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

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In order that', her Majesty might have the ear liest intelligence of the landing of her Royal High ness, the telc.,graphic wires were brought to the end of the Terrace pier, and the instant the Princess Alexandul, set ber foot on the landing stage the next ro oment the fact was flashed along the electric Wiles to her Majesty at Windsor Castle. Her Royal Highness, wore a while tulle bonnet, trimmed with pink daisies, a purple velvet Cloak, trimmed with sable, and a mauve moire antique 'silk dress. The Prince of Wrles was dressed in a blue beaver frock -coat and light trousers. The Prince of Wales arrived at Gravesend at 16 'Minutes to 12 o'clock, and immediately proceeded down the Pier to the Royal yacht, where the Princess Alexandra awaited on deck. As soon as his Royal Highness took the Princess's hand he affectionately saluted her on the cheek, an incident 'which produced one of the most telling effects of the day. The cheering, the affectionate greeting elicited fr tlni thy: populace on shore and afloat, was some thing iremendous. A fact of some importance to our nautical readers, 18 that, although the passage made by the Victoria and Albert royal yacht was one of the quickest ever made, the Warrior iron-plated frigate kept 11 P with her within a knot and a half an hour, It will be interesting to our readers to know that her Royal Highness speciks English remarkably well, for those within close proximity to her as she stepped whore distinctly heard her reply, in answer to a question addressed to her by the Prince of Wales, 4 ' 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 hand, and amidst the strains of the Danish Hymn, played by the military band in attendance, the train left the st 9 tion. The decorations of the High-street, Gravesend , deserve a passin g no ti ce , for certainly for size, bril liancy, and variety nothing like the flags here dis ,l3l9led were to be seen in any other part of the loyal and now celebrated town. The happy event is to be celebrated this evening 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 occasion by their gallant commanding officer,Lieut.- Colonel 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, and henceforward the 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 sple;ndidly decorated and filled by thousands of elegantly dressed ladies. The Royal party ten entered the reception room provided them, n d Sir G. Grey and others had the honour of Fzesenting them to the Princess. On leaving the 7,ception room the Royal car riages were occupied, and amongst one of the most magnificent p : ictures the eye of man ever looked upon, th eaoyal party proceeded on their journey. 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 ing thoroughfares on both sides 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 d ay i n that regard. The sudden tornado o' yesterday and the drenching rain that fell for an hour or so had tended very naturally to damp the spirits even of the most sau"guine, and to de press a little the somewhat enormous price asked yesterday for seats, especially in the City. The moro'ig came in cold and gloomy, and even the lerAst experienced in weather lore and its aspects could hardly have been induced to do• aught else than shake their heads and to prog mosticate foul weather. But when the morning had thoroughly dawned it was discovered that the rain had all fallen yesterday, and that though It Vas 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 tan all the great streets on the northern side of the river were all but impassable, for so great was the throng of pedestrians and vehicles, that by 10 30 the City streets 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 ' d o many people congregated in the streets intent • on sight-seeing. Shortly after 12 o'clock, by which hour the gloomy weat`.ler had somewhat departed, some hun dreds of 'the Royal Horse Artillery entered the city, arAd 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 City and metropolitan police discharged their duty With great skill and good nature. Bricklayers' Arms Station and the Old Kent Road. The arrangements here were perfect. The direc tors of the South-Eastern Railway had provided seats for some hundreds of their friends, covered and open, gaily decorated with flags and evergreens. The station itself—not by any means so unpic turesque as some critics have recently styled it— had been newly painted and cleaned, and had to 4aY quite the appearance of a pretty pas tenger, 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, tinder the command of Major-General Crawford, arrived and took up their position in tne court yard, the splendid band, during the interregnum, Playing several national and other airs and melo dies. The 60th Rifles, to the amount of 500 men, from the Tower and Woolwich, under the command of Col. Bingham, arrived almost at the same 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 Capt. Harris were on the spot, and conducted the police