The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-09 00:00:00

TO THI EDITOR OF TIM DAILY NEW F.

Sill,—Will you allow t 1.9 to state, through your
Columns, in answer to many urgent inquiries received from
parties who are anxious to contribute to a fund for Kos-
suth, that the gentlemen whose names and addresses arc
subjoined (being mend" rs of the Hungarian relief com-
mittee), are prepared to act as trustees for the proposed
fund, and that any contributions may be paid to the fo'-
lowing banken iu their names: Currie and Co., Cornhill;
Coons and Cu., Strand; and tho Commercial Dank of
London.—We are, &e.,
(Signed) DUDLEY COUTTS STUART.
CHARLES OILPIN.
Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, M.P., Stratford-place, Oxford-
street.

Richard Cobden, Esq.. M.P., IV(
Charles Gilpin, Esq., Uishopsgotc
D. Witten, Esq., Crosby-square.
City, Oct. 7.

MRR. DEXTER IX GLAsGOW.—The announcement
that this celebrated advocate of the Bloomer costume
was to address a public audience in the City Hall, and
appear in the dress, drew an immense number of
people to the Will on Monday night, the demand for tickets
during the day being almost unprecedented. The specu-
lation, for such we understand it to be, must therefore
have proved a tolerably successful one, as there could not
have been fewer than 4,000 people in the Hall, not taking
into account the number of disappointed ticket-holders
whose clamours for admittance after the hall was choke
full, were but'i loud and long. Long before eight, the large
area and galleriis were crowded to excess, even standing
room was at a premium—every ono being anxious, at any
sacrifice of personal case or comfort, to obtain a view of the
Bloomer. Ihe appearance of the lady, escorted by a young
gentleman, one ,f the speadaton, as we understand, was
the signal for a tremendous burst of noise—it is impossible
to tail it cheering—from all parts of the hall. Her dress
was of course the object of eager scrutiny ; and we ob-
served various desperate attempts on the part of under-
sized gents. to get a glimpse of that garment which Mrs.
Dexter chooses to designate by the name of trousers. It
is unnecessary following the lady throughout the lecture,
which she contrived, in the midst of repeated inter-
ruptions, to deliver. Of course she insisted on the abso-
lute right of the fair sex to adopt that style of dress
which they conceived to be most conducive to their per-
sonal comfort and convenience, and maintained that in
the Bloomer costume—of which she declared the advan-
vantages from personal experience—there was nothing
offensive to modesty. On the contrary, she avowed 'that
it was both convenient, modest, and becoming; and ex-
pressed her assurance that it would be adopted by every
woman of good heart and disposition. A cruel wag
Su the hall at this point raised a laugh at the expense of the
lair Bloomer, by asking her if she included along with
these "good understandings." Amidst various episodes of
this kind, which every now and then checked the progress
Of the lecture fur a few minutes Mrs. Dexter struggled on
and made her bow to the audience about half-past nine
o clock, amid tremendous cheering, hooting, waving of
hats, &c. With some difficulty she got off the platform
and into a side room, where we presume she waited till the
coast was clear, though we have little doubt that the
groups, who were gathering round the foot of the stairs
leading to the hall, would not allow her to leave without a
ileisy demonstration at parting. —.Ver.. Brilish

Int Court.
THE QUEEN'S PROGRESS.

EDINBURGH.

Iler Majesty and the Royal Family left Balmoral
on Tuesday morning at eight o'clock, on their return south
fur England. The royal party proceeded by Bellater,
Aboyne, and Banchory, to the Stonehaven station of tho
Aberdeen Railway, where the royal saloon carriage, be-
longing to the London and North Western Railway, wee in
waiting fur their conveyance to Edinburgh. The royal
party reached Stonehaven about half•past one, where lun-
cheon was provided and after a stay of a short time, the
royal train proceeded southward with two engines, and
escorted by several of the directors of the Aberdeen
Railway.
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The royal train pr6eeeded at a very rapid pace along the
line. On reaching Forfar, where the Scottish Midland
line commences, Mr. Stirling, of Kippendavie, and two of
the other directors of that company, relieved the directors
of the Aberdeen line.

