The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-14 00:00:00

DEPARTURES- TO GREAT BRITAIN.

From Hongkoog.-14ai 15.—The Eastern Suare for
Cowes, for orders.

From Shanghai.—May 10.—The Sea Star, for
London.

DEPARTURE OP' GENERAL SIR COLIN

CAMPBELL.

We announced yesterday the departure of this
gallant and distinguished officer for India. Ac-
companied by his aides de camp, Major Collinson
and Sir David Baird, he left the London-bridge
station by the cxpress mail train at 8.30 p.m. At
Dover be was received by Captain Smithett and a
number of officers of his favourite corps, the 42J,
with whom he entered into the most friendly con-
verse during the few minutes previous to embark-
ation, and on bidding them " good bye," expressed
his assurance that they would soon follow him. On
embarking in the Royal and Imperial mail steam
plicket Imperatrice, a spontaneous cheer marked
the departure of the favourite chief.
We may add to the following account from a con-
temporary, that so hurried was the general's ar-
rangements, that it was after banking hours that it
was found he required money to "pay the way,"
and shopkeepers and tradesmen supplied the
"ready" for the expedition
"Sir Colin Campbell is at this moment speeding by
express through France to catch the outward awl,
which has been delayed for the purpose of conveying the
new Commander-in-Chief to the scene of his duties. It
was on Saturday only that the Government received
intelligence of the melancholy death of General Anson,
who appears to have been struck down by cholera while
hastening to the scene of action. General Sir. H. So-
merset is the officer next in seniority to Gen. Anson,
and he will therefore assume the acting command until
the arrival of instructions from England. On Saturday
afternoon only was the post offered to Sir Colin, with
the question, How soon could he start Most men
would have considered that next mail' would have been
, a prompt and satisfactory,answer. Sir Colin Campbell,
to his honour, with the simplicity and ardour of a true
hero, replied, 'To-morrow morning I Stop the Mar-
seilles boat, and I'll catch her, and I can get all I want
in Calcutta as well as in London.' The gallant veteran
is therefore off to the scene of former triumphs where,
under Sir C. Napier, in command of a brigade, he took
part in that immortal Scinde campaign, one of the
most brilliant achievements of our Indian military
history."

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Sir Colin Campbell arrived in Paris to-day, ac.
companied by a number of superior officers. He pro-
ceeds to Marseilles immediately.

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO SPENCER

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at a ball at Spencer House, St. James's, last
night.
The circle who had the honour to be favoured
with invitations was more select than numerous.
Beyond an alumina' ion in gas of the Royal initials,
surmounted by the R lat crown and an anchor
beneath, there was uo external show, the visit of
the Queen being of a more private character than
that to the Pruesiau Legation last week.
On this occasion, instead of full uniform and
court cos urne, the visitors appea-ed in what in
courtly circles is. denominat 'frock" dress, the
noblemen and gentlemen presect wearing the
ribands of their orders of knightly•od.
The arrangeineets for the Queen's reception
were made regardless of any expenditure, but were
remarkable for elegance and complete rather than
unnecessary magnificence.
The entrance hall, btaircase, and other ap-
proaches to the principal saloons were well lighted,
and ornamented in every vacant niche and space bYI
a profusion of the choicest flowers. The drawing-
room (painted room), a perfect gem for its elaborate
gilt decorative ornamenr, exquisite arabesque, and
faultless painting, arid the ball-room, the largest of
the several saloons, which is ornamented by some
valuable paintings by the ancient masters, and is
illuminated from the roof, was tastefully arranc,,ed
with flowers, and so ventilated that:no discomfort
was experienced from the heat. A haut pas was
placed in the room for the Queen and the members
of royalty, and sofas were placed on each side for
the more illustrious visitors. The dining-room on
the ground flr.or was devoted for the supper.
The company began to arrive shortly after nine
o'clock, the inconvenient approach by St, James's-
place lo,:ing kept clear and order well preserved by
an efficient force of the police, under Superinteu-
Walker, and Harming, and Inspectors Banks Butt,
and Lister.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam-
bridge and the Princess Mary arrived at ten
minutes to ten o'clock, with Lady Geraldine Somer-
set and Major Home Purees.
Their serene Highness Prince and Princess Ed-
ward of Saxe Weimar arrived early. His Serene
Highness Prince Frederick of Holstein was hlso
among the early arrivals.
His Royal Highness the Mika of Cambridge
came at eleven o'clock, attended by Colonel Tyr-
what.
Her Majesty and the Prince Consort were accom-
panied by the King of the Belgians, the Princess
Charlotte and the Count of Flanders, the Princess
Royal, and Prince Frederick William of Prussia,
the Royal party being attended by Viscountess Jo-
celyn, Lord Charles Fitzroy, Captain the Hou. D.
de Ros, Lord Byron, Viscount Torrington, Sir F.
Stovin, the Countess 'd'Yve Baron Moltke, Hon.
Eleanor Stanley, and Hon. Louisa Gordon.
The Queen and illustrious company were received
on alighting by the Fart and Countess Spencer,
Viscount Althorp, and Lady Sarah Spencer—the
Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Breadalbane,
and the Marquis of Abercorn being in attendance
in the vestibule to attend on the royal guests.
Her Majesty, resting on the arm of the King of
the Belgians, went up the grand staircase, and after
a brief pause passed into the ball-room, when the
baud (Coote and Tinney'a) struck up " God save
the Queen."
Dancing soon- afterwards commenced.
At 12 o'clock her Majesty retired to the supper-
room—the King of the Belgians and other Royal
guests likewise partaking of the sumptuous repast.
Shortly before one o'clock her Majesty retired,
the Royal party being conducted by the officers of
the Queen's household to the royal carriages.

OPENING OF THE ROYAL WELSH SCHOOL, ASHFORD,
MIDDLESEX.--Yesterday afternoon the new school, at
Ashford, belonging to the 110110UrablO and Loyal So.
cicty of Ancient Britons, was opened with the usual
ceremonies by bis Royal Highness the Prince Consort.
The ioundatioa•stone was only laid in August last
therefore the whole erection has not occupied quite
12 months.

GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD
THEATRE.
Proprietor. Mr. John Douglas.
Last Week of whirlwinds of gesticulated extacy.
THIS EVENING, Professor ANDERSON, the Great
Wizard of the North, in his entirely New Magical Drama, A
NIGHT IN WONDER-WORLD ; or, Magic, Mirth, and
Mystery. Extraordinary novelties every night, and three
new tricks each night for the concluding week of wonders.
Att'action incre.sing every night. Great success of Mr. G.
Fo:dc, who is the King of Comic Vocalists.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ug company of Vocalists are engaged for the performanceF of
elections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, &c., viz.: Miss E. Pearce Mrs. Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta; Mr. J.
aulfield, Herr F. Jonghmans R. [Grover, T. Farrant, S.
Toricz, J. Barker, W. Melling,' P. Corn, Senor Antonio M.
le Solla, and E. L. Rime ; Masters Bennett and Corn ;
Messrs. Sam- Collins, and E. Mackney. Pianoforte,
Mr. Cecil Hicks harmonium, J Caulfield, jun.; nrcytor,
Mr, J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock precisely.
3n2pers, &c., until twelve o'clock