The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-06 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OP THE 111.11284.

Snt,—The communications which have reached
me since the 12th of April with reference to the
division on that day, from individuals, from the
provincial press, and especially from the chairmen
or other acting representatives of meetings in the
large towns and elsewhere throughout the country,
have been, and continue to be, so numerous as
to place it beyond my power to acknowledge them
separately and in the manner I could wish. I
therefore beg the favour of being allowed to do
it by this public reply, which I trust that those
who have addressed me will be so good as to accept.
As respects myself, I have reason to be deeply
grateful for the terms in which these communica-
tions have been couched ; and to feel that, if I
cannot merit the confidence they express, still
they impose upon me even an enhanced obligation
to labour, together with others, for the prompt
settlement of the question of reform " upon prin-
ciples liberal, intelligible, durable, and equal in
their application to the various classes of persons
whom they may affect."—l have the honour to be,
sir, your faithful servant,

W. E. GLADSTONE.
11, Carlton-house-terrace, May 4.

tit* Court.

OSBORNE. MAT 4.

The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by Prince Leopold sad Princess Beatrice, and her
Majesty walked and drove in the grounds this morning.
Countess Blucher had the honour of accompanying her
Majesty.
Princess Louise drove out yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by Countess Blucher. sad her royal highness
walked in the grounds this morning, attended by Lady
Churchill.

Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice also went out this
morning.
Princess Christian drove out with the Queen on
Thursday.
The Bon. Mrs. and Miss Grey have arrived at Osborne
on a visit to her Majesty.
MAT 5.

The Queen and Princess Louise rode on ponies yester-
day afternoon, attended by Lady Churchill ; and Priv ce
Leopold and Princess Beatries walked in the grounds.
Her :Jajesty, Primus Louise, Prince Leopold, and
Princess Beatrice, attended Divine service at Whipping-
ham Church this morning.
The ladies and gentlemen in waiting were also present.
The Rev. George Prothero officiated.
The Right Hon. Sir John Pakingtou has arrived at
Osborne.

The Prince of Wales, attended by Major Teeedide, rode
out on Saturday forenoon.
In the evening the Prince of Wales, attended by General
air W. Knoll,. and Major Teesdale, honoured the Presi-
dent and members of the Royal Academy with his coal.
pony at their annual dinner at the National Gallery, Tra•
falgar-square.

The Prins of Wales attended Divine serrioe at the
Ch►pel Royal, St. James's, yesterday.
The Communion Service was read by the Rev. Thomas
Hetutore and the Rev. J. Antrobes.
Anthem, " Praise the Lord ;' Gone.
Sung by Master Coward, Mews. Francis, M. Smith, and
Winn.
Mr. Goes presided at the organ.
Tho sermon was preached by the Rev. Thos. Helniore
from Hebrewe, ch. 12, v. 29.
The Prince and Princess of Teck attended the mein,

A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Trea-
sury in Downing-street. The Ministers pre-
sent were the Earl of Derby, the Lord Chan or,
the Duke of Marlborough, the Earl of Malmes-
bury, the Right Honourable Spencer H. Walpole,
Lord Stanley, the Duke of Buckingham, Sir John
Pakington, Sir S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, the Right Hon. H. T. L. Corry. the
Duke of Richmond, Lord J. Manners, the flight
Hon. Osthorne Hardy, and Lord Naas.

A deputation waited upon the Earl of Derby and the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, in Downing-street, on Sa-
turday, to call their ►ttention to the claims of the rni-
vanity of Glasgow to a parliamentary grant.
Despatches were received on Saturday at the Colonial-
°eke from the Governor, of Labuan and the Falkland
Islands. Despatches were sent to the Governors of Ca-
nada and the Bahama..

The Princess Mary Adelaide and Prince Ted
have arrived at t►eir residence at Prince's-gate, from Cam-
bridge Cottage, Kew, for the Beason.
The Duke of Sutherland has arrived at Stafford
House, St. James's, from Perin

The Earl and Countess of Derby will have dinner
and evening parties at the family mansion in St. James's-
square, on Saturday, the ISth inst.. and the Ist of June.
The Countess of Derby will have an assembly at the noble
Premier's official residence in Downing-street, on Satur-
day, the 25th inst., in celebration of her Majesty's birth-
day.

Lady Molesworth received at dinner, on Saturday
evening, the Austrian Ambassador and Countess Apponyi,
Maria Marchioness of Adesbury, the Marquis of Harting.
ton, the Earl of Abingdon, the Right Hon. Chichester
Forteaeue, M.P., and Frances Countess Waldegrave, the
Earl of Dudley, Lord and Lady Otho Fitzgerald, Lord and
Lady Foley, the Right Hon. Sir Hamilton and Hon. Lady
Seymour. the Right Hon. Si Henry Storks, Mr. Hayward,
and Mr. Bernal Osborne, M.P.

Sir Roderick Murchison, Bart.. as President of
the Royal Geographical Society, will have a reception on
Saturday next at Willies Rooms, Ying-atreet, St. James's