The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-09 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

THE CIVIL SERVICE.

The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary,
who are still remaining at Kew Cottage, are expected to
leave that Royal villa at the close of the month on a tour
of visits.
The Duke of Beaufort arrived at Badminton Park

on Tuesday, from visiting the Earl and Countess Howe
at Gospal Hall, where the duchess and youthful family
are still staying.
The Duke of Hamilton arrived at Hamilton Place oh
the 4th instant, en route for Arran. The duchess and
family do not accompany him, but remain on the
Continent.

The Earl and Countess of Wilton have been enter.

taining a select party at Heaton Park, near Manchester,
during the past week. The Lady Elizabeth De Roe and
infant daughter are staying with their noble relatives.
The Hon. Captain De Ros returns to Osborne House
to-day, in the suite of his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
from the camp at Boulogne.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailsa are residing
at Calzean Castle, Ayrshire, surrounded by a select
party.

- Tile Marquis of Salisbury is entertaining a few
select friends at his sporting seat in the island of Rum,
Inverness-shire, where his lordship purposes.to remain
until the end of the month, and then return to Hatfield
House, where the marchioness and youthful family are
staying.

the-Military Secretary will hold a levee on Wednes
day, Sept. 13.

The Rev. William Frederick Powell, A.M., per-
petual curate of Cirencester, has been collated by the
Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol to an honorary
canonry founded in the cathedral church of Gloucester.
THE DUKE OF ATHOL'S GOLD-DIGGINGS.—During the
last week gold has been found in the north of Glen bre-
rachan, Kirkmichael, on the property of his Grace the
Duke of Athol; and has also been found to the north of
the Cairn well, on the property of James Farquharson,
Esq., of Invercauld. In both places the precious metal
is found embedded in the detached pieces of rock which
there abound. From an analysis made, that which has
been found near the Cairnwell is as pure as any got in
Australia. The existence of gold in these quarters was
discovered by a Mr. Lowden, a gentleman lately re-
turned from Australia, where he had been resident for
upwards of 12 years, and in the immediate vicinity of
gold-diggings.
FIRE AT ST. PETERSBURG.—In the afternoon of
Friday, August 25, a fire broke out in St. Petersburg,
in the neighbourhood of the barracks occupied by the
Izmailowski Regiment of Guards, which consumed close
upon 100 houses, 21 of which were of stone.

DEATH PROM A THRESHING MACHINE.—On Thursday,
about a quarter before seven o'clock a.m., a &tat acci-
dent happened to Mr. William Sayer, farmer, of Rock-
land St. Peter, Norfoik. As he was assisting his men
on. a stack which was being threshed out by a steam-
power machine; he unfortunately slipped off and fell
upon it, his left leg dropping in amongst the beaders,
which limb, from the knee to the foot, was. mangled in a
shocking manner. Mr. Potter, surgeon, of Attleborough,
was immediately sent for, as was also Mr. Hargreave,
surgeon, of Watton, both of whom at once attended the
unfortunate man, applied a tourniquet to the limb, and
made every effort to restore him, but the loss of blood
and shock to the system were so great that he eventually
expired. Mr. Sayer, who was greatly esteemed, has
left a wire and three small children to lament his un-
timely death.

THE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY. Friday.—
A meeting of the shareholders in this railway, and re-
siding in this district, was held this afternoon at the
Clarendon•rooms, South John-street. The meeting was
not numerously attended. Mr. Fenton, the largest
shareholder present, was called upon to preside. He
then entered into a detailed statement of some opposi-
tion which was in existence by two members of the
board of directors, who having some project of their own
relating to the line, but which was yet unknown to the
company, were opposing the other eight members of the
board. A Mr. Duncan, of Aberdeen, who bad formerly
been chairman of the board, had also offered opposition,
and was desirous, it was stated, of becoming chairman
again ; but as much inconvenience had attended his oc-
cupation of the post previously, it was not deemed de-
sirable he should be permitted to forma member of the
board, and accordingly a resolution was passed, expres-
sive of confidence in the present members. This was all
the business.