Shortly after leaving this station a casualty befell one of
the carriages in the rear, the axle having taken fire from
the friction, owing to the rapidity at which the royal train
was proceeding. This was fortunately observed at the very
first, and a carriage was procured in its stead. After a de-
lay of a quarter of an hoer the train again proceeded on its
'journey, no stoppage occurring till the royal party reached
Perth, where the directors of the Midland Junction line
gave place to three of the directors of the Scottish Central,
the Lord Provost of Perth, Provost Sewers of Stirling, and
Mr. Ronald.

At the Fair Cityfis military guard of honour was turned
out at the railway station ; and a large assemblage of citizens
were present, who conducted themselves with the greatest de-
corum. After waiting a few minutes the royal trainagain sped
on its way, leaving place after place far behind in a second
or two; and no stoppage was made till the royal burgh of
Stirling was reached. Here also a guard of honour was
turned out to salute her Majesty, and a considerable crowd
was collected. The royal train, however, only delayed fur
a minute or two.

At Polntent, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Hog, of Newlisten,
and another director of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Rail-
way, were in attendance to receive her Majesty.
The royal train had hitherto had two engines belonging
to the Scottish Central attached to it, that company work-
ing the lines travelled over from Stonehaven. Here,
however, these were removed, and one of the
largest and most powerful of the engines connected
with the Edinburgh and Glasgow took their place. From
this point everything went smoothly along, the royal party
proceeding at a dulling pace, till the train reached Broom-
house, about 13 mile, from Edinburgh, where, te.for-
tunately, another casualty held it.
On reaching the place above-named, a noise, as of a
slight explosion, was heard, and a dense cloud of smoke
was immediately seen rising from the engine, enveloping
the carriages in the rear for a minute or two ; and the tram
all at once came to a dead stand. Steps were immediately
taken to ascertain the cause of the accident, when it was
discovered that the feed pipe, from the great pressure upon
the engine, had given way.
No time was lust in communicating the circumstance to
her Majesty, and in informing her that no person was hurt,
and that there was no cause ter alarm. Intelligence of the
event had been despatched along the line, and the pilot
engine, which had hitherto preceded the royal train at a
short distance, was brought back. After the disabled engine
got off the rails, the pilot engine was attached to the train
in its stead. This involved a delay of three-quarters of an
hour, during which time her Majesty kept her place in the
saloon carriage. She appeared not to be the least discon-
certed, but good-humouredly reconciled herself to the in-
writable stoppage.
A train being due from Glasgow a short t'me after,
signals were at once had recourse to, and other steps taken,
to apprise them in charge of it of what had happened, and to
prevent it coming unawares upon the royal carriages. We
regret to state that Earl Grey, in coming out of unc of the
carriages, on being made aware of the accident, slipped his
foot, end received a slight sprain.
All things having been put in proper train for proceed-
ing, the royal party again pursued their journey, and
reached Edinburgh at live minutes to eight o'clock—an
hour and a lia:f behind the time fixed upon.
On alighting at the Queen's station, nt St. Margaret's,
her Majesty sv.ss received by the directors of the North
British Runway, and by Mr. Sheriff Gordon, Major-Gen.
Riddell, and J. A. Campbell, Esq.
The royal party appeared in excellent health and spirits,
evidently much benefited by their sojourn in tho north,
and in no way fatigued by the length of the journey.
The royal cortege having formed, and the escort of dra-
goons taken up their position, the cavalcade proceeded at a
smart pace in the direction of Holyrood, amidst the loyal
congratulations of the assembled multitude who lined the
carriage way on either side.
On reaching the palace, her Majesty was received by the
Lord Prosost, and, in the absence of the lho:e of liamilton,
by Mr. Rutherford, deputy-keeper of Holyrood palace.
The royal dinner party, in the evening, consisted of her
Majesty, Prince Albert, Earl Grey, and the other members
of the suite.
DEPARTURE FROM EDINBURGH.

