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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Anderson. TILE GREAT EXHIBITION. THIS EVENING Will be presented by her Majesty's Slryastsi A new grand Operatic Spectacle, entitled AZAEL, THE PRODIGAL. Reuben, Mr. Vandenhoff; Azael, Mr. H. T. Cra van ; Amenophis, Mr. NV. West ; Buchans, Mr. Cooper; Sethos, Mr . Rafter; Jephtele, Miss Villars; Refte, Mrs. Walter Lacy ; Lis, Ntdlle. Victorine Legrain (Premier Snjet du Opera de Paris), who bas been expressly engaged for the occasion. io be followed by UNE SOIREE CARNAVAL, in which Madlie. Victorine Legrain and Madame Louise will appear. To conclude with RAISING THE WIND. Stalls and Dress Circle Boxes - - Pit - Lower Gallery - - - - ss. First Price. Second Price. - 3s. Is. 6d. - 2s. Is. Od. Is.} No half-price Upper Gallery - - - - 6d. to Galleries. Private Boxes to admit 8 reduced from 31. 3s. Od. to 21. 12s. 6d, Ditto 6 ditto 21. 12s. 6d. to 21. 2s. Od. Ditto 4 ditto 21. 2s. Od. to IL Ile. 6d. Ditto 4 ditto IL 11s. 6d. to IL Is. Od. THEATRE ROYAL, RAYDLARICZT. M:. B. W'ebstar, Sole Leese4a ani Manager, Old Bromptoll. THIS EVENING, Will be performed THE LADY OF LYONS. Claude Melnotte, Mr. J. W. Wallack ; Pauline Deschappelles, Miss L. Addison. After which, a new and (as times go) original domestic drama of staffing interest, entitled ARLINE ; or, The Fortunes and Vicissi tudes of a Bohemian Girl. Count Arnhem, Mr. J. Bland ; Count Florestine, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham ; Thaddeus of Warsaw, Miss P. Horton ; Devilshoof, Mr. 11. Buckstone ; the Gipsy Queen, Mr. H. Bedford. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. ruder the direction of Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, WMbe presented the popular and powerfully interesting original drama, entitled MARIE DUCANGE. After which a new and original Farce called LONDON FOG. Mr. Frank Copal. Mr. P. Bedford ; Mr. Simple, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Brisk, Miss E. Harding. To be followed by a new musical, historical, pastoral, comical Miry drama, called O'FLA.NNIGAN AND THE FAIRIES; or, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Phelim O'Flannigan, Mr. Hudson; Oberon, Miss E. Chaplin; Mary, Miss K. Fitzwillam. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. C. Kea* and Mr. Keeley. THIS EVENING, Will be performed a new and original Comedy entitled LOVE IN SIAZE. Characters by Messrs. C. Kean, Keeley, Wigan, Harley, A.ldison, Meadows; Mrs. Keeley, ,Mrs. Winstamey, and Mrs. C. Yvan. To conclude with a new grand spectacular Extravaganza (taken from a Tale, by Washington Irving), entitled THE ALHAMBRA. ; or The Three Moorish Princesses. Characters by 'Messrs. Keeley, Harley, A. Wigan, Wynn , C ooke, Flexmore ; Misses Murray, Daly, Vivash, Robertron, Leclerq, Keeley, Mdlle. Auriol, and airs. Keeley. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vesta% Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews. TUTS E.:VENT: 4 TO, WM be performed COOL AS A CUCUMBER. To be followed by .41).4Y OF RECKONING, in which Madame Vestrls will appear, To conclude with m:ratlEew QUEEN OF THE FROGS. Characters by Messrs. C. siis, Roxby, Bellingham, Horucastle, Morris ; Mrs. Frank Mies Sr. George, Miss Martindale, and Wise Oliver. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee and Manaor, Mr. W. Farrel& virri be performed SIR ROGFR I' HS F,VNEIO. and her COVERLEY, Wers. eu pp . rted by essrs. W. Farren, Compton, H. Farren, W. P arrett, or. the Widow oo :M Jun., Dlddear, G. Cooke, Shallers, Lee, Bender, Kinioeh ; Mesdames, St'rl xr• Wen Murray, L. lloward, Adams, E. Tarner, and Barilatt. - To conclude With FRA.:4KENSTEIN. PUNCH'S PLAY o L essee, mi.. " m v :_ g kE AND STRAND THEATRE . • COPED \:7D, Tn ._ • AND, Liverpool. G "Ze . tlf , proverb,. teaching Will be perf,rinc , l a ne ;7*: IA ENING, b.it method of LuyING /1,1 g people the te re Tilbury, A, b; 9l, t HOUSES. Principal charac- T.Rogers, and Romer; Mesklaineaej' Norton, J. Howard, Attwood, and Wallis. • foramen, C. Melville, Dibdin, An ILLUSTRATION hall,l ters by Mesdames Mars m• Tay l orTlT. Principal charac- Messrs, J. Reeve, Norton, J. Rogers, an a ~..rsman, and Dibdin ; And POPPING THE QUGsTION, -- ,P?er• Messrs. Tilbury', C. Hoisman ; Mead ame ciPal characters by Wallis, and C. Me lville. ar3ll all, P. Maskell, The prices of admission are arranged as follow :___, 4s; Boxes (first circ le), 35.; (second circle), 2s. • pa ;_Orchestra stalls, Doors to be open opened at Half-past Seven, and the Perto2 commence at Eight pre cisely. mancss to A. second price will be taken to the Boxes only at u,i f . —first circle, 25.; second c ircie, Is. Past Ni ne PriVate Boxes One Guinea and a Half each. A.wrl.Erq AMPLIITHEATRE Mader tha Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal mo us , Prince Albert. Proprietor and Manager, :Ar. W. Batty. THIS EVENING. Win be Performed a grand new Spectacle, entitled ELEANOR THE t r To be followed A--- """N ; or, Queen of France and England. 1 ely ne w Con by new scenes of the Circle, introducing an en. Clementine - emPany of French Artistes, amongst 'Whom Ma lle. Appear. Souther, the first Female Equestrian In Europe, will To conclude i t , a cern' farce all d SHOOTING THE MOON ; oz The Cove of c -,c e or 4. Bbitlet.lace open !rom Eleven till Four. Stage Slaaager, ar. T. Thompson. mARRIED.___Thir7: no sate, by the Rev. Thom as flin g , at St. Giles, Newby, of Fore-street, Cr* Redhead l3ranfoot, M.A., Mr. J. Cripple eldest daughter of the late TiPr . C. ie'll e, to Miss Sarah Ann, NOTICE. -LADY BULWE j. Abbott, of Lambeth. a Ly TT ,,,, , „ NT ,.„ CF " MIRIA3I SEDLEY," A TALE 0 R ''' . ' '.'" NOVEL !CAL LIFE,—AiI those who have been disappointed in obtaining this work on the r e great demand for day of publication (in consequence o f ni t l f respectfully informed it froin all parts of the kingdom), are el lsrgesupply of er. should be that it is now re-printed, and that a nezehsaoPnwet and Libra• acre ready for del►vvey. (Yrder forwarded immediately to the various booksellers ries, se as to prevent the possibility of furtherdnappoint ment. - . ------- However fond of shopping the Fair Sex may b e, i t will be a herculean feat to insnect some nine males of counter in the Great Exhibition ! But severe as the conseq uent fatigue must be, the Ladies will find a remedy at Class N o . 29 in the Gallery, where they are invited by the Alassrs. Rowland to dip the corners of their handcbiefs in the beau.. tiful fountain, whose golden streams glitter with Aqua ... - Yoio—that newest of essences, and most exquisitely re freshing of perfumes. THE ARCEIDEACONRY Or CHICIIESTBE. --Yesterda y the Rev. James Garbett, M.A., who has been appointed to the Archdeaconry of Chichester, rendered vac ant by the secession from the church of the venerable Archdeacon Morning, was formerly collated to his stall and office in the Cathedral Church of the diocese, by the Bishop, assisted by the Dean and the Cano.l Residentiary. Mr. Garbett is pro fessor of poetry in the Uni vers ity of Oxford, and holds the .rectory of Clayton, Sussex. New ready at all the Libraries, in 2 vols., post ave., 0 0 D. 1 A NOVEL. " The author, we are convinced, is young, otherwise we could hardly see displayed such fresh and enthusiastic sympathy in be half of his heroes and heroines. He is a writer of genius, inspired by a high stan.lard of morality and religion, an 4 by a laudable love of the purest sort of fame. W e g ather this from the glowing lan guage in which he expresdes his feelings, sentiments, and opinions on the subleets just mentioned. There are several chapters, in which links of the story are dropped, containing most eloquent essays on ma tters that are the prima mobilia of the actions which cha racterise nature's nobility. The writer evidently belongs, though he g et , mar k e d per se peculiarities, to the school of the Disraelis, Man lterses, and Smythes."—Observer. "' Ellwood' is no ordinary work ; it contains passages of exceed hig beauty, and is written in pure and torcible language, with great good t a ste and power. It is one the most interesting and en T ow ing novels which the present season has produced. Of the cha racter of Amelia Item we have already spoken, and the extract we have given above is the surest voucher of the truth of what we have said. The other ladles who play conspicuous parts in the tale are Florence Howard, an intellectual beauty; Jessie Gordon, a wild and i mpu l s i ve genius, passionately fon l of music and poetry ; and Julia Maitland, the noblest and best of them all."