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London, England, 1824-09-29 00:00:00

MAXIMS OF °DOHERTY.

Viotti Blackwood's Mogazine. j
9. No real smoker uses any of those little knick-kneek-
cries they sell under the name of segos tubes, and the like
of that. The chief merit of the thing is the extreme gen- '
Venoo and delicacy with which the smoke is drawn out of
the leaf by the loving and animated contact, and eternally
ai !nig play and pressure of thnt most wonderful piece of
Wined uwelianisiii, the lip of man ; whereas, if you ere to
ko, to work upon a piece of silver, ivory, horn, wood, or
whatever these concerns are made of, you lose thiwhole of
this, 814 indeed, you may as well take a pipe at once.
to. In order to know what cod really is, you must cat it
at Newfunnillaitil. rring is not worthy of the name, ex-
oept on the banks of Loclifire, in Argyleshire ; and the
Iv.at salmon in the whole world is that of the Boyne. Or.
Kitchener, in all probability, never tasted any one of these
things, and yet the man writes a book upon cookery ! It
is really trio much for a man to write about salmon, who
never cat it until it hail been kept for ten days in a tub of
which is the case with all that conies to London, ex-
cepting the very few salmon caught in the Thames, and
these are as inferior in firmness and gusto to those of a
mountain stream, as the mutton of a Lincolnshire Squire
is to that of Sir Watkin of Wales, or Jamie Hogg of Et-
trick. This fish ought to be eat as soon as possible after
he is caught. Nothing can then exceed the beautiful
eurdiners of his texture, whereas your kept fish gets a fla-
ridity that I cannot away with.
11. The best of all pies is a grouse-pie; the second a
black-cock-pie; the third a woodeoek-pie (with plenty of
&pieta ;) the fourth a chicken-pit; (ditto). As for a pigeon-
pie, it is not worthy of a place upon any table, so lung as
there are chickens in the world. A rook-pie is a bad imi-
tation of that bad article ; and a beef-steak-pie is really
abominable. A good pie is excellent when hot; hut the
test of a good pie is, " how does it cat cold ?"—Apply this
to the examples above cited, and you will find lam cor-
rect,
Never taste any thing hot whisky on then:woes. Porter
or ale blows you up, and destroys your wind. Wine gets
acid immediately on an empty stomach. And put no water
to your whisky, for if you once begin swilling water, you
will never stop till you make a bag of yourself. A thlin-
blefull of neat spirits once an hour is the thing; but one
bgmper at starting, and another exactly at noon, is foond
very wholesome.
13. The Scotch writers of our day seem to consider it
as an established thing, that their country furnishes the
best breakfast in Europe ; hut this I cannot swallow—l
tnean the assertion—not the breakfast, which I admit to be
excellent, hut deny to be peerless. The fact is, that break-
fast is among the things that have never yet received any-
thing like the attention merited. The best breakfast is
unquestionably that of France ; their coffee, indeed, is not
retie equal to that of Germany, but the eatables are unri-
valled ; and I may be wrong, but somehow or other, I can
never ielp thinking that French wines are better in the
morning than any others. It is here that we arc behind
every other nation in Europe—the whole of us, English,
Scoich, and Irish ; we take no wine at breakfast.
A philosophic mind, devoted to this subject, would,
I think, adopt a theory not widely (firming from the follow-
ing, which, however, I venture to lay down with much
diffidence. I say, then, that a man's breakfast should be
adapted to his pursuits—it should conic home to his busi-
ness as well u to his bosom. The man who intends to
study all the morning, should take a cup or two of coffee,
a little well-executed toast, and the wing of a partridge or
grouse, when in season ; at other times of the year, a small
slice of cold chicken, with plenty of pepper and mustard ;
this light diet prepares him for the elastic exercise of his
intellectual powers. On the other hand, if you are going
to the fox-chars, or to the moors, or to any sphere of vio-
lent bald) exertion whatever, iu this case your breakfast'
will be good and praiseworthy, exactly in proportion as it
approaches to the character of a good and praiseworthy din-
ner. Hot potatoes, chops, beefsteaks, a pint of Burgundy,
a quart of good old beer—these are the sort of materials a
sportsman% de /rune should consist of. Fried fish is an ex-
cellent thing also—particularly the herring. If you have
been tipsy overnight, and feel squeamish, settle your heart
with half a glass of old cogniac, ere you assume the knife
and fork ; but, on no account, indulge the whimsies of
your stomach, so as to go without a real breakfast.—
" L'oppetil viewt ea mangruat,“ quoth the most veracious
of adages—therefore begin boldly upon something very
highly peppered, and as hot as Gotnorrah, and then no fear
of the remit. Yon will feel yourself another man, when
you have laid in a pound of something.
•

Of Ina, I have ou various occasions hinted my total
SON% It is a weak, nervous affair, adapted for the dup..-
thin of boarding-school misses, whose occupation is paint-
,ing roses from the life, practising quadrilles, strumming
on tint instrument, and so forth. Old people of sedentary
habits, may take (+palate if they like it; I, fur my part,
stick to oofee when I am studious.

