The Express.
London, England, 1863-06-12 00:00:00

BRITISH ORPHAN ARYLTIIL

By a well-timed and judicious arrangement on
the part of the directon of this excellent Wet:natio& •
gnad fancy fair in aid of its funds wee commenced yester-
day in the Guildhall, under the sanction of the Lord Mayor
and the corporation. All the costly decorations pre
for the civic ball lately given to the Primo& arid Princess
of Wales on Monday last having been allowed to remain in
their integrity, the ball, together with the various ante-
chambers, presented, as may well be imagined, a magoili-
oent coup d'ait ; and the general effect required nothing
but the aid of artificial light to reader it as striking and
imposing as it was on the occasion which originally tiros-
formed this venerable building into a series of elegant
arlons. The result, as far as the deemative art
was concerned, was such as to lead to the be-
lief that Mr. Cram. io making his designs,
had contemplated the probability of his admirable handi-
work being exposed to the scrutiny of daylight. It should
be stated, however that certain features in the remindscene,
scene as, for instance, the apartment in which WAS ex-
hibited a view of the summer residence of Prince Christiasiof
Deninark—were still shown through the medium of gas-
light, and this portion of the day's entertainment formed
ose of the most agreeable effects to ,he seen. The baresr
itself was held in the great hall, and the Prime of Wales
himself could not be otherwise than gratified to see the
magnificent ballroom of a few evenings sine* now adorned
with ',neatly arranged "stalls," presided over by chant-
' able ladies, whose names were inscribed in ornamental gold
letters over their respective compartments. Among the
many ladies who seemed to ply their busy trade
with conspicuous activity, and with corresponding
WIDOWS, were Mrs. Captaiu Weller, Mn. Charles Woolleton.
Mrs. Gardner, and Miss K. Mayhew, all of whom exercised
their powers of fascination with such commendable vigour
that they might have charmed a piece of money out of the
most closely buttoned pocket. The "fair" was under the
immediate patronage of the Duchess of Cambridge, the
Princess Mary of Cambridge, and the Lady filayorees, and a
goodly list of ladies of rank and distinction. Everything
was done that could be done to enable the public to form •
truthful idea of the time-honoured building under the elegant
guise which belonged to i i on the interesting occasion of the
late ball ; and the visitors congregated in such overwhelm-
ing numbers yesterday, that there can be no doubt that the
institution will be amply rewarded for the judgment and
enterprise of its energetic directors. The bazaar will be
continued to-day (Friday) and to-morrow under precisely
the same auspices.

Our Liverpool correspondent announces the death
of Mr. Walter F. Macgregor, who dial somewhat uses.
'notedly yesterday morales. Mr. Maorpogor, who was as
active and influential member of the liberal party, wos Ws
managing partner in the firm of George Forrester sod Co.,
of the Vauxhall foundry.
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the kingdom pure breed would be expected to be found, it ia is
that of her Most Omelets Majesty Queen Victoria, and we fled
the Queen's private baker pronounces liorwiek's Baking Powder
a most excellent and ueeful invention." The same leftmost
bee by thousands of families been pronounced upon this powder,
which Is now extensively used throughoet the length and breed*
of the land.--(Advertisement.l

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
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A GRAND MILITARY CONCERT In AID of HALE. the
the
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TOMORROW ,Saturday', the 13th Julie, HISS. Douce open at 2,
the Concert to commence at 3 precisely.
Under the Immediate Patrolmen of
His Royal Highness the Prince of WA{
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Royal Highness the Princess of WMI
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of CAMBR DOE,
His Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE. and
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See the full Programme, now ready.
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WLNDBOR CASTLE, Juom 11.
Prince Alfred, Prince's. Helena, and Princess
Louie., attended by the Morchiomoss of Elg, Lady Augusta
Bruce, Lord Methuen, and Major Cowell, drove to Clare-
mont this morning.
The Queen held a council today, which wee attended by
Earl Granville, the Duke of Argyll, Earl Roman, and the
Right Hoe. T. Mayer Gibson.
Mr. Arthur Help, Clerk of the Council, attended.
Earl Granville had an audience of her Majesty.
Earl Russell arrived at the Castle yesterday evening, and
had an audience of the Queen.
The Hon. Lucy Kerr and the Hon. Victoria Wortley
have auoceeded the Hoc. Beatrice Brag, and the Hon.
Emily Cathcart as maids of honour to her Majesty.
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THE PRINCE OF WALES AT MERCHANT-
TAYLORS' HALL.

