The Express.
London, England, 1856-06-16 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

TURKEY.

• IiARSEILLES, SarranAy.
The Sigel bas arrived boa Constantinople with
news to the 6th lostaot. The treaty with' Greets
rela•tae to the repression of brigandage has been re-
titled.

There was a ta'k of a military occupation of Tur-
key; the English fleet we. enacted.
TheLiram wss celebrated with great pomp. The
Sultan hes held a review of 30,000 men.
The Journal de Constantinople pretends that the
Russians destroyed the fortifications of Kars on the
131 h of May, before they delivered up the town to
Ilthe Turks, and that they here alto demolished the
fortresses of Rent and Ismail, contrary to the spirit
of the treaty of Paris. This news requircs comfit.

The news of the destruction of the fortifications at
fteoi, I-mail, and Kare, had produced a great sensa-
tion at Constantinople.
Letters from the Crimea come down to the 3rd.
The English fleet wsa expected there to embark
2.3,000 men before the 13th. Tartars were arriving
at Balaklava in great numbers. The English eve-
custion was going on slowly. Trade at Balaklava is
in a deplorable state, and many forced sales under
executions have taken place. A good deal of mer-
chandise is to t: re-shipped for France and Egypt.
Another despatch of the same date says ttlegrz-
phio orders from London had been received at Con- I
stantinop'e that all the vessels in port should pro-
ceed at once to the Crimea to bring away troops, on
account of the extraordinary heats.
A new line of French steamers is established be-
tween Constantinople and (Matz.

THE PRINCIPALITIES.

The Gazette de Cologne announces the solution of
the difficulty which had arisen on the subject of the
appointment of Mookleas Puha (Prince Stourdas)
u one of the commissioners. The Porte remained
firm, and in the night of May 31 and June 1, a de-
spatch wee received at Jassy stating that the Russian
government had withdrawn its opposition. The com.
mission has, consequently, resumed its labours.

AUSTRIA.

A Vienna letter in the Press* says that the proecrii-
tion of as Russian journal L. Nord in the Aust.isit
states is not a fait aecompli; but that the qaestion
has been discussed in council.

SPAIN.

The Cortes have authorised the ratification of the
treaty concluded with Naples.

MADRID, Jima 14.

The Cortee have authorised the marriage of the
faults Amelia with Niue Adalbert of Bavaria.
The discussion on the beset of the law on the Na-
tional Guard is concluded.

Preparations for the naval expedition againat
Muioo continue.

SARDINIA.

TURIN, Joxii lb.

The distribution of the Queen of England's medals
to the Sardinian troops ham pissed off with greet
encores. There was an immense concourse of specta-
tors from all parts of Italy. The demonstration can
scarcely fail to strengthen the hands of the Italian
constitutionalists, and to abate the counteraction of
the extreme republicans. It would, perhaps, be toe
much to hope that Anetrian diplomatists should take
a warning from it.

FRANCE.

THE BAPTISMAL CEREMONIES.
(MOIR OUR OWN CORRIIIPONDWIT.)
PARIS, SATURDAY BYRUM

The ehristeoing-day has gone off u well as could
possibly have been cosorived. From the late hour
I fixed for the baptism—half-past five—it might have

been supposed that the town would not have
assumed a holiday aspect till towards the afternoon,
and that the people world have devoted the morning
to their nowt avocations,. But the Petiolate do not so
understand a feta Men, women, and children by
thousand. were afoot shortly after break'si'. and
hurrying along, as if there were not a moment to
lose, to take up positions to view the procession.
Forty francs was a very common charge for a single
Sept at a window in the line Itivoli. Of course the
upper stories let at less extravagant rata, but at
some price or other every window along the whole
hoe that was to be bad for money was taken, and
the rest were tenanted by the owners and their
friends. I never en any occasion saw a line of
houses more alive with human beings. The terraces
is the Tuileries, the Place de la Concorde, the open
spaces about the tower of Saint Jaques and the
Hotel de Ville, and every other spot from which •
gratis view of the coreige could be obtained, were
crowded to excess, and the foot pavement along
the entire length of the Rue Rivoli was closely
peeked with people, patiently standing for hours
on the chance of seeing the top of a state carriage
and the coachman's wig over a hedge of bayonets.
The weather was on the whole favourable. Some
smart showers in the morning cooled the air and laid
the dust, much to the comfort of the Rational Guard.
and the troops that lined the way. After 2 o'clock
the weather cleared and became charming. The sun
was occasionally veiled by light clouds flying rapidly
before a southerly breeze. The well-known figs and
streamers that graced the Queen's visit, and wel-
comed the return of the Crimean heroes,were brought
out on this occasion, and floated gaily from the win
down in the Rue Myatt. The balconies of many houses
were hung with silk and velvet. The roof of the
Hotel de Ville resembled a ship of war hung with the
flags of all nations on a fete day. A temporary
portico was erected in trout, with a terrace on the
top, from which the guests saw the fireworks after
dinner. Oa eitht r side of the Avenue Victoria there
were two immense pasteboard buildings looking like
stone, representing two edifices now in coarse of erec-
tion—the Calms de Poisey and de la Boalangerie. A
magnificent triumphal arch, ornamented with flowers
and the arms of the city,wes erected across the Avenue
Victoria. Over the central arch float. d a colossal
eagle, with a risotto imi'.ted from that of the ei y of
Paris—oared nec rnoretur. The Pont d'Artfole, which
enacted. the Hotel de Ville with Notre Dial", was
splendidly decorated with candelabras, flags, and
garlands. The square called the parvia, in front of
the Cathedral, presented a vent animated setae.
Masses of troops, cavalry and iniantry, kept a large
open space for the carriages, which began to arrive
with company as early as 1 o'clock. 'The aurrourding
eggs and hose es were very crowded with people, in
holiday attire, and a grand stand, erected in front of
the Hotel Dieu, was entirely occupied by ladies,
in evening costume, without bassets. Here ends
my roegh descriptios of the general aspect of the line
of promotion. The cortege itself is amply described
in the programme, which was faithfully followed in
every respect. The "delirious enthusiasm" of the
populace se the carriages and eight and carriages and
six—fall of great people in court dreesse--passed
Rot may be taken out of any old somber of the
Mster with sett ac
of e Ate, oily to the wise

