The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-15 00:00:00

OUR RELATIONS WITH CHINA.

The following despatch received at the Foreign-
office from Sir Frederick Bruce, her Majesty's
Envoy Extraordinary and Chief Superintendent
of Trade in China, is published in last night's
Ga:ette :

Pekin, April 10, 1863.

. . .
My Lord,—Referring to my despatch of Bth September,
1862, I have the honour to state that Mr. Medburst, before
leaving Sluinghae, published the letter to him which formed
inclosure in that despatch. The publication has done good,
by clearing tip the misapprehen ion that prevailed as to
the real position of foreigners at the Chinese ports open
to trade, and as evidence that her Majesty's govern.
ment will not agree to any system which does
not respect the territorial rights of the Chinese
government, and its exclusive jurisdiction over its own sub-
jects. This exclusive jurisdiction of China over Chinese,
and of each foreign nation over its subjects, is the foun-
dation on which the international relations of China with
the outer world is based.

I am glad to say that Monsieur Bertbsmy enclosed to
the French government the paper containing my corres-
pondence with Mr. Medhuret, as expressing the views enter-
tained by him on this delicate question. They are fully
concurred in by the Russian and the American ministers.
The British and American communities have appointed
• committee to prepare • scheme for the municipal govern-
ment of the large part of the settlement inhabited by
them, in conformity with these principles, and I hope that,
with the aid of their experience, a system may be found
which will meet the requirements of the place, ►nd to which
the Chinese government will give its assent.
The growth of Bhanghae is wonderful ; its population is
estimated at 1,500,000, and it bids fair to become soon the
most important city of the East. The chines', flock to it
on account of the security it enjoys, and the silk manufac-
ture which was destroyed by the Taeping occupation of Soo-
chow and Hung-chow, is taking root at Shanghae.
It is a subject of great satisfaction to me that our reso-
lution to save Shanghae from the destruction that menaced
it at the hands of the Taeping horde has not only been
productive of great benefit to trade, but has afforded a safe
aaylum and an escape from ruin to so large • body of the
industrious and respectable native population.—l have, kc.,
FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE.
The Right Hon. Earl Russell, K.G.,

trbt Coum

BRUSSELS, AUCCST 12.

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Helena
Prince Alfred, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, em-
barked on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Cap.
taro Prince Leiningen, yesterday afternoon, at 6 o'clock, off
Greenbithe, and immediately proceeded down to the Nor,.
where the yacht was anchored for the night.
Atan early hour this morning the anchor was weighed
and tte royal yacht proceeded on her wage to Antwerp,,
followed by her Majesty's ships Osborne and Vivid, and the
Trinity-house yacht.
Ate quarter before 2 o'clock p.m., the royal yacht
arrived off Antwerp. Shortly afterwards the Queen, royal
family, and suite, landed, and were conveyed from the
lauding-place in the carriages of the King of the Belgians to
the railway station, where especial train was in waiting to
convey her Majesty.

At a quarter before four o'clock the train stopped at
the station of Scharbeck, where his Majesty King Leopold,
with the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, wag in waiting to
waive her Majesty.
The Queen and Royal Family immediately left the train,
and baring got into the King's carriage. aocompaoied his
Majesty to Lakes.

liar Majesty bad a favourable passage, bat has suffered •
good deal from the fatigue of the journey.
The lathes in attendance on the Queen also drove to
Laeken. The gentlemen of the suite generally are enter.
twined at the Palace at Brussels. Prince Alfred also is
lodged in the Palace at Brussels, attended by Major CowelL
Sir D. Courconmely bad au interview with the Duke of
Newcastle yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office
from the Governors of the Settlements on the West Coast
of Africa, the West India Islands, and from the Lord High
Commisaioner of the lonian Islands.

The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland have left
Trentham Park, Staffordshire, for Scotland, the Marquis
of Stafford and the youthful members of the family having
preceded them on Monslay. The duke and duchess intend
to make a short stay at Tarbet before going to Dunrobin
Castle.

Vie Earl and Countess of Warwick have left
War 'Fick Cratle for Scotland, on a tour of visits.

The Earl of Dudley left Dudley House, Park-
lane, on Thursday last, for Forrest Lodps, Argyleshire, in
order to commence grouse shooting.

The Countess of Malmeebury has left Heron
Court, near Christchurch, Hants, for Scotland, where her
ladyship will meet the noble earl.

The Earl of Sefton has left Croxteth Park for
Scotland for the shooting ,same.

The Countess Craven and Ladies Craven have left
Drakelow, Derbyshire, when they had been visiting Sir
Henry and Lady Sophia Dee Vieux, for Coombe Abbey,
near Coventry.

The Earl and Countess of Aberdeen are enter-
taining a small family party at Haddo House, Aberdeen-
shire. The (erre health is satisfactory. Lord Haddo has
distinguished himself as an excellent shot during the volun-
teer rifle coated' in Scotland.

The Earl and Countess Grey left Howick Hall,
Northumberland, on Tuesday, for a tour of visits in Scot-
land.

Viscount and Viscountess Grey de Wilton leave
town today to visit the Earl and Countess Craven ►t Coombe
Abbey, near Coventry.

The Right Ron. Sir Charles Wood, Bart., M.P.,
and Lady Mary Wood and family left town yesterday for
Mickleton Park, Yorkshire.

The Hon. Beatrice Byng, maid of honour to her
Majesty, and youngest daughter of the late Vice-Admiral
the 800. H. D. Byng, was married yesterday at St. George's,
Hanover-equate, to Mr. H. Blundell, eldest sou of the lute
Mr. R. B. Blundell, of Deyabrook, West Derby. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. F. Hopwood, cousin to
the bride.

The Convocation of the Prelates and Clergy of
the Province of Caoterbury was prorogued oa Wed...
day Out, in the Jerusalem Chamber, Westminster, by the
7ioar-nenenil, "Y. Travers Tofu, under a communion from
his Grace the Lord Archbishop of Waterbury, Primate of
all England ►nd Metropolitan, pursuant to the royal writ,
to Thursday, October 15.