The Sun.
London, England, 1841-05-15 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Ali)ert walked in the garden of
Buckingham Palace yesterday forenoon.
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal was taken an
airing yesterday in a carriage and four.
Viscount Melbourne had an audience yesterday of her
Majesty.
Their Serene. Highnesses the Prince and Princess Lei-
ningen visited the Duchess of Kent yesterday, at els.-
renae House, St. James's. _ _ _

His Rural Highness the Duke of Cambridge, attended
by Ainjor Stephens, arrived at his residence, Cambridge
House, at-two o'clock vesterday afternoon, from Dover.
Later in the afternoon their Royal Highnesses the
Ducheas:of Cambridge, with the Princesses Augusta and
,Muiv-..arrived in town from Dover. •
14;7High Sheriff of Cornwall had an interview with
the Marquis of Normanby yesterday, at the Home-office.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yes-
terday, The Lords present were Mr. Baron Parke, the
_Jadge_af the Prerogative Court, the Judge of the Admi-
ralty Cnurt, and Sir J. Littledale.
. Th 2 Attorney-General and Sir Frederick Pollock
were-kenrl for the respective parties, .on a petition to
dismiss tit: appeal of " The Attorney-General of Jersey
v Ames and others. _ _

Dr: Ni;..holi and the Queen's Advocate were heard on
:r motion in the matter of the ship " Warwick."

The Queen gave a State Ball (the first this season) at
Ilrekinghtun Palace last evening.
invitations were very numerous, and the Ball was
rn.,-,sz fully attended by the Nobility and Gentry
'The Ball-room and the Throne-room were fitted up
for glancing, and the Dinner-room was appropriated for
the supper. The Picture Gallery, Saloon, Yellow Draw-
ing-rnom, and Grz.en Drawing-room were also thrown
open, and in the latter refreshments were served. The
Grand hall and Staircase were most tastefully decorated
with a great variety of shrubs and plants.
Externally the portico at the entrance had been par-
tial:y enclosed with canvas, within which the Band of
tie Foot Guards were stationed with the Queen's
Guard.

The Throne-room had a most gorgeous appearance.
An orchestra for the Quadrille Band was erected within
the. Throne alcove, the elliptic front of which was hung
with crimson velvet, mast splendidly embroidered with
gold; the pattern was most elaborately wrought, dividing
the whole extent into square compartments, each having
a deep border of gold embroidery, with ornaments in
arabesque at the angles, and a large massive ornament in
the centre of each square. This magnificent drapery
was edged with gold fringe.

The" Throne —itself appeared at the back of the
orAestra, which was lighted with two cut-glass chan-
deliers.

The canopy erected at the side of the room for her
7,faje,,ty and the Royal Family was lined with white
satin, embroidered with flowers, and trimmed with silver,
and was covered with draperies of crimson velvet, and
gold of similar splendour and magnificence to those
adorning the front of the orchestra. At the back of the
seats, within the canopy, were tastefully arranged a num-
ber of the. choicest flowering shrubs. The seats for the
company were of crimson velvet and gold. This saloon
was lighted with a cut-glass chandelier of the largest
dimensions in the middle of the apartment, and also with
a number of candelabra and branches with wax lights.
The Bail-room was also elegantly and magnificently
fitted up. The-canopy for the loyal Visitors was lined
with white satin and silver, and was hung with very
rich yellow draperies, corresponding with the other fur-
niture of the apartment. Seats of crimson satin and
gold were arranged along the side for the company.
The orchestra for the Quadrille Band in this room was
considerably elevated. A number of handsome cut glass
chandeliers, and also some candelabra and branches, illu-
minated the room in the most brilliant manner.

The Royal Family were received on their arrival in
the Yellow Drawing-room, and the general company
were u:-;hered into the Picture Gallery and the Grand
Saloon.

