The Sun.
London, England, 1827-07-14 00:00:00

FASHIONABLE AND MISCELLANEOUS

The greater part of the foreign Ambassadors
and Ministers were present at the splendid ball and supper
given by the Marchioness of LONDONDERRY, on Thurs-
day night, at Holderness-house. Dancing was kept up
with great spirit until five o'clock in the morning. Near
400 of the Nobility and Gentry graced the fete with their
presence.

- The LORD CHANCELLOR visited Mr. CAN
NINC yeiterday. _

Sir JAMES HENRY REYNETT, Military
Secretary to the Duke of CAmakplag, arrived in town on
Wednesday night from Hanover. At the time of Sir
.14.2415's departure, the Duke and Duchess of CAMERiDGE,
and Prince GEORGE and Princess AUGUSTA of CAM-
BRIDGE, were in the enjoyment of good health.
Sir. JOHN WYLDE, Chief-Justice of the
Cape of Good Hope, transacted business yesterday at the
Colonial Office.

Mr. HOBHOUSE, Under-Secretary of State
for the Home Department, had an interview yesterday
with Mr. CANNING, at his residence in Downing-street.

Mr. CROKER transacted business yesterday
at the Foreign Office.
THE EARL OF LIVERPOOL.—The Noble
Earl sat up in his apartment during a great portion of the
day on Thursday; the Countess of LIVERPOOL, who is un-
remitting in her attention to her afflicted husband, read to
and conversed with his Lordship, whose speech has im-
proved since his recent illness, and his Lordship continued
in the same favourable state throughout the whole of yes-
terday. The severity of the attack was such on Saturday,
that his Lordship's life was despaired of till a large dose of
laudanum was administered by Dr. DREVER to his Lord-
ship immediately on his arrival at Coombe-wood, after
which the spasms ceased ; and we are happy to say that
his Lordship, up to the present time, has not had any re-
turn of them.

CHELTENHAM, JULY 12.—The Duke of
GLOUCESTER is very punctual in his attendance at Mont-
pellier Spa every morning at nine o'clock, where he is
welcomed by the Band (consisting of fifteen performers,
dressed in elegant uniform), playing " God save the King."
His Royal Highness, after drinking the waters, mixes in
the gay circle of the promenade until ten o'clock. The
Royal Duke rides out on horseback with some of the Gen-
tlemen of his suite every afternoon, and entertains parties
of Noblemen and Gentlemen to dinner every day at Wil-
loughby House. His parties generally consist of about a
dozen.—Amongst our latest arrivals, we may mention
Lord and Lady W. Russell, Lord and Lady Chetwynd,
Lord and Lady Harvey, Lord Jermyn, Sir Edward and
Lady Miles, Sir John and Lady Owen, &c.

The Duchess of KENT, accompanied by the
Prince 'of LEINENGEN and the Princess ThrouoaE, and
attended by Captain CONROY, honoured the Italian Opera
with her presence on Thursday evening.
The Prince of LEINENGEN visited Vauxhall
Gardens on Wednesday evening, to witness the represen-
tation of the battle of Waterloo.

The following communication has been re-
ceived by the Mayor of Cork, in reply to one from his Wor-
ship in reference to the visit of his Royal Highness the
Duke of CLARENCE to the harbour and city of Cork :
" Admiralty, July 4, 1827.

" Sir—l have had the honour of communicating your
letter and its inclosure to his Royal Highness the Duke of
Clarence, and have received his Royal Highness's com-
mands to acquaint you that his Royal Highness's arrange-
ments render it impossible for him to visit Cork this year;
but his Royal Highness, who has a lively recollection of
his former visit to your City, hopes that circumstances will
allow him to execute his intention of proceeding to Cork
Harbour, and thence to the City of Cork, in the ensuing
season.

" His Royal Highness desires me to add, that he is sen-
sible of the attention of the Corporation, as expressed in the.
Resolution of the Council, which you transmitted to me.
" I have the honour to be, Sir,
" Your most obedient humble servant,
" J. W. CROKER."