of Vivo rEmperour, Vine l'lmperakice, mast be
added Kee k Prince Imperial. His title at full
length, by the way—and a very long title it is for so
little • pernonage—is Monseigneur son Allease Impe-
riale le Prince Imperial.

But I must now leave the multitude and its out- ,
dace pleasures, and come to a grand sight reserved
for a favoured few—eay some 5,000, fur that ,s, I
believe, abos-Othenttinber for whom seats were found
in the interior of No.re Dame. Of these " upper
tee thousand" many ladies must have begun to make
their elaborate toile, tea as soon as they were up. The
doors of the cathedral were bee aged long be ore they
were opened. There was terrible crushing of crino-
line, but luckily no spoiling of bonnets, for there were
none to spoil. The regulations strictly prescribed
evening head-dresses. But some rt, the ladies &ut-
tered greatly from the rays of the midday can
playing full upon their bare heads as they stood
pent up and panting in the crowd. On entering the
church the first thing that struck one was how unlike
a church it looked. The floor was richly carpeted, the
large pillars on either side of the nave were covered
with painted canvas fitting close like paper, the pat-
tern red and white pernenciicular stripes, and the ca-
pital of the columns were gilt. The walls and roof
were painted d la mauresque, end right and lef
innumerable tribunes hung with crimson velvet,
looked like state boxes at the opera. Pursuant to au
ancient custom, the baptismal font was placed in the
middle of the traneept. There, in front of the choir,
an altar of wood and metal, fashioned after the beet
models of the I3th century, was erected for the occa-
sion. Nar to this altar was placed the throne, and
seats for the imperial party, and high overhead was
as immense purple velvet canopy lined with white
silk, embroidered with gold. In the choir an unpa-
ralleled spectacle met the eye. Sitting in rows one
above another, on a stand erected for the purpose,
were nearly eighty archbishops and bishops,
all wearing their mitres and full ecclesiastical
costumes. The entire episcopacy of France was sum-
moned, and I believe very few members of the
order were unable to attend. Over the mitred heads
of the bishops were suspended several magnificent
chandeliers glittering with innumerable lights. This
was the only part of the cathedral that was illumi•
eyed. Throughout the rest of the building a" dim
religious light*prevailed, save from time to time when
a gorgeous ray of the setting sun flashed directly
through the western portal, and, penetrating far into
the nave, produced the most singular and beautiful
effects as it fell upon the decorations of the building,
the uniforms of the general officers and the many-
coloured dresses of the ladies. At about five o'clock
the cannon announced that the Emperor was leaving'
the Tuileries. By this time not a seat in the building,
except those reserved for the imperial party,was lett
unoccupied. The Archbishop of Paris, mitre oo head
and crosier in hand, left the altar, the cross being
borne before him, and, followed by the chapter of
Paris and numerous clergy in their richest vestment-.
proceeded to the steps of the door to meet the Pope's
legate, who arrived half an bone before the Emperor.
The legate was conducted to the altar under a purple
canopy borne by four priests. As he arrived the
organ pealed forth its deep solemn tones for the first
time, and hundreds of voices sang a hymn. The
cardinal took the central seat provided for him io
front of the choir. At half-past 5 the archbishop
and clergy, in the same order as before, went again to
the steps to receive their Majesties and the imperial
prince, the cardinal remaining in his pl-ce. After
the chamberlains, aides.decamp, and other officers,
the ladies, bearing the " honours" of the imperial
prior?, entered the church, wearing exquisitely rich
court dresses with long trains. The Duchess of Mon-
tebello carried a lighted wax candle five feet long
with infinite skill, and the Marquise de Latour
Msubourg took great care not to upset the
saltcellar. There was a thrill of curiosity as
the imperial prince himself appeared in the arms of
Madame Admiral Brunt. He is really a very fine child,
and notwithstanding all that has been said, looks
remarkably healthy. The Empress was looking very
well. Their Majesties came up to the altar under
the same canopy that had been used for the Pops'.
legate. The ceremony of the baptism lasted but a
few minutes. A great majority of the company,
tired with sitting so many hours, left somewhat in-
decently before the ceremony was over. The Em-
geror, following the example of his uncle as recorded
by M. Thies, held the child up in his arms as soon
as he was baptised, an act saluted by immense
cheering. Thos Prince then left by a private door
for the Tuileries, and their Majesties went to dine at
the Hotel de Ville.

