The Sun.
London, England, 1834-06-02 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen gave a ball on Friday evening, at St.
James's Palace, to the younger branches of the fami-
lies of the nobility and gentry, between the ages of 6
and 16. _ _ .

Eight o'clock was the hour of invitation, and be-
tween that time and nine o'clock the juveniles had all
assembled at the Palace. Many of the younger por-
tion had fancy dresses of velvet, the fronts of some of
them with gold and silver ornaments, and having lace
collars.
The Yeomen Guard were on duty, lining the ap-
proaches to the State Rooms. The officers of the
corps were Sir Thomas Horsley Curteis (in waiting),
and Messrs. Charles and Samuel Hancock,
.Exons.

Soon after eight o'clock their Royal Highnesses the
Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria, accom-
panied by their Serene Highnesses the Prince Ferdi-
nand of Saxe Coburg and the Prince of Leiningen,
and attended by the Duchess of Northumberland, Lady
Flora Hastings, Baroness Lehzen, the Hon. Sir
George Anson, and Sir John Conroy, arrived at the
Palace: The Dukes of Cumberland and Gloucester,
the Princess Augusta, Prince George of Cambridge,
accompanied by his Preceptor, the Rev. Mr. Wood,
also arrived.
'lwo of the State Rooms were used as ball-rooms,
having quadrille bands in each, in raised orchestras ;
the sides of the rooms were elevated, and seats placed
on them for their Majesties and the company.
On the entrance of their Majesties, the bands played
" God save the King."
The King and Queen, attended by the principal
officers of their household, passed through the youth-
ful party, who were then formed into sets for quadrilles
—Madame Bourdin, instructress in dancing to the
Princess Victoria, attending as Mistress of the Cere-
monies, and Mr. Henry Kendon, dancing master to
Prince George of Cambridge, officiating as Master of
the Ceremonies.

Her Majesty-and the more juvenile part of the No-
bility remained during the evening in the Throne
Room. Weippert's band, who were stationed in this
room, played, in addition to all their new music, a
beautiful set of galoppes, entitled " La Gloire d'An-
gleterre," which was repeated three times by desire.
The new waltzes, " Le Guillaume Quatre," were par-
ticularly admired. In the other ball-room ( Queen
Anne's room) was Collinet's band ; the quadrilles per-
formed in this apartment were Musard's " La Crise
du Matin," " Venice," " Les Echos," " Les Espag-
nois," with the castanettes. The two latter were re-
peated several times by special desire. The new
waltzes of the Court of Baden were also much ad-
mired.

The Princess Victoria only danced quadrilles, and
had for her partners the Prince George of Cambridge,
Prince George de Lieven, the Earl of Kildare, the
Earl of Larch, the Earl of Athlone, Lord Belgrave,
and Lord Elmley. The graceful and elegant manner
with which the Princess and Prince George of Cam-
bridge went through the various figures excited the ad-
miration of the company.
Soon after 11 o'clock the King and Queen, accom-
panied by the Royal Family, and followed by the juve-
niles, went to the banquetting-room, where supper was
served at four tables. The . repast was very tastefully
laid out. _ _

After supper dancing was resumed, and was kept
up till near 2 o'clock. The Duchess of Kent and the
Princess Victoria left shortly before 1 o'clock.
The King gave audiences on Saturday to the Earl
of Albemarle and Lord James O'Bryen.

