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      The Cotj 6 t . —Her Majesty accompanied by her husband and children passed Friday night on board the royal yacht in Yarmouth roads , and on Saturday and Sunday visited Jersey , Guernsey , and Alderney , returning to Osborne at ten o ' clock on Monday morningf Sir George Lewis was the Secretary of State in attendance . Wednesday was the Duchess of Kent ' s birthday and the Queen and the Prince Consort gave their annual dinner and holiday to the seamen and marines of the royal yachts , the

      detachment of infantry , the Trinity House and Coast Guard men stationed at East Cowes , and the labourers and workmen , with their wives , employed at Osborne . The numbers entertained amounted to nearly 600 , for whom dinner was prepared in tents erected on the lawn . After the dinner her Majesty took her place in a marquee , and remained to witness the rustic games and races which continued till past seven o ' clock . In the evening the Queen gave a party and a short concert .

      The Pkincb of Wales . —On Monday his royal highness visited Glasgow , and after examining the manufactures and curiosities of the city drove to the residence , of Sir James Maxwell , of Pollok , to luncheon . The party then returned to the city , and visited the Royal Exchange , Queen-street , where the crowd loudly cheered him . He then left for Edinburgh . Her Majesty at Jersey . — A Jersey contemporary of Saturday last says : —The Queen paid a flying visit to this island to-day . At about 9 a . m . the Royal squadron came to anchor opposite Elizabeth Castle , amid a salute from that picturesque old fortress , and the bailiff and a deputation

      Pontefract Elecxion . —The case of Mr . Overend has been referred to Sir George Grey and Sir John PaMngton , arid these gentlemen will ask the aid of Sir J . Coleridge as umpire . British Association . —The British Association for the Promotion of Science holds its anniversary meetings this year at Aberdeen . The first meeting will be opened by the Prince Consort , as president of the society , on the 14 th of September , and his Royal Highness has , we understand , expressed his intention of being present during the business of the first two days . Arrangements have been made for holding an exhibition of ancient relics , representative of historical facts and genealogical remains connected with the north of Scotland ; and several concerts are to be given in the new Music-hall which is to be opened on this occasion .

      Public Health . —The Registrar-General ' s returns exhibit a further , though slight , decrease in the number of deaths for the past week ; but the public health , the registrar adds , is far from being in a satisfactory condition . The total number of deaths was 1 , 296 , those from diarrhoea numbering 296 . The number of births was 1 , 762 . The Deaneky of Ripon . — Lord . Palrnerston has conferred this office upon the Kev . Thomas Gamier , B . C . I ..., rector of Trinity Church , Marylebone . The new dean is a son of the Dean of Winchester , and was educated at Worcester College , Oxford , where he graduated in 1830 , and became a Fellow in All Souls ' . He was for many years chaplain to the House of Commons . He is an ardent supporter of the evangelical section of the Church . The rectory of Trinity , which has been conferred on the Rev , Mr . Cadman , is worth . £ 1 , 030 a year . .

      The Journeymen- Bakers . —The journeymen bakers of the metropolis have for a long time been agitating for a reduction of their hours of labour , and for a cessation of night work , and the moderation of their views may be understood when it is said that twelve hours a day is the time they desire to restrict work to . The bakers have a . reasonable case , if they could only convince their employers ,, and get people not to insist upon hot rolls of a morning . .

      from "the States" having boarded the Royal yacht , they brought back the news that her Majesty would shortly laud . Accordingly at about 11 o ' clock the Queen , the Prince Consort , and the Royal party landed in boats-at the Victoria pier , a structure of solid granite , enclosing one side of the harbour , a quarter of a mile in length , and were received by " the States , " the military authorities ( except the Lieutenant-Grovernor , who is not at present in the island ) , and a vast concourse of people . After making a circuit of the principal streets the Queen proceeded to the New Victoria College , where she was received by the Principal ( Dr . Henderson ) the Bishop of Winchester ( who

      happens to be visiting this distant part of his diocese ) , and the principal inhabitants . Here her Majesty seemed struck with the handsome design of the great hall ( which contains a good copy of her own portrait , by Winterhalter , ) and the view from the window , but her stay was short ; no address had been prepared and after writing her name on a piece of paper ( no book being at hand ) , the Queen and Royal party departed , made . another circuit of the town , and re-embarked at 1 o ' clock . Considering that the whole of the arrangements were extemporised , the thing went off very well . The weather , as usual , was splendid , and the scene

      at certain points , the harbour and the college , are of great beauty . Not less remarkable was the orderly good humour of the people . Although there did not appear to be a single policeman in the place—only a few gentlemen acting as special constables—and the population is of tho character called ¦ " mixed , " , the contrast with a London mob was wonderful . There was not a symptom of disorder , and , though a little exuberant and demonstrative in their loyalty , the spirit which animated them was not to bo mistaken ; aud her Majostyand the Prince evidently appreciated the warmth of their greetings . Sir George Lewis , the Homo Secretary , was in attendance on the Queen .

