The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-09-07 00:00:00

THE MARQUIZZICAL PILGRIMAGE.

(From the Dublin Erenzng Mail.)
Was ever Viceroy with such pageant greeted?
Was ever Viceroy in such tunes addressed?
No; not since SAI.CHI), in his island seated,
Furnished the world with themes of endless jest,
And as on Dapple's back he home retreated,
Pondered the moral of untasted feast—
Groan'd o'er his bruis'd estate and lorn condition,
And rued the indulgence of a fool's ambition.

It was in some such strain of "music wedded to im-
mortal verse," that we meditated, ere we left our downy
couch this morning, to celebrate the glories of the late
Viceregal Pilgrimage. But the kindness of a friend
(as the phrase goes,) having furnished us with a copy
of the Freeman's Journal of yesterday, we found the
subject treated of so amply, and in a manner so per-
fectly in concordance with our own humour, that we
renounced the attempt, and we flatter ourselves that
our readers will not find themselves losers by our sub-
stituting the poetry of our excellent contemporary, for
the prose run mad which was at that moment barm►ng
in our brain, and ready to overflow at the first vent it
could make in our intellectual system.
For our own parts, we confess ourselves unequal to
compete in such festive celebrations with our opponents
of the Radical press. Impar congressus Achiliei, it is
ours to shun the conflict, and content ourselves with
binding up the sheaves "after the man who the main
harvest reapeth"—and, with this humble view of our
duties, we proceed to follow in the Freeman's train,
and to bundle his beauties into little fasciculi, each a
jewel in itself—easy to be carried in the memory, and
convenient for application when need be. A label at-
tached to each will be the sum and substance of our
own labours, over and above the manual dexterity of
the scizzars and paste brush.
Proceed we then to view—his EXCELLENCY ON THE
CLIFFS.

