The Express.
London, England, 1866-09-27 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLII

THE ROYAL VISIT TO DUNROBIN.—The oorres-
pondent of the Scotsman writes :—" The long promise of a
royal visit to Dunrobin Castle has been fulfilled by the
arrival to-night, atter a day's journey from Abergeldie, of
the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their royal highnesses
received a hearty Highland welcome alike in Golapie and
at Dunrobin. Here every window and housetop blazed
welcome to the royal party ; and at the castle the ceremony
of reception, though simple, as was anticipated, was mag-
nificent and striking in the extreme. The Prince and
Princess, though doubtless tired by the journey of upwards
of twelve hours which they had undergone since the morn-
ing, evinced hearty pleasure and astonishment at the mag-
nificent preparations which had been made for their recep-
tion, and the brilliant success with which they were
carried out. From daybreak the whole place has been in
a bustle of preparation--ordinary business being in a great
measure suspended—and the result to-night has surpassed
probably anything of the kind that has taken place in any
place of Scotland since the brilliant receptions which her
present Majesty received in various Scottish towns in her
first progress to the North, after her accession to the
throne."
His Excellency Lieutenant-General Count de
Vistahermosa, and the members of the Spanish Legation,
have removed from Portman-square to No. 20, Mansfield-
street, Portland-place.
The Countess (Adelaide) of Yarborough and the
Hon. Mr. Pelham are staying at St. Lawrence, near Vent-
nor, Isle of Wight.
Chief Baron Kelly took the chair on Tuesday
night at the annual meeting of the Ipswich Working Men's
College (of which he ii the president). His lordship deli-
vered an interesting address, and presented to the success-
ful competitors the cm Lificatea awarded by the Society of
Arta, at the examinaton of 1866, to members of the
institution.
A committee has been formed from the old
pupils of King's College School for the purpose of raising
subscriptions for the presentation of a testimonial to the
Rev. J. R. Major, 8.D., who has recently retired from the
head-mastership. The committee list includes several
well-known names, such as H. Paull, Esq., M.P., Professor
Fawcett, M.P., Rev. W. Ince, M.A., sub-rector of Exeter
College, Oxford ; Rev. J. P. T. Eaton, M.A., late fellow
and tutor of Merton College, Oxford, and J. Cutler, Eq.,
professor of law, K.C.L. Dr. Major has been heed-master
of King's College School ever since its foundation in 1830,
and during that period upwards of 5,000 pupils have come
under his care. It is intended to consult Dr. Major's
wishes in the appropriation of the funds subscribed.
The new temporary hall for the York Church
Congress contains 2,800 seats. The cost of this building,
which is all of wood, is 5001. for the three days, a sum
which is being mired by the Yorkshire churchmen. The
scheme has been altered by the introduction of a ennrer-
aa:ione on the Wednesday evening, which has necessitated
the transfer of the two subjects appointed for that evening
to the previous day. A third section has also been re-
sorted to in order to give more time for disc-union.
Among the wants of the present day, says the
Times, one of the most important seems to be that of
sound, practical men who can be relied upon for the econo-
llrical and, efficient control of railways. It is reported that
although the salary offereil is 3,060 T. A year, the Great In-
dian Peninsula Railway Company have in vain been seek-
ing for months past for a person to whom they can confide
the duties of agent and manager at Bombay.
The Lords of the Admiralty proceed to-morrow
on their annual visit of inspection to Woolss:ch and Dept-
ford. They will inspect the division of Marines at 1 o'clock.
The ball given at Portsmouth on Tuesday even-
ing on board the line-of-battle ship Calcutta, by the
officers of her Majesty's ship Excellent, as a farewell
entertainment to Captain Astley Cooper Key, C. 8., on
his resigning the command of the Excellent for the more
onerous post of Director-General of Naval Ordnance, to
which he has been recently appointed by the Admiralty,
proved to be the most brilliant affair of the kind ever wit-
nessed at Portsmouth. Upwards of 800 guests were in-
vited, and of these 630 were present.
One of the largest pine forests in Corsica his
been burning for the last week ; the resinous nature of the
wood seems to defy all attempts to put out the fire.
Madame Ristori and suite, who arrived on the
11th of September in New York on the French steamer
Periere from Brest, are being greatly lionised. They are
to be the fashionable dramatic company of the season, and
Manager Gran, who has charge of them, will reap a large
profit from his enterprise. The American public have been
greatly astonished by the announcement that Madame
Ristori requires 107 trunks and boxes to carry her personal
baggage—a number far in excess of the standard hereto-
fore necessary for a Saratoga belle in full fashion.
An arrangements has been made by which the
telegraphic news from Europe over the Atlantic cable is
furnished to the American newspapers at the rate of 100
dols. a week for each journal desiring it. Some twenty
papers have thus far entered into the agreement, and
about 100 words a day will be transmitted, including the
commercial reports. This has made necessary au ad-
vance in the charge for advertising in many offices, about
25 per cent. having been added to the former rate.
ORDINATION.—A correspondent of the Guardian
A.ites that on Sunday last the moat noble and " meg
nifical " of all parish churches, St. Michael and all Angels,
Coventry, with its splendidly restored chancel—designed
and executed by Mr. Street, R.A.—was the scene of two
most beautiful and impressive services—viz., an ordination
at the morning service, and confirmation at evensong, by
the Lord Bishop of Worcester. At 11 a.m. the candidates,
together with eight clergymen in robes, followed by the
bishop of the diocese and the Bishop-Coadjutor of Edin-
burgh, walked in procession from St. Mary's-hall to the
church. The service commenced with the hymn, " Lord,
pour Thy Spirit from on high," after which the vicar
of the .parish (Rev. R. H. Baynes) delivered a very
eloquent and impressive discourse on 1 Tim. iv. 16. The
preacher dwelt most forcibly on the peril, yet extreme
blessedness, of the pastoral office, and strongly inculcated
the necessity of prayer and study. Another hymn was
sung after the sermon. Then followed the solemn ordi-
nation service itself. I grieve to say that there was a
"goodly array "of literates among the candidates. An
offertory was collected of 301., which will be devoted to
tFe payment of the chancel expenses. Evensong com-
menced at 6.30. Then (as in the morning) there was a
procession of clergy in surplices. The service commenced
with the hymn, Soldiers of Christ, arise." The Bishop
of Edinburgh intoned the Li any in a most effective way.
There were 137 candidates, mostly girls. The church was
filled to excess (there were nearly 7,000 people), and, con-
sidering the immense number, they behaved remarkably
well. It should not be omitted that there bad been a full
choral service at 8 a.m. The choir performed their rart
in a very effective style. The chancel is exquisitely laid
down with encaustic tiles, and the altar is elevated three
feet. The steps to it are of pure white marble.
THE BREADALBANE PEERAGE.—Yesterday Mr.
Hall, the Chancery chief clerk, heard an application in
the cruse of " Campbell v. the Attorney-General and
others," in which the question of the Breadalbane peerage
was raised as to the appointment of Mr. Miller as one of
the examiners by the Lords Justices on appeal. Mr. Miller
was now connected with the office of Lord Advocate, and
it was alleged that he was therefore disqualified. On the
other side it was denied that he was disqualified by his
new appointment. Mr. Hall was of opinion that he could
not interfere with the order, as it was made by the Lords
Justices. He would, however, mention the subject to
Vice-Chancellor Stuart when he attended chambers, and
the matter stood over.
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH BANQUET AT LIVER-
POOL.—The applications for tickets to the banquet to
Captain Anderson and his colleagues having been unex-
pectedly numezens, and a general desire having been ex-
pressed that the entertainment should be given in a rooni
of much larger capacity than the Lam Association Cham-
bers, a requisition was yesterday got up to the mayor, in
favour of granting the Town-lull for the purpose. There
is no doubt that the request will be granted. Amongst
the additional gentlemen who hare accepted the invita-
tion of the Chamber of Commerce, we may mention Sir
Charles Bright, M.P. and Mr. Malcolm Ross, president
of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Yesterday the Chief Baron resumed his at-
tendance at chambers as vacation judge.

