The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-10-15 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

Mr. Carus Wilson, the well• known solicitor, has been
imprisoned by the Royal Court of Jersey. for contempt
of Court. In a libel case tried before them he appears
to have protested against some of the Judges on the
ground of personal animosity. He was sentenced to pay
a fine of £lO and to beg pardon of the Court. Having
declined compliance he was in consequence incarcerated.
RECKLESS PROFLIGACY.—At the final examination, in
the Birmingham Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday se'nnight,
of Henry Jecks Dixon and John Dixon, Kidderminster,
carpet manufacturers, it appeared that the latter had in
four years lost no less than £2413 lOs by betting at races,
and £213 Gs on opera admissions. Other instances of
extravagance and profligacy were proved, and the further
hearing of the bankrupt's case was adjourned till the 2nd
of December. Henry Dixon, upon whom no imputation
was made, was discharged.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OFCREDITORS.—An
important judgment was recently pronounced by the Vice-
Chancellor of England in the case of " Bush and Co., v.
Shipman and Co." The plaintiffs are hop-merchants in
the borough, and had had dealings with John Shippam,
grocer of Mansfield, of whose estate and effects the de-
fendants were assignees under a deed of assignment.
Some time before the assignment the insolvent bought a
quantity of hops from the plaintiffs, but which were in
the possession of the plaintiffs at the time the assignment
was made. Three months from the date of the assign-
ment was the time limited for creditors to come in and
take the benefit of it; but some time after the expiration
of the three months, the plaintiffs sold the hops in their
possession, passed the proceeds to the credit of Shippam's
account, and then sought the benefit of the assignment
for the difference, but on the assignees refusing to allow
their claim, they filed their bill. After hearing the case
the vice-chancellor said that both on the substance and
merits of the case the plaintiffs could not recover as they
were clearly not entitled to their security, and at the
same time take the benefit of their deed. That point had
been decided in " Cullingworth v. Lloyd," (2 Beavan
385) and was to govern this case. The plaintiffs were,
therefore, condemned in costs.
IMPORTANT TO SCOTCH AND IRISH CREDITORS OF
ENGLISH BANKRUPTS.—Tuesday, in the Bankruptcy
Court, in the case of D. M'Kenzie, of Chambers-street,
City, merchant, a pint of some importance to the credi-
tors of English and Scotch bankrupts was decided on the
proof of the Clydesdale Bankirg Company. who were
creditors of the bankrupts to the amount ef 1.1,100. The
solicitors to the fiat ohjec'ed to the proof on the ground
that the affidavit was sworn before a Master Extraordinary
in Chancery, whereas the act required that where persons
reside out of England, it should be sworn before a magis-
trate, and attested by a notary public. The learned Com-
missioner Evans held this to be the legal mode of proceed-
ing, and the proof was rejected. An assignee was then
chosen, but before the close of the meeting, the solicitor
to the hank said, that in searching for cases, he found that
by the 6th and 7th Vict., c. 42, the power of Masters in
Chancery to take affidavits was extended to Scotland and
Ireland. The learned Commissioner said, it was quite a
new thing to appoint Masters of the Court of Chancery of
England in those places, and he certainly never heard of
their power to take these affidavits. On perusing the act,
however, he found such was the case. The proof was ad-
mitted, and a power of attorney was put in to vote for the
choice of assigi.ces, but the power had not got the seal of
the company, and was held to be incomplete.

THE COURT 4- FASHIONABLE WORLD.

LOUIS PHILIPPE IN ENGLAND.