(From the Freeman's Journal, Sept. 4.)
" VICE REGAL TOUR."
(VISIT OF THE LORD LIEUTENANT TO THE CHIEF CITIES OF
HONER—FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
" Nothing can equal the enthusiastic welcome with which
his excellency is everywhere received."
HIS EXCELLENCY FORSAKEN BY THE GENTRY.)
" What if a few tones hide their diminished heads and
skulk aside at his approach. What if a few of those called
the gentry, men of conservative principles, to whom the
generous and enlightened policy of the noble viceroy is
bitter as gall and wormwood, and who on this occasion have
more than ever put forth the cloven foot and exhibited their
enmity to the people, by refusing to do honour to their Lord
Lieutenant. What if they have stood aloof and refused to
pay due deference to their chief governor," &c.
Ills EXCELLENCY A SYLPH.
" Is he not borne along by the- breath of popular opinion,
and everywVbre surrounded and almost at every step greeted
by the majesty of the people ?"
His EXCELLENCY A HER-MAN.
" The cheering of thousands, like the mighty rush ofmany
waters, is made to 'echo along the picturesque glens and pre-
cipitous valleys of the western shores, and heard reverberat-
ing over the romantic scenery of our cliffs and our mountains.
Every spring of life seems to show a double elasticity, every
national feeling to become more and more enkindled, and
every pulse to beat high with praise and patriotic emotions at
the sound of the illustrious name of Normanby, whose pro-
gress through the country is one continued ovation, the tide
of democratical effervesence swelling higher and higher, and
wafting him on the waves of popular applause to the very brink
of the Atlantic."
HIS EXCELLENCY APPROACHETH THE PRECIPICE, AND
HATH REASON To BE THANKFUL.
" Here, on the verge of the cliffs of Moher, his Excellency
bad reason to feel grateful—the tout ensemble was complete,
and every preparation made worthy of the man whom the
people wished to"—
(--"to honour." But his Ex. escaped a watery gravel
HIS EXCELLENCY BOTHERED.
" After the boat race in Liscannor bay was over, the
crowds pushed forward from all sides to the towers, where
soon the voices and rising clamour of thousands were heard
commingled with the roar of the surge beneath, which furi-
ously beat against the iron-bound coast, that presents a never
yielding barrier to the rushing tides of the ocean."
HIS EXCELLENCY PHILOsoPHiSETH.
" Here the philosopher might conceive the idea of the
sublime, for if (error be a source of the sublime, the sensation
is in its utmost degree excited, while the mind shrinks as it
were within itself, and recoils with horror from the abrupt
sight of the precipice before it."
5115 EXCELLENCY'S BRAIN TURNETH AFTER VANITY; AND
HE RECEIVETH ABSOLUTION.
" Never was man more honoured than the Marquis of
Normanby on Mober's Cliffs. If he were vain, there was
room to feel so; and if he yielded for an instant to the indul-
gence of that passion, and offered incense to the goddess of
vanity, man would think it impossible, under the witchery of
the moment, to withstand the irresistible impulse, and Hea-
ven would have registered the pardon of the offence."
HIS EXCELLENCY HATH Fi:EsH REASON TO BE THANKFUL.
" On his account were provided the refreshments which
struck all with astonishment. Wines, &c. were of every
description, and in the greatest profusion, and as many as
could sit at several ranges of tables, in different successions,
for many hours of the day, were sumptuously feasted, and on
a scale of almost eastern magnificence."
HIS EXCELLENCY DINETH (not reckoneth) WITHOUT HIS HOST.
"This was the work of Cornelius O'Brien, Fesq., M.P.,
the hospitable lord of the soil, and builder of the towers,
whose place, in his absence, was supplied by John O'Brien,
Esq., of Elmvale, a man of great property, great talent, and
sterling patriotism."
HIS EXCELLENCY TAUGHT TO COUNT HIS HOST'S ABSENCE
VERY GOOD COMPANY.
was Mr. O'Brien. though abserg. less forgotten ;
to see the chief governor thus the idol of the people, and the
common centre round which revolved the more generous
passions and higher sympathies of our nature, as within a
certain and unerring sphere of attraction."
A JUDICIOUS MORNING: POETRY.
"The morning dawned, as mornings so critically seldom
dawn, in surpassing loveliness. Hopes that could have been
indulged only in dreams were more than realised. All the
clouds and ail the storms hushed and gone, light, balm, and
beauty, in its most comprehensive sense, asserted that em-
pire in nature which, in these latter and duller times, has
been nearly reduced t,—Poetra,."
SUIT PIA) MENT FOR-
HIS EXCELLENCY'S SUITE.
" Were his Excellency's suite to sing as they advanced to
the air of • We brought the summer with us,' the propriety of
the singing might he canvassed, but the air would be voted
appropriate by acclamation."
