The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-16 00:00:00

THE MEDITERRANEAN.

MALTA, JUNE 9.—The Peninsular and Oriental
steam-packet Euxine, from Southampton and Gibraltar,
and Indus, with the homeward India mail from Alex-
andria, arrived yesterday, the former at noon, the latter
lifter sunset.

The mails for Marseilles close at 9 A.m. The Euxine
will close her mails at 4 P.M. to-day.
Indefatigable, 50, Captain Smart, K.H., arrived yes-
terday from Lisbon and Gibraltar, to be under the orders
of Admiral Sir W. Parker.

THE ADBIIRALTY MAIL PACXETS.—It is a subject of
regret that vessels of such celerity as the Banshee and
Carideo should have such poor accommodation for pas-
sengers for a voyage of even so short a duration as fifty-
two hours. Strong hopes are entertained that the
packets will be ultimately replaced by ships of a con-
tract company, bound down to supply vessels capable of
working up to a fixed rate of speed—say eleven at the
minimum. The Merlin, Medusa, and Medina, which
now run as packets, cost the Government no small
amount, using as they do 30 tons of coal each; the Ban-
shee and Caradoo use 35 tons per day, besides employing
five engineers. The three first vessels have been nearly
three years in commission, and it is reported that they
ars to be replaced by the Triton, Antelope, and Oberon.
We hope not, for at present the accommodation for pas-
sengers is so inferior that that branch is forced into (and
will probably so continue) foreign bottoms.—Herald.

THE GREAT BAL MASQUE.
(From the Court Circular.)
At tho State Ball at Buckingham Palace on Friday
night, after the reception of the four National Quadrilles
and the Quadrille headed by the Countess of Wilton,
her Mejesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert
descended from the throne to take part in the ball.
On the Queen and Prince Albert taking their place
to dance the Polonaise, the full effect of the royal cos-
tumes was for the first time observable. They were as
follows: -

Her Majesty's head-dress was composed of a small
diamond crown placed on th© top of the head, and a
largo emerald set in diamonds, with pearl loops, on the
side of the head. The hair behind was plaited with
pearls.
The skirt of the dress was composed of rich grey
watered silk, trimmed with gold and silver lace and or-
namented with bows of rose-coloured riband fastened by
bouquets of diamonds. The front of the dress was open,
and the under skirt was made of cloth of gold embroi-
dered in a shawl pattern in silver, soollopped and
trimmed with silver fringe. The gloves and shoes were
embroidered alternately with roses and fleurs delis in
gold. Her Majesty worn on the front of the body of
the dress four large pear-shaped emeralds of an immense
value.

His Royal Highness the Prince Albert was dressed in
a coat of rich orange satin brocaded with gold and with
a green sprig; the sleeves turned up with crimson velvet,
embroidered in gold and silver, with a pink satin
epaulette upon the shoulder; a baldrick of gold lace,
embroidered with silver, and edged with a fringe of pink
silk and silver bullion, carried the sword.
The breeches were f crimson velvet, with pink satin
bows and gold lace. Stockings of lavender silk. Sash
of white silk and gold fringe.
The whole of this dress was composed of materials of
British manufacture, and the brocaded silk for the coat.
tho beauty of which could not be surpassed in any
country, was completed in twelve days from the time of
the order being given. The hat was trimmed with gold,
with white ostrich feathers round it.
Her Majesty danced the Polonaise with Prince Albert,
the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Edward of Saxe-
Weimar. His Royal Highness Prince Albert also danced
with her Grace the Duchess of Norfolk.
At a quarter past 12 o'clock the Queen and Prince
Albert were conducted by the Marquis of Westminster
(Lord Steward) to the State Supper, and on returning
to the Ball-room her Majesty danced with the Prince of
Leiningen.
Among the many beautiful costumes at the ball, not
previously described, were those of the
Baroness do Cetto (Lady of the Bavarian Minister),
who wore the costume of a Lady of the Bavarian Court
of the period. The demi-train and corsage were of blue
satin, the front of the latter being nearly covered with
antique point lace. A row of old point went rolled the
top of the corsage, and the same beautiful fabric went
down each side of the demi-train, from the opening at
the waist to the bottom. Five ornaments of diamonds
and emeralds were displayed on the corsage, one on each
shoulder, and three in front. The petticoat was of white
satin, with four flounces of Brussels lace. Rows of
pearls were worn round the neck. A beautiful bouquet
of diamonds adorned the left side of the head, and the
hair was eonfined at the back by rosettes of blue satin.
Baron de Cetto appeared in the Court costume of a
nobleman of the Bavarian Court of the period. The
coat was of claret-coloured velvet, and breeches of the
same material, tied at the knees by bows of red satin.
The coat was ornamented with gold lace. The sash was
of red silk, having gold fringe at each end. Tho stock-
ings were red silk, and the shoes buff leather, with red
satin rosettes. eared in the
Senor Isturita, the Spanish Minister, app
costume of a nobleman of the Court of Philip IV. of
Spain, composed of black velvet, with diamond orna-
ments.
His Excellency Mussurus Bey, the Turkish Minister,
was attired in the costume of an Ottoman Ambassador
of the 17th century. It consisted of a light blue silk
lined and trimmed with ermine ; the
pelisse, richly
under garment or Kaftan was of rich rose-coloured gold
brocade, the waist was
girt with a splendid cashmere
shawl, in which was thrust a dagger or Hangiar richly
ornamented with diamonds. The turban was composed
of the Shoubara, encircled by another cashmere shawl of
great value. Scarlet trousers with yellow bottines and
slippers completed the costume.
Prince Vogorides, Councillor of Legation, wore the
dress of a Turkish civil functionary of that epoch.
M. Paul blussurus, Secretary of Ligation, that of a
naval officer of superior rank.
Mr. Zohrab, First Attacbill of Legation, was attired in
th© full costume of the then Dragoman of the Porte, par-
ticularly remarkably for its richness, and the Calf= or
sable fur cap which he wore on his head.
Nubar Boy, Secretary to the Paella of Egypt, was
dressed as a Chief of the African Land Troops of the
same time.