Iler Majtsty, Prince Albert and suite, left liulyrood on
Wednesday morning at half-past eight, proceeding by the
Regent road, and Princes-strtet to the Caledo-
nian Railway terminus at the Lothian-road.
the line of streets along which the royal cortege pasi,ed
was filled with numbers of the citizens, who assembled to
give a parting welcome to her Majesty on her departure for
England. The streets were kept by the military and police.
Over the entrance to the railway terminus a fine canopy,
beautifully decorated with heaths and evergreens, was
erected. The royal party left about 9 o'clock, amidst the
cheering of the mumbled thousands. The weather was
very favourable.

LANCASTER, WEDNESDAY.
Iler Majesty arrived at Lancaster. the capital of her
duchy, at a quarter to two o'clock this afternoon. The
" good old town" had been in a flutter of excitement ever
since her Majesty's intention had been intimated, and pre-
parations on a considerable scale bad been made for a fitting
reception.

The Castle of Lancaster, which forms the chief object in
her Majesty's visit, occupies a commanding position on a
hill to the west of the town. The towers at present stand-
ing are the Dungeon Tower, Adrian's Tower, the Bell
Tower, the Gateway Tower, and the large square central
citadel, called the Lungess, to the summit of which her
Majesty ascended.
Lancaster was originally a Roman station, and the
first citadel was erected by them here. It remained
in their possession about three hundred and thirty years.
The Saxons subsequently held the castle, but its importance
ceased under their sway, and it was comparatively neglected.
Roger de Poiton, one of William the Conqueror's powerful
barons, had all the land betwixt the Ribble and Mersey,
as well as the hundreds of Amounderness, Furness, and
Lonadale allotted to him, and he fixed his residence at
Lancaster. The great Norman Keep, or Lungess Tower,
now was erected, and formed the residence of the noble
Norman. After many vicissitudes the barony of Lancaster
was raised to an earldom, and subsequently to the dignity
of a duchy. It attained the consummation of its
power by giving an heir to the throne. John
O'Gaunt, fourth son of Edward 111., became the
son-in-law of the Doke of Lancaster, and afterwards
succeeded to the estates and dukedom of his lather-in-law.
John O'Gaunt was a great benefactor to the town of Lan-
caster, erected the noble Gateway Tower, obtained from
his royal father a charter for the corporation of Lancaster,
giving them the exclusive privilege of having pleas and
sessions holden there, and nowhere else in the county.
Henry of Bolingbroke, son of John o'Gaunt, on the death
of his father, recovered his estates which had been seized
by Richard 11., and subsequently dethroned that imbecile
monarch and ascended the throne himself as Henry IV.
The duchy then merged into the crown, but the adminis-
tration of its affairs was kept distinct from those of the
crown, and they have remained so ever since.
The Castle, since that period, has suffered the usual fate
of citadels in the succeeding wars. It is now used merely
as a prison fur criminals and debtors. New and handsome
courts have been erected.

The reception which awaited her Majesty at the good old
town was very gratifying. The route from the railway
station to the Castle was lined with spectators, and barriers
were erected to preserve strict decorum. The royal party
was met at the station by the high-sheriff, Thomas Perci-
val Heywood, Esq., and by the mayor of the borough, H.
Cresson, Esq. On the Queen's arrival she entered the
high sheriff's carriage, and, preceded by the mayor, senior
alderman (J. Dockray, Esq.), and the town clerk, the royal
cortege proceeded up Meeting-house-lane, crossing at the
tpp of Market-street, by Castle-hill, and passing three ex
ceedingly neat triumphal arches composed of evergreens,
end decorated with Lags, &c.

On the Cantle Parade an immense platform was erected
on which was placed about five thousand pause, whose
rim were exceedingly loyal as the royal party hove in
eight.
The Queen was conducted into the Shire-hall by the cus-
tomary entrance, passing through the Judge's retiring
room. On her entrance into their beautiful court-house,
the whole company, which comprised the ilite of the
county, received her Majesty by bowing, according to an
instruction to that effect. Iler Majesty was accompanied
by Prince Albert, and the royal children, the Earl of Car-
-1 lisle, and the usual suite. _

