His Lordship wore a large black silk gown, provided for the occasion, highly fringed with gold lace, several rows of which were on the arms and round the collar. The most interesting part of the cavalcade-that which was certainly best calculated to make a strong impression upon the minds of the spectators, was the exhibition made by the brave Seamen of the Victory, who bore two Union Jacks, and the St. George's Ensign, belonging to that Ship. These colours were perforated in various places by the effects of the shot of the Enemy. Several parts of the Ensign were, literally, shattered. These parts were particularly exposed to view, and the effect which such a display was calculated to produce may be more easily conceived than described. Immediately on the van of the Procession entering the great western door, the organ commenced. The Minor Canons, Vicars Choral of the Cathedral, assisted by the Choristers from the Chapel Royal, and the Minor Canons and Vicars Choral belonging to the Church of St. Peter, Westminster; together with some Gentlemen from Windsor, amounting together to upwards of 100, sung as the Procession moved from the west door to the choir the following Anthems, which were set to music by Dr. Croft:

'I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die.' St. John, xi. 25, 26.

'I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin, worms destroy this body; yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.' Job, xix. 25, 26, 27.

'We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.' 1 Tim. vi. 7. Job, i. 21.

The Procession passed through the inclosed place in the centre of the dome, and of course over the grave, on is way to the choir. Although the first part entered the Church about two o'clock, the whole did not reach the choir till four. It remained in the choir during the performance of evening service, in the course of which the following Anthems, &c., were sung:

Dixi Custodiam, Psalm xxxix; Domine, refugium, Psalm xc; Magnificat, Luke, i. 46.

During the performance of the service in the choir, the evening approached, and lights became necessary. Arrangements had been made for the purpose, and, as soon as it was found requisite, a number of torches were lighted up in the choir, both below and in the galleries. At the same time, the vast space under the dome was illuminated, (for the first time since its construction,) to a sufficient degree for the solemn purposes of the occasion, by a temporary lanthorn, consisting of an octagonal framing of wood, boarded on the outside, and finished at top by eight angles, and at bottom by a smaller octagon. This was painted black, and upon it were disposed about 130 patent lamps. It was suspended by a rope from the centre of the lanthorn; and, when drawn up, it gave as much light as was wanted in the church. There were some other lights placed in the aisles, but these were of no great consequence. The grand central light, though inferior to the celebrated annual illuminated crucifix of St. Peter's, had a most impressive and grand effect, and contributed greatly to the grandeur of a spectacle in which the burial of one of the first of Warriors and of Heroes was graced by the appearance of all the Princes of the Blood, of many of the first Nobility of the land, and of an unexampled number of the Subjects of His Majesty in general. A Bier, covered with black velvet, and ornamented with gold fringe and tassels, was placed in the choir, for the reception of the Coffin, during the service which was performed there. About five o'clock, the Procession returned from the choir to the grave in an inverted order, the rear, in proceeding to the choir, forming the van on its return. On reaching the dome, the Dukes of York, Kent, Sussex, and Cambridge, filed off to the Royal box, where, however, they remained but a short time before they proceeded to the inclosure which surrounded the grave. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen repaired to their box, where they remained till the ceremony of interment was over. The Officers of the Navy and Army, who assisted in the

Procession, continued in the body of the Church. The Dean (Bishop of Lincoln) and the Residentiary (Bishop of Chester), with two Prebends, ascended a desk which had been constructed for the solemn occasion. On the return of the Coffin from the choir, a grand Funeral Canopy of State was borne over it by six Admirals. It was composed of black velvet, supported by six small pillars covered with the same material, and crowned by six plumes of black ostrich feathers; the valance were fringed with black, and decorated with devices of festoons and symbols of his Lordship's victories, and his arms, crest, and coronet in gold. When the Coffin was brought to the centre of the dome, it was placed on a platform sufficiently elevated to be visible from every part of the Church. The state canopy was then withdrawn, and the pall taken off. The carpet and cushion on which the trophies were deposited, were laid, by the Gentleman Usher who carried them, on a table placed near the grave, and behind the place which was occupied by the Chief Mourner. The coronet and cushion, borne by Clarenceux, King of Arms, was laid on the body. The Chief Mourner and his Supporters placed themselves at the head of the grave, and the Assistant Mourners, with the Relations of the Deceased, near to them. During the return of the Corpse from the choir to the place of interment, a solemn dirge was performed on the organ; after which was sung the following Anthem, &c. Then the officiating Minister said, Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, of his great mercy, to take unto himself the soul of our dear brother here departed, we therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.' After which was sung by the whole choir, I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord: even so saith the spirit; for they rest from their labours.'-Rev. xiv. 13. Concluding Anthem. Verse. His body is buried in peace.' Chorus.-' But his name liveth evermore.'

