The Sun.
London, England, 1844-07-01 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert left Buckingham Palace,
in an open carriage and four, at twenty minutes past three
o'clock on Saturday afternoon, escorted by a party of
Lancers, for Claremont. _ _

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Walea and the
Princess Royal were in the next carriage.
The Marchioness of Douro, Lady in Waiting ;
Colonel Arbuthnot, Equerry in Waiting ; and Major-
General Sir Edward Bowater, Equerry in Waiting to
Prince Albert, followed in a third (open) carriage
and four.

Her Majesty and Prince Albert were conducted to
their carriage by the Lord Chamcerlain, the Master of
the Horse, the Vice-Chamberlain, the Earl of Warwick,
Lord in Waiting, Lord George Lennox, Lord in Waiting
to Prince Albert, and Captain Meynell, Groom in
Waiting.
The Queen and Prince Albert walked on Saturday
forenoon in the royal gardens of Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Family were taken airings on Saturday
morning in the royal gardens.
Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice arrived at
Claremont on Saturday morning from town.
The Hon. and Rev. C. Leslie Courtenay, and the Hon.
C. A. Murray, arrived at Claremont in the afternoon
from town.

Yesterday morning the Queen and Prince Albert, the
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Royal Suite and the House-
hold, attended Divine service at Claremont. The lion.
and Rev. C. Leslie Courtenay officiated.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Gloucester
and the Duke of Cambridge returned to town on Satur-
day from the residence of the Royal Duchess, Bagshot
Park.

The Duke of Cambridge went to Kew yesterday morn-
ing, and attended Divine service in Kew Church. Baron
Knesebeck was in waiting on his Royal Highness.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, ac-
companied by the Princess Mary, attended Divine service
yesterday afternoon in St. James's Church. Baroness
Ahlefeldt and Major Stephens were in waiting on the
Royal Duchess.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended by
the Baroness Ahlefeldt, Baron Knesebeck, and Major
Stephens, honoured the Italian Opera with their pre-
sence on Saturday evening.
The Duke of Wellington, Sir Frederick Trench, and
the Hon. S. Wortley, attended the early service in the
Chapel Royal, St. James's, yesterday. The sermon was
preached by the Hon. and Rev. N. Grenville.
The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the Marquises of
Anglesey and Granby, the Countess of' Wilton, Lords
Bandon, Cawdor, Effing,harn, Wilton, llawarden, Ha-
therton, Wrottesley, and Ingestre, attended the daily
service yesterday in the Chapel Royal St. James's. The
prayers were read by the Rev. Dr. Knapp, the lessons
by the Rev. Mr. Baden, and the Communion service by
the Hon. and Rev. Mr. Grenville. The musical service
was Boyce in A ; the Sanctus in A, Croft ; and the
Anthem, "0, how amiable" (Greene). Sir George
Smart presided at the organ.
The afternoon Service at the Chapel Royal St. James's
was attended by the Marchioness of Ailesbury, Ladies
Wilton, Ernest, Bruce, and L. Gower ; Lords Delawarr,
Morton, Cantilupe, Ashley, Sydney, Ingestre, Clive,
Canterbury, Forester, and Henniker.
A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday afternoon at
the Foreign-office. It was attended by Sir R. Peel, the
Duke of Wellington, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Wharn-
cliffe, the Duke of Buccleuch, Earl of Aberdeen, Lord
Stanley, Sir James Graham, Earl of Haddington, the
Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, and Lord Granville
Somerset. The Council sat four hours.

Mr. Murphy', the Mexican Minister, transacted buni-
ness at the Foreign-office, on Saturday. ,
The Commissioners for metropolitan improvements,
had a meeting on Wednesday, at the office in Whitehall-
place. There were present, the Earl of Lincoln, Lord
Lyttelton, the Right Hon. J. C. Herries, Sir R. 11.
Inglis, Mr. 11. Galley Knight, Mr. A. Milne, Hon.
Charles Gore, and Sir Robert Smirke.
Dispatches were received on Saturday afternoon at the
Colonial• office, from Sir Charles Metcalfe, Governor of
Canada, and the Governors of the other North American
provinces.

