The Express.
London, England, 1867-12-20 00:00:00

us that nitro-glycerine will not undergo such changes as
may lead to spontaneous combustion, it may be proper not
only to forbid its storage in towns, but even to prohibit
its use.

the gratin.

OSBORNE, Dec. 19.

The Queen drove yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by Princess Louise, and her Majesty walked in the
grounds with her royal highness this morning.
Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice also went ont.

A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Trea-
sury, in Downing-street. The Ministers present
were the Earl of Derby, the Lord Chancellor,
the Duke of Marlborough, the Right Hon.
Gathorne Hardy, Lord Stanley, the Duke of
Buckingham and Chandos, Sir John Pakington,
Sir S. Northoote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
the Right Hon. H. T. L Corry, the Duke of
Richmond, Lord John Manners, the Earl of Mayo,
and the Right Hon. Spencer H Walpole.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office from the Governors of Hong Kong, Ceylon, the
Mauritius, the Australian Colonies, Malta, Gibraltar, and
the Settlements on the West Coast of Africa. Despatches
were mat to the Governors of Gibraltar, Malta, the Mau-
ritius, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Labuan, the Straits Settle-
ments, the Australian Colonies, Barbadoes, and to the
Governor-General of Canada.

A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce, South-
ampton, consisting of Mr. G. Dunlop, Mr. H. J. Buchan,
Alderman J. R. Stebbtng, Mr. R. G. Bassett, and Mr.
Lankeater, had an interview with the Lord President of
the Council and Lord Robert Montage, at the Privy
Council-office yesterday, on matters relating to quarantine.
The deputation was introduced by Mr. Moffatt, M.P., and
Mr. Capper, M.P.

His Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland,
accompanied by bis soon, Viscount Hamilton and Lord
Claud and Lord George Hamilton, leaves the Viceregal
Lodge, Dublin, on Tuesday next, for Baron's Court, for
Christmas.

The Duke and Duchess of Buckingham and
Chandos and family are expected to leave Chandos House
to-morrow for Stowe, for Christmas.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Bath have
arrived at Longlent from town, and are about to receive
company.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury left
town yorterday for Sarernake, Wilts.

The Earl Brownlow and Lady Marian Alford
arrived at Ashridge Park, Herta, yesterday, from Belton
House, Lincolnshire.

Viscount and Viscountess Milton left Curzon-
etrest yesterday for Wentworth House, Yorkshire.

Lord and Lady Leigh have been entertaining
company at Stonaleigh.

The Right Hon. Sir Stafford Northoote, Bart.,
M.P., and Lady and Min Northoote have returned to The
Pynee, near Exeter, from visiting the Right Hon.Gathorne
and Mrs. Hardy at Hemsted-park, Staplehnret.
Lady Molesworth has left town on a visit to the
Right lion. Sir Robert and Lady Emily Peel at Drayton
Manor.

S&CRZD HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXITER-HALL.
Tin thirtyeirth annual Christmas performance of Han-
dell Messiah takes puss this (Friday) evening. Princi-
pal ,aeali ts:—.Madam FlmrrineVen, Madame &Anton-
by, Mr. G. Perna, and Signor Foli.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
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THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.
We find the following amongst the " latest
news" of La Liberte :
The Austrian government has meeived a despatch from
its Consul-General in Alexandria, informing it of the
suspension of the English Expedition, in consequence
of a declaration of the Emperor Theodora, that he was
ready to yield to the demands of England. We pub-
lish (it adds) this news, under reserve.