The Express.
London, England, 1864-08-13 00:00:00

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INTELLIGEICK

OSBORNE, Amor It
The Queen, acoompanied by Prince Leopold,
drove oat yesterday afternoon.
♦iaooeetee' 'ocean and Lieutenant-General the Hoe.
C. Grey were ia attendee*.

TM DANISH ARMY.
A Copenhagen latter in the Afoniteur de l'Armee
contains the following information :
The Danish army is about to be almost wholly non-
oestrated in the capitol and at Fredericksburg. Holbelt
time, and Prestos in Zealand. The government will
the have ft at its immediate disposal. Six regiments
have already arrived in Oopeahagra, where they
wire wall received by the people, who render full
iodide to their courage. The King and Qneea received
the officers, who show great devotedness for the dynasty.
The regiments formed in SleawirHolstain and Lamm-
burg are disbanded. A great number of officers belonging
to them have requested permission to serve in the Danish
army, and the favour, it is thourht, will be granted. The
prisoners will be gi►en up after the peace ; several among
them, however, have obtained per:alnico to return to their
families, still remaining prisoners on parole.

THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND
PRINCESS OF WALE TO SCOTLAND.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales, accompanied by their infant son, Prince
Victor, left Loud= by the 8.40 p.m. limited expire=
trek on the North London Railway for Scotland on
Wedneeday. The suite of their royal highnesses included
Major Teesdale, equerry to the Prince ; Lieutenset-Gueral
Knollys ; Dr. &seeking, physician in ordinary to the
Prince ; and the Hon. Mrs. Edward Coke. Their royal
highnesses reached Stirling shortly after eight o'clock,
and were received with loyal acclamation by a large
crowd assembled on the platform of the station, where
they we. received by Major H. D. Erskine, of Cardrose, a
schoolmate of the Prince of Wales. Provost Marne, of
Stirling, was also awaiting the royal party on the arrival of
the train, and had the honour of being presented to the
Prince and Princess. The other magistrates sad the high
constables of the burgh were likewise on the platform. The
Prince and Princess, on leaving their saloon cankers, were
most enthusiastically cheered, and the ladies who were pri-
vileged to enter the station showed the utmost anxiety to
get a glimpse of the royal babe, who was conveyed direct to
Colluder. The Prince and Princess drove from the sta-
tion to Campbell's Royal Hotel, where they partook of
breakfast, after which they proceeded in a carriage
and pair from the Royal Hotel to Stirling
where they visited the ramparts, the Douglas mom, the
armoury, the mess-room, Re. They purchased venous arti-
cles from the table of the Douglas room, formed al the
wood of that oelebeated apartment, and also of Ban-
nockburn and Abbey Craig woods. The Prince wrote in the
visitors' book, " T'be Prince and Prices. of Wales."
Colonel Nugget accompanied the royal party, and explained
to them the various objects of interest in the Castle, and
those included in the splendid panoramic view to:be obtained
from the ramparts.
On the arrival of the Prime and Princess of Wales
in Stirling, Mr. J. F. Crawford, bookseller, Stirling,
handed to Lieutemint-Geneeal Bully; for the
purpose of presenting to her Royal Highness the Princess
of Wales, a very elegantly bound volume of Sir Walter
Scott's " Lady of the Lake," bound in Douglam-room oak,
and having on the side a beautiful oil coloured view of
Stirling Castle. The book was printed in gold and black,
and contained a fine collection of full page photographs of
the lake district. Her royal highness was graciosudy
pleased to accept of the gift. After their return from
the castle, the Prince and Princess drove to the railway
station, to join the 10,45 train for Baßoeh. On entering
the *klieg station their royal highnesses ware received
by she Duke of Montero., Lord and lady Abernomby,
and Mr. Stirling of Rippeodavie. The royal party, on
proceeding to the saloon carriage which was to convey them
along the Forth and Clyde Junction Railway to Balloch,
were loudly cheered by a large assemblage of the inhabi-
. tack of Stirling. The Duke of Montrcee, one of the
directors of the line, and Major Erskine had the honour of
accompanying their royal highnesses. At the stations along
the line at which the train stopped them were large crowds
of people Mlle= to obtain a sight of the royal pair, who
were loudly cheered when the train arrived. At the Dry-
mea station the Princess was presented with a tasteful
bouquet from Bochananbonse, and at this station the
Doke of Montrose took leave of their royal highnesses. On the
arrival of the train at Ballocb, the Prince and Princess were
received by Sir James C,olquhoun of Lass, Bart. Among the
other gentlemen present were Mr. Alexander Sreollett, of
Benhill, Mr. Robert Napier, of (Misname, Mr. Jas. Mackenzie,
of Auchinglass, and Mr. Archibald Orr Ewing. The three
Vale of Leven rifle volunteer corps, represented by about
120 men, under the command of Lieutenant-Colossi Finley,
were drawn up in line at Balloch station, and as soon as the
train stopped the volunteers presented arms, and the band
struck up the National Anthem. The line being formed in
open order, the Prince of Wales left the royal carriage and
proceeded along the ranks amid the plaudits of • an-
, moron' assemblage of spectators. As the Prince pro-
, ceeded with the inspection the commissioned officers
had the honour of being presented to his royal
highness. At Balloch pier, which was gaily decorated with
flowers and evergreens, the royal party were received with
load demonstrations of loyalty from those assembled at the
pier. The Prince and Princess went on board the gee
steamer Prince Consort for Loch Lornocd, and a number of
noblemen and gentlemen of the district also went on board.
His royal highness, however, expressed a desire that the
trip should be strictly private, and the whole of those who
' had gone on board immediately returned to the shore. la a
few minutes after, the Prince Consort got up her steam, and
sailed to Isversnaid by the usual route, passing Less
cad Rowardennas, whence the royal party proceeded
, by Loch Karim to the Bridge of Turk (New Tromachs)
Hotel. The Prince and Prisons of Wales had truly royal
weather, and they seemed to enjoy to the greatest eatset
the greed, romantic, sad historically.famed scenery of the
" Quasi of Scottish Lake" It was stated yesterday that
the Prince intended to begin grouse shooting at Glanfieles
• today (the 12th), but we usderstand that the Prince and
Princess are expected to reach Abergeldie to-day, arriving
, at Ferryhill (Aberdeen) by the 4.10 mail train, and pro.
evading thence by special train on the lamas Railway.—
Semsman.

