The Express.
London, England, 1848-07-13 00:00:00

THE CHISWICK FLOWER-SHOW.

The third and last exhibition for this reason of the
Horticultural Society took place yesterday, at their gardens
at Chiswick. The weather was extremely fine, and enticed
quite as gnats concourse of visitors as on any former occasini.
We heard it stated that nearly 14,000 tickets had been dis-
posed of, and that 12,000 persons were at one period of the
day present in the gardens. Besides the usual attractions of
music and flowers, and that presented by the society's beau-
tiful grounds, the Duke of Devonshire allowed access—u on
the Lot day of exhibition in former years—to the domain
surrounding Chiswick House. At about three o'clock, two
of the four military bands in attendance marched
into these grounds, and stationed themselves on
the lawn, where they continued to perform Tho scene
here was extremely picturesque and animated. Groups of
elegantly attired ladies and male visitors, either seated or pro-
menteled among the trees and in the shrubberies; while souse
of the juveniles were afforded the enjoyment of swinging
in the hammock and other swings fixed on the lawn.
Leaving these necessities of the fete for the main occasion
of it, tile exhibition of fruits and flawere, we may with safety
say that, although the specimens were not very numerous, it
was an excellent show. The orchids were numerous, and so
of course were the heaths. There were brilliant groups of
pelargoniums, roses, and geraniums; and among the cut
flowers, carnations, pinks, and picotees, attracted the largest
groups of admiring spectators. Of fruits, the finest, the most
numerous were the pines, some of which were unusually
large and well shaped; the collection of other fruits was
neither so extensive or varied as at former exhibitions. The
awards of the judges, however, which we print below, point
out the choicest specimens both of fruits and flowers more
correctly than they can be indicated in a cursory notice.
LIST OP PRIZES.

