The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-24 00:00:00

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Arrived—General Peel.

TEMPLE GARDENS,

The immense works in progress for the construction Of
the Thames Embankment have for the present spoilt the

appearance of the garden of the Inner Temple, and Mr
Broome is compelled to bide his time to make such ;dig-

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plays of flowers as the civic public are accustomed to 'ln
this admirably kept and interesting place. Still this veteran
London gardener perseveres as steadily as ever in his 7oca-'
tion, and is looking forward hopefully to the time when,' by
the completion of the embankment, there will be addettto
the garden a large tract of land gained from the mud of the
Thames by the science of engineering. , .
jn the flower beds next the main walk, Mr Broome
I m nages 0 secure four
.successive crops of flowers, and to
4o this he is compelled to keep his stock of bedding pom-
p° es in pots' to the last moment, and then turn them out
into the places where they are to flower. The crysanthe-
mums look well, considering the roasting weather to which
they have been so long subjected, and which tells more
against vegetation in London because of the constant de-
posit of soot on the leaves, to re)nove which occasioned
showers are *ceded ; artificial watering, however carefully
and vigorously performed, being far less effective for clean•
ing the foliage than rain. That Mr Broome should have
been enabled to exhibit, at a receut meeting of the Central
Horticultural S.wiety, 24 trusses of roses grown in this gar-

den speaks volurn;s, both for the management and the
capabilities of a garden situated in the very heart of the city
of London. It is well known that there are some flee trees

in the garden, and it is commonly believed that the foul
coal smoke to which they are exposed is slowly but surely
killing them. The simple truth of the matter is that they
are suffering but little from smoke, and yet some of them
are in a bad state, and appear as if they would never re-
cover. Mr Broome explains their condition to be the re-
sult of cold currents of air. Neat the river frontage is a
large structure called Paper-building, and on the side of
this structure next the river is a row of limes. These limes

are in perfect health, quite green where they have the
shelter of the building but those at each end, which are
exposed to the draughts which come across the garden by
the side of the building, are very severely killed back, and
greatly disfigured with dead wood. At some distance from
these buildings the line which the destructive current takes
can be marked out by the appearance of other trees, and in
one case a young plane is very much cut up, though a simi-
lar plane close by, which enjoys some amount of shelter, is
as fresh and vigorous as any tree of the same size to be
found anywhete in the country. Any observer curious in
such matters is advised to observe the row of limes skirting
the eastern side of the garden, and which eerminates near
the river bank, These trees regularly decrease in size as
they approach the tiver, though they are all of the same
age, and, as regards soil and the care bestowed upon them,
enjoy equal advantages. No doubt these are also subject
to draughts, which sweep along the course of the river, and
turn round into the garden as soon as they reach the open-
ing, and spend their energies on the trees they first meet,
and are successively softened in passing from tree to tree,
until at last those furthest removed from the river are the
least affected. If it be asked, Why should cold currents of
air produce such marked effects, when in open ccuntry dis-
tricts, where the mean temperature is much lower than at
the Temple, trees escape altogether, even in very trying
seasons ? It can only be said that it is easier to frame
an hypothesis than to explain a fact which.is obvious to all.
But probably trees so situated do not ripen their wood so
perfectly as trees of the same kind in the country, and so
are less capable of withstanding the Effects of cold winds in
spring. It may be, too, that they begin to grow earlier in
the year, owing to the abundance of ammonia in the atmos-
phere, and, during the prevalence of westerly winds, the
higher temperature to which they are subjected; whereas,
in the country, trees are very often " kept back" till they
can grow in earnest without risk of injury.
The superiority of plane, Plateaus accrifolia, as a town
tree, is strikingly exemplified het e. There are several beau-
tiful examples, with noble heads, and a fresh, abundant
leafage; in fact, with the exception of one or two which
suffer from draughts, they are at the present time the hand-
somest trees iu the garden, and delight the eye with their
fine forms and lively verdure. Another of the trees that
thrives here is the Wych elm. It is not remarkable for
beauty in a small state, but contributes by its dark hue to
make an agreeable contrast with limes and planes. The
Wych elm has not been at all affected by the causes which
have injured other trees; all the specimelas are healthy and
vigorous, and have this season made shoots a foot in length.
In the small garden of the Middle Temple all the porn-
pones have long been planted out, and look very promising.
The border appropriated to the large-flowering kinds also,
promises well, the plants being neatly trained, and me, t of
them are four or five feet high. To compensate for the
general dulness of chrysanthemums at this time of year,
Mr Dale grows numerous annuals in the borders ; and in
the beds on the turf, common blue larkspurs are used inabundanc©.
abundance. These peep up above the foliage of the porn..
pones, and make a very pleasing efftct,—Gardeners' Weekly
Nagafine,

