The Sun.
London, England, 1863-08-05 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5, 1863.

LITERATURE.

THE QUARTERLY REVIEW. No. 227.—He must
be a reader of singular and isolated tastes who does
not find something to attract his attention in the
current number of the Quarterly. From Rome to
the British Colonies, from glacial theories to the source of
the Nile, from the Natural History of the Bible to the
vagaries of modern spiritualism, we are carried on in quick
succession. The opening essay on the 'Resources and
Future of Austria" is lengthened but interesting. At the
present conjuncture the attitude of Austria leads us to hope
better things from her than might have been looked for a
few years since. The writer of the essay in question anti-
cipates the possibility of a brilliant future for an empire
which he admits has hitherto never attained that impor-
tance to which its size, population, and resources entitle it.
The disconnected unsympalhetic character of the dif-
ferent peoples who compose the Empire, has probably had
much to do with Austria's political failure. There is no
bond of union, no animating spirit to inspire her statesmen,
generals, or population. The article on " Glacial Theories"
will be read with much interest by all Alpine wanderers,
and, indeed, by the numerous class who prefer to climb
Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa by deputy, to look on the
Mer de Glace through the eyes of others, and to gather
Alpine roses in the pages of some of our quick-witted and
sure-footed travellers, who are well content to give the less
ambitious world the benefit of their arduous experience.
We commend the essay on our "Colonial System" to the
careful perusal of Professor Goldwin Smith and his fol-
lowers. The writer sums up his arguments in these words:
—" The day may come, when rich, populous, and self-
dependent colonies, grown into nations, will claim a disso-
lution of partnership. When that day comesliet no part in
peace. But, till then, let us fulfil our appointed task by
laying carefully the foundations of civilised, peaceful, and
friendly nations. Let us not inflict that wound upon our
own social order and prosperity, which would follow the
abandonment of those great fields of enterprise, or that
deeper wound on honour and good faith which would be
struck by the desertion of the helpless and confiding." The
career of Washington Irving is briefly sketched in an article
that does him justice. It may be guessed that the Quarterly
does not look very favourably on the pretensions of
modern spiritualism, yet an essay on Mr, Home's
Incidents of My Life " and Mr. Howitt's enthusiastic
gt History of the Supernatural" is written with calmness
and moderation. The evidence brought forward by the
spiritualist and so unhesitatingly accepted by his eager dis-
ciples, is:carefully sifted and enquired into, as ajudge would
weigh the conflicting statements made before him. This is
a mode of argument which warm partisans sometimes find
more difficulty in dealing with than with a shower of hearty
abuse. Among the remaining contents may be mentioned
a discourse on sacred trees and flowers, a paper which is
full of curious and interesting information.

THE NEW REVIEW, No. IV.—This new candi-
date for popular favour continues to preserve the
prestige of its first appearance, and in the variety
of its subjects, the vivacity of its style, and the
ability with which it is conducted, it is a formidable rival
to many of its predecessors. Among the most attrac-
tive papers in the present number, is an article on
Modern Eloquence, in which the varying styles and capa-
bilities of our leading orators, Parliamentary and forensic,
are aptly described, and their rival claims generally adjusted
with great fairness. " Critics and Reviewers " is anothe r
readable paper, while we have an agreeable specimen of
criticism itself in a notice of Miss Yonge's recent work
on " Christian Names." The Manchester School will not
read the article bearing the somewhat singular title of
" Richard Cobden, King of the Belgians," with any great
satisfaction. Other articles of varying merit and interest
fill up the number, among them being of course the usual
Parliamentary Review, recording in this instance, the
incidents of the closing weeks of the session.

COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY.—" The Shadow
of Ashlydyat" is now approaching its ter-
mination. We are here introduced to Prior's
Ash, with its shutters closed, in consequence of
Thomas Godolphin's funeral. Connected with this mourn-
ful theme are some very imprez-sive passages. It is truly
said that life wears very different aspects to some from what
it does to others, but the true wisdom consists in discerning
which is the most profitable passage to another state. " The
broad sunshiny road of pleasure, down which so many seem
to travel, is not the safest road to a longer home, nor the
best preparation for it." This is a peculiarly melancholy
tale, and so much so that the authoress acknowledges it as
this new and solemn pageant appears on the scene. She
observes, however, that according to their experiences the
readers will judge it. " How tree it will be to some, let them
tell. I could relate to you many of actual life far more sorrow-
ful. But take courage, you who are well-nigh wearied out--
remember it is on earth's battle-field that Heaven's crown
is won." Sin, sorrow, and suffering could not be better
described to us in Weir ghastly effects, and with their
attendant train of evils, than in the sketches before us.
" The Shadow of Ashlydyat" will sink deep into
the memory of those with whom life is no jest
" Sir William Wallace" is the theme chosen for
discussion by Sir Nathaniel this month. As may be
supposed, it furnishes a very interesting article.
Several opinions are quoted from many celebrated
authors, which add considerably to the entertainment
afforded by this epitome of the career of one who must
be celebrated wherever the patriot's deeds are
chronicled. Carlyle has said that the true fighter's death
is no victory over him, and that his work ever truly
lives. "An Artist's Study in the guarder Latin" is con-
eluded in a second part. It is written with feeling, and
contains some good portions. The description of the death
of Petit Jean is affecting. " Strathmore" continues its
romantic episodes and marvellous events at some length
This tale is of foreign character, like its predecessor.
" Memoirs of Victor Hugo" is a readable paper in relation
to the work on that subject recently published. "The
Sources of the Nile" treats of the great geographical
question of the day, concluding by stating that it is to be
hoped that the name " Victoria" will be finally given to the
actual " Caput Nili." " The Confederate Justification"
strongly condemns the practice of slavery and denounces
the arguments of its upholders.
CORNHILL.—" Romola" concludes this month,
which must be rather a relief to the readers of this
periodical, since, notwithstanding its great ability,
it is decidedly heavy in its style; and also its events
are most painful, and its characters far the most part un-
attractive. "Medical Etiquette" is a paper that furnishes
us with some striking anecdotes on this subject. It is
written by one well versed in this topic, and will doubtless
be instructive to many. "Farmers" is a readable paper.
It is said that the " British Farmer" still survives as a dis •
tinct type, though in some instances he has disappeared.
Some just remarks are made regarding the supposed infia-
ence of a country life in rendering the imaginative faculties
more intense; but it is truly stated that, to do this, the
mind must have been previously prepared for the effect.
The routine of a farmer's life in a groat measure tends to
deaden his appreciation instead of quickening his percep-
tion of the beauties of nature. After discussing their vari-
ous peculiarities, the conclusion arrived at is, that farmers
are " a good sort" as a class. There is less affectation than
in any other class of the community, says the writer, and
very likely he is right in his remark. " The farmer gene-
rally has good sense, good nature, and is always hospitable.
He is not usually the kind of man one would care to travel
with to Rome or Athens'; but in his own house and his
own fields he is often a capital companion, and always an
unexceptionable host." "Mrs. Archie" is a very smartly
written sketch. The events of the story are certainly nut
probable, but they are possible, and the whole tale is 80
ludicrous,
in and
the
adroitly sketched, and the characters are so quaintly a-
scribed, that the reader is sure to be delighted with this
charming narrative. The warfare of the two aunts is
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wile away an idle honk most agreeably. " The Small
House at Allington" is continued, and simple " Johnny
Eaves" quite comes out. His escapade with Crosbie is
perhaps foolish ; but the ebullitio of passion
is
respect per-
fectly pardonable, and one feels moret for the
youth after his rencontre than before. If the feeling
that prevented Johnny from '
going on as if eroskie
had done nothing disgraceful were more prevalent in
society, much harm would be avoided. The laissez aller
style of procedure smuggles over wrong deeds, till at last
it fairly sanctions them. Crosbie's wretchedness is ex-
treme; and it would be well if all such despicable cha-
racters suffered as acutely. When a man reaches a point
where he dare not explain his conduct or blame those
who insult him, he is sunk low indeed; and to such a
depth of degradation has Crosbie been reduced. "On a
Medal of George the Fourth" is an interesting little
paper, that suggests many striking subjects for reverie
in its wandering topics and meditative style. False ap-
pearances are well discussed, and it is truly observed
that "some have more serious things to hide than a yel-
low cheek behind a ruddle of rouge. Another kind of
artist will try to take you in by wearing under his waist-
coat, and perpetually thumping, an immense sham heart.
Dear Sir, may yours and mine be found, at the right time,
of the proper size and in the right place. And what has
this to do with half-crowns, good and bad. Ah, friend I
many a coin, battered, and clipped, and defaced though it
be, will be proved to be Sterling Silver on the day of the
great assay."

