crowded with splendid equipages. The musical funeral service was performed in the Church of Waterloo with great solemnity. The visitors went to the wood, where a great many persons took their repast. The place where the Prince of Orange was wounded was one of the principal objects of the attention paid in these celebrated fields, where the blood of so many illustrious warriors flowed. Among the equipages were several very elegant ones belonging to English families. Two hundred carriages had arrived the evening before, mostly with foreigners."

A society had previously formed itself, with the avowed purpose of keeping in mind the dispensations of Providence in granting this victory, and entered into regulations, of which the following is an outline.

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Brussels, June 13th, 1816.

"In order to perpetuate the remembrance of the memorable day of June 18, 1815, and to transmit it to our latest posterity, it is proposed by a great number of the inhabitants of Brussels, to found a perpetual society, having for its motto, Victory of Waterloo-Peace to Europe. The object of this association, is to go every year in a pious caravan, to pay a mourning visit to the manes of our brave defenders, and propagate anti-revolutionary principles; that is to say, love for the independence of our country, and attachment to the King." Then follow the regulations in seven articles; the most remarkable are the following:

"The Society will repair in a body, on the 18th of June, to the field of battle at La Belle Alliance, where Te Deum will be sung in the open air ; this ceremony shall take place at the spot where his Royal Highness the Prince of Orange was wounded: for this purpose an altar shall be erected under a tent, adorned with emblems suitable to the occasion, &c. &c. The Society shall have a banner of white satin, with emblems analogous to the circumstance and to the constitution; it shall bear this inscription,- To the manes of our heroes; Victory of Waterloo.' On the reverse,— God, the King, and the Country; it shall be surmounted by a crown of laurel and cypress." Then follow the signatures, which were then numerous.

At Windsor also, on June 18th, the residence of our august Monarch, the most gratifying scene took place; and for the moment there was a perfect unison of soul in all ranks: they were found mingling with each other their good offices; the distinguished forgot their elevation, and the less so elevated their ideas to be in concord. We now proceed to give some of the details.

The greater part of the officers of the Grenadier Guards, and a select party of distinguished persons, amongst whom were the Duke of Montrose, Lord Percy, and General Taylor, dined on Monday with Sir R. Hill, and the officers of the Royal Horse Guards, at the Cavalry Barracks. The extensive Riding

School was fitted up on this occasion, in a style of appropriate elegance seldom exceeded. At the head of the room was G. P. R. in variegated lamps, with YORK on one side, and WELLINGTON on the other, most tastefully formed with laurel leaves ;—-under each of these was a brilliant star. On the sides were painted the names of Generals of Division, and the places where the regiments had been distinguished; viz. Maitland, Cooke, Anglesey, Somerset-Hougomont, Genappe; between these were arranged the banners of the several troops of the Royal Horse Guards. About a third of the room was divided from the part appropriated to the banquet-tables, by a large and elegant arch, the columns of which were entwined with a profusion of variegated lamps, amongst which appeared transparencies of Peace and Felicity; the top was formed by the word WATERLOO, in variegated lamps. Behind this magnificent arch was the accommodation of sideboards, &c.; and at the end of the Riding-School was fitted up an elegant temporary orchestra, over which was G. R. and a crown of variegated lamps. The cross beams of the building and the sides were decorated with a profusion of laurels and oaken wreaths, mingled with "flowers of all hues." The tables were arranged in the form of a horse shoe; over these were suspended nine brilliant chandeliers. At five o'clock on Monday, the cloth having been laid, the public were admitted to view the arrangements in the Riding-School; a great number of genteel persons continued there till nearly seven o'clock, the regimental band meanwhile playing some delightful pieces. About that hour the company sat down to dinner, in full dress, with their respective decorations and orders. Sir R. Hill took the chair-the Duke of Montrose on his right, Earl Percy on his left. The dinner was of the most sumptuous and luxurious description, and was served in the valuable plate of the regiment; the desert consisted of the rarest fruits, and the wines were of the most exquisite and expensive qualities.

We are sorry that our limits will not allow us to describe the many appropriate toasts that were given on the occasion; whether expressive of warlike recollections, or the gallantry of soldiers, each was received with a corre sponding enthusiasm: the remembrance of the occasion was an irresistible stimulus to a generous warmth of festivity, and never, therefore, was an evening passed with more social freedom and hilarity. A number of the inhabitants were admitted to witness these pleasures, and were treated with a marked urbanity and kindness.

On Tuesday the Officers of the Royal Horse Guards, and several personages of distinction, dined with the Duke of York and the Officers of the Grenadier Guards. The arrangements at the Infantry Barracks were not, from want of room, upon the same extensive scale as those of the Riding-House: but elegance and taste predominated in the decorations. The room fitted up for the occasion, was a large one usually occupied by Serjeants; round the walls were

tastefully disposed a great variety of laurels and flowers, interspersed amongst the most fragrant and beautiful shrubs. At the head of the room were crossed the gloriously tattered banners, which had sustained so many fierce conflicts amongst their gallant defenders-between these was the word WATERLOO: at the other extremity were the new colours of the Regiment, destined, we hope, long to be unfurled only in shows of peace; these floated on each side of the inscription, FIRST ANNIVERSARY. The dining-room was elegantly lighted from tasteful branches and chandeliers: the whole coup-d'œil was elegant and chaste. About seven o'clock the company assembled, and sat down to a sumptuous dinner. Every delicacy loaded the tables, and the wines were of the choicest qualities. The same unclouded cheerfulness-the same glowing recollections of the days of active warfare-the same good friendship and generous spirit, equally distinguished this with the preceding festival. The Duke of York warmly participated in all the festive pleasures; and the gallant officers at a late hour separated with mutual regards and good wishes.

