GLIMPSES

OF

THE OLD WORLD,

OR

EXCURSIONS ON THE CONTINENT,
AND IN GREAT BRITAIN.

BY

THE REV. JOHN A. CLARK,

RECTOR OF SAINT ANDREW'S CHURCH, FHILADELPHIA, UNITED STAtes.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

LONDON:

SAMUEL BAGSTER AND SONS,

PATERNOSTER ROW.

M.DCCC.XL.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Journey from Paris to London-French Scenery-View of the Ocean-

Boulogne-English Steamer-First View of England-Entrance of the

Thames-Ascent of the Thames-Shipping-View of London Bridge

-Ludgate Hill-St. Paul's-Guide-Topography of London-Bridges

across the Thames.

13

CHAPTER II.

Review of the Route from Rome to London-State of Health-Impres-

sions of England-St. John's Chapel-Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel-

Communion Season.

22

CHAPTER III.

Description of Exeter Hall-Motives prompting Clergymen to leave their

Flocks-Departure from Paris-The Pleasure enjoyed at Exeter Hall—

The London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews-

Rev. Mr. Grimshawe-Touching Narrative of the Conversion of a

Young Jew-Asaad Yakoub Kayat-Rev. Mr. Wolf.

CHAPTER IV.

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St. John's Chapel, Bedford Row Rev. Mr. Noel-His Sermon-Expo-

sure of Papal Idolatry-Attack upon Oxford Divinity-The Lord's

Supper-Evening Service-Cecil-Incident in Relation to Wilberforce

and Lord Chatham.

43

CHAPTER V.

The Streets and Parks of London-Rev. Josiah Pratt-His Connexion

with Richard Cecil-His View of the Oxford Tracts-Miss Catharine

Cecil-Life and Correspondence of Mrs. Hawkes-Visit to Cecil's

Family-Excursion to Walthamstow-View of the Country-Dr.

Watts' Chapel-River Lea-Izaak Walton-Baptism in a Country

Church-Rev. Mr. Noel in his Family.

54

CHAPTER VI.

Mr. Stevenson, the American Minister-London Hibernian Society-

Exeter Hall-British and Foreign School Society-Bishop of Derry-

Rev. Mr. Leifchild-Craven Chapel-Touching Baptismal Scene. 67

CHAPTER VII.

The English Bishops-Exeter Hall-Voluntaryism-Established Church

-Bishop of Ripon-Bishop of Chester-Earl of Harrowby-Bishop

of Winchester-Rev. Hugh Stowell-Society for Promoting the Due

Observance of the Sabbath-Incident in Relation to Victoria-Rev. Mr.

Wilkes-Sabbath Legislation-Rev. R. Newstead, Wesleyan-Paris-

the Sumners-the Bishop of London.

CHAPTER VIII.

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Chalmers on Church Establishments-The Assembly convened at his Lec-

tures-Debate between a Scotchman and Dissenter-The Territorial

Principle-Repartee-National Church-Melville-Sermon at St. An-

drew's Church, Holborn-His Manner of Delivery-Camden Chapel,

Camberwell-Mr. Melville's Appearance in Private.

dent

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CHAPTER IX.

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London Missionary Society-Rev. John Angel James-Amusing Inci-

- Rev. Mr. Williams - Mr. Knott - Choo-Tik-Lang-Rev. Mr.

Medhurst-Chinese-Confucius-Edicts of the Celestial Empire-

Rev. Mr. Haynes-Madagascar-Rev. Mr. Harris-Surrey Chapel-

Rowland Hill-Visit to Epsom-Epsom Races-Excitement-Demo-

ralizing Influence of Races.

112

CHAPTER X.

History of the English Nation-Civil and Ecclesiastical Institutions-

Situation, Dimensions and Exterior View of St. Paul's-Interior View

-Choir-Christopher Wren-Dome-Monuments-Present Cathe-

dral-Anniversary of the Festival of the Sons of the Clergy-Pageant-

Music-Anniversary of the Charity Children-Westminster Abbey-

Exterior and Interior View-Chapel of Henry VII.-Mutilation of

Monuments.

132

CHAPTER XI.

Rev. Mr. Snow-Rev. Edward Bickersteth-Smithfield, the Place where

the Martyrs were burned-Rev. Mr. Dale-St. Bride's-Pew Opener

-English Clergy-Clerks of Churches-Rev. J. H. Evans-British

Museum-Thomas Hartwell Horne-George Croly-Magdalen Hos-

pital-Regent's Park-Zoological Gardens-The House of Commons-

Clapham-Dr. Dealtry-Rev. Francis Goode-Asylum for Female

Orphans-Denmark Hill-Henry Ewbank, Esq.-Queen's Birth-day

-Rev. Robert Philip, of Maberly Chapel.

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CHAPTER XII.

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The Tower-Horse Armoury-Spanish Armoury-Jewel Room-House

of Lords-Bench of Bishops-Lord Melbourne-Duke of Wellington

Bank of England St. Bartholomew's - Rev. Mr. Wilkinson

Thames Tunnel-Colosseum-Diorama-Rev. James Hambledon-

Greenwich Hospital-Dinner at a Baronet's-Anti-Slavery Meeting-

Lord Brougham-Lord John Russell-Mr. Handley-A Scene of Wild

Uproar-Mr. O'Connell.

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CHAPTER XIII.

Excursion to Windsor-The Woman riding upon a Dead Horse-Wind-

sor Castle-Surrounding Scenery-Town of Windsor-King John-

Magna Charta-Runnymede-Knights of the Garter-St. George's

Chapel-Royal Monuments-Old Windsor-Dr. Herschell-Gray's

Churchyard-Eton Montem at Salt Hill-Oxford-Imposing Appear-

ance of the Town-View of the Colleges-Rev. Mr. Hill-Dr. Mc

Bride.
189

CHAPTER XIV.

Bedford-John Bunyan-First View of Cambridge-Appearance of the

Colleges-Rev. Mr. Carus-Trinity College-The Chapel of King's

College--Original Papers of the Principia of Newton, and of Milton's

Paradise Lost-Rev. Mr. Simeon-Henry Martyn-Return to London

-Mrs. Opie-Rev. J. W. Cunningham-Breakfast Party-Mrs. Caro-

line Wilson-Royal Chapel-Victoria-Portsmouth.
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CHAPTER XV.

Isle of Wight-Ryde-General Features of the Island-The Needles--

Brading-Young Cottager-Brading Churchyard-Legh Richmond-

Little Jane Surrounding Scenery-Inscriptions on the Stones in Brad-

ing Churchyard-The One learned by the Young Cottager-The House

in which she died-Her Grave-Her Mother, Mrs. Squibb-Culver

Cliffs-Beautiful Views-The Spot where Mr. Richmond and the Negro