The Sun. — London, England, 1851-08-08 00:00:00

For the motion ... ... .• . 15 Aptint4 it ... ... 15 There bQiug only 30 Members pre tent, the House ad , ,burned. DINNER TO Vii.. PAXTON AT DERBY. DERBY, TUE=DAT.—A dinner was given to Mr. Paxton this day, in the new Assembly Rooms, Derby, of which nearly 300 of the most influential gentle- Men in the county partook. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire accepted a special invitation, and was loudly cheered on his entrance, and during various Parts of the interesting proceedings. Earl Granville would also have been present, hut for the entertain ments given in Paris. Mr. Fox's absence was also attributable to the same cause, but he was ably re presented by his indefatigable partner, Mr. Hen derson. The chair was taken by Thomas Gsborne, Esq , wh o was supported by the High Sheriff of the county, ithe Mayor of D e rby (Mr. Fox), the Mayor of Ches tlerfield Mr. S, ru tt, M.P., M r . C aven di s h, M.P., l'‘, °ll , e 4 Ellis, M.P., Sir H. S. Wilmot, Mr. Geach, 're Mr. Evans, worth, M P., Mr. Mundy, Mr. He Y - • D l ti n M P., Mr. Bass, M.P., Mr. R. Arlovright, W. P. Thornhill, Mr. J. S'rutte Mr. i l . Ark- Wright, Mr. E. S. Pole, Mr. T. H. Barker, Mr. Pea ch, Mr. George, 111-. R. G. Gighorne, Mr. T. S. Shuttleworth, Mr. J. Sutton, Mr. Belguy, Mr. 14. ' Bowdon, Mr. T. G. Redford, Mr. T. G. Cromp ton, Mr. W. N ee d ham, Mr. W . L ongs d on , M r . J ames bark er, a ce . RTne dinner was provided by Mr. Hugging, of the oyal H o t e l. T he assem bl y - room was tas t e f u ll y de rated with flags, banners, festoons of flowers, and evergreens, and an excellent band was in attendance. The C HAIRMAN, in rising to propose t h e fi rst toast, ob served that several gentlemen had been prevented It arn attending, owing to various impediments; and am ongst others he might mention Earl Granville, one the Royal Commissioners ; and Mr. Fox, the con structor of the building. He then read letters from I% S'ePhenson and Mr. Barry, who regretted their a l bi litY to attend; and, in conclusion, proposed . e .`Tr Maj es t y Q ueen Vi ctor i a ," w hi c h was r ece i ve d "Ito three times three and prolonged cheering. The next toast, which was drunk with all the hon ours, was " Prince Albert. " 1) T h e CHAIRM AN then proposed " The Duke of _coshir e , the lord-lieutenant of the county," the ration of whose name elicited a most enthusiastic r 't of che er i ng . Th e manne r in which the toast hod th'4 b een received (the chairman observed) showed e claim D which his Grace had on the gratitude of all - e rseti t ; and he was not wrong in saying that it was wing to hi s G race ' s munificence that they had the h onour servat of entertaining Mr Paxton, for the great con- C r ° rY at Chatsworth was the prototype of the Palace.—(Loud and repeated cheers.) ea ' h e Duke of D EVONSHIRE , in acknowledging the e ra .P l iment, said he was delighted to find so many zialviduale assembled to do honour to this festive Zefasi°a. When Mr. Paxton first laid his project nil.lteOre the Commissioners, he (the Duke of Devon -1 j , I predi cte d hi s success , b ecau s e he knew Mr. e t tall had never yet failed in anything he had un bitaken•—(Cheers.) The event had fully justified th4rt!,Prediction, and it was highly gratifying to find wop l\. Paxt on l r'e services had been conducive to the a prosperity and advantage.—(Cheers.) Mr. ti o "Il had been remarkably fortunate in his selec ,of Such coadjutors as Messrs. Fox and Henderson. ... - s ,,‘`-'heers.) Greatly as Mr. Paxton merited the fe e of those by whom he was surrounded, he nr,as f eel . Man of such high honour, and such delicacy of s o li ng, that he would have been much pained had ki d ' a similar token of respect been paid to his valued (C h indefatig a ble associates in the great work.— ea eer a.) The Crystal Palace had, he was happy to die s received a reprieve—(Laughter)—and if the s le , tee " of Mr. Paxton should be fully carried out, its * s ,, l acl state would be as highly appreciated as its and it would continue to contribute to the e ° i t tiar °rt and enjoyment of all classes of the commu- Y.-- (Cheers.) STRUTT, M.P., in proposing " The Royal e l ienssion ers " said if they had not had the can o.uur to abandon' all their preconceived notions, the -elr,teal Palace would not have been in existence, l ' he present assembly would not have had the o r f elaur e of doing honour to the genius and originality e e „, 14 .. Paxton. —(Cheers.) The Royal Commission p,;"'airled in its number many of the most eminent ro tic) " in the country—men holding office under the s eie wn, men o f a ll pol i t i cal part i es , men o f th e g reatest p nti fic emine nce . B u t gre at and eminent as these er n „ la n s were, their eminence was not enough to en - Rre et —cee ss. It had often been remarked that when their works were entrusted to bodies of eminence, ttia e d s e llecea s did not equal the expectations er,.er. ae,s- from their exertions, because a unity of purpose pi a . sometimes wanting.—(Hear, hear.) No com- Int es t h• C oal . Is kind, however, could attach to the Royal °°e mission ; and he could say without flattery that at ereat cause of its success was owing to its having k b ii , head th at ill ustr i ous P r i nce —(Cheers)--whose si lia l,t3a jud gment , i n d e f at i ga bl e i n d ustry, an d con eart‘cry deportment h a d b een th e great means o f s liot liog the plan into effe c t.—(H ear .) Th ere was lb s "uer member of that commission who had rendered .e.,rlost valuable assistance ; he m ean t E ar l G ranv ill e , ti, e ‘'h.eers)—a nobleman no t more di st i nguis h e d b y hisilllgh qualities of hi s m i n d th an b y th e goo d ness o f ko _ tart. If th ere was one qua li ty f or wh i c h h e was bi li r t e distin gu i s h e d th an anot h er, i t was hi s amia hi ,Y of disposition and courtesy of manners, never interfered with the firmness with which 140 Performed his duties.—(Cheers.) He would now or e , P°sB "The Royal Commissioners," who had per -11,11-`ed their duties ably and successfully, conferring to4our not only on themselves, but on their native te ,otry, the face of Europe, and of the whole lfleed world.—(Loud and continued cheering ) le a: Le CHAIRMAN requested the attention of the as eetilLY whilst be proceeded to propose the next toast (ktoirilliiitrkoffotrheir distinguished guest, Mr. Paxton.— P azt 4 and prolonged cheering.) He had known Mr. many years, and nothing but the most t oda y feelin g had ever existed between them. But try a ,he only knew him as the originator of the id ets t" Palace. When Mr. Paxton's magnificent Col be gan to assume form and substance it was ab lpeme.:37 necessary that some preparation should t l / 4 1 1) I 'Y be made for receiving the contributions that Ittu tt e , . e t l invited from foreign countries. All the con thetr,,l,e genius of mankind was invited to show how ce g i e `wJect could be effected. Great architects and ktotie ee e r 3 been to knock their heads against ashlar tess, 4 ,." bricks, and to flounder amongst mortar and Itid`::' , , ‘x !then a gardener s t e pped amongst them and entlemen, there's nothing like glass and iron." tote etl e,ers and laughter.) I n thi s th e re might be tne to `"og professional, for he was old enough to re be cal e rWhen the largest thin g i n ex i s t ence that could clie a a glass structure was a band-glass to cover bed tu bers.—(Laughter.) Mr. Paxton, however, s,eovered the industry of all nations with ti on 'Neture of glass and iron, and the no all ~,1 :40 commanded the universal ad m i ra ti on o f 4at- t tl° klncl, except Colonel Sibthorp.—(Laughter.) l speak more seriously, how many ad m i ra bl e aes lesin e• d were involved this pl an . Ma n y men Riot° precedents ; but what precedent was there pacto`le Mr. Paxton ? From the hand -glass Mr. C be 11 carried on the idea to the conservatories at t trae s t w°r th, and then advanced to that magnifice n t„ r e which h a d exc i' e d the wonder of the world. tteat -ar, hear.) In Mr. Paxton's case there was the 4 44 ac luality of originality—he had almost said the it V214,011-3' of genuis. - -(Cheers.) Amongst the most Teti e qualities which a man could possess was the ° N w ith which genius brings ether minds into co- O f k i 3O b a With his own; and it was no small evidence skilful "IXton's genius that he was able to secure the b c lk a a c ti ~c k° Peration o f s uch constructors as Messrs. aps, r 4 enders on .—(L ou d cheers.) It was, per likes f r , B"aglilar thing that the inventor of metal ee " n r railways was the first person who gave his I,her l e % - ve _r° the Crystal Palace.—(Loud cheers.) agla ad ' a another thing to which the people of 4 3'?---...eirre apt to pay some regard—will a thing fuanel e ar, hear, and laughter.) The Thames at it p - ai l a wonderful work, but he never heard arks •• (Laughter.) Tnere was some great hover p e a ° 3 ;: ect ed with railways which probably would e l l, the But of all the structures that he had ever Cr ystal p a d " (3 that paid most magnificently was the „„,,ace•—(Loud cheers.) There was another s e l ie lle t h the Crystal Palace eminently possessed, en i°here would not have possessed had there not of b e i ng rent virtue in the original plan—the quality ha re adie, ee .y iu time. The Crystal Palace was not h tlt paldolficent in idea and splendid in appearance, d a , ( l b een and was ready in time.