HENRY VIIth's CHAPEL. (Continued from LXXXI. ii. p. 418.) A S the Able Writer, in his paper of last month, p. 513, has laid himself open, and exposed his weak side, by running on with his obstinate denials, palpable mistakes, and accidental confessions; I in justice to the information due from me to the publick, am bound to take notice thereof: which notice shall be in as concise a mode as possible; observing also that I am preparing a paper on the new Sculptures, in continuation, to be given in proper time and order. $0. A. W."1 If I I shall never give up that charge, as they are pleased to call it. cannot read my drawing, I can however read Spelman's History of Sacrilege, as he terms the demolition and alteration of Churches in the sixteenth century, and ponder upon all the fatal ends and fearful disasters that he there records. Who cannot but admire the forecast and sagacity shewn in bringing forward the engraving, p. 513, of the lower parapet of King's College Chapel, as such a specimen, with that of the upper parapet from Loggan in my plate p. 417, have both the very obtuse kind of battlement seen in Speed, Hollar, King, Strype, and Dart's views, though, as I before observed, rudely drawn, and which I maintain should have been done at Westminster. Observe the very humble excuse, or, as the Able Writer has elegantly expressed it, " shuffled-off" pretence, "It was copied nearly, and differs from it," &c. The Able Writer says he is not an Architect; the looking over his defence sufficiently proves his assertion; and surely, if I dare "address myself to an "Earl," or a "Dean," I may dare to encounter a shadow, a twilight two years' creation of Clerkenwell. "Who's afraid?" What! am I to be scared and turned aside from the noble cause I uphold, by threats? How comes it about my Westminster friends cannot find in their hearts to "lash" me, but must give me over to some more revengeful hands, if they can find them? - I must still use the designation "Master Workman," which I think an honourable distinction for the man, when antient employs are adverted to: and with regard to no one being found to " employ me as an Architect," where does the fault lie? Hark, I pray.misrepresentation"? Having for I cannot, when applied to, to prepare thirty years designs, consent to destroy or past constantly vi Able Writer, Dignity of a Dean," &c. -John Carter. So, so, a Dean at last! I nowhere mentioned such a Dignitary. - Well, well, be it am engaged ged as the defender of an Artist most injuriously persecuted, traduced," &c. J. C. Who traduces me? who debases my abilities to the lowest ebb of contempt? But my cause is that of our Antiquities; so let them cast out their venom. A. W. " I am tired of this business, Mr. Urban; you would do right to dismiss us both." J: C. Who doubts the Able Writer, considering the great success he meets with by this his defence? A. W. "Original Working Drawings." - " I call this charge a falsehood," &c. J. C. The Master Workman did make that boast tome, here I am ready again to accompany him to Marlborough-street. A. W. "Iron cramps were found in parts of the Chapel and the Centre Tower of the Church." J. C. The first shift might be resorted to, in some casual modern repairs of the Chapel; but the latter piece-patch job was a wellknown work of Sir C. Wren, who built the upper part of the said Tower. Now who is " ignorant," or guilty of these alter antient edifices. I cannot be silent when told by some people to "let an intended repair of such or such a Chapel escape my strictures; for, as nothing modern, they continue, can come up to my idea of perfection, there always must be an opportunity for my animadversions." And 1 cannot conclude this paper without inquiring, Is my Father's drawing passed by, the heads of the new compartments forgot, or the specimen invitations barred up, until suspicion is lulled asleep? (See p. 417.) J. CARTER. Mr. 1 ! The Patent Steam Kitchen with aRoaster & hot Closet, as fixed in a Recefs.complete for cooking. A. The Steam Kitchen (made to any Pattern or Size for Lemaitre Sole Agent, Castle Street, Holborn. THE Monthly Magazine for De T cember having given an account, under the head of "New Patents," of Mr. Slater's machine, which I fear will not quite satisfy its readers; I have taken the liberty of sending you a plate, with a more minute description of this valuable improvement in the culinary art. (See Plate III.) The plate gives the elevation of two of these apparatuses, the one having, in addition, a hot closet K, in which dishes, prepared for the table, are deposited, while others are in preparation. This closet is heated by the same fire; and before it is required for the above purpose, it might be employed for baking light pastry. A is the steam kitchen, or boiler, with various compartments, differing in their shapes and sizes to suit the form and dimensions of the several articles requiring to be cooked. B is the roaster, or oven, as the case may require: for the latter purpose, it must be shut up in the usual way; but for roasting, a current of pure hot air is made to pass through, by means of which the meat or fowl is roasted in every part equally, and in a much superior manner to any other plan hitherto in use. C is the fire place, and the smoke and flame pass through the intermediate space D, between the roaster B, and the boiler A; and continuing its passage through the flue E, at the back of the machine, finally empties itself into the principal kitchen flue. Fis the ashpit, with a valve to regulate the fire. Gis the cold air valve: the air entering here is made to pass through some strong tubes, constituting one side of the