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THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 5, 1863,

The Marriage of the Prince of Wales.

THE ROYAL PROCESSION.

As some uncertainty appears to exist with regard
to the time at which the great cavalcade of Saturday
may be expected to reach the city, our readers will
be glad to be informed of the hours now officially
fixed for the arrival at, and departure from, the chief
points through which the procession will pass. The
Royal Yacht is expected to arrive off Gravesend
Terrace-pier at 11 o'clock on Saturday. The Prince
of Wales leaves London, from the Bricklayers' Arms
station, shortly before that hour, so as to be enabled
to go on board the vessel as nearly as possible at
half-past 11. The Prince and Princess will land on
the pier at a quarter past 12. The presentation of
the chief members of the Gravesend Corporation,
`.with their address and the gift presented by the
ladies of the town, will not occupy more than three
or four minutes, and 25 minutes is allowed to tra-
verse the distance between the pier and the railway
station-1,100 yards. The Royal train is
fixed , to start from Gravesend at a quar-
ter before 1. It is timed so as to pass through
the principal stations at a rate not greater
than ten miles an hour, but the time of
the whole journey will not exceed 40 minutes.
It will arrive, therefore, at the Bricklayers' Arms
station between 25 and 20 minutes before two. In
the reception-room at this station the chief autho-
rities of the county of Surrey and borough of South-
' wark will be presented, together with the Lord
Mayor and the deputation of the Corporation of
London. The members of the Royal families will
partake of a slight luncheon in the reception-room,
and will enter their carriages to leave the station at
about 5 minutes to 2. The time expected to be oc-
cupied by the procession passing from the Brick-
layers' Arms station to Paddington station, calcu-
lated from the pace at which a carriage-horse
ordinarily walks, is a little over two hours, and
upon these data the Royal train has been ordered
Ito be ready at Paddington at 4 o'clock. Allowing
however, for the little delays certain to arise on such
an occasion, the train is not expected to start much
before 4 30, arriving at Slough as nearly as possible
at 5 o'clock, so as to bring the Princess into Wind-
sor just before dusk, at 6. The procession through
London, therefore, is expected to arrive at London
bridge at about a quarter past 2, to reach Temple-
bar at about 20 minutes or a quarter to 3, to enter
the park at about half-past 3, to quit it by the
Marble Arch by 10 minutes to 4, and to reach the
Paddington station by at latest 20 minutes past 4.
All the streets in the city from London-bridge to
Temple-bar through which the procession will pass
are to be closed against vehicles of ever description
as early as 10 in the morning. The streets west
of Temple-bar are not likely to be shut before 12,
or even later in the neighbourhood of the Edg-
ware-road. The two railway stations, the Brick-
layers' Arms, by which the Princess will ar-
rive in London, and the Paddington, by which
she leaves it, present just now a marked contrast.
The former is being rapidly converted into a mag-
nificent saloon. The walls are quite hidden under
a profusion of banners and garlands. The floor is
to be carpeted and covered with groups of exotics
and statuary, and the reception-rooms are being
• decorated in the most beautiful manner. At the
Great Western, on the contrary, nothing whatever
has yet been done.

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Meeting to Sympathise with Poland.

Last evening a public meeting was held at the
British Institution, Cowper-street, City-road, to
protest against the brutal injuries inflicted on the
Polish people. The attendance was numerous.
Baxter Langley, Esq., took the chair shortly after
8 o'clock.

Mr. WALL. secretary, read letters from Sir M.
Peto, Bart., M.P. (enclosing a cheque for £5), from
Wm. Ewart, Esq., M.P., Sergeant Parry, Mr.
Sleigh, barrister, and others, apologising for their
unavoidable absence.
Mr. HENRETTE then moved, "That the treatment
to which the people of Poland have been and are
subjected is a disgrace to civilisation and humanity,
and imperatively demands the active exertions of
every Englishman to arrest and terminate those
barbarities." He did not think it would require
much argument to induce the meeting to pass the
resolution. (Hear, hear.) Adverting to the treaty
of Vienna, and the violation of its provisions, the
speaker said he set very little value onlnere pro-
tests when a public wrong was inflicted, and was
therefore inclined to ask for more on behalf of the
Poles than was considered necessary by the chair-
man. He hoped the Government would, in accord-
ance with the opinions expressed in the House of
Commons, reflect fairly the opinions of the people
of England, and demand justice for the Poles.
Mr. JOHN SMITH seconded the. solution..