—(Cheers.) There ,eutte too som e talk about pulling it down, and a c ltbi, t , vo lt place in the House of Commons on the v 'ts en '' where the only sensible remark that he saw t v i a o ti oti il tn at ad e by Mr. Wakley, in . reply . to the obser a of 4 , e there had been no petitions for the reten lietsea Crystal Palace. Mr. Wakley said the Wen a that the people did not think there existed It to wi_th 80. extraordinary a mind, or so mad, as to was see it pulled down.—(Cheers and laughter.) tklae, ; ` - ' 4 r sentiment that would preserve the Crystal ;,:agl eeid ai n d he defied all the power that existed in 1- ax to to pull it down.—(Loud cheers.) Mr. 'v ery said it would stad and succeed, and they t er, b "nd to • believe him.—(l-fear, hear, and laugh ropht' • would rou cies were made that hailstorms Piec es. g" it, and that vibration would shake it to r a th e t l e ; butVari‘iinus other absurd prognostications were kn o ,r. Paxton's confidence was founded on kid w'edge he possessed, when he said it would stand O f ae p l e a c e ee d• (The toast wa s rece i ved w i t h th un d ers k r. ,use, agai n an d aga i n renewed.) arid .AYTON, when the cheering had subsided, rose L1ea4,511,1r. Chairman,_ my Lord Duke, and Gen -LT ever I laboured under a difficulty in my Gen life stel)t.,°r of of my friends more than an ordinary 0,10..0f their kind indulgence, it is on the present ($o r.) Overpowered by yottr kind re- first et nd again ° t night is lt, as wss :onvehieT ., Piously his lace in the with We' tances, t°, e retney lii re anxiou s take Ore wn kg””, 8 cond' H e C og' right to ,ands d him the m eca be he loe sl vas one of building been Pe r- He feared d patio& ;iv© wore th Greece, this coal' t h re e Go' •acter vis s was Pr e ; ni for 10.7 id yet 00 that P i g' apt of tbo 3 ask the ith refer (watt •() n of : onsiderf i ' to inqui re e Gove r n . certain 10 . n terest , y for th° cOVV 6. le The m• hat the , ;tad Wfi 10 to the id be In blet i r the eri ' ht not h „ r hiob did 13°. tree t" Chun . a in t" ;erob el* , 0 othe r : Wool' of the to nye to scare Se °a id itte '''', 9 , halo:l33i" fle 911. E s elie' the "1 atio ~. n of I t h a t it oitY 0 It on the op' speo lior loo _tax• r ose 'e ' e calle d cry 'lr k ' it he fair oiceller THE SUN, spouse to the too flattering account of me by my friend Mr. Gishoree, I ask you to forgive me if I fail to express to you as I ought my most heartfelt grati tude and thanks for this most distinguished mark of your public approbation. I am not so vale but I know how much of the praise you are good enough to award me is due to your own kindness; but it would be affectation more offensive than vanity if I did not frankly acknowledge that I am proud at being connected with anything that has this day brought together so large a number of my friends.— (Cheers.) Were Ito consult my own feelings, I should, after offering my fervent thanks in, I fear, most feeble words, resume my seat, and thus relieve myself of a rather onerous duty. But, gentlemen, I feel that this is no ordinary occasion, but one on which I shell he expected to do more than return you my thanks.—(Hear, hear.) When the Exhibition, the great event of our times, was first propounded, I hailed it with unmixed pleasure ; it appeared to me like a beam of light of vast mag nitude, embracing a field of operation, the true ad vantages of which could only be felt in after times, when the great efforts made would unfold themselves in a thousand different and unloolsed-fur channels. This is the seed time, the harvest will assuredly fol low. Not only will the mechanical ingenuity of man find means for extended improvement, but the social nature of man will receive its reward in the sweeping away of national prejudice, and establishing between nation and nation, and man and man, a kinder ap preciation of each other's worth, and a more charit able view of each other's frailties. The first great fruits which the Exhibition has produced is now taking place at Paris.—(Cheers.) Nothing could be more hearty than the reception given to us every where from Boulogne to Paris. All appeared to vie with each other in giving a cordial and hearty wel come. The magnificent reception given at the Hotel de Ville might almost have shaken the prejudices even of Colonel Sibthorp. We have no place in England where such a dinner could be given as that of the Hotel de Ville, and no place where there could have been so magnificent a reception. What has long been desired among nations has been a more free and unrestrained communion of their inhabitants with each other; when this shall fully take place it will not require the abstruse study which is now requisite for a foreign secretary or minister to conduct the affairs of nations with satisfaction to all parties. I believe England has added another wreath to her Crown in the glorious part she has taken in first esta blishing an Exhibition of All Nations.—(Cheers.) It is a rather curious fact, that there never bas been a National Exhibition similar to that of many other countries, and that we should thus at once enter upon so gigantic a task as an Exhibition of All Nations before we had an Exhibition of our own. To his Royal Highness Prince Albert the world is mainly indebted for carrying out this most wonderful under taking, and to his Royal Highness belongs the credit of having persevered through most difficult and haras sing circumstances to so happy a result.—(Cheers.) It was while this magnificent scheme was passing over the shoals and quicksands that always beset great undertakings, that my humble efforts were called into request, and at the risk of being thought tedious, I will venture to give you a short history of my con nexion with it, and the reasons which induced me to furnish a plan.—(Hear.) You are aware that as soon as the Royal Commission was formed, gentlemen were selected as a building committee ; to this committee was deputed the onerous duty of devising a proper building for the Exhibition. Their first public act was to send out invitations for designs for a suitable structure. About 240 designs were sent in, but the committee not finding any of these exactly in accordance with ' their views, set about devising a plan of their own ; and on this being completed, they prepared detailed drawings and specifications for the purpose of ob taining tenders. The structure they proposed to erect was severely commented upon in the public journals, on account of the vast amount of bricks that would be used in the construction, and the permanent character of the work. It was not until this war of words was raging with great fierceness that the thought occurred to me of making a design which would obviate all objections. Fortunately, at the time I was erecting a house of peculiar construction, which I had designed for the growth of that most re markable plant the Victoria Regia; and it is to this plant, and this circumstance, that the Crystal Palace owes its direct origin. Being in London, and having to see Mr. Ellis, the Member for Leicestor, on busi ness connected with the Midland Railway, I sought him at the Houses of Parliament, and found him at a morning sitting in the new House of Commons, which was held there on that day, for the purpose of testing its fitness for use. Sir Cnas. Wood was addressing the House, but not a word of what he said could be distinctly heard in the Speaker's gallery, upon which I observed to Mr. Ellis that I feared they would make a mistake in constructing the Great Exhibi tion Building, and that I had some thoughts of send ing in a design that would obviate the difficulties complained of. After a little further conversation, Air. Ellis went with me to the Board of Trade to see Lord Granville. We did not find his Lordship within ; but Mr. Henry Cole, one of the Executive Committee, happened to be there. I went to No. 1, Oid Palace-yard, and, after conversing some time with Mr. Cole, I found that the building committee had advertised that the plans and specifications for contractors to tender would be ready in about a fort night; and I also heard that the specifications would contain a clause by which those who tendered might also tender for designs dieering from the plan of the building committee. From this moment I decided that I would prepare plans for a glass structure, and the first thing I actually did was to go to Hyde-park and step over the ground, to ascertain the extent in length and breadth on which the building was to stand. Having made an engagement to be at the floating of the third tube of the Britannia-bridge, I could not commence the plans until after my return ; and it was at the Midland station, in this town, in one of the committee-rooms, that the first mark on paper was made of the Crystal Palace; and the most remarkable fact connected with the Crystal Palace is that the blotting paper sketch indicates the principal features of the building as it now stands, as much as the most finished drawings that have been made since. In nine days from the time of making the blotting paper sketch I found myself again at Derby, with a roll of plans under my arm, on my way to London. These plans, five in number, had, with the exception of one, been prepared by me at Chatsworth. The one not prepared there had been made for me by Mr. Bar low, the eminent engineer of the Midland Railway, who kindly gave me his valuable assistance in calcu lating the strength of the columns and girders. At the Midland station 1 had the good fortune to acci dentally meet with Mr. Robert Stephenson, who had come from la ewcastle by the same train in which I was going to London. On our journey I showed the plans to Mr. Stephenson, and got him to read the specification. He expressed his unbounded admira tion of the design, and promised to lay the plans be fore the Royal Commission on the following day, which promise he fulfilled. As Lord Brougham had said so much in the House of Lords against a brick building being erected in Hyde-park I waited upon his Lordship and explained to him the nature of my plans : from that day Lord Brougham has never uttered a word against the Exhibition building, but on the contrary his Lordship became my warmest supporter.