The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-09-13 00:00:00

A SHIP ON FIRE : PERILOUS SITUATION

The following extract from the logbook of the ship Re-
nown, Captain flosken, on her passage from Sydney, New
South Wales, to this port, with a cargo of wool, gives an
account of the breaking out of a fire in the hold, from the
spontaneous combustion, it is supposed, of the wool; of the
perilous situation of the crew and the passengers ; and of
the skilful and persevering manner in which the parties on
board subdued the flames, thereby saving the vessel and her
cargo as well as their own lives. The narrative is highly in-
teresting_

June 24.—At 8 a. m. moved the spars on the larboard side,
and in so doing perceived a curious smell. At 9a. m., re-
marked the same kind of smell in the cabin. Overhauled all
the ship, but discovered nothing. At noon a similar smell.
Latitude obtained 25 26 S. lon. 38 43.
25th.—At 12 30, p. m., cleared the sail-cabin, store-room,
and everything out of the berths, and in so doing found the
Smell proceeded from the hold, between the bulkheads of the
cabin and quarter-deck. The smell increased, having every
symptom of the wool being on fire. Pressed the people to
work to get part of the provisions on deck, all the spirits,
oil, rope. &c.: closed all down, and made all as air-tight as
possible, and kept the ship before the wind for Rio. Pumps
duly attended to, and all possible sail set to advantage.
Cleared away the longboat and pinnace, got the tackle rove,
and all ready for getting the boats out. Latitude 24 20,
longitude —.

• 26th.—At twelve, p.m., commenced moderate breeze and
cloudy : all sail set to advantage, standing towards the land.
At 4, p.m., smoke was observed coming through the break of
the second deck, and smelling like the smoke of wool. At
6, p.m., the smell increasing very much, and every symptom
of the ship being on fire. The captain ordered the longboat
and pinnace to be hoisted overboard, with masts and sails,
and sent the most useless of the passengers in them. The
boats being ready, put astern of the ship, with a cask of
water, some provisions, and spirits two chronometers, and
what was required for navigating the boats to land. At this
time the brass of the skylight and wood of the companion
appeared redhot. Covered the coats of the masts, skylights,
and companion with blankets and sails, which were con-
stantly kept wet. At 11 30, p.m., fire was discovered burst-
ing through the starboard side, a little before the main chains :
water was thrown in to stop the flames. At this time there
was nothing but a solid mass of fire to be seen inside the
ship, from the holes made by the flames. The boats were
now ordered alongside the ship for the remainder of the pas-
sengers, and some of the crew sent into them, except two of
the passengers, who exerted themselves in a most able man-
ner for the safety of the ship, namely, Dr. Hampton, R.N.,
and Mr. Joseph Lane, the captain having determined to re-
main by the ship, in hope of saving her and cargo, keeping
the mate and seven of the crew on board, who were employed
pouring water into the holes made by the fire, at the same
time constantly keeping the companion, skylights, and coats
of the masts and deck wet. At midnight, light breezes, and
fine weather : towing the boats astern with passsengers,
the fire still increasing from midnight to four a.m., when
the crew that were in the boats were ordered to come on
board to relieve those that had been working all night. At
daylight, being in sight of land, the captain determined to
break into the ship, by cutting away the covering board where
the fire appeared to be the most rapid : got some casks of
water filled on deck. At 6, a.m., ali ready, and the ship's
company all on the spot, also Dr. H. and Mr. J. L. to assist,
commenced cutting away with the broad adze, and pouring
water into the hold. At 8, a.m., the fire appeared to be
abated, and the half-deck hatches were broken open to find
the extent of the fire. The hatches being broken open, water
was thrown down as fast as possible. Cleared away the half-
deck, and found nearly all the sailswere burned and the ship's
stores and provisions all spoiled by the fire. At 9, a.m., the
fire appeared to be extinguished. A sail in sight in shore :
sent away Mr. Lane and five men in the ship's gig to provide
a passage for some of the passengers, the liidies having ap-
peared to suffer much from alarm and being in the boats all
night. At 11, a.m., returned, and reported the vessel was
bound for Rio, and that the captain would take about six
passengers. Captain Hoskin then put onboard Mr. and Mrs.
Badley, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Perry, and two sailors.
At noon the captain returned to the ship ; hoisted up the
pinnace and gig and towing the longboat astern of the ship.
Pumps duly attended to.
27th. At 12 p.m. commences light winds and pleasant
weather : made all possible sail, plying to windward. At 4,
H.M.B. Fantome spoke the captain kindly, offered us assis-
tance, and sent a boat aboard, with one lieutenant and surgeon
to inspect the state of the ship, and there were no symptoms
of fire to be seen. The Fantome's boat left the ship. At 8,
light winds and clear weather: no appearance of fire; em-
ployed throwing water over the burnt part of the ship. Mid-
night, ditto weather : threw more water over the ship. At
4, a.m., a moderate breeze from W.S.W. running along the
land : set all studding-sails. At noon, no appearance of fire.
28th. Lat. observed 23,20, long. 28, commences with a fine
breeze arid pleasant weather. At 3, p.m., found the wool to
bey on fire in the hold in the same place as before. All hands
were immediately ordered to pour water on the fire and to
take the burning wool on deck. At 4, p.m., there was no
fire to be seen, but some of the wool was still very hot. At
8, light wind and cloudy, no appearance of fire : set a watch
in the hold to watch for the fire breaking out again. At day_
light, saw the entrance to Rio harbour, bearing N.E. by E. :
at noon, no appearance of fire. Lat. 23 9, S., at 4, p.m.,
anchored in the harbour of Rio de Janeiro.