Yesterday week, at half-past six o'clock. p.m., his Ma-
jesty the King of the French embarked at Treport, on his
long expected visit to her Majesty Queen Victoria. His
Majesty was accompanied by his son, the Duke tie Mont-
pensier, and a host of distinguished persons attached to the
French court. The Queen was deeply affected at his
Majesty's departure, being her first separation from the
King since their marriage. All the population of the
place turned out to see the King's departure, and every
house was illuminate.] ; nor was it only the houses that
were lighted up, but a very curious effect was produced
by the illumination of the whole line of the pier. along
which were placed flambeaux and lamps. In this work
the fishermen's wives took a prominent part. for on them
was conferred the honour of lighting his Majesty as he
walked from his carriage along the stand to the small
barge which was manned to convey him aboard the
Gomer. It may easily be conceived that about 50 of these
women marshalled in a line as regular as soldiers, and
each artneA with a large and flaming flambeau, must,
combined with their peculiar costume, have given a very
striking appearance to the scene.
About day break on Tuesday the squadron approached
the English coast, and the inhabitants of Portsmouth were
early on the look-out for it. It was contrived that a sort
of fleet, as it were, formed of the squadron of experimen-
tal gun-brigs and one or two ships-of the line, and some
other vessels, should, by stretching out for some miles off
the harbour in the direction of the French coast, at once
act as heralds of the approach of the french vessels, and
as a sort of escort to his Majesty up the harbour. oppo-
site the Victoria Pier his Majesty stopped the steamer,
and retired to the saloon, where the Mayor and Corpora-
tion of Portsm uth presented his Majesty with an address
to which his Majesty replied, and in the course of conver-
sation afterwards with them, his Majesty feelingly alluded
to his former visit to Portsmouth many years ago. He
remembered the v arious objects ofattract on, and recollected
the dock-yard well, though it was then called the Naval Col-
lege. The King soon after returned on deck, and was
vociferously cheered by the populace assembled on every
available piece of ground. At Cold Harbour,whichthesquad-
ron reached at halt-past nine, they awaited the arrival of
Prince Albert, but nearly an hour elapsed after the king's
steamer took up tier moorings before his Royal Highness
arrived. At twenty minutes past ten the Prince entered
the yard and stepped into his barge, loudly cheered by the
spectators, who thronged in the briars that covered the
harbour. Immediately behind the Prince was the Duke
of V, ellington, and, as he descended the steps, a cry was
raised of " a cheer for the Duke," to which a deafening
response was given. Th- Duke wore his Field Marshal's
uniform : but the Prince was dressed in plain clothes
(black), with a white hat and crape band. Win n the
Prince stepped on the deck of the Gomer his Majesty
hastened with eagerness to greet him, and not only shook
him heartily by the hand in a manner which denoted a
most friendly feeling, but saluted him on both cheeks,
after the French fashion. The Prince returned the King's
welcome with equal warmth, though his demonstrations
of amity were confined exclusively to the English style.
The greetings of the King and Prince bad scarcely con-
cluded when the Duke of Wellington came on board the
Goofier. His Majesty Louis Philippe instantly recognized
trim, and seizing both his hands in his, shook them cor-
dially, addressing the Duke at the same time in terms of
the most friendly import. The French King, Prince Al-
bert, and the Duke of Wellington, remained uncovered
during their mutual salutations.
The royal party then landed amidst every demonstra-
tion of applause, and the King and Prince Albert walked
up the yard, followed by the Duke, M. Guizot, &c., &c.,
to the carriages in waiting, which they entered, and drove
off at a rapid rate to the railway station. They here set
off in a special train to Farnborough Station where car-
riages were in waiting, in which they immediately set off
towards Windsor. Here every preparation was made for
the reception of the Kingly visitor, her Majesty, in her
anxiety, having descended into the grand vestibule at
which the cortege was to enter, some minutes before the
carriages drove up. At a quarter-past two the escort
swept rapidly round the quadrangle and formed in front,
whilst the first carriage, containing the King, Prince Al-
bert, the Duke de Montpensier, and M. Guizot, drove
under the portico. At this moment Queen Victoria ad-
vanced to the threshhold, and in the most cordial manner
extended her arms, whilst Louis Philippe and the Prince
descended from the carriage. Their Majesties embraced
most affectionately at the moment of meeting, and the
three principal personages advanced at once into the ves-
tibule, the French monarch bestowing his cordial smiles
and greetings upon Sir R. Peel, the Earl of Liverpool, the
Hon. George Anson, and others of the Royal household
with whom he was familiarly acquainted. The Duke de
Montpensier and Admiral de Mackau escorted the Duch-
ess of Kent, and the Royal party, followed by the Minis-
ters and suites of both the Monarchs, proceeded at once
up the grand staircase, where, turning to the left, the
Queen conducted her guest to the apartments which were
occupied by his I mperial Vlajestyduringhisvisit. The whole
ceremonial was so entirely of a domestic and social nature
as almost to disarm description, and to reduce its narra-
tion to a mere statement of the facts. But there was ne-
vertheless such a heartiness both in the welcome and the
appreciation of it on the part of the Royal guest-as to ren-
der an attempt to convey a true idea of the scene at least
pardonable. Having installed the King in his apartments
her Majesty and the Prince Consort withdrew until the
hour of luncheon. At eight o'clock the Royal visitors
were summoned to dinner, which was served in her Ma-
jesty's private dining-room, covers being laid for the prin-
cipal persons only of their Majesties' suites. Her Ma-
jesty occupied the centre of the table, the King being