—(Hear, hear.) I also showed the plans to Lord Granville before they went before the Royal Commissioners ; and here I must re mark that to Lord Granville the country owes much in respect to the success of the Exhibition. The easy access and courtesy of manner displayed by his Lordship to all who approached him, added to most excellent business habits, has removed many difficul ties that would not otherwise have been effected.— (Cheers.) After my design had been laid before the Royal C . ommissi ouers , an d h a d b een i nvest i ga t e d b y the Building Committee, and seen at Buckingham Palace by her Majesty and Prince Albert, I took the plans to New-street, Spring -gardens, and had the good fortune to find Mr. Fox a t hi s office. Mr. Fox was much pleased with the desi gn , an d a t onceiagree d to go heartily into it. Mr. Henderson (Mr. Fox's partner) and Mr. Robert Luc as Ch ance, the great g lass maker at Birmingham, were telegraphed to be in London early on Monday, and after a long con sultation my plans were sent to Birmin g h am f or th e purpose of having detailed estimates and drawings prepared. The Royal Commissioners were made aware of the fact of Messrs. Fox and Henderson's intention to tender for my design, and i? Mr. Col e wen t to Birmingham to counsel Messrs. ox and Hender son to tender for covering the ground in the exact roof as marked out by the ground plan prepared by the building committee. Mr. Brunel also suggested that the interior columns should be placed 24 feet apart instead of 20, in order to suitthe Exhibition. Dur ing the preparation of these plans and estimates, Messrs. Fox and Henderson came to Chatsworthto settle with me some of the more important details, and I went twice to Birmingham to see the progress of the plans and estimates. During the preparation of these plans Mr. Henderson suggested the transept. To this lat first objected. I did so on these grounds—namely, that as ‘ the Exhibition was to be a fair competition of skid for all nations, I held it to he fair and right that each exhibitor should have an equal advantage as regards position, which they could not have with the introduc tion of the transept. Another objection I entertaineed was, that it could not stand in the centre of the build ing as the ground plan was then arranged; but the moment Mr. Henderson said it would impart strength and solidity to the building I assented to its introduc ' tior.—(Cheers.) At length the day for sending in the tender came ; but considerable delay took place before it was finally 'accepted. I have before stated . that order to get the tender in, it was necessary the building should cover the exact space marked out by the building committee ; but in conforming to this plan, the transept was obliged to be put into one side of th e b u ildi ng f or th e p u rp o se of avoiding the great trees which now stand within it, LONDON, hut which, according to the tender sent in, were to be in an open court. At one of the meetings with the building committee, it was suggested by them that the transept should include the great trees ; but there ap peared at first sight a good deal of difficulty in accom plishing ties, as at that time all the roofing was de signed to he fiat. We promised to see what could be done 1:e fore the next meeting of the committee. I went direct with Mr. Fox to his office; and while he arranged the ground plan sn as to bring the trees into the centre of the building, I was contriving how they were to be covered. At length I hit upon the plan of covering the transept with a circular roof similar to that o❑ the great conservatory at Chatsworth, and made a sketch of it, which was copied that night by one of the draughtsmen, in order that I might have it to show to Mr. Brunel, whom I had agreed to meet on the ground the next day. Before nine o'clock the next morning Mr. Brunel called at Devonshire House, and brought me the heights of all the great trees. In the note containing the measure ments Mr. Brunel wrote thus—" I mean to try and win with our plan, hut I have thought it right to give your beautiful plan all the advantages it is susceptible of."—(Cheers.) I then showed Mr. Brunel the plan I had made the night before for covering in the trees, with which he was much pleased. I have been led into these minute details—first, to show that the circular roof of the transept was designed by myself and not by Mr. Barry, as currently reported ; secondly, to show the kindness and liberality of Mr. Brunel. At the time of the tender being ac cepted the building committee asked me if 1 had any objections to my design being improved in some of its details. My reply was to the effect that I should have great pleasure in agreeing to anything that could be shown to be an improvement. I must here tell you how some alterations had become necessary. When the gallery columns inside were changed from twenty to twenty-four feet apart, it put the outer columns and outer sashes quite out of proportion as to distance ; instead of there being one intermediate column and sash between the twenty feet opening there were two intermediate columns, and two sashes in the twenty-four feet ; and the plan Mr. Barry made for improving this had my entire approval, be cause it brought back the design to its original pro portions. As soon as my design had been accepted, it was decided by the Royal Commissioners to in trust the superintendence of its erection to Mr. Wil liam Cubitt, the President of the Civil Engineers' Institute ; and Messrs. Fox and Henderson bad, as contractors, to submit the detail drawings re specting the strength of the building for his ap proval. Just after the contract had been ac cepted, I was obliged to leave England fur a month ; and at the last interview I had with Mr. Fox before my departure, in the presence of Mr. Leech, he promised that all should be carried out in accord ance with the design, and that no alteration should be made without my approval. When I first thought of sending in a design I had to consider not only what I knew well myself, but what would be thought practicable by others ; besides, I had to keep in view not only the probability of the mechanical reali zation of my design, but also the possibility of its realization within a given time. That I did not err in this last respect, I owe to the ability, energy, and transcendent skill of Messrs. Fox and Henderson ; and if I have one word more than another that would ex press my approbation of their exertions, I should have infinite pleasure in using it. Not only did they arrange all the details for carrying on the works with great precision and speed, but they en tered into the project with hearty good will ; and there is a great deal of credit due to them for having taken up my design in the man ner they did.—(Cheers.) The structure was an entirely novel and new one to them previously ; they had no experience in the peculiar plan of roofing and drainage, which was for the first time brought before them in my plans for the roofing, and therefore they had to rely entirely upon my experience in all these matters. They ventured, however, to embark their money and reputation upon plans and information which no one had experience in except myself. They fully relied upon me, and I must say they deserve im mense credit for having thus ventured their fortunes and reputation on the faith of one man. If I could speak more strongly in their praise I should be happy to do so. I have great pleasure in seeing Mr. Hen , derson here to-day. Just before the building was completed his health was very precarious. It arose entirely from his anxiety, and from the overwhelming work on which he was engaged, and it is a great pleasure to find him now completely restored to health.—(Cheers.) I could detain you much longer in speaking of other individuals to whom I owe a deep debt of gratitude—such as Mr. 0 wen Jones, Mr. Geach, and Mr. Cooper ; but I must not tres pass further on your attention.—(Hear, hear.) If there had been sufficient time given, there would have been no difficulty in putting up the Crystal Palace—if a year had been afforded, instead of a few months, the accomplishment would have been comparatively easy, because the building is composed of simple parts, and it only requires favourable wea ther and a multiplicity of hands to erect a building to any extent. Now, gentlemen, I wish to disclaim all part in the building that doss not belong to me. It has been said that " it was a fortunate idea ;" but the idea, though fortunate, was not a fortuitous one.— (Hear, hear.) It was the result of long study and long labour, without which no really practical idea can be worked out into a distinct and palpable design. The great experience I had in the erection of glass structures, and the invariable success which had at tended my exertions, emboldened me to produce that design ; because I had not a doubt of its practicability, if properly carried out. I had two objects in view in offering a design ; the first was, that my proposal would be exactly suitable for the Exhibition ; and next, it would meet a long-cherished idea of mine for a national winter garden ; so that, like Goldsmith's piece of furniture, it was contrived " A double debt to pay, By nature dressed to-morrow, As by art to-day." —(Cheers.) I have stated to you that the Victoria Regis was the immediate cause of my sending in a design for the Crystal Palace ; but the Crystal Palace does not derive its origin from the existence of that noble plant. No ! It owes its erection to a nobler work of nature. The Noble Duke whom I have had the honour and the pleasure to serve for more than a quarter of a century.