The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-18 00:00:00

AMERICA.

)N, JCL Y 17.

The North German Lloyd steamer Bremen,
Captain Weansla, with the mails for England,
France, and Germany, from New York on the btb,
6 p.m., arrived of Cowes, ea route for Bremen, at
2 p.m. Maw, . liaises peausgers, 10i of
whom are for Southampton ; also 686,210 dollars
in specie, of which 472,210 dollars for England,
208,000 dollars for France, and 6,000 dollars for
Germany.
The Teutonia arrived out on the Ist inst.

QUEENSTOWN, JULY 17.
The Inman steamship Glasgow arrived here this
evening. She left New York on the evening of the
sth inst., and brings 282 passengers and 4798,450
dole. in specie ou freight. Her news has been fully
anticipated.

BALLooN EXPIIIIIIIINTS. —The balloon committee
of the British Association made another and a successful at
tempt to ascend from Wolverhampton, yesterday morning.
Mr. Glaisber, the superintendent of the Metenrotosical de.
partment, and Mr.Coxwell,the well known aeronaut, started
on their aerial voyage soon after 9 o'clock, and at 7 o'clock in
the evening a telegram was received from Mr. Glaisher,
statkg that the balloon had descended near Oakham, at
about noon, after an altitude of nearly five miles bad been
reached. The temperature at that height was 18 degrees,
the air very dry, and the electricity positive.

Cut irrai FaLace.—The Dramatic College Fete
will take place at the Crystal Palace to-morrow and on
Monday. Foremost among the amusement* will be the
Fancy Fair. for which nearly forty ladies*, the leading
members of the thematic profession, will lurid stalls. The
fair will be opened at twelve o'clock to-morrow by procla-
mation of the herald, Mr. F. Rower. The amusemeuts are
many and various. The great concert room at the Palace
will be enclosed and fitted up as a theatre, with scenery and
appointments. Aunt Sally will be kept by Mr. Buckatone,
and other celebrated artistes. On the following Wednesday
Bloodin will give a performance ou the high rope in the
centre transept, and will, for this occasion, perform some of
his moat extraordinary teak, amoog thorn that of taking
luncheon on the rope, carrying with him his chair sod table.
On Friday he will make an ascent over the fountains. The
entire series of great fountains will be played on Friday.
The annual drawing for the prizes of the Art Union is fixed
for the 31st July. It is understood that the council intend
bringing forward on this occasion some new and charming
original works by the most distinguished artists. Among
the presentation work' Monti's Bride, Copeland's Arabesque
Vase, Miller's Evangeline, and the Cupid Basket, continue
to be the rage.
THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY AND THE FLEET
Szwza.—We are glad to find that the accounts supplied of
the accident to these works on Wednesday were somewhat
exaggerated. The newer, which, from being overcharged with
storm water, famed itself into the bell mouth of the lime,
was • small auxiliary, forming one of the district con-
nexions with the Fleet-ditch, 111 Maiden-lane, King's-eross.
The rush of water into tho railway works at the station
now approaching completion at King's-cross, was alarming
for a short period, and threatened to become much
more extensive, but in consequence of the very
short time the storm lasted, the flow of water
into the works did not exceed 2) feet in depth.
All fear of further injury was overcome by twelve o'clock at
night. The whole of the works, both upon the line and the
sewer were yesterday going on as usual, every possible
effort being made on the part of Mr. Jay and his numerous
staff of men to repair the damage occasioned by the frac-
ture of the sewer some weeks sinre, so as to get the
nest way finished to the temporary station for the 'City
yiniat
West-street, near Farringdonatreet, us soon as possible, and
on the behalf of the Metropolitan Board of Works to re-
build the sewer and made good the roadway the entire
length of the breakage.
SALMON IN THE THAMES.—The interesting pro-
cess of hatching young fry from the spawn of salmon and
trout has been going on for some time at Hampton. on the
banks of the Thames, under the influence of the " Thames
Angling Preservation Society." It is hoped that when the
drainage of London is diverted the Thames may become au
important salmon sod trout stream. Of the 20,000 'moots
put into the river during the last two months, it is hoped
that the major part may remain during the first year of
their existosos in clear water, and that they will then have
power to enable them to make a quick passage to the sea,
nod afterwards a socomsful return to their native river.
By inquiring at the society's offices, Lion Hotel, Ham jin
the process may be seen in the boxes and apparatus
in a brook in the neighbourhood. The hatching wil
con-
tinue during the present month. Messrs. Ponder and
Wm. H. Lawrence are the moat active members of the
society in the experiment, but a keeper is provided to take
charge of the fry and exhibit it to the public.
THE BIERNIT DOCK BOARD AND THE PETROLEUM
TIM:M.—The dangers likely to arise from the continued
importation of petroleum cause great anxiety in Liverpool;
and at the meeting of the Mersey Dock Board yesterday,
the best method of dealing with petroleum laden vends
led to an interesting discussion. Several members sug-
gested that a special dock, or part of a dock, should be
appropriated to vends with such dangerous cargoes, one
eased, containing • cargo of this inflammable article
tr • z. ilesimishable by water) having been observed in the
Dock with • fire on deck. Mr. Tobin add
*snail= now before parliament wi l give the board
powers' to deal promptly with vessels and erases of
petroleum and other inflammable oils. Ultimately the et&
yea was referred to the Docks and Quays comsaittes.

