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

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 Vandunek"
Walzer, " Sylvan" Tinney
Fantasia, Sur deux Motifs de Dom
Sebastien Donizetti
Polka, " Glocken"
Galop Masquerade (Corsican Brothers) Prased

Her Majesty's Private Band afterwards attended in
the evening, and played the following selection :
Overture, "La Barcarolle"
Selection, " Seraglio"
Duo, " Marco Spada"
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 entered on his duties as First Secre-
tary of Legation, in the zoom 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 Saxo 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 Princo 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, aro passing
the holidays at Dalmahoy House.

In France things go on very quietly. The Em-
peror and Empress are to be 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."
APPROACIIING MARRIAGE.—We understand that
a matrimonial alliance will shortly take placa between
Richard Naylor, Esq., the wealthy and well-known pro-
prietor of Hooton Hall, Cheshire, and Caroline, second
(laughter of the late Rev. Robert Trodcroft, rector of
Ta,ngmere, Sussex, and niece of the late Henry Tredcroft,
Esq., of Warnham 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.
TIIE LATE GENERAL GODWIN.----We 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-
♦olent institutions appear to have escaped the kindly con-
sideration 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 COUNCIL.—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., f 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.
Tussenn's ExTußrrioN.—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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