The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-15 00:00:00

CONSERVA'

Aylesbury
Berwick
Brighton
Carnarvon
Chatham
Chester
Clitheroe
Exeter
Grimsby
Horsham
Newport
Poole
Portsmouth
Taunton -
Tynemouth 11,
Wakefield ... 1 Total 32
We have already pointed out that three of the boroughs
now returning professedly Liberal members could hardly
be classed amongst Conservative seats, as their represen-
tatives, on every important division, either recorded their
votes on the Ministerialist side or abstained from voting;
so that, excluding Brighton, Grimsby, and Carnarvon
boroughs, the real Liberal gain in the English boroughs is
one seat. The result cannot be deemed discouraging to
Conservatives, when the vast efforts made by an unscru-
pulous Government, and the enormous influence it could
necessarily bring to bear on tho constituencies, are taken
into consideration. Nor must it be forgotten that even this
very slight gain is more than likely to result in a consider-
able loss on the petitions, which, we are assured, will on
this occasion be far more numerous than in 1859, when
some ten or twelve Liberal seats, gained by bribery and in-
timidation, reverted to the Conservatives.

Weymouth 1
Windsor
Helston
Lincoln 1
Ashburton 1
Leicester ••• 1
Frome 1
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Colchester 1
Bridgnorth 1
Wareham ••• •• • 1
Warwick
..• ••• 1
Wallingford 1
Hull 1
Knaresborough 1

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, July 14.
Her Majesty drove out yesterday.
Their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena and
Princess Louise, attended by Viscountess Jocelyn,
visited her Royal Highness the Princess of Tour
and Taxis at Ryde.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Albert
Victor, and Prince George arrived at Osborne Cot-
tage yesterday from London, attended by Countess
de Grey and Major Grey.

The Queen of the Netherlands.
Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands, ac-
companied by Lord Llanover, Count Randwjk,
Baroness Pabst, Baroness Dedem, and Captain
Casembrood, of the royal navy of Holland, left the
Euston-square Station for Woburn Abbey, the seat
of the Duke of Bedford, on Thursday morning.
Her Majesty was met at Woburn Sands Station by
Mr. Hastings Russell. After spending some time
at Woburn, her Majesty returned to Claridge's
Hotel, and in the evening visited the limes printing
office.

Yesterday morning her Majesty, accompanied by
the Baroness Dedem, paid a private visit to the
Zoological Gardens, Regent's-park.
_ _

Her Majesty, with Count Randwjk, Baroness
Pabst, and Baroness Dedem, afterwards took
luncheon with Sir Roderick Murchison, at his resi-
dence in Belgrave-square.

In the afternoon her Majesty visited the Countess
of Derby, Lady William Russell, and the Countess
Cowley.

Her Majesty and the Prince of Orange dined with
the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, in Great
Stanhope-street, last night.
Many calls have been made on her Majesty at
Claridge's Hotel during the last few days.
Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands has
_ _

honoured Mr. Heidemans, miniature painter, with
an audience. He had the honour on the occasion
to submit some of his very fine pictures on ivory,
which were much admired by her Majesty.

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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will be

present on the principal day at Goodwood races. 110
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge and his Serene
Highness Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar will also be pre-
sent on the cup day.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter have
entertained a select circle at Burghley House during
the last few days during the Stamford races. Amongst the
guests were the Earl aird Countess of Longford, the
Countess (Dowager) of Morton and Lady Alice Douglas,
the Earl of Sefton, the Earl of Winchilsea, the Earl and
Countess of Stradbroke, Viscount and Viscountess Fal-
mouth, Hon. Admiral and Mrs. Eous, Mr. Q. Payne, Mr.
Saville, Mr. Batson, &c.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Fuente and
family have left Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, for
Brighton.

The Earl and Countess of Yarborough are
expected to leave town next week for Brocklesby, Lin-
colnshire.

Viscount Palmerston arrived at Cambridge Hours
yesterday afternoon from Tiverton.

The Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson, M.P., left
town yesterday.

Lady Hayes and Mr. Grant have arrived at the
Queen's Hotel, Upper Norwood.

General Sir William and Lady Gomm have left
;own for their seats in Hampshire for the season.

The New Amalgamation Grievance
Commission,

TO THE OFFICERS ,OF THE INDIAN ARMY.
Gentlemen,—l have the honour to inform you
that the Royal Commissioners are prepared to re-
ceive a written memorandum from any officer now
if England setting forth his own individual griev-
ances with the names of any witnesses he may wish
to bring forward in support of his complaints.
The points to which each officer must confine
himself are the following :-
1. The suppression in army rank to which he has been
subjected by ofacers joining the staff corps, or by the
action of the brevet rank given to remedy such sup-
pression.

2. The reduction in the number of regimental lieutenant-
colonels by making promotion in succession to one-half onif
of the officers of that rank who accepted special annuities
in 1861.

3. The regulation by which 12 years is made the period
of service in tho grade of lieutenant-colonel.

4th. The arrangements for regulating promotion of
colonels of artillery and engineers, subsequent to the litit
of February, 1861, to the rank of general officer.

These memoranda should be addressed to Colonel
Crewe, Secretary to Royal Commission, Cannon-
row, London, S.W.—I have the honour to be, gen-
tlemen, your most obedient servant,
CHAS. FRED. Noun, Major-General,
Chairman of Committee acting for Indian Officero.
3A, King-street, St. James's-square,
13th July, 1865.

MR. AND MRS. DEAN IN AMERICA.—The S 4
Louis Democrat says :—This evening closes the
most brilliant engagement over fulfilled in St. Louis. Not-
withstanding the announcement of doubling the prices 01
admission upon the opening of the box-office, upwards 01
200 seats were secured for the five performances, and lb°
demand for separate nights was so great that many par-
sons were disappointed in securing places. Crowded
and fashionable audiences have enjoyed the great intellec-
tual treat, whose enthusiastic warmth of admiration for
these distinguished artistes quite equalled the over'
powering heat of the weather. None but the Keane
could attract such crowds at this season of the year. All the
entertainments have been good—we have not space t°
particularise. Mr. and Mrs. Kean have fully sustained
the high reputation they enjoy. " It's long ere we shell
look upon their like again." They have been admirahli
supported by Miss Chapman, Messrs. Everett, Cathcart,
and the stock company. This evening they appear 11;
" The Stranger" and " The Wonder," being the last night
of the engagement, and for the benefit of Mr. and bill'
Kean. We understand that a requisition of citizens Wu
be presented to induce them to return for a few nights i°
the Fall. We hope it may receive a favourable response-
THE HAY HARVEST.—In Yorkshire, except in
few places where advantage was not taken of the late BP
weather, the hay harvest is ended. The crop, as a whole!.
has been secured in the most splendid condition, but th:
drought of Juno interfered somewhat with the yield. rrii,
recent heavy rains have improved the pastures, but the)
are very poor, and hay, as a speculation for winter, is 1406
in price, turnips and spring corn looking badly.