The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-22 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen held 'a Court on Saturday afternoon for'
,he reception of addresses on the Throne.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, wearing his Convoca-
tion robe, arrived at Buckingham Palace at a quarter
before 3 o'clock, accompanied by bishops and clergy of
the province of Canterbury. His Grace and the 'deputa-
tion were ushered to the Green Drawing-room, and sub-
sequently were admitted to the presence of her Majesty
on the Throne, his Royal Highness Prince Albert being
by the side of the Queen.
In attendance near the Sovereign were Sir G. Grey,
Secretary of State for the Home Department ; the
Duchess of Wellington, acting for the Duchess of
Sutherland ; the Marchioness of Ely, Lady in Waiting ;
Earl Spencer, K.G., Lord Steward ; Marquis of Bread-
albane, K.T., Lord Chamberlain ; the Duke of Welling-
ton, Master of the Horse; Earl of Mulgrave, Treasurer;
Lord Ernest Biuc--, Vice-Chamberlain ; and Viscount
Caqtlerosee, Controller of the Household.

The Archbishop of Canterbury was accompanied by
the Bishops of London, Winchester, Oxford, Hereford,
Chichster, and Worcester ; the Dean of Bristol (Pro-
locutor); the Deans of Westminster and Worcester ; the
Archdeacons of London, Westminster, Middlesex,
Buckingham Bedford, and Bristol ; Rev. Dr. Jeremie,
Rev. Dr. M'Caul, Rev. Mr. Randolph, Rev. Mr. L'oyd,
Rev. Mr. Oxenden, Rev. Mc. Seymour, Rev. Mr. Mills,
Rev. Mr. Leighton, Rev. Mr. Harding, Rev. Mr. Hop
per, Rev. Mr. Burton, Dr. Twigs (Vicar-General of the
Province of Canterbury), F. H. Dyke, Esq. (Registrar
of Convocation), G. Burcbett, Esq. (Actuary of Convo-
cation), and F. Kuyvett, Esq. (Archbishop's Secretary).
13i3 Grace read to the Queen the folb wing address
from the Archbishop, Bishops, and Clergy of the Pro-
vince of Canterbury in Convocation assembled :

