The National Register. — London, England, 1817-08-04 00:00:00

246 THE FIELD WATERLOO. The folna itu; partleulais h i Leen coutiotinlemed by a pri.ou at Liverpool, just ell d t a tour through lilt' Is The village of Waterloo and its environs are at this ntotnent, prrhap., more interesting to an nglish visitor than at any period since tie battle. The most aireeting testimonials to the memory of different illustrious wEit fell in that terrible conflict, inal the spectator's eve in el:lost every direction. 'Lie interior of the church of Waterloo, a midi but very neat structure, is nearly covered with nionummts to the memory of British officers. All of these ere written in such a strain of manly and modest simplicity, Anil sonic of them wider einamistances of such affecting tenderness, tat every Englisit reader, whilst his heart is touched with the deepest sympathy, must feel himself elated in belonging to a country which has produced instances of such unparalleled heroism.—ln the church yatd appears Cie mausoleum of the lserguis of Anglesca's .kg. with an merit:lion Oat reflects the highest honour on that distinguished vobleina , i. To the wall of La !Jaye Sainte, next the high road, is affixed a plain mural monument, with a short but most sublime and insniption, so the honintr of those officers of the CC,11114111 Legion who fell in the arduous task of defending this farm against an entire division of the French army. It is erected by the surviving veneers of dint distinhruislied regimeat to the memory of their departed brethren. The celebrated chateau of Ilentgouitiont remains in the st.ite in which it was left after the battle—a heap of ruins. The marks of the shot remain on the trees and garden wall, where the English Guards fought with such persevering and unsulsined energy. A splentql monument is Dow erecting in the open field, on the very spot where the hero fell, to the memory of Sir A. Gordon, of whom Bach distinguished mention was made in the House of Commons, and by the Duke of Wellington. The inscription, which, like all tne others, is admirably written, suites, that it is dedicated to the memory of the deceased by his seven surviving brothers sad sisters. The same inscription sa.pears in the French language on the opposite side of the pedestal. But of all the testimonials which have been erected on this most interesting csassion„ there is none more deeply affecting than a plain black stone, which appears in the centre of the church of Waterloo, die inscription of which is written in Latin, and signed /I enry Cuppage: after stating, that the conduct and gallantry of the deceased had been such as to attract the notice even of their great Commander in Chief, it concludes with these affecting express sloes Ills only stnyiving Mother, who fought by his side during tvat long and arduous slay, and at night received his last breath wffilst supporting bini in his arms, has erected this simple Stone to the memory of one who was endeared to him by the strongest ties that 'an bind two human beings to each other." --.411....- QUAKERS. Goon ADVICE.—We extract the following paragraphs from the yearly epiele of the Society of Friend.:— '6 In our last y . ear's epistle we had to remark the failure of some of our members in paying their just debts. We have been again deeply pained on finding that some disgraceful cases of this kind have since oceurred. Whilst we lament the condition of such as have they wounded their own peac ' e and brought condemnation on themselves, we also feel very tenderly both for the near relatives of thee, and of their creditors. who have suffered through them. in adverting to these cams, it is our solicitude that the misconduct of those to whom we allude may be a caution to others. At till times, hut more lard. milady in the present depressed state of trade and commerce, it will be very useful for friends frequently to inspect into the state or their own property, to keep their ainc;rns within the limits of Christian contentment. that should any unforeseen reverses be experienced, they may look back with feelings of conscious integrity: And we would especially recommend to friends of discrimination aid sound judgment, in kindness anti love to watch over their brethren for good. Great advantages would result front early, repeated, and private ad vice to young tradesmen, who, from temporary success and inexpe rience, may be in danger of exceeding their capital, and of impru dently extending their