A telegraphic despatch from Aberdeen, dated yesterday,
says :—" The Prince sad Princess of Wales arrived at Peery-
hill station, Aberdeen, at 10 minutes past 4 this afternoon.
They were received with hearty cheers by a large number of
spectators. The carriages having been shunted on to the
Deride line, the royal party left for Aboyne amid renewed
acclamations, the infant prises obtaining special recogni-
tion. Aboyne was reached at 14 minutes past 5. Hers
there was also a numerous sassmblage of ladies and gen.
Licence, including Lord Kintore, lord-lieutenant of the
county. From Above* their royal highnesses posted to
Aharcedin Castle, a drive el SOON 16 wiles, and reached
their destisatiou at 7 o'clock. The weather throughout was
delightful."

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1864.

At 8 Ado& the general commanding the sr-
tallery gave the signal for the firing to commence.

The fiat shots were sent from mortar batteries.
Mach shell traced a luminous parabola in the air,
and fell near the target, which was a barrel placed
on the top of a pole and illuminated in the inside.
The firing was afterwards taken up by the pieces of
Gannon, and ran along the whole line. Ido not
believe the barrel was kit by the shells, although
numbers of targets were hit, and the firing
was excellent. It is usual when the barrel is
knocked over to escort in triumph the gunner
who has had the good fortune to achieve the suc-
cess. On Wednesday there was no such triumphal
procession, although the pole supporting the barrel
was hit at least 20 times. Fireworks were let off
at intervals, and two admirable military bands
enlivened the scene. A retraite by torchlight
closed a delightful and instructive evening, the
pleasure of which was much enhanced by the
courtesy and kindness of the artillery officers.
General de Wanbert de Oenlis, aide-de-camp of
the Emperor, has been appointed to receive the
king of Spain on the frontier, and to remain
attached to his Majesty's staff during his visit to
France.

The Bourse was very calm, and Rentes scarcely
varied at 66fr. 35c.

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DRAMA.

