Star.
London, England, 1828-10-07 00:00:00

WINDSOR CASTLE.

(Concluded from the Seus of yostenlay.)

The ridiculous stories that have gone abroad of the
chain in these apartments having cost 2001. a piece, it
is almost Needless to say. are totally without {amide.
tion ; rodeo!, the most elegant and costly chairs in the
place have been brought these from Gerken House, and
all the others are t f rosewoisd or walnut tree, richly
carved, and covered with silk or satin in. Colour end
'kind to match the hangings of the apartment in which
they are placed. The hangings of aft thenpartmentt,
are if elliAtalfields manufacture, and me lextemlingly.
rich and beautiful, both in pattern and quality. The
colours ere 'aliens, such. as scarlet, crimson. fawn
colour, &c. It is 'said that much difficulty occurred in
weavinc the larger patterns nt these silks, and so tedious
and difficult was the task found to be, that representa•
tiros were made ft oat the manefacturers that the weavers
who worked at them could scarcely s.upport themselves
nn the wages it which they winked; but such was the
King's determination to have naghing hut English ma-
nufactures its his apastments, that his Majesty, on hear-
ing thit, immediately ordered that the wages of the
men sb.uld he doubled at his expense, observing at the
tame time, that " it would be a disgrace. to English-
men if they could net equal their neighbours in any
manufacture."

The carpets in the various toms, which are just now
being laid down, are alms las indeed is every other.
article of furniture in the apartments) of British work-
manship, and it is thus gratifying, at least, to know that
if much money ha• bran expended here, it has in every
single instance been disbursed in aid of British industry,
and to forward Brit;sh arts and manufactures. Close

to the library it his Majesty's writing room, and in this
is a sm ill closet. the key of which is never to be out of bit
Majesty's own possession, as this closet is to be the deposiii ,
tory of all his Majesty's pviirate papers. The principal
apartments inthe octagon or Brunswick tower, is a Welke
fast room, for company ill the morning. or to serve for
the visitors at the Castle to assemble and converse in
just regions to their intioduction to the dining-recant
and there isbesides, fur the accommodation of his Ma-
jesty's guests on those occasions, to lounge about in, a
beautiful w.arsidor or gallery, which runs round two of
the wings of the shole quadrangular buildings. This
corridor is about sixteen feet wide, by fourteen feet high.
and the windows toil look inwards to the- uadrangle.
From this corridor branch off the various apartments
.intended for his Majesty's visitors. and they are so ad-
mirably web disposed, that families large or small can
be appropriately accommodated without the slightest
'communkation or interference with each other.
. It will take a considerable time yet, however, before
these apartments are entirely or suitably completed.—
The corridor itself exhibts even now a very splendid'
appearance. and displays upon its sides already some
fatty or fifty of the best specimens of Carialetti, besides
several family pictures, treated historically, by Zoffany
and Zaccarelli; together with some whole length por-
traits of Nelson, St. 'Vincent. Lord Moira, flr.c. by mo-
dern artists; the whole classed and wronged under the
able supefisiendance of Mr. &miler. Much of space,
however. still remains unoccupied upon these walls, nor
is it as yet understood whether or not his Majesty's
small but splendid collection of the Dutch and Flemish
.school, lately exhibited at the British Gallery, will be
placed here ; or whether their ultimate resting place is
intended to be the nevi Waterloo Gallery, so much
talked about of late, but not yet begun, although it bas
been written upon by some very ingenious critics as a
finished building ; and we believe some have gone so
far with their imagination .as to describe the pictures
that were hung in it. The latter, we think, is certainly
the most desirable destination for °this collection; for,
notwithstanding the senseless clamour that has been
raisld upon 'the subject of this gallery, by persons who
kally know nothing about the matter, every person of
taste, acquainted with the advantages which such a
plan presents, must anxiously wish to see it carried into
effect. -The • intended site of this proposed gallery is
coctiguous'io the stre apartments, which are always
accessible to the public, and present is only a sott of
open court yard, or small quidrangle, with windows
looking inwards, serving to light the various old pan
sagecaround it. These useless passages pulled down,
and a proper roof added to admit light from above,
would form thewbole of the gantry So much blundered
about in the critiques of the day.
His Majesty's collection deposited here would add
greatly to theinierrt of .this splendid palace, for there
is little doubt but that:his Majesty's condescension
would allow the gallery, as Well as the state apartments.
to be viewed by the public under proper regulations.—
The advantages, therefore, of such a gallery are so
great, and this !lice at presept so entirely useless, that
little doubt remains but the design will ultimately be
realised. The workmen are at present chiefly employed
on St. George's-hall and the grand Ballroom—the
former is a remarkably lofty and spacious building. in-
ferior only in the magnitude of its dimensions to West-
ntiost:r-hall itself, and that in no very great degree.—
The' grand ball-room is entered at about its centre, and
the spectator walking up it towards the great Gothic
window by which it is. lighted..is at once impressed
Kith feelings of.awe and.woader as he surveys the
cant country from this grand and lofty eminence; nor
is he less impressed with the true and excellent keeping
in which the grandeur and.magnitude of this window
itself (the largest in the Castle), 'from which he views
it. is with the extensive and delightful prospect I.e
beholds before him. Indeed, it is here that the genius
and taste of Mr. Wyatville chiefly display themselves.
He .has closely seized upon every advantage that nature
pretested to him in aid of art, and has, by a most skilful
and judicious combination of both, given us a rare
union of beauty, magnitude, and grandeur.
The artingeinenti of the kitchens. confectionery. and
other culinary offices, are principally situate in the
north-east angle, and are all and is every respect of the
most completeend conven;ent description; the entrant
to theta is by a Gothic gateway; formed between two
towers, and these towers having a very light and ale.'