CLASS I.—kloarcan, for which Nurserymen and Private Growers
exhibit independently of each other.—Pelargoniums, in 'collections 9,
12 new and first-rate varieties with perfectly distinct colours, culti-
vated with superior &ill, in 8-inch pots, Messrs. Cock, Staines, Dob-
son, and Gaines, Pelargoniuma in collections of six varieties, In
11-inch pain, Messrs. Parker, Simms, and Gaines. Roses in pots in
collections of 12 distinct varieties, Messrs. Terry, Rowland, Paul,
Francis, and Lane. Cape heaths, in collections of IS entirely diatinct
varieties, Moors. Mylam, Slay, Rollimon, Epps, and Veitch. Cape
heaths, in collections of 9 entirely diatinct varieties, Messrs. Green,
Tayler, Ayres, and Pamplin. Cape heaths, 'lngle specimens display-
ing very superior cultivation, Messrs. Riddell, Bruce, Gerrie, Hall,
Ayres, Jackson, and Pamplin. Calecolariaa, in sixes, In 11-inch pole,
Mr. Gainer. Carnations, in pans of 21 distinct varieties, Moors. Ed-
wards„ Newhall, Ellis, Turner, Norman, and Ward. Piootevs, in
pans of 24 distinct varieties, Messrs. Edward., Newhall, Ellis, Nor.
man, Turner, and Ward. Single specimens of very superior cultiva-
tion, excluding everything which can be shown singly in other letters,
and plants not in Sower : Tabernernerntana corenaria, Mr. Donald;
allanumila cathartica, Mr. Carson; roellia ciliate, Mr. May • curcuma
Itnacocana, Mr. Iseson ; sollya itne-arts, Mr. Frazer ; ele'rodendron
While Messrs. FNMA:ton ; fuchsia serratifolia, Messrs. Veitch.
CLAsS IL—Prowess, for which all persona are admitted to equal
competition.—Stove or greenhouse plants,
in collections of 30 plants,
Messrs. Fraser and Mr. Cole. Store or greenhouse plants, in collec-
tions of 15 plants, Merears Green, Donald, and Malyon. Stove or
greenhouse plants, in collections of 10 plants Meagre. Jack, Taylor,
Carson, Bruce, Pawlew, Stanly. Collections of 6 new hardy ever.
greens grown in pot., coniiers excluded, Means. Veitch and Son of
Exeter. Exotic orchid., in collections of 24 species of superior culti-
vation, Mr. Rae. Exotic ercliii2a, in collections of 10 species of rune-
riorenitivatiem, Messrs. Williams, C ism,Plant. Exotic orchids, in
colic 'bonito( 6 species, Mews. Geary, Green, Dobson. Exotic orchida,
single specimens displaying very superior cultivation: Stanhopea
Sig: inn, Mr. Ingram; oncidium pulverulentun, Mr. Elliott; onet-
dium
guttatum, Mr. lemon. Scarlet pelargoniums, Mr. Miller. Pe..
largoniums, in six diatinct epecim, exhibiting superior cultivation,
Messrs. Mums, Manly. honey peargoniuma, Messrs. Gaines, Staines.
Achimenes, in collections of not fewer than 6 species, exhibiting supe-
rior cultivation. Memo!. lemon, Knott, Kemp. Six distinct
varieties of tall cacti in flower, Mr. Green. Roma of So
varieties In loose hunches, each comiatlng of three trusses
as they are gathered, no as to exhibit, as far as pawl-
ble, the habit of the variety, Messrs. Paul, Lane, and Francis.
Roam, exhibited as in the letters FP, and in 25 varieties, Mes.srs. Row.
land and Terry. Stances, in coileetions of ,in species, Mr. Glendin.
Mug. Hardy ferns, in collections of to species of very superior ealti.
nation, Messrs. Tayler, Williams, and Wood. Hardy dwarf herb,
emu plants of very superior cultivation, in collections of 20, Mr.
Wood, of Norwood. New hardy hybrid shrubs, Mears. Veitch.
Newly introduced or extremely rare ornamental plant. in flower
Pleromn elegem, Melva& Veitch ; Echites (species), Mearrs. Veitch ;
Mara odoratiesima, Messrs. Rollirason alloplectus epociosm, 51. t.in.
den ; maranta albo-lineata, 51. Linden ; mpparis (species), Messrs.
Rollimon ; ehertygmtra strigosa, Messrs Veitch. Miecebancom sub-
jects: Six fuchsias, Mr. Bray; botboinie ferns, Messrs. Delon and
; erica nabilis, Mr. Story. Seedling hybrid peLirgoniums,
of entirely new come., Mr. Gaines.
CLAN` 111.—Yew, for which market gardeners, or growers, not
fruiterer:, in the habit of supplying the market, and private gar-
&nen, exhibit independently of each other Pine apples, in single
specimens: Queens, Mows. Brewin, Jones, and Hewitt; Emilia,
Cayenne., sugarlonfs or Trini ads, Re., Wirers.Dryden, Jackson,
and Elphiatono ; Providences, Messrs. Mitchell, Christie, stamp, and
Garaway. Grapes, in pots, Mr. Cole; grapes, the heaviest tinglebunch of any kind, 31t s. 12o: , Mr. Ogle. Grape., in three bunches
for private, growers, addax bunches for marketirsrdener.: Black ham.
burg and back prince, are., Messrs. Lusby, Hyde, Jackson, Chapman.
White maatodines, sweetwaters, he., Mr. Riddell and Mr. Tayler.
alteicate, Menace. Coe, Rust, Kemp. Frontignans, Menus. Hewitt and
Gatid. Other sorts of grapes, ltstirct from the foregoing, Mr. Butcher,
a seedling from the black Hamburg; Mr. Elphinstone, Victoria grapes
Peaches, in sixes, Meters. Wright, Snow, Fleming. Nectarines, in
vitro, Messrs. Wright, Graham, Foggy. Figs, in sixes, Messrs.
WEwen, brown Turkey; Mr. loggia, white Marseilles. Cherries, in
dishes of 11b. each, black eagle, Mr. Busby; white Florence, Mr.
Snow. Strawberries, one dish each, British Queen, Mr. Lydiard,
of Bath. Melons, one specimen each, the heaviest, 81b. 14 oz., Mr.
M'Ewen; Mr. Gadd, Ciuttaloup, Stec.; the best flavoured, Messrs.
Jones, M'Elven and Topics.
The minor details of the fete were admirably managed.
The tents were crowded during. the greater part of the day,
yet there was no confusion or inconvenience; and although
the demand for refreshments sometimes exceeded the power
of immediate supply, the exercise of a little patience on the
part of the applicants was all that was found requisite. Al-
together this proved one of the most brilliant horticultural
fetes that has been riven for some years. Several distin-
guished persona, English and foreign, were seen among the
company, including the society's noble and liberal neigh-
bour, the Duke of Devonshire.

