The Sun. — London, England, 1863-03-07 00:00:00

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In order that her Milie&ty might have the ear Beat intelrgenee of the landing of her Royal High -11"8, the telegraphic wires were brought to the end of the Terrace-pier, and the instant the Princess Alexandra set her foot on the landing stage the n ext moment the fact was flashed along the electric wires to her Majesty at Windsor Castle. Il er Royal Highness, wore a while tulle bonnet, trimmed with pink daisies, a purple velvet °IO4II , trimmed with sable, and a mauve moire antique silk drLsJ. The Prince of Ws les was dressed in a blue beaver frock -coat and light trousers. The Prince of Wales arrived at Gravesend at 15 Minutes to 12 o'clock, and immediately proceeded , thl wri the Pi er t o th e R o y a l yacht, where the riircess Alexandra awaited on deck. As soon as has Royal Highness took the Princess's band he affectionately saluted her on the cheek, an incident which produced one of the most telling effects of the say The cheering, the affectionate greeting elicited f rom the populace on shore and afloat, was some thing tremendous. A fact of some importance to our nautical readers, is that, although the passage made by the Victoria end Albert royal yacht was one of the quickest ever made, the Warrior iron-plated frigate kept uP with her within a knot and a half an hour. It will be interesting to our readers to know that her Royal Highness speaks English remarkably well , for those within close proximity to her as she stepped ashore distinctly heard her reply, in answer to a question addressed to her by the Prince of Wales, I think so." As the Royal party entered the saloon carriage on the railway platform, Lord Sydney had the honour to kiss her Royal Highness's band, and amidst the strains of the Danish Hymn, played by the military band in attendance, the train left the station. taries led the way, the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs following. Never did such plaudits rend the air assuredly on that side of the water. Both the Prince and Princess appeared delighted at their reception. They occupied the last carriage, the Princess sitting by the side of her mother, the Princess Louise, and opposite the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Denmark sat by the side of the Prince. Both the Prince and Princess appeared impressed and gratifi d at the warm reception awarded them and their daughter. The Princess wore a white crape tulle bonnet, ornamented with white and pink roses, and a purple furred mantle. The Prince of Wales and Prince Christian kept their hats of, and bowed very gracefully to the shouting crowd. The cortege had scarcely got past the Bricklayers Arms, when the rain, which had been threatening for the last half hour, began slightly to fall, and the royal ladies were compelled to resort to the use of umbrellas, but the rain ceased ere the cavalcade got well into the Great Dovur-road. T. is made the occupants of the Royal carriage quite merry, and the Prince of V,Tales and the Prince of Danmark remained uncovered—their hats in their hands slightly elevated over their heads—to the end of the journey. In the Borough-road, just past St. George's Church, a handsome arch had been erected tastefully, bearing across it the motto, " P 'ace and Prosperity—Health and Happiness. From the mil way station on London-bridge hundreds of flags were displayed, and several of the mottoes of wel come and good cheer were couched in the native language of the Princess. The progress of the procession to London-bridge was one continuous and splendid ovation. Every available corner from which the cavalcade could be beheld was crowded. London-bridge was reached at about a quarter to' three, and the cheering at this point was loud and hearty. The procession halted at the south end for about ten minutes. The few gentlemen around, who stood with uncovered heads—for the bridge had, strangely enough, been kept almost c!ear— set up a loud cheer, which the Prince and Princess very graciously acknowledged. The parapets of the bridge were ornamented from the south to the north with portraits of the Kings of Denmark, from the earliest period to his present Majesty Frederick VII., affixed on the Danish national standard. surmounted with ra vens and elephants. Between the standards 100 tipods, the three legs of which terminated in well formed lion's claws, were placed, from which in cense arose and richly perfumed the air as the cavalcade passed across. At the south and north approaches of the bridge wero erected pedestals, on which stood statues of Fame, surmounted by Danish warriors, holding the " Danebrog," the national flag of Denmark. In the several recesses of the bridge the same ornamenta tion was carried out. The d ecora ti ons of the Hi g h- s t re et, Gravesend, de serve a pas s i ng notice, for certainly fnr size, bril liancy, and variety nothing like the flags here dis played were to be seen in any other part of the loyal and now celebrated town. The happy event is to be cele brated this evenin g by the 800 volunteers forming the Ist Kent Artil lery, the whole body having been invited to a sump tuous banquet given in honour of the memorable Colon e l occa sion by their gallant commanding officer ,Lieut.- Gladdish. , The poorer inhabitants of the town also cele brate the event in good old English style, the Earl of Darnley and the more wealthy of the surrounding neighbourhood furnishing the feast. Altogether the whole arrangements passed off to admiration, an d h ence f orwar d th e 7th of March Will be a red letter day in the annals of Gravesend. At a quarter to two the Royal train arrived at the Bricklayers' Arms station, which was splendidly decorated and filled by thousands of elegantly dressed ladies. The Royal party then entered the reception room provided them, and Sir G. Grey and others had the honour of presenting them to the Princess. On leaving the reception room the Royal car riages were occupied, and amongst one of the most magnificent pictures the eye of man ever looked upon, th eßosal party proceeded on their journey. Here, on the northern side of Adelaide place, was erected a magnificent triumphal arch—on the south side of which and in the centre, and immediately on the carriage way, was placed the united arms of England and Denmark, right and left, and over the footways well executed medallions, in relief, of the Prince and Princess. On the columns stood the following statutes ; Sato Gramaticus, the grammarian (1156); Hol berg, the poet ; Thorswaldsen, the sculptor; Joel, the painter. _ Procession of the Prince of Wales and the Princess Alexandra through London. At the break of day this morning thousands upon thousands of the denizens of the metropolis, and the additional thousands who, during the last day or two, have been hurrying hither to behold the Royal cavalcade pass through the lead i ng thoroughfares on both sidcs of the Thames, doubtless cast wistful glances towards the sky, and then towards the pavements and roads, in order, very naturally, to ascertain the state of the Weather, and the probable prospects of the day in that regard. The sudden tornado of yesterday and the drenching rain that fell for an hour or so had tended very naturally to damp the spirits even of the most sanguine, and to de press a little the somewhat enormous price asked yesterday for seats, especially in the 1 C ity. The morning came in cold and gloomy, and even the least experienced in weather lore and its aspects could hardly