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London, England, 1847-08-30 00:00:00

AUGUST 30) 1847.
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Anust 20, 1847

PLATE SUITED for PRESENTATION.—
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paid letter, have drawings sent for their approval. A number of
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cock, second-hand ; a List of them, with price, can be furnished.—
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*SHE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for SILVER.
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into existence the atleterious compounds of " Alhata "
" Berlin Silver," and other so-called substitutes ; they are at best
but, bad imitations of the genuine articles manufactured and sold
only by him

Fiddle 'Threaded Kings
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5
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as
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ON THE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT PREYS ON THE
HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUMAN
LIFE.
• - ILLUSTRATED WITS COLOURED EnnaAvmas,
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Chap. L.—Bodily and Memel Exhaustion induced by inordinate
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thy,
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One half the world are desolately single, and the other
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BY CC:0101,1ND OF THE POATMASTER-GENERAL.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE, AUGUST, 1847.
Her Maje, Postmaster-General will receive Tenders for
the supply of MAIL COACHES in Great gritatn, for the term of
Seven Years, to commence on and from the 2:1 of July, 1848
Tenders will he received for portions of this service, in two dis-
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11° FAMILIES ABOUT TO VISIT ITALY.
STEAM DIRECT iron SOUTHAMPTON to GENOA,
LEGHOCN, rivuri VECCHIA, and NAPLES.
The PENINSULAR and ORIENTAL STEAM N 4VIGATION
COMPANY'S Steamship PACIIA, Captain C. F. BURNEY, will
start from Southampton on WEDNESDAY, September 15, at Two
for the above Ports.
This vcssel carries an experienced Surgeon, and has been fitted ex-
pressly f ‘r First class Pa,seagers and their Servants.
Horses and Carriages taken on Deck.
Private Cabins can be secured on early application.
Rates of passage and plans of the vessel can be obtained at the
Company's Offices, No. 51, St. Mary Axe, London.

COLLINS'S ODE on the PASSIONS will be
recited by Mr. J. RUSSELL, with Illustrations in a Series of
DRAWINGS magniled by means of the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE,
accompanied by Music by Dr. Wallis, on the Mornings of Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday, ant on the Evenings of Tuesday and
Thursday, at the LOYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. Dr.
ttaehhollner's LECTUR ~S en NATURAL PHILO-OPHY
wIU
comprise the sultject of the ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS, CHF:-
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1 N.—The followinu: testimonial is sufficient
ei
TIC proof of the vast superiority in purity, flavour, an all other
r,>sncts of 'Alessi's. BTTS' PATENT GiN over every kind of Gin
thate has hitherto cuterE ed into the consumption of the iiritish public.
" 82, Illackaiars-road, August, 1847.

" Ife,srs.Betts and Co.,
"having examined the spirit with which you prepare your Patent
GM, and also the It.gredicmts with which it is flavoured, and having
witnessed the wjatle process of its distillation and preparation, I ant
:Tepared to '.Late th it it coat ,011,4 no dePterions matter whatever, and
that the non.existrnze of various mejudicial ingrtdien commonly
ere p'oyed in the manufacture of Gin, in my
opinion givets s you a
cided preference.

"JOHN THOMAS COOPER."
l'rofessor of Chemistry.
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DISTILLERY, 7, SIITIIFIELD-13ARS, LONDON.