At the levee on Monday, held by the Prince of Wales
on behalf of the Queen, Mr. Robert A. Brooks was pre-
sented by Mr. F. H. Dickinson.
The Prince and PTilnella of Wales, smoap►oied by the
Princess Mary of Cambridge and the Prince of Leiningen,
and attended by the Countess de Grey and Lieutenut-
Colonel Koppel, went to Claremont yesterday morning, and
returned in the afternoon to Marlhorough.house.
The Prince of Wales dined last evening with the Merchant
Taylors Company. His Royal Highness we. accompanied
by Prince Leiniogen, and was attended by the Earl of
Mount F.dgcambe, Lieutensat-General Knollys, and Lien.
tenant-Colonel Keppel.
A deputation, consisting of Sir John Ramsdell, M.P.,
Mr. Owen, Mr. W. Fowler, Dr. Beattie, and Mr. John
Liyedve:rsi,s bad an interview with the Duke of Nem:sale
y at the Colonialotfice.
Despatches were sent yesterday to the Governors of
Gibraltar, Malta, and Cued'.
The Lord President, the Lord Privy Seal, Furl Buseell,
the Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson, and Mr. Helps, after
attending the Queen's Privy Cowell, returned to Lauda"
by ► special train of the Great Western Railway.

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Yesterday evening the freedom of the Merchant-
Taylor.' Company was presented to his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, and this interesting event was followed by
a grind banquet in the great hallo( the guild.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, having arrived
at half-past six, was received at the entrance in Thread-
needlestreet by Mr. Thomas B. Spence (the master),
Messrs. Alfred S. Pigeon, Thomas B. Pugh, Charles;
Rickards, and Richard B. Boyman (the wardens), and Mr.
Samuel Fisher (the clerk to the company), and conducted
along the corridor and up the staircase to the picture
gallery, which overlooks the ancients hall, where he was
received by a distinguished body of honorary members of
the company, by the court of assistant',
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was present
at the ceremony of presenting the freedom. The Prince of
Wake was accompanied by the Earl of Mount Edgecumbe,
Major-General Kaolin, and Colonel Koppel ; the Duke of
Cambridge was accompanied by Colonel Tyrrwhit.
His royal highness subscribed the book, which con-
tains the signature. of the several sovereigns and other
illustrious personages who have been admitted to the hono-
rary freedom of the company, including that of his royal
highness's revered father, the late Prince Consort ; and
thereupon the Master presented to his royal highness •
magnificent casket in ebony and gold, with the arms of the
company on the top and the Prince's plume on each side,
containing a copy of the resolution beautifully illu-
minated upon vellum, and addressed his royal highness.
The Prince then delivered the following reply :—.• Mr.
Warden and gentlemen,—lt is with a real pleasure that
I have come here to take up my freedom of the Mer-
chant Taylors' Company. The history you have given of
the prima of England who have become freemen of your
ancient corporation, has increased my ambition to follow
their example. Were another motive wanting, it would be
supplied by the revered and dear memory of him whose
words on • similar occasion you have heard in this room
where I now address you. The wealth and hospitality
of the Merchant Taylors, proclaim the wisdom with whisk
its affairs are administered, and its widely eater
ded charities the spirit in which its wealth is
used. The hidory of its edircatimal establishments
tells its own tale of the success which has attended the
liberal principles and sound basis on which they are formed.
Mr. Warden and gentlemen, I am proud to belong to •
company which thus nobly works for the benefit of the
human noe, and I esteem it an honour to have my name
enrolled amongst the freemen of the Merchant Taylors'
Company."
The csrenney of admitting the royal guest to the
freedom of the company having terminated, his Royal
Highness, accompanied by the honorary members and the
muter, wardens and court of assistants, repaired to the
drawing-room and joined the many distinguished
who had been invited to meet him. At 7 =
• sumptuous banquet was served in the great hall
of the company, at which his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cam-
bridge, and many other illustrious personages were present.
The Master-Warden presided, having on his rigbthand
the Heir Apparent to the throne, and on his left the Duke
of Cambridge. Amongst the more distinguished gnats
were :—Prince Lennie°, Prince Frederick of Holstein,
the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Earl of Dar=
Dukes of Somerset, Newesstle, Richmond, and
rough ; the Marquis of Westminster, the Earl of Cardipn ;
the Bishops of London. Odom], 11411 Winchester ; the Earl
of Malmesbury, Mr. Dieneli, M.P., Sire . Lawreeoe, tn.
The Prince of WALES, responding
honour, the toast io his
honour said—Master Warden, your Royal Highness,
my Lords: and Gentlemen, it would M become me if I
did Trot in • few words respond to the hearty sod
cordial manner in which you have referred to my admission
as a member of your ancient corporation. I have in another
place alluded to the noble hospitality of the Merchant
Taylors' Company, bat I am now enabled practically to bear
testimony to the splendid entertaiment which has been so
liberally dispensed in this hall, and of which I shall ever
retain the most lively, as well as the most grateful recol-
lection. (Loud cheers.)
The Earl of DERBY replied to a toast in honour of the
honorary members of the company.
The next toast was "The House of Lads."
The Duke of !Minoan returned thanks.
The Prince of WALLS said—l have now the pleasure to
a toast, which I am sure requires no remark ; it is
r"Pe prosperity to the Merchant Taylors' Company," coupled
with the Dame of the Master.
The WABTERMARDEN returned thanks.
The next toast was " The Colonial of Great Britain,"
coupled with the name of the Duke of Newcastle.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE, in responding, said he was glad
that the colonies bad not been overlooked on that 0001W00.
They were, he believed, actuated by • feeling of thorough
loyalty towards the throne, and he declared there was not
min of them that did not desire to remain attached to this
country as long as possible and to adopt its institutions.
It was remarkable that events had recently (warred in
two of these colonies which these who had devoted atten-
tion to them would a short time ago have believed to be
impossible. One of them had by its voice of the legislature
already adopted universal suffrage • and the other, one of
the Australian group, had already 'taken den for the .me
pm pose. These appeared to him • sure indications that the
loyalty of the colonies to the crown of England was based
oe a thorough conviction that by adopting the institutions
of this country they would beat promote their own hap-