14. By eating a hearty breakfast, you escape the temp-
tation of luncheon-4 snare into which be who has a suf-
ficient respect for his dinner will rarely fall.
U. I agree with Falstaff, in his contempt for the preva-
lent absurdity of eating eggs, eggs, eggs, at breakfact.—
" No pullet-sperm in my brewage," say I. I prefer the
chicken to the egg, and the hen, when she is really • fine
bird, and well roasted or grilled, to the chicken.
IG. Cold pig's face is one of the best things in the world
fur breakfast, but it should not be taken unless you arc to
be active shortly after, for it is so good that one an scarcely
help taking a great deal when one begins to it. Eat it with
shallot vim gar and French mustard. Fruit at breakfast is
what I cannot recommend ; but if you will take it, be sure
not, to omit another drain after it, fur if you do, you will
certainly feel heavyish all the morning.
N.B. The best breakfast-dram is whisky, when it is
really very old and fine, hut brandy is more commonly to
br bad in perfection among the majority of my readers.
Cherry-brandy is not the thing at breakfast ; it is too
sweet, and not strung enough, in the Highlands of Scot-
land, people of extraordinary research give you whisky
strongly impregnated with a variety of mouutain herbs.
And tiro. I sin bound to admit, is attended with the most
admirable consequences ;—but they will not part with their
receipts, therefore it is not worth while for toe to do more
than inertly allude to the fact. Be sure you take it when
eau the
_spot.
17. Never wear • coat with a velvet collar—not even a
tortoni 'f his maxim is, however, almost unnecessary ;
tor no tailor, whose mat it is possible to wear, would ever
think of putting a velvet collar on any vesture intended to
be worn on the west side of Temple-bar.
18. Never eat turtle at the West End of the Town, ex-
cept at the houses of Wirt Indians. The turtle at the oc-
eideutal coffee-houses is always lean and poor, and wants
the oriental richness and flavour of Maiden's.
19. There is nothing so difficult u the invention of a
new tie. You might almost.as easily find out a sixth (w-
-ider of architecture. I once made a drawing of a sods,
isami a Lschrymatory found at Herculaneum, and found it
beg a good effect when reduced to practice. Its great
beauty was, that you did not know where the knot began,
nor were it ended. Even of the originality of this tie I
waster some time doubtful, till one evening at the Opera
l beard Hughes Nall exclaim in an ecstasy of surprise and
admiration, " By (I—d, there's a new tie !"
90. Man and wife generally resemble each other in fea-
tures, never in disposition. A goodnatured man marries a
shrew—a clio!eric man, an insensible lump of matter- a
witty man, an insipid woman—and a very great fool, •
blue-stocking.
The reason of the resemblance in face I take to be this:
every man thinks himself the handsomest person in ex-
istence: and therefore, in looking out for a wife, he always
-chimes the woman that most nearly resembles himself.
The reason for dissimilarity in disposition, is even more
plain. Every one respects another for the quality, good or
had, which he himself wants. Ecaides, this sort of oppo-
sition prevents the holy and happy state from getting flat,
as it otherwise would, and produces upon it the same effects
as acids upon an alkali. The worthy Lliahop of Durham
was lamenting to Dr. PAlcy the death of his wife—" We
lived nineteen years together," said his Lordship, " and
never hail two opinions about anything in all that time.
What think yon of that, Hector?"—" Indeed, my Lord,"
rejoined Paley, in his broad Carlisle accent, " 1 think it
must ha' been vent flat." lam orthodox, sod quite agree
with Dr. Paley.

MEMOIR OF CHARLES 1.

[ From the Moik ]