WEST INDIES

The Forth, royal mail steamer, arrived at Falmouth on
Wednesday morning last from the West Indies. Her dates
of sailing are from Vera Cruz Aug. 7. Tampico 8, Havana
15, Nassau 18, Bermuda 23, and Fayal Sept. 1. She brings
Jamaica dates of August 8 and La Guayra July 28. Pas-
sengers—from Barbadoes, Mr. John M'Chlery and Master
Knowles ; from Berbice, Mr. S. Davison ; from Demerara,
Mr. W. A. Britton, stipendiary magistrate; from La Guayra,
Mr. S. M. Uatta and Mr. John Boolton ; from Grenada,
Mrs. Roberts ; from Bermuda, Mrs. Tucker ; from Madeira,
Mr. R. Davis; from Jamaica Mr. John Clarke, Mr. George
Prince, Mr. Joseph Merrick and wife, and Mrs. Lavinia
Oughton, Baptist missionaries. On freight 135,000 dollars,
400 doubloons, 352 ounces of gold dust, 44 of silver, and 115
serous of cochineal. Capt. Burney, master, and Mr. Brown,
purser, of the late Medina, are come home by the Forth.
After lauding the mails she received at Falmouth a supply of
coals and proceeded up channel at 5 p.m.
The Forth came up direct from Mexico, but brought no
specie thence. The Dee left Havana for the Gulf of Mexico
on the 10th August. The Tay furnished the Jamaica mails,
and will be the next to come to England. The Clyde had
not sustained such severe injuries by going on shore on Pe-
lican Point as was at first anticipated. She left St. Thomas's
on the 10th August for Turk's Island, and on the 12th Sept.
thence for Porto Rico and the other islands, with the Eng-
lish mails furnished by the arrival out of the Medway. The
Solway had taken down the Gulf letters of this steamer.
Her Majesty's sloop of war Pilot left Havana, for Vera
Cruz, on the 13th August. The Rover was at Sacrificios,
the Thunder at Bermuda. Spanish men of war at Havana—
one frigate with admiral's flag at the fore, one corvette,
three brigs, two schooners, and two steam-vessels. Mexican
men of war at Sacrificios—the City of Dublin, (steamer,)
one brig, arid a schooner.
The Mexicans still appear determined to carry on the war
against Texas, and proposed to send 800 men instantly to
capture Campeachy, if they could do so. The sickly season
at Vera Cruz had passed by.
Accounts from Havana represent the extreme unhealthiness
of that port, and that many British seamen and masters of
ships had fallen victims to the direful fever prevalent there.
From Jamaica it is learnt that Lady Elgin was improving
in health. The House of Assembly would not meet earlier
than the accustomed period in November. The immigration
of Krumen from the coast of Africa, if judiciously conducted,
was regarded by the planters of Jamaica as a great advantage
to that colony, and would tend to afford such an impulse to
the labouring population as was calculated to produce the
most salutary effects. It is urged that the government agent,
in obtaining these people, should offer them the advantage of
returning to their native country again in a course of years,
an inducement which few of the better hands would, from
their migratory disposition, refuse. The crops were super-
abundant in several districts, and some merchants complained
of not having sufficient vessels at hand, near their ports, to
receive the produce. On the whole the affairs of the island
began to assume a better state than had for some time
existed.

