The Sun.
London, England, 1829-05-25 00:00:00

WEBT'S GALLERY.

The excitement produced by the sale of the Pic-
ttn eS of the late venerable President of the Royal
Academy, as it progresses towards its close, in-
creases, and in a manner that will delight the Patrons
of " Native Talent." When the sale commenced on
Saturday, the splendid Exhibition Rooms (which
were offered for sale this day), were thronged by the
Nobility and Gentry, including Lords Farnborough,
Egremont, Amherst, Grosvenor, Sir T. Lawrence, and
many of the distinguished Artists of the present day.

Mr. George Robins, in a short yet forcible appeal, re-
. winded his splendid auditory that a few short hours would
place beyond the reach of wealth the sacred works of the
immortal West ; he reminded them that the Pictures of
Gainsborough, Hogarth, and Wilson, duriog their lives,
awl even subsequently and for a lengthened period, had not
b: en estimated as they fortunately were now. When the
efforts of the Mu trious dead found a value which had been
denied them during their lives, so it would assuredly be the
case with West, for it must be an ill compliment not to
place him beyond the great Artists he bad already noticed.
The collection, however extensive and brilliant, would be
dispersed in very few hands, and those who availed them-
stives of this opportunity, with a view to profit, might rest
secure in their speculation; but he hoped a more noble and
enlightened view would operate in his auditory, and, for-
getting past prejudices, they would of one accord deal out
to the family cf the immortal President that justice which
posterity could not deny. Let it not be said as a reproach
to these enlightened times, that the stupendous efforts of
the father and founder of Historical Painting in England
should wait for succeeding generations to estimate as they
deserved such brilliant ornaments of the English School ;
nor let it be urged, to the everlasting disgrice of England,
that such inestimable treasures should seek in America, or
on the Continent, that appreciation which they claimed at
the hands of English Patrons of the Fine Arts. In the
progress of the sale a great competition prevailed whenever
any of the mere favoured objects of West presented them-
selves ; and on all and every occasion Mr. Robins took the
opportunity to plead (and we are proud to add successfully),
in favour of native talent.

Lords Egremont and Amherst took the lead in
their spirited biddings. Lord Farnborough looked
as though he zvould the whole collection should be
transplanted to the National Gallery ; and Mr.
Neild, who has lately succeeded to the immense
wealth of Mr. Runde!), was (by means of his agent)
the largest purchaser in the room. This act alone
is enough to justify the distribution of his property
made by his respected uncle. Wealth thus directed
is a depository for the benefit and instruction of
future generations. We have not room for further
comment, This evening will for ever close upon
the finest collection—the works of one individual—
that ever graced the walls of a single gallery ; and
we have no doubt as it is the last day the interest in
the sale will be i❑ proportion to the cause that has
enlisted their attention. The following is necessarily
the prices of only a few of the Academy of Pic-
tures. Mr. Vernon, of Halkin, bought largely. lie
is one of the most liberal patrons of the works of
English Artists.

Mr. Robins's appeal was frequently cheered in its
progress, and it is no mean compliment to him
that the distinguished Artists of the present day
were the most loud in demonstrating their approba-
tion at the close of his eror•dium. The forcible ap-
peal he made in respect to each of the large pic-
tures was rewarded by applause, general and quite
enthusiastic.
The Sale of the two da
We fear the two large pi
grate to America.

