The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-10-12 00:00:00

THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS

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In continuation, we draw attention to the following :-
273. " Answering the Advertisement." F. R. STE-
PHANOFF.—A capital picture. The subject, a middle-aged
gentleman having advertised for a respectable female as
housekeeper, is waited upon by a buxon young widow. The
" middle-aged gentleman" is showing the lady to a chair,
while the housekeeper in office is frowninly leaving the apart-
ment. There is much quiet humour and point in this pic-
ture. It tells its own story, which few of the works in the
room can do. It is well painted.
275. " A Cottage." F. W. WATTS, London.—A cleverly
painted and pleasing picture.
276 " The Golden Age." J. M. LEIGH, London.—Mr.
Leigh has evidently studied the old masters. The colouring
warm, and the lights broadly cast. A decidedly good picture,
though perhaps not pleasing to every taste.
304. " Crossing the Brook." H. O. NIEL, London.—The
expression of the little girl's face arch and clever, but the sub-
ject worn threadbare.
308. " Scene from the Fortunes of Nigel." A. P. DERBY,
London.—Sir Walter Scott's capitally drawn scene, is here
cleverly put upon canvass.
318. " Highland Drovers." ANSDELL, Liverpool.—A
clever picture; the old man is quite a study. This a meri-
torious picture, some points about it remarkably good.
319. Fruit." J. OAKES, Liverpool.—Cleverly painted,
and like nature—ripe and tempting.
326. " Vale of Llantyd and Bridge." A. HUNT, Liver-
pool.—Another work in the teaboard style.-299, which
escaped our notice, by the same artist, appears painted to
order under contract, to be delivered within an inconceivably
short space of time. We abominate these light superficially
painted works ; they appear as if they were going into de-
clines.

337. "An Effect." M. CLAXTON, London.—A. lady it
seen at work at an easel ; the dress cleverly painted. A good
picture, and the " effect" obtained.
340. " Amoret delivered by Britomart." T. R. PICKERS-
GI LI., London.—An illustration from Spenser's Faerie Queen :
the position of the figures effective—the lights capitally dis-
tributed—the armour of the knight well painted. A good
picture, which time will greatly improve.
345. " The Gatekeeper." J. BODDINGTON, London.—A
charming picture. A lane scene, with gate and figures—the
sunlight streaming naturally and warmly through the trees.
341. " The Buccanier's Daughter Releasing a Prisoner."
Mrs. WIAN. Avery well executed work. The buccanier
is seen sleeping near a grated door-way—his daughter is
drawing from him a bunch of keys—while the prisoner is dis-
covered preparing to take his flight.
344. "The Good Old English Gentleman." J. Z BITTER,
London.—A curiously treated subject. This work appears
as if time had already swept it with his wings—it is cleverly
painted.
343. " A Group of Wild Animals." W. HuGums, Rock
Ferry, Cheshire.—We beg to draw especial attention to this
picture, because there is an uncommon display of talent in
it. The artist, we have been told, is quite a young man, and
it is a pleasure to us to take talent by the hand. Every ani-
mal is admirably drawn, and its nature and charactercona-
pletely developed. Observe the majesty of the lion, the vice
of the tiger, the severity of the panther, and the cunning of
the leopard—and, above all, remark the intelligence and ex-
pression in the eye of each brute. This artist has, we assert
without fear of contradiction, the most remarkable talent in
imparting life and vitality to an eye we ever saw.-1n the
next room is another picture (419) by Mr. HUGGINS, which
we may as well here notice—the subject is " Daniel in the
Lions Den." The figure of the prophet is capitally and
cleverly drawls, and one or two of the animals are almost
equal to Landseer in spirit—there is not one of them that
is not replete with merit. Observe the lion looking up into
the mouth of the cave—the conception is original and clever.
In fact these two pictures in their way exhibit as much abi-
lity, if not more, than any work we have seen for a long time.
355. " Entrance to a Village." H. J. BODDINGTON.—
Another of this artist's pleasing and pleasant pictures. A
cottage is seen to the right. A stream crosses the road in the
foreground—the back occupied by a lane and cottage ; the
light is sweetly brought through a gap in the hedge. There
are many clever points in this picture—true touches of nature.
356. "Dutch Breakfast Party." ZurrrEg.—A litter of
pups revelling in a bowl of milk. A cleverly-painted in-
terior.

