The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-04 00:00:00

w'd THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 18

the ancient and celebrated "Codex Alexandrinus," folio,
1812. This copy is one of the very few printed upon
chum, and is bumptuothly bound.

MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF
Mit. ALDERMAN WOOD.
A crowded meeting of the friends of Mr. Alderman
Thomas Wood was held yesterday afternoon, at the
Sw an with Two Necks; Lad-lane, having been called
by circular. Thy circular was as follows :—" After
the extraordinary decision of the Court of Aldermen
on Saturday last, it his been thought advisable that
the Committee of Alderman Wood's friends should
assemble here, on Thursday next, at one o'clock for
half-past precisely, to consider of the best mode of
keeping alive the present strong expression of public
opinion in favour of the Alderman's claim to fill the
Civic chair."
WILLIAM COATES, Esq., took the chair, and in
doing so said they had been called together
in order that it might be made known
to the friends of Mr. Alderman Wood that his
Committee still intended to watch every opportunity
which presented itself for the attainment of their ob-
ject. The matter had been suffered to drop too soon
last year. He had found that the publication which
had issued from that Committee had been the means
of creating a most extraordinary impression amongst
all kinds of impartial persons.—(Hear, hear.) A
feeling of mystification, amounting almost to disgust,
had arisen out of the decision of the Court of Alder-
men. The Recorder of London congratulated the
Livery upon their being the only Corporation in the
kingdom that had still their ancient privileges left to
them of electing their own Lord Mayor. The indi-
vidual they did elect, by a tremendous majority,
by an immense show of hands over all other com-
petitors, had been rejected by the Court of Alder-
men. It was a perfect farce to talk about privi-
leges if they were not to be permitted to exercise
them fairly and independently.—(Cheers.) As far as
the character of Mr. Alderman Wood was concerned,
that had been altogether established by the decision
of the Livery in Common Hall aasembled. It was
perfectly evident that it was not character that the
Court of Aldermen looked to. The Livery of
London had vindicated Mr Alderman Wood by their
votes of Saturday last. The Livery had shown that
justice should be triumphant. The object of their
meeting that day was to show the world that they
did not intend to dissolve like a rope of sand. They
meant to hold together until they had succeeded
in getting justice done.—(Hear' hear, and eheers.)
They ought all to be prepared for contingencies, and
contrive to strengthen their organisation, and never
cease their agitation until the worthy Alderman was
placed where he deserved to be placed, both as a
matter of justice, and from his own merits and fit-
ness, at the head of this great City.—(Cheers.)
Mr. Alderman WOOD then rose and was received
with loud applause. The worthy Alderman having
expressed his gratitude to those who had so warmly
and so effectively supported him, entered into alength-
ened vindication ofhis conduct, and concluded as follows
The voice of the public can be heard in the House
of Commons, or in the House of Lords, but not in
that little court called the Court of Aldermen. I
will tell you more. Half the business is there done
by canvassing. I was told a short time ago, by a
person, that he would have voted for the if it had not
been for those two bills which I refused to sign.
" Why, that," I said, "is explained in two
minutes—l was then liable, under con venant
for 15,0001." " Why, then," said he " was
not that brought before the Court of Aldermen?" Why
it was brought before the Court of Aldermen, and
forms part of the printed documents. Oh, said he,
"I never heard of it." So, then, I said, you listen to
a charge, and then forget a most important part of
the defence, or say you never heard of it ? Why, the
deed itself was printed and laid before the Court of
Aldermen and if Lord Denman had read it, he
never would hare made the observations which he
did. The election of Lord Mayor is the people's elec-
tion from beginning to end, but now they are de-
prived of that privilege. Here is the people's nomi-
nation treated with the utmost possible contempt.
I do happen to know that some of the Aldermen
themselves were surprised with the result, and
I cannot sufficiently thank the Lord Mayor
for the line of conduct which he pursued. I
am quite sure that he expected no such result
when he left the Mansion-house. What was
done in the Court of Aldermen makes this not my
case only, but that of the citizens of London, for a
system is springing up that is fraught with mischief.
Mr. Deputy MUDDLE then moved the following re-
solution :
" That the Committee of Alderman Wood, in conse-
quence of the great disappointment felt by the Livery at
his rejection by the Court of Aldermen, and of the nume-
rous additional promises of support which they are daily
receiving, announce to his friends that they will continue
to meet from time to time, to watch every opportunity, and
to act upon every occasion, wherein the necessity may
arise, and in which it may be considered useful, to afford
their strenuous exertions to further the important object
of their first formation, in the hope thereby to bring
back to their pristine state the influence of the Livery of
London in Common Hall assembled."
The resolution was put, and carried unanimously.
Mr. SMITH rose with great pleasure to propose a
vote of thanks to The Sun newspaper, for the very
able and talented article which appeared in that paper
on the subject of Alderman Wood's election. It
might be termed an epitome of the matters relating to
Alderman Wood from the commencement.
The CHAIRMAN thought the article ought to be
printed for circulation at the next election for Lord
Mayor.

