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 ALSO THE 
 
 LEITH REFORM JUBILEE, 
 
 CELEBRATED SAME DAY. 
 
 WITH AN AUTHENTIC DESCRIPTION OF THE FLAGS, BANNERS, 
 MODELS, &c. CARRIED IN THE PROCESSIONS. 
 
 EDITED BY W. MILLAR, 
 
 AUTHOR OF THE “ FAIRY MINSTREL,” &C, 
 
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 THE EDINBURGH JUBILEE. 
 
 The Edinburgh Reform Jubilee was celebrated on Friday 
 the 10th day of August 1832, in a style of splendour which 
 neither the Modern Athens nor its ancient prototype had par- 
 alleled on any previous occasion ; and it may be a question, 
 whether a more orderly, happy, and splendid procession of 
 tradesmen ever before took place within the four sections of 
 the globe. 
 
 '•The grand question of Parliamentary Reform having occu- 
 pied the attention of the Legislature for nearly two years — 
 owing to the pertinacity with which its opponents resisted the 
 passing of the Bills — the whole nation, even to isolated indivi- 
 duals, became acquainted with the conflict in Parliament, and 
 of course formed their own opinions upon a question which 
 involved the rights and privileges of the British people. These 
 opinions were necessarily favourable to the cause of liberty ; 
 and accordingly, nine-tenths of the nation leagued themselves 
 as one man to obtain a restoration and extension of those po- 
 litical rights to which they were justly entitled, and which both 
 the spirit and letter of the British constitution allowed, but of 
 which they had hitherto been deprived. The Bill of Reform 
 was introduced to accomplish this great work ; and its chequer- 
 ed fortune, while under the consideration of “ collective wis- 
 dom,” is so well known, that we need not recall the painful 
 anxieties, the hopes and the fears, which agitated the nation, 
 and paralyzed trade and commerce, during its progress through 
 both Houses of Parliament. Suffice it to say, the peoples- 
 
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 mained true to the cause of justice and freedom, and their ef- 
 forts were crowned with success. 
 
 To celebrate the triumph of the Reform Bill, therefore, it 
 was thought meet that a National Jubilee should be held ; and 
 with this view, great preparations were made by the Trades 
 and Citizens of Edinburgh to honour the glorious event in a 
 manner worthy the enlightened metropolis of Scotland. 
 
 The 1 Oth of August was ushered in by “ as lovely a morn- 
 ing as ever dawned on the dwelling-place of man.” The un- 
 clouded sun smiled upon a bountiful harvest whitening in his 
 blessed beams ; the sickle glittered on a hundred fields ; and the 
 eye roamed with delight over a variegated landscape of yel- 
 low grain and green foliage : 
 
 “ While music filled the woods and dells, 
 
 And down the everlasting hills 
 
 The sparkling currents ran.” 
 
 Amidst these happy auspices, the Trades and Public Bodies 
 who were to form the triumphal procession, assembled in va- 
 rious parts of the city at an early hour, and thence proceeded, 
 with bands playing and colours flying, to take their appointed 
 stations on Burntsfield Links *. Each of the Trades, as they 
 
 * For the sake of country readers we may state, that this is part of the 
 old Borough Muir or commonty to the south of the city, and which at one 
 period extended to near the foot of the Pentland Hills. It was on the 
 southern slope of the Borough Muir that the gallant and chivalrous, but un- 
 fortunate, James IV. encamped with his forces before the battle of Flodden, 
 and the appearance of which array has been so beautifully described by Sir 
 Walter Scott in Marmion. The stone where the royal standard was 
 pitched is still to be seen built into a wall on the left hand side of the 
 road before descending to the village of Morningside. So late as the days 
 of Queen Mary, a great part of the Borough Muir was covered with wood, 
 which had, at that unsettled period, become the hiding-place of thieves and 
 robbers. By an edict of that Princess, such of the citizens of Edinburgh as 
 chose to cut down this wood, were allowed to make an encroachment on the 
 streets by adding to the front of their houses ; and hence the origin of the 
 wooden tenements and outshots which are still to be seen in the High Street 
 and Cowgate. This extensive domain, however, by successive grants, has 
 been all alienated, except the present Links, an irregular-shaped field of 
 about thirty acres, over which the citizens, in lieu of the martial spectacles of 
 former times, enjoy the national diversion of Golf. Even this remnant 
 of the Borough Muir, however, was in danger of falling a sacrifice to the 
 cupidity of the city rulers of the day. Towards the close of the eighteenth 
 century, the Magistrates feued out the western part of the Links to a per- 
 son of the name of Wright, who built on it the irregular mean-looking 
 buildings known by the name of Wright s-houses. The Burgess Golfing 
 Club, with a spirit worthy of their ancestors, contested the point with the 
 Magistrates, and, after an obstinate litigation, succeeded in establishing the 
 point, that the citizens had the right of taking recreation over this ground, 
 thus preserving what may be truly termed the right lung oi the city.” 
 
passed through the streets on their way to the general rendea- 
 vous, formed a very attractive procession by itself ; and the 
 lively feeling they infused through the city before breakfast 
 hour, at once unsettled all domestic arrangements, and brought 
 out the inhabitants en masse to witness the magnificent pageant 
 of the day. 
 
 By half-past ten o’clock, the greater part of the Trades had 
 arrived on Burntsfield Links, where a large hustings was 
 erected for the accommodation of the Trades Council and 
 Marshalmen, Jubilee Committee, Choristers, and those of the 
 public who had procured tickets of admission. The hust- 
 ings, on which were placed elegant Union Jacks at each end, 
 were situated on the north side of the Links, from whence the 
 spectators had an extensive view of the grand spectacle. A 
 gay assemblage of ladies and gentlemen occupied this station, 
 among whom were Sir James Gibson Craig, Sir John Dal- 
 rymple, Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, the Right Honourable 
 James Abercromby, and J. A. Murray, Esq. all of whom were 
 welcomed by the multitude with every demonstration of re- 
 spect. The whole of the gentlemen connected with the libe- 
 ral press of Edinburgh were also present on the hustings. 
 
 Before we proceed to “ strive with impossibilities” in at- 
 tempting to describe the sublime scene now witnessed upon 
 the Links, we shall here detail the “ business” part of the 
 meeting. At 11 o’clock, Mr George Adam, cabinet-maker 
 and upholsterer, was called on to preside. The meeting was 
 opened by the national anthem of “ Rule Britannia,” sung by 
 about fifty gentlemen choristers, with most impressive effect; 
 and as the “ voluptuous swell” echoed over the Common, and 
 among the Meadow trees, the people at a distance rushed in a 
 continuous stream to the spot whence proceeded the exalting 
 strain. It having been previously arranged that addresses to 
 the King, his Majesty’s Ministers, and the Commons House of 
 Parliament, should be presented from the Trades of Edin- 
 burgh, the several addresses were moved and seconded as fol- 
 lows, and adopted by the acclamations of assembled thousands ? 
 
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 Moved by Mr William Biggar, Secretary to the Trades’ 
 Political Union, and seconded by Mr John Adie, Delegate 
 of Masons. 
 
 “ Unto the King’s most Excellent Majesty, 
 u The Loyal and Dutiful Address of the Tradesmen of Edinburgh. 
 
 “ We, your Majesty’s loyal and dutiful subjects, the Tradesmen of 
 Edinburgh, in public meeting assembled, beg to approach your Majesty’s 
 throne with every sentiment of devotion and respect towards your Ma- 
 jesty’s Royal Person and Government. 
 
 “ We beg to lay before your Majesty our humble and earnest thanks 
 for the gracious manner in which your Majesty has been pleased to at- 
 tach your Royal Signature to the several Bills for amending the Repre- 
 sentation of the People in Parliament. 
 
 “We also beg to express our wish that your Majesty, under Divine 
 Providence, may long continue to reign over a united and devoted people 
 — that your Majesty may live to see the anticipated good effects of 
 the Reform measures — and that your Majesty may ever continue to 
 bind not only the affections of the People to your august Person, and 
 your Royal Consort, but also to instruct your faithful Subjects in all 
 matters tending to the welfare and glory of the country.” 
 
 Moved by Mr Coates, Delegate of Shopmen, and seconded 
 by Mr Charles Muirhead, Delegate of Poulterers : 
 
 “ To the Honourable the Commons House of Parliament, 
 w The Petition of the Tradesmen of Edinburgh, in Public Meeting 
 assembled ; 
 
 “ Humbly Sheweth , 
 
 “ That your petitioners having observed, with anxiety and alarm, 
 the long and arduous discussions which have taken place upon the Re- 
 form Bills for these countries, now beg to thank your Honourable House 
 for the manner in which you approved and passed these Bills, and also 
 for the manner in which your sentiments were expressed in resolving to 
 support his Majesty’s Ministers at a trying and eventful crisis. 
 
 “May it therefore please your Honourable House to accept the 
 thanks of the Tradesmen of Edinburgh, and to proceed in all 
 matters of legislation, in the same spirit as you did approving 
 and passing the Reform Bills. 
 
 “ And your petitioners shall ever pray.” 
 
 Moved by Mr James Gibson junior, Delegate of Japanners, 
 and seconded by Mr Holmes, Delegate of Slaters : 
 
 “ Unto the Right Honourable Earl Grey, K. G., First Lord of the 
 Treasury, and to the other Members of his Majesty’s Cabinet 
 Council, 
 
 “ The Address of the Tradesmen of Edinburgh, in Public Meeting 
 assembled ; 
 
 “ My Lord Grey, 
 
 “ We, the Tradesmen of Edinburgh, beg to lay before your Lord- 
 ship our sincere and grateful thanks for the firmness and temper which 
 your Lordship has displayed on the many trying occasions which occurred 
 during the long and anxious discussions consequent on the passmg of the 
 great measure of Reform. 
 
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 « We have also to thank your Lordship and your Lordship’s Colleagues, 
 for having devised and brought forward, and carried to a successful .ter- 
 mination, a measure, the highest praise of which must be, that it unites 
 under the Standard of the Executive, the many conflicting opinions ot 
 zealous and honest Reformers. , ,. , r i 
 
 We sincerely trust that your Lordship, and your Lordship s Col- 
 leagues, may long continue to preside over the destinies of these reaims, 
 with the perfect good will of our Gracious Sovereign, and the ready and 
 cordial support of an enlightened and grateful people. We also pray 
 that your Lordship will be pleased to lay this Address before your Lord- 
 ship’s Colleagues, and express to them our high sense of their great en- 
 thusiasm in the cause of the People and the Constitution. 
 
 The Address to his Majesty King William IV. having been 
 read, and agreed to amidst enthusiastic cheers, “ God save the 
 King” was sung by the Choristers in a very bold and masterly 
 style, the whole of the assemblage within hearing standing un- 
 covered. The business of the hustings was concluded by the 
 professional gentlemen singing Burns’s immortal hymn to Li- 
 berty, “ Scots wha hae wi’ Wallace bled,” the patriotic senti- 
 ments of which were responded to by cheers which “ rent the 
 
 welkin.” 
 
 The proceedings on the hustings being brought to a close, 
 the different bodies then formed into line in three grand divi- 
 sions, according to the plan adopted by the General Marshals, 
 Messrs William Serjeant, William Gerard, and John Stephen, 
 and approved of by a meeting of the Trades’ Marshals. 
 
 The First Grand Division, comprising Nos. 1 to 25, then 
 took up a position at the east end of the Links, near the Golf 
 House, and next Warrender’s Park wall, No. 1. leading the line; 
 and the remaining bodies, ranking behind five men deep, accord- 
 ing to their numbers, up to 25, completed the first division. 
 
 The Second Grand Division separated from the first by four 
 paces, and headed by No. 26, conaprising the numbers up to 
 No. 46, completed the second division. 
 
 The Third Grand Division, headed by No. 47, followed at 
 seven paces distant from No. 26. The remaining numbeis 
 filled up this division ; the whole line, in treble ranks, five men 
 deep, extending from the Golf-House to the west end of the 
 
 Links. 
 
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 When the above arrangements were completed, the bodies 
 moved off, on a signal given, in the following order : The First 
 Grand Division marched down between the Second and Third 
 Divisions, and when the rear arrived at the head of the Second 
 Division, they followed down past the Third Division, and 
 the same order was observed with the Third Division until 
 the Three Grand Divisions formed into one entire line, thus 
 affording to the whole a complete view of each other, while 
 deploying into line. The bands heading the Trades struck up 
 enlivening tunes, which added greatly to the imposing effect 
 of the spectacle. 
 
 We detail these manoeuvres with precision, as a model wor- 
 thy of adoption by every large procession of the kind. They 
 were gone through with the greatest ease and regularity ; and 
 the whole of this pompous parade reflected much credit on the 
 Marshalmen, and the different Bodies who could so dexterous- 
 ly fulfil the instructions of the programme. By this plan each 
 individual in the line of procession was enabled to inspect the 
 equipments of his fellows, and thus enjoyed all the advantages 
 of an untrammelled spectator. 
 
 The scene exhibited upon the Links during the whole of 
 the morning’s proceedings was one of indescribable joy and 
 grandeur. As nearly as could be ascertained, about 15,000 
 men took part in the procession ; and it was calculated that the 
 total number upon the ground could not be far short of 100,000, 
 comprising individuals of every age, sex, rank, and condition. 
 A very full complement of our fair countrywomen graced the 
 field with their presence ; and being equally interspersed among 
 the interminable throng, their gay summer dresses, and joyful 
 appearance, rendered the whole mass a picture of exquisite 
 beauty and interest. The bands filled the air with music as 
 the different Trades entered the Links, and ranged in front of 
 the hustings ; while the welcoming huzzas that greeted each 
 body on its arrival, boomed through the atmosphere like thun- 
 der. A slight shower occurred at the time the Trades were 
 forming and deploying, but again the sun shone forth in his 
 
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 strength, and threw a flood of glory over the flashing lines. 
 Flags and banners, to the amount of nearly five hundred, were 
 amply thrown out upon a fine western breeze, giving the spec- 
 tators an opportunity to examine and admire the tasteful and 
 brilliant paintings upon each. An immense variety of models 
 and insignia filled up the space between the ensigns ; and the 
 gilded batons, wands, and brass rods, that glistened among the 
 ranks were beyond all calculation. The spectacle on Burnts- 
 field Links, in short, was one of unsurpassed beauty and bril- 
 liancy — full of life, gaiety, and happiness — and resembled more 
 a scene of fancy and fairyland, than a pageant formed of hu- 
 man beings ! 
 
 At 12 o’clock the procession moved ofF from the Links in 
 the following order, (which had been previously settled by 
 drawing lots) : — 
 
 First Grand Division Officer, Trades’ Delegates, Trades’ 
 
 Council, Painters, Shawl Weavers, Hatters, Ropemakers, Ca- 
 binet and Chair makers, Caledonian Youths’ Society, Copper- 
 plate Printers, Porters, Opticians, Cutlers, Poulterers, Shop- 
 men, Plumbers, Libberton Trades, Shakesperian Club, Curriers, 
 Ironfounders, Joiners, Tobacco-spinners, Brassfounders, Tan- 
 ners, Clock and Watch Makers, Turners, Millers, Bakers. 
 
 Second Grand Division. — Fleshers and Candlemakers ; 
 Carvers, Gilders, and Goldbeaters ; Cramond Trades, Chimney 
 Sweepers, Sugar-refiners, Marble-cutters, Caledonian and St 
 Cuthbert’s Society of Gardeners, Combmakers, Plasterers and 
 Lathers, Slaters, Bookbinders, Letter-founders, Brushmakers, 
 Frame-work-knitters, Masons, United Irishmen, St Crispin’s 
 Society, Printers and Tool-makers, Saddlers, Colt Bridge So- 
 ciety, Blacksmiths. 
 
 Third Grand Division Shoemakers, Coachmakers, St 
 
 Andrew’s Society of Tailors, Hairdressers, Engineers, Gold- 
 smiths, Wallace Youths Society, Highland Societies, Tinsmiths, 
 Chairmen, Glaziers, Basketmakers, Dyers, Sawyers, Japanners, 
 Musical Instrument Makers, Cork-cutters, Upholsterers, Coop- 
 
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 ers, Confectioners, Phoenix Society of Tailors, Coach Pro- 
 prietors, Skinners, Brewers. 
 
 The procession entered the City by Wrights’-Houses Toll- 
 bar, where a triumphal arch of bay leaves spanned the gateway, 
 surmounted by a flower crown, with motto underneath, A 
 united people make tyrants tremble.” They proceeded along 
 the Lothian Road, round Charlotte Square into Prince s Street, 
 and thence by Hanover Street, George Street, St Andrew s 
 Street, along York and Picardy Places, down Leith Walk as 
 far as the Toll, where they were met by the Leith Procession, 
 which advanced up on the other side. The roof of the toll- 
 house was clad with spectators, as were also the windows and 
 balconies, and numerous scaffolds, which were erected at every 
 convenient spot where a view of the two processions could be 
 obtained. The Leith bodies advanced by the east side of the 
 Walk, while the Edinburgh procession took the west side in 
 going down, and the two pageants had thus a full view of each 
 other, and exchanged congratulations in the most cordial man- 
 ner. The spectators had here an ample view of both the Edin- 
 burgh and Leith processions, as both had to pass round the toll- 
 bar, in conformity to previous agreement, and while the diffe- 
 rent Trades of the City and the Port passed and repassed this 
 point of junction, they were greeted with hearty rounds of ap- 
 plause. 
 
 While the countermarching of the two processions was thus 
 going on, the view presented on the Walk was gay and spirit- 
 stirring beyond conception. The broad carriage-way from 
 Catherine Street to the Toll was densely peopled from side to 
 side, and the windows were studded with groups of fashion 
 and gaiety. Numberless flags streamed over the multitude ; 
 the Portobello Glassworkers added their splendid devices to 
 the pageant, which twinkled and spangled in the solar ray ; 
 the Trades huzzaed ; the music resounded ; and perhaps “ the 
 King’s Visit” was more than once recalled to memory for the 
 purpose of contrast ; but it was generally allowed that the civic 
 
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 pageant far outlustred that of Royalty, which processed on 
 the same street in August 1822. 
 
 We witnessed the Edinburgh Procession at various points 
 in the City, at each of which there was almost a 44 weariness of 
 splendour.” But the west section of Prince’s Street, from St 
 John’s Chapel to the Mound, was certainly the spot where 
 spectators were most impressed with its overwhelming magni- 
 ficence. The pageant could be witnessed here extending in even 
 line for half a mile, and from the breadth of the street, there 
 was no crowding or bustling to obtain a view. Here the re- 
 joicing citizens had entered their own City of Palaces, and saw 
 its picturesque grandeur stretching for miles before them, 
 while “ its beauty and its chivalry” applauded their triumphal 
 display. It was here, more especially, that every eye feasted 
 on glory — every soul doated on freedom, — and every heart 
 bounded with delight. The windows, balconies, and attics 
 were flowery with elegantly dressed ladies. The throng on 
 the streets was also variegated like a blooming parterre. The 
 flags and banners flapped and rustled in the breeze. The golden 
 insignia flashed in the sun. While the roll of the 44 alarming 
 drum,” the wild notes of the gong, and 44 the brazen trumpet’s 
 sound” reverberated among the romantic rocks of the Castle — 
 from whose majestic battlements the military and others en- 
 joyed a beautiful view of the enchanting scene. 
 
