covered about eight o'clock a.m., workmen having been employed until three o'clock in the mill. The police and fire-brigade's hose, the river engine, and the River Tyne Commissioners' water engines were brought into play early in the forenoon, but they had no effect upon the mill, as there was no abatement of the conflagration there until the roof and part of the walls fell in. A portion of the burning building was immediately under the high-level bridge. The bridge consists of two terraces. The uppermost one is a portion of the Great North-Eastern Railway system, along which passes the traffic between the south and Newcastle and Scotland; the lower one is a roadway connecting Newcastle and Gateshead, and along which a large amount of foot-passenger and carriage traffic between the two towns goes daily. The high-level bridge is built in sections. The framework on the roadway is iron, but it is laid with wood and asphalte; and when the flames in the mill got vent, they set fire to the woodwork on the lower roadway of the bridge, in the section next to Newcastle; but, happily, from the peculiar construction of the bridge, and the great exertions of the workmen and firemen, the flames were confined within that section, though at one time, from the inflammable nature of the timber on the roadway, it was feared that the fire would extend the entire length of the bridge, and leave the fine structure a huge iron skeleton. The foot-passenger and carriage traffic had to be diverted back to the old channel across Tyne-bridge, until the repairs were made upon the high level. But as no injury was done to the railway line, there was no obstruction to the trains between the north and south. 29. REFORM MEETING IN THE METROPOLIS.-A demonstration in favour of Reform took place this evening in Trafalgar-square. At eight o'clock about 10,000 people had assembled, completely filling the large square in which the fountains are situated; the broad terrace in front of the National Gallery was also crowded. Soon after eight o'clock a procession of about 1000 people arrived from Clerkenwell-green, headed by a brass band composed of Cubitt's workmen, and accompanied by two large red flags, one surmounted by the cap of liberty, and the other having inscribed upon it "Reform." The pedestal of Nelson's pillar formed an excellent platform for the speakers. Mr. Lucraft was called to the chair, and opened the proceedings by saying the working men had again been betrayed. The rallying cry of Reformers must now be "Gladstone and Liberty!" The following resolutions were adopted : "That this meeting is of opinion that the Cabinet of Earl Russell are deserving of censure for not having advised Her Majesty to dissolve the present anti-Reform Parliament, and hereby declares that it will not in future support any measure of reform short of registered manhood suffrage" "That this meeting views with alarm the advent of the Tories to power, as being destructive to freedom at home and favourable to despotism abroad." The chairman then declared the meeting adjourned until the next evening, and then to be held in Whitehall-gardens. Immediately afterwards the vast assemblage proceeded from the square to the residence of Mr. Gladstone, in Carlton-gardens; and on arriving there the crowd completely filled not only the large space in front of the house, but also the extensive area between Pall-mall and the Duke of York's monument. On the crowd being brought to a halt, the ringing cheers and cries of “Gladstone" soon brought the servant of the right hon. gentleman to the door, who, in reply to the inquiries of the leaders of the people, assured them that Mr. Gladstone was from home. Loud and continued cries were then raised for Mrs. Gladstone, accompanied with great cheering. After the lapse of a few minutes that lady, accompanied by her two daughters, made her appearance in the balcony, when she was greeted with repeated rounds of cheering and clapping of hands, accompanied by vociferous cries of "Gladstone for ever." The assemblage appeared to be almost entirely composed of respectable artisans. There must have been from 7000 to 8000 persons present. On leaving Carltongardens the crowd proceeded into Pall-mall, and nearly the whole mass again assembled opposite the Reform Club-house, where the cheering was again renewed and answered by several gentlemen, members of Parliament and others, assembled at the windows and doors of the club. The windows of the houses in Pall-mall were all lined with spectators. The next point to which the attention of the people was directed was the Carlton or Conservative Club, where several gentlemen were sitting at the open windows, and others standing on the steps leading to the entrance-hall. The hootings and groans now became as strong and general as the cheering had been hitherto, interspersed with cries of "Down with the Tories," "Down with Lord Derby," "Down with the Adullamites." This was kept up for fully half an hour, only ceasing when the people had fairly exhausted themselves. The great majority of the crowd now began to disperse in obedience to a cry of " Home," very generally raised, but some cries were also raised of "To Lord Elcho's," whither some 500 proceeded, but on arriving in St. James's-street they found a strong body of police drawn up in front of his lordship's house, and after venting their feelings by giving three groans for "Elcho," they dispersed, but it was eleven o'clock before St. James's-street and Pall-mall resumed their wonted quiet appearance. During the whole time these scenes were being enacted there were no stones or other missiles thrown, nor any indication whatever shown of a riotous character. 30. THE ATLANTIC CABLE.-DEPARTURE OF THE "GREAT EASTERN."-The "Great Eastern" steamer, with the Atlantic cable, left the Medway shortly after noon to-day, under her own steam, in charge of Mr. Moore, pilot, and accompanied by H.M. steamer "Adder" to conduct her past the Nore. A large number of other steamers were also in attendance. She proceeded direct to Berehaven, Ireland. On reaching Garrison Point she was loudly cheered by a large concourse of spectators as she steamed past. JULY. 2. ACCIDENT TO THE PRINCE OF WALES.