The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-11 00:00:00

WINDSOR.

A royal salute was fired to• day at 1 o'clock from the Bel-
videre Fort, at Virginia Water, in honour of her Majesty's
birthday. The Corporation ordnance having fired a royal
lute, and the bells of the parish church having been rung on
the 25th ult., the usual rejoicings in the town to-day did not
take place.
Colonel Ferguson, and the officers of the second battalion
of the Grenadier Guards, gave a splendid banquet this even-
ing to a distinguished party, at the Infantry Barracks, in
Sheet-street. Upwards of 70 were present. The entertain-
ment took place in Tippoo Saib's tent, the property of her
Majety, kindly lent for the occasion by Colonel Bowles, the
Master of the Household, in the absence of the Lord Cham-
berlain. This spacious tent, the interior of which was taste-
fully decorated with nags and other military trophies, inter-
spersed with evergreens and festoons of flowers, was erected
in the barrack square.
A large assemblage is expected to be present at the race
ball this evening, at the Town-hall, under the stewardship
of the Earl of Rosslyn, the Earl of Orkney, the colonels and
officers of the two regiments in garrison at Windsor, Mr.
Ralph Neville, M.P., &c.

SIR ROBERT AND LADY PEEL'S

GRAND FETE.

On Tuesday Sir Robert and Lady Peel gave a magnifi-
cent entertainment, at their mansion in Whitehall-gardens,
in celebration of the Queen's birthday. The grand assembly
was preceded by a sumptuous banquet.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge were to have dined with the Premier and her Lady-
ship, but owing to the Royal Duke's indisposition, arising
from gout, his Royal Highness was prevented from joining
the circle.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge arrived at
eight o'clock, attended by Baron Knesebeck and Lady Au-
gusta Cadogan, and on alighting from the royal carriage
was received by Sir Robert Peel, who conducted his dim-
trious guest to the saloon, where the company invited to the
banquet had assembled.
consisted of the Duke of Rutland ark'
LadydA and
Lady Alexandrine Vane, the Marchioness o onde .
The dinner circle, in addition to the Duchess ofdCaumzsb3rifdagne_.
ners, the Marquis and Marchioness of _L
Marquis of Hertford, the Earl and Countess_oaithlzs , Wilton
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low, an.; Lady
lesbury, the
Brougham, the Earl and Countesesshe
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in waiting on the
Augusta Cadogan and Baron
Duchess of Cambridge.
1 and reflected considerable credit on the chef de cuisine.
The entertainment was of the most recherche descriptio4'
After the banquet, Lady Peel had an assembly, which.
from a combination of circumstances, must be pronounced
the most brilliant rtunio,i in high society this season. The
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abounding with rare productions of art. All the saloons
were admirably illuminated, and ornamented by numberless
flowering plants.
The company began to arrive shortly after ten, and the
carriages continued to set down visitors until .:Ster midnight.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester arrived at
20 minutes to eleven o'clock, attended by the Hon. Captain
Liddell and Lady Georgiana Bathurst.
His Highness Ibrahim Pacha, attended by Major Dickson.
and accompanied by General Soliman Pacha, General Ibra-
him Bey, Captain Mustapha Effendi, Colonel Bonfort, P...t.
Cabaret Effendi, and M. Noubert, arrived at 20 minutes
after eleven, and was received on his arrival vit
waser dis-
tinction by Sir Robert Peel, by whom the Pachahost of visitorsTils2i
ducted to the picture-gallery, where
members of his
uniforetinue ache and the several
rme, and the P
many orders and other decorations of
by that time congregated. His Highnessae and suite were ea
retinue wore a great
honour.
hness Prince George of Cambridge came
Royald uniform, Sig
for, with very few exceptions, all the
- enery presented a gorgeo
T us spectacle when
ad
the whole of the company assembled, from the variety of
costume e a rill yhi eg.
an picture-gallery
visitors were in full dress. The Pacha and his suite gave an
additional interest to the assembly, as it may be properly
consideredn i
s
his first instirdoidu cti o
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the
Envoy English society.
Extraordinary
from the Pacha of Tunis, and his two attaches, were present
also.

Their Highnesses Prince and Princess Nicholas Esterhazy,
and the members of the corps diplomatique were present.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester retired
after a visit of more than a hour, and the Duchess of Cam-
bridge and attendants took their departure at half-past
twelve.
His Highness Ibrahim Pacha and the gallant gentlemen of
his suite did not leave until a quarter to one o'clock. The
Pacha was evidently pleased with his reception, and on his
departure took a cordial leave of Sir R. Peel.

FETE HISTORNDE DE SAINT OMER,—Great pre-
parations, we understand, are being made to celebrate the
above fete on the 15th and 16th instant. M. le Comte de
Flandre will enter St. Omer, seated on a superb car, and will
tournament
horseback
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lb oeuntsuteo,
tthael: take
partiespla ce.
afterwards occupy the throne of judgment, at the splendid
cos-
tume of the time, when the different events which they
will have by
represent, happened. The Comte de Flandre
agnificent combats on
d by the elegant
his side la dame de beautj, personatte
beingAi dressed hi the
w 1
wilt be to present
Comtesse de Guine, whose pleasing duty
the i
insignia of
to the various victorious knights
will gorgeous
St. Omer for years past.
it is reported, that has occurred
north of France, and a large
The principal towns in th
conquest. This Fete Historiquein be the grandest affair,
contribute
occasion.
magnificent, and worthy
MAY
portion of Belgium,
18 —A capture of whales
WHALES.— 4 e
their aid to render the scene
I ERWICK, .
was made
onslaught, the sea being per-
The day w" 'l"t favourable for the
sport" is represented as being grand, and the
fectiy calm. The " spo
at Sauciness, in the parish of Sandsting, on Monday last.
result of i
was
On Wednesday the blubbersold, and fetched 61. per
monsters.
the attack was seen n the carcasses of 458 of these marine
ton.—GlasgmArgui.