Queen Christina has been for a long time married to
her favourite, Munoz; the Ceremony having been performed by the Jesuits of La Granja. Three children are the fruit of the union ; these are being brought up at Grenada, the Bishop of that city superintending their education. Munoz is a man of simple habits, without ambition. He exercises, however, considerable influence ; the Council is often held at his house, and his advice generally predominates. He is desirous that the Queen should withdraw from state affairs, and go and enjoy the fortune which she has invested in the Batik of England—five millions, and two millions more in M. Ardouin's bands, without reckoning the jewels which Ferdinand left her, and which are estimated at several millions more. If matters become more complicated, the Queen may be induced to adopt this step; but in restating these re- ports we are far from guaranteeing their perfectfauthentieity.—Courier Franfais.
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