The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-15 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 15, 1851.

extent, on account of the recent discovery of mineral
treasures in Australia, and at the present moment he had
letters which had arrived nearly a month later by this
route than by the other line. (Cheers.) When the steam
communisation should be continued this would probably
be the most rapid postal communication in existence.
(Cheers.)
The resolution was carried unanimously.
The following gentlemen were nominated committeemen
—Mr. ()region' Mr. A. Anderson, M.P., Mr. Briggs, Mr.
Lindesa
Mr. Larking, Mr. Matheson, M.P., Mr. Raikes
Currie, M.P.,Mr. Macgregor, M.P., Mr. J. IL Foster, and
Mr. G. B. Barton.
Mr. MACGREGOR, M.P., proposed a resolution thank-
ing the Viceroy of Egypt for his exertions to improve the
route. (Cheers.) The cause of commerce was that of
civilisation, and those who opposed the rapid means of com-
munication between one country and another were, perhaps
unconsciously, obstructing the march of human progress.
(Cheers.) Having been at the Board of Trade for several
years, and when the treaty was negotiated—(hear, hear)—
and having had all treaties of a similar nature, and such as
affected the channels of British commerce under his special
attention, it was his opinion, as be believed it to be that of
the government which succeeded that under which the
treaty with the Sublime Porte was signed, that the Porte
had no right whatever to interfere with the internal affairs
of Egypt. (Loud cheers.) This he believed to be the opi-
nion of Lord Palmerston, not only now, but at the time the
treaty was made. (Renewed cheers.) Ho (Mr. Macgregor)
believed that this movement did not originate with the
Porte, but from some source not friendly to British inte-
rests. (Cheers.)
Captain ATCHERLEY—The Greek and catholic church.
(Loud laughter.)
Mr. MACGREGOR heped that the merchants of this
country, that every manufacturing community, that the
shipowners, nay more, that all those who profited by those
great classes, would reaist,this attempt to stop one of the
great channels of commercial intercourse. (Cheers.) He
believed that they had only strongly to express their opi-
nions, and they would have their effect, net only on the
cabinet ma on the British parliament, but would command
the respect of foreign nations. (Cheers.) At the same
' time ht sought for no exclusive privileges for England, but
' he wished the commercial interests of the world to form one
great commonwealth of friendship and mutual advantage.
(Cheers.) At a time when we were acting offensively to-
' wads Mehemet Ali, if he had not behaved on the truly
Christian principle of doing as he would be done by, he
might have placed us in a most embarrassing position, Inas-
' much as the least signal would have brought down upon us
a horde of Bedouin Arabs. (Cheers.) Re (Mr. Macgregor)
thought, therefore, that the meeting would gladly adopt
his resolution. (Cheers.)
General BRIGGS seconded the motion, which was car-

ried unanimously.
Mr. AGLIONBY, M.P., proposed a vote of thanks to the
Chairman, who, having returned thanks, the meeting broke
up in some little confusion, caused by Captain Atcherlcy's
loud protest against his having been put down by the
Chairman.

KOSSUTH.

MEETING IN

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A preliminary meeting was held yesterday even-
ing at the King's Arms, Palace-yard, Westminster, to take
into consideration the best means of manifesting respect for
Kossuth and the great principles of constitutional liberty.
The chair was taken by Mr. T. Pnotrr.
The CHAIRMAN said he had received the following
letter from Sir De Lacy Evans, M.P. for the City of West-
minster
" Dryanston-square, Oct. 13, 18a.
" My dear Sir' —I met yesterday your nephew, and had
the pleasure of hearing from him of steps being taken with
a view to an expression of public feeling in Westminster on
the occasion of the arrival in this country of the late Go-
vernor of Hungary. As I should heartily concur in such a
proceeding, I shall certainly feel it a duty to attend any
meeting of my constituents upon it if in England at the
time.
" The Austrian agents in this country, in order to pre-
vent these expressions of opinion, present to us a charge of
pecuniary malversation. but against whom ? Against the
individual actually invited and selected by a noble and aris-
tocratic Hungarian cabinet to administer, as their colleague,
the national finances. Nay more, that appointment was
confirmed by the imperial Austrian government. So much
foe the gravity, then, attached to this imputation by the
highest and most unimpeached public men of both those
countries.

