The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-19 00:00:00

his Majesty on a visit to the institution of a similar
character in Paris. There has been a grand gala at
the Tuileries in honour of the King of Wurtemberg.
The Queen of Prussia and Count Goltz were
present.
The order of the Legion of Honour, set in
diamonds, which the Emperor sent to M. Rouher is
the third which has been conferred since 1852. Up
to this period only two high functionaries of the
State had received the honour, Count de Morny
and Count Wralewski. The value of the present in
money is estimated at 60,000 fr.
A letter from Constantinople states that among
the presents of the Sultan to the Emperor Napoleon
is the sword of Constantine Dracoscs, the only relic
left by that last Emperor of Constantinople,, who,
abandoned by the Princes of Christendom, defended
himself like a hero, and was killed on the breach
while defending the city, thus falling like a hero
with his Empire. _ _ _

Science has just been awakened by the publication
of new documents by M. Chasles, the illustrious
geometer of the Academy of Sciences. They are
two letters from Rotrou, addressed to Cardinal
Richelieu. In the first letter Rotrou describes the
floral games instituted at Toulouse by Clemente
Isaure in 1324, and argues in favour of the utility
of founding similar academies in other parts of
France, at all events that one should be created at
Paris. In the second letter Rotrou congratulates the
Cardinal for having approved of the idea which he
suggested to him. Some other letters have been de-
scribed by this indefatigable litterateur from Rotrou
to Corneille, in which he predicts the future re-
putation of the great poet.

The Exhibition becomes more perfect and more
wonderful every day. Among articles of luxury
there is a fresh addition at the stand of Messrs.
Mellero, which sparkles with sapphires, diamonds,
and little things of that sort, which only a Roths-
child could buy. In a small jewel-case, only placed
there a day or two ago, is a parure equally glitter-
ing and costly. In the centre is the famous dia-
mond " Itnpar," so named because there is no other
in the world which can be compared with it as re-
gards shape, colour, and limpidity. The two ear-
ring ornaments in this parure are remarkable. The
price marked upon this little trifle is 535,000 fr.
Over whose shoulders this unique gem will eventu-
ally be placed it would be difficult to say, but there
it is, and any one can have it for the money. It is
in the accustomed category of Paris, fixed price,
but perhaps they would take a shilling or two less.
Some marble statues have recently arrived at the
Exhibition from Rome, exhibited by the statuary
Rosetti. One represents the Slave in the Market,
the other Ingenuity. These statues are both ad-
mirable. Indeed, the statuary generally in the
Italian department is remarkable for artistic
execution.

The Vienna Gazelle states that the present Mi-
nister of Finance, M. de Beebe, finds that the
amount of deficit left by the Schmerling Ministry
is of the formidable sum of 575 millions of florins.
M. de Bache admits the difficulties of the position,
but the resources of Austria are so improving, trade
and commerce so universal, railways are so pros-
perous, and the people increase so much in intelli-
gence and enlightenment, that the Minister is con-
fident that he will be able to surmount all the finan-
cial obstacles opposed to him.
The Memorial Diplomatique confirms the news
that Admiral Tegethoff is formally charged with the
mission of chiming the body of the Emperor Maxi-
milian. The Admiral will proceed first to the
United States, and will reach Mexico under the
auspices of President Johnson, as the route between
Mexico and Vera Cruz presents dangers for

foreigners.
It is stated officially that the life of M. Dano,
the Representative of France in Mexico, is in no
danger, and that all the reports of the violent in-
tentions of Juarez are entirely without founda-
tion.
There are reports in Paris of diplomatic changes.
M. Benedetti, it is said, will leave Berlin simul-
taneously with the departure of M. de Goltz, the
Prussian Minister from Paris.

The death is announced of the reigning Prince
Henry, of Reuss (younger branch), ant also of the
Greek General Hahn, who wag 2.liniotcr
of King 0 ;ho.
On the Bth December, the Pope will issue a Bull
fixing the period for the meeting of the (Ecumenical
Council. The assembly will commence its labours
on the fete of the Immaculate Conception, in the
year 1868.
The King of the Belgians is now at Miramar,
with the unfortunate Empress Charlotte.

The Senate is occupied in discussing the law for
the abolition of imprisonment for debt, respecting
the issue of which great anxiety is felt in Paris.
The stormy state of the atmosphere continues.
There is a violent wind, and vast quantity of dust
in the roads out of Paris, as to obscure the view
across. It has, however, become warm again, with
a slight rain occasionally.