Madame Tricoupi, the lady of the Greek Minister,
wore the costume of a lady of the Argentiere Islands of
the time of the Restoration. The turban was of gold
flowered net. The dress was of white silk barege, with
a double skirt, each edged with yellow satin. This was
worn over a petticoat of whit* silk. The waist was
bound with a deep red sash, having a narrow edge of
yellow. Ribands, the same colour as the sash, orna-
mented the ends of the sleeves.
M. N. Lidorikis (Secretary of the Greek Legation)
appeared in a Greek dross of the period. The mateal
was purple velvet embroidered with gold, the leggings
of scarlet velvet embroidered with gold, and the shoes
scarlet. The sleeves were open at the lower part, dis-
playing lace of Greek manufacture. A Greek cap (red),
having a tassel of blue silk and gold, completed the Cob-
tome.
Baron Koller, Austrian Charg6 d'Affaires, appeared
in the costume of a Nobleman of Bohemia in 1663,
Tho music for the Scotch quadrille was selected and
arranged expressly for this occasion.
For the First F igure.—The first part was taken from
tho celebrated tune, " The King enjoys his own again."
The second portion contained the song, " To all you

sow at lani4ritten at sea by the Earl of Dor-
in the first Dutch war, 1664, the night before an en-
`-,e Second Figure.—The first part wa3 fro,
the _ well known 34 " The Vicar of Bray" (~In
Leal.King Charles's golden days"); and the second
part contained an air called " The twenty-ninth of May,"
a song deriving its name from the accession of Charles 11.
For the Third Figure.—The subjects of this quadrille
Were a celebrated dance tune, " The Country Bumpkin,"
performed at the Cous Balls of Charles IL, and another
popular air in use at the Restoration.
For the Fourth Figilte.—The subjects of this qua.
drilla were taken from an air called " Joan's Plackett"
(1659) and a: song called" Jog on, Jog on" (1.661).
For the Fifth Figure.—The music was founded on a
celebrated loyal song, written by Jeremiah Saville for
King Charles 11., " Here's a health unto his Majesty."
- Before the conclusion of the ball a Highland reel was
danced by a number of Scotch ladies and gentlemen.
Msjeaty'e. Pipe:, in full national dress, played the
cotch tunes. ,
After which, at ten minutes before two o'clock, her
klsjesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert left the
'Stake apartments.
The Duke of Cambridge, the Prince of Leiningen,
and Prince Edward of Saxe Weitnar soon afterwards
left the Palace.

Dancing ceased, and this most magnificent Royal fe7e
was brought to a close.
About three o'clock the whole of tho company had
departed.