TEMPLE BAR.—" John Marchmont's Legacy" is
continued at some length, and in this instalment
there are many important events. In the first place,
Edward Amadei receives some visitors, his sister

and a friend she is staying with, in the neighbourhood.
This latter may perchance hereafter render affairs still
more complicated. " The Child's Voice in the Pavilion by
the Water" is the significant title of the last chapter. There
sari be no doubt in the mind of the reader whose child it is,
but of course that idea never enters the mind of Edward
when he listens to its feeble wailing, and he only entertains
dark suspicions of Olivia. Paul Marchmont takes posses-
sion of the Towers when the year elapses, and strange to
say orders Olivia to remain. This designing woman is
now the slave of this desperate man. This story is a pain-
ful one, but of such intense interest that the reader is led
on to peruse it as it were with a sort of fascination. "On
kicking up one's heels," is an amusing paper, which pre-
sents us with an entertaining picture of life and manners at
the Fresent day, in contradistinction to past times. It is
truly stated that during the last fifteen years much more ease
and freedom marks the tone of society. For a text to these
discursive remarks the writer quotes an aphorism of Sam
Slick—" When the harness is off, a critter likes to kick up
his heels." "Humphrey Grainger's losses," is a peculiar
Sketch that relates the adventures of an Australian young
lady who arrived in England as a widow, her husband having
died on the passage home. His brother received her very
kindly, but his sister was more suspicious, and actually
asked her, " for what reason her parents had emigrated to
Botany—to the Australian settlements." Of course this
gave dire offence, but the sequel of the story is satisfactory.
" Breakfast in Bed " continues its amusing dissertations.
In this chapter the narrator informs us that he eat as much
frog as ever he could at a foreign banquet, and actually
brought home the bones " as a trophy of victory over a
stupid and irrational prejudice." "The Trials of the
Tredgolds" proceeds in its somewhat lugubrious style, and
we meet with " Dust to Dust"—namely, Bryan's funeral.
He turns out to have been the father of Noel. There are
a great many characters met with in this tale, and certainly
the reader cannot complain of monotony. " Sources of the
Nile," is an elaborate article, which announces at its close
this unsatisfactory information (if it were only true I)
that Captains Speke and Grant are brave and enterprising
men, but that it is certain that the well-spring of the
Nile still lies concealed somewhere in the mountains
of the south-west I I " Yachting" is a suitable sabject
for this month. " Our Engagement" is a strange sketch,
wherein the lovers find an original rendezvous in the
picture gallery of the Pantheon. "Francois Marmontel "
is a readable paper, that brings before us a " name almost
forgotten in the present day."
MACMILLAN.—The second part of Baron Liebig's
essay on Lord Bacon meets us in this number. It
continues the somewhat severe criticism on the
claims of the author of the " Novum Arganum" as
a natural philosopher, which has been previously noticed,
and the reputation of the writer no less than the eminence
of the subject of the article will attract the attention of the
scientific. The " Letters from a Competition Wallah" are
continued in their usual lively fashion, not, however, with-
out a subetrature of sober sense. The melancholy and un-
satisfactory story of " Vincenzo, or Sunken Rocks" is con-
tinued in a more doleful strain than ever, Vincenzo persists
against the warnings of his friend in returning to his prison
house, for what earthly reason it is difficult to imagine, for
a more dependent and contemptible position it would not be
easy to imagine. His presence at Rumelli certainly does
not bestow much pleasure on his wife and father-in-law,
and it is difficult to believe that the most sensitive, or even
morbid, conscience could have detected a duty in such a
slow suioide. " The story of Schiller's remains" relates the
singular vicissitudes that befell the corpse of one of Ger-
many's most eminent and popular men. The Rev. Hugh
Maemillan contributes a paper on the plants on the sum-
cmuirtsiouos information
ftheilighlanci mountains,which gives us some
respecting those wild and lovely botani-
cal specimens. We learn that a distinct order of plants
extends from the Arctic circle to the higher ranges of the
Alps on the summits of the intervening heights. Of fifty-
two species of flowering plants gathered last July in the
neighbourhood of Davis's Straits, no less than thirty are
identical with British species. From these northern centres
says the writer, they were gradually distributed southwards
during the glacial period, when the summits of the British
hills were chains of islands, in whose gradual upheaval and
consequent change of temperature they become restricted to
the heights of the new formed mountains. The plants
growing at the present day on the Scottish mountains are
therefore, we are assured by the author, relics of the early
flora of Europe, when that busy group of continent, penin-
sula, and island was a scattered assembly of isles inter-
spersed with iceberg and surrounded by a waste of waters.
Harriet Martineau gives us one of her clear and sensible
papers on " Life and Death in India," in which she sets
forward, in a plain and striking fashion, the dangers that
crown the path of a young Anglo-Indian recruit.
ST. JAMES'S.—" Aubrey Marston" continues his
game of speculation, which is apparently approach-
ing a very awkward disagreeable climax. It is not
difficult to foresee that the pompous Sir Bedford
Rushton will prove unworthy of the confidence reposed in
him by the credulous hero. An article on "Pain" is some-
what consolatory to those who are troubled with too vivid
a sympathy for the sufferings around them, though we are
afraid we cannot fully admit the author's soothing reflec •
tions, as regards the human frame at all events. Major
Byng Hall furnishes us with an animated picture of New
York as it is, or rather as it was, before the late unhappy
commotions. "A Romance of Wimbledon Common" nar-
rates an exciting incident in the life of the twelfth Duke of
Richmond, not altogether creditable to him whose pillar
loftily surveys St. James's Park. The seventh part of
"Royal Favourites" chronicles the dark and changeful
career of Carr, Earl of Somerset, one of the first favourites
of our James', and the husband of that wicked and worth-
less Frances Howard, whose enmity Sir Thomas Overbury
had good cause to repent. It is a worthy moral to the
tragical story, that though the lives of the guilty pair were
spared by undeserved clemency, the love which had led
them to the commission of such desperate crimes changed
into mutual aversion, and, though long
living in the same
house, they avoided even the sight of each other. The
writer of " Straws in the Stream" has selected this month
a good and picturesque subject—" The great stream that
flows through St. Stephens ;" he has, however, entirely
failed to do justice to it. We have some notes from Jeddo
and a further instalment of the history of "Madeleine
Graham."

