The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-11-12 00:00:00

THE QUEEN DOWAGER

(From the London Standard of Tuesday.)
We are happy to state that the bulletin received at Marl-
borough House this morning is more favourable. The follow-
ing is a copy :
" The Queen Dowager has bad some refreshing sleep in
the night, and her majesty, on the whole, appears less languid
this morning.
(Signed) " DAVID DAVIES, M.D.
" Sudbury Hall, November 8,1841."
In consequence of reports of an unfavourable nature being
very prevalent regarding the state of her majesty's health,
we deemed it our duty to make prompt inquiry at Marlborough
House, to ascertain whether there was any foundation for
such rumours; and we are happy to say, that though no further
bulletin had reached Marlborough House than the one
received this morning, and -published above, yet we are in-
formed that private letters, addressed to different members
of the household, which reached town at the same time, speak
more favourably of her majesty's health than even the bulletin
itself. Marlborough House has been crowded all day with
anxious inquiries from the principal nobility and gentry, now
resident in town.

Lord Stanley, in answer to a deputation from Scotland,
assured the gentlemen who waited on him that the subject
of emigration was under the serious consideration of her
Majesty's ministers.
It is asserted in well-informed quarters that a sense of
duty to the nation will impel the Earl of Aberdeen to advise
the Queen—if indeed his lordship has not already done so—
to revoke the appointment of Capt. Elliot to the consul
generalship of Texas. In taking such a step, however dis-
agreeable to the noble earl's feelings, public opinion would
fully support the Foreign Secretary.
-

According to a statement just completed, there appears to
be a balance of cash and securities placed to the credit of
various accounts in Chancery to the extraordinary amount of
forty-two millions sterling and upwards.
SHROPSHIRE CONSERVATIVE FESTIVAL.—The celebra-
tion, takes place this day. The Earl of Powis will occupy
the chair, supported by THE TWELVE, and by the following
noblemen and gentlemen :—The Earls of Liverpool and
Bradford, Lord Forester, Sir F. Burdett, Bart. M.V., Sir
W. W. Wynn. Bart. M.P., Sir John Hanmer, Bart. M.P.,
Right Hon. C. W. Wynn, M.P., Sir John Walsh, Bart.
M.P., W. R. Ormsby Gore, Esq., M.P., (for Sligo), G. C.
Legh, Esq., M.P.,Townsend Maiuwaring, Esq., M.P., Iluzh
Cholmondeley, Esq., M.P., P. G. Egerton, Esq., M.P., Sir
W. Cockburn, Bart. Edward Rogers, Esq., (Stannage Park),
Panton Corbett, Esq., &c., &c. The Duke and Duchess
of Sutherland have arrived at Leaton Knolls, the seat of J. A.
Lloyd, Esq., and intend to honour the Festival with their
presence.
A person passing through Alnwick, and observing upon a
door, " Haswell, surgeon, &c." remarked that the gentleman
would be as well without the H.
A number of gentlemen in Glasgow, who disapprove of
public news-rooms being kept open and frequented on the
Lord's day, have resolved to establish one which shall be
entirely shut on the Sabbath.
The whole works on the line of the Edinburgh and Glas-
gow Railway, it is said, are expected to be completed by the
middle of the present month, when that important link be-
tween the two first cities in Scotland will be open to the
public.
Sir Arthur Aston, it is said, has presented to Queen Isa-
bella an autograph letter from her Majesty Queen Victoria,
congratulating her on the failure of the attempt of the 7th.
The young Queen, itis stated, was most sensibly affected at
this mark of affection on the part of our most gracious sove-

RAILWAY TO WARWICK
operated with several gentlemeno
IAN") LEANIINGTON.—The di-
rectors of the London andßirminghamt
ißninfluenceay hianvleveaor:
wick shire for the purpose of constructing a branch railway
from their line at Coventry (through Kenilworth) to War-
wick and Leamington.
TIIE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.—B 7 a return in the
Morning H erald of the result of the principal municipal
elections through the country, we learn that 367 conservative
councillors have been returned, whilst the radicals have only
271.
CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—We are glad to find
that the excellency of this institution is deservedly growing
in public estimation, and that the Principality of Wales is
becoming more sensible of the debt of gratitude which it
owes for the liberal grants made for the supply of ministerial
aid in our populous parishes. A strong evidence that this
feeling is increasing was afforded on Tuesday, the 24th ult.,
in the parish church of Nevern, Pembrokeshire, where a
sermon was preached in Support of this admirable society by
the Rev. Jonah Rees, of Loughor, to au overflowing and
most attentive congregation ; when, after a powerful appeal
made in behalf of the thousands who inhabit our
populous
districts, destitute of the means of grace, a collection Wass
made which more than doubled that of the previous year,
amounting to the considerable sum of £l4 10s.. proving
thereby that their national gratitude to the society,
high estimation in which they hold the religious privileges
their peaceful Ransil has enjr-iyed during Years long gone fry.

