The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-03 00:00:00

1R E EXPRESS. FRI a.) 4 Y EVENING, JULY 3, 1863.

rhetorical canvass was carefully reefed, and every-
thing aboveboard quickly reduced to the bare tim-
bers of a dry business statement. But all
would not do. It was impossible for such
• crazy craft to live in such a sea. At the first
breath of the gathering storm it foundered and
went hopelessly down. All bands haring, how-
ever, been saved, none will regret the total wreck
of such a wretched vessel, except the builders.
The public at large will receive the news with a
strong feeling of pleasurable relief. And Par-
liament and the country may be congratulated on
having beard the lest of these preposterous pro-
posals to convert the ugly Exhibition shed into a
magnificent public building.

THE news from Madagascar, which has reached
England by telegraph, dashes to the ground in a
moment all the fair hopes which had been formed
for that interesting country. Two months ago the
brightened prospects of the island, with its five
millions of people, were the theme at the
anniversary meetings of most of the great
religions societies. After years of cruel oppression,
the nation was just rising into new and vigorous
life. The noble-minded and Christian KING had
ascended the throne in peace, had receivedembassies
from England and France, and was zealous in his
endeavours to advance his country and people, and
cultivate a closer acquaintance with Europe.
The interest felt for the Malagassy in this country
was increased by the fact that during the
thirty years' reign of the cruel Queer, and while
the European missionaries were still forbidden to
reside on the island, Christianity had flourished in
the face of martyrdom, so that on the re-opening
of the island there were found more native
Christians there than when the Quiet expelled
all the European teachers. RLDAMA 11. and his
Ministers have fallen victims to • conspiracy.
The KING was generous to a fault. He could
not suspect, and he was unwilling to punish. Per-
haps this amiability has been his ruin. Those
who now hold power have put forward his widow
as Queen-Regnant, but of course she can be no
more than • tool in their hands. The late reign has
also been declared null, in order to get rid at • stroke
of the Rico's entire policy. It is further stated that
" the treaties with European Powers have been
" suspended ;" and also that Lameaw's concession
was the cause of the revolution. For years the
restless and audacious intrigues of this Frenchman
have been feared as full of danger to the best inte-
rests of Madagascar. His success with the good-
natured KING appears to have called forth a storm
of national passion, in which everything which gave
promise of prosperity to Madagascar has been
swept away. Such has been the history of Mada-
gascar ever since it attracted the notice of Euro-
peans, extreme darkness and stagnation alternating
with light and progress.

MR Coun.

WINDSOR cesrLE, JULY 2.

The Queen and the Queen of Prussia, at-
tended by Viscountess Jocelyn, Countess Schwerin, Count
de Boos, Waldeck, sod Colonel Hon. A. Endings, drove
yesterday afternoon to Clieb

- Princess Louise took a drive.
The Queen, accompanied by the Princess Hamm, walked
and drove in the grounds this morning.
The Duchess of Wellington arrived at the Castle yester-
day.

The Duke of Cambridge visited the Queen this morning.
Mom. Goode had the honour of submitting for her
Majesty'. inspection patterns of a dessert service and other
specimens manufactured by Messrs. Minton for the Prince
of Wales.

Primo Leopold is suffering from a slight indispoeition,
which will &Wu him for a few days at Windsor Castle
after her Majesty's departure for Osborne.

The Prince of Wales, attended by Captain Grey, rode on
horseback yesterday morning.
The Prima' of Wales, attended by the Marebioness of
Carmarthen, went to Kew, and malted the Duchess of Cam-
bridge.
The Prince ►nd Princess of Wales and the Princes.
Helena took a drive in the afternoon in an open miring..
The Princess of Wales honoured Mr. Gibson with •
sitting for the bast he in executing of her royal highness.
The Prince of Wales and the Princess Helena, attended
by Lady Caroline Barrington and Captain Grey, honoured
the performance at the Olympic Theatre with their presence
last evening.

Captain Grey has relieved Lieut.-Colonel Keppel in his
duties ea the Equerry in Waiting to the Prince of Wales.
Dr. Alexander Wood and Dr. Burt, of Edinburgh, accom-
panied by Sir John Ogilvy and Mesas. Black, ILP., and
Dalgliah, had an interview with Sir George Grey
and the Lord Advocate yesterday at the Home-olEce, on the
subject of the Vaccination (Scotland) Bill.
Despatches were sect yesterday from the Colonial-office
to the Governor of Canada, and to the Lord High Commis-
dotter of the lonian Wanda.