ar- rallrgements. At one o'clock his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, attended by his staff, rode into the sta tion. His Royal Highness was loudly cheered, and bowed very graciously to the throng. Sir George Grey next arrived. The Duke of Saxe Coburg, accompanied by the Princ© of Prussia, text arrived. The Count de Fl-indres had previously arrived. the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs arrived shortly after one o'clock. At a quarter to two the whole of the avenues imme diately adjacent to the station were filled by eager thousands. Immediately opposite the station a Pretty motto, surmounted by the Prince of Wales' feathers, was designed first to meet the royal pair "s" Albert Edward—Alexandra —tray their Union be H appy! , The occupants of the six Royal carriages in the Procession were— First Carriage.—General the Hon. Sir C. Grey, Colonel Seymour, Captain Lund, and Mr. Funck. Second Carriage —Countess Hilda Re-rentlow and Madame Vauvile, Third Carriage,—General Oxholme and Madame Oxholme. Fourth Carriage.— Prince Waldemar and Prince William. Fifth Carriage.—Prince Frederick, Princess Dagmar, and Princess Thyra. Sixth Carriage.—Prince of Wales, Princess Alexandra, P rince Christian, and Princess Louise. The Royal cortege e merged from the Bricklayers' Arms station precisely at five minutes after two o'clock, amidst vociferous cheering, and waving of h ats, and hanclkerchiels. The members of Parlia ment for the borough of Southwark and its digni- taries led the way, the Lord Mayor and the Sherif following. Never did such plaudits rend the assuredly on that side of the water-. Both the Prince and Princess appeared delighted at their reception. They occupied the last carriage, the itincess 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 appearer! 'impressed and gratified at the wa.rut teception 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 Dover-road. This made the occupants of the Royal carriage quite merry, and the Prince of Wales and the Prince of Denmark remained uncovered—their hats in their hands itightly 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 railway 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 &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 were 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. Fiere, 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 : Sax() Gramaticus, the grammarian (1156); Hol berg, the poet ; Thorswaldeen, the sculptor; Juel, the painter. In the pediment were the following appropriate 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. O❑ 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 figiires 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 Masters 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, Esq., late 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. B anner 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 four horses, with postillions in the colours of the Comdany. VINTNERS' COMPANY. The Royal Standard. Banner of the Compan .. y'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 ATMS 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). 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 the colours of the Company. SALTERS' COMPANY. Two Banners of the Ccmpany'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 Arms. 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 of the Arms of his R os.oyal Highness the Prince of Wal Banner of the Arms of her of Royal Hi rkghness the Princess Alexandra Denma. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Company's Arms. The Union Jack. The Royal Standard. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1863. The Master rtna Waraens of the Company, in a carriage AraAn by fohr horses, with two postillions in the Colohrs of the company. bKINNERS' 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. anner 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 Ants. 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. Banner of the Company's Arms. Banner of the City Arms. Banner of the Marquis. Cornwallis. Banner of the Arms of J. E. Goodhart, Esq. 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. MERCERS' COMPANY. Banner of the Company's Arms. The Royal Staudard. 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. - A Military Band. The Officers of the Corporation of London, in Carriages. The Membersof the Court of Common Council, in Carriages, A Military Band. 