The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-09-21 00:00:00

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MAGNIFICENT VAULT.—The vault of the Scherematoff
family is an object of the greatest curiosity. It is as large
as ball-room, and warmed by stoves constantly heated; no
damp can approach these mouldering remains, enshrined in
tombs of ormolu, beautifully chased ; and though some are
more than a hundred years old, though their tenants have
already crumbled into dust, these costly monuements still
remain fresh and unimpared as they came from the hands of
the workmen.—Raikes'e City of the Czar.

THE ARISTOCRACY OF ENGLAND.—Despotism will some-
times abuse its power; aristocracy will sometimes be inso-
lent, or foolish, or corrupt, or oppressive; but in the frail
state of human nature, will the dominion of the populace be
more pure, or virtuous, or wise? The old nobility may not ,
be what we could wish' them be; but is it possible that the
equality can exist for a day? •And if inequality must exist,
what so palatable as this? When they ale insolent, is their
insolence like that of new got wealth ? It is a counterac-
tion to intrigue, craft, fraud. corruption, and violence; and
" leaves" men " leisure to be wise." The respect for it, in
spite of all asseverations to the contrary, cannot be eradi-
cated from the human bosom; and lie %vim has it, and does
not experience a complacent satisfaction at the reflection on
it, is a fool or something worse; that is, a hypocrite who dis-
guises what he feels. The few really old nobility of England
are some of the oldest and noblest of Europe t they may be
called aboriginal—looking to the conquest, and souse even
towards Charlemagne.—Sir Egerttm Brydges.
COURAGEOUS Bki,Lotr.—A French lady, named Dangeville,
said to be a sister of the deputy for the department of the
Aine, ascended to the summit of Mont Bison on the 4th
instant. She quitted the valley of Chamouni on the 3d at
an early hour in the morning,, slept at the Grands Mulets,
and reached her perilous destination at twelve o'clock on the
,Ith. She remained on the summit of the mountain for about
an hour, wrote some notes, and drank a health to the Count
de Paris. The guides by whom she was accompanied spoke
in the highest terms of her courage, perseverance, and pre-
sence of mind, and the cheerfulness with which she encour-
aged them, chatttng and joking with them during the entice
of the ascent. Previously to this successful trip, the feat
had been accomplished only by one female, a peasant of
Chamouni, who, on reaching the grand plateau, became ex-
hausted with fatigue, and was carried by force to the summit.
Mdlle. Dangeville, on her return to .Chamouni, on the morn-
ing, of the sth, was received with the utmost enthusiasm by
the inhabitants, who proceeded to meet her, and fired salutes
of cannon in honour of her exploit. •

PICTURE op NEW Yonx.—There are but few things which
arrest the eye of an Englishman perambulating New York
different from those to which he has been accustomed. The
-niggers, speckling the aspect of society, which forming a part
of it, except among themselves, are certainly not the most
pleasing feature for contemplation ; the total absence of street-
beggars, however, more than Counterbalances the eye-sore,
and even the rank odour caused by the numerous coloured
population. In summer will be noticed the straw hats and
linen jackets, the ice vans and charcoal carts, the portable
lemonade fountains at the corners of the streets, the cart-loads
of pine-apples, melons, and peaches ; the auctioneers
their goods under the awning of an umbrella, bawling and
guessing; while the real black chimney-sweeper chants out
his vocation, and some other niggers are crying from their
wheelbarrows "hominy" and "hot corn." Add to these a
carter standing up on its vehicle like an ancient charioteer,
two or three tradesmen sitting at their doors reading news-
papers, and several piles of wood in the street, which some
niggers are industriously sawing into sizes at their cross-leg-
ged mills. To carry out the picture, we must-add six pigs,.
