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    THE DEPUTATIONS TO WINDSOR . The city of London , the University of Oxford , and the University of Cambridge sent their several deputations to Windsor Castle , on Tuesday , to lay before the Queen the expression of their indignation at the endeavour by the Bishop of Rome to exercise a power which the realm of England has almost ignored . The attendance was worthy of the occasion . The IiOrd Mayor and officers of the corporation assembled at Guildhall at half-past eight o'clock , and proceeded thence , at nine o ' clock , to the Great Western Railway station , Paddington , which they left for

    Slough soon after ten o ' clock . On the members of the corporation arriving at Slough they drew lots for the carriages waiting there to convey them to and from Windsor , and , the procession having been formed , proceeded in due order to Windsor , where they arrived about a quarter before twelve o'clock . The Great Western Railway Company placed at the disposal of the corporation the railway carriage hitherto used by her Majesty ; they also took down seventy private carriages and two hundred horses for the accommodation of those who went by the special

    train . The deputations from Cambridge and Oxford arrived about the same time as the London corporation , and at twelve o ' clock , in spite of the cold , foggy day , nearly all the inhabitants of Windsor had turned out into the streets , to gaze upon the variegated crowd of aldermen , town-councillors , doctors and bachelors of divinity , masters of arts , and graduates in the various faculties , who filled the streets . The corporation moved comfortably along in vehicles of various descriptions , from the gorgeous carriages of the mayors and sheriffs to the occasional fly pressed into

    service at the railway station . The Universities humbly marched on foot , —two and two ; heads of houses , proctors , bedells , fellows and tutors , doctors , masters , and bachelors , trudged along over the soft damp clay from the Town-hall to the Palace through files of people , who stood silently looking on . The effect of the scene was solemn . In the Town-hall all was bustle and confusion—fellows looking for lost colleges , doctors on the look out for missing robes and hoods , masters in doubt as to whether a hat or a cap was ' the thing ' * for a deputation—a general

    toilette of band , tie , gown , and hood more remarkable for haste than elegance ; then a ceremonious gathering of dignitaries by an official after the order of their graduations , at which every one smiled , and which every one neglected except the few stately heads of houses , and a decorous filing down stairs into the streets , where the order of the procession was soon rendered almost invisible by a thick dark cloud of vapour which clung over hood and gown and band till they hung down in limp folds . But still the effect was the more solemn . There was a silence among the people and in the ranks of the learned army who were

    moving on so regularly , which was more stirring than even the cheers of an excited multitude . From the hall to the palace a number of police were drawn up to keep order , but there was no occasion for their services . As the sable mass moved slowly on , relieved in its uniformity here and there by purple and scarlet gowns , or white or purple hoods and bachelors ' sheepskins , the people now and then uttered a few cries in a subdued tone against the recent bull of Rome , but their general demeanour was tranquil and orderly . When the procession arrived at the castle the foglifting a little , discovered a body of the

    , Guards drawn up in honour of the occasion , and the royal standard was visible from one of the turrets flagging lazily in the air . Pouring through the gates into the courtyard , the mingled procession of corporators and universitymen passed on to the entrance , through a guard of honour drawn up to receive them , and were soon , to the annoyance of some of the exclusives of the body , mixed together in the hall . The corporation had the advantage of a good bright rallying colour , however , and soon extricated their bright robes from the dark colours of the universities .

    reporters as having listened with great attention to the address . At several portions of it she slightly inclined her head , as if in token of assent ; and , when it had been handed by her to Sir G . Grey , read , " in a clear sweet voice , the following most gracious answer , every word of which was caught up with the greatest eagerness " : — " I receive with much satisfaction your loyal and affectionate address .

    * ' I Heartily concur with you in your grateful acknowledgments of the many blessings conferred upon this highly-favoured nation , and in your attachment to the Protestant faith , and to the great principles of civil and religious liberty , in the defence of which the city of London has ever been conspicuous . " That faith and those principles are so justly dear to the people of this country , that I confidently rely on their cordial support in upholding and maintaining them against any danger with which they may be threatened , from whatever quarter it may proceed . " When the reply had been handed to the corporation , Sir P . Laurie , the mover , and Mr . Alderman Farebrother , the seconder of the address , had the honour of being presented to her Majesty by the Lord Mayor , after which the deputation retired .

