The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-02-11 00:00:00

THE SHIPPING

Never was there a more splendid display than on this
occasion at the docks, which are now " choke full" of ship-
ping. Every vessel was more or less decorated with beau-
tiful flags, amongst which those of England and America
predominated. The breeze blew fresh throughout the day,
and as every tangible piece of bunting was put into requisi-
tion, the effect was truly splendid. Not only were flags of
all nations, including the tri-color of France and the eagle of
Prussia, seen proudly waving in the wind in brilliant colours,
but signal and fancy flags of all imaginable kinds were
hoisted in honour of the occasion. The effect, as seen from
any point embracing a view of several of the docks, was gor-
geous. The commanders of ships of all nations shewed their
good feeling and sympathy with the people of this country,
by giving, in addition to their own, the British flag a promi-
nent place at their mast heads. All the usual quay business
was suspended ; but thousands crowded the quays, and
yielded to the general enthusiasm. The vessels in the river
were equally loyal. Her Majesty's steam-ships and tenders
were crowded with flags from stem to stern, and cannon
were frequently fired from vessels at anchor.

CHESHIRE.
On the Cheshire shore equal demonstrations were apps_
rent. Numerous flags were visible from every hotel and
eminence, and almost every private house or villa. The line
of docks, with all the noble shipping of the port, as seen
from the river on the opposite shore, presented a remarkably
gay and beautiful appearance.
THE WORKHOUSE.

The inmates of this extensive institution partook of the
Mayor's bounty, and also participated largely in the festivi-
ties of the day. At eight o'clock in the morning a royal
salute of twenty-one guns was fired from the four brass can-
non on the lawn in front of the building, and repeated at
twelve and four. After that hour a feast was provided,
under the superintendence of the governor, at which all the
inmates were regaled. In the evening ockets and other
fireworks were discharged. Considerable amusement was
caused by the performances of a juvenile hand, formed out
of the establishment, consisting of four or six fifes, triangles,
and drums ; and, though we have often heard the first in-
strumental musicians of the day, we never derived more
gratification from them than from the shrill, unpretending
notes of these well-disciplined lads. The humble performers
themselves seemed heartily to enjoy the satisfaction they
were giving to the spectators. Not the least amusing were
the marches, counter-marches, and wheelings of a gang of
about two hundred other lads : it was one of the best speci-
mens of miniature militaryism to be seen in Liverpool.
During the day the workhouse was visited by several of the
principal gentry and clergy. The loud roarings of the can-
non give Infinite delight to the youngsters (and to some
grown children, too) who thronged the palisadoes ; and the
questions of one to .another, " Will they fire any more ?"
were eagerly repeated long 'after the last gun had been dis-
charged. Panes of glass in the windows of some of the
houses opposite were broken by the concussions of the guns.
By the way, a glazier's bill will not be a bad memento of the
royal marriage.

BROUGHAM INSTITUTE.
A tea-party and ball were given at this institution. Tea
was served in the reading-room and library, but from its
being too small to accommodate the whole of the visitors at
once, the beverage was served twice. The room was well
arranged, and the tables abundantly supplied with the best
and most substantial productions of the season, which gave
the greatest satisfaction. The ball was held in the spacious
lecture-room. The walls were covered with scarlet cloth
and drapery, and at the head of the room was a large bust of
our gracious Sovereign, over which floated the royal stan-
dard, surmounted by an arch of laurels. At the extreme
right and left were two union jacks, also decorated with
evergreens : between them were emblematic flags bearing
the inscriptions " Temperance and Sobriety," and " Thy
bread shall be given thee, and thy water sure." There were
present about one hundred couple, and the festivities and
the dance were carried on with great spirit and satisfaction
till a late, or rather an early hour.
DINNER AT THE BRITISH HOTEL, MOORPIELDS.
• A splendid dinner was given at the house of Mr. George
Evans, the British Hotel, Moorfields. About forty gentle-
men sat down. The entertainment was of a sumptuous cha-
racter, and did great credit to the catering abilities of the
host. The toasts were of loyal and social character, and
were each given with rounds of applause.

AIGBUR.'III.
Yesterday afternoon, upwards of a hundred of the children
belonging to the school opened at Aigburth in June last, were,
by the bounty of Samuel Sandbach, Esq., regaled in the
school-room with abundance of good old English fare. The
children received each a medal, and after dinner walked with
appropriate flags to Woodlands, where they were drawn up
on the lawn in front of the mansion, and sung " God save the
Queen." We understand that a similar entertainment was
given by R. Harrison, Esq., to the St. Michael's Girl's
School.
DINNER AT EASTWOOD'S ROYAL HOTEL.
Between fifty and sixty gentlemen, of the highest respec-
tability, whose subsequent engagements for the evening
required an earlier hour than usual, dined at Eastwood's,
the Royal Hotel, Dale-street, at three o'clock. In speaking
of the dinner, its excellencies and its " amenities," to borrow
a phrase from our Scottish neighbours, it will suffice to say, it
was produced by the culinary establishment of our old friend
Peter Eastwood. This dispenses with our speaking of a
recherche' dinner, choice dessert, and splendid wines, for
those who know him, where to get these desirabilities.
The toasts were distinguished by their point, and the
avoidance of anything political. The following are a few of
them :—" The Queen, and may she become the mother of a
race of princes."—" His Royal Highness Prince Albert."—
" Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent."—" The Illus-
trious Uncle of her Majesty, whose duties to his Brother,
the Duke of Kent, have this day been concluded by confiding
the hand of his child to her Royal Husband."—" The Army
and Navy. The Duke of Wellington."—" The Mayor
of Liverpool."—`• The Members for the Borough," &c. &c.
The utmost hilarity prevailed during the entire proceedings.
THE BOROUGH GAOL.
The prisoners on the debtor's side were regaled out of the
fund
placed at the disposal of the Mayor for that
purpose.
WAVERTREE.
A public dinner took place at the Temperance Hotel, in
this village, at which Thomas Franklin, Esq., took the chir.
The toasts were of the same character as those at the other
dinners we have noticed.
RUNCORN.
The royal nuptials were celebrated here with a spirit and
cordiality that would not have been discreditable to its great
neighbour Liverpool. Business was totally suspended, and
in fact all the inhabitants seemed to enter briskly into the fes-
tivities. Lord Francis Egerton's workmen were sumptuously
regaled, and at four o'clock a splendid dinner was given, at
which most of the neighbouring gentry were present. Sir R.
Brooke, Bart. presided. and all the usual loyal toasts, inter-
mixed with good wishes for the happiness of the royal pair,
were given and received with unbounded applause.