The Sun.
London, England, 1863-02-11 00:00:00

Prince Louis of Hesse in Birmingham.

His I, oyal Highness the Prince Louis of Hesse, husband
of the Princess Alice, arrived in Birmingham from Windsor
Castle on Monday afternoon by the express train, arriving
at the Snow-hill station of the Great 'Western Railway at
1.45 p.m. As his royal highness arrived at the stati n in-
cognito, the public authorities were not aware of his visit to
the town, but a carriage and pair being in waiting, he at
once proceeded to the Hen and Chickens Hotel, New-street.
His royal highness was accompanied by Lieut,-Col. Du
Plat, Capt. von Westerweller, and Dr. E. Becker. After par-
taking of luncheon, the prince and the gentlemen of his suite,
with Dr. Alfred Evans, proceeded in the latter gentleman's
private carriage to inspect the manufactory of Messrs.
Elkingtcm and Mason, in Newhall.street. They were there
receiv, d by Mr. Fredk. Elkington, who, with Mr. S. F.
Rollason, accompanied his royal highness and suite through
the show room of that extensive establishment. His royal
highness also visited the workshops, and observed with
much interest the several processes of manufacture. In the
foundry the large figure of the late lamented Prince Albert,
which Messrs. Hiking tpn are now casting, and which is to
form the Albert memorial of the Great Exhibition of 1851,
was much admired by his royal highness. Before he left the
establishment the prince made several purchases. He after-
wards visited the works of Mr. Joseph Gillott, pen manu-
facturer, Graham-street; Messrs. Edelsten and 'Williams,
pin manufacturers, George-street, Parade; and the works
of Mr. Westley Richards, gun manufacturer, High.street)
and manifested considerable interest in everything pre-
sented to his notice. His royal highness then returned to
the Hen and Chickens Hotel, where he afterwards dined in
company with his suite.

Yesterday the Prince visited the Schcol of King Edward
the Sixth, the proof-house, the works of Messrs. Evans and
Asken, in George-street, and the glass works of Messrs.
Chance, at Spon-lane. In the evening the Prince returned
to the Hen and Chickens, where he was to remain for the
night, and leave Birmingham in the morning.

Her Highness the Princess Marie de Philippesco
and Sir Stephen Bartlett Lakeman have returned to the
Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street, from the Isla of Wight.
The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort have left
Curzon House for Badminton.

The Earl of Howth and Lady Margaret Dom-
ville have arrived at Claridge's Hotel from Ireland.

The Earl of Dalhousie and Lady Christian Maule
have arrived at Claridge's Hotel from Brechin Castle, N.B.
The Earl and Countess Howe have left town for
Gopsall Hall, Leicestershire.

The Earl and Countess of Lincoln, with their
infant daughter, have arrived in town, from St. Leonard's-
on- Sea.

The marriage of Harriet Countess of Guilford
with Mr. J. Lettsom Elliott, was solemnispd yes-
terday at St. James's Church, Piccadilly. The ceremony
was performed by he Hon. and Rev. F. de Grey, rector of
Cappdock, near Ipswich. Atter the ceremony the bride
and bridegroom lett town for Oatlands Park Hotel, Wal-
ton-on-'l hames.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Amongst the fashion-
able company attending the performances at the
above theatre during the last week were Ler Royal High-
ness the Princess Mary, the Earl and Countess of Car-
digan, the Earl of "Uxbridge, Sir BtHingham Graham, the
Marchioness of Downshire, Lady Alice Hill, t apt. Cust,
the Hon. Miss Cust, Lord G. Lennox, Lord Henry Len-
nox, the Countess of Fife, Lord de Lisle and Dudley, Mr.
Justice Williams, the Duchess of Montrose, &c,

JUDGMENTS LAW AMENDMENT BILL —The bill
introduced into the House of Commons by Messrs. Had-
field, Locke King, and Powell, to amend the law relating
to judgments, statutes, and recognizances, provides that in
future they are not to affect purchasers and mortgagees.