:157. " Pilot-boat lying-to."
Surry.—An animated picture, K. W. COOKE BARNES,
capitally painted. It has
much freshness about it ; the waves buoyant and crisping.
Not unlike Backhuvsen's in style and, mode of treatment. I,t
is one of the best sea pieces in the Exhibition.
362. rortrait of a Lady." X. H. ILLIDGE, Liverpool.—
Charmingly painted. The fleshing natural, and the attitude

Mr. Illidge li;

the Exhibition this year

reellent wor

364, "Holbein painting the Portrait of Anne Boloyn."
JOHN GILBERT, Blackheath.—Anne Boleyn is seen seated
beside Henry VIII., Wolsey behind them. Holbein is on
his knees painting her portrait. The light is cleverly thrown
upon the figures through a coloured window. There is a
warmth and glow, as well as originality of thought in this
work that recommend it to notice.
368. " Hastings." C. STEEDMAN, London.—An excel-
lent view of this charming watering place ; painted with
much ability and truth.
369. " The Weary Wanderer." W. BOWNESS. Liver-
pool.—A clever little picture. This
_artist has another
meritorious work in the exhibition, N
380. " England's Pride." W. Ks
381. " As You Like It." J. lissuot., Liverpool.--Audrey
and Touchstone are seen in close confabulation. There is

nounce this a good little picture

nn. Cleverly painted

392.-" Christ and his Disciples at Emmons." ALEX

RIPENdILLE, London.—The 24th chapter of Luke, 30th and
31st verse, is here illustrated. The look and attitude of sur-
prise and admiration are beautifully expressed in the figures
of the disciples. The shadowy form of our Saviour is exqui-
sitely painted._ This picture has great merit. _

393. " The Parting Interview of Leicester and his Countess
Amy, after one of his stulen visits." W. P. FRITII.—A very
graceful and pleasing picture, sweetly coloured and well con-
ceived.

401. " May Day in O!den Times." THOMAS CLATER,
London.—A very sweet picture ; full of life, animation, and
pleasantness ; cheerful groups are seen keeping holiday on
May Day—the colouring bright, but not too brilliant.

407. "Portrait." J: Y 1 AN D, Liverpool.—We will be
boupd that this is a good likeness. There is something so

particularly knowing-L'so take-it-easy.fied in the subject of
this portrait, that if is not a likeness we shall be surprised.
There is much merit—the fleshing is good, the attitude na-
tural, Mr. Hyland is another young Liverpool artist.

499. " The Introduction of Tobacco." IC. W. Buss, Lon-
dou.—This picture is familiar to all, from its having been
engraved. There is a stiffness about Raleigh's figure, and
an attempt at pleasantry we have never liked. It is not equal
to many of Mr. Buss's other works.

THE SHIP CAMAIEU

Amongst the new vessels recently added to the mercantile
marine of our port is the fine ship Camaieu, now in the
Prince's Dock, and to sail shortly for Singapore, which we

have had the pleasure of inspecting, through the politeness of
her commander, Captain Clucas. She is certainly a very fine
specimen of naval architecture, combining every modern im-
provement, and second to none in quality of materials and
fidelity of construction. The Camaieu is of 355 tons old,
and 398 tons new measurement, with a peculiarly fine en-
trance arid run ; her general model realizing the grand object
of carrying a large cargo, and at the same time sailing fast.
She is from the yard of the builder of the tine ship Canopus,
namely, Mr. Richard Pinney, of Poole, who has long keen
celebrated in the art, whose ancestors were for many years
builders in the navy, and whose capital, and proximity to the
New Forest, in Hampshire, enable him to keep on hand a
large and valuable stock of the best seasoned timber. She
is diagonally fastened, on the most approved principles, and
may be said to be " as strong as wood and iron can make
her". She is finished throughout in a very superior and
workmanlike manner, with handsome mouldings and panelled
bulwarks, a fine full-length figure-head of a Parsee lady, and
well-carved stern and quarter-galleries. Her quarter deck
rises slightly, and the absence of unseemly erections, together
with her ample beim, render her roomy and commodious
above board. The cabin accommodations are superior to'
those of most ships of her tonnage. The main cabin, or
dining-room, under the fore part of the quarter deck, is a
square, spacious apartment, panelled, and painted in oak
7, and lighted by a circular deck light. One end is
ornrmented by a mahogany sideboard and cellaret, of which
the casing of the mizenmast forms the centre piece ; and the
other furniture is of corresponding richness. There are ex-
cellent large state-rooms at each side. The after-cabin
forms a handsome drawing-room, and is panelled in satin-
wood. It is cushioned or sofaed round, and is cheerfully
lighted by six stern windows and a circular roof-light, which
when opened will render it a cool retreat in a tropical cli-
mate. There are open sleeping berths on each side, the brass
curtain rods of which are traverse athwart-ships, so that they
may be put aside in the day. The subsidiary conveniences
are all that can be desired, including a well-contrived private
bath and shower bath. The spars and rigging of the Ca-
tnaieu, combine neatness and strength, with that light, clean,
and " rakish" appearance which a sailor delights to see.
The vessel was built for, and under the inspection of her

