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tracted to the spot by a report that the king was to have been present. A number of persons partook of a cold collation, which had been prepared in two of the warehouses, purposely fitted up for the occasion. A grand dinner was afterwards given at the London Tavern, by the dock di rectors; at which were present earl Camden, lords Hawkesbury, Ellenborough, and Harrowby; the lord mayor, and corporation of London; the chancellor of the Exchequer; the speaker of the House of Commons; the attorney and solicitor general; Sir Andrew Snape Hammond; the directors of the West India docks, and about one hundred merchants of the city of London.

The last object of notice in this portion of the metro. polis is THE ROYALTY THEATRE, near Wellclose Square, which, about twenty years ago, was built by subscription for the representation of plays, agreeably to a scheme of the late Mr. John Palmer, by whom it was for some time afterwards conducted. The proprietors, however, not being able to obtain a patent, or licence, the undertaking failed, and the house was shut. It has since been occàsionally opened by various adventurers; and is at present occupied by Mr. Astley, jun. during the winter season, The performances are chiefly pantomime and ballet.

END OF THE SECOND ROUTE.

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