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 who have not passed the Chair, in their 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 M Ayor, in his State Carriage, drawn by six horses, attended by the Swordbearer and Common Crier. THE ROY 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 itaway with difficulty, and was obliged frequently to halt. Every window and balcony was crowded, and flags and inscriptions added to the gaiety of the scene. To the Hon. Artillery Company, the first in rark as in age, were assigned the post of honour, and their salute was the first to greet the son of the gracious Prince who was for many years their colonel, the late Prince Consort, on bringing his bride within the limits of the City. The infantry division of this magnificent corps was deployed into line and occupied Adelaide-place, and all the space in front of the gorgeous triumphal arch which spans the roadway. The horse battery and field battery of the Royal City Artillery were stationed at King William's statue, the granite effigy of the sailor king—fit emblem of the loyalty of the corps. At this point the Royal pair may be said to have been sur rounded by the hearts and hands of the descend ants of the ancient Train Bands. Great delay ensued in making the passage ofliing William-street, as well from the terrible pres-ure of the crowd as from some of the aldermen and a part of the common councilmen having oddly enough been permitted to draw up their carriages all along the east side of the street. This unseemly and impropei "block" thus created caused great delay. The Mansion House was reached at a quarter after three. This was the grand spectacle of the day. The reception was, in truth, a splendid ovation. The Corinthian columns of the Mansion-house were elegant and beautifully arranged, draped with crimson cloth. From the capitals were suspended sags of flowers, from the centres of which were hung wreaths of orange blossoms. On the shafts of the columns were fixed medallions of the Prince and Princess in relief surrounded with wreaths of the oak, surmounted by the Prince of Wales's plume. From the windows were suspended crimson drapery with wreaths, in the centre of which were placed alternately the Cross of Denmark and the Prince of Wales's feathers. Under the portico, and in a projecting gallery were seated a host of elegantly attired ladies and gentle 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 tico to meet her, and presented to her Royal High ness a bouquet. Provision has been made for illu minating the building with gas ; and on the balus trade, at the summit of the building, will be affixed tripods, from which fire will ascend. The cavalcade here halted, whilst a young lady —we believe the Lord Mayor's daughter—de scended, and presented the Princess with a splendid bouquet of flowers, a gift very courteously received, and doubtless a boon, for the atmosphere, owing to the exhalations from the immense throng was actually hot and ex- haunting. The procession set again on its way. All along Cheapside, which was gaily decorated, the vivas of the enormous multitude rent the very air. Here there were several stoppages, and Lord Paget had to call upon the police to do their duty or no progress could be made. With much difficulty a way was carved though the crowd by the aid of the military and royal footmen. St. Paul's was reached at half-past 3. A grand pavilion bad been erected, and accommodation afforded for upwards of 10,000 people. The recep tion here was vociferous. Temple-bar was reached at a quarter to four. Here the City authorities retired up Chancery-late, and the procession was taken up by the Westmin ster authorities. Westminster, which took the place of the civic au thorities at Temple-bar, s'as made up as follows.i THE 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. ' cheering, and every eye Was directed towards the part from which the cortege was approaching. As it passed along the seeming interminable line of volunters, the bands suCcessively play e'. " 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 pl , rsued 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. The 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 joyous 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 huzzas 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 egiered 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 921 // New 3 per Cent. Annuities New 2i per Cent. Annuities.... India Stock — Ditto 5 per Cent lOB/ 1 1 Ditto Debentures, 4 per Ct., Oct,, 1863 100 Ditto Enfaced Paper, 4 per Cent .. Ditto 5i per Cent Consbls for Account, April 8 921 Exchequer Bills, £lOOO, 2/ per Cent — Ditto Advertised 2 dis 3 FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Brazilian 5 per Cent Ditto 4/ per Cent., 1852-58-60 hilian 3 per Cent B4 Egyptian 7 per Cent 97 6/ Greek 5 per Cent., 1824-5, ex-Coupons l9l / I Mexican 3 per Cent Ditto Account New Granada l4/ Peruvian 44 per Cent. Ditto 4/ 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 Deterred Ditto Account Dil t o P rtss i ve Spanish,Cert. of Coup not funded : 9s 4 Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Ditto 6 per Cent. 1858 Ditto Account Ditto 6 per Cent. 18J2 Ditto Account Ditto Guaranteed, 4 per Cent. lOl2 Venezuela, 3 per Cent Ditto Account 24a 4 THREE O'CLOCK. Consols ' Money Ditto Account 92i f 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 plat form, 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 the 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 Princess 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 immensely crowded, and the cheer ing was enthusiastic and deafening. The town is most milgnificently decorated. Triumphal arches have been erected in Harmer-street, and banners are displayed everywhere. 