The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-10-14 00:00:00

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Dime and Son, pianoforte-manufacturers, a splendid
The, and a star over, five feet in height.
114 the Royal, a portrait of her Majesty on a transparency
inacription, " May the dews of
ands"eaven fall thick in
t,!1,1a on her ;" crown, royal arms,
V' AMphitheatre, transparencies in three windows • row
°I Pa twelve in number, along the bottoms of the Windows ;
1-11,jisrencY, " Victoria and England's happiness."
tlrrk_Hpenatreei.Tavern, crown and '• V. A."
" V. It." and star within a crown.
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,?"1, Basnett-street, star and " V. A."
inisepaZz'icd, Lime-street, two stars, "V.," and stained glass
tiutenlancY•
qaterio lintel, Lime-street, brilliant star.
trim__ Hotel, two stars, " V.A.," and two transparencies.
,rick Hotel, Hanover-street, crown and star.
itr. 'Q'x,i,e3T, Old Haymarket. "V. R." and crown.
Ilr, 'VIlwePPe. London-road, large transparency.
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.liitbread, Derby Hotel, " V. R." and crown.
, Thveuli.a Hotel, St. John's-lane, "V. A.," star, and crown.
ntile,„„ Irmingham and Manchester House, St. John's-lane,
challls, and " V. A."
dab London Coffee-house, a large and splendid star.
s Arms Hotel, the Royal arms, splendidly painted.
Lll4,otorner of Parker-street, at the Athenaeum Club, Mr.
qiV_Mr. Jacob's, Mr. Gorsuch's, light. Mr. Quick's esta-
The there was a perfect blaze of
of4c,,,A2rkless Hall Coal Company exhibited in front of their
%fp, 3, Parker-street, two beautiful transparencies of the
11,1,,and Prince Albert, with a crown of variegated lamps.
lottrZstreet.—The shop of Mr. Dismore, silversmith, at the
ei() :of 80ld-street, was very handsomely illuminated.
"tlit arms over the door were encircled in a wreath of
lith',„nd above was the star of Brunswick, which shone forth
yhorlccat brilliancy.—On the gable of the Lyceum, facing
'-i!ratreet, a large "V. A." in brilliant lams ; between
initials a crown of similar dimenSions, the wtole encom-
,,,."Y a large sare of variegated lamps.—Palatine Ilotel,
7..llkh`finwn in gas with the word " Victoria" along the balcony,
as ca_d a beautiful effect.—The shop of Mr. Elstone, " V.A."
the outside, and a circle in the centre window.—Mr.
dito.7, rums round three windows, one star, with
No," of the houses in the Old Hamarket were lighted with
klsch candles, which exhibited they flags from the windows to
t 4 Arvantar.e.
r anchester-street, the house of Messrs. Pooley and Sons
tts,„crnarkable for stars at either side, surmounted by a
141Z:tow the letters " V.ll. A." in the centre, all striking
4ttesortireaclue. The smaller houses were also adorned with
trot_ the occasion.
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lienting the (bieen's coronation, in finely moulde and
ttp,u.pres, capped by stars. The whole ddbsurmounte y a
~T,.!tld at either end of the balcony the letters "t V. A.."
"IthtrOrge Hotel, Dale-street.—A star of great agnitude
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The cavalcade was soon again in motion, the Mayor's
carriage taking its place in the procession. It was
about eleven o'clock when the Peel-park was reached,
and here the open space in front of the entrance, as well
as the houses, windows, terraces, balconies, house-tops,
and every place from whence a view of the Royal pageant
could be obtained, swarmed with eager and interested
spectators, who rent the air with their shouts.
The Park was, like all the other portions of the borough
through which the Queen passed, very gaily decorated
with flags. The most imposing and interesting sight,
however, was the children of the different schools, who
were drawn up in a double row of balconies lining the ap-
proach to the pavilion to the number of between 75,000
and 80,000. They were all arranged according to the
different localities and schools, each being distinguished
by banners, and each of the children wearing a medal sus-
pended to a blue ribbon. The pavilion, which was erected
on the site of the gymnasium in the park, was built in the
form of an oblong tent, the seats being arranged am phi-
theatrically, and the centre, which was open to the park
and fronting the children, being reserved for the munici-
pal authorities. Most of the visitors were ladies in full
dress, and the whole of the arrangements for the admis-
sion and accommodation of those who were favoured with
tickets were as satisfactory and judicious as was possible
under the circumstances. Among the gentlemen in front
who were in waiting to receive her Majesty were Mr. J.
Brotherton, M.P., Mr. Wm. Brown, M.P. the Bishop
of Manchester, the Rev. Hugh Stowell, Mr:Langley, ex-
mayor of Salford, the Venerable Archdeacon Rushton,
Colonel Clowes, And all the members of the municipal
body, distinguished by white rosettes.
At a quarter to eleven the hoisting of a flag on a distant
tower gave intimation to the company assembled in the
pavilion, that the Royal corage was approaching. All
was now the most intense excitement, and in a few
minutes the distant sound of a sea of human voices rose
upon the ear, which was taken up by thecrowd nearer to the
pavilion, the roar of human voices rising and falling upon
the ear like the surging of the mighty ocean. It was a
few minutes past eleven when the cortege drew up 'n front
of the pavilion, and, in accordance with a suggestion
thrown out by the late mayor, the company rose, hut gave
no expression to their feelings, while the municipal autho-
rities, beaded by the mayor and the town-clerk, advanced
to the side of the carriage, and read the address to the
Queen and his Royal Highness Prince Albert. Earl Grey,
the Duke of Norfolk, and Colonel Gordon, remained
standing by the side of the carriage while they were being
read.

