The Sun.
London, England, 1826-12-01 00:00:00

surprised to find France, as well as Spain, ultimately
attempt an armed interference with our Ally.
At all events the present prospect is one which must
excite considerable apprehension ; and if actual inva-
sion' of the Portuguese territory is prevented, it will
be alone the consequence of the presence of .our
squadron, and the dread of incurring the vengeance of
Great Britain, for such an 'unprovoked and infamous
aggression on an independent and friendly power.

THE FUNDS.

CITY, Twelve 0' Clock.

Consols opened this morning at 84i for account, and soon after
became flat at a reduction of nearly per Cent., the present price
is 831 4 for account, and 831 for money. India Bondi and
Exchequer Bills appear to have no alteration, the former being
quoted at 38 40, and the latter at 18 20 pm. The letters being
up, received, by-the Jamaica Mail, the speculators have been on
the tip-too to ascertain if she brings any'dollars for the Colombian
dividend ; and although there are rumours for the hundredth time,
still the cry they are coming, coming, is but poor consolation to
the holders of the Bonds, who are desirous to have some better
proof than promises, and are also desirous to touch the needful.
The Bonds keep up at 421 1, and have been even a shade higher ;
Mexican Bonds are in good repute at 69i ; and the market ap-
pears firm in this security; Greek are Pi ; in the other Foreign
Stocks there is nothing worthy of notice. In &themes there is no
material alteration, except in Brazil Mines, the premium on which
has fallen to 12 14. Mr. Oxenford, who returned by the Brazil
packet, will arrive in town this day, when it is supposed he will
be pleased to communicate the amount of the remittance he has
brought with him, as a meeting of the Directors of this Mine
takes place to-day, to receive his communications ; no business
will be done in the Shares until this is over. Although the pre-
iniutn is quoted at 12 14, higher prices are asked, and the holders
demand 16 17.

FOREIGN FUNDS..Brazilian, 66 7; Buenos Ayres, 63 5;
38 9 ; Colombian, 1824, 42 1 ; Mexican 5 per Cent.,
57 8 ; Ditto 6 per Cent , 69 1 ; Danish, 62 1 ; Peruvian, 33 5 ;
Portuguese,79 1 ; Greek, 19ii ; Russian, 8617 i; Spanish, 13 1.
Matzs.—Anglo Mexican, 35 30 die. ; United AMexican, 7i 61
dia. ; Real del Monte, 100 10 pm. ; Bolanos; 100 pin. ; Tlal-
puxahua, 50 5 pm. ; Brazilian, 12 14 pm. ; Bolivar, 1 2 pm. ;
Colombian, 91 101 per Share; Pasco Peruvian, 1 2 per Share.

Two o' clock
Consols have receded to 83/ for Account ; 3 per Cents.
(1826), 97# ; Bank Stock, 2031; India Ditto, 248 ; Mexican
Bonds, 691 # ; Colombian, 41/ 2 ; Greek, 18/ 19k.
lo Schemes, Brazil Mines are lower, and at 12 pm. buyers, con-
sequently the intelligence given by Mr. Oxenford to the Directors
of this speculation, at the meeting, has not supported the brilliant
and cheering prospects which have been held out to the pro-
prietors.

THREE 0' CL 0 CK.
Three per Cent. Consols for account, 83i j.
FOUR O'CLOCK--CLOSING. PRICES.
Consols 83f Danish Bonds 62
Do. for Ac. 831 Greek Do. 1825 19
Brazilian Bonds 66 Mexican Do. 1825, 64
Buenos Ayres Do. Peruvian Do, 34
Chilian Do. 40 Russian Do. 87
Columbian, 1824, 401 Spanish Do. 131

VISIT OF THE KING TO COVENT•GARDEN

THEATRE.