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government), URI its numerous omits andspecious
apartments and offices, was fitted up for the recep-
IBMs and entertainment of upwards of 4,000 invited
gnats.
sin advance of the main building, and covering
ahgreater part of the fore-court (known as Guild-
yard), a spacious and lofty saloon was erected,
commodious entrances, lobbies, and side pas-
sages, its dimensions being 45ft. in breadth, 75ft.
in length, and 3&t. in height. The interior of
this saloon was decorated in the Gothic style of
architecture, and ranged on each side of the
apartment were sixteen modelled and draped
female figures in imitation of marble. In the
ales were placed allegorical statues of the four
q4artus of the globe, surrounded by the choicest
gants, supplied by Mr. B. Williams, of Holloway.
Tim tastoftd arrangement of these plants and
amities according to • geographical plan, was un-
dertaken by James R. Scott, Esq. The saloon was
lighted from the roof by innumerable star-light
barn= of gas.
In the earlier part of the evening it was used as
• hall of reception, where the Lord Mayor and the
Lady Mayoress received the guests as they arrived.
Inter in the evening, however, it was appropriated
for dancing, an orchestral band being placed in •
balcony over the eastern entrance.
Leaving the saloon the visitors passed through a
vestibule (the ordinary porch of the building), into
great hall. The length of this famous building
• 63 feet, its breadth is 50 feet, and its height 55
f t. It was arranged on this occasion as a concert
m, having a spacious orchestra at the eastern
. After the concert it was used as the principal
-700 M.
n the centre of the large window over the or-
ra, was • colossal statue, emblematical of the
y of London, welcoming all nations with ex-
ded arms. Above the statue, ou • wide green
, was inscribed in golden letters, this quotation
Shakespeare :
" At first sad last, the burly welcome."
lie statue and those in the saloon were modelled
b Mr. Hone, the sculptor, and draped by Mr. F.
ton, the -tist.
a large painting surrounding the statue were
blems of the liberty of the press and religions
f*sdom, represented on one side by a female figure,
grinling press, and an altar from which rose a
lffiobent tame, and nu the opposite side by another
figure, an open Bible on a reading stand, and a
similar emblem of light.
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The window at th; west end of the hall had in its
centre a pictorial representation of the monument to
be erected in commemoration of the International
Exhibition of 1851, by Joseph Durham, Esq.,
beneath which was placed a tine bust of his late
Royal Highness the Prince Consort, by the same
sculptor.

Above this monument were three allegorical
figures, representing Art, Genius, and Knowledge.
On the left of the group were angelic messengers
conveying the names of the successful competitorsof
1851 to their native countries, with a view of the
original Crystal Palace beneath, and on the right
other messengers bearing away the names of those
who have been successful in 1862, with the present
International Building beneath.
The clustered columns which divide the side walls
of the hall into compartments of Gothic tracery
work were surmounted by shields of arms of the
principal incorporated companies or trade guilds of
the City, and from the cornice above were suspended
the flags and banners of various countries, the
columns themselves being decorated with branches
of green foliage. In the intervening com-
partments were affixed medallion representa-
tions, surrounded by gilt wreaths, of the
arms of the several nations who have contri-
buted works to the International Exhibition.
These arm were supported on either side
by a lion couchant, with a lamb in front, and were'
backed by golden radiations of light extending to-
wards obelisks, on which were inscribed the names
of exhibitors to whom medals have been awarded,
or who have earned the distinction of being honour-
ably mentioned. On the battlements of the screen
by which the lower portion of the walls are lined,
and extending from trophy to trophy, were shrubs
and plants in every variety, with festoons of
flowers, which were supplied and arranged by
Messrs. Cuthbert and Gnmbley.
On the front of the north gallery, facing the en-
trance to the ball, was a portrait of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge.
Four compartments on the north side of the hall,
and one on the south, contained sculptured monu-
ments erected at the expense of the corporation to
the following distinguished persons, viz. :—Alder-
man Beckford, Lord Mayor in 1762 and 1769,
by Moore • Adanral Lord Nelson, by J. Smith
(1810) • The Duke of Wellington, by Bell (1855) ;
The RUH of Chatham, by Bacon (1782) ; and The
Right Hon. Wm. Pitt, by Bubb (1813).
At the head of the flight of step., beneath the
north gallery is a long corridor which leads to a
number of spacious rooms, appropriated on this oc-
casion for the accommodation of visitors.

