The Express.
London, England, 1861-08-27 00:00:00

(Stamped, ld. Additional.) [TWOPENCE

Colonel Wetherell, C. 8., Deputy Quartermuter-Genera/,
and Lieutenant-Colonel Keppel.

Her Majesty, with the Priam Consort and the Princesses
and the ladle, and gentlemen of the suite, returned to Dub:
lin at about five o'clock.

His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, with Major Cowell,
remained on a visit to the Prince of Wales.

The royal dinner party in the evening consisted of her
Majesty the Queen, the Prince Consort, the Princem Alice,
the Lard. Lieutenant, Lady Churchill, Lord James and
Lady Rachel Butler, Lady Alexander Russell, Earl Gran-
ville, K.G., Earl of Meath, Viscount Sydney, Viscount and
Viscountess Monde, General Viscount Gough, Lord end
Lady Talbot de Mslahide, the Hon. Victoria Stuart Wort,
lay, the Lord Mayor, the Recorder of Dublin, the Attorney.
General, the Solicitor-General, Lieutenant-General the Hon.
C. Grey, Colonel the Hon. Sir Charles Phipps, K.C.R,
Major Du Plat, Major Begot, Dr. Jenner, Mr. Gore, Cap.
taro the Hon. L. Agar Ellis, and Captain Marshall, sides-
de-comp in waiting.

ARRIVAL OF HER MAJESTY AT
KILL,►RNEY.

.'~ YOIID4T.

The royal train left Dublin at 12.55, and arrived
here at 0.30 p.m. At all the stations along the
line great crowds assembled, who greeted the
royal party with loud cheers as the train passed.
At Portarlingtou the train stopped for five
minutes. A guard of honour of constabulary was
drawn up to receive her Majesty, who was loudly
and repeatedly cheered. At Mr. Kemmia's, Share
Lodge, a tasteful arch had been erected, covered with
evergreens. At Thurfee a great demonstration took
place. The station was crowded to suffocation by
the peasantry of the surrounding districts, who
welcomed her Majesty with a cheer such as the
Tipperary boys only give. The station was most
tastefully decorated with evergreens, and each,
engine in reserve and all the switches were also
decorated. The train reached the Limerick
Junction at 4.12 p.m. and left at 4.22. A
guard of honour of constabulary was drawn up
on the platform. The station was splendidly
adorned with evergreens, and the utmost loyalty
was manifested by those present. The train
arrived at Kilmallock at 4.50, but stopped only a
few moments, and arrived at Mallow at 5.20.
The greatest demonstration took place here ; the
station was filled with a large assembly of gen-
tlemen and handsomely dressed ladies, by whom
the Queen and royal party were most
enthusiastically cheered, which her Majesty
acknowledged by smiling and bowing repeatedly.
The town council of Mallow presented a loyal ad-
dress of welcome. At 6.30 p.m. the anxiously ex-
pected train united at the Killarney station. The
crowds gathered in the vacancy of the railway sta-
tion to have the earliest opportunity of seeing and
hailing, as they were eager to do, their gracious
sovereign. Among those in waiting ou the plat-
form to receive her Majesty were Lord Castleman),
' the Right Hon. H. Castlerosse, the Right Hon. H.
A. Herbert, Sir William Godfrey, High Sheriff
of the county ; the Knight of Kerry,
Sir Roland Blennarhasset, William O'Crobie,
James O'Connell, J.P., brother of the late
Daniel O'Connell, the Rev. Richard Herbert,
[ John Lanigan, 3LP., N. P. Leader, M.P.,
Denis Shine Lawler, General Bloomfield, Edward
Bloomfield, Colonel Roberts, Daniel Mahony, J.P.,
Thomas Galway, J.P., Viscount Dowse, John
Leahy, Q.C., Viscount Massey, the Rev. James
O'Halloran, P.P., the Rev. Mr. Griffiu, secretary to
the ROlll3ll catholic bishop of the diocese,
the Dean of Ardfert, &c. Her Majesty was con-
ducted to the carriage by Lord Castlerosse ; a
guard of honour of the 18th Royal Irish were
drawn up, and 40 of the Ist Royal Dragoons.
Lord Castleroase rode on the right of the carriage,
and Mr. Herbert, as lieutenant of the county, rode
left and wheel. The Sheriff rode after Lord Castle
rosse, some of the Dragoons rode considerably in
admen" and the remainder between the carriages ;
they were more immediately about the royal car-
riage. Flags waved on every side, and when the Queen
passed down the road leading to the town, where
the people were allowed admission, and where
they congregated in thousands, the cheering
was most enthusiastic. The assemblies on the five
monster galleries erected by Lord Castlerosse along
the entire route joined with the thousauds on the road
in the heartiest demonstrations of welcome. The
Queen seemed greatly impressed and highly pleased
with the enthusiasm of the people. When the car-
Mile got down amongst them she bowed repeatedly
to the right and left to them with a marked and
gracious manner, and frequently smiled with grati-
fication at the eagerness at which the peasantry,
men and women, rushed around the carriage to see
and cheer. The cortege passed the grand entrance
of Killareey-house, and went down the picturesque
road towards Rome Island, when they entered Kil-
larney demesne by the keeper's gate under a
triumphal arch. At Presgat Valing, the drive
in this beautful demesne, the Kenlare tenantry
with their families were congregated ; they pre-
sented a most comfortable appearance, and were
loud in their acclamations. In about three-quar-
ters of an hour the Queen arrived at the terrace in
front of Killarney-house, where she was received-
amid great splendour and the loud cheers of the
highly respectable assemblage, by Lord Cadlerome
and his lady.
The Queen was most friendly in her manner, and
also very animated. She stood on the Terrace for'
some minutes, looking around on the magnificent
scenery before her eyes, and she shook hands
warmly with hest and hostess, amid great cheering.
She entered the mansion, leaning on Lord Castle-
rosse's arm, and the Prince Consort followed with
Lady Castleman. The royal standard was run up
on the flag staff on the top of the house.
During the progress of the cortege there were three
special and hearty good cheers for the Prinoe of
Wales, who is highly popular since his visit here
last year. He promptly acknowledged the compli-
ment, and with this ht: appeared pleased. The
town was illuminated at night, and there were
general rejoicings at the railway, where a very
large company sat down to dinner iu the great
room. The Health of her Majesty was proposed,
and enthusiastically received.