—(Loud cheers.) It is to his fostering hand I owe all I possess; he took me when quite a youth, and moulded me according to his wants and wishes; he has given me all the advantages of extended travel with himself, which could not fail to produce fruit in due season ; by his confidence and liberality I have had placed before me ample means for various experiments, and without which, depend upon it, there never would have been a Crystal Palace; and if there is one thing more than another that would enhance the pleasures of this day, it is that his Grace has done me the honour to be present to see the flattering tribute which you have paid me. Gen tlemen, one word more, and I have done. You can readily believe how great the anxiety and responsi bility I imposed on myself when I undertook the de sign for the Crystal Palace; but believing that I could remove the many serious objections urged against the erection of a building composed of bricks and mortar, I considered it a duty I owed to my Sovereign and my country to waive all personal considerations and do my utmost to save so grand a project from failure.—(Cheers.) From the day I sent in my de sign to the time of the successful accomplishment of the Exhibition my anxieties have been almost over powering. I felt what must be my fate if by any accident my design should not be successfully carried out, and any failure would have reflected back upon me; but great as that anxiety has been, and laborious as have been my duties even up to the present time, this day's proceedings amply reward me, and give me a triumphant finish to the wole. It is now twenty five years since I came into this county a compara tive stranger; you then received me kindly; that kind ness has since ripened into friendship, and it has, I am thankful to say, been my happy lot to make " troops" of friends. 1)1y public duites have been many and onerous, but in the performance of them it is my happiness to know that I have never lost a friend. The marks of respect you have shown me to-day will sink deep iuto my heart, and the recollection of it will afford me delight the remainder of my days. Mr. BALGUY, in complimentary terms, then pro posed " Messrs. Fox and Henderson," remarking, that whilst they admired the genius of the designer they ought not to forget the genius and knowledge of those who carried such a magnificent design into effect.—(Cheers.) Mr. HENDERSON, on rising to return thanks was most enthusiastically received. After remarking on the candid and cordial manner in which Mr. Paxton had received and acted upon every suggestion which appeared likely to carry his great object into effect, he observed that an impression seemed to prevail that Mr. Barry was the originator of the circular roof for the transept. Now that was not correct, for Mr. Paxton originated it and carried it out according to intention.—(Cheers.) explain ho ,t w th,4he,ah tli te e ns his eemista kep.2l aihnra Commissioners d He s oB r gur w rl dny o a ul t he b would ad. tendeavour adoptedb late,oe enne iat absent swase fortn to some t trees.mh es Satur dayuovgegnreiistgitgehdt every day during the week until that evening, and he knew the difficulty. Mr. Paxton had suggested that the covering should be by a circular roof. He did not think that Mr. Barry knew that arrangement, and on Monday morning Mr. Barry produced a sketch, giving to the transept a circular roof. This statement would reconcile the discrepancy which ex isted on the subject.—(Hear, hear.) Mr. Henderson then expressed his gratitude for the valuable assistance which had been afforded to his partner and himself by all the parties with whom they had been associated during the construction of the work, particularly mentioning the names of Messrs. Dowson an d Co., timber merchants ; Messrs. Chance and Co., glass wicinufacturela; and Coch- FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST B, 1851 cane and Co. - , iron merchants. He also ex pressed his high obligation to the parties more imme diately in his own employment, specifying the names of John Cochrane and Charles Clark, who had exerted themselves in the roost remarkable and praiseworthy manner during his illness.— (Cheers.) Some remarks had recently been made on the perishable nature of the materials of the building, and particularly with I respect to the woodwork in the roof. Now, from his own experience, he had no hesitation in saying that the roof would last 100 years.—(Loud cheers.) Mr. Fox (the Mayor of the borough) returned thanks on behalf of his brother, from whom he had received a letter stating that it would have appeared an ungracious thing it both he and Mr. Paxton had been absent from Paris at the present moment, when the French people were displaying such unbounded hospitality in honour of the Exhibition and those more immediately connected with it. He added, " I need not tell you how highly I estimate Mr. Paxton's talent, and with what admiration I regard the great and lofty conception of his which has justly given his name a world-wide celebrity."—(Cheers.) Tne CHAIRMAN then proposed " The High Sheriff of the County," which was duly acknowledged by that gentleman. Sir H. Wramo-r proposed " The Members for the County," which was responded to by Mr. Evans and Mr. Mundy. Mr. SUTTON, the vice-chairman, gave " The Borough Members," who severally acknowledged the toast. Then came " The Mayor," which was responded to by his Worship. Mr. CAYENDISI7I, M.P., in highly eulogistic terms, proposed, " The Chairman," who briefly acknowledged the compliment. The 119 v. J. SYKES then proposed "The Guild of Literature and Art." Mr. FOSTER responded. The object of the guild was to encourage life assurance and other provident habits amongst authors and artists—to render them such assistance as should never compromise their in dependence—and to found a new institution in which honourable rest from arduous labour should still be associated with the discharge of congenial duties.— (Cheers.) lie believed these objects to be possible of attainment. He knew them to be worthy of the struggle that would be made to secure them, and he was proud to be engaged in such a work with the author of " Pelham" and " Rienzi"—(Cheers) — with the author of "Pickwick" and " David Cop perfield"—(Cheers)---and with his friend near him, Mr. Mark Lemon.—(Cheers.) He trusted he might be permitted to allude for one moment to the Noble Duke who had honoured the company with his presence—(Cheers)—and his remarks would not refer to him in connexio❑ with the county of Derby, but to the manner in which he ever listened to the claims of humanity wherever they existed. If the "Guild of Literature and Art" should ever be esta blished it would be owing to the princely assistance given by that nobleman—to his noble munificence, displayed in a manner which he could not venture to describe, and which every one connected with the es tablishment of that institution confessed to be a debt which he could never repay.—(Cheers.) But when was an appeal ever made in vain to the Noble Duke of Devonshire in the name of merit of any kind ?—or when did he ever turn a deaf ear to the claim of distress ? To him indeed might be applied the words of the poet— " Not more high in rank than good, With manners generous as his noble blood; Possessed of every riches, his the art To enjoy and }'et kindness to impart, To ease the oppressed and raise the sinking heart." (Cheers.) Such would be among the objects achieved by the " Guild of Literature and Art," if by the Noble Duke's munificent assistance, and the sym pathy of the public that institution should ever be founded.—(Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Strangers." The toast was acknowledged by Mr. M. Lemon, and the company shortly afterwards separated. THE GIttAT EXHIBITION. Yesterday the receipts for season tickets amounted to 131. 103. ; the receipts for admission at the doors were 2,8591. 163, making a total of 2,8731. 6s. From the po►ice reports it appears that the number of persons who entered was 60,668. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by Lady Augusta Bruce, Lady Frances Bruce, and Sir George Couper, left town early yesterday morning for Hamilton Palace, on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton. Her Royal Highness travelled by the North- Western Railtvoy. The Oxford University Commission had a meeting yesterday at the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury in Downing-street. Present—the Bishop of Norwich, the Dean of Carlisle, the Master of Pembroke, the Rev. IL G. Liddell, J. L. Dampier, Esq., and the Rev. A. P. Stanley (Secretary). NAVAL INTELLIGENCE; PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY. This morning, at 9 40, the Fairy Royal yacht, Cap tain Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, G.C.11., embarked the Quen, Prince Albert, and the Court from Cowes for Gosport, under the usual salutes and attendant cere monies. On disembarking from the Royal acht her Majesty was received by the Port Admiral, Admiral Superintendent, Lieutenant-Governor, Captain Super intendent, with their respective staffs, a guard of honour of the 48th Foot, commanded by Lieutenant• Colonel the Hon. A. Dalzel, and Mr. R. Willoughby Stevens, of the Railway Company. The American General Stuart and Colonel Alexander Fisher Mackintosh, K.II , were also present. The special train (in charge of Mr. Cornelius St"in, general manager, and Mr. Beanie, superin tendent of the locomotive department and engineer of the South-Western Railway Company), left the Cla rence-yard at five minutes to 11 for London, whence her Majesty will return on Saturday morning at 10 30. Th° Rodney, 92, has been this day ordered for com mission at this port by Captain Charles Graham, C. 8., brother of Sir James Graham, M.P. The Tiger new steam-frigate is being stripped of her rigging, but for what is not accurately ascertainable. ROYAL MARINES. The annual inspection of the Portsmouth division of Royal Marines, under Colonel-Commandant Menzies, K. 11., commenced yesterday by Major-General Lord Fozslarence and Colonel Owen, C. 8., K.H., Deputy- Adjutant-General of the Royal Marines. The inspec tion commenced at Forton Barracks. The inspecting officers commenced their duties by reviewing the divi sion in heavy marching order on parade at eleven o'clock, inspecting both officers and men, their arms, accoutre ments, and kits, and afterwards the men's dinners in the barrack-rooms, their books, &c., in the mess-roens, which yielded unqualified satisfaction. The inspection yesterday was confined to the barracks. To-day the di vision was reviewed on Haslar-common, and went through all the manoeuvres ordered with that precision and accuracy which the Portsmouth division of the gal lant Marine corps is so justly famed for. WOOLWICH, Auo. 7. APPOINTMENTS. Lieutenants—Hen Lloyd (1841), William Horton (1842), and William H. Pym (1849), to the Waterloo, 120, at Sheerness; George Walker (1341), Francis P. Porteous (1842), and John C. Byng (1846), to the Rod ney, 90, at Portsmouth; Chandos S. S. Stanhope (1846), to the Calypso, 18. at Chatham; Edmund Hemsted (1845), and Henry C. Majendie (1850), to the Grecian, 12, at Devonport; and Lewis J. Moore (1848), to the Virago steam sloop at Devonport. Masters—Edward Williams (1840), to the Waterloo; Richard Thomas (1841), to the Arethusa, 50, at Lisbon; Charles H. Dillon (1838), to the Gossamer cutter at Sheerness; Frederick F. F. Taylor (1846), to the Gre cian; David Craigie (1838), to the Rodney; and Second Master George H. Inskip (1846), Acting Master to the Virago. Surgeons—Thomas Henry Lowry, M.D. (1845), to the Virago; Thomas J. Layton, M.D. (1850), to the Gre cian; and James Rae (b) (1850), to the Volcano. Paymasters and Pursers—Henry B. H. Long (1814), to the Waterloo; William H. Bateman (1849), to the Virago; and Alfred Whitehouse (1850), to the Grecian. Chief Engineer—Archibald Bain, to the Virago. Assistant-Surgeons—John T. Robinson (1848), to the Grecian; George H. Edwards (1847), to the Waterloo; and William Ross (b) (1845), to the Virago. Assistant-Engineers—Frederick J. Newton, Frederick W. Sutton, and William Owen, to the Virago. Second Master—Wilfred E. Troutbeck (1848), to the Waterloo. Clerks—James H. Jackson (1848), to the Waterloo; and William E. Kelly (1849), to the Grecian. Gunners—James Seymour, to the Waterloo; George Parsons, to the Virago; and Tobias Mackey (acting), to the Grecian. The Vesuvius steam sloop arrived at Woolwich to-day from Devenport, to embark Captain Crawford's company of the Royal Artillery for conveyance to Jersey. The Phoenix, 8, screw steam sloop, of 260 horse power, Commander Thomas H. Lysaght, from the west coast of Africa, arrived at Woolwich today, and will be paid off at this port. Mr. Digby G. Dent, sen., third-class clerk in Devon port Dockyard, has been promoted to the second-class, vice Gibbs, superannuated. The Virago, steamer, is to be commissioned at Devon port with a complement of 160 officers and men. The Grecian is also to be commissioned, with a com plement of 130 officers and men. The Styx and Water witch were both to sail from De vonport on the 7th, after post. The Sinbad, lighter, Follett master, arrived at Devon port on Wednesday, with stores from Woolwich. COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) COWES, Auc. 7. ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS. Aug. 1. Petrol cutter, Earl of Ilchester, from "Wey mouth. 2. Gipsy Queen schooner, Sir H. B. Hoghton, Bart., from North Yarmouth; Gondola cutter, W. 11. Wood house, Esq., from Weymouth; Fair Rosamond schooner, Viscount Canning, from Southampton; Frisk cutter, George Arkwright, Eig , from Portland. 3. Wyvern schooner, Duke of Marlborough, from Portsmouth. 4. Turquoise cutter, C. H, Coote, Esq., from South ampton. 6. Sapphire schooner, Hon. T. M. Gibson, from east ward; Gauntlet cutter, Wm. Peareth, Esq., from Folk s:one; Destiny schooner, Charles Leslie, Eeq., from eastwarc!. 6. Coquette schooner, Lord Godolphin, from Ex mouth; Maritana cutter, James Gee, Eeq., from Hull. YACHTS AT AND ABOUT THE STATION. Peal], Alarm, Capricorn, Petrel, Drift, Sapphire, Xarifs, Lee, Elizabeth, Water Lily, Erminia, Brilliant, Osprey, Gauntlet, Lavrock, Resolution, Turquoise, Gipsy Queen, Wyvern, Susan, Aurora, Destiny, Arrow, Gondola, Spider, Cygnet, Maritana, Merlin, Plover, Ripple, Coquette, Frisk. The American yacht has not got underweigh since her arrival. Some of our yachtsmen are anxious to try the speed of their yachts against her. The Rui, , iau schooner yacht Ralik, belonging to M. A. d'Abaza, arrived here on Tuesday from Dieppe. She will be followed by the schooner yacht Zabays, M. A. Sekischmareff, in a few days. These yachts formerly belonged to the Royal Yacht Squadron, the former was the Tern, the latter the Janette. The town is filling fast; indeed, there are not more than a dozen lodging-houses now unlet. The great reduction in the rents this year has filled the houses, and the proprietors will find they have greater returns from low rents than from high ones, as they have let for such long periods. The harvest is proceeding most satisfactorily; a good deal of corn has already been cut. The potato blight is spreading in all directions. Arrived, and sailed for Havre, the American ste am• ship Franklin, from New York. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BRIGHTON RACES.-TIIURSDAY. The Brighton Cup of 100 sovs., added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each; three years old, 7st 51b; four, Bst 91b; five, 9st Sib; six and aged, 9st 71b; mares and geldings allowed 31b, winners extra, and allowances for horses that never won 100 sovs. or received 100 sovs. for running second; the winner to be sold for 500 sovs,, if demanded, &c. Old course. Mr. Gratwicke's Lsndgrave, 5 yrs, 9st walked over The Grand Stand Plate of 100 sovs., added to a Sweep stakes of 10 eovs. ouch, h ft, for three years old and upwards; the winner of the Brighton Stakes or Cup to carry 101 b extra; the winner to pay 15 toys, to the fund. Now course. Mr. IL E. Oliver's Ischia, 3 yrs, sst 41b ...(Ashmall) 1 Mr. Carew's lEgis, 6 yrs, 7st 111 b (Bashan) 2 Mr. Ramsbottom's Beebee Bunnoo, 5 yrs, 6st 101 b... 3 Mr. Shafto's Westow, 5 yrs, Sat 51b (Rogers) 0 Lord Waterford's Duc-an-Durres, Bst 41b (Robertson) 0 Mr. Forster's Cheerful, 5 yrs, 7st 91b (Simpson) 0 Sir W. Booth's Retail, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (Flatman) 0 Betting-7 to 4 agst Duc-an-Durras-4 to 1 agst Westow-4 to 1 agst Ischia—and sto 1 agst Retail. A splendid race between the three horses placed by the judge, Fehia, who made all the running, winning by a neck; Agis, who got up in the last three or four stridee, beating Beebeo Bunnoo by half a length. Robertson was fined 51. for attempting to start without-orders, and excited a great deal of suspicion by the manner in which he rode his horse, the fact of his having broke a stirrup leather not having been held a sufficient excuse for pull ing him for the last three quarters of a mile. The race was run in 3 min. 24 secs. The Marine Stakes of 20 sous, each, 10 ft, with 100 added, for two yrs old; colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 31b; winners extra; the winner to pay 15 soya. to the fund. T.Y.C. Mr. Payne's Freedom, Bst 91b Mr. Etwall's f by Slane, out of Pelerine, Bst 31b Mr. Francis's Dorothea, Bst 31b (W. Abdale) 3 Betting-7 to 4 on Freedom, 2 to 1 agst Pelerine filly, and 4 to 1 agat Dorothea. Won by a neck. Dorothea a good third. Run in 1 min. 16 secs. Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sons. each, with .50 added, for two and three yrs old. Half a mile. Mr. Winch's Herschel, 2 yrs, Est 121 b (Arnold) 1 Duke of Bedford's France, 2 yrs, 7st 21b (G. Mann) 2 Mr. W. Etwall's c by Venison, out of Passion, 2 yrs, 6st 101 b Mr. Blythe's Julia, 3 yrs, 9st Mr. Isaac Day's f by Birdcatcher, out of Wadastra, 3 yrs, Sst 10Ib (Wakefield) 0 Mr. King's f by Epirus, dam by Emilius(R. Sherwood) 0 Lord Strathmore's Spark, 2 yrs, 7st 71b ... (Crouch) 0 Sir C. Rushout's Ethelwolf, 7st 3lb 00 Major Martin's Lady Isabel, 7st 31b ...(G. E. Shari)) 0 , Mr. Carew's Hampton, 2 yrs, Est 10Ib (Basba°3l 0 Lord Strathmore's Iresine, 2 yrs, 6st 61b ...... Bundy) Mr. Burgess's Miss Landon, 2 y rs , 65t... (J. Betting-3 to 1 ag s t F rance , 4 t o 1 egs.t nßer s nerschel to 2 agat Ethelwolf, and 8 t o 1 agst went off with the lead, made all the running, and won easily by two l eng th s , France beating Mr. E twall's colt by three lengths. Run in 42 secs. The Licensed Victuallers' Plate of 50 sous. (Handicap). T.Y.C. Mr. Payne's Catalpa, 3 yrs, 7 st 101 b . (Flatnian) 1 Sir W. Booth's Timid Fawn, 3 yrs, Est 41b (Barker) 2 Mr. Cerew's Prestige. 