The Sun.
London, England, 1837-06-26 00:00:00

clergy have done all lb their power to procure rations
on their own credit, but they have not succeeded to
any great extent. Some corps, more unfortunate than
others, have been reduced to the necessity of feeding
on horse-flesh, weeds, and offal. Now would be the
time for the QUEEN'S General to strike an effectual
blow. This is not only our opinion, but that of all
the leading Paris Journals which have advocated the
Constitutional cause.
At the grand ball given at the Opera House, on
Friday night, by the National Guards to the Royal
Family, it is calculated that there were present not
fewer than five thousand persons. The following is an
abridged description of it :
The Royal party, consisting of the King, the Queen, the
Duke and Duchess of Orleans, the Grand Duchess of Meek-
lenburgh, Madame Adelaide, and the Princes and Princesses,
proceeded from the Tuileries shortly after nine o'clock, in
several carriages, escorted by a-strong detachment of cavalry,
and accompanied by piqueurs, bearing torches.
At half-past nine the Royal Family arrived at the entrance
to the ballroom, and were there received by the gentlemen of
the Committee. Much enthusiasm was displayed upon the
appearance of the Royal party.
The Opera House was fitted up for the occasion, both inte-
riorly and exteriorly, with admirable taste and ingenuity. The
peristyle, which ordinarily presents so sombre and naked an
aspect, was metamorphosed into a brilliant and handsome en-
trance, worthy the splendour of the interior. The box and
pay offices were all removed, and everything that could indicate
a public theatre was made to disappear under hangings of the
most elegant description, and carpets of the softest texture. Not
the least pleasing result of the labours of the Committee was a
beautiful garden, formed of odoriferous natural flowers,into which
the guests were enabled to descend to breathe balmy air during
the intervals of the quadrilles. The Great Saloon, formed out
of the whole pit and stage united, was ornamented with mili.
Lary trophies ; and the standards of the several legions of the
National Guards, enriched with gold' fringe, were hung, at in-
tervals, round it. The lobby behind the first tier of boxes
was decorated with trophies formed of ancient armour, many
of them damaPked with gold and silver, the rays from which
were reflected by large mirrors. All the doors of the boxes,
which were exclusively reserved fur the ladies, had been re-
moved, and replaced by deep-blue curtains, corresponding
with the new lining. The gildings of the interior were
entirely renewed for the occasion. The Royal box, for the
reception of the King and Royal family, was hung with crim-
son and white silk. The front of the whole of the first tier
of boxes was covered with crimson velvet, relieved by gold
cords and tassels; and the crimson and blue, which were thus
united by the large white pillars supporting the boxes, ad-
mirably represented the union of the three national colours.
Two staircases, of which the handrails were covered w ith
velvet, and ornamented with gold cords and tassels, led into
the Great Saloon. A third staircase was placed in front of the
Throne, for the accommodation of the Royal guests. The
stage, which was extended to its utmost limits, was sur-
rounded by beautiful decorations from the masterly hand of
M. Ciceri. At the extremity of a magnificent colonnade the
eye reposed on a charming horizon formed of handsome vases,
filled with the choicest flowers. Between the bases of the co-
lumns were long escutcheons, bearing the King's cipher,
and the arms of the city of Paris ; and, corresponding with
these, other escutcheons were suspended between the capitals,
inscribed with the cipher of the Duke and Duchess of Or-
leans. The extremity of the stage was occupied by a raised
orchestra, containing one hundred musicians, under the direc-
tion of M. Tolbecque, who performed quadrilles, several of
which were composed or arranged for the occasion by M.
Auber. A second orchestra, composed of wind instruments,
under the direction of M. Habeneck, was placed in the centres,
and performed at intervals dances, waltzes, and select pieces
from the most favourite operas. The sounds of this fine band,
being reverberated from the ceiling, produced a wonderful fine
effect. There was a third orchestra in the outer saloon, under
Messrs. Tolbecque, jun., and Jullien.
The first quadrille was composed of the Duchess of Orleans
with General Jacqueminot, the Princess Mary with General
Hallez, the Duke of Orleans with Madlle. Lobau, the Duke
de Nemours with Madame Jacqueminot, and the_Duke d'Au-
male with Countess Dodun.

Their Majesties and all the Royal Family walked round the
great saloon, and were constantly greeted with loud and re-
iterated acclamations from all parts of the house, and particu-
larly from all who could be fortunate enough to approach them,
and, soon after it was half-past eleven, took their departure,
when the same marks of loyal attachment Accompanied them
to their carriages.

The music Ryas altogether of the most excellent descrip-
tion ; during the whole night ices and refreshments were libe-
rally handed about, and the dancing was kept up until a late
hour this morning.

