DOI issue:
January to June, 1844
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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
3Tf)e 33rittsf) antr Jporn'gn Drsti'tutr.
s Me. Silk Buckingham
is naturally anxious that
his house (for holds he
it not in his hand ?—walk
not its nominal members
beneath him, even as the
folks of Lilliput walked
beneath Gulliver I—)
should take in as many
persons as possible oa
Lecture nights, he has,
of course, engaged the
very first people of the
age as the instructors of
the Destitute Members.
Mr. George Jones from
America, whose name is
never sounded that Fame
does not give a double
flourish on her silver
trumpet, has already de-
livered an Oration on the
Life, Character, and Ge-
nius of Shak-
speare;and the
latest accounts
from Stratford-
on-Avon assure
us that the ghost
of the poet is,
after its treat-
ment by Jones, as well as can be expected. The said Jones is the author
of a History of Ancient America, and is, moreover, the paternal uncle of
the boy Jones.
Many lecturers, equally well known to fame as Mr. Jones, are engaged
by the bashful Buckingham. We give a few of their names, with the
subjects of their Lectures : —
Lord William Lennox, on the Life, Genius, and Character of Bar-
rington.
Philip Stone, Esq., (late of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) on the
Properties of the Ancient and Modern Drama.
Sir Peter Laurie, on Wood Pavements, and their influence on Car-
riage Springs.
Sheriff Moon, on the Fine Arts in Connexion with his Banker's
Account.
Colonel Sibthorp, on Railways.
Baron Nathan, on the Polka ; its Social Progress, and ultimate Result.
Silk Buckingham, Esq., on the Plucking of Live Gulls.
These are only a few of the Lectures. Others w e shall in proper season
duly announce. In the meantime—
Vivat Buckingham ! (And certainly) No Money Returned !
MAYORAL FESTIVITIES.
The Lord Mayor really gave a dinner last week, which has been the sub-
ject of conversation in the City ever since. The entertainments provided
were of the most costly description ; in fact, when we say his Lordship's
hospitality on this occasion even surpassed itself, we feel we have said
everything the most extravagant praise can say. We have been favoured
by the mayoral chef de euisine, with the following carte of the provisions :—
soupe de pois.
a i _
£f x h hareng saur, k 3
0= _! < _ . < X.
o- t, « - p a s s
« k M Set. ^ -> 25 s
■ 3 a Q a . - 2 cm
q f | 3 | g | I tete de veau, £ | | g '
ui r*
£ 1
Z. \ % ? I 2; a I - d
rn
-f **! r"T-------- *--- fri n '
a n 53 - a » 2 c H
5 S o Vinaigre. ? 2. £ ™ J
° % 3 — , 3 m 2 »
q. a m moutarde a l eau. • m
£1 « _
pouding de pet1ts-pains.
The dessert was on an equally liberal scale, consisting of all the delicacies
of the season, amongst which a plate of St. Michael's, a pint of Barcelona's,
and two dishes of mixed biscuits, were the most conspicuous. Chicory
was Berved up at seven, and the company broke up directly after.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY (VERY) EXTRAORDINARY.
The Bankrupt in this case had incurred liabilities to the extent of nearly
150,000c'., by taking money from different parties to invest, and investing
the same in his own pocket. He had regularly paid the interest up to the
day of the issuing of the fiat, that suspicion should not be excited.
A barrister appeared on the part of a creditor who had entruste<i
money to the bankrupt several years ago, to buy an annuity, which had
never been made over to him.
Sir. C. F. Williams asked if. the creditor had been in a state of mes-
merism all that time. (Laughter.)
The Counsel explained, that the bankrupt being the attorney of the
creditor, the latter thought he could place confidence in the former.
Sir C. F. Williams shook his head for several minutes. He, Sir C.
F. Williams, thought it a decided case of good-natured laches (a laugh)*
Laches was a funny word. It was a word, at least, that might sound
funnily in the ears of strangers ; but it was a legal term for negleet;
and while he, Sir C. F. Williams, presided in that Court, he would use
the words most suited to the dignity of the judicial office, if a client
would be guilty of laches, he mast expect an attorney to be guilty of
roguery. It was enough to tempt transgression.
An attorney present complained of the conduct of one individual being
made to reflect on the whole profession.
Sir C. F. Williams (angrily). I sit here as a judge in this court. I
am always anxious to assist investigation, when I think investigation can
do good. While I sit here—at least, while I walk up and down here—
which I have a habit of doing—I will fulfil my duty. If anybody disputes
my right to do that I will call the Usher and have him committed.