—Morning Post. Richard Bentley, Now Burlington-street. GUILD OF LITERATURE AND ART; to encourage Life Assurance and other Provident habits among authors and Artists ; to render such assistance to both as shall never ompromise their independence; and to found a New Institution where honourable rest from arduous labour shall still be associated with 'the dis.harge of congenial duties. To bring this project into general notice, and to form the com mencement of the necessary Rind, Sir Edward Bnlwer Lytton —one of Its originators—has written and presented, to his fellow,-labourers in the cause, a New Comedy in Five Acts. It will be produced, under the management of Mr. Charles Dickens, in a theatre con structed for the purpose; and will be performed by Mr. Robert Bell, Mr. Wilkie Collins, Mr. Dudley Costello, Mr. Peter Cunning ham, Mr. Charles Dickens, Mr. Augustus Egg, A.R.A., Mr. John Forster, Mr. R. H. Horne, Mr. Douglas Jerrold, Mr. Charles Knight, Mr. Mark Lemon, Mr. J. Westland Marston, Mr. Frank stone, Mr. Jahn Tenniel, Mr. F. W. Topham, and others. Portions of Grieve, scenery have been presented by Mr. Absolon, Mr. Thomas Mr. Lewis Haghe, and Mr. Telbin. The first representation of the Comedy, which is entitled,. NOT SO BAD AS WE SEEM; 011, MANY SIDES TO A CHARACTER, Win ' take place at Devonshire House on FRIDAY, May 16, before Her Majesty the QUEEN, • And Ills Royal Highness the rRINCE ALBERT. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing tickets for the performance at De vonshire House—price Five Pounds each, this on a sum being regarded written a. as a contribution in support of the design—will. tion to his Grace the Duke of Devonshire. at Devonshire House, 14 4 , ceive a voucher for the same, exchangeable at Mr. Mitchell's brary, 33, Old Bond-street. *** Prospectuses of the Scheme can be had, on application, at the Office of the Guild, Weiiirvton Chambers, 10, Lancaster-place, W A . terloo-bridge; of' Or. 31itetie11, 33, Old.. Bond-street •' Messrs . Ebers , 27, Old Boni-street ; Mr. Hookha-n. , 15, Old Bond-s' tree; ; and Mr. Sams, 1, St. James's -street. WILLIAM HENRY WILLS, Honorary Secretary. olt S E S-TO PURCHASERS O F. itt3Tobiamen and Gentlemen assisted in th e PURCI-TASE of - Esfor Riding or Driving, and in Examination as to general utility, by ntni pirgy, Veterinary Surgeon, 28, Half Moon-street, Pic cadilly. OWLAND'S AQUA D'ORO, a spirituous and Lt, aromatic water, distilled with great elaboration, from towers and heros, principally indigenous to that " Land of the Sun," Aga ."AinOr. Fragrant and i nvigorating, gently stimulating yrt sedative, this exquisite product enjoys a preference through out the sevtral Courts and among the aristocracy of Europe. As a cordial reqorative it is unique In every respect, and for fainting fits, lowness of spirits, oppression from over-crowded rooms, the fatigues of dancing, or daring visits to the sick, or the inhalation of impure air, its uses cannot be over estimated. Traveller* and residents in warm climates, will fully appreciate its invigorating and refreshing Properties ; and gentlemen after smoking, would do well to rinse the mouth with a small qatm- City, and thus restore the breath to sweetness and purity.—Price 3e. 6d. per bottle. Sold by the proprietors, A ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton gardee, London ;"and by all chemists and perfumers. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. GR EXTRA NIGHT. It is respectnilly announced that a Grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place THIS EVE 3lay I, when will be repeated, with the original Music, Dances, Ste., Anber's celebrated Opera of MUTA DI PORTICI, (Masaniello). Alfonso, Signor Scotti ; Lorenzo, Signor Mercarall ; Selva, Signor Balanchl ; Masaniello, Signor Pardini ; Pietro, M. 3lassol ; Borella, Signor Lorenzo; Elvira, Madame Fiorentini ; Fenella, Mdlle. Monti. In act first, a Grand Divertisement ; La Gnrache et Napolitaine, ny Messrs. Koblenberg, Soto, Aussandon, Soldansky, Allegrini, Pas cales, Emma. Dantonie, and the Ladies of the Corps de Ballet ; Le Bolero, by Madlies. Mathilde, Rosa, Julien, and Lamoreux, and M. Ehrick. Finale Generale, in act third, La Tarantella, by Madile. Amalie Feraris, M. Charles, 31adlies. Kohlenberg, Soto, Aussandon, Soldansky, Allegrini, Paccaics, Emma, Dantonie, Mathilde, Rosa, Julien, and Lamoreux, RH. Ehrick and Gouriet, and the Ladies aad Genti,men of the Corps de flallet. After which will be presented the Grand Duo, from Cimsrosi's Opera, "II 11atranonio Segreto." Count Robinson, Signor F. La blache ; Geronimo, Signor Lablache. To be followed by a novel Divertissement. in which Madlle. Car otta Grist, 3ladlle. Amalie Ferraris, M. Charles, and 31. Paul Tag lionf will appear. After which the Last Scene of Bellini's celebrated Opera, L A SONNAMBULA. Amine, Madile. Caroline Duprez. To conclude with the admired Ballet, LES METAMORPHOSES. By Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlies. Rosa, Esper, Julien, LamOretta, Allegrini, Aussandon, Kohlenberg, Pascales, Soldansky, Sota, MM. Ehrick Paul Taglioni, and Charles. Application for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at the Box office of the Theatre. Doors opened at Seven, the Opera to com mence at Hail-past Seven o'clock. HII WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE Tai' rCr —Morning 58 min. after 1 1 Evening 14 win. after 2 To tKear.ow —Morning 31 min. after 2 Evening 49 min. after 2 THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, MAY 1. THERMOMETER, IN THE SITA - IE. 52—highest since noon yesterday. 33—lowest this morning and during the night. 50—this day, at noon. BAROMETER, 29.03. IITTND V7..N.W.—fine sunshiny weather. DAILY WEATHER TABLE. State of the Wind and Weather at each of the following places at Nine o'clock yesterday morning.—The stations are arranged in order of latitude. PLYmotrrn—Wind N.W., strong breeze—partially cloudy. PoRTSNOUTH—Wind N.W. gentle breeze—overcast. BRIGHTON—Wind N., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. HasyngGs—wird W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. strong breeze—partially cloudy . BOUT I rAmrToN—Wind S.W ., FOLKESTONE— Wind W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. TUNBRIDGE—Wind W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. G B R47EasTKic it n n W d v , g . n g t e l n e tie b reez e—p breeze--partially breeze—partially rtia cloudy. . yl l o o u u d d yy cloudy... ccirAm:Bo: COLCHESTER—wwWindss.N.ww.W:gg, eegnnettnlleetlbebrrbeeerezezee_etc—pl aoourvtdielarelcslayss. L ykr s—Wind N.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. W Ind S., gentle breeze rain. DArtuNGTON—Wind W.N.W., strong breeze —rain. BETlCrCeKturn Ws ifnrdomNihEe.,foglelnowtliengbrevelzaec—es indicate rain the state of the wind and weather on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock aK— :W— -co ind N.W,, strong b reeze —clear. Muil.DlGAn Wind N., sharp bree ze—pr i nc i pa ll y c l ou d y. POOLE—Wind W., strong breeze — partially cloudy. HASTINGS—Wind S.W., fresh breeze—heavy rain. CREWE—Wind W., gentle breeze— showery. 10aK—Wind W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. 4-e , ~ k - •1 6 :::; ) \ ), , i ii , •,,,,, ,t. .....z. i . .- / t , 1 4 4 - -2. 1 j ---- WL , • g "' - "'"'" 4 ?' .Z ), ' , - 1,,,,i,A1re: • ' 1,..... ,, ,,,„, 7 ,- -4 .. , ' . ' zi - ik., , x„ •", -., ~llt . IN . , ~... .7 ,V • $ !Fere! ; a N '' -A --.. bit - if f . :?/'• .0; e;,,3 : hzion '' - -,'-• _ ~,,, •• 4 ' 444 1 THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, I. , _is 1,1,„ix•1, , 7,l;:nr liv„ - nit LONDON, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1851 VICTORIA, at once the most powerful and the most popular Sovereign in Christendom, has this day in augurated the Grew - . Industrial Exhibition with cere monies of more than regal magnificence. It will remain hereafter for the future MACAULAY to revert to an occasion of such novel importance when re counting the incidents which marked the peaceful reign of her present MAJESTY, and, in doing so, to characterise this morning as perhaps in some respects the most memorable in the annals of our country, Looking back to that period from the distance of a remote posterity, the historian cannot fail to dis cern in the pomps and pageantries attendant upon the opening of the Crystal Palace some thing nobler than an idle festivity, something grander than a Court gala-day, something sublimer even than the manifestation of loyalty to the Queen Of ENGLAND from the accumulated representatives of her empire. Through the splendour of the occur rence will be recognized the real meaning and ulterior purpose of the demonstration, the gratitude of man kind at large for the progress already made in the onward movement of civilization, and the hopes cherished by the majority that through the medium of these elevating and humanizing influences the amity of nations may at length be securely established. With such lofty projects in view, with such divine