The Express.
London, England, 1864-04-29 00:00:00

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

ADMIRALTY, AP= 28. APPonmallfre.
Samoa Dr. Williams D. Smith, to the Aeohee.
Assistant-Clark F. D. Mikis, aapankozasrary, to tlso
Damara.
Naval Cadet (Dominated) A. P. Jammu

WOOLWICH, AruL 28.

A number of additional bands are ordered to be
taken on at the gas factories department of the Royal
Arsenal, as the rifled ordnance now in store is to be fitted
with an improved description of vent pieces, and it is an-
ticipated that at the termination of the present competitive
trial at Shoeburyores between Mr. Whitworth and Sir W.
Armstrong, the manufacture of rifled guns will again be
carried on at the Royal AreenaL
CHATRA.LArnic2F.
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TRIAL OF THE ACHILLRIL;;WIii olßcial trial of
the iron frigate Achilles, the planer of the fleet of iron clads
bait for the Admiralty at the public dockyard; took place
this morning at the government trial ground, Maplin Sands,
and resulted in a complete success. As previously an-
nounced the Achilles left this port yesterday and anchored
for the night at the Nore, in readiness to commence her
trial this morning. At 10 o'clock the steam tender from the
dock arrived alongside, baying on board Admiral Drum-
m C. 8., Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral Sir C.
Talbot, K.C.8., Admiral Fanshews, Captain Ball, C. 8.,
Captain Stokes,Mr.Thoroton, master shipwright, lir. Baker,
chief engineer, Yr. Kimble, inspector of machinery afloat,
and other allicie/s. On reaching the trial.ground at the
Maplin Sands, six nine were taken over the measured mile
with the following resulta:—lat run, time, 4 min. 45 lea,
speed, 12.632 knots ; 2nd run, time, 3 min. 42 sec., speed,
16.216 knots ; 3rd run, time, 4 min. 51 sec.. spee, 12.371
knots ; 4th run, time, 3 min. 40 see., speed, 16.363 knots ;
sth run, time 4 min. 4t sec., speed, 12.456 biota • lest roe,
time, 3 min. 43 no., 'peed, 16.143 knots. The average
speed of the six runs was 14.357 knots. Two runs were
afterwards taken at half boiler power, when the mesa 'peed
was 11.878 knot; The result of the trial proves the
Achilles to be the fastest ship in the navy, and the trial was
pronounced a complete success. At the close of the trial
the Achilles brought up at her moorings at Folly Point,
where she is to be completed far sea.

Ths tars VOLLTNITEE Itsirtaw.—lt having been
pointed out to Genentl Sir John Peneefather that in his
report to the Commander-int7biet he omitted to meatioa
the Volunteer Artillery, he now reports that this =gild=
was onintentiocal co his part. ►nd that he bad good ranee
to be satisfied with the aoldierlike appearance of the artil-
lery, the excelleot state of their cans, carnage', horse', and
gear; and the efficient manner in which the batteries were
worked and touncenvired on the occasion in question. Many
of the pieces were heavy gum, and A was surpriaiag to see
how well they were moved over some very broken ground,
even the 24-pounders, although of course such batteries,
intended for position, could not be calculated on to act with
infantry in extended field operations. He adds, that no re-
monstrance, representation. or complaint on the part of the
' Volunteer Artillery, directly or indirectly, has been made
to him with reference to the omission above referred to.

SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOOILAORINENT OF MR
Fax Ants.—Last evening Dr. Chr. Dresser delivered •
lecture "On colour, its harmocies and its contrasts." He
gave in a succinct form a history of the discoveries as to
the nature of colours and their programers combinations,
=gipping' with the three primitive colours, red, blue, and
yellow, and then gong into their combinations in the
secondary and tertiary drams • showing also how by certain
rules of proportion, °NUM emo'bioations of colours, primary,
secondary, and tertiary, brought into juxtaposition would
produce a harmonious effect, or the reverse. The lecture,
which was thoroughly practical in it. bearings, was listened
to with great interest by • numerous audience. A discus.
sioo followed, io which Mr. Hurlatorte (who occupied the
chair), Mr. H. Tidey, Mr. Dutton, Mr. Wood, and others
took part
AsrLrm FOR TDIOTS.—The annual general court
and spring election io mane:ion with this charity was
held yesterday at the London Tavern, Bishopsgstaatreet.
Mr. Alderman Abbies presided. The secretary read the
report of the board of =tenement, which stated that
during the year legacies had bees bequeathed to the insti-
tution to the extent of 4,5371. During the year 60 cameo
bad been received by electice, and :40 more would be that
day elected, while it =a intended at the election
in October next to elect 40, and that number
might be improved upon at the election in next
April. The total number of additional subscribe's during
the year had been 140. There bad been • great inns.. in
the number of visitors dories the year, and one gentleman
who had given his same for 5 guineas was so moved and
interested at the statements made by the Rev. Edwin
Sydney at • meeting in Liverpool as behalf of the instita-
tic= that he increased his donation to 100 guineas. All the
visitors hid left with impressions of deep interest and
gratification. From the financial statement it appeared
that the total income for the year bad been 25,0371. 10s. 2d.,
and the expenditure 23.9441. 12.. 10d., leaving • balance at
the baker's of 1.0921. 17.. 4d. The report was Miopted.
EARLY CLOSING ARBOCIATION.—Tree annual meet-
ing of this association was held at the London Coffeehouse,
cm Wednesday last ; Mr. George Grant, of the firm of Grant
and Gamic, preaidiag. The report Mowed that the Illannetioll
was bow out of debt ; that in spite of the late financial
advantages the ground gained during the past 22 years bad
with one or two exceptions been prememed ; that in addition
to the program in the early closing movement during the
year, an effort for the reduction of Sunday trading had just
been undertaken in certain selected district& and was pro-
oseding with good promise of PUCONII. Upwards of 160 of
the clergy and other ministers had promised to advocate the '
alms of the society during the present month. Mr. T. Bart,
of 67, Lincolu'e-inn.fields, moved the adoption of the report,
sad approved of the moral influence by which the 1111110Cift.
I deg& agreeably to its general policy, preferred to deal with
the question of Sunday trading. Oo the adoption of the re-
port, the officers for the ensuing year were elected.
Votes of thanks were passed to Mr. George
Williams, of St. Paurechurchyard, who would coon-
linos to act as treasurer, in the room of the
late Mr. George Hitchcock ; as well as to the eminent gen-
' Ramo who have so long acted as • medical staff to the
amodation. On Tunday, Mr. J. J. Knight, of the firm of
Bboolbred and Co.' supported by Mr. H. Brown, of the
tame firm, presided at the meeting for the west district of
the association ; in the course of which Mr. Knight mdorsed
I the statement, of the speakers to the effect that decorum,
moratity, and self-education bad made progress in the veri-
est houses of business where earlier closing bed bees
adopted, although it appeared to him that the question was
one of simple duty to our fellowmen. rather than of expo-
diency,or of immediase results. The mooting was nume-
rously attended and well supported.
NEw ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.--The town
of Northampton was yesterday the scone of • Roman
catholic religions event of ommidenble interest. Cardisal
Wiseman and e,veu other prelates of the Roman catholic
church, assisted b • very large number of priests from
different partof England, officiated at the solemn opening
of the new church at the above-mentioned taws. The
&arch is by Mr. Pugin and is • Gothic structure. It is
large, aed pommies mite& architectural beauty. Meinwas
celebeeted by time Right Rev. Dr. Amherst. The merman
was preached by Cardinal Wingate.. There wee a imp
=Madames of the laity. Is the ppeeesr in the chum=
may members of the DOlninkna. Hesdlctiae, and Freedo-
ms coders, in their robes, took • psrt. There we. a &Milner
afterwards at the George hotel, which was well at-
tended. At tie melon earths the mum wr preasbed
by the Nett Env. Sig Ullatbase, al Bloningbea.