The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-08-24 00:00:00

THE WALTON BALZAAa ANIY PROMENADE,

This grated bazaar and protnenade (under Royal and dis-
tinguished' patronage) will commence to-morrow, and will be
continued on, the following day, in the beautiful nursery and
garden groundgof Mr. Skirving, in the immediate neighbour-
hood of Walton Church, for the renovation and improvement
of which—one of the most interesting places of worship in
this locality—the proceeds are to be devoted. The prepara-
tions made are on a most extensive and judicious scale, and,

whether as regards the abundance and variety of the articles
that will be exposed for sale, useful and ornamental—the

attractions of the fair vendors, or the charming luxuriance
of the gardens, the whole of which are replete with the finest
and rarest productions in which the admirers of horticultural
productions take delight—or the praiseworthy and altogether
unexceptionable obiect in view—,the exhibition will undoubt-

edly be the most interesting ever witnessed in this locality,
and will combine the pleasures of a fancy fair with those of
a splendid fete champetre. Several excellent bands of music-
will be. stationed in various parts of the gardens, which present
a rare combination of the beauties of Sylvia and Flora, and
the attendance of the elite and fashionable of the town and
neighbourhood, will give animation to the scene, in itself
varied and delightful. _ _ _

We have visaed the grounds, and a brief preliminary ac—
count of their variety and extent, and of the accommoda—
tions provided, will, we trust, be acceptable to the mass of
our readers. _ _

The visitors will enter by the principal gate, at the lodge=
and seed warehouse, on the east side of the Walton high.
road, where the company who arrive in carriages will alight..
Proceeding thence by the old avenue of sycamores leading
to Mr. Skirving's residence, "Spella Hall,' a plain but neat.
building " of the olden time," they will pass under a tri-
umphal arch, between the two first trees, formed centrally
by 'a royal standard, supported by evergreens and flowers..
Other national flags will be tastefully disposed at different
points, to guide to the tents and the principal promenades-
On the left of the second gate, and between it and the ivy-
mantled barn, a handsome decorated tent will first be seen,
to be appropriated for confectionary, &c., to be served by
ladies. The barn and the contiguous stabling, &c., also
covered with ivy, are fine old buildings, and form two sides
of a square, within which is another tent, for more substan-
tial refreshments, twenty yards in length, by ten in breadth,
and calculated to accommodate from four to five hundred
individuals. Several sheds under one of the buildings have
also been cleared out and fitted up, to afford shelter to the
company in the event of a passing shower. The second gate
from these buildings, southward, leads to an extent of twelve
acres of fine nursery ground, planted with shrubs and ever-
greens of various kinds, and intersected by walks crossing
each other at right angles. The fine protecting hedges ois
each side of these walks resemble the side scenes of a theatre;
and the church and mansions of Everton, rising over the
trees, on the northern acclivity of the hill, form an agreeable-
termination of the vista to the south.

The gate at the top of the avenue leads on to the lawn
and in pleasure grounds that front the house on the north, and
in which are fixed in picturesque and isolated positions the
tents for the fancy fair. Two of these are on the left of the
promenade, and two in front of the house, all shaded by the
stately sycamores on the lawn, and backed by the luxuriant
and variegated foliage of the shrubberies. Some rare and
beautiful evergreen exotics—the productions of the nursery
—are disposed around them with admirable effect. The
tents are each twenty-one feet in length and thirteen feet in
width. Passinc, the front of the house and turning to the
north, a path through a rustic piece of rock-work, covered
with ivy, fern, and heather, overshadowed by weeping elms
and willows, leads the visitor to a portion of the pleasure
grounds which as regards the taste with which it is laid out,
may challenge comparison with any spot of similarly circum-
scribed extent in the kingdom. The variegated shrubbing
is indented so as to form delightful and apparently intermi-
nable little bays or glades, the green sward resembling the