FOREIGN COURTS.

PARIS, Feb. 9.
There is a.faney dress ball this evening at the
Tuileries.

A grand fete was given on Saturday evening by
the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Madame Dr ouyn
do Lhuys. Fancy dresses being the rule, the scene
was of the most animated description. The Em-
peror and Empress were prez-ent ; the latter was
in a black domino, whilst the former changed
his costume several times. The Emperor went
several times through the different salons, and
then going up to a group, in the midst of which
were the family of the Minister, took off his
mask, and asked whether he had been recog-
nised. Among the characters the most remarked
were Madame Gortschakoff, who was dressed as a
boyarde, with a coronal coveted with pearls and
diamonds; Madame Dubois de l'Etand, who wore a
Polish costume; Madame Say, as Esther; the Prin-
cess Dolgorouky, as a beehive; and Madame de
Pene, as a❑ Egyptian. Madame Heeckeren was a
complete rose-tree from head to foot, and Madame
Delval was enveloped in ivy. Supper was served
at two, and the whole did not terminate before five
in the morning.
The Emperor of Austria is to leave Vienna after
Easter for Dalmatia and Albania. The Empr, ss
will accompany him, and will afterwards stay for
some time at Venice. The Archduke Ferdinand
Maximilian is to leave at the beginning of March.
on a visit to Rome.

A grand ball, the first of the season, took pidee
:ast week at the Royal Palace of Turin, the King,
Prince Humbert, the Duke d'Aoste, and Prince
Eugene de Savoie Carignan being present. The two
young princes took part in the quadrille of honour,
and frequently joined in the other dances, which
were prolonged until four in the morning. The
King, who appeared in high spirits, conversed for
some time with M. Parini, and did not retire until.
a late hour. Supper was served in the Daniel
gallery, the ladies being seated at about 100 small
tables. Nearly 2,000 persons were present.
A Frankfort letter states that in consequence of
Count de Bismark's last note relative to the Franco-
Prussian treaty of commerce, the relations between:
the Courts of Berlin and Munich are said to ha.vo
assumed such a character of irritation that a sus-
pension of diplomatic relations may result from it.
The Brussels journals, referring to the health of
King Leopold, mention that Dr.Langenback per-
formed another operation a few days back on his
Majesty. The King is in good spirits, and is not
prevented from continuing his customary occupa
tions.

The fourth Court ball of the season at Brussels
three evenings back passed off in the most brilliant
manner. The company assembled at half-past eight
(the Belgian balls being proverbially early), and
dancing was kept up with great spirit until past
one in the morning. The Duchess of Brabant did
the honours of the fete, and was ably seconded by
the Count of Flanders.

Letters from Egypt state that the new Viceroy is
shortly about to proceed to Constantinople to pay
homage to the Sultan.

The ball given by the Countess de Persigny on,
Thursday was most successful. The invitations were
given in the countess's name only. Count de Per-
signy was present, but, notwithstanding, the ball
was not an official entertainment. There was danc-
ing in two saloons; and two others, as was the
Minister's cabinet, were devoted to conversation.
The supper took place in the grand gallery. The
cotillion, which commenced at half-past one, con-
tinued with the greatest animation till half past four,
and during the dance many charming surprises and
happy incidents were presented. Amongst the great
number of distinguished personages present were
the Princess Poniatowski, t Le Princess Troubetzkoi,
the Duchess de Morny, the Duchess d'lsley, thu
Countess Leopold Le Hun, the Countess de
Tunnel.' e, the Countess de la Bedoyere, the Countess
de la Poeze, the Baroness d'Hauterserve, the
Baroness de Bourgoing, the Baroness de Viry, the
Baroness de Verdieres, the Baroness Mallhann, the
I Marchioness de Gallipet, &c. Madame de Metter-
nich appeared in society on this evening for the
first time after a serious illness,