COURT CIRCULAR.
The Queen and Prince Albert, attended by the Ron,
Mary Seymour, General Wemyss, and C)longl Bouverie.
visited the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all
Nations on Saturday morning, and remained two h.ers
at the Exhibition. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince
of Wales and Prince Alfred, attended by Mr. Birch,
also visited the Exhibition on Saturday forenoon. The
august party afterwards returned to Buckingham Palace.
His Royal Highness the Prince Albert, attended by
Colonel Bouverie, rode out on horseback on Saturday
morning.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent and his
Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen visited the
Queen on Saturday.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert, with the Prince of
Wales and Prince Alfred, took a drive in an open car-
riage and four on Saturday afternoon, the Equerries itt
Waiting, General Wernyss and Colonel Bouverie, attend-
ing on horseback.
Prince Arthur and the Princesses Helena and Louisa
took an airing on Saturday in an open carriage and four.
Tho Queen and Prince Albrrt, accompanied by tho
Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Princess
Alice, honoured the Royal Italian Opera-house with
their presence on Saturday evening. The Royal suito
consisted of the Countess of Charlemont, Hon. Mary
Seymour, Lord Camoys, General Wenayss, and Colonel
Bouverie.
Yesterday her Majesty and hii Royal Highness the
Prince Albert, with the Prince of Wales and the Prin-
cess Royal, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent,
the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, and the domes-
tic household, attended Divine service in the private
chapel at Buckingham Palace. The Hon. and Rev.
Gerald Wellesley officiated.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, accom-
panied by his Sere** Highness the Prince of Leiningen,
and attended by Lady Fanny Howard and Lord James
Murray, honoured Her Majesty's Theatre with her pre-
sence on Saturday evening.
A deputation, consisting of the Right Hon. the Lord
Mayor of Dublin, Sir Lucius O'Brien, M.P., Mr. George
Alexander. Hamilton, M.P., Mr. Edward Grogan, M.P.,
Mr. George Roe, D.L., Mr. Francis Codd, and Mr.
Heron, had an interview with Lord John Russell on Sa-
turday on the subject of the withdrawal of the grants
from the Dublin medical hospitals.
A deputation on the part of the Ballast Heavers, con-
sisting of Mr. Thomas Hughes (barrister), Mr. E. V.
Neal (barrister), Mr. Henry Barthorp (secretary), and
Mr. Thomas T. Thynn (corresponding secretary),had an
interview with the Right Hon. H, Labouchere on Satin-
day at the Board of Trade.

the Rev. E. Hawkins had an interview with Earl
Grey on Saturday at the Celunial-office.

Sir John Herschel and Captain Ilarnesi had an inter-
view with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Saturday.
Dispatches were sent off on Saturday from the Colo-
niai-offioe to the Governor of the Cape of Good 'lope.
Dispatches were received at the Colonial-office on Satur-
day frum the Governor of New South Wales.

LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY

COMPANY.

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The annual general meeting of this company was held
on Friday at the London Tavern, John Mathews, Esq.,
in the chair. The secretary having read the minutes
of the last general meeting, which being confirmed, ho
next read the directors' third anneal report, which Bet
forth that " at the date of your last annual meeting the
company had issued 631 policies, assuring the sum of
193,573/. 165., and yielding a revenue of 7,4391. 12s. 2d.;
and in the course of the last twelve mouths there have
been received 439 proposals for the assurance of
148,9551. 6s. Of these proposals 384 have been ac-
cepted and completed, assuring 110,2051. 45., and yield-
ing in annual premiums 4,043/. Bs. 7d., making the
number of policies issued within three years from the
establishment of the company 1,015; assuring 303,7791.,
and yielding a revenue of 11,4831. Os. 9d. In the course of
the last year the proportion of deaths has been less,
and the claims in the course of that period
have amounted to only 1,0991. The balance-
sheet to the 31st of December last, and a
statement of the assets and liabilities of the company
prepared, certified, and audited in terms of the statute
under which the company is incorporated, is presented
to the meeting, from which it appears that, after pro-
viding for the payment of the sums assured, and out-
standing debts, including the whole preliminary ex-
penses attending the formation of the company, there
was at that period a balance of 17,683/. 6s. 6d., exclu-
sively the property of and divisible amongst the mem-
bers of the company, as directed by the deed of consti-
tution."—Mr. Robson, in moving the adoption of the re-
port and balance-sheet, observed that the progress of
the company had been most rapid. In the first year of
its existence there were effected 227 policies ; in the
second year, 400; and in the third year, 384; in all over
1,000 policies; and by the next general meeting he
thought they might congratulate themselves on a larger
accession. He hoped shortly to hear of money being
laid aside for future claims and expenses, a large re-
serve fund formed, to be divided amongst the assured at
some future period. They had every reason to be sa-
tisfied with the condition of their company and its ma-
nagement; and, therefore, he begged to move the adop-
tion of the report and balance-sheet. The proposition
was t.econded by Mr. Moore, and carried. The direc-
tors and auditors were then re-elected, and the meeting
terminated.