course of a river with its numerous tributaries. Oii the
north, the walk passes under an artificial arch so admirably
constructed of stone, cement, &c, as to appear to be a rem-
nant of some ancient edifice, the well defined masonry of
which has, so far, defied the rude assaults of many a winter's
storm. On the left side of the walk two ladies' teats are
erected ; and on the right in a more isolated and retired po-
sition, stands another. When it is " high 'change" at these
delightful marts, the visitors will be reminded of the captiva-
ting descriptions of the ancient poets of " sylvan nymphs
and vales of Arcadie." On the west the peaks of the old
outbuildings peeping over the trees enhance the general pic-
turesque effect. Within a circular iron fence may here be
seen the dark green " Auricaria Imbricate," or Chili pine-
tree, a highly ornamental plant introduced of late years into
this country. Here are also several fine specimens of the
Irish yew. In the ruined or rustic archway. alluded to, in
which even the strata of the stone are distinguishable, a num-
ber of flower-pots are worked in so as to be concealed in the
masonry. These contain appropriate plants and flowers,—
fuchsias, verbenas, yuccas, &cc,' and patches of natural moss
complete the illusion. Beyond it, two weeping elms form a
shady arch; and running northward a distance of two hun-
dred yards, are a number of broad walks, intersected by
others at right angles. These will form the principal prome-
nades, and the whole ground (many acres in extent) is di.
vided into compartments by high intersecting hedges, and is
replete with the choicest flowers, shrubs, fruit-trees, &c,
exotic and indigenous. We observed some fine training
walls, and beyond them (within a wall enclosure), a large col-
lection of fine standard roses, many of which are yet in full,
bloom, though the season is so far advanced. Passing fur,
ther on towards Walton church, may be seen largo beds of
forest trees, of from one to two years old. Thaw, et a dia,
tance, resemble grass fields,—yet are deAineil in their future
growth to become stately orests in the landscape far and
near. - The experimental greases, and many varieties of tut.,
nips add other field productions, will also interest the 80,
culturist. In some breadths of these the extraordinarily
fertilizing properties of the " guano," or vulture manure
from South America, are gratifyingly observable. The col.
lection of American and bog plants, in compartments, alone(
the sides of one of the principal walks is very fine ; as as
that of China roses, rhododendrons, variegated hollies, juni-
pers, yews, Cubes, arbutus, arbor vitae, &c. Near the
standard roses are two large beds of dahlias, containing
many thousand plants. Those on the west side, supported
by triangles of bamboo cane, are furthest advanced, and in-
clude marry ri&i and beautiful varieties. The peach-trees in
training will be much admired,—and the florist will remark
a fine bed of the Fararia pavonia, or tiger lily. close tQ the
dahlias is a tine light iron trellis, for the training of trees,
eight feet in height, fr(4ll.the manufaetory pf Mr. Peaks, of
this town. .A.Tongst thp hpg Opts will. bp noticed fiveNa%
rieties of kalintas, azaleas, and rhododendrons, The wallis,
which are smooth and broad, are all neatly edged with box.
wood. On the west side of a cart or carriage-road, leading
north from the old buildings, aro beds of auricarias, roses,
and honeysuckles, in pots, &c., and near these squares and
pits containing alaternus, sweet bays, American hollies, Chi-
nese roses, in sorts, and vines. On the side of the crossing
walk near the buildings, are cedars of Lebanon, magnolias,
Canadian pines, and the Nepaul pine (pinus excelsa), or deo-
dora,—the last worshipped by the easterus, who construct
their temples ofits remarkably durable wood. This tree grows
in its native country 2,000 feet above the level of the Mkt
The show of carnations will attract much native,
The greenhouses, two in nnipberl end 1.4 hpthouse In the.
centre pf ope pf them, ere en tlq south silly, of the house..
In these there Oraawerfrit yaViqie§ 9 greellhM;s'e plant%
including a large-number of natives of South Amerika—a
continent abounding in botanical treasures, many of which,
from the table lands arid mountains, are of a hardy nature,
and flourish in this country in great perfection. The show
of geraniums is superb, sheaving in size of bloom and splen.
dour of colour a decided contrast to the same favourite kind
of flowers some years ago—the effect of improved cultiva-
tion. The collection of fuchsias is very fine, including a
rich specimen of the Fuchsia corimbijlora, with large pen-
dant flowers in bunches. The leaves are very large, some of
them apparently eight filches long. We observed in t 4
gardens in which the greenhouses stand a greet varicty et
herbaceous plants, principally in full bleem. Here the 3
is also a fine row of the .42tricaeiyi e.,vcer,str. or Neolk Islay,
pine, a beautiful feathery variety of the 'elass, Iliii c‘iie
Good Hope and New Holland .plants are 040 in a thriving
condition, Here, too, is a speeneen of the Pious exeelsg,
from the Himalayan mountains, the tallest of the tribe, and
which in its native climate attains a height of 250 feet.
The hothouse, in the middle of the south greenhouse,
contains a number of rare and curious plants. Amongst
them we observed two specimens of the Chinese lilies, in-
troduced into Europe by the celebrated Dr. Seibold. One
of these, a white lily, is now in bloom, and is very beautiful;
the other, which is coloured, is just bursting into blossom.
There are many fine walks in the grounds, adorned with
plants and flowers, and shaded by trees ; as well as a large
extent of nursery ground on the west side :of the Walton
road, from many parts of which extensive lend and marin
prospects are ebtalged ;—lint we reerye flirt* details naafi
our next publieatipn when we will furnish a full aeeoent o
the fete, and the ol:jeets that more peculiarly attract etteul
tion. We cannot, however, conclude without repeating our
conviction that, should the weather be favourable, the Wal-
ton bazaar will present one of the most delightful and inter-
esting scenes that has over been witnessed in this neighbour-
hood.

THE MANCHESTER HODGEPODGE; OR, THE

DEATH OF COCK ROBIN.

With the slight alteration of " corn laws" for " cock ro-
bin," the following old and very popular poem is astonish-
ingly suitable for the present memorable events now taking
place at Manchester.
Who killed Cock Robin?—
We, said the LEAGUE,
In conference big,
4.0 we killed Cock Robin, •
Who sow him die 3-7
I, said the
With my little eye,
And I saw him die. ,
Who caught his blood ?
I, said old GAD—,t
With countenance sad,
And I caught his blood.

