The Express.
London, England, 1868-04-15 00:00:00

MIL DISRAELI LETTER.

Mr. Disraeli's most recent efforts in the way of letter
writing are not of a kind, the Daily New thinks, to sus-
tain his reputation at its earlier level. His communi-
cation to the Rev. Mr. Baker, the Buckinghamshire high
church clergyman, was, however, entirely in his old manner.
In dating the letter "Maundy Thursday" he made
captive the heart of his correspondent in • word.
Thus can genius make of • mere date a theory, a
symbol, almost a sacrament. Mr. Baker must
have felt • pang of regret as he thus saw the current of
pious thought that he had been disturbing with profane
topics at • sacred season. Mr. Disraeli, it was plain, as at
Oxford, was among " the angels." The letter which
followed wee agreeable to this good beginning. It was
most deferential. Everything in the English church was
found right. The existence of parties is a " beneficent
necessity." The high church party has every
virtue which a churchman, a courtier, or • patriot
can wish ; it has maintained the orthodox faith,
the rights of the Crown, and the liberties of the people.
The other great party in the church has laid the country
ander obligations " equally significant." It was ex-
plained that the persons within the church of whom Mr.
Disraeli bad found it necessary to speak with disparage-
ment are merely "an extreme faction." And as nobody
confesses to be extreme—Mr. Mackonochie, for one, being
especially ►nxious to act with great moderation—nobody
need take the °ensure to himself, while the fiction of a
conspiracy I. preserved.
The Tdegraph asks what this letter is, on the face of it,
if not en appeal to the basest sectarian prejudices ? The
Premier blundered late at night into a bit of invective
against the Ritualists. Two great parties in the church
contend with fierce earnestness and fiery zeal, each for its
own view of the dogmas and practicesof the establishment,
and Mr. Disraeli, as if " holding no form of creed, but
contemplating all," blesses them both, pats both equally
on the back, and whispers to each "Oo in and win," Cat-
lin is certainly the friend, and Short's claims to the title
are also indubitable. But the Telegraph thinks that this
exhibition of "epistolary rashness" must excite
sorrow rather than anger.
The Star mays the tories will have to restrain their
leader if he has not sense enough to restrain himself. It
will be impossible to approach the subject of church esta-
blishments with becoming gravity if Mr. Dimwit persists
in making it an opportunity for exhibiting himself as an
embodied parody of Bodies. A great and important
question has to be debated, and it is rather too humiliating
to be invited by the example of the Prime Minister to
approach it with the antics and in the spirit of "a Fifth of
November rabble.

tin (turf.

WINDSOR CABTLE, APRIL 14.

The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon,
accompanied by Princess Louise, and her Majesty walked
in the pounds this morning, and drove, accompanied by
Prince's Louise, Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold, and Prin-
ce's Beatrice.

Today is the birthday of Princess Beatrice.
Prince Albert Victor, attended by the Hon. Mrs. W.
Grey, arrived at the Castle this afternoon from Marl.
borough.honse, on a visit to her Majesty.
Mr. A. Myers, of New Bond-street, has had the honour
of =leading to her Majesty's inspection at Windsor
Castle the picture painted by Mr. Henry Leys, of " Body
Christian Martyrs.'