Tier Majesty, in reply, expressed her high gratification
at receiving the address of the inhabitants of the bornneh

' I of Salford, and the great pleasure it afforded her at seeing
the attention that was paid to the education of the
rising generation in Manchester and Salford, as evidenced
in the novel and interesting scene before her. The Royal
carriage then moved off in its progress through the park,
followed by the carrisges.containing the Earl of Ellesmere
and the Duke of Wellington. The company then broke
into a loud and enthusiastic cheer, which was repeated
three times three, and taken up by the multitudes assem-
bled in the park. As the Queen passed along the vast
range of terrace-like seats on which the children were
assembled, they commenced singing the " National
Anthem," the voices of 80,000 children producing a
singularly-pleasing and novel effect, and filling the air
with infantine melody.
The Duke of Wellington, who was in an open carriage
in her Majesty's train, was recognised by the people, and
was loudly and enthusiastically cheered. The noble duke,
however, seemed to consider that all the honours of the
day were intended for his Royal Mistress, and leaned
back in his carriage without appearing to suppose that any
portion of the public salutations was intended for himself.
The Earl of Ellesmere, who was also recognised in
one of the carriages. was frPnertally ehrarorl

rvno gerierutly cucerea. 1 Ile Royal
party then proceeded through the park on its way to Man.
chester amid the loud cheering of the crowds who lined
the road.

From Peel Park to the boundary of Salford the road
was one ovation of countless thousands, and endless
shouts of applause, and all the outward manifestations of
heartfelt respect and attachment which are its true indi-
cations. At the boundary of the borough of Manchester
is Victoria-bridge, a very handsome and lofty structu•
bout 60 1

re,
a eet high and 45 feet in depth, consisting of a
large central and two side arches. in the architraves
were the Royal arms in relief, the spandrils being filled
with interwoven roses, thistles, and shamrocks:; all this
was profusely decorated with flags, flowers, &c., and had
a very novel and striking effect. At this point of the
route the cortege was met by the Mayor of the borough
of Manchester, who, after paying his respects to the
Queen, preceded the Royal carriages through the prin-
cipal streets.

duke took his seat on one of the front benches on the
right of the throne, and looked round smilingly upon the
gay scene. Before the temporary excitement occasioned
by the entry of his grace bad subsided, a loud burst of ac-
clamation from the crowd without announced the arrival
of her Majesty. Immediately afterwards the Queen,
leaning on the arm of the Prince, entered the hall ; all
the visitors rose, the organ and orchestra commencing the
" National Anthem." The Queen, who was attended by
Earl Grey, the Duke of Norfolk, the Marquis of West.
menth, Colonel Gordon, Colonel Phipps, and the Ladies
in Waiting, ascended the dais, and stood in front of the
throne, his Royal Highness Prince Albert standing on her
left, and the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal on
her right, and remained thus while the " National
Anthem" was being sung. Her Majesty was, as on the
previous day, attired in court mourning, and carried in
her hand a magnificent bouquet, presented to her by the
Mayor of Salford at the boundary of the borough. The
bouquet., which was composed of fragrant exotics, was
furnished by Harding. of Clifford-street, Bond-street.
At the termination of " God save the Queen" the Mayor
(Sir Thomas Potter) advanced to the steps of the dais, and
was formally presented to her Majesty by Earl Grey. The
Recorder (Mr. Armstrong, M.P., and Queen's Counsel)
then read the address.

