The Sun.
London, England, 1853-12-26 00:00:00

would produce a similar result. In either cas
the working people would enjoy but a short-lived
triumph. They could not go on without the use
of that capital which they are making such
strenuous exertions and submitting to so many
privations to divert into other channels. Let them
ponder over these things without passion or pre-
judice, and we venture to assert that they will
soon perceive the absurdity of their conduct, and
endeavour while there is yet time to effect a re-
conciliation with those who have been, and if per-
mitted will still be, their best friends. They may
become a little sadder, but they will be very much
wiser men, and will speedily be enabled to repair
the grievous error into which they have fallen.

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.

(From the Observer.)

Lord Aberdeen left town yesterday afternoon for
Windsor Castle, to have an audience of the Queen. His
lordship returned to London last night.
The Duke of Newcastle, it has been stated, left Lon-
don on Thursday for his country seat. This is incorrect ;
his Grace did not leave, but has remained in daily at-
tendance at the Colonial-office.

Lord Granville arrived in town on Friday, the day
after the Cabinet had their long sitting of 5 hours and a
half. The noble earl remains in London.

Sir Wm. Molesworth is detained from joining a circle
of friends in the country, and remains in town.
The Earl of Clarendon returned to London yesterday
from Windsor Castle.

The Right Hon. William Gladstone, and Sir James
Graham also continue in the metropolis.

Lord Palmerston has attended at the Home-office
within the last day or two. His Lordship's Under-Se-
cretary. of State, the Hon. Henry Fitzroy, came to town
in the middle of the week.

Sir George Grey, who arrived in town in the early
part of the week from his country residence, Fallodon,
Northumberland, took his departure last night for
Fallodon,

Sir James Emerson Tennent, Secretary to the Board
of Trade, was expected in town last night from Italy,

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, DEC. 24.

The dinner party yesterday included the Duchess of
Kent, the Earl of Clarendon, the Lady-in-Waiting to
the Duchess of Kent and the Baroness de Speth.
_ _

The Band of the Ist Life Guards attended in the
Castle during dinner, and performed the following com-
positions :
March on H. Russell's Song, " Cheer,
Boys, Cheer"
Overture or Introduction (Casilda) Duke of Saxe Coburg
Glee, " Mynheer Vandunck"
Walzer, " Sylvan" Tinney
Fantasia, Sur deux Motifs de Dom
Sebastien Donizetti
Polka, " Glocken" Herzog
Galop Masquerade (Corsican Brothels) Prased

Her Majesty's Private Band afterwards attended in
the evening, and played the following selection :
Overture, " La Barcarolle"

Selection, " Seraglio" ...
Duo, " Marco Spada" Auber
The Queen and Prince walked in the Home•park this
morning.

The Earl of Clarendon left the Castle this forenoon
for London.

DEC. 25.

The Queen's Private Band was in attendance at the
Castle yesterday evening, and performed the following
pieces :

Overture, " Oberon" Weber.
Introduction, " Marie" Herold.
Andante Minuetto, Trio and Finale (Sin-
fonia)

The Queen and Prince, the Prince of Wales, the Prin-
cess Royal, and Princess Alice, the ladies and gentle-
men of the court, and the domestic household, attended
divine service this morning in the private chapel of the
Castle.
The Duchess of Kent was also at the service.
The Hon. and Rev. G. Wellesley officiated, and ad-
ministered the holy sacrament.

The Earl of Clarendon returned to London on Satur-
day from Windsor Castle.
Despatches were sent to the Governors of Ceylon and
Hong Kong on Saturday from the Colonial-office.

Her Excellency the Countess of St. Germans dis-
tributed blankets and warm clothing to 280 poor persons
from the parishes of Castleknock and Chapelizod, at the
Viceregal Lodge, on Friday.

Sir William Molesworth does not accompany
Lady Molesworth into Yorkshire, being detained in town
by his Ministerial duties.

DUBLIN, FRIDAY.—The Lady Mayoress is im-
proving rapidly from the attack of measles under which
she has been suffering since her ball.

The Hon. Henry G. Howard has left town for
Paris, where he has pntered on his duties as First Secre-
tary of Legation, in the loom of Mr. Jerningham, who
proceeds to the Swedish capital as British Minister and
Envoy.

The King of Hanover sent 501. to be distributed
amongst the poor of the parish of Kew on Saturday, to
enable them to enjoy the pleasures of Christmas.

His Highness Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg
and suite arrived at Mivart's Hotel, on Saturday, from
Germany, en route to Windsor Castle, on a visit to his
illustrious relatives the Queen and the Prince Consort.
The Prince is expected to proceed to Southampton to-day,
to embark at that port for Lisbon, on a visit to the King
Regent of Portugal for a month or six weeks.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford have
arrived at Trentham Hall, from Lilleshall.