Her Majesty and the youthful members of the
royal family will Lave Windsor Castle to-morrow for
Osborne.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess d'Aumale gave
her wood concert last evening at Orleans Rouse. Madame
Dried and Signor Mario, with Signor Dells Sadie and Madame
Alborg, were in attendance, and meg during the evening
several charming compositions. The Duchess d'Aumale's
ball to-morrow will, it is a:pmts.& be very fully attended.
Lady Howard gave a charming afternoon fête
yesterday at her villa residence, Craven Cottage, on the
banks of the Thames. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess
of Cambridge and the Princess Mary honoured her ladyship
with their company ; also the Prince of Orange.
Lady Molesworth entertained at dinner last
evening. at her residence in Erton.place, the Duke and
Duchene of Manchester, the Earl Granville, the Earl ►nd
Cowden, of Yarborough, the Earl of Clarendon, the Earl
and Countess of Westmoreland, Viscountess Palmerston,
Viscountess Newport, Viaocunt and Viscountess Weldon,
Lord Loodeaborougb, Lord and Lady Alfred Hervey, the
Hon. Frederick Cslthoepe, and Colonel the Hon. W.
Feilding.

A 'marriage will shortly take place between Lord
Alexander Gordon Lennox, brother of the Done of Rich-
mond, and Mlle To...noisy, second daughter of Colonel and
Lady Caroline Townley.

The Archbishop of Canterbury gave his annual
dinner at Lambeth Palace last evening to the stewards of
the anniversary festival of the Corporation of the Bona of
the Clergy.

Ac,IDENT TO THE COUNTESS Or GIFFORD AND
LADT DUFFER'S.— A serious accident oecurrred yesterday
afternoon to the Countess of Gifford and Lady Dufferia
while in their brougham. Thor horses became restive io
fif ill-pond•lane, Highgate, and the oosehman lost an control
over them. The brougham was upset, and but for some
labourers in a n adjoining field, who promptly secured the
horses, very serious consequences might have sussed.
Lady Doferia eseepsi unhurt, but the Countess of Gifford
was severely contused. The coachman and footman were
thrown from the box, the former being sadly cut about the
face, and tee latter much bruised.

THE PRICHIER.—Lord Palmerston has not yet
returned to his place in the House of Commons. He has,
however, it is itmleritood, all but recovered from the attack
of gout which has occasioned his absence, and his appear-
ance is looked forward to early nest week.
—.—

The Times °beery°s of the carious predicament
in which Mr. Roebuck is placed by Mr. fAyanre statement
last evening : -" We doubt not in this case the two Confe-
derate syn:pathieen talked of their regret at the inertness
of the British government is November last, and of the
well known desire of the Emperor to make a new offer
within the lest few months. Mr. Roebuck has probably in
his seal substituted his own fancies for the facts of the case,
and placed his imperial confidant in a position of much em-
banssemeaV

PURCHASE OF' rHE EXHIBITION
BUILDING.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—JILT 2.
Supply,—considered in committee:—lira the committee.)—
Motion mode. and nuestioo proposed, "That a sum.
not exceeding 105 000 S., he granted Co her Majesty, Co
defray the charge which will coma in course of payment
during the year ending on the 31st del of March, 1864,
for the purchase of the existing Eshibitioo buildings at
Kensington Gore from the coetructors, and for repair-
ing. altering, and eventually completing the said build-
ings." Whereupon motion made, and question, "That
the chairman do report pmgr se, and ask leave to nit
again."—(Sir Stafford Northcnte l--put sod negatived.
Original ganglion again proposal. Whereupon motion
made, and glaciation proposed, Th►t a sum, not exceed-
ing 80,0001., be gr►nted to her Majesty, to defray the
charge which will come in mums of payment during the
year ending on the 310 day of March, 1864, for the pur-
chase of the existing Exhibition buildings at Kensington
Gore from the cootracturs, and for repairing. altering,
and eventually completing the Raid buildings."—(Sir
Stafford Nortbcotel. Motion, by leave, withdr►wn.
Original question put. The committee divided :—Ayes,
121 ; noes, 287. .

