Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-25

occurred before u o'clock, the hall is quite FULL and
the debates than usually interesting But even
in the highest scenes, the stranger from the u States
will be surprised and disappointed al the crack orators
Of the British Parliament have heard most of those
with whose names fame hos been busy at home and
abroad and cannot think that they come up 10 the
speakers in the Virginia Legislature and still less TO the
American Congress. Such men here listened 10
and puffed remarkable orators would not in the Y
States be able TO sustain themselves the bustiDgs
do deny that their matter ia better and more tuste-
fully arranged in many instances, than that of our le
gslaors, but their delivery 10 the utmost
Sir Robert Peel has The points of orator His man
impressive, his appearance much in his favor, ms
voice FULL clear and loud. When he speaks, the stll
of death seems to pervade the House Lord John
Russell is the leader of the Opposition, and one oil
the most awkward, hesitating speakers ever heard
Yet his remarks are always sensible, and lie commands
the attention Of the House whenever he is up. When
Of the members, who favorites, arise TO
speak, there is much confusion and variety OF noise
and disorder the turbulent Of Congress sink To
nothing in comparison. Could such men cs have hied
Senate Chamber with their eoquence, appear ~
the British Parliament, they would no doubt eecriiy
that body. Both town and country members would be
amazed.
81 have heard Of the best speakers in the House
OF Lords, and they answered the expectations hao
formed of them, much better than did the orators OF
the Commons. Lord Lyndhurst, now chanc. or, ana
American by birth, the most graceful of ell.
His language well selected and his delivery fauess
The Duke Of Wellington is altogether lame spe aker.
have not heard Lord Brougham. Proverbaliy iona
he is of talking, he has taken it into his head
10 speak when have been present. His influence
seems TO be gone. The Liberal party attack hun, ana
the Conservatives, with whom he supposed 10 be no"
identified, refrain from induging in his praise.
"The courts are all in session at Westminster Han:
the Queens Bench Common Pleas Rolls, Chancel-
Iors, Vice Chancellors, &c. The Judges are, for the
most part looking men, and combine the phys'-
cal and intellectual in eminent degree. OF course,
they are decked out in wigs gowns, trains, DC En-
gland persists in her old customs. The bnrristers and
sergean,s numerous, each having his wig and his
black gown. They had most plodding appearance to
me- and seemed as il they had just emerged from the
midst of musy volumes. Nor, was the speaking OF
those heard at all attractive, with the exception oil
Sergeant Talfourd and SIR w. Toilet the Attorney
General. The expenses Of these courts are enormous
and would, il seems, tend to discourage litgatlon-
Yet no such conclusion be drawn, It we JnoSe OF
the number Of lawyers who at the bar, and con-
stantly pre- pairing for admission. The State OF Vrg
mia has been remarkable for her excessive number OF
lawyers; bu, London Think does not fall short IN
comparison, notwithstanding the great expense ana
many obstacles attending an entrance into lhe walks
of the profession The expense, too of conveying real
property is enormous, aud operates great par upon
Inc transfer Of estates This is one reason, why so
many OF the houses in London are built upon rented
ground. | may mention as an instance, no. oh'y OF
this but also in illustration of the wealth o some OF
the nobility of England that the Earl OF Grosvenor
whose income is fl000 day. recently contracted
with a man named Cubit, for the building OF 4,OOo
houses the architect agreeing TO lease The ground Tor
90 years, and to put up the houses on speculation.
81 lately went through the Mint with company OF
nine Americans. We procured the enfee oy means OF
an order from the President, who is member OF the
present Cabinet; for Government is very particular as
10 the persons admitted at this establishment. Inc
machinery was, dare say, perfect but not SO beautiful
or SO well arranged as that of our Philadelphia mint
The process of stamping variety oil CONS as going
on | was somewhat surprised to such small
coin rs the half farthing 1t is about equal IN value
to quarter Of a cent. These small COINS was told
are used principally in the colonies OF Great Britain,
where the standard Of value is much lower than a,
home. They also used by pawn brokers IN making
change for interest. 1t but the other day. that
paw broker fined several pounds for taking two
pence interest on money which he had advanced, IN.
stead OF and three-fourth pence which was legal
"WmDsoR, June 9th, ls43.
"On yesterday afternoon took my last view OF Lon
don with It's sombre sky, its numerous steeples and lis
majestic palaces Ii was about o'clock the after
noon hen looked for the last time at the vaporous
picture which il presents from the Great Western rail-
way Entering in the first place. with intention
CT remaining but foa weeks. left at The end Of six.
and with the desire, had it been possible, TO remain six
weeks more, great was the vacuum to knowledge
on my part which a slight acquaintance discovered
81 arrived at Windsor before shutdown, and strolied
through Windsor little park for time previous 10
retiring for the night, j, not in my power go
the Great Park nor TO visit Virginia Water, famed
for its scenery and its fishing castle Early this
ing went To the castle which is celebrated in his
tory, and which is altogether the mos, gucs nj roy al
building have seen in England. Unfortunately, the
day Friday, and the only one during the week, on
which the State apartments closed 10 The public
for the purpose Of being cleaned out. regretted this
and yet could not wait day merely 10 see these
halls. The red coated porter pointed out the round
tower, and 1 assembled it accompanied by woman
who acted as guide, unlocked The doors and reoea,ed
the stories she had learned by note. The round tower
situated upon the highest piece Of ground anywh
near. In fact, 1t is built upon a nd, and when lie
great height added TO the elevation OF the earth on
which ii stands the view from the summit is very com
mandng. II overlooks tie raey OF the Thames for
miles in different directions, exhibiting rich psnorama
of green which is varied only by villages nd mansions
here and there. Close by stands E,on college with
its antique architecture and lis girde of patriarch.
looking trees. The barracks for lhe two regime ns
which are kept here to guard The palace and lend dgn
~ 10 The presence Of royalty far of. In the
distance, you church, with tall white steepe.
in which the poet Gray inferred; and near il. a
large mansion IN the occupation OF the Penn family
who, hear, have long since abandoned the creed OF
their Quaker ancestor. The line Of the Great Western
railway is visible for miles, and OF one view sa
two trains dashng the track different directions
with great speed. The river Thames If il deserve
the name OF rtrer, at this place is very meanderny in
it's course and j, has banks of course often visits
the adjacent meadows with lis surplus water need
not say the whole view rich and inviting includ
ing objects which cannot name was dwelling up.
1t with pleasure and the shone as brilliantly as
| could have wished but suddenly flor one never
knows when such things may occur 10 Eneland) there
came on shower which drove me beneath the roof
walked around the tower, which is more Than 900
feet in circumference, paid the guide who seemed NIX
ious TO be on her and then quit the vast pile
OF stone Inc various towers, bat,lements walls, Ter
races, &C. about Windsor Castle render II almost inn
pregnable, in point of strength; yet ii is hardly pro-
babe, that it will ever be of any use, in military
point of view, unless there should be civil war IN
England, in which case, it might, and doubtless would
become place OF shelter for The hapess monarch
whose uneasy head might '.ear crown.
"The town of Windsor prese n,s nothing attractive
eIcep. the buildings and the magnificent, Chapel con-
nected with the castle. The shop of nearly every
radesman in the place displays the royal arms The
butchers bakers, booksellers saddlers. &c. all have
special appointments from the palace as .puryeyors
10 her Majesty and many of them display their
letters patent IN their windows as means Of catching
lhe custom Of the public Indeed L. - L...aS