rat appearance. greatly relieve the heavy line of tint&
mg with which they are inetandiately connected.
In cone of the apartments in the Cattk of which we
have spoken. Ids is yet to be seen the means by which
they are to be lighted at night ; but. besides. tue various
I 4ber artificial lights that wilt of course being to.susb
rooms, it is •unde, stood that they.ere to be lighted and
ornamented by splendid chandeliers suspended from
tbe7eeilings, where indeed already may be seen Geed
the staples or loops for that pewee. The ceilings
themselves are at the most beautiful stucco work; fur
the most part divided into compartments of white and
gold.

Much has been said aad written against lavishing
.uch enormous sums on the *hands:ins of this piaci, in
she present not My fiosirithing stale of the finances of
the country. and it would* in 114ip to deny that large,
eery large Waif hive been hid out bete; but, et least,
t -there have, libernidion has g•t 'something for 'the
wee". We have Notived irieschadge a work of art
of posh. pi urrequrlltcl sotality, strength, 4tecuty, and
goo* lis‘ie, wltilveleewheleclargcand- heavy earns am
esPond'd on Otiects that cannot boast the display of
any one orvireselsdireneages. Sooner or lasertbe whole .-
40. Plata' ead olteratiOsatsvill doubtless be carried into .
;item- and'.whit time canlbe nom* apiiropkiate for doing
so" than the prevent T for shoold an untoward imp be .
mow put to tie %cub, they musk of necessity be rearm.
tweeted at a future time, under heavy disadvantages
and considerable .additional expense, and the recom-
mencement. tno, must probably fall into the hands of
NNW arsikt Meting entirely in taste and judgment from
hies who now gives 40 much national satisfaction. Ms.
Wsatville may indeed well rest his fame upon them
works, for, without in the least altering the style and •
character of the original building (the windows sod- •
machicolations aloee.eseepted. he has so admirably
adapted and arranged the whole, tbat it is equallyissa
piece with convenience as it is wish splendour.

LORD WILLIAM PAGET.

MOM THE EMILIE FRERMAII'II JuIMINAL.
A dinner was given by the Marquis of Amasser.
pursuant to custom, to the Electors of the Borough of
Carnation. on Michaelmas day last, at which Loyd
WILLIAM PAGET presided. It OHM be fresh is Alsit
memory of oar Readers, that a 'serious difference of
opinion has for some time subsisted between that No-
bkmen'and a part of his constituents, respecting the
vote which he thought proper to give upon Sir Faxects
BtlaDETT's motion.
Amidst some confusion, Dr. RORCRTS tote and sail,
I think; Gentlemen, that if our Representative will
coined to chink the toast I am about to propose, we
shall see no further cause to suspect his Protestant prin.
liples, that toast being • Protestant Ascendancy:—
What say you, my Lord?" It will easily be conceived
that the spotting of this question cleated no small
anxiety.
Lord W. Ponbas insnotly repffed,“ I on".
Thitoast eel then drank wins the Widest ecclame.
tions, and every mark of satisfaction Md. cootemeneit
seemed for an instant to pervade the wine enemy;
but mar k his Los dship's explanation.
His LORDSHIP ai.SWe.ed....." I will tell you what I
"tan by Protestant Ascendancy—First, the glorious
maintenance of our Protestant King upon his throne,
the security of our Protestant Constitution, which I be.
lieve, above all others in the world, to be calculated to
ensure happiness to its subjects, and the unshaken es.
balky of our Protestant Church. and all Protestant in-
stitutions. In a word, the rion-eaistence of Roman
Catholic ascendancy ."
This, however, by no means satisfied his Lordship's
bearers; cries of a drink the toast as we soon it. or re-
sign your seat; call a meeting, and face us at the
. •
The uproar having subsided, bis Lordship proceeded
by saying—,4 Now, Gentlemen, you have thrown of
the mask ; you have shown me that, in your minds.
Protestant Ascendancy can slope be upheld by tram
piing upon the rights, and liberties, and happiness of
our Roman Catholic fellow countrymen; and it is with
this meaning you will have me join your toast ! Never;
I burl back with indignation the treacherous insult you
Ras offer me; you will send me back to Ireland, having
had Me into an act compromising my honour, and the
political principles which you have all believed me to
are advocated; no, I would rather die than main
your confidence and popularity by subscribing to your
toast in the odious sense you have affixed to it. Again I re-
peat, there is soften breathing more devotedly attached
to the King,hit country, and his religion ; but as I do MP •
believe their glory can be upheld by trampling epos
others of different creeds, so I cannot and will, not sob-
scribe to such principles. Let me here again revert to
the original cause of oar misunderstanding. Was 'it
that. contrary to your eapectations. I gave a vote to
enable the Roman Catholics to fill the offices of Pains
Minister, Lord Chancellor, or to sit in Parliament, or
even to be one' ot less restricted than they are at this
instant? No. Whittaker might have been the final re-
sult—whatever dry tiiisnioss upon the Catholic Question
may be—and I have aheady, iii the early part of this
evening. distinctly stated them as favourable to &sato
cipatiou-otny vote—And it was for that vote you have
called upon me to resign—bras simply io favour of a
Committee of the Mouse of Commons to take into
consideration the expediency& some Iltelltllte Mints
adopted with a view to the tranquillity of Ireland. A
can any man calmly and deliberately assert that I have.
by that act, violated the principle, upon the faith of
which alone, it is alleged, you wee to return me to
Parliament? Can any man believe that the happiness,
the glory, nay, the very existence of our Empire, shall
'not be shaken to its very foundation. it peace be act re•
stored to that bog-distracted country ? Impossible. •
Gentians°. I desite that you shall distinctly under-
stand that I did not come hem for the purpo e.aor am'
I endeavoutiug, to advocate or sustain any political
principles, whatever they may be. I came here for
quite a distinct purpose, namely, to convince' ye u that
I have, in this instance, been prematurely and intro-
petly called upon to withdraw myself from the reply-
.sentation of your borough. Gentlemen, henceforward
let us not misunderstand each other. I have always
respected the opinioos, politjcal and religious, of every
man—l seek but for a return. 8o keg, thereforeons
shall hate the honour to be your repte.entative, I must
and will, ups all vital questions, be uhfattered. I will.
'tearlessly aid. coarcleatioosly support or oppose any
'and every measures as I shall belay* it to be for the

