The Sun.
London, England, 1863-01-26 00:00:00

THE- SUN, LONDON, Ai ONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 1863.

COURT CIRCULAR.

OSBORNE, Jan. 24.

The Qaeen, with Princess Louis and Princess
Helena, drove out yesterday. Countess Blucher
had the honour of accompanying her Majes'y.
Colonel the Hon. A. Hardinge attended on horse-
back.

SUNDAY.

The Queen, Princess Helena, Princess Louise,
and Prince Leopold attended Divine service at
Osborne this morning. The Rev. G. Prothero
officiated.
The ladies and gentlemen in waiting and the
household were also present.
Prince Louis of Hesse returned to Osborne from
Sandringham yesterday.

Prince Louis of Hesse, attended by Captain von
Westerweller, arrived at Buckingham Palace on
Saturday morning, from a visit to the Prince of
Wales at Sandringham Hall, Norfolk. His Royal
Highness left town at a quarter before one o'clock
for Osborne, Isle of Wight.
Despatches were received on Saturday at the
Colonial• office from the Lord High Commissioner of
the lonian Islands. Despatches were sent to the
Governors of the North American Provinces and
Bermuda.

The Prince of Wales arrives in town this day from
Sandringham, and on Wednesday leaves for Osborne.
MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.—We un-
derstand that, at a meeting held on Friday night,
in the British League-office, Rose-street, Edinburgh, a
deputation was appointed to wait upon the magistrates to
recommend that a popular demonstration should take place
in celebration of the marriage of the Prince of Wales in the
Corn Exchange. It is proposed that the rates of admission
should be such as to afford the working-classes an oppor-
tunity of giving expression to their sentiments of loyalty
on the occasion; that the Lord Provost should be asked to
preside; that the refreshments should consist of tea, cake,
and fruit; that a few short addresses should be given of a
nature appropriate to the occasion; that there should be
vocal and instrumental music ; and that the meeting should
break up in time to allow all present to witness tho illumi-
nations.—Scotsman.

The inhabitants of Plymouth, in public meeting
assembled on Friday, resolved to testify their loyalty and
attachment to the Queen and her family upon the approach-
ing marriage of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales,
by public rejoicing and by feasting the poor. A committee
was appointed and a subscription commenced,
Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, attended by
Major Elphinstone, honoured the Royal English Opera
with their presence on Saturday evening, to witness the
grand pantomime.

His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, having passed
his examination for seamanship on board the St. George, has
received an acting order as a lieutenant. The prince will
not, however (says the Army and Navy Gazette), be con-
firmed in the rank until he passes at the Royal Naval Col-
lege at Portsmouth. _ _

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge
arrived at Gloucester House on Saturday from visiting her
Majesty at Osborne.
The ball which took place on Thursday last at the
Tuileries was, we learn, most animated and brilliant,
The Emperor and Prince Napoleon wore the uniform of
general officers. Tho Empress had on a head-dress and
necklace resembling ivy leaves, each leaf being surrounded
with diamonds. Her Majesty wore a white dress orna •
mented with garlands of marine plants, the green tufts of
which went round the skirt. The Princess Mathilde was
not present, but the Princess:Clotilde, although rather in-
disposed, attended. At supper her Majesty conversed
almost all the time with Prince de Metternich and the
Countess Walewaky. About 2,300 persons were present.
Their Majesties retired about ono, but dancing was kept up
until four.

Her Highness the Princess Marie de Philippexco
has arrived at the Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street, from
Grange Wood Hall, Ashby de. la-Zouch.
His Excellency the French Ambassador paid a
visit to Earl Russell yesterday afternoon at Pembroke
Lodge, Richmond Park.
The Duke and Duchess of Wellington arrived at
Apsley House on Saturday from Strathfieldsaye.

The Duke and Duchess of Argyll and family are
to leave Roseneath, their seat in Dumbartonshire, to-day
for Argyll Lodge, Campden-hill, Kensington.
The Duchess (Emily) of Beaufort and Lady
Geraldine Somerset, who have been staying with the Duke
atd L'uchess of Beaufort at Badminton, are expected at
their residence in Hill-street to-morrow.