and exalted aspirations, we feel satisfied that the day now fleeting fast away will prove in the end to have dawned not altogether in vain, but that from it will be dated by annalists yet un born the commencement of a new era of human advancement. From our earnest conviction upon this head it is that we look with no common sa tisfaction upon the ardour displayed by the masses in regard to the royal ceremonies of inauguration. A stranger, ignorant of the event about to he cele brated would undoubtedly have been bewildered by the spectacle visible in the streets of London this morning from little after cockcrow. Since then, and increasing proportionately up to nearly the hour of noon, when the MONARCU left her own Palace for that of the Exhibition, a flood of holiday folks streamed through the principal thoroughfares on foot and in car. riages, eager to obtain some tolerably good position from which to witness some portion at least of the regal pageantry. From the furthest extremity of Holborn, up Long-acre, and along the northern side of Leicester-square to the commencement of Picca dilly, the road from eight o'clock and even earlier had been very nearly impassable, extending from that point in one dense mass of human beings up to the very gates of the Crystal Palace. Elsewhere at every available spot from which the Royal procession could be seen passing to or from Hyde-park, as, for example, along Jonstitution-hill, and extending for a considerable distance up the Mall, the crowds collected with inde fstigable perseverance and waited with uncon- querabla patience, betraying in all this the interest felt iu the occasion by the great ma's of the population. In another portion of our journal will be fund, detailed with all desirable minuteness, the ceremonies which followed imme- diately upon the completion of these preparations. I; will there be observed that the occurrence, in celebrating which England has called upon all con temporary powers throughout the world to partici pate, has, to the fullest possible extent, equalled even the most sanguine expectations. Reflecting for a moment upon the event, the in auguration of which was this morning presided over personally by our Most Gracious SOVEREIGN, it cannot but be felt by all intelligent observers that the feelings of that exalted personage must have been supreme and solemn in their earnestness. As the gifted author of " Vanity Fair " said only yesterday in „ his noble " Od e " i n reference to these festi . vities— of round Aust shores,' sweep, Th T is he m w orn in e d n s t her ral w enl io p te ir r e a And thousatds lie in midnight sleep At rest to-day. O 1 awful is that crown of yours, Queen of innumerable realms, Sitting beneath the budding elms Of English May 1" Couple, moreover, with that beautiful thought the Unusual glory by which, with a rapidity almost magical, those trees were surrounded, and the various and costly treasures which had been heaped together upon what was recently the green sward, but is now a structure scarcely less gorgeous and fantastic than those described in the " Arabian Nights' Enter tainments "-and some sense may be entertained of the touching and splendid import of the whole celebration. Those alone could to the full appreciate it who themselves witnessed the courtly procession traversing each nave and transept of the Crystal Palace, who listened to the organs taking up in sue. cession the triumphal march with which the progress of Queen VICTORIA through the edifice was indi cated, who heard the solemn tones in which the Archbishop of CANTERBURY invoked the blessing of the Unseen DIVINITY upon the enterprise, and who subsequently hearkened to the silver accents in w_ hioh the Mosiaacu announced to her lieges the close ofthe inauguration —an announcement received with ' the firin g of cannon and a flourish of trumpets. To others it is lef t only to conjecture the aspect of the scene and the accompaniments, aided in so doing by the faithful and minute narrative of the reporter. Now that th e ea At last and satisfactorily so long anticipated has b een completed, we cann o t b u t exult that the s i n i ster prediction s of a minority have been thus wonderfully falsified, we cannot but rejoice that the hopes of a majority have been thus signally realized to the very uttermost, Nee cannot but felicitate those who have in spite of perpetual derision and count less impediments brought the crude scheme of the Exposition so soon to a ripened maturity. With his Royal Highness the PRINCE COiNSORT rests the incontestable glory of having first suggested the project and first sketched out the broad outline of this unprecedented and magnificent enterprise. T o PaaroN belongs the credit of desig,iaing the symme trical edifice in which the specimens of the art and industry of the nations of the earth hay e been gathered Together. Messrs. Fox and HENDERSON, the con craeters, share between them the merit of having with such marvellous swiftness built up the edifice of glass and iron from that ingenious design, aided in their labour s b y the assiduous co-operation of the Committee, and enabled to complete -the decorations of the interior by Mr. OWEN JO2TES'i exquisite theory of colouring , as well as by the united skill and activity of the very numerous exhibitors. Un der such auspices it was but natural that tke enterprise should have been prosperously couchapteeto its com- a moment be tortured into a revival of the obsolete system. But does the Bill now before Parliament bear that character ? Most decidedly not. It merely prevents persons from assuming titles illegally con ferred. Thorp is L. clause prohibiting others from addressing them by those titles, or against the exercise of real and substantial authority by themselves. The limitation which only permits the Attorney-General to put the machinery of the law in motion, would prevent any vexatious proceedings, so that the Act would practically re main as we have long since described it, a mere brutum fulmen. The Roman Catholic party, however, would desire to drive from office a Ministry who have adopted this moderate course, the necessary re sult of which would be to bring in their competitors, who would make much more stringent pro visions placing the party at the mercy of any common informer, and permitting his deportation on a second, and his transportation on a third conviction. The folly, the insanity of this course has been so admirably depicted by Mr. Ser geant Aluitvar on the hustings at Cork, that we shall only refer to the opinions of the Learned Gen tleman, which we trust may be maturely considered by the Roman Catholic party throughout the entire kingdom before they sanction or recommend a course that must be productive of the most injurious results to the cause of liberality in genera!, but by which they themselves will necessarily become the chief sufferers. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. We have received the Faris papers of yesterday. The Moniteur announces that the Conservative can didate has been returned at the election of a member of the Councils- General, at Chateau, Laudon, and likewise a Conservative as Mayor, at the Vallou, in the Sarthe. The Constitutionnel, the De bats, and the Bulletin de Paris, insist on the authority of the sanguinary paper, publ►shed by the Presse, and signed "Ceatral Com mittee of Resistance." More that 2,000 copies of this incendiary manifesto have been seized in Paris, and likewise several at Lyons, and numerous arrests made in both cities. The Republican journals declare this paper, in which the people are told they must strike without mercy, and must meet resistance with fire and sword, to be a fabrication. The Members of the extreme Left have issued a proclamation to the people warning them against in surrection and erneutes, for disturbances would serve the purposes of those who want to upset the Consti tution. They promise at the same time that any at tempts at changing the Constitution by the Assembly will be met with the most energetic resistance on the part of the Opposition, and indicate pretty broadly that in case of Parliamentary failure they will call on the people at large and put themselves at their head. The Constitutionnel, the Cabinet organ, opposes the claim put forward by Government on behalfof JEROME BONAPARTE for his arrears of pay as a general of di vision since the revolution. The Patrie says of the much-talked of conversation which lately passed between M. DR PERSIGNY and General CIIANGARNIER-- " The character of the visit of M. de Persigny to General Chaegarnier has been so strangely misrepre sented by certain journals that we think it a duty to give some explanations on the subject. M. de Persigny has made no advances either official or non-official towards General Changarnier. lie simply went to thank him for some kind communications made by the agency of a person known for his devotedness to the general, and whom be had reason to believe spoke correctly. M. de Persigny, besides, explained that his visit was purely personal, inspired by the remembrance of old relations, and that he had not asked any advice on the subject either of the President of the Republic, of the Ministers, or any one whatever. As to what took place during that interview we think it too delicate and too contrary to ordinary usages to publish a conversation which took place without witnesses . . What we aro authorised to affirm is that M. de Persigny never made use of the ex pressions against the Assembly which have been attri buted to him." In the Paris Bourse public securities fell considerably. The Five per Cents. opened at 901. 