The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-30 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, TUESDAY.—Her Majesty the Queen
Dowager and her Royal Highnesi the Princess of
Prussia, accompanied by his Serene Highness Prince
Edward of Saxe Weimar, took leave of the Queen and
Prince Albert this morning, and proceeded to town.
The Queen Dowager and the Princess were attended by
Frances Lady Clinton, the Countess Haack, the Earl
Howe, Count Puckler and Count Witzleben. _ _

His Excellency the Chevalier Bunsen accompanied the
august party to town.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent arrived at
the Castle from Frogmore House in the forenoon, to
take leave of the Queen Dowager and the Princess of
Prussia.

Tho Queen Dowager took her departure at ten o'clock.
The Royal Family took their accustomed exercise this
morning on the Eastern Terrace and he grounds
around the Castle. Her Majesty walked with the royal
family.
Prince Albert, accompanied by Sir Robert Peel, the
Lord in Waiting (Lord Waterpark), the Egli: rry in
Waiting (Hon. Colonel Grey), and the Equerry in
Waiting to the Prince (Colonel Bouverie), enjoyed the
sport of shooting this morning.
Lord John Russell, Viscount Clifden, Lord and Lady
Beauvale, and Colonel Wylde, left the Castle to-day.
In the afternoon her Majesty and the Prince, the
royal visitors, and the ladies and gentlemen of the
royal suite. left the Castle for an airing in carriages-or ou
horseback. The Queen and Prince Albert were in the
first carriage and pair, the Prince driving; some of the
visitors followed in two carriages and four. The Duke
of Norfo:k was on horseback, and the Equerries in
Waiting to her Majesty and his Royal Highness at-
tended on horseback.

The royal dinner party at the Castle this evening will
include her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the
Lady in Waiting on her Royal Highness, the Baroness
de Speth, his Excellency Baron Brunnow, the Duke and
Duchess of Norfolk and Lady Mary Howard, Viscount
Morpeth, and Sir Robert and Lady Peel.
The band of the Scots Fusilier Guards attend during
dinner. Her Majesty's private band will afterwards
attend in the Castle.

Prince Frederick of Hesse (brother to her Royal High-
ness
.the Duchess of Cambridge), arrived at Kew on
Monday evening on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, and yesterday accompanied their Royal
Highnesses to town.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by her
Royal Highness the Princess of Prussia and his Serene
Highness Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, arrived at
her residence, Marlborough House, at a quarter past
twelve o'clock yesterday, from Windsor Castle. The
royal suite included Frances Lady Clinton, Countess
Haack, Earl Howe, Count Fackler, and Count Witzleben.
The Prussian Minister accompanied the Illustrious party
to town.

The I)ulce and Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess
Mary, Prince Frederick of Hesse, and the Hereditary
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburgh
Strelitz, visited the Queen Dowager and the Princess of
Prussia after their arrival. The Queen Dowager, ac-
companied by the Princess cf Prussia, and the whole of
the Illustrious party, afterwards went to Apsley House
to inspect the Wellington statue. Her Majesty and the
royal party returned to Marlborough House in three
carriages.
The Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by the
Princess Mary, the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Meck-
lenburg Strelitz, and Prince Frederick of Hesse, honoured
the establishment of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell with a
visit yesterday.
Sir Henry Pottinger, Governor of the Cape of Good
Hope, had an interview with Lord John Russell yester-
day at his official residence in Downing-street.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office from the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope.
Lord John Russell arrived in town yesterday from
Windsor Castle.

WILSON'S SCOTTISH ENTER-
TAINMENTS.—TRURO.
(FRO3I A CORRESPONDENT.)
We have had a visit in this quarter from the far-
famed Scottish minstrel, Wilson, who favoured us with
one of his truly unique and delightful entertainments,
which was attended by a full and fashionable audience,
and gave the most unqualified delight. Mr. Wilson's
fame had long preceded him, and one or two of his imi-
tators, taking advantage of his popularity, have at-
tempted to pawn on the lieges what they call entertain-
ments on Scottish songs ; but even in this quarter their
abortive attempts were received with disgust by the few
victims who found themselves within the walls ; all of
which, however, tended to put the people more on the
qui vive for the real " Simon Pure," and, much as their
expectations were raised, they came far short of the treat
that awaited them. The programme contained songs of
various kinds—some plaintive, others heroic; some what
might be called domestic, and some humorous—in all of
which styles Wilson is equally at home. At one time
his audience were tranced by the thrillingly pathetic
tones in which he poured forth the lament " Nannies
awn' ;" again were the heroic sentiments of every bosom
awakned by his imaginative declamation of " Scot's
ivint hae wi' Wallace bled," and anon were they com-
pelled to hold thvir sides by the richly humorous man-
ner in which he gave " The Laird o'Cockpen," " Get up
and bar the door," and " Allister APAllister ;" and
nothing could be more enchanting than his singing of
" Saw ye my wee-thing ?" " There's nae luck aboot the
house," or " My Boy Tammy." We were puzzled here to
know which to admire most, so we admired all; and diffi-
cult would it have been to have done otherwise, for if an
entertainment can be perftct we should say Wilson's is.
He renders every song intelligible before he sings it by
an interesting, and often very amusing description, in
which he makes his audience perfectly acquainted with
the homely Scotch phrases. He has a magnificent tenor
voice, perfect intonation, and sings like an educated and
intelligent artist. He addresses his audience with the
most gentlemanly ease, and in a very few minutes makes
them feel as much at home with him as if they were sit-
ting at his own table, and he playing the host. His
accompanyist, Mr. Land, is perfectly at home in his
business too—plays and accompanies beautifully, and
looks jolly and happy with the charming songs he is
constantly listening to. The only misfortune was, that
Mr. Wilson chose a Saturday night, which prevented
many from being present that would have been. When
he again comes to see us he must fix on another night,
and he may be assured of an overflowing house; for no
entertainment that we ever had here gave so much
pleasure or caused such a sensation. In London you,
of course, know well Wilson's powers, for you have
frequent opportunities of healing him; but you will not
the less be pleased to hear that he can be appreciated in
the provinces as well as in the metropolis.

It is probable, we hear, that the vacancy on the
Bench, caused by the death of the late lamented Mr.
Justice Williams, may he filled by Mr. Vaughan
Williams.

PRICE OF GOLD.—The premium on gold at Paris
is 16 per mile, which; at the English Mint price of
31. 17s. lOid. per ounce for standard gold, gives an
exchanse of !; 5 55 ; and the exchange at Paris on
London at short l3eing 25 771, it follows that gold
is 0.87 per cent, dearer in Lonticm than in vials,
By advices from Ilamburgh the price of gold is 434
per mark, which, at the English Mint price of 31.175. loid.
per ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange of 1310;
and tbc.., eKcbDnep at Ilarnburgh on London at short
being 13 10i. it Toilowa tit 4 gplil is 0.06 per cent. dearer
in London than in Hamburgh.
ROBBERY ON THE BLACRWALL RAILWAY.—Yes"
tcrday information was received at the Bow-lane. City,
and other pollee-stations, of a foreign gentleman having
been rrobb6d of a greep leaqwicr 'het- boc4, containit g,
among other property', I uwerolls lautch bat* notes hi
the value of nearly 5001., whilst travelliniz, til tvi;een
and nine &clock, in a leeond-Flas Carriage q: the Lunc*
and Blanklyii4 ti lwair;