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. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) LIVERPOOL, March 7. Sales probably 6,000 bales. Market firm. Import 2,400. Imparting Tea without colour on the leaf pre vents the Chinese passing off inferior leaves as in the usual inds. Hornittb,n's tea is uncoloured, and therefore always good alike. Sold i i Packets by 2,280 agents. THE STRAND. 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 Danes 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 in 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 I.iroininent 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. This celebrated locality was particularly ani mated. In front of many of the principal clubs co vered seats had been erected, in which was a large assemblage of ladies, and as the cavalcade passed the waving of harilkerchiefs was universal. In front of St. James's Palaee 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 l adies , whose curiosity and interest were no doubt largely excited by the royal bride. The reception here was enthusiastic in the extreme. Along PICCADILLY the same display of popular feeling greeted the royal pair, and so they passed to HYDE-PARK. 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 , we st, 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 scene that rendered it highly striking and interest- in g. Amongst the regiments taking part in the honours of the day were the following ; CAVALRY. Middlesex Yeomanry-Ist Surrey Light Horse Volunteer Corps-Ist Hertfordshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps -Ist Middlesex Light Horse Volunteer Corps—let Hunting donshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps. ARTILLERY. Field Batteries of Ist Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps-3d Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps. INFANTRY-IST BRIGADE. Ist Battalion-Ist Sussex Artillery Volunteer Corps-- t Glocester Artillery Volunteer Corps-3cl North Riding of York Artillery Volunteer Corps—let Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps-2d Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps —3d Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps—let Tower Hamlets Artillery Volunteer Corps-2d Surrey Artillery Volunteer Corps. 2d Battalion—let Middlesex Engineer Volunteer Corps-- let Tower Hamlets Engineer Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion— 4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps -32d Middlesex Rifl3 Volunteer Carps—let Administrative Battalion Derbyshire Rifle Volunteer Corps-6th Hertford Rifle Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion—lst Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps-47th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. sth Battalion-11th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps 36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 2D BRIGA.DE. Ist Battalion-21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps 38th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 2d Battalion-9:h Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion-4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps 6th Glocester Rifle Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion-2d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3D BRIGIDE. let Battalion-37th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 2d Battalion-18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion-3d Administra ive Battalion Essex Rifle Volunteers-4th Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion-2d Administrative Battalion Essex Rifle Volunteers. sth Battalion-40th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 4TH itIGADE. Ist Battalion-15th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 2d Battalion-20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion-22d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (Ist Battalion). 4th Battalion-22d Middlesex. Rifle Volunteer Corps (2d Battalion). sth Battalion-19th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. STH BRIG4DE. Ist Battalion-39th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 2d Battalion-Ist and 2d Adninstrative Battalions Sur rey Rifle Volunteers. 3d Battalion-19th Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps-23d Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps-14th Kent Rifle Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion-7th, 10th, 12th, and 21st Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps. sth Battalion-Ist Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps. 6TH BR:GADE. Ist Battalion-21 Administrative Battalion Middlesex Rifle Volunteers-2d Battalion29th Middlesex Rifle Volun teer Corps, 3d Battalion-46th Middlesel Rifle Volunteer Corps 4th Battalion 28th Middlesex Rile Volunteer Corps. 7TH BRIGAIE, let Battalion-7th A.dministratige Battalion Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. 