Ar. Under-Sheriff ANDERTON thought it ought to
be done at once.—(Hear, hear.) It ought to be
published in a cheap form immediately. It would
make the Aldermen ashamed of the part they had
taken.
Mr. Alderman WOOD said he had not the pleasure
of knowing the editor of The Sun but he was ready
to acknowledge that the article which appeared in that
paper would do credit to any man.
The resolution was unanimously agreed to.
That the thanks of the Committee are due to the
Editor of The Sun newspaper, for the explanatory and
able article which appeared in that publication of the
25th September, as well as for his impartial and correct
report of the proceedings at the Common Hall ; and
that the aforesaid article be forthwith published for go.
neral circulation."
Mr. Under-Sheriff ANDERTON hoped that a copy
would be sent to each Alderman.—(Cheers and
laughter.)
Mr. LOCKE then moved, and Mr. WELYORD
seconded the motion—
" That the best, thanks of this meeting be given to
William Coates, Esq., for his powerful advocacy and
unceasing attention to the important duties of Chairman
of this Committee, and that he be requested to continue
his useful and valuable assistance.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks, and the
meeting separated.

MULTIPLICITY OF SUDDEN DEATHS. —Wednesday
Mr. Wakley, M.P., held four inquests on persons who
had died suddenly. The first was at the Calthorp Arms,
Grays Inn-road, on the body of Mrs. Martha Smith, of
Gough-street, who was found dead in her bed on Satur-
day morning. The second was held at the Windsor
Castle, Windsor-street, Islington, on the body of Henry
Willicombe, a child, also found dead in bed. The third
and fourth inquiries were at the Green Man, Ball's-
pond ; the first of them being on the body Mr. J. J.
Davis, aged 31, a manufacturing chemist, of Mott's-
lane. He was out and well, in a gig with a friend, on
Friday morning last, and intended to tak a second drive
in the afternoon. The friend called on him for that
purpose, and found him applying leeches fur pain in the
chest. The leeches were taken off, he complained of
faintness, and was laid on a couch, when suddenly ex-
claiming to his wife, " Oh, my Cary," he turned on his
face and died instantaneously. The other inquest was
on the body of Mr. W. P. Colleen, aged 44, paper-
stainer, of 170, Goswell-street. On Sunday afternoon,
after walking along the New-river, in the above vicinity,
with his wife, he left her at a friend's, and entered the
parlour in which the jury were assembled. He called
for some brandy and water, sipped it, and after joking
a little got up to light a cigar. Whilst doing so he fell
back in his chair, and in five minutes he was a corpse.
Verdict in each case, " Natural death." Mr. Baker,
jun., held a similar number of inquests in the parish, of
St. Luke's and the eastern division of the county, on per-
sons dying suddenly, and verdicts in each of them of
' Death from natural causes" were returned.
THE PENZANCE PIER AND WEST CORNWALL RAIL-
WAY.-A deputation from the Provisional Committee of
the West Cornwall Railway Company, consisting of