have been induced to do aught else than shake their heads and to prog nosticate foul weather. But when the morning had thoroughly dawned it was discovered that the rain had all fal;en yesterday, and that though it Was gloomy over head, and continued so all the morning, London might safely venture forth and make holiday, As early as eight o'clock thousands were afoot, and before ten all the great streets on the northern side of the river were all but impassable, for 80 great was the throng of pedestrians and vehicles, that by 10 30 the City streete were all but blockaded up, and even thus early numbers of ladies and children had taken their seats. Probably never in the history of this country, and probably in no other, were ever so many people congregated to the streets intent on sight-seeing. Shortly after 12 o'clock, by which hour the gloomy weather had somewhat departed, some hun dreds of the Royal Horse Artillery entered the City, and with the aid of the police managed, but not without difficulty, to clear the streets. On the southern side the roads were kept by the same troops : It appeared to our reporter that both the C ity and metropolitan police discharged their duty With great skill ang good nature. In the pediment were the following , ppropriate lines from Shakespeare : " Honour, riches, marriage, blessing, Long continuance and increasing ; Hourly joys be still up , n you: England showers her blessings on you." Below was a well got up artistic painting repre senting Britannia escorting the Princess Alexandra to the shores of England, accompanied by sea gods and goddesses. When night has fallen upon this mighty city, the painting will be removed, and a transparency fixed repre senting " The riches of Earth, Air, and Water in offerings to the Princess." On the pediment is re presented Britannia in her car, drawn by four white horses, welcoming the Princess Alexandra to our shores, and on either side recumbent figures of Fame heralding her happy approach to this country. On the southern front of the arch, and in its centre, is a good portrait of our gracious Queen Victoria, within a wreath of laurel, and the crown above, supported by allegorical figures of Wisdom and Strength. On the eight Corinthian columns on this side of the arch were four statues of Fame. Above the footways the Royal arms of England and these of Denmark were displayed. It was much to be regretted that though this beautiful arch was complete, and it was only finished a short while before the arrival of the Royal pair, that a portion of the scaffolding poles remained standing. The civic authorities here joined the procession and the cavalcade then proceeded in the following order : Mounted Police Constables to clear the way. A Military Band. COOKS' COMPANY. The Masters and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with postillions dressed in the colours of the Company. CARPENTERS' COMPANY. The !dasters and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. GIRDLERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with postillions in the ' colours of the Company. TALLOW CHANDLERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Humphrey. Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Hale. Banner of the Arms of Thomas Farncomb, Lq., late Bricklayers' Arms Station and the Old Kent Road. The arrangements here were perfect. The direc tors of the South-Eastern Rtilway had provided Beats for some hundreds of their fri , nds, covered it ,:d open, gaily decorated with flags and evergreens. 1- be station itself—not by any means so unpic laresque as some critics have recently styled it — ad been newly painted and defiled, and had fo ul,' quite the appearance of ft pretty pas senger, instead of, as is now its doom, merely a goods station. The Royal standard floated gaily from the little tower. Shortly before one o'clock a detachment of the Life Guards with their band, under the comm an d of Major- G enera l C r awford, arrived and took up their position in the court yard, the splendid band, during the interregnum, playing se vera l nat i onal and other a i rs an d melo dies. The GOth Rifles, to the amount of 500 men, from the Tower and Woolwich, under the command of Col. Bingham, arrived almost at the 1:1 , M0 time and took charge of the ground outside the gates. A detachment of the Royal Blues soon followed. Major -General Lawrenson was the chief officer in command. Sir Richard Mayne and Clpt. Harris were on the spot, and conducted the police ar• Alderman. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with postillions in the colours of the Company. CLOTHWORKERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banter of the Arms of his Royal Highness the late Prince Consort. B anner of the Arms of the late Countess of Kent. Banner of the Arms of Sir John Musgrove, Bart. Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Humphrey. Banner of the Arms of the Waterman's Company, Banner of the Arms of the Waterman's Company. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by fun' hordes, with postillions in tho colours of the Cora deny. VINTNERS' COMPANY. The Royal Standard. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the Vintner's Royalty (a Swan). Banner of St. Martin (the Patron Saint). Banner of Bacchus in a Chariot. Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Lucas. Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Farebrother. Banner of the Al ms of the late Alderman Hooper. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. IRONMONGERS' COMPANY. The Royal Standard. The Union Jack. Two Banners of the City Arms. Two Banners of the Company's Arms. Banner of St. Lawrence (the Patron Saint). ra ngements. At one o'clock his Royal Highness the Duke of Csnbridge, attended by his staff, rode into the sta tion.. His Royal Highness was loudly cheered, and bowed very graciously to the throng. Si r George Grey next arrived. The Duke of Saxe Cobu rg , accompanied by the Prince of Prussia, nett arrived. The Count de Fllndrea haft - previously arrived. lhe Lord Mayor 1113c1 Sheriffs arrived shortly after one o'clock. At a quarter to two the whole of the avenues imme diately adjacent to the sta tion were filled by eager tho usands. Immediate l y o pp osite the station a pretty motto, surmounted by the Prince of Wales' feathers, was designed first to meet the royal pair " Albert Edward—Alexandra —may their Union e Happy.,, The occupants of the six Royal carriages in the procebsion were— Fuist Carriage. —General the Hon. Sir C. Grey, Colonel _6:Yraour, Capkin Lund, and Mr. Funck. S and Carriage,—General —Countess Hilda ReveutloW and INladame v Oxholme and Madame Oxh olme. Fifth Carriage.— Prince Waldemar and Prince W illiam. Carriage. —Prince Frederick, Princess Dagmar, and Sixt!ii"" Thy ra. Carriage. —Prince of Wales, Princess Alexandra, Prince Christian, and Princess Louise. The Royal cortege emerged from the Bricklayers' Am psstation precisely at five minute s af t er two "It, amidst vociferous cheering, and waving of hats, and handkerchief's. The members of Parlia ment for the borough of Southwark and its digni- Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Thompson. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in tho colours of the Company. SALTERS' COMPANY. Two Banners of the Company's Arms. _ _ _ The Beadle of the Salters' Company, bearing his Staff of Office The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. HABERDASHERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arm , . Banner of the Arms of Denmark. Banner of the Arms of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY. Banner pf the Arms of his Royal Highness the Prince of Walos. Banner of the Arms of her Royal Highness the Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Conopliny'e Arms. The Union Jack. 