- . ---.
AM.
Acton. Sir J. D. Orey, Sir O. Pinney. Col.
Adderley. C. B. Gurney, S. Ponsonby, A.
Antrobum, E. Harkey. T. Portman. W. H.
Ashley, Lord Hanmer, Sir'. Rowell, .1. J.
Baines, E. Harttordno. Marg.of Pritchard, J.
Baring, H. B. Hearllarn. T E. Prnhy. Lord
Raring, air P. Henniker. Lord Ricardo, 0.
Baring. T. G. Herbert, Fl A. Robertmn. H.
Bathnrst, A. A. Hervey, Lord A. Roebuck. 3. A.
Birldulph, Cot. Andean', R. Rothschtid,Baronli.
Bruce, H. A. Hope, G. W. Russell A.
Bliehanan, W. Howard, C. W. Russell. F. W.
Buller, J. W. Hutt, W. Russell. Sir W.
Butt. I. Johnstone, Sir J. Seely, C.
Cardwell, E. Kennard. R. W. Smith, Sir F.
Caatlemsse, kiwi,. Kings. ote. Col flmt. h. I A.
Churchill, Lord A. Haste hultHuges- Somervllle.air W.M.
Clay, J. sen. K Stansfeld, J.
Coke, Col. Layard. A. H. Steel, J.
Cole, J. L Langton, W. G. Stit rt. Cot
Colthurst, Sir G. Lee, W. Start, H. G.
Corry, H. L. Lennox, Lord H. G. Blurt, Lieut.. Cot
Cowper. W. P. Lowe. R. Taylor. CoL
Crawford, R. W. Lytton. F. Vandeleur, Cot
Dalkeith. Earl of Mackinnon,W. (Rye) Vane, Lord R.
Dark, Sir H. Mainwcring, T. Verney, Sir H.
Davie, Col. Mildmay. H. F. ' Villiers, C. P.
Denman, G. Miller, W. Vivian, H. H.
Dior .ell, B. 11111 a. J. It. Walter, J.
Dunkellin, Lord Moffatt 0. Warner, K
Elmley, Vhict. Monereiff, J. Watkins, Col.
Intrro7, Lord R. Montgomery. Sir 0. Westhead. J. P.
Follambe, P. J. Northcote, Sir S. WhdlrY, 0. H.
Portescue, F. D. Parke. Cot. White. L.
Portescne, C. S. Padmore, K. Whiteside, J.
Gavin, Major Putt, C. Whitmore. H.
Gibson, T. M. Pacet, Lord A. Wood. Sir C.
Gilpin, C. Paget, Lord C. Wyvill, H.
Gladstone, W. Palmer. Sir H.
Gower. F. L Peel, Sir B. TIMMER.%
Grenfell, C. P. Peel, F. Brand. R. B.
Grenfell, H. B. Pete, Sir S. M. Dunbar. Sir W.