Their Majesties went in state yesterday (the anni-
versary of Earl Howe's naval victory) to the Royal
Hospital -at Greenwich to attend Divine service in the
chapel of the Hospital. The Royal party -vent in six
carriages and four with outriders and a I escort of
Light Cavalry. The officers of the Hout .hold were
in full court dress. In the carriage with their Majesties
were the Princess Augusta and Prince George of
Cambridge, and in that immediately preceding were
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The Queen, attended by the Earl and Countess of
Denbigh, Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor, the Earl
of Errol, Miss Mitchell, and Sir Andrew Barnard,
left town about ten o'clock on Saturday morning for
Windsor Castle. In the evening the Queen took an
airing in the Park to Virginia Water, and returned to
the Castle. Her Majesty and suite arrived in town
at ten from the Castle.
The King, attended by Lord Saltoun and Lord
Frederick Fitzclarence, went on Saturday afternoon
to the Wellington-barracks, in the Birdcage-walk, St.
James's-park, where his Majesty inspected the Foot-
Guards from Portman-street barracks, and also from
the barracks at Knightsbridge ; Colonel Bowater,
Field-officer in Waiting, was in attendance. The
King afterwards went to the Royal Mews at Pimlico,
and thence to St. James's. His Majesty went and
returned in an open carriage and four with outriders.
His Majesty entertained at dinner in the evening the
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Princess Au-
gusta, prince George of Cambridge, the Duke of
Dorset, the Marchioness of Westmeath, Earl and
Countess of Cawdor, Lord Saltoun, Lord and Lady
Frederick Fitzclarence Sir Henry and Lady Wheat-
ley, Sir Philip and Lady Sophia Sidney, Miss Hope
Johnstone, Colonel Hill, and Rev. Mr. Wood.
The Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria,
and their Royal Highnesses' Household, attended
divine service yesterday at the Palace at Kensington.
The Dean of Chester officiated.
The first meeting of the members of the new mi-
nistry was held on Saturday afternoon, at half-past
three o'clock, at the residence of Viscount Althorp in
Downing-street. There were present the Lord
Chancellor, Earl Grey, the Marquis of Lansdowne,
the Earl of Carlisle, Viscounts Melbourne, Pal-
merston, and Althorp, the Right Hon. Spring Rice,
Lord Auckland, the Right Hon. Charles Grant, Lord
Holland, Lord John Russell, and the Right Hon.
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the Princess Augusta, Prince George of Cambridge,
Earl Howe, Earl and Countess Cawdor, Earl and
Countess of Albemarle and Lady Keppel, Lord Hill,
Lord, Lady, and the Hon. Miss Byron, Lord and
Lady James O'Bryen, Lord A. Beauclerk, Lady Fre-
derick Fitzclarence, the Treasurer of the Household,
Sir Robert Otway, Sir John Woolmore, Sir Charles
and Lady Rowley, Sir George, Lady, and Miss Sey-
mour, Sir Thomas, Lady, and two Misses Hardy, Sir
Andrew Barnard, Colonel Horace Seymour, Miss
Hope Johnstone, Colonel Hill, and the Rev. Mr.
Wood.

The Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria vi-
sited their Majesties yesterday.
The Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Coburg took leave
of the King and Queen yesterday afternoon, previous
to his Serene Highness leaving England.
The Duke of Cumberland had a dinner party on
Saturday evening, at his residence at Kew. His Royal
Highness came to town yesterday.
A numerous deputation of members of the House
of Commons, headed by Sir Robert Price, had an in-
terview with Viscount Althorp on Saturday, respect-
ing the hop duties.
Prince Talleyrand and the Portuguese and Spanish
ministers had interviews with Viscount Palmerston on
Saturday at the Foreign-office.
The ceremony of christening the infant daughter

of Sir Philip and Lady Sophia Sidney took place on
Saturday. The Dukes of Cumberland and Welling
ton stood sponsors. An elegant ddeu.u-r was after-
wards served at Sir Philip's residence in Bolton-street.
There was also present the Dowager Duchess of Rich-
mond and the Lady Sophia Lennox, Lord Fitzgeiald,
and the Right Hon. Sir Henry Hardinge.

EDINBURGH AND LEITH ELECTIONS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
Edinburgh, May 30, 1834.
The electors of Edinburgh have this day nobly done
their duty ; I send you a state of the poll below.
o'clock
10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sir John Campbell 431 i 778 1,074 I 1,248 I 1,360 I 1,44T,554
Mr. Learmouth 323 694 9GB 1,039 1,134 1,179 1,229
Mr. Aytoun
Majority for Sir John Campbell over Mr. ear-
mouth, 325: over Mr. Aytoun, 1,131.
It is impossible to give you an idea of the excite-
ment in this city—every party exerted themselves most
strenuously. You will observe the poll was known
every hour. Sir John's friends, on this occasion, de-
serve great credit for their exertions ; they actually
published the state of the poll half an hour after, al-
though some of the polling places were miles distant
from the rooms. Many gentlemen gave their as-
sistance, and were seen running about the city in all
directions. When the poll was closed for to-day,
about half-past four, Sir John announced the numbers
to an immense multitude, who received him with great
applause. The feeling in the city is totally in his
favour. The Tories have had recourse to the most
shameful tricks--indeed, their conduct has disgusted
every true friend to the constitution. The Lord Ad-
vocate, to-night, from the balcony of his house in
George-street, denounced their conduct in regard to
the Leith election—indeed, they acted there as if
conscience were utterly unknown ; intimidation, bri-
bery, and all manner of seduction was practised. He
has, however, to-day been elected by a majority of 323.
The voluntary churchmen have deserted Mr. Aytoun ;
and, it is said, a great number of the radicals will
vote for Sir John to-morrow.'

The resignation of Mr. Stanley and the other Mi-
nisters of his side has given the people great pleasure,
and has done Sir John an immense deal of good, al-
though the Tories thought otherwise. They sent a
private express from London with the news, which
reached here last night, and immediately placards were
brought out, headed " Resignation of Ministers ; the
King has sent for Sir Robert Peel." They played so
many tricks, that it was not believed.
This city has not been so excited as it is at present
since the passing through of the Reform Bill, and
carriages of all descriptions are flying through the
town, conveying the state of the poll every hour.
As it is hinted that Mr. Abercrombie will accept
office, there is not the least fear of his re-election.
All parties adore him, and nobody would be put up
against him.