The Count and Countess de Flahault and Miss
Elphinstone de Flahault arrived at Coventry House on
Saturday from visiting Lord and Lady Willoughby d'Eresby
at Torquay.

The Earl and Countess Spencer have been enter-
taining, during the past week, at their seat in Northamp-
tonshire, a numerous circle. Amongst the cgm.pany present
were—the Earl of Shrewsbury and Ladies Talbot, the Earl
Cowper, the Countess Cowper and Ladies Cowper, the Earl
of Listowel, the Dowager Countess Spencer and Lady Sarah
Spencer, Lord and Lady Charles Bruce, Lord Richard
Grosvenor, Lord Massy, Lady M. Lascelles, Lord Lough-
borough, Hon. Major Anson, Colonel and Hon. Mrs. Loyd
Lindsay, Mrs. and Miss Watson, Captain and Mrs. C.
Boyle, Mr. Greville, Mr. H. Seymour, &o. On Thursday
night the countess gave a ball at the hall to a numerous
circle, including among the invitations all the leading fami.
lies of the county, together with the clergy. Among the
guests at the ball were—The Earl and Countess Jermyn,
Lord Henley, M.P., Gen. Home, Col. H. Cartwright, M.P.,
and Mrs. Cartwright, Lord and Lady Suffield and party,
Mr. J. and Lady Catherine Whyte Melville, Gen. and
Mrs. Bouverie and Miss Bouverie, Mr. and Mrs. Craven,
Mr. and Mrs. Baring, &c,
The Earl and Countess of Warwick are among
the numerous members of the English aristocracy residing
at Nice. The noble earl and countess are not expected to
return home before the spring.
The Earl Russell has issued cards for a dinner
on Saturday, the 31st inst., at his residence in Chesham-
place.

Lerd and Lady Rendlesham have arrived at
Eglinton Castle from Rendlesham Hall, Suffolk. The noble
lord and her ladyship will shortly leave England on a con-
tinental tour.

Lord and Lady Sherborne have arrived at
Howchin's Hotel from their seat in Gloucestershire.

We regret to state that Field Marshal Lord
Seaton is in such a state of health as to cause serious un-
easiness to his friends.

RUMOURED ELEVATION OF THE EARL OF DAL-
HOUSIE TO A MARQUISATE.—We learn, from a source
on which we can place reliance, that the Earl of Dalhousie
is about to be created a marquis, by the style and title of
Marquis of Panmure, in acknowledgment of his services
while Secretary of State for War. We are sure that such
an acknowledgment will be hailed with preat satisfaction by
his lordship's friends, as well as by the country at large.—
Dundee Advertiser.

THE MINISTRY.—The first Cabinet Council this
year is appointed for Tuesday next, at Lord Pal-
merston's official residence in Downing-street. The noble
Premier is expected to arrive in town to-morrow (this day)
from his seat Broadlands, Hants. The Duke of Somerset,
Sir George Grey, the Lord Chancellor, Mr. Gladstone, Sir
George Cornewall Lewis, Sir Charles Wood. and Mr. Vil-
liers are in London, The Duke of Argyll, the Duke of
Newcastle, Lord Granville, and other members of the Ca-
binet, absent from town, are expected to arrive in the metro_
polis in order to be present at the meeting. Lord Carlisle,
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, arrived in London a few days
ago, and has been in personal communication with some of
the Cabinet Ministers,—Observer.

IRE CROWN OF GREECE.—We understand that
the Duke of Coburg is no longer one of the candi-
dates for the crown of Greece. We believe, however, that
within a few days a prince of high lineage, and of the Pro-
testant faith, will be suggested to the Greeks as a fitting
person to fill their vacant throne.—Morning Post.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. R. B. Lytton
has been appointed Secretary of Legation at Copenhagen ' •
Mr. Pakenham has been promoted Second Secretary from
Copenhagen to Vienna; Mr. Plunkett, Second Secretary,
from St. Petersburg to Copenhagen; Mr. St. Clair, Second
Secretary, from Vienna to St. Petersburg.—Observer.
Tue Queen has appointed the Rev. William Mor-
rison to be assistant and successor to tee Rev. T. Anderson,
in the parish of Crawford, in the presbytery of Lanark ; end
the Rev. Thomas Dykes, minister of the second the ge of
the parish of Ayr, to the first charge, vacant by the tr
trans-lloafer of the Rev. Mr. Shaw to the church and parish f