with right of common gutterway, three or four miserable dogs
with their tongues hanging out nf their mouths, and a troop
of newly-arrived " gim of the ocean" pisantry around a pump;
while some "military" must be seen in the distance, and the
ladies opening the windows to.obtain a peep at the heroes—
"soldiers in peace, citizens in war." The military are for a
• minute obstructed by six gaily-painted covered carts, filled
with merchandise, which their owners, the "western mer-
chants," are carrying home; one "fresh spring-water" loco-
motive from Long Island, an "American ginger champagne"
waggon, and a dirty cart carrying the mail of " U. S." (Uncle
Sam, or United States.) The placards on the wall are—
" American Theatre. Native talent!"— "American Museum,"
—" American fire•grates,"—" American blacking,"‘—Ame-
rican paper hanging."—and two political bills,—" Strike fo
freedom! Congress meets on the 10th instant. Jackson-Even,
do your duty!!"—" Democrats, Anti-masons, Whigs, heat
George the Third 1776,—beat tyrant Jackson 18.36.—Elec-
tive monarchy—ruin—despotism—rouse to the fight —orslaves
for ever—could beat the British." The picture will now be
complete with the addition of a grocery store, on the outside
of which is printed the following announcement:—" French
brandy, Loudon gin, Monongahela whiskey, Jamaica spirits,
Yankee ruin, pine-apple cider, Albany ale, Philadelphia
porter, Saratoga spring-water, Congress water, sarsaparilla
soda, ginger champagne, sling, toddy, sangaree, cocktail,
mint julep. apple tack." The winter picture is, of :nurse,
very different. The snow is on the ground [ruin four to twelve
inches deep; business is at a stand-still; the wheeled vehic-
les disappear, and "sleighs', (sledges) of all descriptions,
some of them very handsome, and drawn by from one to four
horses, with bells round their necks to warn passengers of
their otherwise noiseless approach over the snow, are used in
their stead ; the rivers and canals are blocked up, and the ice,
houses replenished; the theatres and ten-pin alleys (nine-pins
being a prohibited game) till to overflowing; and those who
have sweethearts take them out on " sleighing frolics," co•
vered up in large bearskin wrappers, in which the warmest
courtship is carried on over the ice and snow. The in ter-
season is peculiarly propitious to Hymen in the United States,
as time is not then so valuable to men of business at it is iu
summer.—Bentley's Miscellany.

THE SHOW-itonm.—ft happened that an old lord of game
family, who was going to 'usury a young lady of uo family in
particular, came with the young lady and the young lady's
sister, to witness the ceremony of trying on two uuptial bou-
nets which had been ordered the day before; and Madame
Mantalini announcing the fact in a shrill treble through the
speaking-pipe, which communicated with the workroom,
Miss Knag darted hastily upstairs, with a bonnet in each
head, and presented herself in the show-room in a charming
state of palpitation, intended to demonstrate her enthusiasm
in the,cause. The bonnets were no sooner fairly on, than
Miss Kraig and Madame Manta fell into convulsions of
admiration, "A most elegant appearance!" said Madame
Mantalini. "I never saw anything so exquisite in.alleny
life!' said Miss Knag. Now old lord; who was a very
old lord, said nothing, but mumbled and 'chuckled in a state
of great delight, no less with the nuptial bonnets and their
wearers, than with his own address in getting such a fine
woman for his wife; and the young lady, wile was a very
lively young lady, seeing the old lord in., this rapturous con-
dition, chased the old hod behind a cheval-glass, and then
and there kissed bite, white Madame Mantalini and the other
young lady discreetly looked another way. But, pending the
salutatiosa Miss Kung, who was tinged with curiosity, stepped
behind the glass, end encountered the lively young lady's
eye just at the very moment when she kissed the lord; upon
