The Express.
London, England, 1851-12-30 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 1851.

your struggle for independence—by all them blessings which
make your glory and happiness, you, gentlemen, will feel
inclined to support my humble claim for the recognition of
the independence of my native land. As to the financial
aid, that is a matter bf delicate consideration, which I en-
tirely leave to your generosity; but I avail myself of this
opportunity to proclaim that it is not my design to get
mercy to tarry on war in Hungary, but only to have some
material financial aid by the help of which we could succeed
to come into theeondition not unprepared to meet the oppor-
tunity which I hope God soon will give. There is a greet
difference in these two words. If once war breaks out, my
nation will find resources in themselves to carry on the war.
To become prepared to meet the opportunity, not only in that
but in *very other respect, we want the aid of generous
men and free rations; because Hungary is now oppressed
and has no public life, and the slightest manifestation of
patriotic feeling is considered a crime for which the scaffold
and hangman waits. I here declare that if I should be so
happy u to obtain your financial aid through the generosity
of the people of the United States, I will never employ it
in such a manner as is not permitted by your laws ; because
I not only will respect, but arm firmly 'determined to aid
your laws. It is out of this motive that I will not even so-
licit the formation of an armed expedition for Hungary.
Yet, perhaps, the generous disposition of the people of the
United States would offer some opportunity even for this.
lint when the time comes; when we fight the battle of free-
dom and independence once more, I confidently hope that
out of the generous ranks of the gallant militia of the
United States. there will be found single men who, out of
their own without my interference, will be glad to
share the glory of the battle for freedom and humanity.
(Deafening cheers.) Ofcoune, only as far as the laws of your
country will admit and permit you to do. That you, gentle-
men, are ready to countenance these humble requests which I
had the honour more fully to set forth at the banquet given
by the corporation of your city, Ido not doubt. I thank
you for the expression of these principles. I thank you for
your generous sympathy for my cause. I thank you for the
fraternal welcome of my companions who are ready to sa-
crifice life and fortune for the freedom and independence of
my native land. There were several among them who were
already soldiers before our first struggles for our country's
freedom, and they employed and offered all their military
skill and their practical knowledge to the service of their
country. There were several who were not soldiers be-
fore, and who by profession had no inclination to arms,
but only patriotism induced them to aid the cause of
their native land, and they proved to be even as de-
cided, brave, and efficient supporters of that cause as
those who had before had the opportunity to devote
their life and military skill to their country. Thanking
you for the sympathy you expressed for them, I pro-
mise you they will thank you by and by, and I will point
out to you these gentlemen in the most dangerous places ;
and I know they will feel honoured by it, and I will give
them an opportunity to show by their feats of valour that
they are not only worthy of you, but know how in the best
and most honourable way to give their thanks to the brave
militia of New York state. (Vociferous cheering for a long
time.) As to myself, I have here a sword on my side, given
me by an American citizen. This being a gilt from a
citizen of the United States, I take it as a token of encou-
ragement for me to go on in that way which, with the bless
in,,t of Almighty God, will perhaps lead us to see again our
fatherland, independent and free; and I swear, here before
you, gentlemen, that this American sword, in my hand,
will be always faithful to the cause of freedom, that will be
the foremost in the battle for it, and that it never will be
polluted either by ambition or cowardice. (Loud and
long cheers.) First Division of 'New York State Militia, I
engage you to become the controlling power of this my
solemn oath. I thank you once more for your generous
sympathy. (The whole airi.ion then rose and cheered Kos-
suth with a perfect furor for a long time.)

Vte Court.

WINDSOR, DEC, 20.

The Queen and Prince Albert walked in the Home
Park and Slopes this morning.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and younger
members of the royal family, took walking and pony
exercise. _ . _

The fallowing have received invitations to the Castle, and
are expected to arrive this afternoon: His Serene Highness
the Prince Nicholas of Na-mu, the Baron Bentinck, Lord
and Lady Hobert and Miss Grosvenor, Lord and Lady
Cowley, Baron Madeln, and Baron Roggenbach.
The Earl of Westmoreland was erroneously named as
having been present at Winchor Castle on Friday last, and
having had an audience of the Queen.
Baron Brunnow, the Russian Minister; Count Walewelti,
the French Ambassador; Monsieur Charles Sallsndroure
do Lamornaix, Commissaire-General du Gouvernement do
France, Lord Cowley, and Earl Granville, arrived from
town this forenoon, and had audiences of her Majesty at
half-put two o'clock. The Marquis of Onnondc, Lord-in-
Waiting, and Colonel the Hon. N. Hood, Groom.in•Wait-
ing, were in attendance upon her Majesty. Luncheon was
served before the Queen gave audience.

Sir George Grey left town yesterday on a visit to Sir
Francis Daring at his scat, Stratton-park, Winchester.
Earl Granville left town yesterday morning for Windsor
Castle, to have an audience of the Queen.
Despatches were received yesterday afternoon at the
Colonial-office from the Governor-General of Canada.—
Despatches were also received yesterday from the Governor
of an Diemen's Land.

Ma. CARDWELL, M.P. has, it is said, been
offered the vacant post of Paymaster of the Forces.