THE FATAL STEAM-BOAT EX-
PLOSION ON THE THAMES.
SUNDAY Nnairr.--The excitement occasioned on
Friday last by the dreadful catastrophe onboard the
Cricket steamer rather increased than diminished on
Saturday, and thousands of spectators thronged every
point of the shore from which a view of the wreck
could be obtained.
The exertions of the parties employed to raise the
hull of the vessel were eontioued without intermission
during the whole of Friday night. Unfortunately,
however, the difficulty of passing the chains under the
afterpart of the vessel was so great as to defeat all
their endeavours, and the morning tide of Saturday
again washed over the highest point of the wreck.
Mr. Stephen Poletti, the superintendent of the Ant
and Bee Company, under whose exclusive manage-
ment the raising of the wreck was placed, continued
his operations during the whole day, and before even-
ing the vessel had very considerably changed her
position, the united efforts of the Bee and Echo
steamers having been almost unceasingly employed to
force it towards the shore. It was not however until
four o'clock yesterday (Sunday) morning, that the
hull was fairly swung on the chains attached to the
lighters employed. This done, very little difficulty
was experienced in driving the vessel ashore, and at
ebb tide yesterday morning (11 o'clock), the wreck
of the Cricket was lying "high and dry" on the shore
immediately under Adelphi-terrace.
The position of the vessel now, for the first time
since the accident, afforded an opportunity of making
a minute examination of its shattered remains, and
we were fortunate in obtaining from Mr. Elijah Gal-
loway, the civil engineer, who witnessed the explo-
sion, and yesterday made a careful inspection of the
wreck, the subjoined account :
The Cricket was fitted with two boilers placed
abreast of each other, the starboard of which ex-
ploded. The boilers were what is termed " tubular,"
the fire being contained in a large tube about three
feet in diameter within the boiler, and therefore sur-
rounded by water. In this description of boiler the
flame, or heated air from the large fire tube, returns
to the front of the boiler through a number of small
tubes about two inches in diameter, also surrounded
by water (there were sixty-two of these tubes in the
boiler in question) So far as can at present ne as-
certained, the explosion seems to have commenced
(so to speak) by the separation of the front plate of
the boiler, into which both the large and smeller fire
tubes are fixed, from what is termed the "shell" of
the boiler. From the appearance of the wreck, and
the remains of the boiler, it seems evident that the
shell flew away from the front plate and tubes in
one piece, being erejected with a rocket-like force
through the bulk- head of the vessel, and along the after
cabin to the stern-post, which it broke through, and
:hen fell into the water at seine distance. In ire pas-
stge it cut through the iron bulkhead, carried away
the corresponding timbers, as well as the whole of
the after-deck, and finally opened a passage for itself ,
through the contracting space or run of the vessel,
cutting away all the angle-irons, which form what
would be the timbers of a wooden vessel, breaking
the rudder-post into three pieces, and in point of fact
laying the two sides of the vessel, which in their
0: ieinal form are of course nearly vertical, almost
flat. Having thus shown the direction taken by the
" shell" of the boiler, it may be stated that the front
plate and tubes were projected in an opposite direc-
tion against the framework and machinery of the
vessel. This fact is demonstrated beyond doubt by,
the appearance on the surface of the front plate of
considerable indentations, corresponding with similar
marks on the framework and several parts of the
machinery. But for the interruption thus afforded
to the progress of the front plate and tubes, the
fore cabin of the vessel would have been destroyed,
and the passengers on the fore-deck must inevitably
have shared a similar fate to those on the after-
deck. The funnel and boiler" casing," both of which
are formed of weak iron, appeared to have been pro-
jected upwards by, the force of escaped steam, which
they were totally inadequate to resist. In their pro-
gress they carried away the bridge connecting the
two paddle-boxes, and fell into the water alongside
the wreck. One most important portion of the boiler
is unfortunately missing up to the present time. This
is the "dome," or steam reservoir, which is placed
over the shell of the boiler, and to which are attached
the safety-valves. It is supposed that this portion of
the boiler must have been blown off at the same
instant when the front plate separated from the shell,
andter,thoaftaint
ihnacshfatlhlecnki.ntoT:tlh3esrrinveiri at somet distanceitfa
from the wreck. It is of course most desirable that
so important a portion of the boiler should not be lost,
and every desirable means will be taken to recover
it. The small fire tubes are comparatively uninjured,
only two of their number being slightly bent, and
this most probably arose by their separation from the
front plate. The upper range of tubes are covered
with the usual incrustation or deposit from the water,
and their present condition (in the opinion of Mr.
Galloway) indicates that the accident did not arise
boiler.
Asa
from any lack of a proper supply of water in the
proof of the extraordinary forcete
afterwith partwhichof
the boiler shell was projected along h
the vessel, it may be mentioned that the cast iron
stove in the cabin at which the poor call-boy Shade
was boiling the captain's coffee when the explosion
occurred, is found to be cut directly in two, the lower
t est
bars only remaining entire. The escape of the poor
boy referred to from instant death is indeed mira-
culous. It will, however, be recollected that he has
since died from the eterc(tsoaft, of llle
injurieshe\f i
he r
o sustained.ss-reet
,
The boiler to which the occident has occurred was
nißiairdoeugbhy. Mlts r.d
.dimensionsTftmn dimensions were 6 feet 6 inches long,
with a large fire tube 2 feet 6 inches in depth, and
62 smaller ones. The plates used in its manufacture
were three-eights of an inch thick in every part, ex-
cept the steam chest or dome, which is hut five-sixths
of an inch, and the tube plates which are three-
lquh ar-
wi ve finiii2tecl to the honer maker by manufautueer
1 of those articles, are of the usual size, and formed of
iron, about one-eighth of an inch in thickness. These