THE Ron, THE SHAMROCK, AND THE THISTLE:
—This magazine, which has now been in existence
for more than a year, claims attention from its having
been published in the Caledonian Press in Edin-
burgh, where female printing is carried on successfully.
The magazine before us is certainly as well printed and
got up generally as any of its metropolitan
rivals, and we
heartily wish the undertaking all success. The con-
tents, if the truth must be told, axe more likely to find
favour with ladies than with severer critics; but the table
of contents is long, and the subjects are varied and attract
five. It will afford an hour's pleasant reading to those
who prefer light literature, seasoned a:so with a good deal
of romance.

MISCELLANEOUS MAGAZINES.—The Sixpenny
Magazine gives its readers its usual liberal allow-
ance of tale, sketch, translation, and poem, none of
them first rate, but of fair average merit. The
National Magazine carries on the three several romances
together, besides continuing its Lavater dike studies
of the human countenance with pen and pencil. .Newton's
London Journal of Arts and Sciences records all recent
changes and improvements in patents, and gives us an
article on the sewing machine trade. Mr. Beeton's useful
works of various information proceed steadily, and his con-
tributions to the boys' shelf of the library are as captivating
as ever. Le Follet is, as usual, pre-eminent among the
fashion books, while The Englishwoman's Magazine is the
very serial for the middle-class housewife. Young England
is another of the pleasant journals for the young, published
by Mr. Tweedie.

THE GERMAN QUESTION.

(REUTER'S EXPRESS.)

VIENNA, Friday.