TEE MARKET AND THE PRICES Or BREAD.—During
the present week the markets in most of the towns in
the west of England have experienced a depression. At
Totnes great market on Tuesday, and at Plymouth on
Saturday, samples of best new wheat were offered at
14s. and 15s. per bag ; other sorts were as low as 12s.
The same prices were also realised at Liskeard. Barley
generally has sold at from 7s. to Bs. per bag. Notwith-
standing this fall in the markets, the bakers in many
towns have declined to lower their bread more than a
halfpenny on the 4ib. loaf. The consequence at Bridge-
water was, that on Tuesday the crier went round the
town proclaiming the complaints of the inhabitants. In
other places also public notice has been taken of the con-
duct of the bakers.
IMPROVED. SEWERAGE IN WESTMINSTER.—For some
time past, under the direction of the Commissioners of
Severe; a number of new sewers have been built in
connection with the main, or Victoria Sewer, throughout
the various streets in Westminster. A. few days ago a
new brick sower was laid down throughout Downing-
street ; and at the present time new sewers are in course
of construction along the entire of Kinz-street ; brick
barrel drains being also laid down in Fludyer-street,
Brown's buildings, Charles-street, and the various courts
and outlets in that vicinity. The old sewer was found
to be i❑ a rotten and choked-up state from the accumu-
latio❑ of offensive matter. A new sewer is also being
completed opposite the India Board, and throughout
the e9tire of Cannon-row.

OSBORNE, SEPT. 8.
The Royal dinner party yesterday consisted of her
Majesty the Queen, his Majesty the King of Portugal,
the Duchess of Kent, the Due d'Oporto the Portuguese
Minister, the Count de Lavradio, the Duc de Terceira,
the Earl of Aberdeen, the Vicomte de CArreira, the Lady
Frances Bruce, Sir George Coupe; and the Ladies and
Gentlemen in Waiting.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Ely, Lady Susan
Ramsay, and Lady Couper, had the honour of receiving
invitations for the evening.
This morning his Majesty the King of Portugal, accom-
panied by the Due d'Oporto, and attended by Lord Chas.
Fitzroy, went out shooting.
His Majesty and his Royal brother are expected to
embark this afternoon to proceed to Lisbon.

Despatches were sent yesterday from the Colonial.
office to the Governor-General of Canada.

ADMIRALTY DEPARTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER FOR
VICTUALLING AND TRANSPORT SERVICES. —Mr. C. Champ
has been promoted to be Acting Chief Clerk. Mr. W.
Willis has been promoted to be Clerk of the First Class,
Second Section. Messrs. F. Du Pre Dyer, James
Gray, and Henry Ancell, have been promoted to be
Second Class Clerks. Messrs. E. C. Cockcraft and A.
Douglas have been promoted to be .cting Second Class
Clerks, vice Dyer and Gray.
STOREKEEPER S DEPARTMENT, ROYAL ARSENAL, WOOL-
WICH.—Mr. Collins has been appointed Temporary
Clerk, vice Wind'erger, resigned. Messrs. Rawnsley,
Cass, and Gladstone have been appointed Temporary
Clerks.

CUSTOMS.—APPOINTMENTS. —Mr. Thos. Aldridge, late
Tidewaiter of the Second Class at Cork, has been
appointed to be Tidewaiter of the Third Class
in London—his former office having been abolished.
Messrs. J. Moorhead, M. Pachnore, R. F. Narman,
James Brown, and F. G Reed, Weighers of the First
Class ; F. J. Lane, W. Benson, and J. randy,
Weighers of the Second Class ; and J. T. Andrews and
G. L. Burling, Weighers of the Third Class in London,
having offered their services in aid of the Commissariat
Department in the East, have been appointed to that
duty. They are not to receive pay from the Customs
Bepartment during their absence, but will be permitted
tb return to their duties after the war is over without
piejudice to their service. Mr. W. H. Poole has been
appointed Clerk and Searcher at Lahcaster ; Mr. F.
Pocket has been appointed Searcher at Swansea ; Mr.
G. N'evvnaarcli has been appointed Clerk in the Jerquer's
Office, London ; Mr. J. H. Webb has been, appointed
Princi'pai Coast Officer at Mistley, -Harwich Mr. J.
M`Namara has been appointed Principal Coast Officer at
Askeaton, Limerick.