business. •• Otr sympathy is much excited for those who, after fair pros pew, have, from a sudden depreciation of property, been subjected to many difficulties. We wish kindly to encourage such of these as have it still within their power, to a timely contraction of their domes tic expenoes. And we desire that their trials may be lightened by beholding in their offspring a disposition to industry and economy, and a willingness that their expectation should not exceed those limits which become a Christian character; this we believe would ultimately tend to their greatest good. Before we quit this subject, we would remind our friends of the former advice of this meeting, that where should be observed by themselves and families: and although they any have injured others in their property, the greatest frugality may have a legal discharge front their creditors, both equity and our Christian profession demand, that none, when they have it in their power, should rest satisfied until a just restitution be made to those who have suffered by than." STEWARDS or THE CHtf.TErIN HUNEns.—Of the line. deeds into which many of the English comities were divided by King Alfred, for their better government, the jiiri-ilietion was originally vested in particular courts, but came after. wards to be devolved to the county courts, and sn remains at present, except with regard to sonic, as the Chiltern Iluu dreds in Buckinghamshire, which have been, by privilege, annexed to the Crown. These having still their own collets. a steward of those courts is appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a salary of 20s. and all fees, &c. belong ing to the office. This is made a matter of cunveuienee to the Members of Parliament: when any of them wishes to resign, he accepts the stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds, hieli vacates his scat. EiTft toRoINARY INSTANCE or ANIMAL. KiNotiESS. , —ln the menagerie of Brussels there is a lion called 1)dlle0, whose COI was lately in want of sonic repairs. His keeper desired a carpenter to set about them ; bet alien the workman tame 'oaf saw the lion, he drew back with terror. The keeper entered the animal's cell, and led him to the upper part of it while the lower was refitting. tie there amused himself for Ovule time in playing with the lion, and being wearied he soon fell asleep. The carpenter, fully relying upon the viai lenge of the keeper, pursued 1116 NOlk, anxious, it may be minimised, to have done with it as soon as possible. 1t hen be had tini , lied he called 'd illiam. the keeper, to see what he had done, hut William made no answer. Having repeatedly ea Hiol in vain, lie began to feel alarmed at his silence, and he oL Lei mined to go to the upper part of the cell, where, looking through the railing, he saw the lion and the keeper sleeping, side by side, and immediately lie littered a loud cry. The lion awakened by the untie, started tip, and stared at the carpenter with all eye of fury, and then, 'daring his paw on the breast of his keeper, lee lay down to sleep again. The poor carpenter was dreadfully frightened, and not knowing bow lie could roue up Willia )))) lie ran out and related ssliat he saw. Some of the attendants of the house came and opened the door, which the carpenter hail secured sitli several bars, and contrived to awake the keeper, who, upon opening his eves, did not appear in Bre least apprelieustse on account of the sitliation in which he found hi ne-elf. lie took the paw of the lion, and ,book it gently in token of regard, and the an i. ma i go i e li s rontio.d with boo to its former residence. A beautiful (;111114111 Dwalf, just twenty inches high, and ( oven years autl a half old, has been ITCI ntly exhibited at Lille, on the ftoittiers of Fiance. She dances, sivaa i and mimeo's most intelligently all questions put to her. ?TIE NATIONAL RtaIgTER, AGRICULTURE. MONTHLY RRPoRT FOR JULY. The variableness of weather, and heavy shrivrers for many days past, has retarded the ripening of the Wheat crops, and oreasioned considerable fluctuation in prices at M trk•laue. The general appearance, however, continues promising, the principal corn districts being tree from blight or mildew, and the straw of the wheat crops dying of a good colour. On the ss arm soils oa the Eastern coast, Ilia 11 heat harvest is ex pected to commence nest week. Early sown Oats arc cot in many parts, and new samples have already appeared in several markets. The Barleys arc in general backward, and in most parts unequal, and likely to ripen irregularly.