good of the empire, without for an instant &Bimini
potty or local attswitrocoes to iodate* my conduct.
Now, Gentlemerroltake my leave, not without a bops,
however, that when ttahettrlifity is restored by the great
venation being sat at rest, which has caused the present
discussion, you will meet me under more kindly iww
pressioss, and with a reflect view of the principles
which have guided lay Parliamentary coadoet:'

. . .

THE EVENING STAR.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 79- JB%.

LONDON.

POWS OW SDOCKS AT TWO O'CLOCIL
Sank Stock Skit India INAS. 1
3 prlt Cgs& Rid. What • South Sea-Stack
Opir Cis Orin. 67 4j 7j 7 Old Aneeirales
36 por Cent. ant .ifttraltillracke4l. liras 75 6
Sjpei Com lited.fibut 450110icto 7.5 41
4 per Ct. New, lel t& .0640 and "Poo Gino is
4 per Cent. 1926, Sint Sank for Met.
Lag Ann. Shot India for Acct.
India Stock 235 Console for Acct. 1171
FOILSION FUNDS, TWO O'CLOCK.
Raglan Bds. S pQ. 51e5.1141,1825,46pCL
Do Acct. enj De Acct 31Ij
Colombian Dd.,. para. Fotteg.Bik. SpC. gal
Do.Boade,tasia, 1131 • Rem 11d5.11122, pCt.O3l j
Da. Acct. 904 De. Amin% i
Danish lids. pCe. Spenieb BL 5 pCt.lll
Greek 11d5,1425, pCt. 1.41 Fr. litemees,3 p Ct.73t elc
D. Acct. to Backaage, 2Sf 30c
BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHARES, TWO O'CLOCK.
swam 1111116
too 63 24 II
U 10 76
. Dated Media 40 14 le
Otrasiliast Fire Ars: 100 10 21*
Protector Fkie 20 a Itt 66.-41 641.
Canal Gas Blebs a) 1 us. 6d.
This afternoon, artwo o'clock, his Grace the Duke
Watt.trurrou and the-Right lion. the Earl of ASERDIII3I
went, in their separate carriages, and in fallComt dress,
to Grillioa's Raid, in Dover-street, where they had as
audience of congrandation with tbeQueen of Poitlllo AL;
by whom they were received with the most gracious
courtesy. The Date was dressed in a. Field Marshal's,
'nacre; and wore the Order of the Garter. Lord
Asuman were that of the Thistle.

A* Megices
Brasitan

The harvest in this country has been happily much,
More productive that the continued rains of June and'
July bad led people to erpect.tt is however,on the whole,
by no mesas tried one—the crop may be stated gene.
rally to be defective, and the fact of old wheat feiChing
so much as Iss. and 16s. a quarrer more than this year's,
does not speak mach for its average quality. Corn has,
been rising for some weeks in Mark-lane, and bread has,
already advanced in price. The weekly average dial
governs importation was on the 19th Sept. 58s. 6d. fal

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