The Express.
London, England, 1865-02-28 00:00:00

THE ..IEXP:

the interior. But those who attribute
Lae such a design forget the different,

progress of events has made in its astittrT:re
was a period when it might have %sea f 39
to concentrate the unbroken Confederate strength
in a position whence it could be hurled in succesaion
on the bodies which at various points in the cir-
cumferenoe might attempt to email it, or in which,
if the Federals sought to encounter it on equal
terms, they must risk the peril of a long march
through an enemy's country. But such a strategy
demanded for its first element of success that the
defensive force should be superior in strength to
that of any one of the armies which could attack
it. The time is past in which the Confederates
could make that boast. To retire now would not
make their army stronger than either Gatsx's or
Sumusszes, while it would cut themselves off from
their supplies, and extinguish their last hope of
new levies. Such a policy is therefore now too
late, and when we see it adopted we shall know that
it is because they are beaten and broken, and
because their final disperaio' n is near at hand.

THE NEW BRITISH MINISTER TO THE
lINIIIID STATIE.

As the health of Lord Lyons will not allow
of his returning at present to Washington, it
is, we understand, intended that Sir Frederick
Bruce shall succeed him as British Minister in the
United Staten. The resignation by Lord Lyons of
the post which he has held with so much advantage
to the public service will be heard with regret by all.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

ROUSE OF OOMMONL—Fra. 27.
CONDITION OF IRELAND.
Supply—Order rend, for resuming adjoarned debate on
ansessiseat prepared to question (24th February), "That
Mr. Speaker do sow !MVO the chair -" sad which mead-
mint was, to have out from the ;aid " That " to the
sad of the godlike, to order to add the words " this
home observes wish regret the doilies of tins population
of Ireland, sad will readily rapport her - Majesty's
govereaseat la aisißemill devised seessere to stimulate
the profitable em of the people "—Qtr. Rea-
rsay)—insteed —Quedsoa again proposed,
That the words proposed to be left out stand part
of the question e—Debate reeroned :—Qatistion put :
The house divided ; Ayes 107, Noes 31.
VIOL
An=ainkW. Otbaria. T. M. Potter, L
An Oladstons, W. Pritchard, J.
Ayrton, A. S. Mechem, Ci. J. Ridley, Sir M. W.
Baring, T. O. Grey, Sir O. Roebuck, J. A.
Baxter. W. B. Guidon, B. Basest', A.
Batley, T. Carney, S. Russell Sir W.
Beaumont, W. B. Monkey, T. lichnolstsr,
Beasmosit, S. A. Hutington,ldsrq. of Sconr, J. H.
lienUnck, O. W. Hervey, Lord A. Selwyu, C. J.
Black, A. Headlam, T. L Seymour, H. D.
Blackburn, P. Henderson. J. Seymour, A.
Bouharn•Carter, J. Henley, Lord Smith, Augustus
Boyle, O. P. Howes, IL Smith. J. A.
Briscoe, J. 1. Hutt, W. fitansfeirt J.
Bruce, H. A. 'ashen), B. Steel, J.
Buxton, C. Johnstone, Sir J. Stuart, Lt.-Cot.
Caird. J. Kumaint A. F. Sykes,iLvoL
Cardwell, E. Lamm. Mr 1
Childers, H. C. Lewd. A. H. Tollearache, J.
Clifford, C. C. totem, G. J. Tracy, C. R.
Clifton, Sir B. 7. Lefroy. A. Villiers, C. P.
Clive, G. Lee, W. Visite, B. H.
Collier, Sir B. P. Lowe, It Waltiegrave-lastie,
Cowper. W. N. Mkt, T.J. G.
Crawford R. W. Aloacreiff, J. Walsh, Sir .1.
Delglial, It. Morris, W. Warner E.
Loamy, 8.. Mundy, W. White. L.
Denman, G. Padmoria R. Williamson, Mr M.
Dodeom J. 0. Puriot. C. Wilmington. Sir T.
Douglas, Sir C. Paget. lard C. Wood, Sir C.
Da, M. Z. Palmer, Mr B. WV& J.
Dunbar, Sir W. PahlialliOS, Tract Yorke, J. R.
InputA. it Peacooke, 0. M.
tel Mut Pool, Mr Z.
!twin& H. L Pool. F.
Fano, Cot. Peel. J.
Marcy, bird V. 7. Porto, Sir 8. M.
Foley, H. W. Pilidnitoo. J.
NOM.
Annailey, Cot George. J. O'Brien, Sir P.
Beamish, P. B. Gregory, W. H. O'Reilly. it W.
Blake, J. A. Oreville, Col. Pollard.l/maharkW
Bowyer. Mr G. Hassard, M. Basalt. If. W.
Cecil, Lord R. leader, N. P. Start, Liout..ooL
Courtenay, Lord Lewis., Lord G. Tottenham, Lt.-CoL
Cox, W. laver. J. 0. Wattle, Z. W.
Dosser, 0. D. Lomaild, It.
Doultoo, F. Mac . 2..
Dunne, Col. Moor, .
, Plenum T. W. Mirtiliy. N. IL
i Gavin, Major Neale. C.

