The Sun.
London, England, 1826-11-24 00:00:00

THE KING'S COURT.

(FROM TILE COURT CIRCULAR.)
Yesterday His Majesty held a Court, at his Palace in
St. James's, which was very numerously attended.
•The Officers of State, and other attendants on the
King in waiting, were the Master of the Horse, the Groom
of the Stole, the Lord Steward, the Duke of Wellington
(Gold Stick in waiting), Captain Cavendish (Silver
Stick), the Vice-Chamberlain, Lord Graves, the Lord in
Waiting, Sir William Keppel, the Groom in Waiting,
General Bayley, the Equerry, Mr. Mash, Captain Hatton
and Mr. Lewis, the Gentlemen Ushers, the Treasurer of
the Household, &c.

At one o'clock the Address from the House of Peers
arrived, headed by the Lord Chancellor in his state rqbes,
and his attendants in two carriages, in which were his
Lordship's Secretary, Purse-bearer, Mr. Butt, the Ser-
geant at Arms with the mace, and the train-bearer, followed
by Mr. Quartile, the Deputy Usher of the Black Rod,
and Mr. Courteney, the Clerk of Parliament, Earl Corn-
wallis, and Lord Colville, mover and seconder of the
Address, Viscount Melville, the Earl of Liverpool, Earl
of Harrowby, the Earl of irestmorland, Earl of Shaftes-
bury, and a number of others. _ _

Soon after the arrival of the Peers, the King ascended
the new throne, which is placed in the drawing room,
which was the first time on this throne since the King's
accession ; the doors were then opened. The Lord
Chancellor, followed by the above-mentioned Peers, was
introduced into the Royal presence by the gentlemen
ushers, through the avenue formed by the Gentlemen Pen-
sioners, with their battle-axes. The Duke of Clarence, in
his full naval uniform, was on the right of the King on the
throne ; next to hik Royal Highness was the Earl of Her-
rowby, the Lord President of the Council,and Lord Graves,
the Lord in waiting. On the left of the King stood the
Earl of Westmorland, as the Lord Privy Seal, and the
Duke of Dorset, as one of the great officers of State.
His Majesty was dressed in a Field Marshal's uniform,
decorated with the splendid insignia of several orders.
The Lord Chancellor proceeded to read the address of
the House of Lords to his Majesty, which was handed by
the Sovereign to Lord Graves, the Lord in Waiting. The
King was graciously pleased to return the following an-
swer, which was delivered by his Majesty in a firm and dig-
nified tone and voice:—

"My Lords,—l thank you for your loyal and dutiful Address.
" I rely, My Lords, with decided and just confidence on your
persevering zeal and co-operation in all measures tending to sus-
tain the high character of the country, and to advance the prosperity
and happiness of my subjects."
At two o'clock the Speaker of the House of Commons
arrived in his state-carriage, and in his state robes, attend-
ed by his Secretary, Mr. Seymour, the Sergeant-at-Arms,
with the mace, the Chaplain, Train-bearer, several Mes-
sengers, &c., followed by Mr. Liddell and Mr. Wynn, the
Mover and Seconder of the Address from the House of
Commons, accompanied by Mr. Wilmot Horton,Mr.Goul-
burn, Mr. Herrics, Viscount Palmerston, and a numerous
assemblage of Members of the House of Commons, who
were introduced into the presence of the King, on the
Throne, in a similar dignified manner as the deputation of
the House of Peers.
The Address from the House of Commons was read by
the Speaker, and an appropriate answer returned by his
Majesty, after which the deputation retired.
The new Spanish Minister was introduced to the King
by Mr. Secretary Canning, and conducted by Sir Robert
Chester, his Majesty's Master of the Ceremonies, to deliver
his credentials as Ambassador from the King of Spain, and
was most graciously received. •
The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, Messrs. Alder-
men Farebrother and Winchester, accompanied by the
City Remembrancer, were introduced by Mr. Secretary
to his Majesty for a closet audience, to present a petition
from the City of London, or from a certain department of
it, praying for an improvement of the Tower-stairs, to
avoid the many inconveniences which have lately occurred,
particularly respecting the numerous passengers going to
and from the numerous steam-boats which depart from and
return there. The King was graciously pleased to direCt
Mr. Secretary Peel to refer the case to his Attorney and
Soliei tor-Cif mends.