Sr. JAMIVEL

The season at this theatre was brought to a close
last evening with =dominion for the benefit of Mr. sad
Mrs. Charles Mathews, sod, according to a custom whirl'
has been gaining ground of late, the ocean= was selected
fee fibs peoduction of • new comedy. It bean the title of
How Will They Get Out of It t and the author is Mr. Arthur
Sketchley, better known to the public as the nightly
narrator of " Mrs. Brown's Experiences at the Play." Mr.
nankin has already made his &We as • dramatic author in
an original little comedy entitled d Dark Cloud, also produced
at this theatre. If his latest production be, as we believe,
also entirely original, the playgoing public may be cosgratti-
tat= on the evidence which it affords that we have among
us a writer not inferior in the higher qualities of the dramatic
art to the best writers of the French stage. It would be
impossible to give more than an outline of the story of •
piece in which the incidents are so numerous ; nor would
the attempt, if suoceesful, give more than a faint idea of a
drama which owes ita mesas in so high • degree to the ease
and vivacity of its dialogue, to the unflagging variety and
begtosse of in situations, and to the vein of pure comedy,
sever far • moment sinking into farcical absurdity or degene.
rating into melodrame, which pervades it throughout.
The scene opens in the drawing-room of Major Oldfield
(Mr. Frank Matthews), • cheery old gentleman, whose
destiny appears to be to receive the incessant reprimands of
his wife, Mn. Oldfiald (Mn.s Freak Matthews), with imper-
turbable good humour. The major has a daughter, Alin
(Mrs. Charles Mathews), who has contacted a somewhat
heat, match with one Mr. Egerton (Mr. Frederic Robinson),
sad the young couple are momentarily expected to arrive to
ask in customary form the forgiveness of their not over
enraged parents. The major and his wife are consulting
upon this subject • lady who is staying on • visit--a Mrs.
Tiverton (Mrs. Stirling)—when another friend, Mr. Peru
Wylding (Mr. Charles Mathews) arrives upon the some, wad
is invited to join the conferees= Mr. Percy Wylding is a
goodnatured but somewhat mysterious gentleman, generally
supposed to be mingle ; while Mrs. Tiverton is regarded by
the world as a widow. In fact, however, this pair are
ma and wife, who have mutually agreed about two
yore before to live apart, as some trifling ground connected
with incompatibility of tastes, and they are by no MOMS
prepared for this sudden encounter. To prevent a seas
they resolve to conceal their connexion, and remain for a
while in the same neighbourhood, • determination which,
the sequel, gives rise to endless complications and amusing
mistakes. The arrival of Alice and Mr. Egerton
here turns the attention of the audience into • new
channel. The parental forgiveness is obtained, but the new
married couple are sot happy. Egerton has a secret. A
remark by his young wife on their first meeting on the
subject of second marriages had unfortunately induced him
to conceal from her the fact that he was • widower—his
first wife baying perished by his side in the wreak of a
Atom vessel during their wedding tour ; and the discovery
of the portrait of this lady in his writing desk, no las than
the abstracted manner of her husband when discovered
contemplating it, awakens the suspicions of his new wife.
She suspects a rival, and the discovery of Egerton in close
conversation with the somewhat coquettish Mrs. Tiverton
fixes lupin= upon that lady. Both Mrs. Tiverton and her
husb•od happen to have known Foerton during the lifetime
of his first wife. Wylding, indeed, was aboard the steamboatat
the time of the wreck, and was mainly instrumental in
saving the life of Egerton, who at that time bore the name
of Thornton, the former name having been Loomed by him
recently upon inheriting Cedilla property. The discovery
by Alice that Egerton and Mrs. Tiverton have undoubtedly
known each other before increases her fears ; but • darker
cloud I. destined to pees over the path of the newly married
couple. Wylding who,though • kilid.hearted fellow,of remark-
ably cool end self-possessed temperament, is, with the best
intention; continually getting other folks into difficulties,
accidentally apprises Egerton that a certain Mrs. Thornton
was saved from the wreck ; but that disgusted with her hos-
baud she is glad to avail herself of the supposition that she
is dead to retire and live in close seclusion in Switzerland.
Overwhelmed by this discovery, Egerton resolves to depart,
leaving • letter for his wife informing her of the facts,
which he dares not reveal to her by word of mouth. Alice,
however, has discovered his intention to fly at night, sided
by his friend Wyldiog, and having previously interrupted
her husband in the act of revealing some secret to the
dreaded Mrs. Tiverton, her suspicions are confirmed.
Meanwhile, latent sparks of jealousy of each other have
begun to show themselves both in the experienced and
somewhat worldly, but withal fascinating, Mrs. Tiverton, and
is het cool and phlegmatic but not, altogether unimpreenon-
able husband. The pair, who have lived apart with such
philosophical resignation, begin to watch each other's actions
The frequent tete-i-totes of Egerton and Mrs. 'nestles
strike even the cautious Wylding in odd ; while a converse.
tine which he partially overhears between them apemen
equally remarkable. Still, he will not be jealous
'or disloyal to his Mud ; but Mrs. 'Burton's suspi-
cions are not so easily appeased. She has observed
Wylding in clue companionship oe enemy ocomion
with the Major's niece Jassy (Min Wentwoeth),
and is actually told by the Major that they are about to
marry. Mrs. Tiverlos is eistannised, ea this evidence,
to secretly depart that very night to seek for legal redress
in Doctomenoremons ; and the discovery of her intention
by the heart-broken Alice appears to her at once to reveal
the entire scheme. All is prepared for theimidnight flight,
when Alice apprises Wyldiag of the wapposed intention of
Egerton and Mrs. Tiverton to fl► at the same time and
meet at some appointed place. Wylding, though not suffer.
leg his habitual coolness to be greatly disturbed, resolves not
to be duped, and tells his wife of what he has learnt.
An explanation soon convinces him that hie jealousy was
unfounded ; and the lady, in her turn, demands as account
of his conduct with Jwisy. This is the easiest thing in the
world. Wylding, with his usual knack of blundering, has
misunderstood a hint from the major and his wife to pay
court to Jemmy, of whom the major is the guardian ; and has,
oat the strength of his misunderstanding, fostered a match
between Jaw and the major's son, Freddy (Mr. H. J.
Montagne). Hence his frequent interviews with Amu.
Meanwhile Egerton, detected by hie wife in the act of
flight, is compelled to clear Mrs. Tiverton from the unjust
suspicions mat upon her, snd to reveal the story of his pre.
vials marriage. The chief difficulty, however, still remains,
and how the parties will get out of it does not appear clear,
when the discovery is made that, as coonalmeat owned the
mischief, so open speaking is destined to repair all. The
Mathis that Wylding has only been blundering •gain. For
the fact that the first wife of Egerton is living he is indebted
to his wife, who on lain appealed to proves that the
whole thing is • mistake that there were two Mrs.
Thorritons on board the ill-fated vessel, and that the lady
who alone was saved bare not the faintest resemblance,
Si
indeed her photograph and other particulars prove, to
the first wife of Egerton. This happy denouement, which
the young couple by the dextrous management of Wyld-
ing are enabled to keep from making a public scandal, is
naturally followed by the final recoociliation of Wylding
and his wife, who henceforth &hoodoos for ever the same
of Tiverton, and declares her true position to the world.