PARIS, SUNDAY EVENING.

The fates (mations. The weather has been threat-
ening all day, but there has been no rain, and the
evening looks promising. There were partial illumi-
nations last night. The moat beautiful was that of
St. 'slues La Bonoherie. The lantern-tower seemed
on fire in the inside, and shed a vivid light far up
and down the Seine. The illuminations of Notre
Dame and the Pantheon were also very successfuL
There was a brilliant illumination in coloured lamps
at the Bourse, where the principal motto was '• An
Prince Imperial, les 'gets de change." At a great
many private houses 'impious were seen in the win.
dom. It is curioss that on occasions when the go.
vsrnment desires to see a great illumination, it does
not light up the Tuileries and the Louvre. The
great beauty of an illumination of a town is uni-
formity, every blank window being an eyesore—
now, it there were lights placed in every
window of the Tuileries and Louvre, there
would be an immense extent of illuminated
building visible to the entire quarter of the city, and
even far beyond, in the direction of the quays. In-
stead of anything like this, the Tuileries were compa-
ratively dim, and the Louvre offered nothing but a
few miserable lights at the principal entrance-doore.
The gratis theatres to-day were not so crowded
as they have been on former occasions of the
kind, probably because the hope of fine weather
led many people to prefer out-door amusement.
When I say the theatres were not so crowded,
speak without knowledge, for I should have
been very sorry to have attempted to get into
any one of them. I have no doubt, on reflection,
that internally they were all as full as they could hold;
but it is certain that the doors were not besieged by
such vast numbers as I have sometimes seen. The
balloons went up as promised from the esplanade of
the Invalidei, and I saw the parachutes filled with
bonbons falling among an immense crowd. There
will be a brilliant illumination in the Champs
Elyeb‘s to-night, besides the fire wurks.
At Notre Dame. yesterday, all the ladies were in
ecstasies at the resplendent beauty of the Empress's
diamonds. I understand that she wore (among
others) the Unions Regent diamond, and that the
total value of the jewels in her tiara was not less
than fifteen millions of francs.

Sir William Fenwick Williams, of Kars, has been
compelled to decline an invitation brought to him
here by the town clerk of Sonthamp•on, to select
that port for his entry into England, having pre-
viously promised several personal friends to land at
Diver.

A deputation from the company which proposes to I
ley down a eubmarine telegraphic line between
Havre and Southampton, is to have an audience with
the Emperor to-morrow, to ark his consent to the
project. The Dover line is overworked, and a second
would be a manifest telegraph advantage to both
countries.

General Changaroier has sent a subscription of
100 fr. to the Inundation Fund. Scoeral republican
refugees at Breesehi have sent to the Sifcle Isof. made
up of individual contributions of lfr., 2fr , and 3fr.
each. A letter to the editor of the Steele, accomps-
nyieg the offering, apologises for the smallness of
the amount on the ground that exile does not foster
the growth of riches. They send the money, tritliog
RIP It is, as a testimony of sympathy with the misfor-
tunes of their countrymen. The Sack, in publishing
the letter, observes that it is a sufficient answer to a

calumnious paragraph in the Pays, wherein it was
stated that the Brussels refugees had refused to sub-
scribe anything.

In referent; to the proposal .h tt the working
classes generally ehou'd devote a day's pay to the
sufferers from the inundations, the Steele has received
a letter from a master manufacturer ot Paris, stating
that his men would be ham to do an extra day's
work on a Sunday rather thsn e.erifice a week day's
pay, seeing that their wages are hardy sufficient for
them to live upon.
The Queen Dowager Marie Amelia has subscribed
the handsome sum of 25,0001 r. on hehalt ot herself
and the princes and princesses of the house of 01.-
1 leans.

The Presse sap, in its weekly commercial re-
view :

Business is rtill languishing. Toe Pthro of fine weather
has brought some putchtseis to 'he and it is hoped
that the tap:isms' Wes, which hose broturbt a peat many
visitlra to Faris, may have a favourable ibfluence upon the
retail trade. But the manuf,ctur..rs hay, remained lapped
in a dead cairn ever since the teuinbirg of the month.
Many of the provinces deva,tated by the aoundat.ons have
bought r °thing whatever, and but tow orders have been re-
ceived from abroad.

The Prase further observes thet the reduction of
discount from 6 to 3 per cent., which the Back of
France made some time since, has hitherto been of
wry little advantage to trade, bec tote the rate of
reports has again increased, and capitalists who can
get 20 or 30 per cent. by lending their money
for "carrying over " accounts on the Bourse, are of
course little disposed to invest in commercial trans-
action., however advantageous they may be.