The Express.
London, England, 1853-05-23 00:00:00

INDIAN REFORM.

A meeting of the India Reform Committee was
held on Saturday last, at the society's rooms, 12, Hay-
market, at which Messrs. Daub) Seymour, Bright, Otway,
Luna, Bell, Blackett, sad Hadfield, M.Ps., and other gen-
tlemen interested in the stroirs of India, including Mr. H.
Ashworth, of Manchester, were present. The committee
resolved that, as the Indian minister has promised to de-
clare the intentions of the cabinet on the 3rd of June, no
appeal should be made to public opinion until the decision
at which the cabinet had arrived was made known ; but
that if the government policy was not of a nature to satisfy
the just claims of the native petitioners from the three
Presidencies, a public meeting should be immediately con-
vened in London to oppose it. Letters from some of the
leading native gentlemen of Madras and Bombay were read
to the meeting, showing how great an effect had been pro-
duced on the associations at those presidencies by the intel-
ligence which bad just reached them of the intention to
establish an Indian Reform Society in this country. The
writers of the above letters resent the supposed intention of
the government to treat their petitions with contempt, and
to legislate on the basis of the present system, in spite of their
strong representations of its injurious results. she y point
out the fact that the natives of all creed.s and classes are
now acting in concert, and undertakt:in-case a Reform So-
ciety be established in Eng,and, to maintain such a per-
manent Indian agitation in connexion with the home
society, as should eventually induce the British public to
pay attention to the grievances of India, whether or no the
government attempt to get rid of the subject by precipitate
legislation. Assurances of a liberal pecuniary support
were given to the ecciety by the above letters from India,
and by communications from Manchester, and a number 0
private donation. were announced by the secretary.
The committee adjourned to the following week.

Int Conti.

OSBORNE, SATURDAY.

'the
Queen and Prince walled the grounds
*Tar Duchess of Kent drove out in the afternoon.
The lio!al Dinner l'arty yesterday included the Duchess
omit, 1 rine. OP Adelaide of Ruhenlohe, the Hon. Colonel
Phelps' and Mr. titbits.
SI:h10.11Y.
Tnece Alhert. attended by Lieutenant-Colonel the lion.
embarked in the royal yacht Fairy yesterday
A- rnrdm.
„crimp, and proceeded to Portsmouth to witoess the goo-
gol practice on board the Excellent, Captain Chads. The
mace Warned t, O,horne in the afternoon.
The Jrilae Advocate-General arrived from London, and
kad audiroce of hi r Majesty.
Tte Liven and Prime', the Duchess of Kent, and
pincer+ Adelaide et llohenlqhe, attended by the Mar,.
&one.* of Ely sad Lady Anna Maria Dawson, drove out
rd 4• —
A deputation respecting the City Terminus Railway had
sa dittniew oil* the Right lion. E. Cardwell on Satur-
day, at the Board of irade. The eputation consisted of
(chairman). Mr. Deputy Cowie'', Mr. U.
i.clor. Mr. James M. Barnard, Mr. Henry Blake, and
the C.tir memhrsneer.
Icc Marquis of I, invlowne arrived in town on Saturday
mosuce from Brighton.

A C.ibinet Council was held on Saturday at
the Rweigmeffice, Downing -street. The ministers
prircat wire the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord J. Russell,
thc 14)rd Chancellor, Earl Granville, the Duke of
Itogr:l, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Viscount Palmer-
goo: the Earl of Clarendon, the Chancellor of the
Eachiqucr, Sir James Graham, Sir Charles Wood,
the night Hon. Sidney Herbert, and Sir William
lkloleswortb. The Council sat three hours and a
halt

A deputation had an interview with Lord John
w h iteh I, on Saturday, to e :peen their objections
eo the government measure of education. The deputstiqn
rmisted of Mr. Apsley l'ellatt, M.P., Mr. Samuel Morley,
Josish Conder, Mr. J. Cook Evans, Mr. N. Euty,
sad Mr. Charles He ed, on behalf of the deputies of the
lbw denominations ; Mr. J. Carter, Mr. Wm. Walker,
sad Mr. It. S. Ashton, HA., of Darwin, Ltneashire, on
kW( of the conference of voluntary educationalists: Mr.
Edward Baines (of Leeds), It. v. J. H. Itinton, and Mr. G.
Aiesander, on behalf of • meeting lately held at the
)ioU of Commerce, and were accompanied by the following
gittahers of parliament—Mr. Hadfield, Sir G. Goodman,
Mr. Aldermen Kenhaw, Mr. Oliveira, Mr.
F. Crosslty, and Mr. Milligan.