NO'.
Adair. H. K Ferension. Sir J. Moreau. Major
Adam, W. P. 'errand. W. Morris. D.
Addington, W. W. &liner, Sir E. Morrison, W.
Adeane. H. J. Finlay. A. 8. Wnwheay. 1. R.
Agar-Kiln, L. 0. Ifingereld, W. E. Mundy. W.
Agnew, Sir A.
Aleock. T. F•tswilliam. C. W. ham. Lord
Foley. tf W. Nicol. W.
' Annesley. Col. Fore ter. Beni. North, Col.
Aston, J. H. Forster, W. R. North, F.
Ayrton, A. P. Foster, W. 0. O'Conor Don, The
Aytooin. R. FL French, Col. O'Donoehne. The
Mewed J. °Olney. Sir W. P. Godley, Sir J.
Bailey. C. Gahm., Vint. O'Hara, C. W.
Baring. A. H. Gard. R. 8. Onslow, G.
Barttelot. Col. OsakelL J. V. Osborne. R. B.
Rase. M. T. George, J. Pakineton. girl.
Bathurst, F. H. Oo'demid. Sir F. H. Paeillon. P. 0.
Bailey, T. ()niched 0. J. Parker, Major
Beach. W. W. Gower, G. W. Patten. Col.
Beamish, P. B. Graham, Lord W. Peacock.. G. M.
Beenmont, W. B. Oreenall. 0. Fender. J.
Beaumont. B. A. Greene. J. Pevenaey, Viect.
Beecrott, G. S. Gray, Capt. Potter. K
Bentinck, 0. W. Grey deWilton,Vhc. Powell. F. 8.
Bentinck, 0. C. Orlfilth, C. D. Pugh, D.
Berkeley, Col. Orogan, Mr E. Puller, C. W.
Berkeley. C. P. Cordon. B. Reinhard Vinci.
Blackbnm, P. Hadfield. G. Redmond, .1 R.
Bill., J. Hamilton, Visct. Renton, 0. W.
Blenenwe J. G. Hanbnry, R. Ridley. Sir W.
Ronham•Carter, J. Handley, J. Robert... T. J.
Bond W. Hardy. J. Rowley. R. T.
BOR.yer, Sir G. Bertram,. K. B. Pt. Aubyn, J
Brumley-Moore, J. Haggard M. Salomon. Ald.
Bramston, T. W. Hay. Sir J. C. gehnielleid. W.
Bright, J. Hesthcote, Mr W. Sclaterlinoth, 0.
Briscoe J. L Henley, J. W. Seaweed, J. H.
Brooks, R. Henlee, Lord Scully. V.
Brown, J. Hennessy. J. P. Selwyn. C. 1.
Browne. Lord J. T. Hesketh, !Pr T. G. Seymer. H. K.
Briton Lord S. Herrn., W. 11. Seymour. R D.
Buckley. 0.11. Ifilibert, J. T. Seymour, W. D.
Boiler, Sir A. W. Hid R. C. Seymour. A.
Burghley. Lard Hoderinson, 0. Shelley. Sir J. V.
Brinell. Sir P Hodgson. K. D. Sidney, T.
Butier.Johnstone,H. Bedford. R. 8. Smith, J. B.
ruled J. Holmesdale, Vied. Smith, M. T.
Calthorpe, F. H. Hood. Sir A. A. Smith. Anguatol
Cargill, W. W. Hopwood. J. T. Smith, M.
Carnegie. C. Hornell, T. B. Smith, Abel
Cartwright, Col. Hotham, Lord Smith. S. G.
Cave, S. Hnmberenn, P. B. Smyth. Col.
Cavendish. Lord G. Hunt. G. W. &pollen, P. B.
Cecil. Lord R. Jerson, Earl Spooner, R.
Charmers. J. Joillffe. H. H. Stanhope. J. B.
Choiroeley, Sir M. Jose., D. Stanley, Lord
Clifford, C C. I(ekewicti, S. T. Stirling. W.
Clifford, CoL King. J. K. StewarL Sir W. R.
Clifton. Sir R. J. Ringlet., A. W. Stuart, Lieut.-CoL
Cobhett, J. W. Knatehhnil. W. T. Sullivan. N.
Cochrane. A. D. Knight, F. W. Sykes, Col.
Colebrook., WT. E. Knightley, R. Talbot. C. R.
Collins. T. Knox, Col. 'Taylor. P. A.
Ctslinekans, W. Knox, Major Thornhill. W. P.
Copeland, AM. Lawn, Sir R. Thynne, Lord E.
Corbilly, W. R. Laird J. Thynne. Lord H.
Cox. W. Langton. W. H. Tin, W.
Cranford. E. H. Lawson, W. Tollemache, F. J.
Curzon. ViscL Leader. N. P. Tollemache, J.
Didelish, R. Leah. Major Tainting', G.
Davey. R. Leighton, Sir B. Tottenham. LL-Col.
Dent. J. D. Lennox. Lord G. Trefusic C. H.
Dillwrn, L. L. Lennox C. S. Teel/gene,. Sir J. S.
Donetsk Sir C. Leslie, C. P. Trevor, Lord A. E.
Hannon, Y. Lever, J. 0. Trollop.. Sir J.
Duff, R. W. Lewis. H. ' Turner, J. A.
Duke, Sir J. Liddell, H. G. Turner, C.
Made" F. Locke, 1. Vance, J.
Dundee. Sir D. Long. R. P. Verner, Sir W.
Dunne, Col. Lontrikild, R. Vernon, H. F.
On Pre, C. B. • Lowther, Col. Walcott, Admiral
Dutton. R H. Lowther, Capt. Walpole S. H.
Seat, Sir J. B. Macaulay. K. Walsh, Sir J.
Edwards, Col. )('Cann. J. Watlingron. J. W.
Egerton, Sir P. 0. If Cortnick, W. Welby, W. K.
Egerton, E. C. MacEvoy, Z. White. J.
Firerton, W. Maguire. J. F. Williams, Oval
?Alice. R. (St. And 1 Malin., IL Williams. W.
Mphiniitnne,SirJ. D. Manners, Lord J. Willonekby, Sir R.
!Meld. Viect Manners, Lord G. Winninnon, Sir T.
Keane, T. W. Marjoribanks, D. C. Wood., IL
Ewen., W. Martin. P. W. Wyld, J
Swart, J. C. Mania, J. Wynn, C. W.
&rine. H. T. Merry, J.
Farquhar, Mr IL Willer, T. MUMS.
Ferrer. J. Mitchell. T. A. Metro. Lord
Fenwick, H. Morgan, 0. Gregory, W. H.