Lys exceeds 16,000 guineas.
etures are doomed to emi-

Lot 65
67
70
72
71
75
76 ...... 65 guineas
80
82
83
84
85
89
90

Lot 92 ...
94 .. 500 guineas
95
96
98 2OOO guineas
99
100
101
102
104 3OOO guineas
105
106
109
110

91

Newman-street has been quite paralyzed during
the l►st fourteen days, and has most unexpectedly
been the resort of more talent and fashion than has
congregated there during fourteen previous years.
We had nearly forgotten to mention, that the Duke
of Orleans is said to be the purchaser of several of
the larger class of pictures, which are, anon, to grace
the gallery of the Louvre.---What will the Directors
of our National Gallery say to this
Lot 104, Christ Rejected. This greatly admired
composition, during its public exhibition in Pall-
mall, was visited by 240,000 persons, and so im-
pressed, it is said, were many with reverential awe
that they spontaneously approached the picture un-
covered. After great competition it was knocked
down to a Mr. Smith for
.3,000 guineas, who, it was
whispered in the room, bought for the Duke of-Or-
leans.—Lot 98, Death on the Pale Horse; or, the
Opening of the Five Seals. This picture was
painted when its venerable author had nearly accom-
plished the patriarchal age of 80 years. It was dis-
posed of to a gentleman of the name of Kershaw,
for 2,000 guineas.—Lot 91, The Death of Lord
Nelson, 850 guineas.— Death of General Wolfe was
bought by J. Monckton, Esq., of Portman-square,
for 500 guineas.—Battle of La Hogue was also
knocked down to J. Monckton, Esq., for 370 guineas.
Several portraits of the ancestors of that gentleman
being included in the picture made him desirous of
possessing it.--Moses receiving the Laws, from
Exodus, chap. 31, verses 12, 17, and 18, painted
by the command of his late Majesty, for his in-
tended Chapel in Windsor Castle--500 guinea.,;
bought by Ward, Esq.--The Ascension of our
Saviour, '2OO guineas.--A large Landscape, with his
late Majesty Hunting, and Windsor Castle in the
distance, 70 guineas.—St. Peter's first Sermon,
painted by the command of his late Majesty, 100 gui-
neas.--The Institution of the Order of the Garter,
painted by the command of his late Majesty, and
placed in the great Audience Chamber of Windsor
Castle, 125 guineas.--Surrender of Calais, 110
guineas.

SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING THE ENLARGE-
MENT, BUILDING, AND REPAIRING OF CHURCHES AND
CHAPELS.--"-(THIS DAY.)—The annual Meeting of the
Subscribers and Friends of the above Society was held
this morning at the Society's Rooms, in Parliament. street,
his Grace the Archbishop of CANTERBURY in the Chair.
The usual routine businceß, including the reading of the
Report, was gone into ; after which thanks were voted to
the Chairman, and the meeting separated.

Valuable black and clouded marble cliffs have
been discovered at Lidstep Haven, near Tenby, on the
property of Joinf PtirLirrs ADAMS, Esq. specimens of
which have been prepared by Mr. WILLIAMS, of St.
Florence, who states, as his opinion, that the quality is
equal in every respect to the very best Italian marble im-
ported into this country.—Cambrian.

Two hives of bees the property of Mr. Ttio-
MAS ARMSTRONG, gardener at Sizerg Ball, cast on Sun-
day last, which is the first circumstance of the kind we
have heard of this season. The two swarms joined, and
were of course put into one hive,—a rather singular case,
we understand, though there was a similar one at the
same place last year.— Westmoreland Advertiser.

MANCIIESTEIt, INIAY 23.—At present this
town is in a peaceable state, notwithstanding the immense
number of operatives who still continue unemployed in
consequence of the turn-out of the spinners.

STATE OF TRADE 1N THE NORTH.—It is
gratifying to us to be able to state, that while commerce
in England and the West of Scotland is in such a de-
pressed state, there has been scarcely any change to the
worse observable in it in the North for a considerable time
past. All our operatives in whatever branch of com-
merce, who are able and willing to work, are, we believe,
as constantly employed in this part of the country at pre-
sent, as at any former period since the termination of the
late war. It is true indeed that the generality of our mer-
chants have been complaining for some time past of the
" slackness" of business: but still, even with them, there
is no material change to the worse, and there is every
reason to hope that the little that is, will be only of tem.
porary duration,---Elgin