The King who is destined to console us under our afftletlons,
Charles Philip, was born at Versailles on the 9th of October, 1757,
when he received the title of Count d'Artois. Ile was the youngest
son of the then Dauphin, and was remarkable in his early days
for the vivacity of his spirit, Ile had the misfortune to lose, at a
very only age, one of the wisest of fathers and the most kind
of mothers; and thit double hies deprived him of that advire and
authority so necessary for calming and directing the ardour of the
passions.
His education being finished, he was married on the 16th of
November, 1773. to the Printers Maria Theresa of Savoy, who
wan born on the 31st of January, 1741, and therefore was a little
older then himself. This union produced three children—first •
daughter, who died in childhood, and also two Princes, who re-
ceived the titles of Duke d'Angouleme and de Berry. Ills frank-
ness, the amiability of his manners, the generosity of hie cha-
racter, conciliated every one who had the honour to approach him.
It is evident, from the correspondence of Madame Elizabeth,
which has been published by Count Ferranti, what an exalted idea
this Princess entertained of her brother. She had perreived in his
ardent and sensible mind whatever might be expected when • pro-
per opportunity should present itself for developing his brilliant
qualities.
In 1777 the Count d'Artnis paid • visit to the western ports, and
during the American war he repaired to the Camp of St. !loch, in
order to take • part in the siege of Gibraltar. Long before the
period of the Revolution, this Prince gave his decided opinion
against the projects of the factious, who on their part considered
him an obstacle to the accomplishment of their views, and who
consequently node it a point to represent him in the must tinfavour-
' able light. The populace wen misled by the most absurd ru-
n re; anti such was the turbulence of the public mind on the
14th of July, 17E9, that Louie XVI. himself advised his brother
to retreat fur the moment from the impending storm. Count
d'Anois then parted with the Princes his sons, and repaired to
Turin, where the King of Sardinia, his father-in-law, gave him
an minium. The following year the Prince had an interview, at
MAMMA' with the Emperor Leopold. In 1791 he rep9ired to
Worms with the Prince de Condi and the Marshal de Itroglio,
who were received at Brawls by the Aoh•Dueliess Maria Chris-
tiana, and at Vienna by Leopold. His interview at Patin:, 27th
August, 1791, with the Emperor and the King of Pretoria, 'hewed
that those Sovereigns had began to concert measures tor stopping
the progress of the Revolution; and, in consequence, the Consti-
tuent Assembly, and that which followed it, made several Decrees
against this Prince. His possession* were seized, and the allow.
ance of one million per annum, due to him by the l'onstitution,
was withdrawn. Louis XVI. sat only able to give 200,000 francs
a year for the support of his two nephews at Turin.
Alter the death of the King Moues XVI.) Count d'Artois was
appointed by his brother Lieutenant-I:metal of the Kingdom. lie
repaired to St. Petersburgh, where he was very handsomely re.
ceived by the F;nipress Catharine. Ile then rejoined his brother
(Monsieur) at Ilattim, and resided successively in different canton.
memo of Wool Melia. Touched by. toe situation of so many French-
men, who had lost everything in adhering to him, the Prince
(Charles X.) transmitted to Marshal de Broglio, his medals, his
diamonds, anti even the sword of his son, directing hint to dispose
of these treasures, and to distribute their produce amongst the poor-
est of the emigrants.
It was not until the end of the year 1794 that the English 00-
eminent bad assured the Prince of a suitable ima ntenance. The
billowing year the Prince was enabled to repair to England. Ile
embarked the 26th July 1795, at Cuxhaven, and after a short stay
in England, Ir.• sailed front Portsmouth on 25th August, on board
the Jason frigate. He was accompanied by a great number of
Royalists, among whom was M. de la laurencie, Bishop of Nantx.
They were Tompanied by 140 transports. But the disaster of
Quiberon had already taken place, and the tragical fate of those
emigrants who first landed there was known. Monsieur landed at
the Isle lieu, where he received deputations front 51orbilian.
Ile caused • service to be performed for 51. de Sombreuil, and for
the other Frenchmen who had perished near Aunty. Charrette and
Stofflet sent deputations to the Prince, and a descent was in wits.
lion at Noir !Bonder; but the English did not consider it practica-
ble. On the 29ib of September the English anchored at the Isle
Dieu with 4000 troops and MO Royalists on board, which were af-
terwards augmented in number. Monsieur landed on the 11th of
October, and propoeed to Charrette to join him ; but a foreign pus.
licy did not then allow a French Prince to place himself at the
load of Ventlie. The Isle Dieu was in consequence evacuated in
a very short time, and Monsieur was carried back to England.
Here the ancient Palace of the Kings of Scotland, called Holy.
rood Boise, was assigned for his residence; and it was in this asy.
Cum that the Prince passed some years, together with a few French-
men who were devoted to him. 111. de Contie, Bishop of Arras,
end the Baron de Roll, enjoyed the greatest share of his confidence.
In 171(9, Monsieur went to London, where he received communica-
tions from the Royalists of Brittany. Ile did not return to Edict-
burgh till after the signing of preliminaries of the treaty of Amiens,
and he repaired again to London on time renewal of hostilities.
‘l'hen the Abbe Edgeworth escaped from France, he repaired to
the Prince, and passed a week with him at Edinburgh. 11'llen at
London, Monsieur received the French refugees with the greatest
kindness ; lie assisted at the services in the French Chapel, and vi-
sited the establishments of the Abbe Canon.
We might well apply to this excellent Prince what Bosun said
of the Great Conde—•` The hour of God has arrived, the hour so
long expected, the hour so long desired, the hour of compassion
and of grace. Without being adinonished by sickness, without
being pressed by time, lie performs what lie hail meditated, under
the influence of • wise religion, which always regulated his con.
science, Ile conforrto, with Christian hunailite, to this decision;
and nobody has ever doubted his good faith." It was at this very
time that 51onsieur gave his entire confidence to a distinguished
ecclesiastic, who was formerly Minister of St. Sullins, and who
now occupies an eminent See in the Church of France. We have
thus witnessed this Prince's fidelity to all the practical parts of
religion, and who, as it was also said of the Great Conde, is seriously
engaged in conquering himself! Prayers, good example, works of
Christian charity, will display all that rentains to so noble • cha.
rioter; and even foreigners cannot help being struck with the pro.
found attention paid di, this l'rince to all pious exercises, and
his exemplary exactitude in fulfilling the minutest duties of the
Church. iris in this manner that Monsieur did honour to his mis-
fortunes, that he rendered them useful to !leaven, and prepared
himself in silence to accomplish the views that Providence has
assigned to hint.
Such has been this Prince during his exile—such has he shown
himself whilst amongst us.