VISIT OF HER MAJESTY TO THE INTER-
NATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDI
(THIS DAY.)

This morning her Majesty paid a visit to the
International Exhibition Building at Kennington.
Her Majesty arrived at precisely half-past 10,
being accompanied by the Princesses Helena
and Louisa, and attended by the Marchioness
of Ely, Lady Augusta Bruce, General Grey,
General Hood, and Viscount Torrington. Her
Majesty entered by the western dome, and
was received by the Earl of Derby and
the Earl Granville, who, the one on the Queen's
right and the other on the left, escorted her Ma-
jesty into the nave. Among others present were the
buke of Buccleuch, Lord Overstone, Lord Portman,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Disraeli, M.P.,
Mr.M.Gibaon, M.P. the Hon. W. F. Cowper, M.P.,
the Hon. R. Lowe, M.P., Mr. T. Baring, M.P.,
Sir R. Murchison, Sir W. Dilke, Sir F. Sandford,
Sir R. Mayne, Captain Fowke, Mr. Fairbairn,
Mr. Cole, Mr. R. Redgrave, ILA., Mr. Thring, &c.
Having enteredthe nave, the Queen walked slowly
up the centre, where she paused for a moment,
and afterwards proceeded beneath the eastern,
dome, where she looked at the majolica fountain.
At this point several presentations were made by
Earl Granville. Among the gentlemen presented
were Lord Overstone, Mr. Disraeli, the Chancellor
of the Exchequer (with whom her Majesty con-
versed for some time), Mr. Lowe, Sir R. Murchison,l
Mr. Thomas Baring, Sir F. Sandford, Sir W. Dilke,
Mr. Kelk and the Messrs. Lucas, Mr. Fairbairn, '
Mr. Crace, and Captain Fowke. Leaving the'!
ground floor, her Majesty ascended the gallery
under the dome, commanding a view of the whole,
length of the building, the general effect of which
her Majesty viewed with evident interest. Thence'
the Queen proceeded to the water-colour gal-
lery, and afterwards to the other picture
galleries, passing right through the English
department and a portion of the foreign. On leav-
ing the entrance to the picture galleries
Mr. Redgrave was presented to her. Her
Majesty, on proceeding along the gallery, recog-
nised lad Portman, formerly lady-in-waiting,
and, graciously advancing towards her, affec-
tionately shook hands with and kissed her
ladyship. Having descended to the nave, about the
centre of the building, her Majesty crossed it, and
proceeded to the Horticultural Gardens, where she
spent a few moments, and ultimately left by the
north entrance into the Kensington-ro.ad. The time
spent in the building and gardens by the royal
party was 35 minutes.
Her Majesty was attired in deep mourning,
wearing a narrow widow's cap ; the only colour
visible was the mauve lining of her parasol. The
Princesses wore lavender silk dresses with black
trimming, white cloaks, and light-coloured bonnets.
Owing to there having been scarcely any notice
of the intended royal visit, no very large number
of persons had assembled to witness her Majesty's
arrival and departure.
Many of the distinguished persons present were
commissioners of the Exhibition of 185 L All the
commissioners of the Exhibition of 1862 were
present, excepting the Duke of Buckingham.