" Madam,—We, your Majesty's faithful subjects, the.
archbishop, bishops, and clergy of the province of Canter-
bury, in Convocation assembled, approach your Majesty
with the assurance of our loyal and affectionate attach-
ment to your Majesty's Throne and person. We feel it to
be a ground of much thankfulness to Almighty God that in
offering this our accustomed address we are able to join
with it our humble congratulations on the blessings which
it has pleased Him to continue to your Majesty and to your
illustrious consort—blessings which aro happily shared by
the cuuutry at large, as well in regard to its internal tran-
quillity and welfare as to the restoration of peace among
the European Powers. At the same time, we would desire
to offer our respectful condolence upon the less of that ex-
cellent Princess whose decease marks the removal of a ge-
n-e• Alan of your Majesty's illustrious house. Since the last
occasion when we were permitted to address your Majesty
s.!veral subjects of much interest to the National Church
have been brought under our consideration. Among these
we humbly conceive that none calls more urgently for our
attention than the best mode of extending the blessings of
the Church to the increasing population, which has far out-
grown the actual provision both of the number of clergy
and of the funds available for their suprort. While-we- -
regret this spiritual destitution we thankfully acknowledge
the measure of private liberality which has bsen directed
towards the purpose of conveying the means of grace to our
population at home, and to those colonial possessions of
your Majesty which are so widely extending the laws, the
language, the liberties, and, as we trust, the religion of our
native land. It is a gratifying reflection that, through pri-
vate munificence, with little assistance from public sources,
your Majesty's reign has been signalised by the erection of
new sees in every quarter cf the globe—from Africa to
New Zealand, from Victoria to Rupert's Land. We have
observed wit h satisfaction that your Majesty has been pleased
to appoint a commission to consider the boundaries of
some of the dioceses in England, and we earnestly pray
that their inquiries and recommendations may be so
directed as to promote the efficiency and well-being of our
Church. In the promotion of public education—a question
which intimately concerns us as ministers of religion—we
thankfully acknowledge the liberal aid afforded us by
public grants. The attention directed towards the instruc-
tion of the young is a marked feature of the present age,
but we deeply deplore the difficulties which in too many
cases induce the labouring classes to remove their children
from school at a very early ago, before they have received
the full advantages of a sound education and been properly
instructed in their duty towards God and man.
"It is difficult to suggest the remedy, but if it should
please your Majesty, in accordance with the spirit of that
general summons in your Majesty's writ `to treat of cer-
tain difficult and urgent affairs concerning your Majesty,
the security and defence of the Church o England, and
the peace and tranquillity and public good of your king-
dom and your subjects of the same,' to commit to our spe-
cial deliberation this or any other question affecting the
interest of our holy religionjor the usefulness of the church,
we trust that we shall not be found unmindful of the so-
lemn character of the functions we are called to discharge
and shall conduct our proceedings in a spirit of reverent
dependence upon the Divine blessing, and with the dili-
gence which would become us in obeying your Majesty's
commands. Hitherto the shortness of time given to our
consultations has in a great measure frustrated the advan-
tages which we humbly trust would result if fuller oppor-
tunity were afforded for ascertaining the opinions of the
clergy by discussion in Convocation. Meanwhile, we as-
sure your Majesty that any difficulties which may impede
our endeavours to convey the gospel of our Lord and Savi-
our Jesus Christ as the ruling principle of life to every
parish and to every individual in the land will rather serve
to stimulate than restrain our exertions • and we have the
encouragement of knowing that, while we attempt to
carry into effect this important purpose, we are promoting
the earnest wish and prayer of your Majesty, whom God
has appointed to be our Supreme Governor on earth, and
whom we treat that He may long preserve to see the in-
crease of temporal prosperity and the growth of true reli-
gion throughout your Majesty's dominions-"
Her Majesty returned the following most gracious
answer:—

I receive with much gratification your renewed assur-
ance of loyal and affectionate attachment to my Throne and
person, and I thank you for your expression of sympathy
with my deep sorrow for the recent loss of my beloved
aunt, the late Duchess of Glocester.
" I heartily concur in your feelings of gratitude to Al-
mighty God for the many and great blessings which ho has
bestowed on my family and on this nation; and I sincerely
pray that your zealous endeavours to increase the efficiency
of the Church, to extend its ministrations, and to render
them as coniucive as possible to the advancement
throughout my dominions of peace and happiness, truth
and justice, religion and piety, will, by the Divine bless-
ing, tend to establish our national prosperity on the surest
foundations, and to promote the permanent welfare anti
highest interests of all classes of my people."
The Archbishop kissed hands. The Prolocutor, the
Dean of Bristol, had also the honour to kiss the hand
of the Sovereign. His Grace, with the Bishops and
clergy, then withdrew.
An address of congratulation from the corporation of
the city of London was then presented.
The Lord Mayor had previously arrived at the Palace
in his state coach, drawn by six horses. His lordship
was accompanied by Aldermen Sir P. Laurie, Sir G.
Carroll, Sir E Moon, Bart., Sir R. Carden, Salomons,
Rose, and Sir J. Duke, the Recorder ; R. Gurney, Esq.
the Sheriffs, Messrs. lechi and Keates ; the Chamber.
lain, Sir J. Key ; the Common Sergeant, T. Chambers,
Esq. ; the Controller, F. Brand, Esq. ; the Remem.
brancer, E. Tyrrell, Esq. • Messrs. Randall and Locke,
Common Pleaders ; the 'Solicitor, C. Pearson, Eaq. ;
the Judge of the Sheriff's Court, M. Prendergast, Esq.;
the Architect, J. B. Bunning, Eaq. ; Secretary Potter,
the High Bailiff, W. Pritchard, Esq. • the Under
Sheriffs, Messrs. Anderton and Crosley, the keeper of
the Guildhall, Mr. J. Temple, and F. Woedtborpe, Esq.
His Lordship was also accompanied by 91 commoners.
The members of the Corporation hadassembled in the
Bow-room, and were conducted thence up the graad
staircase to the Throne-room by Sir W. Martins, Gen-
tleman-Usher in Waiting.
The Lord Mayor and Corporation having been con•
ducted to her Majesty, the Recorder read the Address
from the Lord Mayor. Aldermen, and Commons of the
city of London, in Common Council assembled, con•
gratulating the Queen on the birth of a Princess.
Her Majesty returned the following most gracious
answer:—
" Your loyal and dutiful Address has afforded me sin.
cere satisfaction; and I thank you for the deep interest
which you have expressed in the domestic happiness of
myself and beloved Consort. The loyal and affectionate
attachment of my people affords me the highest gratifica•
tion ; and you may rely upon my constant endeavours to
promote their happiness and welfare."
The Lord Mayor, Ald. Sir Peter Laurie, Mr. R. C.
Bucknall, mover, and Mr. H. L. Taylor, seconder of the
Address, had the honour to kiss hands.
The corporation then withdrew.