 44 A dusky grandeur clothed the height, 
 
 Where the huge Castle holds its state 
 And all the steep slope down, 
 
 Whose ridgy back heaves to the sky 
 Piled deep and massy, close and high — 
 
 Mine own romantic town !” 
 
 44 Nor marked we less, where in the air 
 A thousand streamers flaunted fair, 
 
 Various in shape, device and hue, 
 
 Green, sanguine, purple, red and blue, 
 
 Broad, narrow, swallow-tailed, and square, 
 
 Scroll, pennon, pensil, bandrol, there 
 O’er the pavilions flew !” 
 
 Maemion, Canto IV. 
 
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 Although every section of the pageant may be said to have 
 attained the superlative, as far as anxious emulation among the 
 tradesmen could go, there were one or two distinguished ob- 
 jects which attracted particular attention. A living representa- 
 tive of Britannia appeared in the Goldsmiths’ corps, helmed 
 and plumed, bearing aloft her trident, and riding in a trium- 
 phal car. A guard of honour with drawn swords protected this 
 sacred personage. The gilded car in which the British god- 
 dess was seated, belonged once to the Imperial Family of Rus- 
 sia, after which it fell into the hands of Napoleon Bonaparte, 
 who brought it to France, from whose Generals, Mr Allison, 
 Tailor to his Majesty King William the Fourth, received it 
 some time ago, and very kindly favoured the Goldsmiths with 
 the use of it and of his cream-coloured pony for the day. The 
 regal splendour of Britannia’s equipage was greatly admired. 
 She received the most chivalrous court and respect from every 
 individual ; and a cotemporary writer justly remarks, that 
 “ the lady who personated this character supported gracefully 
 the dignified deportment belonging to her high station, while the 
 sweet peace-making face that peered from under the gold hel- 
 met and through a cloud of transparent curls, commanded the 
 respect and esteem of all who witnessed the procession, and 
 elicited frequent and enthusiastic cheers.” 
 
 George Heriot also looked and acted his part well. Not 
 only his costume, but his figure and countenance, closely re- 
 sembled the best likenesses we have seen of his illustrious arche- 
 type. He was recognised at once by the boys belonging to 
 Heriot’s Hospital, who were stationed on a scaffold at the 
 Lothian Road, and the youths immediately greeted the repre- 
 sentative of their munificent patron with warm applause. Two 
 or three knights clad in armour, bore a conspicuous part in the 
 pageant ; but one of them in particular, attached to the Tin- 
 smiths, was extra-notable from the intense glitter of his mail, 
 which ever and anon dazzled the eyesight. This champion 
 
 wore — 
 
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 “ A waving plume, and crest of knight ; 
 
 And burnished were his corslets bright, 
 
 His brigantines and gorgets light, 
 
 Like very silver shone !” 
 
 King Crispin and his Court may also he particularised as de- 
 porting themselves with princely address ; and another attrac- 
 tive personage was Sir William Wallace, in full armour, hear- 
 ing a huge sword, and preceding the Wallace Youths’ So- 
 ciety. 
 
 We have appended so full a description of the various Flags, 
 Banners, Models, &c. carried in procession, that it is needless 
 to advert to their respective merits seriatim. The whole were 
 praiseworthily got up. In some of the Paintings and Models, 
 a high degree of inventive genius was distinguishable, and the 
 neatness and taste displayed in their execution, at once marked 
 them as the productions of accomplished artizans. All the de- 
 vices and mottos, indeed, were exceedingly appropriate, and 
 evinced, in a striking manner, the general and rapid spread of 
 education among the Working Classes. 
 
 The Procession having, as already stated, marched round the 
 Toll-bar, returned to the City up the east side of Leith Walk, 
 passing along Waterloo Place, Calton Hill (where another in- 
 teresting view was obtained), to Abbey Hill, through Water- 
 gate, up Canongate, High Street, along South Bridge, Nicol- 
 son Street, West Nicolson Street, Bristo Street, Teviot Row, 
 Lauriston, Home Street, and from thence to the Links. The 
 Procession then formed into Three Grand Divisions as before, 
 and, after passing a vote of thanks to Mr Adam, the Chair- 
 man, and to the Delegates, Marshalmen, and Trades’ Council, 
 who had taken so active and efficient a part in rendering the 
 procession a spectacle worthy of the memorable occasion, the 
 different bodies then gave three cheers for “ the triumph 
 of the people,” and afterwards dispersed. 
 
 It may he mentioned generally, that a great number of 
 strangers from the country flocked into town at an early hour 
 to view the procession. Nearly the whole of the shops 
 
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 were shut during the day ; many windows and doors, bal- 
 conies and statues (particularly the ancient figure of John 
 Knox at the head of the Canongate), were tastefully festoon- 
 ed with flowers and laurel. The inhabitants were clad in their 
 best and gayest attire, and every thing indicated a determina- 
 tion to do the utmost possible honour to the Edinburgh Jubi- 
 lee of Liberty. 
 
 In the evening the Trades and Public Bodies repaired to 
 their respective inns, to conclude the grand ceremonial with 
 social festivities. Many patriotic speeches, worthy of pre- 
 servation, were given at each of the meetings, but of which 
 our space forbids us to take any notice. The most numerous 
 party, we believe, dined in the Waterloo Hotel, where up- 
 wards of 500 sat down at the tables, with Sir James Gibson 
 Craig of Riccarton, Baronet, in the chair, — “ the Reformer’s 
 friend when friends were few.” A brilliant display of fire- 
 works took place upon the Mound after dark ; and thus con- 
 cluded a gala-day — unmarred by accident, or any disagreeable 
 occurrence Whatever — of which it may safely be said, that we 
 of this generation “ shall not look upon the like again.” 
 
 Besides gratifying the eye and elevating the heart, there is 
 something connected with the Reform Jubilee which enters 
 more deeply into the soul than any sensations produced by the 
 mere glitter of a passing shew. The victory which it celebrated 
 was not one of blood ! It was the victory of truth and morality 
 gained over corruption and misrule, by the weapons of reason 
 and unity, and will afford a permanent and instructive lesson 
 to futurity. By these righteous weapons we have wrested from 
 an overbearing oligarchy, a Magna Charta more valuable than 
 that which the Barons of Runnymede extorted from King John ! 
 Generations unborn will look back with pride and pleasure on 
 the noble achievement, and bless the high-souled ancestors who 
 bequeathed to them so large a portion of freedom. They will 
 then perhaps know from experience, what we have all along 
 fondly believed , that the Reform Bill was one of those means 
 to an end ordained for the good of mankind, to which the 
 Deity had set his seal. 
 
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 Fellow Countrymen ! we greet you well, on all the circum- 
 stances connected with this auspicious day ! Long may Free- 
 dom, Industry, and Peace, flourish on the Scottish soil — the 
 country of Wallace and Bruce, — whose natural grandeur, in- 
 vincible heroism, and high moral attributes, awoke the immor- 
 tal lyre of Burns, and inspired the “ Wizard of the North !” 
 
 “ Breathes there a man with soul so dead, 
 
 Who never to himself hath said, 
 
 This is my own, my native land !” 
 
 O, Caledonia ! stern and wild ! 
 
 Meet nurse for a poetic child ! 
 
 Land of brown heath and shaggy wood— 
 
 Land of the mountain and the flood ; 
 
 Land of my Sires ! what mortal hand 
 Shall e’er untie the filial band 
 That knits me to thy rugged strand.” 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF FLAGS, BANNERS, &c. 
 
 TRADES’ DELEGATES 
 
 AND 
 
 TRADES’ UNION COUNCIL. 
 
 Banner of Maroon silk, encircled with wreath of roses, thistles, 
 and shamrock, 
 
 Motto — “ Edinburgh Trades Union, 
 
 Instituted May 9, 1832. 
 
 For co-operating with others in the obtainment of Union, 
 Burgh Reform, 
 
 Repeal of the Corn Laws, 
 
 Free Circulation of Knowledge, 
 
 Revisal of the Militia Laws, 
 
 Separation of Church and State, 
 
 Extinction of all Unmerited Pensions, 
 
 Free Representation in Parliament, 
 
 Equitable Settlement of the National Debt, 
 
 Sobriety, Industry, Economy, 
 
 Improvement of the W orking Classes, 
 
 Employer and Employed United, 
 
 Abolition of Slavery, 
 
 Free Trade.” 
 
 “ United we stand, divided we fall— let brotherly love continue.” 
 
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 1. PAINTERS. 
 
 Crimson Banner , bearing, on a Gold Lyre, the word “ ONE above, 
 « United House Painters.” Trade's Standard , containing twenty-four 
 yards of crimson silk, fringed with blue silk, bearing the arms of the 
 Trade quartered with those of the City ; on a ribbon above, in gold let- 
 ters, “ United House Painters of Edinburgh;” motto, t£ Amor et obe- 
 dientia.” Blue Banner , the Royal Arms of Scotland. On another Ban- 
 ner, an ornamental Shield, surmounted by a Civic Crown; motto, 
 « Relieved by popular zeal.” Large Purple Flag , supported by two 
 spearmen ; on one side, a figure of Caledonia seated on a rock, holding a 
 Shield, inscription, “ Scotia’s Sons shall aye be free ;” reverse, a Dove 
 descending, with a Palette suspended from its mouth ; inscription, 
 “ Truth is the strongest light surrounded with wreaths of flowers, 
 and emblems of music and war peculiar to Scotland. Painted Banner , 
 figure of Time, with a joyous countenance, bursting through clouds ; 
 motto, u O welcome happy time.” A large Blue Flag , bearing a Co- 
 rinthian Column ; on the top of which is a figure representing Earl Grey, 
 with the Reform Bill in his hand; two Cupids bearing a Scroll and 
 Crown of Laurel, encircled with the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock, spring- 
 ing from the basement : motto, “ The Artizan’s Tribute to the Cham- 
 pions of Reform On the reverse, withip a Rose and Thistle ornament, 
 are two hands joined; motto, “ Dedicated to the State Physicians who, 
 in the k Hospital of Incurables,’ cured an infected limb without amputa- 
 tion.” Grey Banner , with the figure of Britannia receiving the Palm of 
 Peace from an aerial figure, bearing Scroll, inscribed “ Liberty,” en- 
 circled by the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock ; motto above, “ Unity ob- 
 tained our Rights ;” beneath, “ Unity will preserve them On the re- 
 verse, a poetical motto. Blue Flag , with a figure of Britannia, in a sit- 
 ting posture, leaning upon a Shield, on which is St George’s Cross, in- 
 tersected with the Cross of St Andrew, the Lion couchant at her feet ; 
 Trio Flag fixed at the top of a spear falling over her right shoulder ; 
 Union Jack in its proper place : motto, “ Ever ready our rights to main- 
 tain ;” device, upon a gilt ribbon floating over Britannia, 
 
 ‘ £ To Oppression a Foe, 
 
 To Freedom a Friend.” 
 
 Banner , with a Highlander guarding a Thistle ; motto, “ A Hedge to a 
 Friend, a Thorn to a Foe.” Then followed a group of articles emblema- 
 tical of the trade, consisting of a miniature Easel, Palette and Brushes, 
 Molestick, Broad Brush and Hand Brush, all gilded. Below this group a 
 Blue Banner, bearing the Painters’ motto, “We stand by our Colours.” 
 A full-size Easel surmounted with a Palette and Brushes, &c. all gilded. 
 Upon the Easel was placed a large picture representing the Triumph of 
 Reform. In the centre of the picture was placed a Gilded Shield, upon 
 which were painted the portraits of Earl Grey and Lord Brougham ; Bri- 
 tannia is represented in the act of crowning Lords Grey and Brougham 
 with laurel; at her feet a Liion couchant, Horn of Plenty, &c. On the 
 
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 other side, supporting the Shield, a female figure sitting, holding in one 
 hand the Bill, upon which the Ten Pound Clause is conspicuous ; in the 
 other hand a staff supporting a Cap of Liberty and a Sprig of Palm. In 
 the foreground are lying a broken chain and sword, the bribery purse, 
 upon which Britannia is trampling ; also a bunch of papers, upon which 
 are written “No Corn Laws, Monopolies, Tithes, Ministers’ Stipend; 
 motto, « Truth and Justice triumphant.’’- An Orange Banner, decorated 
 with spear and laurel; inscription, “ In the sunshine of Victory let us 
 forget the dismal Storm of Faction which ushered m the Morn of Li- 
 berty.” A Blue Banner , decorated with laurel ; inscription, 
 
 « The sombre Grey, that ne’er can fade. 
 
 Has thrown the Red Coat deep in shade ; 
 
 Our trusty Bro’am, without a grudge. 
 
 Has swept the false tints into smudge.” 
 
 The two last mentioned banners were carried abreast — A Crimson 
 Drapery Banner, in the Homan style ; motto, “ 1832, Anno Libertatis.’ 
 Next came the largest Banner in the whole procession, presenting three 
 fronts, and containing 178 square feet of canvass, mounted on poles nine- 
 teen feet high, and carried by twelve men; it bore two large figures re- 
 presenting Peace and Plenty, with a shield in the centre bearing the 
 crown and the names of Grey, Brougham, Althorp, and Bussell : motto, 
 
 “ May peace be secured, may plenty abound.” This splendid banner at- 
 tracted general attraction, both from its size and beauty — Two Banners 
 abreast, the one bearing emblems of Liberty, Justice, and Plenty ; the 
 other a Shield, with the names of Grey, Brougham, Althorp, and Bussell, 
 supported by the Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock : motto, “ They have 
 Avon their laurels well, may they wear them long.” Fifteen pennants, 
 with models of different kinds of Brushes and other implements of the 
 
 trade, gilded Brown Banner , Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock combined, 
 
 Crown and Union Jack : motto, “ It’s but Justice.” . Blue Banner , yel- 
 low fringe, with 'Caledonia supporting the Cap of Liberty, and leaning 
 on a Shield with the Scotch arms bordered with wreaths of Thistles. 
 Beverse, motto, « For a People to love Liberty it only requires that they 
 
 know it, to be Free it only requires that they will it.” Brown Banner , 
 
 representing Britannia with a scroll emblematical of the Bill ; inscrip- 
 tion, “ 1832.” Large Yellow Flag ; design, a Cupid at an Easel : 
 motto, « The ground is laid.” Beverse, Heads of Brougham and Grey ; 
 motto, 
 
 “ For a Brush we have a Brougham, 
 
 For a Colour we have a Grey ; 
 
 And we’ll sweep both Houses clean, 
 
 Although the Tories should say Nay.” 
 
 Blue Flag , shield surmounted with emblems of Science and Trade, with 
 the Union and Tri-coloured Flag supported by two Panthers: motto, 
 upon shield in gold letters, “ Our country is saved and liberty secured. 
 Inscription underneath, “ United in a noble cause.” Upon a Scroll of 
 Music “ Let Whig and Tory a’ agree.” Beverse, Shield of St Andrew ? 
 surmounted by a figure of Fame, bearing in one hand a banner, with the 
 inscription “ Grey ;” in the other hand a Wreath of Laurel, supporters, 
 
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 Lion and Unicorn couchant; Edinburgh Castle in the back ground, in- 
 scription underneath, “Brougham, Russell, Althorp.” Crimson Banner, 
 ornamental device, with motto, on a gold ground, “ Scotia’s Sons shall 
 aj-e be free.” Ribbon round the margin with the names of Gibson-Craig, 
 Jeffrey, Lauder, Dalrymple. Blue Banner , Grand Cross of Scotland. 
 Crimson Banner , Shield surmounted by an Earl’s Coronet, motto in gold 
 letters, “ Britons be grateful.” Large Flag bearing Trade’s Arms ; in- 
 scription in Latin, “ The envy of an enemy is honour.” A Grey Ban- 
 ner, with a Lion trampling on a Serpent, encircled with Rose, Thistle, 
 and Shamrock : motto, “ Reform that withers corruption will cherish 
 liberty and peace.” Banner , Scottish Rampant Lion ; motto, “ I am 
 free:” supporters, Palettes and Easels ; motto, “ Reform.” Buff Banner, 
 emblems of the Trade; Palette surrounded with Rose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock : motto, “ We are united.” Large Brown Banner with Paint- 
 ers’ Crest, Phoenix : motto, “ Amor et obedientia.” Yellow Banner, 
 Palette with Colours: motto, “ Be truth our colouring.” White Ban- 
 ner, Lion couchant guarding a Scroll, emblematical of the Bill. Blue 
 Banner, with a figure representing the Goddess of Painting : motto, 
 “ Under Reform our arts shall flourish reverse side with Phoenix in 
 Flames ; motto, “ Amor et obedientia.” Blue Banner , with Crown ; 
 Emblems of the Trade, encircled by Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock. 
 Green Banner, with yellow fringes; design, the Eye of Providence 
 over a Hand in the Clouds, with a pair of Scales ; motto, “ In jus- 
 tice united.” White Flag , blue tassels and fringes ; design, the God- 
 dess of Liberty trampling on chains, holding a gilded Roll in her hand, 
 ■with the names of Grey, Brougham, Russell, Hume, and Althorp ; in 
 the other hand a Rod, with the Cap of Liberty on the top ; Sea and 
 Ships in the distance ; motto, “ Liberty.” Reverse side, a Boy painting 
 at an Easel, with a View of Edinburgh in the distance ; in the fore- 
 ground, grinding-stone, palette knives, pots and brushes, and other imple- 
 ments of the trade; motto, “ House-Painters.” Committee, with crim- 
 son mole-sticks, and gilded heads ; brown silk sashes, edged with blue. 
 The men wore the badges of the trade, brown aprons, and brass palettes, 
 with dots of colour-set red, white, and blue. 
 
 The appearance which this body presented was highly imposing, and 
 greatly admired. They carried, as will be seen, an immense forest 
 of the most beautiful flags and banners, and the tout ensemble was well 
 worthy of the precedence they possessed. 
 
