The Express.
London, England, 1846-09-07 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY AT FALMOUTH.

FALMOUTH, SEPT. 4.—This evening, at seven o'clock,
the Victoria and Albert, followed by the Fairy, next the
Garland, and in the rear the Black Eagle, entered this port
amidst the shouts of some thousands of persons, who had
taken their station on the hills at the entrance of theharbonr,
and of those who were fortunate enough, in the half hour
that ensued from the steamers being first descried, to get into
boats, and arrive at the roadstead, a steamer, full of ladies,
who gave their tribute of homage, and went round the Victoria
and Albert after the squadron had brought to. In the
course of the morning, two messengers arrived and reported
themselves from Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen here,
but they seemed to the inhabitants to be telling an idle tale,
as it had been reported that the Queen, on her late excursion
to Plymouth, purposed to visit Falmouth, and the report
bad turned out untrue. Her Majesty and Prince Albert
stood abaft the wheel of the yacht until the vessel had entered
the port, and the royal salutes from Pendennis Castle and
the Crane packet had ceased, when they retired from obser-
vation. At nine o'clock her Majesty walked for a few
minutes with Prince Albert on the deck of the yacht, observ-
ing the illuminations and fireworks, both on the shore and
afloat, exhibited in honour of her Majesty's visit. The
Berl of Ilchester was the only gentleman who had en
audience of her Majesty to-night, but Sir Charles
Lemon and other gentlemen remained in town all day
to pay their respects to the Sovereign, if occasion offered.
Her Majesty was on deck for a few moments only, at seven
o'clock; and shortly after Prince Albert and two of the
royal children presented themselves to receive the cheers of
the thousands of persons around the yacht. Her Majesty's
intention last night was to land here this morning, or to
proceed up Truro River, for which purpose the mayor had
been directed to engage a pilot, with whom he proceeded on
board when he was informed that Her Majesty would go to
the Mount to-day, and proceed on to Scilly Islands, returning
back to Falmouth to-morrow evening, when she intended
to go up the Fal, occupping the time while Prince
Albert proceeds to St. Agnes, to inspect the Duchy
mines, and also to view the exhibition at the Polytechnic
Hall in this town, at present open. At 8 o'clock the steamers
got under weigh, and at nine were out of sight, after taking
a circuit of the bay outside this port.
Her Majesty's intention to return here to-morrow night
was communicated by the Hen. Mr. Anson to Alfred Fox,
, Esq.; and we are proud to state, that should the weather
„' prove propitious, it is the royal intention to remain here until
ro Mr. Taylor, the Duchy mineral agent, and Messrs. Chard
v- and Bose, pilots, were received on board the Victoria and
lent Albert.

CONFINED STaEETB.—It is now a matter of general
complaint that the avenues to the great trading parts the
City of London have become dangerous. A recent meeting,
held by eminent merchants residing near Mark-lane, afforded
ample proof that it is time something should be done, either
by the government or the corporation of London, to apply
the remedy required. In Lower Thames•street It isunsafe
to psis. A passenger cannot avoid the carts without rbk of
his life. In many parts the spate for the foot passengers is
not more than 14 itches wide, which, with all his care to
avoid the wheels of a cart, will not afford him protection.