2d Battalion-Ist Administrative Battalion Tower Ham lets Rifle Volunteer Corps-12th Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion-4th and 6th Town. Hamlets Rifle Volun teer Corps-4tll Battalion-2d, Bth and 9th Tower Hamle►ts Rifle Volunteer Corps. sth Battalion-sth Administrativ e Battalion Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. BTH BRIGADE, Ist Battalion-Ist Oxford Rite Volunteer Corps — let Administrative Battalion Oxford Rifl e V o l un t eer s. 2d Battalion-Ist and 10th IVil ts hi re Rifl e Volunteer Corps-sth, 10th, and 11th Susse x Rifl e V o l un t eer Corps —l2th Essex Rifle Volunteer C orps -27th S ta ff or d Rifle Volunteer Corps-sth Hants Rifle Volunteer Corps. 3d Battalion--Ist Administrati ve B atta li on Warwick shire Rifle Volunteers-Ist Administrative Battalion Hert- WESTMINSTER. ford Rifle Volunteers-11th Hert s Rifl e Volunteer Corps. 4th Battalion-23d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. leuch as Lord All infantry corps coming from Paddington and west of post of honour to the Duke of Bum . , the Marble arch entered the Park by the Victoria-gate, and 1 minster, who, High Steward of the city of West , the enclosure by the west entrance, At Temple Dar the civic authorities resigned the with the Dean and Chapter, the High Bailiff, the The infantry corps from Euston-square,King's-cross, and members of th e A nc i en t Court of Burgesses, and Shoreditch s t a ti ons , and fromnorth of Oxford-street and I other re p resentat i ve b o di es o f t h e c itizens, had been b Holborn, thista an rbi d e.a fr r o ch m atnhde tTnoeweriliainlets, entered the Park for some time awaiting the arrival of their Royal Y A _ e I enclosure e by the hnl e north h n entrance. 11 the other infantry corps, Highnesses. The civic procession hav:tig filed off, whole at Hyde Parky the royal carriages drove through the old "Bar," corner, and the enclosure by the south entrance. g and artillery, entered the Park by th e Which, owing to the gorgeous decoration it had un- As soon as the regiments entered the enclosure the bands dergone, presented a most elegant and remark able I ceased playing, and on reaching the ground set aside for appearance. It was a matter of regret that the 1 the assembly of the troops, the force was drawn up in company the royal party further than the bounds- ' being deployenda,rtaner.ddtishteanrenseteonfluthe force being formed in Lord Mayor and the civic auth or i t i es did not ac- 1 two lines, the cavalry and mounted batteries of artillery East was compo se d inrigh ries of the city, because a great deal of the splen- rthiguousqfacing Artilleryl e Line .right in Brigade,frlont Brigade,of ava ry dour of the pageant was cropped off by such an arrangement. From London-bridge to Temple-bar Bade, sth Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry B r igade. the sight was very imposing, but after that the Line facing West.-Bth Infantry Brigade, 6th :Infantry Prince and his Royal Bride monopolised the whole 4th Infantry Brigade, 2d Infantry Brigade. , attention of the assembled thousands. The entrance of the carriages containing the royal Brigade, Brigade, Ist Infantry 1 The escort representing the City and Lib er ty o f par ty into the park was the signal for tremendous POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day. 1 IMPERIAL P MARLBOROVOH-STREET. CHARGE OF STABBING.—James Buckley, a young matt ' was charged before Mr. Knox with stabbing a female naraed Mary Cleaver, residing at 24, Whitcombe-street. Th e prosecutrix said that betw een 9 an d 10 o ' cloc k on t h e previous night she was having some words with another female in a public-house in Dudley-street, when the pri sol,„; who was an entire stranger to her, interfered and struck her vt,:!:h his fist, and then took up a pint pot t o s t r ik e ran . out of the house. Th e pri her with, but she a knife in one hand an d soner pursued her with a brick in the other. On overtaking her he stabbed her in the hand, breaking one of 020 fingers and inflicting other injuries to her hand. Fearing the prisoner would murder her she rushed 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 slid 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 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 today for nearly all descriptions of produce. The supply on offer is seasonably good, and the currency rules as follows : FRUIT. s. d. s. d. Pine apples 8 Oto 10 0 Colonial do., each 0 0 to 0 0 Grapes,per lb 8 0 to 12 0 Foreign do 1 0 to 2 0 Melons Nectarines, per dz 0 0 to 0 0 Apples, per ht-sv. 2 6 to 4 0 Pears, per do Oranges, per 100 3 6 to 8 0 Lemons, per 120 3 6 to 7 0 Gooseberries hi sveo 0 to 0 0 Strawberries pr pt 0 0 to 0 0 s. d. s d Cherries, per lb. 0 oto 0 0 Foreign ditto, puno oto 0 0 Filberts, per lb .. 1 oto 1 9 Walnuts, per 100 0 oto 0 0 Cobnuts, per lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Almonds, per bus 0 oto 0 0 Figs, per d0z..... 0 oto 0 0 Damson ...... 0 oto 0 0 Currants, per li.st 0 oto 0 o Plums, per do. .. 0 oto 0 0 Greengages, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 Raspberries, pr pt 0 oto 0 0 YZGETABLES. Shallots, per lb .. 