 2. SHAWL WEAVERS. 
 
 Ticket, No. 2. with Weavers’ Arms and Fleur-de-lis. Banner of Royal 
 Stuart Tartan (velvet), with motto, “ May the Philibegbe ever a terror 
 to their foes.” — A Shawl Banner , being a very rich imitation of India 
 corner and centre shawl, motto, u May the value of our victory be wove 
 in every heart.”— -A very rich Emancipation Shawl Banner, with motto, 
 “ H ail freedom’s glorious dawn.” — Standard , Blue silk -flag, with Weavers 
 Arms on one side, motto, “ Weave truth with trust.” Reverse, Scottish 
 
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 National Arms, with motto. Shawl Banner , a richi mitation of India 
 zebra shawl ; motto, « Liberty’s triumph over despotism.” Shawl Ban- 
 ner, a rich imitation of India corner and side runner shawl ; motto, 
 
 « Victory achieved by union.” Green Silk Banner , with motto in gold 
 letters, “ For a nation to be free it is sufficient that the people wills it.” 
 Complete model of a Shawl-loom. A green Silk Banner with motto in 
 gold letters, “ Let commerce flourish.” A complete model of a flower- 
 lashing frame, with a figure of a man at work ; motto, in gold letters on 
 the silk, “ We have gained our design, our design was Reform.” Then 
 followed the Shawl-Weavers Draw-boys. White Silk Banner, with a maza- 
 reen blue silk edging : in gold letters are the names of “ Grey, Brougham, 
 Althorp, and Russell.” In the centre a laurel of the Rose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock, with motto, “ What our fathers have begun, we, their sons, 
 hope to finish.” — The uniform of this body was white aprons, decorated 
 with imitation edgings : sashes of imitation shawl borders : they also 
 wore the union jack of their own manufacture (bearing the word “ Re- 
 form,” and date “ 1 832 ” loom-wove into it), set in a burnished brass 
 frame. They all carried white rods with gilded tops. 
 
 3. HATTERS. 
 
 Horseman, bearing the Society’s Charter, and habited in a body-coat 
 worn by the late Joseph Bonaparte, now the property of Messrs Alex- 
 ander Craig and Company, South Bridge. Dalkeith Juvenile Harmonic 
 Band, richly dressed in Lancers’ uniform, and playing for the first time 
 before the Edinburgh public. Three boys bearing, on blue rods. Three 
 Hats of different shapes, in miniature. Blue Silk Flag, with silk fringe ; 
 design, Hat and hand ; shield, supported by beavers rampant, done in 
 gold; hare, with rabbit and fleece; Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle en- 
 twined, mottos, “ Lovers of Unity Love as Brethren.” Trimmings 
 a deep fringe, tassels, and cords of tricoloured silk, fastened with ribbon 
 and tricoloured knots, the pole spear-pointed and gilt, the binding to the 
 pole, knots of ribbon. Second Flag , Blue silk, with gold fringe ; repre- 
 sentation of Industry and Friendship ; shield, with bee-hive and beavers, 
 set in gold, supported by two men, the one, a stranger in the act of re- 
 ceiving from the other a kind reception. Emblems of trade; Rose, 
 Shamrock, and Thistle entwined ; “ The United Felt-makers of Great 
 Britain and Ireland.” Reverse, Figure of Britannia, Cap and Tree of 
 Liberty ; emblems of industry ; Ci Freedom and industry, Britannia’s 
 boast !” Banner , Hatter’s Arms ; “ Ingenuitas.” Model of a bow used in 
 working the different furs, with hats in various stages — The men wore 
 grey and brown stuff hats, made on purpose for the Jubilee, in honour of 
 Grey and Brougham, two of the champions of Reform, and expressive of 
 the Society’s united attachment to the glorious cause. The majority also 
 wore tricoloured rosettes, and aprons with a figure of Friendship ; in- 
 scription, “ We assist each other in time of need.” 
 
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 4. ROPE-MAKERS. 
 
 The Flag a light blue ; the Arms of the trade represented in the centre, 
 supported by two spinners ; above the Trade’s Arms is the City Arms ; 
 motto at the bottom, “ Hurtut nua Tyiden,” the whole surrounded by 
 garlands ; the obverse side representing a sea scene, with large and small 
 vessels completely rigged. A little from the shore is a rope-walk, with 
 several spinners at work. Banner and motto, “ By perseverance we have 
 gained our rights, by union we will keep them surrounded by the Rose, 
 the Thistle, and the Shamrock. 
 
 5. CABINET AND CHAIR MAKERS. 
 
 Flag , with Justice seated on a pedestal, supported by two men in 
 working attire ; the one holding a Pair of Compasses and a Square ; the 
 other, a Plane and Hand-Saw : motto, “ Let Tyrants tremble while Jus- 
 tice holds the scales the whole surrounded with a wreath of the Rose, 
 Thistle, and Shamrock. Model of a Bench, with a figure at work, sur- 
 rounded with mahogany shavings. Black Banner , inscription, “ A tribute 
 to the memory of Muir, Gerald, and others, who suffered in the cause 
 reverse, “ Individuals may perish, but Truth is eternal.” A lady’s 
 Work-box, in rose-wood, and richly inlaid with brass. An Inkstand, 
 with two trays underneath, also in rose-wood and brass. Banner , Bri- 
 tannia presenting Earl Grey with the Bill of Rights, and Fame crowning 
 him with laurel : motto, 
 
 '• Our country’s saved with all its laws ; 
 
 Ours is the Bill and Ten Pound clause.” 
 
 Flag , bearing the Royal Arms, surmounted with Crown and Lion. A 
 Travelling Case, done in rose-wood and brass. Banner , with motto, 
 a Earl Grey a good Cabinet-maker reverse, “ Brougham, Althorp, Rus- 
 sell, Hume, and other proved friends of reform.” Model , A Winged Ca- 
 binet, with columns and silk pannels. Model, A Pedestal Side-board, 
 with Sarcophagus below it. Banner , with the following motto, “ It’s 
 but justice,” surrounded with a wreath of the Rose, Thistle, and Sham- 
 rock, and surmounted by the Crown and two Union Jacks. Flag, A 
 large Union Jack. Model, A Bargere Chair. Model, A Book-case, with 
 silk pannels. Large Compass and Square, with a Bench on each side, 
 all gilt. Banner, with motto, “ Our voice will now be heard, our senti- 
 ments respected reverse, “ Free trade all over the world.” Model, A 
 Sarcophagus. Model, A Pedestal Side-board, with Sarcophagus below it. 
 Banner , with inscription, “ May the design of the present Cabinet ever 
 stand as a pattern to all future Cabinet-makers;” reverse, u May the 
 Grey dawn of Reform soon brighten to a glorious noon of peace and pros- 
 perity.” Flag, with the figure of a Sideboard : motto, “ Honest in- 
 dustry is the strength of society.” Banner, inscription, “ The will of the 
 people has become the law of the land reverse, u Britannia’s latest 
 
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 born— the Bill.” Model, A four-posted Bedstead. Model, A Chest of 
 Drawers, with columns. Banner , painted on which, the Cabinet of Re- 
 form, with the portraits of Earl Grey and Lord Brougham in the cen- 
 tre of the pannels. Banner , with motto, 
 
 “ The head with honour now is Grey ; 
 
 Our Broom has swept the Rogues away.” 
 
 All the body wore a small brass Compass and Square, suspended by 
 a Blue Ribbon, and the Union Jack fixed on the left side. 
 
 6. CALEDONIAN YOUTHS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY. 
 
 Flag of blue silk, bearing a Shield, with Crown, Sceptre, and Sword, 
 supported by Bruce and Douglas : motto round the Shield, “ Nemo me 
 impune lacesset over the top, “ Courage and perseverance merits re- 
 ward :” at the bottom is inscribed, “ Caledonian Youths Friendly So- 
 ciety, instituted November 28. 1823 ” Second Flag , blue silk, with 
 Scotch Arms ; reverse side, Scotch Thistle, above which is t e i y 
 Arms, supported by two Youths; motto, “ Youth well spent makes 
 old age happy.” Banner of white silk, full length Portrait of the 
 Kino- in the uniform of an Admiral, leaning on an anchor ; motto, 
 « For my people.” Second Banner, blue silk, representation oi Earl 
 Grey, holding in his hand a scroll, on which are the words, “ Reform 
 Bill 1832;” above, are two Youths crowning him with laurel; motto, 
 “ The People’s Friend.” Third Banner , yellow silk, having a full-length 
 painting of Lord Brougham, holding the scales of Justice in one hand, 
 and in the other a scroll, on which are inscribed the names of the 
 leading Reformers. At the feet of Lord Brougham is seen a certain great 
 Duke on his back, with a scroll in his hand, and appropriate inscription ; 
 motto above, « Lord Brougham, the friend of liberty and supporter of 
 iustice ;” motto below, “ Tyrants must fall and liberty triumph.” There 
 were several other Banners. The Members carried Poles, with Thistles 
 on top, and the Committee wore Sashes of Blue Silk, with other ornaments. 
 
 7. COPPERPLATE PRINTERS. 
 
 Number “ 7 ” on a Pole, carried by one of the body, a native of Bom- 
 bay in the costume of an Indian Nabob. Blue Silk Flag ; device on one 
 side’, a cast-iron Copperplate Press, with Wheel and Pinion; on the re- 
 verse, the Arms and Motto of Scotland. A neat model of the Copper- 
 plate Press. A Terrestrial Globe, surmounted by a figure of the Rising 
 Sun; Scroll, with motto, « May the Rising Sun of Liberty shine glo- 
 riously over all the Earth.” Thistles, raised upon poles, and earned by 
 two of the body. 
 
 8. PORTERS. 
 
 Blue Flag , trimmed with yellow ; in one comer a Union Jack ; in the 
 centre is the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock ; in another corner, a Nag’s 
 
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 Head, and a Crown and Anchor, with the letters “ E. C. P.” underneath ; 
 a Highlander in full dress, holding a Thistle in his hand ; an English- 
 man, with a Hose in his hand, and habited as a Sailor ; a ship is seen 
 at his side, and another in the distance ; an Irishman, with a Shamrock 
 in his hand: Inscription, “ We united will be free.” A Blue Banner, 
 trimmed with yellow ; on the top a Bunch of Grapes, with the 
 emblems of the three nations enterwoven around them ; and, underneath, 
 is a Pipe of Wine, and a Man, in a Porter’s dress, in the art of drawing 
 it off : motto, “ Liberty.” 
 
 9. OPTICIANS. 
 
 Blue Banner , with orange drapery ; shield, with a Sextant, Barometer, 
 Thermometer, and a Pair of Spectacles; supporters, two Workmen, with 
 Compass and Buie ; crest, a Telescope : motto, above, “ Our Prospects 
 are bright below, u We serve Science, and Science serves us.” Among 
 the other insignia carried by this craft, were a Theodolite, an Astrono- 
 mical Circle, an Air-Pump, and a Sphere. 
 
 10. CUTLERS. 
 
 Blue Banner , inscribed, “ Edinburgh Cutlers.” Design, Crown and 
 Hammer, also six cross dirks, inscription, u True hearts and trusty blades.” 
 The Banner supported by eight spearmen. Each member carried a rod 
 of polished steel, variously ornamented with cross swords, cross daggers, 
 stars, thistles, &c. Then followed the Portsburgh Incorporation of 
 Hammermen’s Flag. Design, Crown and Hammer, encircled with 
 Scotch Thistles : motto, “ Nisi Dominus frustra.” Also a pair of re- 
 markably large Deer Horns, with ornamental drapery : motto, “ Free 
 as the deer.” 
 
 11. POULTERERS. 
 
 Green Silk Flag, borne by a man mounted on a grey pony. On one 
 side of the flag is represented a hen and six chickens : motto, u May 
 industry always be rewarded since now we have gained our liberty.” 
 Reverse side : Design, a fight between a grey and red cock ; the grey one, 
 victorious, is in the attitude of trampling upon and crowing over the body 
 of his fallen antagonist ; inscription, “ Ten Pounds to a Crown (hiero- 
 glyphic) on the Grey.” A stuffed Eagle carried on a pole, represented 
 in the attitude of tearing to pieces a white rabbit : Motto, 
 
 “ With eagle’s wing I have soared through Britannia’s isle. 
 
 To tear the Tories from that soil.” 
 
 Stuffed Woodcocks, a Peacock, Pea-hen, and a white Hare, raised on 
 poles. 
 
 12. UNITED SHOPMEN. 
 
 This body was preceded by their Officer, wearing a cocked hat, trimmed 
 with gold lace, and a white satin sash. He carried a richly gilded octagon 
 
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 frame, enclosing the number “12” on a white ground, and the whole 
 gaily decorated with a profusion of broad white satin ribbons. Their First 
 Banner was of royal purple silk, and shewed “ the City Arms; above 
 which was written, « The United Shopmen.” Their Second Banner , of 
 rich blue lutestring, shewed “ the Scottish Arms.” In the centre of the 
 body was displayed a large and splendid white satin Flag , bearing the 
 following device : The two Hemispheres, surmounted by an East India- 
 man, and supported by the figures of Liberty and Justice, with the 
 motto, “ Commerce thus supported must prosper.” On their Third 
 Banner , of crimson silk, was a beautiful and highly finished painting. 
 The figure of Hope, leaning gracefully on the anchor, is pointing to the 
 Star of Reform, which is seen rising above the ocean, supposed to be the 
 forerunner of the Sun of Liberty, and gazing stedfastly on the scroll 
 above— “ The Dawn of Freedom.” This splendid painting was executed 
 by Mr J. B. Kidd, and, along with the fourth Banner, handsomely pre- 
 sented by him (gratis) to the United Shopmen. Their F oarth Banner , of 
 green silk, represented the Crown upheld by two winged Cherubs, one 
 of them blowing the trumpet of Fame, and underneath was written the 
 names of Grey, Brougham, Russell, Althorp, and Jeffrey. The mem- 
 bers of Committee were distinguished by white batons tipped with gold, 
 and the whole body wore rosettes of white ribbons on their breasts. 
 This was the first attempt of the Shopmen of Edinburgh to unite 
 themselves into a body ; and the highly r spectable appearance which 
 they made, reflects much credit on the Committee for their exertions. 
 
 13. PLUMBERS. 
 
 A silk striped Flag , with the Plumbers’ Coat of Arms on both sides : 
 motto, “ In God is all our hope.” Crest above the arms, Justice with 
 scales : motto, “ Justitia et Pax.” A yellow Banner ; design, a Plumber 
 working a pump, with the following words on a scroll, “ Christopher 
 North under the Reform pump.” A blue Banner , with a winged figure 
 holding a plum line in her right hand, and a scroll in the left, with the 
 words, “ Reform all plum.” A fine model of a Force Pump, also seve- 
 ral excellent models of tools belonging to the trade.— The Committee 
 carried Batons, and wore striped silk Sashes, and Reform Badges on the 
 left breast. 
 
 14. LIBBERTON TRADES. 
 
 Two Flags and three Banners. Design on Carters' Flag , men sowing 
 and ploughing ; motto, “ God speed the Plough.” 
 
 United Apronmen ; Banner , a Triumphal Arch, with Square and Com- 
 pass : motto, “ Our actions shall be squared by the glorious law s of liberty.” 
 
 Bur diehouse Banner ; Justice with Scales; motto, “ What Justice de- 
 manded, who could keep back ?” 
 
 Stenhouse Scottish Youths' Flag; design, St Andrew’s Cross, and be- 
 tween the limbs the names of Wallace, Bruce, Knox, and Grey. 
 
 
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 United Banner ; design, Union Jack, encircled, with the Rose, Thistle, 
 and Shamrock : motto, 
 
 “ With joy we’ll toil, though scant our pay, ^ 
 
 Since justice is decreed us ; 
 
 And grateful prove to Noble Grey, 
 
 Who has from thraldom freed us,” 
 
 15. EDINBURGH SHAKSPEARE CLUB. 
 
 (Instituted 1820.) 
 
 A gilt Shield, within palm branches (upon a white and gold rod). On 
 one side, Shakspeare’s Arms; and on the other, the Number in the order 
 of Procession. Banner upon a spear, with gilt head. Banner of white 
 silk, with motto in gold letters, “ Now is the winter of our discontent 
 made glorious summer.” The office-bearers wore their jewels of office 
 suspended on crimson collars ; the President and Vice-President carried 
 gilt batons, mounted with silver. 
 
 16. CURRIERS. 
 
 A Flag of Waterloo blue silk. A white Shield, with black ingrailed 
 Cross ; crossed Currying-Knives in the four quarters ; shield crowned 
 with barred Helmet, surmounted by two naked arms, bearing a Currying- 
 Knife proper ; Horse and Bull as supporters ; motto, “ We trust in 
 God.” Cross Currying-Knives and Steel carried on a pole. The whole 
 body wore blue aprons, with brass currying-knives suspended by a blue 
 ribbon from their neck. 
 
 17. IRON-FOUNDERS. 
 
 First Flag of blue silk, with yellow fringes and tassels. On one side, a 
 painting of a Steam-Engine ; motto, “ The triumph of mind over mat- 
 ter.” On the other side, the Founders’ Arms, surrounded with a wreath 
 of the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock intertwined : motto at top, “ La- 
 bour is the source of wealth ;” below, “ Industry and benevolence unite 
 us in friendship.” Second Flag of blue silk, with silver fringes and tas- 
 sels. On one side, “ Calton Foundry motto, “ Let the iron trade 
 flourish, and Britain prospers on the other side, motto, “ Reform, the 
 people’s darling child.” First Banner , with representation of a Blast 
 Smelting Furnace : motto, “ I yield to no metals, but all yield to me.” 
 Second Banner , Moulders’ Arms: motto, “Lovers of unity.” This 
 body also carried a Gilded Anvil, with Hammer and Tongs. A 
 large Scotch Thistle, neatly cut in wrought iron, was also exhibited. 
 Each individual wore upon his breast a laurel wreath (the civic crown 
 of the ancients), encircling a palm branch, emblematical of our vic- 
 torious triumph achieved in peace. This badge was very tastefully 
 got up in cast iron, and richly gilded. Each of the office-bearers 
 carried a rod, surmounted with a Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock, of cast- 
 iron, and were decorated with blue silk sashes, having upon them “ Iron- 
 Founders,” done in gilt letters. 
 
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 18. JOINERS. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag ; design. Triumphal Arch, supported on each side by 
 four Corinthian Columns, on the top of which, outside the arch, the 
 figures of Justice and Plenty ; Compasses on each side, within a wreath ; 
 on the top, in large gilt letters, the name of the trade, with motto ^ 
 <£ Triumph of Liberty.” Banner ; a Highlandman in full costume, with 
 motto, “ Turn the blue bonnets wha can.” A White Flag , design, a 
 Grecian Door-piece, between the columns of which is the figure of Hope 
 and .the Anchor, supported by Union; Motto, in large gilt letters, 
 “ Permanent to protect, not combined to injure the whole surrounded 
 with a wreath of Roses, Thistles, and Shamrocks. A large White Flag, 
 design, a Corinthian Door-piece, inclosed within a wreath, with Square 
 and Compasses between the columns ; at the top of the Flag is a Rose 
 and a Thistle, the Rising Sun, and a Threefold Cord : motto, “ United we 
 stand.” A White Flag , — On one side, a view of St Stephen’s in the dis- 
 tance, whence two Joiners are returning from work, with their tools on 
 their backs ; motto — 
 
 “ A world of labour has been spent 
 To mend the seats in Parliament 
 
 On the other side a double wreath, with Rose and Thistle ; and motto — 
 
 “ Sheath the sword, Scotland ; 
 
 Scotland, Hurra ! 
 
