The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-06-29 00:00:00

QUARTERLY REVIEW AND MARSHAL SOULT.

• * FnEsia Form, .it;Ns: 21.—Au elaborate article has jest ap-
peared in ike Quarterly piolessedly written tii p•ove
that the Duke of 'Wellington was not beaten at Toulodse, for
which his Grace must be tiirly thankful.. The real design of
the reviewer is the baSe one of reviving national *animosities,
by insulting, and, if possible; causing others to insult, a vene-
table warrior, .who comes to offer the right hand of peace and
good fellowship to his ancient adversaries. To insult a man,
who conies as the guest of England—to insult tle'veteran
Soult, incontestibly the most eminent, from talents and great
,exploits, of all the distinguished roreigners new•asSeMbled in
London for rhe purpose of gracing the approaching coronation
—to insult au aged warrior,. whose name is, in the mind of
every British soldier who served in the Perriestria, as surely
and closely associated with the recollection of hard-fought bat-
, tles; as cracking builets are With the recollection of artillery.
Yes, to insult this man while he is the national guest, to create
heal t-burnings, to revive ignoble prejudices, and perpetuate
malice between two friendly people, is the object of the Qua,.
terly,
Surat was the first marshal who attacked our army in the
Peninsular war; Soultwas the fait man who resisted our army
in that memorable contest; and that he was the most skilful,
persevering, and formidable enemy we encountered during the
long struggle, none can doubt; His troops were often discom-
fitted, unit the glory of England shone the brighter therefrom;
but he himself was never quelled in spirit, his proud head never
howed'in despair; he had the will, and he found the way, to
give• blow for blow to the last. That he was a magnanimous
enemy is evinced by the monument he ordered to be erected to
the memory of the heroic Sir John Moore. That he was a
generous euemy to prisoners one of my own family can
vouch from personal expel ience, and so can many other persons.,
That he was a sturdy foe in battle, every- British officer who
served against him will acknowledge.
He comes now in his old age on a mission of peace and good;
will to this country, which has ever honoured a brave and noble
opponent, respecting most at the board him who struck hardest
in the field. Marshal Souk has been the gallant enemy of
England in the field; He is now her guest. How kill he be
treated ? Sorely in*the way that will most honour him and his '
host—treated as one of the bravest and ablest soldiers in Europe.
should be treated. • Grey-haired, anti covered with honourable
wounds,. he 'comet, nothing doubting that his greeting will be
such as becomes the gallant, high-blooded people of England
to offer him. 1-16- knows—none better—how Sternly and
strocgly they•throng together in battle; he will now learn that
they bear no malice after, or the national character is changed.
It is said—nay, it is known--that the Duke of Wellington,
with that proud delicacy which is more than life-blood to a
thorough English gentleman, has delayed the publication of
isle eleventh volume of his dispatches, because, while Soult is
in the country, he would not let a word a sign escape him,
calculated to wound his former opponent, or recal past asperi-
ties. He means to honour the soldier-guest of England.
Shall this noble sentiment, or the mahgnant vulgarity of the
Quarterly Review, be the guide for Englishmen? It would be
a national insult to express a doubt.

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W. NAPIER.

THE GORG,ON STEAM-FRIGATE.

