The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-30 00:00:00

THE KING OF SAXONY.

BUCKEURST, WEDNESDAY.—The following is a list of the
distinguished company who had the honour of dining with his
Majesty last evening :—His Serene Highness Prince Edward
of Saxe Weimar; the Earl and Countess of Wilton, Baron
de Gersdorff; Saxon Minister at the Court of London ; Lady
Elizabeth and • Mr. Hastings Russell, Lord Cantilupe, Lady
Mary West, Hon. Mr. Mortimer West, Hon. Mr. Reginald
Wrest, Hon. IL E. West, and the Earl and Countess Delawarr.
The dinner which was of the most recherché description, was,
served on a magnificent service of plate, the dining-mom being
illuminated by three handsomecandelabra, of the most chaste
and beautiful design.
His Majesty occupied the centre on one side of the table,
having Lady Elizabeth Russell on his right, and the Countess
Delawarr on his left. The Earl of Delawarr faced his Royal
Guest, the Countess of Wilton occupying the seat on his
Lordship's right, and M. de Minckewitz sitting upon his left.
His Serene Highness Prince Edward sat next Lady Elizabeth
Russell, and Lord Cantilupe and Mr. Reginald and Mr. Mor-
timer West occupied respectively positions at the top and
bottom of the table.

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the Ladies Leveson Gower, Earl and Countess of Craven, the
Countess Dowager of Charleville, Earl and Countess Villiers,
Ladv Dawson, Earl of Scarborough, Lord Fitzroy Somerset,
Mr.-Bradsharve and party, Sir Thomas Gage, Marquis of
Worcester, Sir William and Lady Clay, Sir William Massy
Stanley and Mr. John Stanley, Mrs. Stanley, née Talley-
rand, c.
Miss SABILLA NOVELLO.—This young lady takes
her benefit to-night, at the Princess's Theatre, when she has
provided an ample list of vocal and instrumental talent, to-
gether with some attractive operatic performances. Miss
Novello is already a vocalist of great excellence, and au
honour to the name she bears. She deserves all the encou-
ragement due to a young English artist, who has not only
much present merit, but who manifests no little promise for
the future.
The Duke of Portland continues in delicate health
at Welbeck Abbey, where the Marquis of Titchfield, Lord
Henry Bentinck, Lady Howard de Wald', and the Ladies
Harriet and Mary. Bentinck are also staying. His Grace,
if his health should improve, will leave the abbey for Har-
court House, Cavendish-square, about the middle of next
month. Lady Howard de Walden is expected shortly to
return to Lisbon, Where Lord Howard de Walden is resident
Minister.

Sir Henry Hardinge, K.C.8., Governor-General
of India, accompanied by his private secretary-Major Wood,
who officiated in the same capacity while Sir Henry was
Secretary at War, is expected to leave Whitehall-gardens
early on Tuesday next, for Calcutta, vid France and Italy.
It is uncertain whether Sir Henry will pass through Pat is ;
but, according .to present arrangements, he will arrive in
India early in July.
BRUSSELS, MAY 25.—The Wilberforce steamer has
brought a carriage and four horses for her Majesty the
Queen Dowager of England. These horses, which arc very
beautiful, are_to go to-morrow by the first train to Cologne.
The, Senate met to-day, and agreed to the project of law rela-
tive -th Supplethen4try votes of credit from different depart.
meats.