The Express.
London, England, 1851-08-27 00:00:00

DEPARTURE FROM LONDON.

It was about a quarter to two o'clock when the royal
carriages drove into the station. l'rince Albert was the
first to alight, and the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and
the Princess Royal immediately followed. They were
received especially by Mr. Denison, the chairmau of the ,
company, the other directors, Mr. Cubitt, the engineer. and
Mr. Mowatt, the secretary, but received a more general recep-
tion from a very large assemblage of spectators of both sexes,
who had been collecting and augmenting from 12 o'clock,
and who wire stationed on a portion of the platform which
was railed off on either side of the place of de-
bareation. Probably there were not less than five hundred
persons, as many as could be conveniently accommodated,
to witness the royal departure. Without staying to enter
the reception-room, which the loyal zeal of the directors of
the company had prepared fur her use, the Queen at once
entered the centre carriage of the attendant train—a struc-
ture whom proportions and decorations have been
previously described. In the same carriage were
Prince Albert, and the two eldest royal children.
The carriage nest to that of the Queen was appropriated to
the Premier, that immediately preceding It to a maid of
honour and the lady is waiting. There were in all eight
carriages, those in the rear being occupied by M. Denison,
Mr. Mowatt, and a party of the directors. While prepara-
tions were being made for starting. Prince Albert engaged in
conversation with Lord Jocelyn, who was in attendance. In
about five minutes after the royal cortege arrived at the sta-
tion, the signal was given for dep ature, and the Queen
commenced her journey to the North amid the acclamations
of all present. Mr. Sturrick, superintendent of the loco-
motive department, officiated as driver of the engine.

DONCASTER, TCLIDAT.

It in now two hundred and six years, according
to the chronicles, since this town was honoured with the
presence of an English sovereign. The last King who
came to Doncaster was the unfortunate Charles 1., and it is
somewhat remarkable that it was in the same month as that
fixed upon for the visit of her present Majesty. Charles en-
tered the town on the 18th of August, 164.1, having with him
three thousand foot soldiers, and it was very shortly pre-
vious to his abandoning his design of marching into Scotland
to join the Marquis of Montrose. Several members of the
royal families have since then been at Doncaster; and in
the year 1333 her present Majesty (then Princess Victoria)
with her august mother, honoured Doncaster races with
their presence, being at tho time on a visit at Wentworth-
house, and the guests of the Earl Fitewilliam.
In the early part of the present month it was announced
that her Majesty and the royal family and suite would, en
routs to Balmoral, proceed by the great Northern Railway,
and reseals ewe sight at Doncaster. The news was received
by theinhabitante with the greatest delight, and an earnest
desire was immediately manifested by all parties to receive
her Majesty in such a manner as her character and virtues
s well deserved. The arrangement soon became known
that her Majesty, the Prince Albert, and the rest of the
royal family, would leave Osborne on the 27th of August
(this morning) for London : that they would leave the sta-
tion of the Great Northern Railway, at King's-eross,
abed noon, and proceed at once for Doncaster,
whom they were expected to arrive soon after five
*Weak is the afternoon ; and that they would
wises kr the night at the Angel Hotel, and proceed on
their Jemmy the fallowing morning. Steps were promptly
taken on the part of the corporation and the inha-
bitants, and it was agreed that addresses should be presented
to her Majesty and the Prince; also that illuminations should
take place on as extensive scale; and that all the tend
marks of respect and attention should be paid to her Majesty
and her illustrious Comet. On the part of the Great
Northern Railway Company, the directors altered the day
of their half-yearly meeting ; and immediate instructions
were given to Mr. Williams, of Goswell-street, for a new
royal state carriage of the most perfect style. For some
days past the corporation and a committee of the inhabi-
tants of the town have met to carry into effect the various

arrangements, including the preparation of addresses;
public dinner to be given by the mayor to the directors of
the railway, the military ulikers, magistrates, and gentle-
men of the town am! neighbourhood; t:•a and refreshments
to the school children, eke.; and the erection of platforms
and triumplvil arches along the route which the royal pro-
cession would have to pass from the station to Mr. l'ye's,
the Angel Hotel. The carrying out of these preliminaries
has kept the inhabitants in a state of pleasurable excite-
ment, such as was probably on no former occasion expe-
rienced.