seated on her left. The Earl of Liverpool officiated at the
north end of the table. The gorgecus wine-cooler, con-
structed tor George IV., stood on a pedestal in front of
their Majesties. Whilst the repast was proceeding, the
private band of her Majesty performed in an apartment.
immediately connected with. but not visible from, the di-
ning-room, several of the compositions of the most distin-
guished masters.

On Wednesday morning the puke de Montpensier
quitted the Castle, for London, in a carriage and four;
and in the afternoon the King of the French promenaded
on the south terrace of the Castle, accompanied by her
Majesty and Prince Albert, and afterwards the royal party
visited St. George's Chapel, Cardinal Wolsey's Chapel,
the Royal Aviary, and afterwards drove to Frogmore
Lodge, the residence of the Duchess of Kent. After their
return to the Castle, the royal party inspected some of
the principal domestic offices of the Castle on the ground,
passing through the confectionery room, the kitchen, and
the gilt room. At seven o'clock a grand dinner was given
in St. George's Hall, in honour of the royal visitor. The
magnificent service of gold plate was used on the occasion.
The Queen was seated at the north side of the table, be-
tween his Majesty and the Duke de Montpensier. Op-
posite was seated Prince Albert between the Ccuntess St.
Aulaire and Lady Charlotte Dundas. Amongst the com-
pany, sixty-five in number, were the Duchess of Kent, the
Duke of Wellington, M. Guizot, the Earl of Aberdeen,
Lord and Lady Lyndhurst, the Duke of Buccleugh, Mar-
quis of Exeter, Earl of Liverpool, Lord and Lady Wham-
cliffe, Sir Robert and Lady Peel, Sir James and Lady
Graham, Sir George Murray, &c.
The quietness of the castle is in no degree disturbed
by the presence of King Louis Philippe, who, it appears,
is best complimented by being suffired to remain entirely
at his ease. After breakfast, on Thursday, the new char-
a-bane, presented by his Majesty to the Queen, was
brought into the grand,. quadrangle, and the royal party
set out for a drive, via Sunbury, to Twickenham, and
thence through Bushy Park to Hampton Court. After-
wards they repaired to Claremont, where luncheon was
provided. In the evening a banquet, on the same scale of
magnificence as that of the previous evening was given,
the additions to the guests being the Duke and Duchess
of Mecklenburg, and the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk.
In the middle of the table opposite to the royal circle
was the " St. George candelabrum," exhibiting the com-
bat of St. George and the Dragon, forming a most con-
spicuous and magnificent central ornament, being far su-
perior in size to the other candelabra and epergnes.
With this exception, and also two of the " Hesperides"
candelabra, which were placed near each end of the table,
the entire plateau was formed of epergnes supporting
flowers. On both sides of the plateau were a row of can-
delabra filled with waxlights, lighting the royal banquet
in the most brilliant manner. The table was also orna-
mented with the splendid service of gold plate, including '
vases, wine.coolers, and large dishes, all of them of the
most elegant forms, and richly chased and sculptured.
In front of the west sideboard was placed the head and
front paws of the royal tiger couchant, which formerly
supported the canopy of the throne of the Sultan of My-
sore, and was taken at the storming of Seringapatam.
The eyes, tusks, and claws of the figure are of rock crys-
tal, the rest of the head and paws are covered with plates
of pure gold. The state standards of Tippoo Sultan,
also captured at the storming of Seringapatam, were
placed over the tiger's bead, and on each side were can-
delabra filled with wax lights, ornamented with Oriental
figures and emblems. The east sideboard contained a
number of large and handsome sh.elds, salvers, urns,
vases, statuettes, tankards, and vases of gold, brilliantly
illuminated with candelabra and sconces.

