The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-17 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY.

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WINDSOR CASTLE, Dec. 16.
The Queen, attended by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce,
walked and drove in the grounds this morning.
Her Royal Highness Princess Louise took a car-
riage drive, attended by the lion. Emily Cathcart•
Her Royal Highness Princess Helena rode in the
Home Park.
Sir Charles Eastlake, president, and Mr. Knight,
secretary of the Royal Academy, had the honour of
an interview with her Majesty.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales in the

Hunting-field.

SNETTISHAIII, Dee. 16.
The West Norfolk have Lad a most brilliant
" meet" to-day at this place. This morning was
very fine, and the sun shone brightly, added t°
which it was understood that the Prince and
Princess of Wales would be present, so that the
muster was very numerous and aristocratic. There
could not have been fewer than 300 or 400 horse,:
men, besides a large number of carriages, vibic
were filled with ladies and gentlemen.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, attended by
the Marchioness of Carmarthen, Lady Harriet
Phipps, and Captain Grey, drove up at about half'
past 11 to Captain Campbell's residence at Snet‘
tishara
The " meet" was on the slope of a beautiul bill
at the back of the hall, and was a pretty sight. The
prince rode a magnificent chesnut, and the prince°
drove a pair of greys. The whole field was ene-
. ducted by the matter of the West Norfolk to the
bottom end of the Cam-hill cover, where
fox was quickly found and " got away'
but unfortunately, just as all were getting
into their places, Master Reynard gave then
the slip. The cover was drawn again, but several
foxes refused to "go away." After a rather iinPa:i
tient delay the welcome sound was heard, sly °l°
Reynard broke away at toe Heacham corner of the
cover, and away to the plantation on the summit
of the hill known as " Round Oh." The speetar°;e:
(in carriages and on foot) who were on the hi'
side, amongst whom was the Princess of Wales'_
had at this time a grand view of the hounds, bunts.
men, and large field in hot pursuit, across the
intervening valley between Snettishara and
Heacham. The fox gained the cover, and the
hounds lost. This wood was drawn again, 813 A:
another fox was found, this time of the right sorici
as_he afforded a good run to Sedgford Tring, 80
Anmer.

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales drove
home to Sandringham after the field had left CO
Hill.

THE COURT.—This morning (Saturday) her
Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the younger members
of the royal family, is expected to leave Windsor Castle
about half-past ten (weather permitting), for the isle °,
Wight.
On Thursday Messrs. Lock and Whitfield bed
tae honour of submitting to her Majesty the miniatures
they have lately completed of their Royal Highhesses the
Prince and Princess of Wales and Infant Prince. Iler
Majesty was graciously pleased to express her admiration
of the manner in which they were executed.
The Duke of Hamilton came tot town in the
early part of the week from Oxford, and has since gone to
join his mother at Paris.
His Excellency the Netherlands Minister hes
returned to town from visiting the Marquis and Me"
chioness of Salisbury at Hatfield House.
The Earl and Countess Spencer will leave
Brighton to-day for Althorp Hall, Northamptonshire.
The Eirl and Countess of Westmoreland will
receive a large party of friends next week at Apthorp 0411'
Northamptonshire.

The Earl of Dudley is about to entertain a large
party at Witley Court, Worcestershire. The noble earl
will give a grand ball on the 22d inst„ and the principal
residents of the county are invited.

The Earl and Countess of Southesk have left
Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, for the Continent.
Lady Theresa Lister and Miss Lister have le':
Broadlands. at the conclusion of their visit to Viscoull:
and Viscountess Palmerston. The Hon. C. Spencer Cow
..
per, the Bon. Arthur Kinnaird, M.P , and Mr C. Barring'
ton, are still the guests of Lord and Lady Palmerston.

