The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-20 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen went in State yesterday to the House of Lords,
to open the session of Parliament with a Speech from the
Throne.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert left the State Saloons at a
quarter before two o'clock, preceded by the Great Officers
of State and the principal Officers of the Household, and fol-
lowed by the Ladies in Waiting, her Majesty's train being
borne by the Pages of Honour in Waiting.
Her Majesty and the Prince descended the Grand Stair-
case and passed through the Library, and through a tem-
porary corridor, hung with handsome crimson draperies, and
richly carpeted, which had been erected for the occasion
across the terrace in the garden front of the Palace. Her
Majesty and his Royal Highness were conducted through
the corridor to the State coach by the Lord Chamberlain.
The Queen's Guard, composed of the Foot Guards, with
the band of the regiment, stationed in the Royal Garden,
received the Sovereign with the usual honours.
The State procession left the Palace by the Garden en-
trance in the following order :
A carriage, drawn by six bays, conveying the Gentlemen
Ushers, the Hon. Frederick Byng, Captain Courtenay Boyle,
R.N., and Colonel Diggle ; the Exon in Waiting of the
Yeoman Guard, Sir Samuel Hancock; and a Page of Honour.
A carriage, drawn by a set of bays, conveying the Groom
of the Robes, Lieutenant-Colonel Seymour; the Groom in
Waiting, Colonel Berkeley Drummond; the Groom in Wait-
ing to Prince Albert, Captain Francis Seymour; and a Page
of Honour, Mr. Forbes.
A carriage, drawn by a set of bays, conveying the Comp-
troller of the Household, Lord Marcus Hill; the Master of
the Household, Major General Bowles; the Silver Stick in
Waiting, Colonel Bouvcrie; and the Field Officer in Waiting,
Colonel Home.
A carriage, drawn by a set of bays, conveying the Cap-
tain of the Yeoman Guard, Viscount Falkland, G.C.H. ; the
Clerk Marshal, Lord Alfred Paget; the Treasurer of the
Household, Lord Robert Grosvenor; and the Equerry in
Waiting to the Prince' Captain the Hon. A. H. Gordon.
A carriage, drawn by a set of black horses, conveying the
Lord Steward, the Earl Fortescue ; the Gold Stick in Wait-
ing, Viscount Conibermere, G.C.8.; the Lord in Waiting,
the Earl Ducie; and the Lord in Waiting to the Prince,
Viscount Clifdeu. .

The Queen's Marshalmen, two and two.
The Queen's Footmen in State liveries, two and two.

Yeomen of the Guard.

The State coach, drawn by eight cream-coloured horses,
conveying her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, K.G. and K.G.F., the Mistress of the Robes,
the Duchess of Sutherland; and the Lady in Waiting, the
Marchioness of Douro.
The Crown was conveyed to the House of Lords by Sir
William Martins, Gentleman Usher.
The State Procession retured to Buckingham Palace at
five minutes past three o'clock. The Lord Chamberlain
received her Majesty and her Royal Consort on alighting
from their carriage and conducted them to the State rooms.
The Yeoman Guard lined the lower rooms. Sir George
Philip Lee the Lieutenant, and Mr. Ellerthorp the Adjutant
of the corps, were present.
The Queen and Prince Albert honoured the Haymarket
Theatre with their presence yesterday evening. The royal
suite consisted of the Marchioness of Douro, Earl Dude, Lord
Alfred Paget, and Colonel Seymour.
Her Royal Highness the Pr:ncess Royal walked yesterday
morning with her august parents in the royal gardens of
Buckingham Palace.
Dispatches were sent off last evening, from the Colonial-
office, for the Lord High Commissioners of the lonian Islands,
and for the Governors of Malta and Gibraltar.

PETITIONS ON PRIVATE BILLS

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'HOUSE OF COMMONS.
(Room 22, before Mr. Examiner SIMS, and Mr. As-
sistant-Examiner FRERE.)
GLASGOW, DUMFRIES AND CARLISLE, AND
GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK AND AYR.
The hearing of the, allegations in this case was resumed.
It occupied nearly the whole of yesteiday. An allegation to
the effect that the mode in which it was proposed to form a
junction with the Clydesdale Junction Railway was not ac-
curately delineated in the plans and sections was sustained,
as were also one or two otherallegat ions of minor importance.
The next point raised was, whether the Clydesdale Junc-
tion Company, through a portion of whose property the
scheme under consideration was proposed to pass, should have
been referenced in tho plans submitted.
The promoters of the Bill contended that such a course
was not necessary, as the Clydesdale line was not yet con•
tructed.
The Examiners decided that, considering the contingent or
equitable interest the Clydesdale Company had in the pro-
perty referred to, the name ought to have been inserted.
After some further evidence was taken on the alleged in.
accuracy of some of the levels, the Court adjourned till to.
morrow.
(Room 23, before Mr. Examiner MAY and Mr. AssistaW
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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
The Splendid Pantomime of " Harlequin and St. Geonce and the
Dragon," is acknowledged to be one of the most successful ever
produced.

THIS EVENING •
Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere,
Mr. Horneastle ; Ardentord, Mr. W . Harrison; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss R. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, belng a
mixture of the historical and legendary, entitled HARLEQUIN
AND ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management sf Mr. it. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING •
Will be performed a new and original Drama, called THE
ROUND OF WRONG ; or, a Fireside story. Sir Arthur Foljamhe,
Mr. Stuart ; Lichen, Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynae, Mr. Webster ;
Ducks, Mr. Buckstone ; Harwood. Mr. Howard; Lady Charlotte
Willoughby, Mrs. W. Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fortescue ;
Jenny, Miss Woulds.
During the evening the Band wi❑ perform the Overtures, " Le
Fidele Berger," " Antionee" Cellarius, " Dublin" Waltz, and " Ame-
rican Polka."
To conclude with an Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, 7.liss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckin;ham, Miss Reynold 4, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM
Under the Matnyzement of Mrs. Keeley.
Triumphant success of Boz's new Christmas Piece. Last five
nights of " The Butterfly's Ball."
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a Drama. founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the .proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq.. called TILE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha.
cadets by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Turner, F. Matthews, F. Vining,
Meadows, Keeicy ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Daly, Miss May, Miss
Grove, Miss Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the snccessful Comedy of TO PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS. in which Mr. and Mrs. Keeiey will appear.
To conclude with a New Comic Pantomime, entitled THE BUT-
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri; Clown, Mr.
W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Miss 0. Hicks ;
Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

NIEATtE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION' OF MADAME CELESTE
THIS EVENING _

011 be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMB A, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. Wright, Worrell, Bedford,
O. Smith, &a.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex•
!)ibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA G!SELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Willi Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford,Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a Grand Opera, entitled ANNE BOLEYN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Ihxida ; Percy, %Ir. Allen ; Rockford, 31r. Wal-
ton; Smeaton, 3liss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss G. Smithson; Anne it oleyn, Miss Bassano.
In the course of the evening Professor lIEM3IING and his ta-
tented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances.
Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perlOrm " The Ame-
vcan Polka," introducing " The Railroad Overture."
To conclude with a new Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, enti-
tled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE;
or, The One-eyed Gent. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr.
Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Burbidge ; Sprite, Mr. IL Marshall ;
:lown, Mr. Flexmore.