Precisely at thirty-three minutes and a half past five o'clock, the Coffin was lowered into the grave, by balance weight, secret machinery having been constructed expressly for the purpose. The funeral service having been concluded in the most solemn and impressive manner, Sir Isaac Heard, Garter King at Arms, proclaimed the Style and Titles of the deceased Lord, in nearly the following words:Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life, unto his divine mercy, the Most Noble Lord Horatio Nelson, Viscount and Baron Nelson of the Nile, and of Burnham Thorpe, in the County of Norfolk, Baron Nelson of the Nile, and of Hilborough, in the same County; Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; Vice-Admiral of the White Squadron of the Fleet, and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels in the Mediterranean: also Duke of Bronte in Sicily; Knight Grand Cross of the Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand and of Merit; Member of the Ottoman Order of the Crescent; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of St. Joachim; and the Hero who, in the moment of Victory, fell covered with immortal glory!-Let us humbly trust, that he is now raised to bliss ineffable, and to a glorious immortality.' The Comptroller, Treasurer, and Steward of his Lordship's household then broke their staves, and gave the pieces to Garter, who threw them into the grave, in which also the flags of the Victory, furled up by the sailors, were deposited. These brave fellows, however, desirous of retaining some memorials of their great and favourite Commander, had torn off a considerable part of the largest flag, of which most of them obtained a portion. The ceremony was finally concluded a little before six o'clock, but the Church was not entirely vacated till past nine. The Procession left the Church in nearly its original order, but gradually separated, according as its respective members retired after the fatigues of the day. Thus terminated one of the most impressive and most splendid solemnities that ever took place in this Country, or perhaps in Europe. The Funeral Car, which attracted so much notice in the Procession, was designed by, and executed under the direction of the Rev. Mr. M'Quin, a particular friend of Sir Isaac Heard. It was modelled, at the ends, in imitation of the hull of the VOL. VII. 2 E

Victory. Its head, towards the horses, was ornamented with a figure of Fame. The stern, carved and painted in the Naval style, with the word Victory,' in yellow raised letters on the lanthorn over the poop. The sides were decorated with escutcheons, three on each. Between them, two on each side, were represented four scrolls, surrounded by branches and wreaths of palm and laurel, and bearing the names of the four principal French and Spanish men-of-war which had been taken or destroyed by the deceased Hero, viz., the San Josef, l'Orient, Trinidad, and Bucentaure. The body of the Car consisted of three platforms, each elevated above the other. On the third was the Coffin, placed, as on the quarterdeck, with its head towards the stern, with an English Jack [? Ensign] pendant over the poop, and lowered half staff. There was an awning over the whole, consisting of an elegant canopy, supported by four pillars, in the form of palm-trees, and partly covered with black velvet. The corners and sides were decorated with black ostrich feathers, and festooned with black velvet, richly fringed. It was at first intended that the fringe should be gold; but it was afterwards considered that it would give too gaudy an appearance to the solemn vehicle, and therefore black fringe was adopted everywhere instead of it. Immediately above the festoons, in the front, was inscribed, in gold, the word NILE, at one end: on one side, the following motto,- Hoste devicto, requievit:' behind, the word TRAFALGAR; and, on the other side, the motto-Palmam qui meruit ferat.' The carriage was drawn by six led horses, in elegant furniture. It is a curious circumstance that, after the construction of the Car, necessity required it to be twice altered. In the first instance, it was discovered to be too high to pass under the arch at Temple Bar; and after this had been remedied, it was found to be too wide to enter the gates of the Admiralty. During the Friday and Saturday after the Procession, the Car was exhibited to the populace, in the King's Mews, Charing Cross. The preservation of this truly magnificent carriage, in the construction and embellishment of which the sum of 7007. is said to have been expended, being desirable, the following letter was dispatched from the Admiralty to Greenwich Hospital:

'Sir.

Admiralty Office, Jan. 11.

'My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty being desirous that the Funeral Car, which yesterday conveyed the remains of the late Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, K.B., from hence to St. Paul's Cathedral for interment, should be deposited in the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, to perpetuate the memory of the Deceased, I have their Lordships' commands to desire that you will acquaint the Directors therewith, and request their acceptance of the said Car, for the purpose above mentioned, directions having been given for its being conveyed to the Hospital to-morrow, and delivered into the charge of such person as may be appointed to receive it.—I am, Sir, your very humble servant,

'WILLIAM MARSDEN.'

In consequence of the above, the Car was, on Sunday morning, conveyed to Greenwich Hospital, drawn by six of the King's black horses, with three postillions in the royal liveries, attended by a coachman on horseback, and escorted by a strong detachment of the Royal Westminster Volunteers, accompanied by a part of the band of that corps. It arrived on the Green, where it was received by Lord Hood, about noon; and, at one o'clock, it was deposited in the Painted Chamber." The Car has only lately been broken up.

PATENT OF CREATION OF THE VISCOUNTRY MERTON OF TRAFALGAR AND OF MERTON,

AND EARLDOM OF NELSON.

"The Right Hon. WM. LORD NELSON, D.D., Creation of Viscount and Earl with Remainders.

