The Sun.
London, England, 1863-11-17 00:00:00

Return of the Crown Prince of Prussia.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Prussia,
attended by Colonel Sehwenitz, reached Dover yes-
terday from Prussia, on his way to Windsor Castle,
having crossed from Calais in the mail-steamer Sam-
phire, leaving that port at 2 p.m. and arriving at
Dover about 4 p.m. On landing his royal highness
was met by the Hon. Col. Ponsonby, one of her Ma-
jesty's equerries, who had arrived at Dover to receive
his royal highness. The military and naval autho-
rities were likewise in attendance, together with the
Prussian Vice-Consul, Mr. S. M. Latham. A guard
of honour of the 78th Highlanders, with band and
colours, under the command of Col. Ewsrt, C,8.,
lined the quay ; and, on his royal highness stepping
on shore, the National Anthem was played, while a
royal salute was Eischarged from the castle bat
teries. There was a large number of spectators,
who greeted the prince very respectfully, and his
royal highness graciously acknowledged these salu
tations.
After a short stay for luncheon at Birmingham's
Lord IVarden Hotel the Crown Prince, attended by
Col. Ponsonby and suite, left for London-bridge at
4.35 p.m. by the South-E Astern Company's mail
train, travelling in one of the railway company's
royal saloon carriages. A guard of honour of the
59th Regiment lined the passage from the Lord
Warden Hotel to the railway station. Mr. Way,
the superintendent at Dover, who had made every
arrangement for the reception of his royal highness,
travelled in the train to London-bridge, which was
reached at 6.35 p.m.
Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of
Prussia, attended by the Countess Hohenthal and
Count Furstenstein, arrived at the London-bridge
Station shortly after six, and waited the arrival of
the train. After a greeting between their royal
highnesses the royal party left for Waterloo Sta-
tion, and thence by special train for Windsor, ar-
riving there at about 7.40 p.m.
Mr. Eborall, the general manager of the South-
Eastern Company, and Mr. Knight, the superin-
tendent, received their royal highnesses at the Lon-
don-bridge Station.
Their royal highnesses both appeared in excellent
health, and received manifestations of loyal welcome
from the few persons who were aware of their pre-
sence.

Visit of Prince Alfred to Dalkeith Palace,
On Saturday morning his Royal Highness Prince
Alfred, his Grand Ducal Highness Prince William
of Hesse and suite, and his Serene Highness Prince
Frederick of Holstein and his son Prince William,
left Holyrood Palace for Dalkeith Palace, on a visit '
to the Duke and Duchess 3f Buccleuch. The royal
party arrived at Dalkeith Palace shortly before 11
o'clock, and were received by the Duke and Duchess
of Buccleuch, the Ladies Victoria, Margaret, and
Mary Scott, the Countess Dowager of Morton, Lady
Alice Douglas, Lient.-Colonel and Lady Harriet
Fletcher, Lady Archibald Hope, Lady Georgina
Balfour of Balbirnie, Lord John Scott, Lord Henry
Scott, Lord Charles Scott, Sir Archibald Hope, and
Mr. Balfour of Balbirnie. The royal party were
then conducted through the entrance-hall, where
stands a colossal marble statue of the late Dake of
Wellington, executed by Campbell, to the break.
fast room, where they took breakfast.
After breakfast the royal party were conducted
to the drawing •room and gallery, in which apart-
ment, in 1842, her Majesty held her first
Drawing-room. The dining room was next
visited, where were shown a magnificent silver
centre-piece, weighing 3,000 ounces, designed
by Cotterell in 1829, round the base of which are
several beautiful figures in relief, representing the
origin of the Buccleuch family, so graphically de-
scribed by Sir Walter Scott; an immense silver
punch-bowl, which was in the possession of Queen
Anne; h gilt urn and ewer, presented by William
IV. as sponsor for Lord Dalkeith, M.P. ; a hand-
some gold and silver filigree cup, presented by her
Majesty in 1845, as godmother to Lady Victoria
Scott, the eldest daughterof his grace; and a variety
of other antique plate arranged on buffets. The
illustrious party next paid a visit to the stables,
while the ladies drove out. The carriage and har-
ness departments were next visited, after which the
royal party went out in the grounds on a shooting
excursion.

The weather proving mild and genial, luncheon
was served in the park, when the sport was again
resumed with much spirit, the party at the close of
the day having succeeded in bagging
75 head.
Shortly after five o'clock the distinguished party
returned to the Palace. Dinner was served at half-
past seven o'clock, after which his Serene Highness
Prince Frederick of Holstein and his son left for
Edinburgh, accompanied by Mr. Robert Scott, of
Fossaway.
His Royal Highness Prince Alfred and Prince
William of Hesse and suite attended Divine service
on Sunday in the West Parish Church, where the
Rev. James Lamont preached. The church was
well filled. In the afternoon the royal party
attended Divine service in the Duke of Buccleuch's
private chapel, accompanied by his grace and family.
The Rev. W. B. Bushby, 8.A., officiated. Their
royal highnesses are to return to Holyrood Palace
on Monday morning.—Scolantan.

THE FRENCH EMBASSY.—His Excellency Baron
Gros left Albert-gate House on Sunday for Paris,
his Excellency having relinquished his post as Ambassador
of France. We are informed that the Prince de la Tour
d'Auvergno, who is appointed by the Emperor as the suc••
cessor of Baron Gros, will arrive in London towards the
end of the week to enter on his duties as Ambassador.

We understand the proposed visit of their it,,yal
Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Earl
and Countess of Leicester, at Holkham Hall, Norfolk,
which was expected to take place on the 23d inst., has been
deferred, owing to the demise of the King of Denmark.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge is
shortly expected to pay a visit to the Earl and Countess of
Derby, at Knowsley, near Prescott, Lancashire.
The Duchess of Somerset and Lord Edward St.
Maur aro staying at Stover House, Devon. rho duchess
and family are expected to leave Stever House in a short
time to pass the winter at Bulstrode.'
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland arrived at
Stafford House, St. James's, last evening, from Trentham,
Staffordshire.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Bath have left
Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, for their seat, Lengleat,
Wilts.

The Earl and Countess of Warwick are expected
at their residence iu the Stable-yard, St. James's, from
Warwick Castle.

The Earl St. Maur has been on a tour through
Germany, and by the last letters was at Trieste, on his way
to Greece.

The Countess Ferrere has arrived at Brown's
Hotel, Dover•street, for the winter.
Another royal " counterblast " has boon directed
against the use of tobacco. The late Prince Con-
sort-was a smoker, and the Prince of Wales has on more
than one occasion been seen with a cigar in his mouth;
but it appears that her Majesty hae prohibited the use of
tobacco within the pi eciucts of Windsor Castle. Notices
to this effect have been posted not only in rooms of the
lords.in•waiting and equerries, but even in the -York
Tower, which is being fitted up for the Prince of Wales.
MB,. COBDEN'S INTENDED VISIT TO ROCHDALE.
—Mr, J, T. Pagan has received a letter from Mr. Cobden,
intimating that he will be present on the 24th instant, at
the meeting to be held at Rochdale. Mr. Bright has also
promised to attetiqf •