The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-09 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen visited the Queen Dowager yesterday after-
noon, at Marlborough House. Her Majesty was attended
by the Marchioness of Douro, Lady in Waiting, and Lord
Charles Wellesley (Clerk Marshal), Equerry in Waiting.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert and the Grand
Duc}less Stephanie of Baden visited the Botanical Gardens
in the Regent's Park, on Wednesday.
Her Majesty honoured the Italian Opera with her presence
last evening. Her Majesty was accompanied by his Serene
Highness the Prince of Leiningen and was attended by the
Marchioness of Douro, Lady Caroline Somers Cocks, Hon.
Miss Devereux, Viscount Sydney, Hon. Captain Duneombe,
'and Lord-Charles Wellesley. •
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge, and
the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklen-
burgh Strelitz visited her Majesty the Queen Dowager, on
Wednesday, at Marlborough House.
The Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden visited the Duchess
of Cambridge, on Wednesday, at Cambridge House. Her
Royal Highness honoured the Duchess of Sutherland with a
visit, on Wednesday, at Stafford House.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge, and the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess
of Mecklenburgh Strelitz honoured the Marquis and Mar-
chioness of Aylesbury with their company at dinner yester-
day, at their residence in Grosvenor-square,
his Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen honoured Sir
Robert and Lady Peel with a visit yesterday, at their resi-
dence in Whitehall Gardens.

The Duke and Duchess of Hamilton had a select party at
dinner yesterday, at their residence in Portman-square, to
meet her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Stephanie
of Baden.
Mr. M•Neill had an interview with the Chancellor of the
Exchequer on the subject of Irish joint-stock Banks on
Wednesday, at his official residence in Downing- street.
The Bishop of Fredericton had an interview with Lord
Stanley yesterday at the Colonial-office.
The Governor of :the Bank of Ireland had an interview
yesterday with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial office
from the Governor of New South Wales. Dispatches were
sent off on Wednesday, from the Colonial-office, for the Lord
High Commissioner of the lonian Islands, and for the Go-
vernor of Hong-Kong.
Mr. Wickham, Chairman of the Stamps and Taxes, and
Mr. Freshfield, had an interview with the Chancellor of the
Exchequer on Wednesday. Mr. Dean, Chairman of the Cus-
toms, had an interview yesterday with the Right Hon.
Gentleman.
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence had a dinner party on Mon-
day, at his residence in St. James's palace. The company
included his Royal Highness Prince George, his Royal High.
ness the Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz,
his Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Lord
Forester, Lord Redesdale, Lord Foley, Lord Cantilupe, -Cap-
tain Macdonald, and Mr. Wombwell.
The Dowager Duchess of Cleveland had a dinner party on
Wednesday, at her residence in Seamore-place. The com-
pany included Lord and Lady 3itulgrave, Lord North wick,
Lord H. Vane, the Right Hon. Dr. Lushington, and Miss
Carr, Lady Farquhar, Mr. H. and Miss Farquhar, Sir Henry
and Lady Lushington, Mr. and Mrs. Milbank, Mrs. Cotterell,
Mr. Standish, and Mr. Edmonds.
Her Grace had afterwards an evening party.
M.P., and Mrs. Rutherford, left Farrance's
for Edinburgh.
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SOUTHWARK LITERARY INSTITUTION.—Mr. Henry
Smith (from America) gave his first vocal entertainment
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audience. The following pieces were
rapturously encored:—" The Old Arm Chair," " The
Dream of the Reveller," "The Ship on Fire," "The
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ROYAL ENGINEERS.—WoOLWICH, MAY 7.—Lieu-
teaant-Colonel George Barney has been appointed Commandant of
the Royal Engineers and Royal Sappers and Miners here, in the
MOM of the late Colonel Sir George Charles Host*. CO.;. and has
assumed the command of the branches of the Ordnance service
in the garrison at Woolwich.
DEATH OF SIR DAVID MILNE.—It iS with feel-
ings of deep regret, which will be shared throughout the service,
that we announce the death of Admiral of the White Sir David
Milne, G.C.8., who was second to the gallant Exmouth at
Algiers, and who only relinquished the command-in-chief at De.
vonport a few days since. The death of this hero took place on
board the Clarence steamer, in which vessel he was proceeding to
Scotland, attended by his amiable lady and son, Captain Alexander
Milne. He was Deputy-Lieutenant of the county of Berwick, and
venerated everywhere. From the previous bad health of this gal-
lant officer, such a result was anticipated on his leaving that active
service, which alone kept him alive; but it was not anticipated
that so short a time would
place him amongst the illustrious
dead. We feel we cannot do ample justice to his good
name and services in the following epitome, but nevertheless,
we shall not even at this hasty moment refrain to reca.
pitulate a few of the principal actions of one who, though
dead, will live in the country's history, and occupy a page
replete with brilliant interest and eternal honour. Sir David Milne
entered the navy in 1778, and was a midshipman in Rodney's
action. He was made a lieutenant in 1793, and in that rank, on
board the Blanche, distinguished himself on a variety of occasions
In the West Indies. Ile was promoted from this vessel for his
conduct in the splendid and hard fought action between this vessel
and the French frigate Pique. in 1795, and afterwards commanded
this frigate at the attack on the Dutch colonies of Demerara, Ber-
bice, &c., in 1796. In this frigate be also assisted in capturing the
Seine, In 1793, and, appointed to command that ship, he fought a
gallant action with, and captured the Vengeance. He received his
commission in 1785, and obtained his flag promotion as rear-ad-
miral on the 4th of June, 1814 ; and hoisting his flag on board the
Impregnable, 194, seconded the noble Exmouth in his attack at
Algiers, when his ship was fairly riddled with shot. Ile became
vice-admiral on the 27th of May, 1845, and full admiral on the 23d
of November, 1841.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—The an
nual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on
Wednesday in the great room Exeter Hall, which was crowded in
every part by the friends and supporters of the institution. Lord
Teignmouth occupied the chair, in the absence of Lord Bexley, and
was surrounded by Lord Glenelg, the Marquis of Cholmondeley,
Mr. Plumptre, M.P., the Bishop of Norwich, the Bishop of
Chester, the Bishop of Cashel, and A large body of the
clergy. The Noble Chairman having briefly opened the business of
the day, his Lordship called on the secretary to read
the report. It appeared from the financial portion of it. that
the free contributions from auxiliary societies amounted to
31,5481. lOs 10d., being an excess of 1,9041. 19s. 9d. over those
of the last year ; the donations to 6,324/. bs. 10d. ; and the lega-
cies to 8,5331. 19s. Bd. These, with a few other items, gave a
total for the general objects of the society of 49,8551. 17s.—being an
increase in this department of the receipts to the extent of
3,2921. 4s. Id. The money received on the purchase account was
47,8991. 13s. led. ; and the Society had expended during the year
85,817/. 15s. 9d. ; its present engagements amounting to more
than 42,0001. The issues of the Scriptures had been—at home,
605,600; abroad, 310,211; total, 915,811 copies. The report
was unanimously adopted, and several of the noblemen and gentle.
men present subsequently addressed the meeting.
The Bishop of Rochester has, it is said, purchased
Mr. John Round's, M.P., seat, Danbury.place, Essex. The purchase
money is stated to be 26,0001. The timber, furniture, and fixtures
to be taken at a valitation,