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George the Third by the Grace of God, &c. To all Archbishops, Dukes, Marquisses, Earls, Viscounts, Bishops, Barons, Knights, Provosts, Freemen, and all our Officers, Ministers, and Subjects whatsoever to whom these presents shall come, Greeting, Know ye that we in consideration of the great and important services of the late HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, who, after a series of transcendant and heroic services, fell gloriously on the twenty-first day of October last, in the moment of brilliant and decisive victory, of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, have advanced, preferred, and created our right trusty and well-beloved WILLIAM LORD NELSON, Doctor in Divinity, brother of the said late HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, to the state, degree, dignity, and honour of VISCOUNT MERTON, OF TRAFALGAR, and of MERTON, in our County of Surry, and him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, VISCOUNT MERTON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, do by these presents create, advance, and prefer, and we have appointed, given, and granted, and by these presents for us, our heirs, and successors, do appoint, give and grant unto him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, the name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of VISCOUNT MERTON OF TRAFALGAR, and of MERTON aforesaid, to have and to hold the said name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of Viscount Merton of Trafalgar, and of Merton aforesaid, to him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and the heirs male of his body, lawfully begotten and to be begotten; And in default of such issue, to the heirs male of the body of Susanna the wife of Thomas Bolton, Esquire, and sister of the said late HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, lawfully begotten and to be begotten, severally and successively one after another, as they shall be in priority of birth; And in default of such issue, to the heirs male of the body of Catherine the wife of George Matcham, Esquire, and the sister of the said late HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, lawfully begotten and to be begotten, severally and successively, one after another as they shall be in priority of birth; willing, and by these presents granting, for us, our heirs and successors, that the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON and his heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue to the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs of the body of the said Catherine Matcham, severally and successively as aforesaid, and every of them successively, may bear, and have the name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of VISCOUNT MERTON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid; and that they and every of them successively may be called and styled by the name of VISCOUNT MERTON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON, in our County of Surry: and that he the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and his heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine Matcham, severally and successively as aforesaid, and every of them successively, may in all things be held and deemed VISCOUNTS MERTON OF TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, and be treated and reputed as Viscounts. And that they and every of them successively and respectively, may have, hold, and possess, a seat, place, and voice in the Parliament and Public Assemblies and Councils, of us, our heirs and successors, in this our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, amongst other Viscounts as Viscounts of Parliament and Public Assemblies and Councils: and also that the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and his heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine Matcham severally and successively as aforesaid, may enjoy and use and every of them successively, may enjoy and use by the name of VISCOUNT

MERTON OF TRAFALGAR, and of MERTON aforesaid, all and singular the rights, privileges, preeminences, immunities, and advantages, to the degree of a Viscount in all things duly and of right belonging, which other Viscounts of this our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, have heretofore honourably and quietly used and enjoyed, or as they do at present use and enjoy. And moreover know ye, that we of our further especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, have advanced, preferred, and created the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON to a more ample state, degree, dignity, and honour of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, in our said County of Surry, and him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, do by these presents create, advance, and prefer, and we have appointed, given, and granted, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do appoint, give, and grant unto him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, the name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid; and him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, we do by these presents really dignify and ennoble with the honour and dignity of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, by girting him with a sword, and putting a cap of honour and a coronet of gold on his head. To have and to hold the same name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, unto him the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten; and in default of such issue, to the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna the wife the said Thomas Bolton, Esquire, lawfully begotten and to be begotten, severally and successively one after another as they shall be in priority of birth; and in default of such issue, to the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine the wife of the said George Matcham, Esquire, lawfully begotten and to be begotten, severally and successively one after another as they shall be in priority of birth: Willing and by these presents granting for us, our heirs and successors, that the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and his said heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine Matcham, severally and successively as aforesaid, and every of them successively, may bear and have the name, state, degree, style, dignity, title, and honour of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, and that they and every of them successively, may be called and styled by the name of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON, in our County of Surry; and that he the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON and his heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine Matcham, severally and successively as aforesaid, and every of them successively, may in all things be held and deemed EARLS NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of Menron aforesaid, and be treated and reputed as Earls, and that they and every of them successively and respectively may have, hold, and possess a seat, place, and voice in the Parliaments and Public Assemblies, and Councils of us, our heirs and successors, within our said United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, amongst other Earls as Earls of Parliament and Public Assemblies and Councils: And also that the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, and his heirs male aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Susanna Bolton, severally and successively as aforesaid, and in default of such issue, the heirs male of the body of the said Catherine Matcham, severally and successively as aforesaid, may enjoy and use and every of them successively, may enjoy and use by the name of EARL NELSON of TRAFALGAR and of MERTON aforesaid, all and singular the rights, privileges, preeminences, precedences, immunities, and advantages to the degree of an Earl, in all things duly, and of right belonging, which other Earls of this our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, have heretofore honourably and quietly used or enjoyed, or as they do at present use and enjoy. Lastly, we will, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do grant to the said WILLIAM LORD NELSON, that these our Letters Patent, or the inrolment thereof, shall be sufficient and effectual in the law for dignifying, investing, and really ennobling him the said