"I am going to take ametning" (le vais prendre
quelque chose), said a member of the French em-
bassy on his way to the refreshment room at A— House,
soon after thc annexation of Nice and Savoy. "You aro
quite right," replied a literary and political friend," it is
the custom of your country."
look PRESIDENT LINCOLN.—My friend asked me,
when I got into the street, why I stood up when
that
tall fellow came into the room ? "Because it was the
President." ‘ Theesident."
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United
exclaimed,this."—Rum/p. " I give up the United States after
Diary.
On and from the Ist ins t. a severer discipline and
a less generous diet were introduced into the con-
vict prison at Portland. The
a disturbance is anticipated. The
are dissatisfied, and
ob-
served, to prevent any combined _ Utmost vigilance is
orimivals. Vail of salon. amongst the

MARKETS---This Day,

MARK-LANE.

The country markets held on Saturday were dull for
wheat, and inferior qualities changed hands at rather lower
prices. The supplies on offer, however, were only moderate.
Malting barley ruled firm in the extreme; but other spring
corn, including flour, met with a slow sale, on former terms.

The wheat trade on the continent is in an inactive state,
at about previous quotations. Advicee from New York,
however, report an improved feeling in the exper.cTlei=liad
for wheat and flour, at enhanced rates.
Up to our market last week the arrivals of English grain
were small. The imports from abroad amounted to 10,699
quarters of wheat, 5,853 barley, 3,359 oats, 1,010 beans,
6 peas, 130 tares, 9,410 linseed, 1,444 oilseeds, 3 sundry
seeds, 10 sacks and 5,449 barrels of flour.
A very moderate supply of English wheat was received
fresh up to this morning's market, in bad condition. Even
the few samples on offer changed hands slowly, at last
Monday's quotations; otherwise, the trade was in a slug-
gish state, and sales could only be effected by submitting
to a reduction, compared with this day se'nnight, of is per
quarter. At the close of the market the greater portion of
the supply of out-of-condition produce had not been dis-
posed of.

The supply of foreign wheat was tolerably extensive,
both ex ship and ex granary. Holders of all descriptions
were firm in their demands, but buyers endeavoured to
make purchases on easier terms; sales consequently pro-
gressed slowly, yet the quotations were steadily supported.
Floating cargoes of grain were in fair average request at
late rates.

Malting barley, the supply of which was small, ruled
firm at fully last Monday's currency. With other kinds
the market was fairly supplied, and the demand proved far
from active, but without leading to any quotable change in
prices compared with our last report.
We have to report an inactive market for malt, at pre-
vious quotations.
The supply of oats on sale was small. For all qualities
the trade ruled firm, and an 'advance of 6d per quarter took
place in prices.

Beans—owing to their bad condition—sold heavily, at
about previous rates. The supply on offer was moderate.
Peas changed hands slowly, on former terms. The mar-
ket was but mcderately supplied.
The demand for flour ruled far from active, yet prices,
generally speaking, were fairly maintained.

CURRENCY PER IMPERIAL MEASURE.
Whont—Essex and Kent, red, new
Ditto, old 4Bs 54s
Ditto, white, new 47s 53s
Ditto, old 5OB 57s
Norfolk and Lincoln, red, old ---8 - s
Ditto, new
Talavera,
Rye 36s— 38s
Barley—Grinding 268 358
Malting, new
Malt—Suffolk andi Norfolk 5OB 66s
Brown
Kingstown and Ware 568 70s
Chevalier 66s 25s
Oats -Yorkshire and Lincolnsh., Feeding. 20s 258
Potato
Youghal and Cork, black . . 18s 258
Cerk, white
Scotch, Feeding 228 26s
Beans—Tick
Pigeons,
Peas—Grey, new . 368 38s
Maple
White, new 4os 41s
Boilers 4ls 42s
Flour—Town-made
Suffolk 34s 38s
Stockton and Norfolk. ......