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AQUATIC EXCURSION.

[FURTH Elt ACCOUNT•]
[Prom the Liverpool Courier of Aug. 31.1

' In consequence of the visit of the Right lion.
George Canning and the Right Hon. William Ifuskisson to
Liierpool, the Committee of the St. George Steatn-packet Com-
pany invited them to take an aquatic excursion on board the
new and beautiful' stearn-packet, the Emerald Isle. Tickets of
invitation were also issued to not less than 360 of the gentlemen
and merchants of the town to meet the right honourable gen-
tlemen. The Invitations, numerous as they were, would have
been still more numerous, had time permitted; bur the interval
between the spirited resolution of the Committee, and Monday,

the day fixed on for the excursion, and the one on which the
engagements of the distinguished visitors would permit them
to participate in it, rendered it wholly impracticable to invite a
larger number of gentlemen.
Every preparation which the limited time would allow was
made on board the Emerald Isle, for the reception and enter.
tainment of the numerous and distinguished guests invited on
the occasion ; and she appeared, early in the forenoon of Mon-
day, in gallant trim, with flags flying, oft' George's Picr.he
Most of the vessels in the iiarbour displayed their flags. in
honour of the day ; the signals on Bidstone hill were also
hoisted ; and the Floating.bath was decorated with the colours
of all nations. _

Eleven o'clock was the hour appointed for the assembling of
the company. The Seacombe steam-packet was shortly after
brought alongside the stairs, at the south end of the Prince's
Parade, and conveyed as many gentlemen as had then arrived
on board the Emerald Isle. At this time the aspect of the
weather was most unfavourable. From eleven until nearly
twelve o'clock it rained without intermission ; and the gentle.
men on board, as well as the crowds congregated upon the
Parade, were almost drenched. About noon, however, the
rain somewhat abated, and the atmosphere brightened, giving
promise of the reinainder of the day being propitious.
Mr. Canning and his son, (a fine youth of ten,) Mr. Hug.
kisson, and lord George llentinck, accompanied by Mr. Glad.
atone and several other friends, reached the Parade about 12
o'clock, and were received with loud cheers by the assembled
populace. They embarked immediately on board the Sea-
combe, with a great number of gentlemen, who had been in
waiting since her former trip, anti were speedily conveyed to
the Emerald Isle. Here Mr. Canning and Mr. Huskisson,
with their distinguished friends, were received with three loud
and hearty cheers by all the gentlemen on board, which they
acknowledged in the most polite manner; the band strikinti
up, at the same moment, the air of " God save the King.
Mr. Canning shook hands with the gentlemen around him;
and was, we are happy to state, in the enjoyment of excellent

health and spirits. -
The party now on board amounted to nearly 250 gentlemen
of the first respectability in the town. Among the company,
in addition to the names we have already mentioned, we
noticed Mr. Hughes, the charge d'Affaires of the United
States of America to the,Court of Sweden; Sir harry Man:.
nering John Bolton, Esq., Charles Alannering, Esq., Cap-
tain COlberg, Lieutenants Drown, Lewis, and Chapmaq,
&c. &c.
The Emerald Isle, at a few minutes after twelve, got under
way, and cruised fur some time in the river, accompanied by
the beautful and fast-sailing steam-packet St. George, belong-
ing to the same spirited company. A.s theEinerald -Isle passed
his Majesty's cruiser Resolution, Lieutenant Lewis, now lying
in the river, a salute was fired from the latter. She then stood
along the Cheshire shore to sonic distance beyond Birkenhead.