Captain Moorsom, John M'Donnell, and Louis Vigurs,
Esqs., met the Town Council of Penzance, by special
appointment, on Friday last, and Capt. Moorsom having
expressed a wish to learn the feelings of the council on
their contemplated undertaking, it was resolved that the
formation of a railway from Penzance to Truro would be
of the greatest advantage to the borough and surrounding
neighbourhood, and was well entitled to their most cor-
dial support. It was also resolved that an early special
meeting of the council should be called for the purpose
of taking this matter into consideration, having reference
also to the improvements of the pier and harbour. The
proceedings were of more than ordinary interest as it was
stated by the deputation that if the railway were carried
out, the Great Western Railway Company would lend the
council half the sum necessary for making the new pier
at Penzance—the estimated cost of which is about
30,000/. Plymouth Journal.
STATE OF THE HOSIERY AND LACE TRADES.—
The wrought cotton hose brunch, which is the principal
manufacture of the villagers fur six miles round Not-
tingham, continues in a very depressed condition, espe-
cially for hose above 33-guage. The cut-up hose trade
is in much the same condition ; if any alteration, a
shade better. The description of goods made upon this
method are so diversified, that many of them approach
in some respects to wrought hose ; but then, in that
case, there is a very material division of labour, the
stockings being completed at three manipulations, by
three different hands, from three descriptions of frames.
The draw,r and pantaloon branch is dull, and the work-
men are again in agitation. The silk branches have not
improved. The lace trade (both bobbin and warp lace)
may be said to be in a tolerable state,, the goods made
finding a market, though not always a good one.—Not-
tingham Review.

UNITED STATES.
LIVERPOO 5, THURSDAY NIGHT.
We have an arrival It this port from the United
States to-day, bringing one day's later news. The
Yacket ship Yorkshire, Captain Bailey, left New
ork on the evening of the 16th ult., ani notwith-
standing a prevalence of easterly winds during two-
thirds of her voyage, crossed the Atlantic in 16 days
from the time of her leaving her pilot at New York,
and taking the one at Liverpool. Her run from Cape
Clear was done in twenty-six hours. This is only
another iustance of the extraordinary performances
of this new and excellent ship, which, under lex able
commander, has made some of the fastest passages on
record.
The news conveyed by this arrival is unimportant.
YELLOW FRYER IN NEW ORLEANS.—We are sorry
to see symptoms of the return in earnest of this an-
nual scourge to our sister city. The New Orleans
papers mention the occurrence of undoubted cases.
The Picayune of the 4th instant, says—There was
one case of yellow fever yesterday in the Cha-
rity Hospital. This, we velieve, is the first case in
that institution this season.
There was no change in the position of the two
great political parties contesting the next Presidential
election.
FROM WASHINGTON.—The Richmond _Enquirer

