advanced into the noble plateau designated as Queen Anne's "Mead." The sham fight which took place was obstinately maintained and carried on with great spirit on both sides. After a great variety of evolutions had been gone through, the enemy were called in, and formed a part and parcel of the main body. The battalions were then formed up in close column of battalions, and the word having been given, "Officers to the front,"

General Seymour said he had had the greatest pleasure in witnessing the movements of the battalions of volunteers then before him that day. If they were not as efficient as they had a right to expect they ought to be, when compared with the Guards or regiments of the line, still they exhibited the fact that the volunteers had been most assiduous and attentive to their training, and to their drill. It could not be expected that those who had so comparatively few opportunities of meeting and drilling with each other could be as efficient as regular trained troops, who had nothing else to do, but still their movements had been most steady and praiseworthy. He should feel it to be his duty to make a most favourable report of the excellent drill and state of efficiency in which he had found these battalions both to the Horse Guards and to the War Office, and he (General Seymour) felt assured that the Commander-in-Chief would be well pleased to hear such an account as he should feel it his duty to present as to their efficiency. He wished them all a good evening.

The various corps then marched off the ground, the metropolitan volunteers to the railway station, by which they returned

to town.

The review and field day were in every respect a great success. 31. DESTRUCTION OF THE SHIP "GLASGOW BY FIRE. This fine vessel was totally destroyed by conflagration, arising from an accident which ignited the cotton stowed in the fore part of the ship. The "Glasgow" was an iron screw steamer, built in 1851, of 400-horse power. Her gross tonnage was 1696, and her registered tonnage was 1153, and she was owned by Mr. William Inman, of Liverpool. She left New York on her homeward voyage to Liverpool at 4 a.m. on the 30th of July, under the command of Mr. Henry Manning, who holds a certificate of competency dated in 1851, and she had a crew of 69, all told. She carried 27 cabin and 198 steerage passengers, and a general cargo, consisting of cotton, grain, leather, &c. The ship was in good order and well equipped.

The holds being full, a portion of the cotton was carried in the fore steerage and berths, extending from the forecastle bulkhead to three feet abaft the main hatchway. In stowing this cotton sufficient care had not been taken by the stevedore at New York to keep the bales clear of the sounding-well of the fire-compartment which was on the starboard side, and only accessible from the main deck, and instead of leaving the vacancy on that side of the vessel, the stevedore had left it on the port side, and

unfortunately the officers of the ship had omitted to discover the mistake. Soon after leaving New York the carpenter in the discharge of his duty ascertained that the foremost sounding-well was thus covered up, and reported it to the chief officer accordingly, who promised him that the obstruction should be removed at the first opportunity. On the following day the carpenter, on sounding the main well, found more water than usual, and became the more anxious, therefore, to sound the fore compartment, and on again reporting it to the chief officer he promised him that he would send the watch in the course of the day to clear away the cotton, so that he might get at the well. Accordingly, about 1.30 p.m., the carpenter went below with Whitehead, the boatswain's mate, to point out to him what he required to be done, and they took with them a bull's-eye lantern fastened by a sliding pin. The cotton extended to about 20 ft. abaft the sounding-well, and a passage had been left over the cotton to admit of one man crawling in at a time. The carpenter preceded Whitehead, who carried the lantern. On reaching the vacant space near the sounding-well, the carpenter got down into it, and presently called to Whitehead to hand him the lantern, in order that he might more clearly point out to him that which he wished to be done. Raising himself to take the lantern, he caught it with his head or shoulder, and knocked it out of Whitehead's hand. In falling, the lantern burst open, and the lamp fell out among the cotton, which immediately ignited, the fire rapidly spreading. Both men endeavoured to extinguish it with their hands, but were compelled shortly to scramble out, not before the carpenter had been considerably burnt in the face and hands.

The alarm was at once given, the fire-hoses were promptly applied, a service of buckets was organized, and every effort was judiciously made to subdue the fire, but in vain, and after several hours of unremitting exertion they were compelled to abandon the ship. Fortunately, the "Rosamond," an American bark, commanded by Captain F. S. Wallace, hove in sight, and he kindly received the passengers and crew at the sacrifice of some portion of his cargo, which he threw overboard to make room for them.