The Duke of Devonshire was. presented to his Majesty,
on his retwn from his special mission to the Court of St.
Petersburgh. His Grace wore the smile superb dress et
dark blue, richly embroidered with gold, which he wore at
the coronation of the Emperor Nicholas, at Moscow. His
Grace was very graciously received by the King, on
return to England.

Sir Charles Stuart was introduced to his Majesty by
Mr. Secretary Canning, on his return from his embassy to
the Emperor of the Brazils.
Prince Lieven, the Russian Ambassador, was introduced
to the King by Mr. Secretary Canning, and conducted by
Sir Robert Chester, the Muster of the Ceremonies, for an
audience, when his Excellency delivered to the King• the
Insignia of the" Order of the Garter, worn by the late Em-
peror Alexander.
The Earl of Winchelsea was introduced to have an
audience of his Majesty to deliver the insignia of the Order
of the Garter worn by the late Earl, his uncle.
Viscount Strangford was introduced to the King by
Mr. Secretary Canning, and the Noble Viscount had a
private audience of his Majesty, upon his return from St.
Petersburgh.

Earl Clanwilliam was introduced by Mr. Secretary Can-
ning to his Majesty, upon his return from his embassy to
the King of Prussia.

At the close of the different introductions, and other
State business, the King held a Council, for the purpose
ot receiving the Recorder of London's Report of the 46
convicts cap►tally convicted at Justice-Hall, in the Old
Bailey, at the September Sessions, when the whole of
them were reported to the King in Council, with the ex-
ception of one, whose case is referred to the report of the
October ►Sessions.

His Majesty gave audiences to the Lord Chancellor,
the Earl of Liverpool, Mr. Canning, and Mr. Peel.
A King's Messenger was sent off on Wednesday even-
in,g from the Foreign Office, to the Right Hon. Sir H.
Wellesley, our Ambassador at Vienna, with despatches
from Mr. Secretary Canning.

The Duke of Clarence came to town yesterday from
his seat at Bushy Park.
The Marquis of Salisbury entertained a select
party to dinner yesterday, at his house in Itmover-.
square.

The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury had an
evening party yesterday, at her house in Arlington-
street.

A King's Messenger was sent off on Wednesday
evening from the Foreign Office to the Right lion.
Henry Wellesley our Ambassador at Vienna, with dis-
patches from Mr. Secretary Canning.
A Board of the Lords of the Treasury was held
yesterday at the Treasury Chambers.
Two sons of the King of Prussia are to be betroth-
ed to Netherland and Weimar Princesses.

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According to the Meuse Sol, at Manheitn, Mr.
Cambart, of Aturtis, has discovered a Comet on the 28th October,
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The new and extensive wing adding to the Blue
Coat School, the first atone of which MU laid by his Royal High-
ness the Duke of York, in April twelve months, is now nearly
finished, and begins to assume a very handsome appearance.
A COMET IN BOOTS I !—A countryman after
reading in our last Mercury, the announcement of the aPl""4"ca
of a Comet in the. Constellation llootes, asked a friend, What is
the meaning of a Comet in .8,004 e 'We ex to hear the
next time a question stared, if th p
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S.—Nov. 23.

There was nothi► worthy of particular observation in the bet-
ting of yesterday, but the advance of Lord G. Cavendish's Es-
l►ugnolle colt, who is likely to become a still greater favourite.—
The odds are as under :

DYRBY.