Ties SEAIION AT DEAL •ND WALKER. —The pre.
sent 11012011 is, perhaps, one of the gayest we hove been
favoured with for several years; the number of titters,
although not saleuriterom as they might hair. above the usual
average, and teed to add to the charms of this agreeable sea.
port. The Downs for the last mouth or six weeks have
presented one mass of shipping, extending nearly from the
North to the South ForeLsocia, and forming one of the
grandest marine panoramas that can be witnessed any.
where ; sometimes riding at atelier, and at other times on
a change of wind in full saiL The sate, as beheld from
the shore at night, has a peculiarly striking effect—more
especially on a dark night, when the lights are hoisted ; the
ships then having the appearance of a huge city at a few
miles distanoe. These, together with our volutes, hand
and hundreds of promenaders, have °attributed in a great
measure to enliven this otherwise quiet retreat. Our best
houses and hotels are Ailing fast ; we are also honoured with
the provisos of Lord and Ludy Pahneretsia„ sad the dia.
Unscathed nobility, at Widmer Outlet and we bare ration
to believe that the Earl of Cletwillista will shortly occupy
Deal Oistle.—Sentiet Goats.

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

ADMIRALTY, AUGUST 26. —APIPOINTMENTIL—CIip-
tam F. Warden, C. 8., to the Cuckoo.
Commander W. R. Hobson, to the Pantaloon ; and G. J.
Malcolm, to the Barracouta.
Master J. D. Switzer, to be additional to the Rumens
Surgeon G. Yao, to the Saturn.
Paymaster W. H. H. Arnold, to the Pantaloon.
Chief Engineer R. Williamson, to the Indus, for charge of
the machinery of the Valorous.
Abting &mood Ch Assistant Engineers C. Salmon and
C. Allow, to the Asia, NA supernumenines ; T. H. Walker
and A. Mewart, to the Cumberland, as supernumeraries;
H. Rider, F. Andrew, W.ll. Moon, J. Bane, W. G. Page,
W. R. B. Braving, W. H. G. Webb, and W. 8. Thompson,
to the ludas, as supernumeraries.
Aucusr 24.—Surgeon M. Thomson, to the Royal Ade-
hide.
Assistant Paymaster J. G. Rickcord, to the Ajax.
Clerk it. J. B. Smart, to the Nile, as supeanumenuy.