Her Majesty having received the address, proceeded to
read the following reply, whichwas handed to her by Earl
Grey :

" Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen—l have much pleasure in re-
ceiving the address you have presented to me, and I thank you
for the warm loyalty and attachment it expresses.
" I rejoice to have been enabled to visit your borough—the
capital of one of the most imp rtant branches of industry car-
ried on in my dominions ; and I have derived the highest gra-
tification from the favourable account you are enabled to give
me of the condition of my people—with whit*, in this large
and manufacturing district, you must be intimately acquainted.
" I feel deeply grateful to Providence for the prosperity you
describe, and earnestly solicitous for the continuance of the
blessings we enjoy." _

• The Mayor and the mover and seconder of the address
had the honour of kissing her Majesty's hand.
Her Majesty then communicated her command to Lord
Grey, and the Mayor again approached and knelt; and
the Queen, taking Col. Phipps's sword, and laying it upon
either shoulder of the Mayor, the chief magistrate of
Manchest'r rose uo " Sir John Potter."
The address to Prince Albert was handed to his royal
highness, but, according to the usual course, was not read.
The royal party then retired from the room, the com-
pany breaking into a loud and log cheer as her Majesty
passed. As the Duke of Wellington followed and passed
through the door he also was cheered.
Her Majesty returned from the Exchange through Sal-
ford by a different route from that by which she came
The departure was by the Albert-bridge
There was an evening party
her Majesty

Worsley-hall to meet

RETURN OF THE COURT TO WINDSOR

As early as seven o'clock on Saturday *morning his
Royal Highness Prince Albert proceeded from Wors-
ley, through Bolton to Barrow Bridge, to visit the exten-
sive cotton mills of Messrs. Gardner and Bagley. Sir
John Potter, the Mayor of Manchester, Mr. Ainsworth,
the Mayor of Bolton, and several of the principal inhabi-
tants of the district were invited to meet his Royal
Highness. The Prince having made a most minute
inspection of the works, expressed himself highly gratified
with his visit and what he had seen.
Whilst his Royal Highness was absent from Worsley,
a most interesting scene occurred. Her Majesty having
condescended to receive an address from the clergy,
teachers, and children connected with the schools upon
the Earl of Ellesmere's estate, large bodies of the children
began to arrive in the park at an early hour. At half-past
ten the whole of the children, numbering 1400, were
assembled on the grass slopes at the north front of the
mansion, when her Majesiv appeared in the portico, and
received from the hands of the Rev. St. Vincent Beechy,
incumbent of Worsley, a congratulatory address, descrip.
tive of happiness occasioned by the visit of the Sove-
reign to a district where the inhabitants enjoyed the pri-
vilege of living under a kind and indulgent patron, for
whose works of benevolence and charity they could never
feel sufficiently grateful. After the presentation of the
address, the children sang two verses of the National An-
them, led by a juvenile band, her Majesty remaining in
the portico until after this tribute of loyalty had been paid.
This interesting scene was witnessed by all the noble and
distinguished guests staying at the hall, and by a great
number of the leading inhabitants of the district.
After the Queen's return from Manchester, her Majesty,
on Friday night, visited Worsley Church, and walked
through the grounds to the old hall, the residence of Mr.
George Loch, returning through the homestead, and
examining, with much interest, the domestic economy of
Lady Ellesmere's poultry-yard.
The dinner circle at night included the Mayor of Man-
chester and a few other additions to the party in the
mansion. After dinner the Countess of Ellesmere re-
ceived about 100 of the leading clergy and inhabitants of
the district. During the evening the patentee of the
electric light exhibited it from various parts of the park
and grounds.

On Saturday morning a matinale, in honour of the
Queen, was performed under her Majesty's window by a
party of operatives from Manchester.

Shortly before eleven o'clock, at which hour his Royal
Highness Prince Albert returned from Bolton, prepara-
tions were commenced for her Majesty's departure from
Worsley.

The Worsley troop of Yeomanry Cavalry arrived in
the park at an early hour, and formed an avenue from the
mansion to the pavilion, where her Majesty embarked in
the state barge destined to convey the royal party to
Patrieroft.

Her Majesty embarked at eleven o'clock, and was con-
veyed along the Bridgewater Canal amidst the enthusiastic
cheers of the thousands of spectators lining its banks.
At the Patricroft station George Glyn, Esq., M.P.,
chairman of the London and Northwestern Railway Com-
pany. was in attendance with the royal train to receive her
Majesty.