On Friday morning the royal party took a drive after
an address bad been presented to his Majesty by the
Mayor and Corporation of Windsor. After their return
to the Castle a chapter of the most noble order of the
Garter was held, at which his Majesty was duly created a
knight of the order with every solemnity. In the after-
noon the royal party rode out to the grounds of Virginia
Water. The lake was studded with pleasure-boats and
barges, and the Victoria and Royal Adelaide frigate, both
of which were gaily bedecked with flags and ensigns,
floated proudly in the midst. Haying visited the water-
fall, the ornamental ruins, the Belvedere, and the other
attractions of this delightful spot, the royal party re-
turned to the Castle at a quarter to six o'clock. In the
evening a banquet upon a scale of unusual magnificence
took place in St. George's Hall. Covers were laid for
160 guests, and nearly all the treasures of the Castle in
plate and plateaux, candelabra, goblets, vases, &c. were
displayed on the table and buffets at either end of the
hall. Previously to entering the hall, the Prince of
Wales and the Princess Royal were presented to the King
of the French in the drawing-room by the Duchess of
Kent. It is said that the infant Prince gazed with some
astonishment at one of the beef-eaters, who was on duty
in his state livery at the entrance of the apartment, and
called out " Who is that great man there ?'' in a tone
that almost upset the gravity of the distinguished circle.
On Saturday a deputation from the Corporation of
London proceeded from the Guildhall to Windsor to pre-
s -tit an address to his Majesty Lcuis Philippe. The
members of the deputation and attendants occupied 13
carriages. His Majesty received the deputation at two
o'clock, and replied very graciously to the address.
A short time after the deputation left, the royal party
paid a visit to Eton' College, where the boys, to the
amount of 700, were assembled in the quadrangle, and
who greeted his Majesty with deafening applause. The
Queen and her guests were then conducted through the
building. In the library there is a book where distin-
guished visitors are accustomed to write their names.
Prince Albert's name was already in the bock, and her
Majesty was requested to write hers. She wrote " Victoria
R., October 12, 1841." The Duke of Wellington wrote
his name under the Queen's, and the King of the French,
who had of course been requested to write his, filled the
opposite page. His Majesty had expressed his delight at
the enthusiastic reception given him by the boys, and,
with their shouts ringing in his ears, he wrote, "Louis
Philippe, encore emu de l'accueil que lui oat fait les
&eyes de celle honorable college." On their return to
the castle, a dinner was served in the evening iu the usual
style of splendour.
On Sunday the King and his son, attended by their
suite, went to the Roman Catholic Chapel at Clewer.
Mass was said by the Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, the officiating
priest of the chapel. The Duke de Montrensier sat on
the right of the King. The text chosen by the reverend
gentleman was, " Render an account of thy stewardship,
for thou mayest be no longer steward. In the sermon
there was no direct or indirect allusion to the presence of
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attention throughout the service, which lasted altogether
nearly two hours. When his Majesty left the chapel to
enter his carriage, a considerable number of people had
assembled outside, by whom he was saluted as he drove
off. He bowed from the carriage window in return. On
his Majesty's first entrance into his pew, the impulse of
curiosity was so strong that all in the chapel stood up and
stretched forward to obtain a -ight of him, but they soon
after sat down and afterwards paid great attention to the
service. His Majesty wore plain black clothes, with the
blue riband over his shoulder and a star.
After luncheon in the afternoon the carriages were sent
round to Datchet Lodge, the intention being that Her
Majesty, the King of the French, Prince Albert, and the
guests and suite, should walk down there and ride home.
The terrace was thrown open to the public in the after-
noon, after three o'clock, in order that they might all
have the opportunity of seeing the royal parry. The
threatening appearance of the sky, however. put an end
to the plan ; but at a few minutes after four in the after-
noon the whole party descended the steps leading to the
terrace, and walked up and down in view of the many
hundred persons assembled. Her Majesty walked with
the King of the French, the Prince walking immedia.ely
after in company with the Duke of Welington. The
Earl of Jersey, the Earl of Liverpool, Earl Delawarr,
and many other noblemen and gentlemen followed,
dressed in the Windsor uniform. Sr R. Peel was in the
party, hut he did not wear the Windsor uniform. The
royal party walked up and down the terrace several times,
loudly cheered by the people assembled. until the rain,
which began to fall heavily, compelled them to return
within doors.