M. LUBLINSKI, a sculptor and a Pole, supported
the resolution, and dwelt with much feeling on the
horrors of the conscription enforced by Russia on
the unhappy Poles. The operation was usually per-
formed in the dead of the night, when an armed
force invaded the houses of the peasants, and carried
off forcibly such male members of the family as were
able to carry arms. These persons were transported
often to a distance of 3,000 miles, some being sent
so far as Tobolsk, in Siberia, and places so remote as
to deprive their families of all hope of ever again
seeing them. No wonder the Poles should have
displayed such noble and determined resistance.
(Hear.) All the Poles wanted was arms—arms!
(Cheers.) Poland was determined to have freedom,
or to die to the last man. If they had arms they
would soon finish Russia, but the Poles were not
able to fight against two giants. Let the interfer-
dom of Prussia be put an end to, and Polish free-
dom would be accomplished. (Cheers.)
The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. Cox, M.P., said he had great pleasure and
satisfaction at being present at a meeting assembled
for so laudable a purpose. Poland has been divided
into three portions, between Austria, Prussia, and
Russia, the latter having the larger part. Austria
was willing to give up the portion allotted to her,
provided it was not to Russia; and he hoped that
Russian Poland would soon throw off the hug of the
Russian bear, and then it would be impossible for
Prussia to hold her share of the spoil. (Hear, hear.)
He believed the English Government were deter-
mined not to permit Prussia to continue in her pre-
sent pernicious course. (Hear, hear.) Sir R. Clif-
ton said the other night, in the House of Commons,
that had there been a free Poland there never would
have been a Crimean war, which cost England so
much in taxation and in blood. (Hear, hear.) This
in itself was a sufficient reason for Englishmen to
advocate the cause of Polish independence. As
France and Austria were with us, if England now
spoke out the matter might be achieved without any
war with Russia. (Cheers.) Believing the cause
to be a noble one he was happy to be present at so
large a meeting to promote it. (Cheers.)
Sir RoBT. CLIFTON, Bart.,lll,P. for Nottingham,
declaring similar sentiments, said the Poles wanted
something more than arms—they wanted a mani-
festation of sympathy so strong, so powerful and
continuous that the British Government could not
resist the demonstration. (Cheers.) It was said
that there were no Poles except those in exile.
He thought the noble conduct of men who, with no
other arms than scythes and bludgeons, accom-
plished such great a3hievements under the glorious
Langiewicz, were not long likely to remain en-
thralled by the chains of the oppressor. Let the
people of England, by a strong and united effort,
show that they willed the freedom of the Poles,
and the Poles would be free. (Hear, hear.) He
hoped England and France, now in combination,
would show the world what they could do for the
cause of freedom. (Cheers.)
Other resolutions in accordance with the objects
of the meeting were proposed and agreed to.
It was then agreed that a memorial based on the
resolutions be forwarded to Lord Palmerston for
presentation to the Queen, and a deputation for
that purpose was appointed.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the
proceedings.

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The annual general meeting of this association
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The report of the association, which had been for
some time printed and circulated, was held as read.