MR. WHALLZT M.P., AND Mn. GLADSTONE'S
Mu* %Vhalley writes to the Belfast New
Letter:—"Sir—Your paper of the sth instant has been
forwarded to me, and I have to request that you will allow
me to state in your columns that the abolition of the
Established Church in Ireland was a contingency
provided for by myself when I took up, at the
request of Mr. Spooner, the question of ilaynooth.
It appeared to me then, and subsequent experience
has fully confirmed the opinion, that the established
church, both in Ireland audits England, had wholly failed
to accomplish the main object of such establishment—
namely, to resist and expose the .eessons of the papier,
and I made it a conditica ri my up the question of
Maynooth that I should be free to act upon that opinion,
without giving therebythypeund of complaint to those un
whole requisition I me mired upon. Anydoubt that might
have remained as to the votes to which you refer was re-
moved by she deolaration of Mr. Disraeli Mutton infitantial
party of the Established Church had long been in secret' (EKON OUR Owl! cOItIinPoNDENT.)
on, and arc now in open ainfathy with the WINDSOR, WEDNEsDAY.
mood extreme section of the papecy ; and in {
abolish be is This morning, at ten minutes past 11, tho
prepared to not upon that declaration, and sop this
aresaanabis institution, you will not spin have reason ao queen, with Princes Arthur and Leopold, and
complain of my voting against bim. Notwithstanding Princess Louise, Warded by General Seymour,
year general
_ahem!, o,4erftio mare strop ly
„"-• than
„, Colooel Ponsonby, ko., left Windsor Castle for Alder-
:M.lr doe°=".. _
a s- shot. Prince Arthur wore the Artillery uniform,
obedient sassosn" r:iint, and Prince Leopold was in highland costume. The
WMALLIT. Plea Meese, Bimini. Ara 9. ISOM" , cortege consisted of a royal carriage and four with
THE PITILIC SCHOOL BADER: VISALLINGS CUP.— the Queen, Princes Arthur and Leopold, and Prince
The final Inateh for this traria( was played yesterday et Louise, an escort of the Isl Life Guards, and two royal
Maces ebb. Hare's-place, and. a. was prealettd, the carriages with the suite. The weather wasbrill antly flue.
sonnet turned out to be most exciting and close. :41 seven
The route was down the Long-walk, which was thronged
pmeaof the rubber being fought out in a most stubborn
and determined manner, although, contrary to expects- with spectators, to Frintley. Aldershot would be remind
Mss, the prise finally went to Eton. Cap Snow was about half-past 12.
for Eton and R. T. Reid, of Raja CollErd, officiated in a like capasity for Cheltenham ;
Galli/ the more. A. Miele, and 3. 3. Reid Mee- Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess
satusetireeld etorteahmEton .;wX6307..it .arniewdalinanet Wh*aal?;eTritakiagisli Christian were entertained at luncheon °U Mon lay 1* the
ILi lefi-liaad mai , Press Minister sad Mrs. Disraeli at Rughenden Manor.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, attended by the
ILsrohioness of Carmarthen. the Hon. Mrs. Stonor,
General Sir W. Knollys, Major Grey, and Mr. Fisher,
loft Marlborough-hone yesterday afternoon for Holyhead,
on their way to Dublin.
Prince Albert Victor, attended by the Hon. Mrs. W.
Grey, left Marlborough-house for Windsor Castle, on •
vidt to the Queen.

VISIT OF HER MAJESTY TO ALDERSHOT.
(THIS DAY)

11047.46\
THE RO A PROGRESS TO
IR AND.

FOREIGN NEWS.

mesterdatfresitg the Prince and Princess of
Wales and royal Suite reached the Chester station
Lam London at half-past 7. It had been arranged
that their royal highnesses should receive an
address from the Mayor and Corporation during
the time of their stay, before going onward to
Holyhead. The royal party were received with
every demonstration of loyalty on alighting amidst
the concourse of people in the station. Much
sympathy was felt for the Princess, who was still
lame, and looked rather fatigued. The Prince
never looked better. He was very warmly received,
as also was the Duke of Cambridge. The mace and
sword were borne before the royal party by the
two senior magistrates.
The address having been graciously received,
and the ceremonial concluded, the royal party went
to dine in the Queen Hotel, adjoining the station.
By their royal highnesses' commands, Lieutenant-
General Knollys invited the Bishop, the Dean, the
Mayor, and the Recorder of Chester to dine
with the Prince and Princess. Mrs. Gladstone,
with her brother, the Rev. H. Glynn, was on the
platform. The Prince, hearing of this while at table,
sent Mrs. Gladstone also an invitation. Mrs.
Gladstone joined the party accordingly, sitting on
the Prince's left. The Prince then remembering
that his earldom was a county, asked for his sheriff,
and the Sheriff of Chester was therefore bidden to
the Royal party, and was forthwith in attendance.
Before the party rose, the Duke of Cambridge, with
the leave of the Bishop and Mayor, proposed the
health of " the Earl and Countess of Chester."
The Princess laughed, apparently enjoying the
unfamiliar title. The Prince spoke warmly of the
behaviour of the citizens, and especially thanked
the volunteers. The Mayor said the next time he
came to Chester, with more notice, he might count
on a reception worthy of his earldom. When the
party broke up, the Duke of Cambridge is said to
lave rallied the Recorder for his remissness in not
ante-dating the Cheater races.
There was great excitement in seeing the royal
party off again. They passed through a large party
of ladies assembled in the hall of the hotel. Out-
side the crowd was so dense as to block up all the
avenues to the hotel, from whom their royal high-
nesses received an enthusiastic farewell when they
appeared at the windows before quitting the
building.
The royal party resumed their journey at 8.30
p.m., and reached Holyhead Pier at 10.43. They
were accompanied by Mr. Binger, superintendent
of the Chester and Holyhead line ; Mr. Lee, en-
gineer, Mr. Neill ,e assistant-superintendent of the
North Western ; Mr. Ramsbottom, chief locomotive
engineer ; and Mr. Tootal, director.
The Prince and Princess were welcomed with
the greatest manifestations of loyalty, more so
indeed than on any previous occasion, owing to the
presence of the Princess. They were received by
Admiral Schomberg, harbour master ; Mr. Mas-
singberd, Holyhead superintendent ; and a guard of
Anglesea Volunteers, under Major Stanley and
Captain Elliott.
The Prince and Princess were delighted with
their trip, and bowed frequently on the pier.
The royal yacht and the Enchantress remained at
the Admiralty jetty until 5 a.m.
The squadron sailed at 7 p.m. for Kingstown to
receive the august visitors. The sea was beautifully
calm. The Prince and Princess embarked at once
the board the Victoria and Albert, and were to
sail at 6 a. m. this morning.

