The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-02

Never was woman loved like Medora! Never
was man more blessed than Eugene
THE TOURNAMENT AT EGLINToUN
CASTLE.
The following account of the late Tourua-
ment at Eglintoun Castle, will be read with in
terest-it being description Of one of the most
splendid pageans OF modern times.
! THE CASTLE.
The Castle and grounds Of Eglintoun are in
every sense of the word worthy of each other:
the former is not more than - years old aud
was built BY the grandfather and Immediate
predecessor of the present earl who also con-
struCted NJ immense expense the haIhor Of Ar
drossan: it has a much older appearance. how
ever. aud rcars its head mp in the true baroual
fashion, being fanked by bold tnrreis. and
showing n noble dome surmOuntcd by a hag
staff from which the banner Of Eglintouu
fluanted IN pride. The policy extends We have
been informed, TO 400 acres. of the richest
land, beautifully and even ihickly dotted by
timber whose rotuudty of slcm and R,ishness
Of foliage tell tha, they have seen the storms
and sunshine of more than hundred years
oaks, SyCamOrcs, aud beeches, here forming
fairy clnmps, and there lengthening into sweet
vlStds, pointing, rs IT were 10 some spot of wei
come retlrcmenl-" some boundIesS contguity
Of shade" TIE anllcred tribe are lho princi-
pal tenantfy of this wide domain but, though
usually so tame aud gentle that they will al
most submit TO be carressed by the hand. on
the present occasion they were removed to
some quiet retreat, away from the din OF the
multitude.
THE LISTS.
Rather more than quarter OF mile north
east of the castle was the scene selected for the
lists, and more appropriate spot could 40,
have been chosen. The ground laid off is n
portion of a beautifully level lawn, skirled by
the winding Lugtou. one of the best troutin 9
streams in Ayrshire, and round which the gent
ly slop,ng as'ents, with belts of planting. lo,n
a natural amphheare of the rlchcst duscrIp
uun. I hc Arena, or lists. comprised an OBJ
long square, about GJO feet IN length, aud 25C
IN breadth. The Barrier, 10 yards long, and
more than feet IN height. was erected IN Ill,
centre Of The lists. The Grand Pavilion with
the Throne Of The Queen of Beauty. was on the
south SIDE Of the arena. where the elite Of the
visitors were accommodated with seats. This
gallery was calculated 10 contain about 500
spectators. Oiher two. one on each side of the
principal stand, were erected of smaller dmen-
SONS. aud OF less gorgeous description de-
signed TO accommodate about 1000 persons.
The arena Al each end Of the lists was ap-
proprlated 10 the tents or lnarquees of the res
pccliyc knights, their squires and reraincrs, 10
the number oi2l the majority were OF the
cone or pyramid form. substantially fred to the
ground and from their cxterinr of many color
ed glazed canvass, they formed altogether a.
pleasing and attractive feature in the landscape
THE PAVILlONS &c.. &c.
The preparations at the Castle were on
scale not inferior To those on The iilung ground.
Althongh the foundation planks were only lad,
on Monday, the l9lh by Tuesday last a fairy
palace had reared irs head. IN every sense of the
word fitting for the reception OF the princcly
ihrong which the Tournament called together.
Two spacious payllions, with centre saloon,
were erected under one roof for the banquet
and ball room. The former was 1877 feet in
length--in which three tables were laid. with
an elevated ddls at the top: the roof was Gov
cred in wIth alternate stripes Of blue aud white;
magnificent candclabra were suspended anI al
together the effect was graceful and pleasing.
The ball room was 40 feet ~ length, by IS in
breadth. lighted up by at least a dozen ehanda- /
llcrs, suspended from the root. aud an lnuu-
mera5le quantity OF waxen lights fitted into
the side walls. The saloon in the centre, into
which a beautiful staircase led from the castle.
hung around with the banners OF the knights,
and amid the eAGncss we're suspended lines Of
vancgate1 lamps, The castle ltseli on Ines
day afternoon, might be compared more rcddI-
ly than any thing else to a Joint stock and ma
leslie establishment for the restauiateur. the
tailor, and The armourcr. Below coOks-both
French aud Englrh-were up 10 the elbows
in preparation aud above. y whole legion VI
tallor aud seam5uesses were plying ther yo-
cations earnestly and silently-ldbrCatIng and
altering doublets, breeches, Jackets, aud all
the parti-cOlOred lrappIngs which we're ncces-
sary for the spectacle. The afnourers were
not less busy-helmets, gOrgels, and breast
plates of the times Of Richard II. downwar1s,
were subjected to the manipulation Of the FUR
blsher reminding us OF fhe passage-
" In the tents, the arsorcrs accompIishln. the
snighs,
With clnk OF hammers closing rivei' up"
Every thing connected With th. present
tournament. OF with all torndHsnls shich have
ever been bpld. became matter OF interest. and
the theme of conversation ~ every cOisne a.
round Irvine. Although VI. ssve stated, that q
tn, c.,il. Vas filed from top 10 bottom still the q
spsc, of It's ample halls was found much too !
ltl,. and nany tiled aud g.n,ssi families ten +
ant,d dDfhicIles ~ the nsebborhood oi the A
castle, from -hIch their regular occupants bad ,
fed lo, the time b.ng.-AmOngst others. the .
Marqui. of Waterford aud SUIT leased large
house 10 the iorn Of Irvine. snd he may be I,
sad TO have been the 6rsi to give the IIeges V
for,ts.ie oi -hat was to follo-, by riding, on
the evening OF Tuesday. IN luli armor 'long the n
ro.d 10 Egliuton. TO the dehgh, Of some, tho ,
terror of others, snd The sondsmcnt OF all. ,
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
From an early hour on W.jne day morning.