60c., and closed at 901. sc. The Three per Cents. closed at 551. 55c.; Orleans Railroad Shares, 8221. 50c. ; Rouen, 6121. 50c.; Havre, 2501.; Greg Northern, 466 E 25c.; Avignon, 2001.; Vierzm, 4201.; Basle, 136 F. 25c.; of and Amiens, Bourdeaux, 398 f. 75c. ; Paris and Strasburg, 3611. 25c.; Tours and N:sntea, 2721. 50c. tiavre, 101/8 —Sambre and 9 BUSINESS DONI4. IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT TEE BoulogneLONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, APRIL 30. ~ France, 146, 4—Orleans and Bordeaux 3 " i —Rouen and 9%—Luxembourg , 3xe:_boTu,orugr,B3:nf3d—sNanortteshe,rn6. GERMANY. M. BANLAII, the new Ambassador from Spain to the Court of Berlin, has been admitted to an audience by the KING. The Hesse Electoral question will be settled by HASSENPFLUG. It is believed that the German Governments have decided on not interfering in the "water. Count MAURICE DIETRICHSTEIN has left Vienna for saris, on, it is said, a very i mportant mission. pletion, more especially when the ardour evinced by the people in its regard was S hared in by cur own beloved SOVEREIGN and by the raost distinguished among the number of her Royal contemporaries. The long expected aggregate meeting of the Roman Catholics of Ireland came off on Tuesday at the Ro tunda. The meeting was numerously and respecta bly attended, and some persons who have not hitherto taken an active part in public affairs shook off the apathy they had previously exhibited, and were among the most active of those concerned in getting up the movement. Although we think that the parties are en tirely mistaken in the conclusions at which they ar rived, and that they viewed the matter in an erroneous point of view, we willingly acknowledge their per fect right to protest against anything which they may for a moment suppose to be intended as an in sult to their religion, or an aggression on the great and sacred principle of civil and religious freedom. The most sincere and conscientious Roman Catholic cannot be more firmly attached to that glorious prin ciple than we have been, and we may venture to add that we have given the most unequivocal proofs of that attachment during a long series of years, wheti, its advocacy was not quite so fashionable as it now is. We were among the most uncompromising opponents, not only of the,Roman Catholic disabilities, but of every restriction upon any class of her MAJESTY'S subjects, upon the professors of any creed or sect. We have ever believed that a man's religious opinions were matters solely between himself and his CREATOR. If erroneous, they might be com batted by fair arguments, but not by persecution. You might convince the reason, but you could not coerce the judgment, and if it were desired to strengthen any sect, or to obtain converts to any tenets, a better eystein'' could not be devised for the purpose than unloosing the demon of intolerance and making and enforcing penal laws in relation thereto. We, therefore, cordially concur in the first resolution, that " the Roman Catholics of Ireland have an undoubted right to the same full, free, and unrestricted religious liberty which i 3 enjoyed by their fellow-subjects." But has that liberty been assailed ? Have our Roma❑ Catholic brethren been subjected to any re striction or civil disability on account of their opinions? or has the free exercise of their religious rites and observances been in any degree inter fered with ? Oa these points we are alto gether at issue with the meeting. In place of regarding the Ecclesiastical Titles Assumption Bill as " a gross and intolerable violation of reli gious liberty," we look upon it as a just and neces sary vindication of the Royal prerogative and the in dependence of the British nation against the un warranted aggressions of a foreign potentate. W e altogether deny that the parcelling out of Great Britain into ecclesiastical districts, and the appoint ment of bishops with territorial titles, was an act of merely spiritual authority. It was, to all in tents and purposes, one of a temporal character, a following up of the claims that had been from time to time put for ward by successive Pontiffs, and which had been strenuously resisted by our ancestors before the Reformation in the day sof Catholic England. It was a portion of the same usurpation which induced one POPE to confer the kingdom of Ireland upon HENRY the SECOND, and another to bestow South America on the Monarchs of Spain and Portugal. As such we should ourselves have resisted it, if ac knowledging spiritual allegiance to the Vatican, and we had hoped that on due consideration a large majority of our Roman Catholic brethren would have participated in the views, which were so clearly and distinctly put forward by Lord BEAUMONT and others, whose opinions should be treated with the highest respect by their co-religionists. We can, however, make every allowance for the feelings of irritation created by a long course of per secution and oppression, inducing them to offer the most determined resistance to anything that could for MARKET NEI WS.—(THIS DAY.) NEIXTGATD AND LEADENHALL. A steady business has been transacted to-day, at very full prices —Beef, from 2s 4d to 3s 6d; Mutton, 2s 8d to 33 10d; Lamb, 4s 10d to 5s 10d; Veal, 3s 4d to 4s 2d; Pork, 3s to 4s per Blbs. by the carcase. May MAR/MTS. SmaliFlELD.—,Meadow Hay, 31 Os to 41 10s; Clover, 31 5s to 4/ 10s; and Straw, 1/ is to 11 8s per load Supply moderate, and trade firm. C UMBERLAND. Meadow Hay, 3/ Os to 41 10 - s Clover, 3/ 5s to 4/83 ; and Straw, 1/ 2s to 1/ 9s per load Trade steady, at late rates. WHITECEIAPEL. —Meadow Hay, 31 3s to 41 loi; Clover, 315 s to 4/ 153; and Straw, 1/ Os to 118 s per load. A full average supply, and a sluggish demand. MEAT MAILKETS. SOUTHALL, APRIL 30.—Our market has ruled firm to-day, at a general advance of 2d per Blbs.—Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d; Mutton, 3s to 4s 6d; Lamb, 5s to 5s 10d; Veal, 3s to 38 10d; and Pork, 3s 4d to 3s 8d per Sibs, to sink the offal. lioltFonn, APRIL 30.—The general demand has ruled active, at higher rates.—Beef, from 2s 8d to 33 10d; Mutton, 3a to 4364; Lamb, 5a 4d to Cs; Veal, 3s to 3s 10_i; Pork, 3s 2d to 3a 6d per Blbs. Suckling Calves. 183 to 11 4s; and Mulch Cows with their small calf, 161 to 181 each. LEWIS, APRIL 28.—The trade is steady, on the fol loßirg from 3s to 4s; Mutton, 3s 6d to 4s Sd; Lamb, 5s to 59 8d; Veal, 3s 4d to 3s 8d per 81bs. CORN AVERAGES. GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN For 1112 , Week ended April 24, 1851, made up from the Returns of the Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns in England and Wal, s per Imperial Quarter. WHEAT. !BAUM, OATS. I EYE. I BEANS. I PEAS. I PqICE •• 1.19 s 3,1 24s 4d I 17e 10d 24s 2d 1 26s 9d 1255 5d DUTIES ON FOREIGN CORN. ANYA T. I BARLEY. I OATS. BYE. I BEANS. I PEAS. Od Is Od is Od Is Od Is 02 Is Od QUANTITIES OF GRAIN SOLD IN THE PAST WEEK. Wheat, 72,383 ; Barley, 26,370 ; Oats, 15,939 ; Rye, 210 ; Beans, 4,965 ; Peas, 521 quarters. SHERIFFS' COURT, -(THIS DAY.) (Before Mr. Under -Sheriff BURCEELL.) EVANS V. SCRIVENER. ---FA LSE IMPRISONMENT IN BETH LEM HOSPITAL ON THE GROUND OF INSANITY. This was an ection brought by the plaintiff to recover damages for false imprisonment in Bethlan Hospital, on the ground that he was insane. Mr. HORRY stated the case for the plaintiff, and from his statement it appeared that plaintiff and defendan, were brother and sister. Ia December, 1841, plaintiff carried on business as a mercer at Sheffield and Not tingham, and a family di,pute having arisen, the de fendant, it was alleged, had maliciously, and without any reasonable cause, occasioned the incarceration of the plaintiff, as stated he the declaration, and he was confined for three months. The Learned Counsel said that the only reason that could be assigned for such a wanton and cruel act was to prevent the plaintiff from proceeding with an action against the family. In ex planation of the length of time since the trans action occurred, it was stated that the action was brought, but in consequence of its having been placed in the office of Mr. Barber, whose affairs were thrown into a state of great confusion, additional delay occurred. Sir Alex. Morrison was called to prove the plaintiff's sanity, but he was not in attendance. Mr. HORRY said that the defendant had suffered judg ment to go by default, and thereby admitted the facts in the declaration, and did not appear even to address the jury in mitigation. The UNDER-SHERIFF said the case was laid before them i❑ a very hare state, but the plaintiff was entitled to a verdict, but for what amouut it was the province of the jury to decide. The jury gave a verdict for 501. EXHIBITION OF 1851.