SAD CALAMITY AT SEA,:LByn letters received from
Shed ind we have the truly mournful tidings of another
sad calamity among the islands there, resulting in a
melancholy loss of human life. Early on the morning of
Wednesday last, while the haaf boats were prosecuting
the fishing, they were overtaken by a sudden and severe
gale of wind, by which three belonging
Uist, and one to North Mavine, were lost with all on
Bix me board. Each boat was manned by to the island of
n,
terrible
y
no fewer than 24 have perished by this calamity,
y,
the grea.terTphairstsoafds‘c,alTatihtla, as might well be imagined,
has left helpless and destitute
families
in intense excitement in Shot-
has naturally
land, the moreexcPited a la°ilsyt as in several instances as
many as three or -
In the absence of fuller particu-
faroutrouf the men who perished are eon.
of the steamer, we cannot give
ings having only reached Lerwick
nettediars,
the with
distressing one
ti d.
sailing
gof the catastrophe . ; but there
give
a littlemore
lengthenedbefor
n ,t be a doubt that it will result in much suffering
caandnW. ant in trimly a home, and that there is a loud call
e e
account.
on the humane to tome forward in behalf of the suffer-
ing and poverty-stricken mourners. Should any of our
readers think proper to contribute towards this object,
we shall cheerfully transmit any sum, however small, to
responsible persons, for the relief of the bereaved wives
and little ones. From all we can gather, we should not
be surprised if more than 60 children have been made
fatherless by this terrible calamity,—Northcrn Enaign.

ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
IL DON GIOVANNI.
EXTRA NIGHT.
THIS EVENING (MONDAY), will be repeated, with
the following unp ceedent.F.d cast, Mozart's chef-d'ceuvre, IL
DON GIOVANNI :—Zerlina, Mdlle. Piccolomini ; Donna
Anna,-Mdlle. Spezia • and Donna Elvira, Mdlle. Ortolani.
Don Giovanni, Sig. heneventano ; Leporello, Sig. Belletti ;
Masetto, Sig. Corsi ; Il Commandatore, Sig. Vialetti ; and
Don Octavio, Sig. Giuglini. Conductor—Sig. Bonetti.
The Minuet Ia the Ball Scene will be danced by Mdlles.
Pasquali, Karliski, Morlacchi, Mario, and Corps de Ballet.
From respect to the grand work of the immortal composer
the following artistes of the establishment have consented to
lend th ir assistance to increase the effect of the majestic
finale of the first, act, including the chorus, Viva Ia Liberta
roictiardt, C. Braham, Bottardi, Mercuriali, Kinn',
De Ssros, and Bullion; Mesdamss Poma, B rti, Baillor,
Fazio, and Ramos.
Aftev which, will lie produced an entirely New Ballet
Divertissement, by M;Massot. entitled
LES ROSES. _ _

Principal dancers—Madlle. Boschetti (her 2d appearance
this season). Mesdlles. Salvioni, Moilacchi, Karliski, Pas-
quail, and Signor Baratti.
For particulars, see bills.
A limited number of Bases in the Half-circle Tier have been
specially reserved for the public, and may be had on applica-
tion at the Box-office, at the Theatre Colonnade, Haymarket.
Price One Guinea and One Guinea and a Half each.