Who made his shroud?—
I, said Lord DUCIE,
And they call me Lord Goosey ;
But I made his shroud.
Who'll make his grave ?--
I, said M'KERROW,
With my spade and barrow,
4nd I'll dig his grave.
Who'll by undertaker
said the Qualcpa ;
Although I'm a Shaker,
I'll be undertaker.
Who'll say the prayer ?
The Priest he is there,
And none of us dare,
So we won't have a prayer.
Who'll be the Clerk ?
I, said little BiNNEY
Although I'm a ninney,
I'll be the Clerk.
Who'll carry the link ?
I, said Dicx
For I like a hot job,
And I'll carry the
Who'll toll toll the bell
I, said Jottra 13tit.L,
Because I can pull,
Cobden. M.P. • -
And I'll toll the bell.
t
Dr. Pye Tramitrh' Mr. Gadsby
.

A LAWYEIL—The best and most effectual
giOveFrFi to a verbose pettifogger, occurred in a well-
known e
city, and is within our knowledge as a fact. Much
• t his will, a shrewd, plain spoken, straight forward
agains
• was called from his business, and forced upon a jury,
checkCn ° icvl:4;
citizen
to pronounce verdict over some trivial point of litigation.
He sat some time patiently until they got the merits of the
case, and saw that the matter was just worth the toss of a red
cent, and far worthier of being so decided than thrust into a
court
justice. Yet a pedantic looking small lawyer got
ti
an ostentatious display of law books before him,
end giving every indication that he was going to commence a
prolix fanfaronade, a kind of forensic oratory, for which he
rhtaovfing
was sometimes celebrated among the different courts of jus-
tice and other bars of the place. After several pompons
hems and hams, he commenced—" Gentlemen of the jury' " Look here," said our juryman, rising au& pullingsout his
watch—" I've just one remark before you go on. UY"
talk more than five minutes
Dive my verdict auainst you.,
Now you see the less you speak the better." The lawyer
took the hint, contented to be choked off, and was rewarded
by the paltry verdict he wished to gain.—N. 0. Picayune.

M`NEILE'S ANSWER TO MR: MASSIE, A
DISSENTING MINISTER AT SALFORD, AND
ONE OF THE MANCHESTER CONVENTION-
ISTS,
Killarney, 18th August, 1841.
SlR,—Your letter of the 10th was redirected to me to
allyeastle, and from thence to this place, where I received
it last night.
I thank you for the friendly terms in which you invite me
to take part in the proposed conference, assuring me of " a
courteous reception and a respectful audience even to hear
me in opposition to your opinions. Independent, however,
of now impracticable distance, and apart from the merits of
the question to be brought under consideration, I am com-
pelled to decline by the terms of your printed address con-
vening the assembly. In it you say, "For a while, let us
lay aside our sectarian and partizan differences, and, on the
hallowed ground of Christian charity, assemble for the pur-
pose of bettering the condition of famishing multitudes."
In what you call our sectarian differences, are involved all
the eternal truths of the Christian religion—truths from
which alone can emanate anything deserving the name of
Christian charity. To admit the possibility of meeting on
the ground of Christian charity, without reference to Chris-
tian truth—nay, on the express condition of laying aside for a
while all that many among us consider to be God's own word—
would, in my opinion, be to countenance the infidel liberal-
ism which implies that Revelation is useless, without having
the honest boldness to say so. Believing as 1 do, that all
Scripture is given by inspiration of God, I feel bound, what-
ever enterprise I undertake, whatever subject I discuss, to
do all on Christian principles, or, itt the language of the
Apostle, to " do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" ; and,
therefore, I cannot consent to place myself in any circum-
stances where I must lay aside for a while all reference to
the great and glorious truths which Christ lived, died, and
rose again, to establish and promulgate.
The corn-law question is a national one. It may be dis-
cussed on Scriptural principles ; and our Saviour's prophecy
that, until his coming again, " nation shall rise against na-
tion, and kingdom against kingdom," may preserve our
Christian statesmen from the flattering delusion of abjuring
patriotism as a prejudice, and embracing a cosmopolitan
phantom, which they would in vain persuade the statesmen
of other nations to embrace ; while the Apostolical injunc-
tion t 0,," provide for our own, specially those of our own
house, may suggest to a paternal government the wisdom
of not exposing, the multitudes of our fellow-countrymen to
the risk of famishing, by leaving their provision dependent
upon foreigners : but you must excuse me when I say, that
I can anticipate no benefit to the world, to their own coun-
try, or to themselves, from a- confer ence of men who stipu-
late for the exclusion, during their conference, of all the
essentials of Scripture truth, under the name of sectarian
differences.

Thisis—not too strong: for your printed address is " to
.tlleministers of ALL religious denominations th..oughout the
u tuted Kingdom" ; and no arguments are required to prove
that their sectarian differences involve all the essentials of
Scriptural truth, including the inspiration of Scripture itself.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
HUGH M'NEILE.
Rev. J. W. Massie.