The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-10-07 00:00:00

THE MAYOR.4B DINNER.

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A grand dlith6r was given on Wednesday night In &Mont Ot
the festival, by his worship the Mayor, in the town-hall. About
35 (rentlemeti sat down to dinner.
Skelmersdale; Lor&Saudon, M.P., the H ot. N. B. Wilbraham,
M.P.' the Hon, A. Baring, the lion. Col. B. Moly neux, Sir
John Tobin, Sir Iljtoutas Brancker, the Boroughreeve of Man-
chester; Col. Htlifuby, Capt. Hortiliv, Mr. W. Fielden, M.P.,
Mr. Thomas Thortiely, M.P., Mr. M. Philips. M P., Mr. R.
Potter, M.P., Mr. J. Brothertoti, M.P., William Blundell
Esq., of Crosby, Rev. Jonathan Brooks, Rev. W. Ilesketh,
C. Lawrence, Esq., Thavaa4 Case, Esq., Joseph Langton, Esq.,
James Crosbie, Esq., A. Hodgson; Esq., and Richard Radcliffe,
Esq., the town-clerk. • The dinner was provided by Mr. Horne,
of the Mersey Hotel, in first rate style, and cOnsiiited of every
delicacy of the season, and did mUcti credit to him as a restaura-
teur.

PERILOUS ENCOUNTER WITH AN ICEBERG NEAR
THE BANKS OF NEWFOUNDLAND.

On the 30th of June last, the ship I3yrom left Liverpool for
New York, heavily laden with hen. salt, Vec., and having on
board, in passengers and crest, 119 or 1211 souls. On the morn-
ing of the 2d of August, 34 days out, in lat. -11 22, lon. 48 50. a
scene occured which can never be effaced from Memory. It was
the watch of the first mate, a snail of great fidelity, but, being
indisposed, his place was taken by another. An unusual degree
of levity and thoughtless security among the passengers had
just
given place to sleep. And now all was still, save the tread of
the watch on deck, or the occasional toll of the bell to warn fish-
ing craft, if near, of our approach; but we had more need to Le
Warned ourselves than to give warning to others of approaching
danger. About twoo'clock a.m., a hui tied step awoke the wri-
ter of this sketch, and the rapid whispering of sunne created the
suspicion that all was not right. Springing from his berth, hi
asked one of the men near the cabin door what was the matter ?
" We are in the midst of ice," said he; " Will you inform the
captain and mate ?" The captain Was instantlyou deck; he ran
forward to look out. In a moment the vessel, going at the rate,
of five knots, struck as if against a solid rock. It was an island of
ice ! It lifted its head above the water snore than a hundred feet,
and leaned over, as if ready to fall dowi, upon as. The word
was given to put up helm and back thesalls. As the sailors were
hastening to obey the latter order; as the terrified passengers
were rushing on deck, and looking up at the immense over-
hanging, frozen mass, the ship shuck again with increased
force. 0 what a shock ! Crash ! Crash ! it seemed as if the
masts were falling one aims a another on-the deck. The second
mate entered the cabin, and, clapping 'violently his hands to-
gether, exclaimed, " MY Goy ! our bows are stove in, we're
all gone." An awfnl death appeared now inevitable. In this
moment of general panic, the c,immanding officer gave orders
to clear away the boat. Then, while the knife was being applied
to the cordage fastened alongside the ship, a rush was made to
her by men and is omen. The small boat was in a moment filled
with 30 or 40 persons. It seems utterly marvellous that she
did not break down, precipitating every soul into the deep.
Had this taken place, our commanding officer must have
shared the same fate, for, from a desire to gain possession ofher
for himself and crew, or to save the miserable crowd that had
got into her from destruction, it may he from both motives, he
entered the boat and stood in it. uWil he drove out every One at
the point of the sword. Then Was a scene of terror ! In front
of the cabin the passengers were collected, half naked, souse
ou their knees calling for mercy, some clapping their hands
and uttering the most appalling shrieks. Nothing distinctly
could be heard. All was confusion and horror. It was enough
to penetrate a heart of stone. Some more collected, were
dressing themselves, preparing to resist the cold, if perchance
they should survive on the wreck. Others were looking for
something to which they could lash themselves for support for
a time in the water. Here, you might see one with a safety-
belt, slung over his shirt, endeavouring to fill it with air; there,
another, pale and agitated, inquiring, ‘• is there any hope?"
And there, one standing in silent despair, saying, " Its no use
to do anything, we must die." " Are we sinking, uncle?'
cries a dear boy. A child, running fo a brave sailor, says,
" Won't you save me?" And . the loud wailing and lamenta-
tion from the crowd rose higher anti higher. Then, as if to
close the painful scene, the ship struck again on her quarter.
The shock reverberated- like thunder, making every joint of
the vessel shake as if coming apart. Hope now fully fled, all
hearts were dismayed; the despairing cry was renewed, and the
most calm embraced themselves in preparation of immediate
death. Even the dogs cowered down on the decks in silence.
And now was the contest between despair and hope. The
carpenter reported that the hull was soniid, and that the bow-
sprit could be repaired; but then, she may have sprung a leak,
and the foremast was hi danger• of falling! The aord was,
"To the pump!" The pump was rigged and wrought. It was
a moment of painful suspense, until (he pump sucked, showing
that all was tight. Then hope gilded the countenance of our
captain, and all hearts began to live in its radiance. Still we
waited to hear the crash of the foremast as the vessel was rolling
in the sea, but it stood firm. Daylight, ever delightful to those
on the deep, and peculiarly grateful to us, soon appeared. We
found ourselves going on our way, alive, and with every reason-
able confidence of future life.
We stood amazed at our deliverance. The most careless
among us were constrained to attribute our preservalion to a
kind and merciful Providence, while the multitude cried.out
unhesitatingly, " It is the Lord who heti) saved us; thanks and
praises to his holy name." Then every countenance was light-
ed up with joy—every heart was full of gratitude to God and
love to one another, and many purposes acre formed of refor-
mation in future. The *next day we saw three mountains of
ice. We passed near to one of them. We gazed with the
deepest interest on the fellow of that ienich had so greatly en-
dangered our lives. Before the close of the second day a new
bowsprit was fitted up, which stood thetrials of winds and waves
the remainder of the voyage. In all this business the officers
and crew showed great skill said energy.