which the young lady, in a pouting matinee, murmured some-
thing about " Au old think'," and "Great impertinence,"
and finished by darting a look of displeasure at Miss Krieg,
and smiling caniemPinallsYy. "Madame alantahni," said
the young lady, Ma'am," said Machine Mautalini. " Pray
have up that pretty young creature we saw yesterday." "Of
all things in the world, Madame Mint slant." said the lord's
intended, throwing herself languidly on a sofa, " I hate being
waited on by frights of elderly persons. Let the always see
lhat young creature, I beg, whenever I come," " Oh yes,
do," said the sister. .'• By all means," sail the old lord;
"the lovely young creature, by all means:" "Every body
is talking about her," said the young lady, in the same care-
less manner; " and my lord, being a great admirer of female
beauty, must positively see her." " She is universally ad-
mired," replied Msrdatne Mantalini. "a iss Knag, send up
Miss Niekleby. You beed not return." " 1 beg your par-
pen, aladame Mantalini, what did you say last ?" asked Miss
Kline tiemblinge "You need not return," repeated the su-
perior, sharply. Miss Knag vanished without another word,
and in all reasiinable time was replaced by Kate, who took
off the new bonnets and put on the old ones, blushing very
much to find that the old lord and the two young ladies were
staring her •out of countenance all the time. " Why, how
yotreolour, child !' said the lord's chosen bride. "She is not
quite so accustomed to her business as she will be in a week
or two," interposed Madame Mantalini, with a gracious
smile. "1 am afraid you have been giving hini some of %our
wicked looks, my lord," said the intended. "No, no, no,'"
replied the old lord; " no, no, 1 m going to be married, and
lead a new life. Ha, ha, ha ! a new life—a new life ! ha, ha,
ha!" It was a satisfactory thing to hear that the old gentle-
man was going to lead a new life; for it was pretty evident
that his old one would not last much longer. The mere exer-
Von of protracted chuckling reduced him to a fearful ebb of
coughing and gasping, and it was some minutes before he
could find breath. to say that the girl was too pretty for a mil-
liner. "I hope you do not think good looks a disqualifica-
tion for the business," said Madame Mantalini, simpering.
"Not by any means," replied the old lard, "or you would
have left it long ago." " You naughty creature," said the
lively lady, poking the peer with her parasol, " I won't have
you talk so. Ilowilare you?" Phis playful inquiry was ac-
companied with another poke, and another, and then the old
lord caught the parasol, and wouldn't give it up again, which
induced the other lady to come to the rescue, and some very
pretty sportivenes4 ensued. "You will see that those little
alteratious are made, Madame Mantalini," said the lady.
"Nay, ow lord, you shall positively go first ; I wouldn't. leave
you behind with that pretty girl, not for half a second. 1
know you too well. Jane, my dear, let him go first, and we
shall, be quite sure of him." The old lord, evidently much
flattered by this susaicion, bestowed a grotesque leer on Kate
as be passed, and receiving another tap with the parasol for
his wickedness, tottered down stairs to the door, where his
sprightly body was hoisted into the carriage by two stout
footmen.—From Nicholas Nickleby.
A IM:4,II:KAHLE AFRIcAN HUNTER.—In the evening,
Henrick came from his huts to visit me. He was a square
made and athletic N'arnaqua, of forty years of age, about five
feet eight inches in height, nose low, but inclined to aquiline,
teeth rather prominent, but covered with his lips; a goud-
humoured smile about his mouth, and altogether with a very
amiable and intelligent expression of conntenauce, He was
beautifully formed, deep chested, small waist, and muscular
arms, thighs, and calves, without any extra flesh beyond
what was necessary to give perfect ssnimetry to his figure.
