The Express.
London, England, 1860-09-24 00:00:00

NORTH MIDDLESEX RIFLES.

Yesterday afternoon about 250 effeetivas of the
29th Math Middlesex attended divine service at St. Paul'e
Church, Camden-square, a special afternoon service having
been granted for the occasion by the incumbent, the Rev.
A. R. G. Thomas. Having assembled at kalf-past 2in
the enclosure of Morningtoo-cresoeut, the volunteers
commenced their march to church at a quarter to 3,
part of their route being the Camden-road-villas ; and,
though their start and progress naturally attracted a large
concourse of spectators, there was nothing beyond to inter-
fere with, or infringe upon, the sacred character of the
day. The band of the corps, which was in front, played
music which was without exception either of a sacred,
or what may be termed a military and negative,
character, the sacred music being well arranged for march-
ing purposes. The church was crowded, a large portion of
the nave and the aisles being occupied by the riflemen and
their officers. Prayers were read by the Rev. Joseph
M.A. The sermon was preached by the Rev.
J.l E. Cox, M.A., chaplain of the West Middlesex
Rifle Corp, from the 6th chapter of St. Paul's
Epistle to the Ephesians, the 10th to the 13th verses :
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in
the power of his might. Put on the whole armour
of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles
of the. devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and
blood, but against' principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against api
ritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore takeunt4
you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
Aker the iliscourso, which included a vigorous defence of
the volunteer movement in a national point of
view, the volunteers re-formed in the ground belonging to
the church, and marched back to 31ornington-crescent,
where the band played the National Anthem, and the
men dispersed immediately afterwards in the most orderly
manner.

LONDON LUSH VOLUNI7IIII. —lt was intended
' that this corps should have marched out on Saturday after.
noon Wt for the purpose of continuing practice in blank
firing, and to give the men as much time as possible, the
muster was fired for 4 o'clock ; but in consequence of the
very unpropitious state of the weather, the officers in eon-
mend decided on not going out, much to the disappointment
of many of the men who have almost become used to wet
Saturdays. The arrangements for this week are Tuesday
(in uniform without plumes) and Thursday at Westminster-
hall, at 7 p.m., and Saturday at Burlington House, Picca-
dilly, at 4 o'clock, for parade. The strength and efficiency
of the corps continue daily to increase, and the men look
forward with much pleasure to the opening of the practice
ground, neer the Victoria Dock, which will be in the hands
of the corps in a very short time.
Lord Palmerston has permitted the Romsey
Bilk Corps to drill in his park, at Broadlands.

THE EXCURSION TO SOUTHERN ITALY.

LIVf.P.POO!., StDrOAT:

Last night a large concourse of peeple assembled
at the Lime-street Station, for the purpose of giving an
"ovation" to the Garibaldi Volunteers, who were to leave
by the 10.50 train for London. The crowd was immense,
and all the avenues to the station were completely closed
up long before the hour of departure. However,
before the time approached for the arrival of
the " Excursionists " a company of the Lancashire
Volunteer Artillery and some rifle volunteers, and headed by
the band, made a passage and kept it clear for the entrance
of,the "excursionists." A little after 10
.p.m. Captain
Hampton made his appearance, followed by LiGaribuldians,
and was received by loud and long continued cheering,
the band of the artillery playing suitable airs,
and the guard of honour of the artillery and volunteers pre-
senting arms. After some delay consequent on the removal
of the luggage, &c., the excursionists took their seats in the
carriages, the signal for a start was given, the assembled
crowds gave a long vociferous cheer, the band struck up
"Will you remember me," and, in the midst of an ex-
citement, voluntary and pathetic, the followers of Garibaldi
left position, home, and friends behind them. This morn-
ing, at 4.5, another detachment left, and their departure
was only witnessed by a few friends who assembled to see
them off. At 9.30 a third detachment left. This party
was composed principally of the elite of the excursionists,
and their departure was attended by but little demon-
stration.

QUZEN VICTORIA 'AND THZ HIGHLAND CHILD.—
The following simple story. illustrates a trait in the character
of our Queen which explains much of the feeling of fond
regard entertained for her by all classes of her subjects.
One year when the Cosirt was at Balmoral her Majesty made
the promise to Jenny —, the daughter of a humble Bal-
moral neighbour, and who was an especial favourite with her
Majesty, "111 bring a pretty toy for you when we come
back next year." The Court went, and the promise was
thought little more of, at least on one side. Her Majesty
that year went to Paris to visit the Emperor of the
French, amid all the pomp and state of Royalty
and Iniperialty, and there was enough in the events of the
year generally to drive many others besides the peasant
child from the thoughts of the Sovereign of Greet Britain.
Well, next season name, and with at the court returned to
Balmoral The Queen, in making her rounds, soon called on
her little prollgi, and with a " Now, I hav'n't forgot you,"
exhibited the promised present. While Queen Victoria was
in the French capital, amid all the din and distraction of
French state pageantry, she found time to think of her
favourite, the little Highland girl on the banks of the Dee,
and then and there selected and bought an article to please
and gratify the unsophisticated bodie.
Tax LATE MR. LOCI; M.P.—The remains of
the late Mr. Joseph Locke, M.P. for Moulton, were removed
from Ctanston's Private Motel, Moffat, where he died, on
Wedneeday hat, at 6 o'clock. Previously a poet mortem
examination was made, and the local medical attendant,'
*nice of the seat and cause of the disease was fully coo-
armed by the state of the intestines when they were inves-
tigated by Dr. Aitken of London, Mr. Leoke's own medical
attendant. It seems that while out shooting on Saturday
Mr. Looks had felt chilly, and had sat down for a while.
Oo danger was dreaded, and up to Sunday evening, though.
complaining of inconvenience, there was no idea of dines(
entertained. The condition of the bodr proved that he
must have borne much agony, and yet be remained sensible
up to a very short period before his demise. —Olaryeio
Herald.

LientAmant-General Sir Harry Smith continues,
we are sorry to learn, in much the same rendition, no
apparent improvement having manifested itself. Her
Majesty, before her departure for Germany on Saturday,
seas as equerry to inquire after the health of the pliant
sassrat. The Duke of Oambridp and a great many mili-
tary friends of Sir Harry called personally during the after-
-0000.
Tea Lacs Hasa' Lora-OUT.—The operatives .
enppd in the Mechlin branch of the Nottingham lace
trade are still out an strike. Sines the eativfactory ter
mination of the hosiery te there is a feeling in the
trade that matters might he brought to as issue in a some-
what similar manner. From various parts of the country
assistance is still being rendered to the lock-outs, and the
I men in work are still paying the levy.