We learn from St. Kitts that the crops were low. The
necessity for immigration was urged on all hands at Demerara.
Business very flat. The negroes appeared to be making
strong efforts at this colony to provide grounds and houses
for themselves, and were generally disposed to work ; the
employment of their earnings in the purchase of lands had
drawn off from the retail dealers much of their custom.
The shares of the banks were at par. Government measures
had not recently met with such opposition as formerly.
The following summary of the intelligence which we take
from the Guiana Times, of the Ist of August, will be inter-
esting to many of our readers :
" This day, the First of August, is the FOURTH ANNIVER-
SARY OF EMANCIPATION.
" In Town, the extremely depressed state of the times
throws dullness and gloom over nearly all classes. The
Merchant finds little sale for his goods, and the Master
Mechanic dismisses his best hands, for the want of something
to employ them with. The Peasantry on the Plantations,
having money at command, will, probably, indulge them-
selves with an additional luxury or two ; but, even in the
rural districts, there does not appear to be any symptom of
general preparation for a high festival.
" In the Summaries which we have already transmitted to
England, have occurred statements of facts, capable, if in-
correct, of contradiction and refutation. If the labours of
the Parliamentary Committee should be attended with no
practical result, the blame will not be attributable to the want
of data to calculate upon, or the absence of credible witnesses
to examine.

" At this time of day, no rational man will allege, that,
for the mere sake of raising large annual crops, one portion
of the human family ought to have been left exposed to the
selfishness or outrageous ill-temper of the other. What the
philanthropist alike, and the lover of his country, will regret
is, that, as yet, no remedy has been effectually applied to the
agricultural and commercial decay, naturally consequent on
the conversion of coerced slaves into voluntary labourers.
The gentlemen of the Anti-Slavery Society profess to think,
that our assertions as to diminished productiveness are got
up for mere party objects. If they lived as we live, on the
spot, they would know that no man is so dangerous to the
cause of humanity as he who builds fanciful theories, regard-
less of the truth. We blame no peasant for not performing
field-work. Every man is now as free as we are. But, it is
one thing to rejoice over the happiness of eighty thousand
persons, and another to contemplate the miseries entailed,
mainly through the perverseness of the visionary and the
ignorant, on twenty thousand.

" We Cannot dmibt that the parliamentary committee will
draw the proper line of distinction between the results of
emancipation, as they relate to the comforts of the vast mass
of human beings, and its results as they relate to colonial
prosperity and national wealth and greatness. Anxiety is
felt by amiable men to convert the young freemen into inde-
pendent proprietors and cultivators. The benevolent object
can never be carried out in this colony, unless drudges be
introduced in large numbers, so needy as to be willing to do
the work, which the others successively lose taste of, as they
rise in the social scale.

