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

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'o
Hotel, and in the evening visited the 7 imes printing
office.

Yesterday morning her Majesty, accompanied by
the Baroness Dedem, paid a private visit to the
Zoological Gardens, Regent's-park.
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Her Majesty, with Count Randwjk, Baroness
Pabst, and Baroness Dedcm, 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.
ller 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.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will bó
present on the principal day at Goodwood races. niB
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.tho Stamford races. Amongst the
guests were the Earl and Countess of Longford, the
Countess (Dowager) of Morton and Lady Alice Douglas,
the Earl of Softon, the Earl of Winchilsea, the Earl and
Countess of Stradbroko, Viscount and Viscountess Fal-
mouth, Hon. Admiral and Mrs. Rous, Mr. G. Payne, Dlr•
Saville, Mr. Batson, &c.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Puente and
family have loft Thomas's Hotel, Berkoloy-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 House
yesterday afternoon from 'Tiverton.

The Right llon. T. Milner Gibson, M.P., left
[own yesterday.

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

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

The New dAmalgamation Grievance
CommiNsion,

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
in England setting forth his own individual griev-
ances with the names of any witnesses ho 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 officers 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 only
of the officers of that rank who accepted special annuities
in 18G1.

3. The regulation by which 12 years is made the period
of service in the grade of lieutenant-colonel.
4th. The arrangements for regulating promotion of
colonels of artillery and engineers, subsequent to the 17th
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 hive the honour to be, gen-
tlemen, your most obedient servant,
CHAS. FRED. NORTH, Major-General,
Chairman of Committee acting for Indian Officers.
3A, King-street, St. James's-square,
13th July, 1865.

MR. AND MRS. KEAN IN AMERICA.—The St•
Louis Democrat says :—This evening closes the
most brilliant engagement ever fulfilled4n St. Louis. Not-
withstanding tho announcement of doubling the prices of
admission upon the opening of the box-office, upwards of
200 seats were secured for the five performances, and the
demand for separate nights was so great that many per-
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 Koans
could attract such crowds at this season of the year. All the
entertainments have been good—we have not space to
particularise. Mr. aul Mrs. Kean have fully sustained
the high reputation they enjoy. " It's long ere we shall
look upon their like again." They have been admirably
supported by Miss Chapman, Messrs. Everett, Cathcart,
and the stock company. This evening they appear in
" The Stranger" and " The Wonder," being the last night
of the engagement, and for the benefit of Mr. and 111 re•
Kean. We understand that a requisition of citizens will
be presented toinduce them to return for a few nights if
the Fall. We hope it may receive a favourable response.
THE HAY HARVEST.—In Yorkshire, except in 3
few places where advantage was not taken of the late fine
weather, the hay harvest is ended. The crop, as a whole,.
has been secured in the most splendid condition, but the
drought of June interfered somewhat with the yield. The
recent heavy rains have improved the pastures, but thel
are very poor, and hay, as a speculation for winters is risieg
in price, turnips and spring corn looking badlyt