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WINDSOR CASTLE, Fn. 27.

The Queen, accompanied by Prince Arthur,
drove ens this morning, attended by the Marchioneas
Ely. _ . .

—, -
Primer Helena rode in the Home-pert.
Prieeses Louise, attended by the Hon. Emily Cathcart,
took a carriage drive.
Princess Helena, Princess Louise, and Prince Arthur left
Windaor Castle this afternoon for Claremont, to be present
at a dance in fancy dress given by QQ11)011 Marie Amalie.
They were attended by the Maichionses of Ely gad Co.
local the Hoe. D. de Ras. _

The Triune.. wove Marquieeicostumei °Wu lut cen-
tury, with powdered hair; and Prior. Arthur, a Highlead
drop of the same epoch, abo with powder.

The Prhwe of Wales, atteeded laybfajor Teesdale, hooted
with his harriers near Wiedsor, yesterday.
The Pri2lollllll of Wales took a carriage drive, attended by
the Hoe. Mrs. Stoner. -

The Prince cad Princess of Wales went in the evening
to the Amateur Theatrical Perfavnianoe by the officers of
the Bripde of Guards at the Bijou Theatre in aid of the
Guards Industrial Home.

The Hisht Hon. the Chancellor of the Exchequer re-
turned to town yesterday from Latimer, Btu**.
Despatches were sent from the Colonial-offiee, yesterday,
to the Governors of the Australian Colonies, Ceylon, Hoeg
Kong, Labuan, the Mauritius, Malta, the Cape of Good
Hope, arid Natal.

THE QUEEN'S COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

This morning her Majesty the Queen, accom-
csaied by their Royal Highnesses Prinomees Helene,Lonise,
and Bastrioe, and attended by Major-General HOtedy
Colonel de Rae, and the ladies to Wetting, left Wmdior
Castle at Are minutes pent 11, for Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty was attired in a mantle, areas, and bonnet
trimmed with asps. _ .

Their Royal Highness Princesses Helena and Louise
ware elegantly attired in black velvet mantles, silk dresses,
sad bonnets, trimmed with blue or red Whip, and white
lime. Princess Beatrice wore a white hat and bine ribbon.
The Queen after holding the court is expected to leave
Paddington statics) by special train at twenty minutes to 6
this evening.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have signified
their intention to patronise the Devon and Cornwall Life-
boat Buser, to be held at Teigamouth in August mixt, in
aid of the funds of the Royal National Lifeboat Instituttoe.
All the lifeboats, numbering fourteen, on the shores of the
two counties, belong to the National Institution, which has
expended on then about 7,000/.
Tus PRINCE OP WALES AND THE LONDON
MUTE/E.—The Prince of Wales visited several of the
Loodon theatres last week, accompanied by the Princess,
and at the Adel* he expressed a wish to have the popular
farm of Id on park Francais played later in the evening
than it stood in the bells, having been much struck with Mr.
Toole's admirable character acting in the part of Spriggins
when he saw him in Edinburgh. His royal highness met a
special message to Mr. Toole, through Mr. Webster, saying
how much he had bees again gratified by his performance.

The Countess Apponyi will have an evening
party on the 12th proximo at Chandra Home.
His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador and
as Countess 13erestarff will receive a distinguished circle
at dinner, et the Premiss Embassy, en the 7th of the emu-
* month. The Countess Bernstorff will have an amecsbly
dtarwardL
The Duchess of Somerset commences her early
dancing Parties nu Wednesday, the Bth proximo, at the
First Imes official residers» at the Admiralty, WhltsbalL