The Express.
London, England, 1860-09-03 00:00:00

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• whom ft would be impossible to surpass by the
finnit regluteat in the aitTiCO. Next came the artil-
lery, four battalions, and numbering upwards of
2,000, and of which, if it were puseible to
wake a distinctiou, the palm must be
given to Colouel Mqvier's third Liverpool battalion,
composed entirely of the artisans engaged iu the
groat factories of the Cunard Company. The
appearance of these the style of their march-
ing, and the completeness of their equipments, left
nothing to be desired. Conspicuous amongst the
commanders of the artillery brigade WAS the
venerable Colonel Brown, one of the prince-nfer-
chante of the world, and who, it is said, contributes
3,0001. a year to the maintenance of the efficiency
of his battalion. After the artillery came " the
bet brigade," four battalions, oomnianded reepeu-
tively by LieW,enant-Colonel Bouifield, Major
Bourns, Captain Greenall, and Lieutenant-Colonel
Gladstone. Colonel Bouidield, the youthful coni-'
mandant of the let Lancashire, was loudly cheered
as he rode along at the head of his perfect
corps. We were informed that fur this
anew may be claimed the honour of
having practically originated the volunteer
movement in England. So far back as 1857 he
tendered to the govermubot of the day the services
of 120 young fellows, drilled by himself; for gar-
rison duty. The offer was declined, but, nothing
daunted, the young civilian soldier worked steadily
at his menhaden, and now has his reward in
being calmel-eunimandant of one of the finest
volunteer corps in the world. His regiment it was
that a camped out" at Crosby, and faced all the
discomforts of the bivouac. On Saturday last they
appeared to be the perfection of light infantry—
they came, knapeeck oe back, in full marching
order, which gives us the opportunity to meutiou,
in passing, that the " pack" appears to be the cause
of the greater appearance of steadiness which the
marching of line regiments presents. This brigade
mustered 2,211 men.
The second brigade, which was commanded by
Lieut.-Colonel Crofton, was stronger in numbers,
amounting to 2,287 men, all told. This brigade in-
cluded a perfect battalion from Manchester, com-
manded by Lord Grey de Wilton, and numbering
nearly 7410 moo. The marching of this battalion
was exeellent, and was loudly cheered. The third
brigade was commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Light-
foot, C. 8., assisted by Lieut. Wheatley, 84th Regi-
ment, major of brigade. It included the youths
from Roman School, a very smart cadet corps, and
the 11th Preston, commanded by Major Fodder,
who came, we trust, frankly to bury the tomahawk,
and to reconcile the long-standing feud between the
" proud " town and the Stanley family. As the
Preston corps approached the flagstaff, from the
top of which flaunted the broad white banner of
the ancient house, with its motto, "Sanschanger,"
the band struck up a well-known air, " Stanley is
coming," lung familiar to Preston ears at elec-1
tion times, until the fatal day upon which the then
Lord Stanley saw himself headed at the poll, andl
when the old house in the centre of the town was
pulled down to make room fora cotton mill. The
fourth brigade was commanded by Lieut.-Colonel
the Hon. P. W. M. Talbot, who, it is understood,
is about to mistime the must intimate relatioua with
Knowsley-hall, and included contingents hum all
the great towns of the county. The marching of all
was excellent, and, aa will be seen from some ob-
servations of the reviewing officer, which we insert
lower down, fully satisfied the most competent
critic. When the marching past, which oocupied about
an hour, hell terminated, the volunteer army,
between 10,000 and 12,000 strong, resumed its
original position, and advanced iu columns,
the space not allowing of an advance in
tine. -The nutted bomb theft stark up -Uri
National Anthem, which was responded to by the
vast multitude with enthusiastic chee The
officers were now called to the front, an General
Wetherell, accompanied by Lord Derby, who was
most loudly cheered, proceeded to address to them
a few farewell observations. The gallant officer
said that it had given him the greatest pleasure to
see the progress which the volunteers were so
rapidly making iu their drill. Their marching and
forming into columns would not disgrace the best
regiments of the line, and he only regretted that
the limited space at his disposal had not permitted
him to put them through a few more complicated
evolutions. He watched the sucoms of the move-
ment with the greatest interest and apprt bation, and
would then only further suggest that they should
finish the very gratifying day's proceedings by giving
one hearty cheer for the noble earl whose patriotic
spirit and princely hospitality had afforded them so
noble an opportunity for their review. There was
a moment's pause at the conclusion of this brief
address, and there seemed to he a general expecta-
tion that Lord Derby would make a few observa-
tions, but his lordship good humouredly shook his
head with a negative gesture, and the volunteers
at once responded with the most astonishing vigour
to the call of the general. The cheering power of
Lancashire was perfectly astounding. Again and
again the strung lungs of the volunteer; sent forth
the about, and the air seemed to be suddenly
filled with vibratory shakoes, the men hav-
ing mounted them on the muzzles of their guns,
and waved them incessantly to give greater effect
to their demonstration. The earl seemed to be de-
lighted, as well he might be after such a compli-
ment, which, as he cantered off the ground, waafre-
quently repeated, and was taken up by the crowd
who had by this time burst through the bounds
which they had so well respected during the day.
The countess and the various members of the
familytheu came in for the share of the public recog-
nition, and the proceedings terminated amid uni-
versal cheering, and good humour on all sides.
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Amongst the incidents of the day which must
not remain unnoticed was the presence of a fine
strong boy, the son of Garibaldi, whom every
one was eager to see and to shake hands with.
The countess having heard of the youth's presence,
was most anxious to make his acquaintance.
With great difficulty the boy's bashfulness was
overcome, and he was at last prevailed on to ap-
proach the tribune, when her ladyship spoke kindly
and shook hands with him in the most friendly
manlier. He is a silent thoughtful boy, and did
nut show much aniuniiion, except when some one
more curious than discreet asked him whether he
should like now to be in Sicily fighting beside his
father. His face lightened up at once, and
he replied, " Certainly," and again relapsed
into silence. We understand that the young
gentleman is receiving his education at a school in
the neighbourhood of LiverpooL The ground
was supposed to be kept by a small body of
brilliantly attired cavalry who, we were informed,
are tailed the Liverpool 3founted Ribs. These
gentlemen amused themselves during the day by
keeping the reporters perpetually in light skirmish-
ing order, and charging up vigorously to whatever
spot the authorities lout Previously placed the
latter. It was no use allowing these over-zealous
warriors the most authentic of passim, or quoting
names of the highest authority. They thdn't care
for Lord Derby, for General Wetherall, for any-
body. They had been ordered to clear the ground,
' and they seemed bent upon exterminating the re-
porters. The latter, however, after a fow wild
runs away from these terrible free lancers, at last
determined upon making a stand, and dying, note-
book iu hand, under s clump of trees,
near which they had the amplest authority
for entrenching themselves. After one or two
furious charges of the cavalry, which they cleverly
evaded by dodging behind the trees, whilst their
ansaihnu got their splendid calques entangled in
the boughs, a parley was called, and, with the aid
of an immensity of lambent "chaff," the wild
horsemen were finally brought to reason and
quietly retired. We were given to understand that
this redonbted corps is at present without a corn-
mending officer. We can easily believe such to be
the fact, and we should strenuously recommend the