This vessel, which is the largest and most powerful steam-
ship belonging to the British service, is just completed. On
Thursday last, the en,gines, which have just been made, com-
pleted, and fixed on board the vessel in little more than eight
months, were set to work for the first titre, and acted in the
most efficient and satisfactory manner. The tonnage of the
Gorgon according to the old mode or computation, is 1.150
tens; the length of deck is .183,feet; breadth between the
paddle-Wheels, 37 feet 6 inches; full breadth of deck, 45 feet.
This splendid' vessel was built in. the dock-yard at Pembroke,
from• the designs'of Sir WilliaM Symonds, the Surveyor-Ge-
neral of the navy; and for her excellent properties as a steam-
vessel of war, for her strength, symmetry and durability, is un-
rivalled by any vessel in the British or any other navy. She
combines also, in a most eminent degree, the necessary quali-
ties of a sailing vessel uith those of a steam-ship. The whole
of the timbers; the planking, the beams, and the deck, are
formed of East India teak; the sleepers for the engines and the
main beams are of very hard, durable African oak; the whole
secured in the most .complete manner by a profusion of copper
bolts and stout iron knees and riders.. The partitions and
doers of the cabins .are composed of South American cedar, taken
from the hull or the Gibraltar, a Spanish man-of-war of 80 guns.
The Gorgon will be fitted with sixteen32-pounders (long guns.)
of which twelve will be on the gun.deck and four on the upper
deck. She will also be provided with two of those newly--
,invented tremendous engines of war, the 10-inch guns, intended
to propel hollow shot of 961bs. weight;—one of those guns will
be placed forward, and the other aft, on the upper deck, on
eliding swivel beds, which will range entirely round the horizon.
The bulwarks all round are so constructed that they can be
thrown down in a moment to admit the guns being pointed in
any dfrectiOn.—The gun-deck of the vessel is fitted up in the
most commodious manner, for the accommodation of the officers
and crew, amounting altogether, with the engineers, in war
time, to 190 men. The orlop deck, fore and aft, is appropriated
eqirely for the reception of troops with their stores and baggage;
and the ample hold will receive abundance of water, provisions,
and stores, for along voyage:—The steam-engines for propel;ing
this magnificent vessel are of 320 horses' power, that is, two en-
gines of 160 horses' power. They were made by Messrs. John
Seaward and Co., of the Canal Iron Works, Limehriuse, and are
of a very novel construction, being; remarkable for compactness.
strength, and lightness. Th'ev have none of the usual cast-iron
framing; sway-beams, side-rods, or cross-heads; but, the line of
shafts being placed directly over the centre line of the cylMders,
the rod of the piston is connected direct with the crank, by
means of a connecting rod of moderate length, without the in-
tervention of any other part or piece of machinery. The piston-
rod is preserved in its vertical position by a strong parallel mo-
tion, of peculiar construction, which serves, at the same time,
to work the air-pump, us alsothe feed and bilge-petnps. The
main carriages which carry the line of the shafts are supported
by eight bright wrought-iron columns, seven inches in diameter,
which rest-iunitediately upon the tops of the cylinders, so that
hth'e whole strain and force of the engine is confined entirely
between the cylinders and the main carriages, and no strain or
force of the machinery is thrown upon any part of the vessel.
Bach engine is supported upon a very strong foundation plate,
which, with the condenser and the lower part of the hot well, is
cast all in one piece, and weighs about ten tons. The space
Occupied ,y these engines is remarkably small, being little
more than half what is required for engines of the same power
made upon the ordinary plan with sway beams. There are four
copper- boilers for ,supplying steam to the engines. They are
quite detached from each other, and can be used separately or in
conjunction, as may be required. This is animportant conveni-
ence, as it admits of repairs being made to one or two boilers,
while the others are in use. The boilers stand in pairs, side by
side and back to back, so that two of the boilers stand with their
fronts towards the engines and bow of the ship, and the other
two with their fronts towards the stern of the vessel. There are
twelve fire-places and two stoker-holes, one in front' of the
boilers and one abaft. The two stoker-holes communicate by
passages going all round and over the boilers, by means of
which a free circulation of air is kept up throughout the engine-
room. On each side of the engines and boilers are ranged the
coal-boxes, which reach on each side of the vessel from the after
bulkhead to the fore bulkhead. The boxes average about eight
feet wide on each side, and afford ample stowage for four hun-
dred tons of coals, being adequate to sixteen days' consumption
of the engines; so that the engines and boilers stand between
two solid beds of coal eioht feet thick. No shot could pass
through such a thickness of coal so as to do any material damage
to the machinery. !Moreover, the most vulnerable parts of the
etigiaes, as well as the boilers, are below the water line, and
are quite tint of the reach of shot.

the diameter of the cylinder is 64 inches.
I ,ength of stroke
Diameter of I)addle-witeel 27 - feet.
Length of engine-room from the fore bulk-
head to the after bulkhead 62 feet.

Mr. Sterling, the husband of the actress, having, it is said,
procured a government situation, has withdrawn her altogether
from the public stage.

Paganini, it is said, is about to go to London, with the inten-
tion of giving some concerts at Drui y-lane, on occasion of the
oron at ion .—Galignatii's Messenger.
The House of Commons, it is now arranged, is to meet on
every Sa,turday until the end of the session; which, however,
it iS6alculated, wid not be till the end of July.
A new Catholic chapel and college at Oscot, near Birming-
ham, have been erected under the superintendence of Mr. W.
Pagons, the celebrated Gothic architect, at a cost of nearly
£60,000.,

It is reported that Sir John Hobbouse is to be raised to the
peerage, and to be succeeded at the Board of Controul, by Mr.
Spring Rice, the place of the latter being taken by Lord. John
Russell.—Brighton Gazette.

MARSHAL SouLT.—The Duke of Dalmatia's suite is said to
consist or between 70 and 80 persons, and his expenditure during
the three weeks of his stay in London will be upwards of £lOOO
a-day; one-half of which is provided by government, and the
remainderfrom:his personal funds; at least, such is very gene-
rally rumoured tube the case.