The route from the railway station to St. Sepulehre•gate
is, perhaps, the worst part of the town, as regards appear-
ance. On passing the gaol are some wretched-looking cot-
tages, which it was at once determined should be carefully
concealed from the eyes of her Majesty. Within the station
a large platform is erected by the Great Northern Company
for the reception of ladies, who will he thus atforikd an up-
portunity of seeing her Majesty alight, and witnessing the
presentation of the addresses to the Queen and Prince
Albert Immediately at each side of tho entrance to the
station, a large platform, raised seat upon seat, in the form
of a gallery, is erected at the expense of the corporation.
These are calculated to contain about 4,000 people, also
will be admitted by the purchase of tickets, subject to cer-
tain conditions, the procreds to be devoted to an enter-
tainment fur the poor, and other charitable purport
On peoceding past these and coming to the street called
West Southgate, a grand triumphal arch has been erected,
formed of evergreens and flowers, and having at the top an
inscription, " Welcome Victoria," surmounted with the
letters V. A. On the opposite side are the words, .‘ God
save the Queen." Immediately in front of this is the
National School, before which an extensive platform is
raised fur the accommorlation of the children belonging to
that establishment, On pursuing the route along West
S suthgate two other platforms have been erected by private
individuals. On reaching the gaol a number of trees have
been planted in front of the cottages opposite, so as to con-
ceal them effectually, and to give to that side of the street
a suburban appearance. here is also erected a splendid
arch, representing the old gateway which was for-
merly placed at this part of the town. On the
summit of this arch, which is tastefully covered
with Bowers and evergreens, will he placed an immense
crown, manufietured for the occasion, mid gilt. It is nearly
the feet high and four wide, with orb and cross, and a
velvet cap, placed upon a cushion of crimson velvet. Here
the street widens, and in the entrance to St. Sepulchre-
gate, at the News Hoorn corner, where the Street turns into
French-gate, is another arch, arranged, if possible, more
tastefully than either of the others. The height is about
the same as the houses on each side of the street.

Turning to the left is Cie Angel Hotel, where her 31:t
jest; is to take up her abode for the night. At the top is
the royal standard, ready to be hoisted immediately on the
arrival of the Queen. A guard of honour, consisting of
several officers and a hundred men, from Leeds barracks,
are stationed here, and will remain in the town until her
Majesty's departure.

HEIL 'MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE MANU-

FACT CRINO DISTRICTS.

There is now but little doubt that the 10th of Oc-
tober, the day on which the Queen is expected to visit Man-
chester, will witness afrte such as his not been se n in the
manufacturing districts before. The Mayors of Manchester
and Salford, assisted by committees of the authorities, are
proposing arrangements every way worthy of the occasion ;
and, besides using their influence to induce employs rs to
make it a general holiday, will celebrate the event with a
grand illumination of the two boroughs. The Queen is to
be reecised at the reel Park by the Mayor and other
authorities of Salford, and the Sunday school., which
Manchester and Salford base long been so conspicuous
in supporting, as a means of educating the working el:uses,
will no doubt play a conspicuous part in the assemblage
congregated on the occasion. They are to be drawn up in
the pave so as to see her Majesty pass, and it is expected
that nearly 30,000 children will thus be brought together.
The programme of the intended proceedings is nut yet com-
plete, of course; and if it was, probably would nut be made
public. But facts occasionally ooze out, and from these
au angst others we learn that a triumphal arch is to be
erected on Victoria•brillw, by which her Majesty will enter
the city, and that the proprietors of the Exchange have at
once consented to grant the use of that immense building,
affording the largest room in the kingdom, as a place of
public reception fur her Majesty. The county magistrates
and other officials arc prepared to co-operate cordially with
the authorities of the two boroughs in snaking arrange-
ments, and everything appears to be progressing well, con-
sidering the time that is yet left to complete the pre-
parations.

AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION NEAIt

CHESTER.