The creditors' counsel said he was anxious to have the facts gone into,
and the case of Mrs. Trott was mentioned.
Sir C. F. W lliams said he felt deeply for the Trott family, yet
he (Sir C. F. Williams; could see very easily that the Trotts had
also been guilty of laches. {A laugh.) Sir C. F. Williams wished he
knew who laughed. It was a horrid thing to see respectable men—men
who had lived in good style and enjoyed a good income brought up-
before him under circumstances of a suspicious nature. He felt for tho^e-
men. He could allow for human infirmity. No man was perfect. He
(Sir C. F. Williams) was not (A laugh).
Sir C. F. Williams said the bankrupt could of course clear himself if
he could ; but if he could not, it would be impossible.
The bankrupt wished the creditors to meet him in an amicable spirit.
Sir C. F. Williams would like to see matters amicably arranged in all
cases if possible. He sat there as a harbinger of peace.
A creditor complained that it was hard to be asked to be amicable after
having been cruelly plundered.
Sir C. F. Williams thought that a very harsh and unnecessary remark.
It was then agreed that a private inquiry should take place, and the
proceedings were adjourned.
THE STATUE OF BYRON
TO THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF WESTMINSTER.
Custom-House Vaults, May 6, 1844.
everend Sirs,
Some four or five years have passed
since—arrived from Italy, where I was cut
by my friend Thorwaidsen—I have lain
in this dungeon. For a long time after my
arrival the place was daily fumigated, lest
any moral infection should escape me ; and
only men of the purest and most stedfast
virtue were suffered to descend into my
vault. The authorities believed that I filled
it with the most pestilential principles, and
therefore always made the men bring down
with them some of Robert Montgomery's
poems by way of safety-lamp. Owing to this
precaution, the rectitude of the people of the
Customs—it is a truth now known to all the
world—has triumphed over every temptation.
Gentlemen, I was originally chiselled for the Church—carved for
Westminster's old abbey. And yet, up to this moment, you have
denied me admittance therein, doubtless from the sincere belief
that I should corrupt the virtuous company already there assembled.
Gentlemen, let us calmly discuss the matter together.
Who shall I find to spoil I The virtuous and orthodox Duke of
Buckingham ? The pure-minded author of the Rehearsal« The
valorous and saintly defender of the Church, and especial private
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
3Tf)e 33rittsf) antr Jporn'gn Drsti'tutr.
s Me. Silk Buckingham
is naturally anxious that
his house (for holds he
it not in his hand ?—walk
not its nominal members
beneath him, even as the
folks of Lilliput walked
beneath Gulliver I—)
should take in as many
persons as possible oa
Lecture nights, he has,
of course, engaged the
very first people of the
age as the instructors of
the Destitute Members.
Mr. George Jones from
America, whose name is
never sounded that Fame
does not give a double
flourish on her silver
trumpet, has already de-
livered an Oration on the
Life, Character, and Ge-
nius of Shak-
speare;and the
latest accounts
from Stratford-
on-Avon assure
us that the ghost
of the poet is,
after its treat-
ment by Jones, as well as can be expected. The said Jones is the author
of a History of Ancient America, and is, moreover, the paternal uncle of
the boy Jones.
Many lecturers, equally well known to fame as Mr. Jones, are engaged
by the bashful Buckingham. We give a few of their names, with the
subjects of their Lectures : —
Lord William Lennox, on the Life, Genius, and Character of Bar-
rington.
Philip Stone, Esq., (late of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) on the
Properties of the Ancient and Modern Drama.
Sir Peter Laurie, on Wood Pavements, and their influence on Car-
riage Springs.
Sheriff Moon, on the Fine Arts in Connexion with his Banker's
Account.
Colonel Sibthorp, on Railways.
Baron Nathan, on the Polka ; its Social Progress, and ultimate Result.
Silk Buckingham, Esq., on the Plucking of Live Gulls.
These are only a few of the Lectures. Others w e shall in proper season
duly announce. In the meantime—
Vivat Buckingham ! (And certainly) No Money Returned !
MAYORAL FESTIVITIES.