dimensions were famished to the writer by Mr. Trot-
man himself, who states that every portion of the work
in the boiler was executed under his own personal
superintendence.
Mr. Bedford, the coroner for Westminster, has
issued his warrant for a jury to be empannelled this
morning at eleven o'clock, but it is understood that
after the identification-of the bodies, and the appoint-
ment of several eminent engineers to examine and
report on the cause of the accident, the proceedings
will be adjourned for a week.
The Ant and Bee commenced running again" yes-
terday, and not the slightest diminution of passengers
was observed.

We stated on Saturday that the lives of four per-
sons bad been sacrificed by this terrible event. The
body of a fifth victim has since been discovered, and
fears are entertained that the river may yet have
other corpses to yield up. The fifth sufferer is John
Buckley, a fine young man, 19 years of age, who
was picked up on Saturday morning, about cloven
o'clock, near the third arch of Waterloo-bridge. The
discovery and immediate identification of his remains
were as singular as they were afflicting. In the
crowd at the bottom of Arundel-street, who were
looking upon the river, and watching the various
boats upon its surface which were dragging tor
bodies, was a woman, whose quick eye caught the
shape of something which was being lifted from the
water by a man who was groping among the mud on
the opposite shore, With a mother's presentiment she
exclaimed, "That is my son!" and as fast as her agitation
would permit, she hurried round to the other side of
the bridge. The body was carried to the vaults of
St. John's Church, in the 'Waterloo-road, where the
poor woman arrived, overpowered by her emotions,
and immediately recognised the features of her son,
who had left his home, No. 9, King-street, Covent-
garden, only a few minutes before the explosion took
place. The unfortunate deceased was severely,
scalded about the shoulders and back, and he ap-
peared to have sustained a compound fraCture of the
thigh. A deep circular indentation is visible on the
left temple, which would seem to have caused a frac-
ture of the skull without any abrasion of the skin ;
and it is supposed that, like some of the other vic-
tims, Buckley was stunned by the explosion and the
injury to his Lead; and that being rendered thereby
totally helpless and insensible, he fell into the water,
a;:d was drowned. His outer garment, a thick pilot
coat, was torn to shreds by the explosion ; and it is not
improbable that he was standing with his back to the
boiler when the explosion took place. His employment
was that of engineer to a steam-printing machine.
The following is a list of those who have lost their

