The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-20 00:00:00

711 E DUKE OF EDINBURGH.

Her Majesty's ship Galatea left Gibraltar for
Madeira on the afternoon of June 11, and the Duke
of Edinburgh has now bid a long farewell to Europe.
The departure of his Royal Highness was attended
with all the pomp and circumstance befitting the
occasion and the important errand upon which the
Galatea is bound—to circumnavigate the world and
carry a Royal Duke in the footsteps of Cook and
Anson—a Royal Duke and his fortunes ; for the
Prince may now be said to have cut the ropes which
held him to the shore, and to be fairly embarked in
his own ship to discharge a difficult and responsible
duty. In the afternoon of his departure his Royal
Highness, attended by Lieutenant. Haig, R.E., the
Equerry in Waiting, went on shore to say " Good
bye" to the Governor, Sir Richard Airey. He was
received as he landed on the New Mole Stairs with
a Royal salute, and a guard of honour, furnished
by the 83d Regiment, was drawn up in front of the
Convent, once iu days of Spanish ownership the
residence of the nuns of Santa Clara, now the Bri-
tish Government House. After bidding farewell to
his Excellency and Lady Airey, the Prince returned
to the Mole in one of the Governor's carriages, ac-
companied by Sir Richard, and escorted by Major-
Gen. Crutchley and the rest of the staff-officers of
the garrison. The Royal salute was repeated as his
Royal Highness left the Mole and crossed the gang-
way to go up the side of the ship.
It was not until past two in the afternoon that the
Galatea quitted her moorings. As soon as the anchor
was up, and just as the screw made its first revolu-
tion the Royal Standard was hoisted at the main.
The flag went up the halyards in a bundle, but as
it reached the truck it " burst," and the streaming
of the bright-coloured bunting to the lareeze was
the signal for the men-of-war to dress ships, and
for the first gtm of another Royal salute from the
battery on shore.
The presence of the Admiral of the Mediter-
ranean Fleet and other chances had brought
together an unusual number of ships of war. The
Bay of Gibraltar has seldom been so well filled
since the days of the siege, not even lately when
trouble seemed imminent with Spain. In addition
to the Admiral's flagship the Caledonia, there were
lying off the New Mole the Ocean, the Arethusa,
the Psyche, the Trinculo, the Skylark, the Redpole,
and an Italian screw frigate, the Principe Hum-
berto, which last-named ship joined in all the
demonstrations in honour of the English Prince.
The Galatea steamed slowly under the stern of the
Arethusa, and on passing the flagship the signal
was made for " Royal salute and man yards." The
crew lay out with wonderful quickness along the
yards, and the ships thundered an almost simul-
taneous volley. As broadside followed broadside in
rapid succession, the slow moving masses of dense
white smoke hung low upon the water, almost con-
cealing the hulls of the ships, and then gradually
stealing upwards hid all but the Royal yards and
the trucks of the masts. For a few moments all
remained thus enveloped till a light breeze blew
aside the thick veil, and one by one the ships stood
out clear and distinct against the thick wall of
smoke rolling away behind. The Galatea passed
slowly
on, and when clear of the fleet lay
to in order to allow the Admiral, Lord Clarence
Paget, C. 8., and all the post captains to
go on board. After an interchange of adieux
the Admiral went on board the Psyche, and steamed
alongside the Galatea, intending to accompany
the Prince's ship as far as Tangier. After a short
delay the Galatea picked up her boats employed in
unmooring at the New Mole, and then stood for
Cape Spartel, well started on her long cruise.
from Madeira she proceeds to Rio Janeiro. As the
whole voyage will be made under canvas it is advis-
able to get the benefit of the trade winds which will
blow fair from Rio to the Cape of Good Hope. At
the Cape the Prince will remain a month, and then,
should the advicos respecting the epidemic fever at
Mauritius be satisfactory, will probably visit that
island en route for Australia. There is no pro-
gramme made out as yet of the probable proceed-
ings on arrival in Australia, but it is known that
the Galatea will come home round Cape Horn, and
that she may be expected in England in the course
of 12 months.