Kossuth voluntarily resigned the finance department,
on ascertaining, or being convinced, that no confidence
could be placed in the good faith of the Austrian govern-
ment. The subsequent conduct of that government does
not discredit his convictions on that point.
" Whether the more aristocratic or the radical liberals et
Hungary were the most pure in motives, or most politic I.
coseluct, is not the question we have to consider, nor have
we information upon it that we can rely on to guide us to •
decision.
" What I believe, and that which I think the English pub-
lic generally believe, is that the popular cause,which was eons
tended tor .n Hungary, was a good one, and well deserving'
the sympathy of all honest reformers. And who will
pointout to us the person more conspicuously identified with
that cause, and to whom we may address the expression
of our sentiments, therefore, more fittingly than this illus.
trious exile, called, as we know he was, by the voice of Ws
country to preside over its councils in its most perilous
emergency, and who so gloriously sustained that mown-
toss trust 1 The nationality as well as the liberties of Hun-
gary
have been destroyed by the armies of foreign despots.
But it was not a street or town emeute that we refer to—it
was a national movement. None other could have enabled
the Hungarian patriots to chase the Austrian hordes from
their territory. Their just wishes, therefore, we will san-
guinely hope may yet be accomplished.—Most faithfully,
my dear sir, yours, " DE LACY EVANS.'
P.S. Igo to-morrow, for a short time, to the continent,
but shall be enabled to postpone my departure from Folke-
stone for a week, till I hear what may be the decision la
estminster on this subject."
' The CHAIRMAN then said he was sure that on an otisee
sion like that which had arisen, the men of Westminster
would not be backward in testifying their admiration uI
the illustrious individual who was about to visit the shores
of this country. The history of Hungary resembled to a
great extent that of England; and Kossuth and his com-
panions had only struggled for what our forefathers had
succeeded in obtaining, and what, it' had been demon-
strated, led in our case to prosperity and to hap-
piness. (Hear, hear.) It had been alleged in
journals subservient to Austria. that Kossuth had
damaged his character by the misappropriation of monies;
and though he was not charged with applying to his own
use the public funds, it was certainly Ming attempted by a
side-wind to pi event him from meeting with that sympathy
on his arrival in this country to which he was entitled. He
' recollected having seen a statement in the Times that Kos-
suth, being indebted to a merchant at Pesth to the extent
of 601., dishonoured a bill. Now, though no one was im-
maculate, they ought not to give implicit credence to a
i statement emanating from suck a quarter—(hear,hear)—and
even if it were true, it went to prove only that when finae-
cial minister of Hungary, Kossuth would not abuse his:public
character to discharge a private debt. (Hear, hear.) They
all knew, however, the rancorous enmity of Austria to-
I wards the Hungarian liberals, and should be on their
guard against any attempt to mislead them, and to
prevent them from expressing their sympathy. It
was the wish of those who had convened this meet-
inp that a public meeting should be called in West-
minster to agree to an address of congratulation to
Kossuth, and he trusted that it would be a meeting worthy
of the past reputation of Westminster.
Mr. T. SAUNDERS, on rising to move the first resolu-
tion, said the subject was one far removed above private
considerations. They were now beginning to learn some-
thing of Hungary, historically and politically ; and he, fur
one, would hail the arrival of Kossuth as an event of great
importance in connexion with the value of our own institu-
tions. It was nothing to them what Louis Kouuth's pri-
vate antecedents were ; but, nevertheless, he was satisfied
that the aspersions cast upon him were but the usual
weapons of an envenomed autocracy. (" Hear, hear,"
and cheers.) It bad ever been the case that when the cause
of constitutional freedom had been discussed, endeavours
had been made to throw obloquy upon those who were most
forward in maintaining it. (Hear, hear.) It was because
he had defended his country—because he had studied her
constitution, and endeavoured to maintain it inviolate, that
the inhabitants of this country sympathised with Kossuth.
(Cheers.) He concluded by moving a resolution declaring
it to be the opinion of the meeting that an address should
he drawn up, and submitted to a public meeting In West
minster, for presentation to Kossuth soon after his arrival
in this country.
Mr. GEORGE seconded the resolution. He hoped the
men of Westminster would show the Times that the charges
which it published against Kossuth had no effect upon their
opinions. (Cheers.) Similar charges were made, and re•
fated, several months ago. But—

Destroy the ne at sopbtstt7 In vein.
The ere:Atlas's at tun dirty work again.

THE GREAT EXHIBITION.