The Presse of to-day says :

" The ardent wish of the Berlin papers at present giving
the tone is now about to be fulfilled, and the meeting of
the Emperor of Austria with the King of Prussia will take
place in a few days at Gastein. As is reported, his Majesty
the Emperor will not be accompanied to Gastein by any of
his Ministers, but only by his Adjutant-General. The jour-
ney thus assumes the aspect which it is especially intended
to wear—that of a simple visit of etiquette, not necessarily
based upon political grounds. But, nevertheless, we are
told that the meeting of the Sovereigns in Gastein is to be
of decisive importance in one respect, namely, in reference
to the German question. It has been recently denied
that the journey of Freiherr Von Kubeck, the Austrian
Ambassador to the Federal Diet, had any immediate
connection with the approaching publication of the
scheme for reform of the Diet prepared by the
Vienna Cabinet. Even a few days ago it, was said there
could be no idea of the matter until an undertand-
ing with Prussia was arrived at, to obtain which war,
of the greatest importance for the execution of the Aus-
trian propositions of reform. According to a view greatly
favoured in administrative circles the meeting at Gastein
would, therefore, be so far of importance to the German
question, as it was hoped to gain over Prussia to the Aus-
trian project of reform by personal influence. Should, how-
ever, contrary to the received expectation, this attempt also
fail, and no understanding with Prussia upon the Austrian
proposals for reform be obtained, the Prussian Government
will not be able afterwards to say that steps have been taken
behind its back, for we are confidently assured Austria will
go forward on the German question whether Prussia be
willing or not,"

Naval and Military Intelligence.

THE NAVY.
VALETTA, July 30.—Her Majesty's corvette Cos-
sack, 20, Capt. W. R. Rolland, arrived here on the
afternoon of Tuesday, the 21st of July, to join the
Mediterranean fleet. She was 31 days from Ply-
mouth and 21 from Gibraltar, having suffered an
accident to her screw propeller nom after leaving
the Rock, and experienced light and contrary winds.
_ .

. _
On the following day her Majesty's screw frigate

Orlando, 46, Capt. G. G. Randolph, entered port
from Plymouth and Gibraltar, 25 days from the
tormer, and 14 days from the latter. Should no
contrary orders be received, this vessel will leave
for the Piraeus tomorrow night, after the arrival

of the Marseilles mail, to join the Commander-in
Chief. All was quiet at Athens up to the 25th inst.

when the last mail left. A letter from Athens, o

the above date, written on board the flagship, says
that there will be weekly communication between
Malta and the Piraeus, where, it is feared, the squa-
dron will have to remain some time. The Russians
had withdrawn their guard from the Bank, and the
Russian frigate stationed at the Piraeus had received
orders to leave, in consequence, it was believed, of
the critical state of the relation between. Russia and
France. The French, for some reason or other, were
anxious to withdraw their guard. It still, however,
remains at its post, together with the English guard
furnished by—the ships. While the Vice-Admiral
Commander-in-Chief R. Smart, with the main por.