ER MAJESDU TY'S J.
ENDED
VISIT TO TILE
BLIN TION.

We are informed that it in the p_reeent grccious in-
taloa of the Queen to honour the Exhibition in Dublin
with a short visit of three or four days, el. route to Scotland,
at the end of the session of parliament. Her Majesty will
be accompanied by Prince Albert and the royal children,
mid by some of her royal and distinguished foreign guests.
It is now considered that if ao unexpected delays shall
mar, parliament may be adjourned at the end of July,
et, at farthest, in the first week of August. This mark of
},n Majesty's consideraiiin for, and of favour to, this suc-
cessful attempt of her Irish subjects, cannot fail to excite
the most lively feelings of satisfaction amongst her people
egi the other side of the channel, now scarcely divided by
space Of affection from the rest of her most loyal end de-
voted subjects. It is also fully expected that a very large
sprin'alitig of ;orals and eemmoncrs will avail themselves of
the cessation of their labours for the session, to enjoy the
natural beauties of the Emerald Isle, and tojudge for them-
pelves of tbe feelings and the condition of the people of
Inland.—fhserrer.

:41TE B.OHI-ETS IV HONOUR OF THE
QUEENS BIRTHDAY.

The Earl of Clarendon, Principal Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs, will Rica a grand dinner in
Downing-street to-morrow, May 24, in celebration of her
Majesty s birthday. The to-lowing have accepted his Lord-
ship's invitation :—The French Ambassador, Count
Wslewski: the Austrian Minister, Count Colloredo ; the
Benin Minister, Biros Bruno+ ; the Prussian Minister,
Chess'. r Bunsen; the Hanoverian Minister, Count Kit-
sissiegee; the Spanish Minister, Count Isturiu ; the
Turkish Envoy, 11. Mourns; the Sardinian Minister, the
Marquis D'Aneglio ; the Greek Envoy. M. Trieoupi ; the
Sandia Minister, Baron Rehouses ; the Bavarian Minis-
ter, Caren Celto ; the Thatch Minister, Barest Bentinch; the
Danish Envoy, Count Ballo ; the Persian Envoy,
Shathr Khan; tho American Minister. Mr. Ingersoll; the
Neapolitan Minister,CountCerini ; the Portuguese Minister,
Coat Larralio ; the Brazilian Minister, Signor Marred° ;
the Mexican Minister, Signor Facie ; the Peruvian Mi-
nster, M. Mendiburra ; Mr. Van Buren, formerly Presi-
dent of the United States ; the Manknis Messimod'Aseglio,
so-Prime Minister of Sardinia; Mr. Bechanan, Mr. 0.
Leary, Sir Robert Peel, Colonel Rose, Lord Wodehouse,
mid Mr. Addington Mader Secretaries of State) ; the
Iles. Spacer Possesby and the Hon. W. F. Cavendish,
Petite &auguries ; sad Sir Edward Cost, Muter of the
Conguaise.
The dinner to be given by the Chancellor of the Each.-
gem in selebration of her Siejes,y's birthday, et his special
midence in Downie's-street, will be attended by the Hon.
B. P. Benivrrie, M.P., the Right Hoe. W. GI. Hayter,
MP, and Mr. James Wilson, M.P., Joint Secretaries of
the Treasury Liked A. Hervey, M.P., Hen. F. Cbartcris,
MP., sad Mr. John &Car, Junior Lords, and Sir
Clothe Tamely's, Ambient Secretary of the Tree-
ivy ; Sir W. Moleswortb, M.P. the Right Hon. E. Strutt,
M.P.; Mr. E. Cardwell, M.P. ; Lord Stanley of Aiderley ;
Sir J. Heathen, Lord Ceasing, Colonel Maberly, the
Governor and Deputy-Governor of the Bank of England,
the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Cus-
tom, the Chairman and Deputy-Chairman of the Board of
Wald Revenue, the Chairman of the Asdit Office, Sir A.
Spearman, Captain Gladstone, M.P., and the Private Grew
Wee, Hoe. F. Lawley and Mr. R. W. Wilbraham.
Lord Palmerston, u Hoene Secretary of State, will give a
pond banquet to-morrow in celebration of the
y of the Sovereign at his residence in Carlton
Cadens, to the Lord Chancellor, Lard Campbell, doe
Speaker of the House of Ceemarase, the Muter of the Rene.
tie Lora Chief Justice of the Court of Common Plead the
Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Eubegaer,
Mr. Vice-Cheaceller Kiadersley, Mr. Iflea-ClremeelleW
Stuart, Mr. Vic.Cbancellor Pau Weakßerea
Pate, Mr. Barna Alderson, Mr. -Judea Celeekfge, Mr.
Juilce Wightman, Mr. Justice Cromarell, Mr. Justice
Isle. Mr. Berea Platt, Mr. Justice Wawa, Mr. Justice
Telfourd, Mr. Heron Martin, Mr. Juane Crompton, the
Lord Mayor, the Recorder, the Deem el lie Arches (Sir
John Dudoce), the Judge of the Aidrelty Court (Dr.
Lashiegtos), the Secretary fee Sir John Young,
Bert.), the Lord Advocate he neellead the Solicitor-
General for Ireland, Mr. Sheriff Carter,i Mr. Sheriff
CM!, the President of the Poor Law Board (Mr. Baines,
MP), lir. Meet/man, M.P.. Sir James Duke, Bert.,
Mr. Waddington, the Hon. H. Fitzroy, M.P., Mr.
R. W. Grey (Private Secretary).
The Earl of Aberdeen will entertain the Marquis of
Leasdewne, Lord John Russell, end a distinguished
circle of peers Sand members of purl anent, at Argyll-
house.