—Pease are generally good, and are began to be hooked in Essex and Kent.—Beans ale the worst crop generally of rise year, mjss tog pla n et ti-mn the sots seed of the last year; %there old beans were soon an a% crap. crop may be expeeted.—Ni tiler Rape not Xlestard seed will reach an average crop.— Potatoes are abundant in all quarters.—Turnips are a ge. octal good plant.—The late tbuieter showers have so much cleansed the Hop phintations of Kent and Sussex, that the year's duty is donhicil in speenlation since the lasi month.— The general crop of flay is light, bnt the latter-mails feed is scryhtxuriant.-Iwitl4nli 6s had large supplies of most kinds of prime meat on lower terms than some weeks back. _Lean Stock of most sot is sells fieely at somewhat higher pi ici s, and particularly sheep, good welders and lambs be ing mach in demarid.—Hogs at e• eheaper.---.Boney cart colts are dearer.—The 1100 l market continues flat, few miles of new fleeces basing been made to any extent the highest price. yet offered for Merino bears 9s. fol. per lb. unit tot South Down, 201. For long wool there it little or no demand. CEREM ON Y nr• CONSECRATION AT TILE CHARTER HOUSE. Thursday, at eleven o'clock, the Bishop of London, accompanied by his Chaplain, arrived at the Charter House, for the purpose of emscemting a piece of the hold adjoining the Wittlerness, which had, it i.e believed, been formerly consecrated, bat had of late years been used fin common purposes. A handsome tem Nas erected on the ground, furnished with c.orvets ttad a table, with a chair for the Bishop. His I (mishit) %ens reet teed at the Master's Lodge by the Apparitor, Chancellor. Registrar of the Dio cese, Pi eacher, Schoolmaster, and other officers. After his Lordship was robed, the procession, preceded by the Muni_ ciple, Apparitor, Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, and fol lowed by the Brothers of thy House, moved through Brook Hall to the Chapel, where Divine service was read with great solemnity by the Rev. W. Russel. After the service, the Preacher of the Charter House presented to the Ilishop, sitting at the table, the petition for this consecration, which by his order, was real aloud by the Registrar, aid which his Lordship ordered to be entered, and having expressed his concurrence therewith, the procession was conducted from the chapel in the same order thiongh the great hall to thr ground, which they perambulated, and the Bishop having taken his 'dare at the table in the tent, surrounded by the company, knelt down and said, " The clorions j ( - sty of the Lord our God be upon us ; 0 prosper thou our handy work," and having resumed his seat, the Chancellor read aloud the sentence of consecration, which was signed by the Bishop, anti ordered to be registered with all the other do cuments. His Lordship kneeling, then delivered, in the most impressive manner, the following prayer:— " 0 God. who host taught 119 in thy Holy Word, that there is a ditrerence between the Spirit of a Beast. that goeth downward to the earth, and the Spirit of a Man, which ascendedi up to God who gave it, and likewise by the example of thy Holy servants in all ages, Last taught us to assign peculiar places, where the bodies of thy Saints may rest in peace, and be preserved from all indignities, whilst their souls are satcly kept in the hands of their faithful Redeemer; accept, we beseech thee, this charitable work of ours, in separating this por tion of ground to that good purpose, and give us grace, that, by the frequent instances of mortality which we behold, we may Lam and seriously consider, how frail and micertain our condition here on earth is. and so number our days as to apply our hearts unto wisdom, that in the midst of life, thinking urn heath, and daily preparing ourselves for the judgment that is to Mikity, we may have our part in the resurrection to Eternal l.ite with Him, who died for our sins, and rose again for nor justification, and now line th and reiimeth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen." The elioristeis Icil by Mr. Stevens, standing within the tent, afterwards sung the 511 i, i;tli, and 7th verses of the 3911 t Psalm; after w•hich the Bishop, in u most pions and affecting manner, rose and pronounced Ilse usual blessing. The ceremony being Bins closed, the company proceeded to the Schoolmaster's house, whet e they were received and entertained with great hospitality and politeness by Mr. and Mrs. Russell. INTERESTING ANECDOTE.