The ship's plate, some provisions, and a part of the passengers' luggage were saved. Two days afterwards they were transferred to the "Erin" steamer, which landed them safely at New York without loss of life. All the crew behaved well, and with the assistance of some of the passengers exerted themselves to the last.

An inquiry was instituted by the Board of Trade into the cause of the calamity, and the report stated that it was to be attributed to accident, caused by the improper stowage of cotton in the steerage of the vessel.

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ADISHWAS

LIFORNIA

AUGUST.

2. INAUGURATION OF THE WELSH MEMORIAL TO THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT.-This ceremony took place at Tenby in the presence of Prince Arthur, who arrived the previous evening, coming by road, and taking Crewe Castle in his route. He travelled in an open chariot drawn by four horses, and was accompanied by Sir Charles Phipps and two other gentlemen, one of whom was said to be the Prince of Leiningen. The Royal party entered Tenby by the Pembroke-road. A few minutes after the appointed time (six o'clock) a single gun fired from the battery of the 1st Pembrokeshire (Tenby) Volunteers, followed by a Royal salute, announced the arrival of the Royal visitor within the precincts of the town, and shortly afterwards the carriage containing His Royal Highness, with Colonel Phipps and the rest of his suite, was seen approaching the Gate House Hotel. There were at this time in waiting to receive His Royal Highness at the hotel, the Bishop of St. David's, Lord Llanover, Mr. Lord Phillips, M.P., Colonel Stepney, the Mayor of Tenby, other members of the corporation, magistrates, &c. As many people as the street could conveniently hold were also assembled round the hotel. As the carriage drove up to the hotel the cheers of the populace rent the air; hats and kerchiefs were waved; and the sun for a moment shone out a cheerful welcome. In the midst of these demonstrations, which the Prince very affably and graciously acknowledged, His Royal Highness alighted, and shook hands with Lord Llanover and several other gentlemen; and his worship the mayor, having been introduced to the Prince, conducted him through the hall to his apartments, the Prince graciously acknowledging the respectful salutations of the privileged few who had assembled here. His Royal Highness appeared much gratified with the cordial and respectful reception which he had met with, and, observing that the people still lingered in the street, he came forward to one of the front windows and showed himself. Another hearty cheer was raised, and the population then dispersed. His Royal Highness gave a dinner party late in the evening to a select few of the distinguished people of the district.

The memorial was commenced in December, 1864, when the first stone was laid-a massive block of Welsh marble-in which was a cavity enclosing an inscription on vellum, dedicating the memorial as a "mark of loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and of affectionate respect and gratitude to the memory of her Royal Consort, Prince Albert the Good." The monument consists of a statue of the late Prince Consort, 8 ft. 9 in. high,

carved from a block of the finest Sicilian marble. It stands upon a pedestal 18 ft. high, which is formed of grey marble (the native limestone of the district), and has four engraved panels of Sicilian marble. The pedestal rests upon a platform, at the top of three ranges of steps, forming a square of 23 ft. The blocks of the foundation are grafted into the solid rock, and a mound of earth neatly turfed slopes into unity with the Castle Hill, of which it forms the summit. The figure stands with the head uncovered and baton in hand, attired in a field-marshal's uniform, and wearing the mantle and collar of the Order of the Garter. The artist is Mr. John Evan Thomas, a native of South Wales. The pedestal was built by Mr. Thomas, of Pembroke, under the superintendence of Mr. H. Maule Ffinch, architect. The panel to the statue's right hand presents a shield, upon which are sculptured, in high relief, the arms of the earliest kings of Wales, borne by Llewellyn ab Gruffyd, the last native sovereign. The panel behind the statue is distinguished by originality of design. It represents the monogram of Her Majesty and Prince Albert within an escutcheon, which is supported on the one side by the rampant "Red Dragon of Cadwalader," and rests the other upon a partially recumbent but resilient leek, a scroll being interwoven, inscribed with the old motto, "Anvrchfygol Ddraig Cymru," which, being interpreted, means "The Dragon of Wales is invincible." The panel to the left hand of the statue bears a shield charged with the late Prince's hereditary arms, quartered with those of Her Majesty. The front panel forms a tablet, upon which the following inscription is engraved in large and ancient characters:

"Albert Dda, Priod ein Gorhoffus Frenhines, Victoria (Albert the Good, Consort of our beloved Queen Victoria). This memorial of His Royal Highness Prince Albert was raised by the inhabitants of Wales, and inaugurated at Tenby by His Royal Highness Prince Arthur, his third son, on the 2nd day of August, 1865."

The statue is placed on an elevated position on Castle Hill, a peninsula jutting out into the sea from the town, and its elevated position brings it on a level with the top of the spire of the parish church of Tenby. It is therefore visible at a great distance at sea and from the land, and it is believed that it will be seen, with a good glass, from the opposite coast of Devon.

Before the inauguration had taken place, the Mayor of Tenby, as chairman of the memorial committee, read an address from the people of Wales, to which His Royal Highness made the following reply:

"Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, -I hardly know how to thank you as I could wish for your kind address. How deeply it would have touched and pleased my dear mother, could she have been here herself to witness, in the reception which I, as her son, have this day met with, the proof of the unshaken loyalty and affection of her Welsh subjects; and, above all, to trace in the noble work of art to be now uncovered such gratifying evidence of their reverence

for the great and noble qualities of my beloved father, and appreciation of his great public services! I shall never forget this day, nor your kind welcome; and I shall ever think, with pride and pleasure, of having been allowed, young as I am, to represent my dear mother on this most interesting occasion."

6. PRINCE ALFRED.-The formal recognition of Prince Alfred of England as heir to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg took place at the capital of that state this day, being the twenty-first anniversary of His Royal Highness's birthday.

8. HER MAJESTY'S EMBARKATION FOR GERMANY.-The Queen, with Prince Leopold, the Princesses Helena, Louisa, Beatrice, and suite, embarked for Germany this evening at a quarter-past six o'clock at the Royal Arsenal Pier, in the presence of a large multitude of her loyal subjects, to whom every accommodation was afforded. The Royal train, consisting of seven carriages-Her Majesty's carriage being in the centre-was met at the Waterloo station by Mr. Teulon (the director), Mr. Eborall (general manager), Mr. Knight (traffic superintendent), and Mr. Ashcroft (engineer of the South-Eastern Railway Company), who accompanied the train to Woolwich, the time occupied in the transit from Waterloo to Plumstead station being exactly thirty minutes. The train entered the Royal Arsenal at five minutes past six o'clock, amidst Royal salutes from the guns of the "Fisgard" flagship, and a battery of artillery at the garrison. Her Majesty and the Royal family were accompanied by Viscount Sydney Lord Chamberlain, Lord Clarence Paget, the Duchess of Roxburghe, Lady Churchill, General Grey, Sir Thomas Biddulph, and Dr. Jenner; and on alighting from the carriages at the end of the pier, Her Majesty and suite were received by Commodore Dunlop (flag officer of the port), Major-General Ward (commandant), and a staff of field officers. The pier and its approaches presented a brilliant appearance from the number of elegantly attired ladies, military and naval officers, &c., who were stationed on either side in a double file behind railings, whilst every available spot commanding a view of the Royal party, and even the roofs of sheds and workshops, were crowded by the workmen employed at the establishment, and others who testified their loyalty by repeated cheers. The bands of the Royal Artillery and Royal Marines were stationed at the pier head, and the pier itself was fitted up and decorated in a very handsome manner. Her Majesty and the Royal family and suite were conducted to the place of embarkation by Commodore Dunlop and other officers, Her Majesty leading the Princess Beatrice, and followed by Prince Leopold, the Princesses Louisa and Helena, with Prince Arthur, who went on board the "Alberta," but did not accompany the Royal family down the river. Her Majesty, who was attired in deep mourning, appeared in good health and spirits, and repeatedly acknowledged in a most gracious manner the marks of loyalty received from those assembled

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