'Po Royal Staadard. The Master and Wardens of the Company in a carriage dray, n by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the company. SKINNERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the Company's Crest. Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers. Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers. Banner of the Arms of Denmark. Banner of the Arms of Denmark. The Royal Standard. The Royal Standard. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Martin Rowe. Banner of the Arms of Sir Hugh Myddleton. Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Copeland. The Royal Standard. The Prime Warden and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company, FISHMONGERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Matthew Wood. Banner of the Arms of William Cubitt, Esq., M.P., late Alderman. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Arms of his Royal Highness the late Prince Consort. The Union Jack. The Royal Standard. The Prime Warden and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses. with two postillions in the colours of the Company. DRAPERS' COMPANY. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. GROCERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers. The Standard of Denmark, The Royal Standard. Baßner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the City Arms. Bannerttho Army, a of the Marquis .E . o ooCornwallis.dha rEsq. Banner of Banner of St. Anthony. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours of the Company. Westminster, which took the place of the civic au thorities at Temple-bar, was made up as follows : HE MEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER—Gen. Sir de Lacy Evans, Sir J. V. Shelley. First Carriage—Mr. Burgess Elliot, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Arntz, the High Constable's Mace. Second Carriage—Mr. Burgess Humby, Mr. Assistant- Burgess Clarkson, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Roberts. Third Carriage—Mr. Burgess Goldsmith, Mr. Burgess Horne, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Goldsmith, Fourth Carriage—Mr. Burgess Cribb, Mr. Assistant-Bur gess Watherston, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Jeffreys, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Palmer. Fifth Carriage—Mr. Burgess Low, Mr. Burgess Haines, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Whitelock, Mr. Assistant-Bur ' gess Turner. Sixth Carriage—Mr Burgess Carter Wood, Mr. Assistant- Burgess Freeman, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Dalton. Seventh Carriage—Mr. Burgess Cobbett, Mr. Burgess Bar ton, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Hannah. Eighth Carriage —Mr. Chief Burgess Trollope, Mr. Chief Burgess Miley, the Town Clerk. Ninth Carriage—The High Bailiff, Deputy High Steward, the High Constable with the Mace. The Very Rev. the Dean of Westminster. Tenth Carriage - His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, K.G., the Lord High steward. THE STRAND. MERCERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. The Royal Standard. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Arms of Lord Hill. Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Richard Whittington. Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Thomas Gresham. Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Newnham. The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses, with two postilions in the colours of the Company. A Military Band. The Commissioners of Lieutenancy of the City of London in Carriages. Watermen bearing the Banners of the City of London. The appearance of the Strand was perhaps as extraordinary as any portion of the long line through which the Royal cortege passed. From a very early hour parties who had engaged seats might be seen wending their way to the place of location, and later in the day, judging from the enormous number of human beings collected in the private houses, the demand for accommodation must have been very great. The gigantic struc tures erected round the Churches of St. Mary-le- Strand and St. Clements Dines for the sightseers, presented a very imposing appearance, whilst that erected in front of St. Martin's Church was equally well filled. From nearly every house a large flag, either English or Danish, was suspended, whilst iu many places enormous banners reached entirely across the roadway. The entire length of pave ment was crowded, and the utmost good humour prevailed at all points, and all seemed animated with but one desire, viz., that of heartily welcoming the arrival of one who is destined to take such a prominent position in this great and powerful country. As the royal cortege passed the cheering was of the most enthusiastic nature, and as the pace main tained was not much beyond a walk, the royal pair were well seen by all. PALL-MALL. - A Military Band. The Officers of the Corporation of London, in Carriages. The Membersof the Court of Common Council, in Carriages A Military Band. This celebrated locality was particularly ani mated. In front of many of the principal clubs co in which was a large as the cava l ca d e passe d was universal. In v the ree mdwaving h o a of df hanskerciefs f front of St. James's Palau a guard of honour turned out and presented arms. ST. JAMES'S-STREET had the windows and balconies of its houses filled with elegantly-attired ladies, whose curiosity and interest were no doubt largely excited by the royal bride. The reception here was enthusiastic in the extreme. Along PICCADILLY The Deputy-Chairman and Members of the Royal Reception Committee, in Carriages. The Under-Sheriffs in Carriages. The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex in their Carriages drawn by four horses. The Aldermen viho have not passed the Chair, in their popular feeli ng greete d t h e t r h oy e a s l a p m a e ir, d a i n sp d l :o y of they passed to HYDE-PARK. Carriages. The Recorder, in his Carriage, The Aldermen who have passed the Chair, in their Carriages. The Lord Mayor's Servants, in State Liveries, Three Trumpeters. The Ci y Marshal, on horseback. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, in his State Carriage, drawn by six horses, attended by the Swordbearer and Common Crier. THE ROI AL CARRIAGES. The picture was exceedingly grand after the triumphal arch had been passed. The crowd was so dense that the cavalcade could only make itsway with difficulty, and was obliged frequently to halt. Every window and balcony was crowded, and figs i n .. and inscriptions added to the gaiety of the scene. Amongst the regiments taking part in the To the Hon. Artillery Company, the first in rark honours of the day were the following ; as in age, were assigned the post of honour, and CAVALRY. their salute was the first to greet the son of the Middlesex Yemnanry—lst Surrey Light Horse Volunteer gracious Prince who was for many years their Corps-Ist Hertfordshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps— colonel, the late Prince Consort, on bringing his Ist Middlesex Light Horse Volunteer Corps—let Hunting bride within the limits of the City. The infantry donshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps. division of this magnificent corps was deployed into Field Batteries of Ist Middlesex Artillery Volunteer line end occupied Adelaide-place, and all the space Corps-341 Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps. in front of the gorgeous triumphal arch which spans INFANTRY-18T IrRICCADE. the roadway. let Battalion—let Sussex Artillery Volunteer Corps— The horse battery and field battery of the Royal 1- t Glocester Artillery Volunteer Corps-3d North Riding City Artillery were stationed at King William's ofoYl Volunteer e A r Artillery Volunteer l Corps--let o rps-let Middlesex olunteer Artillery c ir statue, the granite ( ffigy of the sailor king—fit — 3d Mi d dl esex Art i llery Volunteer Artillery v orps—lst Tower ri emblem of the loyalty of the corps. At this point Hamlets Artillery Volunteer Corps-2d Surrey Artillery the Royal pair may ne said to have been sur- Volunteer Corps. rounded by the hearts and hands of the descend- 2d Battalion-Ist Middlesex Engineer Volunteer Corps-- ants of the ancient Train Bands. Ist Tower Hamlets Engineer Volunteer Corps. 