LONDON, FRIDAY, JUNE 12.

Tax wretched faction which usurps the place
of statesmen at Berlin may learn, from what took
place last night in the House of Lords, that their
conduct is as much despised and deprecated by the
great Conservative party in this country as it is by
the advocates of thew liberal and progressive
principles of which they in Prussia cannot boar the
mention. The Prussian people also will observe
that the men they permit to govern them are de-
grading their country abroad as thoroughly as they
are enslaving it at home. The observations which
the Earl of Cis/cumin made on the behaviour of
M. DI Biexiaca and his colleagues with respect to
their Convention with Russia, express with accu-
racy what Englishmen of all curses and all parties
say and feeL It plainly appears from the explanations
given to our Ministerat St. Petersburg, and from all
we:know of the state of things in Pruasian-Polansl,
that the Convention with Russia was neither an

act of good neighbourship required by a powerful
ally, nor a necessary measure of self-defence, but
simply the expression in its foreign policy of
that blind and fanatical fear and hatred of free
institutions which constitutes the whole statesman-

ship of the Prussian Government, and which at
home is aeon in the suppression of the Parliament
and the press, and even of the right of petition.
Lord CARNABVON observed that the only explana-
tion of the origin of this Convention was a jealousy
or fear of the establishment in Poland of some

Government constructed on free principles with a
liberal constitution ; and he most truly remarked
that "this conduct is alienating from Prussia the
" sympathy of those nations which acted with
" her in former times, and carries her back in her
" policy not by years, but by generations."
But if the policy of the Convention was despotic,
the low cunning, the concealment, and prevarica-
tion with which its execution has been attended is
still more despicable. Truth and frankness consti-
tute the one virtue of which absolute governments
are capable, but to neither of these has M. Di
Bissisacx the prudence, much less the grace, to
aspire. The Prussian Minister being asked, on
behalf of the Qt ZEN'S Government, for informs-

