The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-01-12 00:00:00

sequence of that advice-71 tha iron entered the soul of the
convicted detnagogite, and " he fell to railing live a very drab,"
assuring the meeting, in the end, that Mr. O'Brien was " no
lrishma❑"—t.hat he " wore very large whiskers"—that " he
should go away to Cumberland to Hanover."
. .

What could be more contemptible—what more wretched than
such an exhibition? The fall of Sejanus was not more rapid—
scarcely more justly deserved; and certainly not more to be
rejoiced at by all good and peacful subjects. •
Unless Mr. O'Connell can arouse the passions and hopes of
the rustic population, by renewing his outcry for Repeal, and
pointing to the glorious—yea, the infectious example of Canada,
his day has for ever past, and a dishonoured grave awaits him.

This revolution in public feeling bodes good to the country.
We well recollect when Mr. Woulfe, and Mr. Sheil, Mr. Lavel-
le, Mr. Brett, and others, having grievances to complain of,
tried,-but in Nain, to give utterance to their feelings in opposi-
tion to Mr. O'Connell iu these very rooms. They were inva-
riably overborne by clamour, and put down by violence. It
was evident from the commencement of the proceedings on
Monday, that Mr. O'Connell felt that his position was altered,
and his object manifestly was, first—to propose that no inter-
ruption should he given to the speakers; and having availed
himself of this general amnesty, secondly—to talk against time
—tire out the meeting, and deprive the tradesmen of the oppor-
tunity of replying. His scheme was discovered and to a great
extent defeated.

SECOND SOIREE AT THE ROYAL INSTITUTION.

On 'Wednesday evening, the second soiree of the season was
held at the Royal Institution, in Colquitt Street. Owing to
the disappointment experienced by parties at the last sot, ee,
in not being able to obtain tickets, and the brilliant success
which attended it, it was deemed expedient to issue lit) inure
tickets for the present meeting, than before. A very brilliant
company was assembled, though we thought not so numerous
as on the former occasion. The museum was encircled .by
several new specimens of zoology and of att. The upper,
or geological gallery was also greatly ornamented by a number
rut vet v beautiful water colour paintings, lent to the Institution
by Mr. Nicholson! -At eight o'clock, the company proceeded
to the theatre of the institution, to hear the lecture of the even-
ing.
Mr. J. 'N. WALKER, the president, took the chair. Before
proceeding to the more important business of the evening. he
begged to express his obligation to.the gentlemen of the com-
mittee fe'appliinting blur to that honourable post. How-
ever much he. might regret tint having been present at
the last suitee, that. regret was lessened front the cir-
curnstanee of the President of the Literary and Philos'',
phicad Society, Yates, having filled the chair, a gentle-
man touch more coinoe,ent to fulfil the (billies of the stati9n
than himself. The papei which had been read at the last
soiree inns most appropilate. Mr. Roscoe, its author, having
been amongst the first founders of the institution. Ile alluded
to the valuable Elgin casts, and specimens of Grecian at ehitec-
ture and sculpture possessed by rite Institution. The museum
also was now creditable to the town of Liverpool. lie trusted
that they should not be liable to the charge of being narrow
minded. The committee, during the time that lie had been
president, had dev,,ted ail their attention to obtaining a good
museum. There had been some doubt of the success of these
soirees that had been proved groundless. Some In.rsons started
back with horror at the idea of science; he hoped those persons
were but few. Some thought that they who were a commercial
people wete not' called on to follow scientific pursuits. Although
he was not wrepaied to compare the Liverpool of the nineteenth
century with the Florence of former years, he thought the de-
sire of acquiring wealth might be consistent with the improve-
ment of their intellects. These soirees were valuaWe in drawing
together in friendly intercourse those who were not in the habit
of associating. Aber smite farther remarks he sat down.

