The Express.
London, England, 1863-02-28 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28, 1863.

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The Queen, encompanied by the Crown Princess
of Prussia (Princess 'loyal), drove oat this monis( attended
by Lord A. Paget.
The Prince of Waled and Priem Louis of Hone went
out beating, attended by Lieutenant-Colonel the Hoe. D.
de Hoe, Mayer Teesdale, and Count Parstenstein.
Awl Greavele end Count Lavredio arrived at the Cantle
yesterday.
Earl Granville had an audience of the Queen.

A deputation connected with the Anglo-Awn:alien and
China Telegraph, in reference especially to the portion
of the line between India and Australia ma Java, had an
interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, yester-
day, at his official residence in Do street.
A deputation from the Loudon Aary of the United
Kingdom Alliance to Sir George Grey on the subject of
rendering illegal the hire or use of public houses at par-
liamentary elections waited on the right hon. secretary,
yesterday, at the HOMOMACCI.
A deputation of paper-makers had an interview with
Viscount Palmerston yesterday.

THE FIRST DRAWING ROOM' THT3 SEASON.

(THIS DAY.)

This morning her Royal Highness the Princess
of Prussia, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Hesse
Dramstadt, and suite, left Windsor Castle, and
travelled by special train to Paddington. Her
royal highness, by the command of her Majesty,
held a drawing-room, at Bt. James's Palace. Loon
before the time appointed the Park was crowded with
elegantly-dreamed ladies, anxious to get a glimpse
of the illustrious party, who were loudly cheered.
The royal party were renewed by the lords and ladies of
her Majesty's household and, aooordieg to annual custom,
the Blue-coat boys of the Mathematical School, Christ-

church, Newpte-street, exhibited their charts. which were
most graciously inspected and approved of.
The royal body guard of her Majesty's hon. corps of Gen-
tlemen at Arms was on duty in the state saloon. The
Yeomen of the Guard lined the staircase.

Amongst the early arrivals were the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, her Royallghnees Princess Nary of Cam-
bridge, his Serene Highness Prinos Edward of Saxe Weimar,
Count and Counter Gleichen. The foreign ambassadors
with their ladies and ministers were ushered into the throes.
room, when the presentations, which were extremely nume-
rous, took place.
The dresses and equipages were more magnificent, it was
thought, than they have been for years.

* tallier the Royal Arms of Enema end them of Den.
nark will be Axed.
The (losinthian columns of the Yeardealsonse will be
draped via crimson cloth; from the =Aids will be sus-
pended sap of Bowers, from the centres of which will be
hong wreaths of orange blossom. On the shafts of the
columns will be fixed medallions of the Prince and Princess
in relief, surrounded with wreaths of the oak, surmounted
by the Prince of Wales' plume. Prom the windows will
beeaspeuded crimson drapery, with wreaths, in the centre
of which will be plead alternately the CMS of Denmark and
the Prince of Wales' featiosra. Under the portico, and in •
projecting gallery, will be sesta for ladies and gentlemen.
in the front of which will sit the lady Mayonas surrounded
by young ladies, who on the approach of the Princess
Alexandra will descend from the portico to meet the
Princess, and present to her Royal Highness • bouquet.
Provision has been made for illuminating the building with
pa, and on the balustrade at the summit of the building
will be affixed tripods, from which fire will asoend.
In Bt. Paul's-churchyard accommodation for some 10,000
persons will be afforded to view the procession. The front
of the galleries throughout will be ornamented by a bold
cornice, with Roman tabs, and every 8 feet apart will ap-
pear flags and banners of the country and corporation, and
the several banners of the livery companies.
The front of the Guildhall will, on the evening of the
marriage, be brilliantly illuminated with gu jets through-
out, and a device of the Prince of Wales' feathers, sur-
mounted by • large star.
In the centre of the arch of Tample-bar will be a medal-
lion of the Prince and Princess, surrounded with flags.
Over the centre window the arms united, surmounted with
the stains of Hymen. On each corner of the Bar will be
tripods, emitting incense. The entire cornice of the pedi-
ment will be covered with emblematical devices. Over the
footways will be fixed angels, holding sap of usage blos-
soms, above which will be tripods. derangement. will be
made to illuminate the whole on the night of the marriage.
The Monument will be decorated with flags and banners,
and illuminated on the night of the wedding by an electric

We learn on good authority that hie Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales and hie bride will, after the
marriage, proceed to Osborne by way of Southampton,
instead of the quieter route usually preferred by the
Queen, viz., by way of the Royal Clarence Victualling
Yard. There is a saving of time by the Southampton
route of about half an hour.