• ting out some of the secrets of the late Cabinet meetings
at Washington, giving to those meetings, of course, much
more importance than they merit. The correspondent
of the Luquirer says that—
" These proceedings were caused, it is said, by recent
information received at Washington, going to show, in a
manner not to be mistaken, that England is stimulating
Mexico to renew her war upon Texas ; and that Santa
Anna has succeeded in effecting the 14,000,000 loan,
partly through British agency. That the Mexican Mi-
nister at London wrote by the steamer to the Mexican
Admiral commanding the two steam-ships at New York,
instructing him to sail immediately, if they were re-
paired, to Vera Cruz, where he would be met by an-
other steamer from London with stores and amunition ;
if they were not repaired, he must proceed immediately
to Mexico with dispatches. He:therefore.proceeded imme-
diately by land to New Orleans. One of the steamers is
repaired, the other will be in about two weeks. A
reason for this haste, says the Enquirer, is, that the ex-
ertion must be pressed so as to accomplish the invasioi
before the meeting of the Congress of the United States.
It is known that the troops for the invasion of Texas are
in a state of organization.
" In consequence of this state of things, the Enquirer
says:—' A question has been presented to the Cabinet at
Washington—what steps should they immediately adopt?
Whether they should convene an extra session ofCongress ?
Whetht r they should quietly permit the invasion of Texas,
assisted, too, by the instrumentality of England, to proceed
without the slightest interposition on our part ?
Whether they should remonstrate with Mexico against
the course she is pursuing, under the influence of the
British Cabinet ? Whether they should fold their arms
and suffer the fields of Texas again to be drenched with
the blood of her citizens?—or whether they should inter-
pose the shield of the United States ? And whether
they would call an Extra Session of Congress, to advise
and regulate the action of the Executive power ? It
is now said that the Cabinet has been much divided
upon this last proposition ; and, finally, it is determined
for the present to have no extra Congress. A messenger
has, within a day or two, been dispatched to Mexico,
with a strong remonstrance upon the course she is
pursuing.'
" This remonstrance, if true, under all the circum-
stances, would be the most imprudent thing the Go-
vernment has attempted. But the story as to England
is all moonshine."

NEW YORK MARKETS.--A moderate business has
been done in Cotton at the quotations contained in our
Prices Current. Flour is in limited demand at steady
prices. Genesee $4 25, Ohio and Michigan $4 12i to
$4 181, common Southern kinds $4 23 to .?4 50.
Ashes continue in demand at $4 184 for Pots, and $4 44
for Pearls.

STOCK EXCHANGE.-A decided improvement took
place in Stocks this morning.—Pennsylvania Fives ad-
vanced I ; Norwich and Worcester Railroad, 1/ ; Can
ton Co. 1 ; Reading Railroad, ; Mohawk Railroad, 1;
I
Harlem Railroad, ; Long Island, ; and Stonington
per cent. At the Public Stock Exchange Canton
Co. improved 11 ; Norwich and Worcester Railroad,
l/ ; and Mohawk * per cent.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
PORTSMOUTH, OCT. 2.—The authorities of this borough
are busily stirring themselves in the matter of how best
to celebrate the arrival of the King of the Fiench at this
port. All are zealous in the endeavour to give becoming
eclat to the visit of so important a potentate, but of
course many conflicting opinions are offered upon the
subject. The report of the intention of the naval officers
in commission at this port to give a splendid ball and
supper to the officers of the French squadron in the
Royal Naval College, mentioned by us on Monday, is
well-founded, but has, we are informed, met with most
violent opposition from officers on half-pay, retired, &c.,
who consider the proposition looks like exclusion to
them. The consequence is, that nothing is yet resolved
upon in the way of preparation. We trust, however,
that the dissension thus created will soon subside and
give place to an unanimous feeling of desire to co-operate
with each other in the endeavour to render the reception
of the French officers at this first naval port in the
world a subject of lasting remembrance. The credit of
the officers at the port is involved and the honour of the
service at stake in the rapidly forthcoming meeting.
Let Not, then, any party feeling mar the carrying out of
those arrangements so essential to the preservation of a
good feeling between the two services. At all events,
let not good breeding be sacrificed in the endeavour to
exclude those officers from subscribing who happen to be
on the long list of those '° out of commission."
The Devon lighter arrived this morning from Devon-
port with stores.
The Osprey, 12, Commander Patten, left the harbour
this morning for Spithead, under canvas, with a spank-
ing breeze, indeed, almost a gale, which, however, did
not show off her sailing qualities to any very great ad-
vantage. She shipped one or two seas in her passage
near the Spit-buoy, although not crowded with sail.
The impression created was not near so favourable as
that made by the Pantaloon yesterday, which went out
in dashing style.
A Danish frigate, of 50 guns, supposed to be the
Thetis, from Tangiers, was observed beating up St.
Helen's-roads this morning, apparently with the endea-
hvoauzer
having
anchoragevminagkienegmetheen,aadh
ter e being
he
adbut a thick
heavy sea run-
ning and a fresh gale blowing at the time, she did not
succeed, but brought up and anchored off St. Helen's.
The Apollo, 8, troop-ship, Commander W. Maclean,
arrived this morning from Quebec in St. Helen's-roads
with troops, where she was obliged to anchor, the fresh-
ness of the gale preventing her making any further way
towards the harbour.