 The battle is won. 
 
 And our General is Grey.” 
 
 Banner , with the following Inscription, “ May Earl Grey, the champion 
 of the people’s rights, live long to see the good effects of his unexampled 
 efforts.” A Banner , representing a Bench, on which two Joiners are at 
 work, with motto — 
 
 “ Joiners we are. 
 
 And join’d we will be. 
 
 Our rights to defend. 
 
 Till our country is free.” 
 
 This Banner was surmounted by an Elliptic Arch, and motto on the 
 arch, “ Joined to every good cause.” A White Silk Banner , with a paint- 
 ing of Square and Compasses ; the Compasses expanded over the words 
 “ The Biel motto, “We have got it to a shaving.” This Banner 
 was surmounted by a Plane, with a Shaving hanging out, on which was 
 to be seen the, words “ Rotten Boroughs.” A gilt Saw, placed horizon- 
 tally, with Axe and Adze crossed on the top of it : motto, on one side, 
 “We three meet and agree;” on the other, “ Take care of old nails.” 
 A Plane placed horizontally, with Saw and Axe crossed on the top of it, 
 with the Compasses stretched between them, all gilt ; Motto on one side 
 of the Plane, “ We have wrought for Reform ;” on the other side, “We 
 work for Reform.” Model of a Bench, and a Man joining a Sash ; mot- 
 to on one side, “We must be particular about our Members ;” on the 
 other side, a man planing a piece of wood, and motto, “ May Justice 
 rule the Bench.” A Crown inclosed within a Thistle, with Square and 
 
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 Compasses on one side, and a Saw on the other, fantastically decorated 
 with shavings : motto, “ Nemo me impune lacesset.” The bearer of 
 this Banner wore a Hat of curious workmanship, being entirely made of 
 shavings. He was supported by two men, each carrying a gilded Axe. 
 A Model of a Trussed Cupple, gilt, supported on Doric Columns, with 
 the three mechanical powers applied underneath ; a small Tri-coloured 
 Flag on the top, and motto on the Tie-Beam, “ Our strength is in 
 Union.” An Oil Painting of a Gothic Door, in the Old English style, 
 encircled by the Bose and Thistle, suspended from a Trussed Cupple, on 
 the top of which is an Imperial Crown, resting upon a Crimson Cushion, 
 inscribed on the top, “ United Joiners of Edinburgh, 1832.” —There 
 were a great number of other Models, &c. emblematical of the trade. 
 Among the Mottos were the following: “No taxes on knowledge”— 
 « Free trade with all nations” — “ Every man helped his neighbour, and 
 every man said to his brother, Be of good courage”— “ The king who just- 
 ly governeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever,” &c. 
 
 19. UNITED TOBACCONISTS. 
 
 Headed by a Marshal in military uniform, mounted on a Grey 
 Horse, bearing a Lochaber Axe, and led by Two Grooms, followed by 
 Nine Committeemen, with gilded batons. Large White Silk Flag, with 
 Brown Fringe; — design, The Trade’s Arms; a Tobacco Hogshead sup- 
 ported by Two Sailors, smoking ; above, Two Hands united, surmounted 
 by the Begalia of Scotland, with rays of light emanating from it ; Scroll, 
 « Edinburgh United Tobacconists;” in the corner a Union Jack, and 
 below, a Sea Yiew in the distance, with Tobacco Plant in the foreground. 
 Supported by Four Men with White Silk Sashes, having the word “ To- 
 bacconists” on them. White Banner , with Tobacco Boll at top : motto, 
 « Who shall twist our rights from us ?” Blue Banner, with Scots 
 Thistle at top : motto, “ The schemes of our enemies have vanished like 
 smoke.” A large Tobacco Plant. 
 
 The PIPEMAKEBS were attached to the Tobacconists. A Silk Flag, 
 bordered with blue fringe, and decorated with favours of white and blue 
 Bibbons : motto above, “ Beform victoriously gained.” In the centre 
 of the flag a Gilt Shield, supported by two men with a Tobacco Pipe in 
 their hand : Crest, an open hand, “ Let brotherly love continue.” In a 
 scroll, formed by the Bose and Thistle, « United to support, but not 
 combined to injure.” Banner, with a Pipe Kiln in full operation : mot- 
 to, “ Our work is tried by fire, and by it made perfect.” The whole 
 surmounted by a scroll, bearing the words, “ Earl Grey and the People.” 
 
 20. BRASS-FOUNDERS. 
 
 Trade's Flag ; on one side, Arms of the Trade, consisting of a large 
 Vase; in centre, a pair of Candelabras, one on each side; on the top 
 
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 two hands in the act of taking the crucible out of the furnace ; the 
 whole supported by Hope and Justice : motto, “ God the only founder 
 Reverse — City Arms and Motto; Standard-bearer supported by two 
 Spearmen. A large splendid Brass Crown. Banner , Crown and Ham- 
 mer entwined with a laurel-leaf: motto “ Union’s happy day.” 
 Large Chinese Gong. Pair of highly finished Pedestals. Pair of 
 Brass rampant Lions. Blue Silk Flag ; on one side, a Bell ; reverse, 
 Crown and Hammer; supported by two Brass Crowns on crimson 
 cushions. Cap of Liberty, supported by two antique vases. Model of 
 a Gas Meter. Bronzed Oil-lamp. Banner , with Painting of a Triumphal 
 Arch; Lustre suspended in centre : motto, “ We triumph in the lustre 
 of liberty.” Pair of Glass Rays, one at each side. Several ornamented 
 Brass Vases, with flowers. An ornamented Hall-Lantern suspended 
 in centre of an ornamental arch, surmounted with a fine Scotch Thistle. 
 Two ornamental Vases. Brass Crucible, Tongs, &c. Banner; design, 
 Hammermen’s Arms; two Hands below, surmounted with a Cap of 
 Liberty : motto, “ May liberty extend from pole to pole.” Repre- 
 sentation of the Four Quarters of the Globe on a brass pole. Banner; 
 Red Lion, centre of Shield entwined by Union border ; on the top Ham- 
 mer in hand : motto, “ By wisdom and courage— tyrants may tremble ;” 
 supported by two Pine-Apples in brass. Elephant and Castle in brass, 
 with fine chased Cup filled with French artificial Flowers, with two* 
 Crystal Rays, one at each side. Brass figure of Achilles in the attitude 
 of throwing the spear. Two very large richly ornamented Vases. Two 
 Models of Turning Lathes, one in operation. Two ornamented Pedestals, 
 with Sinumbra Burners. 
 
 21. UNITED TANNERS. 
 
 Flag of Light-brown Silk, bound with Yellow Silk Fringe ; design, a 
 Shield, with the Trade’s Arms surmounted by their crest on a wreath ; 
 an Oak Tree in full bloom proper, supported on the dexter side by a 
 Bull, and on the sinister side by a Horse, both proper ; the whole en- 
 circled by the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock, entwined : motto, “ Our 
 country and commerce.” Two Banners of japanned leather, light-brown 
 colour; on one of which was painted the following motto: 
 
 “ May the Sons of the Thistle, the Shamrock, and Rose, 
 
 Have success in commerce, and triumph o’er foes.” 
 
 The motto on the other Banner was, 
 
 “ May the bond of our union be firm in our hearts. 
 
 While com, horn, and leather, our country imparts.” 
 
 Insignia , 1 . Two gilded bend Hammers placed crossways, with the Strok- 
 ing-knife placed above both ; 2. The Fleshing-knife and Grainer placed 
 crossways, with the Hand-knife and Steel suspended from the handles ; 
 3. A stuffed Bull’s head, with large dressed horns ; and, 4. Two plated 
 Tanners’ Hooks. The Committee wore light -brown sashes, edged with 
 green, with the Union Reform Badge upon their left shoulder, as did all 
 the Trade. Each wore light-brown aprons, with cross knives in the form 
 of those they daily use, suspended by a blue ribbon upon their breast. 
 
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 22. CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS. 
 
 Flag of white silk, with the arms and crest belonging to the profession. 
 The Shield is supported on the dexter side by a Roman character, and 
 on the left by Time with his scythe ; a Time-Piece in the centre, sur- 
 mounted by a Globe : motto, “ Tempus rerum imperator.” Models, 
 two lever skeleton Time-Pieces, a Chronometer Time-Piece, two Com- 
 pensation Pendulums, and an Engine for cutting Watch-Wheel Teeth. 
 
 The WATCH-GLASS MAKERS carried a handsome Model of a 
 Glass Grinding Machine. 
 
 23. TURNERS. 
 
 Flag, on one side an elephant and Aurora, with the motto, “ One good 
 turn deserves another.” On the other side, figure of a man at work on 
 a turning-lathe, with the name of the trade, “ Edinburgh Turners and 
 motto, “ With hard turning we have obtained our end.” Banner, framed 
 in column and arch, with the motto on first side, “We have won the 
 victory, thanks to the King of Kings and his instrument, Earl Grey.” 
 Second side, a Spinning-Wheel, with the motto, “ It’s spun out.” In. 
 signia, gadge and chisel, gilded callipers and compasses, turning-lathe, 
 spinning-wheel, with small banner, reel, chess-men, &c. The Office- 
 bearers carried batons ; the Committee blue rods with gilded thistles on 
 top, and each wore a sash. 
 
 24. MILLERS. 
 
 Dark Blue Silk Flag, with trimmings, cord, and tassels of crimson and 
 gold-coloured silk ; design, two Millstones enwreathed with Rose, 
 Thistle, and Shamrock ; in the centre, Pick and Rhind in gold. Top 
 scroll, in letters of gold, “ Association of Millers,” &c. ; below, “ Our 
 deeds let sacred Justice rule.” Banner , on the top an Earl’s Coronet, 
 under which is an Oak Wreath : motto, 
 
 “ Long live the name of Earl Grey, 
 
 Who nobly braved the storm ; 
 
 And pledged his word to stand or fall. 
 
 To gain this grand Reform.” 
 
 Banner, on the top a Laurel Crown enwreathed with palm branches : 
 motto, 
 
 “ Behold the glorious morn hath dawn’d. 
 
 The joyful day hath come ; 
 
 A glorious conquest o’er the foes 
 Of Britain’s rights is won.” 
 
 Banner, two Cornucopias, beneath which are Mill- Wheels and Tickler, 
 with appropriate motto. Banner, a Wheat Sheaf, below which are Mill- 
 stones, Rhind, Pick, Anchor and Bales of Goods, with appropriate motto. 
 
25. BAKERS. 
 
 Blue and White Flags ; design, Bakers’ Arms, with the inscriptions, 
 u Praise God for all,” and “ By this we live.” Wheat Sheaves and Horns 
 of Plenty, neatly ornamented. Two Blue Banners ; full-length portrait 
 of Earl Grey, the great Champion of Reform, in his robes, and crowned 
 with laurel : also of “ Lord Brougham, whose gigantic mind has long 
 grappled with Corruption in every form.” A gilded Crown carried on a 
 crimson velvet cushion. Two Purple Banners , full-length portrait of 
 “ Lord John Russell, the asserter of the People’s Rights, and worthy 
 of his illustrious’name and of “ Lord Althorp, the honest and long tried 
 friend of Freedom.” A Peel, with a Loaf, beautifully gilded. Blue 
 Banner , the Rising Sun; inscription, a Welcome brighter times re- 
 verse, Meridian Sun ; inscription, “ Long looked for come at last.” 
 Gilded Trough, and numerous other devices. — The whole Body wore 
 white aprons, the Committee blue silk sashes, trimmed with white, and 
 in their breasts three ears of wheat tied with white and pink ribbons. 
 
 26. FLESHERS AND CANDLEMAKERS. 
 
 High-Market Incorporation Flag ; Journeymen Fleshers’ Flag ; Can- 
 nongate Incorporation Flag : all three bearing the Trade’s Coat -of- Arms. 
 Banner, with two Lambs. 
 
 The CANDLEMAKERS, who were few in number, carried no Flags 
 or Banners. 
 
 27. CARVERS, GILDERS, AND GOLDBEATERS. 
 
 A stand of Colours , dark blue silk, bearing the emblems of their trades ; 
 a Union Jack in the corner; the Hand and Hammer at the top; in the 
 centre a bust of Earl Grey, with a Cupid crowning it with laurel. On 
 one side of the shield, a gilded frame, enclosing a portrait of the Lord 
 Advocate ; motto, “ United and Firm we triumph.” Three gilded 
 carved Wreaths, with gilded Palms : in the centre of the first wreath, 
 “ William IV.” surmounted by a crown ; in the second, the names of 
 Grey and Brougham, surmounted by an Earl’s Coronet ; and in the third, 
 Althorp and Russell, surmounted by a Baron’s Coronet. A carved and 
 gilded Hand and Hammer. Three carved and gilded Eagles. Each 
 member carried a gilded rod, surmounted by various emblems. 
 
 28. CRAMOND TRADES. 
 
 A figure of a Spread Eagle, cut in iron, with the number “ 28 ” suspended 
 from its bill. Blue Silk Flag, with Smiths’ Arms, and motto, “ Our hearts 
 are as true as our anvils are hard.” Reverse, the Forge Hammer; 
 
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 motto, “ A clean heat makes sound work “ Strike while the iron is 
 hot.” Brown Silk Banner , crosier, en wreathed with Roses, Thistles, and 
 Shamrocks ; motto, “ Keep United.” Green Banner , motto, “ The Chains 
 of Oppression are burst asunder.” The chains are here seen falling into 
 pieces. A large Scotch Thistle, ten feet high. On the top of the flag- 
 pole was a splendid gilt Hammer ; and on the top of the banner poles 
 were fancy gilt Thistles. The Committee wore blue sashes with the 
 word “ Cramond” in gold letters ; and the whole members belonging to 
 the Cramond Trades wore medals struck for the occasion — These trades, 
 although coming from a distance, were first on Burntsfield Links; and 
 we cannot help remarking how suitable the motto on their green banner 
 was to their early appearance on the field. The chains of oppression 
 were indeed burst asunder, and, rejoicing at their emancipation, they 
 « outran the rest” in their desire to celebrate the happy victory. 
 
 29. CHIMNEY SWEEPERS. 
 
 Flag of yellow silk, with blue fringes and tassels. On the one side was 
 the City Arms, on the other a shield bearing the different emblems of 
 their trade, supported by two figures of the ancient Tronmen Chimney- 
 Sweepers of Edinburgh, dressed in their full uniform, and carrying all 
 the different implements of their trade. Above the shield was a Naked 
 Arm and Hand, holding a Brush, with the motto below it, “We sweep 
 clean.” On the top of the whole was inscribed “ United Chimney- 
 Sweepers of Edinburgh and below, the motto, “ Let us stand firm.” 
 A large Green Besom, with gilded rope and virol. A pair of Ladders 
 crossed, and gilded, with a set of gilded ropes hanging over the centre of 
 them. A cross pole, with the Creepers hanging at one end and the Bul- 
 let at the other, with the Trowel erect at the centre. A pair of Brushes 
 crossed and gilded. A Banner , painted in the form of drapery, with the 
 motto of “ Liberty is a glorious feast.”— The Committee wore blue silk 
 sashes, and the rest of the body carried blue rods,tipt with white at each 
 end. 
 
 30. EDINBURGH SUGAR REFINERS. 
 
 Flag blue silk, with pink border ; on one side two sugar refiners sup- 
 porting a shield bearing loaves and lumps of sugar. Crest, a hand grasp- 
 ing a sugar-loaf; inscribed above the crest, “Edinburgh Sugar Refin- 
 ers.” On the reverse, a patent Sugar-pan, with a man employed in boil- 
 ing sugar-loaves, lumps, &c. ; motto, “ Our standard is purity.” Banner 
 blue, and pink border ; motto, “ The nation’s best manufacture, a House 
 of Commons triple-refined ! ” Champion on a horse led by two Squires, 
 the horse fancifully decorated with ribbons and festoons of flowers ; the 
 champion with a baton in his hand, and carrying before him an excellent 
 model of a sugar-pan. A model of a machine for pointing sugar loaves. 
 A hhd. marked “ Raw Sugar, M‘F. No. 30.” A model of a molasses pun- 
 
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 elieon, marked « Dulce et Utile.” The rest of the trade bearing loaves, 
 papered and unpapered. 
 
 31. MARBLE-CUTTERS. 
 
 A Blue Silk Flag, with Coat of Arms ; Crest, a Workman cutting a 
 Bust of Earl Grey ; motto, “ Our Works extend our Fame.” Figure of 
 Fame flying with a scroll, on which is written, “ The United Marble- 
 Cutters of No. 37. Leith Walk.” Shield of the City Arms on the top 
 corner of the Flag. Yellow Silk Banner, surmounted with a large Gilt 
 Thistle. Design, Day-break ; motto, “ The Dawn of Britain’s future 
 Glory beneath which is the Thistle, Bose, and Shamrock, entwined to- 
 gether. Gilt Square and Compass, with Mash Splitters and Callipers 
 carried on Poles. All this Body wore Blue Silk Sashes, trimmed with 
 Yellow, and Rosettes of Blue, Red, and Yellow. 
 
 32. CALEDONIAN AND ST CUTHBERT’S SOCIETY 
 OF GARDENERS. 
 
 Gilded Garden Implements. The word “ Reform,” decorated with 
 Flowers. Two Horns of Plenty. Large Flag ; design. The Tree of 
 the Constitution, at the base of which are Portraits of Lords Grey and 
 Russell ; underneath is the following verse : — 
 
 “ I was planted by Russell, 
 
 Grey brought me through storm ; 
 
 My Roots being Justice, 
 
 My Fruit is Reform.” 
 
 On the other side of the Flag is a figure of Wallace, with the celebrated 
 motto, “ Caledonia shall be free.” A large Flower Globe, surmounted 
 by a Gilded Dove with a Palm Branch ; large Flower Globe with Sun ; 
 large Crown ; Bee-hives ; Society’s Flags ; a beautifully decorated Irish 
 Harp ; Fruit Baskets ; square Garland, representing the Sun, Moon, and 
 Seven Stars ; Globe and Rainbow ; open Crown, and a variety of fancy 
 Ornaments, on the base of which stand two Figures, representing Adam 
 and Eve ; motto over the whole, “ Corruption rooted out, and the seeds 
 of liberty sown.” An extraordinarily large Scotch Thistle ; decorated 
 Crown inside of a Thistle, motto, “ It stands secure.” Two close Crowns, 
 with a variety of Garlands. Society’s Flags, Flowers, and other decora- 
 tions. Two Flags of St Cuthbert’s Society. A triple Arch, containing 
 Portraits of Lords Grey, Brougham, and Russell ; Banner , representing 
 a Gardener standing with a basket in one hand, and a pruning-knife in the 
 other, a vine growing up on each side of him ; motto, « We have planted 
 our vineyard, and shall gather the fruit in due season.” A great variety 
 of other floral decorations. 
 