SUITABLE °CUL DATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY'S ADMIRERS:—
A long more, and a strong snore, and a snore altogether.
" With the dawn the dancers sought an interval of repose
(they had taken refreshment some hours previous)—the
dreamers, having satisfied their eyes at the windows that it
was a fact, returned—lazy patriots!—to soak over the pros-
pects of the day, for a period varying as their inclinations."
"THE PRIEST IN HIS BOOTS."
"FATHER MICHAEL COMYN alone mounted his coal black
steed, and off went he to the bounds of his parish to escort
his Excellency through the same, or haply, should he have
been inclined to pass directly to Kilrush, to direct him by all
means from a course so counter to the desires of the trustiest
of lieges. To meet the same emergency a few members of
the deputation drove up, somewhat later, with a copy of the
intended address."
HIS EXCELLENCY RREAKFASTETH—THE EARLY BIRD
GETTETD THE WORM.
"In this truly triumphant fashion did the procession move
on, till at Baltard-houe, the princely residence of the Rev.
Mr. Comyn, it, sustained a novel but pleasing interruption.
This was an invitation to his Excellency, on the part of the
worthy priest, to take refreshment, whicl; was by him, though
the hour was rather early, right graciously and gratefully
accepted."
A PRINCE SUDDENLY TURNETH UP AND RECEIVETH INVEST-
MENT or HIS TITLE FROM THE HANDS OF HER MAJESTY'S
REPRESENTATIVE.
" The prince—on that day he obtaining full investiture of
the title—led the way; his Excellency and suite followed,
and amidst renewed shouts of applause from the people, who
exulted afresh in the reflected honour."
HIS EXCELLENCY DRAMMETH IN THE MORNING.
" They entered the hospitable mansion, and in bright and
brimming bumpers of champaiyne pledged the Marquis, and
the Queen, and old Ireland for ever."
THE PRIEST'S MARE " RUSTETH "—THE SEA FALLETH
ASLEEP—AND HIS EXCELLENCY FORGETTETH HIMSELF.
" The race commenced immediately, and went off in gal-
lant style, `'ere Hunt coming in second, only because the
priest's mare did not second his designs—the sand-hills
crowded with earzer gazers—tne stewards and other gentry
careering on the strand—the sea sleeping in smiles—the air
fresh and bracing—the rich dresses and animated c.mnten-
ances of the fair gleaming all around the cliffs 'at either side,
pealing back the merry greetings of the multitude—and his
Excellency in front, appearing for the moment to forget the
envied drudgery of his state—seldom in this weary, work.
day world may such a treat be expected, and methought he
felt so."
THE PRIEST WAXETH GALLANT, AND WALTZETH wITH
P.AeRsoN AND THE BAGPIFER.
" the mTeaHiEitial a canoe race was got up and over, after
which mastication commenced without delay. Dinner con-
cluded, the rev. c,l.,iairman gave the `ladies,' in a 1,1,,a50rtt and pertinent s ..o
.speech r, it wed by a song as appropriate, after which
all adjourned to the outside of th(ecanvas, and danced to
the music of Fitzpatrick's •
the lengthening shadol, war-
graph if space permi„ed) pipes
Fitz,
would
merit
a Para-
ranted to desist. Such a galliarciasas' danced by the par-
son and the priest, Doctor Fitzgerald
Father Comyn
seldom gladdened the hearts of the beholders,"
We have only to add, that "preparations for coffee
were risible ;" and that
"The ladies retired in an orderly way,
"Haring not tec.itt,l anything stronger than tay,',
But before we conclude, we must fulfil the melan-
choly duty of placing- in contrast with the foregoing
bombast a true but humiliating view of the reception
which the representative of our young and beloved
Sovereign met from the nobility and gentry of Ire-
land, throughout his ridiculous and mischievous pro-
gress. The following extract from the Clare Journal
of the 3d instant is the evidence of an eye-witness,
who, without any inducement to flatter, feels too justly
the claims of royalty not to regret th,o occasion whicl
forces him to record a lisagreeable truth :
" His Excellency's reception in Ennis," quoth our local
contemporary, " was anything but cordial or respectful, ge-
nerally speaking. Very few, indeed, of the inhabitants went
either out of curiosity or compliment to wait upon him, and
the shouting and disorder of those who composed the crowd,
was extremely provoking and mortifying.—There was no
gathering of trades, with their showy sashes and colours, no
enlivening note from the patriotic band, so ready before now
to bestow cheap melody. There was nothing 'stirring' in the
entry of his Excellency into Ennis, for however he may have
had the hearts' homage of those who were there, vet the
people, the multitude were wanting ; there was mil •
whine
of the blow-pipe instead of the peal of the organ. We re-
gret to be obliged to record this, we should wish to be en-
abled to say that he had received the grateful respect of all,
we should have been better pleased to be enabled to say he
deservedly received it."

