The Sun.
London, England, 1841-09-21 00:00:00

SURREY THEATRE.

A new grand hippodramatie spectacle was produced at this
' theatre last evening, under the title of The Battle of Blen-
heim; or, the Horse of the Disinherited. The drama turns
upon the fortunes of a certain Walter Marchmont (Mr. N. T.
Hicks), the younger son of a decayed Hampshire Baronet, who,
with his horse Punch, his only fortune, fights his way up to
fame and wealth at the battle of Blenheim. Of course the
horse Punch is the principal character of the piece, and
admirably he sustained his part. The docile animal
seemed endowed with all but reason. He rushed into the
tower of an old manor-house, which was on fire, and rescued
a chile! fam the flames, by bringing it out in his mouth. He
conveyed despatches, concealed in the hollow of his hoof. He
saved his mastor's life many a time and oft ; and, what was
better still, often rescued his master's lady love from peril ;
and, to crown his achievements, the first standard taken from
the eneilly on the glorious 3d of August, at the battle of
Blenheim, was captured by the Horse of the Dis-
inherited. The scene of this capture is admirably managed.
Walter having seized the standard from a French officer, is set
upon by four of the enemy, who seek to rescue it. He tears
the standard from the staff, his horse takes it in his mouth,
and while Walter, who has dismounted, keeps the enemy at
bay, the horse carries the standard to the British head-quar-
ters. The scenery was superb, and the groupings and situa-
tions were managed with an admirable knowledge of effect.
The night bivouac of the allied forces was most excellently ma-
naged ; and the gradual break of day, discovering a view of
the distant country. was perfectly dioramic. The battle scene
was also most. effective. Cavalry, infantry, and artillery, all
were there, and the lovers of eesperate combats mutt have had
quite a treat. The laseact is almost solely devoted to the cele-
bration of Marlborough's triumph, DO his taking possession of
that magnificent domain near Woodstock, with which a na.
tion's gratitude had rewarded his serviztes ; and advantage is
taken of this circumstance to introduce the whole of Ducrow's
stud of trained animals in an allegorical procession, got up in
honour of the hero. In this procession we have Youth and
Spring mounted on the fairy ponies—Commerce on
a zebra, and Peace on • a South American lama.
The piece was completely sueressful, and most deservedly so.
It is more interesting in its plot than the generality of spec-
tacles, and it may challenge the most magnificent of that class
of productions to equal it in gorgeous scenery and effective
tableaux. It was announced for repetition every evening
amidst loud applause. The scenes in the eitele followed, in
which the horse Alfred, from her Majesty's emit, made his
first appearance. He is a beautiful cream-colour, al .:1 his
performances reflect the highest credit on his tutor, Signu'r
Hillier. The house was crammed to suffocation.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

FRANCE.

PARIS, SUNDAY.—The Moniteur of this morning con-
tains the ordonnance of the King, and the decree of the
Minister of Finance, for the new loan of 150,000,000 f.
Art. 1 of the ordonnance authorizes the Minister of
Finance to negotiate a loan with publicity, and under
sealed tenders, to the amount of 3 per cent. Rentes
necessary to produce 150.000,000 f. capital; interest to
commence on the 22d of June, 1841, and the tenders to
be made subject to the reserved minimum established by
the Minister of Finance.

Art. 2 relates to the operation of the sinking fund on
this loan.

Art. 3 conveys the Royal authority to the Minister of
Finance.

The decree of the Minister of Finance (Art. 1), fixes
the 18th Oct., 1841, as the day of adjudication of the
loan in one lot.

Art. 2 fixes the inscription for the 22d June, 1841.
Art. 3 distributes the payment of the 150 millions
over a period of twelve months : the first commencing
on the 28th October, and the second on the 28th of No-
vember, 1841-7,500,000 f. each ; the third, fourth, fifth,
and sixth instalments on the 7th of each succeeding
month, each 11,250,000 f. ; and the remaining, instal-
ments on the six succeeding months ending 7th October,
1892, 15,000,000 f. each.

Art. 4 says that the tender shall be subject to a mini-
mum fixed by the Minister.

Art. 5. The biddings are to be public.
Art. 6 regulates the deposit of the necessary guarantee.
Arts. 7,8, and 9, regulate the details of the proceeding.
Art. 10 constitutes the Minister of Finance the sole
judge of the validity of the tenders.
The other articles relate merely to matters of form.
CAFE DE l'Aais.—The Three per Cents. have risen
to 75f. 15c. on the faith of the above decree.

Presse says that tlie Minister wished to defer
making „I:is loan, but was over-ruled by the King and
the Council. Slight disturbances continue at Paris, but
they are without p„Litical importance.
No news in Paris fron; Madrid.