The Sun.
London, England, 1838-07-18 00:00:00

ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL.

These gardens were opened yesterday with a day fete,
under the auspices of the Gallant General, England's present
guest ; and, as might be expected, the grounds were crowded
to excess. -
Independently of the attraction which the announced pre-
sence of Marshal Soult afforded, there was an additional
treat in the ascent of the grand Nassau Balloon, under the
guidance of the veteran aeronaut G 2 een. The time adver-
tised for the launch of the aerial monster was half-past five
o'clock, and at that hour every part of the gardens was filled
to an overflow, including an immense assembly of beauty and
fashion. The galleries were crammed, the walks thickly oc-
cupied, and the enclosure well filled. Among. the persons in
the latter place we noticed J. Power, Esq., M.P., J. O'Con-
nell, Esq., M. P., W. Clay, Esq., M. P., and Mrs. Clay,
Lady Knox, R. Hollond, Esq.-, i%l. P., &e.
Soon after the time appointed, the patron of the day ar-
rived within the enclosure, and was received with the greatest
respect.
At a few minutes after six o'clock, all the preparations
having been completed, Mr. Green entered the car, followed
by Mr. Power, M. P., Carnegie, Tennyson. Hughes, Gye,
and another gentleman whose name we could not learn, and
the ropes having been withdrawn, the vast machine majesti.
cally ascended, taking a south-east direction. The wind,
which had been high in the morning, had somewhat abated,
and the balloon remained in sight for some time, the occupants
of the car seemingly enjoyed a most pleasant trip.
The Duke of Dalmatia, who was habited in a plain sur-
tout, with the red ribbon of the Legion of Honour in his
button-hole, stood for some minutes gazing on the progress
which Mr. Green was making, and then withdrew amidst the
hearty cheers of the assembled multitude. The people here,
as in all other places in which the Marshal has appeared in
England, showing most plainly, in the beautiful words of
Co a per, like
" Brave men who know no malice, but at once
Forget in peace the injuries of war,
And give their direst foe a friend's embrace."
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The gardens were decorated with the word " Soult" within
a radiated star in variegated lamps, by the Marshal's arms
placed between tricoloured flags, and many other appropriate
devices.

After the ascent a conurt took place in the orchestra, fol-
lowed by other amusements, the whole being concluded by a
brilliant display of fireworks.

Sir Lytton Bulwer has paired off for the rest of the
Session with Mr. Granville Vernon. Mr. Mylnes Ga-k.ll has paired off
with Mr. William Marshall till Monday, the 9.3 d instant. Sir T. B.
Hepburn, M.P. for the County of Haddiugton, has paired off with Mr.
Parrott, M.P. for Totnes, for the remainder of the Session ; and air.
Pringle with Mr. Callaghan, of Cork. Colonel P. Butler, M.P. for the
County of Kilkenny, has paired off for the remainder of the Session
The Hon: and Gallant Member left town on Saturday for Ireland. Sh
J. Edwards paired off with Mr. B. Hughcs for the remainder of the
Session;

In our report of the debate in the House of Lords
on Monday, the name of Josiah Conder is mentioned instead of John
Scoble among the individuals upon whom Lord Brougham bestowed
praise, as the most active promoters of the immediate abolition of negro
apprenticeship.

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The ordinary meet-
ing gas held yesterday afternoon, H. M. Dyer, Esq„ V.P.; in the chair.
Among the new members elected was NV. Clay, Esq., M.P. Dr. Lind-
ley described the specimens in the room, which were by no means nume.
rot's. The specimens from the gardens of the Society contained several
dahlias, the first of the season ; a curious plant, called Spirma arifolia,
from South West America, being very graceful and hardy, aril growing
to a height of between t iglu and nine feet, the panicles hanging down
luxuriantly like plumes; and Philadelphus Gorcloniatius, also a new and
rare plant. The silver Knightian medal was awarded to Mr. Cock for
his collection of geraniums. _ _

The Turkish Ambassador will give a splendid en,
tertainment to the wholer,f th diplonvitie eprps, at the Hanover.square
Rooms, on Friday.

Mrs. D itothschild gave an elegant dejuner yes-
terchy, at Gunn(r.bury Park, near Ealing, to a large circle of
fashionables.

...The Earl and Countess of Elgin and Lady Augusta
Bruce, bare left Warren's Hotel, Regent-street, for their scat, B;oom
Ha I, Fifeshire.
At Woolwich Dockyard, on Monday la.f,t, Rear-
Admiral Sir Charles Adam, accompanied by a party of ladies and friends,
embarked on board the Firesrand Admiralty steam yacht, Master Al-
len, R.N., to proceed on an official tour as one of the sea going Lords of
the Board of Admiralty.

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The Dutch Minister Extraordinary, the Baron Von
Capellen, will be the first to move, having received dispatches requiring
his presence at the Hague. Ills Excellency will embark, it is expected,
on Sunday next, for Rotterdam.
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The Bishop of London, while coming to town on
Saturday, from Fulham, at rather a quick pace, was thrown from his
horse, and broke his collarbone. Under the care o: 141 r. Neale} how-
ever, his Lordship is doing well,