The Lord Mayor really gave a dinner last week, which has been the sub-
ject of conversation in the City ever since. The entertainments provided
were of the most costly description ; in fact, when we say his Lordship's
hospitality on this occasion even surpassed itself, we feel we have said
everything the most extravagant praise can say. We have been favoured
by the mayoral chef de euisine, with the following carte of the provisions :—
soupe de pois.
a i _
£f x h hareng saur, k 3
0= _! < _ . < X.
o- t, « - p a s s
« k M Set. ^ -> 25 s
■ 3 a Q a . - 2 cm
q f | 3 | g | I tete de veau, £ | | g '
ui r*
£ 1
Z. \ % ? I 2; a I - d
rn
-f **! r"T-------- *--- fri n '
a n 53 - a » 2 c H
5 S o Vinaigre. ? 2. £ ™ J
° % 3 — , 3 m 2 »
q. a m moutarde a l eau. • m
£1 « _
pouding de pet1ts-pains.
The dessert was on an equally liberal scale, consisting of all the delicacies
of the season, amongst which a plate of St. Michael's, a pint of Barcelona's,
and two dishes of mixed biscuits, were the most conspicuous. Chicory
was Berved up at seven, and the company broke up directly after.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY (VERY) EXTRAORDINARY.
The Bankrupt in this case had incurred liabilities to the extent of nearly
150,000c'., by taking money from different parties to invest, and investing
the same in his own pocket. He had regularly paid the interest up to the
day of the issuing of the fiat, that suspicion should not be excited.
A barrister appeared on the part of a creditor who had entruste<i
money to the bankrupt several years ago, to buy an annuity, which had
never been made over to him.
Sir. C. F. Williams asked if. the creditor had been in a state of mes-
merism all that time. (Laughter.)
The Counsel explained, that the bankrupt being the attorney of the
creditor, the latter thought he could place confidence in the former.
Sir C. F. Williams shook his head for several minutes. He, Sir C.
F. Williams, thought it a decided case of good-natured laches (a laugh)*
Laches was a funny word. It was a word, at least, that might sound
funnily in the ears of strangers ; but it was a legal term for negleet;
and while he, Sir C. F. Williams, presided in that Court, he would use
the words most suited to the dignity of the judicial office, if a client
would be guilty of laches, he mast expect an attorney to be guilty of
roguery. It was enough to tempt transgression.
An attorney present complained of the conduct of one individual being
made to reflect on the whole profession.
Sir C. F. Williams (angrily). I sit here as a judge in this court. I
am always anxious to assist investigation, when I think investigation can
do good. While I sit here—at least, while I walk up and down here—
which I have a habit of doing—I will fulfil my duty. If anybody disputes
my right to do that I will call the Usher and have him committed.
The creditors' counsel said he was anxious to have the facts gone into,
and the case of Mrs. Trott was mentioned.
Sir C. F. W lliams said he felt deeply for the Trott family, yet
he (Sir C. F. Williams; could see very easily that the Trotts had
also been guilty of laches. {A laugh.) Sir C. F. Williams wished he
knew who laughed. It was a horrid thing to see respectable men—men
who had lived in good style and enjoyed a good income brought up-
before him under circumstances of a suspicious nature. He felt for tho^e-
men. He could allow for human infirmity. No man was perfect. He
(Sir C. F. Williams) was not (A laugh).
Sir C. F. Williams said the bankrupt could of course clear himself if
he could ; but if he could not, it would be impossible.
The bankrupt wished the creditors to meet him in an amicable spirit.
Sir C. F. Williams would like to see matters amicably arranged in all
cases if possible. He sat there as a harbinger of peace.
A creditor complained that it was hard to be asked to be amicable after
having been cruelly plundered.
Sir C. F. Williams thought that a very harsh and unnecessary remark.
It was then agreed that a private inquiry should take place, and the
proceedings were adjourned.
THE STATUE OF BYRON
TO THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF WESTMINSTER.
Custom-House Vaults, May 6, 1844.
everend Sirs,
Some four or five years have passed
since—arrived from Italy, where I was cut
by my friend Thorwaidsen—I have lain
in this dungeon. For a long time after my
arrival the place was daily fumigated, lest
any moral infection should escape me ; and
only men of the purest and most stedfast
virtue were suffered to descend into my
vault. The authorities believed that I filled
it with the most pestilential principles, and
therefore always made the men bring down
with them some of Robert Montgomery's
poems by way of safety-lamp. Owing to this
precaution, the rectitude of the people of the
Customs—it is a truth now known to all the
world—has triumphed over every temptation.
Gentlemen, I was originally chiselled for the Church—carved for
Westminster's old abbey. And yet, up to this moment, you have
denied me admittance therein, doubtless from the sincere belief
that I should corrupt the virtuous company already there assembled.
Gentlemen, let us calmly discuss the matter together.
Who shall I find to spoil I The virtuous and orthodox Duke of
Buckingham ? The pure-minded author of the Rehearsal« The
valorous and saintly defender of the Church, and especial private