3 y rs, 7st 41h Duke of Richmond's Ploughboy, Bst 81b (Kitchener) 0 Lord W. Posrlett's St. Ann, 6 yrs, Bst 81b (Rogers) 0 Mr. Barker's Tordesillas, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (Charlton) 0 Mr. Fallas's Fallow Deer, 6 yrs, 7st 121 b (G. Menu) 0 Mr. W. Etwall's Iracundus, 7st 71b ...((z. E. Sharp) 0 Mr. Burgess's Handsome Doe, 4 yrs, 7st 41b (Gilbert) 0 Mr. Waring's Gloom, 3 yrs, Est 10Ib ( Preece) 0 Count Batthyany's Kakistos, Est 71b (T. Sherwood) 0 Mr. Adams's Kick-up-the-Dirt, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Sabin) 0 Betting-7 to 4 agat Catalpa, 4 to 1 agst Timid Fawn, 9 to 2 agst Handsome Doe, and 7 to 1 agst St. Ann. Afor R cwatii4OrObie Qt Wu illditrereUt OtArt WAO effected, Ploughboy, Catalpa, and Iracundus being the first from the post; they remained in front,with Plough boy as leader, to the distance, where Catalpa and Timid Fawn went i❑ advance, the Favourite taking the lead half way up the hill, atid winning by a length; Prestige en indifferent third, and Iracundus fourth. Fallow Deer and Kekistos lost start, and Kick -up-the-Dirt threw his rider at starting. Run in 1 min.-14 secs. The Sussex Plate of 50 sovs,, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, for three yrs old, 7st 71b; four, Bst 81h; five, six, and aged, Sat 131 b; mares and geldings al lowed 31b, winners extra; the winner to be sold for 120 sous. if demanded, &c., and allowance if to be sold for less; heats, Bristol mile. Sir C. Rushout na Manilla, 6st Illb (804) 0 0 1 1 Mr. Carew's Aristocrat, Bst 31b (Basham) 0 1 2 2 D. of Richmond's Hurry Scurry, Est 131 b 1 3 4dr Captain Crofcon's Cosachia, Bst ...(Ennis) 0 2 3 Mr. Glen's Duster, 6st 1 llb ...(Charlton) 0 0 dr Mr. Power's Perjury, 7st (late Pander) 0 0 dr Mr. Payne's Charterer, 8s 81b...(Fiatman) 0 0 2 dr Mr. King's fby Epirus, 3 yrs, 6st Blb 0 0 3 de First and second het won by a length, the third by half a length, and the fourth by four lengths. The course we again very fully attended, and the list produced large fields and plenty of excellent sport. According to promise, the clerk of the course caused the enclosure to be well watered previous to the commencement of the races, and the dust was ef fectually laid until between four and five; after that, however, it became as annoying as ever. Having taken onr counsel iu this matter, we will venture to suggest to the authorities that a proper telegraph, and an efficient person to attend it, are indispensable to the carrying out of the business of the course. BETTING ON THE COURSE. GREAT YORKSHIRE STARES. 7to 4 asst Nancy (taken) 4to 1 agst Marlborough 4 to 1 agst Neasham (I) Buck. New Match for to-morrow—Capt. Mills's Fernando, gat, agst Duke of Bedford's France, Gat 71b. T.Y.C. 50. EGHA3I, 1851. Weight s f or the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes of 25 sous. each, 15ft and 5 only if declared on or before Monday next. yrs at lb yra at lb William the C on - *Sunrise 3 6 6 queror ............ 4 8 7 Brington 4 6 2 Little Jack 4 8 7 Epira Vampyre a 8 4 Waterfall Remunerator Gardenia 6 7 5 Doh Pedro 3 4 12 Valentine Agis Barcelona .... Anspach Sunrise having been entered without the knowledge of her owner, will be streck out unless ordered to remain. paid Nominations for the Magna Charts Stakes. Prince Rupert, 2 yrs—Diamond, 2 yrs—Dorothea, 2 yrs—Gutperba, 2 yrs—Gaiety filly, 2 yrs—Lady Bl anc h e, 2 yrs—Benita, 2 yrs—Hampton, 2 yrs—Poetess, 2 yrs— Flash of Lightning colt, 2 yrs—Plumstead, 2 yrs-..- Maria, 2 yrs—Prestigo, 3 yrs—Terpsichoro, 3 yrs—. Chaplet, 3 yrs—Antigone, 3 yrs. St. Rosalia was struck out of the Ebor Handicap on Saturday, July 26, at two o'clock. Voltigeur was struck out of all his engagements on Friday, Aug. 1, at three o'clock. 211A.RRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE. Yesterday forenoon the marriage of the Hon. W. Er nest Duncombe, eldest son o f L ord an d L a d y F evers h am , with Miss Mabel Graham, second daughter of the Right Hon. Sir James Graham, Bart., and Lady Graham, took place at the church of St. George, Hanover-square, in the presence of a brilliant circle of the friends of both families, &c. We noticed present the Duke of Welling ton, the Duke of Newcastle, the Earl and Countess of St. Germans, the Earl and Countess of Galloway, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ely and the Ladies Loftus, Lord Dufferin, Lady Dufferin, Lord and Lady Seymour and the Ladies St. Maur, Lady Louisa Ponsoaby, Lord John Fitzroy, Viscount Dungarvon, Major and Mrs. Graham, Lady Caroline Stuart, the Hon. Mr. Par sons, &c. The bride was attended by eight bride maids, all most beautifully attired, and was given away by her father, Sir James Graham. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Graham, brother to the latter. Afier the marriage the parties proceeded to the resi dence of Sir James Graham, in Grosvenor-place, where a most sumptuous dejeuner was laid out. lhe toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed after the old English fashion by the Duke of Wellington. The happy couple soon afterwards left town for Lilly-hall, Brack nell, Becks, where they pass the honeymoon. Mr. Dan combe is 23 years of age, and his bride 21. The display of beauty and fashion at this marriage was very great; the bride was accompanied to the altar by eight of the leading beauties of the day. Mr. Duncombe's eldest brother, the Hon. Albert Duncombe, died about four years ago. COLLISION ON THE SOUTH-WESTERN • BAIL WAY. Yesterday morning a collision, happily attended with no very serious consequences, occurred at the Vauxhall station of the London and South-Western Railway. The most alarming reports were soon spread over the metropolis that two persons had been killed and a great number seriously injured, both of which statements are entirely destitute of foundation. It appeared that a Richmond train left the Waterloo station at ten minutes before eleven, and, as was the usual practice, stopped at the Vauxhall station. The number of persona wishing to go by this train being extremely large, considerable time was occupied by the crowd in taking their places, and by this time the elevea o'clock express train to Southampton «•cs duo, and the proper signals to indicate that the line was not clear were hoisted, but at this part there is a curve in the line, and the signal was seen at a short distance only before reaching the station. The driver of the engine to the express train, John Wilder, who is one of the oldest and most careful men in the service of the company, did all in his power by shutting off the steam and applying the breaks to bring the train to a stand ; but this was found to be impossible, and the inevitable result was that the engine of the express-train came in collision with the hinder carriage of the preceding train. The suddenness of the shock created great alarm, several persons were thrown forcibly against eaeh other, and about twenty received some severe bruises, amongst hich number were several persons who were in the act of getting into the carriages. The only person who was. as tar as we could ascertain, at all seriously injured, was a Miss Foult, who received some contusions on the head and shoulder, and to whom medical assistance was immediately rendered. At eight o'clock last night, we were informed that she was so far recovered from the effects of the shock as to be able to be removed to her home. As soon as telegraphic intelligence of the accident was received at the Waterloo station, Mr. Stovin, the general manager, and Mr. Godson, the superintendent, imme diately prccet , ded to the spot to see that all proper as sistauce should be rendered that was required; and several of those that were injured were tak' n into the waiting-room, where they were attended by Mr. Vr right, surgeona of the neighbourhood; but by about 4 o'clock the hole of them were removed in cabs to their re spective residences. The news of the occurrence, in the course of two hours, reached the half-yearly meeting of ihe proprietors of the railway, at the Nine Elms station, and the greatest interest was mani!ested to know the result; but Mr. Chaplin, the chairman, said he was most happy to be able to state that the collision had not been atteuch d with any serious consequences. He had been to the spot, and nothing had come to his knowledge that could be at all considered serious. Both trains eventually proceeded on their journey, but during the day inquiries were constantly made at the station by persons whose friends had passed down the line during the day, as from the grossly exaggerated statements that had been freely circulated, the worst fears were an ticipated. This lino has been remarkably freu from accidents, and there is no doubt that a full inquiry will take place, with a view of ascertaining whether any blame attaches to the engice•d r i ver or an y o th er p erson in this trans action. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, AuG. 7. STOCK EICITANGIL—The business of the day has been larger than that of yesterday, but with a downward ten dency in prices. The transactions were as follow:—Bristol and Exeter, 80 —Great Western, 84—Midland, 41-50 nt h and Dover, 22. LIVERPOOL, AIIG. 7. , ort h. don an STOCK ExCHANGE.—The share market has. b e en rather better today, and prices hi g h er . The transactions were as follow : —Lancashire and Yorkshire, 4914-2 P Western, 123 —Leeds and Thirsk, it% and Dover, 22 Ditto, Halves, 20 V i 4 dis.—South-Eastern a York and North Midl an d, 18. L xidland, d/s 42:4 to-day was better and STOCK EXCHAITGF..