32d3d .Battalion— 4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer . . Cotps . — Great delay ensued in making the passageofKing Middlesex Rifb Volunteer Corps—lst Administrative William-street, as well from the terrible pres.ure ,! on vet u „ .uatuanySuir6 Rifle Volunteer Corps-6th Hertford of the crowd as from some of the aldermen and a Rifle Volunteer Corps. part of the common councilmen having oddly 4th Battalion—lst Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps— enough been permitted to draw up their carriages 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps-47th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. all along the east side of the street. This unseem l y sth Battalion-11th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps— and improper "block" thus created caused great 36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. delay. 2D B RIGADE . The Mansion House was reached at a quarter Ist Battalion-21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps— after three. This w, s the grand spectacle of the 38th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. day. The reception was, in truth, a splendid 2d Battalion-9th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. Ovarian. 3d Battalion-4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps — The Corinthian columns of the Mansion-house 6th Glocester Rifle Volunteer Corps, 4th Battalion-2d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. were elegant and be autifully arranged, draped with 3D BRIGADE. crimson cloth. From the capitals were suspended let Battalion-37th MiddlesexNl iddlesex sags of flowers, from the centres of which were 2d Battalion-48th hung wreaths of orange blossoms. On the 3d Battalion-3d Administrative Batta lion Essex Rifle shafts of the columns were fixed medallions Volunteers-4th Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps. of the Prince and Princess in relief surrounded BR::: Volunteer Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion-2d Ad m i n i s t r ative Battalion E s s ex Rifle with wreaths of tne oak, surmounted by the Volunteers. Corps. Prin eof Wales's plume. From the windows were sth Battalion-40th 4 Middlesex Rifle Volunteer suspended crimson drapery with wreaths, in the let Battalion-15t1a Miliddleßs leGxAßDEifie Volunteer Corps. centre of which were placed alternately the Cross 2d Battalion-20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 5T Middlesexn B nfuxn Rifles. 3d Battalion-22d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (Ist of Denmark and the Prince of - Wales's feathers. Battalion). Under the portico, and in a projecting gallery were seated a host of elegantly attired ladies and gentle- B 4 t t t h l ß . Battalion-22d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (2d sth Battalion-19th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. men. In the front sat the Lady Mayoress, sur rounded by a bevy of young ladies, who, on the approach of the Princess, descended from the por- Ist Battalion-39 h tico to meet her, and presented to her Royal High- 2d Battalion—let and 2d Adminstrative Battalions Sur ness a bouquet. Provision has been made for illu- rey 3a ßßfl a e tt V i olunteers. Volunteer Corps. 19th Surrey iurinating the building with gas ; and on the balus- Rifle Volunteer Corps-23d Surrey Rifle Volunteer — trade, at the summit of the building, will be affixed Corps.urroy eerps-14th Kent Rifle Volunteer tripods, from which fire will ascend. 4th Battalion-7th, 10th, 12th, and 21st Surrey Ri • fle The cavalcade here halted, whilst a young lady Volunteer Corps. —we believe the Lord Mayor's daughter—de- sth Battalion—le t S urrey Rifle Volunteer Corps. seended, and presented the Princess with Ist Battalion-21 A6dToHiiBRIGADE. a splendid bouquet of flowers, a gif t Rifle Volunteers-21 Battalioisntr2a, Battalion Middlesex ntive tb. Middlesex Rifle Volun very courteously received, and doubtless a boon, h teer Corps. for the atmosphere, owing to the exhalations from 3d Battalion-46th Middlesex Rifle Volunteei• Corps— the immense throng was actually hot and ex- 4 th Battal ion 28th M iddl esex Rifle Volunteer Corps, h a usting. 7TuBRIGADE. The procession set again on its way. All along let Battalion-7th Administrative B a tt a li on Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. Cheapside, which was gaily decorated, the vivas of 2d Battalion—let Administrative Battalion Tower Ham the enormous multitude rent the very air. H-re lets Rifle Volunteer Corps-12th Tower Hamlets Rifle there were several stoppages, and Lord Paget Volunteer Corps. had to call upon the police to do 3d Battalion-4th and 6th Tower Hamlets Rifle Volun t heir duty or no progress could be made. feer Corps-4th Battalion-2d, Bth, and 9th rower Hamlets With much difficulty a way was carved though the Rifle Volunteer Corps. sth Battalion-sth Administrative Battalion Middlesex crowd by the aid of the military and royal footmen. Rifle Volunteer Corps. St. Paul's wa s reached at half p ast 3. A grand ern BRIGADE. pavilion bad b een erected, and accommodation let Battalion—let Oxford Rifle Volunteer Corps—lst afforded for upwards of 10 , 000 pe o p le. The rece p - Administrat ive Batt alion Oxford R ifle Volunteers. 2d Battalion—let and 10th Wiltshire Rifle Volunteer lion here wa s vociferous. reached at a quarter to four. Corps-sth, 10th, and 11th Sussex Rifle Volunteer corps Temple-bar was reae .. —l2th Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps Here the City authorities retired up Chaucery la 7, Volunteer Corps--.sth Hants Rifle 1 2 7th S aff rd Rifle t o be the Westmin Volunteer Corps. and the procession was taken up , 3d Btt 1' 1 a a ion— st Administrative Battalion Warwick shire Rifle Volunteers—let Administrative Battalion Hert ster authorities. W ESTMINSTER. ford Rifle Volunteers-11th H a rt s Rifle Volunteer Corps. authorities resigned the 4th Battalion-23d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer At Temple Bar the civic I d All infantry corps coming from P addington and west of post of honour to the Duke of Buceleuch, as Lord the Marble arch entered the Park by th e High Steward of the city of Westminster, who, the enclosure by the west entrance. Victoria-gate, and with the Dean and Chapter, the High Bailiff, the The infantry corps from Euston- square,King's-cross, and menaters of th e A nc i en t Court of Burgesses, and Shoreditch stations, and frJra north of Oxford-street and other repres en t a ti ve b o di es o f t h e citizens, had been Holborn, and from the Tower