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By these vessels we learn that Count Heyden, with—
the Russian squadron, is progressively extending his
blockade of the Mussulman s dominions, ostensibly
to prevent supplies of provisions reaching Constanti-
nople, and to cut off communication between Egypt
and Caudill. The latter seriously injures our cotton
trade from the Nile; and the former is a consi-
derable annoyance to our Levant trade. The Rus-
sians have very recently declared the whole of the
coast between the Gulf of Saros and the Gulf of
Comessa to be included in the Dardanelles blockade.
This comprehends all the sea side of Rumelia ; and
Admiral Rieord, consequently, had sent away some
lonian vessels laden with rice, bound to Enos. Ine
format'on had arrived at Smyrna of the Russian
Black Sea squadron having landed 5,000 troops at
Sizeboli, a town and fortress on the south point of
the Gulf of Bourgas. The town they had de-
troyed ; the fortress still remained in their posses-
sion, as well as two small islands which secure the
anchorage; and the fleet had proceeded to Varna
and Odessa for additional troops. The Greeks also
were pushing forward very successfully, Admiral
Miaulis having taken the Castle of Lepanto, and
General Church the fortress of Vonitza, in the
Gulf of Arta. On the other hand, it was officially
known that the Porte was making extraordinary
efforts to meet the exigencies of the approaching
campaign, and there is no probability of a renewal
of hostilities being avoided. It is expected the
Sultan will proceed to Adrianople, previously
visiting the fortresses, and acquainting himself N:'ith
the nature of his resources at the Dardanelles,—
Though the public are reduced to feed on bad bread
and scanty supplies, abundance of every thing is re-
served for the troops, which has greatly added to
their numbers. They are now receiving from every
'side the necessary supplies of corn; so that in a
very short time the object of the blockade of die
Dardanelles will be entirely defeated, if we except
the distress it occasions amongst the Christian po-
pulation. The Turkish fleet had gone up near the
mouth of the Bosphorus, consisting of five ships of
the line, four frigates, and four or live small vessels;
and to increase this force, 1,100 seamen had lately
reached Constantinople, from Alexandria. When
the Philomel left Malta, there were one Russian
bne-of-battle ship and two frigates refitting in great
haste to join the main bodyoaf their squadron in the
Archipelago. There was not much familiarity ob-
served between the squadrons. The Ruseians were
in constant dread of Sir Pulteney Malcolm's receiv-
ing orders to raise all their blockades. Sir Pulteney
himself was about to quit Malta on a short cruise,
with the Asia, Spartiate, Windsor Castle, and Wel-
lesley. The Revenge was at Naples, in attendance
upon our Ambassador; and the Ocean was at
Smyrna. The Philomel landed at Marseilles Lord
Edward Russell, Hon. Colonel Bathurst, Hon. A.
W. Ashley Cooper, M.P., and Captain W. B. Ha-
milton. Colonel Fitzclarence and the Officers of
the 7th Fusileers had made the garrison very gay by
a splendid fete, given on the presentation to the re-
giment of a new pair of colours, emblazoned with
records of all its heroic achievements. Tire Brisk is
come into harbour, to be paid off.

An experiment was made this morning of the pro.
pellinr_cr power of the Galatea's paddle-wheels, con-
trasted with the power of boats in towing a ship.
The Briton slipped and was towed by her own"
boats and those of the Pallas, and stood to the west-
ward; the Galatea also clipped and put her paddles
in motion, and at starting was about half a mile
astern. This she soon gained : she paddled up on
the Briton's larboard quarter, ran across her stern.
hauled upon her starboard side, passed a-head of
her, fired a broadside, and returned to her anchor-
age. The Briton was towed at the rate of two
knots two fathoms; the rate at which the Galatea
was propelled was three knots, aria three and two.
The result of the experiment is therefore conclusively
in favour of the paddle wheels. . . • ,

The Pallas, 42, Captain Fitzclarence, arrived on
Wednesday from Plymouth. She will take out
Lord Dalhousie, the Commander-in-Chief of the
Forces in India, who will be ready to embark by
the end of June.