'NOVEL RACE.-00 Monday, a trifling wager was made
between Henry. Finch and John Charlesworth, of Barnsley, the
former to eat'a penny loaf, whilst the other ran from the Old
Union Inn, to Worsbro' Common Bar and back. The eater
had got the last quarter of the loaf into his mouth, vvh,n the
Twiner came into the inn, thus winning by a mouthful ! —Leeds
Intelligencer.
USEFUL INFORMATION TO GARDENERS.—TO prevent birds
destr,,ying your seed beds, place thin white string, such as is
commonly..uged Fn sh,,ps, across the beds, about an inch above
the ground, fixed tight by wooden pegs. Where feathers, dead
birds suspended, and other devices have failed, this effectually
snaves the marauders.—Gardener's Gazelle.

Ox Ltc TEsr.—The fnlliwing simple test, enabling persons
to' escape being poisoned by taking oxalic acid in place of
Epsom salts, is given by a correspondent of the Mechanic's
Magazine, who signs himself ."A Druggist.:"—"'Pest—to the
suspected article and a few drops of common black writing ink :
if its (ohm remain, it is Epsom salts; but if the ink in a short
time turn red, it is oxalic acid."

, LAUDABLE UNDERTAKING.—We understand that a meeting
will he held on the last day in August, in this town, for the pur-
pose of framing a society for promoting the building of churches
to the' West Hiding, on which occasion the Right Hon. the Earl
of Harewood will take the chain—Wakefield Journal.
GENEROSITY OF LORD RoLLE.—On Lord Rolle coming to
his West India property lately, he emancipated the whole of his
slaves, '272 in number, in addition to which he gave to them in
shares the whole of the cultivated land, stock, and agricultural
impletneuts.— Western Luminary.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RA IL WAY.—AII the contracts on this
line are now let, as tar as Brat., watert to responsibleby which
at the low average rate of £7600 mile;per which it is now
nearly certain the line to that town will be• completed at less
than £35 per share, as held out uy the directors in one of their
recent repot Farley.
• GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—It is an every day occurrence
now, for the tradesmen of London to jump up from their break-
fast, proceed to London by ihe railroad, transact business, and
be back before one o'clock to dinner. The average time occu-
pied is 35 minutes, and on Monday, the North Star, wbich had
been sent Irons Southall, to the assistance of a sulky engine
below Slough, came the distanceßtwelve miles) in the almost
incredible time of five minutes, being at the rate of 144 miles
`per hour ! -Courier.
CHRISTENING EXTRAORDiNARY.—At the. parish church 0
Knaresdale, Northumberland, on Saturday last. Mr. John
DiCkinson, of Eats, an eccentric character, the father Of eight
children, collected to et
sponsorsneigh-
bours break
-morning being fin'', and all reads, the party set out fur the
church, Dickinson, the fattier (who is a musician), ()lama
several of his-favourite airs on the violin at the head of the
merry group, the mother bringing up the rear with the youngest
child iu her arms. 'rhey were met at the church by the. Rev,
Sir. Bewsher,,who, after putting the necessary
the relive s tgnt.).nustlteomtahiet sponsol.,
christened the eight children,
observing, that in all his ministry he never had 'had such a
preoentation before.—Netrcastle Jutrrnal.

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APPEARANCE OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF
THE ABBEY.

(From the Morning lieraid,af Wednesday.)
During the last few days the thoroughfares leading to the
abbey have presented a most extraordinary appearance. In its
more immediate vicinity the stagnation of ordinary business is
complete. Several tradesmen, whose houses are situated in the
line of the procession, have apparently effected a complete clear-
ance of the usual wares from their respective premises, and car-
penters and joiners are now busily employed where the most
delicate materials lately reposed in perfect safety. Large-piles
of Wanks and timbers lay in every direction, continually ob-
structinit,r the progress of foot-passengers. The carriage-way
of Westminster-bridge has several times been rendered impass-
able by the caravans of beams, poles and timbers of every de-
scription that throng its approaches. The weight of many of
these huge tintre-wri trunks has been so immense, and the bulk
so enormous, as to test severely the ingenuity of the drivers to
convey them across. in some instances they have required a
double and even a treble supply of horses to enable them to
surmount the steep ascent.
A vast concourse is constantly passing and repassing abyng
the streets, particularly in the evening, curiosity, expectation,
and pleasure, variously depicted on their countenances. The
carriage ways are croWded with aristocratic equipage; inter-
mingled with vehicles of a more plebeian description.
A sprinkling of untritual military accoutrements imparts in-
creased animation to the scene. In several shops the windows
were irradiated by the glittering brightness of new state dresses.
both military and heraldic, which are intended to be worn by
the nobility, &c., at the approaching august ceremony. These
were beseiged by anxious crowds eager to obtain a glance at
these gorgeous robes. Those in the Strand were peculiarly ,
brilliant. The preparations for the intended illumination are
en a most extended scale; hundreds of workmen are employed ,
in the arrangeinent of these decorations. The loud hum of a
dense population, the Sound of incessant activity, and the din
of preparation presages the near approach of some "coming
event," some "great day of import, for Whose arrival curiosity
is waiting on the tip-toe of expectation.
Nor has the note of preparat on sou rided less loud on the
south bank of the river. The timberyards, from daylight to
dusk, have exhibited a scene of unusual and ceaseless activity.
The quantity of timber' that has issued from one yard alone,
that of Messrs. Baker and Son; the builders, of Palace-new-
road, for the erections in the interior of Westminster Abbey,
according to their own rough estimate, amounts to no less Mau
from 1,500 to 2,000 feet cube of solid timber. If the supply
from one yard alone is so enormous, the aggregate amount of
the whole supply by the numerous yards in the neighbourhood,
for the various erections, both within and without the abbey,,
must be prodigious.