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 33 . COMB-MAKERS. 
 
 A large Yellow Flag; design, A Shield, in the centre of which is a 
 Boxwood Tree, supported by an Elephant and Bull, surmounted by a 
 Tortoise, and underneath a Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock ; motto, 1 
 steadies and a steady hand, we cut a hundred into one.” Yellow Banner, 
 Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock ; motto, “ By unity and strength we have 
 gained our liberty.” Another Yellow Banner; design same as flag: 
 motto, “ In liberty’s cause see the banner unfurl’d,” and “ With tortoise 
 and horn the ladies we adorn.” A Blue Banner— Bose, Thistle and Sham- 
 rock : motto, 
 
 “ How lately, how lowly, we droop’d sad and forlorn. 
 
 But now how canty and crousely we cock up our horn,” 
 
 surmounted with a pair of large Horns. There were also-a pair ^ Ante- 
 lope's Horns ; a pair of large Homs, surmounted with a Thistle, 
 motto, “ This is our dependence a Horn Dressing-Comb nearly four 
 feet long ; a large Gilded Comb, and several small Horn Combs — The 
 Members of the Body wore white linen aprons, ornamented with blue 
 ribbons. 
 
 34. PLASTERERS AND LATHERS. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag , bearing the Plasterers’ Arms, as incorporated in the 
 year 1500. Banner , with motto, “ Thanks to the Begulator of the Des- 
 tinies of Nations, Britons are now free.” Banner , motto, “ All shall be 
 well if we are moderate and wise.” Crimson Banner , with a figure of Jus- 
 tice destroying Corruption ; motto, “ The triumph of Justice.” Banner : 
 In the centre is the word Beform, with three circles linking each other, 
 (meaning the Three Estates), with rays darting out from the centre, 
 finishing with clouds. At the bottom, are two branches (Bose and Thistle) 
 tied with a ribbon : at the top, is the Plasterers’ Crest, motto, “ Esto 
 perpetua.” A Specimen of Gothic Ornament in Plaster, on the top of a 
 pole, in bold relief. A Gilded Scratch ; motto, “ It’s brought to the 
 scratch.” This Body carried White Bods, tipped with Blue ; the Com- 
 
 mittee Blue Batons with Gilded Ends. 
 
 35. SLATERS. 
 
 Blue Flag , bearing a shield supported by two Slaters, inscription, “ As- 
 sociated Slaters of Edinburgh, instituted 1773;” motto, “ Art, courage, 
 strength.” Beverse, a house in the progress of slating, with workmen 
 ascending the ladder. “ Having gained the first step, let us press to the 
 top.” Yellow Banner, Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock, “Weak when di- 
 vided, but strong when united.” Model of a Pavilion House, supported 
 by Pour Apprentices, slated on three sides, raised, and nearly finished on 
 the other sides, with scaffold raised, the ladder reaching to the under 
 scaffold. Gilded Trowels, Hammer, and Slate-Knife, borne on poles. 
 
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 36. BOOKBINDERS. 
 
 This body carried 20 Flags, Banners, and other insignia, appropriate to 
 their craft. Model of a Bible, open at Ecclesiastes, xii. 12, surmounted 
 by a star, in centre of which “ No. 36.” in gold. Flag, dark blue , in centre 
 a group of books : motto, “ Of making many books there is no end. 
 Blue silk Banner: motto, “ Earl Grey, faithful to his Country, and true 
 to his King.” Banner , wreath of thistles : motto above, “ One hour of 
 Virtuous Liberty is worth an Age of Bondage underneath, a Book, 
 with motto, “ Knowledge is Power.” Banner , on one side, “As the old 
 Cock crows the young Cock learns on the other, the Bose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock : motto, “ These shall Flourish.” Banner , emblematic of the 
 Genius of Beform driving Corruption from the Constitution : motto, 
 “ Corruption is overthrown.” This was a splendid painting, and met 
 with great admiration. Banner , wreaths of thistles ; motto above, “ We 
 would have perished had we not persisted ;” under, “We are now free.” 
 Banner , the Sun emerging from the Clouds : motto, “ The Grey Dawn 
 of Liberty.” Banner , Bose and Thistle encircling a Crown ; above, “ May 
 the sons of Freedom always shine bright under, “ This we will sup- 
 port.” Banner , with motto, 
 
 In Russia let the Bill be bound. 
 
 And Trample Despots to the Ground.” 
 
 Banner , Meridian Sun ; motto, 
 
 “ Our sun is up, we hail the day 
 Gives us reform, thanks, noble Grey.” 
 
 Model of a Book-Case with splendid bindings. Banner , with inscription, 
 
 “ Sound it aloud on land and on sea. 
 
 The people have triumphed, the people are free.” 
 
 Model of books lying on their sides, shewing various bindings. Light 
 blue Flag, with the arms of the Trade, and motto, “ The word of the Lord 
 remaineth for ever :” motto, over crest, “ Firmly bound.” Model of a 
 Standing Press filled with elegantly bound books. Model of a Book-Case, 
 exhibiting finely bound small books. Model of a Lying Press and 
 Plough. Banner, with motto, “ Long looked for come at last.” Banner , 
 Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock entwined, motto, “ The people’s happiness 
 is the Statesman’s honour.” These models were greatly admired. 
 
 37. LETTER-FOUNDERS. 
 
 A large gilded Capital A, signifying the beginning of letters, a small 
 crown under it, with the words, “ His Majesty’s Letter Founders.” A 
 yellow silk Banner, with a figure of Fame proclaiming the names of Grey, 
 Brougham, Althorp, and Bussell, the tried friends of liberty. Large blue 
 silk Flag, on one side, Edinburgh Arms, encircled by a Bose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock ; on the other side the Letter Founders’ Arms, viz. a Shield 
 with emblems of the trade, two workmen as supporters ; crest, a Hand 
 holding the letter A ; motto, “We contribute to the diffusion of Know- 
 ledge,” the whole surrounded by a wreath. White silk Banner ; motto 
 
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 4 Reform has been gained by the efforts of a United People underneath, 
 
 4 Union is Strength.” The whole body carried metal rods with thistles 
 on the top, and wore grey hats. 
 
 38. BRUSHMAKERS. 
 
 Flag , of blue silk . Shield with Arms of the Trade; supporters, a 
 Figure in Armour and a Boar; crest, Spread Eagle, &c. ; motto , 44 United 
 with Liberty and Commerce.” The Edinburgh Arms beneath. Smaller 
 Flag , with same shield and supporters; motto, 
 
 “ We’ll stand by our rights and support our new plan. 
 
 Let any man say we are wrong if he can.” 
 
 Banner , a large Broom ; motto, 
 
 “ Continue still to use me with discretion; 
 
 Behold ! I heal and beautify a nation.” 
 
 Banner , a rough head and two white-wash brushes crossed ; motto, 44 To 
 sweep the cobwebs from the walls of the Constitution.” Another Ban- 
 ner, with poetical motto The Body carried white rods with hair on the 
 
 ends. 
 
 39. FRAME WORK KNITTERS. 
 
 Flag, of Mazareen blue ; in the centre, a Stocking Frame, on one side of 
 which is the Mould, on the other the Pliers, each encircled with a wreath, 
 and surmounted by the Golden Fleece ; motto, suspended from a scroll, 
 u Speed, Strength, and Truth United,” underneath are the words 44 Frame- 
 W ork Knitters.” Reverse, large wreath of Roses, Thistles, and Sham- 
 rocks, suspended from the top, and hanging in the centre of which is a 
 silver Medallion of Minerva ; in each corner an engrafted Rose, Thistle 
 and Shamrock ; motto, 44 May the Machinery of the Bill be guided by 
 the Wisdom that reared it.” Banner ; motto, 44 With the Thread of the 
 Heart we are knit together in Liberty,” encircled with a wreath. 
 
 40. MASONS. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag , with the City Arms. — Banner, with a portrait of Earl 
 Grey, encircled with laurel, — motto, 
 
 “ With heartfelt joy we hail this happy day. 
 
 And crown with laurels bright our champion Grey.” 
 
 Banner , with the figures of Justice and Liberty supporting the red 
 cap : motto, 44 Justice and Liberty triumphant.” — Banner , bearing the 
 names of 44 Grey, Brougham, Althorp and Russell motto, 
 
 “ May heaven through all ages confirm the decree 
 That bids millions rejoice and a nation be free.” 
 
 Banner ; design of a Reform monument, with motto, 44 Our business 
 is to hide from the wind and the tide.” Banner , with a bust of Sir James 
 Gibson Craig, and the crest of Sir James on the top of the banner, cut 
 in tinplate ; motto below the bust, 44 The Reformer’s friend, when friends 
 were few.” — This Body all wore white leather aprons, with Square and 
 Compass suspended from their necks by a blue ribbon. 
 
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 41. UNITED IRISHMEN. 
 
 A Green Silk Flag , silver fringed, with the figure of O’Connell holding 
 a Scroll in one hand, bearing the words “ Liberator,” and in the other, a 
 Broken Chain and a Skull, with the words “ Abolition of Tithes.” On 
 the left of O’Connell is a figure of Liberty standing on a triple-headed 
 Serpent, which is wounded and bleeding, and holding in her hand a pole 
 surmounted by the Cap of Liberty, — a figure of Hume, holding in his 
 hand a few links, with a scroll, on which are the words, “ Reduction of 
 Taxation,” — inscription at top, “ United Irish Reformers,” at the bottom, 
 « Behold Corruption’s Chains Reverse side, A Harp under a Crown, 
 encircled with Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock : motto, “ Erin-go-Bragh, 
 your shackles are broken, — may Poland share your joy.” Second 
 Green Flag , a Harp encircled with a wreath : motto, “ Union gives 
 Strength Reverse side, a figure of a great Captain lying on his back, 
 Earl Grey trampling him to the ground : motto, “ The People arose 
 in their strength, and the Tyrant fell.”— All the Body wore green silk 
 sashes, with silver fringes, tied with white and tricoloured knots on their 
 shoulders. 
 
 42. ST CRISPIN SOCIETY. 
 
 This body presented a most imposing spectacle in the royal pageant of 
 King Crispin, which was got up in a princely style. 
 
 Three Trumpeters, Three Heralds on Horseback. 
 
 THE CHAMPION, armed in steel, cap-a-pee, 
 
 Mounted on a superb Grey Charger, supported on right and left by 
 Banner, Lion rampant, and Shield and Spear. 
 
 Sword of State, Secretary of State in Robes, Six Gentlemen Ushers. 
 
 Ushers of Black and White Rods, Macer, Purse-bearer and Macer. 
 THE KING, 
 
 In a Landau, drawn by Six Horses, with Two Supporters. 
 
 Ten Pages, in light blue and white dresses. 
 
 BANNER, 
 
 His Majesty William IV. seated in the Coronation Chair in his Robes 
 of State : motto, “ Enthroned in the hearts of his People.” 
 
 Lord High Constable in his Robes, on Horseback, Six Lords in waiting. 
 
 THE CHAPLAIN. 
 
 Master Harbinger, habited as a Scottish Russit Knight, bearing White 
 Silk Banner : Masters of the Craft, three and three : 
 
 THE PRINCE, 
 
 On Horseback, superbly habited, and supported by Two Mounted 
 Knights ; Page mounted. 
 
 LORD MAYOR, 
 
 Supported by Two Aldermen in their Robes. Apprentices, Band of 
 Music, Two Superb Flags, Main Body, five deep, Deputations. 
 INDIAN PRINCE, 
 
 On horseback, and supported by a Page in Splendid Costume. 
 
 MARSHAL. 
 
 Ushers of Black and Red Rods, Three Spearmen, Sir Hugh and Two 
 
 Supporters, Division of Knights, Two Standards, Division of Knights, 
 Knight Marshal, CRISPIANUS, and Captain-General. 
 
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 43. LETTER-PRESS PRINTERS. 
 
 First Flag , pearl-coloured silk, bearing a lively representation of the 
 Press invented by Earl Stanhope — from which is issuing rays of light, 
 together with a Frame and other appendages of the art. The whole 
 surrounded by a large garland or chaplet of laurel, around which is en- 
 twined a blue ribbon containing the following inscriptions in gold letters : 
 At the top, “ The Liberty of the Press” — at the bottom, “ Printing 
 invented A. D. 1430,” — and upon the other eight doublings around the 
 sides, are the names of the most eminent Printers from the invention of 
 the art down to Dr Benjamin Franklin. The whole resting on two palm 
 branches, on which is suspended a scroll with motto, “ The Mirror that 
 reflects the Opinions of the People,” — and over all, at the top, on a large 
 scroll, is the following inscription, u Let knowledge like light be univer- 
 sally diffused the whole having an allegorical reference to the Typo- 
 graphic Art. The laurel, as the reward of literary merit, and the Palm 
 signifying the victory which the Liberty of the Press has obtained over 
 the ignorance and superstition of former ages, and latterly over Tyranny 
 and Corruption. Second (Blue) Flag , City Arms on one side, with motto, 
 “ Nisi Dominus frustra,” and on the other a Printing Press, with motto 
 “Nemo me impune lacesset,” and inscription “ Journeymen Printers 
 Society, instituted 1750, incorporated 1758.” 
 
 The Letter-Press Printers mustered a strong body on this occasion, 
 and displayed various insignia besides their flags and banners. The 
 most attractive part of their emblematic display, however, was four 
 fine horses drawing a car, on each side of which was erected an arch 
 and pillars, covered with laurel, flowers and shrubs. On each pillar 
 were the names of Grey, Brougham, Althorpand Russell. On each arch 
 “ 17th July 1832:” under one of the arches, a large scroll, also covered 
 with laurel, on which were the words “ Freedom to the Press.” In the 
 car was placed a Ruthven Press, with all the apparatus of printing at 
 hand, and two young men busy throwing off and distributing an Address 
 from the Edinburgh Printers to their fellow Reformers. On the arch 
 over the Press was a fine Stuffed Eagle, suspending a scroll, with motto, 
 “ Like Vultures, we prey on Corruption.” As all the letters on the laurel 
 were in relief and gilded, the effect was exceedingly fine. In the rear of 
 the Printers were Ruthven’s Patent Pressmakers, carrying a large elegant 
 Model of a Printing Press, under a rural arch, with “ The Press and her 
 Auxiliaries,” on each side were raised gilded letters : In the front was 
 carried a fine gilded Eagle, suspending a scroll, on which was “ 17th July 
 1832,” in letters of gold : On each side of the Press was carried a burnished 
 brass rod, having on the top a Crescent and a Hammer, with tc A Re-for- 
 mer” on each side. Some thousand copies of the Address found their way 
 to the public during the procession ; but to gratify those who could 
 not procure a copy, and who seemed anxious to know what sort of 
 light the Press was emitting from so novel a position, we here also give 
 the Address a place in a form exactly similar to that in which it was 
 printed during the progress of the pageant through the City, except that 
 the surrounding border is now made somewhat narrower in order to bring 
 it within the limits of the page. 
 
BRITANNIA, based on the Commons, throwing off the trammels of Corruption. 
 
 FELLOW CITIZENS ! AND FELLOW COUNTRYMEN ! 
 
 We rejoice to unite with you in mutual congratulations over the happy event 
 which has this day brought us together. Scotland is now, for the first time, in a situation 
 which realises the aspirations of the best and most enlightened of her sons, — SHE IS FREE ! 
 and her freedom is founded on a rock; for its maintenance is committed to the virtue and 
 intelligence of her people, from whom, we feel assured, that no earthly power shall be able to 
 wrest it* 
 
 For a century past every liberal Scotsman has mourned over the political condition of 
 his country. He has seen corruption spread its roots through all our institutions ; not un- 
 frequently he has endured oppression, and sought justice upon the oppressor in vain ; he has 
 seen abuses maintained which insulted reason ; the public money wasted, and the public 
 good sacrificed to private interest ; and above all, he has seen the voice and feelings of the 
 people treated with habitual contempt. Whatever share of liberty or good government we 
 possessed in such circumstances, was held merely at the pleasure of our rulers, who never 
 hesitated to deprive us of the most sacred rights of freemen, when they thought it necessary 
 to silence the complaints which their own unrighteous acts had called forth ! 
 
 Fellow Citizens ! a brighter day at length opens on our country. The guardianship of 
 our liberties is now committed to a body of Electors, too numerous and enlightened to have 
 any interest distinct from those of the people at large. Though few of our own number 
 possess the franchise, we feel assured, that our rights are safe under the protection of those 
 who enjoy it ; because they must share, in common with us, all the benefits or evils resulting 
 from the wise or unwise use they make of their privilege. We cannot believe that the 
 Electors of Scotland will betray or neglect their own interest, which is the same as ours. 
 We are confident, that men will now be returned to Parliament, who will make every effort 
 to enforce economy — lighten the burdens of the country — prevent useless wars — correct 
 abuses — extend the blessings of education, and, in a word, secure to the people all the ad- 
 vantages of cheap and good government. Again we offer our congratulations to our Fellow- 
 Citizens on this auspicious change, and on the career of prosperity, happiness, and true glory, 
 which it opens up to our country. 
 
 Our Nation’s Bulwark — A FREE PRESS ! 
 
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 THE TOOLMAKERS* This Body were attached to the Printers. 
 Trades Banner , with motto, u Be just and fear not.” A triangular Ban- 
 ner , exhibiting a Map of Scotland, on the one side, with the names of 
 Brougham and Jeffrey ; and on the other two sides, Maps of England and 
 Ireland, with the names of Grey and Russell, Stanley and O’Connell. 
 This banner was surmounted with a Globe. Banner , with motto, a For a 
 Nation to be free, it is sufficient that the People wills it.” Banner, with 
 Red Lion. Two groups of Tools. Two Hammers and Crown. Set of 
 Globes. 
 