—We understand that the Queen has signified her intention to visit the Exhibition some Saturday during the hours before the public are ad mitted, when all exhibitors will be invited to be present and in their pla c es, to answer an y inquiries which her Majesty may desire to make respecting articles exhibited by them. No doubt notice will be given to the exhibitors of the day which the Queen may be pleased to appoint. - - HOLIDAY AT THE CHANctRy OFFICES. --ORDER os COURT.—The subjoined notification, dated Wednesday, April3o, has been issued by the Loll Chancellor .!—" Whereas Thursday, the Ist day of May next, is the day appointed for the opening of the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations; and whereas her Majesty has signifi e d her Royal pleasure oi being present at that ceremony; and whereas by the 10th of the General Orders of the Bth day of May, 1815, the Lord Chancellor is authorised from time to time, by special order, to direct the offices of the Court to be closed on days other than those therein mentioned; I do therefore order that the several offices of this court be closed on Thursday, the Ist day of May next, and that this order be entered with the Regis trar and set up in the several offices of this court." BEQUESTS TO CIIA RITIES.—Th B following legacies, under the will of the late Rev. R. W. Baxter, 8.D., rector of St. Peter's-with-ningsthorpe, Northampton, and brother of St. Catherine's Hospital, Regent's-Dark, have within the List few weeks been paid by his tratee, the Rev. T. F. Bowerbank, vicar of Chiswick, viz. the Society for the Propogatiun of :he Gospel in Foreign Parts, I,WO/.; to the Society for surplying additional Curates in populous Places, SUO/. ; to tho Hospital for the Cure of Consumption, Brompton, 1,0( 1 0!. ; to the Society fur Educating the Adult. Deaf and Dumb, 30E. ; to the Society fi,r Visiting the Adult Blind, 3001.; to the Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead, 350/. ; to the Convalescent Society, Carshalton, 350/. ; to the parish of Pwllheli, Carnarvonshir P , for the benefit of the Poor, 300/. ; to the Adult Orphan Society, St. Andrcw's-place, Regent's park, 100/. ; to the Clerical Society for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Clergy within the Archdeaconry of Northampton, 1001; to the Infirmary at Northampton, 109/. Total, 4,900/. ACCIDENT TO MR. GRAHAAL —Letters from Malta dated 12th of April, mention a frightful accident that bad just occurred to a ton of Sir James Graham, serving as naval cadet on board her Majesty's ship Queen. It appears that Mr. Graham, who is a remarkably fine enterprising boy, was sh , ,wing off ss)ine feats of activity with his young mess mates aloft, when, missing his hold, he fell from the misen top to the deck, fortunately catching a rope that in son - .e degree checked the violence of the descent, We were glad to hear last night that, although much hurt, the young stif ferer was progress ng favourably.—A large party, amongst whom were the B.shop of Gibraltar, General and Mrs. El. lice, had j ust sailed in the Merlin steamer for Palermo. The Austrian Finance Minister has summoned MM. DE ROTHSCHILD and SINA to consult as to the best moans of controlling the fluct"..ltions in the value of the gold end silver currency. This has had a favour able effect on the Bourse. ITALY. Letters from Genoa of the 23d state that although no more cases of malignant carbuncle have occurred in that port, the Sanitary Council of Naples has di rected that arrivals from the former shall be subjected to a quarantine of fourteen days. The theatre of Reggio (Modena) was burnt down on the 21st. Fortunately it was empty at so that no further accident occurred. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS CITY, Two O'CLOCK. At Liverpool yesterday, the sales of Cotton were 4,000 bales, and the market was fiat.—Shares were not quite so good. There are no late ship arrivals to-day. Accounts from Amsterdam of the 29th April state that business had been very animated, but at lower rates for Dutch Stock. Mexican Bonds were firm. Not only the Stock Exchange and the Bank of Eng land are closed, but a large number of shops, and the Mincing-lane Markets. This afternoon is expected to be almost a close holiday. The Directors of the Bank of England do not meet. Ina report from Manchester by Messrs. McNair, Greenhow, and Irving, upon the state of the piece goods market, we find the following:— " Owing to the action of the cotton market and the influences arising from that and other causes, which pre viously we have pointed out, you will be prepared to learn that from the commencement to the close of the month, interrupted only by a momentary feeling of alleviation, this market has been characterized by gra dually increash.g dulness and depression, accompanied by a material decline in the value of twist and cloth." LLOYD'S SHIPPING. -(THIS DAY.) LONDON, MAY I.—Wind at noon W., light breeze and fine weather. k The Benjamin Ball sailKl from Rotterdam on the 18th March for London, and has not since been heard of. CARLSCRONA, APRIL 16.—The Justine, Ronneby to Malmoe, capsized off Dragoer Bth inst.; a passenger and two of crew drowned; two men saved. The vessel has since been carried into Kastrup. GENOA, APRIL 25.—The Cumberland arrived here yesterday evening from New Orleans with severe da mage, having been in contact at sea, 4th inst., with the Theodosia, Carthag e na t o Quebec. The latter showed several lights after the collision, but the strong wind and heavy sea prevented any assistance being rendered. Three of the crew of the latter got on board the former when in collision. DEAL, APRIL 30.—Wind W. to W.S.W. and N.W.— Arrd. Eliza Hart, Algoe, Bay; Lord Nelson, Valpa raiso; Vigelante, Bahia, and eld. for Bremen. PLYMOUTH, APRIL 30.—Wind variable.—Off part, Benjamin Elkin, Adelaide, South Australia. JERSEY, APRIL 29.—Wind W.—Sld. Swift, Labrador. BRISTOL, APRIL 30.—Wind N.W.—Arrd. Pitton, Mauritius. NEWPORT, APRIL 30.—Wind strong.—Sld. Stadaeo, Mobile; Muscongus, Baltimore. LIVERPOOL, APRIL 30.—Wind N.—Arrd. Christian Grace, Iceland; Columbus, Callao; W. D. Sewell, New Orleans; Savanah, Philadelphia. Sld. Harold, Calcutta; Emily, Halifax; Seringapatam, Hong-Kong; Euphrates. ditto; Ariel. Trade Town; Sherator, Grange, Monte Video; Eliza Kiliick, L 3 Guayrrt; James Pennell, New Orleans; Hibernia, Philadelphia; Arctic, New York; Constellation, ditto; Bell Rock, Boston; Wm. V a il, Quebec; Gartcray, ditto; Argent, Newfoundland. Off port. Achilles, Charles Souchay, Urgent, Genevieve, and Eldorado. PLYMOUTH, APRIL 30,—The Mary Laing, Sunder. land to Quebec, foundered this morning off the Eddy stone, having bore up leaky from 10 W.; crew saved. CROMER, APRIL 30.—The Mary barque, of Sunder. land, Hartlepool to Dieppe, sprang a leak 27th, and sank yesterday about miles N.of this place.; crew saved. FALMOUTH, APRIL 30.—Wind N.N.W.—Arrd. Sea gull packet, Rio Janeiro. WATERFORD, APRIL 2 9.—Wind N. to N.N.E.—SId. Thistle, Newfoundland. QUEENSToWN, Amu, 29. Wind N.—Sid. 29th June, Carninha. MARSTRAND, APRIL 22.—The Minerva, of Shields, got aground 18th, came off after throwing part of cargo overboard. ST. PETERSBURG; APRIL 19.