      Election News . —At tho election of a now raombor for Devonport , in tho place of Mr . Wilson , the candidates were Mr . Forrand , Conservative , and Sir A . Bullcr , Whig . Tho latter was returned by a majority of 75 . —Iu Bcrwiek-upon-Twccd the canvassing is going on with Mr . Hodgson , as Liberal , and Mr . Marjoribanks , us Conservative . —In South Shropshire Sir Baldwin Loighton comes out as a Liberal Conservative , for tho scut vacatod by tho death of Mr . Olive . It is likely ho will bo unopposed . —Tho nomination of a candidate for Hertford in tho room of tho Right Hon . F . W . Cowpor , Vico

      President of the Board of Trade , took place on Thursday . He is opposed by Mr . Dimsdalo , Conservative . Tho show of hands was declarod to bo in favour of Mr . Dimsdalo , and a poll was demanded . — Mr . Joseph Somos , tho shipowner of Blaokwall , is about to seek tho suffrages of tho olectors of Hull . p rjPHTHnjiiA . —Wo find another romodv against this dreadful disorder recommended in tho union Medioala by Dr . Roche , tt consists of irrigations of the throat with salt wator , continued almost without intermission ; tho patient lying on his side , with a basin under his mouth to roceivo tho liquid running out , while a thin jot of salt water is directed upon tho tonsils and otjior swollen parts with an irrlgator .

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      - — - ?—— - . ¦ .. ¦'¦ ¦ ENTRY INTO PARIS OF THE ARMY OF ITALY . The triumphal reception of this division of the French legions took place on Sunday in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators . The preparations were most extensive and splendid as to decoration , but the effect was marred by heavy showers of rain which occurred during the procession . Seats were erected for nearly 20 , 000 people around the Place Vendome . The greater part ¦ of the Corps Diplomatique were present . The Emperor left the Tuileries at a quarter to

      nine , and proceeded by the . Rue Rivoli to the Bastille , whore , at nine o ' clock precisely , he found the leading column of the army of Italy in readiness to march onwards . lip placed himself at the head of the column , and gave the signal to proceed , within two or three minutes of his arrival at the place . Tho reception was rather cold to the Porte St . Denis ; from thence westward , the cries were loud , frequent , and hearty . " Vive l'Empcror ! " was cried very generally -, but the favourite cry was , beyond all doubt , " Vive la ligne ! " exactl

      Tho Emperor reached tho Place Vcnddmo y at half-past 10 . Tho Eiupross and the Imperial Prince ha , d arrived half an hour previously , and had taken the places prepared for them . The Prince wore his uniform of a corporal of Gronadiors , and drow his sword and placed it at the carry when tho Emperor appeared . His Majesty , approachlng tho balcony , saluted tho Empress , and then turned his horse round facing the Napoleon Column , to see tho marching past . Marshal ltandon , tho ministor at war , Marshal Magnon , tho commander-in-chief of the army of Paris , and tho Emperor ' s personal staff , ranged themselves immediately behind him . Prince Napoleon took no part in tho procession . At the head of tho prooossion came tho woundod , and commanded

      after them came tho Imperial . Guard , by Marshal Rcgnault Saint Jean d'Angoly , an elderly looking man , with white \ uiir , mustaches , nml imperial . Tho Artillery and ISngineors of tho G uard brought up tho roar , and whon thoy had gono by , Marshal uegnault Saint Joan d'Angoly ) ordering his stair to follow tho lino of march , movod to tho roar of tho Emperor , and ranged himself by tho side of Marshals Bandon and Vaillant . This order was followed , in accordance with military usage , by the . four marshals commanding tho four corps d ' nrmo © , which followed in succession , viz ., Marshals Baraguay d ' HUliers , M ' Muhon ( Ouko of Magenta ) , Canrobprt , and Niol . M'Mnhon and Mlol , like Rognnult St . Joan d'Angoly . aro marshals oroatocl In Italy during tho campaign just ooncludcd . They wore all