Ireland, its Scenery, Character, B(c., by Mr. and Mrs.
S. C. Hall, illustrated by distinguished Artists.
Part X 111. of this highly-interesting and popular work is
issued, and both as regards the narrative and the illustrations,
is calculated to add additional laurels to the brows of the
writers and the artists. It comprises the whole of the mari-
time County of Wexford. one of the first in interest in Ire-
land; also Queen's County, and a portion of King's County.
The sea-coast is the most interesting portion of Wexford,
along its south and west borders, which are diversified by
creeks, bays, rocks, and islands. " The march of the Anglo-
Normans" (say our authors) may be traced with remarkable
distinctness ; even of the watch-fires the ashes still exist ;
and, as evidence of their power, as well as of their peril in the
midst of brave though unskilful enemies, we may count no
fewer than six score of their castles and towers, now in
ruins, in the four southern baronies alone—in Forth, thirty-
one—in Bargy, twenty-seven—in Shelburne, thirty-six—in
Shelmalier, twenty-five. There is a most interesting de-
scription of the very ancient town of " New" Ross, the
scene in early times of many sieges and battles, but still

more remarkable in its connection with the unhappy events
of the year 1791, then its siege and defence being the most
memorable incident. " The battle of Ross," with all its
sanguinary and abhorrent features, is admirably narrated.
The whole of the interesting objects along the coast, with the
reminiscences of feuds and forays with which they are asso-
ciated, are delineated in a masterly manner—including the
ruins of Dunbrody Abbey, Duncannon Fort, Water-
ford and Wexford and their harbours, the Saltees
Rocks, the Tuscar Rock, the fine old abbey of Tintern,
the ruins of the seven castles of Clonmines, the castle
of Rathmainee, Bargy Castle, Johnston Castle, a modern
edifice, with the beautiful cottages, &c, on the estate
of H. Knox Grogan Morgan, Esq., Silsker Abbey, Wexford,
Carrick Castle, the first built by the Anglo-Normans in Ire.
land, the ruins of the once famous castle at Ferns, &c., all
of which are illustrated by beautiful wood-cuts, equal, if not
superior in boldness of outline and softness of shadow to
In the account of Queen's county is a highly
interesting description (with a view) of the Rock of Dun-a-
mane, on which are the ruins of an extensive fortress. " The
view hence (say our authors) is in the highest degree mag-
The spectator stands in the centre of an amphi-
theatre ; gazes over fine and fertile vaileys ; and notes how
bountifully nature has endowed the land. At his feet are
large masses of masonry, scattered in picturesque confusion,
which form a strange contrast to the tranquil beauty of the
surrounding scene. The fortress seems to have been built
for eternity—yet it is—scarcely one stone upon another." In
the portion of King's county contained in this number are
descriptions of the famous Bog of Allen, of a variety of in-
teresting ruins of castles, &c. The engravings are—
" Powerscourt Waterfall, Wicklow," and " The Four
Courts, Dublin," both of which are genuine gems, executed
on steel, as vignettes, in the most beautiful and minute style
of the art.