[TWOPENCE.

appointment of one of great eontrolliog power at
the earliest possible opportunity. A few mounted
policemen also judiciously sprinkled through the
ourpi when next it appears in public would perhaps
be the means of preserving the unhappy fourth
estate from the merciless harrying to which they
were exposed during the whole of Saturday's pro-
ceedings, and which very seriously interfered with
the efficient performance of their important duties.
Of the arrangements at Knowsley-park it would
be impossible to speak too highly. Lord Derby
' had made the most ample provision for his select
'dinner party of some 12,000 or 14,000 people. to
Mr. Morrish, of Liverpool, was entrusted the refec
tic's of the volunteers, and we understand that his
arrangements gave general satisfaction. The jour-
nalists Were hospitably entertained at Knowsley-
hall, as attention for whisk we beg personally to
offer our acknowledgments. Captain Hornby, hie•
lbrdship's comptroller, was indefatigable in his
attentions to every one who required his
assistance ; and, indeed, the conduct of the
whole establishment was a gratifying reflection
of the deportment of the noble host and hostess.
Every one went away delighted with the review,
and loud in their acknowledgments to the provider
of so exhilarating a holiday. We beard of one or hill
cavaliers being un horsedduringthe day, and of one ac-
cidenton the railway ; but, ounaidaring theenonnoua
amount of pressure, the whole affair worked admi-
rably, the only inconvenience suffered being by
those who had to return to London, and who were
delayed es route nearly three hours beyond• the
ordinary time. _