The St. Vincent, 120 ; Queen, 110 ; and Caledonia,
120, are expected to arrive at Spithead the latter part of
this week, to increase the respectability of the force
already assembled there to greet the arrival of the
French squadron.
OCT. 3.—. The Clio, 16, Commander Fitzjames, arrived
in the the night from China, with sycee silver on board.
She anchored at Spithead and saluted the Commander-
in-Chief at sunrise this morning.
The Apollo, troop-ship, Commander Maclean, with
troops from Quebec, which arrived yesterday at St.
Helen's, was not observable this morning. It is be-
lieved she has gone round to Chatham to disembark.
The Danish frigate Thetis, 50, saluted the Port-
Admiral this morning.
The Cornwallis, 72, Captain Richards, flag of Vice-
Admiral Sir W. Parker, is expected, as also are the St.
Vincent and Queen, at Spithead hourly, a very favour-
able wind having been blowing all day.

lOT AT THB WALLSALL RACES.—About five
o'clock. on Wednesday afternoon last, an alarming scene
took place on the race-course, facing the grand stand.
Mr. Jones, who preferred an information a week since
against William 'Towson, the driver of the Birmingham
and Walsall coach, was recognised by some persons on
the race-course, when an instantaneous attack was made
upon him, and cries from all quarters were heard of
" Down with him, kill him," &c. Two of the Walsall
police, Jennings and Thomas Smith, perceiving Jones in
the hands of the infuriated mob, rushed to his assistance,
and soon became hemmed in. The crowd was now
about fifteen hundred strong, and the cries and shrieks
increased from all quarters. Notwithstanding the pres-
sure, which was very great, the two constables, at
the risk of their lives, gallantly fought their
way through the infuriated mob, and ultimately
succeeded in placing Jones in the grand stand.
Thus baffled, the fury of the rioters was now directed
against the police-constables, when, fortunately at this
critical juncture, Mr. Rofe, the chief constable, came up,
and at once proceeded to the rescue of his men. After
considerable difficulty, he being literally lifted over the
heads of some of the better disposed, succeeded in reach-
ing the spot where Jennings and Smith were defending
themselves, the mob increasing every minute, and hem-
ming them in more closely. The situation of the officers
now becoming extremely perilous, and Mr. Rofe finding
expostulation useless, drew a pistol from his breast
ooket, which caused the mob to fall back, and thus " a
ring" was formed. At this moment a large stone was
thrown by one of the mob, which struck Mr. Rofe on the
head, perforating his hat, and laying the skull bare.
Although the blow stunned him for the moment, and
covered him with blood, Mr. Rofe still kept fighting his
way through the crowd with the other constables, and
the party finally extricated themselves, capturing one of
the ringleaders, whom they succeeded, after some diffi-
culty, and amidst showers of stones, in safely lodging in
the borough gaol. Mr. Role, with an increased force,
immediately returned to the race-course, and conveyed
Jones in safety out of the town.—B /run/wham Journal
MR. ALDERMAN WOOD AND THE MAYORALTY.—
Yesterday a meeting of the friends of Alderman Thomas
Wood took place at the Swan with Two Necks, Lad-
lane, to consider of " the best mode of keeping alive the
present strong expression of public opinion in favour of
the Alderman's claim to fill the civic chair." Mr. Wm.
Coates was called to the chair. Mr. Alderman Wood
addressed the meeting at great length, complaining of
the Times newspaper. Mr. Deputy Muddell then pro-
posed the following resolution :—" That Mr. Alderman
Wood's Committee, in consequence of the great disap-
pointment felt by the Livery at his rejection by the Court
of Aldermen, and of the numerous additional promises
of support which they are daily receiving, announce to
his friends that they will continue to meet from time to
time to watch every opportunity, and to act upon every
occasion wherein the necessity may arise, and in which it
may he considered useful for them to afford their stre-
nuous exertions to further the important object of their
first formation, in the hope thereby to bring back to
their pristine state the influence of the Livery of Landon
in Common Hall assembled." The resolution was unani-
mously carried, and the meeting separated.