The Queen and Prince Albert attended Divine Service
in the private chapel of the castle. Viscount Melbourne,
Lord Joh❑ Russell, Lord Ellenborough, and otherdistin-
guished personages were expected to join the royal circle
at dinner. Yesterday, at twelve o'clock, the Kng of the
French, accompanied by her Majesty and the Prince,
were to leaTe the clstle for the Farnborough station of
the South-Western Ralway, where a special train would
be in waiting to convey them to Gosport. Her Majesty
and the Prince were to accompany his Majesty out of the
harbour, lunching on board the Gomer, and bidding his
Majesty adieu off Spithead, returning in the royal yacht
to the Isle of Wight, where her Majesty will make a
brief sojourn.

The French papers contain various remarks on the
King's visit to this country. Some of them take it as an
insult that the Duke of Wellington was selected to receive
his Majesty on his landing. They do not appear to un-
derstand that his Grace was there solely in his official
caoacity of Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire. 'file King,
before leaving France, granted an amnesty to fifty-nine
prisoners who were suffering for political offences. The
Moni(ur contains their names. They are for the most
part obscure persons, implicated in the insurrection of
the 12th and 13th of May, 1839, in Paris; in the Repub-
lican plot of Marseilles ; the expedition of Louis Napoleon
to Boulogne; and the attempt of Quenisset against the
lives of the Dukes of Orleans and Aumale.
A ROYAL ALBUM.—The album which King Louis
Philippe proposed to offer to Queen Victoria in coutme-
moration of her visit to the Chateau d'Eu, is finished :
and his Majesty carries it over with him to he presented
at Windsor. It is of unusually large size, being 32 inches
by 24, and proportionally thick. It contains 32 drawings
of the first French artists, representing the different
apartments of the Chateau d'Eu, and scenes and events
connected with her Britannic majesty's visit. To prevent
friction, the drawings are let in, and, as it were, framed
by thick sheets of Bristol paper. It is splendidly bound
in scarlet Morocco, by Ginain, bearing the arms of Eng-
land, within a rich border of most delicate tooling. The
case or box in which it is enclosed, is covered with rich
purple velvet, on which is also impressed the queen's
arms.—Galignarri's Messenger.

WEYIIILL FAIR, HAMPSIIIRE.—This fair, which is the
most important in the south of England, was held on
Wednesday in an extensive ranee of fields three miles
from Andover. The fair continues for six successive days
for the sole of sheep, horned cattle, and horses, the supply
of which this year was very large, and exceeding that of
the preceding years. The sheep-pens covered many acres
and the trade was rather brisk ; the best ewes making
from 28s. to 335.. and good S'outhdown wethers obtaining
good prices. The supply of horned cattle was large and
the trade dull, the prices being 12 percent. lower than the
average of last year. TI e horse field was large, and prime
cart colts made high pricts.