The Sun.
London, England, 1854-01-02 00:00:00

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.

Lord Palmerston, who remained during last week at '
his seat, Broadlands, Hants, and was therefore not pre-
sent at the Privy Council held by her Majesty on Thurs-
day, at Windsor Castle, returns to London in the course
of to-day or to-morrow morning, in order to meet his
colleagues at a Cabinet Council (the first held since his
lordship's re-acceptance of office), which is appointed for
Tuesday, at the Foreign-office.
The Duke of Argyll (Lord Privy Seal) was also absent
from the Privy Council, but reached town on Saturday.
Lord Granville (Lord President) returned to London
on Saturday from Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Newcastle (Colonial Secretary) has been
staying at his seat, Clumber Park, Notts : he is ex-
pected in town to-day.
Sir Charles Wood (President of the India Board) also
returns to London to-day from his seat, Hickleton Hall,
Doncaster.
The Earl of Aberdeen, Sir J. Graham, Mr. Gladstone,
Lord Clarendon, the Lord Chancellor, and Mr. S. Her-
bert, are staying in London.
Lord John Russell returned to Pembroke Lodge,
Richmond Park, on Saturday, from Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Richmond, we understand, so long one
of the most distinguished patrons of the turf, has just
determined to retire from it. The principal portion of
the noble duke's stud has been sold to Mr. Greville and
Mr. Payne. We believe, however, it is intended by his
grace to hold the usual annual race meetings at Good-
wood.

The Duke of Beaufort has left town for Badminton.
At the next Court his grace will solicit an audience of
her Majesty to deliver up the insignia of the Garter
worn by the late duke, his father.
The Duke and Duchess of Cleveland are dispensing
their hospitality to a numerous circle of visitors at Raby
Castle. The duchess dowager has joined the party from
Newton House, near Boroughbridge.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, who
have arrived at Wynyard Castle from Mount Stewart,
are receiving a few select friends. The Lord Ernest
Vane has left, to embark to join his regiment in Corfu.
The Earl and Countess Granville arrived in Bruton-
street on Saturday, from a visit to her Majesty at
Windsor Castle.

The Earl of Eglinton is expected to arrive this week
at his mansion, St. James's-square, from Eglinton Castle.
We regret to say, in consequence of the death of his
lamented countess, the noble earl is breaking up his
establishment.
We are glad to state that Lord Portsmouth had rallied
again, and was able i
to take some food, and to call for
the newspaper. His ronconstitution will, we trust,
carry him through this bout.
THE TURKISH EMBASSY.
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frequent. The Minister Resident just
has sent a letter
to Mr. John Fife, thanking him for the demonstration
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OFFICIAL AFPOINTMENTS.—EarI SpHseenocueriheld
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Lord High Steward of her Majesty's
George Cream is
room of the Duke of Norfolk. Mr.
appointed Surgeon and Medical Attendant of the convict
settlement at Masserony, British Guiana.
BRlGHTON.—Viscount Wellesley is stayingsiat the
r John
Bedford. Lord and Lady Abinger have left. La
and Lady Shelley have left. Sir Thomas and 1-4 a
M‘Mahon have left. Sir William Fraser has arrived.
Lady E. Drummond has left. Lady Jane Peel has left
Ramp Town for Goodwood. Mr. Laurence Peel hast
left his residence for St. Leonards. Colonel Rawlenson
has arrived at the Bedford. The Right Hon. E. Card-
well and Mrs. Cardwell have arrived. Mr. Johnson,
Captain and Mr. Vanderspar, Mr. Pepys, and Mr.
Webster are the most recent arrivals at the Norfolk
Motel. Mr. and Mrs. Dodd and family occupy apart-
ments at the Junction House.—Brighton Herald.
thMe ILITARY BALL.—The ball given by Major Grant and
tooko place fficers of the regiment now stationed at Horfield,
on Friday night, at Mrs. Long's Royal
families The company included a great number of the
of Clifton Bristol,
Bristol, and the neighbourhood, who
were very courteously received and entertained by their
and elevenallant boats. The guests arrived between half-past ten
o'clock, after which dancing commenced to
the music o'
a most effective band, and continued with
great animation till one o'clock, when supper was an-
nounced, after which the festivities were resumed, and
continued with great spirit till a late, or rather an early
hour in the morning,.......Bristol Times.
DEATH OF MRS. ERLM DRAX. This truly estimable
lady died on the 29th ult., at Charborough Park, Dor-
setahire, deeply lamented by her fond and affectionate
family, as well as by every person who had the happiness
of her acquaintance,