Good News in regard to Her Majesty's,

THE COMING PRIMA DONNA.
A new operatic star of unrivalled brilliancy, whose future
feats and the impression which she is likely to make 111341
the English public are onlp to be measured—so we era
assured—by the triumphs of the great Lind herself, bile'
with his usual quickness of eye and promptness of eet,fieri:
been secured by Mr Mapleson for the next season at Ile;
Majesty's Theaire. This is indeed a boon to the lovers 0'
opera, who will find in Ilma de Murska—for such is til:
name of the new hereine—not only the finest 00/004r;
singer known in tiermany, but perhaps the grea,,t„e:a
dramatic singer of the age. Such laudation ought
to be justified by novel and extraordinary merits; hut ",
may be that the public will surmise its justice when to
theadd that in Hamburg, where she has been singing
the illustrious Titiens at rho Groat Opera, although tc.°
prices were almost doubled, the crowds pressed to the Pe";
formances with even greater vehemence. The best lodger
have pronounced her singing perfection; her singing'
acting, and her looks are the theme of every tongue; 5
has not only been recalled after each act on every ece3e,i°,,r
of her appearance, but the plaudits at the close of 'Tv
exertions have been overwhelming. We may since a'
congratulate all amateurs and admirers of the Great
el
whose name in these days is literally legion, 00 t,
prospects at Her Majesty's Theatre for the next seas
Between the incomparable and unapproachable Title-1,
and a prima donna who may contest the laurel with 1e11131.6
Lind ; between his tenors known and unknown, 011
es
to be of the highest rank, and the numerous great 05:10
which will figure in the several vocal departments' dor
elsewhere, not forgetting Arditi and his band and the ei;ro,
resources, the future season of Her Majesty's Theatre
miser, indeed, to be one, if anything—for there nosy /3beir
opportunity for all his eminent gathering to display 'Cot
powers—only too abounding in operatic wealth. Tile„eed
of all these splendid proposed arrangements we 001Yrn-iotl
suggest; and we refer to them now to prove in the,--ilr•
of the public the lavish, and yet wise liberality' e`
Mapleston, and his certain knowledge that the I:nutedr
always responds when largeness of view and ulle,:ilich•
united with judioEus, outlay dictate the terms on
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they should be served.

ANOTHER GREAT TENOR
Mr Mapleson who has also been singularly fortullEtt e
presenting to the musical public artistes
undeniable e°';
lance in each of the walks of great opera has ROW, Wltref
given to understand, secured that most invaluable of —OO
a great tenor, greatly capable. This new singer it° Peat
other than the famous Joulain, who during
winter drew crowds to the grand theatre of Der'e;illa
The most eminent foreign critics assert that in ireP,re.en-rsallf
M. Joulain into his service, Mr Mapleson hue I'7 on,
obtained a treasure. If the English musical P'eb,l,ct the
figure to themselves not only a Sims Reeves, wag
Sims Reeves of fifteen years ago—for at that per" __in'
the eminent English tenor in the prime of his pow r°
rare
contestably they will be able to form some idea of Leif
gifts of Joulain. He has the same softness, the sere°, G.,—ond
the same vigour, but a far more cultivated expressio'oovi
tuneful force than the Sims Reeves of the early perirgitutag
remote). Nothing better can be imagined, certainlY°lo-
finer has been heard, than the celebrated "FraPoe°'°,,fl,—jos"
zotti's " Lucia di Lammermoor," when rendered by
lain. There in this great performance the plaint of file:- We
broken heart, a pathos the most touching and profohoue'brief
do not doubt that M. Joulain will be the hero of filskitig'
musical tour which Mr Mapleson contemplates ruti
with one or two stars amidst his artistes, and grille a of
commence on the 14th of January; of which eer°ll6,.,
course Titiena will reign first—the undoubted
she is queen and chief w all European songstresses'
A NEW CONTRALTO.
Dors°l4
A contralto new to the English will be Ikladhe• die'
united in the group for the same tour. Her power° are
played to high advantage in classical music, slld elle loos of
me so splendid notes. In some of the beautiful Leolol! ~ abs
" Straddle," and in the brindisi of "Lucretia Borg
is irresistible.ores
Arrangements have been made to visit most of the.°o of
towns with those charming artistes, and theolloEB°l
Colehe°terci
performances will take place respectively
I ' obser
as we ve befor Ipswich, Peterborough. Huddersfield, LiverP°" Vedf
Southampton, commencing,
on the 14th of the forthcoming January.

