The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-11 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

Lord Raglan had an audience of the Queen yesterday
afternoon. The Duke of Cambridge also visited her
Majesty, and took leave on proceeding to join the expe-
dition to Turkey.
Prince Albert rode on horseback in the forenoon, ac-
companied by the Prince of Wales, and attended by
Lieut.-Colonel F. H. Seymour.
Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold took a drive in an
open carriage and four.
The royal dinner circle yesterday evening,. at Buck-
ingham Palace, included the Duchess of Kent, Lady
Anna Maria Dawson, the Baroness de Speth, Viscount
Canning, and Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps.
The Earl of Aberdeen had an audience of the Queen
yesterday at Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Kent visited the Duchess of Glouces-
ter yesterday at Gloucester House.
The Duke of Cambridge visited the Earl of Aberdeen
yesterday, at his official residence in Downing-street, to
take leave of the noble earl. Lord Raglan also visited
and took leave of the noble earl, on his departure to as-
sume the command of the British army in the East.
The Duke of Cambridge and Lord Raglan left London
last evening for Dover, to embark in the Vivid, Captain
Smithett, for the Continent.

A deputation from the Council of the Society of Arts
on the subject of a proposed bill for facilitating the con-
veyance of sites and vesting the same and other property
of Literary and Mechanic's Institutions in trustees for
them, had an interview with Earl Granville and the
Right Hon. E. Cardwell, yesterday, at the Privy
Council-office. The deputation consisted of Mr. Joseph
Hume, M.P., Mr. Hutt, M.P., Mr. W. G. Lumley,
Mr. Chester, and Mr. Le Neve Foster (the secretary).
Mr. John Wood, Chairman of the Board of Inland
Revenue, had an interview with the Chancellor of the
ExChequer, yesterday, at his official residence in Down-
ing-street.

Despatches were received at the Colonial-office, yes-
terday, from the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian
Islands, and from the Governor of Heligoland.

The Duke and Duchess of Grafton will entertain a
select circle at Wakefield Lodge, Northamptonshire,
during the holidays. Lord Charles Lennox F►tzroy,
Equerry in Waiting to Prince Albe►t, holds himself in
readiness, we hear, to join his regiment, the Ist Batta-
lion of Coldstream Guards, now at Malta, under orders
to embark for the Ottoman territories.

The Viscount and Viscountess Newport, who have
been entertaining a succession of visitants at his Lord-
ship's hunting seat at Melton Mowbray during the
season, arrive at Wilton-crescent at the close of the
month.

The Duke of Portland, who has been suffering from
indisposition, at Harcourt House, Cavendish square, is
convalescent.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury intend to
pass, we believe, the recess at Brighton.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford and their
youthful family have left Hamilton-place, for Loftes-
hall, Shropshire, until after Easter.
Lord and Lady Haddo and family intend to pass
the holidays at the Ranger's House, at Blackheath.
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and family are
expected to leave Stafford House, St. James's, to-
morrow, to pass the holidays at Clifden, near Windsor.
DEATH OF SIR JOHN BISSET, K.C.B.—The demise
of this distinguished veteran, at Perth, on the 3d inst.,
is announced. Sir John held the office of Commissary
of the Forces, under the Duke of Wellington, during
the whole of the Peninsular war. By his death a pen-
sion of 550/. has reverted to the Crown. Sir John
was a native of Perth, and he resided there for many
years past.
THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND THE REPRESENTATION
OF SOUTHAMPTON.—Sir A. Cockburn has issued an ad-
dress to the electors of Southampton, in which he says :
"Having accepted the office of recorder of Bristol, I
beg to inform you that my seat for Southampton has
thereby become vacant. For the sixth time, within 7
years, I am again a candidate for the honour of repre-
senting you. I purpose at a very early day to appear
before you in person, when I hope to have an opportu-
nity of addressing you on the topics which are, at the
present moment, of public interest and importance."
THE LATE MR, JUSTICE TALFOURD.—A meeting is
to be held in London on Saturday, the 29th inst., for
the purpose of considering what will be the best method
of carrying into effect a desire universally entertained
by the friends of Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd, that a
suitable memorial shall be erected in honour of the late
lamented judge. The idea, which has up to the pre-
sent time met with the largest share of favour amongst
the literary men who have been consulted upon the sub-
ject, is the formation of a Talfourd scholarship, in one
or both of the great national universities.
THE BRAZILIAN MAILS.—SOUTHAMPTON, MONDAY.
—The Royal. Mail Company's steam-ship Great Western
(Capt. Bevis) left this afternoon with the mails for the
various ports in the Br .zils and River She has
taken out 35 passengers, 1,0651. value in jewellery, and
a full cargo. The homeward portion of this mail is
looked for by the Severn, on or about.the 16th

MONEY MARKET

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COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at from 7,000 to 8,000 bales, including
1,000 American taken on speculation. The market
was slightly animated, and closed with prices fully
supported. The sales comprised 500 Pernam and
Maranham, at 6id. to BP.; 60 Bahia, at 61d. to
6d. ; 300 Egyptian, at 6fit to Bd.; 700 Surat, at
24d. to 3p. ; 30 Sea Island at ls. to Is. ld. ; and
the remainder American. Railway Shares were
buoyant at 1 to 1.1 per cent. higher.
The Tallow Market has been quieter within the
last day or two, but the following statement as to
the probable future supplies, as furnished by
Messrs. F. J. Smith and Charles, is interesting :
t Casks.
Our stock of tallow on Ist inst. was 34,000
Last year, from all places, Petersburg alone ex-
cepted, we received from Ist April to 30th
September 15,691

49,691

The delivery from Ist April to 30th September
iast year was, say, 47,666. Take for the same
period this year, two-thirds

17,913

We cannot expect from Australia or South
America (as we showed on the 3d ult.), as
much as last year. We have, however, as-
sumed that we receive the same. Now, add
an extra quantity from the Continents 2,087