 44. SADDLERS. 
 
 The number “ 44,” in the centre of a Gilded Crown and Hammer. A 
 Grey horse mounted for the hunting-field, and bearing in front of bridle a 
 Fox’s Brush, emblematical of the Grey, having returned victor from the 
 chase. The horse was led by two Grooms in appropriate costume. We 
 understand that Lady Susan Hamilton kindly granted the use of her noble 
 grey horse to the Saddlers : and that Mr Murray of the Theatre-Royal 
 also kindly furnished them with New Hunting-dresses for the Grooms. A 
 Gilded Saddle-tree, born by the Tree-makers and Riveters belonging to 
 the trade. Banner , with crown in centre, encircled with the motto, u To 
 err is human, to forgive Divine,” with Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock be- 
 neath ; Dove and Olive-branch on the top. A large Mazareen Blue 
 Silk Flag, with crimson silk fringe, bearing the Saddlers’ arms on both 
 sides : motto above, “ Our trust is in God.” 
 
 45. COLTBRIDGE SOCIETY. 
 
 Flag, with the following devices richly sewed in silk: A plough at 
 work; a distant view of the village of Coltbridge and Edinburgh Castle; 
 Reapers loading hay, and other rural employments : motto, “■ By this 
 we live ;” and on the obverse, “ Success to the Plough.” The Committee 
 carried Batons, and the Office-bearers wore Sashes with the name of the 
 Society gilded upon them. 
 
 46. BLACKSMITHS. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag, design, Compasses, Anvil, Vice, Crown and Hammer 
 within a Shield ; supporters, two men in working attire, the one with a 
 Hammer in his hand, the other a File. Crest, Yulcan enveloped in a 
 cloud of smoke finishing Achilles’s helmet, beneath the shield two hands 
 joined with rays diverging from them: motto, “ Keep United beneath 
 the Hands the motto, “ Industry and Benevolence unite us in Friend- 
 ship;” beneath the motto, the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock ; on the top, 
 the words “ Edinburgh Associated Blacksmiths, June 1st 1832.” Flag , 
 with Union Jack, Crown, and Hammer : motto, on one side, “ Our pre- 
 sent triumph is the fruit of our union, let us persevere ;” on the other 
 side, “ Listen, O King, to the voice of your united people, let their 
 Ministry live for ever before thee.” Flag, with life-size painting of a 
 
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 Grey Horse: motto, “ A Noble Grey, warranted sound.” A Banner; 
 design. Beam and Scales suspended from the hand of Justice ; i upon i a 
 scroll in one scale is inscribed “ The People,” and upon a scroll in the 
 ascending scale, is inscribed “ Aristocracy motto, “ Ye are weighed m 
 the balance and found wanting.” A Banner : motto, ‘ .Reform is the 
 key (hieroglyphic) by which we obtain admission into our own House ot 
 Parliament.” Blue Silk Banner ; design, two figures of Fame with trum- 
 pets crossed, sounding the triumph of Reform, beneath which are the 
 words, “ We meet to celebrate the triumph of Reform.” Banner , with 
 a brisk Grey Chanticleer: motto, “Triumphant Grey Cock.” A real 
 Ten-inch Lock, with motto, in letters of Iron, “ Reform is our security.’ 
 A real Beam and Scales, with a scroll in each scale ; on one scroll is in- 
 scribed “ The Bill,” and on the other “ Justice;” the scales are ba- 
 lanced : motto, “ Right wrangs naebody.” Model of a Printing Press : 
 motto, “ Freedom to the Press ; Knowledge to the People.” Spread 
 Eao-le, with date of the passing of the Scotch Reform Bill. Crown and 
 Hammer upon polished iron rods : motto, on a ribbon suspended from 
 the hammer, « Power, but no oppression also models of Brass and 
 Steel Register Grates, Kitchen Grates and Boilers ; Bellows and Anvils ; 
 Wind-up Jack; crossed Files ; Thistles and Compasses, carried on poles. 
 The two Marshals of this trade, instead of Batons, carried each a model 
 of a Hand-hammer gilded, with the Union Jack painted on the face of it. 
 The Committee wore Blue Sashes. 
 
 47. UNITED SHOEMAKERS. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag , with yellow fringe, and yellow and crimson cords and 
 tassels ; Cutting-knife and Thistle in Brass on the top. On the one side 
 Britannia holding the Cap of Liberty, and an Olive Branch : motto, 
 « The will of the People is the Supreme law.” On the obverse side an 
 allegorical device of the Triumph of Reform, represented by J ustice pro- 
 tecting Earl Grey, trampling on Corruption, and placing in the balance 
 the Bill , in opposition to Wellington in the other scale, who is seen hold- 
 ing the Sword of Oppression and treading down the Rights of Man : motto, 
 above, « The all-seeing Eye;” below, “ Triumph of Justice.” A Blue 
 Banner with arms of the Trade. A Blue Banner , with motto, “ In 
 youth we love our rights, in manhood we’ll maintain them.” A Yellow 
 Banner , with motto, “ Sincere in patriotism.” Each of the banners 
 had a Rose and Thistle Border. Black Banner, with inscription, “To 
 the memory of Muir, Palmer, Skirving, Gerald, and all other Patriots 
 who have suffered in the Cause of Reform.” Costume of the Craft blue 
 velvet or silk sashes, edged with crimson, chamois leather aprons, with 
 crimson bibs, the aprons edged with crimson or sky blue. The Office- 
 bearers had the word « Union” in gold letters on their Sashes. 
 
 48. COACHMAKERS. 
 
 Two Blue Flags , arms of the trade. Blue Banner , “ The struggle is over, 
 the victory won. Grey, Brougham, Althorpe, Russell.” Blue Banner. 
 
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 motto, ‘ £ We bail with joy the first fair rays of freedom’s glorious sun.” 
 Device of the sun, which had a very good effect. Mottos, u The embryo 
 of Reform has burst the shell.” “ The acorn soon shall be the oak.” Blue 
 Banner ; motto, “ Britannia views with joy Corruption’s fall ; she smiles to 
 think her sons are free.” Blue Banner , Scottish lion rampant, and Thistle ; 
 motto, “ He that loucheth me shall not go unpunished.” Banner , motto, 
 “ Reform to auld Scotland.” Model of a Stage-coach, name, “ Reformer 
 on the back, “ Scotland, England, Ireland on the door-rails, “ Grey’ 
 Brougham on the front boot, “ Hume, Gillon, Russell, Althorp on 
 the front, “ Stanley, O’Connell.” Model of a gentleman’s family coach. 
 Model of a gig. 
 
 49. ST ANDREW S SOCIETY OF TAILORS. 
 
 The Trades’ Flag of green silk ; arms, a royal tent in chief, and lion 
 passant, gardent in gold : crest, A tree and serpent, supporters Adam and 
 Eve, as large as life ; motto, “ Nudus et amicivistis me.” A natural 
 design of Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock, underneath. A large Banner of 
 blue silk, with a shield in the centre. A pair of gilded Sheers : motto 
 above, “ Knowledge is Power Below, Two Hands joined, and under- 
 neath, the words, “ A man’s a man for a’ that.” Banner of gieen silk, 
 with the name and age of the Society. Two groups dressed in fancy 
 costume, illustrative of the dresses worn in Spain, Poland, and Turkey. 
 The first as Don Juan; second a Captain of Light Horse in the Polish 
 army ; and the third as Grand Turk, worn by a man of colour, who was 
 supported on either side by the two former characters. There were also 
 two Highland costumes, one a court dress, worn by a boy nine years old, 
 the other as approved of by the Highland Society of Scotland. The 
 whole body wore silver medals, suspended by a green ribbon, and deco- 
 rated with tri-colours, surmounted by a figure of St Andrew, in silver 
 also. The office bearers carried rods of green and gold, and wore green 
 sashes with silver thistles, the names of the offices held by each embla- 
 zoned thereon. 
 
 50. HAIR-DRESSERS. 
 
 Trade’s Flag ; large Blue Silk Banner , with figures representing Li- 
 berty and Slavery. Slavery in a recumbent position, his chains dropping 
 off: motto, — 
 
 " The Nation’s voice, deep-toned as thunder. 
 
 Hath rent Oppression’s chains asunder.” 
 
 Large White Silk Banner , with a lion guarding the national shield. The 
 Committee carried gilded batons. 
 
 51. ENGINEERS. 
 
 First Banner , The Cap of Liberty, supported by wings, hovering over 
 the globe ; the rays of light proceeding from the Cap are driving back 
 «r dispelling the clouds of political darkness which had enveloped the 
 
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 earth, and screened it from the genial rays of the Sun of Liberty. The 
 parts of the globe most clear of the dark clouds, are Great Britain, Ame- 
 rica, and France. Motto, “ Truth and Liberty must Prevail.” Second 
 Banner , A Steam Engine, on each side of which, in the back-ground, are 
 seen two steam-boats in action, one paddling out to sea, the other tugging 
 into port a large merchant ship ; in the foreground are shown a variety 
 of machines. In the sky are three medallions, encircled with laurel, on 
 which are inscribed the names of the three great engineers of late years, 
 viz. liennie, Watt, and Maudslay. Motto (below the engine), “ The 
 source of the Wealth of Britain.” The emblems were two Governors of 
 the Steam-Engine. The Flag , a superb Tri-colour. 
 
 52, GOLDSMITHS. 
 
 Incorporation Flag , with shield and arms of the trade. A person 
 representing George Heriot in his robes, supported by part of the 
 Committee. Tea Vase and pair of Tea Pails (silver). Three Silver 
 Cups carried on rich crimson cushion with fringe. Large Silver Tray 
 with Tea-set, on each side Silver Jugs. Banner : Goldsmiths’ Arms 
 in shield, with supporters ; Britannia and Mercury : motto, “ God 
 with us reverse, “ United we stand the whole surmounted by a 
 Gold Vase. A young Lady representing Britannia seated in her trium- 
 phal Car, drawn by a White Horse. It was intended to have had three 
 horses in the Car, but, after they were yoked, one of them became very 
 restive, and, to prevent accidents, the two were unyoked. The lady 
 was habited in the costume of the British Goddess, and richly deco- 
 rated with jewels (to the amount of about £500); in her right hand she 
 held a Trident, with a small Banner attached, bearing the words, “ Fa- 
 vourite sons— Grey, Brougham, Althorp, Russell.” She was guarded 
 by eight men with drawn swords. The horse was led by two Jolly Tars 
 who had fought at the Battle of the Nile. A large Union Jack was at- 
 tached to the hind part of the Car, supported also by Seamen. Then 
 followed Gilded Rollers, supported by two massive Branch Candlesticks. 
 Trade's Flag , orange and blue : design. Trade’s Arms, with a view of 
 Edinburgh Castle, figure of Earl Grey presenting the three Bills, J us- 
 tice with the Scales, Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock combined; both 
 Flags surmounted by Gilded Vases. A Gilded Drawbench, supported by 
 two Silver Bread-baskets. A Banner ; motto, “ The people’s cause 
 triumphant;” surmounted by a solid Silver Ornament. A Jeweller’s 
 Six-seated Table, gilt, supported by Silver Cups. The members all 
 wore Silver Medals, on which were the Goldsmiths’ arms and motto. 
 The Committee carried gilt Batons, and Flankmen white Rods. 
 
 53. WALLACE YOUTHS’ SOCIETY. 
 
 Two Yellow Banners , Scottish arms, with motto ; Wallace’s crest, with 
 motto, “ God armeth the Patriot.” Blue Flag ; design, Wallace and 
 Bruce supporting the Scottish shield ; reverse, Royal Arms of Scotland, 
 
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 with motto. Champion in armour, mounted on horseback, bearing a 
 battle-axe and shield, and supported by two Highland Chiefs. Banners , 
 St Andrew on the Cross, lion rampant, and Scotch Thistle, with mottos. 
 Three Fancy Thistles, raised on poles. 
 
 54. HIGHLAND SOCIETIES. 
 
 Highland Friendly Society. — A Green Banner with tartan frin- 
 ges ; Gaelic motto, in gold letters, “ Clanna na’n Gael an guaillin a 
 cheile (Anglice, “ The Clans of the Gael, shoulder to shoulder.”) A 
 Yellow Silk Flag , with paintings of Wallace and Bruce, also the Scottish 
 Crown and Lion rampant. A Blue Banner , with the Edinburgh Arms 
 and motto. 
 
 Bannockburn Society. — A Blue Silk Flag , with Bruce in armour, 
 a page carrying his shield, and the figure of Caledonia crowning him 
 with laurel ; in the centre, the Scottish Crown, adorned with Thistles, 
 and the usual motto ; on the lefi side of the Crown the Black Douglas, 
 supporting the Scottish Flag. A beautiful Crimson Flag , with the Royal 
 Arms of Scotland, and motto, “ Nemo me impune lacesset — at the 
 top, in gold letters, “ Bannockburn Highland Society below, “ May 
 we be true and faithful a large Thistle, nearly ten feet in height. A 
 Piper, with a Blue Silk Banner , on the top of his Bagpipes, bearing a 
 neat painting in the circle, of the Battle of Bannockburn ; motto below, 
 “ Never seek the battle, nor shun it when it comes. ” 
 
 These two Bodies were equipped in full Highland costume, and had 
 a fine effect in the procession. 
 
 55. TINSMITHS. 
 
 A Champion incased in Block Tin Armour, mounted on a fine horse 
 decorated with a beautiful cover. The Champion carried a Shield and 
 Battle-axe made of Tin. His Armour covered every part of his body, 
 even over the finger points, and his Helmet bore a profusion of large 
 black ostrich -feathers. His appearance was very much admired. He 
 was supported on each side by three men in Highland costume. 
 Then followed a large Block-Tin Grecian Flower Vase, filled with 
 Thistles, Roses, and Shamrocks. A Yellow Silk Flag , with the Tin-plate- 
 workers’ arms, above which were the words, in gold letters, “ United 
 Tin Plate-workers motto below, “ Amore sitis uniti,” ornamented 
 with the Thistle, Rose, and Shamrock. On the top of the staff was an 
 elegant Tin Thistle. A Dark-blue Banner , with Hammer and Crown in 
 centre, motto, “ God be with us.” A large Block-tin Triumphal Arch 
 decorated with Thistles, with the words “ Grey, Brougham, Russell and 
 Althorp,” on the one side, and on the other “ Reform, and the Sovereign- 
 ty of the People.” A Crimson Banner , with a Gilded Hammer and 
 Crown, motto below, “We hail with pleasure the prospect of brighter 
 times Tin Spears on the top of a pole. A Light-Blue Banner , with 
 hands united, and encircled with laurel : the motto above, “ We have a- 
 chieved a Victory over the Enemies of the People a Tin Spear on 
 the top of a pole. A Scottish Star, with Lion rampant in centre. A 
 
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 Yellow Banner: motto, 44 While we condemn corruption in others, let us 
 show an example of political integrity in ourselves Tin Pine-apple, 
 on top of pole. A Kettle and Stand richly mounted on a Tin pole. A 
 Blue Banner , with a Thistle in centre : motto, 
 
 « Since Tyranny now is slain, 
 
 Let Liberty for ever reign.” 
 
 The Cross of St Andrew, with the word « Grey,” surmounted by three 
 Hearts in the upper open of the Cross ; the word “ Plume” in the cor- 
 ners of it ; the word 44 Brougham” in the lower open of it ; ornamented 
 with Thistle, Bose, and Shamrock ; underneath is placed the Compass 
 and Square. The Bearer wore a Tin Hat— The whole body wore Me- 
 dals, and carried Tin Batons. 
 
 56. NEWHAVEN FISHERMEN. 
 
 This Body were originally intended to have occupied this place, but 
 they subsequently joined the Leith Procession. 
 
 57. CHAIRMEN. 
 
 A Bich Blue Silk Flag , bordered with orange-silk fringe, on which are 
 painted two Chairmen carrying a Sedan Chair, &c. with a Footman 
 walking before, holding an umbrella ; above which is a large Imperial 
 Crown, entwined with the Bose, Thistle, and Shamrock : motto the 
 Gaelic words, “ Clanna na’n Gael an guaillin a cheile (the Clans of the 
 Gael shoulder to shoulder) ; and below, the words “ Liberty, Prosperity, and 
 Trade.” Blue Silk Banner , on which appear two Highlanders with drawn 
 swords, supporting a Cross in a Shield : Crest, an ancient Caledonian, half 
 length, holding in one hand a bunch of Arrows, and pointing to a Crown : 
 motto, “ This I’ll defend ;” and below, “ Liberty unites the Clans,” and 
 the whole encircled with Scotch Thistles. White Silk Flag , the Scottish 
 Lion rampant in a Shield, supported by two Highlanders in full dress: 
 motto, 44 True to the last.” Scotch Thistles, &c. 
 
 58. GLAZIERS. 
 
 Banner , with No. 4 - 57” on the top : motto, 44 A Pledge of better Times.” 
 A gilded Crate in miniature. A gilded Feugh (a thing for carrying glass 
 upon), with motto, 44 Our Yolk is broken, and we have gained our Liberty 
 for our Panes .” A gilded Machine and Ladder. Gilded group of Tools. 
 A large square of Glass, lead paruiel, with coloured Star in centre, sur- 
 mounted by an arch and Green Thistle : motto, 44 The Cloud of Corrup. 
 tion has vanished, and the Star of Liberty illuminates the Land.” 
 Square of Stained Glass, on which is the Lion of Scotland (very large 
 and brilliant), encircled with a wreath of Scotch Thistles : motto (in 
 Latin), 44 O Happy Day !” Another square of Stained Glass, on which 
 is Britannia with Lion couchant, supporting a Standard bearing the pro- 
 files of the five Champions of Beform. A Ship, named Beform, is seen in 
 full sail, and in the distance another Vessel (Anti-Reform) is in the act 
 
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 of going down, bow foremost. A fourth square of Stained Glass showed 
 a male figure looking with disdain on Corruption. Banner , Rose, Thistle, 
 and Shamrock in three hands, surmounted by a Gilt Crown : motto, 
 “ Reformed,” under the Crown, and “ Long Life to the Champions of 
 Reform.” Yellow Banner , surmounted by a Thistle : motto, “ May those 
 Patriots who have stood forward in the field of this glorious struggle 
 receive the gratitude of their country.” Standard , of Blue Silk, trim- 
 med with Crimson ribbon ; design, The Trade’s Arms on each side, 
 consisting of Shield, quartered with Tools, and Thistle surmounted bv 
 an English Lion and Lion coup’d. Supporters two Youths, bearing 
 flaming Torches : motto, “ Da nobis lucem, Domine.” 
 
 59. EDINBURGH AND LEITH BASKET-MAKERS’ 
 UNION. 
 
 A Flag of Mazarine Blue Silk, with Basket-Makers’ Arms, supported by 
 bunches of Willows : below, a wreath of Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock; 
 scroll with name : motto, “ We unite to Protect obverse, Edinburgh 
 and Leith Arms, quartered on Shield; below, a wreath, name, and 
 motto. There was also carried by this Body a round Cage, over which 
 was a neat arch, with the motto, “Liberty,” on both sides, executed in 
 basket-work, and on each end of it a small basket was hung, filled with 
 flowers. The cage-door open, with a bird perched on the threshold, as 
 if about to wing its way out of its late prison, to taste the ethereal bless- 
 ings of freedom. Two very handsome specimens of fancy basket-work. 
 