On Wednesday the Duke of GORDON had an
audience of his MaJksxr at Windsor, and was most gra-
ciously received,—on which occasion he delivered the
Green Ribbon worn by his Grace's Father, the late Duke
of Gordon.

Prince LIEVEN entertained a distinguished
party to (liner yesterday at Ashburnham-house, Dover-st.
BRIGHTON, JULY 13.--The Duke of DE-
VONSHIRE arrived here yesterday from Windsor, on his way
to France. Nis Grace left Windsor at the early hour of
four o'clock yesterday morning, arrived here about ten, and
at twelve embarked in the steam packet for Dieppe. The
Duke will remain in France a few days only, and then re-
turn, it is expected, by the way of Dover.

The Marquis of LANSDOWN gave a grand
entertainment yesterday, at „Lansdown-house, Berkeley-
square, to the Duke of Sussrx. Among other distin-
guished persons invited to meet his Royal Highness were—
Earl and Countess Grosvenor, the Earl of Gosford, the
Earl of Donoughmore, Countess de Bourke, Lord and Lady
William Bentinck, Lord Holland, Sir Charles and Lady
Doyle, Sir George Robinson, Sir Robert Wilson, Major
Keppel, Mr. Brougham, Mr. Denman, Mr. Lanabton, Mr.
Stephenson, &c.

On Wednesday last, CHAS. BUXTON, Esq.
gave a grand dinner to Col. Ross, Major CHATTERTON,
and the whole of the Officers of the Royal Irish Dragoon
Guards, stationed at Weymouth and Dorchester, at that
Gentleman's hospitable villa, at Belle&Id.

The Right Hon. C. W. WYNN and family,
with several persons of the first distinction, embarked yes-
terday on board the General Steam Navigation Company's
packet Harlequin, for Margate.

COURTS OF CONSERVATORY.—On Monday
next the LORD MAYOR, attended by the Sheriffs and others
of the City Officers, will proceed in state down the River,
for the purpose of holding Courts of Conservancy of the
River Thames for the Counties of Essex and Kent.

The ceremony of the confirmation of the
election of Dr. PERCY, the new Bishop of ROCHESTER,
took place, this day, in the Advocates' room, at Doctors'
Commons, from whence the Bishop proceeded to Bow
Church, attended by Dr. ARNOLD, the Vicar-General of
the Diocese,4and Dr. JENNER as proxy, and several of the
Advocates. Prayers being read, the Bishop advanced to a
table, placed in the middle aisle, and took the usual oaths,
against simony, &c. after which the ceremony concluded.
INTERESTING TO TRAVELLERS.—The in-
habitants and visitors of Worthing and the adjoining coast
will learn, with much pleasure, that the new Turnpike road
from Crawley to Horsham, through the beautiful and inte-
resting tract of country Saint Leonard's Forest, is now
completed and opened ; by this line of road above twe
miles of distance is saved, making Worthing within fifty.
seven miles of London, viz :
Number of Miles. Number of Miles.
VauxballßridgetoSutton 10 Crawley to Horsham 7
Sutton to Reigate
Reigate to Crawley 9 Henfield to Brighton 10

Total

ARCHERY.—On Saturday last the KING'S
Prize, given to the Royal Company of Archers, was shot
for by them at Hope Park-end, and, after a keen contest,
gained by Josue Marrow, Esq. wine merchant, Leith.—
The Royal Company dined in their Hall in the evening,
Sir HENRY JARDINE in the Chair. Among the guests
were Col. TEESDALE and the Officers of the Ist Dragoon
Guards, and Col. WILLIAMSON and several Officers of
the 92d Highlanders.—Scotsman.
In this neighbourhood little remains to be
done in the hay harvest : in many situations the crops
were very heavy, and the greater part of the hay has been
got together in the finest possible condition. The price of
old hay is still high; 6/. 10s. and 71. is being given at
Birmingham.— Worcester Journal.