lives :
Mr. John Blunt, single, watchmaker. of 2, Shaftes-
bury-terrace, Vauxhall daridge- road. He was going
to his daily emptoyment at Messrs. Frodshams,
Change alley, Cornhill. pie was about 22 years of
age, and, it is stated, was about to he married.
John Littleton, age about 32, of 6, Bloomsbury-
street, Broad-street, St. Giles s, costermonger.—He
has left a wife and family. At the time of the acci-
dent he was going to Billingsgate to purchase fish,
and had 255. or 265. upon him, but only a few pence
were found in his pocket after the accident. Both the
above bodies remain at St. Martin's Workhouse.
George Shute, age about 30, costermonger, of
Driver's-buildings, Mild end.—He has left a wife and
several children. This man was, we believe, in com-
pany with bolls, who was taken to the hospital
severely bruised on the breast, and who afterwards
identified the body. The right side of the head is
terribly fractured, and a frightful gash appears upon
the cheek. This man and Bolls had been to Covent-
garden-market, and had bought four bushels of apples,
with which they were returning to Mile-end at the
time of the accident. Shute was quite dead when
brought to the hospital.
Thomas Shade, ge about 14, call-boy on board the
Cricket, of Rose-street, Covent- garden.—He was
boiling some coffee, it is stated, at the stove in the
after-cabin, and as the boiler swept through this part
of the vessel and almost gutted the cabin, it is won-
derful how he escaped being killed upon the spot.
He was brought to the hospital insensible, and suffer-
ing from several fractures of the skull. The poor
lad at first rallied a little, but died about two o'clock
on Friday, the extent of his injuries from the first
forbidding all hopes of his recovery. The two
bodies last described are in the Charing-cross Hospital.
Very little doubt exists that another youth has been
killed by the explosion. The father of a boy, who
lives in the same house with the deceased man Shute,
has made the most anxious inquiries at the hospital.
He states that his son, who is about 13 years of age,
left home with Shute to accompany him to market,
and has not since been seen or beard of. The agita-
tion and suspense of his family may be conceived.
Fourteen persons were taken to the Charing-cross
Hospital after the accident, of whom two are dead;
two (Cahill and bolls) have been sufficiently reco-
vered to return to their homes, and ten remain. The
young man Thomas Virgo Birks, who suffered ampu-
tation of the leg, is doing favourably, but can
scarcely yet be pronounced out of danger. An exa-
mination of the leg after removal showed that the
main artery had been severed, and that mortification
of the leg must have been almost inevitable unless
the limb had been promptly removed. The injuries
sustained by Benjamin Reepe, fish-salesman, of 78,
Dudley-street, Bloomsbury, who is suffering from
compound fracture of the
jaw, are of a very serious
character; but he also is progressing favourably. Mr.
Solomon Cahn, merchant, a native of Germany, who
was suddenly lifted up from the after-deck and whn
tell with great violence into the bottom of
vessel, is suffering from severe injury to the right
foot and ancle, which were crushed and jambed among
the pieces of plank and timber that fell into the hold
after the hull was cleared out. Mr. Cahn states that
he was looking at the boiler at the instant of the ex-
plosion, and saw the boiler-case fly over his head to-
wards the stern. Ha states that the boiler could not
have exploded in consequence of the vessel leaning
towards the shore, and thus leaving part of the pipes
uncovered, because the steamer at the moment of
the accident was not leaning to one side. Mr. Cahn
and the other patients are, we are happy
to state,
doing well. Most of them complain of internal
bruises and pains in the chest and back, caused by
the violent concussion of the air ; and they all dis-
cover bruises more or less severe upon their persons,
which they were not at first sensible of. It is unne-
cessary to republish the names of the patients in the
Charing-cross Hospital, who were correctly described
in our Saturday's impression, with the exception of
William Rugg, cheesemonger, of 118, Long-acre,
whose name was incorrectly printed " Butt. The
patients express themselves deeply indebted for the
humanity, kindness, and attention of Dr. Golding,
Mr. Avery, Mr.Yeung, and the ether medical officers
of the institution ; while the patience displayed by
Mr. Cain, the clerk, and by the inferior officers, in
answering the numerous inquiries made, is highly
praiseworthy. The value of these admirable institu-
tions is never so conspicuously disrlayed as upon
occasions of this kind, when the highest skill aed
almost unlimited means and appliances are employed
to assuage the sufferings of the poorest members of
the community, and to expedite their recovery.

A searching investigation will be instituted by the
Government iuto all the circumstances of the late fatal
explosion on the river. An Act of the last session-9
and 10 Victoria, cap. 100—establishes a superintending
power over all steam-vessels, and we trust that the Act
will be strictly enforced for then üblic safety in f t
future—
will
prevention as well as for pshment of such neglect
and danger to human life, as the present catastrophe too
plainly exhibits. The greatest care should be exhibited
--The above work
in preliminary examination, and a salutary punishment
afterwards in cases where suffering and danger can be
traced to individual neglect.
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COURT CIRCULAR.