Dr. SUTHERLAND !hen ruse to read the essay of the
evening, being "Some remarks on the geological surface
of the country, and its effects upon its natural landscapes
and scenery." Where soft rucks existed, the mountains
assumed a rounded appearance. The insinuation of water be-
tween masses of rock, and the effects of cold on it afterwards,
exeicised so powerful a degree ut force as to dissever large
masses of rock, which caused their downfall and affected the
landscape. The first or primitive formation comprehended
granite or sand rock, and was the lowest in the series. By vol-
canic and other action this beeline broken up and raised verti-
cally towards the surface. Stone of the highest mountains io
Eniope belonged to the granulated formation. The Fenn of the
mountains generally depended on the rock. If the rock were
rather ; soft, the mountains were rounded. If hard, the mann- •
tains shot up in granulated angles and perpendicular precipices.
The Alps abounded with these appearances. The precipives
formed by granite had a marked sineffilmess, and many exiim-
ples of this kind were .to tie seen in the Alps. The grandest
mountain scenery in the world, perhaps, was that of Mont
Blanc. in Savoy. Of the scenery of Mont Blanc, the
lecturer gave a vivid and eloquent description. The break-
ing off of large portions of granite rock sometimes was fol-
lowed by dangerous results, in overturning into ruins, and
crushing all that opposed the avalanche. W here
the geological surface consisted of clay slate, the mountains
were not so lofty. The secondary formation presented a vast
variety of 'scenery. It presented what was called the landscape,
and the romantic; boundless plains, mountains, and lovely
friunful valleys. Limestone surface presented a great variety
of scenery. The colour of limestone was very different ; it
was sometimes of a bluish cast. Limestone formations were
generally conical. The scenery of Berne afforded the finest
specimens- of this kind of scenery. The mountains of Alpine
limestone were of the most stupendous character. The reason
of the barrenness of limestone rocks and bills, arose from the
quantity of magnesia contained in the limestone, which was
prejudicial to vegetation. The sandstone was of very extensive
formation in England. This generally was distinguished by
flowing hills, and fertile valleys, as the beautiful vale of Wharf-
in Yorkshire. Alluvial formations ought to he considered
rather as a covering to others, than as a distinct class. The
most remarkable specimen of this kind of surface was seen in
the platus of Lombardy. Their fertility was well known. He
noVr came to allude to the qualifications of scenery. He then
noticed the basalt formations of the Giant's Causeway, and the
peculiar construction of the basalt rock pillars. The vol-
canic scenery next claimed attention. The whole' of the
country about Rome, was of a volcanic formation. The whole
country,for miles round was flat and barren, with occasional
hills, the result of volcanic action. In the neighbourhood of
Rome there were tao or three lakes occupying the bottoms
of craters. The seven hills on which Bente was built were of
volcanic erection. Tbe• lecturer then gave a vivid description
of his descent into the crater of Vesuvius. The south coast of

Italy appeared as if it were shaken into fragments, and afforded
striking evidence of subterranean action.
After the conclusion of the lecture, the President proposed a
vote of thanks to Dr. Sutherland, which was given by acclama-
tion. _

The company again proceeded to the rooms and promenaded
for an hour. On the whole the yoiree struck us as heing lunch
more flat than the last. 'l'he lecture. though one of great re-
search, and• very interesting to a scientific audience, was of far
too dry a character for a mixed assemblage, composed chiefly
of ladies, to keep their attention alive fur au hour and a ball..

Ducrow is drawing excellent houses in Glasgow. He will
visit L►verpool previous to re-opening his Theatre in London.

The congregiltion of Edge hill Church have agreed to give
their pastor, the Rev. R. Barker, £lOO annually, in addition to
his present salary.
The.production of 'wool in our Australian colonies is now be-
t ween.two or three tittles the amount of that of Spain, whence
this country used to derive its principal supply.
STEEH.E. CHACE AT NESTON.—This expected race did not
take place on Wednesday, in consequence of the hardness of
the ground. We believe the waiter is " off" altogether.

MR. PEMBEWTON'S CoNCERT.—We beg to call attention to
the programme of Mr. Pemlierton's Concert, as announced to
take place on the 19th instant. The excellence of the selection
has, we feel assured, sufficient attraction to draw an excellent
attendance.