" The records of criminal sessions, just over, exhibit an
increas of crimes, in variety, if not in magnitude. The Court
has found it necessary to award many sentences for long
terms of imprisonment. In the parallel stage of society in
the Mother-country., capital executions were of frequent oc-
currence. The most well-grounded hopes of reformation,
are conceived from the operation of the Penal Settlement in
the River Essequebo.
"The Report, (in our number of the 25th ult.,) exhibits
the British Guiana Bank as possessing stability and compara-
tive prosperity amidst general distress. The timely warning
given by several large failures among the Merchants, has had
the most salutary effect upon the Directors. In their sug-
gestations as to the necessity which exists for legislation as
to Debtor and Creditor, every practical man completely coin-
cides. The prudence by which it is essential that capitalists,
under the present state of the law, should be regulated, neces-
sarily cramps bank business. In spite of this disadvantage,
however, the profits reaped by the Local Bank, and the sur-
plus fund, laid by reflect credit on all parties connected with
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" STERLING" WlT.—Torn Hood, writing of the light and
heavy-headed " sovereigns" that perplex th people, says:
They may talk of the plugging and sweating
Of our coinage that's minted of gold.
But to me it produces no fretting
Of its shortness of weight to be told.
All the sov'reigns I'm able to levy,
As to the lightness can never be wrong,
But must surely be some of the heavy,
For I never can carry Than long.

THE QUEEN'S PROGRESS NORTH

(From Wednesday's Edinburgh Evening Post.)

The royal cavalcade having struck into the great north
road from Queensferry, reached Kirlclands about half-past
one o'clock, and after changing horses, proceeded onwards to
Kinross, where considerable preparations had been made to
welcome the Queen. In various parts of the town were tri-
umphal arches, banners, devices, &c., appropriate to the
joyous occasion. The royal party entered the town a little
after two o'clock, escorted by a party of drtgoons, accompa-
nied by"the sheriff and a number of country gentlemen. The
royal party then proceeded onwards by the Bridge of Earn,
where the same enthusiastic reception was given to our be-
loved Sovereign, who appeared, highly delighted with the
loyal demonstrations of the people, as well as with the
beautiful and romantic scenery ; which she surveyed with
evident emotion.

HER MAJESTY AT DUPPLIN

Dupplin Castle commands one of the best views of the
valley of the Earn, both to the east and west. Seen from
that spot, this extensive tract of country has the appearance
of a well cultivated garden, fenced in 'by hills on the north
and south, and diversified with lawns and woods, and culti-
vated fields ; while its serpentine river crosses its capacious
course, with many fantastic windings, towards the Tay.
At half-past three o'clock the royal carriage drove up, pre-
ceded and followed by detachments of the Carabineers. Four
carriages succeeded, containing Sir R. Peel, Lord Liver-
pool, Lord Morton, the Duchess of Norfolk, Miss Paget,
and others of her Majesty's suite.
The royal pair were received at the main entrance of the
Castle (the steps of which were covered with crimson cloth)
by the Right Hon. the Earl and Countess of Kenmore. Her
Majesty was led into the library by the earl—the Countess
taking the arm of his Royal Highness Prince Albert. The
noble earl was dressed in his uniform as Lord Lieutenant of
the county.

A company of the 42nd Regiment was drawn up on the
lawn in front of the Castle, and received her Majesty with
the usual honours, the band of the 92nd Regiment, who ac-
companied them, striking up the National Anthem.
A deputation, consisting of the Earl of Kinnoul, H. H.
Drummond, Esq., M.P. for the county; Robert Smythe,
Esq., of Methven, A.M. ; M. Belshes, Esq., of Invermay ;
and Robert'Whigham, Esq., sheriff of the county, were ad-
mitted into the presence of her Majesty, in the library.
Her Majesty, with the Prince at her left hand, stood at the
further end of the room, and a little behind them stood Sir
Robert Peel, Lord Liverpool, the Earl of Morton, the
Duchess of Norfolk, &c.
The address from the county to her Majesty was read by
the Earl of Kinnoul.