Lord P 1

Tiverton.

TIVERTON, Tuesday.
It is now SC)1113 years since Lord Palmerston
visited hia constituents, having been obliged on
sc.:veral occasions during that period to disappoint
them, after ail arrangements had been made, owing
either to the exigencies of public business or tem-
porary illness. A short time ago Lord Palmerston
intimated that he would pay his long deferred visit
on the occasion of Tiverton races, and the mayor
and corporation determined to invite him to a pub•
lie banquet the previous evening. The Premier,
who looked remarkably well, and was in excellent
spirits, arrived by the 2 o'clock train from London.
At Tiverton Junction he was heartily welcomed by
the mayor and a considerable number of the chief
inhabitants of the borough; but when the train
arrived at Tiverton the station and its approaches
were densely crowded, and his lordship, having en-
tered his carriage, was escorted amid enthusiastic
cheers, to his hotel, the Three Tune. Lord Palmer-
ston on presenting himself at the window of the
hotel was received with loud cheering. When
silence was restored his lordship said—Ladies and
gentlemen, young and old, my good friends all—l
thank you most heartily for the kind reception I
have just met with from you. lam accustomed to
be warmly received in this town of Tiverton, bat I
must fairly own that I never met with a more gene-
ral and cordial reception than that which has awaited
me to-day. (Cheers.) I am always glad to come to
this town and this beautiful neighbourhood when.
ever lam able to do so. I regretted very much on
a late occasion I was tied by the leg, unable to
leave, and 1 think that a man who is tied by the leg
and foot to London cannot hope to make his way to
Tiverton. (Laughter and cheering.) I am glad,
however, to meet so many of you to-day, and
I trust that during the two days that I
mean to Pam here I shall have an op-
portunity of seeing all those good friends to whom
I am so much indebted. (Cheers.) If lam to
augur of the future increase and prosperity of Tier.
ton, from what I now see before me I must say that
the great numbers and good looks of the rising
generation augur well and fairly for the increasing
prosperity of Tiverton, (Cheers and laughter.) It
is a proof that the people have good employment,
and the appearance of the younger part of them
shows that due care is taken of their education and
Manners, and that the good and healthy air of this
town has its due effect upon the constitution and
looks of the young. (Cheers.) We all know that
those who are past their childhood—especially those
of the fair sex—retain their good looks to a later
period of life than is often their lot in other parts
of the world. (Laughter and cheers.) I can only
repeat that it has given me the greatest pleasure
to be so well received, and that from the bottom
of my heart I thank you for the kind
demonstration which you have made. I am
glad I have the pleasure of meeting you
in such magnificent weather. It has sometimes
occurred when I have been here that there has been
a little dewy fail from the skies. You are I believe
panting for rain, but I trust it will not come down
for the next two or three days, so as to injure the
attendance at your races. (Laughter and cheers.)
Three cheers were then given for the ladies, three
for the Mayor, and three for Mr. Hole, and Lord
Palmerston then retired.

THE BANQUET.