The weather had now, fortunately, cleared up; the sun shone
forth ; and the rich and Varied scenery of the river and shores
was Seen to the greatest advantage. Ilidstone.hill, in the flis.
tatice, displayed its numerous signals; the intervening landscape
of field and meadow seemed more fresh and beautiful after the
rain ; and the eye rested with delight upon the charming and
increasing village of Birkenhead, with its handsome church
anti venerable abbey emboaonied in trees, and its beautiful vil.
las and hotel ornamenting the margin of the Mersey. The
packet then stretched, in tine style, across the river; and Li.
verpeol, with its immense line of docks, crowded with the
shipping,of all the commercial nations of the globe, 1110 t of
them with their flags displayed, was seen to the greatest ad.
vantage. Whilst the packet was thus cruising about, Mr.
Canningsxamined her maehinery, the construction and ope-
ration or which were scientifically explained to him by Mr.
Gutiimei. The Right Honourable Gentleman asked a variety
of questions respecting it, and expressed himself much gratified
with the sight. Mr. Huskisson also examined her machinery
minutely.
She then ran down the river, close In with the town; and
the distinguished guests on board were loudly greeted as they
passed, by the crowds who lined the different parades. Just
as the Emerald Isle was passing the Queen's-dock, a noble
ship, bearing the name of our -highly respected townsman,
John Bolton, Esq., was warping out of the -basin, the crew of
which saluted the company on board with three hearty cheers.
The yards of another noble ship, the name of which we could
not learn, were manned by her crew, and made a very im•
posing appearance. The packet continued majestically on her
course past the town, and then proceeded down the river, fol.
lowed by five pilot-boats (Nos. 1,4, 6,7, and 11), decorated
with flags, and crowded with numerous parties.
It was now about one o'clock, and Mr. Canning, Mr. Hue.
kisson, and Lord George Bentinck, followed by part of the
company, descended to the spacious and beautiful cabin of the
packet, topartake of an elegant cold collation which had been
prepared for them by the Committee of Management Two
tables ran the whole length of the cabin, which were loaded
with a profusion of sumptuous viands and French and other
wines of the richest flavours, as well as with a dessert of the
choicest fruits of the season. The collation was prepared with
the well-known taste of Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo Hotel
and was so rich and exquisite as to leave even the professed
fouriiioud nothing to desire. As the guests were so numerous,
it was found impassible to accommodate the whole at once so
that when the first party had refreshed themselves, they return.
ed to the deck, and them places at the festive board were Dm.
pied by those who had remained above; and so on in slimes-
sum, until all had partaken.
During the repast, the Emerald Isle had passed the Rock,.
and was proceeding, in gallant style, down Formby Channel,
having left the Pilot.boats a considerable distance behind.
The prospect which now broke upon the eye was delightful; ;
presenting that mixture of land and marine scenery which
could tiot fail to charm every spectator. On the left hand was
the extremity. of the Wirral' Peninsula, Bidstone-hill, with its
varied signals, Hilbree Island, and the entrance to the Dee.
More to the westward, the bang chain, of Welsh mountains
was seen, their summits enveloped in, clouds. Seaward, a
number of vessels were descried just on the verge of the
distant horizon : whilst the Lancashire shore, on the right hand,
presented the white cottages, forming the beautiful crescent at
Crosby ; Seaforth.house and Church ; the village of Bootle ;
and, still higher, the delightfid village of Everton, crowning
the bill, anti overlooking the extensive and varied scenery
around and beneath.
About half-past one, the pocket was put about, and returned
towards the Rock. Just as she passed the Rock-perch, the
Pilot.boats, which had again joined her, passed under her stern,
each cheering and firing a salute, and ranged themselves in line
along the Cheshire shore; presenting a very pleasing spectacle
as they sailed, in the same order, up the river. The Emerald Isle
soon left them behind, and ran along the Cheshire coast, close
in with Seacombe, as far as Tranmere. She next stretched
across the river, nearly as high as the Potteries, and again ran
down, in beautiful style and with great velocity, the whole sea.
wall; the crowds upon the different Piers, as well as the jolly
carpenters in the building.yards, cheering as she passed them.
—She then took a wide sweep towards Seacombe, the Pilot.
boats again passing under her stern, and firing a salute;
crossed the river, and ran majestically along the Prince's.
dock. The Parade, at this moment, presented a most and.
mated scene. It was crowded with people along its whole
length, who loudly cheered the distinguished individuals on