The comedy wag admirably voted thoughout Mr. Charles
Mathews perfortnieg Wylding with delightful ease and
naturalness • sad Mrs. Charlie Mathews throwing into the
more earnest portioas of her part • considerable amount of
passionate force. Mrs. Stirling's performance of the coquet-
tish, excitable, but not unarniable Mn. Tivericio, was screed
to any of her best efforts. The other performers were not
less well trained in their parte, Mr. Trask Matthews 'ape.
really deserving • word of praise for his pleassat perfor.
waste of the good natured lisepedred major. The comedy
has been well put on the stag% two set mosses—one repre-
senting the exterior of the cottage of Wyldrag, with • sea-
shore view, showing the carve of • rooky bay, the ether a
drawiorrooin interior, with a moonlight view of the sec
through an open door—being particularly deserving of com-
mendation.

The theatre will re-open coo the 12th of September, we
presume with the prod t piece, for which we all probably
not be wroog in prophesying a long rem. A success more
legitimate or more complete bag ad Idea achieved °a oar
dap for a oadalsala• thins.

"Cornelius O'Dowd," whom contributions to
Duct-coot have attasabid sad asarked attention, was (ob.
moms the London Amine) remedy stated to be a MAR
de plow of Sir Edward balm Lytton. This is sow denied,
sad the saws of Charles Loser is green as the writer.

The author of " The Coming Struggle," who
throw people into snob trouble and liar won years no, is
(sir the London &vino) about to leer amagete prophetic
barite. We are sot rid the title ; but the publishers,
Nears. Houletcat sad Wright, inform ea that "a mew work
ea prophecy, of alaorbiag Interest," will be bred early in
October. It le rid that 200,000 copies of " The Coming
Straggle' went purebred at the period of its leer.
_ _ _

The Reeordership of Reacting, which has become
vacant * the decease of Mr. Serjeaat Korewetber. bas been
aoeferrod by the Secretary of State for the Rea Depart-
ment
t.*re Ur. Beery T. J. Kaceessars, of the Oxford
&ea