Lord Crewe is passing the season at Crewe Hall, in
Cheshire, enjoying the society of a few select friends.
AN UNPROFITABLE CLIENT.—A. ludicrous circumstance
occurred on Monday last, at a town not one hundred miles
from Denbigh. An enormous black bull that was being
driven by a farmer's servant to be slaughtered, entered sans
cere,nonio into the office of the senior attorney of the place,
which happened at the moment to be occupied by only a soli-
tary clerk. After remaining for about five minutes, the un-
welcome visitor turned his unwieldy carcase-round and made
his exit, leaving behind him as prima facie, evidence of his
_.....cifif,--4*,walls of the eiNce well besmeared, and the floor
ciNatilrY•dated to the po small disarrangement and con-
:ij
t.,-,-)kia,ruatio_.ll, atOe,,„iprofessional gentlemen, who at the time
... '1%,,, ~•;-4,44.,g0mf0tte /sated at dinner, end popped in at one door
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

MANCHESTER, TUESDAY EVENING.

The actual business doing upon the St. Leger race both
here and in London appears to those competent to judge, to
be by no means of that spirited and heavy character which
has prevailed in many former years. A few horses only are
inquired after, and the fieldsmen seem determined to refrain
from overdoing their books against the two cracks; there
being none disposed to nibble on outsiders so as to improve
speculation. The offers of the past three days have been to
lay 3 to 1 on the field; but in a few instances only has it been
taken. Lanercost, apparently without friends at Tattersall's
yesterday, was supported at 8 to 1 to-day; 40 to 5 being
booked three or four times. It would afterwards have been
laid. We rather think the same figure was taken yesterday
at Was wick, where a few of our leading speculators are par-
ticipating in the meeting which commences to-day. Alma's
party throughout the north appear very fond: on Saturday,
ll to 1 was taken in ponies; a point more would now be
laid—nay, at noon, 14 to! was asked for. Grey Momus was
backed at the same time for a little money at 11 to 1. Cob-
ham, up to the last evening was iu tolerable force; but
13 to 1 was laid to upwards of a score. Nothing of any mo-
ment has been said about the Predictor colt, Gilbert Gurney,
Wee Willie, or Talleyrand; Sir C. Monk's f by Langer,
the winner of a stake at Stockton, on Friday has been backed
a little at 2`20 to 3. The following will be found the current
prices, which will probably vary upon the business transacted
on the grand stand at Warwick being made public.
THE DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
3 to 1 against Lord Chesterfield's Don John.
7to 2 „ Col. Peel's lon. (4 to 1 taken to-day)
Bto 1 „ Mr. Parkin's Lanercost. (taken.)
11 to 1 „ Lord G. Bentinck's Grey Momus. (tk.)
13 to 1 „ Mr. H. Coombes's Cobham. (taken.)
13 to 1 „ Duke of Cleveland's Alzira.
17 to 1 „ Mr. Bowes's Appleton Lad.
18 to 1 „ Duke of Cleveland's Pucelle.
20 to 1 „ Mr. Fox's Jemmy Jumps.
THE LEANIINGTON STAKES.—We noticed on Friday even-
ing that some business had been transacted on the handicap
affair, for which 15 horses are left in, 15 having paid. On
Saturday, and since, there have been a good many lather
mare offers, savouring a good deal of any thing but real busi-
ness. Heron has gained ground to be backed against the
field at evens: the latter had " the call" at noon, when 4 to 1
was taken on Modesty. At the close, there was no one dis-
posed to " go" that figure. The prices, &c. are—
st. lb.
8 9 Heron, 5 yrs. old. (even betting.)
8 2 Calmuck, 5 yrs 5 to 1
7 11 Modesty, 4 pis 7 to 2
7 8 Mahonietan, 4 yrs 5 to 1
WARWICK CUP.
Calmuck was backed at 5 to 4 to-day.

DONCASTER CUP.—Harkaway remains the premier; seve-
ral instances have occurred of 3 to 1 having been taken.
Bee's Wing does not seem in much request. Epirus and
Puff have been coupled, and 8 to 1 booked freely. Mr.
Vansittart's Smollett, by Humphrey Clinker, the winner of
a stakes at Stockton, has appeared as a favourite at 10 to 1;
the same against the Doctor; 9 to 1 Melbourne; and 12 to 1
Slashing Harry. There is no doubt the interest will be very
great on• this race. All will be " put in" by the English
stables, to keep the elegant piece of workmanship from pass-
ing over to Ireland.