The Yeomen, of the Guard, in their full costme, lined
the Grand Hall, commanded by Sir Samuel Hancock,
the Exon in Waiting. The Band of the 2d Life Guards
attended in the Hall, and performed a number of favourite
pieces in the course of the evening, and also received the
Royal Family with " God save the Queen."
The company began to arrive shortly before ten
o'clock. His Highness Prince Esterhazy wore a rich
Hun';arian costume of crimson velvet, the belt thickly
studded with diamonds and pearls ; the 'sword and cup
profusely ornamented with the same precious materials.
Aranng the earlier arrivals were Commodore Sir Chas.
Napier, the Marquis of Anglesea, Earl and Lady
(leorgiana Grey, Viscount and Viscountess Howick,
Earl and Countess Jersey, Lord Hill, Sir Edward Cod-
rington, and the Lord Chancellor.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent arrived at
ten o'clock, attended by Lady Anne Maria Dawson.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge came at-
tnideci.by Baron Knesebeck and Major Stephens. His
Royal Highness appeared in a Field-Marshal's uniform,
and wore the Ensigns of the Order of the Garter.
Weippert's Band was stationed in the Throne-room,
and played the following new quadrilles and waltzes :
" Weiner-Gerna.shs," "Apollo," and " Souvenir de
Frankfort," waltzes ; the " Troubadour," " Orpheus,"
and the Rhenish quadrilles.
His Grace the Duke of Wellington arrived at eleven
o'clock.

The .Duke of Cleveland, the Duke and Duchess of
Bedford, Prince Nicholas Esterhazy, the Marquis of
Westminster, Earl Fitzwilliam, Lord and Lady Stanley,
Sir James and Lady Graham, Viscount Melbourne, and
Lord John Russell, were among the company.
_ .

Her Majesty And Prince Albert, accompanied by
their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent and the
Duke of Cambridge, and their Serene Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Leinengen, and preceded
by the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Steward, and
some of the Officers of the Honsehold, passed from the
Yellow Drawing-room through the Grand Saloon, into
the Ball-room, at half-past ten o'clock. Sets for qua-
drilles were immediately formed, and the Queen opened
the ball, dancing with his Serene Highness the Prince of
Leiningen ; his Royal Highness Prince Albert dancing
in the same quadrille with the Princess of Leiningen.

The dresses of the ladies-were very rich and elegant,
the gentlemen appearing in full Court costume, the
members of the Orders of Knighthood wearing their
respective ensigns.

At one o'clock supper was served in the Dining-room,
the tables extending round three sides of the apartment,
the-middle of each containing a ;ticcession of epergnes
and candelabra of silver gilt, selected from the
Royal collections. Within the recess, at the end,
were a great variety of shields, salvers, cups, vases,
and tankards of gold plate, arranged on a beaufet,
the blck of which was formed- of a very large
looking,-glass, enclosed in a deep gilt frame. The
rrt:ches included some of the finest specimens for
ex;eation and elaborate workmanship. In front of the
whole was . the National Cup, emblazoned with the in-
signia of the Orders of the Garter, the Thistle, and St.
Pacriek, cet in precious stones, and surmounted by the
imperial Crown. The Orden were divided from each
why: by single statues of their respective Patron
Saint:s. The beaufet was lighted by candelabra and
sconces of silver gilt, w.th wax lights interspersed, among
which wer: some be:.o iful flowers.