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Edward Beaumont Smith, the individual who is charged
with being principal in the extensive frauds in Exchequer-
bills, is son of C. D. Smith, Esq., who was governor of
Prince Edward's Island from' 1816 to 1823. On his removal
from the government of the island, Sir Robert Peel granted
him a pension of £3OO per annum, which he still enjoys.
LIFE IN THE `VEST.—Wheat is brought to Chicago, Illi-
nois, more than 300 miles over the prairies, to the amount of
some 400,000 bushels yearly, and sent to Buffalo and Ro-
chester to be ground, and thence to New York and all over
the world. In Illinois the wheat is carried in large waggons,
called " prairie schooners." Each caravan—for, from the
various sections of the country, they go in numbers suffici-
ently large to be entitled to that appellation—has its captain.
They camp out at nights, and each man carries food for him-
self and cattle, so that a fortnight's journey is made at little
or no expense save that of time. On arriving at the suburbs
of the town, the captain goes out with a sample of his grain.
A bargain is made for the whole brought by the caravan, and
the next day, with the money in his pockets, or in goods for
his family, each countryman is wending his way homeward.
At Michigan City and other principal towns on Lake Michi-
gan, the same scene is daily exhibited. An immense amount
of surplus produce is already accumulated at the ports on the
lake, but not a bushel comparatively will reach the eastern
market this season. Truly is the country bordering on Lake
Michigan the garden of the world. The best place for emi-
grants now is Wisconsin. It has as fine soil as can be de-
sired, a beautiful and healthy climate, and, so far, an excel-
lent population. We never saw such handsome babies any-
where as they raise in Wisconsin.—N. Y. Corn. Adv.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—HORRIBLE DEATH OF MR. BROWN,
THE VIOLINIST, AND HIS WIFE.—A dreadful accident oc-
curred on Saturday last in the neighbourhood of St. Law-
rence,_ Thanet. It appears that Mr. Brown, the organist of
Trinity Church, and whose proficiency as a violinist is pro-
verbial in this part of Kent, was taking a drive, in company
with his wife, in a pony chaise. It is supposed that whilst
proceeding gently along the Sandwich road he drew up the
horse alongside a pond close by the turnpike road, between
Farm, Haine and Ozengell F. for the purpose of washing his
chaise wheels, when it'ism' for the purpose of washing his
chaise wheels, when it is suppos that, as the pond had a
sloping bank, the hor *l ether slipped or shied, and drew the
chaise into 1i or 18 fese of water, and, melancholy to relate,
before assistance could be procured, Mr. and Mrs. Brown
and the horse were drowned.anda A female passing by the spot
first gave the alarm, ber of persons from the farm
of Mr. Thomas VoottonSpratling-street, immediately
hastened to rescue the ug'n!gorwtaunte pair from. their watery
grave. The apron of the
either of the deceased frombuttoned, which prevented
sjumpingi out. Mr. Brown per-
formed a beautiful solo on the violin at the Canterbury Catch
Club on Wednesday last, when
only
four
r enthusiasticallymotlths
welcomed. They had been married Oansl
BREWSTER AND O'CoNNon..—Thursday night the largest
meeting which ever took place under a roof in Glasgow, was
held in the new hall of the Bazaar, to hear the disputationwste f
t3'hier.clßiarreter. Brewster, of
between Feargus O'Connor and the Rev.
Paisley, on the best means of obtaining
hall, galleries, stair-beads, and stair-cases, were literally
packed to the extent of
a' computed
that nd it
orders i 8
were at obe
that about 6000 members of
time present, to listen to this oratoricalrailings of thenabat. About the
commencement of the procecdinga,great
staircase gave way with a fearful crash,. from the pressure of
the crowd within : the wooden ballustrade was snapped at
the head, and the iron supporting stancheons were torn away,
carrying portions of the solid stone along with them from
every step on the stair. Fortunately a few seconds of alarm
were given by the creaking, and while none of those who fell
were seriously hurt, some escaped almost miraculouslyli ce, by,
sliding down with the descending ballustrad e. The po,
after this, took the wise precaution of letting eye' y one out
who liked, but none in. The disputation. went on to near
midnight, amidst alternate cheering, howling, groansof
the most terrific kind. Brewster charged Connor withk
being a spy and a traitor to the cause ; but the wild work
ended by the pastor of Paisley being himself beaten by a tre-
mendous majority, amidst howls of defiance from the majo-
rity.