ARLWERERIE7 AUG. 26.—The Prince's birthda..7.
At seven o'clock this morning a serenade hook
place under her Majesty's and his Royal Highne es's
window, performed by the sailors.
At half-past two o'clock in the afternoon the
gr ounds of Ardverekie were thrown open to every
ct imer, to witness the celebration of Highland games
in honour of the day, her Majesty giving prizes to
all` the successful candidates.

The ancient games of the hammer, the hurlilng-
stone, leaping, foot-racing, and dancing, were dis-
played one after another.
The tents were pitched close by, and at the end of
the games a substantial repast was provided for .any
one who chose to avail himself. About 200 persons
were present.
Amongst the company we observed the Duchess
Dowager of Bedford arid TAdy Rachel Russell, Lord
Cosmo Russell, Lord Georgiarnt liornilly, Mr.. and
Mrs. Macpherson, of Cluny, and family, Mr. And
Mrs. Davidson, of Tulloch, the Hon. Captain Gordon,
R.N., &c.
The Prince of Wales was dressed in full Highland
costume of the Stuart tartan, and three cheers' were
given for the Duke of Rothesay, as well as for his

illustrious parent.
The royal dinner party will include this evening,
the Marquis of Abercorn, Mr. Macpherson, of Cluny
the Hon. Captain Gordon, R.N., and Mr. Davidson,
of Tulloch.

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE
HIGHLANDS.
THURSDAY NIGHT.—The sailors of the royal yacht,
about 20 in number, took up their abode last night in
the inn, which is occupied as a temporary residence
by the Marquis of Abercorn. A band of merrier
fellows never met before on Loch Laggan. They
sang sea songs with the greatest glee till midnight,
and at sunrise this morning they proceeded to the
Lodge oti a musical expedition, which -does infinite
honour to the fancy of her Majesty, by whom it was
conceived, and exhibits the spirit of innocent hilarity
which reigns throught the Court. This being the
anniversary of Prince Albert's birthday, his Royal
Highness was the special object of public honours. A
gathering of the clans in the neighbourhood had been
dsuaymmwoonueldd
utoeeceossmamrileymhoerataedtvhaeueoedccabseiofon ; but
re
the
a e ~stathe
r.
taned array" could assemble from the distant glens, it
was thought desirable that the early morning should
be signalised by some appropriate compliment to the
Prince. The presence of her Majesty's jolly tars was
opportune,
and by the Queen's desire it was arranged
that they should repair to the Lodge at dawn, and,
stationing themselves under Prince Albert's windows,
hail
Thet h e amoprpnriona;ich day
was
s w
mosti tabu
spivocalcio
unsi.e 1 o
}dio
tiros since her Majesty's arrival the air was calm and
balmy. Not a ripple disturbed the surface of the
lake, in whose glassy bosom the green sides of the
mountains and the brilliant foliage of the woods were
reflected in the most vivid colours. Every thing gave
promise of a warm, sunny day.
The royal sailors were early afoot. They passed
round to the Lodge by a floating bridge ; and a little
after six o'clock commenced to serenade the Prince,
by singing in excellent style Bishop's fine glee—
" Hail ! Smiling Morn !" The deep swell of their
voices, mingled with the dulcet strains of the violin,
resounded over the bosom of the loch, and was
echoed back by the hills. The sweet sound fell with
delight on the ears of all who heard it. It startled the
Prince from his slumbers, and his Royal Highness, asto-
nished and delighted, presented his thanks to the jolly
tars. The party were afterwards entertained to break-
fast, and remained at the Lodge during the rest of
the day.
At twelve o'clock the Highlanders began to assem-
ble at the floating bridge. Soon after that hour the
Marquis of Abercorn, Cluny Macpherson, Mr. D.
Davidson, of Tulloch, the Hon. Captain Gordon, and
other gentlemen, arrived, all dressed in rich High-
land costumes. Cluny Macpherson carried the shield
which was worn by Prince Charles at the battle of
Culloden. Farmers, tourists, and others, gradually
arrived in cars and gigs. About halfpast one the
Macphersons, arrayed in the tartan of their clan,
marched down with the bagpipes at their head, their
standard-bearer carrying the flag under which the
followers of Cluny had fought in the two rebellions.
Upon the arrival of this body of Highlanders the
procession was marshalled by Cluny, assisted by the
Hon. Captain Gordon and others; and after being
conveyed in detachments over the Pattock, the whole
body proceeded to move towards the Lodge. The
Macphersons marched in the van—a small body of
Macdonalds next—the general crowd followed—and
the rear was occupied by a pretty long train of car-
riages, of various kinds, containing numbers of ladies,
whose gay dresses helped to enliven the motley ap-
pearance of the men.
As the procession entered the lawn her Majesty
and Prince Albert, leading the Prince of Wales and
the Princess Royal, and followed by Earl Grey, the
Duchess of Bedford, and a train of courtiers, were
seen approaching from the Lodge. The Highlanders
were immediately drawn up in line before the royal
party, and the people took their places in the rear.
The ground is peculiarly well adapted for such a dis-
play. The lawn grltdually ascends as it recedes from
the Lodge, and is terminated by the green mound
said to contain the dust of Fergus and other mo-
narchs—thus forming a natural amphitheatre capable
of containing one hundred thousand spectators. The
few hundreds assembled on this occasion presented
but a meagre appearance, as they stood in line or loi-
tered in groups along this green gallery of nature ; but
the grand and solitary aspect of the scenery, the
distinguished personages who occupied the lawn, the
lodge with its neat flower-garden, enclosed by the
hays of the lake, and the lofty mountains which rise
on every side, rendered the scene one of unusual in-
terest. As soon as the whole of the procession had
reached the ground her Majesty and the Prince were
greeted with loud cheera, which they graciously ac-
knowledged as they walked along the front of the
Highlandmen. Mrs. Cluny Macpherson and Mrs.
Davidson, of Tulloch, and the Misses Davidson, were
introduced to her Majesty by the Marquis of Aber-
corn.