A similar address was then presented to Prince Albert.
A deputation of the town-council, consisting of the lord
provost, magistrates, and city clerks, was likewise received,
and had the honour of presenting an address to the Queen.
Suitable replies were returned.

At four o'clock, exactly, the royal pair sat down to a
splendid dejeune-r, which was laid out in the dining-room of
the Castle. Covers were laid for thirty. On the side-board
there was a magnificent display of gold plate, formerly the
property of his late Royal Highness the Duke of York, and
presented to him, we understand, upon his marriage, by the
late King of Prussia. The centre pieces were of solid gold
from France. The Earl of Kinnoul sat at the middle of the
table, with the Queen on the right hand and the Prince on
the left. The following is a list of the company invited to
meet her Majesty :—The Duchess of Norfolk, the Duke and
Duchess of Buccleuch, Miss Paget, Lord Aberdeen, Lord
Liverpool, Sir R. Peel, Lord Morton, General Wemyss,
Colonel Bouverie, Mr. Anson, Sir James Clark, Earl and
Countess of Mansfield, Lord and Lady and Honourable Miss
Willoughby, Lord and Lady Kinnaird, Lord and Lady
Ruthven, Lord Strathallan, Home Drummond, Esq., Sir
Charles Rowley, Sir George Murray.

Her Majesty remained about an hour and a half at Dupplin

HER MAJESTY'S ENTRY INTO PERTH

In accordance with the previous arrangements of the ma-
gistrates, her Majesty returned from Dupplin by the Hill-
town-road to Craigend, and entered Perth by the Edinburgh-
road. The bells commenced ringing immediately on her
Majesty's departure from Dupplin, and as the royal cortege
approached the fair city.

- At Moncrieff 13111 her Majesty paused for a time to enjoy
the lovely landscape which stretches out before her, and ap-
peared to be highly delighted with the scene. On the right,
the massy and lofty, hill of Kinnoul, rising 600 feet above the
level of the sea, attracts the eye; its western side, studded
with cheerful villas and luxuriant parterres.
The foot of this sublime mountain is paved by the pure
waters of the smooth gliding Tay, a stream which pours
more water into the ocean than any other river in Britain.
Lifting the eye off this delightful scene, and following the
course of the river, the ancient city of Perth arrests the
attention, with its stately bridge, its towering steeples and
spires standing out in bold relief, and still adorning the place
which was once dignified with the name of the metropolis of
Scotland, and which ranks in point of precedence as the
second Scotch burgh.

Descending froiii this commanding and delightful emi-
nence, the Queen approached her ancient city of Perth
through the splended avenue which intersects the South
Inch, one of the spacious city parks. On the high grounds
in the neighbourhood cf the city, and along the line of road,
multitudes of delighted spectators greeted her Majesty as the
royal cortege moved along.

The royal cortege arrived in Perth at six o'clock, with the
usual escort. On reaching the South Port, the Queen was
received by the magistrates and town-council, and the Lord
Provost in elegant court attire presented the keys of the city,
which were graciously received and returned by the Sove-
reign. The gates of the city were now thrown open, and her
Majesty and retinue passed through under a magnificent
triumphal arch which had been erected for the occasion.
The city arms were emblazoned on its capitals, and the
royal standard, surmounting its lofty height, waved in the
gentle breeze. Outside the gate, and close to it on one side,
the Lord Provost, magistrates, and town-council occupied a
platform ; and on the other side, the ministers and elders of
the presbytery of Perth had similar accommodation—the
ministers dressed in their gowns and bands. The magis-
trates and council, in carriages guarded by the high consta-
bles, in a handsome uniform, escorted the Sovereign and
retinue through the city, passing through Prince's-street,
St. John's-street, George's-street, to the bridge. Through-
out the entire line the streets were occupied by various in-
corporations, trades, and professions, in distinguished
uniforms and liveries. Th`e high constables and peace-
officers, aided by a thousand operatives, each bearing a white
rod, preserved admirable order throughout. Every opening
in the streets was fitted up with platforms of every descrip-
tion, and.every window crowned with a well-dressed and
joyful population. As her Majesty passed along, the densely
thronged multitudes rent the air with their deafening cheers,
and the waving of handkerchiefs from the casements indi-
cated the universal joy. Her Majesty appeared in excellent
spirits, and received and returned the gratulations with
much condescension and graee. The multitudes which
passed into Perth from all quarters during the night and
throughout the course of the day was beyond all precedent.
Not fewer than from forty to fifty thousand were added to
the population. All was regularity, order and peace, and no
accident occurred. In the evening, 500 gsntlemen sat down
to a sumptuous banquet, in the County-hall, in honour of
the royal visit, while bonfires and coloured lights illumined
the neighbouring heights. Her Majesty dined and slept at
Scone Palace, the seat of the Earl of Mansfield.