CUPATER, Oral' 26.
Nothwithstanding the violent gale of Sunday
last, which did considerable damage to many of the sub
jects intend •d for exhibition to-day, and the unpropi-
tious state of the weather throughout this forenoon, the at-
tendance of visitors and exhibitors in the beautiful grounds
of Tenni Hall, about five miles from hence, was highly
resiveetable, and comparatively numerous.
the announcement for many weeks past of this exposi-
tion of the products of the field, the garden, the poultry-
yard, anal the cottage, together with agricultural and hor-
ticultural implements, and whatever is useful or orna-
mental in the cultivation of the land, had created quite a
seusatiou, out only iu Cheshire and Lanesettire, hut also ill
more remote parts of the kingdom; and the various rail-
ways from the principality, ns well 1111 the English lines,
brought their several quuta of visitors to Chester through-
out the day.
This being the first of the three days' sates, the judges
and jurors fur the several cleaves were appointed. 'lite ex-
hibition was especially patronised by the Earls of Derby,
Sefton, and Grosvenor ; Viscount llill, Sir I'. De Malpas,
Grey Egerton, Bart., M.P. ; Sir Richard Brookes, Dart.,
of Norton Abbey ; Sir Edward Walker, John Tollemache,
Esq., M.P. ; G. Cornwall Legh, Esq., ; J. Brockle-
burst, Esq., M.P. ; John Duueuft, E-q., M.P. ; John
llurlestun Leche, Esq., of Carden l'ark, Cheshire ; ar.d a
great number of either noblemen and gentlemen of the ad-
jacent counties.
For the successful exhibitors in the several divisions a
variety of prizes, consisting of gold, silver, and bronze
nuxials, with certificates of merit, were liberally placed at
the disposal of the judges in the various sections ; but
owing to the ungenial state of the weather and an unlooked
for delay in the delivery of some of the exhibitors' cases
from the railway, it was deemed advisable to postpone the
adjudication until to-morrow.
'the tents and marquees presented a truly brilliant spectacle
—and the spacious hall was laid out as a bazaar, at which
presided sonic of the chief beauties of the most distinguished
families in the vicinity. The grand military band of Mr.
Ilurleston Leckie, that of the Cheshire Militia, and the
Liverpool classical band, conducted by Mr. F. Surge, re-
lieved each other in the dining-hall, while others were dis-
persed throughout the grouuds and marquees, and contri-
buted very materially tu enhance the enjoyments which had
been liberally provided for the visitors by Dr. Brindley and
the committee.
Among the notabilities exhibited our attention was
chiefly attracted to the following :—A rare and valuable col
lection of evergreen plants,exhibited by Messrs. Standish sad
Noble,of Bagsl iot,many of the varieties never before exhibited.
Specimens of the Royal Victoria lily, exhibited by Mr.
Marwick, from the garden of the Royal Botanical Society ;
a splendid collection of Cochin China and Poland poultry,
by Mr. Simons, of Birmingham ; the celebrated bridge of
Mr. Harrison, and the vases and fountains of Messrs. Young
and Co. ; a very elegant collection of petunias, carnations,
hollyhocks, and antirrhinums, by Mr. Wilmer, nurse-
ryman, of Sunbury ; and other floricultural subjects, by
Messrs. Dickson, of Chester, Mr. Paha, and Mr. Chivas,
were each in its kind exceedingly beautiful, and elicited
unqualified commendation.
'l here were of course very many other productions of
perhaps equal excellence ; but in the absence of the judges' I
award, and owing to the shortness of time permitted us for '
inspection, we are unable to give more than a piwing notice
of the most attractive in the various classes.
The prize essays will be submitted to the award of arbi-
trators appointed fur that purpose on Thursday next, and
we are informed that much valuable information on the
subject of agriculture and horticulture will be found in the
venous works received by the committee, some of them
from the pens of practical men in the various branches of
those sciences.

THE DUKE'S EXPLANATION OF THE CASE OF ANN
111(711:11.—The following u the letter addressed by the Duke
of Wellington to the Secretary of the West and North Lon.
don Anti-Enclosure Societies:—" London, Aug. 26, 1861.
" F.M. the Duke of Wellington presents his compli-
ments to Mr. Griffiths. He has received his letter of the
20th instant. Although the duke again declines to enter
into any discussion with the secretary of a self-appointed
and self authorised es-ociation upon the details of his
duty as Ranger of the Park is relation to his superiors
in office, the Board of Woods and Forests, he observes
that Mr. Griffiths has not quoted correctly what, it appears
from the reports, the President of the Board of Woods
and Forests stated in respect of his communication with
the Hannar of the Park upon the removal of Mrs. Hicks.
The duke does not exactly understand what connection is
supposed to exist between his house in Piccadilly and Mrs.
Hicks's cottage. The duke purchased from the crown his
property in Piccadilly; Mrs. Hicks is neither more nor less
then • squatter on the retention bank of the Serpentine
river. The duke has frequently considered it his duty to
inquire, and he could never find that Mrs. Hicks had any
authority whatever to establish herself there. He believes
that it will not be very easy to convince the public that the
Duke of Wellington hes been guilty of an offence because
be recommended the opinion of the law officers of the crown
should be taken before any measures should be adopted to
remove Mrs. Hicks from the park.—To Mr. Henry Dowell
Oriffiths."