It was not supposed at seven o'clock this morning that her
Majesty's accoucbement was so near at hand; but on the
first symptoms manifesting themselves, every preparation
and every arrangement for so interesting and important an
event, an event to which millions of her Majesty's loyal sub-
jects have been looking with the greatest anxiety, were made,
and not a moment was lost in sending notice to our beloved
Sovereign's mother, and the other branches of the royal
family.
The Duchess of Kent arrived at Buckingham Palace exactly
at nine o'clock, and immediately repaired to the room of her
Majesty, who was at that time attended by Sir James Clark,
Dr. Locock, and Mr. Blagden. Prince Albert was also in
attendance, and manifested the most intense interest on the
important event, which it was now evident was about to take
place.
In the room adjoining the great officers of state and cabinet
ministers were assembled, and immediately on the birth of a
Prince the Royal infant was carried by the nurse (Mrs. Lilly)
and shown to them, when a declaration was signed by those
present as to the birth of an heir to the British throne.
Sir R. Peel, the Earl of Aberdeen, Sir J. Graham, and the
other cabinet ministers, retired shortly after eleven o'clock,
when instructions were immediately given at the council-
office to summon a privy council, to be held without delay.
At the express desire of her Majesty (we understand) a
messenger belonging to the home-office was despatched to
Sudbury-hall to announce the happy event to her Majesty
the Queen Dowager.
The bells of the various metropolitan churches rang merry
peals as soon as the important event was known.
Shortly before one o'clock the following official bulletin,
announcing her Majesty's accouchement, and the birth of a
Prince, was published :
" The Queen was safely delivered of a Prince this morn-
ing at 48 minutes past 10 o'clock.
" Her Majesty and the infant Prince are going on well.
" " JAMES CLARK, M.D.
" CHARLES LOCOCK, M.D.
" ROBERT FERGUSON, M.D.
" RICHARD BLAGDEN.
" Buckingham Palace, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1841.
Half-past 11 o'clock.
A copy of the above bulletin was forwarded to the Lord
Mayor during the morning. It is rather a remarkable cir-
cumstance that the infant Prince of Wales should have been
born on the morning of Lord Mayor's Day, only a few hours
after Mr. Alderman Pine had been sworn into office, and
who is now in consequence entitled to a baronetcy. It is,
however, generally supposed that the honour will be con-
ferred on the present Lord Mayor and his predecessor, Mr.
Alderman Johnson.

In the course of the day government messengers were de-
spatched to foreign Courts with the important an. gratifying
intelligence of a birth of a heir to the throne of the British
realms.

It is not expected that any further bulletin will be issued
to-day.
In consequence of her Majesty being so well, orders were
given at two o'clock for firing the Park guns.
At twelve o'clock a messenger was sent off from the Home-
office, by Sir James Graham, with despatches for Earl De
Grey, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to Dublin, announcing
the happy event of her Majesty having given birth to a
Prince. The messenger travelled by special engine to Li-
verpool, and on his arrival there, would embark in a govern-
ment steamer, which was ordered to be in readiness to con-
vey him to Dublin. The enthusiasm at the west end of the
town on the auspicious event was very great.

" 0 merciful Lord and heavenly Father, by whose graci- I
ous gift mankind is increased, we most humbly offer unto
Thee our hearty thanks for Thy great goodness vouchsafed
to Thy people, in delivering Thy servant our Sovereign Lady
the Queen from the perils of childbirth, and giving her the
blessing of a son. Continue, we beseech Thee, Thy fatherly
care over her ; support and comfort her in the hours of weak-
ness, and day by day renew her strength. Preserve the in-
fant Prince from whatever is hurtful either to body or soul ;
endue him, as he advances in years, with true wisdom ; and
make him, in due time, a blessed instrument of Thy good-
ness to this Church and nation, and to the whole world.
Regard with Thine especial favour our Queen and her Royal
Consort, that they may long live together in the enjoyment
of all earthly happiness, and may finally be made partakers
of everlasting glory. Implant in the hearts of Thy people
a deep sense of Thy manifold mercies, and give us grace to
show forth our thankfulness by dutiful affection to our Sove-
reign, by brotherly love one towards another, and by con-
stant obedience to Thy commandments ; so that, passing
through' this life in Thy faith and fear, we may in the life to
come be received into Thy heavenly kingdom, through the
merits and mediation of Thy Blessed Son Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen."

(From the Court Ci.cular of Wednesday.)
Dr. Chambers left town yesterday morning, to attend Her
Majesty at Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire. _ .

During the day the following'official account of the health
of Her Majesty was exhibited at Marlborough House
" The Queen Dowager had some hours of tranquil sleep in
the night, but there is no alleviation of Her Majesty's symp-
toms this morning. .

" DAVID DAVIES, M.D.

": Sudbury Hall. Nov. 9, 1841."

We regret to hear that the private accounts represent Her
Majesty the Queen Dowager as being in a most alarming and
dangerous state.
Dr. Chambers has made arrangements so as not to return
to town until some change for the better or worse takes place
in her Majesty.