DEPARTURE OF THE QUEEN
FROM SCOT LAND.

Her Majesty, Prince Albert, and suite left Blair
Athol at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning, passed
through Dunkeld and Cupar Angus, and reached
Dundee at half-past three. Her Majesty was re-
ceived by the local authorities, several of whom, in-
cluding the Provost and magistrates, had gone for-
ward to Lochee to meet the royal cavalcade ; but
some accident happened to the vehicle which contained
the Provost and his companions, and they were ac-
cordingly prevented from taking their part in the
pageant.

On arriving at the superb structure in the form of
a triumphal arch, which was erected on the occasion
of her Majesty's landing here, her Majesty was
loudly applauded by the people. Her Majesty wore
a black silk dress and black bonnet, with a shepherd's
plaid thrown over her shoulders. The Prince was
attired in half mourning, as was also the Princess
Royal, who accompanied her royal parents as they
walked through the reckless crowds who thronged
the quays in unrestrained disorder.
At the top of the quay Dean of Guild Thorns apo-
logised to her Majesty for the absence of the Pro-

vost, and the greedy crowd, who are no respecters of
persons, and do not recognise the divinity which
hedges a Sovereign, began to press in upon her Ala-
jesty in awful confusion. Her Majesty preserved her
courage in the midst of all this danger, which cer-
tainly reflected much disgrace upon the authorities.
The 60th Rifles, however, who formed the guard of
honour at the Pierhead, seeing the imminence of the
danger, and the palpable insufficiency of the Dog-
berries and Verges, who quietly permitted this dis-
graceful scene to continue, came down towards the
floating pier, and kept the profanum vulgus at bay
with their bayonets.

With the crowd still passing around her, however,
her Majesty took a cordial farewell of Lord Glenlyon,
and he called out for the Hon. Captain James Mur-
ray, who came forward, and was warmly shaken by
the hand by her Majesty, and the Prince. Captain
Murray followed her Majesty to Woolwich in the
Eclair. Her Majesty having once more bid adieu to
Lord Glenlyon and his brother, Prince Albert led the
Princess Royal down to the pier, and Lord Charles
Wellesley and Sir E. Bowater handed her Majesty
to the barge, in which Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence
was in waiting to receive his illustrious charge. The
barge was then rowed off to the royal yacht, which
was smoking away in the offing ; and within half an
hour the squadron got under weigh and steamed
down the Frith of Tay.
After a boisterous passage the fleet reached the
Nore at half-past nine on Thursday morning.
On passing Sheerness the Victoria and Albert was
saluted by the Camperdown flag-ship, moored at the
mouth of the Medway.
Off Shellhaven the royal yacht lay too and awaited
the arrival of the Black Eagle, which up to this point
had been about a mile in the rear. Here the latter
vessel took the lead, piloting the route of the Victoria
and Albert thenceforward to Woolwich.

The William Joliffe, Calais boat, the Red Rover,
the Duchess of Kent, and several other steamers met
the royal squadron in Gravesend Reach, and saluted
the presence of her Majesty, their respective crews
cheering the royal party (who still remained on deck)
most enthusiastically. _

The squadron arrived off Gravesend at a quarter
past twelve o'clock, and were received with a royal
salute from Tilbury Fort. Salutes were also fired
from batteries stationed at the various pier-heads; and
the progress of the roysi yacht was observed by many
thousand spectators, who thronged every available
point along the shore from whence a glimpse could
be obtained.