The Earl and Countess of Morton, Lord and
Lady Aberdour, and a numerous family circle, are passing
the holidays at Dalmahoy House.

In France things go on very quietly. The Em-
peror and Empress are to bo seen everywhere without any
escort, and employ themselves in alleviating the distresses
oi privations of the more indigent classes. No doubt
some who were disaffected to the Government have been
among the recipients of the Imperial. bounty ; and herein
consists the peculiar tyranny of the system of the Em-
peror, for surely no infliction can be more cruel than thus
" to heap coals of fire on the head" of an enemy."
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.—We understand that
a matrimonial alliance will shortly take plac3 between
Richard Naylor, Fsq., the wealthy and well-known pro-
prietor of Hooton Hall, Cheshire, and Caroline, second
daughter of the late Rev. Robert Tredcroft, rector of
Taagmere, Sussex, and niece of the late Henry Tredcroft,
Esq., of Wareham Court, and of . Sir John Brooke Pechell,
Bart.

MARRIAGE FACILITIES.—The late Rev. Mr.
Schultz, of Cullenswood, Dublin, celebrated within the
last three years of his life in that locality 3,649 marriages.
A few minutes, a few shillings, and a bride and bride-
groom, were all that the reverend personage required for
each ceremony. He found credible witnesses when re-
quired for a small additional fee.
THE LATE GENERAL GODWIN.—WO understand
that General Godwin, shortly before his decease, prepared
a narrative relating to his position as commander-in-chief
of the expedition to Burmah. The work will be interest-
ing to the army, and we trust it will very soon appear.—
United Service Gazette.

CHARITABLE DONATIONS FROM THE •EMPEROR OF
THE FRENCH.—The good feeling of the Emperor of the
French towards this country has been manifested in a way
that must secure for him a corresponding sentiment of
respect. The Emperor has ordered the sum of 700 f. to be
paid by Messrs. Orsi and Armani, merchants in London,
for the benefit of the Dreadnought Hospital establishment
in the Thames. Not a day passes, at this inclement season
of the year, as we learn, without the receipt, by the same
gentlemen, of like instructions. Scarcely any of our bene-
volent institutions appear to have escaped the kindly con-
tideration of the Emperor. We could desire to particu-
larise the different objects of his Majesty's munificence,
but fear we may already have said more than we are war-
ranted in doing upon a subject involving so much delicacy.

PRIVY COI:MOM—The Parliament, which stands pro-
rogued pro forma until the 3d of the ensuing month,
meets for the despatch of business, it is expected, as
usual, the first week in February. The precise day will
be fixed at a Privy Council, to be held by her Majesty
at the Castle at the close of the week.

SPECIE.—The specie movements of the week have
again been heavy. The arrivals have consisted of about
660,0001. in gold from New York, Australia, &c., and
the exports are estimated at about 400,0001., of which a
large proportion was silver for the East.
EMIGRATION.—The Emigration Commissioners have
advertised for two vessels to carry emigrants to Victoria.
One is to be ready for Melbourne on the 7th, and the
other for Geelong on the 10th of February.
TIISBAUD'S ExHinrriorr.—As the holidays are about
to commence,- this establishment will, no doubt, meet
with that patronage it merits, and which the Messrs.
Tussaud are so anxious to deserve from their visitors,
and endeavour to produce those subjects both interest-
ing and instructive. The latest addition to this museum
is a model portrait of the Emperor Nicholas the Ist, his
costume being that worn by the Russian Guards, deco-
rated with numerous military orders. At this particular
time much curiosity is excited by the visitors to inspect
this despotic tyrant, who has endeavoured to deprive
the Turkish empire of two of its most productive pro-
vinces, as well as strike a fatal blow at its sovereign
power. The figure is admirably executed, and appears
a faithful likeness.

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CHRISTMAS FOR THE POOR.—One of the most gratify-
ing sights it has been our lot to witness took place this
morning at the Soup Kitchen, Ham-yard, Str James's.
The committee of that institution having determined to
give to the really deserving poor a dinner to celebrate the
return of this most auspicious festival, and their bene-
volent intentions having been most charitably seconded
by the nobility and gentry, they were enabled to carry
out their philanthropic object to the fullest extent. The
distribution of food commenced accordingly at nine this
morning, which consisted of 4 lbs. of roasting meat, 2 lbs.
of pudding, a half-quartern loaf, and 2 ounces of tea, &c.,
the same being distributed in the most orderly manner,
through the excellent arrangements of the superintendent,
which reflected the greatest credit upon the management
of the charity, and elicited the highest encomiums from
all who witnessed it,