    The deputation from the Court of Common Council were next introduced , and their address was also read by the Recorder . It was considerably longer than that of the Corporation , but did not differ materially in substance . There was the same strong condemnation of the Papal bull , and an equally strong expression of alarm and regret at the Romanizing tendencies of the Puseyite portion of the Church . Her Majesty gave the following reply : — " I sincerely thank you for your renewed assurances of unaltered attachment to my person and throne , and to the constitution of this country .

    " Your tried and consistent advocacy of the equal enjoyment of civil rights by all classes of your fellow-subjects entitles the expression of your sentiments on the present occasion to peculiar consideration . " You may be assured of my earnest desire and firm determination , under God ' s blessing , to maintain unimpaired the religious liberty which is justly prized by the people of this country , and to uphold , as its surest safeguard , the pure and Scriptural worship of the Protestant faith , -which has long been happily established in this land . "

    The deputation having retired , after the usual ceremonials , the City Lieutenancy were introduced , in all the honours of their full uniform , and presented their address , which contained no allusion toPuseyism , but called for " such further enactments as may be found adequate to the present emergency , " in the event of the law being insufficient to deal with ? ' the attempt at usurpation by the See of Rome . " Her Majesty ' s reply was in the following words : — " Your renewed assurances , on the present occasion , of devoted loyalty and affection to my person and Government are highly gratifying to me .

    " It will continue to be , as it has ever been , my earnest endeavour , in the exercise of the power and authority entrusted to me , as the supreme governor of this realm , to maintain the independence and uphold the constitutional liberties of my people against all aggression and encroachment . " The City Lieutenants then retired , and joined their corporate brethren in the Waterloo-hall , where a substantial luncheon was prepared for them . While these proceedings were taking place , the members of the Universities were assembled in two separate reception-rooms on the left of the staircase . The Duke of

    Wellington was an object of attraction common to them both , and Cambridge flocked freely into the Oxford room to gaze on his Grace , who was seated by himself at one side of the apartment , in the full dress of Chancellor of Oxford , while by him stood Sir Harry Inglis and the authorities of the University , whom their juniors irreverently denominated the * ' Dons . " The deputation from Oxford was headed by the Duke of Wellington , The address , which was

    read by the Duke , expressed the " steadfast adherence to the principles which called the house of Brunswick to the British throne , " recognized the Queen as the head of the Church , ' under God , " protested against the Papal intrusion , professed their " faithful adherence to the principles , doctrine , and discipline of our lleformed Church , " and , finally , assured her Majesty that it would be their earnest endeavour to train up the youth entrusted to their core "in faithful attachment to the truths of

    Holy Scripture , as set forth in the articles and formularies of our Reformed Church . " Her Majesty's reply was in the following terms : — •« I accept , with much satisfaction , the renewed proof afforded by your address of your attachment and loyalty to my person and Government , and of your steadfast adherence to the principles of the constitution . " It has ever been , and will continue to be , my endeavour to promote the efficiency and maintain the purity of

    our Reformed Church , the supreme government of which , under God , is by law confided to mo , and it is highly gratifying to me to be assured of your faithful adherence to its principles , doctrine , and discipline , " While I cordially concur in the wish that all classes of my subjects should enjoy the free exercise of their relipiion , you may rely on my determination to uphold alike the rights of my Crown and the independence of my people against all aggressions and encroachments of any foreign power .

    " Your earnest endeavour , in the discharge of your important duties , to train up the youth entrusted to your care in faithful attachment to the truths of Holy Scripture , cannot fail , under God ' s blessing , to have a powerful effect in strengthening the defences of our Protestant faith , and in preserving inviolate the privileges which are justly dear to the people of this country . " The deputation from . Cambridge was next introduced . After a short delay in the Armoury-room outside St . George's-hall , during which the younger

    members were rendered rather impatient by the sight of the corporators defiling from luncheon , and by the rumour that the sister university , being too late in assembling , had unduly delayed them . Prince Albert , in the robes of Chancellor of Cambridge , came from the hall , and received the deputation with much courtesy , conversing for a few moments with several of the gentlemen with whom he was acquainted . The deputation then advanced , headed by his Royal Highness .