UNION BANK OF LONDON.
A brief notice of the following appeared in yester-
day's Express.
An annual meeting of proprietors was held yester-
day, at the Bank, in Princesatreet. Sir Peter Laurie
presided.
The SECRETARY read the directors' report, which stated
that :
After making provision for all bad and doubtful debts, and defray-
ing all current expenses of management, it will be seen that the vet
profits of the year amount to 39,2,3 t. 3s. Of this sum, after payment
of 25,3741., being the amount of the dividend at the rate of 6 per
cent. per annum, clear of income tat, and appropriating $6Ol. as
usual in reduction of the preliminary expense., there will remain
a surplus profit of 13,7091.95., out of which the directors have added
9.100 f. to the reserve fund, leaving an unappropriated surplus profit
of 4,3091.35. The directors have the satisldcuun of stating that the
reaerve fund now amounts to the sum of 90,600/. 'sterling. They
beg to remind the proprietors that this fund has been accumulated

entirely out of trading profits, and has not yet been augmented
by any addition arising from the appropriation of the reserved shares.
Notwithatanding theunparareled pressure which during the past year
hex weighed upon the commercial interests of this country and its de-
pendencire, and proved no disastrous in its consequences, even where
great prudence and discretion were exhibited, the directors have to
congratulate the proprietors that this bank has had tho good fortune
to avoid any material loss arising from the numerous faJurca which
occurred daring that period. But while more than ordinary caution
has been observed in the conduct of the Masi/sere, the directors have
the pleasure to state that the valuable and extending consexiona of
the bank evince its solid and steady progress. 30,24.3. 10s led. was
paid lest year to customers for interest on their current and
Acposit accounts; and it may not be undeserving of re-
melt, that since the commencement of the business nearly
I 70,090 f. has been ro returned to cuistomers as interest on their balancer.
The directors have had to mgret the 10111 by death of Maier-General
Robertson, and the retirement of William Marley, Eaq., and A. Cock-
burn, Psq., from the direction. In pureuatice of the provisions of the
deed of settlement, the directors proceeded to supply those vacancies,
bs E.q and
))
enclenctl ttloonfell;lnart.ienniunl, qfuTliked pthiprie-
, torn. In conformity also with the,
provisions of the deed of settle-
' ment, the three following directors now retire he rotation—viz., John
Connell, Pig., Sir Peter Laurie, Andrew Spoitiswemle, Esq. And
Jolla Connell, Esq., and Sir Peter Laurie. being eligabte, offer them-
' 'elver., and are recommended by the court of directors, for reelection;
and the directors also intimate that John Scott, Esq., of No. 1, Hyde-
park-street, a duly qualified proprietor, has given the requisite notice
that it is his intention to become a candidate fora scat in the direction
at this general meeting.