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The CHAIRMAN, who on entering was received
with great applause, said—l have, according to
usual custom—for I think I may say the usual
custom, after the association has met for several
successive years—l have upon this occasion to state
shortly and generally what has taken place in the
affairs of the association during the last year, and
the prospects of the year upon which we are now
entering. But, previous to entering on that quee-
tion, it becomes my duty to state to you generally
that, according to the rules of the society, the
president has to be elected annually. I had the
honour to be president of the association the second
year of its existence, and I was requested this time
last year to continue that presidency another year.
That year expires on this occasion, and it remains
for me now to place in your hands the honours
which you did me the honour of requesting me to
hold up to the present period. I can only say that
I feel greatly flattered by the confidence you placed
in me in desiring that I should continue in the pre-
sidency another year. I hope for the society's
success in the future, but all I can now do is to
resign the presidency into your hands to be filled
up as may seem to you desirable. (Cheers.) lam
happy to state generally that the finances are
flourishing. I say flourishing, because there is a
very considerable amount in the hands of the
society's bankers—about £1,308, At the same
time we have invested a sum of up wards of £2,000,
making a total of £3,869. So far we may say
that the finances of the association are flourish-
ing. On the other hand, we cannot disguise
from you that the number of subscribers is not
so great as I hoped, and as you thought would be
the case. The number of subscribers is only
about a thousand, and I think for a national asso-
ciation such as this, the success of which we„ may
consider as so decided, the increase has not been so
great as one might have expected. I think I am
in a position to state that perhaps the cud of the
association is not understood generally by the pub-
lic, but there arc great advantages, particularly for
officers, who are more interested in the general suc-
ce.,:s of such an association. I therefore make an
apptlatheyia7he rs
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are, free admission to the ground
period of prize shooting and to the review, and also
free admission to the distribution of prizes at the
Crystal Palace, so that there is full value given for
the subscriptions. Perhaps these may not be thought
much of, but I think they are sufficient, particularly
as officers, to induce them to become annual sub-

scribers to the association. There are other subjects
which I may mention which I think will tend to
the advantage of the society. Twelve colonial rifle
associations, and 26 county associations, making in

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all 40 associations, are now in connection with the
National Rifle Association. This matter is of con-
siderable importance, because it proves generally
that the public have full confidence in the rifle re-
gulations and arrangements of the Association, and
have consequently adopted those rules which have
been made here, and which I hope are now becom-
ing the law of the land about rifle associations.
(Cheers.) The shooting, about which some of you
know better than I can have time to do, has been
very progressive, and I may give the instance of a
Wimbledon competitor who, in 1,100 yards, made
seven bulls' eves consecutively. But not to speak of
particular instances, the rifle shooting on the whole
bas been satisfactory, because there are often acci-
dents, and it is only such shooting as proves that
pains and trouble have been taken that can be
considered real good shooting. I think that the
general favour and respect which the rules and re-
gulations laid down by the Association have gained
prove that they have been well considered. Some of
them may perhaps require amendment or modifica-
tion, but generally they have been so thoroughly
well laid down in principle that the practice has been
found correct, useful, and progressively improving.
This a matter of great congratulation, the more so
when we recollect that rifle shooting is one of the
most modern pursuits in which we have been en-
gaged. At the same time it has been curried on on
the Continent, especially in Switzerland; but such
has been our success that we have really put our
foreign friends out of the field. (Cheers•) They
really cannot compete with us. It is a farther proof
of the correctness of our rules that the principles
which originally emanated from our association are
those now generally adopted, not only here, but I
may say in every part of the world. (Cheers.)
There is another matter I will refer to. We have
to congratulate ourselves on this occasion on having
the Prince of Wales as the patron of this association.
(Loud cheers.) I think you will all agree with me
that it is a compliment which we highly appreciate,
not alone from the exalted position of the Prince of
Wales, but because it is a proof that the national
feeling, which has originated spontaneously, and
the feeling and wishes of the country are responded
to from the highest quarters of the State—(cheers)
—are responded to not only by those in office, but
from the Throne ; for we can assume that the fact
of the Prince of Wales becoming our patron is a
proof that her Majesty takes the liveliest interest
in the National Rifle Association. (Cheers.) Ido
not know that I have anything further to add ex-
cept this one remark. Last year a discussion took
place as to how the Queen's prize is to be shot for.
Her Majesty feels most desirous that the rules and
regulations laid down originally by her late illus-
trious Consort, who took the greatest pains and
trouble in going into the question of what rules
should be laid down, should be in no way infringed
upon. I hope that that fact alone will make it
unnecessary to go into any discussion as to a change
of these rules. They were discussed last year, and
I hope that discussion will not be continued.
(Cheers.) His royal highness was concluding by
requesting Gen. Eyre to move the first resolution,
when