Mr. Disraeli appears to have iodneed several of the coo-
narrative members to follow him in the vote for the Exhi-
bition building. We Sod among them—Mr. A dderley, Mr.
A lavabos, Mr. H. Baring, Mr. Bathurst, Col. Cole, Mr.
Corrie, the Earl of Dalkeith, Vied. Haley. Mr. Hope, Mr.
Kennard, Lord H. Lennox, Mr. Lygon, Mr. Mainwaring,
Sir S. Kortheote, Sir F. Smith. Col. Start, Mr. H. Start,
Col. Taylor, Col. Vandelenr, Mr. Waller, Mr. Whiteside,
and Mr. Whitmore. Thus 22 out of the minority of 121
were members of the opposition. The only liberels of
what is called the "advanced party" who voted for the
pentium of the building were—Mr. Baines. Mr. Clay, Mr.
J. R. Mills, Mr. E. Paget, Sir S. Pet°, Mr. Roebuck, Baron
M. Rothschild, Mr. Seely, and Mr. Warner.
In opposition to the motion the great bulk of the liberal
potty were joined by such conservatives as Mr. Bontinck,
Mr. Brarnley-Moore, Mr. Butler-Jobe/toss, Lord R. Cecil,
Mr. Baillrn Cochrane, Sir. J. Elphinstone, Mr. Ferrand, Sir
E. Grogan. Sir W. Heathoote, Mr. Henley. Mr. !fantail,
Lad Hotharn, Mr. Land. Lord G. Lennox, Mr. Macaulay,
Lord John Manners, Lord Neu, Sir Joint Pakington, Col.
Patten, Mr. Spooner. Lord Stanley, Mr. &klieg. Mr. Wal-
pole, he. Mr. Bright voted against the purchase. Mr.
Cobden appears to have been absent.

BRAZIL—A copy of the "cause " cubinitted on
behalf of her Majesty's government to the arbitration of the
King of the Belgians in the affair of the officers of the Forte
has bete prate rated to parliament.

THE MirsoromreN Poucs.—A return, moved
for by Mr. Cot, has been issued of the number of metropo-
litan police in the police divisions of Holborn, Covent-
garden, Finsbury, Islington, and Hampstead. The total
number is 1,923. The following memorandum of Sir
Richard Mayne, dated the 27th ult., is attached to the
return :—'• The return of the numbers of the police of the
divisions, kc., only gives a vague approximation to the num-
bers employed in the several parishes and parts of parishes.
The actual numbers vary each day and night, owing to
additional police supplied from the reserves attached to
different divisions. On the Metropolitan Market-days an
additional number (more or lees) is regularly supplied, for
earrying oat the regulations in the Metropolitan Market,
Islingtoo, and on the roads and approaches. to prevent
1 obstructions, km. On special occasion., such as the Annual
Cattle Show, and many others, the number of additional
police is considerable. The number of police actually on
duty at any cuticular place gives a very imperfect and
erroneous nouns of the protection of that place by the
police. The advantages of a combined system of police ,
are ho be estimated by the efficiency of the police at all
places from which the criminal■ may come to perpetrate
crime at any other place. Detections are made by following
criminals, sad keeping them under observation when they are
about to commit crime, or catobieg them afterwards with
the stolen property, or in their haunts to which t►ey resort,
where they are known by the police at that Nam"

B. IL; U.i W. • Q. I. B. S.
Nairn 30.12 62 3 N.W. j 2 1 28 0 0.16 1
&herds= 30.09 541 6 N.N.W. 16 6• 32 c 0.07 4
Leith 30.06 621 5 W. N.W. I 1 2 126 c 1
Shields '30.1658' 3 W.N W. I 1 2 26 e 0.40 4
Scarborough —130.12 501 3 N.C. I 3 6 St e 0.56
()remount).
Galway 130.29 61; 4 N. 12'3 , 62 D— 1
Valenti& '30.3157. 2 N.W. 1 • 2 180 m 0.08 2
Hneenatoirn "50.26 001 2 N.N.B. 3 0 26 0 —l3
Liverpool
Holyhead 30.17 te 2 W. S 3 24 c '
Pembroke 130.8 68 3 N.N.W. 1 4 b 2
Penzance 130.2661' 1 N. 4 6, 28 c 3
L'Orlent.. 30.24 591 3 N.N.W. 25 22 o— t
Rochefort 13'1.58 M. t N.W. 4 4• 28 D 2
Plymouth . ;34.24 651 6 N.H. W. 6 4 24 c 2
Weymouth _40.21 641 4 N.W. 1 6 20 c 1
Portsmouth 110.17 601 4 I N.W. 3 7 20 0— 2
London -
Dover ,30.10 - N. W. 1 6 20 c 1
Yarmouth
• Helder
I, Helgoland 1.19.80 69 1 W.N.W. 6 4 124 0.071