-An accident, of which the consequences might have been very serious, happened to the Prince of Wales in Rotten-row, about a quarter past one o'clock this afternoon. His Royal Highness, who was riding at a foot pace with one of his Equerries and two ladies, had just reached the extreme end of the Row, nearest to Queen's-gate, and was in the act of turning, when a gentleman, who seemed to have lost all control over his horse, suddenly dashed at full speed down the incline, and into the very midst of the party. The Prince's horse, being right in the path of the charging horseman, and receiving the shock on its flank, or shoulder, was instantly knocked down, turning over like a rabbit struck by shot, and apparently rolling upon its rider, while the intruder passed clear over both. For a moment it seemed impossible that the Prince could escape without injury to life or limb from the struggles of his own horse. He disengaged himself, however, and got up without assistance, though at first he looked somewhat shaken, and as if suffering from a blow on the head. Recovering almost immediately, and never losing his self-possession for a moment, he seated himself on a bench close by, while the horse was being caught, and his hat and cane picked up by the bystanders. Long before any great crowd of equestrians had time to collect, he had mounted again, and, rejoining the ladies, was riding homeward as if nothing had occurred, but not without some visible traces of the fall upon his face and dress. It was altogether a very narrow escape, as the few who witnessed it can testify; and the Prince's composure in a very trying position did great credit to his presence of mind and good-humour. 5. MARRIAGE OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS HELENA.— The marriage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Helena Augusta Victoria, third daughter of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort, Duke of Saxony and Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, with His Royal Highness the Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, was solemnized in the chapel within Windsor Castle, at half-past twelve o'clock. The members of the Royal Family and other Royal and illustrious visitors assembled in the White Drawing-room at twelve o'clock. Her Royal Highness the Princess Helena was in Her Majesty's private apartments. Her Royal Highness's suite remained in the corridor adjoining. His Royal Highness the Prince Christian, with the supporters of His Royal Highness and attendants, remained in the Red Room. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Queen's Household assembled in the corridor, to which also the ladies and gentlemen in attendance upon the Royal visitors were shown. The Ambassadors, Foreign Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, and others invited to be present at the ceremony, assembled in the Red and Green Drawing-rooms, from whence they were conducted to seats provided for them in the chapel. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London (Dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal), the Bishop of Oxford (Lord High Almoner, and Bishop of the Diocese), the Bishop of Worcester (Clerk of the Closet), the Bishop of Winchester (Prelate of the Order of the Garter), the Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor (Domestic Chaplain to Her Majesty), assembled and robed in the Audience Chamber, from whence they proceeded to the chapel and took their places within the rails of the altar. As soon as the visitors had taken their seats, the Royal procession was formed in the corridor, and moved from the White Drawingroom in the following order : THE ROYAL PROCESSION. Lancaster Herald. Richmond Herald. Equerry in Waiting to the Queen, Colonel the Honourable Comptroller of the Household, the Lord Proby. Gentleman Usher, Sir William Martins. The Groom of the Stole to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the The Lord Chamberlain, the Viscount Sydney, G.C.B. His Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen, G.C.B. H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, K.G. H.R.H. the Prince Arthur. H.R.H. the H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. His Majesty Leopold II., King of the Belgians, K.G. Her Grand Ducal Highness the Princess of Leiningen. H.R.H. the Duchess of Cambridge. H.R.H. the Princess Beatrice. H.R.H. the Princess Louisa. H.R.H. the Princess of Wales. Her Majesty Maria Henriette, The Master of the Horse, the Marquis of Ailesbury, K.G. The Ladies in attendance on Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians-The Marquise de Trazegnies Corroy and the Comtesse d'Yves de Bavia. The Grand Maréchal de la Cour to His Majesty the King of the Belgians, the Count Van der Straten-Ponthoz. The Chamberlain to Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians, the The Lord in Waiting to the Queen in attendance on their Majesties Officier d'Ordonnance to His Majesty the King of the Belgians, The Lady of the Bedchamber to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, the Countess of Morton. The Woman of the Bedchamber to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, the Hon. Mrs. Edward Coke. The Ladies in attendance on their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Louisa and Beatrice-The Lady Caroline Barrington (the Lady Superintendent), the Lady Augusta Stanley. The Lady in Waiting on H.R.H. the Duchess of Cambridge, the Lady Geraldine Somerset. The Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, the Earl of Ducie. The Gold Stick in Waiting, General the Earl of Lucan, K.C.B. The Captain of the Gentlemen at Arms, the Lord Foley. The Master of the Buckhounds, the Earl of Cork, K.P. The Master of the Household, Major Sir John Cowell, K.C.B. The Groom of the Robes, Major-General F. H. Seymour. The Silver Stick in Waiting, Lieut.-Colonel R. Palmer. The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting, Colonel H. F. Ponsonby. The Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Department, the Hon. Spencer Ponsonby. The Equerry in Attendance on H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, the Hon. Elliot Yorke. The Governor to H.R.H. the Prince Arthur, Major Elphinstone, V.C., C.B. |