The Express.
London, England, 1857-09-21 00:00:00

CRYSTAL PALACE—MR. visrirs CONCERT.

The combined attractions of the reduced admie-
aloe fee, and Mr. Mathis voluminous programme, drew an
immense company to the Crystal Palace on Saturday last.
The day was fine, and the weather not too hot, and the ex-
cellence of the railway arrangements confided such a crowd to
congregate se would bardlybe thought possible at this season
of the yeor, when all London is popularly believed to be at
I the sea-aide, or on the continent, or on the moor.. The great
feature of the concert was the presence of Madame Clara
Novello, who sang two or three of her stock pieces entirely
to the satiefection of the audience, it being generally noticed
that the great soprano and Mr. Sims Reeves are the only two
singer. who can be diet inctly hunt all over the veal expense
which constitstes the Crystal music room. In addition, a
whole host of artists hod volunteered their usistance to a
respected veteran of the craft ; and the efforts of many of
them were rewarded with a considerable amount of favour-
able notice. Amongst others, Mr. Charles Braham's
" Death of Nelson" was quite a success, and was vehemently
encored. A Mr. Winn also produced a decidedly favour-
able impreraion, and mvived a similar honour, when he
substituted a very pretty ballad for his original song. We
were glad to see Mira Louisa \lnning exhibiting all the
symptoms of restored health after her long and severe
illness, but fear the her light, cheery, fl ixible voice
wee completely lout to the more distant listeners. The
remainder of the concert, which, with the exception
of Mr. Ditties performance on the trumpet, consisted
entirely of vocal Palest, was supported by Madame Caradori—
always a pleaslog and judicious, singer—Mire Rumford,
Madame Eaderasohn,:and a heat of minor celebrities, all of
whom exerted themselves with commendable eaapril-de•rorps
in the service of their old friend. Sense disappointment was
felt at the sudden withdrawal of " The bright seraphim"
from the programme, es it deprive I Mr. Distin's friends, and
they were legion, of the pkatture of once more hearing his
fusions trumpet obligate ; and the dissatisfaction was not at
all diminished by the hearing of the tame and spiritless ballad
which Madame Endertaohn substituted for the established
favourite. With this exception, everything went off exceed-
ingly well, and we trust as much to the satisfaction of Mr.
Distin u to that of his numerous admirers, who on this
occasion thronged the Cryatal Palace to bid him farewell.

THE BASTZRN BANKING OOMPANY.

(IT ■LECIIIG TELLGitirll.)

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IPSWICH, MoNoss..
Vice-Chancalor Wood intended sitting here to-
day to hear a petition preying for the appointment of en
official liquidator in the matter of the London and Eastern
Banking Cowpony. The sitting, however, wee postponed.

IRELAND.

(IT AND IRISH MAGNETIC TIMBOILATIO
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BELFAST, RFFT. 20.
The Rev. Mr. Manna persisted to-day in attempt-
ing to preach, but the mayor stopped him and sent
him home. There were great crowds and slight
disturbances, but all is quiet now. There are 400
constabulary patrolling the town.—Times.
The Northern Whig, of Saturday, says:
More troop. (of the fields Regiment) poured in yesterday
evcsiog. Belfast in rapidly becoming • camp. The te-
ndon:smut of the constabulary fit also considerable. In
shalt, the steed being clearly away, the errangemeuts to It irk
the dour are of the most unexceptionable character. Had
an ibis vigour been displayed a fortnight ago, there would
hays been no necessity for the degradation to which the
proclamation hoe subjected Brifitet. However, the Con-
solidated Fund is to pay, no doubt; and why should we
object to these supererogatory but amusing precautions?
Perhaps it Is a pity ►uch a mass of fine soldiery and coasts-
halary should be lost to India; but when Delhi is taken,
and Bengal is pacified, it is nay likely they will all be har-
ried ott.

The Edinburgh Courant says :—" Our new peer
Lord Macaulay, has been making a short *toy in Brumes,
His numerous admirers will be glad to hear that he has quits
recovered his health,..and loots remarkably well."'

Ilia Highness Duke Eugene of irnetemburg died
on the 17th Instant. at his castle is Carbrulie, in the 70th
Tear of his age. The deceased duke area a general in the
Russian service. _ _

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The strength of the force which arrived at Cal-
cutta with Levi Elgin wee—ntlicern and marines 864, end a
deem 'relent of the 90th Regiment. consisting of 99 men.
The following were expected immediately —H.M.S. Pearl,
with 199 men of the 90th Regiment, and 260 officers end
mariner. The Mesmer Lancetield, with 128 men of the 69th
Regiment. TLe Kennington. with ISO of the sth Peahen;
making &total arrived and immediately expected of 1,700
teen.—Olede