His feet were small, as is usual amore the S'arriaquas, but
his instep was particularly high, and even rose in a sort of
nob in the middle: this may have added to his astonishing
power as a runner. 'l'he reader must not imagine I indulge
in a traveller's license when I say that Henrick could catch
and kill zebras by fleetness of foot. I believe he, has often
dine this; for I have seen him turn zebras towards the guns;
and when I tell you he managed to catch them. I toilV be
believed—.if not, I must lie under an evil imputation, which
I would willingly avoid—for, " Horts et sempre," now and
always, "Truth me guide." When Henrick's powder :an
'short, he took a hunting knife in his telt hand (for he
.was
left handed, anti continued so, though it was through his left
arm he had received a ball at the skirmish at Bethany), and
knowing there were zebras in his neighbourhood, he went
out to the field to seek them, to their grazing, ground, to run
them dawn. Walking on his toes with an elastic springing
step. at the rate of upwards of five miles an hour, he paced
over the plain, glancing at the ground for foot marts, and on
each side of him, with his keen eyes. The prints of the
compact-hoofed zebras are observed on the sands, and pre-
sently the troop itself is seen grazing near. Henrick stoops,
disencumbers himself of every skin covering which might
encumber him, even to his leopard skin cap, and steals as
near as he can to the game without being perceived; but the
wetchfsil eye of the stallion discovers the hunter, when he
leaves the cover of the hushes, and giving the alarm to the
rest, the whole gallop off. Henrick, without putting himself
to the top of his speed at first, follows them : the zebras stop
to graze; Heurick running like a race horse, with his sto-
mach near to the ground, bounds towards them. Away they
rush again, snorting and tossing their striped heads in the
air, and switching their light and node-like tails in the pride
of fancied fleetness and freedom. The hunter " sits on their
skirts," and relaxes not from his pursuit fur a moment: he,
clears stones, bushes, and other impediments: after three or
four miles be is in perfect wind; the ground seems to fly from,
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the same time. The zebra falls on its side, when Henrick
instantly plunges his knife into its chest, mud then allows it
to rise and run off: it keeps up with the rest for a short dis-
tance, then gradually falls behind the troop, weak'from the
loss of blood. Its comrades wait for it till Henrick again
dashes forward, repeats his fatal thrust, and if two stabs are
not sufficient to stretch the zebra dead on the plain, a third
is given, which rolls the beautiful body lifeless on the ground,
covered with dust and perspiration, The successful hunter
then returns to his huts, to send his people with pack-oxen to
bring home the prize. --illexande s b.:podia:in into Africa,

LORD FRANCIS EGERTON.—We understand that Lord F.
Egerton, M.P., is expected in Aderdeen next week, and that
he will visit King's College, of which he is Lord Rector, on
the 24th instant. The Graduates and Alumni propose to
wait upon him with an address of congratulation.7—Aberdeen
Constitutional. - -

REPRESENTATION OF DEVONPORT.—Another report is in
circulation relative to our well-satisfied representative, Sir
Edward Codrington. It is now said that a negotiation, or,
in plainer terms, a bargaiu, is on the tapis, for the transfer
of Sir Edward's seat to a gentleman conuected with the Ad-
miralty, the consideration to be made being the naval com-
mand at this port, on the retirement of Lord Amelius Beau-
cleik. We do not vouch for the authenticity of these parti-
culars, but we must express our disgust that the self-sufficiency
of certain parties should have given any grounds for leading
the world to suppose that the electors of this borough are to
be bargained for, and bought and sold like heals of cattle.
It was not sufficient that Caesar's wife should be pure, but that
she should be above suspicion. So we say in respect to the
character of this borough, and for the purpose of putting the-,
matter at rest, we ask those who are able to give a reply
whether any negotiation has been or is on foot respecting
the representation of the borough ; and if so, v hat are the
terms? That some mancauerings, some proceedings on
which it would not be prudent to let in the light. have taken
place, is evident; and as independent public journalists, it.
shall be our duty to sift the matter to the bottom.—West of
England Conservative.
BONDED WHEAT,—The whole of the wheat in bond,
amounting to one million of quarters, was liberated on Thurs-
day last, on the payment of is. per quarter duty to the Queen.
It was fully expected that a very material decline in the price
of that grain would follow when this vast supply entered the
market. Quite the contrary effect has been produced, for
wheat has actually advanced in value in the face of this enor-
mous supply! Flow is this? It is rumoured in Mark-lane
that the principal holders of foreign wheat have held a private
meeting, at which they one and ail agreed to withold their
grain front the market at present, with the view of forcing up
the price. It is certain that the display of sadaples of the
"bonded" was very much reduced on Monday, and the factors
boldly demanded higher rates, which they eventually obtained
of the miners to the tune of two to three shillings a quarter.
