The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-12 00:00:00

DEPARTURE OF DER MAJESTY FOR

GERMANY.

Her Majesty the Queen, with their Royal High-
nesses Prince Alfred and the Princesses Helena and Beatrice,
attended by Lieut.-Colonel Da Plat, Major Cowell, and the
ladies of the royal suite, after alighting from the Vauxbal
station of the South Western Railway, proceeded yesterday
afternoon in private carriages to Woolwich, for embarkation
on board the Fairy steam yacht, en route for Germany.
The royal cortege, which comprised six carriages, was unat-
tended by the usual military outriders, and proceeded at a
smart pace through Deptford Broadway to Greenwich, where
her Majesty arrived at 35 minutes past four, and was re.
oeived with unmistakeable although unobtrusive loyalty by
the entire population. As the cortege passed the ancient
church of St. Alphage the bells sent forth • merry
peal, and the entire line of route was thronged
by thousands of persons, the balconies and win-
dows in the several streets being also fully occupied by
those anxious to obtain a glimpse of her Majesty, who,
with Prince Alfred and the Princesses, was seated in the
foremost carriage, the windows being down. Any attempt
at cheering was instantly suppressed by the majority of the
spectators, in accordance with the well-known royal desire.
Her Majesty, during the journey to Woolwich, more than
one acknowledged her approval of the loyal scene which
presented itself. At Woolwich the streets were equally
crowded, the spacious area known as Bereeford-equare, im-
mediately floating the main gate of the Royal Annual,
being occupied by many thousands of persons ; but owing
to the excellent arrangements made by the police authori-
ties no obstruction resulted to the royal carriages, which,
after leaving Greenwich, proceeded through Lower Charlton
to Woolwich, arriving at the Amens' precisely at 5 o'clock.
On entering the establishment Prince Alfred courteously
returned the salute of the police force assembled on each
side of the roadway, and the royal cortege proceeded at once
to the pier, which was fitted up in an excellent manner
and *peered with an awning, the Boor being laid with
scarlet baize. On alighting from the carriages her Majesty
and royal family were received at the entrance of the pier
by Earl Granville (who accompanies her Majesty to Ger-
many), Viscount Sydney (Lord Chamberlain'and Lorl-Lieu-
tenant of Kent), General Sir David Wood, R. A., Colonel
Maude, R.A. (equerry), Sir F. W. K Nioolson (superinten-
dent of Woolwich Dockyard), and Captain Gordon (military
storekeeper). Her Majesty was attired in mourning ; she
appeared to be in good spirits, and cheerfully conversed
with Lord Sydney and the officers named, who accompanied
the royal party to the pier head, off which were moored the
steam yacht Fairy, Master Commander Welch, the Trinity
steam vessel Irene, and Admiralty steam vessel Vivid,
Master Commanding Allen. The Black Eagle steam
vessel, Master Commanding Whinier, bad left several hours
previously with the royal luggage, which was conveyed to
Woolwich by nine fourgona and vans. At ten minutes past
five o'clock her Majesty and family, with Earl Granville
and others, embarked on board the Fairy, and the remainder
of the royal suite and servants on board the Irene and
Vivid. The opposite shore of the river was crowded with
spectators. The squadron immediately got under weigh and
steamed down the river, the Fairy beieg in advance, fol-
lowed by the Irene and Vivid. On the squadron arriving off
Erich au interesting incident occurred. The Greed steam-
vessel, Captain Wheeler, belonging to the Woolwich Steam-
packet Compaoy, and plying between Gravesend and Lon-
don, was on her up voyage, laden with passengers from
Gravesend, when she neared the Fairy, and the
whole of the passengers on deck gave a round
of hearty cheers, which were instantly acknow-
ledged by the captain and officers of the Fairy.
The squadron arrived off Gravased shortly before six
o'clock, and made up to the royal steam yacht Victoria and
Albert, Captain his Serene Highness the Prince of Leinin.
gen, and the Osborne royal yacht, Commander Bower. The
entire squadron then dropped down the river to the Nore,
where it was to anchor. Her Majesty end royal family were
to lamp on board the royal steam yacht, proceeding to Ant-
werp this morning. The police arrangements at Woolwich
were well carried out by Superintendents Mark, of the
dockyard force, and Bray, of the B. division. The stringent'
regulations with regard to the clerks and workmen at the
Royal Arsenal were rigidly observed, and none were allowed
to witness the royal cortege. All visitors were refused ad-
minion, and this rule applied even to field officers in uni-
form. Her Majesty's carriages returned to London imme-
diately after the embarkation.

The rumour which obtained currency through
the local press, a few days ago, that the Prince of Wales
had purchased Newstesd Abbey, is stated by the present
proprietor, Mr. Webb, to be entirely without foundation,
as he has no intention to part with the property.

His Royal Highness the Colint de Flandre,
attended by Hajar Burnell, haa left the Clarendon Hotel
for Abergeldie, N.B.

His Excellency Count Pasolini, governor of
Turin, has not yet left town on his return to Italy ss stated.
His excellency will, however, shortly take his departure for
Turin by way of Paris.
The Duke of Newcastle has arrived at Thomas's
Hotel, Berkeley.square, from Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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The Duke of Buccleuch, since attending at the
Highland Society's show at Kelso, has been staying at
Dalkeith Pa/ace, near Edinburgh. The duchess and the
Ladies Scott are at Carlsbad, and are not expected home
until the end of next month.

The Marquis and Marchioness Cholmondeley
have left Carlton-house-terrace for Westbrooke, near
Hemel Hempstead, on a visit to the Hon. Dudley and Lady
Georgians Ryder.

The Countess of Dalkeith and Lady Georgians
Hamilton left town on Monday for Beandesert, near Lich-
geld, to visit the Marquis and Marchioness of Abercom.
The Earl of Daliceith has gone to Germany for a few
weeks.

The Earl of Daihousie has arrived at his lord-
ahip's shooting quarters in Scotland, where a select circle
of his friends meet to-day for grouse shooting and deer
stalking.

Viscount and Viscountesa Hill and Captain Hill
have arrived at his lordship's shooting quarters in Inver-
ness-shire from Hawkstoue Park, Shropshire.
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Lord St. John has arrived at Flowerdale House,
Gairloch, Inverness-shire, for the shooting sawn.
Lady Georgina Grey came from Rome expressly
to be present at the marriage of her niece, Miss Wood,
daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood.

The Hon. Charles A. Murray, the British
Minister at Dresden, and Mn. Murray, have arrived in
town within the last few days from Germany, the hon.
gentleman having obtained leave of absence for two
months.

Mies Burdett Coutta Lea s garden party at
Holly Lodge, Highgate, this afternoon.

The marriage of Mr. Hugo Meynell, eldest ROD
of Mr. Hugo Charles Meynell Ingram, of Hors Cross, and
Miss Wood, eldest daughter of the Right Hon. Sir Charles
Wood, But., M.P., and Lady Mary Wood, was solemnised
yesterday morning at St. Paul's Church, Wilton-place,
Knightsbridge. The event attracted a numerous congre-
gation, in addition to the large circle of friends of the con-
tracting parties. The religious ceremony was performed
by the Hoe. and Rev. Robert Liddell, perpetual curate of
St. Paul's, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Cholmeley. The bride
was given away by her father, Sir Charles Wood.

On Saturday last the Rev. Charles John Brereton,
B A., was instituted to the consolidated rectories of
Thornage and Brintoe, in the counts of Norfolk, oe the pre-
sentation of the Rev, Stovall Beseeton, of Brioingharo, is
theism' county.