The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-31 00:00:00

est and dearest of human ties, and under whose just, benefi-
cent, and exemplary rule her subjects have made unprece—
dented progress in everything fitted to render a nation great,
prosperous, and happy. That your Majesty may be long
spared to sway the sceptre of these realms, and to be a bless-
ing, a guide, and an example to a contented, loyal, and de-
voted people, is our sincere and earnest prayer."
The statue was then uncovered, and the guard of
honour presented' arms, the band of the 92d played
the National Anthem, the pipes of the Highland
regiments sounded a pibroch, and a battery of ar-
tillery placed at the top of the Inch fired a Royal
salute. A cheer, too, was raised by the assembly,
but somewhat subdued by the thought that the
memorial was for one too early lost, and the great'
est loser of all was present at the ceremony, to her
necessarily ono of sad and melancholy interest. The
eight of the statue, however, drew forth on all hands
warm marks of admiration, the artistic effect and
the beautiful Likeness being the subject of general
remark. Having silently regarded the figure for a
few minutes the Queen turned round, and command-
ing the Lord Provost of the city to kreel, conferred
upon him the honour of knighthood, and to him,
now Sir David Ross, her Majesty expressed her
satisfaction with the statue, and with the proceed•
ings of the day.
The Duke of Saxc.Coburg, the brother of the de'
ceased Prince, then presented the sculptor, Mr
Brodie, to the Queen, who repeated to him the ex-
pressions of her appreciation of the statue, both as
a work of art and as a faithful resemblance of the
lamented Prince. The Royal party then, attended
by the Lord Provost and magistrates, returned to
the general station, and at 20 minutes before 11
o'clock they departed en route for Balmoral.
It may be mentioned that the site chosen for the
Royal Pavilion on the occasion is the spot on whictl
King Robert 111. of Scotland is said to have viewed
the sanguinary battle between Clan Ciiattan and
Clan Kay, commemorated in the " Fair Maid of
Perth."

Her Majesty and suite arrived at Ferry-hill•
station, Aberdeen, at 1.30. The train was accom-
panied by Mr Stirling of Kippinross, chairman, and
other gentlemen of the Scottish North-Eastern
Upon tha train arriving the Queen was
greeted with hearty cheers from the large aseete-
blage of ladies and gentlemen in and around the
station. Her Majesty graciously acknowledged the
salutations' of the spectators, by advancing to the
window of the carriage and bowing repeatedly. Sir
Alexander Anderson, Lord Provost of the city; l‘lr
Irvine, of Drum, convenor of the county; Mr
Thomson, of Banchory, and Sheriff Cowan were
among the party who received her Majesty'. 03
leaving the Royal party were again loudly
cheered.

The stay at Aberdeen occupied but a few minute!:
Along the Dee Side line the train was accompanied
by Mr Duncan, the chairman of the compauY,
several of the directors, and Mr Ferguson, sg cre.
tary. Aboyne, the terminus of the Dee Side Rail.
way, was reached at 2.36. Among those present
hero were Sir James Burnett, Mr Dyce Nicol, °f
Ballogie, and Mr Davidson, of Inchmarlo. From
Aboyne the journey was made to Balmoral Castle,
a distance of 20 miles, in carriages. The Highland
palace was reached at half-past 4.
The weather was fine throughout.

The Prince and Princess of W ales leave Abergeldio
Castle on Saturday for Dundee, where they will em-
bark for their Danish trip same afternoon.

Foreign Courts,
PARIS, Aug. 30.
The Emperor of Austria has just conferred oa
the new King of Wurtemburg the 6th Regiment
of Hussars, which formerly belonged to that Sow'
reign's father.
Baron von Beust has just left Dresden, and is
about to pass a month at some watering place.
M. Otto Plessen, Danish Minister at the Court of
Russia, has received from his Government orders to
repair to his post without delay. That diplon3a-
tist, who was at Trouville, left for St. Petersburg
immediately on receipt of the despatch—that is to
say, the evening before last. This incident is said
to be connected with both Danish affairs and with
a project of marri3ge between a princess of the im-
perial family of Russia and the King of the liel*
lenes.

