hers, was crowded
with spectators, the Duke's car stopped until we passed, and on this, as
on similar occasions, we had excellent opportunities of seeing the whole
of the noble party, distinguishing the Marquis and Marchioness of
Salisbury, the Earl and Countess of Wilton, Lord Stanley, and others, in
the fore part of the car; alongside of the latter part was Mr. Huskisson,
standing with his face always toward us; and further behind was Lord
Hill, and others, among whom the Mayor of Liverpool took his station. At
this place Mr. Bretherton had a large party of friends in a field,
overlooking the road. As we approached the Sutton inclined plane the
Duke's car passed us again at a most rapid rate--it appeared rapid even
to us who were travelling then at, probably, fifteen miles an hour. We
had a fine view of Billings Hill from this neighbourhood, and of a
thousand various coloured fields. A grand stand was here erected,
beautifully decorated, and crowded with ladies and gentlemen from St.
Helen's and the neighbourhood. Entering upon Parr Moss we had a good
view of Newton Race Course and the stands, and at this time the Duke was
far ahead of us; the grand cars appeared actually of diminutive
dimensions, and in a short time we saw them gliding beautifully over the
Sankey Viaduct, from which a scene truly magnificent lay before us.

"The fields below us were occupied by thousands who cheered us as we
passed over the stupendous edifice; carriages filled the narrow lanes,
and vessels in the water had been detained in order that their crews
might gaze up at the gorgeous pageant passing far above their masts
heads. Here again was a grand stand, and here again enthusiastic
plaudits almost deafened us. Shortly, we passed the borough of Newton,
crossing a fine bridge over the Warrington road, and reached Parkside,
seventeen miles from Liverpool, in about four minutes under the hour. At
this place the engines were ranged under different watering stations to
receive fresh water, the whole extending along nearly half a mile of
road. Our train and two others passed the Duke's car, and we in the
first train had had our engine supplied with water, and were ready to
start, some time before we were aware of the melancholy cause of our
apparently great delay. We had most of us, alighted, and were walking
about, congratulating each other generally, and the ladies particularly,
on the truly delightful treat we were enjoying, all heart