We now return to the less sumptuous, but not less pleasing entertainment prepared for the soldiers and non-commissioned officers of both the brave regiments. The tables were laid in the long walk, in a space roped in, under the shade of the spreading elms which adorn this delightful spot. The ground was calculated to afford every facility of observation to all spectators, being on a gentle ascent, with room to promenade on each side. The tables extended in one line upwards of 300 yards. They were ornamented with pots of laurel, interspersed with flowers; in each of these was a variegated lamp for the convenience of smoking; and at equal distances of 100 yards were two arches covered with laurels and shrubs, from each of which was suspended a tablet, bearing this motto-" Long live the Duke of Wellington and the Heroes of Waterloo."-Plates were laid for 900 men, with each of which was a small cup, for the convenience of drinking wine, and to every two men a quart pewter tankard. By half past one o'clock, the tables were covered with their abundant load. The provisions consisted of fine roast and boiled beef, mutton, veal, ham, and meat pies, a proportionate quantity of excellent plumpudding, lettuce, cheese, &c. At convenient intervals were stationed 24 kilderkins of porter; and the refreshments, &c. were distributed from three marquees, placed at the extremities and centre of the line. About half past one, the two regiments, in their full dress, headed by their respective Colonels, marched into the Long Walk. After some little time, the troops took their stations on each side of the table-the Royal Horse Guards on the right, the Grenadier Guards on the left; by this arrangement the two regiments were united, and yet preserved their own order of march. Before the troops were arranged, the Duke of York and Princess Mary arrived on the ground, and walked up to the centre of the table. The men being seated, the trumpet

sounded, and all stood up, while the Rev. Mr. Roper, Chaplain to the Forces at Windsor, pronounced in a most impressive manner the following Address:

"SOLDIERS,

"You are now about to partake of a repast, provided for you by the generous solicitude of the inhabitants of this town, in commemoration of the Battle of Waterloo, when the most glorious victory was achieved by your valour; and by your exertions on that memorable day, the Nations of Europe were delivered from tyranny and oppression, and the blessings of Peace restored to your native country.

"But while elevated by the recollection of the heroic deeds you then performed, remember that it is the Great God of Heaven that giveth all victory—that it is the God of Battles that nerves the soldier's arm;-to God, therefore, give the honour due unto his name, and attentively join in the following

"GRACE.

"O God of all mercies, and the Giver of all good things, sanctify our hearts that we may acknowledge thy loving-kindness in providing for us our daily bread ; and while we joyfully regale ourselves with the good things provided for us, make us mindful that we are thy servants, fed by thy bounty, preserved by thy Fatherly care, and united in one common interest with all mankind. Relieve, therefore, O Lord, the wants of others, and give us thankful hearts. Amen.”

The troops then applied to the duties before them with great glee ; while the managers of the dinner set before each man a pint bottle of excellent Port wine. This addition to the good things of the day was furnished by the unexampled munificence of Mr. Carbonell, wine-merchant of Pall-Mall, who chose this most expressive mode of testifying his regard for these brave defenders of his country, and his respect for the neighbourhood in which he had long resided: no words that we can supply, can express the public sense of the generosity of this gift, and of the very handsome manner in which it was presented. Every man being abundantly satisfied, the table was cleared, and the following toasts were given, with the most enthusiastic cheers, at one signal along the whole line :-The King, The Prince Regent, The Queen and Royal Family, the Duke of York, The Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Hill, and the Officers of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, Colonel Cooke and the Officers of the Grenadier Guards, Mr. Carbonell, our absent Companions in the Glories of Waterloo. During this time the men smoked their pipes, recounting their stories of danger, or singing their ditties of the camp. They separated about five o'clock in the greatest good humour, and it is a proud tribute to their character as citizens to declare, that although the greater part of them were sufficiently elevated by the festivities of the day, not a single

quarrel, or the slightest disposition to tumult, clouded the pleasures of which they had partaken.

A greater number of genteel people were assembled in the Long Walk than we have seen before on any public occasion. All appeared most warmly to participate in the happiness around them. The hilarity of the hour before them, presented itself in all the force of contrast with those tremendous exertions by which this festivity had been purchased, and produced a sensation of no ordinary delight, coming home to every heart and understanding.

The men in hospital received their proportional share of the provisions and wine; and on Thursday 85 of the Grenadier Guards, whom their duties prevented from attending the public dinner, were entertained with the same cheer in the Barrack square.

We must not forget to mention, that Sir R. Hill and the Officers of the Royal Horse Guards entertained the women of their regiments with tea and other refreshments in the Riding-house on Tuesday.

The greater part of this Article is copied from Mr. Scott's Military Repository, entitled the " Military Register," which is published as a Newspaper every Wednesday, and also sent by Post, free of postage.