. Her Majesty was accompanied to Patricroft by the Earl
and Countess of Ellesmere, the Earl of Sefton, the Duke
and Duchess of Norfolk, the Marquis and Marchioness of
Westminster, the Earl and Countess of Derby, the Earl
and Countess of Wilton, and all the youthful members of
Lord Ellesmere's family. The Queen having taken leave
of Lord and Lady Ellesmere and the other noble and dis-
tinguished persons present, the train moved off at a rapid
rate towards Manchester. The population had here turned
ont in great numbers to see the Royal cortege pass.
At Stockport and all the other important towns on the
route of the train, large numbers of the population had
gathered together, by whom her Majesty was received
with every mark of respect and loyal enthusiasm.
At Stafford, the mayor and corporation were upon the
platform in their official robes. The royal train stopped
here to take in water, and the mayor had the honour of an
introduction to her Majesty.
At Rugby a great crowd had also congregated at the
station, amongst whom were the boys of the Rugby
School, accompanied by their masters. The journey
thence was admirably performed.
Her Majesty arrived at Watford three minutes after
five, and having thanked Mr. Glyn and Captain Huish,
the manager of the line, for the excellent manner in which
time had been kept, immediately proceeded with the
Royal suite, in four of the Royal carriages and four,
through Watford and Uxbridge, to Windsor Castle, where
the illustrious party arrived shortly before seven o'clock.
DEPARTURE OF THE ROYAL FAMILY FROM OSBORNE.
—Their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Helena and
Louisa, and his Royal Highness Prince Arthur, with
Lady Caroline Barrington and the Hon. Captain Denman,
embarked on Saturday morning, at nine o'clock, from
Osborne, on board the royal yacht the Elfin, Master
Commander Balliston, and came up to Portsmouth. The
commander-in-chief, Admiral Sir T. Briggs, G.C.M.G.,
with Captain Martin, C. 8., and Flag Lieut. Pasley, met
the royal children on their landing at the Clarence Yard,
and conducted them to the railway carriage, and at ten
o'clock they were en route for London to meet their
august parents.

SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKI,I,V.

GLOCESTER, ENING.
A most remarkable circumstance inFRIDAY connexionVEwith the
lost Arctic voyagers has just occurred in the'vicinity of
this city, and has been deemed of so much importance as
to lead to an investigation by the Admiralty, which is now
being proceeded with here.
The circumstances which have led to this investigation,
as gathered from the parties who have been the witnesses
of the occurrence, are briefly these :—On Sunday last, as
a lady, living at Wotton-lodge, near this city, was at
dinner, she observed a small balloon descend in the gar-
den, and sent out the gardener to see what it was. The
gardener brought it to his mistress, and it proved to be a
small balloon filled with gas, to the car of which was
attached a card, bearing the following inscription :
" Erebus 112 W. Long.
" 71 deg. N. Lat.
" September 3d, 1851.

" Blocked in."
Of course it was supposed that this was a practical joke
of some person, and Mrs. Russell, the lady alluded to,
took no further notice of it, though next day she casually
mentioned it to her friends. Some of them, on examining
the balloon, thought the matter of sufficient importance
to make further inquiries, and consequently a communi.
cation of the fact was made to the Admiralty Board, who
immediately replied to it by eleciric telegraph, and re-
quested the balloon to be sent up to London. This, of
course, was done, and next day the Admiralty sent down
Captain Beechy, R.N., to Glocester, to make further in-
quiries, acbompanied by an inferior officer from the Admi-
ralty, and yesterday and to-day these officers have been
making diligent inquiries on the spot, and collecting the
evidence to send up to London.
The Admiralty officers have examined the balloon, and
declare it to be, in fact, a real government balloon, of the
same kind as those furnished to the Erebus before she
left England. These balloons are of a peculiar shape, and
are never sold to the public. The Globe says'!---" We are
authorised to state that no balloons were supplied to either
the Erebus or-Terror. The balloon found at Glocester
was of the common description. On inquiry into the
circumstances, no one was forthcoming to prove the fact of
the finding of the balloon, and the whole affair is but a
repetiticin of one of those heartless hoaxes which, for the
credit of the country, we regret to see so frequently played
off on a subject of such serious interest as the fate of Sir
John Franklin."

GREAT PLANT SALP..—In consequence of Mr. Thomas
Whalley declining the nursery business, there will be an
auction sale of the entire of his extensive and choice stock
of fruit trees and ornamental plants of every kind. This
will' be' a rare opportunity for our horticultural friends,
whi4th few Will neglect, we presume.—See adrertlvernent,

TILE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1851.

