The Sun. — 1841-09-02 (London, England)

PARIS, SEP V. I.—Three per Cents., 77f. sc. for money ; 77f. 20c. for the 30th of September. Spanish, 21i.  " A few days ago," says the Memorial des Pyrenees, " an old man of eighty was murdered on the high road, in the commune of Amendeuix, by an indiot, who, when discovered near-the body of his victim, said, The old fellow has had what he deserved, for he . said to me bon jour: The poor idiot remained by the body during the whole of the night, keeping guard with a knife, and in the morning attempted to stab the gendarmes who went to arrest him, but they succeeded in disarming and conveying him to prison." The Courrier de 1. Eure gives the followitT account of an involuntary hoax played off a few days since at Verneuil :—" The Bishop of Evreux being expected to perform mass at the Church of the Madeeine, and confer confirmation on the pupils of the convent, among whom prizes were to be distributed, every preparation was made to receive the prelate in a suitable manner. At the hour at which the prelate was to arrive, a carriage was seen approaching from Breteuil, and at once concluded to be that of the new Bishop. The inhabitants went out to meet him, the bells rung a merry peal, and the carriage was escorted with every demonstration of joyous and respectful welcome to the Hotel du Grand St. Martin, the court-yard of which was almost paved with expectant faces. At length the door of the carriage was open and the steps let down, when instead of the Prelate came forth I the Marquis de D., who resides near Evreux, with a countenance expressing the utmost astonishment at such an unexpected cordiality of reception, rendered still more in contrast with ecclesiastical gravity by an immense pair of moustachios. having ascertained the cause of all this empressement, he good-naturedly sent the fingers a liberal donation for their exertions, recommending them to outdo themselves when the Bishop should really arrive." The Observateur of Brussels states that the Queen of Wurtemberg, being a few days ago with her two daughters at the village of Brock, the inhabitants of which are remarkable for their originality, expressed a wish to visit the interior of one of the houses, the principal doors of which, it seems, are rarely opened to receive guests. The house of a rich widow was pointed out, and the owner was requested to allow some foreign ladies to visit it, but a refusal was given. It was then hoped that by mentioning the name and quality of the Royal visitors the permission would be granted, but the widow replied that neither Queen nor Empress should enter her house, having no business there. A grand historical fete took place at Arras, a few days ago, and as we learn by the Progres of that city went off with great eclat. A concert and ball were most numerously attended ; at the former, M. Marie and Mmes. Doru3 and Pauline Garcia lent the aid of their powerful talents. A grand pageant, representing the entry of Charles-le-Temeraire into Art as, in 1469, was got up in excellent style, all the parts being most efficiently filled by inhabitants of the town, the Duke de Bourgogne being represented by M. Leroux-Duchatelet. In his suite .marched the Lords of the Court of Burgundy, and of the province of Artois. The corporations of the city, the dignitaries of the church, the Mayors, the Governors of the province and of the city, were all represented in the procession in the costume of that age. Companies of Archers, Pikemen, and Halbeodiers on horseback and on foot, gave an imposing and warlike aspect to the scene. Three large bands of music were in attendance. A. tournament was executed in a most admirable manner, and to the admiration of twenty thousand persons who were assembled. Thirty-two knights, with their squires, entered the lists, and went through a regular course of tilting. Several of the sub-officers of the 4th Lancers assisted at this part of the pageant, and contributod much to the eclat with