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN TELEGRAPH.
A telegram has been received this morning from
Newfoundland, informing the Anglo-American
Telegraph Company that the land lines have been
restored, and that messages are being transmitted.
The Atlantic cables continue in the most perfect
[ condition.

BAVARIA AND PRUSSIA.
It is rumoured at Munich that, besides the treaty
of peace, there has been concluded a treaty of
alliance between Bavaria and Prussia, which sti-
pulates for mutual aid in the event of an attack
from without. There are other indications also
that the Bavarian government has decided to regu-
late its policy by the line of strict union with
Prussia, which has been pointed out to it by the
resolution of the chamber.

AUSTRIA AND POLAND.
Among the numerous changes which are being
made in ministerial and official circles in Austria,
not the least interesting is the elevation of Count
Goluchowski to the rank of Imperial Lieutenant
in Gallicia. The Journal de Posen, a well-known
organ of Polish nationality, sees in this event
the promise of a better destiny for the Poles in
Austria and a check to the party who, even in
Gallicia, are labouring in the cause of Russian
ambition by propagating the idea of an annexation
of that province to the empire of the Czars.
The Journal de Posen says that all the
Polish patriots will rally round the new
governor. It adds its belief that the Austrian
government will be compelled for the safety of its
possessions on the Russian side, to re-establish
Poland with its ancient frontiers. Without going as
far as this, our contemporary, the DCbats regards
the event as the commencement of a new policy,
founded upon the reco&aition of nationalities,
and upon a certain autonomy granted to some of
the chief races which compose the Austrian monar-
chy. This is the principle which seems to have
boen adopted of late by the 'Viennese cabinet
towards Hungary.

(METER'S TELEGRAMS.)
FRANCE.

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BIARRITZ, SEPT. 27.
The iron-clad squadron arrived here yesterday.
The Emperor passed the squadron in review.
There has been no decrease in the waters of the
Loire, which, on the contrary, do not appear to
have reached their greatest height.