—In the rebellion of 1743, a party of Cumberland's dragoons werehurrying through Nithsdale, in search of Prince Cioules . :: men. Hungry and fatigued, they called at a lonely widow's cottage, and demanded refreshment. !ter son, a lad of sixteen, dressed them up long kale and butter ; and the good wo man brought them new milk. which she told Meat was all her studs:. One of the party inquired. with 3:ming kindness, how she lived'? l .Iced (imotli she), the cow and the kale-yard. wi' God's blessing, is a' my mailer)." He arose, and with his sabre killed the cow, and destroyed all the kale ! the poor woman was thrown upon the world, and died of a broken heart. The disconsolate youth, her son, wan dered away beyond the inquiry of friends, or the search of compas • sine.—ln the (ontinental - war, when the British alloy bad gained a great and signal t ietory, the soldiers were making merry with wine, and recounting their exploits. A dragoon ream' out, " I once starved aSeench in Nithsdahi; I killed her cow, and destroyed her greens; but (added he), she could live for all that, on her as she said."—" And don't „vim rue it !" cried a young soldier, start ing up, " don't you rue it ? Hue what ?" said he, st rue aught like that ?"—ss Then, by my God," cried due youth, unsheathing his sword, " that woman was my mother ! draw, you brutal villain, draw !" They fought; the youth passod his sword twice through the dragoon's body, and while he turned Wm river in the throes of death, exclaimed, " Had you rued it, you should only have been punished by yanr God." The Snowy mountains of Thihet in the Fast Indies, which were until lately supposed to be inaccessible, have been crossed by Captain Webb, and their height ascertained, which proved to be 2'4.000 feet above the level of the sea. This is more than 7000 feet higher than the highest point of the Andes, which have heretofore been considered the loftiest mountains on the globe. Upon the pannels of the new State chariot for the Presi dent of the I; nii ed States, is inscribed the following motto : Principia anti homilies, which we understand is intended for the Latin of the maxim : Principles net men. For the honour of American literature we hope that the President has not been consulted upon this inscription ; but that the roach- Luker alone is responsible for the Latinity. AUCITTgT 4. POETRY. THE PRIDE OF THE NORTH. WRITTEN BY JAMES TLIONSOIf, Esa. Unscathed by the lightning—tin'aemling in storms, On Scotia s wild itio,:iltains her Thistle ii seen ; 1./kettle Laurel, whose verdure no telt Ipect deforms, lt., tbliage and flowers are eternally green. Fair emblem of Aetidantl—to Libt.rty dear— It waves round her bonnet, and twines round her spear; And thed in her rock, by the thunderbolt's wrath, h ft Andrew's gseen Thistle—the pride of the North "rwas her warrior's famed crest, amicLt danger and death, When the claymore of Albyn spread havock and fear; And muisten'd with blood where he yielded his breath, It bends o'er his ashes and blooms on his bier. The fatherless orphans, bereft of his aid, Are shelter id from wot in its evergreen shade. And hail an asyltun from Poverty's wrath, Pi escre'd by the Thistle—the pride of the North On the mist.er.ver'il cliff:A, where the Engle seeks rest, It blosmmis through Winter's bleak tempest of snows r like di:in'a gtetli shamrock—by Liberty blest, Like the type of Old England—her red and white Rows Then joy to the land—united in one, With the Shamrock and Hose, it encircles the Throne, Where, dazzling with glory, and fearless of wrath, 'hornet the Seats 'loyal Thistle--_the pride of the North I CLIMBING BOYS. We submit to the consideration of the pubtir the following eatritet from the Report presented to the Home of Com mous relative to that helpless Huss of childt:n I iiiplo3cd sweeping chimneys. The letter from which we eutljoitt, sitini , 6 the best answer to the extraordinary petition presented from the master. at Bristol, who have ventured to assert—" That to anolish the practice of awi'eping by ham' . and brash would very inatelially increase the risk by tire to the person mid property of his 111d.jcst%'s subjects, and thin the general use of machine% would be productive of greater labour and danger to the health of pmitioners " Your Committee have endeavoured to learn tLc number of rer. arms who may bc coosidered as engaged in the trade within the Bills of