Hamlet s, entere d t h e P ar k Marble-arch and the enelosur for some time awaiting the arrival of their Royal hY the he other infe t All t . n by the north entrance. ry corps, and the whole of the cavalry Highnesses. The civic procession having filed off, ) and artillery, entered the Park by the gate at Hyde Park the royal ca rr i ages d rove throug h t h e o ld "Bar r corner, and the enclosure by the south e t which, owing to the gorgeous decoration it had un- As soon as the regiments entered the enclosure the bands dergone, presented a most appearance. It was a matter of regret that the i the assembly of the troops, the force was drawn up in Lord Mayor and the civic authorities did not ac- t two lines, the cavalry and mounted batteries of artillery company the royal party further than the bounda- ' being deployed, and the rest of the force being formed in contiguous quarter-distance . columns right in front. ries of the city, because a great deal of the splen- MI, Line facing East was composedof Cavalry Brigade, dour of the pageant was cropped off by such %.,...e . . an Artillery Brigade, Ist Infantry Brigade, 3d Infantry Bri arrangement. From London-bridge to Temple-bar gade, sth Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Brigade. the sight was very imposing, but after that the Line facing West.-Bth Infantry Brigade, 6th Infantry Prince and leis Royal Bride monopolised the whole Brigade, 4th Infantry Brigade, 2d Infantry Brigade. attention of the assembled thousands. The entrance of the carriages containing the royal The escort representing the city and Liberty of party into the park was the signal for tremendous Here the appearance of the scene altogether changed, and instead of fair faces and waiving handkerchiefs, upwards of 16,000 volunteers as sembled to do honour to the occasion. From 1 o'clock the march of volunteer regiments into the park was nearly continuous and unbroken. From the various railway stations, and from the extreme suburbs, east, west, north, and south, they advanced upon Hyde-park as a centre, in accumulating lines, each regiment preceded by its band, and the diffe rent colours of the uniforms gave a brilliancy to the seine that rendered it highly striking and interest cheering, and every eye was directed towards the part from which the cortege was approaching, A s it passed along the seeming interminable line of volunters, the bands successively player' " God Save the Queen" and the Danish National Hymn. The cheers of the populace were taken up by those in the ranks, and amidst the welcome of a hundred thousand voices their royal highnesses pursued their journey towards the Paddington station. During the last twenty years there certainly has not been a greater number of persons congregated than on the present occasion. EDGWARE-ROAD. The Edgware-road and Grand Junction-road, Paddington, presented an exciting and animated appearance. Tile triumphal arch at the latter was extremely effective, and elicited, as it deserved, uni versal admiration. The structure represented the old City gate, and the decorations represented the feelings of the people on the joyoua occa sion. In the centre, surmounting the principal arch, were raised the Royal arms of 'England, en compassed by the Garter, over which were the stan dard of England and the cross of St. George. Grouped around were the colours of England and Denmark intermingled, showing the amalgamation of the two families. On the dexter side of the Royal arms were those of the Prince of Wales, sur mounted by a coronet, and encompassed with a wreath of laurel and roses. On the sinister side the arms of Denmark in a lozenge, surmounted by a Princess's coronet. Over either side of the arch the arms of Paddington were emblazoned, sur mounted by the Royal standard of Denmark. Upon columns supporting the arches on the dexter side a portrait of the Prince of Wales was displayed, and on the sinister side that of the Princess Alexandra, over which the colours of England and Denmark intermixed. Suspended immediately over the principal arch was an elaborate device of the Prince of Wales's feathers, with the inscription " Welcome Alexandra." The houses generally were well decorated with flags, and the number of persons who lined either side of the road was immense. The Royal pair were received with every demonstration of respect, and the hearty huzz ts of the populace accompanied them to the railway station. The chairman, directors, and officials of the Great Western Railway received the august company with the greatest splendour. The immense station was gorgeously decorated for the occasion, and seats were provided for nearly 2,000 spectators. The Royal party entered the train with as little delay as possible, and this closed, as far as the me tropolis is concerned, one of the most remarkable receptions on record. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. YESTERDAY. 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 3 per Cent. Consols Annuities .. 94 4 i 4 New 3 per Cent. Annuities New 21 per Cent. Annuities... India Stock — Ditto 5 per Cent lOB4 5 4 Ditto Debentures, 4 per Ct., Oct., 1863 100 Ditto Enfaced Paper, 4 per Cent .. Ditto 54 per Cent Console for Account, April 8 924 Exchequer Bills, £lOOO, 24 per Cent — Ditto Advertised 2 dis 3 FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Brazilian 5 per Cent Ditto 44 per Cent., 1852-58-60 Kilian 3 per Cent B4 Egyptian 7 pet Cent 97 64 Greek 5 per Cent., 1824-6, ex - Coupons 1 94 t 4 Mexican 3 per Cent Ditto Account New Granada P,ruvian 41 per Cent. Ditto 41 per Cent ~ 1862 .... Ditto Account 874 Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853 Ditto Account 471 Ditto 1862 Russian 5 per Cent., 1822, £ St — Ditto 5 per Cent., 1862 Spanish 3 per Cent Ditto New Deferred Ditto Account Ditto Passive Spanish,,Cert. of Coup not funded ' Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Ditto 6 per Cent. 1858 Ditto Account.. . Ditto 6 per Cent. 1862 Ditto Account Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent. lOll Venezuela, 3 per Cent Ditto Account 244 4 THREE O'CLOCK. Copsols, Money Ditto Account 92i I DEPARTURE OF THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA from GRAVESEND. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) GRAVESEND, 11.40. The Royal Yacht was brought alongside Ter race-pier. The Prince of Wales, who had arrived at 11.30, went on board to welcome her Royal Highness. 12.30 p.m.—Her Royal Highness, accompanied by the Prince, stepped from the yacht on to the platform, which had been constructed for the pur pose at the end of Terrace-pier. Royal salutes were simultaneously fired from Tilbury and New Savern Forts, and various men-of-war in the river. Their Royal Highnesses, on landing, were received by the Mayor and Corporation of Gravesend, who presented an address. The Mayoress presented the Princess with a splendid bouquet, scattered flowers from the Pier, in the path of tba Royal party. The Royal couple were received with loud and heartfelt cheers. The cortege consisted of six carriages and four, and six carriages and pair. The Mayor and Corporation preceded the Royal personages, and proceeded to the North-Kent Railway Station. Various corps of Kentish Ar tillery and Rifle Volunteers lined the streets, which were tastefully decorated with triumphal arches, flags of all nations, banners, festoons of evergreens, and other embellishments. Immense multitudes saluted the Prince and Prineess on their route. The carriages went at a slow pace through the town, and the welcomes of the people were very gratefully acknowledged by the illustrious pair. They both looked remarkably well. Weather fine. GRAVESEND, MARCH. 7. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived at the pier at 11.20 a.m., and immediately proceeded on board. His Royal Highness landed at 11.40 a.m., with the Princess Alexandra amidst most enthusiastic cheering, and was received by the Mayor and Corporation. The Mayor presented an address and the bouquet in a golden holder from the ladies of Gravesend 58 young ladies strewed flowers upon the pier. The Royal party, in carriages and four, preceded by the Mayor, proceeded to the railway escorted by Lord Stanley's artillery. The streets were imm9nsely crowded, and the cheer ing was enthusiastic and deafening. The town is most m-gnificently decorated. Triumphal arches have been erected in Harmer -street, and banners are displayed every where. The Princess looks well. The weather is cloudy but fine. The ships in the river are dressed with flags presenting a magnificent spectacle. The streets of the town are lined with volun teers. Liverpool Cotton Market---This Day, (REUTERS TELEGRAM.) LIVERPOOL, March 7. Sales probably 6,000 bales. Market firm. Import 2,400. importing Tea without colour on the leaf pre- vents the Chinese passing off inferior leaves as in the usual finds. Horniman's tea is uncoloured, and therefore always VC*, alike. Sold in packets by 2,280 agents. POLICE INTELLIGERT — CE---This Day. 11IARLBOROUGH-STREET. CHARGE 01' ° TABBING}.—James Buckley, a young man, was charge] before Mr. Knox with stabbing a female named Mary Cleaver, residing at 24, Whitcombe-street. The prosecutrix sail that between 9 end 10 o'clock on the previous night she was having some words with another female in a public-house in Dudley-street, when the pri soner, who was an entire stranger to her, interfered and struck her with his fist, and then took up a pint pot to strike her with, but she ran out of the house. The pri soner pursued her with a knife in one hand and a brick in the c they. On overtaking her he stabbed her in the hand, breaking one of the fingers and inflicting other injuries to her hand. Fearing the prisoner would murder her she rushd into a clothes shop, and after. wards went to the Charing-cross Hospital and afterwards gave the prisoner in charge. Daniel Cleaver, a man with whom the prosecutrix cohabits, proved being told that the prisoner had killed the woman, and on going out saw the prisoner pursuing the prosecutrix with a knife in his hand. On interfering, the prisoner attempted to stab him. On the return of the pro secutrix from the Charing-cross Hospital, he advised her to give the prisoner in charge, and she did so. In answer to Mr. Knox, the witness said that he did not see the prisoner stab the prosecutor, but the prisoner tried to stab him. He saw the prisoner several times try to I strike the prosecutor with the brick. Fitzgerald, 50 F, said that about 12 o'clock the prisoner was given into custody for stabbing the prosecutor. The prisoner denied using a knife. Mr. Knox observing that prisoner' had a black eye, asked the constable whether he knew how he came by it, and the constable answered in the negative. Prisoner was remanded for a week. MARKETS—This Day. COVENT GARDEN. The trade is heavy to-day for nearly all descriptions of produce. The supply on offer is seasonably good, and the currency rules as follows : FRUIT. s. d. s. d• s. d. s d Pine apples 8 otolo 0 I 1 Cherries, per lb. 0 oto 0 0 Colonial do., each 0 oto 0 01 Foreign ditto, punt) oto 0 0 Grapes,per lb 8 oto 12 0 ) Filberts, per lb .. 1 6to 1 9 Foreign do 1 oto 2 0 I Walnuts, per 100 0 oto 0 0 Melons ... . 0 oto 0 0 I Cobnuts, per lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Nectarines, per dz 0 oto 0 0; Almonds; per bus 0 oto 0 0 Apples, per ht-sv. 2 6to 4 0 Figs, per d0z..... 0 oto 0 G Pears, per do Oranges, per 100 3 6to 8 0 I Currants, per h.sv 0 oto 0 0 Lemons, per 120 3 6to 7 0 Plums, per d 0... 0 oto 0 0 Gooseberries ht Bye° oto 0 0 G reengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 Strawberries pr pt 0 oto 0 0 ; Raspberries, pr pt 0 oto 0 0 VEGETABLES. 1 Greens, dz bunch 2 oto 2 6 , Shallots, per lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Cabbages, pr doz 0 9to 1 0, Horseradish, pdo 1 oto 2 0 Red ditto 1 6So 3 0 Parsley, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Savoy do., pr dz 0 9to 1 3 Celery, per ditto 1 oto 1 6 Cauliflowers, pdz 1 oto 3 0 Beet, per doz. 0 oto 0 0 Brocoli, per bun. 0 Bto 1 0 Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0 Potatoes, per ton 100 to 150 0 Small salad, p. pn, 0 oto 0 0 New ditto, pr pnt 1 oto 1 3 Mushrooms,p ptl. 0 9to 1 0 Turnips, dz bunch 1 6to 2 0 1 Artichokes, each 0 oto 0 0 Carrots, pr do 4 6to 5 6 Cabbage lett,score 0 oto 0 0 Cucumbers 0 oto 0 0 Mint and swory..o oto 0 0 Garlic, per lb Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0; Radishes, dz hnds 0 oto 0 0 Green peas, h.-sv. 0 oto 0 0 Tomatoes, doz... 0 oto 0 0 Brus. sprouts, h.s. 1 Bto 2 6 Chillies, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Onions, doz. bn 1 3to 1 6 , Capsicums, per do 0 oto 0 0 New Do., dz bun 0 oto 0 0 ' Rhubarb, per bun 0 4to 1 0 French beans, h.s. 0 oto 0 0 1 Asparagus, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 Leeks, per bunch 0 oto 0 0, Seakale, per bun. 0 9to 1 6 NE WGATE AND LEADENHALL. Turkeys, 4s Od to 10s Od; geese, 58 Od to 7s Od each goslings, 58 Od to 8s Od ; ducks, 2s 6d to 3s ; ducklings 48 t)d to 5s Od; rabbits, is Od to 2s each; wild do., is to is 2d ; pigeons, Is Od to is 3d each ; Surrey chickens 6s Od to 8s Od ; chickens, Os Od to Os Od; barn-door fowls, 4s Od to 6s Od ; capons, Os Od ; hares, Os Od to Os Od ; ptarmigan, is 3d to Os each ; pheasants, Os Od to Os Od ; partridges,oB Od to Os Od ; woodcocks, Os Od to Os ; snipes, I s to Os Od; teal, Os Od to Os Od ; wild ducks, Os Od to Os Od ; widgeons, is Gd to Os Od ; plovers, Os Od to Os Od each ; guinea fowls, Os Od to Os Od; roasting pigs, 5s Od to 8s Od each; Ostend fresh butter, lld to is Id; English, is Od to is 4d per lb ; English eggs, 9s 6d to lOs Od ; French do., 7s Od to 9s Od per 120 ; leverets, 3s Od to Os Od each. BILLING SOATE. Salmon, is 4d to is 6d ; trout, Od to Os ; eels, 5d to Is ; prawns, Os to Os ; pike, skate, sturgeon, and halibut, 6d per lb. ; turbots, 2s 6d to 15s ; cod, 2s Od to 5s Od ; brills, is Od to 7s Od ; doreys, Is Od to 75 Od ; mullets, Os Gd to 2s Od ; lobsters, is Od to 5s ; crabs, is Od to 4s ; plaice and gurnets, Od to Os Od each ; soles, 6d to 2s Od per pair ; common oysters, s to —s ; natives, 48s to —s per bushel ; whitings, 3s Od to 126; haddocks, 4s to 15s ; smelts, is Od to is 6d; flounders, Os Od per dozen ; mackerel, 50s per 120 ; fresh herrings, Os per 100 ; bloaters, Os to Os per 100; carp and ench, Os Od to Os per brace. NEWPORT. Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; mutton, 28 10d to 4s 2d; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 3s 10d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per 81bs by the carcase. WHITECHAPEL. Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2a 10d to 4s 2d ; veal, 3s 10d to 4a 8d; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per Sibs. by the carcase. BREAD. The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from 71d to 8d , of household do., 5d to 7d per 41b loaf. HIDES AND SKINS. Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 21d to 2id ; G llb to 721 b, 21d to 3d ; 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 31d ; 801 b to 881 b, 3d to 4d ; 881 b to 961 b, 31d to 41d; 961 b to 1041 b, Od to Od ; 1041 b to 1121 b, Od to Od. Horse hides, 8s 6d to lOs 6d ; calf skins, light, 2s Od to 48 Od ; full, 68 Od to Os Od ; polled sheep, lOs Od to 12s 6d ; half-breds, 9s Od to lls Od ; Downs, 7s Od to 9s Od ; lambs, Os Od to Os Od ; shearlings, Os Od to Os Od. HAY MARKETS. SmITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 5s to £4 4s Od ; clover do,, £3 lOs to £5 15s; and straw, El 108 to £1 18s per load. Supply very short—a holiday market. CUMBEHLAND..—Meadow hay, £2 5s to £4 48 ; clover, do., £3 lOs to £5 15s Od ; and straw, £1 10s to El 18s per load. Trade dull. - - WHITECHAPEL. — Meadow hay, £2 5s to £4 4s; clove' do. £3 108 to £5 158; and straw, i 1 108 to £1 18s per load. A heavy demand, COAL Prima of Coal per Ton a B. d. .ARK ET. the close of the market. Byass's Bebside West Hartley . .14 6 Davison's West Hart ley ..14 6 Hastings Hartley ....14 6 North Pelton Ga 5..... 13 01 far-field Moor 12 0 Tanfield Moor Butes l2 0 Walker Primrose ll 6 Carway and Duffryn Anthracite 2O 0 Carway and Dufrryn Malting , 22 0 Ships at marlD 8. d. Walls End. --- Hetton .... South Hetton 16 6 Gosforth l2 9 South Kelloe. l5 0 Heugh Hall 14 6 Bmddyll's Hetton 14 9 Trimdon Hartlepool l6 3 Whitworth l4 0 ' Wharncliffe l2 9 Haswell .. l7 0 Riddell l2 9 South Ilartlepool 14 3 68; sold, 38. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGE. MENTS. On the 2d inst,, at 9 a.m., Interduca and Lord Adolphus out of their Nottingham Spring engagements. On the 2d inst, at 9 a.m., Corydon, Sprite, and Jerrold out of all their engagements. On the 2d inst, at 9 a.m., Pot Pourri out of the Warwick Hurdle Race. On the 2d inst, at 11, a.m., M. Boisdore (dead) out of all his engagements. On the 2d inst, at noon, Marble Hill out of the Warwick Hurdle Race. _ . _ On the 3d inst, at 11.40 a.m., Jealousy and Romeo out of the Liverpool Hurdle Race. On the 31 inst, 3.45 p.m., Rapture out of the Notting ham Handicap. On the 3d hist, at 1.30 p.m., Pergus out of all his en gagements. _ On the 3d inet, at 1.30 p m., Declaration out of his Not tingham engagements. On the 3d inst, at 3 p.m., all Lord Coventry's horses (ex cept Emblem) out of the Shrewsbury Handicaps, left in by mistake. THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE. Although Wednesday, the Ist of April, has been an nounced by our sporting contemporaries as the day which this great aquatic evens will take place, we have authority for stating that the day has not been fixed. The Cantabs are using their best endeavours to row on the above-named day, while the Oxonians are anxious to row on the previous Friday or Saturday. In the absence of this little hitch there is nothing likely to occur to mar the interest of the contest, as both Universities have a reserve of good men in case of any members of the crews breaking down, which is frequently the case in hard training. From information we have received, it would appear the Oxonians have again the call in weight, although the weights as previously given do not justify the assumpti on. Bothbo d a e ts are being thec c a o m n : con structed by J. and S. Sa lter, who will Cam bridge craft to its destination at the beginning of the ensu ing week. Th e Oxford boat is in hardly so forward a state, but will be ready in time for the requirement& of the Oxon ians. The latter is built for 12-stone men, and the font er for a lighter crew by 61b. Our accounts from both seats of learning aro highly satisfactory. the Oxonians especially being full of confidence. THE BRAZILIAN DIFFICULTY.—Furthe r corre spondence, in continuance of that presented to Par liament on Feb. 19 and 26, and March 2, was published yes terday. In a letter to Lord Howard de Walden, Earl Rus sell communicates the fact of the demand made upon the Brazilian Government on account of the Prince of Wales, and instructs his lordship to ascertain from M. Rogier if his Kajesty the King of the Belgians will undertake the office of arbitrator, as proposed by the Brazilian Govern ment. M. Moreira, iu reply to Earl Russell's last letter, con plains strongly that the noble earl merely acknowledges the receipt of the sum claimed, but not the receipt of the protest which accompanied that payment. He also, at some length, controverts the justice of the comments of Earl Russell on the conduct of the Brazilian authorities and Government. Earl Russell rejoins by formally ac knowledgingm. the rece i p t of the protest re f er red to. Rogier, in a lette r t o L or d H owar d d e Walden, announcesac ceptance i on the part of th e Ki ng o f th e B e l g ians his Majest y 's of the functions of arbitration. ---f ~ ___ _ .:.._ _ _- IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT ROUSE OF LORDS—Last Evening. The LO:•D CHANCELLOR took his seat on the wou:sftek at the usual hour. _ _ BRAZIL, The Earl of NIAL NIES BURY gave notice that on this day fortnight he would call attention to the arrest of seve ral officers of the British navy by the Brazilian Govern ment. GREAT EASTERN (METROPOLITAN EXTEN• SION) BILL. The further debate was adjourned till Monday in conse quence of the indisposition of the Earl of Derby. ILLEGITIMATE CIIILDREN (IRELAND) ET ;_.L, The Duke of NEWCASTLE moved the 24 reading of this bill, which he declar'ed as simply an interpretation clause of the 10th section of the Irish Poor Relief Bill of lest session. .The clause gave power to the guardians to recover from putative fathers the cost of sup porting their children while under fourteen years of age by process before the assistant -barrister at quarter sessions. Owing to the wording of the act there had arisen a difference of opinion among these functionaries ; some holding that the assistant-barrister was to be the ju•lge not only of the paternity, but of the claim. On the other hand, it was held that the magistrates at quarter-sessions were the proper parties to adjudicate. This bill was intended to define the jurisdiction, and would place the whole jurisdic • don in the hands of the assistant-barrister. Lord LIFFORD moved that this bill be read a second time this day six months, as its adoption:would be cruel to the woman, and as intending to cast a slur upon the ability of the quarter sessions to adjudicate in such matters. Lord CHEUNISFC RD proposed that the bill and a cog nate bill of Lord Lifford should both be read a second time and then referred to a select committee. After a few words from Lord CLANRICARDE and Lord CRANWORTH, The Duke of NEWCASTLE said he could not admit the necessity of a select committee, as it would cause unneces sary delay in remedying the evils which the bill attacked. The LORD CHANCELLOR supported the suggestion of referring the bills to a select committee. Lord LIFFORD having withdrawn his motion, the bill was read a second time and referred to a select committee. THE GALWAY SUBSIDY. The Earl of HARD WICKE asked the Postmaster-Ge neral whether, in connexion with the proposed restoration of the " Galway subsidy," it was intended to make any al teration as to the port of departure or destination of the ves sels of the Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Com pany carrying her Majesty's mails to America ; and whether any arrangement having such an object in view was con templated by her Majesty's Government, or had been pro posed by the company in question ? Lord STANLEY said that no communication from the company had yet been received by the Government ; and before any proposal could be entertained the company must satisfy the Admiralty