pleas.
The next toast was "The Judges of Eogland," for which
Lord Chief Justice Eau returned thanks.
This was succeeded by "The Merchant Taylors' School,"
for which the bead master, the Rev. Dr. HEPSEY, responded.
The next toast was " The House of Commons," coupled
with the name of Mr. Disraeli.
Mr. DIBILLELT, in responding, said he could wore the
assembly that the Hones of Commons did not look upon
compliments of that kind on each occasions as
mere matters at routine, bus accepted them as
expressions of respect mad sympathy consecrated
by generations which had preceded them, and hal-
lowed by the history of an ancient nation. Corpo-
rations were not the least inconsiderable securities they
panelled for that public liberty which was perhaps she
peculiar privilege of this country. They permitted the
aggregate of individual sentiment to assume, when
it was necessary, the massive and majestic form of public
opieioo, which controlled and regulated the course of
public affairs. They were indeed in times of trouble and
perplexity sometbicg around which men might rally. But
it must be more gratifying than usual to the House of Com-
mons to have had its health pledged in the presence of
such illustrious guests. The Prince of Wales, however
exalted his position, was, it should be recollected, a member
of parliament. (Hear, hear.) He bad taken his here-
ditary seat in the senate of this country • there be had
learnt the course and conduct of legislation, and there,
if imperious duty prompted him, be might legitimately ex-
prase his opinion by his voice. His Royal Highness had
that day taken up the freedom of the company,
but the country recillected that be bad be-
fore in the House of Lords taken up the
freedom of his country. Theme public circumstances were
to the people of England a wane of proud satisfaction.
The people looked upon them as &guarantee for the future
welfare of England. they looked upon them as a source of
proud satisfaction to the illustrious Prince himself, end as
the best security for the happiness of the country. (Cheers.)
The last toast was "The Visitors," for which Lord
STANLICT returned thanks.
The dinner, which was supplied by Messrs. Ring and
Bremer, was worthy of their established reputation.
The band of the Coldetreams, under their leader Mr.
Godfrey, played an excellent selection during the dinner
and a selection of venal music was afterwards perfornicd
under the direction of Mr. Donald King, who was ably es-
i shoed. Mr. Harker officiated as toastmaster.

lion on the subject, pretended to excuse himself
by the unwillingness of Russia ; but the Russian
Government has assured us that it had no objec-
tion to show the document apart from the strong
wish of Prussia. Next, M. DE BISMARCK pre-
tended, and for • moment induced our Government
to believe, that the Convention had become a deed
letter ; but after this it was treated as • living
reality in the Prussian Chamber ; and the Quasar's
representative sent word home that it was
•till subsisting. In February M. Di BIRMARGx
produced and read to our Minister at Berlin •
paper purporting to be the Convention, which sub-
sequently turned out to be nothing but • draft.
At a subsequent interview the Convention itself
was read, u wuagain believed. But here again
equivocation and concealment were resorted to, for,
sawn discovered at St. Petersburg, there existed a
" secret article," of which no hint had been given
by the Prussian Minister. As Earl Russzu. was
compelled to observe, "there has been every kind
" of contradiction and oancealment with regard to
"this Convention." A Government capable of
such conduct destroys that confidence which is of
the essence of friendship, and Prussia is at this
moment at once the most exposed and the most
isolated State in Europe.