In the loggia of that called the Exchequer Court
was an interesting statue of Jeannie Deans, by J.
G. Dough, Esq.
In the court-yard, seen from the opening on the
north side of this room, was a htrge scenic represen-
tation, joined with water flowing over large clusters
of flowers encased in crystal shades or coven.
In another court-yard or recess at the western
end of the room was represented a large cascade.
Both scenes were painted by Mr. F. Fenton.
The Council Chamber and the Exchequer
Court, both approached by the before-mentioned
corridor, and also the following places below stain,
were appropriated and fitted up as refreshment and
supper rooms—via, the large hall of the Company
of Coopers, the inner court-yard between the offices
of the town-clerk and the architect, and the crypt
of the Guildhall.

In the crypt was a range of ancient buffets, con-
taining a display of valuable plate, • portion of
which was kindly lent for the occasion by some of
the City companies.

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The numerous lobbies and passages throughout
the entire building and its adjuncts were lined and
draped with cloth of various txdours appropriately
ornamented with shields of the City arms, the cap of
maintenance, and the sword and mace, surmounted
by a bordering of wreaths and flowers ; and in
every available recces were placed groups of
flowezing shrubs and plants. The floors of the is.
loon, the great ball, and the surrounding apart-
monde were covered with felt, having green stems
on a stone colour ground.
As in 1881, at the parent entertainment, much

amusement was excited by the strange positions in
which the visitors often found themselves ; some-
times they were dancing in Guildhall-yard ; some-
times taking coffee in the pollee-court, leaning
familiarly on the magistrates' gilded chair, or talk-
ing amiable nothings to young ladies on a spot len-
dared penal by many prisoners at the bar. Some-
times they were watching busy waiters washing
plates in the jury-box, or gulping ices in a brown
counting-house, usually devoted to transactions con-
nected with Oity lands. They devoured cold
chicken and galantines, and cracked champagne
bottles recklessly under the very shadow of the
Bankruptcy Court ; or perspired freely in that
picturesque crypt, which is much more airy as a
thoroughfare into Basingball-atrret than as a quilted
supper-room.
The guests invited to the present entertainment
may be classified es follows :—Members of the
Royal family, members of the government and
great officers of state, the judges, members of
the House of Peers, members of the House of
Commons, foreign ambassadors, other distinguished
foreigners, Commissioners for the Exhibition of
1861, Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1992,
the Couneil of Chairmen of Jurors, foreign jurors,
English jurors, colonial jar members of the
.adminiatentive staff of the Exhibits , the Council
of the Society of Arta, representatives of learned
societies, mayors of the chief provincial cities and.
towns, masters or prime wardens of the twelve
principal City Companies, past sheriffs of London
and Middlesex, members of the Metropolitan Board
of Works, members of the Board of Conservators
of the Thames representatives of dock companies,
joint stock banks, painting, sculpture, music civil
engineering, architecture, mercantile and trading
establishments, and the press ; treasurers of the
royal hospitals, bankers, members of the Stock
Exchange, English and foreign merchants, ship-
owners, eminent traders and manufacturers, eaThe
invitations sent to the Commissioners of the Inter-
national Exhibition alone numbered between 800
and 900, and the total guests must have been
nearly 4,000.
The company, on their arrival, were received by
Mr. Deputy Harrison (Chairman), and the members
of the Entertainment Committee, and were pre-
sented to the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor and Lady
Mayoress, in the saloon.
The concert began punctually at 9 o'clock, when
the Lady Mayoress left the reception-room for the
Great Hall. The band numbered nearly 100 per-
formers, under the excellent ocuiductorship of Mr.
Alfred Mellon and every corner of the hall was
jammed full of visitors, in every variety of court,
military, and official, as well as evening dress.
The following is the programme of the concert :
Greed Overture composed expressly for the
opening of the Internatiosal Fabibitioo,
1862
Trio, " This Yogic Wove Scarf " (Mountain
Sylph), Miss Loins Pyles, Mr. Sims Reeves,
and Mr. Weiss
Catmint, " The Spirit's Song," Madame
Wilton-Dolby
Seen, "Oh ! a glorious tight" (Oheroo),
Yr. Sims Rl181110
Air sued Venation. (Clown Diamonds), 2tiee
Louisa Pyne
Commie Violion, Hen Joachim
Part Song, "Oh Hula ! Oh Vales ! " Mies
Louisa Pyne, Madame Dolby, Mews
Domdd King Weiss Meedshseha.
ROMAN" "0, mio" (Prophets), Ma-
dame Ditties
"My guiding star " (Robin Hood),
Mr. Rime Reeves
Dees, "Dimon. io Son " (limber of Seville),
Miss Loom Pyne and Mr. Smithy
Greed March, composed expresely for the
ming of the Intonational Exhibition,
Ashes.

After the concert, or about 11 o'clock, the ample
supper provided by Messrs. Staples, of the Albion,
gave new vigour to the half-exhausted visitors, and
at half-past 11 tbe fourteen dances on the list were
commenced by as dense and energetic a mass as Mr.
Cuote's band ever had the pleasure of performing
to. By this time the Lord Mayor bad retired,
fatigued with his long reception labours, and his
indefatigable assistants, Messrs. Harker and Toole,
got some little rest for lungs that had been rather
overworked in announcing nearly four thousand
people. Some time after midnight the company
was very slightly thinned, and t►ere was no pro-
of a general departure until long after day-
break.