SUMMER CIRCUITS, 1851.
MIDLAND CIRCUIT.
On Saturday, Mr. Baron Parke and Mr. Justice Maule,
the Judges appointed to:proceed and hold the ensuing
Summer Assizes in and for the several countie3 com-
prised within this circuit, have fixed the following days
for that purpose:—
Rutlandshire—Wednesday, July 16, 01 Oakhano•
Northamptonshire—The same day, at Northampton.
19, at the Castle, Lincoln.
City of Lincoln—The
Lincolnshire—Saturday, July
came day. at the same place.
Nottinghamshire—Wednesday,Judly 23, at Nottingham.
Town of Nottingham—The same day and place. Derby
July 25, at Derby.
Leicestershire—Tuesday,
BhireFr' July 29, at Leicester.
Borough
Leicester—The same day and same place.
War wic of Leicester—The
Division—Friday, August
1, at Coventry.
Warwick Division—Saturday, August 2, at the Castle,
Warwick.
SOUTH WALES AND CHESTER CIRCUIT.
The lion. Mr. Justice Talfourd, the judge appointed
to proceed on this circuit, also on Saturday finally fixed
the fallowing days and places for holding the assizes in
and for the several counties comprised in this circuit --
Glamorganshire—Saturday, July 12, at Cardiff.
Carmarthenshire—Saturday, July 19, at Carmarthen.
Pembrokeshire—Friday, July 25, at Haverfordwest.
Town of Haverfordwest—The same day and place.
Cardiganshire--Wednesday, July 30, at Cardigan.
Brecknockshire—Saturday, August 2, at Brecon.
Radnorshire—Thursday, August 1, at Presteign.
Cheshire—Saturday, August 9, at the Castle of
Chester.
City of Chester—The same day, at the Guildhall of
Chester.
NORFOLK, HOME, AND NORTH WALES
CIRCUITS.
Tho days for holding the assizes on these circuits sine
not yet finally fixed.

THE EAST INDIA COMPANY.—The official accounts
of the revenues and disbursements of the East India Com-
pany have been published for the years 1846.47, 1847-48,
1848.49. The net revenues of the Bengal Presidency for the
above years have amounted respectively to 8,80,81,004 ru-
pees, 7,73,93,036, and 7,89,12,192. Those of the north-
western provinces have been 4,95,21,708 rupees, 5,00,51,482,
and 4,99,83,128. The total net revenues therefore were
13,76,02,712 rupees, 12,74,44,518, and 12,88,95,320. The
total charges for the same years have been 11,14,23,671
rupees, 11,24,91,624, and 11,23,87,912; the net surplus for
1,65,08,584. The total estimated revenues
each year accordingly has been 2,61,80,325 rupees,
1,49,54,982, and
for 1849-50, including those from the Punjaub and Trans-
,
Indus territory, estimated at 1,35,05,000 rupees, are rated at
15,15,44,862 rupees, and the charges at 12,07,47,610 rupees,
giving a surplus of 3,1:4,97,652 rupees.
OPEN AIR PREACHING. -A CLERGYMAN MOBBED.
A disgraceful and violent attack was made upon the Rev.
E. IV. iVolseley, curate of St. John's Church, on Sunday
everting, whilst that gentleman was conducting an open air
service in Standish-street, leading from Great Crosshall-
street. Mr. Wolseley had discoursed for some time from
the sth chapter of St. Mark; the 22d and succeeding verses,
when Michael )Melly, an Irishman, who appeared to be intox-
icated, began to make use of grass and insulting language,
and eventually succeeded in inciting a mob of low and die-
orderly orderly people, who had collected round, to make an attack
upon the clergyman. A rush was made to the chair upon
which Mr. Wolseley was standing; it was dragged from
under him, and the Rev. Gentleman would have fallen upon
his face had he not been caught in the arms of Conolly, 460,
who, with Rimmer, another policeman, came up at the time.
Fitzpatrick, a second Irishman, behaved with exceeding
violence, attempted to strike Mr. Wolseley,
and was heard
threatening to kill him. He was therefore apprehended on
the spot. The officers had some difficulty in conveying Mr.
Wolseley safely through the mob, and even when they had
deposited him in a neighbouring coffee-house, the infuriated
people outside threatened to pull the building down. Ul-
timately order was restored. Fitzpatrick has been lined
40s. and costs, or 21 days' imprisonment.—. Liverpool Albion.
The Pope has issued a rescript, that whoever is
found guilty of bringing into Rome, or trying to carry into
Rome, any copy of the word of God in the Italian language,
he shall be seat for four years to the galleys.