ST. GEORGE'S HALL

THIS magnificent building was commenced in 1841,
from designs by the late Mr. Harvey Lonsdale Elmes,
the architect of the Collegiate Institution, as also of the
Asylum for Insane Paupers at Rainhill.
It was originally intended that St. George's Hall and
the Assize Courts should form two separate structures,
both contiguous on the same plot of ground. A site for
the purpose being given by the corporation, premiums
were offered for designs for the hall, and, shortly after-
wards, for the assize courts •, and in both competitions,
the first of seventy-five, and the second of eighty-six can-
didates, the successful competitor was Mr. Elmes. The
original plan, however, was subsequently abandoned, as,
according to it, one building must have been overlapped
by the other. Mr. Elmes was, therefore, instructed to
re-model his plans; when it was finally determined to
unite the two into a single pile; and, so altered, his design
was finally approved of by the town council in May, 1841;
and the foundations shortly after commenced. On the
death of Mr. Elmes, some years ago, Mr. Weight-
man, surveyor to the corporation, was directed to carry
out the designs, and in that object he has been assisted
by Mr. W. H. Wordley, who has himseif designed many
portions of the interior, the plans for which were left in
an unfinished state by Mr. Elmes. It is a magnificent
example of columnar architecture of the Roman style,
" carried out "—to use the words of a professional man—
"with Greek purity."
In employing a mixture of Roman and Grecian archi-
tecture, there is no doubt the architect well knew it was
almost impossible to employ the Grecian style wholly, in
consequence of its limited compass; whereas a pleasing
and imposing structure is raised by a judicious variation
from Greek severity.

The whole length of the building, exclusive of steps, is
about 470 feet. The plan of the principal floor includes a
large Hall, 169 by 77 feet in the clear, which occupies the
centre portion of the building. On the east side a corn lor
extends the whole length of the hall. On the west side is a
Library, Sheriffs'-court, and Vice-Chancellor of the
Duchy's-court. By a flight of steps at each end is
entered the Crown-court, 55 feet by 50, on he south side ;
and the Civil-court, 53 feet by 50, on the north. Next
receding from the great ball, and behind each court. is a
retiring room for the judges ; at the extreme end of the
north part of the building is a hall and staircase, with a
semi-circular end ; at the south end is the portico,
hall, and staircase leading to a grand jury room,
and offices connected, therewith, on either side of
the Crown Court. On this floor, and on either
side of the Great Hall, is a ttiforium or gallery,
from which a splendid view of the Hall is obtained. On
this level, over the east entrance, the organ is intended to
be placed, between two of 24 red and grey polished
granite columns and pedestals of the Corinthian order—
with bronze capitals—which surround the Great Hall.
An arched-segment of the ceiling of the hall, which is
rather more than a semi-circle, is constructed with hollow
wedge-shaped tiles or bricks which have a perforation,
two inches diameter, through their greatest length. They
are lighter, cheaper, and more useful (for purposes of ven-
tilation especially) than solid bricks. They were intro-
duced here by Mr. Robert Rawlinson, and answer ex-
ceedingly well for the purpose intended. There is an out-
side trussed roof of timber over this arch. Light is ob-
tained through windows between the columns on the west
side and an arched light at each end above the other por-
tion of the buildings.

The Concert-hall, capable of accommodating 1,200
auditors, is at the extreme north end, and the hall
and staircase leading up to it is entered by three
small doorways, in the semi-circular end at Shaw's-
brow. On a level with this concert-room is a pro-
menade, surrounded with Grecian Doric columns.
The Assize-courts, which are lighted from the top, have
coved ceilings of very good design, perforated for ventila-
tion, and surrounded by polished granite columns, resting
on square pedestals, with capitals of plaster of Paris; the
ornamentation of these capitals does not exactly correspond
with the other parts of the enrichment, which are
Grecian; they appear too shallow and clumsy. The
barristers', witnesses', and other rooms connected with
the courts are separated by a corridor on each side.
On the west side is a van passage extending from Shaw's-
brow to St. John's-lane, for the conveyance of prisoners
for trial.

On the floors below the principal one are kitchens,
store-rooms, keepers offices, cells, &c. ; also warming
and ventilating apparatus, which is expected to be very
efficient. It is heated by water, on Dr. Reid's system ; and
it is to be hoped the comfort felt will compensate ill- the
alteration made to carry out properly the ideas of Dr. Reid.
The brickwork is set in Halkin Mountain mortar.
Most of the exterior of the building is of Darley Dale
stone, from Stancliff Quarry. This stone has long been
held in high estima,ion, and is perhaps regarded by geo-
logists as a stone less susceptible of atmospheric influence
than any other in the kingdom. It is referred to in the

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