      exceedingly well received on the Place Vendome ; but the favourite beyond all question was Marshal M'Mahon . His appearance was saluted by waving of handkerchiefs from all parts of the place at once , and bravoes which lasted for several minutes . General Forey was nailed with a storm of applause . The generals returned the cheers of the public by raising the sword-hilt to the height of the face and boding repeatedly . Many officers of lesser rank came in for a share of special applause , while the flags , riddled with balls , called forth expressions of frantic delight . At eleven o ' clock the rain came down very smartly , and in less than five minutes half the tribunes were evacuated . This shower did not however last long ; bits of blue sky began to appear , and many of the ladies who had taken shelter under the tents made

      tribunes and under improvised by raising the ample velvet hangings which bordered the front of them , came back to their seats . In a quarter of an hour , however , another thunder shower came down . Presently a regular water-spout , in comparison with which the preceding showers were mere sprinklings ¦ wetted people through in a few moments . All this while the Emperor and his marshals sat on their horses , wet through to the skin . The rain ceased a little before the Horse Artillery of the Guard , which closed the cortege , had marched past , arid the Emperor , without losing a moment , set spurs to his horse , and , followed by his marshals and staff , proceeded to the Tuileries . It was just half-past two when the review was over , so the Emperor sat exactly four hours on horseback , seeing troops march by without intermission all the time . THE EMPEROR'S SPEECH . In the evening a grand banquet , to which 300 persons were invited , was given by his Majesty the Emperor , to the principal cliiefs of the army , in the Salle des JEtats . At the close of which the Emperor spoke as follows : — "The joy I experience at findingmyself agairi with most of the chiefs of the army of Italy would be complete if it were riot tinged with the regret to behold soon the dissolution of the elements of a force so well organised and formidable . As Sovereign arid as Commander-iii-Chief , I thank , you again for your confidence ; It was flattering to > me , who had never commanded an army , to find so much obedience on the part of men who had great experience in warfare . If success has crowned our efforts ,-1 am happy to attribute -the greater part of it to those skilful and devoted Generals who

      rendered my . command easy , because , animated with tho sacred fire , they have incessantly given the example of duty and of disregard of death . A portion of our soldiers are about to return to their homes ; you yourselves are about to resume the occupations of peace . Nevertheless , do not forget what we have done together . Let the remembrance of obstacles overcome , of dangers eluded , of imperfections discovered , be ever present to your mind , for to the warrior past experience is science . In commemoration of the Italian campaign I shall distribute a medal to all who took part in it , and I wish that today you may be the first to wear it . May it recall me sometimes to your memory , and while reading the glorious names engraved thereon let each exclaim , * If France has done so much for a people who is her friend , what would she not do for her own independence V I propose the health of the army . "

      THE FETE OF NAPOLEON . On Monday this festival came off , but must be described this year as a holiday , and but little more . The gratis performances at the theatre were as usual , well attended ; tho usual open-air exhibitions have been going qn in the Placo des Invahdes , and there will bo the usual fireworks in the ovoning : but tho illuminations in the Place do la Concordo and the Champs Elysuos were poor indeed . Instead ol those myriads of lights which were wont to torm long walls of light in tho grand avenue , there was but a single row of little Vauxhall lamps , and one row of Chinese lantborns under ¦ ?>•<« ' ^ * J ™ economy in tho decorations , was highly no « o 88 % ' for the expenses of Sunday were t ™ m "J" g much has Wn said about them , that the inunicipahty lias thought it nocossury to promulgate ) the statement that the contribution from the ^ % . ^^ wards thorn was only 2 O . O 0 O / . sterling . I ho ros > ot tho money caiuo from " other sources , " which arcno ? Spy indicated , but aro «^ fy « * ^ ft , * * fiiirnlus of tho last war loan . It ruined lor two or thwoffiSlw in tlw mdrnln & ond again In the afternoon .

      The Amnesty. Titf Moniteur Of Wednesday ...

      THE AMNESTY . Titf Moniteur of Wednesday contained tho folr lo ring Imperial decree : "A All and entire ^ m ty s granted to nil persons sentenced for political crimes and offbocos , or those who have been the ; object of any measures taken for public > security . " On the noxt day it announced that" AU warnings which have boon givon to the newspapers in France and tho colonies are to bo considered as non-issued

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 20, 1859, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_20081859/page/7/