PRESENT:4 TO EARL GRANVILLE AND Mn. DILKE
rnost THE FRENCH GOTEHNEENT.—The French govern-
ment have presented a chest of Sevres china to Earl Gran-
ville, President of the Royal Commission, and a tea service
to Mr. Mike, member of the Executive Committee, u •
testimonial of the sense it entertains of the part which they
took i• the Great Exhibition of the Works of all Nations
in Hyde-park, in the present year. The articles forming
the presents alluded to have armed in London.
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THE GREAT ENIIIBITION.—The following are the
resolutions to be submitted to the public meeting on Wed-
nesday:-1. That the unceasing exertions of the acting
members of the Executive Committee of the Great Ex-
hibition, via., Col. Sir W. Reid, Henry Cole, and C. Went-
worth Dilke, Esqrs., from the period of its announcement
in 1849, to its triumphant issue, entitle them to a public
testimonial in acknowledgment of their services. That
such testimonial is the more requisite when it is re-
membered that oce of the number has not felt himself at
liberty to accept any pecuniary reward. 2. That the feln
lowing gentlemen having signified their readiness to act, be
now constituted the general committee, vis. Mmes. Lb&
dead and Co., Spied and Son, Hubert and Co., Anlinetnnd
Co., Smith and Sons, Healey and Co., Townsend sad Co.,
Jackson and Graham,Sslomons and Sons, Lewis and Allenby,
Jacob Bell, Esq., MP. Beard and Co., Winckworth,
Windsor and Newton, Day and Son, Winfield and Co.,
Chance Brothers, John Pink, Fry and Co., Nicholay and
Sons, R. Cocks and Co., T. B. Durham, J. S. Deed, Sir J.
Musgrove, Bart., S. H. Blackwell, Esq., Powell and Sons,
Deane, Adams and Deane, Deane and Day, Keith and Co.,
Thurston end Co., Westley Richards and Co., John Kohler,
W. B Simpson, Hunt and Itoskell, Holland and Sons,
John Webb, Rev. W. Mitchell, A.M., G. Deane, J.
Glaisher, J. Mechi, J. Sommer. 3. That, with a view of
facilitating the business as much as possible, the gentlemen
as under be constituted a managing committee, with power
to act in respect of the disposal of the amount subscribed
in such way as may appear to them most suited to the occa-
sion ; it being an instruction to them that the presentation
shall be as public as the circumstances will permit—Keith
and Co., Erard end Co., Jackson and Graham, Smith and
Sons, Keeley and Co., Holland and Sons, John Pask, Esq.
GREAT LONDON DRAINAGE COMPANY.—Yesterday
a meeting was held at the London Tavern, Mr. Walker in
the chair, for the purpose of drawing public attention to the
sewerage plan advocated by the comny, and obtain-
ing co-operation in its prosecution. Mr. J. J. Morewood
stated the object for which the meeting was called together.
All persons were agreed as to the desirability of establishing
an effective sewerage, and preserving the Thames from
pollution. The only question was, by what means could these
objects be best promoted. The plan of the Great London
Drainage Company consisted of a tunnel sewer on each aide
of the river, crossing under the present sewers without dis-
turbing them, and receiving the contents of each through a
shaft. These tunnel sewers would be laid with such ad-
ditional fall as wodld secure a rapid subterranean current
towards the marshes east of the metropolis, where the refuse
matter would be carried by mechanical means, and made
available for agricultural purposes. This plan was approved
of by the City Commission of Sewers, and the Metropo-
litan Commission not only concurred in but adopted the site
of the outran selected by the Great London Drainage
Company. The plan was introduced by a bill into pasha-
ment in 1848. All the standing orders and preliminary
proceedings had been complied with, but it was withdrawn
on the second reading in consequence of a declaration by
the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers that they were
prepared with abetter plan. The result, however, was that
they adopted the plan originally proposed by this company
with some additions. It was therefore determined to renew
the application to parliament in the ensuing religion.
They had done their duty, and it was now for the
public
dto come forward and do theirs. With this view he
to propose a resolution to the effect that the plan
and objects proposed by the Great London Drainage Com-
pany were deserving of public support, and pledging the
meeting to support the undertaking. Ths:lneer of the
company seconded the resolution, which A second
resolution was else passed, naming hit. Mildred and Mr.
Thompson, of the City of London, as gentlemen who would
receive the names of persons willing to become directors.
The meeting then separated.
COUNTY COURTS.—Thero have been published, by
order of the House of Commons, returns of the sums re-
ceived as clerks' fees by each assistant clerk of the county
courts, under the County Courts Bill, in each year since the
establishment of the county courts ; and the sum paid over
by him to the chief clerk in each year ; of the sums allowed
to cash chief clerk, where appointed to more than one
district, for rent of office, and the sum paid over by him
to each assistant clerk; of the plates of residence of each
chief clerk of the county courts, the distance of his resi-
dence from the nearest town of hie district, and the num-
ber of times he has attended in that district, and the num-
ber of days be remained in each place where the court is
held in each district ; and the residence of each high bailiff
of county courts, the distance of his residence from the
nearest town of his district, and the number of times he has
attended inthatdistriet, and the number of dayshe remained
at each place where the court is held in each district. Nearly
all the clerks and high bailiffs reside in the court towns to
which they belong.