PORTSMOUTH, ADOCBT 96.
This day (Monday), his Royal Highness the
Prince Consort's birthday, the squadron dressed in oolours
at eight o'clock, and at noon a royal salute was fired from
the garrison and ships in pore.
The Duncan, 99, screw, steamed out of harbour this
afternoon, to try ber speed with a new *crew.
The Illustrious, 72, was moored off the Excellent to-day,
as a gunnery ship, fitted with Sir W. Armstrong's guns.
The Egmont, 72, sailing ship, was taken into the steam
basin this afternoon, to be brought forward for a Mors
ship for the South American station.
The Antelope, 3, paddle-wheel steam-vessel, arrived this
morning from Woolwich, and will sail for the coast of
Africa station.

The Furious, 16, paddle-wheal steam-frigate, Captain
Oliver .1. Jones, was taken under the shears to-day, to have
her guns taken out arid to be dikelested.

CHATHAM, Almon M.

This being the anniversary of his Royal Highness
the Prise° Consort's birth-day, the day was otseived in the
accustomed manner at this port and garrison. The Wellesley,
72, " dressed," and the other vessels of war were decorated
with their colours. At twelve o'clock • royal astute was
fired from the Cornwallis battery, which was taken up by
the ships at the Nose.

ALARMING ROCKET EXPLOSION AT WOOLWICH
Amigniit.—Yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, an explosion,
which was fortunately unattended by loss of life, although
two men were serioualy injured, took place in one of the
sheds attached to the laboratory department of Woolwich
Arsenal. Since the last fatal explosion, when several litres
were sacrified, these sheds have been built perfectly de-
tached, with roofs of corrugated iron, and means of rapid
egress provided. It appears that three men were at work
in a shed, one of whom, named William Pickering, had •
rocket in process of manufacture in his hand, when by
some means the missile exploded with a loud report, shak-
ing the building to its foundation, and passing completely
through the iron roof. Pickering and • man named Charles
Menden, being much injured, were instantly conveyed to
the infirmary, and attended by Drs. Briscoe, Burton, sod
Coleman, when it wax found that the left arm of Picker-
ing was so destroyed an to render amputation necessary,
which operation was performed. Munden wan also much
burned, but both sufferers are now doing well.
LAM:A/SHIRK COUNTY RIFLE AtISOGIATION.—The
Lancashire Ride Association commenced their oseupetifions
at the Allcar range yesterday. The prizes offered this
year represent a sum of about 1,0001., and the programme
allots the cualpetitiotm [mein days' shooting. The ground
is, perhaps, unequalled, if the facilities of the lougest
ranges, major and miner creature conveniences, together
with railway accommodation, are taken into consideration.
The weather yesterday was beautiful, though at times a
boisterous wind interfered with the shooting. The prizes
contested yesterday were the following purse of 501.,
presented by the County of Lancaster Rifle Association, for
volunteers:of the county, distances 150, *-110, and 300 yards ;
201. to be given for the grwitost eggt eget° score, and 101.
for the greatest number of points at each distance. County
of Lauoaster Association Puree, 101., for yeomanry with
the old carbine, distance 100 yards. 231. County of Lan-
caster Rifle Association Purse, for artillery volunteers,
distances 200 and 300 yards ; first prize, 13/. ; second prize,
101. Liverpool Corn Exchange Purse for all comers, and
ascend prise,
by J. Turner, Esq. ; first prize, 251. ;
prise, a " Turner" rifle. The results were not
known in Liverpool when oar correspondent's parcel left.