—The business .wera as follow :—Leeds prices higher. The transactions MANCHESTER , Auti 7 . ,2 )' -___Ditto, Stock, 27 3 4 E ... t .and d is D ..... over, 22 ,4 West Riding, Sheffield (No. 1), 11:14 Stocks, 49 4—South-Eastern tV 6 and Birmingham, Quarters 6 7-16 dis.—Leeds, 201. F, rY arid Yorkshire, 49 A—Ditto, 20/ Lancashire,D i Ditto, 14 1) ... re i‘ ferenc h e es , - f t" , Oswestry, and Chester, Prefer ence,erslanchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln shire, 211,544,p_.—LSahudererwit.ri s.— - • 1 )) 11 %—Ditto, New Q arters (No Shares (P), shire, 27 3 / 4 -- k- Itto, u Preference, 9-1 6 PiondiNGHAm, Arc . 7, E xc uAriGE.—The position of our share market to from satisfactory to those interested in railway Neither buyers nor sellers will stir to any ex pd r a o y S p T e fg r i c ) fl a r : videuntil the declaration of the approaching ten u half-yearly di nd. As an instance, to-day prices throughout the morn ing drooped, and not a single transaction in railway shares was reported on 'Change, although several are said to have occurred in private. [ AnvEßT isEmENT].—Travellers and visitors to the sea-coast would do well to provide themselves with Rowland's Aqua d'Oro. This fragrant and spirituous perfume refreshes and invigorates the system during the heat of summer, and will be found an essential accompaniment for the opera, the public assembly, and the promenade. In all cases of ex citement and over-exertion it will prove of great advantage taken as a beverage, diluted with water. ROWLAND'S K A LY DOR will also prove a most refreshing preparation for the Com plexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allay ing all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the Skin. In cases of sun-burn or stings of insects, its virtues ate universally acknowledged. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, and by Chemists and Perfumers. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following gentlemen having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma, were admitted members of the college, at the meeting of the Court of Examiners, on the sth instant: — Messrs. J. Alsop, Bolsover Derbyshire ; J. Jones, Dytfryns Merionethshire; W. T. Irwin, Omagh, County Tyrone; F. Goodwin, Newtown Butler, County Fermanagh; J. Nowell, Bradford, Yorkshire; T. W. Fox, Leicester; J. R. Hughes, Rhyl, Flintshire ; J. Spark, Newcastle, Staffordshire ; S. B. Partridge, Newport. Nonmonthshire; J. B. Wood, New Romney, Sent; J. Kerr, Tipton, Staffordshire; and R. Cunniulatuup Limo, Spttla COURT CIRCULAR. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, with the Princess HPlena, attended by the Countess of Desart, the Hon. Flora Macdonald, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps, Lord Alfred Paget, Lieutenant- Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon, and Major Biddulph, lett Osborne at twenty minute before ten o'clock yesterday morning. The royal party embarked on board the Fairy royal yacht, and crossed to Gosport, where a special train was in waiting on the booth-Western Railway to convey her Majesty to town. On reaching the Nine Elms station the Queen and Prince, with the Princess Helena and suite, entered three royal carriages, and, escorted by a detachment of the Bth Hussars, reached Buckingtrim Palace at twenty minutes past one o'clock. Her Majesty and his Royal Highness were received, on alighting from their carriage, by the Master of the Horse, the Marquis of Abereorn, Lord Camoys, Lord George Lennox, Lieutenant• Colonel the Hon. E. Boyle, and Colonel Wyld. At three o'clock her hick's!) , held a Court and Privy Council. The Council was attended by his Royal Highness the Prince Albert, the Lord President, the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Privy Seal, the First Lord of the Treasury, the Lord-Lieuteuant of Ireland, tho Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the First Lord of the Admiralty, the President of the Board of Control, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lan caster, the Lord Steward, the Master of the Horse, and the Groom of the Stole to Prince Albert. At the Council her Majesty's Speech on closing the session of Parliament was arranged and agreed upon. The Earl of Mulgrave was sworn in a member of her Majesty's Privy Council. Mr. Lawrence Sulivan was also sworn in a member of her Majesty's Privy Council. Mr. Greville was the Clerk of the Council in waiting. Previous to the Council, her Majesty gave audiences to Lord Juhn Russell, the Earl of Clarendon, Viscount Palmerston, Sir Hamilton Seymour, Viscount Melville, the hiarquis of Lansdowne, and Earl Grey. Captain John Hindmarsh, R.N., K. 11., Lieutenant- Governor of Heligoland, had an audience of her Ma k-sty, to which he was introduced by Earl Grey, her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs, when her Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of knighthood upon Captain Ilindmarsh. Afer the Council, the Earl of Mulgrave had an audi ence of the Queen, introduced by the Marquis of West minster, Lord Steward of her Majesty's household, when his Lordship received from her Majesty his wand of office as Comptroller of the Household. The Queen afterwards held au Investiture of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The Knights Grand Crosses having assembled in the Garter room, where they were robed in the crimson sati❑ mantle of the Order by Messrs. Hunter and Edo, and wearing their lull insignia, were conducted to the Picture Gallery. Her Debjesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert entere d the Throne Room, attended by the Duchess of Sutherland, Mistress of the Robes; the Countess of De sert, Lady in Waiting; the Marquis of Westminster, the Duke of Norfolk, the Marquis of Abercorn, the Marquis of Anglesey, Gold Stick in Waiting; Lord Fuley, Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at-Arms; the Marquis of Donegal, Captain of the Yeo men of the Guard; Lord Camoys, Lord in Waiting; Lord George Lennox, Lord in Waiting to Prince Al bert; Lord Marcus Hill, Treasurer of the Household; the Earl of Mulgrave. Comptroller of the Household; Lord Alfred Paget, Clerk Marshal; Lieutenant• Colonel the Hon. R. Boyle, Groom in Waiting; Colonel Wylde, Groom in Waitii,g to Prince Albert; Colonel Parker, lst Life Guards, Silver Stick in Waiting; Colonel Bentinck, Field Officer in Waiting, and the Page of Honour. Her Majesty being seated on the chair of state, in front of the throne, having on her right hand his Royal Highness Prince Albert, Great Master of the Order, the following Knights Grand Crosses of the Order were ushered to the presence of the Sovereign, and ranged themselves on either side of the chair of state, viz:— The Duke of Wellington, Viscount Strttngford, the Earl of Minto, the Earl of Clarendon, Sir George Pol lock, Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., Sir Hamilton Sey mour, Sir J. Law Lushington, and Lord Fitzroy So merset. Sir William Burnett was then introduced to the pre sence of the Sovereign, between Bath King of Arms and the Gentleman Usher of the Order, and was invested by her Majesty with the ribbon, badge, and star of a Mili tary Knight Commander of the Bath. George Nicholls, Esq., was introduced in like manner, and after having received the honour of Knighthood, was invested by her Majesty with the insignia of a Civil Knight Commander of the Bath. Msjor-General George Bowles was introduced in like manner, and after having received the honour of Knight hood, was invested by her Majesty with the insignia of a Military Knight Commander of the Bath. The investiture having concluded the Knights Grand Crosses withdrew, with reverences, from the presence of the Sovereign. The Officers of the Order present wore Bath Kiog of Arms, Algernon Greville, Esq., and the Gentleman Usher, Albert William Woods, Esq., Lancaster Herald. Sir James Iti‘Gregor, Bart., was summoned to attend the investiture, to receive the insignia of a Knight Com mander, but was unable to attend through indisposition. Her Majesty's Guard ct Gentlemen-at-Arms, under the command of Mejor Hermar, lined the Throne-room during the ceremony. The Yeomen of the Guard wore on duty in the Grand Hall and approaches to the state Apartments, under the command of Captain Pnibbs, Exult of the Guard in Waiting. The Queen and Prince Albert, with the Princess Helena, took an airing in an open carriage and four yes terday afternoon. Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps and Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordoa at tended on horseback. _ _ Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Al bert, attended by the Countess of Desert, the Hon. Flora Macdonald, Lord Camoys, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. R. Boyle, and Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon honoured the Royal Italian Opera with their presence last evening. AAIERICAN NEWS. ARRIVAL or THE STEAM-SHIP FRANKLIN. SOUTHAMPTON, THURSDAY, AUG. 7. The United States' mail steam-ship Franklin, Captain J. A. Wootton, arrived off Cowes at 2 P.m., this afternoon ; and, after landing the English mails and passengers, proceeded on her voyage to Havre. The Franklin has experienced strong head winds during the greater part of the voyage, which has oc cupied 11 days 20 hours mean time. 