The Express.
London, England, 1851-06-18 00:00:00

'die court.

The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Queen yes-
terday at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Albert, attended by the Marquis of Abercorn,
Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey, and Colonel Bouverie, pre-
bided yesterday afternoon at the third jubilee meeting of
the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, held in St.
Martin's Hall.
lier Majesty and Prince Albert, with the Princess Royal,
took a drive yesterday afternoon in an open carriage and
four; the equerries in waiting, General Wemyss and Col.
Bouverie, attending on horseback.
The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, attended by Mr.
Birch, visited the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of
all Nations yesterday morning.
The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Prince
of Leiningen, honoured Her Majesty's Theatre with their
presence last evening. The royal suite consisted of the
Viscounteea Canning, Hon. Matilda Paget, Hon. Mary
Seymour, Lord Camoys, General Weinyse, and Colonel
Bouverie.
The Viscountess Canning has relieved the Countess of
Charlemont in her duties as lady-in-waiting to the Queen.
The Duchess of Kent, attended by Lady Augusta Bruce
and Lord James Murray, honoured lier Majesty's Theatre
with her prrence yesterday evening.
Lady Augusta Bruce has relieved Lady Fanny Howard
in her duties as the lady in waiting on her Royal Highness
the Duchess of Kent.
The Rev. J. Curiae, D.D., F. Boasey, M.D., Mr. John
Owens, and Mr. W. Stuart—a deputation from a public
meeting at Woolwich; Mr. R. ltuegg, Mr. Aslin, Mr.
Joseph Cowen, and Mr. John Hammond—a deputation
from the commissioners of the parish of Woolwich, Mr.
Nukes, solicitor to the commissioners, and Mr. Sargent,
their clerk, had an interview yesterday with Sir George
Grey at the Home-office.

The Cambridge University Commission had a meeting
yesterday at the official residence of the First Lord of the
Treasury, in Downing-street. Present—The Bishop of
Chester, the Dean of Ely, Professor Sedgwick, and the Rev.
W. 11. Bateson (Secretary).
A deputation, consisting of the Lord Mayor of Dublin,
Mr. Alderman Roe, Sir Lucius O'Brien, M.P., Mr. Grogan,
M.P., Mr. G. A. Hamilton, M.P., and Mr. Heron, had an
interview yesterday with the Chancellor of the Eschequer
at his officeal residence in Downing-street.
Mr. Premly had an interview yesterday with the Chan-
cellor of die Exchequer.
Desprehes were received yesterday at the Colonial-office
root the Governor of St. Helena.

(Prom it night's Gazette.).
FOREIGN-OFRICE, JUNE 7.—The Queen has been
graciously pleased to appoint Lord Cowley, K.C.8., lute
her Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Con-
federation, to be her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to the Germanic Confederation.

TILE GREAT EXHIBITION.—For the laat two days
the Crystal Palace has drawn together a much larger as-
blage than on any previous occasion. On Monday the
visitors numbered 63069, of whom 57,099 paid the shilling
entrance fee. The Queen visited the Crystal Palace at an
early hour. An observable incident of the day was the pas-
sage (referred to in yesterday's Espress) of the Victoria and
Albert balloon over the building, at so short a distance above
it that the guide-line dangled along the roof, and for
a moment, by the noise which it made, caused some appre-
hension of an accident. Yesterday the total number of
visitors who had passed in at flnvo'clock—the last hour at
which the account is taken—was 67,681, of whom 63,82'2
paid at the doors. Even this large number had not the ef-
fect of rendering the building inconveniently crowded,
although between twelve and two o'clock, the period dur
ing which the greatest numbers sought admission, the tran-
sept and nave were almost impassable. Gradually, how-
ever, the vast crowds spread themselves through the courts
and along the galleries, and more comfortable moving room
was obtained.

WATERLOO DAY—This being the anniversary of
the battle of Waterloo, the usual inspection of the guards
took place on the Parade, in St. James's-park, this morning,
in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators, including
a number of foreigners. The colours had a bunch of laurel
at the top, and each of the men and officers had a leaf in
his hat. The battalions were put through the usual exer-
cise, under the inspection of the officers of the regiment.
FETE AT CHELSEA HOSPlTAL.—Yesterday,
fancy fair and musical demonstration took place in aid of
the funds of the Hospital for Consumption, at Brompton.
The musical arrangements were made on a scale of unusual
magnitude, the bands of the six household regiment; and of
the Royal Artillery uniting to form an orchestra of 350
performers, who, occupying a platform specially erected for
the occasion in the grand quadrangle, executed a variety of
overtures, selections, and marches, from the compositions
of Meyerbeer, Donizetti, Weber, Verdi, and others, with
great effect. The lawns, avenues, and promenades of the
royal foundation were visited by a very large company, and
presented a gay appearence. (car the guns which poin
to the river a capacious tent was erected for the fancy fair,
which was held in conjunction with the concert. The at-
tractions of this bazaar were displayed under the presidency
of the Duchess of Sutherland, the • eases of Stafford
and Aiksbury, Viscountess Combermere, Ladies West,
Shelley, Foley, and Leigh, Mrs. Kingaley, Mrs. Mont-
goner!, and Mrs. Rose. The festival is to be continued
this day.
COURT OP CHANCERY AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
BlLL.—Yesterday the government bill brought forward by
Lord John Russell to improve the administration of justice
in the Court of Chancery, and in the Judicial Committee of
Privy Council, was printed. There are 20 clauses in tho
measure, and its principal features were explained on
Thursday night. It is to be read a second time on Friday.
Two additional judges, at 8,0001. a-year, are to be appointed.
The Lord Chancellor, instead of 14,000/., as Chancellor and
Speaker of the House of Lords, is to have 10,0001. a-year,
and the Muter of the Rolls 8,0001. The extra expense is
to be paid out of the dividends arising from the suitors'
fund. The equity judges are to give their attendance at
the House of Lords. There is a blank in the bill respect-
ing the annuities to be given to the judges on their resigna-
tion. The jurisdiction of the Vice-Chancellor in Bank-
ruptcy is to be given to the Court of Appeal under this
bill. A nngg to a late return the arrears in the Court of
Chancery, au ' Term last, numbered 983 appeals,
desnurren, cases, and claims.
FURTHER CALLS TO THE BAR.—A further call to
the bar of students of the Inner Temple was made yesterday
evening, and comprised the followinuerilemen : Edward
Pakenham Alderson, of Balliol C Oxford, B.A. ;
George Selater, of Balliol College, Oxford, 8.A.; Robert
John Sandiford Farrar, Esq. ; and William Gill, Esq.
THE PRUSSIAN LEGATION.—His Excellency the
Prussian Minister and Madame Hansen had a reception lot
night at the Prussian Legation, on Carlton House-terrace.
A very brilliant company assembled, and among the visitors
yam may foreigners of distinction in the paths of science.