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MAT
THEWS THE CABMAN.--YesterdaY raolo
the cabman Matthews, well known as a witness
ill ct°bc
nection with the Muller trial, was adjudicated bankto;oo
Mr Registrar Roche, who proceeded to liorsernonge g
of deDtort,
Gaol on his monthly visitation for the release
under the provisions of the Nes, Bankruptcy Act. ,:At
thews, in reply to questions from the Registrar, statea ("
his debts were about .1.600,•and he had not been
to gic6:o
to his creditors. The adjudioatiop. having WA IDs
his
release Was ordered,

/f-0-*'EY-STARKET

AN)

-011M.SE.CIh_1,- INTELLIGENCE,

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
In the general discount market today there is
tote quite so much demand for money, but 51 6 per
441. are the lowest charges for even the best bills,
°dthe supply of capital is not abundant.
it Since Saturday last the imports of specie have
4/Qllnted to £606,347, and the exports to £684,800.
there vas a slight downward movement in the
I '
'lreigu exchanges yesterday afternoon, with an
L
ulereased demand for bills.
another influx of about £72,000 in bar gold was
reported at the Bank yesterday.
The Atlantic and Great Western Railway C 0112,.
tanY.
hve given notice that the interest on the
1.4 Mortgage Bonds of the New York Division,
114 d the second Mortgage Bonds of the Pennsylvania
4" Ohio Divisions, due on the Ist prex., will be
l'aid on Monday, Jan. 2, at the rate of 4s to the
dollar, at the Consolidated Bank.
The following, with regard to the change in the
ate of discount, is from Messrs. J. Travers and
$ °Les circular :—" Of late years, in proportion as the
Bank of England has adapted itself to the policy of
It eePing pace with the natural movements of the
money
market, the alterations announced in its rate
i` discount have been much more numerous than in
1%4r periods, when a notion was current similar
tk° that which still to some Extent prevails in France,
t;',4t a uniform charge should be maintained, even
"ugh artificial means may be rEquisite for the
rPose. During the past year the fluctuations have
en greater in number than on any former occa.
ik°4. Tae highest previous number was 12, but
t
'lB year it has been 15. Throughout the whole
teriod 6 per cent. has been the lowest point, and it
48 been only during about one-fourth of the time
that this rate has been current—from 7to 9 per
ellt% having been the usual terms,

Two O'CLOCK.
4t Paris, this day, according to Mr. Reuter's
Telegram, the 3 per cent. French Rentes were
..4!* ric. Heavy.
°Peculation in stocks and shares has been very
1:11 today, and the variations in prices have not
ell of great importance. Consols at one period
Jets I more,but there has been a recovery of 1-16th
to quotations, after being 891 for money, and 891
t. kcconnt have closed at 891 1 and 891 t respen-
Iu the Foreign Market there has been very little
Ilitllation, and prices have tended downwards.
Turkish 6 per Cents., 1862, are 711 721; do. Con-
13licles, 471 -a; Mexican, 291- a ; do. New, 271 1;
reek, 221 23i; Spanish Passive, 311 ; do. Certi-
tiPteel 131 1; the Confederate Loan, 61 63; the
1 die., 1 prem. ; and the Egyptian,
11 prem.
tilltleiness in the Railway Share Market has con-
litled very dull, and in soma instances prices
e~4lbits
less firmness. North Western have de-
ilpled 10s., and Great E istern, North Western,
,betropolitan, and Midland, each ss.
I.qe Foreign and Colonial lines remain at pre-
-1048 prices.
tl'Etnk and Miscellaneous Shares show no material
teration.

(10...LRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES.
- ,zRNMENT FUNDS.
lit
Cent. Consols
• 0 A
4 Account, Jan 10 893
Der ,
tit Cent. Reduced
(I,3‘'r 3 per Cent
jj 2/ per Cent. Jan. 1894
° 6 per Cent., Jan. 1873
Dlfities, 30 yrs, expire aith J an., 1880 —
Z 0 for 30 yrs, expire sth April, 1885 —
kx ho (Red bea Telegraph), Aug. 1908 —_ .
e'eqUer Bills, £l,OOO, 4 per Cent .51 as
be £SOO
4,,
'',
Do £lOO and £2OO .. —
jig England SUE, 51 per Ct.
1 ° Account —
Iblial GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
,vita Stock, 10/ per Cent., April 1874 shut
tc) Account —
J° 6 per Cent. Jul July 1870
oli Account —
0 4 per Cent., Oct, 1888
D 0 Certificates
1.)'0 1 pet Cent. (Deferred 3 per Cent.)
44 pei Cent.
b° tutaced Paper, 4 per Cent .. --
VI 5 per Cent.,' Jan. 1872
ii° 61 per Cent. May, 1879 ..
1),)° 4 per Cent., Aug. 1866 ... 98
...onus ziuuti
'''ottuder £l,OOO

FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICE a.
44.4„„
_
131.-`tlan Bonds, 5 per Cent
n44illan 6 per .:ent
-..° Loper Cent., 1852-58-60
114 , 1863
?.,,°8 Ayres 6 per Cent
t:hi,..• Account .. . •
Col 6 per Cent.
%14i per Cent
kibian 6 per Cent qh„
L 6 per Cent. -
414 6 per Cent. 1864
b,811,.. a per Cent., 1825
V" ..0 per Cent, 1864
Nh° 6 per Cent., 1773-77, £25 paid pm
~Uklor New Consolidated, 1 per Cent —
Igv°) Provisonal Land Warrant..
etian 7 per Cent 951
L ° tlOli Bonds
°) Second Issue .. 94i
DDo 1864
Scrip, £l5 paid lk 1 pm
bper lt
0 Cent., 1824-5, ex-Coupons —
b°° Account
b Coupons —
li ° Account
Ilate,
1,1) -,--.„ala 5 per Cent.
L''ltitZ 139 and 1859
N_ ik.„4 6 per Cent. (Maremmana Railway)
iv 4D. 3 per Cent
Account
Do 1864.
6 per Cent. Anglo:French
o
12, 8 crip, £53 paid dis
N,,'Y'rench
Imperial 5 crip,
per C Ex. 2en
1t0k,1,8/1
L° 2
b° 2 per Cent. —
eDeterred —
.I)°„l49.tid Warrants (Hectares). —
b ' tebentures, 4 per Ct., April 1864 —
"lity, Do do Aug., 1866 —
'ke1.,113. 41 per Cent —
," t' Per Cent. (Uribarren).. . —
P N li per cent., 1862 ..
,bt, Account
INuerse 3 per Cent., 1853
1)0 Account ..
b° a Per Cent., 1856, '7, '9, '6O, 62,'3..
i °,4e.count • •
I 110ik'A 6 per Cent 1822, £ St., —
b 4i Per Cent., 1850 B7l
).,4
,„3, 1860 —

I), i‘ P 531 _ar Cent 1859
110 • per Cent, 1862
kl'o 1564....
tvierip, £65 paid
kbo"l4u 6 per Cent .. —
'ptki Account
1.)41% 3 per Cent
,
110 New
481
1)0 `:evi- Deferred
D 0 Account
i bo° Plumy()
1)10; Account 3ll a
‘11044,11_C. ert. of Coup not funded
Nthitl c,ount
411, 4 per Cent.
1)044 6 per Cent. 1854
b„, Account
b 8 A
Per Cent.;
'..ccount' - 734 /
1)0 leit) Bonds —
bp" Per Cent. 1862
be Account .. 72,
1 44100 Bonds.. 72/ 1 1
10)0
~ narautecd, 4 per Cent..... -
11101863 Scrip, £4O paid
11'la 3 per Cent.
1)0 -o;teccutit —
1.10 , Per Cent 186')
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-1)0 4°Collllt ---
6
,13 Cent, 1864
)11,itti-ividend's on the above payable in London
Ni4„an, 6 per Cent., Ex. 10 Florins.
INC.,, 44 per Cent., Ex. 25f
4),‘,1 per Cent., Ex. 12 Gail..
4%4,! Per Cent. Certificates
like': it, entem, 3 per Cent
00 A ° per Cent., 1861, Ex. 25 francs..
146Vftcount 641 i
1401,,11)ollar Bonds, 41 per Es. 4s,
"•4-40, 5 per Cent., Ex. 25f
q 0,3,.. TWO O'CLOCK,
ON
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th'erpool Cotton Market—This Day.
kb.L
-4et unchanged. Sales, probably 5,000 bales.
14SIBALisra.—In the course of a discussion at
'llttonological Society on Tuesday ;evening, Mr Crau-
Lhie44lllled_ that no people ever resorted to cannibalism
4,:u Plenty of animal food. The introduction of the
z" done almost as much to rcot out cannibalism in
iQ the ealand as Christianity. Professor.flualey alleged,
4%1,4- contrary, that cannibalism exists even when there
4ic4"allt aPitnal food, and argued " that the firsl thing
4ithbtttul'allY occurred to a man was, not to love his
cittr, but to eat him,"

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