Archdeacon Brook; accompanied by E. G. Hornby, Esq.,
chairman of the Lancaster Sessions; Foster, Esq.,
chairman of the Salford Sessions; and T. B. Addison, Esq.,
chairman of the Preston Sessions, were then introduced to
her Majesty, when Mr. Brook; in a clear and very iur
pressive manner, read the address of the county magi-
strates, to which her Majesty replied, but in so low a tone
that what she said was not heard beyond the circle. The
four gentlemen had then the honour of kissing heads.
The Mayor, Alderman Duckray, and Town Clerk were
then presented, and the borough address was read by the
latter. It was as follows:
TO TIE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLICBT WAJESTT.
May it please your Majesty,—We, your Majesty's loyal
subjects, the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of your ancient
borough of Lancaster, beg to approach your Majesty with
the expression of our ardent affection fur your Majesty's
person, Find of devoted attachment to the throne on which,
by the blessing of God, your 3Liksty is seated. We crave li
permission further to express the grateful sense we enter-
tain of your majesty's condescension in honouring us with
your gracious presence; and to assure your Majesty that
the impression which so marked a token of royal favour has
mule on ourselves and fellow townspeople is such as neither
time nor circumstance CM obliterate. It is yet further our
bounden duty to thank your. Majesty for benefits previously
bestowed. For your Majesty's bounty in recently extending
to one of our most useful public charities the aid of a royal
donation, and for your Majesty's condescension in conferring
upon our ancient grammar school thedignity of royal patro-
nage, we beg to offer our heartfelt acknowledgments. May
we humbly avail ourselves of the opportunity now offered
by your Majesty's goodness to advert to the peculiar cir-
cumstances that impart to your Majesty's sojourn within
these walls a more than ordinary interest? It is with feel-
ings of cherished pride we reflect that from this highly-
favoured locality is derived the second title of
your Majesty's illustrious house; and, carrying our
thoughts back to the records of ages long passed away, we
call to mind that the time-honoured spot, on which we are
permitted by your Majesty's gracious favour to present to
your Majesty this humble tribute of duty and affection, is
the same, whereon centuries ago similar homage has been
paid to one of the most mighty of your Majesty * renowned
ancestors,whose career is identified with the palmiest days of
England's chivalry, and whose memory is endeared to us
by its intimate association with the day-spring of religious
freedom within these favoured realms. We humbly trust
that this nassing allusion to the reflected honours which
your ancient borough and castle of Lancaster have the
Privilege of enjoying, will be deemed by your Majesty a
pardonable indulgence, and that your Majesty will accept
the expression of our boundless gratitude, fur allowing us,
by this gracious visit, to add to our Lancaster annals one
other royal reminiscence, and that one the dearest and the
most memorable.—We hereby tender to your Majesty a
humble offering of gratitude and dutiful obedience. And
we shall ever pray that it will please Almighty God to
shower his choicest blessings upon your gracious Majesty,
upon the illustrious Prince, your honoured and much-
loved consort, upon the youthful members of your Majes-
ty's family, and that it may please Him in His great mercy
to grant that your Majesty may long reign in uninterrupted
happiness over a loyal and affectionat, people.

The Mayor arid Alderman Dockray had the honour of
kiising bands.
The royal party then quitted the Hall amidst the warm
and hearty plaudits of the assemblage.
Iler Majesty afterwards ascended the Lunges, Tower,
and on her return, after lunching, she returned to the sta-
tion, we have no doubt thoroughly convinced of the
thorough loyalty of her Lancastrian subjects.

ARRIVAL AT THE EARL OF SEFTON'S.
(By Electric TheraOW
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
LIVERPOOL, 'WEDNESDAY Maur.

Tier Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert, and party,
arrived from Lancaster at Croateth-hall, in this immediate
vicinity, at '2O minutes after d o'clock, p.m. The weather
was exceedingly fine, and large crowds, principally of the
surrounding gentry, who had received special invitations,
welcomed the royal visitors on this their sovereign's first
visit to Lancashire. Iler Majesty's noble host, the Earl of
Sefton, conducted the Queen to the mansion, followed by
Prince Albert and the Countess of Sefton. A select dinner
party will have the honour of her Majesty's presence this
evening. Should the weather continue line, the proceedings
to-morrow will be attended with great eclat.

TILE QUEEN'S RECEPTION IN LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY.