TONIC SOL-PA FESTIVAL rim CRYSTAL

PALACE.

A novel and intereatuig musical display will take
at the Crys Palace tomorrow (Tuesday).. The
place
Crystal Palace
Sol-Fa Association, whore pest performances at the
Palace have been so mimes!' 11 and largely etteuded, have
anuounsed their intention of offering prizes to the beet
musical classes which have been educated under their
system. Five choirs have betu selected for this interestiug
contest :—The Scottish Choir, from Edinburgh, numbering
about seventy voices, who have acquired considerable repu-
tation by their performances of the National Part-Songs of
Scotland, trained by Mr. James Harlot ; the Staffordshire
Potteries Choir, by Mr. J. W. Powell and Mr. C.
HOWI.OII ; the Finsbury Choir, by Mr. J. Barn and Mrs.
Stapleten ; the Brighton Choir, by Mr. George Bentley ;
the West Riding Choirs of Yorkshire, by Mr. T.
Longbottom, comprising rnauy of the celebrated Leeds
and Bradford choristers. E.b, of these choirs will sing
at least three pieces of their own choosing, besides others
selected to test them in sight-singing. The gentlemen who
have kindly consented to act as honorary judges of this in-
teresting musical competition are Jobs Gese, Esq.,
among of St. Paul's • George Hogarth, Fa,ieecretary of
the AMA° mouic Society ; Charles Lucas, ~ prusemid
of the Royal Academy of Music; Thomas Olipl
hon. secretary to the Madrigal Seaiiity of London • and
James Turie, Esq., orguniot of Westminster Abbey.
After the contest the Scottish choristers will sing a
selection of their national melodies harmonised as part-
songs. The first part of the proceedings will be held
in the now concert room, being better adapted for
performances by a limited number of voices, and
at 410 the whole of the competing choirs ill be
united, and being joined
manybrcii
hundreds of mem-
bers of the Tonic Sol-Fa climes, a performance will
be gives in the great orchestra about a dozen of the
favourite choruses and part-song, which have given so much
satisfaction at the meetings of the Tonic Sol-Fa Association
on former ocensiona. Among these will be the " Millstone
Chwus," and " Envy, eldest born of Hell," of Handel ;
" 0 hale., 0 vales of plearure," Mendelsohn ; " From
Oberon in Fairy Lend," Stevens ; " The Little Church,"
Becker, tan. The whole arrengenienta will be under the
direction of the committee of the Tonic Sol-Fa Association
presided over by the Rev. John Curviest, whose exertions
011 behalf of these popular manifeztations are well known.
At the conclusion of the performance on the great orchestra
• display of the fountains will take place. There will also
he performances by the orchestral band of the company,
and on the great organ. The admilaion will be at the ordi-
,emy rate al ono Wines.

MR. BRIGHT ON PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.

The weekly meeting of the Walsall Reform and
Constitutional Aasociation took place at the Grand Stand on
Thursday evening last, Mr. J. Boom in the chair.
Mr. 8. Alefl'BUßT, the secretary of the association, read
the following letter from Mr. John Bright, in reply to the
invitation which had been forwarded to him in the name of
the association