We (A doertiser) understand that it was yester-
day agreed by the committee appointed by the Corporation
of the City of London to fix on the form is which the
intended present should be made to the Primes Alexandra,
that the 10,0001. voted for the purpose should be expended
on a diamond necklace and earrings. With this view six
or seven of the leading jewellers of London have been
invited to submit to the committee of msoagement. by
Wednesday next, specimens of their most magnificent
jewels. We understand that the Queen and the Prince of
Wales have expressed their admiration of a necklace which
has been submitted to their inspection ; but it is thought
probable that some of those to be tent in on Wednesday
next may be still more admired by her Majesty and his
royal highness.
As the day for the marriage of the Prince
of Wales approaches, the enthnsium of the inha-
bitants of Liverpool appears to be' fairly aroused,
and there is no doubt that en the 10th the town
will present as gay end festive a scene as any throughout
the country. The mayor, Mr. IL C. Gardner, has invited
about 2,000 of the principal inhabitantt to a magnitioeut ball
and banquet, which his worship intends to give at the town-
hall, and in order to provide the neesseary room for the
nests, the Exchange and underwriters' rooms will be con-
nected with the town-hall buildings by a corridor carried
acmes the Exchange area. Another grand ball
is to be given on the same evening in St. George's
Hall, at which it is expected about 1,000 persons will be
present. The proceeds of this ball will be devoted to the
local charities. The inhabitants of Wallasey, near Liver-
pool, held a meeting yesterday (Friday) afternoon, and
made all the preliminary arrangements for the festivities',
in that locality. The ladies of Liverpool have decided that
their souvenir to the Princess Alexandra shall consist
of a diamond cross, valued at 8001. Mr. Joseph Mayer, et
Liverpool, has been entrusted with the preparation of the
gift, which it is understood will be accompanied bg an ad-
dress. The address will be enclosed not in a casket, as
originally contemplated, but in a folio.
It is understood that several of the London
theatres will be thrown open grataitionsly to the public
oil the °opinion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales, and
negotiations are now pending with other managers. Covent-
garden Theatre already advertises a moroiug performance of
the pantoraine (the last) on the 10th peon., and it is probable
that some other day performances may take place, so as to
distribute the crowd through as many channels as possible.

The Admiralty has ordered that the 10th proximo
is to be kept as a general holiday at all the naval establish.
meats in the country. Extra amp are to be paid for that
day, sod all the gates of naval dockyards are to be illumi-
nated.

PROPOSSD PRESENTATION OE THE " NORWICH
GAT "TO THE PRINCE OF WALIFS.—A provisional com-
mittee hes been formed at Norwich, with the Mayor and
Sheriff at He head, to raise a fund for the purchase of the
Norwich Gates, with the view of presenting them to the
Prima of Wales. It is further suggested that they should
be placed on the Princes recently acquired Sandringham
property. The amount raised up to yesterday at Norwich
for the general celebration of the Prince's marriage was

The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury
entertained at dinner lut evening, at their residence in
Arlington-street, his Excellency the Russian Ambassador,
Viscount and Viscountess Enfield, Lord and Lady Cre-
morns, Lord Llanover, Lord Stanley, M.P., Sir Alexander
and Lady Arabella Bannerman, Captain the Hon. W. E.
fitakvills West and Mr. West, Mr. William and the Hon.
1t,.. Rase, to.
The Earl and Countess of Verulam have arrived
is town from their seat, Gorharnbary Park, Berta, for the
season.

The Countess Spencer issued cards yesterday for
assembly on the 10th proximo.

Viscountess Palmerston will have an assembly
this evening at °Ambridge House.