The gallant Commodore, Sir Charles Napier,
K. C. 8., has kindly promised to preside at the twenty eighth
anniver,ary d nner of that truly deserving institution, the
City t.f London School of Instt uction and Industry, which
lakes place on tae lot of June next—a day glorious in the an-
nals of this country.
CORN-LAWS, &c.—The petition against the
Corn-laws, got up in Bradford within the last fortnight, has
been s"nt for presentation-17,560 signatures were attached to
it. No exertions were spared in getting signatures, and great
numbers of men were stationed in various parts of the town
for the purpose. On Tuesday, a petition, praying Parliament
to repeal the duties on sugar, tea, and corn, was signed by an
immen.e number of persons (they had not been counted when
our news !etter left), and will have been presented by this time.
_.Y,ort Cogrant.
BRIGHTON RAILWAY.—We find from the
Brighton Gazette that the Clayton Tunnel was completed on
"At Patcham, the short tunnel under Major
li'aine's plantation, is on the point of completion ; and the only
Item it,tun work of any magnitude oa the whole line is that fin
Oontract.i of the Messrs. Thornton, which progresses with
grea raFid:tY,
men being employed there day and night. We
understand that the rallsvay will be open from London to
Hayward's-heath towards the end of the ensuing month ;
but no day
is yet actually fixed for the purpose, Mr.
engineer, having undertaken to do so at
Va,trick,
the next 1 oard dayof the Directors. The handsome
structure t theßrighton terminus is nearly finished ;
rapidly appt oaeliing completion."
and the she,ls are ,
any
have appointed as their S. uperio-
We learn that this Co
tendent of traffic for them p
whole line, a eenticman who has been
engaged for three years on the Great Weztern line in the same
department, and who is eminently qualified for the office, which
be is to undertake the arrangement of immediately, as active
Preparatiuns are malting in every quarter to open to Hay-
ward',-heath, by the middle of
tthe ensuing month. Thirty-
sevento oe opened, that is, to within
miles of the Inc are
London, and fourteen from Brigh-
wenty-seven miles of
ton.-2:al/way Magazine.
DIaIsoLuTION OP PA .—ln the
•
event anticipated of a majority against Ministers on Lord
8,11(10u:3 resolution, there will be a dissolution, and no mis-
t Of that the Tories may be assured of that Emerson
Tennent may rest satisfied, and so may Sergeant Jackson, and
Sot we can assure him, may Colonel B We deliberately
state our conviction—founded upon data which we need not
now put forth—that the Whigs will obtain a considerab!e ac-
cession of strength in Ireland.—Dublin Evening
Post.
THr CRISIS.—The following from the Derby-
shire Chronicle is a fair specimen of the spirit which animates
tie country Liberal Pt ess at the present moment :—" Now or
Never is the Time for Action !—We said that the great thaw
had set in, and the icebergs of Toryism are splitting and rend-
ing in every direction with no very harmonious noise, while
the voice of the country lifted up ag.ainst the monopolist
indeed, as the voice of many waters." The country has nobly
responded to the appeal of the Ministers. East, west, north,
and south, meetins and petitions are being got up with a una-
nimity and alrcrity unparalleled since the days of Reform, and
while Lord John Russell is niphtly staying off the hostile
ra;11 of the Conservatives upon Downing•street, day after
star brings cheering notice of help at hand, hasten ng
to the rescue. From this energy everything is to be
hoped for. The aspect of the country on this important occa-
sion will impart new vigour to the champions of the people,
and every successive petition confirms their resolution to dis-
s)lve and not resign. Let the people remember that it is not
the speechct nor the votes of the Tories in the House of
Commons that will influence Ministers, but the apathy or as-
sistance of the people. For them it is truly a tremendous
crisis. If the Tories be this time conquered, they distal).
pear for ever from the future political history of the country.
The Liberals will have a hold of power which. nothing can
shake. They will be infinitely stronger than at any mo-
ment subsequent to the Reform Act. Cut away the Corn
monopoly, aid the sheet anchor of the Tories is gone."
FRENCH EMBASSY IN CONSTANTINOPLE.--
By a Royal ordonnance M. Cor has been appointed first Dra-
goman to the French Embassy at Constantinople, in the room
of M. Lapterre, deceased. M. Lauxerrois, who was thirt
Dragoman, succeeds M. Cor as second, and M. Peltier takss
the place of AL Lauxerrois, and in his late office of Dragoman
to the Coesulate at Saloni
"by M. Botuyille, Dragoman
Chancellor at Canes.

NITE STERN AUSTRALIAN
COMPANY.
The DIRECTORS of the WESTERN AUSTRALIAN
COMPANY hereby give notice, that the FIRST ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the
said COMPANY will be holden on MONDAY the 31st inst.,
at One o'Clock precisely, at the Company's Office, No. 33,
Old Bond-street. By order of the Board,
C. H. SMITH, Sec.
Dated at the Company's Office, this 14th May 1841.

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