• EXCHANGE WARD.—We have great pleasure in announcing
that a requisition, numerously and respectably signed by the elec-
tors of Exchange Ward, has been presented to Thotnas Sands,
Esq., requesting that gentleman to allow himself to be put in
nomination as a candidate at the next municipal election, for
the representation of that district of the town in the common
council. Mr. Sands has consented to offer himself, and front
his character as a merchant, and his active habits and ad-
mitted intelligence. there can be little 4.ioubt of his triumphant
return.

Woot.rim.n's BAZA Art.—We have been induced by the an-
nouncement of Mr. ‘Voolfield of the various and costly orna-
ments recently purchased by him, and added to his already
splendid stock, to visit his bazaar. We think it due to Mr.
Wooliield to state that he has always expressed the greatest
pleasure at receiving visitors, and the utmost readiness in show-
ing to all, who may call at his bazaar, his splendidly stocked
suite of rooms. We do this, as we believe it is generally un-
derstood that all who may call at the bazaar are expected to
purchase something, which consideration Tias deterred many
visitors from surveying the many really magnificent articles
with which his bazaar abounds, and some of which it is a loss to
the public that they should not be seen. We are told that, on
the contrary, the proprietors are always delighted to see parties,
and g,led et all times to show the rooms without any considera-.
tion of purchasiug whatever. Amongst the bronzes in the lower
room, a Florentine bronze, representing a group of Napoleon's
marshals at the Pont D'Ateole, is one of the finest specimens
of art we ever witnessed. The centre figure is an officer defend-
ing a standard, and followed closely by another officer with
bayonet fixed, whilst to the left of the group is a marshal shot
dead by a bullet in the forehead, and in the act of falling. The
delineation of the countenance and the bullet wound is most
exquisitely finished. The perfection of the finish of the broken
swords and pieces of artillery, &c. strewed around gives a supe-
riority of appearance to the bronze which we have never seen
equalled. We believe it is the third copy only extant, and is valued
at 1.:100. Close to this is another splendid bronze of the well-
knbwn painting of Napoieon crossing the Alps, of very large
size, and most beautifully finished. This bronze also is of great
value, we believe more than the preceding. "The Giaour"
and "the Marly horse" near this are splendid specimens of
bronze casting and finish. At another part of the room there
are also sonic very beautiful bronze clocks—one, a figure of
"Time" seated on the loin of empires, is said to be the finest
bronze in Europe. The figure, anatoinicalty, is exquisitely per- ,
feet. Amongst the stock of jewels is a magnificent opal and
one of the stones of which, to
diamond suite of great value
complete the suite, cost the maker 2,000 francs. The opal is a
stone which has been highly prized in all ages, and when large
is of great value. The history of the Roman senator who pre-
ferred death rather than give up his opal ring to the Emperor
Nero is familiar to every one. The opal ranks higher amongst
the eastern nations than in Europe. this precious gem is no-
thing more than the cartilage of the hinge of a large shell. A.
pearl
and diamond suite is also deserving of notice, and is ex-
ceedingly costly and elegantly set. The largest centre pearl is
full as large as a Spanish nut. We need hardly state that both
these suites are of great value.
~4 number of precious stones
finished. but not as vet '
set, are 'also, from their great size, of
considerable value. .I. here are some turquoises as large as a
sixpence. There are also souse exceedingly large and perfect
emeralds. The value-of these may be estimated from the fact
that this gem, however small, is so rarely seen perfect, that au