Lady Westbury has been confined to her resi-
dence is Upper Hyde Park-gardens for some days past by
mins indisposition.

The Right Hon. Benjamin Disraeli, M.P., has
issued ea:dater parliamentary dinners this evening and on
Wednesday next at hie residence at Grosvenor-pts.

Sir John Lister and Lady and Miss Lister Kaye
have arrived ia Graftab•atreet from Debby Graaga, York•
shim

A marriage has been arranged between Captain
R. Easton Robertson, of the 60th Rifles, and Lady Katha-
rine Lew, fourth daughter of the late Fart of Dert-
mouth.

Mr. Henry Greville entertained at dinner in his
house in ttueeu-street, on Thursday evening, the Marquis
and Marchionces of Ailcebury, the Fail and Countess of
Beisborough, the Countess of Shaftesbury, the °ouster of
Spencer, Viscount Sydney, Lord Hamilton, and Mr, Gerard
Start.

Yesterday afternoon a deputation waited upon
his Excellency Mr. Adams, the United Mates Minister, at
his ofscial residence in Portland-place, for the purpose of
preeentieg him with an address signed by more than
13,500 of the inhabitants of Birmingham on the subject of
the American crisis. The deputattoe was introduced by Mr.
Bright, M.P., and cemented of Mr. Charles Merge (the ex-
mayor), Mr. Henry Manton, Mr. George Edinoods (clerk of
the peace), Mr. James Taylor, jun., Mr. William Morgan,
and Mr. J. A. Partridge.

Rear-Admiral Sir Jamas Hem K_C.B., has
been invited to dine at the Slake United Berrie, Club on
the 4th of Kara. The Duke of Cambridge, Sir John
Pakington, the Hoe. A Kinnard (Sir James's brother•in-
law), and a few other Individuals of high rank bare been
invited.

We (Army and Navy Gazette) believe that we
cen ceeratulate the Navy upon a very just committee
being appointed by the government to inquire tato the
position of the service. We understand that Yr. Walpole
is likely to be the chairman, sad that Sir Joke Pakingtoo,
the staunch friend of naval officers, will also he one of the
member%

Mx. DumAre, M.P.-INa (Greenock Adrertieer)
regret to learn that our respected member, Mr. Dunlop, is
unable to attend is his place in parliament, in consequence
of a severe attack of lumlego.

THE PROSECUTION OF PROFESSOR

JOWEIT.

The case et the Rev. Drs. Puaey, Heasley, and
Ogilvy e. the Rev. B. Jowstt, M.A., was resumed yesterday
is the Viewehanosllor's Court at Oxford. The attendance

of nuke end junior members of the University was very
numerous.

Mr. Disiby Latimer appeared for the appelhats ; and
Mr. Pottinger for the respondents.
The learned humor went at great length into the
statutes of the university, quotift very largely from them.
He concluded by saying that, on the whole, he was of opi-
nion, that if he had jurisdiction in the matter, which
was doubtful, it was a jusialicton which the statutes
did not bind him to OXlM'Cille, and which he ought
not to exercise upon this citation. He ought not, there-
fore to permit his office lobe promoted, or in less technical
language, toallow the suit to proceed any further. To allow
the protest, however, would be to declare that he bad ab-
solutely no jurisdiction in the case, of which be
was by no means satisfied. He should therefore
adopt the course which answered most directly
to the opinion at which he had arrived. He
should reject the protest, but be should refuse to order
Professor Jowett to appear, and should refuse to admit ar-
ticles on the part of its promoters. The practical effect
will be to diem's' the defendant. From that refusal the
promoters were at liberty to appeal, and he had the tatislao-
tkin of knowing that if he were wrong, he should be set
right, and that his error, if it were one, would do no serious
in to the univeridty.
Latimer, upon the conclusion of the
,learned assessor's
judgment, gave nodes of appeal
lir. Pottinger then ryes and stated that as the promoters
of the suit had been named, he must apply for the cost' the
respondents had been put to.
deiessor refused the application, as he said his deci-
sion had turned on the uncertain nature of the statutes, and
the expense of the proceedings had not hitherto amounted
to much.