The heading which we have been accustomed for
some months to give to this department of the day's news
has now become almost a misnomer, es the contents of the
Crystal Palace are no longer exhibited to the general public.
Only those who have contributed to its attractiveness, have
now any admission within its glassy walls, and even their
privilege is rapidly approaching its termination. The ex-
hibitors and friends mustered yesterday to the number of
between thirty and forty thousand, giving the building and
its vicinity all the bustle of an ordinary shilling day. The
number of foreigners present was remarkable, and the gene-
ral company were exceedingly respect►ble in appearance.
Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Albert, and attended
by the usual suite, paid an early visit, and spent upwards of
an hour in examining and making selections in various de-
partments. This may be the proper place for stating that her
Majesty cannot, consistently with court etiquette, be present
at this day's closing ceremonial. It is not, it appears, usual
for her Majesty to appear in public when Prince Albert
presides at any ceremonial, except in full state its Queen
Regnant. Her Majesty spent a considerable time is the
Hussiau department, and honourA the commissioner with a
message to the Emperor, expressive of her regret that circum-
stances had deprived the Crystal Palace of the imperial
presence during the summer. Immediately after the gene-
ral opening of the doors at 12 o'clock, the interior resembled
a bazaar, so brisk and general was the trade going on.
Purchasers were found for many of the more valuable ar-
ticles, and the sales would have been more general but for
the exorbitant prices asked in many cases. It is ge-
nerally believed that a vast amount of the imported
property will ultimately find purchasers in this coun-
try. Several of the more rare and costly articles
in the French court were observed to be tied
round with red tape, the meaning of which was that
these articles have been selected to contend far the prize of
1,0001. offered by the Goldsmiths' Company for the best spe-
cimen of workmanship in gold or silver plate. It is to be
hoped that the committee appointed to select will not over-
ook the small glass case in the Holland court, in which M.
Van Kempen has arranged, on successive shelves, pieces of
plate, illustrating the various styles in which, at different
periods, the precious metals have been moulded. Whatever
may be their merit as mere pieces of workmanship, nothing
possibly could be more suggestive than their arrangement,
lor more useful in teaching the eye at a glance the meaning
leif distinctive terms, which are in everybody's mouth, with-
out, perhaps, being generally understood. At the top
stands the elegant antique cup, relying on form alone for
beauty. Then comes the stiff ecclesiastical Gothic, the type
et the dark ages. Lower down the quaint renaissance
sows the fitness of its name in its prim and slender ap-
proaches to ornament; and on the next shelf these pro-
mising buds ripen into the courtly blossoms of the Louis
Quatorze, and burst on the lowest into full blow
la the florid and luxurious specimen of the style
failed Louis Quinn. The symptoms of the end
ate rapidly accumulating. The crystal fountain, the
"observed of all observers," has disappeared to make room
for the platform upon which Prince Albert is to take leave
of the notabilities of the Exhibition. Too much praise can-
sot be given to Mr. Oslcr fur the promptitude with which
be consented to the premature removal of this triumph of
bis at te inset the exigencies of the concluding ceremonial.
♦ pemcespe of no inconsiderable importance has after a
aYI ollkient performance of his mission, taken his final
leave and is, while the public read these lines, well on his
way to his home beyond the deep. The frequenters of the
Exhibition may have observed a well dressed quiet looking
gentleman, who daily promenaded the nave, and looked
curiously at every iedividual whose nasal intonation gave
the slightest indication that he came from the model repub-
lic. Nothing could be milder or more decidedly Saxon than
this gentleman's appearance, and yet his placid countenance
was a vision of terror to many adventurous if not chivalrous
spirits. Not to keep the public any longer in suspense, the
person to whom we allude is Mr. It. W. Bowyer, one of the
chiefs of the New York police, and who was sent over here on
a special mission to take care of the light-fingered gentry of
the States, and to see that they were not imposed upon, in
their anxiety to become acquainted with the wonders of the
Crystal Palace. His presence, we believe, had the effect of
keeping them away altogether. One of the most notorious,
who had come over here on a professional tour, was met by
Mr. Bowyer on Blackfriars Bridge, and on being recognised,
much to his surprise, by so old an acquaintance, begged hard
to be allowed the privilege of a peep at the Exhibition,
without the formality of recognition. The ambassador
wax, however, inexorable, and the Chevalier dindustrie
was obliged to forego his visit. This is only one of the many
instances in which Mr. Bowyer's presence has saved the
treasures of the Crystal Palace from the experiments of
American picklocks, much more skilful than Mr. Hobbs,
although by no means so ostentatious in boasting of their
proficiency. We arc happy to add that this officer leaves
behind him a most favourable impression amongst those best
qualified to judge of his professional acuteness and great
propriety of conduct and deportment. Before leav-
ing the subject of police merits, British and
foreign, we must discharge a debt of justice to
Mr. Tunstall, tho inspector, whose arduous duty it has
been to pilot obese matrons and timid virgins through the
horrors of the middle passage, between the outer gate and
the transept. There is no doubt but that for this active
officer's precautions many accidents would have occurred
during the crowded days of the Exhibition. The collection
for a museum of specimens pronesses daily. Contributions
pour in from all the foreign exhibitors, and the Paeha of
Egypt has gone so far as to command that before any tale
of his exhibits takes place, the commission must have the
privilege of taking whatever articles they may select. Sub-
joined will be found an address to the British exhibitors,
asking for similar liberality.
" To Diurnal EIIIIIIITORS.—Many of the foreign mi-
le commissioners having represented that international
sentages would be likely to arise if their countries pos-
somed a collection of specimens of raw materials and pro.
deer, and patterns of some classes of manufactures shown
by British exhibitors, together with the wholesale prices of
them, and having expressed a desire that such collections
should be formed, her Majesty's Commissioners have au-
thorised the executive committee to assist in forming them.
British exhibitors who may be willing to present specimens
sod patterns for this purpose are requested to communicate
immediately with Lieutenant Tyler, R.E. ; but in those
eases where they may not consider such presentation to be
a sufficient commercial advantage to themselves, the execu-
tive committee are authorised to treat for the purchase of
the necessary quantities, and exhibitors are requested to
forward their terms for the purchase to Lieutenant Tyler
before removing their articles from the building.--M.
DIOBY W TAIT. Sec. Exhibition Building, Oct 14.
The following shows the temperature yesterday, as
recorded by Mr. Bennett's thermometers, being the mean
result of 100 readings :-10 o'clock, 58 ; 12 o'clock, 60 ; 2
o'clock, 63 ; 4 o'clock, 63 ; 6 o'clock, 60. Mean tempera-
ture, 60.8. Barometer at 1 o'clock, 29.9.