that it had a sufficient number of ships able to perform the service. _ _ _ Lord HARD WICKE—But am 1 to understand that au :rish and not an English port will be selected ? Lord STANLEY—Certainly. Their lordships rose at 7 o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS--Last Evening. The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock. HORSEY ISLAND RECLAMATION BILL. This bill was read a second time. PRIVATE TELEGRAPH BILL. On the motion for the second reading of this bill being read, Col. W. PATTEN said no one was present to move the second reading; he thought it ought to be discharged. When the bill was on the paper for second reading yester day, several hon. members attended to oppose it. The order for the second reading was therefore dis charged. PETITIONS. Several petitions were presented by hon. members in favour of a modification of the fire insurance ; also praying for the equalization of the sugar duties; several by Mr. NEWDEGATE against the Ministers' Prison Bill; Mr. BLAKE, from Waterford, in favour of the Salmon Fisheries Bill. GREECE. Lord PALMERS TON said—seeing in his place the hon. member for Honiton (Mr. B. Cochrane) who had a motion on the paper for this evening with respect to our relations with Greece, he wished to take the liberty of saying to him that he thought, if he were to bring on his motion this evening, it would be attended with public inconvenience ; and, besides, her Majesty's Government were not then pre pared to make any statements whatever with respect to the subject. He should therefore be glad if the hon. gentleman would postpone his motion until Monday week, and if that day would suit him, he should take care that his motion. had precedence over all other public business that evening. (Hear, hear.) Mr. B. COCHRANE replied that he had to-day been in communication with gentlemen interested in the matter, and he found they would much regret if the question were postponed. Yesterday morning he had an interview with some gentlemen connected with Greece, and the impression which they conveyed to him was that the apatim of the House of Commons with regard to it had done much harm. However, after what had been stated by the noble viscount, and it obviously being the feeling of the houql, that the subject should be adjourned, he should accede to the request addressed to him, but, ou the distinct understanding that no further postponement should ensue. (Hear, hear.) THE ROYAL MARRI AGE. —ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE. Lord PALMERSTON said it would probably contribute to the convenience of hon. members, and probably consort with their desires, if he were to intimate that he intended to move on Monday that the house at its rising adjourn to Wednesday. (Hear, bear.) EDUCATION OF FACTORY CHILDREN. Mr. FERRAND inquired of the hon. member who had charge of this bill if its provisions were intended to be ap plied to Scotland only, and whether if he could not bring it in till late this evening he would postpone it ? Mr. BAXTER replied that the bill was intended to ap ply to Scotland only. If he could not bring in his bill until alatehour he ahoula postpone it until a future evening. LIBERATING CONVICTS. Colonel NORTH asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if a convict of the names of William Stuart Farquharson, alias Frederick William Stuart, who was tried on the 13th day of July, 1857, at Oxford, and sentenced to 12 years penal servitude, was still at Bermuda, and, if not there, what had become of him P Sir G. GREY replied that according to the last convict returns from Bermuda, the convict referred to was there. INDIA-BANDA AND KIRWEE BOOTY. Mr. ANGERSTEIN postponed his motion on this sub ject until this day week. THE CHOLERA IN THE PUNJATJB. Sir W. MILES asked the Secretary of State for India whether he had any objection to lay before the house the report of a scientific commission, appointed in the autumn of 1861, to inquire into and report upon the epidemic of cholera, which had just caused great mortality in the Pun jaub, and in the valley of the Ganges; together with any correspondence that may have taken place upon the sub ject between the home authorities and the cholera com mission? Sir C. WOOD replied that the report had not been re ceived by his department. SALMON FISHERIES (SCOTLAND). Mr. HENLEY asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, or the Lord Advocate, whether the Govern ment had under consideration the steps to be taken with reference to the proceedings of the Commissioners of Salmon Fisheries (Scotland), which had occasioned complaints of bye laws having been framed, and the approval of the Sec retary of State obtained by surprise and mistake; and whe ther it was intended to introduce any bill to amend the act of last session as to salmon fisheries (Scotland), so as to define the course of proceedings before the Commissioners, and to prevent any interference in matters which were the subject of litigation in the established legal tribunals ? Sir G. GREY replied that according to the act of Par liament he, as Secretary of State for the Home Department, had confirmed the bye-laws submitted to him, with respect to wh ch no complaints had reached him. Those to which objections had been made should receive his further consi. deration. The Lord Advocate would reply, on a future evening, to the other question. BRAZIL. On the motion for going into committee of supply, Mr. BRAMLEY-MOORE rose to call the attention of the house to the papers and correspondence laid upon the table with reference to Brazil, and t o move the following resolution :—" That this house has learned with regret the interruption of amicable relations between this country and Brazil ; and this house expresses the desire that her Majesty's Government may take measures to restore a cordial understanding between the two coun tries as may be consistent with the character and honour of this country, having at the same time a just regard to the dignity and honour of a friendly and independent power.'' , Ho entered at some length into a defence of the peop l e c o Brazil, and espec i ally of Rio Grande, who, in cons equence t of the wrec k of the Prince of Wales, h a d b ee n g reatly I maligned. The motion having been seconded, Mr. COLLIER said, when his hon. friend had given no tice of the resolution which he had now submitted to the house, he also gave notice of an amendment which, in his opinion, was more calculated to was. Buttomeetth th ec e a li se on t . han e course taken by his hon. f gentle man, on the motion that the house go into supply, brought forward the question in another form. It' the object of the hon. member's resolution was intended to evoke a vote of censure on her Majesty's Government, he (Mr. Collier) meant to say it was not deserved ; and, if it was not intended in that spirit, then he saw no reason why the house should agree to it. He should now state to the house the princi ples of international law, as laid down by Vattel, who lays it down that if injury and injustice be done to the people of one nation by the subjects of another, and if the injured party fail to obtain justice from the Government of the ag— gressors, then the Government of those subjects who have have been done injustice to are justified in demandingjus. h; a he , nt he er, ler ot he of ;h -vas or ed, his ved yal lest ler, ted :—. des, ) be per- Lves -0 of )oz a- üblic itain nded first ction , gard ,hing rious may your ieties Lught , and soya". loyal 888011 LI day I the a at y the 4 di /7 1