The run from Gravesend to Woolwich occupied
about one hour and a half.

ARRIVAL OF HER MAJESTYI
WOOLWICH, THURSDAY.
The announcement that her Most Gracious Ma

jesty and Prince Albert would disembark some time
this day at Woolwich, from her excursion to Blair
Athol, attracted, as is usual on all such occasions, a
great number of persons to that town, to get a glimpse
of the royal personages. It was stated that her Majesty
would arrive at Woolwich before noon, but long
ere that time large crowds were assembled in the town,
which were continually augmented as every fresh
steam-boat from London arrived with its crowded
deck. Groups of persons were to be seen in all direc-
tions near the point of debarkation casting anxious looks
down the river. They were, however, doomed to a
long disappointment, for it was not till half-past one
that the firing of cannon from the Waterman steam-
boat, No. 12, announced that the royal yacht was in
view.

The different official persons whose duty it is on
all such occasions as the present to receive her Ma-
jesty, and the different officers of the garrison, were
prepared from an early hour to receive her Majesty;
and when it became known that the royal yacht was
approaching, every arrangement for her reception
was executed in the most prompt and orderly
manner. As the splendid and powerful _ steam-
vessel appropriated to convey her Majesty and
her Royal Consort on their marine excursion neared
the pier, a salute was fired from the Royal Arsenal,
and the band played the National Anthem. The
9th battalion of the Royal Artillery and the Sappers
and Miners were drawn up in front of the Arsenal,
and the Royal Marines were drawn up at the Dock-
yard, where her Majesty landed. It was now two
o'clock, and a vast concourse of persons were assem-
bled in the Dockyard to welcome her Majesty, after
her sojourn in the north. Her Majesty, on landing
was received by -Lord Bloomfield and Sir G. Cock-
burn, and several other officers of both services. The
band played the National Anthem, and a salute
was fired from the Dockyard as her Majesty landed,
and loud and hearty cheers greeted the royal per-
sonages as they passed through the crowd of specta-
tors who were assembled on the occasion. Little
more than three weeks since we had occasion to
observe, with regret, that neither the Queen
roe we z happy nor Prince Albert looked as well as we
are sure her loyal and loving subjects would
wish;
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to state that the northern
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e the royal couple, for as her Majesty appeared " fresh
from ocean," she seemed to enjoy the best health.
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Her Majesty looked extremely well, as did also Prince
Albert. There were five carriages in readiness, and a
party of the 17th Lancers, who arrived in Woolwich
yesterday from Hounslow, which formed the royal
cortege. They were drawn up at a short distance
from the pier. Her Majesty and Prince Albert and
the Princess Royal entered the first carriage. The
Earl of Liverpool, the Earl of Aberdeen,
and the other individuals who accompanied
her Majesty, occupied the other carriages, which
drove to the terminus of the Great Western Railway,
at Paddington. At Greenwich the usual preparations
were made in honour of her Majesty by the authori-
ties there; and along the road from Woolwich to the
terminus at Paddington her Majesty was received
with every demonstration of respect and affection.

The health of the Hon. Mrs. Anson is satisfactori
improving.
Their Serene Highnesses Prince Ernest of Nesse
Philipsthal and Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar
arrived in town yesterday afternoon from the Conti-
nent. Their Serene Highnesses landed at the Tower-
stairs from the Antwerp steam-packet. Prince Ernest
of Hesse Philipstfial proceeded to Fenton's Hotel, St.
James's-street.