hoard the steamer as she shot
Past, 'Mr. Canning and Mr.
liuskision bowing to them with the greatest .politeness In re.
turn, At three o clock, she anchored opposite to the south end
of the Parade; and, the Seacombe eteam.boat having again
come alongside, Mr. Canning and his son Mr. Huskisson, and
Lord George Bentinck left the Emerald Isle amidst the cheers
of the company, and, with a number of the party, were convey-
ed to the stairs, ,where they were greeted with the warm buzzes
of the assembled populace, The remainder of the company
returned on shore b the same conveyance et a second trip.
Mr. Canning and Mr. Iluskieson, accompanied by several
gentlemen, then proceeded, at the invitation of Mr. Hughes,
the Cl/4ar ffitirer of the United States of America to the
i e ,
Court of .'wedin, on board the packet-ship Canada, Captain
Macy. They minutely inspected the cabins, state.roonr, etc.
of this beautiful ship ; expressed their admiration of the !Tien.
did manner in which she is fitted up for the accommodation of
passengers ; and eulogised the taste and skill manifested in
combining, in so marked a manner, the useful with the orna.
mental., They spent nearly half an hour in examining the
equipment of the Canada, and, on quitting her, thanked Capt.
Macy for his polite attentions to them while on board.
Having landed, they proceeded along the.quity towards the
churchyard of St. Nicholas's which was crowded with spec.
tators, and passed through it to NVater.street. They reached
the area of the Exchange at half.patt three o'clock, and were
received with marked cordiality by the crowd of merchants as-.
sembled there. They then entered the Exchange News-room,
followed by a great crowd of gentlemen. Three loud cheers
were here given for Mr. Canning, and the same number for
Mr. fluskisson ; bath of whom' acknowledged the compliment
with their characteristic politeness and urbanity. They next
proceeded up stairs to the Untlerwriters'.rooni, follorved, as be-
fore, by a great crowd. After staying there a short time, they
returned to the Exchange.area passed through die congregated
merchants, and proceeded, along Castle street, down Lord.
street, up Chu rchatreet and Bold-street, and along Slater-street,
to Mr. Bolton's mansion, in Duke.street.
Thus terminated one of the most delightful, aquatic excur.
,ions ever remembered in the port of Liverpool. The noble
and distinguished strangers amongst the company were charm.
eel with the diversified and beautiful scenery of the Mersey,
and expressed their feelings of delight in the warmest manner.
The equipment of the fine sea-boat which conveyed them
strongly attracted their attention, repeatedly calling forth their
high commendation. Indeed, the rich anti splendid mariner in
which the various cabins are fitted up; and the union of the
useful with the superb which is displayed in all her accommo.
(re walirun
dations, could not fail to elicit the admiration of every visitor.
She shot through the water with great rapidity, and the dia•
itr
a very cebetaieew minutes. re Liverpoolentlreßock.peirrchandt Prince's.paraieexcellent
pilot-boats
are
strong in their
tatiltrs; but the potency of steam, in adding velocity to me.
tion, was conspicuously manifested by the manner in which the
were
of all the
under Emerald
a Islei s shoto
bail, I
arenadd ofhlt d tire fworirnanadiye
deal although they
favour.
We cannot close this narrative without returning our warm-
est thanks, and, we are sure, we
guests, to the Committee of tire St. George steam-packet Com-
pany, for having favoured the gentlemen of the town with so
admirable an opportunity of paying their respects to the dia.
anguished Statesmen now on a visit to their friends in Liver.
pool. It had all the advantages of a public entertainment
expence was spared
without its formality; versa' amongst
us mingled with each other, on hoard the yacht, in harmoni.
ous and-delightful intercourse. The preparations of the Corn.
mittee of Management for the entertainment of their numerous
Fuests were on a scale of liberality and splendour never equalled
and men of every political o
ny far its liberality
;;ratification No
o the party; and the
trail
eaansyaresintihilaercatufeteraertenanotni tgerarr
whole
,was conducted with as much order and regularity as
public will, we_ have no doubt,
athaeshenatmerta!rhnnerepnattrhaandagbeee
anfgthivaen in one of our firet.rate hotel,
although we well kn
ow
that public spirit upon this occasion i• know,
amply compensate the St. George's Cam)
delight which they were the 'muniments of d ffusing thrive
that they find their best reward in, the hilarity, satisfaction, and
Oder of the Emerald isle on Monday last.t.
Mr. John Watson, jun., the t Company, 'was
indefatigable o
as
so numerous and so respectable a company as crowded, _ n
in which he volunteered the
praise for the handsome manner indefatigable in his attentions; and Mr.
..Parrydeserves great
to and from the Emerald Isle.
use of his steam-boat, the Seacombe, to convoy the company