The preparations for her Majesty's and Prince
Albert's reception in this town arc now completed, and are
of a character consistent with the importance of the com-
munity honoured with the royal visit. To-morrow is to be
a gala day in the town and on the river, and corporation
and dock authorities arc competing in magnificent outlay.
To-morrow morning, at ten o'clock, her Majesty is to
come into Liverpool, and at 11 o'clock she is to go on board
the Fairy yacht, now awaiting her in the Mersey, and take a
cruise on the river. The official programme of that and
the other proceedings of the day appeared in the Express
of Saturday, October 4.
There are innumerable rustic festivities going on at
Rainhill, Knowsley, and Croxteth, in honour of the royal
visit. The tenantry of the Earls of Derby and Sefton will
be the royal garde de corps, and countless triumphal and
floral arches, along the roads and at the park entrances,
indicate the loyalty which has so loug lair. latent in Lan-
cashire. As guards to look after the other guards het
Majesty will be further protected by several hundred of the
county constabulary and some companies of dragoons.
In the evening in the villages, on the Knowsley and Crox-
teth estates, there will be fireworks, open public houses,
illuminations, bands of music, and everyother manifestation
of agricolous joy at her Majesty's presence in the neigh-
bourhood. At Croxteth Hall a limited but distinguished
party has been invited by the Earl of Sefton to meet and
dine with her Majesty and the royal consort. Earl Grey
is the Secretary of State in waiting on her Majesty.
Barriers arc continued along the whole route visited by
the Queen, and will secure all the advantages of a rope
barrier on a race-course, enabling the crowd to stretch
themselves comfortably through the town, and giving
every man, woman, and child in Liverpool the chance of
a glimpse at the gracious countenance of the royal lady.
Within the barriers police, military, and some fifteen
hundred young men who have enrolled themselves as
special constables for the time, constituting a "guard of
honour," will keep order. On the river, steamers, yachts,
and small craft, with all colours flying, will make
a marine street for the little Fairy to steam
through safely. The scene on the river will, in-
deed, if the day be fine, be worth her Majesty's remembering.
All ferry traffic and tide tailings will be stopped between
morning and evening.

After the river, the two principal objects of her Majesty's
inspectioa will be the Sailors' Home, the foundation-stone
of which was laid some few years ago by Prince Albert,
and the St. George's Hall, the first atone of which was laid
on the day her Majesty was crowned.

The Marquis of Lansdowne (Lord President) ar-
rived in town yesterday, and in the afternoon took his de-
parture for his seat, Bowood-park, Wilts.
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Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office,
from the governors of the West India Colonies.

DIOCEsAN SYNOD MEET:NG AT DEEBT.—Yester-
day afternoon (Weilmsday) a meeting of 300 clergy and
laity assembled at Derby, under the presidency of the Rev.
T. Collins, of Knaresborough. A report was read and
adopted, and the following resolutions were moved, se-
emitted, and supported by the Venerable Archdeacon Deni-
son, Captain Moorsom, J. D. Dickenson, Esq.' the Rev. F.
Merewether, Canon Trevor, F. Merewether, Esq., J. Rus-
sell, Esq., the Rev. Cooke, and the Rev. J. Swecte :
That th's meeting pledgee itself to earnest and re-
newed prayer to Almighty God, and perseverance
among the members of his church, on the behalf of
the revival of synodical action, considering it to
be essential to the completeness of the constitution,
and to the Efficiency of the practical working of the church.
That the encouragement which the committee have already
received from nearly all persons in official situations with
whom they have held communication, is an additional
motive fur their continuing to press upon the minds of
churchmen the necessity of diocesan synods, with the same
respect and deference fur ecclesiastical order and authority,
which they have hitherto exhibited. That this meeting re-
quest the committee to return thanks to ell persons and
parties who have generously assisted them in their labours,
and to Mr. Caswell and Mr. Pound for papers presented to
them, without pledging its...lf to the statements and opinions
contained therein. A finance committee was appointed,
and thanks voted to the chairman, committee, and secie-
taries, and the meeting adjourned to early in February, to
London.

LONDON AND BRIGHTON AND SOUTH WESTERN
R tILWASS.—The agreement between these companies for
working the joint line into Portsmouth has just terminated,
and the lomat company decline to renew it.