If this be notaa most audacioas attempt at a "corn monopoly,"
then there is no such thing in the world. Will the bread-
consuming public qUietly aubMit to the exaction now their
eyes are open? if they do, let there be no more outcry against
the corn laws. [lf speculators withold there grain from the
market at present, tt can only he in anticipation that sup-
plies from ether sources will ultimately prove short. They
no not mean to destroy part of their stock, like the Dutch in
their Spice Islands, to get a higher price for the rest. The
public would have cause of complaint if such was the case;
but they have no cause, when holders merely reserve their
stock for higher prices; for that which is the interest of the
holders is also that of the public—namely, that the stock
should be husbanded if it is scanty; and if it is not scanty,
the holders have no motive for keeping theirs back, as they
will not get higher prices by tieing so. We really thought
this was A, B, C.]—/ilinisterial Evening Paper.
DEATH OF THECHISHOLAI.—The former representative of
this county, Alexander William Chisholm, Esq., of Chis-
holm, died here on Saturday last, the Bth inst. The hon.
gentleman having resigned his seat. in parliament from ill
health, was attacked, on the let of :.ugust, with a suddt;n and
alarming illness, whilst in the Caaedonian Hotel, Inverness
Medical assistance was instantly procured, and hopes were
entertained of his recovery. It was found impossible, how-
ever, to remove The Chisholm from the hotel, and here he
remained, alternately exciting hopes and fears among his
family and friends, until death at length interposed to put an
end to the melancholy and affecting struggle. Chisholm was
in the 28th year of his age. He was attended in his last ill-
ness by Dr. Abercrombie, of Edinburgh, Dr. Hope, London,
and the medical gentlemen of Inverness. Chisholm's father
died in 1818, and by his will appointed, as tutors or guar-
dians to his son, Lord (ilenelg, Sir Duncan Cameron of
Fassifern, Sir J. P. Grant of Rothiemurchus, and Mr. Ma-
kenzie of Muirtown. By the instructions of these gentlemen,
Chisholm received a finished education at Cambridge : he
was a young. gentleman of considerable attainments, and of
amiable dispositions. He will be succeeded in his estates by
his brother, Captain Duncan Chisholm of the Guards—an
accomplished officer, who distinguished himself at college,
and who is now with his regiment in Canada. The remains
of the late chief will be interred in the family burying ground
in Beanly Priory, next week, his cousin, Mr. Macdonnell of
Glengarry, officiating as chief mourner.—lnverness Courier.
M iss BeeDETT COUTTS.—The following particulars of the
recent Harrogate "affair," may be relied upon as correct :
Miss Burdett Coutts was staying at the "Queen Hotel" at
Harrogate. Mr. Dunn, or Done, (at all events pronounced
Dunn,) an Irish barrister, took lodgings exactly opposite to
the house, and was very impertinent, &c. He got his picture
.painted, anti had it placed in the garden, where she was in
the habit of walking. It was observed by her or her maid,
and taken into the house. They appeared to have had some
sport about it, and sent it to a library for exhibition. The
man is supposed to be a little deranged. Miss Burdett Coutts
removed for a few days to the Marquis of Granby Hotel,
(which, by the by, belongs to Macready,) High Harrogate;
and Master Dunn either took lodaiugsimmediately.opposite,
or within a few doors, anti persevered in his obtrusive inten-
tions until public notice was called for.--irje.
DEATH OF SIR W. ELLIOTT, CAPTAIN, R.N.—We have
reason to fear that this intrepid and distinguished officer died
on Friday at Plymouth. He had not long obtained the
coast:laud of the Adelaide, flag-ship to Lord Amelius Bean-
clerk. Sir W. Elliott was of tunable origin, a native of
Cawsand, near Plymouth. His daring achievements during
the late war in the West Indies procured for him every step
in the naval ladder of promotion. Would that all of the
same name would say as much ! Sir William, in the service,
went by the .)o.iquet of " Fire-eating Elliott." The late
captain of the Adelaide was no relative to the First Lord of
the Admiralty. His sudden death gives to Lord Miuto
another opportunity of extending his powerful patronage.
The command of a flag-ship is the best appointment a cap-
tain can obtain.— Times.