The usual dinner will also be given ly the Lord Chem.
berlain, the Lord Steward, and the Muter of the Hone to
the seven' officers of her Majesty's household.
The Attorney-General will entertain the Queen's counsel,
the Merjeants, and the Lading members of the her, at the
Albion.
The Duke of Newcastle, Secretary foe Colonial Affairs,
will entertain at his reside:see in Portman•quare, the
Cutler fLeretuies, the heads of the Emigration Board, the
Commander•in-Chief, the Secretary-at-War, the Master-
Goon', the Surveyor•Oeneral, and Clerk of the Ord-
nance, <le.
The clubs and leading houses at the wst•ead will be
brilliantly illuminated in the evening.

RYE ELECTION.-•TRIUMPH OF THE LIBEL,.

CAIWIDATS.

RYZ, NAT 21.
At eight o'clock this morning the voters cam-
mead polling, and at nine o'clock Mr. Mackinnon had a
muidatable midway, which he continued to maintain
awl the close of the poll.
At twelve o'clock the numbers 111411,1 F-•
Meckinnon
Pomfret _ l6B

Majority for Mackinnon 31.
And at the close of the poll the numbers given were—
Mackinnon
Forefeet . . _
__
..
__ 187

Majority for Mackinnon 31.

RUCTION EXPOSURES.

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.
CITY RAILWAY TERMINUS.
On Saturday, a meeting of ths members of the
Court of Common Council was held at the Guildhall, "to
enosider the memorial of the City Railway Terminus Com-
paq, containing alternative propositions for effecting the
public Improvement, in connexion with the works
proposedcompany.
presented un the 20th instant ;" and for the
' consideration of the following motion by Deputy Harrison :
" That this court are of opinion that the corporation ought,
forthwith, to take steps to raise Holborn valley and Victoria-
street, and to open a new outlet from the point where they
meet, to Smithfield, to the extent at least of the plans re-
commended in the City architect's reports, at the estimated
cost of 316,0001. and 70,0001. respectively, amounting loge-
' Cher to 386.000/. ; butthiscourt having twice resolved, to the
effect that a railway along the valley of the Fleet to stations
in or near to Farringdon•street, will be beneficial to the
corporation and to the citizens, this court are of opinion that
such street improvements ought to he executed in concur-
retro with the project of the City Terminus Com-
pany, providing they are executed under the su-
pervision and control of this honourable court, awl sub-
ject to such improvements in detail as this court and some
department of her Majesty's government may think fit to
prescribe, in the manner recommended by the Railway
COIDIDYSiOners' Report (1816, p. 8). That the memorial be
referred to this Improvement Committee to report whether,
in their judgment, the proposition A or the proposition B
contained in the memorial of the company should be
adopted by this court, it being distinctly understood that in
cam A should be adopted the corporation shall not be called
upon to pay more towards street improvements than the
sum of 386,0001 , and that the some shall be paid at such
time, and in such manner, and by such instalments, as this
court may determine, with sureties to be previously given
by the company to the eatiefaction of this court, to insure
the completion of the entire work. That it be referred to
the Coal and Corn and Finance Committee to report how
and when the sum of 336,0001. may be raised and paid for
the required improvements, and that it be referred to the
Parliamentary Committee to report what sureties ought to
be given by the company for carrying into execution the
whole of the undertakings, and what capital ought to be
subscribed before the werks are allowed to be commenced.
The Right lion. the LOYD MAYOR wok the chair at 12
o'clock precisely.
Deputy Ilianisisox, in proposing his resolution, urged in
favour of the scheme the arguments which have so often
been employed by its promoters, among which were the
necessity of dealing with the present state of Skinner-
street and Holborn-hill, and also of facilitating traffic be-
tween east and west.
Mr. AOLIAILAY seconded the motion.