The Spanish journals announce that the Emperor
of the French bas given decorations of the Legion
of Honour to all persons of the suite of the King of
Spain. General Leimery, the Marquis
Cruz, and the Duke de Montezuma have received
the Grand Cordon, and General Fitor' has been
named Grand Officer. di Santa

BERLIN', Aug. 28.
The King of Prussia was accompanied to Bavaria
by his Prime Minister, M. von Bismarck. Wllilst
the King proceeded to Hohenschwangan, on a 'visit
to the King of Bavaria, M. von Bismarck remained
in Munich, and proceeded to the Bavarian Ministrg
of Foreign Affairs, where he had a long conference
with the Bavarian Minister of State. Baron von
Schrenck.
A letter from Sehonbrunn states that much cord
diality was manifested by the King of Prussia find;
the Emperor of Austria at parting. They embrace"
three times, and each expressed the wish to meet
again soon. The Emperor shook hands with e'ver/
member of the King's suite. After the dePedure
of the train, the Emperor and M. von Bismaro.k re"
turned to Schonbrunn together.

Their Royal Highnesses the Dake of Cambridgo
and the Princess Mary have left town for Geneva, whors,
they will visit her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The duke and princess have ato
tention of visiting Germany.
His Highness Prince Praszcrowski GalatZingf
aide-de camp-general to the Emperor of Russis, has left
Maurigy'e Hotel for Brighton.
His Excellency Don M. Jassi Sanz, Peruvian
Minister to the Court of St. James's, has left Maui igY'o
Hotel for Brighton.
The Duke of Abrontes and suite have arrived at
Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, from Madrid.
The Earl and Countess Spencer will probably ba
in the retinue of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and
Princess of. Wales on their approaching voyage to Cope°.
hagen. The prince and princess will, it is expected, be
absent about a fortnight.
The Earl of Dudley is expected to arrive at :thid**
ley House, Park-lane, to-ddy, from a tour in GermaaaY•
The Earl and Countess of Clarendon will return
home from Germany at the end of the month.
Tho H.rl and Countess Russell and Lady Geor.
gina Russoll are expected -to leave Woburn Abbey to'cial
or tc-morrow on a tour of the lakes in Cumberlaild old
Westmoreland on their way to Scotland, During their
tour
north the earl and counteas will stay some days with the
Earl and Countess of Minto, at Minto House, Hawidk•
The Countess (Dowager) of Jersey is expected in
town to-morrow from Osterly Park, near Hanwell, and
Saturday or Monday next her ladyship will go to Brit;
for a few weeks.
Lady Augusta Poulett has arrived at Thamas's
Hotel, Berkeley-square, EAMTII4
THE KING OF DAHOMEY AND TUB
QUAKE.—In July, 1862, a very grand custom, was
honour of the
held at Abomey, the capital of Dahomey,
„, death occurred
former King, the anniversary of whoa .
of captives were, as is
about this time. A large number
in sacrifice. It was
usual on such occasions, offered
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during the continuance of these rites that the dreadful
Western Coast. When the violent rocking of the ground
Was perceived one of the terrified and awe-struck chiels ina
earthquake occurred, which terrified a large portion of he
quired of the lioiongb,:w:i_aeskytiltivii.ogedstßhtealidegarheousuunnsgdo,
to,o,fitsshiosotuwtnhheuissu,vadiliis:_,
wanti of religion in not killing enough of
phenomenon.
people at his c !Own s ;pia 1 Service Ate gazine.
ROYAL GALLERY OF' ILLUSTRATION.--.A. nev(
jpfle ma
s yu
fatherdis-
pleasure e at ourthu satoo u
Work by Baire) entitled "The Sleeping Queen," is to
conetituto tho principal feature of Mr German's Rced'a
opera di Camera entertainment, which is announced to
commence la-morrow evening at the Gallery, Itaget-
street. Tho libretto has been adapted from a pop'
French drama by Mr Furnie. Mr Whiflin and Nr
Wilion, •
• :_•on will reappear, and there will be a new soprana
in th© person of Miss D'Este Finlayeon. Miss D'Esta
Fiulayson, Mr Whiffin, and Mr J. A. Shaw, a comic
actor of some professional repute, will afterwards appear
in a comic adaptation from M. Offenbach.
LARGE ARRIVAL OF TREASURE AT THE BANK"
OF
ENGLAND.—Yestei day afternoon much curiosity was
excited in the vicinity of the Bank of England by
the al rival
of a long train of railway vans belonging to the South"
Western Railway Compaily, each laden with boxes contain-
ing several tons of gold and silver, bullion, and specie'
which had just arrived Ly the mail steamer Shannon at
Southampton, from Mexico. Such was the quantity tha
it took nearly the entire afternoon to unload the vans an
deposit the cases in the vaults of the Bank, the total value
of the treaetuo Wag 7,313,112 dollars.