Mortality : they Pave learnt that the total number of master chimney-sweepers might be estimated at no, who had among them 500 apprentioes ; that not above L't) of those masters were reputable tradesmen in easy circumstances, who appeared generally to con form to the provisions of the Act, sad which to had upon an average. from 4 to 5 apprentices each ; that about 90 were of an inferior cla , a of master chinmey-sweepers, who had upon an average, three ap prentices each, and who were extreinlv negligent of their health, their morals, and their education ; and that about 90, the remain der of the 21 0 masters, were a class of chimney sweepers, receutlY journeymen, who took up the trade because they had no resource-- who picked up boys as they could—rho lodged them with them selves in huts, sheds, and cellars, in the outskirts of the town, aces. sionally wandering into the villager round ; and that in these two being in the proportion of 180 to 20, the miseries of the trade were principally to he found. It is in evidence before yonr Co.:i nduce, that at Iladleigh, Barnet, Uxbridge, and %Vim -Nor, female children have been employed. " Your Committee observe, that in Rneral among the most re. apectable part of the trade, the apprentices are of the age prescribed by the Act, viz. from eight to fourteen ; but even among the most respectable, it is the constant practice to borrow the younger boys from one another, fee the purp ose o f sweep i ng w h at are called the narrow flue. No accurate account could be obtained of the ages of the apprentices of the other classes; and they who in many in. stances., it was ascertained, were much below the prescribed age : thus the youngest and most delicate children are in the service of the worst class of masters, and employed exclusively to clean flues, which, from their peculiar construction, cannot be swept without great per sonal Kazan,. " I believe that all the cliiinney.sweeping of I'lymouth. Dock. and Stonehouse, these towns containiug above fio,ooo inhabitants, is performed by bunriug or brushing, or by three or four boys, I can not ascertain the precise number, certainly not mom ban five. At Dock there are scarcely any Hues large enough to admit a boy. A cannon ball is let down from the top to convey down a rope, which criebles the persons alnive and below to draw up and down a bundle of holly, whicli perfortns its office very effectmilly. Thursday, a public dinner was given at the Crown anti Anchor Tavern, to celebrate the acquittal of Wat son and his companions; Mr. Hunt in the chair. The dinner was served on table befiwe five o'clock ; and the Chairman, Preston, Thistlewood, anti Watson, took their seats, (Hooper was too ill to be present.) The cloth having. been removed, several toasts were pro. posed, and drank with three times three. Among them were Constitution, the whole Constitution, and nothing but the Constitution." The Sovereignty of the People, anti may it be speedily restored." " The Trial by Jury, and may its suspenders be sus pended." The health of the Chairman was subse quently drank, accompanied with Annual Parliaments and Universal Suffinge.—Mr Hunt returned thanks in a long speech, dilating of course on the subject of the late trials, the employment of spies by Govern ment, suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, and trial by Jury. The meeting broke up at about half -pant eleven. Not more than eighty persons were present. EM I RATI 0 N.-T he numerous emigrations from Ireland to the United States of America, are much to be regretted ; there are, at this time, three ships at one port in Ireland about to sail. Surely it would have been better, as these persons are determined to quit their native country, to have given them their passage out, free of expense, to British North America. The Roman Catholics settled in the districts of Glen gary, in upper Canada, and in the catholic district of Nova Scotia, are living contented and prosperous under the guidance of the most excellent and attentive Priests, who, grateful to his Majesty's Government fur the li berality which has been shown to them and to their congregations, devote the whole of their time to their moral and religious improvement. The means of edu cation, in providing schoolmasters, books, tke. have been most properly attended to, and the system now adopted in these respects towards he hing's Colonies, redounds greatly to the credit of the Noble Earl at: the head of the Colonial Department.