0 oto 0 0 Horseradish, pdo 1 oto 2 0 Parsley, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Celery, per ditto 1 oto 1 6 Beet, per doz. .. 0 oto 0 0 Parsnips, per do. 0 oto 0 0 Small salad. p. pn, 0 oto 0 0 Mushrooms,p ptl. 0 9to 1 0 Artichokes, each 0 oto 0 0 I Cabbage lett,score 0 oto 0 0 Mint and savory..o oto 0 0 Endive, per score 0 oto 0 0 Radishes, dz hnds 0 oto 0 0 Tomatoes, doz... 0 oto 0 0 Chillies, per ditto 0 oto 0 0 Capsicums, per do 0 oto 0 0 Rhubarb, per bun 0 4to I 0 Asparagus, pr do. 0 oto 0 0 Seakale, per bun. 0 oto 1 6 Greens, dz bunch 2 oto 2 61 Cabbages, pr doz 0 9to 1 01 Red ditto 1 6So 3 0 Savoy do., pr dz 0 9to 1 3 Cauliflowers, pdz 1 oto 3 0' Brocoli, per bun. 0 to 1 0 ' Potatoes, per ton 100 to 150 0 New ditto, pr pnt 1 oto 1 3 Turnips, dz bunch 1 6to 2 0 Carrots, pr do 4 6to 5 6 Cucumbers 0 oto 0 0 Garlic, per lb Sorrel, per sieve 0 oto 0 0 Green peas, n.-sv. 0 otc 0 0 Brus. sprouts,h.s. 1 6tc 2 6 Onions, doz. bn.. 1 3tc 1 6 New Do., dz bun 0 otc 0 0 French beans, h.s. 0 oto 0 0 Leeks, per bunch 0 05) 0 0 NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. Turkeys, 4s Od to 10. Od ; geese, 5s Od to 7s Od each goslings, 5s Od to 8s Oe.; ducks, 2s 6d to 38 Od ; ducklings 4s Od 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 ; capols, Os Od ; hares, Os Od to Os Od ; ptarmigan, is 3d to 03 each ; pheasa.no, Os Od to Os Od ; partridges,Os Od to Os fd ; woodcocks, Os Od to Os ; snipes, 1 s to Os Od; teal, Os Od to Os Od ; wild ducks, Os Od to Os Od ; widgeons, is 6d to Os Od ; plovers, Os Od to Os Od each • guinea fowls, Os Od ti Os Od ; roasting pigs, 5s Od to 8s 0 d each; Ostend fresh butter, lld to is H; English, is Od to ls 4d per lb ; English eggs, 9s 6d to lOs Od ; French do., 7s Od to 9s Od per 120 ; leverets, 38 Od to Os Od each. HOUSE OF LORDS--Last Evening. The LoaD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at the usuai hour• BRAZIL. The Earl of MALNESBURY 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 CHILDREN (IRELAND) BILL, The Duke of NEWCASTLE moved the 2d reading of this bill, which he declared as simply an interpretation clause of the 10th section of the Irish Poor Relief Bill of ltzet session. _The clause gave power to the guardians to recover from putative fathers the cost of sup porting their children while under fourteen yo.ars of age by piecess before the assistant-barrister at quarter sessions. Owing to the wording of the act there had arises a difference of opinion among these functionaries; some holding that the ass start-barrister was to be the judge 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 tion in the hands of the assistant-barrister. Lord LIFFORD moved that this bill be read a second time this day six months, as its adoptiou:would be cruel to the woman, and as intebding to cast a slur upon the ability of the quarter sessions to adjudicate in such matters. Lord CHELMSFCILD 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 CIA.NV ORTIL, 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 whieh 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 HARDWICKE 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 ST aNLEY 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 HARDWICKE—But a wi m I to understand that an Irish and not an English port ll be selected Lord STANLEY —Certainly. Their lordships rose at 7 o'clock. 3ILLING SLATE. Salmon, is 4d to is 6d ; trout, Od to Os ; eels, 5d to 18 ; prawns, Os to Os ; pke, skate, sturgeon, and halibut, 6d per lb. ; turbots, 2s 6d b 15s ; cod, 28 Od to 5s Od ; brills, is Od to 7s Od ; doreys, Is Od to 7s Od ; mullets, Os 6d to 2s Od; lobsters, is Od to 51; crabs, is Od to 4s ; plaice and gurnets, Od to Os Od each; soles, 6d to 2s Od per pair; common oysters, s to —8 ; natives, 48s to —s per bushel ; whitings, 3s Od to 12s; hadiocks, 4s to 15s ; smelts, is Od to is 6d; flounders, Os Od per dozen ; mackerel, 508 per 120 ; fresh herrings, 6s per 1)0 ; bloaters, Os to Os per 100 ; carp and ench, Os Od to Os per brace. NEWPORT. Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 3s 10d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 48 81 per 81bs b• the carcase. WHITECHAPEL. Beef, from 29 Gd to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d ; veal, 3s 10d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 8d per Blbs. 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 SKIN'S. Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 2id to 21d ; 641 b to 721 b, 20 to 3d ; 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 31d ; 801 b to 881 b, 3d to 4d ; 881 b to 961 b, 3 3 / 4 cl to 4id ; 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 4s Od ; full, 6s Od to Os Od ; polled sheep, lOs Od to 12s 6d ; balf•breds, 9s Cd to lis Od ; Downs, 7s Od to 9s Od ; lambs, Os 0(1 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, £1 10s to £1 18s per load. Supply very short—a holiday market. CUMBERLAND..