The Amity transport, Lieut. C. M. Chapman,
agent, sailed to-day with detachments of the s.ith
and 82d regiments for the Cape of Good Hope and
Mauritius. She will call at Plymouth to embark
also detachments of the 88th and 99th regiments.
The Joseph Green transport, Lieut. J. A. Ro-
binson, agent, sailed yesterday with detachments of
the 52d, 81st, and the Rifle Brigade, for Halifax.
She ►'ill touch at Plymouth, and for the same
destination will embark a detachment of the 96th
regiment...

'The ship Norfolk, with 200 male convicts on
board, sailed this morning for New South Wales.
PLYMOUTH, MAT 23.—0 n Thursday, Commis-
sioner Ross entered upon his duties as Commis-
sioner of this Dock-yard, in the room of Rear-Ad-
miral Shield.

The Irish squadron, under Rear-Admiral Sir
Charles Paget, on board the Pearl, with the Pyladcs,
Orestes, Nimrod, and Despatch, have proceeded on
a cruise of observation.

Commander the Hon. William Wellesley, of the
Wasp, 18, is promoted to the rank of Captain.
Lieut. E. Hennah (1821) is appointed to com-
mand the Opossum (10) packet.
Midshipmen who passed their examination for
Lieutenants prior to 1827 are now, we hear, eligible
for Admiralty appointments.
It is currently stated, that after the term of the
present Commander-in-Chief at Jamaica expires, the
Windward and Leeward Islands will be separate
commands. A Flag Officer will have the Jamaica,
and a Commodore the Barbadoes station.

It is reported that the division of the Royal Ma-
rinces at Woolwich will be removed to Sheerness,
and that the Dock-yard at the former place will be
reduced.

A gang of shipkeepers from the Ordinary at this
port proceeded to Milford yesterday, for the pur-
pose of bringing the Lightning, a new 18-gun sloop,
from thence to this port. The Ilamoaze, Dock-
yard lighter, will, after leaving the above melt at
Milford, proceed to Liverpool with lazaretto moor-
ings, &c.

THE MEMBER FOR CLARE.—Connected
with our county is a certain nobleman, to particularize even
his grade of nobility would be inconsistent with our no-
tions, not only of delicacy, but right policy. This noble-
man has written to his agent—directing, in the first in-
stance, that every tenant on his extensive estates, who can,
s al registir under the new act ; and also putting an in-
terrogatory as to the probability of success, if a member of
his family were to start for Clare. Interrogatories, in
some cases, amount to direct intimations. As to the answer
of the agent, we will not at present pretend to know the
purport ; but if he have written as he should have written,
it would not be very difficult for us to give to the public,
fir him, a very proper note. We mentioned that the
nobleman was connected with our county--" the thread"
of what we intend merely as explanatory indeed, would be
left very incomplete, if we did not mention that the noble-
man is also associated with what will be understood by those
acquainted with the vocabulary of our times, as " the highest.
quarter."— Glare Sentinel.

A most awful and distressing occurrence hap •
petted yesterday se'nnight in the neighbourhood of Hay-
field, in this county. A young man, a schoolmaster of
Eu_swoith, had paid a visit on that day to a particular
friend of his, Mr. AnamsoN, of Hayfield, aho a school-
master, anti in the evening was returning with him part
of his way home, when, on crossing the moor, at a small
plantation, the young man suddenly disappeared from his
side, having fallen into an old coal-pit which had been left
unprotected. It was dark, and, had Mr. ADA3I.SON mbdo
another step, he would have been hurried also into the
frightful abyss, a depth of 60 yards. He was taken out
next morning, a most shocking spectacle, being literally
dashed to pieces. lie was heard by his friend to strike
front one side to the other in his fall ; and, from that cir-
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