elnveran, Sutberlandehire, August 24.—Dear, Sir,—l om
glad that you arc stirring on behalf of parliamentary reform.
If the conduct of the government and the House of Com.
mons, during the present session, is nut enough to create
some expression of opinion from the people, I have small
hope that anything will rouse them to self-respect and
self-defence. Ido not think it likely Mutt I can attend.
• meeting in your town. It is impossible for any
person to undertake to speak at meetings during the
recess, and to attend parliament during the ReSSion,
without imprudently overloading himself with labour and
responsibility. Theme must be wore local feeling and local
exertion, if the question of reform is to make great pro-
gress, and I hope you will be able to organise the opinion
of your neighbourhood without requiring help from a s-
tance. If I were younger sad stronger, and there were eel-
leagues to help me, I would shrink from no labour in the
cause of reform ; but I cannot undertake even a small por-
tion of the work which some of my friends would corm out
for me. I Ulm much obliged to you for your letter although
I see no chance of my being able to comply with your re-
quest. Nevertheless, work on, for it is a great cause, and
hitherto the labourers in it, and for it, have been too few.
—I am, yours respectfully, JOHN BRIGHT.—Mr. Stephen
Aatbwy. Wahall."
The HICIZTART made some comments upon the reckless
and extnivagant expenditure of the government, stated
the expenditure for the fifteen years from 1843 to 1837 had
bees very comriderable, amounting toupwards of 30,000,0001.
in excess of income ; noticed the shortcomings of the ea,
sion of p•rliament just ended, the Queen's speech, &c., and
concluded by • few remarks on the iniquitous and oppres-
sive satiate of the paper duty, which he said for that day
alone amounted to 4,567/. Is. 3d., a -tax which had been
imposed upon them by the Lords, and the Lords alone.
The thIAIRHAN having made a few remarks on the late
Reform Bills, and the Reform Bill of 1832, called upon Mr.
James Masow who made • speech of nearly an hour's dura-
tion, in which he stigmatised as downright robbery the
voting away of 78,000,0001. this year of the people's
money.
Mr. Jerome, Mr. Marshall, and others followed, the
meeting being a very enthusiastic owe.

THE VISIT OP MR. LINDSAY, M.P., TO THE

UPITKD STATES.
(From the 06oerom).

We have authority for qualifying the statement
of the Shippiag Gazette as to the character in which Mr.
W. B. Lindsey, M.P., is about to visit the United States.
The journey which the honourable gentleman is about to
undertake is entirely a private one, and he is not invested by
the government with any authoritetivempecity. Mr. Lindsay
will, however, use what influence he may poems, as one of
the representatives of the British mercantile shipping in-
terest, to induce the government of the States to consent
to negotiate for the adjustment of various qamitions im-
portant to the shipping trade of both countries. He will
also endeavour to bring about a more liberal treatment of
British shipping with regard to the coasting trade of the
States, from which it is now excluded, although we admit
theirs to the freest participation in our own trade. Her
Majesty's government, desirous of assisting Mr. Lindsay in
the accomplishment of his views, have supplied him with
all the correspondence which has taken plate between the
two governments on the subject. Should Mr. Lindsay's
exertions lead to the opening of negotiations, they will be
of comae conducted on our side by the accredited repre-
sentative at Washington, Lord Lyons, with whom Mr.
Lindsay will put himself in communication, and who is au-
thorised to facilitate the subject as mush as poesible.

GARIBALDI VOLIINTRERS IN LlTlNPOOL.—Liver-
pool bra responded nobly to the call made upon it for
assistance to Ganladdi. Wo made/stand (says the Mei-
cu rg) that more gentlemen hftve offered to join the excursion
Naples than Captain Hampton can at present accept.
Amongst the number who have enrolled their names are
several naval and military oficeni who are intent on aiding
the brave Italians in their struggle for liberty.
P&P/SLUM' SRODTING IN TIM MIDLAND COLINTIIK
—ln consequence of the wet weather at and sacs the hatch•
ing sesosin, a very large proportion of the early broods of
pertridgee and many of Ottawas were dean yeit and wb-u
the sportsman opened his campaign =Saturday last (Sept. IL
he found very few birds tit to shoot, except old ones, which
are plentiful. There are many "second hatches," but thus
are mere chicks not St to shoot. Moreover, the grain be ag
only Gut in • few places, what birds wer r to be found imme-
diately un being disturbed took to tl.e standing corn, so that
the bags were very light at the close of the day. The shoot.
leg ought to have been put off for a fortnight. There well
to good sport with the late hatches by the end of the
month