The Express.
London, England, 1852-08-12 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL.

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Cotton firm. Freights dull. In wool gnat ac-
tivity. Stock market busy, and breadatuffs brisk.
Exchange steady, on London, Ile!.

Vio Court.

A deputation from the parish of Liverpool, con-
sisting of Mr. Richard Johnson, Mr. Charles Wdliner, and
Mr. Charles Hart (Vestry Clerk), had an interview with
Mr. Secretary Walpole yesterday at the Home Once.
Despatches were received from the Governor of the Cape
of Good Hope yesterday at the Colonial Office. Despatch.*
were also received from the Governors of Sierra Leone and
Van Diensen's Land.

We regret to hear that Mr. Urquhart, late M.P.
for Stafford, is seriossly ill.

THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO BELGIUM.

WALMER, Acoutir 11.
About half-past Ave o'clock last evening the
booming of cannon from tho battery of Weimer Castle
sifnalled the arrival in the Downs of the royal squadron.
L lion the whole of the fleet coming up, they slipped anchor
in front of the Castle, where the Duke of Wellington is at
present sojourning. The loyal demonstrations, both at Deal
and Wilmer, were meet enthusiastic. Numerous sailing
boats, with every other available description of craft,
crowded with townspeople, quickly put off, eager to catch a
glimpse of the Queen and the royal squadron. Shortly
atter the Royal Victoria and Albert yacht had east anchor,
his Royal Highness Prince Albert, accompanied by several
distinguished members of the royal @Wte. came ashore in sn
open boat, and proceeded to V. almer Castle to visit the
Duke. After a stay of some length the Prince Consort quit-
ted the esatle, and returned on board. The royal fleet then
made preparations for passing the night (which proved
pretty favourable) in the Downs. This morning broke
with tempestuous symptoms, notwithstanding which, how-
ever, her Majesty gave orders to proceed, and the royal
squadron weighed anchor about five o'clock. Shortly be-
fore sin the whole fleet steamed off briskly for the shore of
Belgium, under a royal salute from the guns of Weimer
Castle.

ANTWERP, Avower 10.
The streets and quay. of Antwerp rresented a scene of
great excitement to-day, in consequence of the hourly ex-
pected arrival of her Majesty. The trains upon the Belgian
lines, as well as upon the principal French routes, have for
the last day or two been pouring in a continued stream of
visitors, while the demand for lodgings and accommodation
has been turned to excellent pecuniary account by the honest
burghers of the city. During a greater pert of the
day the quay hu been occupied by troops of lancers
and other military bodie., drawn up in readi-
ness to receive with devoted homage and re-
sct the s ,vereign of that country with which, in
dayse of yore, Holland once bravely disputed the eoveringnty
of the seas Thousands of eyes were anxiously directed
along the banks of the Scheldt, or were waiting with the
utmost impatience. to witness the arrival of the pigeons
which, set free at Flushing, were to announce the entry of
the peaceful Bridals squadron in the waters of Belgium.
Up to the time of my writing, however, the expectations of
the good people have not hien gratified, sad a general
opinion appesrs to prevail that her Majesty will not arrive
until to-morrow (Wednesday). The King of the Belgians
arrived at his palate to day, where preparations of the most
extensive kind have been made for giving a fitting reception
to the Queen. The station of the Antwerp, )(alias, and
Bumph Railway has been decorated with a profusion of
English and Belgian flags and banners, and a reception
room has been provided, fitted with crimson and gold, and
ornamented with a variety of beautiful exotica and Bowen,
as it is expected that her Majesty will make ass of that line
of railway on the occasion of her paying a visit to Brussels.
On her return from Brussels, it is generally understood
that the royal visitors will take the opportunity of exa-
mining the buutiful collection of modern paintings of the
artists of all nations, which was yesterday thrown open to
the public.

ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN IN BELGIUM.
(BY SUBMARINE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

ANTWERP, WZMINIIIDAT ETININO.
The Queen has arrived.
She cast anchor at a quarter past seven o'clock
this evening.
The King of the Belgians arrived from Laticken at
45 minutes past seven, went on board the yacht, and
dined there.

The Queen will Iwo to-morrow morning for
Brussels.