tion of the squadron, continues at the Pirmas, Rear-
Admiral Yelverton, with the Revenge (flagship), the
Liffey, Chanticleer, and Wanderer, remains in
charge of the lonian Islands and west coast of
Greece station. A vessel, probably the St. George,
was to be despatched from the Piraeus to Nauplia.
The despatch boat Caradoc arrived at the former
port at 2 a.m. on the 25th inst., and will pro-
bably relieve the Psyche at Constantinople. The
Magicienne, 16, Capt. W. Armytage, is daily ex-
pected at Malto from Athens, with despatches from
the admiral; and the Phcebe, 35, Capt. T. Fortescue,
is believed to be on her way to this island from the
coast of Syria. The English contract steamer Ada,
J. Carter, master, arrived on Sunday from Odessa,
and left on the following day for Gibraltar, Cork,
and London. after embarking at Malta two officers,
13 soldiers, 10 women, and 22 children of different
regiments. Her Majesty's iron screw storeship
Supply, 2, Master Com. C. Bawden, left Malta har-
bour on her return to Woolwich on the 20th inst.,
taking with her condemned stores. Her Majesty's
despatch boat Caradoc, 2, Lieut.-Com. E. Wilkin-
son, left on the night of the 22d, after the arrival
of the mail from Marseilles, with despatches for the
commander-in-chieflat the Piraeus and a mail for the
ships on that station. From the Piraeus she will
go to Constantinople. She took as passengers Lieut.
Nugent, R. N., Mr. J. Wodehouse, and four naval
engineers. Her Majesty's screw Corvette, Malacca,
17, Capt. G. J. Napier, was ordered during the week
to proceed to Messina to recover the anchor lost
there by the revenge, 73 (flagship of Rear-Admiral
H. R. Yelverton, C. 8.), Capt. the Hon. F. A. Foley.
She left port on the 26th inst. for this purpose, with
orders to return to Malta. Her Majesty's gunboat
Growler, Lieut.-Com. J. C. Drew (tender to the
surveying vessel Medina, Capt. T. A. B. Spratt,
C. 8.), appeared in the offing on the 18th inst., and
returned into port on the 25th. She has been en-
gaged in surveying service in the Malta channel.
She left again to-day on surveying duty. Her Ma-
jesty's gunboat Surprise, 4, Com. W. H. Whyte, left
port on the 25th inst. for monthly target practice.
The Egyptian frigate Ibraimia, employed on trans-
port service, having made good the damage re-
ceived by running on the Munseiar Reef, left the
dockyard creek and harbour on the 18th inst. for
Alexandria, calling at Tripoli. She has since left
Tripoli, with a cargo of bullocks, for Alexandria.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamship
Delta, Capt. Weeks, arrived here on Monday, the
20th inst., after a rapid run of eight days from
Southampton and Gibraltar. She reports having
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and a brig, supposed to be French, cruising off Bon,
on the 19th inst. The Orlando reports having met
with the same squadron cruising off the coast of
Algeria ten days previously. The Governor of
Malta, Sir John Gaspard Le Merchant, will pro-
ceed to England on leave either by the Delta or
Pera, daily expected from Alexandria. It is re-
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repairing the line of cable between Benghazi and
Alexandria, which ceased working in June last.
She will continue her way for the eastward,
about the end of the week, when Mr.
Canning, engineer of Messrs. Glass, Elliot,
and Co., who was waiting her arrival at Malta, and
Mr. Gibson, Government Inspector, will proceed in
her to the spot, where, it is expected, the fault will
be found—that is, about 69 nautical miles from
Alexandria. On finding it the faulty piece will be
cut out, and, if necessary, a new piece introduced—

an operation which, under favourable circumstances,
is not likely to occupy much time, so that we may
hope soon to be again in telegraphic communication
with Alexandria. Orders have been received for
the 4th battalion, Rifle Brigade, in this garrison, to

hold itself in readiness to embark early next month
for Gibraltar, to receive the 2d battalion, 7th Foot,

ordered to Malta. Her Majesty's ships in port are
—the Hibernia receiving ship (flag of Rear-Admiral

Austin, C. 8.), Commander R. B. Harvey; the Or-
lando, 46, Captain G. G. Randolph ; the Cossack,
20, Captain W. R. Rolland ; the Malacca, 17, Capt.
G. J. Napier; the Medina, Captain T. A. B. Sprott,
C. 8.; the Procris, 1, Lieut.-Commander the Hon.
S. B. Vivian ; and the Boxer (tender to the Hiber-
nia). The Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamer Massilia arrived this evening with the
Bombay and Mauritius mails, but not the China and
Calcutta mails, the Bengal having broken her screw
on the 29th of June and put back to Calcutta. The
Mooltan was to leave Calcutta in her stead on the
2d of July. The Nana of Bithoor was captured at
Ajmeer, in a Hindoo temple, on the 22d of Stine.
His Grace the Duke of Somerset, K.G.,
Lord of the Admiralty ; Sir Frederick Grey, I( C „013::
First Sea Lord ; Rear-Admiral Lord C. Paget,
Ca."nd
First Secretary ; Captain Drummond,C:
accom-
panied other members of the Board of Admiralty,i First
Director of
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embarked in their
from their earria
on board their new paddle-yacht the En-
chantress,k
c f luncheon. After luncheon they crossed
partook proceeded
Master Commander
over to ate Royal Clarence Victualling Yard,
where
they were received on landing by the Captain
Superintmdent, Harry Edgeli, C. 8., Storekeeper
Grant, and ether officials of the yard, and by them
conducted, our the well-known biscuit bakery, and