—Meagow gay, £2 5s to £4 4s ; clover, do., £3 10s to £5 15s Od ; and straw, £1 10a to £1 18s per load. Trade dull. WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £2 5s to £4 4s; clover do. £3 lOs to £5 158; and straw, £1 lOs to £1 18s per load. A heavy demand. COAL rrloea of Coal per Ton a , 8. d. ARKET. the olose of the market. Byass's Bebside West Hartley .. ....14 6 Davison's West Hart ley 14 6 Hastings Hartley l4 6 North Pelton Gas 13 0 ranfield Moor 12 0 Thuileld Moor Butes 12 0 Walker Primrose ll 6 Carway and Duffryn Anthracite 2O 0 Carway and Duffryn Malting , 22 0 Ships at mark, Walls End. Hetton l7 0 South Hetton ..16 6 Gosforth l2 9 South Kelloe l5 0 Heugh Hall 14 6 Braddyll's Hetton 14 9' Tr imdon Hartlepool l6 3 Whitworth 14 0 Wharncliffe l2 9 Haswell .. . 17 0 Rid d ell .. . l2 9 South Hartlepool 14 3 )t, 68; sold, 38. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGE MENT S. On the 2d inst., at 9 a.m., Interduca and Lord Adolph's 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 iast, at 11, a.m., M. Boisdore (dead) out of all his engagements. On the 2d inst, at coon, 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 3d inst, 3.45 p.m., Rapture out of the Notting ham Handicap. _ ~ On the 3d inst, at 1.30 p.m., Pergus out of all his en gagements. On the 3d inst, 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 event will take place, we have authority for stating that the day has not been fixed. The Cantaba 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 t rainin g . From informat i on we have received, it woul d a pp ear the Oxonians have agai n the call in weight, although the weights as previously given do not justify the a ssum p tion. Both b o ats are being con structed by J. and S. Salter, who will despatch the Cam bridge craft to its destination at the beginning of the ensu ing week. The Oxford boat is in hardly so forward a state, bat will be ready in time for the requirements of the Oxon ians. The latter is built for 12-stone men, and the former for a lighter crew by 61b. Our accounts from both seats of learning are highly satisfactory. the Oxonians especially being full of confidence. THE BRAZILIAN DIFFICULTY.—Further 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 do 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 najesty the King of the Belgians will undertake the office of arbitrator, as proposed by the Brazilian Govern ment. M. Aloreira, in reply to Earl Russell's last letter, con plaisks 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 co mments of Earl Russell on the conduct of the Brazilian authorit ies and Government. Earl Russell rejoins by formally ac knowledging the receipt of the protes t referred.M. i Rogier, in a letter to Lord Howard .de Walden , a nnouncesaes, on the part of the King of the Belgians his Da J IT 5 ac ceptance of the functions of arbitration. HOUSE OF COMMONS—Last Evening. The SPEATC.EIt 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 I: ON 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. gentlemen. 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 apathy of the House of Commons with regard to it had done much harm. However, after what had been stated by the noble viscount-f, and it obviously being the feeling of the hou,e that the oubject should be adjourned, he should accede to the request addressed to him, but, on the distinct understanding that no further postponement should ensue. (Hear, hear.) THE ROYAL MARRIAGE.—ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE. Lord PALMERSTON said it would probably contribute to the convenience of lion, 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, hear.) 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 should 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, anti sentenced to 12 years penal servitude, was still at Bermuda, and, if not there, what had become of him ? 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 jcct until this day week. THE CHOLERA IN THE PUNJAUB. 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 th e 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), scl, as to define the course of proceedings before the Comm issioners, and to prevent any interference in matters which w ere 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 i 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 to 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." He entered at so me l eng th into a defence of the people e Brazil, and especi a lly o f Rio Grande, who, in consequ ence of the wreck o f the Prince of Wales, ha d been gre atly maligned. The motion having been seconded, Mr. COLLIER said, when h t h i e ce ue o e f , t h h e e arlessoolguatvioonnwothioichf r iend had given no an amendment which, in his of a n had now submitted to the hon. c o urse taken by his hon. opinion, was more ealonl e f a r t o i e e d nd t to vas.meet B t u h t e t h e e a s h e ° n t . h g a e n h t t l h e e n. m an, on the motion that the house go into supply, brou ght form. f o rward the que stion in another lf the object o f the me mber's resolution was intended to evoke a vote of cens h°n• ure on her Majesty's Government, he (Mr. Collier) m eant 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 injusti c e to are justified in deman din g jus. '1