emerald without a flaw has passed into a proverb. Amongst
the almost inumnerable little fancy articles we naticed some
very elegant claret jugs of cut glass, set in silver, richly orna-
mented, which are very beautiful. ',Fite candelabras and chan-
deliers are splendid; we particularly noticed one of the latter,
of blue china and gold, of large size, which is most elegant, and
of a perfectly novel design. Some of the dressing-cases, of tor-
toiseshell, inlaid with soother of pearl, and fitted up with superb
silver requisites, are also very beautiful and costly; but it is in
vain to attempt to particularize and describe. so numerous are
the elegant and splendid works of art, which in every direction
are profuse: they must be seen to he appreciated. On going
op stairs, the same scene of profuse magnificence meets the eye.
Here the stuck. partakes snore of a light and ornamental cha-
racter, such as vases, work-boxes, screens, embroidery, china,
ad int/Whim. In the upper room, still higher, are a number of
tine bronzes,. candelabras, chandelsers, &e., and some very
spendid caws& tables inlaid with marble. and marble slabs, inlaid
throughout with eves v description of marble stone. They also
are exceedingly heau-tiful.. - Some papier mache tea trays are
also exceedingly handsomely finished. It is, however, vain to
attempt a description. We would advise our readers to go and
judge for themselves; they cannot but he highly gratified; and
it will afford pleasure to the proprietors to show them the rooms
whether they may choose or not to purchase.
CORROBORATION oe MARIA Monk:.--We have received this
morning from a friend some interesting particulars concerning
the examination in New York, by a competent committeessf
young woman who recently escaped from the Hotel Dieutcorro- .
Nun-
uery in Montreal, which we are told not only servesto sumo-.
much
borate the disclosures of Maria Monk, but exhibits been before
worse state of things in that establishment than li,,atinuiliv
of
this
made public. We are further assured that
the
testimony
of witness will remove all reasonable doubt olifetha
before the pub- •
dis-
closures heretofore made, and that it will he
wit tots (Frances
lie without any unreasonable delay.ld is now 2G years of age,
Patrick) is a native of N 'ertionit,
and
nunnery. She came to
having been 23 years an inmate of
" n of a respectable .
eeutleman of
New York under the projection
of
the examiners will be
Rouse, in that state. The pub •
anxiously looked for.—ilnici wan papet.A
AEnosr ATIoN.— t a recent meet-
ing NEW F"INCIPLE OF' -epees at Paris, a
. of the Academy' of Sciences palter was pre-
sented,lng
Aerial N
"New Ideas on., avigation.'"ll
entitled, .
professes t herein to has; tl. the
audios 6f this papei i.
, e iseovered a
, of giving au v required direction to a halloon, by means
means
those use, in steam navigatiou; :and the lac; •'
similar to
• lloon 1,-
to make of copper which •
self he proposes . , ,Is to receive its as-
cending. power by draw Tug out the air and forming a vacuum. -
'l'o
effect the vacuum, his proposal is to fill the 'neckline with
water, and then draw it oil gradually by means of a long tube,
without admitting the air. Hew, lie says—reasoning not in a
very' intelligent nianuer—that the re.sure of the atmosphere
will have no influence nil ti_ . P -
I. oil ne ()allow] however thin may be
the metal of which it I. , !
S composed. Ilse apparatus.(steam)
for giving motion to and guiding the machine, is to be placed
in the car, and to thin round sails, which resemble the paddles
of a steam boat. Aerostatsou with this maehiue (says the
author, butwith.the very cautious proviso—if it should succeed)
would proceed at a fa° more rapid than the flight of a carrier pigeon, and would•snrpass all that has ever been beard of. It
It is to be regretted, however, that the paper was anonymous,
in consequence of which it was not examined into ;by the
Academy.