Ms DILATED BATHS.—We ben to refer the notice of our
readers to au advertisement in another column announcing., the
Opening of the toedicated and vapour baths in Great George s.
street. These baths are beautifully fitted up, and afford every
convenience to the public.
ScHooLs. OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.—The various
schools attached to the Mechanics' lustitulion were opened on
Monday last :—the High School with 120 to 140 pupils; the
Lower" School, with 150 to 160 pupils; the Evening Schools,
wilt. 360 pupils. The Philosophical Class of the Evening School
will meet each Tuesday evening; the Chemical Class each
Thursday evening; the French CIaSS every Monday and Friday
evening ; all the other classes every evening, ex-ept those de-
voted to the lectures, say, Wednesday and Saturday.
CONSERVATIVE. DINNER IN ST. PAUL'S Wano.—The conser-
vatives of this ward dined together ou Weduesilav, the al
at the house of Mr. James Fieldhouse' Hightield-street. Mr.
John Barton, one of the councillors of the ward, was in the chair,
and the party consisted of about fifty gentlemen, being as many
as the house could conveniently accommodate. The usual
loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk, with the " tneinbßrs for
the borough," &c. The evening was spent in the litmus. har-
mony and good feeling; and it is but justice to Mr. Fieldhouse
tit state, that he catered for theta in the best style, the dinner
,and wines being most excellent.
WHALE.—We understand, that the skeleton of the Whale
has, dttring the week, been visited by a number of the most re-
spectable families of the town and neighbourhood. Without
ahy exerption, they have declared this to be the most interest- •
ing exhibition they have ever witnessed. No idea of the
nn-
Teusity Of the skeleton can be formed, without actual inspection;
nor can the beautiful structure of the anatomy be at all
adequately imagined, except by a minute survey. The skeleton
is perfect in all its parts, and tbe exhibition is most admirably
arranged to show the imposing grandeur of this relic of the
monster of the deep.—See the advertisement.
CHILD BURNT TO DEATH.-011 Saturday last a child be-
binging to a person named Isaac, a wood-turner, in Great
Howard-street, was burnt to death under peculiarly painful
circumstances. 'the mother, it appears, had gone up stairs,
and left the child, which was only two.years and a half old, in
the kitchen. In the meantime the child had come in contact
with the fire, and its cries arrested the attention of the mother ;
but the poor creature, before she came to its assistance, was s 9
dreadfully but ut that it died almost immediately. It is strange
that parents will leave.chillren of so young an age alone where
a lire is kept. Accidents like the above are almost daily the
results of such negligence. A case nearly similar to the one we
have mentioned, happened only a day or two before to a child
belonging to Mr. Leather, the architect, in Rose-hill. The
servant was up stairs, and Mrs. Leather was in the front par-
lour, while the deceased, a line little girl, of three years and,
a half old, was lort alone in the kitchen. Her cloth'es ciinght
flee, and although Mae. Leather instantly flew to her assistance,
the injuries on her neck, back, and arms were so severe as to
cause her death on the succeeding Sunday. The distress of the
parents, as maybe imagined, has been very great.
FATAL. ACCIDENT.—CAUTION TO CAR DRIVERS.-011 Tues-
day an inquest was held on the body of William Briscoe, whose
death occurred under the following circumstances:—The de-
ceased was an old man in the seventy-sixth year of his age, The
father of Thomas Briscoe, baker, Circus-street. On Friday
week, in the afternoon; he was passing across Lime-street, be-
tween.. the bottom or Gloucester-street and the. top of Elliot-
sl reel, Al vet ow painted coach, with two horses, was passing
at the time, and knocking the old man doirn, the wheels passed
over his right leg, which was severely bru;sedz and fractured.
The fellow who drove the car or coach was requested to stop,
and a'woman who witnessed the transaction, made an effort to
prnctire a sight of his number. but this only !wheel him to give
the whip to his horses, in order to escape Itetectinn end punish-
ment. liesuceeeded in getting away, and has not been recog-
nitied since- The old man was taken to the Infirmary, whet e
he lingered until Friday, when he died of the ininties he 111
received. It is to be hoped that the unfeeling wretch who ill:(1Ve
he car mar he nitiinatelv discovered and brought to punishment.
The great Ulster canal. has been opened from. Charlemont '
to Monaghan, and Nbters are plying on the gamu,