(From Saturday's Edinburgh Post.)
DEPARTURE FOR THE HIGHLANDS,

Wednesday forenoon shortly after eleven o'clock, her Ma-
jesty and Prince Albert, accompanied by a numerous suite
and retinue, set off from Scone Palace to Taymouth by way
of Dunkeld. The day was again beautiful, and the royal
party seemed in high spirits. At the western barrier of the
Bridge they again received the respectful homage of the Lord
Provost, Magistrates, and Conucil in passing, ; whiCh they
courteously returned. The north end of George-street,
Charlotte-street, and along Atholl-street to the Barracks,
were lined with an equally crowded but more exclusively re-
spectable assemblage than the day before; and the spirit of
the people, unwearied by long expectation as on that occasion,
seemed even more buoyant than then. The pace of the car-
riages were moderated to indulge the spectators, who con-
tinued their acclamations till the royal cortege were out of
sight at the Barracks.

The road to Dunkeld was crossed by occasional triumphal
arches, near which the population of the surrounding districts
were congregated from an early hour. The first passed by
the royal party was that erected by the work-people at Lim-
carty Bleachfield ; around which they were arranged in order,
under the eye of the manager, and all in holiday dress. The
next was that of the Stanly company's establishment, em-
bracing nearly one thousand operatives, erected at the junc-
tion of the Stanley and Dunkeld roads. This was perhaps
as tasteful an arch as any in the county, and her Majesty
paid both it and the preceding the compliment to order the
carriage to drive slowly under them. The Stanley work-
people were arranged in order upon the hill to the west, and
from their neat and orderly appearance attracted the royal
notice in a favourable manner. Similar erections occurred
at Bank foot and onwards towards Dunkeld ; the approach to
the Highlands being indicated by the greater proportion of
tartan dresses in the surrounding groups.

FIER MAJESTY AT DUNKELD.
Tuesday, about three o'clock afternoon, two companies of
the 6th Dragoons or Carbineers, who had been billetted here,
marched out to meet the Atholl clans on their way to Dun-
leeld, and at'seven o'clock evening they entered the town.
The clans, who were in full uniform, led by their respective
chiefs, and commanded by Lord Glenlyon, made a very im-
posing and martial appearance. The men were strong robust
highlanders, and came in somewhat in the following order :
'The Hon. Capt. Murray, his lordship's brother led the Gre-
nadier company, the men composing which were six feet
high, and clad in Atholl tartan, with white belts, and knap-
sacks, having the word Atholl on them, and carrying war
axes. Captains Drummond and M`Duff followed with ]OO
men, similarly dressed, but carryingonly swords and targets.
The Duke of Lecds.followed with clan, clothed in Dun-
blane tartan, with jackets the colour of heather. The dresses
and general appearance of the clans commanded the admira-
tion of all present. Next came M'lnroy of Lude's men,
who wore the Atholl tartan, with black belts. The Kin-
droggan, Dionanean, Fascally, Balnakiellie, Middlehaugh,
Morand, and Polkemet clans, followed in their respective
tartans, led by their chiefs. After the clans, came the te-
nantry in the highland costume. The clans and the highland
tenantry formed a body of upwards of 800 strong. The com-
missary stores with the guards, closed the procession into
Dunkeld. The men all slept in tents in the Atholl home
grounds. The stores contained provisions for 1000 men for
three days.
The ponta,'T gate of the Dunkeld Bridge was, on Wednes-
day, thrown out to the public by the Duchess of Athol!. The
gate was decorated as a Gothic arch, with side pillars, clothed
with heather, and mounted with a crown. On the side of
the left pillar was a mountain eagle, on the right a black cock,
and about the centre stood a deer on each side, thus showing
the produce of the country. Throughont the town there
were crowns and flags, with the words " Welcome to Dun-
keld."