 60. DYERS. 
 
 Flag, with Dyer’s Arms : motto, “We dye to live, and live to die.” 
 Banner', device, three hearts, “With Hearts united, we have conquered 
 to save.” Hanks of silk and worsted, representing all the primary 
 colours, carried on a pole. Committee carried white and blue batons, 
 and insignia of Trade. 
 
 61. THE UNITED OPERATIVE SAWYERS OF 
 EDINBURGH. 
 
 Flag, crimson Silk, with blue Silk edging. Emblazonment, City- Arms 
 and motto, surmounted by the inscription, “ The Edinburgh Operative 
 Sawyers.” On the right side, “ In Love and Unity ;” on the left, “ We 
 support each other.” Sawing Apparatus, and two Operatives engaged in 
 sawing. Below is the Hamilton Arms (two men felling a tree). Ob- 
 verse and reverse alike. Banner ; obverse, Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock, 
 intertwined. Inscription, “ The United Operative Sawyers of Edin- 
 burgh motto, “ We unite them in a friendly knot.” Reverse, 
 
 “ The day of Britain now begins to dawn Grey in its rising.” Landscape 
 with a rising sun, oak tree, &c. : motto, “ The King Glorious, and the 
 People Free.” Saw beneath. Model of a Frame-saw. 
 
62. JAPANNERS. 
 
 No. w 6l.” supported on two Gilt Pallete Knives. Silk Flag , with Japan- 
 ners’ Arms on the obverse, and Edinburgh Arms on the reverse 
 side: motto, “As our Colours we are True.” Banner (Yellow Silk), 
 Scottish Lion Rampant. Banner (Brown Silk), “ Grey, Brougham, 
 Althorp, and Russell.” Two Union Jacks surmounted by Gilt Thistles. 
 The whole members of the Trade wore on the occasion Brown Sashes, 
 with the word “ Japanners” lettered in silver. Aprons purple, with the 
 bright sun of Reform in the centre, and border in gold. . All the mem- 
 bers carried grey rods tipped with gold, and wore on their breasts stars 
 with Union Jacks in the centre. 
 
 63. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS. 
 
 Standard , on one side a large Church Organ ; motto, “ Harmony is the 
 pillar of our strength.” On the other side, a figure of Apollo striking 
 the lyre while he descends from the clouds ; motto, “ Descending t re- 
 joice in our unanimity.” On the lop, a figure of Fame, blowing the trum- 
 pet and holding a laurel wreath. Model of a Square Piano Forte, with 
 inscription on front board, Grey & Co. Reform Makers to the Peo- 
 ple.” This model was very much admired, and more than one offered 
 large sums to obtain it, but it was eventually presented to a lady belonging 
 to this City, who was very anxious to possess it. Banner ; on one side a 
 Chamber Organ ; on the other the motto, “ Long live the Noble Earl 
 Grey, the People’s friend and the Nation’s supporter.” Models of Cabi- 
 net Piano Forte, Gilded Lyre, and Chamber Organ. A number of small 
 lyres carried by boys. 
 
 64. CORK-CUTTERS. 
 
 A large Flag; on one side Four Hands, with drapery, and on each side 
 a Thistle above the Cork Tree ; motto, “ United to support, but not com- 
 bined to injure.” On the other side, the Globe, with the Goddess of Fame 
 standing upon it ; in one hand a Trumpet, and in the other a Scroll, with 
 <t Reform above, an Angel descending from the Clouds, with the Scales 
 of Justice equally balanced above the head of Fame. In one corner a 
 Union Jack and in another the Morning Star of Liberty ; motto, May 
 the Fame of Reform never be blasted by the Hand of Despotism.. A 
 Cork Crown and Banner under, with motto, “ Loyal while Free,” with a 
 Thistle at each corner. A Cork Crown and Crimson Banner under; 
 motto, “ Live and let Live.” 
 
 65. UNITED UPHOLSTERERS. 
 
 The Office-Bearers wearing white satin sashes trimmed with pomona 
 green. The Standard of the Trade carried on two poles, surmounted by 
 
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 Gilded Tents, consisting of rich pomona green silk, and richly decorated 
 with a Gothic Vandyked gold coloured silk-border, green and gold 
 coloured silk-fringe, tassels, &c. ; and containing the Arms of the 
 Trade, viz. Three Tents on a gorgeous crimson and gold drapery; 
 Gilt Cornices, immediately above is the motto, “ Unite and be Steady,” 
 and beneath is the Trade’s motto, “ Shelter to the Needy in the 
 corners are the City Arms, and Bales of Commerce, Cornucopia, &c. ; 
 over the whole is, the “ United Upholsterers.” A beautiful emble- 
 matical Tent bearing the names of Grey, Brougham, Bussell, Althorp 
 &c. A large model of a Grecian sofa, covered in rich Indian crim- 
 son coloured silk damask, &c. &c. A tasteful Banner bearing the 
 motto, “ Victory gained by Perseverance.” A large and elegant Model 
 of a Tri-coloured Tent, enriched with a variety of tasteful devices, sur- 
 mounted with a Flag bearing the mottos, obverse “ Liberty’s Triumph.” 
 reverse, “ Ours is the Victory.” A splendid Triumphal Arch 9 feet 
 span, and 15 feet in height, tastefully ornamented with elegant draperies 
 of pomona green and gold fringe, &c., embellished with beautiful wreaths 
 of natural evergreens, laurels, roses, and thistles; the whole surmounted by 
 a large thistle : motto pendent from the centre, “ Nemo me impune laces- 
 set,” and supported by Baton-men, &c. A large and elegant real wrought 
 Union Jack supported by Baton-men, &c. A large and most brilliant 
 crimson coloured taborate drapery Banner supporting the crest of the 
 trade, surmounted by a “ Cap of Liberty,” encircled with elegant wreaths 
 of laurel, Tricoloured ribbons, &c. ; motto, “ Liberty.” A large double 
 drapery Banner , green and gold, crowned with a gilded spear, &c. ; mot- 
 tos, obverse, “ Justice is the pillar of the Universe,” reverse, “ Moral 
 greatness is Freedom’s glory.” The whole body wore Medals expressly 
 struck for the occasion, exhibiting the crest of the trade, encircled with 
 Boses, Thistles, and Shamrocks. 
 
 66. COOPERS. 
 
 Blue-Silk Flag, with yellow silk fringes and tassels ; inscription, “ The 
 United Coopers of Edinburgh design, on the top, a bushel repre- 
 senting Justice, with a sheaf of corn. On one side a pipe of wine ; on 
 the other a butt of oil. In the centre a Churn. At the bottom a bee- 
 hive. On each side the Coopers’ Coat of Arms, surrounded by the 
 Thistle, Bose, and Shamrock : motto, “ Free Trade and we will Prosper.” 
 There was likewise a Banner carried, representing three men trussing a 
 cask : motto, “ Freedom makes labour a pleasure.” 
 
 67. CONFECTIONERS. 
 
 A Flag , representing a shield, supported by Ceres, the goddess of corn, 
 and Pomona, the goddess of fruit : the shield quartered with the emblems 
 of the trade : motto “ May the sugar-cane never fail.” Banner : motto, 
 “ United in the glorious cause of Reform.” Banner : motto, “ May the 
 
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 Flag of Reform which now floats in the breeze of Liberty never again be 
 furled by its Enemies.” Banner , in sugar-work ; motto, “Britain’s Liber- 
 ty is gained.” An elegant Bride’s-cake. A large ornamented raised Pie. 
 
 A great variety of rich ornaments connected with the Trade. 
 
 68. PHCENIX SOCIETY. 
 
 The Number “ 68,” with a representation of the mast of a ship rigged, 
 and pennant flying from the top, supported by two marshals with batons. 
 The Staff of the Society, of carved oak, supported by two Marshals with 
 batons. Amongst the Members of Committee was an old member 
 wearing a Cap of Liberty, with a large grey feather. The Flags of the 
 Incorporation of Tailors of Easter and Wester Portsburgh, supported on 
 each side by a member of the Society in the full Highland Costume, 
 with broadswords ; also by two members in the dress of the Society, 
 carrying two very ancient real match-lock muskets. A very splendid 
 new Green Flag ; design,— in the centre, a gilt shield resting upon a 
 Phoenix ; the shield surrounded with thistles, and surmounted with a 
 helmet, over which is a tree with a serpent, and inscription, “ The 
 Phoenix Society of Tailors supporters of the Shield, Adam and Eve : 
 motto, “Nudus et amicivistis me.” Flags of the Incorporation of 
 Tailors, Musselburgh. Banner of the Society : motto, “ Knowledge is 
 Power.” A very beautiful Laurel Banner , with mottos in the centre ; 
 one side, Grey, Brougham, Russell, Althorp ; reverse, “The House of 
 Commons have done their Duty, let the People do theirs.” Next came 
 the Apprentices, with their Banners, &c. At the head of the Boys was 
 carried a rich carved Phoenix in Burnished Gold. A Banner with a Bust 
 of Earl Grey ; supporters, two Boys, crowning him with laurel: motto, 
 at the top, “ An honest man is the noblest work of God Scroll, under 
 the feet of the Boys, “We will defend the rights our fathers have secured.’’ 
 A very neat carved Crown of Burnished Gold. A Banner representing 
 Britannia, with the inscription at the top, “ The Mother of Liberty 
 motto, “ Ye Patriots guard her with a Miser’s Care.” A Banner ; in the 
 centre, the word “ Grey,” from which is radiating a golden glory, filling 
 the whole Banner. A Banner ; in the centre a pair of large Sheers : 
 motto, “ By these we Live, and by these we have shaped our Freedom.” 
 The National Banner of St Andrew, under his feet, Union Hands : motto, 
 “ Union is Strength.” 
 
 69. COACH PROPRIETORS. 
 
 A person in the full dress of a Coachman of the last century, carrying 
 a large whip. Two Postilions. Master of the Craft with four sup- 
 porters. Grand Flag of dark lilac silk with light lilac fringe; design, 
 a Shield green, a Chevron white, charged with two pulled whips pro- 
 per, between three antique coaches, two in chief without horses, and 
 one in base, having horse and coachman. Crest, a figure of Jehu driving 
 
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 furiously his war-chariot ; motto, above the crest, “ O, ca’ warily 
 motto, below the arms, “ Speed with safety.” Arms supported by two 
 White Horses harnessed antique. On one Banner , in gilded letters, 
 “ Hail Liberty on another, “ Reform our Right.” 
 
 70. SKINNERS. 
 
 White Silk Flag , with the Arms of Skinners. Banner , with Lion 
 of Scotland ; Banner , with motto, “ Did we not swear on the Altars of our 
 Country, for ourselves and our children’s children, never to desert the 
 cause of which we never despaired ?” Wool-Shears, Golden Fleece, and 
 Wool-Pack. 
 
 71. ASSOCIATION OF BREWERS. 
 
 A Mashing Oar, with No. 71. on the top. A Blue Flag , with orange 
 fringe and tassels, the Trade’s Arms, and crest proper, with mantling 
 motto, u In God is all our trust.” Banner with poetical mottoes. A 
 Sheaf of Barley on a pole. 
 
 [The different Bodies were preceded by bands of music, and each Trade 
 had a Committee and Marshalmen who arranged the programme of 
 their respective divisions.] 
 
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 LEITH REFORM JUBILEE. 
 
 The Jubilee at Leith was also celebrated on Friday the 10th 
 of August 1832, in a style of grandeur which reflected high 
 honour on the public-spirited and patriotic inhabitants of the 
 Port. The Trades and Public Bodies met at 10 o’clock in 
 front of the High School, Leith Links. The Flags and 
 Banners — a great number of which were got up expressly for 
 the occasion — were extremely showy and elegant, and presented 
 a lively spectacle to the thousands who thronged around to ob- 
 tain a view of the Procession. The different Bodies, having 
 marshalled in excellent order, to the number of 3000, left the 
 ground at 1 1 o’clock, each party headed by a band of music. 
 At the opening of Bernard Street from the Links, they were 
 joined by large Deputations from Portobello and Musselburgh, 
 accompanied with the various emblems of their respective 
 trades. The insignia of the Potters and Glass- Workers had a 
 very unique and graphic appearance. 
 
 The Procession moved along Morton Street, Vanburgh 
 Place, Hermitage Place, Claremont Park, Seafield Baths, East- 
 field, Salamander Street, Baltic Street, Bernard Street, Lower 
 Drawbridge, Back of Docks, Portland Place, Couper Street, 
 Cobourg Street, Bridge Street, Upper Draw Bridge, Tolbooth 
 Wynd, Kirkgate, and up Leith Walk to the Toll-Bar, where 
 they met the Edinburgh Procession, as previously agreed up- 
 on. The two pageants then passed in review of each other, 
 the Leith bodies passing upwards to the City, until they reached 
 the rear of the Edinburgh Procession, where they wheeled 
 round and returned towards Leith, down the Walk, hy Kirk- 
 gate, Giles Street, Sheriff Brae, Coalhill, Shore, Bernard Street, 
 
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 Constitution Street, Lawrie Street, to Leith Links, where, af- 
 ter giving- three cheers for Reform, the different bodies dis- 
 persed. 
 
 The Leith Procession was, in every respect, even to those 
 who had just witnessed the Edinburgh one, a very interesting 
 pageant. Though not, of course, so imposing from numbers, it 
 was evident the Trades of Leith had been equally anxious with 
 their brethren of the Modern Athens to celebrate the Jubilee 
 with becoming splendour, as their numerous new Flags and 
 ingenious Models sufficiently testified. The Leith Carters 
 headed the Procession, mounted on their horses, which were 
 gaily bedecked with ribbons, and wearing the old blue bonnet 
 of Scotland, similar to that worn by the same Body upon the 
 occasion of the King’s Visit to Scotland. The Sailors, Ship- 
 wrights, and Newhaven Fishermen, carried ships, boats, and 
 models of vessels in the several stages of building ; a small 
 Steam-Engine in full operation, was exhibited by the Black- 
 smiths, and a hundred other objects of attraction were pointed 
 out and admired. 
 
 The view on the Shore, while the Procession passed that 
 way, was uncommonly grand and imposing. Nothing, indeed, 
 could excel the richness of the display at this place. The Ships 
 were filled with beauty, and covered with streamers playing 
 in the breeze ; while both sides of the Harbour, and the 
 windows along the Shore, were crowded with an eager and 
 applauding throng. The spirit-stirring appearance of the Pro- 
 cession at this spot, with the harmony of all around, afforded a 
 scene of delight not surpassed since “ Mary, Scotia’s Queen/' 
 first landed on our shores ; or equalled since George IV. de- 
 barked at the same place. 
 
 The shops were shut throughout the day, and business of 
 every kind suspended for the time. In the evening a great 
 Public Dinner was served up in the area of the New Market, 
 of which about 700 gentlemen partook. The dinner was 
 attended by the Leith Magistrates ; James Sceales, Esq. 
 Senior Magistrate, in the Chair. The whole proceedings 
 
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 of the day were conducted with great propriety, and the Jubi- 
 lee at Leith passed off in a manner which must have been high- 
 ly gratifying to the feelings of all concerned, as it was worthy 
 of the cause they had met to celebrate* 
 
 ORDER OF PROCESSION, AND DESCRIPTION 
 OF FLAGS, BANNERS, &c. 
 
 INCORPORATION OF CARTERS, 
 
 Mounted, two and two. First Blue Silk Flag, with fringes of the same 
 colour. Grey Horse and Cart ; on the Cart was the Ark. Second Flag , 
 Leith Arms. Third Flag , rampant Lion. All the Flags of the same 
 colour. The Body all wore the old blue bonnet of Scotland, same as that 
 in which they appeared at the landing of George IV. in August 1822. 
 
 TRINITY-HOUSE. 
 
 1st, A Blue Silk Ensign. 2d, A White Silk Flag , with gold border, 
 and Arms of the Trinity House, with date of the Institution, 1380; 
 motto “ Pervia, Virtuti, Sydera, Terra, Mare.” A beautiful gilded 
 Anchor suspended between the Flags. 
 
 INCORPORATION OF TAILORS. 
 
 A Green Silk Flag , with the Arms of the Incorporation.; a Yellow 
 Silk Flag with a Lion Rampant, encircled with the Rose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock motto, “ The Revolution of 1688. The United People of 
 1832.” 
 
 INCORPORATION OF WRIGHTS AND MASONS. 
 
 A Blue Flag , with Arms of the Incorporation on one side, and Leith 
 Arms on the other. A Banner , with gilded Tools belonging to the res- 
 pective crafts of this Incorporation, entwined with a Wreath of Ever- 
 greens; on a Scroll is inscribed, “ United 1550.” A Banner , with a 
 figure of Britannia trampling on Old Sarum and other Rotten Burghs. 
 In one hand she holds a Union Jack, and in the other a scroll (contain- 
 ing the Bill) which she is in the act of presenting to Earl Grey, a bust 
 of whom is resting on a P edestal. At the foot of the pedestal is the 
 Lion of Old England, with the scales of Justice in one paw, and the 
 sword of Power in the other. Above is Fame descending to place a gar- 
 land on the brow of the patriotic Statesman. The Officer carried a 
 gilded rod, with a ball, square, and compass on top. 
 
 The other Incorporated Trades joined those that were balloted. 
 
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 BALLOTED TRADES. 
 
 1. UNITED TIN AND COPPER SMITHS. 
 
 A Yellow Flag. Two men supporting a shield, inside of which a 
 coffee filter and lamps. A champion in coat-of-mail, baton, axe, and 
 shield, mounted on horseback ; on each side a leader dressed in red jackets, 
 with caps of liberty on their heads, and claymores and shields in their 
 hands. 
 
 Banner carried by apprentices ; motto, 
 
 " May peace with British freedom o’er the world now reign. 
 
 Our Trade to flourish, and our rights maintain. 
 
 To wave our banners o’er despotic power. 
 
 And spread her glory, to the latest hour.” 
 
 2. SUGAR REFINING COMPANY. 
 
 A White Satin Flag ; device, “ Britannia, with a Lion, viewing a Vessel 
 at sea, emblematical of Commerce.” To the right is a view of the Leith 
 Sugar-House, and men at work on top. To the left a sugar vase, on 
 which a bust is placed with the word “ Grey” in centre ; the bust is en- 
 twined with a wreath of Boses, an anchor of Hope, &c. 
 
 3. PORTERS. 
 
 1st, A Blue Silk Flag. Four men carrying a Pipe of Wine. 2d, A 
 Blue Silk Flag, two men carrying a Cask, and two hoisting a Crane. Leith 
 Coat of Arms, four hands joining together. 
 