THE CORONATION GRAND MUSICAL REHEARSAL

AT THE ABBEY.

Yesterday the first rehearsal took place of the splendid music
selected for the approaching coronation. Long before eleven
°clock, which was the hour appointed to commence tim.litisiness,
every one of the galleries was tilled with respectable company,
amongst whom the most interesting portion of society was clearly
in the majority, and could easily have outvoted .Mr. Speaker
and his "house" upon any question of " privilege" which might
have sprung up on the occasion: As it was, however, the fair
fashionables gave pdclitional lustre to the scene which, in itself,
approaches already to what may be termed " magificent."
At eleven i9''clock the conductor, Sir George Smart, having
moved his magic wand, the trumpet band, consisting of ten
performers, and Mr. Harper, their leader, commenced playing
the music arranged for the coronation, commencing with "God
save the Queen." The height at which this trintipet gallery is
it
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eastern about 100 feet above the floor of the choir, and at
eastern end, greatly aided the effect, which was equally fine:
The anthem " I was glad" (Attwoody was then rehearsed by
the orchestra. This is the first piece which is to be played on
the entrance of her Majesty into the choir. The performance
was certainly most creditable to the conductor, leader, and the
performers. "Peace within her walls and plenteousness in her
palaces," was sung by the chorus with great expression, and had
a powerful effect.
The next pieces performed were " The Sanctus" and " The
Responses to the Litany," the latter composed by Sir G. Smart,
who is composer to the chapels royal. The opening symphony
in " The Sanctus" was certainly played with great taste and
. sweetness. The introduction of the trombones piani was judi-,
cious and effective. That beautiful composition, " Zadock the
Priest, was very well sung, with the small mistake made by
some of the choristers, who introduced the word " Queen" for
" King," they not recollecting that it is " King Solomon"
who is meant. Handel's coronation anthem, " The Queen
shall rejsice," was then performed in admirable style. Boyce's
" Te Deurn" was by many judges thought. rather heavy.
Knyvett's anthem, "This is the day," was then rehearsed, not
quite satisfactorily to the composer, when it was repeated with
more success. The last movement was much admired. The
other peas of it have not much novelty or striking character.
The superb " Hallelujah" chorus of Handel was sung in a very
superior style, and gave great satisfaction. This was not the
case with Handel's " Occasional Overture," which is to be the
concluding piece,land to he played immediately after the blessing.
There were defects which were very evident, particularly with
the trumpets and borne, which were weak and almost unintelli-
gible. These mistakes will, no doubt, be remedied previous to
the coronation.

The number of persons composing the orchestra and chorus
could not have fallen much short of five bundled, amongst whom
were conspicuous Mrs. Knyvett, Miss Birch, Mrs. Bishop, Miss
Shirreff, Mr. H. Phillips, Mr. Bellamy, and the vicars choral
of the abbey, Mr. F. Cramer was leader of the hand, and the
whole was conducted, with the exception of Mr. Knyvett's
anthem, at which he himself presided, by Sir George Smart,
with his usual tact and ability. There were many persons of
rank in the galleries, amongst whom were the Bishops of' Lon-
don and Westminster, Lords Burghersh and Mulgrave, &c.
The performance lasted about three hours, and terminated a
little before two o'clock.

THE CORONATION AND THE INNS OF COURT.

Since the remonstrance published in our paper upon the
apathy evinced by the Inns of Court on the subject of the
coronation, the Inner Temple has resolved to celebrate the
event, as may be seen by the following circular. May we ask
what the Middle Temple is Omni?
(Copy.)
"Inner Temple, June 23d, 1838.
"At an adjourned meeting of the bench table, held this nay.
it was ordered that a dinner he provided in the hall of this
society on the day of her Majesty's coronation, at six o'clock;
that notice of this order be affixed in the treasurer's office and
library, and that all the members of this honourable society
proposing to be present at the dinner, be requested to cause
their names to be entered in a list at the treasurer's office on
or before 12 o'clock of the day preceding the coronation, as
provisions can be made only for those members whose names
shall be entered in such list.

"EDWARD H. MARTIN, Sub-treasurer."