ler part owners and managers

success his experience so richly merits, and of a ten years'
servitude in the eastern climates can command a preference,
we think the Camaieu bids fair to earn a " golden harvest,"
and fully to realise the most sanguine desires of her owners.

" NEMESIS," IRON STEAMER,

The following is an extract of a letter from Canton, dated
May, 1811 :

With respect to the Nemesis, I cannot speak too highly
in her praise. She does the whole advanced work of the
expedition; and what with towing transports, frigates, large
•

junks, and carrying cargoes of provisions, troops, sailors,
and repeatedly coming in contact with sunken junks, rocks,
sand-banks, and tishiug-stakes, in these unknown waters,
which she has to navigate by night as well as by day, she has
enough to do, and must be the strongest of the strong to
hear it. In fact, latterly she has been the only steamer fit
for active service ; two having gone to India for repairs, and
the Atalanta having been ashore, and about to go to Bombay
also for repairs. _

" As far as fighting goes, she has had enough of that,
being always in advance ; and most justly do the officers and
the merchants of Macao say, that she is ' worth her weight

She has sustained very little damage from shot, although
many have struck her. One passed through one side of her
funnel, and another through both sides of her steam chest,
besides a number striking- her between wind and water, but
without passing through her side. One of them (a large
one) left an indentation several feet in length in her side,
when it glanced off. She has also suffered a little in her
rigging from the same cause."

CAPTAIN HALL, OF THE IRON STEAM-SHIP

" NEMESIS."

We are glad to hear that Captain Hall's hand is healing.
It is, we believe, a general order in boats, that when a
rocket, after being fired, hangs in the tube, the crew should
immediately jump overboard, as the only means of saving
themselves ; therefore the boat's crew of a vessel supplied
with rockets should be good swimmers. On the 25th ult.
the rocket had been fired, and yet it hung fast in the tube.
Captain Hall, knowing that not a moment was to be lost,
with instant quickness and the coolest daring, thrust his
hand up the tube, while the rocket was sending out its fire
downward, and pushed the rocket out. Nothing else but
this daring deed could have prevented its exploding on board,
and killing all around it ! A new administration will have
the pleasure and proud satisfaction of promoting this gallant
and highly-deserving officer to, we hope, post rank.—Canton
Register, June sth.

CORRESPONDENCE

MARINER'S CHURCH YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

Sin,—Well aware of your earnest desire to promote the
Christian interest, as far as lays in your power, I shall plead
no apology for drawing your attention to the " Young Men's
Society" connected with the Mariner's Church, under the
superintendance of the Rev. Wm. Maynard, whose name
alone is a sufficient guarantee, that if properly supported,
the end for which it was formed, viz., the extension of the
knowledge of a crucified Redeemer, would be fully carried
out ; and, permit me to ask, is not this an important ques-
tion? I attended the annual anniversary of this society a
few days back, and was delighted to hear of the proved bles-
sings of the Almighty that has attended the means of grace
through the. instrumentality of this society. it was, Sir, I
regret to say, thinly attended, but that, I am certain, was
solely because it was not more known. To remedy that
effect I have stepped forward and assured the friends of the
society that you only required to be made acquainted the sub-
ject to bring it under the notice of the public—hence, this
letter. What information you may require on its nature and
objects shall be freely given, and its gratuitous insertion, you
need not fear, will cause the blessing of Christ, in whose
cause you serve, to rest on you.