Fire at the Hackney Wick Sporting
Grounds.

This splendidly appointed and beautifully ar-
ranged pleasure grounds, used for pedestrian
matches and other athletic games, became this
morning, about half-past 2 o'clock, brilliantly illu-
minated, not from any mimic display of pyrotech-
nists, but from a real fire. It appears, from the
particulars obtained, that a police-constable, in
going his rounds, noticed an unusual glare of light
in one of the pleasure stands facing the grounds.
Mr. Baum, the proprietor of the well known White
Lion at Hackney Wick, was at once made ac-
quainted with the nature of the disaster, and
he at once sent off a messenger for the aid of the
fireman and other assistance. During the interval
in sending for the engines the flames had made
fearful progress, for they laid hold of private supper
and al fresco dining apartments to the distance of
from 60 to 100 feet. At one time the flames rose
so high into the air as to threaten with destruction
much more valuable property. Three of Shand,
Mason, amigo's. powerfulland steamers, and Con-
ductor C. Beeten were remarkably early in reach -
ing the scene of conflagration, but, in spite of the
abundant supply of water afforded by the New
River Company, the flames could not be extin-
guished until at least 60 or 70 feet of pleasure rooms
overlooking the racing ground were destroyed.
The origin of the fire is not known, but the disaster
will not in the least degree interfere with the
popular amusements usually carried out in the
grounds.

MARKETS..-This day.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

The supply of boasts on sale to-day was -very moderate,
in but middling condition. Prime breeds sold steadily, at
full prices; otherwise, the beef trade was very quiet. The
top quotation was 5s 4d per Blbs. The market was very
moderately supplied with sheep. For most breeds the de-
mand ruled inactive, at about stationary prices. Prime
Downs and half-breds realised 5s 4d per 81bs. Lambs
wore in fair supply. The trade for them ruled inactive, at
from Gs to is per 81bs. Calves, the supply of which was
moderate, were in slow request, on former terms. Top price
5s 4d to 5s 6d per 81bs. Calves met a slow sale, at late
rates.

Court " CirHilat

HER MAJESTY, &c•

RETURN OF THE QUEEN TO WINDSOR.
BALMORAL, June 18.

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Christian,
drove out yesterday morning, and in the afternoon
her Majesty went out with Princess Beatrice, at"
tended by the Duchess Dowager of Athole and Miss
Alacgregor.

Her Majesty, Prince and Princess Christian,
Princess Louise, Princess Beatrice, and Prinnn
Leopold, attended by the Ladies and Gentlemen in
"Waiting, will leave the Castle this morning for
Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Richmond left the Castle yesterday.

WINDSOR CASTLE, June 19.
The Queen, accompanied by their Royal nigh'
nesses Prince and Princess Christian, and Prince
Christiaa Victor, Princess Louise,Princess Beatrice,
and Prince Leopold, arrived at Windsor this morn-
ing at a quarter before nine o'clock from Balmoral•

The suite in attendance consisted of the Dowager
Duchess of Athole and Miss Macgregor (Who at-
tended her Majesty to Perth), the Hon. Mrs'
Alexander Gordon, Lady Susan Melville, Major"
General Sir T. M. Biddulph, Lord Charles Fitzroy,
Mr. Legg, Mr. Sahl, and Dr. Wm. Hoffmeister.

On arriving at Windsor, Prince and Princess
Christian and the infant Prince proceeded to Frog-
more House, attended by Lady Susan Melville and
Mr. G. D. Engleheart, who met their Royal High-
nesses at the railway station.

Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess
Louis of Hesse, with the Princesses Victoria Eliza-
beth and Irene, arrived at Windsor Castle 015
afternoon, from Marlborough House, attended by
Baroness Schenck and Captain von Westerweiler.
The Marchioness of Ely has succeeded the
Dowager Duchess of Athole as Lady in Waiting.
The Hon. Mary Lascelles and the Hon. Florence
Seymour have arrived at the Castle as Maids of
Honour in Waiting.
Viscount Strathallan and Colonel the Hon. D.
De Ros have also arrived as Lord and Equerry in
Waiting.