Lord ELesso said that, before the business of the
meeting was proceeded with, he wished again to
ask his Royal Highness, in the name of the associa-
tion, to continue president for another year. It might
be thought strange in the vice-president of an asso-
making a motion in violation of its rules, but there
were some rules more honoured in the breach than
in the observance. It was in contemplation to re-
vise some of the rules of the association, but in the
meantime he thought the whole association would
unanimously agree to the nomination he made.
(Loud cheers.)
The Duke of CAMBRIDGE intimated his acqui-
escence. At the same time it was a general rule, of
which he had experienced the value, that rules
should be adhered to, and he trusted that revision,
which was necessary, would speedily be carried out.
Iu ihs uioantimc ho would be highly gratified if
his presence at their meetings (be was sorry it could
not be more frequent) was found to be of advan-
tage. (Cheers.)
Captain TEMPLAR said if alteration was to be
made, now was the time. Ho wished a resolution
to be made allowing a larger share to the Eufield
rifle in the competition for prizes. The resolution
was to allow the Enfield to be used at all competi-
tions, where not expressly excluded by the donor,
and that such an allowance should be made in its
favour as would make its coming into competition
with other rifles a fair one. There was a general
impression about the Enfield rifle not being a good
one, but he thought it was quite a different weapon
from the small bore rifle, and since it was more
suitable for the rank and file of volunteers, the use
of it ought not to be discouraged by other weapons
more delicate, and not so rough and ready, being
brought into competition with it. He believed the
Enfield was popular with volunteers, and if the
council should give them long ranges at Wim-
bledon with something like a fair handicap, they
would be able to demonstrate its great uses.
Lord ELCHO said if he might be allowed he would
second the resolution, since Capt. Templar, without
any concert with them, had anticipated a resolution
the council had come to at a late meeting :—" That
the principle of weighing small bore rifles so as to
equalise the shooting with the regulation long
Enfield be adopted, but that the question of the ap-
plication of the principle, both as regards prizes and
marks, be considered at a future meeting of the
council." He might add that at the next competi-
tion for the Queen's prize they had resolved to
admit 60 competitors, all of whom would have at
least a prize of £5 each with a badge, and the first
30 would have besides a rifle worth £l5. Lord
Eleho also stated, in reply to a question, that the
Enfield would only be admitted to competition
under 600 yards.
In reply to a question from Lord Ranelagh, Lord
ELCHO stated that he expected the expenses of the
association would increase annually with their
prosperity. In reply to some observations by
another gentleman, he said that any change in the
shooting regulations must come from Hythe. To
ensure fairness and obviate complaints that had been
made, the ammunition issued with rifles would be
the same as the ammunition issued at Hythe. For
this year the ammunition would be the same as was
issued for 1862. Further, the competition at
Wimbledon would take place on 6th July instead of
2d July, as last year, which would have been found
very inconvenient. They would have fixed it even
later in the month on account of the weather, but
this could not be done on account of General Hay's
attendance on the Hythe co urses.
Lord WHARNCLIFFE made some suggestions
about good shots being handicapped, humorously
complaining of Anchorites who made rifle shooting
their study, carrying off all their prizes.
Lord ELCHO said, without entering into the moot
question of Epicurean or Anchorite, he would state
that the council had had under consideration (but
had come to nu resolution) the question of handi-
capping good shots, but it would obviate a great
many objections that the shooting for most of the
prizes would be continued over a number of days.
Lord BURY recommended Captain Templar not to
press his resolution, seeing it could only be put as
an amendment,, and it had been anticipated by the
proceedings of the council.
Captain TEMPLAR, in deference to the opinion of
the meeting, withdrew his resolution.
The report was then adopted.
The CHAIRMAN said be was in an awkward posi-
tion, because of remarks having been made which he
was not prepared to endorse, and which he might
yet be held to have endorsed if he allowed them to
pass without comment. He referred to the use of
the Enfield rifle. In his official capacity he was
obliged to take into consideration the economic
question, which he did not intend here to discuss
publicly; but tis far as he was concerned ho was per-
fectly satisfied with the Enfield rifle for the gene-

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