THE LANDING OF THE PRINCE AN.
PRINCESS AND ENTRY INTO DUBLIN.
(ar anzoa•rx.)
(raox OUR OWN consaroxioaarr.)
DUBLIN, WIDNESDAY.

. •
The royal yacht, having the Prince and Princess
of Wales on board, steamed into Kingstown har-
bour at half-past eight o'clock. As soon as the
yacht was sighted in the bay the men-of-war
thundered forth a salute of 21 guns. When the
yacht was passing through the fleet the sailors
swarmed up the rigging, manned the yards, and
gave three ringing cheers, which were taken up
heartily by the crowds who lined the shore. The
royal yacht proceeded slowly into the harbour and
came to anchor near the east pier.
Kingstown is thronged to excess, and the crowds
are increasing every moment. Thousands flock to
the trains which leave Dublin every quarter of an
hour, and vehicles innumerable are proceeding
along the road.
The weather is glorious.
DUBLIN, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

The Prince and Princess landed at 12.20,
amidst the enthuaiastic cheers of a vast
multitude. Their royal highnesses proceeded
immediately to Dublin by road in an open car-
riage, in which were also seated the Duke of Cam-
bridge and Prince Teck. The royal carriage was
immediately preceded by a carriage containing tke
Marquis and Marchioness of Aberoorn.
The guard of honour consisted of a detachment
of the 10th Hussars.

Their royal highnesses were loudly cheered as
they drove along.
On entering Dublin, where the streets were
densely crowded, the royal cortege moved more
slowly. The Prince and Princess graciously
acknowledged the acclamations of the people,
which were most warm and cordial, and they ap-
peared to be much pleased with their reosption.
The royal party arrived at the Castle at half-
past 1. Everything passed off in the most satis-
factory manner.

Lord Derbr3;s3 111 peers were garotted last night.
Sir William ' • Maxwell is not one of them.
Their names are: it John Trollops, Bart., to be
Baron Kesteven, of Casewick, in the county of
Lincoln ; Sir John Bean Walsh, Bart., to be Baron
Ormathwaite, of Ormathwaite, in the county of
Cumberland ; Bir Brook William Bridges, Bart., to
be Baron Fitswalter, of Woodham Walter in the
county of Essex ; and the Rev. William O'Neill, to
be Baron O'Neill, of Shines Castle, in the county of
Antrim.

(THIS DAY.)

The Earl and Countess of Tankerville have left
their residence in Crimou-street, May-fair, ea a visit to
r the Earl of Malmesbury, at Heron Court, near Christ-
r church, for the Easter moose.
We regret to learn that the Baroness Brunnow is
seriously indisposed at Meth= Halal, the Ruin=
Embassy, in Chrsham.stmet, Belgrave-equare.
The announcement of the death of Dr. Elliot-
-1 `.on is oontradioted. He is still residing with Mr. fiymes,
, I in Davies-street, and is much in his usual state of health.
According to a letter from Berlin the Industrial
Museum, under the patronage of the Crown Princess of
Pralli4a, intended to promote the development of the artis-
tic element in German industry, took place on the 7th
inst. His Royal Highness Prince Frederic William, the
Prunoian Ministers of Finance and Commerce, sad a large
number of distinguished personages, were present at this
interesting ceremony, over which presided the Duke of
Ratibor, director of the superintending matmittee.
Miss Catherine Dix, daughter of General Dix,
Minister of the United States in P di, am, tO-M.,TOW
(16th), be married to Mr. Walsh, of New York.
The daughter of the Minister of the United
States at Madrid, Mr. Hale, was married ea the 7th inst.
to Mr. Kinsley.
SOCTITY FOR THZ PROPAGATION OF THE GOSTIL.—
It appears faint the annual report of this society shoat to
be Mined, that the society now su=holly, or in Vert,
463 ordained miesionaries in 40 They are thua
clistribated :-248 in America and the West Indies, 73 in
Africa, 107 is Asia, 54 in Australia and the Poetic, 1 in
1111101.. Thirty of thine are native clergymen in India.
There are also 650 mischista and lay teachers, mostly
natives, in heathen gauntries, and about 106 students in
11011111Pastbread.
The late Mr. Berger, bookseller, of Newesees-
street, Mused, Iwo left die Nation' Lahloost Imilitudisa a
legacy of Ise Oasesb. The late Mr. Malta ]suer]suerltsteland, aloe equeathed As soci F art
email swam 606., eseennts be ety.,bay. Mag
free of