On efltering the Town of .Dunkerd, her Majesty appeared
tattler thoughtful, but on reaching the park, the beauty of
the scene seemed to impart a degree of liveliness to the Queen,
who smiled and bowed in return to the cheers of the assembled
multitude as she

A splendid arch, surmounted by a crown of flowers was
erected at the south of the bridge, with I'Velcome to Atholl,"
in large letters across it. Flags and other insignia of loyalty.
adorned the streets as her Majesty passed. The Carpenter's
Society, with their banners, &c. were also drawn up in the

ark; as well as both the M ason Lodges, with their ornaments

Several gentlemen ‘vho had seen-the ceremonies both in
Edinburgh and Perth, expressed themselves much satisfied
with what they witnessed here. A number of constables
were in attendance, but their services were rendered un-
necessary by the excellent disposition of the people, who
dispersed quietly.

tier Majesty and Prince Albert on passing Inver village,
the birth-place of Neil Gow, seemed Much amused at their
reception there. At the triumphal arch 240 villagers
assembled with a piper—each in their hand had a glass of
whiskey, and just as her Majesty came up, the toast was given,
"The Queen, God bless her," with three times three. Her
Majesty rose and bowed, as also Prince Albert. During the
giving of the honours her Majesty smiled, again bowed to the
villagers, and drove off. Sir Robert Peel was an object of
interest, and was loudly cheered. The Inver villagers when
his carriage passed, reversed the royal salutation. The call
was, three times three for Sir Robert Peel, and a bumper to
him after.

PREPARATIONS AT TA' MOUTH CASTLE

The most extensive preparations have been going on for
some weeks at this splendid seat of the Marquis of Breadal-
bane, in anticipation of her Majesty's visit to the Highlands.

On the road from Dunkeld, triumphal arches were
erected; and at Milltown of Kineragie, &c., a mile to the
east of Aberfeldy, a splendid arch was raised, surmounted by
a crown, the whole being constructed with heather; another
arch of the same national material adorning the entrance of
Aberfeldy. The first approach to Taymouth was also deco-
rated with a heather arch, as well as the bridge at Kenmore
and other places in the vicinity. Marquees were erected in
the neighbourhood of the. Castle for the use of the High-
landers assembled. There is a battery on the hill in front of
,the Castle. On an adjoining eminence, and to the westward,
near the foot of Loch Tay, others were erected, and flags were
also in readiness on the adjoining hills to telegraph the ap-
proach of her Majesty.
It was arranged that on her Majesty and Prince Albert
alighting at the grand entrance, the Highlanders, to the
number of several hundreds, and all equipped in the national
dress should be drawn up, forming part of a large circle
round the entrance, the remainder being complefed by the
company of the 92d Highlanders, stationed at Taymouth as
the guard of honour, under the command of Major Camp-
bell. Upwards of twenty pipers had been collected to play
a welcome to the Queen ; and the band of the 66th had also
been stationed at the Castle. A general parade of the-High-
landers-200 in number—took place on Tuesday. The style
in which they went they went through their exercises would
not disgrace any of her Majesty's standing regiments:, •,