A number of agile Highlandmen were then called
out to engage in the games ; and the afternoon was
spent in putting the stone, throwing the hammer,
tossing the bar, jumping, running, and dancing—the
Queen and Prince. Albert remaining on the lawn
during the greater part of the time. Prizes of from
five to ten guineas were awarded to the successful
competitors ; and one of the tents, containing a
plentiful supply of refreshments, was open to the
people during the day. At the close of the amuse-
ments loud cheers were given by the people, which
her Majesty and Prince Albert acknowledged. The
multitude then left the grounds.
Bonfires have just been lighted on the King's
Island, on Corryarder, and other prominent points
round the Loch.
In the course of the d ,y Cluny Macpherson, Mrs.
Macpherson, Davidson of Tulloch and his lady, and
others, had the honour of taking lunch at the Lodge
with the royal party. Her Majesty was in excellent
spirits, and seemed to enjoy the scene very much.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT)
,'ARDVEREKI ~ Ana. 27.
I arrived here early yesterday morning from Kin-
gussie, with the view of witnessing a scene that ex-
cited the liveliest interest, and engrossed the attention
of the loyal inhabitants of Badenoch, Strathspey, and
Lochaber, to the exclusion of everything else. Car-
riages, gigs, carts, riders on horseback, and foot-
passengers, continued to arrive during the forenoon
at the place appointed by previous intimation ; and
although only two days' notice of the gathering had
been given, there was a large concourse of people, at
a low estimate, I should say at least 1,500, besides
the Highlanders, who numbered about 200. As soon
as Cluny Macpherson heard that it was her Majesty's
wish to have a Highland gathering, he issued a cir-
cular, of which the following is a copy :
" The Queen having expressed to the Marquis of
Abercorn her Majesty's desire to have a gathering of
Highlanders at Ardverekie, on Thursday, the 26th
instant, h honour of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert's birthday, it is expected that all the inhabi-
tants of the country will gratify her Majesty by being
present on this auspicious occasion. It is her Ma-
jesty's gracious intention to have Highland games,
and to give prizes; the people to meet at the floating
bridge at one o'clock P.M., and to walk up to Ardve-
raet ktieeni no,
cplrooccke sisni otnh—e
mC lournnyi
n'
(Signed) " EWEN MACPHE RSON,
of Cluny Macpherson.
sgmoef nT
ht to be
rbsed aavt. the Castle
The people began to arrive there long before one
o'clock—some as early as nine A.M., and many were
" Cluny Castle, Aug. 23, 1847."
out all night in their march across the hills, so as to
show their loyalty and attachment to their gracious
Sovereign.
At one o'clock the Highlanders were drawn up
in a line from the road to the floating bridge,
when Cluny announced that the Marquis of Aber-
corn would address them on the subject of the day's pro-
ceedings. His Lordship stated that her Majesty was
his Royal Highness Prince Albert's birth-day, and that
T ii eve<l to hold this Jliebland gathering In honour M
shewas also gracionsly pleased to offer prizes for the va-
rious games. The Noble Marquis ooncluded by men.

