The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-20 00:00:00

CONTENTS OF THE THRATISS.

nArrszt 1. On the Philosophy of .31;;Tage, with its Hindrances
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.—
CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative
Organs, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving that great
Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action.
—CHAPTER 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the
Animal Economy; the concealed cause of Debility of the functions
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the
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and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—CaAPTER3 5 and 6. On
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INAUGURATION OF THE MONU-
MENT TO SIR WALTER SCOTT.
EDINBURGH, SATURDAY.—The inauguration of the
splendid monument erected in this place to the memory
of Sir Walter Scott, took place to-day, and as the occa-
sion was regarded as a truly national one, multitudes of
people were collected from all quarters to witness the in-
teresting ceremonial. Unfortunately the day opened
most unpropitiously, and till after cam o'clock the rain
descended almost without intermission. In this respect
it would appear as if a sort of fatality attended such de-
monstrations in Scotland, for it is a somewhat singular
coincidence that the thred most imposing pageants that
have occurred in this northern part of the kingdom for
many years—the Eglinton tournament, the Burns' fes-
tival, and now the inauguration of the Scott monument
—have been grievously marred in their effect by the
untoward state of the weather. Happily, how-
ever, the sombrous clouds which obscured the
sky, and spread a gloom over the city, began to clear
away about two o'clock, and for a short period a respite
was obtained from the pelting of the pitiless rain, It
was all the more grateful that this happened at the very
time when the procession was about to move from the
place of marshalling. The day was very generally ob-
served as a holiday, and but for the broken state of the
weather, all seemed desirous to render homage to the
memory of the great novelist, whose writings have added
so much lustre to his native city.
The public bodies and others who were to take part in
the procession assembled in the grounds of the High
School at one o'clock After being marshalled accord-
ins" to their rank or seniority, they proceeded along
Waterloo-place and Princes-street, to the Monument, in
the following order:—
Mounted Military Band.
Auxiliary Scott Committee, in threes.
Scott Monument Committee, in threes.
Magistrates of Easter Portsburgh,
their Constables, and Suite.
Magistrates of Wester Portsburgb,
theii Constables, and Suite.
Magistrates of Canongate, with their Constables,
those of Calton, and Suite.
Magistrates of Alussullturgh, with
their Constables, and Suite.
Magistrates of Portobello, with their
Constables, and Suite.
Magistrates of Leith, with their Constables, and Suite.
Magistrates of Edinburgh,
with their Constables, and Suite.
Freemasons, consisting of various Lodges, and the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, marshalled in the following order:—
Grand Tyler. (With drawn swords.) Grand Tyler.
Grand Steward. (With white rods.) Grand Steward.
Compass. (Carried by operatives.) Level.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Square. (Carried by operatives.) Plumb.
Grand Steward. 'grand Steward.
Mallet. (Carried by an operative.)
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Cup. Cornucopia Cup.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Grand Director of Grand Bard. {Grand Director of
Ceremonies. Music.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Usherßod of White 1
Bible Bearer. d Usher of White
.Ro.
Grand Chaplains in their Gowns.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Grand Secretary. Grand Treasurer. Grand Clerk.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Senior Grand
(With Batons.) f Junior Grand
Warden. Warden.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Past Grand Deputy Grand Substitute Grand
Master. Master. Master.
Grand Steward. Grant Steward. Grand Steward.
(White Rods.) Grand Sword Bearer. (White Rods.)
GRAND MASTER.
Grand Steward Master of Grand Stewards Grand Steward
with (Carrying Grand with
(White RO4). Master's Rod). (White Rod).
Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Provincial Grand Masters.
Past Grand Masters.
Past Grand Wardens, &c.
Grand Steward. Grand Steward.
Mounted Escort of Dragoons.
The distance between the High School and the monu-
ment is about a quarter of a mile ; and it took fully
twenty minutes for the procession to pass any particular
point on the route. The Freemasons, with their banners
and insignia, had a very picturesque appearance; and
the magistrates, arrayed in their robes of office, with
Prince's-gardens, very
grand and imposing
their respective suites, were not a whit behind them.
Altogether the pageant was a
sight. Having entered the lance's-gardens, in which
the monument is situated, the Freemasons and others in
the procession arranged themselves round the structure,
while the magistrates, representatives of public bodies,
and officers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, took up
their position on the steps of the raised basement on
which the statue is placed. The signal was given, a
cannon was fired, and the statue was in a moment un-
veiled to the admirirg
.eyes of the congregated thousands
who raised a cheer which made the welkin ring. The
statue is a splendid work of art, and is the production of
a native artist—Mr. J. Steele. It represents Sir Walter
in a sitting pasture, with a shelAle!cra pl tid round his
shoulders, nod his favourite dog, Maida, at his feet. It
is executed in grey Carara marble, of colossal dimen-
sions, and the living likeness of tLe Author of " Wa-
yeriey,e is one of his most appropriate moods, with a
book in his hand, and his mind absorbed in deep
thought.
Atter an eloquent prayer, by the Rev. Dr.
STEWART,
of Douglas.
Lord GLENLYON, the right worshipful master of the
gland lodge of Scotland, performed the ceremony custo-
mary on such occasions, and then came forward and
said—My Lord Provost, magistrates, and gentlemen
of the original and auxiliary committees, I have
to congratulate you, this day, On the completion of this
splendid mouton- at, which will stand to future genera-
tions as a memorial or that illustrious poet and novelist,
the late Sir Walter Scott.—(App'ause.) I am sure that
all of you must have ixFrierccd the greatest delight in
perticipating in the proceedings of this day. It was, I
think, in 1840, that toy pi edecessor laid the foundation