11 to 1 apt Web
11 to 1 agst Tatler
18 to 1 agst Espagnolle*
18 to 1 apt Elfrid*
18 to 1 agst Catherine*
•20 to 1 apt Dahlia
24 to 1 agst Maraeluke
25 to 1 agst Augusta
25 to 1 agst Trumpeter
28 to 1 aget Cressida
SO to 1 aget Br. to Dauntless*

11 to 2 agst Maria
13 to 1 agst Totteridge
14 to 1 abet Brown Duchets
17 to 1 agst Souvenir
20 to 1 agst Zeal
20 to 1 apt Hampden
20 ...to 1 agst Seontful

ST. L:

12 to 1 so Reviewer
22 to 1 agst Popsy
22 to 1 sot Granby
Those marked thi

SO to 1 agst Eliza Teazle
30 to I agst Turcowszt
36 to I agat °amain,
26 to 1 agst Metre
35 to I agat Antar
35 to I aget Roderick
40 to 1 aget Pythoness
40 to I agat Mr. Itunter's
40 to 1 agat Protestant
50 to I aget Nicole
50 to I agat Cat

22 to 1 agst Lunacy
2b to 1 agat Calypso
25 to 1 apt Moral
SO to 1 agst Barosea
SO to 1 apt Seymour
SO to 1 apt bledora
30 to 1 apt Trauslatioa
.zoaa.
25 to 1 agat Matilda
SO to 1 apt Afoonsliine
30 to 1 apt Nivalis
us (") were taken.

PUGILISM

On Monday last, a pitched battle was fought at Benton Field,
in the neighbourhood of Nottingham, between two residents of
that place, of milling notoriety. It had long been a matter of
dispute in the pugilistic circles, which of these two fistic heroes
was the better man. Hill, the conqueror, is a blacksmith, and
was seconded by Hawkins and Shelton ; Atkinson, the vanquish-
ed, by Turner and Harrington. This match had long been on
the anvil ; at length the matter was accommodated, and the
parties met on Monday morning, and decided on the plaet of
meeting ; the whole town was immediately as busy as a bee-hive..
The tight lasted two hours and a quarter. The concourse of
spectators was immense (not far short of 10,000); and among
the number were several officers of the 10th Hussars, and a great
portion of the sporting gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood.
The ring was very spacious and well kept. The match was 51.
to 41., but we understand a subscription was mad. for the con-
queror, and when banded to him, he generously shared a part of
it with his beaten antagonist.

Rounds 1,2, 3,4, 3.—Each round was very short—Atkinson
dropping, without giving a chance ; but Hill seemed determined
to measure his antagonist's peepers for a suit of mourning. •
Round 6.—This round decided considerable bets, Which would
first tap the claret. Hill planted a tremendous left. handed blow
under Atkinson's left peeper, and caused it to flow freely.
Round 7.—Both appeared on very friendly terms. Hill com-
pletely groggified his friend by a tap on the bread basket ; at this
moment the ring was broken iu, evidently for the purpose of
giving Atkinson time to recover ; after a lapse of twenty minute*,
both men again set-to.

Up to the 40th round Hill seemed to be certain of victory,
when Atkinson stepped up cud gave him a smart facer, whirls
Hill gently returned.

In the b9th round Atkinson fell down from weakness, and in
the 64th round he appeared to be completely done up; he arose
at the call of time, and grinned much, when hie seconds &O wed
that he should fight no longer. He wee much punished about
the face. Hill wee now declared the conqueror, and Carried off
the ground in triumph.

Iliusurs.—Atkinson, from tint to last, showed gams, an►t
evinced science of a very superior description. For his weight ha
is considered by judges superior to any man in the county, but in
this battle was most certainly overu►atched. He never had a
chance from the beginning. His striking is heavy, but 11ill'a
length and weight prevented him from getting in and making his
blows tell. He is particularly active on his legs, and gets away
from his opponent's blows quits cl /a Spring. UM may he well
called a dangerous customer, and is one of the gayest fighters in
the ring.- Notting/un Herald, Nov, 22.

Robinson, the celebrated Yorkshire pugilist, who is matched to
fight the Gas Man fin• 2001., is now at Spring's, Booth-hall
Tavern, Hereford, for the purpose of being trained by the Cham-
pion :he will remain at the Booth-hall Tavern till the combat, a
period of six weeks.—Crawley, who ie 'notched to fight Ward, is
expected at Spring's in the course of a few days, for the ptuyee
of training.