The Sun.
London, England, 1834-12-24 00:00:00

BRUSSELS PAPERS.

BRUSSELS, DEC. 21.—Their Majesties will come to
Brussels for the winter on the 28th of this month. Imme-
diately after their arrival there will be several fetes and
balls, as there were last year.
According to a statement spoken of by M. de Foere in
the sitting of Wednesday, our imports and exports for 3
years are as follows :
Imports. Exports.
1831 francs 103,217,682.
1832 236,633,308.
1833 214,765,979.
A letter from Hasselt of the 18th of December says :
" For some time past the distillers have been endeavour-
ing to find out the cause of the fall in the price of gin. This
problem has just now been solved by a piece of intelligence
from Maestricht, which perfectly explains the fact. Gen.
Dibbits has been authorized by the Dutch Governmcat to
return, by way of drawback, the duties on gin and salt
exported from the fortress of Maestricht. These duties
are not small. The salt which is had from Dordrecht with-
out duties, because it enters Maestricht by the Meuse, ac-
cording to the convention of Mayence, is offered in Belgium
by the Dutch smugglers at 18 francs per 100 kilogrammes,
delivered at the house of the purchaser. The Belgian
dealers cannot compete with them, because salt costs them
26 francs per 100 kilogrammes, including the duty, which
is 17 francs, 66 centimes. The case is the same with gin.
This state of things is most injurious to the inhabitants of
Limburg, who cannot contend with the smugglers—hence
the great stagnatiol of trade."

The Budget just voted by the Chamber of Representa-
tives for 1835 increases, among others by 10 per cent. the
stamp on newspapers. This augmentation, which is the
more onerous, as it applies both to the principal duty and
the additional duty of 26 per cent., to which it is now subject,
is to be laid not only on our own papers, but on all English,
French, and German journals which we receive. This ex-
traordinary duty is already 14 centimes for every French
newspaper, and 26 centimes on every English newspaper.
This state of things will oblige us to increase the price of
our newspapers from the Ist of January, when the law im-
posing the further addition of 10 per cent. on the duty will
come into operation.

The Chamber of Representatives has proceeded as far
as Art. 125 of the Communal Law.—Brussels Papers,
December 22.

VIENNA, DEC. 13.-5 per Cent. Metalliques, 99g;
4 per Cent. ditto, 91/3- ; Bank Shares, I,277.—.Allgemeine
Zeitung, Dec. 18.

GERMAN PAPERS.

VIENNA, DEC. 10.—The mail from Constantinople has ar-
rived, but brings little that is interesting. Great fermenta-
tion still prevailed in Syria, but Ibrahim is said to have taken
such measures that he has not much to apprehend from par-
tial insurrection. His situation, however, is not the most de-
sirable, for he has to deal with an irreconcilable enemy—the
distress of the country—which is increased by the financial
system which he has adopted. This distress has risen to such
a pitch that there is little hope of remedy even were sincere en-
deavours to be made to give relief. The evil is too general
to be removed : almost all classes feel a pressing uneasiness,
and all expectation of improvement is vanished, so long as the
administration of the country is directed by Ibrahim. The
violence of his temper on all occasions has alienated people's
minds.

At the time that the post left Constantinople, the first
momentary change in the French Cabinet was known
there, and had excited a great sensation, as it was
feared that it might lead to new difficulties. Here
we are very impatient to know whether the Doc-
trinaires will have the majority in the Chamber. It is
thought that they will, because of all parties contending for
power in France, they have hitherto shewn themselves the
most skilful and consistent. Our funds, which have fluctuated
much in consequence of the precarious situation of the French
Ministry, will then become more firm.
Intelligence was yesterday received from Transylvania of
the death of Count Numer, President of the Estates. He is
universally regretted, for he had acquired in an equal degree
the respect of the country and the confidence of the Govern-
ment. This event may perhaps cause some delay in the pro-
ceedings of the Assembly of the Estates, as it is not indeed
contrary to the constitution, but unusual for a Governor or a
Commissioner to preside in the Diet, when it has been once
regularly opened ; but all the subjects of discussion are
proposed, and the proceedings directed, by the President, who
is therefore in constant correspondence with the government of
the Province.

ROME, DEC. 6.—Though travellers of all nations continu-
ally reside here, who entirely differ in their political opinions
and interests, they are very seldom expressed, even when they
are seen in the first houses in the city. But since the news
of the Wellington appointment, it is observed that the English
appear more opposed to each other. A few years ago, when
the news of the passing of the Reform Bill arrived here, the
Whigs distributed money among the poor, or rather threw it
out of the windows. Now, on the contrary, the Tories cele-
brate by entertainment and balls the return of their party to
power.
Large wagers are laid on the question whether the new
Ministry will remain in power as long as that which has just
retired. Several Englishmen have left Rome to seek for em-
ployment under the new Administration. Others hope they
shall be sent for to resume the offices which they formerly held.
Don Miguel has paid a visit to the Pope to-day. He is
treated here with great respect, and is seen in the highest
circles.

The new code is published. It does not, however, contain
much that is really new, but is rather a collection of the laws
already promulgated and in force. I saw the extra post sent
with copies of the code to the provinces. May it be strictly
enforced, and an end put to the arbitrary mode of proceeding,
which has given occasion to so many complaints. The ex-
penses of the law proceedings, and the fees of the lawyers,
are to be considerably reduced, on which subject au ordinance
is expected next week.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
On FRIDAY NEXT will be presented
JANE SHORE.
Hastings, Mr. Vandenhoff; Dumont, Mr. Warde; Gloster, Mr. G.
Bennett. Jane Shore, Miss E. Tree; Alicia, Miss Clifton.
After which (first time), a New Grand Chivalric Entertainment, called
KING ARTHUR and the KNIGHTS of the ROUND TABLE.
In which Mr. Ducrow's magnificent Stud of Horses will be introduced.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
On FRIDAY NEXT wili be presented
GEORGE BARNWELL.
George Barnwell, Mr. Cooper. Millwood, Mrs. Faueit.
After which will be produced a New Grand Comic Pantomime, called
HARLEQUIN AND QUEEN MAB ; OR, THE THREE GLASS
DISTAFFS.
Harlequin, Mr. Ellar ; Pantaloon, Mr. F. Sutton; Clown, Mr. T.
Matthews; Whirligig, Mr. W. H. Payne. Columbine, Miss C. Reekie.