We understand that a branch Bank is about to be
opened at the west end of the town (Cavendish-square has
been mentioned), for the ace ))))) modation of the opulent
classes and the trading and manufacturing interests of the
western and north-western districts of the metropolis, by
Messrs. %I'll Hams and Co. of the City, in conjunction with
Sir Claude Scott, Bart. and Mr. Scott, M.P.—Morning
Paper.
PIOPOSED R•tr.w•v DETWIEN LONDON •ND EDlN-
suacm.—We understand that it is in contemplation to
form a Joint Stock Company for the construction of a rail-
way between London and Edinburgh lot the conveyance of
goods and passengers ; the propelling power to be locomo-
tive and stationary steam engines. It is understood that
the distance between these two places may be reduced to
shout 310 miles, and if the sasnerate of travelling beadopted
on this road, as is propostil for the Liverpool and Binuutg-
hamtailway, namely eight miles an hour for goods, and
twelve miles an hour for passengers, the time of conveyance
between these two places will be reduced to 43 and g 9 hours
respectively. The propriety of fixing upon this line as the
" Grand Trunk Railway" of the kingdotn is particularly
obvious. Besides being the communication between the'
two capitals, it forms the longest direct line, and passes
through one of the moat populous and manufacturing dis-
tricts of the island. It passes near to Bedford and Leeds.
It least, at a little distance to the west the manufacturing
towns of Northampton, Leicester, Loughborough, Notting-
ham, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Hanby, and Hali-
fax, with which it can communicate. By means of side
railways it would in a sitbilar manner communicate on the
east with Huntingdon, Stamford, Worksop, Doncaster,
York, and Durham, passing at nearly equal distances be-
tween ('arlile and Newcastle. From Edinburgh it might
easily communicate with Glasgow, and also in its southern
extremity he the line of communication with Manchester
through Derby. No other single line unites so many de-
cided advantages to the public and to the uniertakers.—
Culeelonion Mercury.
Hazard and Co. are the Con tractors for the present popular
Lottery. The Scheme to be drawn next Tuesday eon:ants
Four Prizes of Twenty Thousand, and 3t other Capitals.
all to be drawn on that day, when the lumens,: sons of
200,0 u o/. will be distributed to the Public in a few hours:
—thew are no Blanks, every number being entitled to live
Pounds. Hazard and Co. sold Three Twenty Thome:ids
last Lottery, and all Three in Shares, at their Ohl-esta-
Wished Offices, Royal Exchange Cate ; Yd, Cornhill ; and
321, Oxford-street, end of Regent-street. Hazard and Co.
have agents in all the principal country towns.
'fake a Farewell Chance, before the expiration of Lot-
teries, is the recommendatidn of Carroll to his Friends and
Customers, and a better Scheme cannot be offered to their
notice than the present, where no delay will be experienced,
as the wh01.., amounting to the immense of sum of 200,000/.
will Ix• decided in one day. Tuesday next, when the four
Prizes ot. 20,0n0/., and 31 other Capitals of '2,01)0/.,
1,000/ , 'JAM. &c. will be distributed to the public. The
last whole Ticket Prise of 20,000/. ever sold to the Pub-
lic, was sold by Carroll, being one of the four Prizes of
10,000/. lately sold by him in the short space of four
months, at his Fortunate Offices, 19, Coruhill, 7, Owing-
cruss, and 26, thaorthstrett.

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