compromise my honour. Take this answer to your employers, and quit my presence immediately." In the course of the week, the Queen's ViceChamberlain, by command of her Majesty, made an application to the Earl of Liverpool relative to, a palace suitable to the residence of the Queen of England. The following is the substance of Mr. Craven's note: Her Majesty's Vice-Chamberlain informed Lord Liverpool that "he had her Majesty's commands to require from his Majesty's Government, that, without any further delay, a palace and establishment should be provided, suitable to her Majesty's rank in the country in which she is now to reside. "That this had been much too long deferred, with a view either to the station of her Majesty, or the honour of the Crown: nevertheless, that in the circumstances of the time her Majesty was willing to overlook the delay. nn n "But that it must be evident that no further time ought to elapse without finally arranging this matter." To the foregoing request, after several shufflings, his lordship on Friday replied "That he has received his Majesty's commands to inform the Queen, that it is not possible for his Majesty, under all the circumstances, to assign any of the royal palaces for the Queen's residence. Lord Liverpool has been further commanded to inform the Queen, that, until Parliament shall meet for the despatch of business, the allowance which has hitherto been enjoyed by the Queen will be continued to her, and that it will then be for Parliament to determine the amount of the future provision to be granted to her Majesty." In an annexed paper Lord Liverpool adds, "That he thinks it material to observe, that this answer must not be understood as withdrawing the facilities which had been previously offered for procuring a residence in London for the Queen." Her Majesty having signified her intention of receiving the Sacrament at Hammersmith Church, on the abandonment of the Bill of Pains and Penalties, Sunday, November 19th, was the day appointed for the performance of the sacred ceremony, and every necessary preparation was made. A pew was appropriated for her Majesty's use. At an early hour, crowds of persons assembled round the church, and remained a long time, in order to see her Majesty enter. A great many ndividuals were from London. By eleven o'clock the body of the church was |