'Abbe brings about 80 passengers, 58 of whom are for Havre, and on freight specie value 970.000 dolls., or 194,0001. sterling, 110,000 dolls., or 22,0001. sterling of which is for England. By this steamer we have New York papers of four days Liter than those brought by the British and North American mail steamer Canada, from Boston, and the news is two days later than the telegraphic accounts received by that courance vie( Halifax. The subjoined telegraphic dispatch, dated Toronto, July 25, gives the particulars of a serious riot in that city : • Last night the Anti-Clergy-Reserve Association held a meeting, which was called by the Mayor, in St. Lawrence-hall. The High Church party called a meet ing for the same hour, and addressed the mob in the most inflammatory language, inciting them to break up the Anti-Clergy-Reserve meeting. The mob proceeded to St. Lawrence-hall, and attempted to force their way up stairs, but were driven back. They then prevented others coming out, broke windows, and attacked several persons. The Mayor received a cut over one of his eyes by a stone. The Riot Act was read, and the military called out. The mob finally dispersed, without loss of life about two o'clock this morning." The steam-ship America arrived at Boston on the 24th ult. from Liverpool. The New York Papers publish the following later news from Mexico, transmitted by telegraph from New Orleans : "We have received dates from Mexico to July 7. The British Minister has advised the Mexican Govern ment that decisive measures would probably be taken at once if the claims of English creditors were not settled before the next packet sailed. The French and Spanish Ministers said their Governments would do likewise. " The Danish brig Proper, with the Prussie,n Minister on board, was wrecked at Vera Cruz. All the passen gers were saved. Revolution was starting up in all quarters of Mexico." Edward F. Douglas and Thomas Beason, two men who had been found guilty of murder on the high seas, underwent the extreme penalty of the law by hanging in the yard of the Tombs Prison, New York, on the 25th. Relative to the recent destruction of an American slave steamer near Rio Janeiro , by her Majesty's ship Cormorant, the N ew Yo r k erald gives the fol lowing : _ _ "Ii seems that the late affair of the blowing-up of the American steam-ship Sarah, charged with being impli cated in furnishing certain slave-traders in the harbour of Rio Jeneiro with supplies, will be immediately laid before this Government by Mr. Todd, the American Minister. The British steamer Cormorant appears to have made no bones of the matter, but executed the business of blowing up the American vessel with the greatest coolness, notwithstanding the United States' sloop-of-war Dale was lying at the time in the harbour. From these circumstances, we are rather disposed to suspect that the affair will turn out as harmlessly as the late fl ire-up with Portugal concerning the General Arm strong. Indeed, it is quite likely the Government will take no notice of the matter at all. By treaty between the United States and Great Britain, slave traders be tween Africa and America aro punishable as pirates; and John Bull seems particularly vigilant in his look-out for such Yankees as may be speculating in this contraband but profitable traffic. The case of the steam-tug Sarah is but oue of many cases of the destruction or seizure by the British of American ships, or ships under the Ame rican flag, engaged in or suspected of being engaged in the slave trade; and this case, as reported, is none of the best, either fur indignation or indemnity. If reparation or apology is demanded of the British Government, it will be something new under the sun.' We have no doubt, however, that this will be the last of it." MONEY MARKET. Domestic exchanges continue quiet, and rates without alteration. Uncurrent money is not offered so larguly for redemption as usual at this season. No change in quotations for specie. CITY TRADE REPORT, JULY 25. The languid feeling which has characterised the busi ness all the week was still more perceptible to-day, the sales being only reported at 500 bales. Breadstuffs— The flour !mu-het was not quite so active to-day, yet prices remained steady. The main inquiry was for domestic consumption. But little was wanted for shipment. Coffee—A fair demand. Freights—Rates to Liverpool were heavy. There was a fair amount of flour and grain offering, but at low figures. 6,000 bushels of corn were taken at 41d.; flour was offered at Is., but Is. Id, to Is. 2d. was demanded; cotton was at about id., with some late engagements at 4s. per bale. To London some flour was taken at is. 9d. A vessel was taken up to load at Calais, Maine, with lumber for Buenos Ayres, at thirteen dolls. per thousand. To Glasgow some oil was taken on terms not stated. There was no change to other ports. Tallow—Prime was not very plenty, and we heard of 5,0001b5. being sold at 7c., cash. Tobacco—Very little has transpired in domestic since Friday lust. The declining tendency is still visible, and the stock large. Foreign is the most easily sold, and is comparatively steady. Wool—The market is still depressed, and there is a heavy and increasing stock, with little or no demand. Only about 100 bales Mediterranean were sold this week—term► private. Domestic is accumulating. Pulled is vary dull. A sale of 2,722 bales Peruvian wool is to take place by auction in Baltimore, on the 30th inst. It is a cargo of direct importation, and o superior quality. TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS. NEW ORLEANS, JULY 21, 1851.—Business is very dull. We have no change to note in cotton. Dealers are awaiting the Pacific's news. Exchange on New York is at par s. prem. Prime white and yellow corn sells at 54c. to 58c. NEW ORLEANS, JULY 23, 1851.—The sales of cotton yesterday were 1,000 hales at 61c. for good ordinary North Alabami, and Bc. for middliog Orleans. Corn is firm, yellow at 58c. to 60e. There aro more buyers than sellers of bncon. Canvassed hams are at 9c. to 9/c. Tobacco is steady, bat the demand is loss active. Whisky is at 191 c. JULY 24. The sales of Cotton yesterday wero 1,600 bales; mid dling is in request and firm, but other qualities are feeble; good ordinary Alabama sells at 61c. Our etock is reduced to 32,000 bales, and the receipts are small. Flour is firm. Bacon is held higher. Freights are firm, and there are only two ships in port disengaged; masters are asking 7-161. for Liverpool. JULY 24. The news of the America has been received. and put down cotton fully ic, BALTIMORE, JULY 25, 1851. The sales of coffee for the week sum up 7,000 bags Rio, at 8 4 1 e. to 84c.; and the imports have been 6,500. 1,000 hbas of Porto Rico sugar have been disposed of at Sac to 6c. The sales of flour to-day were 200 brls. Howard-street, at dolls. 4 1811. Grain is unchanged. CHARLESTON, JULY 24, 1851. The sales of cotton to-day were 700 bates, and of the week 4,803, at prices ranging from 4c. to Bg3. The re ceipts have been 1,900 bales, and our stock, exclusive of that on shipboard, is 13,694 bales. The market closed firm at 3ic. to 8;-le. for fair to fully fair. THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured the perform ances at the Royal Italian Opera last evening by their presence. Her Majesty and the Prince were attended by the Countess of Desart, Lord Camoys, the llon. Flora Macdo nald, Colonel the Hon. Alexander Gordon, and Colonel the Hon. Robert Boyle. Among the personages of distinction present we observed Baroness Brunnow and Miss D'Arcy Irvine, the Marquis of Douro, the Marquis of Donegal], the Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster and the Ladies Grosvenor, the Earl and Countess of Bessborough, the Earl and Countess of Glengall, Viscount Dungarvan, Viscount and Viscountess Ebrington. Viscount Exmouth, Viscountess Dungarvan and the Hon. Miss Boyle, Lord Ward and party, Lord Broughton and the Hon. Miss llobhouse, Lord and Lady Foley and the Hon. Adelaide Foley, the Dowager Lady Wharncliffe, Lord George Manners, M P., Lord Al exan d er Gordon Lennox, Lord Arthur llay, Lord Clarence Paget, the Hon. James Stuart Wortley, M.P., and th e H on . Mrs. Wortley, the Hon. T. Dillon, the Hon. Mrs. J. Talbot, the Hon. Mr. Stuart Wortley, the Hon. Francis Stuart Wortley, Sir Wm Clay, M.P., and Lady Clay, Sir George Wombwell, Sir George and Lady Armytage, Sir W. Fraser, Baroness Von Stentz, and M. and Mme. Rolli and party, Colonel B. Knox, Captain Henderson, Captain Shersor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Townley, Mr. R. Peel, Mr. De B!aquiere, Misa Burdett Coutts and party, Mr. J. G. Talbot, Mr. Martineau, Mr. Arden and party, &c. PRINTERS' PENSION SOCIETY.—A meeting ef the committee of management, and others interested in the sup port of the above society, established for the permanent relief of aged and infirm printers, pressmen, compositors, and their widows, was held on Wednesday evening, at the London Tavern, for general business. The report (the 24th of the society's existence) stated that the result of this long experience appears to be the, settling down of the society into a regular and steady course of proceeding highly advan tageous. The sum paid to pensioners last year amounted to 5651. 125., and the number who have participated in its benefits, including the last election, amount collectively to 224 individuals, independent of the " Whittingham pension" of 71. 12s. par annum, foun , Aed with a legacy in 1841 of 2001., bequeathed by the late Charles Whittingham, Esq. The funded property at the date of last audit was 5,6641. Bs. 5d., producing a yearly income of 2101. per annum. From the great amount of good already effected, the committee hope that by using every effort still further and continually to in troduce improvements and energy into its management, such increased confidence will be from time to time created as to induce the members to enlarge the amount of their subscrip tions, and, to endeavour to add to the number and etcength of their kycly. 7 1