HE R MAJESTY'S THEATRE
IL DON GIOVANNI.
Piecolomini, Spezia, Ortolani, Alboni, Belletti, Beneventano,
Corsi, Vialetti, and Giuglini.
The following arrangements have been settled :
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, 22d inst., an Extra Night,
IL DON GIOVANNI.

Tuesday, 23d., LA SONNAMBULA.
Signor Belart.
Thursday, 25th, Extra Night, DON GIOVANNI.
Saturday, 27th, LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
MONDAY MORNING, 29th, to commence at one and end
it five o'clock, DON GIOVANNI, Divertissement, and Last
Act of L i SONNAMBULA.
Tuesday, 30th, IL TROVATORE.
On each occasion a Ballet Divertissement, supported by
the principal Artistes of the establishment.
LA. TRANIA.TA will shortly be repeated.
Prices for the morning performance as follows :
Boxes—Pit and One Pair £4 40 I Pit £o 8 6
~ Grand Tier 5 5 0 Pit Stalls 1 1 0
~ Second Pair 33 0 1 Gallery Stalls. 05 0
„ Half Circle lll 6 Gallery
To be had at the Box-office at the Theatre.

First appearance of

BENEDICT'S GRAND MORNING
C O N C E R T, at her Majesty's Theatre, on
WEDNESDAY, June 24.—Piccolomini, Spezia, Ortolani,
Alboni, Giuglini, Berralt, BeneveLtano, Corsi, Belletti, eze. ;
Miss 'Arabella Goddard, Messrs. Lindsa" Sloper, Benedict,
Bazzini, Piatti, Pezze, and Bottesini will all perform. A
selection from Gluck's " Orfeo," the part of Orfeo by Mme.
Alboni. The grand finale to " Don Giovanni," with all its
scenic effects; and Madlle. Piccolomini in Balfe's popular
Ballad, " I drcam'd that I dwelt in marble halls."
Boxes (to bold four persons), 2,3, and 4 guineas ; pit
stalls, 1/. ls. ; pit, 7s. ; gallery stalls, ss. ; gallery, 2s. 6d. ;
to be had at the principal musicsellers and libraries ; of Mr.
Benedict, 2, Manchester-square ; and at the Box-offi.le at the
Theatre,

LES BOUFFES PARISIENS—St. JAMES'S
THEATRE. Triumphant Success of the
FREIWa PLAYS.
Last Week but One of the Season.

THIS EVENING (31 )NDAY), Julie 23, the entertain.
ments will commence at half-past 8 o'clock precisely, by
the performance of Operetta, en tin acte, LE SAVETIE ft
ET LA FINANCIER. M. Pradeau, M. Mesmicro, M.
Guyot, M. Antognini, Mdlle. Dalmont.
After which (for the first time) L'ORGUE DE BAR-
BARIE. M. Caillat, M. Leouce, M. Charles Petit, Madlle.
Mareschal.
To conclude with (first time) LA POMME DE TURQUIE ,
M. Caillat, M. Tayan, an 1 Mdlle. Corally Guffroy.
The Orchestra of the Theatre des Bouffes will accom-
pany these Representations, under the direction of the
composer, M. Offenbach.
This Engagement being limited to one month, Performances
will be given EVERY EVENING.
Boxes, stalls, and tickets may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

rir .1=1:14; AT Zt E-13, OYA L, _DRURY-LANE.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
OPEN EVERY EVENING.
GREAT EQUESTRIAN AMERIC&N and CONTINENTAL
COMPANY, under the direction of Miss Ella.
Prices—Pit and Promenade, Is; Boxes, 2s. 61., 25., and ls.
6,1.; Galleries, 6d. Doors open at half-past 7. Commence
at S.
First Equestrian Artistes in the World : —Madame Schap-
lain, Madame Newsome, La Petite Wells, Signora Delavanti,
and Miss Ella ; Miss E. J. Wells, Malles. Flora, Fabia, and