arrived
rhiaoaarercinri
vesdil
eunhuek :gnii:
ninyl
stbthyit:ei
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Macpherson
eus ins to be competed for, and
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gat orderth
e loanw thei, bridge,t.
hhreet
nrooa
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Drummond,
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erdhs Highlanders tovec themselves
mu
com-
mand Inver-
ness,y
and Major Macpherson of Ruthven, till the
in chief, assisted by the Manryquisoof Abercorn,
Mr. Davidsun of Tulloch, and the lion. Captain
Gordon, R.N. The foot passengers were ordered to
follow the Highlanders, the carriages, gigs, horses,
&c., bringing up the rear. Ardverikie Ledge is about
three miles from the floating-bridge, and, agreeably to
orders, we all marched in procession, which had a
very imposing effect. The wild music of the pipe.,
the heavy tread of the Highlanders, and other foot
passengers, with the long train of vehicles, made the
scene one that will ever be green and fresh in the
memories of all present. We had some beautiful
views of the procession, winding its way round the
turnings of the road, through the birch trees.
Tne road i., as you are aware, on the south side
of
.Loch Laggan, and there are many beautiful
and interesting objects which you cannot but see
as you pass along, but more especially on this oeca-
sion, when there were such a concourse of people,
with the war tunes from the pipes, echoed from side
to side of the Lake. The people now arrived on the
lawn in front of the Lodge, and formed themselves
into half circle with an inner space for the High-
landers, who were received on the grottnd by Cluny
and Tulloch. Cluny called on them to draw swords,
each being armed with a broadsword and shield.
Cluny stood in front of the Highlanders with his three
sons. By this time her I\l2jesty was out on the lawn,
accompanied by Prince Albert and the royal children,
and was approaching, when Cluny and Tulloch gave
the signal to cheer,which was enthusiastically responded
to by all present, the ladies waving their handker-
chiefs. The cheering continued till her Majesty
walked on foot to where the Marquis of Abercorn
Vita Marquis stood at the head of the
High-
landers fully equipped in the Highland costume,
wearing the Order of the Garter below the knee.
The Queen walked up in front of the Highlanders,
having a most pleasing expression on her counte-
nance. Her Majesty seemed quite delighted with
the fine appearance of the men, and as soon as she
had bowed to them all, she returned to where her
suite were, at the lower end of the lawn. The
Hon. Capt. Gordon and Tulloch took charge of the
games, and the Marquis of Abercorn stood beside
the Queen, while Cluny stood in command of the
Highlanders. The names of the competitors were
read over by Mr. Cattanach, the head forester or
keeper for the Marquis of Abercorn, and each man
as his name was called, stepped out of the circle, and
threw off his coat, &c. The sports of the day com•
menced with throwing the heavy stone, and this, as
well as all the other games, were keenly contested,
and afforded much amusement to the royal party and
other spectators. The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows :

Throwing the Heavy Stone.
st Prize—Samuel Kennedy, gamekeeper
to Tulloch.. £5 5 0
A .. Duncan Cattanach, Kingussie 3 3 C
Throwing Light Stone.
st Prize—Archibald Macdonald, Cren-
achan, Lochaber
ki ... Samuel Kennedy ...
Throwing the Hammer.
st Prize—Colin Macdonald, Cren-

Behan
2d ... S:..rnuel Kennedy ...
Foot Race.
Ist Prize—Colin Macdonald ..
2d .. IS . Kennedy . .
Leaping.