VISIT OF THE PRINCI AND PRINCESS or WALES
re Ileon.anit —The Primo' mid Princes" of Wales (says the
Aberdeen Journal) are expected at Abergeldie Castle about
the end ef July; and the Queen, atter spending some time
in Germany, will probably return to Balmoral about •
month later.
His Royal Highness the Comte de Paris gave a
grand banquet at the Clareodoo Hotel yesterday evening, in
celebration of the marriage of his brother (his Royal High.
nor the Doe de Chartres) with her Royal Higher= the
Pnnosees Francois@ d'Oritins. His royal highness, who was
supported by his Royal Highness the Doe de Mostpensier,
their Royal Highnesses the Primes Philip and Augustus of
Saxe Cobourg, tad his Royal Highness the Prince Philip of
Wurtemberg, entertained (amoog others) the following dis-
tinguished guests :—Count Roger. Count de Flare,
Viscount de Beady, Baron de Chanlin, Viscount Dern,
Viscount de 134gur, Count de k Redorte, Count de Bowe-
-1 vote, Colonel Solis (in attendance on his Royal Highness the
Duo de Montpensier), Captain Mullein (in attendance on
his Royal Highness the Comte de Paris), Dr. Gueneau de
Menu, Messieurs Amebae, Laugel, Edouard, &a.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange
honoured the Eari and Counter of Fife with his presence
at dinner last evening. The following were present to
meet his royal highness :—Their Serene Highemmes the
Prince and Prime's Edward of Saxe Weimar, Maria Mar-
chioness of Ailesbnry, the Earl Cowper, the Earl of Dun-
more, the Earl and Countess of &afield, Vincent Falk-
land and Lady Diana Beauclerk, Lord and Lady &skiers-
dale. Lady Moksworlh, the Right Hon. W. F. Cowper,
M.P., and Mrs. Cowper, Captain Falbe, Mr. Augustus I On Monday, Mr. Cave will ask the Under-Satre-
Lumley, and Mims Stapleton. Lary of State for Foreign Affairs whether her Majesty's
The Duchess of Manchester has issued cards for government have received information respecting an inter-
an assembly on Saturday next, in Great Stanhope-street. I national conference, which, according to the Moniteur, has
The Duchess of Northumberland will give a ball been opened in Paris, for the purpose of examining into
on Friday next, at Northumberland House. I the project of a telegraphic line from Europe to North
Miss Coutta gave a grand ball last evening at her • America, via Brasil and the West Indies, and whether any
midis°. in Sirattonatreet. Their Royal Highness the steps have been taken for the representation of
this
Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary honoured the country at such conference.
rieinion with their prance, arriving at 11 o'clock. His The resolution on the subject of Poland which
Royal Highness the Prince of Orange arrived at midnight. Mr. Hennessy intends to move in the House of Commons
Prince Frederick of Holstein, the Prince and Princess on Monday next is ite follows :—"That an humble address
ward of Saxe Weimar, and the Prince and Princess' Bandini, be presented to her Majesty, thanking her for the oommu-
were also among the gusts. elution of the • Correspooduce on the Affairs of Poland,.
The Countess of Yarborough gave her first ball expressing the regret of the hew' at kende( free' that WV-
this mum last night, at the family residence in Arlington. respondence that the Emperor of Russia has violated the
street. The corridor and the approaches to the ball-room treaty of Vienna, and set up a claim to sovereignty in
wog tastefully decorated with flowering one* sod the Poland directly at variance with that treaty, sad earnestly
oaken brilliantly iriumiated. His Boyel High.s the praying her Majesty, while refusing to recognise that claim,
Prince of Orange honoured the counter with his company. and solemnly protesting against it, to adopt such measures,
The distinguished Belgian painter Gallait, who in concert with other powers, as may combine the preser.
Mr. Caird, on the 3rd of next month, will move resides is Paris, but wh ging Leopold hoe lon • vation of the legitimate rights; of Poland with the conditions
red
for a select committee to inquire whether any further rasa- to see antablkhed in Belgium, ha" undertaken the decors- of a double peace."
sores can be taken, within the legitimate functions of the tic. of the Senate-house at Brussels. It is to consist of • Tics FORTHOOMINO CONSERVATITI BAlNorr.
Indian government, for increasing the simply of cotton from series of portrsita of illustrious Belgians, such as Charlie- The committee of management, of which Viscount Ingest's.
that country.M.P., is the chairman, have held several meetings for the
magas Godfrey de Bouillon, ho., and is to he executed, organisation of the proceedings on Friday, the 26th i st.
This day week Mr. Pesoocke will call the atten- seder his superintendence, entirely by Belgian tartlets. • when the dinner of the Nat West Clousere;tive Regietraetiou:
tics of the House of Commons to the seizure of made by The conservatives of Cambridge dined together Association will take place at Willies.rooms, the Earl of
the United States, sad the promediop of their prise yesterday, to celebrate the return of their member, • Shrewsbury and Talbot, C. 8.. in the chair. The room will
be magnificently decorated, several noblemen and gentlemen
routs. Os therms day Mr. B. Osborne proposes to call Powell, last spring. The chair was ied by Mr. Balk. isod having prom to send their collections of plate, gold and
the attention of the house to the position of the Irish (stab- who was supported by 'Mr. Powell, the swat of the eves- sliver vases, shields, cups goblets, 'elvers tee. Nearly 200
!Jihad church ; and Sir Morton Peto to cell the attention of Inc Lord George Manure, M.P.for the empty, and award Of the stewards are members eithee of the Ronal of Lords
the house to the want of efecierit control of the public of the respectable inhabitants of the town, and the *sigh. or of the House of Commons.
works of the country, and the necessity of the re.organhis- bowing gentry. In the sp echs which were delivered the I An extra evening meeting of the Royal Geogra-
phial of the Board of Works, with a view to remedying the prosperity of the conservative ea in the county and bo- See,iem4" will
be
held
et
Barlia".bcene 'en lim"
day, the ? inst.. at 9 p.m., to receive Captains Spoke
evil. I rough formed, of course, a subject of congratulation. end Grant, on their Mara from Africa.

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 12, 1863.
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