VIEWS of the CATHEDRAL CHURCHES of ENG.
BAND and WALES, with Descriptions. By Jonx Curs.
std. Blicxt.za. Nos. I. to VI. Publiihing in Monthly
Numbers—(,S'ee the Atteertisentent in this Paper.)
" The long drawn aisles and fretted vaults" of
our ecciesiatical buildings have long been tfonsi.
dered as never failing objects of admiration, both.
to the pious and moral philosopher, to the artists
and to the man of taste and erudition. It has been
justly observed, that no efforts of human skill
exhibit such a diversity of character, so extend.
ed a variety of subject, or excite such a lively
interest as our Cathedral Churches. The exer-
tions of the Historian, the. Poet, and the Painter
have not been wanting to the elucidation of mo.
nastic History, as connected. with these and
other religious establishments. The pursuit is
a decisive proof of the superior intelligence and
highly praiseworthy curiosity of modern times.
IVe look back to the Druids, and examine their
immense ecclesiastical works of stone poised al.
most on nothing, but they had no arches. At
Stonehenge, their place was supplied by flat in),
posts of the same size with the uprights. All
the remains of their other temples are but so
many circles of pillars. , The arches of the Saxon
buildings are round, the architecture plain and
simple. . The ornaments, which chiefly consist of
foliage, and branches interwoven with heads of
birds, beasts, &c. were not numerous. These
ornaments. were chiefly confined to the capitals
of columns, or
.else to beautify the cornice or
architrave, Sometimes in basso relievos with
the, history of their patron, us upon the capitals
in the piers of the arches 'in Ely Cathedral,
whereon is represented the life of St.Etheldrede.
The beautiful Church of Durham is an admirable
specimen of, the Saxon architecture; the kite•
rior is magnificent.
" No part of the venerable exterior, deserves more attention,
or combines more interest than the west front. Independently
of the Galilee, the handsome proportions of the Towers, the
ranges of windows and arches, and mixture of the Saxon and
pointed styles, are peculiarly fine. The centre of this elevation
is principally filled with a large Saxon arch, originally the
west window, but this was altered and a pointed arch intro-
duced in 13.50. Over it is a range of ornamented Saxon arches
and a pediment . . . . . . On the north side was the original
entrance. Under the' windows of the front are some small`
single and interlaced Saxon arches, and lozenge-shaped com-
partments . The north side of this cathedral is very
magnificent."
The Norman Architectss for some time after
their arrival into England, continued the Saxon
arch, which, according to Dr. Ducurell Angl.
Norm. Antiq. p. 103, was very plain and simple
in the days of' William 1.,, but not long after was
made more complex ; and at last the arched door.
ways of the Cathedrals, and other stately edi-
fices, became so loaded With mouldings, zig-zagii
heads, figures, and other ornaments, that they
soon lost sight of all elegance and simplielty
They were the first who reared arches without
centres, and without those supports which a semi.
circle finds in itself, and of which their bold map
nificence betrays the want, when, to furnish an
equal pressure, their walls are obscured by mas.
sive buttresses. The skill of the Normans is at.
tested, says 111 e. Buckler, 44 by their erection of
stone roofs, us in the nave of Durham Cathedral;
and the Chnpter.houses at Durham and 'Bristol
prove their ability to groin the broadest allies,
though the practice was not very common." This,
however, is doubled, with more frequency than
justice. Lincoln contains beautiful specimens of
the Norman style ; but there is not one Cathedral
existing in this couutry which' is solely composed
of either Norman or Saxon architectures but is
indiscriminately mixed with the pointed style.
Lincoln Cathedratis doubtless one of the most interesting
churches in England, whether considered in point of extent,
the remote antiquity of its architecture, or the beauty, variety,
and splendour of its enrichments."
Want of room will not permit us at present to
extract the description of Lincoln Cathedral,
which is as satisfactory as the Cathedral Itself is
beautiful.
About the latter end of the eleventh or begins
!ling of the twelfth centuries, says Strutt, 44 a nete
species of architecture was introduced, commonly
called Gothic,* differing in all respects from any
of the preceding orders." England can boast of
specimens of all the stages of pointed architecture,
from the simplest to the most improved. Its simpli-
city continued not long, for the modern buildings
are highly enriched with mouldings, arches, figures,
turrets, &c. us • appears Ip that 46 wonder of the
world," Henry the Seventh's Chapel, and St.
George's Chapel at Windsor. On the tops. of
these two buildings are numerous little turrets,
and the roofs on the inside are most beautifully
curved in stone ; so also is the roof of that
elegant edifice, the Chapel of King's College,
Cambridge, built by Henry the Sixth. There is a
surpassing grandeur in some of the pointed archi-
tectural edifices. 46 Who," exclaims the Indus..
trious Strutt, 44 can enter Westminster Abbey,
and not be struck with awful reverence. The
gloomy grandeur of that venerable pile must fill
the feeling soul with solemn contemplation."
Canterbury, Llandaff, end Lichfield, are beau-
tiful specimens of the pointed stile. Perhaps no
cathedral in England is so justly admired as Can-
terbury. The beauty of the towers is very con-
spicuous.: The prevailing styles of architecture in
thii cathedral 11114 the mixed Norman and pointed
of the 12th century. The interior exhibits the
uniformity, beauty, and remarkable peculiarities
in the eastern half, and, at the same time, the
characteristic defects belonging to the western
portion, in ti more striking manner than the ex-
terior. Liandaff cathedral exhibits some of the
most elegant architecture of the early pointed.

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This noble style was first named ":Gothic," by Sir Chris-
'thither lirrett, who likewise gave it the oppellation of " barbs.
roue." Many of his followers have done the same, but not.
withstand'ng these asprions, it is one of the sublituest inven-
tions of ni t.