—Since yesterday the ice has got in motion, and in fourteen days vessels may probably arrive at Cronstadt. MAY OPENING 11 o'clock, the hour fixed for closing the doors. The police very judiciously, however, refused to allow the gentlemen to enter until the ladies had gained admission, an arrangement which was enthusiastically responded to, as when a pertinacious individual in sisted in forcing his way to the exclusion of some of , he gentler sex, he was received with groans and hisses. It will be gratifying to know, however, that the whole body of visitors had arrived and gained admission by eleven o'clock. At this time the exte- rior of the building had a most splendid effect, the inn shining brilliantly, and giving it an appear ance well entitling it to be called a Crystal Palace. About a quarter to twelve o'clock (he royal carriages emerged from Buckingham Palace, accompanied by a body of the Horse Guards. and proceeded at a rather quick trotting pace to the Exhibition. Contrary to the expectation of many, the Queen did not ride in her state carriage and go in procession, as is the case when Parliament is opened or prorogued, but she was well seen, and both the Queen and the Prince were received with loud, hearty cheers by the people, and acknowledged this mark of feeling by repeated bows. In the carriages which accompanied her Majesty were the Prince of Wales and Princess Royal, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Sutherland, and the other members of bier suite. The Queen arrived at the North entrance )f the transept precisely at twelve o'clock, amidst enthusiastic cheers and waving of hats and handker .:hiefs. On entering, the booming of cannons in the distance, a flourish of trumpets, and the striking up of " God save the Queen," by the organ and band, announced the fact to the vast multitude who had congregated in the building. (FROM ANOTHER REPORTER.) This Ist of May, 1851, will be, hereafter, con sidered as the most glorious day in the history of our island. The peaceful rivalry in arts to which we have challenged the nations of the world commenced this day in the Crystal Palace, which is in itself, perhaps, a more wonderful specimen of art than any that is exhibited within its precincts. Her Majesty in person opened the Exhibition, thus solemnly inaugurating the metropolis of the British empire as the industrial capital of the world. The day was splendidly brilliant, in fact, one of the Queen's " own days," and as early as seven o'clock the whole route from Piccadilly-circus to the Crystal Palace was blocked up by a long line of carriages, and a crowd of elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen were awaiting the opening of the doors at the tran sept. At half-past eight o'clock, when the doors were opened, there could not have been less than ten thousand persons waiting at them. For upwards of two hours there was a continued stream of elegantly-dressed persons pouring into the Palace from every entrance. The coup dad pre sented by the crowd was very singular, but brilliant in the extreme. Shortly after ten o'clock, the Duke of Wellington entered the Palace, accompanied by the Marchioness of Douro and several ladies, and took his seat in that portion of the gallery which forms the western end of the eastern nave, and which is parti tioned off from the rest. His Grace afterwards joined the royal party in the enclosed area. His Grace was dressed in a field marshal's uniform, and his breast was covered with the insignia of different orders of knighthood. lie was loudly cheered during his progress up the Palace. The arrangements for the accommodation of the public were admirable. The seats for the ladies were barricaded off, so as to leave a wide and clear gangway up the centres of the nave and the transept for the circu lation of the visitors. The front seats were occupied by the ladies, and at the back there were standing places for the gentlemen, the seats being devoted ex clusively to the use of the ladies. The same arrange went took place with regard to the seats in the gal- The northern end of the transept was par- RJrie: titioned off for the exclusive use of her Majesty and those personages who had the right of entree or who were enpged in the ceremonial. This portion of the building was kept by the Life Guards. The appearance of this portion of the transept, as seen from the entrance, was brilliant in the extreme. The play of the msgnificent fountains ga►e a delicious app pearance of coolness to the whole scene, and the tree (Colonel Sisthorp's tree), which i 3 just bursting into leaf, formed, with the crystal walls of the Palace seen through the foliage, a mostpicturesque back ground. THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF ALL NATIONS. (THIS DAY.) (FROM OUR OWN REPORTERS.) The ceremony of the opening of the World's Exhibition of Industry and Art took place to-day, with all the gorgeousness, grandeur, and solemnity indicated in the programme of the Executive Com mittee. If any one ever entertained a doubt that the weather deity specially controls the elements, so as to give her Majesty a clear unclouded sky, a bright shining sun, a genial atmosphere, and those other things which make up agreeable weather, his confi dence must have been lamentably shaken to-day. Though for the last few days the metropolis has been continually visited with rain, and showers of sleet and hail, been enveloped in dark murky clouds, and ren dered cold and comfortless by keen piercing winds, this morning, to which all looked forward with such anxiety and doubt, broke with all appearances that it would usher into existence a day in every way cal culated to lend a charm to the scene which was to follow—the assembling of the people of every nation in the world in one immense magnificent structure, to compete in honest, peaceful, and honourable rivalry. Nor were the anticipations which the morning gave rise to disappointed as the day advanced —a passing cloud might have obscured the effulgence of the bright orb of light but the rain kept off, and the atmosphere was neither too cold nor too warm, but kept an agreeable temperature during the whole morning. Those who were so fortunate as to secure tickets of admission to the Crystal Palace, and they were legion, were stirring at a very early hour. Even by seven o'clock a great number of carriages, broughams, phaetons, harouches, and vehicles of every description filled the principel routes to the different entrances, their occupants seemingly content to wait with patience until the doors were opened. At eight that number had so rapidly increased that one line of carriages extended from the southern en trance of the centre transept, along the Park, Picca dilly, Coventry-street, Leicester-square, to almost the eastern extremity of Long-acre a stream of conveyances which we may venture to say for length was never witnessed on any former occasion. As the process of " setting down" the company was extremely slow, and fear fully tedious to those who were more than a mile off, and were obliged to wait for their turn, it may easily be imagined that their patience was taxed to the utmost ; but, nevertheless, they bore all with the best possible good humour. In the other d;rections marked out by the authorities of Scotland-yard for the approach of visitors there were also long rows of vehicles slowly but steadily advancing towards the grand ren dezvous. A vast number of visitors, if not the ma jority, came by foot, and they were more fortunate than the others in gaining admission to the interior in time to secure the most eligible seats in the divisions to which their tickets applied. Along the route of the royal procession immense crowds of people had assembled by ten o'clock, a great portion of whom consisted of the fair sex, who at the risk of having crushed bonnets, damaged dresses, and sundry un pleasant kicks and bruises, were content to push their way into the midst of the throng, rather that - not have a glance at the Queen and the distinguished persons who accompanied her. The space in front of Buckingham Palace, the Green park, Constitution-hill, and the entrance to Hyde park were literally bristling with human beings. Of course Hyde -park itself, especially that part here the Exhibition is situated, proved to be most attractive to those who were obliged to be satisfied with witnessing so much of the ceremony as could be seen outside the building. Long before nine o'clock the different entrances were besieged with ticket holders, and their struggling and elbowing frightened the ladies, and rendered the more timid fearful of getting admitted before oNsi - 1851, The dais of state was raised under a magnificent canopy, and the whole area was adorned with a display ef sta tuary, among which the beautiful equestrian statues cf her Majesty and of Prince Albert were particu larly conspicuous. Groups of statuary were ranged on each side of the transept, from the door of entrance up to the nave, so that the transept is, in fact, a great hall of statuary. The Foreign Ambassadors arrived shortly after ten o'clock, and at eleven the members of the Executive Committee and the Foreign Commissioners arrived and took their places. The general appearance of the Palace is one of light and airy elegance. The painting, concerning which there was so much controversy, has succeeded wonderfully. Nothing can be more pleasing to the eye than the manner in which the colours harmonize and blend together. The exposition of the va rious articles, although still far from com plete, has progressed much more than those who