Lord Kinnaird, accompanied by Mr. Sheill and
Mr. Webster, had an interview with the Earl of Dal-
housie yesterday afternoon, at the office of the Board
of Trade, on the subject of the Dundee and Perth
Railway.
Sir Robert Peel arrived at his residence in White-
hall-gardens yesterday, from Brighton. Count Ne -
selrode had an interview with the Right Hon. Baronet.
A deputation from the Churnet Valley Railway,
consisting of Mr. P. Hubbersty, Mr. Robert Bromley,
and Mr. George Gregory, had an interview with the
Earl of Dalhousie on Wednesday, respecting the
branch line to Derby, by Ashboun.
Mr. Everett, the American Minister, transacted
business 7esterday at the Foreign-office.
Mr. rederick Ricketts, Chairman, Mr. James
Gibbs, Deputy-Chairman, Mr. W. Watson, Mr.
Charles Fripp, and Mr. B. Badbam, Secretary, a
deputation from the Bristol and Exeter. Railway
Company, had an interview yesterday with the Earl
of Dalhousie, at the Board of Trade.

The Adjutant-General to the Forces had an inter-
view with the Duke of Wellington yesterday, at the
office of the Commander-in-Chief, in the Horse
Guards.

Dispatches—were sent off yesterday evening, from
the Colonial-office, for Sir Charles Metcalfe, Governor
of Canada ; and also for the Governors of the other
North American provinces.

Baron Brunnow, the Russian Minister, had a din
ner party yesterday at Ashburnham House.

VISIT OF THE KING OF THE
FRENCH TO ENGLAND.

PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY EVENING.
A public meeting of the inhabitants of the borough of
Portsmouth was held to-day at the Sessions-house, for
the purpose of adopting measures to give a suitable re-
ception to his Majesty on his visit to this country. The
meeting was convened by the Mayor, in conformity with
the expressed wishes of a number of the principal resi-
dents of the borough, who issued a public circular,
calling upon the inhabitants to assemble, " to take into
consideration the best means of doing honour to our
most gracious Sovereign's illustrious guest, on his ar-
rival, in acknowledgment of the brilliant reception of her
Majesty on her late visit to the French dominions."
Shortly after twelve o'clock, the hour appointed for
the meeting to assemble, the chair was taken by the
Mayor, who briefly stated the object for which the in-
habitants had met, and hoped that they would not allow
so favourable an opportunity to pass of expressing to his
Majesty the King of the French, on his landing at their
port, the high estimation in which he was held by the
people of England. On the occasion of her Majesty's
visit to Franca last year every hospitality was shown
by the French to all who accompanied her Majesty,
whether in a civil or military capacity, and he hoped
that they would not be outdone even in courtesy and
hospitality by their brave neighbours, but would show
the same attention to all his Majesty's suite, and to
the officers of his squadron, as was exhibited to her
Majesty's suite and the officers of the British squadron.
Mr. Hoskins, the ex-Mayor, Dr. Scott, and several
other gentlemen, addressed the meeting, all of whom
highly eulogised the conduct of his Majesty for his
anxious desire to preserve the good understanding be-
tween France and England, and to encourage and pro-
mote feelings of kindness and friendship between the
inhabitants of the two countries. It was resolved at the
meeting to invite the officers of the French squadron to
a public dinner during their stay at Portsmouth, and a
Committee was formed to make the necessary ar-
rangements,
The officers of her Majesty's ships at this port are also
getting up an entertainment, to which they propose in-
viting the officers of the French squadron. This is to
be a ball and supper, and it promises to bo a very bril-
liant affair: It is confined to naval officers at present in
commission, of which there are a considerable number
now here, each of whom will be allowed a given number
of tickets for distribution. During the whole time the
French squadron remains here, Portsmouth will be a
continued scene of gaiety. The officers of the regiments
doing garrison duty also intend to entertain the French
officers, and other entertainments are spoken o£
His Majesty the King of the French is expected here
early next week ; the particular day is not named, as it
is supposed that the exact time of his Majesty's embar-
kation at Treport will be governed entirely by the state
of the weather. His Majesty will be accompanied by a
squadron of eight vessels, which will take up their moor-
ings in the harbour.
It is rumoured that his Royal Highness the Prince de
Joinville will accompany his Majesty on his visit to the
Queen, but that he will not take the command of the
squadron, which is to be under the command of Vice-
Admiral La Susse.