PRORABLL

SATURDAY. Striltal
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to N.N.E..

War.

fresh, shone
rarlable, lighl

LY.
F.S.Z.,

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moderate, Ewa. showers.
W.N.W. to N. and E., bourn. E. to 8. and NW., light
fresh to light, hoe. to fresh. line gene.
rally.
N.W. to N.E. and 8. &, SOCTE.E.L.TE N.E. to 8.6. and &W.,
moderate, One. variable, floe.

North-East= Mom Firth to Norfolk. West= Donegal to Corn-
welt Booth= Channel and French Coasts. South-litst=-Stralt
of Dover to Norfolk.

8.-Barometer corrected and reduced to 32° at half tide level.
Each ten feet, of vertical elevation, causing about one hundredth
of an inch iiimnirrion and each ten degrees, above 324. caus-
ing nearly three hundredths ocarass. IL-Exposed thermo-
meter In shade. D.-Difference of wet bulb 'for evaporation and
dew point). W.-Wind, direction of :Tact-two points LIM of
magnetic). F.-Force (I to 12 -estlmatert. X.-Extreme force
since last report. Q -Quarter whence earning force ,NNE=2,
to 32=N , I. - Initials b.-blue say: —clouds (detached) ;
f.-fog h.-hall I-lightning: m.-misty :Lazy) ; 0.-overcast
(dull): r.-rain: s.-snow; t.-thunder. IL =Rainfall, snow or
ball ;melted), since last report. 3.-Sea disturbance (I to

At the last public meeting of the French Academy
of Morel and Political Sciences a paper was read by M.
Wallet, the permanent secretary of that learned corpora.
lion. It was listened to throughout with the deepest mitten.
lion, and repeated bursts of applause marked its close.
Both the subject of this fine essay and the writer of it bad
• claim to public attention. It was entitled, " Historical
Notice of the Life and Works of Lord Macettlay," who was
himself a member of the Academy ; and few out of England
could better pronounce the panegyric of the great essayist
and historian than the historian of the French Revolution
and of Nary Stuart.
Tim it PRINCE OF WALES AND BILTON GRANO;
ROGBY.—There is some foundation for the rumour which
tees gores the round of the newspaper, in respect to the
Prior at Wales being likely to become the proprietor of
Balton Grange, Rugby. Everything is being got in readiness
for the Prince's inspection, which r to take place to-day
(Friday). His royal highness will leave Euston-equare
and travel along the London and North Western Railway
to Crick station, where Earl Spencer's carriage will be
ready to receive him. The earl will then accompany the
Prince through Kirby, along through Upper Hilmorton-
, rod, and proceed to the Grange. The drive will be
about eight miles of coantr7, which is ma secluded as could
be desired for a private visit Bilton Grange and its park
looked to greater advantage than it does at present ;
sod taking it sea hunting boa it is fit for an emperor. The
house wu built by Mr. Mears, of London, and completed
about 15 years ago. It is situated, and every-
thing that money could do has been done to add to its
internal splendour. The stabling is very extensive, and
the coach•houses will 000taiu 100 or more carriages.—
IferecJierter Examiner.

PRINCE ALFRED. Her Majesty's corvette
Racoon, having Prises Alfred oo board as Ileutanant, which
has been lying in the Tay mince Suoday morning, left about
one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, as is understood, foe
Inverness. In the forenoon, a party of ladies and geutle
men, numbering ■bout fifty, and including Sheriff Nash
Bailie, Yeam►o and Scott. Dean of Guild Kennedy, and
ex-Provost Rollo visited the weasel. The sheriff and the
magistrates wore introduced to Prince Allred, who cooducted
the party through the ship, pointing out things of interest,
and familiarly oonversiog with those aroood him. On visiting
the 'mewl decks the crew were at dinner, and the Prinos
asked the Itches to partake of soup, and courteously ausiated
them.—,Scoteman.