PANORAMA, BAALBECK.—IiVe had much pleasure
on Friday in examining a view of the magnificent ruins of
the ancient metropolis, now Baalbeck in Syria, which was
opened next day for the public at Burford's -Panorama, Lei-
cester-square. The picture has been painted with remark-
able care, from drawings executed-by 11Ir. Catherwood with
the camera lucida, so that the spectator has before him a
most faithful transcript of this vast scene. The ruins lie in
a wide plain, girt by the chain of the Antilibinus eastward,
and to the west by the Lebanon range, the snow-capped
summit of the mountain itself towering above the others.
The vast ruins of the chief temple, and the beautiful remains
of the smaller edifices are finely represented, and the spectator
will recognise among the general ruins specimens of archi-
tecture of several distinct ages. There are parts which are
evidently the work of the Saracen, occupiers of the place,
others of Greek and Roman origin, and others which the
legend assigns to the architects of Solomon. Several gen-
tlemen who had visited these interesting ruins were present,
among others, Sir Robert Inglis, who expressed his admira-
tion of the work, and said it was a perfect likeness.

SACRED HARMONIC SOClETY.—Mendelssohn's ora•
torio, St. Paul, was performed on Friday at Exeter Hall,
under the composer's own direction, and the effect of his
superintendence was sufficiently apparent in the accuracy of
the performance, and the delicate shades of meaning which
abounded in every part of it. It was evident that the So-
ciety had bestowed great care in its preparation. From the
smoothness and clearness of the choruses, they must have
been repeatedly rehearsed, and we never heard the instru-
mental band play so nicely together. The principal solo
singers were Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Dolby, Mr. Hobbs,
Mr. A. Novello, and Herr Staudigl, who alone was sufficient
to stamp the character of the whole performance. His air,
"0 God, have mercy on me," was given with a strength of
expression of which no previous performer had given us any
idea ; it was evidently.deeply felt by the audience. We have
had such frequent occasion to speak of this noble composi-
tion, that it is unnecessary to enter into its merits ; it has,
moreover, been so frequently heard, both in the metropolis
and the provinces, that it is now well known to every lover
of sacred music. We shall content ourselves therefore, with
saying that its performance of last evening was in every way
worthy of its greatness. Prince Albert, attended by his
suite, was in the gallery near the orchestra. His Royal
Highness had a score before him, and appeared to be taking
a part in the choral harmony. On his entering the hall, he
was loyally received ; and " God save the Queen," sung by
that host of voices and instruments, had an affect which pro •
bably was never given to it before.

SHOREDITCII Cuuncir.--On Tuesday a meeting of
the parishioners of St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, which com-
menced at three o'clock and did not terminate until twelve
o'clock at night, was held in the parish church for the pur-
pose of making q rate for the relief of the poor. As the
parishioners entered the church, the Rev. Mr. Wicks, the
Curate, was reading prayers, and after a lapse of a few
minutes the service conclude& The conduct of the party was--
tumultuous throughout. The Chairman repeatedly called the
meeting to order, amidst groans, yells, kicking against the
pews, and cries of " Shame.") Mr. Pearce moved that a rate
of Is. in the pound be made to meet the expenses. Mr.
Thomas moved an amendment, that a rate of Bd. in the pound
be granted. The amendment having been carried by a large
majority, Mr. Pearce demanded a poll. The Chairman fixed
the poll for Friday (yesterday).

LATER FROM THE UNITED STATES
SATURDAY MORNING.

The Boston and Halifax Royal mail steamer Cale-
donia, Captain Lott, arrived here at one on Saturday
morning, with ninety-nine passengers. She left Bos-
ton on the 16th, and Halifax on the 18th instant, and
has therefore made the voyage in twelve days
eight hours.
The Texas treaty was rejected in the Senate, on
the Bth instant, by a majority of 35 to 16 ; it would
have required a majority of two-thirds to ratify it
and it is thus rejected, by more than that majority'
against it.
The President had sent a message to Congress on
the same subject, stating his views, and calling on
that body to forward the Annexation Scheme. .He
comments on the speeches of Lords Brougham and
Aberdeen in the House of Lords. The motion that
it do lie on the table was negatived by a majority of
118 to 86.

A late arrival from Hayti announces that the rule
of President Herard is at an end, and Guerrier Duc
de Christophe is now President in his place.
The following is the message of the President :