fire-place-becoming extremely heated, it proceeds, and circulates in the roaster, and then disperses from the final tube H. 1 is the lip, or reservoir, for introducing the water into the boiler A, with a cock underneath to draw it off. This is unquestionably the most delicate, cleanly, and cheap method of cooking now practised; as there are no means of annoyance by the accidental falling of soot or ashes. The fire, when once well lighted, will consume, even to powder, the ashes from common grates; and will dress a dinner for 200 persons in one of the largest machines, with a peck GENT. MAG. January, 1812. only of the best coals-the fire being no larger than is required to boil a kettle or saucepan of the common size. This small fire heats the air passing rapidly through the tubes into the roaster, so as to froth and brown the meat deliciously; and this constant succession of hot air completely purifies the roaster, and entirely prevents that disagreeable smell and flavour experienced in other patent machines. So free indeed is this apparatus from any tendency to smell, that standing in the kitchen it would be impossible to ascertain whether the machine were actually in use. The fire under the boiler A will optionally tionally boil or steam the various vessels it contains; and these vessels are so formed, that, if the family or company are not ready, the dinner may wait for an hour, and, though nearly prepared for table, the whole remain for this period of time, yet lose nothing of its essential relish. A double door has also been introduced, at a distance of several inches apart, though opening by the same latch by which the fire is confined, and the exterior door kept cool. Nor is the cook exposed to any danger from this machine, as in ordinary methods of cooking. This apparatus is so simple as to be understood at the first glance, and a common cook may immediately become perfectly acquainted with it: nor can it be put out of order without a wilful determination to injure it. In regard to economy, the advantages of this apparatus are manifold. In the steamer the richest gravies are extracted and preserved; while, in the common method of boiling, the juices of the meat are generally dispersed in a quantity of water, and fit only for wash. With a cup full of these gravies you may at any time obtain a bason of excellent soup, boiling it up with water as you would the soup cake, once so much in use. The roaster too is so delicately clean, that the dripping and gravies are fit for any culinary purpose; and while the common methods of roasting consume and dry up the meat and its richest juices, the heat is here temperately and uniformly acting at once on all sides, so as to save, beyond all doubt, at least one pound of meat in ter. The quantity of coal consumed has 1 P. S. LEMAITRE, 34, Castle-street, Holborn. has been shewn, though it will de- between the hours of twelve and fo out and wiped dry; by which they will be preserved ten times as long as the others:-and which points out too another material advantage, namely, the saving of time and labour. I was lately required to give a particular estimate of the advantages of this machine to a family whose consumption was about ten pounds of meat per diem, and I delivered the following statement, which I believe will be amply verified. per an. To the probable saving in meat, gravy, &c. Is. per diem £18 5 10 10 To do. in utensils To do. three chaldron of coals at 70s. Total saving per annum To first cost of a machine proper 4 for such a family, about Saving in the first year only 55 34 0 24 0 £10 0 LETTER LXXIII. ON PRISONS"Charity is so established a virtue among them, that the distressed are accounted the creditors of the affluent, and the mere circumstance of needing assistance is considered as conferring a right to it." Erposé statique de Tonquin, &c. N the centre of the Poultry, a street so called, in London, which IN opens to the princely residence of the Lord Mayor, and joins at its other extremity the wealthy and populous Cheapside, through which many thou sands of persons, enjoying ease, liberty, and luxury, daily pass, is situated a gloomy prison, called "The Compter," whose murky apartments groan with misery; but the voice of human infelicity is not often heard; or, if heard, is disregarded, in the pursuit of more pleasing gratifications. Whilst this Metropolis is not less distinguished for its active liberality upon every needful occasion, than for its almost inconceivable wealth; and whilst the Corporation itself has declared this Prison unfit for human confinement; it is astonishing that it should still be continued, a notorious disgrace to it, and dishonourable to its general character of beneficence. In order to secure the proposed Humanity, contemplating the nume saving in coals, it is recommended any size or or depth fiue is all that is required. The ap- Having obtained from the Paten- : a rous munificent actions of this Corporation, cherishes hope, that, in the anniversary revolution of the great City Officers, some Alderman or Sheriff may possess the patriotism and courage of effecting substantial good, to the accomplishment of which great mental exertion is requisite. But this is not the offspring of balls didate has appeared, for acquiring an honour, greater than any the City can confer, in the opinion of and festivities; and hitherto no can JOHN COAKLEY LETTSOM. London, January 1, 1812. POULTRY COMPTER, London. Gaoler, Edward Kirby. Salary, 250%. paid by the Court of Aldermen, and 301. by the Common Council. Fees, as per table. Garnish, 68. 2d. called "Ward Dues," paid for coals and candles to the Steward. Chaplain, Rev. Mr. Davis; |