Paid-up Ca. itg, 101. per Share on 42,290 Shares £422,900 0 0
Due iy the Bank on Current Accounts, Deposit Re-
ceipts (including Interim. accrued), Circular
Notes, &c.
It• served Food invested In Bank Stock, as per contra 40,000 0 0

Surphis Profit
32,283 3 0
£3,147,811 13 8

AS.VI.9.
Cash to the Bank, in the Bnnk of England, Lams,
Exchequer Bills, and other Government ticcuritiesi,
ilmounted, ac.
20,4054. Lis. 24. Bank Stock (Itesereed Fund)
Bank Peen LICA, consist ng of Freehold Buildings in
Princes-strict, Manion bowie, and 11-placs;
and Purchase of Lease and Futures of
4, Pall-mull Ewa 57,741 11 0
Preliminary Expenses
Mill-year's Dividend to Slat Member, 1547,
Amount carried forward. 12,687 0 0

63,141,011 15 b
The CHAIRMAN hail much pleasure in declaring a
dividend of six per cent. per annum, free of income tax.
Mr. ANDERTON here said he had some objections to snake
to the report. The directors had stated that the losses of the
company had been inconsiderable. Now he considered that
the amount of those losses should be stated, in order that the
proprietors might judge of their :importauce. He objected
also to that provision of the deed of settlement which gave
the directors power to fill up vacancies in the board without
consulting the proprietors. He also considered that the
present qualification of a director (20 shares upon which
2001. had been paid) was insufficient; and he would give
notice of a motion which he intended to make to
increase that qualification, and further to compel
the director, before he was elected, to make • de-
claration that he was worth 5,0001. lie had
also a question to ask relative to the assets. The whole
amount had been put down -.a "cash in the Bank of Eng-
land, loans, exchequer-bills, and other government secu-
rities, bills discounted, &c." He considered that the amount
which they had in the Bank of England should be stated.
The CHAIRMAN was glad that the questions had been
asked, because he felt he could answer them satisfactorily.
The losses of the bank during the year had not amounted to
3,0001. (Hear, hear.) The amount in the Bank of Eng-
land was 400,0601. With regard to what had been said
about filling up v teancies in the direction, it was a question
for their lawyer. It was impossible for them to alter the
deed of settlement. On the subject of the qualification of the
directors, the board was prepared to fix it at any amount that
might be desired, for he himself Mlieved that the present
qualification was too small. In short, the directors were
anxious to act in every respect agreeably to the wishes of the
proprietors.
Mr. ANDERTON expressed himself satisfied with the ex.
planation' given, but considered that steps should be taken
to procure au alteration in that part of the deed of settlement
which gave power to tho directors to fill up vacancies in the
board.
Mr. YATES did not consider the questions which had
arisen of any great importance. For unless the proprietors
had confidence iu the directors, it was of little use to
have a high qualification. lie had every reason to be satis-
fied with the mode of management pursued by the directors,
which, if earth d out, bade lair to place them at the head of
the joint-stock companies of London.
The report was then adopted unanimously.
With regard to Mr. Anderton's, notice of motion, the
chairman stated that as it involved an alteration in the deed
of settlement, it would be necessary that a requisition should
be signed by several proprietors, to call a special meeting to
consider it.
Mr. ANDERTON then handed in his notice as a recom•
mendation to the directors. In accordance with the general
opinian of the proprietors the amount of qualification was
recommended to be 103 slimes and the possession of 10,0001.
The retiring directors having been re.. elected thanks were
voted to the chairman and manager, and the proceedings
terminated.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —Yesterday ,1
Prince Albert arrived by special train at the York station
about half past 2 o'clock. He was received by the Lord
Mayor and corporation in their official robes, the members
of the council of the society, and other officials. From the
station to the judges' house a procession was formed, his
Royal Highness being received enthusiastically by the citi-
sena, amidst the discharges of cannon and the ringing of the
cathedral peal. A guard of honour of the 52nd Regiment of
Foot was drawn up at the railway station, and a similar
guard of the Ist Royal Dragoons at the judges' house. The
high sheriff of the county (Y. Oream2,. Esq.), attended by
his retinue, received the prince at the judges' house, where
the Lord Mayor and corporation had the honour to present
an address to their royal visitor, to which his Royal High-
ness replied:
I have to thank you for yo,r dutiful address, and to assure you of
the pleasure which I feel in visiting the ancient and important city of
York, with which so mar y historical associat inn!, are connected, and of
the gratification which I have experienced from the reception I have
met with. - -