The question having been read by Mr. Firth and put, I
was nearly being summarily disposed of. but
Mr. H. L. TAYLOR rose and said that he did not feel
disposed to permit what he considered to be a great injus-
tice to be done to members of that court. it was well
known that Mr. Hall himself and others had an appoint-
ment at twelve o'clock that day with the Chancellor of the
Exchequer upon the question before the court, and there-
fore it was not possible for them to be in their places when
the Deputy's opening speech was made. (Hear' hear.) He
did not wish to be drawn into any remarks of a personal
character, but he rose to say that he thought the opponents
of the scheme ought to have had the opportunity of hearing
the Deputy's speech. He wished to see his way clear in
the matter before them—to take care that they were not
led ir.to a dilemma • and he would therefore ask them, in-
reason, to pause before they passed the'motion.
Mr.BLAILI thought they ought to proceed.
Mr. Caanwieu. had that day expressed a desire to •we In-
formed of the result of the deliberations at that court.
On that account he thought they should fortify themselves
with a large majority.
Mr. Deputy DWYER war of opinion that the corporation
in this case had hardly been fairly done by. It had been
agreed by some of them that it would be a good thing to
have a terminus, but it had never been stated that a certain
company were to have all the profit.. ("Hear," and
" oh.' Yes, and that the corporation should have all the
loss. (Laughter.) Why, it was • " pounds, shillings, and
pence" project altogether. He thought the matter should
stand over ; it was not the only thing in abeyance for want
of funds. (lieu.) The fact was that they could not do it ;
they had net got the money. (" Hear," and laughter.)
They ought to pause before they proceeded further.
Mr. Dame thought the court was perfectly justified in
adopting the modified resolution of Deputy Harrison.
Mr. 1)s JERSEY considered that the subject was not
fairly before the court. He objected to the way in which.
the petitions bad been got up and introduced as petitions
from several wards to the town clerk's office. (" Hear,"
and a laugh) He believed the introduction of a railway
into the City would prove to be madness, and a positive
curse to the trade and commerce of the metropolis. (Oh.)
Mr. Baxxoca Supported the motion.
Deputy Lo're protested against the doctrine that they
aught to be influenced as representatives by the wholesale
houses. Ile stated there boldly that he did not like that
court to be made the arena of ichemers. (A laugh.) Ho
considered that the retail dealers of the City ought to be
looked to, for certain he was that if the wholesale dealers !
only were to be attended to, the consequence would be the '
destruction of the whole City, and necessarily of the mass
of retail dealers. (Loud laughter, and "Oh !") It was
the fact ; let them brirg their railway scheme into opera-
tion, and what would the consequences bet Why, that
enormous warehouses would be erected, and the body of
retailers would be driven away through waat of busi-
ness. (" Hear," and "Oh !")
Mr. ANDIMMON supported, and Mr. BARDLEY ("pelt('
the motion. .

—Mr. J. H. Ham. thought that if the Court were to enter-
tertais such amatter as the one before them they would soon
have plenty of applicants. (Hear, bear.) How had that
been got ups Why by agitation ;nd pressure. He would
advise the court not to encourage it at all. The parties
sensed anxious to have geode trains arrive at Farringdon.
street. Why there would not be nearly sufficient room for
them. When questioned upon their project, it did not ap-
pear, to him at least, that the parties knew what they were
asking for. (Laughter.) He thought the terminus ought
to be kept further north than proposed. He should finish
what he bad to say by moving an amendment, which he
did, to the effect " that the memorial of the City Terminus
Company be refined to the Improvement Committee for
examination and report."
Mr. HAWKINS seconded the amendment
Deputy HARRISON replied.
The question was then put, the amendment being lost.
Upon a division being called for, the following numbers
were declared :
For the amendment 2B
Fee the motion B2

Majority for Deputy Marrison
Mr. Ds innallY moved a similar amendment to the
former one, but the majority rejected that also.
The proceedinp excited the most intense Interest
throughout the entire &turnout, the gallery being crowded
during the six hours' sitting.