The Express.
London, England, 1862-03-15 00:00:00

BELIGIOUE SERF:OM FOR FOREIGNERS
DURING THE mummy.

There was a numerous gathering of ladies and
gentlemen yesterday evening at the residence of Sir Culling
Eirdly iu Upper Grosvenoretreet, to meet the Bishop
of London and " other promoters of the religious welfare
of foreigners dunog the forthcoming Exhibitiou." Mr.
Wilbraham Taylor, Mr. Burgess, Dr. Davis, the Rev. W.
Arthur, Mr. E. BM's, M.P., end other gentlemen sid-
elined the meeting, some of whom explained the results
et the efforts that had been made dories the former
Exhibition to give religious inetruction to the foreigners,
who, it was stated, were particularly ietereited with metro.
venial tracts. The Bishop of London expressed the grafg.
ration he felt at seeing before him so many clergymen ad
ministers who, though diversified in their religious teethe,
were thus united together is promoting the spiritual welters
of their foreign Christian brethren. Though divessfiled
tionibton they were all united in their belief of the
dOetrince of the Christian religion ; and be looked
forward to the time when their differences would dis-
appar, and all Christians would be gathered together
Igo me fold. His lordship thee alluded to the obstacle
width the Art of Uniformity presented to the preaching at
foreign ministers in our churches, which point bad been
by some of the previous speakers, and be observed
that if the Act of Uniformity were objected to on that
ground, it should be borne in mind that the ecclesiastical
authorities were not to blame, for it was the act of the
legislature. There were, however, 00010T0A114 ways in
which they might promote the religiose good of foreigners
without interfering with the Act of Uniformity, and he
trusted they would all unite their efforts for that pm-
His lordship then explained thecircumstances whichClL the atabliehment of the Royal German Chapel, and
to the gracious permission given by her Majesty for its
appropriation, at times not regrind for the regular persica,
to two special services, one in Garman and one in French.
He concluded by alluding to the lea the nation had sus-
tained by the death of the Prince Consort as an additional
motive for sympathy and spiritual aid to the foreigturs,
especially the Germans, who would come to London duurninegg
tM ensuim seism A mood hymn was then sung,,and
after a benediction from the Bishop of London the company
separsted.

FOREION-OFTICR, Doc. 20.—The Queen han been
graciously pleased to appoint William Raymond Dingell,
Fair., now her Majesty's Consul at Amoy, to he her Ma-
lesty's Cones! at Hankow. The Quiet loss also hew least
nasty pleased to sppoint James Mown, Seq., to he tar
laamiey's Commit at Tientsin.
Tail " Puttee CoNsoar's Faxiss."—lt is satis-
factory to kora that, hereafter and for
Farms the future to bear
the seam of " the Priem Consort's" , they will cove
Simi eider the same immediate managers to illustrate'
the public spirit, enterprise, and perseverauce of their
former tenant ; end to furnish the lame examples to land-
lord. tenant, and labourer, is when in the late Prince Con-
✓an's hands. For owners of laud the examples will be still
maintroed which he had given of the permanent improve.
meet and efficient equipment of states—in all the par-
tkulars of buildings, drainage, roads, and fences. Tenant
farmers will see in continued operation, year by year, both
the systems of steam cultivation he had adopted ; and
they will witoess the progress of herds of shorthorns,
Devon., and Herefords which the Prince bad established
with such ability and maintained with so much perseve-
rance. The management of the Home and Shaw Farms
remaining as heretofore under the immediate superinten-
dence of Sir C. B. Phipps, K.C.B.—that of the Norfolk
and Flemish Farms under the direction of the Has. Colonel
A. N. Hood—and the management of Windsor Park re-
maining is the hands of Major-General Seymour and to•
deputyeurveyor, Mr. Menzies—there is all the guarantee
which devotion to the memory of their chief, knowledge of
his intentions, and personal ability and meal can give, that
the public value and utility of these forms mod the public
interest in them will be maintained.—Gardeners' Chronicle.
DAILLYBURY Cottr,ns. —To the announcement
made in thee, columns tut week, we have to add that the
Haileyhury estate will be cooveyed to the trustees of the
new college in the course of a few days, and that they will
enter into possession of it on the Zith March. Next weak
we hope to publish a list of the counciL Steps are
being taken to procure a principal, or head master, aid
arrangements will be immediately made for the reception
of pupils. We have already intimated that a considerable
number of pupils have been promised ; but as it is desirable
the college should open with am large a number as possibte,
we moot earnestly invite pereuts to make their applications
as early as possible. This is important, as it will be more
convenient to make arrangements for the recepten of slugs
number before the college opens in September, then to adapt
it aftenvards. We also Invite those who intend to become
governors, with the privilege of always having a boy in
the college—or donors, with the right of rioruioating one—
to send es their names to the secretaries at once. in order
that the labours of the council may be facilitated, and a
vod start made by this great educational institution.—
I Hertford Memory,
FITNZELAL OF THE LATE MIL DUNCAN DUNBAR,
BtIiPOWNIR.—The funeral of the late Mr. Duncan
Mahar, the eminent shipowner. took plans yesterday at
Highpte agostery. The mournful eort4e which oomprsed
ion moureingeoscheeaori several private cayenne'', left the de-
eased gent/gum s residence, Po/cheater-terrace. Bayswater.
at 12 o clock, and reached the cemetery shortly after 1
o'clock. The mourners comprised a number of gentlemen
of high standing in the commercial world. At Poplar and
Liniehouse much respect was shown. Nearly all the ship.
=the ERA and West India Docks had their colours
bell meat high, as also the Saga on the pier head
saleasas at the ducks, the lofty mast home at Blackwell,
and 'Amebae's church, the bells at which tolled during
the hems waisted for the mournful osseumer.
Cava: t. Palaces,—Herr Joachim will make hie
bet agpmeseese at the Saturday Concerts this day, and win
=llendahnolia's Oencerto for the violin. Madame
Viewing earl NW Eleanor Viilkinson will also take
I met the eemoart. which will consist entirely of selections
from Mardenseines NAIL