The Lard Mayor and corporation then bowed and retired.
Our carrespondent, writing ycatorilay, says: " The council
dinner of the., society takes place this evening at the Guild-
hall, on which occasion the award of prizes for the cattle
will be announced, after which a discussion will take place
on the rearing and feeding of stock.
- - • •

THE REGISTRATION.—Persons who claim to vote
for cities and boroughs in respect of the occupation of pre-
Milt! of the yearly value of 101., must pay on or before
Thursday next, the 20th inst., all poor's rates:and :assessed
taxes that may have become due in respect of such premises
for the year ending the 6th of April last, or they will njt be
placed upon the register. To vote for the county, possession
of freehold property for six calendar months previous to the
last day of July is required. A change of residence in the
City of London does not disqualify, providing the occupation
has been continuous for a year. The 25th of August
is the last day for serving notices of claims or objections.
SEATS IN THE PARES.—By order of the Woods
and Forests upwards of 200 chute have been placed in
Hyde-park, and a proportionate number in St. James's-
park, for the pablic accommodation,
THE SPITALFIELDS BALL.—On Tuesday the com-
mittee appointed to superintend the arrangement of the
Spitalfields ball, which was held en Friday last, for the pur-
pose of raising a fund to promote the objects for which the
Spitalfielde School of Design was established, made up their
accounts, from which it appeared that the receipts amounted
to 2,9001., and the expenditure to about 1,6001., leaving a
balance of 1,300/. for the school, which will be paid into
the hands of the treasurer of the school.
SUDDEN DEATH OF EICHD. JONES, ESQ., CLFSIN
Or THE Movie or COIDIONB.—This venerable gentleman,
who was, we believe, the oldest eraployf in • subordinate
capacity of the hon. house, expired auddenly at his residence
in Parliament-Meet, on Monday, at the advanced age of 80.
Mr. Jones also enjoyed a lucrative practice as parliamentary
agent, and the appointment which has thus became vacant
is in the gift of the noble new Serjeant.at-Arms, Lord Chas.
Russell.

ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN IN WORKIIOUSES.—By
parliamentary document just published it is shown that there
were, in March, 1847, u many as 15,230 illegitimate children
in workhouses ; of which number the mothers of 10,001 were
likewise in workhouses.

EARLY SHOP-41UTTINO.—The following notice,
issued under the auspices of the Lord Mayor, indicates that
the early closing movement has extended to the small traders
of the metropolis : " The retail traders of London residing
south of Ch,apside, St. Paul's, and Ludgate-etreet, west of
King William-street, and east of Bridge-street, Blackfriars,
hereby give notice that it is their intention to close their shops
' at nine o'clock on and after Monday next, July 3, and respect-
fully request the cordial co-operation of their customers to
enable them to accompli:h so desirable en object.e

LEGAL OPINIONS ON THE LAW OF LANDLORD AND
TENANT —ln a case heard the other day in the Bankraptcy
Court, Mr. Cooke observed that no class of men were more
really unprotected than landlords; for, notwitkstsnling the
extensive remedies which the law profaned to give them, a
dishonest tenant might sweep everything off, and leave the
landlord no remedy but to bring him to the Bankruptcy
Court. Mr. Commissioner Fane expressed the opinion that
the law delights in wronging both landlord and tenant!

PRICE OF ADMISSION TO THE OLD BAILEY.—
Sir,—l always thought it was one of our national boasts
that justice was administered in open court. On presenting
myself at the door of the Central Criminal Court, two days
ago, I was told that no one except witnesses and persons ic-
terested in the trial could be admitted, and at the entrance
to the gallery a fee of 2s. was demanded for pi rmission to
enter. Is this exclusion of the public sanctioned by legal
authority, or is it merely the result of unchecked official im-
pertinence and cupidity ? The gallery door-keeper, on my
demurring to the required payment, toll me that " Serjeant
Wilkins was addressing the jury." Truly the learned
see east must feel gratified by this tribute to his eloquence.
—J. W. W., July 12.