FifENCH FUNDS —PA RIP, JuNc Z 3

Five per Cents., 109 f. 1011. 10C. sc. 20c. he. 10c,
Four per Cent., 991.
Three per Cents., 701. sc. 10c.
Bank Actions, 2,425 f 2,4;20f.
Bente de Naples, 961. 70c. 7,`..c.
Roman Five per Cents., 101% 101.
Spanish Actives, 231 i %%.
Spanish Passives, 5%.
Belgian Loan, Five per Cents, 101(;;,.
Brussels Society, 1,575 f.
Belgian Bank, 1,1921. 50e.
Portuguese Loan, Three per Cents, 28%%4'.
EXCIItNog ON LONDON.
One month, paper, -c. -c.; money, 251.4214 c.
Three months, paper, -f. -c. ; money, 25f. 22%c
-Court .414 then liaue.
FRENCH FUNDS.-Psers, JtiNE 24.
Five per Cents., 109 f. 3::c. 3'c. 50c. 40c.
Fe,tir per Cents., 99f. 50c.
Three per Cents. 78f. 20c. 25c. 110 c.
Bank Actions, 2,42ef.
Bente do Naples' 961. 90c. 971. 20c. 15c.
Roman Five per Cents., 1011,([
Spanish Actives, 2314 24 23n.
Spanish Differes, 8.
Spanish Passives, 5%.
Brussels Society, 1,5750
Belgian Bank,l,3J7f sl'c. 1,395 E
Portuguese Three per Cents. 28%.
Dutch Two and a half per Cents., 53ti
EXCHANOR ON LONDON.
One month, paper, -c.; money, 25f. 42 c.
Three months, paper, -f. -c. ; money. 251. 2.34c-
-Cfmrs duthentia
LAST PRICES.
Five per Cents., 109 f. 50c.
Three per Cents. 78f. 40c.
Bank Actions, 2,420 f.
Roman Five per Cents., 1011,,(.
Belgian Bank, 1,397 E 50c.
Portuguese Three per Cents., 287 g.
Spanish Actives, 03%.
Spanish Passives 5%.
New Differes, 8.

Madrid Journals to the 19th inst., inclusive have
been received this morning. The Extraordinary
Gazette of the 16th contains a dispatch from Baron
DE MEER to the War Minister, announcing the defeat
of the Carlists in the plains of Gra. The loss of the
enemy is not stated in the dispatch, but private letters
calculate the number put hors de combat at from three
to four thousand. The dispatch runs thus :
Most Excellent Sir.—The Pretender, pursued by our va-
liant troops, as I had the honour of informing you yesterday,
had the temerity to tempt fortune in the plains of Gra, which
have been strewed with the wreck of his routed army, the
battle having commenced at nine in the morning and termi-
nated at seven in the evening. This brilliant and important
victory has been obtained with the loss of many of our valiant
troops, who have sacrificed their lives in the sacred cause of
our Queen, at whose Royal feet you will be pleased to lay
the laurels won on this occasion by our gallant soldiers, until
I shall have time to point out to her Majesty those rewards to
which they arc justly entitled, and present you with the details
of the action.
Count A LMODO VA R being perfectly restored to
health has resumed the exercise of his functions as War
Minister. The fact was announced in a Royal decree,
accompanied by another, returning her MAJESTY'S
thanks to Senor INFA N TES for his performance of the
duties of the office ad interim. This event is calculated
to inspire fresh hopes in the stability of the Cabinet.
On the 18th inst. the QUEEN REGENT solemnly
accepted and ratified the new Constitution. Whatever
forms could be supposed to give dignity and impart
solemnity to this grand completion of a thirty years
struggle for freedom, were adopted on this occasion.
The morning was ushered in with a salute of twenty-
one guns, after which all the great officers of the
-household and. the Ministers offered their congratula-
tions to the SOVEREIGN. At two o'clock the RE-
GENT and the young QUEEN, preceded by the In-
fantcs and the great Officers of State, left the Palace
for the Chamber of the Cortes. A deputation of
the Cortes met their MAJEsTrEs, and ushered
them into the Chamber, when the President con-
ducted them to the Throne at the upper end
of the Hall. The Deputies received the QUEEN with
loud acclamations, and all remained standing till the
REGENT had signified to them her pleasure that they
should be seated. The President and the Secretaries
of the Cortes occupied seats to the right of the QUEEN,
the Princes of the blood havine. places assigned them
on the left. The President, kneelingli on the right of
her MAJESTY, presented the book of the Evangelists,
while the Secretaries in front laid before her a copy
oof the New Constitution. The QUEEN having laid
her right hand on the Gospels, and her left on the Con-
stitution, solemnly swore to observe the latter, and to
cause it to be observed to the utmost of her power by
all her subjects. The Secretaries next presented the
Constitution to the President with the following viva
voce interrogatory
:—" Do you swear to observe and
to cause to be observed the Constitution of the Mo•
narchy of Spain, which the actual Cortes have just
decreed and signed ? Do you swear fidelity and obe-
dience to the legitimate Queen of Spain, DONNA
ISABELLA 11, ?" To which the President answered,
I swear." The oath was • next administered in a
similar form to all the Cortes assembled, and to the
Officers of State, and other distinguished personages
in attendance. When this ceremony was concluded,
the QUEEN REGUNT made the following speech to
the Deputies :
Gentlemen Deputies--The new fundamental law which you