The Express.
London, England, 1863-05-22 00:00:00

M. DE LESSEPS AND THE PORTE.

TRIESTE, MAT 21.

Intelligence from Constantinople states that the
Secretary of his Highness Ismail Pacha, the Viceroy
of Egypt, is expocted there to obtain the sanction
of the Sultan to the fulfilment of the engagementa
entered into by M. de Lesseps.

The Ciztassians are stated to be preparing a me-
morial to the foreign Powers, protesting against the
capture of their ships by Russian cruisers.

SOCIETY TOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OP THE FINE
ARTS.—Last evening Mr. nonstop., President of the
Society of British Artiste, delivered an interesting lecture
"a Spud& Are before a numerous audience. A discus-
akar followed. The fifth conreriazi one of the season will
take plisse at the Foptian- ball, Mansion-house on
Wednesday next, by pontos/mu of the Lord Mayor, who
will preside on the occuioo.
CRYSTAL PALACE FUMES Saow.—Very exten-
sive preparations are being made fur the great show of
dowers and fruit to-morrow, the arrangements for which
present several novel features. Large teut-like awsiogs are
suspended over the plants the whole length of the Palace,
which, while protecting the flowers from the glare of the
✓un, do not interfere with the light and airy elect of the
general view in the oentre transept and naves. The music
for theday will be given on the great orchestra, the band of
the Coldstream Guards being specially togsged for the °cm.
sion, in addition to the baud of the compsoy. The exhibi-
tion itself, both for variety and extent, is expected to out-
puts all others of a like kind. Stove and greenhouse plaints
are well represented ; some very good collections of Sue
foliaged sod variegated leaved plants will also be shown.
The orchids are numerous, and comprise many exceed-
iogly rare varieties. lo azaleas the show will be unusually
brilliant, this clans exceeding in number aod dimensium
the entries on any previa= mosaics.. Several fine collec-
tions of those delicate and beautiful plants the Cope
Beath, will be shown. Some of the chief exhibitors and THE CALCUTTA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIM
grower of the rose have tent their best specimens, both in
—The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamship
pots arid cut flowers—of these there will be a remarkably
E. e display. The entries for pelargosiums include all the i Pomak, Captain Field, with the heavy portion of the above
choicest kinds, comprising many specimens of comment' mails, arrived at Southampton yesterday morning. She
large dimensions. New and rare plants—calcookriss, tall brings in all 176 passengers, amongst whom are fir W. Cod-
cacti, ferns, cut Bowen, arid a large miscellaneous clus, will ringtoo, governor of Gibraltar ; Chief Justice Adams, of
complete this charming exhibition. The entries for fruit ,
include a large collection of ones, gm" sod Hoag Kong ; Lady and Miss Cochrane, and Sir G. and Lady
various others from the principal growers, in greater Whitlock and daughter. The Puonah beings on freight
number and finer condition than is mural at this period of 1,820 packages Indian cargo, and 1,600 bales raw silk, value
the year. A special annonocemett has been issued by the 5000 gt. nnagnig. Gibraltar.—Exchango on London, 90
. directors that the doors of the Palace will not be opened to ! "ye d.t., beito ;
(MOLDONAINEL—WATHERSTON and the season ticket holders sad the public until one o'clock • Paris, M. 30e. ;Marseilles, M. 31c. ;
Nil SIMIAN beg to can the attention of the public to the in phut* of twelve as previously advertised. Genoa, 51. Madrid, 8 days' sight, prem. ; Cadiz, to
POKY of INVOICE which they deliver Ina Odd OctoYAL COLLEGE Or SURGEONS OT ENOLAND.—IIe • ; .Seville, 8 days' eight, dirs. ; Malaga, par ; Baroe-'
Mains mamma et their manufsctory
Pattern chat, I.E. "d. I following gentlemen having medalled,. the necessary exams- loan, to prem. ; Aimeira, }die. ; Valencia, prem. ;
TN worinsaeitpd
Ts read pole, weighier oh dwh Ilt =boas for the diploma were admitted members of the Anoint, di. ; premium on five-hane pieces, 14 to per
St la IV. per w
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Mint prim
:- Messrs. Ruben Moseley, Birmicgliam ;
William Chepman 0 St. Georgies, near Bristol ; ' Dnersvca OT ArawaN Matra —On Sunday the
Mends Meredith Owen, th, North Wales ; Charles . Afrimelloyal Mail Steamship Company's steamer Ethiope
Atubroies Claudou, M.D., Paris, 1841, Charlottestmet, ' will leave Liverpool with mails for kfadeira, Teneriffe, and
Fitzroy-square ; David CarlyleM.D.
,M.D., Glasgow, 1851, me the West Coast of Africa. The box at the poet-orrice will
I Oreemat, Carlisle • Charlie B.obert Lanus, Albrighton be open for the reception of letters, he., until nine o'clock
'Wolverhampton ; 'and Walter John Gurley, Oughterard. ".• sad on the landing stage, Nimbi late few of GI, till
County Galway. 10 o'clock a.m.
A social meeting of the Albertland settlers The secretary to the American Shipowners' As-
about to embark for New Zealand will take place at the satiation in New York reports that the marine casualties
sehool•roorna belougiog to the Bev. Mr. Spurgeoe's Taber- recorded during last mouth are 51 vassals lost, and 80 vow
SITYLBSILW/1 DZMIII. ' node, near the Elepeast and Caddis, on Tuesdevening, at eels damaged sr their ramose partly loot. The
N are invited to ins the NEW
.r _sir. Mr. Jenkinsit , smontpuited by Jr.M Eidgivay, veseeL lost wens 4 steamers, 6 ships, 9 barques, 7 brigs, and
Grirjorlarir wAiimo sad sn. ton in. emu' to toe provincial governinint of Auekland. and the 25 echootters ; aggregate toning., 10,326 was. Fore of the
or Nakao MAMMON angB1101.03"3, Tailors, its, native chiefs (Maori's) reesetty arrived from Auckland, will 80 mosthe were captured by Confederate cruisers sad re
=oppedis Smithehall. be present is the rondos. lewd as bend.

PORE OP APPLICATION m !BLIMP.
To theptreeters of the General Credit and Finance Company of
Lawton (Limited).
Oentlemen,—l request TToe to allot me Metes
In the General Credltand Company of London !Limited),
and I hereby asres to become a member of the Company, to
accept such Shares, or any lees number that may be allotted to
me, and to pay the ZS per Share on allotment, and I request
you to place my name an the Register of Members In respect of
the Shares allotted to me.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Kerma%
Name In full
Address In full
Reference
Date

THE GENERAL CREDIT and FINANCE
COMPANY et LONDON !limited).
No APPLICATIOY for AMANDA will be received from the
east► Mir DAY, the tied Instant
By order of the Nerd,
J. L. AAM3II., Beeretay pre tem.
street, City, My h.. lass.

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