and Marie, MissesNewsome, Moffatt, Delavanti, Potter, Jen-
nings ; the Manchester Boy, Masters J. Wells A. Wells, E.
Moffatt, Heurico and Carlo Delavanti. Sig. Felix Delavanti,
Mons. Bocci, Mons. Ferdinand, Mons. Eugene, Mr. Tom
Swann, Mr. B. Fuller, Mr. W. Fuller, and the great Shake-
p.zian Clown, Wallett, will appear each evening in a series of
- Performances, original and unapproachable. Director—Mr.
Stokes, Acting Manager—Mr. E. Stirling.

ROYAL rill NCESS'S THEATitE.
THIS EVENING will be performed
For the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean,
Shakespere's tragedy of
KING RICHARD THE SECOND.
King Richard. 11., Mr. C. Kean ; Queen, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preeedad by A GAME OF ROMPS.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
new drama, in two periods, entitbsi THE HUSBAND OF
AN HOUR. Mr. Buckstone, Sac.
Followed by a new farce, MY SON, DIANA!
After which, the successful Classical 'Love Story, un-
der the Apple-lation of A rAL INTA ; or, The Three Golden
Apples : in which Miss M. Oliver will appear; also Miss M.
Wilton, and Miss Ellen Tcrnan.
rn future the prices will be :
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole or the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Dress Boxes 5 01Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes 3 0, Upper 80xe5..... 2 0
Pit
Lower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 :,No half-price to Upper Gallery.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELYB.I.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed IRELAND AS IT
IS-; or, The Middleman. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, OUR GAL. Mrs. B. William.
To conclude with BARNEY THE BARON. Mr. Barney
Williams.

GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD
THEATRE.

Proptietor, Mr. John Dlu,la,ss —lrnmenso Success.

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. Produce I on a scale of grandeur far surpassing
anything that has yet been attempted on the stage. The
magnificent Paraphermtlia, of the most elaborate description
Between the par s of the entertainment Mr. J. G. Fordo
will give his Original Monologue, descriptive of LOVE AND
LAW.—No advance in prices.

A_STLEY'S ROYAL AMPEIITHEATRE
_ AND OPERA. HOUSE.

Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
Under the patronage of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness
Prince Albert.
Last Week of the Engagement of the Opera Company.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, June 20, vzr.d 24th and 26th,
Bellini's charming opera of LA SON NAMBULA,
TO-MORROW EVENING (TUESDAY, June 23), and
25th, and 27th, Wallace's admired opera of MARITANA,
with Equestrian Illustrations.
Miss Rebecca Isaacs, Mr. Augustus Braham,
Miss M. Somers, Mr. Brookhousc Bowler,
and Mr. Francis Kirby, and
Miss Ellen Thirlwall. Mr. Borrani.
Conductor and Composer--Herr Meyer Lutz.
With a powerful Band and Chorus.
Manager and Director of the Opera Company—Mr. Augustus
Braham.
To conclude with Mr. W. Cooke's incomparable SCENES in
the ARENA.
Commence at seven o'clock. Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper
Boxes, 3s. • Private Boxes, from 215., no charge for booking;
Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. ; Upper Gallery, 6d.
Notice—Daring the Opera Season Half-price will take place
at 9 o'clock.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager,
Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Volalists are engaged for the performance of
geleetions from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duet; &c., viz. • .'.:Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta ; Mr. J.
Caulfield, Herr F. Jonghmans, P. Grover, T. Farrant, S.
J. Barker, W. Melling, P. Corri. Senor Antonio M.
,lf, and E. L. Hime ; Masters Bennett and Corri ;
e",,". Ram Collins, and E. Mackney. Pianoforte,
Zr* Cecil Ricks harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun.; director,
Mr. J. Canlfield Commence at Seven o'clock •preAsely.
finPPers, itc,,until twelve o'clock,