I am, sir, your Obedient servant,
B. W. TRACEY, Lieut. R.N.

THE BISHOPS & THE MISSIONARY SOCIETIES

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

Siu,—l beg leave to avail myself of your columns, for the
purpose of noticing an incorrectness of statement which I
heard yesterday, at the meeting of the Protestant Association,
in the Amphitheatre.

The Bei. Mr. M`Neile, in the speech which he delivered
on that occasion, referred to the step which has lately been
taken by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of
London, of extending the s inction of their names and sup-
port to the Church Missionary Society, and the Society for
Promoting Christianity amongst the Jews. And he repre-
sented, indirectly indeed, but in express terms, that step to
have been, on the part of those prelates, a confession of their
own past neglect.
It would have been but fair if the reverend speaker had
not omitted to state that this act of the two prelates was im-
mediately subsequent to, and confessedly in consequence of,
certain modifications of the rules of these societies respec-
tively, which modifications were effected for the express pur-
pose of thinging the constitutions of those societies into con-
formity with the fimdamental principles of church order.

. .
It Will be seen that this feature of the case alters its whole
aspebt, and in fact reverses the nature of its bearing on the
reverend speaker's argument. Be was desirous of exempli-
fying the usefulness of self-constituted associations for reli-
gious purposes ; and he wished it to appear that these heads
of the church had been driven to take the step alluded to by
the pressure from without. But the truth is, that the con-
stitutions of those societies were first corrected into that
accordance with the laws of church order which the general
voice of the church demanded as a condition of continued
support ; and that, after this concession had been made, the
above-mentioned sanction of authority was extended to
them.

I do not mean to insinuate that this omission was design-
edly made by the reverend gentleman to serve his own pur-
pose. lam very much disinclined to make any such suppo-
sition of a brother clergyman, concerning whom I, as a
stranger in Liverpool, know nothing except by report. But,
to say the least, it was not well for the reverend speaker, in
so large and so important an assembly of christian people, to
allow the order with which he pursued his own argument to
hurry him into forgetfulness of a fact which was so essential
a feature of the case which he adduced : and more especially,
when the omission was calculated to throw discredit on those
whom, both for their office and their character, we ought to
regard, and to teach our people also to regard, with unmixed
honour and reverence.

I feel assuredtii-ittyour sense of justice will induce you to
oblige me by inserting this letter in your next Paper
I am, sir, your most obedient servant,
Liverpool, Tuesday, October 5, 1841

[We publish this letter, although we do not agree with the

writer of it

We believe that no niodi

have beWmaWit-i—tilefuTldatiielital cculsticution or original
rules of either the Church Missionary Society or the Jews'

Society.
In the working of the Church Missionary Society a INEw
CASE arose out of the contact of some of their misisionarie-s,'
with some of our colonial bishops, and it has been arranged
that in all, questions involving ecclesiastical discipline between
them, the final appeal shall be to the bishops at 40m, twrr,";,--
is a new case arising out of comparatively ----•' -.'"4.'
eFent circum-
stances ; and the committee in annoncing
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laws.
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most careful to assure their constituentsau
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change bas
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mistaken fora change
h i kl:i,stil,ig. rules,, and we believe there has been none. The
4t.44luCnt of our correspondent therefore. appears to us to be
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3 argument we fully coipoids. The

,ocieties in t

remonstrauts against „the c

Church generally with reference to the heathen a
Jews ; and they have happily been instrumental in
-up the Church to the activity of the societies. Mr. "
looks upon the Protestant Association as an active remon,
strant of the same kind against the supineness of the Church
with reference to Romanism, and hopes for a similar happy
result. In his language referred to by our correspondent
there was certainly nothing in the slightest degree disrespect-
ful towards " our venerated prelates," as he called them.
On the contrary, he spoke with ardent gratitude and admira-
tion of the graceful dignity and undifeetP.'
which their lordships had joined tit'
by a noble superiority to all those petty
pose men from acknowledging any past neglect

VENTILATION OF PLACES 0

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WORSHIP

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARI

SIR,—I visited St. Silas's Chilrch y

great credit is due to the trustees for the selection they hay
made in Mr. Cordeaux. Indeed, the people of Liverpool ar
beyond expression indebted to the Trustees of St. Jnde's fe

the eminent ministers they have brougF

gainst us