The banquet took place at fire o'clock, under the
presidency of Mr. W. N. Row, the Mayor, who had
upon his right LDrd Palmerston, Mr. J. Chichester
Nagle, and Mr. J. Worth, and on his left Mr. J.
Sillifant, Mr. F. Hole, the Rev. J. F. Sydenham,
and Mr. Cartwright. About 150 sat down to din-
ner. The usual loyal and constitutional toasts were
given from the chair.
The Rev. J. F. SYDENHAM, in responding to the
toast of the "Bishop of the Diocese and the Clergy of
all Denominations," thanked Lord Palmerston for
the excellent manner in which he had filled up the
unprecedented number of ecclesiastical offices which
had recently fallen to his nomination. Against those
appointments a very few only of extreme views
had °illy ventured to feebly remonstrate.
Captain LikNF, returned thanks for the " Army,
Navy, Militia, and Volunteers."
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of the
evening—"Lord Viscount Palmerston," and in
terse but forcible terms observed that as a member
he was an honour to the borough, but as a states-
man and a Minister, not only to the borough, but
also to the whole country.
Lord PALMERSTON, who was received with sevee
ral rounds of most tremendous cheering, said—Mr.
Mayor and Gentlemen—l beg to return to you my
most sincere thanks fur the kind manner in which
this toast has been proposed and received, and I can
assure you that a testimonial of goodwill from the
people of Tiverton must always be most grateful
to me, (Cheers.) I feel under most peculiar
obligations to the people of this town. I came here
first a stranger—an entire stranger—to you, and if,
as you did, you accepted me as your member, it
could only be from your thinking that my conduct
in public life had been such as to deserve your ap-
probation. (Hear.) From time to time it has been
a source of great pride and gratification to me to
find on every occasion of my revisiting this town
that the cordiality of my reception may be accepted
as a proof that the good opinion which originally
led to your taking me as your member has not been
diminished, but increased. (Cheers.) I can assure
you that I feel a most hearty pride at being, and, I
trust, continuing to be, your member. (Cheers.) The
rev, gentleman who returned thanks for the clergy
did me the honour to allude to matters which are the
personal acts of the Minister who fills the office that
I do—l mean the choice of the persons who are to fill
the high dignities of the Church. Well, lam glad
that the selections which I have thought it to be my
duty to make ha ea met with general approval. 1
hold the task of making those selections to be
one of the most important duties that can devolve
upon the person who holds the office which I have
the honour to fill, because there are many things
which depend upon a good choice—these are, in the
first place, the moral and religious training of the
c3nntry—of those who are members of the Church
of which these persons are chosen to be high digna-
taries ; but there is a further bearing oil a good selec-
tion in these cases, because in a free country like
this, where every man is entitled to hold his own
opinions, where men are accustomed to investigate
the grounds of the opinions which they entertain or
which they may intend to adopt, there must neces
eerily be great differences on religious subjects. No
doubt we might all wish that the whole nation
could be of one creed. That is impossible in a free
country; but what can be done, and what ought to be
done, is that those who hold high office and those
Who are at the head of the Established Church
should by their bearing towards those who differ
from them in religious opinions mitigate those
acerbities which are, perhaps, inherent in the diver-
sities of opinion on so important a matter, both here
and hereafter ; that they should, by their manner
and bearing towards those of different opinions,
render those differences as little perceptible as pos-
sible, and endeavour to inculcate that charity which
is the basis of our common religion. 1 trust and
believe that the choice which it has been my lot to
make has been made in this direction, and that those
who have been elevated to fill high positions in the
Established Church will by their bearing towards
different communions continue to prove that,
although each may be sincere in holding opinions
at variance one with another, will, nevertheless,
all feel that there are common feelings, com-
mon interests, and common obligations which
pervade the mass and that those feelings,
interests, and obligations ought not to be embit-
tered by any asperities between different sects.
We have most unhappily(Cheers.)seen very
recently proofs that in the sister kingdom those
differences of religion have led to most disastrous
and lamentable outbreaks; but let us not ascribe it
entirely to difference of religions opinion ; they are
rather connected with long-established feuds, and
should be looked upon rather as political demon-
strations than as uncharitable feelings in regard to

the religions of the two parties who come in con-
tact. (Hear, hear,) Notice was also taken of the
circumstance that it has fallen to the lot of the Go-

verument of which I am a member to preserve to
this country the blessings of peace. Now, gentle'