stone of this beautiful structure ; and we must all feel
deeply grateful to the great Architect of the universe,
that in the course of its erection, not a Angle accident
occurred—a circumstance, I believe, almost unprece-
dented in the rearing of such a stately edifice. I will
not deta'n you longer. No words of mine can express
the feelings of pride and pleasure with which I have pre-
sided at this most interesting national cei emonial ; feel-
ings which, I have no doubt, are fully shared in by the
many thousands I now see around me. I beg, therefore,
PS my final duty, to hand over this monument, duly
finished, to the care of the committees, and to the Lord
Provost and magistrates of Edinburgh, as a testimony to
the memory of the great novelist and minstrel, in whom
Scotland has been so highly honoured.—(Applause.)
The LORD PROVOST then, addressing Lord Glenlyon,
said, I congratulate you, the Right Worshipful the
Grand Master, and I congratulate the countrymen of
Sir Walter Scott, on now seeing placed on its pedestal,
in this magnificent monument, a statue worthy of its
shrine. This tribute of a nation's gratitude to one of
the most honoured of her sons adds a new feature of
beauty and grace to his native city, but the halo of his
genius sheds a far brighter lustre over the name of
Edinburgh and of Scotland. As one burning torch not
only illuminates the sphere of its own brightness, but
kindles the latent fire in others, so who can tell how
many dormant spirits have been roused to arduous and
successful exertion by the honourable example of Scott ?
Even here we see how the glowing genius of the poet
has stirred the soul of the architect, and awakened the
talents of the sculptor, whose skilful chisel has moulded
the rude block into the all but breathing form and
features of Scotland's darling son. (Loud cheers.)
While we lament the untimely fate of the gifted archi-
tect, we rejoice in the growing vigour of our citizen
sculptor, who, by this exquisite work of art, has given
earnest of future productions that will rival the works
of the most celebrated artists of this or other coun-
tries. The sister arts of architecture and sculpture here
vie with each other in presenting their richest offerings
to the genius of poetry, history, and romance, and they
are themselves signally honoured in combining to
honour him who has contributed so largely to the in-
struction and enjoyment of the human race. This mo-
nument and statue, admirable for beauty and durability,
I trust will long adorn our city ; but though they
crumble into dust, the author of " Waverley " has reared
for himself monuments of more surpassing beauty, and
more lasting endurance, and more extensive celebrity.—
(Cheers.) The forked lightning may dash these turrets
to the ground, the tooth of time will corrode these
marble features, but over the monuments of his mental
creation the elements have no power—these will continue
to be honoured at home, and under distant and more
genial skies.—(Cheers.) Continents, as yet unexplored
will be taught by the wisdom of Scott, and enlivened by
his wit, and rivers unknown to song will resound with
the lays of his minstrelsy ; but nowhere will the memory
be cherished with fonder attachment and more endearing
delight than in the cities and the hamlets of his own be-
loved Scotland.—(Cheers.)
The Rev. Mr. BOYLE, Portobello, then pronounced
the blessing ; after which the national anthem was
played by the band of the 3d Dragoons, and the pro-
cession returned to the High School in the same order
in which it set out. This Ended the proceedings at the
inauguration.