have not recently visited the Palace can imagine. To attempt to give an account of the various descriptions of articles exhibited would on this occasion be inappropriate ; but we may state that the English portion of the Exhibition appears to be in the greatest, and the French portion in the least, state of forwardness, whilst all the exhibitors from the United States have carefully covered their goods with canvas, so that it is impossible to judge as to the state of forwardness, or even as to the nature of the goods exposed. Massing with, and setting off the more brilliant co lours, were the choicest productions of the hot-house, and the beautiful and graceful palm trees and furs, and the white sails of some beautiful models of ships, formed a tou t ensemble of picturesque beauty, of which it is impossible to convey any idea by words, and which might set the most accomplished painter at defiance to reproduce. At five minutes before twelve a flourish of trum pets announced the arrival of the royal procession, and at twelve o'clock precisely her Majesty, with characteristic punctuality, entered in state, leaning on the arm of Prince Albert, and leading the Prince of Wales by the hand, Prince Albert leading the Prin cess Royal. Her Majesty looked extremely well, and smiled and bowed most courteously in acknowledgement of the compliments paid to her. Prince Albert was dressed in Field- Marshal's uniform, and the Prince of Wales was attired in Highland costume. Her Ma jesty was accompanied by the Duchess of Kent, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duchess of Suther land, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, and the Prince of Prussia. The appearance of her Majesty was the signal of a most enthusiastic outburst of loyalty, salvos of cheers followed each other in rapid succession for several minutes, and re-echoed through the Pa lace, almost drowning the voices of the choris ters, who were singing the National Anthem. On arriving at the dais her Majesty took her place by the throne, having the Princess Royal and the Prince of Wales on each side of her. A beautiful canopy, 32 feet square, with the corners taken off, is suspended over the throne, at a height of 30 feet. It is divided on the under side into twelve compart ments, each 8 feet square, and four halves divided diagonally from point to point. Each compartment is fluted in the centre with blue silk, and has a star of Brunswick (gilt). Where they meet, round the outside of the canopy, is a drapery of blue fringe, with blue and white silk ornaments, and ropes cropping a little at each angle. This is surmounted by a cornice with gilt mouldings ; and upon the facia a bold enrichment of laurel leaves, gilt, upon blue ground, and a plume of blue and white ostrich feathers at each angle. The performance of the National Anthem was under the direction of Sir George Smart ; Mr. Turle, the organist of Westminster Abbey, presiding at the organ, which stands in the north end of the transept, and which has been built by Messrs. Gray and Davison. The Hallelujah Chorus was performed under the direction of Sir Henry Bishop ; Dr. S. Elvey presiding at the organ. Among the vocalists present we noticed Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Madame Caradori Allan, Miss 'Wil liams, and Messrs. Henry Phillips, Lockey, Bodda, and other singers of eminence. When the National Anthem was concluded, Prince Albert descended from the dais, and joined,his bro ther Commissioners. The report of the proceedings of the Commissioners was then handed to his Royal Highness, who, advancing to the foot of the throne, read the report to her Majesty, and afterwards presented it to her, together with a catalogue of the articles exhi bited. Her Majesty then returned a gracious answer, but neither the report or the answer were audible where we were placed. The Commissioners were then presented to her Majesty by Prince Albert. The Archbishop of Canterbury then said the following prayer, invoking God's blessing on the undertaking PRAYER. " Almighty and everlasting God, governor of all things, without whom nothing is strong, nothing holy, accept, we beseech Thee, the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving, receive our prayers which we offer up to,Thee.this day, in behalf of this kingdom and land. We acknowledge, 0 Lord, that Thou hast multiplied the blessings which Thou mightest most justly have withheld ; we acknowledge that it is not because of the works of righteousness which we have done, but of Thy great mercy, that we are permitted to come before Thee this day with the voice of thanksgiving. Instead of humbling us for our offences, Thou hast given us just cause to praise thee fur Thine abundant goodness. And now, 0 Lord, we beseech Thee to bless the work which thou hast enabled us to begin, and to re gard with Thy favour our present purpose of uniting together in the bond of peace and concord the different nations of the earth; for of Thee, 0 Lord, and not of the preparation of man, it cometh that violence is not heard in our mad, nor contentions nor violence within oar borders. It is of Thee, 0 Lord, that nation does not lift up sword against nation, nor learn war any more. It is of Thee that peace is within our walls plenteousness within our palaces, and men go forth in safety, and that knowledge i 3 in creased throughout the world. Therefore, 0 Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name, be all praise. Whilst we survey the works of art and industry which surround us, let not our hearts be lifted up that we forget the Lord our God, or that it is not of our ow❑ power, or of the might of our hsnds that we have gotten in this wealth. Teach us to remember that this store which we have prepared is all Thine own, in Thine hands it is to make great, and give strength and honour. We thank Thee, we praise Thee, we intreat Thee to over- rule this assembly of many nations, that it may tend to the advancement of Thy glory, to the increase of our prosperity, and to the promotion of peace and goodwill among the differ- ent races of mankind. Let the many mercies we have received dispose our hearts to serve Thee more and more, who art the author and giver of all good things. Teach us to use those earthly blessings that Thou bast given us so richly to enjoy, that they may not withdraw our affections from th ose heavenly things which Thou 'last prepared for them that love Thee through the merits and mediation of Thy son Jesus Christ, to whom with Theo and the Holy Ghost be ail honour and glory, world without end. Amen." After which the " Hallelujah" chorus was performed by the choir, and the royal procesk2ion was then formed in the following order:— fleralds. Contractor, Architect, Mr. Henderson. Joseph Paxton, Esq. Superintendents of the Works, C. 11. Wild, Esq, Owen Jones, Esq. Financial officer. F. 11. Carpenter, Esq. Members of the Building Committee, I. K. Brunel, Esq. C. Cockerel!, Esq„ Professor Donaldson. Members of the Finaqce Committee, Samuel Peto, Esq. Sir Alexander Spearman, Bart. easurers Baron Lionel d e Rothschild Tr. Sir , John W. Lubbock, Bart. William Cotton, Esq. Arthur Kett Barclay, Esq. Secretary to the Executive Committee, Matthew Oigbv Wyatt, Esq. Executive Committee. George Drew, Esq. Francis Fuller, Esq. Charles iVentv.-orth Dilke, jun., Esq. Henry Cole, Esq. Lieut . Colonel William Reid, Royal Engineeis; C. B. Contractor. Mr. Fox. FOREIGN ACTING commissroNEtts. Austria—M. C. Buschek and Chevalier De Bourg. Bavaria—Professor De Sehafhault, M. Theobald Boehm, and M. Haindl. Belgium—M. Charles Caylits and M. de Broucken. Denmark-.Regnar Westenholz. France—H. Sailendrouze de Lamornaix. Grand Duchy of Hesse— M. Roasler. Greeea—M. Ralli. Ifanse Towns—M. Piglheim. 1101/and—M. Goothens and M. J. P. IJudok van nal' Northern Germany—AL Noback. Portugal—M. F. J. Vanzell er and Antonio Valde z ' Prussia—Baron Hebeler. Rome— Signor Carlo Tribbi. Russia—M. Gabriel Kamenskv. Sardinia—Chevalier Lencisa. roast • Saxony—Dr. Seyllarth, LL.D , and N. Gustavus ling. A nd Spain—M. Manuel Cc Ysasi, M. Ramon de la &gra' M. Ramon de Echevarria. Sweden and Norway —M. Charles Tottie. Switzerland—Dr. Bailey and 31. Eichholzer. Tunis—Signor ffamda Elmkaddena and 31. wa n (Interpreter and Secretary). Turkey— 31. Edward Zuhrab. Tuscany—Dr. Corridi. °d i g ' 33 6 United States—Mr. Ed war d Riddl e a nd Mr. S ' (Secretary). Wurtembcrg—M. C. Brand. Zollverein - M. Banrath Stein. Secretaries to the Royal Commission, ssrt • Edgar A. Bowring, Esq. Sir Stafford H. Northcote, J. Scott Russell, Esq. Special Commissioners, Dr. Lyon Playf a i r . Mr. Alderman Thompson. John :shepherd, BE+ R. Stephenson, Esq. P h ili p P use y, Esq. Wm. Hopkins, Esq. Lmi3eluistsloNolnortnse.l Lloyd. nEa. MAJESTY co John Gott, Esq. T. F. Gibson, Esq. Wm Cubitt, Esq. Richard Cobden, E sq . T homas B az l e y, Esq. Charles, Barry, Esq. Thomas Baring, Esq. Sir Charles Lyell Sir C. L. Eastlake. Right Hon, W. E. Gla cistoge' Sir R. Westmacott. Right Hon. H. Labouchere. Lord John Russell. Lord Overstone. Lord Stanley. Earl Granville. Earl of Ellesmere. Earl of Rosse. Duke of Buccleueb._ Her Majesty's Master of the Ceremonies . Foreign Ambassadors and Ministers. , ti gir F. 1 -r. the Duke o f Welling- F. M. the Marquis 01 A _.Ol ton, K.G., Commander-in- say, K.G., Master LI" Chief. c f the Ordnance. Her Majesty's Ministers. Bishop of London. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury White Wands,—viz : , o bolS Comptroller of the Household. Treasurer of the ta °ll " Vice Chamberlain. Lord Steward. Garter Lord Chamb erlin' Principal King of Arms. His Royal Highness The PRINCE ALBERT, leading her Royal Highness leading l Q iis tiE ß E o l ; ' all il l e b s, l° the Princess Royal. the Prince of " 8 , 3 His Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia. the Duchess of , Its Royal Highness Her Royal ag bees . Qs's. Prince Henry of the Netherlands. the Princess of Pri l— His Royal Highness Her Royal o ß yl y l al li il ig ig h rile b :' Prince Frederick William Princess Mary of C 3133 of Prussia. His Serene Highness Hisßoyal Prince Edward of S axe W e i mar. T he Duke of Mistress of the Robes. Ili eb o li r e gai Le: Lady of the Bedchamber, Lady of the Bed e- Marchioness of Douro. in w a itinp ur v Alaid of Hon o ur M a id o f Hei l° in Waiting, in Waiting• den t, Bedchamber Woman Lady Superinte n . oo o' in Waiting Lady Caroline Barii ' Foreign Ladies, and Lady in attendance • , on H. R. H. the Duchess of Kent. Mfg' Gold Stick in W a i t i ng . Master o f the Groom of the Stole to H. R. 11. Prince Albert. Captain of the s. Gentleman n Yeomen of th e G uar d . Master of the B uc kh o , , und :t fll* • Arthe .. Lord of the B e d c h am b er Lord in Waiting to 11. R. 11. Prince Albert to the Queen. 't in Waiting. 1 Groom of the Bedchamber Groom in Waiting to IL R. H. Prince Albert to the Queer' : in Waiting. - Clerk Marshal. Equerry Equerry to 11. R. H. Prince Albert t o the Queen' in Waiting. in Waiting. oaf Gentleman usher. Gentleman Usher. Gentleman. !.) Silver Stick Field Officecz, in Waiting. in Brigade Wait n y ee The Gentlemen i n a tt en d ance upon their Royal 1E1;P-- the Duchess of K en t, t h e D u k e o f Cambridge, and the Prince and Princess of Prussia. Heralds. to 0 36 The processi on t urne d to the ri g ht., moved t he' west end of the nave by its north side, returned t ° t he east end of the nave by its south side, i n cludia ntr e south end of th e t ransept, and came back to t h e tee , g ll along the north side of the nave ; thus e nabliieb those present to s ee h er M a j esty and the proce ss i° o, , During the proc ess i on , an d at t h e Q ue en , 6 op proach, the organs were successively played. 00 Oa her Majesty's return to the platform, the (I ° 6o , declared " the E x hibiti on opene d !" w hi c h we; sod nounced to the publi c by a fl our i s h o f trumpet . c .p r the firing of a royal salute on the north of the e pentine ; wh e r eu p on th e b arr i ers, w hi c h h a d kept vie cl nave clear, w e r e th rown open, and the pu bli c a ll° to circulate. TbeDuke of Wellington accompanied the proce' l l tb e during the whol e o f it s route, l ean i ng on the arra e` Marquis of Anglesea. The cheering was en thusili s e r as the Queen p asse d th rough the Palace, an d b greeting on leaving was rapturous. The 13,e) v 1 Standard was hoisted on the transept when the Q ile te r entered the Palace, and continued flying during o f Majesty's stay. A sentinel was placed on the 1 of the tr anse pt an d cont i nue d pacing up and tin' ,o3, during the eontinuance of the ceremonial. The Cabinet Ministers began to arrive about ale A y o'clock. Si r G. G rey , an d the Chancellor o f 'i f ir Exchequer arriv e d together, and were sP eci n il io followed by th e L or d Ch ancellor, Lord " o f Russell, Lord Broughton, and the rest I , the Ministers. The Archbishop of Canter! 1 ; p was attended by his two chaplains, the Rev. flo p Villars and the Rev. M r . Th omas. The Lor d Bi Ote of London was unable to attend from indispose G 1 of but his place was supplied by the Lord Bishol/ Winchester, as senior suffragan of the dioct The area now began to assume a very imP si dt appearance. About eleven o clock the royal cI 3I be was brought out and placed on a platform between 1 ft, equestrian statues of her Majesty and Prince Alb & qtr by Wyatt. The guards formed in the ret cif and the yeomen of the guard took up t b position at the entrance. The Duke of Wellin g t itb now descended into the area, and was greeted I t he loud cheers. Almost the first person he met we " f et e Marquis of A ng l esea, an d t h e two old heroes ooe soon sitting s id e b y s id e , c h att i ng together on °DO' apparently a mus i ng t op i c . Th e con j unction we %of ticed by all arou n d, an d was greeted w i th / to# applause. Soon after the Chinese Commission' o' rived, and was the object of much curiosity ' f a de soon as be espied the D u k e o f 'Wellington he be t , his way towards him, and paid his ° i v sances to him after his country's fashion. 9 pair of veterans seeme d to possess great attracti his eyes, for he hovered about them some time, ' 2' , to sionally ch a tt er i ng w i t h t h em, seemingly anxio. :I ;le, obtain as much communication with them as p o ssi7 t lf Shortly afterwards Mr. Cobden arrived, particula ti ot conspicuous, fr om his being th e on l y Nog. ,t Commissioner in a plain or evening dress suit. ae o, he soon afterwards was passing by the pair of her to one of the Royal Commissioners introduced biro it them, and from the low bows on both sides ' OO , was evident that thin was a first introd tion. The conversation was continued for 64 j o g time in an animated manner, and this first meet air between the greatest warrior of the age and this 1 o r, tinguished apostle of peace in the Palace of Induot is certainly not one of the least interesting lucid , ' of the Great Exhibition. About h a lf . past eleven every one was on the , ► toe of expectation. Crowds of visitors who had /a' ot unsuccessful in obtaining seats were rushing a t 7 jrn, in all directions ; ladies separated from their hUsbe lovers from their fair ones, seeking about on • i b4 verge of despair ; policemen stri v i ng t o k eep t ies Or v d passages, and evidently perplexed with the unw. character of the snob with which they bad to d e of . scarcely venturing to order off when a bright pi O f eyes entreated to remain. We feel bound to . 66 1; however, that the great e st goo d h umour w as O n ' , fested on all sides, and a desire for mutual acconlolt tl dation, which in an assembly so numerous, whe res were endeavouring t o press c l ose to one 5p01, , -- 0 the area on which the Royal throne erected contributed materially to preS ery order and regularity. At last, by degrees, eve r) : body managed to ge t se ttl e d i nto the i r r i g ht Place or. at least tho se w h ence t h ey flattered t h e mselve s they should obtain th e b es t v i ew of the proc eedirg s, AS the time wore on, and the hands of the clock proached, knowing her Majesty's habitual P un ta tuality, each arrange d themselves so as rib watch the first view of the Royal approlch, °P e re . glasses were projected, and the groups whaosewtteleoar formerly hurrying to and fro subsided into order. The scene on the area at this point was . the most splendid description ; the sun shone fortilleh this moment, glancing on the rich uniforms, b w el . e v i : were mingled together, in a confused mass of all colours and all nations. The fountains, wn l _ o t r ; had been pl a yi ng, were now h us h e d , as were also organs, which up t o thi s ti me h a d been rolling' f 00 occasional s t ra i ns th roug h th e l on g aisles, suc i a .,,, a every side w a s eage r and almost hushed aed ol# • "i41:1,t to the Sword of State. to eat, brald By 1 nave N champ fully a glanc e esger cept valu a b chamb, --turn " rnak( beautii Ten o', gitOrg / It w as and th kn own of mist are net s°rnebc order c direct e being t follow 301310 i 'while c Amin Than vc *very c - rather 41 who -jive i n me! he dir ecte( wa s wo 'se nse ! 1) See ho anothe z Positior, ' I for 1 1 tarn, t h '.exclaim perso n 4 ` Why fillin g a gent ' e Yes to vi sage 4 en his I ''hut ez . 1 11 0 t Wore he 4 I I Sup , t ,heraldr, The 'thron g r elleate( Prince, Passed Napture ;Aired .. flu her 1 - bolding :fill his lord of " In th la her lhousan . 4ktr iong ,Vaying 'shone - ta m th iteuio n , )111,,,s Th t a j e 4- 111 /'11,1a( sal 7 I bei •8 aeti r gene 4 ' I tt ai 1 o'l 11( IN le s quisit atudi, th e I Mu% i %tre e i n101:11