    The address was read by Prince Albert . It contained no allusion to Puseyism , nor , indeed , anything of a remarkable nature . The Queen , having received the address from Prince Albert , and having given it into the custody of the Secretary of State , proceeded to read the following reply , which was most anxiously listened to . Her Majesty read it with great deliberation , and with decided accents : — " I thank you for your loyal and dutiful address . " I fully participate in your expression of gratitude to Almighty God for the blessings which He has been pleased to bestow upon this country , and I rejoice in the proofs which have been given of the zealous and undiminished attachment of the English people to the principles asserted at the Reformation .

    " While it is my earnest wish that complete freedom of conscience should be enjoyed by all classes of my subjects , it is my constant aim to uphold the just privileges and extend the usefulness of the Church established by law in this country , and to secure to my people the full possession of their ancient rights and liberties . " The deputation then retired into the Waterloohall , and , while partaking of the luncheon , discussed

    very freely the meaning of the reply . It was generally remarked that her Majesty looked very well , though somewhat flushed , and various opinions were passed with respect to the demeanour of Lord John Russell , who had stood with his finger on his lips and with downcast head during the greater part of the time that was occupied by the address and reply . About two o ' clock all the members of the deputations had taken their leave , and the castle resumed its ordinary quiet aspect .

    The corporation , having formed in one of the large reception-rooms to the right of the staircase , had the honour of being first introduced to her Majesty , "who was seated at the end of St . GeorgeVhall with her Court around her . Among those on the right of the throne were Lord John Russell , Sir G . Grey , the Marquis of Westminster , Lord Marcus Hill , the Marquis of Anglesey ! tho Ladies in Waiting and two pages of honour stood on the left , and Prince Albert received the addresses and presented them to her Majesty . The sides of the hall near the throne were lined with the gentlemen of the Queen ' s body

    guard in full uniform , and all the Ministers were in the Windsor or other official uniform . Her Majesty was dressed in simple mourning . The corporation having ndvnnced to the royal presence drew up , and the Right Honourable J . S . Wortley , the Recorder , read the address , which expressed the utmost surprise and indignation at the Bishop of Rome ' s attempt "to partition this country into pretended dioceses of the Church of Rome , " hoped that such measures would be taken us might be deemed proper under the circumstances , and condemned the Puseyite tendoKCies and practices of the Church of England in very pluin terms . The Queen is described by the

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    THE ANTI-POPERY MOVEMENT . The excitement on the Papal question continues to subside , at least so far as public meetings are concerned , partly , however , because most of the laTge towns have now pronounced , either one way or another , on the subject . Among the notable events of the week , relating to this cause , may be mentioned the meetings at Bradford and Birmingham . In the former town the Churchmen , finding that public

    feeling was decidedly opposed to any meeting against the Catholics , so worded the placard convening the meeting , that none but themselves could take any part in it . The leading Dissenters decided that , owing to the wording of the placard , no opposition could be offered . Notwithstanding the Chartists und Catholics mustered in very large numbers , and carried , by five to one , a motion for adjourning the meeting until eight o ' clock in the evening , in order to give the working men an opportunity of attending —it had been called for eleven in the forenoon—the chairman refused to abide by their decision , and attempted to carry on the proceedings , when every in tne

    speaker was met by hissing , hooting , &c . ; midst of which a memorial to the Queen was moved and seconded , calling for repressive laws against the Catholics . Mr . D . Lightowler moved an amendment , deprecating any interference of the civil power in matters of religion . The chairman refused to put it to the meeting ; but , on its being submitted by another person , it was carried by a majority of two to At the Birmingham meeting , which was held in the Town-hall , on Wednesday , the Church party ana their followers were signally defeated . Not less that 8000 persons were present . The first speaker was Mr . James Taylor , who proposed a memorial to tne Queen , calling upon her to take steps to vindicate the royal prerogative . The motion having been juewui

    seconded , amid much interruption , Dy ur . .., a Wesleyan , Mr . Joseph Sturge came forward to propose an amendment denying that the recent appointment of a Roman Catholic hierarchy in this country calls for any legislative interference . The am en a - ment was se conded by Mr . George Edmonds , cleUv of the peace . The Reverend Angel James , Dissenting minister , supported the address , on the ground that Roman Catholicism is a persecuting religion , tic was followed by Mr . George Dawson , in a powerful str in tavour 01 wiu

    speech , which told ongly a .....,.-intent . He said he opposed tho Pope , because he was an out-and-out Protestant ; but he could not go « uon j , with the last speaker , because his Protestantism went farther than that of Mr . James . He protested

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 14, 1850, page 890, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1862/page/2/