The King, agreeably to previous announcement, honoured this
Theatre by his presence last night ; consequently John Bull had
a glorious opportunity of displaying his gallantry, by sticking his
elbows against the fair necks of his half-fainting countrywomen,
anti making them shriek aloud, to the great edification of every
foreigner present. " Every one for himself and Owl fur us ull !"
is John's motto, wherever there is a sight to be seen ; and with
his own money in his own fist, he elbows his way through ull im-
pediments without care of the consequences. "Oh ! for pity's
alike, Sir ! take your elbow from my face!" said a delicate little
lady at the box entrance, to a portly powdered personage who was
working his well-dressed corpus forward inch by inch, by placing
his elbow against her cheek. " Don't tell me, Ma'am !" said he,
turning his sweaty scarlet visage upon . her—" I'm not going to
lose my chance of getting in ; and if you can't bear a little crush-

ing, you have no business here!" The poor lady had nobody
with her but a slender youth, and of course he could effect no-
thing against so much brawn ; but luckily for her, somebody put
an elbow against her oppressor's paunch with such vigour thathe
was constrained to give back a little, and thereby the lady was
released from her painful predicament. This is but one instance
out of hundreds; ibr shrieks' and grunting; and impreeations,
were to be heard at every dour • and no theritlways will be whilst
John Bun remains as he is. ;leaven Mend !

The King came from • St. James's palace by way of Charing
cross, St. Martin's-lane, Long-acre, James-street, and Hart-
street, to the Royal entrance in Princes-pluce,—and a snore un•
royal approach than Hart-street cannot well be itnagined—n dirty,
narrow, ill-paved, and ill-lighted passage; lined with ruinous
stables, little barbers' shops, and houses of ill-fame. Ills Ma-
jesty's carriage was preceded by five other Royal carriages, filled
with the officers of the household, and other attendants; the ser-
vants all in full state liveries, and the cavalcade escorted by a party
of the Life Guards. The four first carriages drove past Prince.s-
places towards Bow-street, and set down by the side- of the
theatre; from whence the courtiers' they contained had to scam-
per back on: foot through the mud, and crowds of squablers, to
Princes-place. In the•mean time the King and his inure imme-
diate attendants—,among whom we observed the Dukes of Wel-

hugton, Dorset, and Aiontivae—had &lighten at the Royal en-
trance to the theatre in Princes-place, and a flourish of trumpets
announced his arrival.

The King wore a military full dress of blue and gold, with the
blue ribend and a profusion of glittering orders. He entered the
state box, prepared for his reception, a feW minutes before seven
o'clock, surrounded by the Noblemen above mentioned and others
of his attendants. The audience rose instantly, a►i muse, and
received him with loud buzzes and waving of bats and handker-
chiefs, so long continued that his Majesty must have been almost
wearied with bowing his acknowledgments of the tumultuous wel-
come. " God save the King," followed by " Rule Britannia,"
was then sung by the performers, the audience all standing, and
joining heartily, though a little discordantly, in the chorusaes.

His Majesty also remained standing throughout both the songs,
and occasionally joining in the chorus.
The performances chosen by his Majesty were Oberon and
The Seape Gnat ; and he seemed much amused, frequently ap-
plauding the exquisite singing of Miss Paton, Madame Vestris,
and Sapio ; and laughing heartily at the whimsical distresses of
Farren in the aftarpiece. At the close of the play " God save
the King" and " Rule Britannia" were again called for by the
audience ; and they were sung by the performers, the King and
the audience standing and joining in the chorus as before ; and
again at the conclusion of the performances " God save the King"
was repented for the fourth time, as heartily as at first• His Ma-
jesty then bowed distinctly to every part of the house, and imme-
diately withdrew amidst loud cheerings.

THE MARKETS.

CORN-EXCHANGE.—(THIs DAY).

The arrivals of this week are moderate, mid having a thin at-
tendance of buyers to.day, there is not much business doing.
Wheat sells at as good terms as last quoted, there being very little
fine at warket. Barley for malting remains dull. Beans and
Pease met a slack sale at Monday's terms. Oats fully maintain
the rates of the beginning of the week, with little doing.

ARRIVALS.
Wheat. Barley.
3,001) qrs. I 3,350 qrs.

Oats. i I Flour.
7009 re. s,oooscks

English
Irith
Foreign

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10,150