 4. GROCERS AND SPIRIT-DEALERS. 
 
 Flag representing a figure of Britannia, Justice, and a Chinese, with 
 a Vessel in the distance; motto, “Liberty, Justice, and Free Trade.” 
 Banner , Figure representing the King in his robes of State, present- 
 ing the Beform Bill to Earl Grey : motto, “ This is efficient Beform.” 
 Banner, Figure of a person pumping spirits from a puncheon ; Motto 
 “We live by Industry and Commerce.” 
 
 3. BLACKSMITHS. 
 
 “ No. 5.” encircled with a Scotch Thistle. Large Blue Flag ; design, 
 Two Men in working attitude, leaning over a Shield, inside of which 
 are devices of Anvil, Vice, and Compasses ; also four hands joined. 
 Above the Shield are the Hammer and Crown, with the motto, 
 
 “ Our art o’er all mechanics bears renown. 
 
 Our arms the Hammer and the Royal Crown.” 
 
 Below the Shield are the two Scotch Thisties, underneath which is in- 
 scribed “ Leith Blacksmiths,”-- -The Leith arms surrounded with a 
 wreath of flowers ; in the upper comer the Union Jack ; on the top of the 
 
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 pole a large gilded Crown and Hammer. Anvil and Hammer. A small 
 Steam-Engine working. Two full mounted Grates. Lock and double- 
 
 jointed Edge-hinge A large White Flag with blue border, with Leith 
 
 arms encircled by two Thistles; above the arms the word “ Friendly,” 
 beneath are two hands joined, representing a Reformer and Anti-reformer, 
 on the upper corner the Union Jack : motto, “ O felicem diem !” On the 
 top of the pole a gilded Anvil. Specimen of Ship’s Smith-work, Bow- 
 sprit and Topmast Cranes. A Beam with Standard, on one end of the 
 Beam the word “Reform,” on the other “Rotten Boroughs,” which were 
 greatly outweighed. — A Banner , representing a Forge, Anvil, and Ham- 
 mer ; motto, “ The Bill is now forged, with Unity let us finish it.” 
 
 6. SHIPWRIGHTS. 
 
 A Skeleton Model of a Merchant Ship, stem and stern, frame and four 
 midship frames. A Red Silk Flag , with the Union Jack in centre, and 
 the Laurel and Oak entwined, with motto. A model of a Ship in frames, 
 with staying. A White Silk Flag , representing Noah’s Ark and the 
 Dove, with the eye of Omnipotence directed towards it ; under it the 
 Leith Arms : motto, “ May the Sons of the Trade imitate the Father 
 of all Shipwrights, and be ever triumphant.” A model of a Merchant 
 Ship ready for planking. A dark Blue Silk Flag , with the Shipwrights’ 
 Arms. A model of an 80 gun Ship of War ready for launching. A Light 
 Blue Silk Flag, representing Britannia treading upon Oppression ; motto, 
 “ Be firm, my sons, and fear not victory.” A complete model of a 44 
 gun Frigate in the act of launching. A Lilac Silk Flag , representing, two 
 hands joined together, entwined with the Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock : 
 motto, “ They helped every one his neighbour, and every one said to his 
 brother, Be of good courage.” 
 
 BLOCKMAKERS. Blue Flag . Bloelcmakers’ Coat of Arms : motto, 
 « Our Country is dear to us, our Liberty is dearer.” Model of a 
 Blockmakers’ Pump. Steering-wheel. Several other models of Blocks 
 and Pumps. Committee carried blue rods. 
 
 7. EDINBURGH ROPERY COMPANY’S 
 SAIL-CLOTH WEAVERS. 
 
 A White Flag, with crimson border. Weavers’ Coat of Arms : motto, 
 “ Naked without me.” 
 
 8. SHOEMAKERS. 
 
 A Blue Silk Flag ; device, a Crest in centre, with Crown and Cutting 
 Knife on the top, supported by two Figures in their ancient Dress, re- 
 presenting the Trade : motto, “ How beautiful are thy Feet with Shoes, 
 
 O Prince’s Daughter.” “ May the Manufacture of the Sons of Crispin 
 
 be trod upon by all the World.” The Flag supported on two crimson 
 poles. Model of Jockey Boot and Lady’s Boot, also carried on poles. 
 
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 9. JOINERS. 
 
 A Silk crimson-coloured, Flag , and white centre, representing a Work- 
 Shop, &c. A variety of Tools. Two bound Cupples. A Gothic Sash, 
 with cramp upon it: Motto, “ The Bill is past, we’ll cramp it fast.” 
 A Sash-window, finished, with Shutters. Architraves. Lobby-door finish, 
 ed, with side lights. A Blue Silk Flag , with Leith Arms on both sides, 
 Union Jack in corner. The whole body wore short leather Aprons, 
 agreeable to ancient costume. 
 
 10. COOPERS. 
 
 A large Blue Flag , silk ground, with yellow silk fringes and tassels, 
 the word “ Coopers” painted on it in gold letters. A Puncheon finished. 
 A Hogshead on the fire, with two Coopers in their working garb truss- 
 ing it. A Herring Crane, with two fishermen filling, and two Scotch 
 Thistles: motto, “ Unity and Liberty, 1832.” Second Flag, with blue 
 ground, and yellow fringes and tassels, Leith Coat of Arms with motto. 
 Then followed several pieces of workmanship. Each member of this 
 body had a brass square and compass suspended from his neck. 
 
 11. SAWYERS. 
 
 First Flag dark blue Silk, with a gilded Log and Saw-pit, with two 
 men at work ; the Saw-pit encompassed by two large Scotch thistles, 
 with the Union Jack at the top, and name of the Trade. Next to the 
 Flag a model of a Frame-saw and Crosscut-saw was carried by two men. 
 Second Flag dark blue, with the representation of a Frame-saw on it, 
 and motto, “ Our Saw doth divide, but our Sentiments unite.” A gilt 
 Square, Compass, and Dogs, carried in the same manner by two men. 
 
 12. CORK-CUTTERS. 
 
 Flag , the Leith Arms, entwined with the Rose, Thistle, and 
 Shamrock ; reverse side, the Cork Tree, and a Spaniard stripping the 
 bark : motto, “ The banner of Freedom the True Briton’s glorv.” A 
 handsome Crown, composed wholly of Cork. A large Banner , Union 
 Jack, with the names of Grey, Brougham, Russell, and Althorp : motto, 
 “ Free Trade, and no Monopoly.” 
 
 13. TAILORS. 
 
 Gilt Shears. First Banner : motto, “ May our future conduct never 
 stain the Victory so nobly gained.” Second Banner : Motto, “Liberty 
 the joy of every Man.” The first and second Banner supported by 
 Batonmen. Third Banner : motto, “ May the blessing of Freedom de- 
 scend to our Children’s Children;” supported by Boys carrying Thistles. 
 The Committee carried wands, and wore sashes. 
 
14. ENGINEERS, MILL- WRIGHTS, AND ENGINE 
 SMITHS. 
 
 f ‘No. 14.” on a Locomotive Carriage. Flag , crimson border and white 
 ground ; device, a Portable Steam-engine : motto, “ Knowledge is 
 
 Power.” On the reverse, Vulcan forging the Helmet of Achilles pre- 
 vious to his going to the Trojan war : motto, 
 
 *• Of all the Trades that doth exist, 
 
 Vulcan’s the first upon the list.” 
 
 The Model of Morton’s Patent Slip which was exhibited in the House 
 of Commons. 
 
 15. ROPE AND SAIL MAKERS. 
 
 Flag , Union Jack, with three Masts of a Ship, Sails set ; a Cherub 
 sounding, “ The Wings of Commerce.” A Blue Flag , with the Trade’s 
 Arms, supported by Justice and Hope: motto u We unite to be Free.” 
 Banner , a Main-topsail set : motto, “ May the Winds of Commerce al- 
 ways fill our Topsails.” Another Banner , with poetical inscription. 
 The Body carried Thistles, Rods, &c. 
 
 16. BAKERS. 
 
 The Incorporation Flag of blue silk, bound with yellow ; design, two 
 Angels, one on each side of the shield, holding the scales of Justice with 
 the one hand, and supporting the crest above the shield with the other. 
 Shield, the Leith Arms, a wheat-sheaf, sand-glass, peel and oven-choffer. 
 Crest, A basket full of wheat-heads ; over the crest, Latin motto, « Let 
 the Bakers flourish.” The Journeymen’s Flag, same design, and Fame 
 on the top, with a scroll in her hand bearing the word “ Reform.” A Pink 
 Banner , bound with light blue, with the likeness of a peel and scuffle 
 crossing each other, and above a wheat-sheaf; mottos, “Reform,” « By 
 these we live.” An elegant and spacious Crimson Crown, beautifully 
 jewelled with rolls of various colours and sizes ; below it a large and beau- 
 tiful Portrait of the King, on a dark-red ground ; motto, “ Upon his 
 head let the crown flourish “ Our patriotic King.” A dark red Ban - 
 ner . bearing a fine Portrait of Earl Grey, with the inscription “ The 
 great champion of Reform.” A dark-red Banner , bearing an excellent 
 Portrait of Lord Brougham ; motto, “ Whose gigantic intellect has long 
 been rooting out corruption.” His Lordship has a scroll in his hand, with 
 the words “ Improvement in our laws.” A light-blue Banner, bearing a 
 Portrait of Lord Althorp, with inscription, u The honest and tried friend 
 of freedom scroll in his hand, with the words “ Reduction of taxation.” 
 A Fink Banner , bound with light-blue, bearing a Portrait of Lord Rus- 
 sell, on a pink ground, with inscription, “ The asserter of the people’s 
 rights.” A Pink Banner , bearing two angels. 
 
 17. OPERATIVE MASONS. 
 
 Flag , mazareen blue silk ; on one side a Corinthian column, and a capi- 
 tal of the same order, with a level on the top of capital ; on the other side 
 a Doric column, and a capital of same order, with a globe set upon the 
 capital. Between the columns a Shield, with the Leith Coat of Arms 
 
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 supported by a wreath of Thistle, Rose, and Shamrock. The Flag laced 
 to a red pole, with a vaize, level, and two silk tassels suspended from top. 
 Man carrying a Gilded Dove. 
 
 IS. SAILORS. 
 
 Union Jack. Two Boys with Compasses. One Man with Anchor. 
 Two Old Seamen with Quadrants. One Man with Model of Ship in full 
 Sail. Four Men with Model of a Smack. Seamen’s Flag of white silk, 
 with Leith Arms, and two ships ; inscription, “ Seamen of the Port of 
 Leith.” Three Men with Model of a Ship half-rigged. Three Men with 
 Royal Ensign. The Seamen were all dressed in blue jackets, white 
 trowsers, black hats, and black neckcloths. 
 
 19. NEWHAVEN FISHERMEN. 
 
 Blue Silk Flag ; on dexter side a large Shield, supported by two Fisher- 
 men, and a spy-glass in their hands, with which they have been looking out 
 for Reform. The inside of Shield is in four divisions ; 1st, three fishes ; 
 2d, the capstan ; 3d, the compass ; 4th, two globes ; and in the centre is the 
 grand Spanish Polacco, which brought Queen Elizabeth to the Throne of 
 Britain in the year 1588. In the left corner of the Shield is a net hang- 
 ing over, the bight of which is filled with the friends of the people (i. e. 
 herrings), with the motto, “Given by Queen Mary for some services the 
 Newhaven Fishermen did to her motto, “ In the name of God, by vir- 
 tue we are protected by sea and land.” On each end of the Flag is a 
 fishing-boat, the one in form of a Caithness fisher, and the other an oys- 
 ter-boat. Sinister side ; in centre is the strongest purchase on board of 
 ship, a capstan, intended to represent the capstan of the vessel of the 
 State, with Earl Grey, Lords Brougham, Russell, and Althorp, heaving 
 away, and Lord Kbrington holding on the slack, which slack is termed 
 the majority in favour of Reform ; motto, “ For a nation to be free it is 
 sufficient that the people wills it.” The next Flag was the Silk Union 
 Jack given as a present by the late Duke of Buccleuch to the Fishermen 
 of Newhaven. A neat built Model of a Caithness Fishing-boat com- 
 plete, with a herring-net hanging over the stern. The Fishermen also 
 carried Models of Frigates, Ships, &c. 
 
 Some of the PORTOBELLO TRADES also joined their brethren of 
 Leith. Among these the Glass-makers were most prominent. The va- 
 rious models and insigina made of glass which they displayed attracted 
 all eyes, and were most creditable to the skill and ingenuity of the arti- 
 ficers. The following among others were carried : Several handsome im- 
 perial crowns of green-coloured crystal. A large Scots Thistle studded 
 with bells. A splendid tier of Chinese bells, whose glass tongues dis- 
 coursed sweet music to the procession. St Andrew and his Cross cut 
 from solid glass beautifully stained. A very correct representation of 
 the great F urn ace-house at the glass-works. The members were de- 
 corated with brilliant crystal stars. — The Potters carried some ingenious 
 models and devices peculiar to their craft. 
 
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 REFORM JUBILEE STANZAS. 
 
 TO FAME. * 
 
 Fame ! Let thy trumpet ring 
 Triumphal strains from clime to clime for ever, 
 
 And let the every string 
 
 Of sweetest lyres, he waked — and silenced nevei ! 
 
 Tell of the bloodless field — 
 
 The victor-song whose tones arose to heaven — 
 
 No martial thunders pealed 
 
 When loathed Oppression from these Isles was driven ! 
 
 Tell of the sparkling eye— 
 
 The loud acclaim,— the gorgeous vesture gleaming— 
 How ’neath the azure sky 
 A thousand ensigns in the breeze were streaming ! 
 
 How calm The People stood, 
 
 While the autumnal winds were breathing round them ! 
 
 There were no deeds of blood — 
 
 Burst were the chains — the odious chains that bound them ! 
 
 Fame ! Let thine echoes ring 
 The name of Grey from shore to shore, for ever ; 
 
 And let the every string 
 
 Of sweetest lyres, be waked— and silenced never ! 
 Edinburgh , Aug. 1832. 
 
 * Original. Written for this Pamphlet.— The other pieces which 
 follow, appeared in some of the Edinburgh newspapers, as connected 
 with the Jubilee. 
 
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 THE TRIUMPH. 
 
 The darkness of a thousand years, 
 
 Mid floods of light, now disappears ; 
 
 And from the bosom of the storm 
 Bursts the bright morning star— Reform ! 
 
 It comes in gentle dews from Heaven, 
 
 To thirsty souls in mercy given ; 
 
 It comes through chilling vernal showers, 
 
 Tis crowned with glorious summer flowers ; 
 
 The laurel and the myrtle twine, 
 
 With sacred myrrh and eglantine ; 
 
 And brighter now is England’s Rose, 
 
 Now vanquished are the Shamrock’s foes, 
 
 And Scotland’s Thistle brighter on her mountain glows. 
 
 A Nation’s heart with gladness thrills ; 
 
 The beacons on a thousand hills 
 Burn in the upper sky ; 
 
 And banners float o’er town and tower, 
 
 And marshalled is a nation’s power, 
 
 Prepared to “ do or die 
 And myriads joy in every vale, 
 
 And music mingles in the gale ; 
 
 The hymns of gratitude ascend ; 
 
 Hosannas loud the welkin rend ; 
 
 And thoughts of love each heart inspire ; 
 
 And Freedom’s charter beams in characters of fire. 
 
 Oh ! that the heart and harp of Burns, 
 
 That slumber in sepulchral urns, 
 
 Were now awake, to wake the strain, 
 
 To bear afar beyond the main, 
 
 In everlasting songs, 
 
 Where’er Britannia guides the helm, 
 
 Even to the earth’s remotest realm, 
 
 The exultant voice of Scotland Free l 
 The gladsome sounds of Jubilee — 
 
 A balm to many wounds— redress for Scotland’s wrongs ! 
 
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 HOPE TO THE DAY-STAB OF LIBEBTY. 
 
 ( As represented on one of the Banners of the Edinburgh Shopmen .) 
 
 Hail ! harbinger of Liberty ! 
 
 Uprising in the East afar, 
 
 Thou seem’st the Genius of the sea, 
 
 In thy triumphal car ; 
 
 And calm serenity to bring, 
 
 Beneath thine all effulgent wing ! 
 
 On thy resplendent wheels upborne, 
 
 Fair herald of the orb of day ! 
 
 Before the brightly coming morn 
 Thou lead’st the tranquil way ; 
 
 And lavest in the gladdened streams 
 Thine own unshrouded golden beams. 
 
 Corruption’s shades around thee flee, 
 
 Like dust from thy red chariot- wheels, 
 
 And vile Oppression looks on thee, 
 
 And terror-stricken kneels— 
 
 But to the dauntless free-horn heart, 
 
 And misery, thrice dear thou art ! 
 
 In Poland’s blood-reflecting sky, 
 
 The Sun of Liberty has set, 
 
 But Thou shalt rise in strength on high 
 Above her armies yet, 
 
 And mirror’d in each patriot’s shield, 
 
 Throw radiant triumph o’er the field ! 
 
 I long for Freedom’s cloudless blaze 
 When rising, freshened as from sleep, 
 
 His dazzling universal rays, 
 
 Shall stream athwart the deep — 
 
 And Liberty’s empassioned strain, 
 
 Shall break upon these isles again ! 
 
 Lamp of the dawn ! o’er yonder sea, 
 
 In shadeless splendour thou art hung, 
 
 The anthem-peal of Victory 
 
 Has through heaven’s arches rung*, 
 
 And Freedom’s ensign is unfurled 
 To glad a renovated world ! W. S. 
 
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 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA 
 
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 JUBILEE SONG. 
 
 A song of joy let’s raise 
 
 Till it ring through all the land, 
 
 Let strath and mountain blaze, 
 
 With a light from Freedom’s brand ; 
 And fling old Scotia’s banners to the wind ; 
 Aye, fling them wide and free, 
 
 Let them float o’er land and sea, 
 
 To tell of Liberty 
 
 Now enshrined. 
 
 We’ve nobly won the day — 
 
 Aye, a glorious day we’ve won, 
 
 Lighted by the brightest ray 
 
 That e’er fell from Freedom’s sun, 
 
 To guide the freeman’s bark through the storm, 
 No orphan’s wailing cry, 
 
 No fields of sanguine dye, 
 
 Mark the mighty Victory 
 
 Of Reform. 
 
 Then fill each goblet high, 
 
 With the rarest and the best, 
 
 And let joy beam in each eye, 
 
 And expand in every breast, 
 
 For little deemed we such a day to see. 
 
 Then hip, hip, hip, hurra ! 
 
 With three times three, give way, 
 
 Since Britons now can say 
 
 They are free ! 
 
 FINIS. 
 
 PRINTED BY NEILL & CO., OLD KISHMARKKT.