The Sun.
London, England, 1855-03-05 00:00:00

THE LATE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA..

The Prussian Moni(eur publishes the following
details respecting the death of the late Emperor
Nicholas. The despatches which follow were ad-
dressed to Berlin by Lieut.-Colonel Count Munster,
Adjutant in the service of the King of Prussia :

ST. PETERSBURG, March 1, 1.25 A.M.

" The state of the Emperor became much worse yes-
terday evening. The following is the medical bulletin
" Yesterday violent fever manifested itself with in-
flammation of the lungs. The fever lasted during the
whole night and prevented sleep. The ejections continue
without obstacle. A sight attack of gout is observable.!
" I must add that the debility of the august invalid
has greatly increased, and that, at least, in the opinion
of the physicians, the state of his Majesty is most cri-
tical. I will forward another despatch to-day, and beg
of you to communicate the present to Duke George at
Strelitz."

" "Si. PETERSBURG, March 1, 4.40 A. 14.

" The state of his Majesty has not improved in any
respect this morning. I will send a third despatch. Her
Majesty the Empress has had some palpitations of the
heart, but is otherwise well. I beg of you to send this
intelligence to Schwerin, Strelitz, and the Hague."
A ST. PETERSBURG, March 1, 9.30 p.m.
" The state of his Majesty the Emperor grew eon Hider-
al.ly worse during the day. The ejections take place
with difficulty, and give indication that the lungs also
are touched. Atrophy of the lungs is feared. Dr.
Carrell is very much alarmed. At the request of the
physicians the Grand Duke heir apparent has requested
the Emperor to receive the sacraments. The Empress
is well. I will send another despatch to•day."
" ST. PETERSBURG, March 1, 10 p.m.

"The Emperor has declined receiving the last sacra-
ments at present. The ceremony is adjourned till to-
morrow morning. The Emperor only sees the Empress
and the Grand Duke heir-apparent. The Empress is
aware of the danger, and begs me to inform his Majesty
the King tlitreof, and to communicate it also to h. r
august relations and to Strelitz."
" ST. PETERSBURG, WINTER PALACE,
"March 2,1 a.m.

" The Emperor has calmly received the communica
tion from Dr. Mandt that atrophy c,f the lungs is possi-
ble. He simply observed, When shall Ibe paralysed ? '
The physician could not give a precise answer. The Em-
peror then said to Dr. Carell, When shall I choke r The
Emperor ha 3 taken the last sacraments, he has taken
leave of his wife and children, whom he blessed sepa-
rately, as also his grandchildren, in a firm voice, in full
possession of his intellect, perfectly calm, and with
great presence of mind. The pulse is still strong, but
musk has already been administered. The Empress
keeps up, and shows resignation."

It was currently reported yesterday evening, in some
of the West End Clubs, that the Emperor of the French
is expected to arrive in London en Friday.
DEATH OP THE EARL STANHOPE.—We have to re-
cord with deep regret the death of the above•named
earl, who expired on Friday last at his seat, Chevening,
Kent, at the advanced age of 74. His lordship was
nephew of the celebrated William Pitt, and keeper of
the records of the Tower of Dublin. The deceased
nobleman, who attained the peerage on the 15th of De-
cember, 1816, will be succeeded by hie son, Viscount
Mahon.

The shipments of specie by the Peninsular and Orien
tal steamer Euxiue amount to 225,9621., of which
23,3861. is gold for Ceylon, Hongkong, and Singapore,
and 197,5761. silver for Bombay, Madras, Singapore,
Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghai.
The specie arrivals of the week have amounted to
about 700,0001. The exports, including the above,
have been about 350,0001. .
DOVER, SUNDAY.—Lord Clarendon arrived from Bou-
logne, per special steam-packet, and left by special
train for London at 12.26 p.m.
CALEDONIAN AND DUMBARTONSHIRE RAILWAY.—At
the half-yearly meeting of this company on Wednesday
a dividend of 4 per cent. was declared.
GLASOOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAT.—The re-
port of the directors recommends a dividend of 31 per
cent. A balance of nearly 3,0001. will be carried for-
ward.

F.COTTISH CENTRAL DIVIDEND.—We understand that
at the approaching meeting the Scottish Central direc'
Ors will recommend a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent.
per annum

Tins LAW OF DEBTOR AND OREDITOR.—A recent de-
cision by one of the judges in the superior courts is caus-
ing much discussion in Manchester, on the law of debtor
and creditor, as it now stands, and was on Wednesday
last the subject of long consideration by the directors of
the Manchester Commercial Association. They ulti-
mately adjourned the subject for a fortnight, when it
will be resumed.
SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY—EXETER HALL.—Men-
delssohn's St. Paul will be again performed for the last
time on Friday next, the 9th inst., Madame Clara No-
velle, Mrs. Lockey, Mrs. Sims Reeves and Mr. Weiss,
principal vocalists.
DUBLIN, Saturday Evening.—Mr. William Keogh, our
new,Attorney-General, was sworn into office yesterday.
It is thought that there will be no attempt at opposition
to his re-election for Athlone ; and it is quite evident
that the new Irish appointments have excited a general
feeling of satisfaction throughout the country.
THE MUSEUM OF ORNAMENTAL ART AT MARLBOROI7GIT-
LIOUSE.—The numbers attending, &c., during the month
of February were as follows :-2,910 persons on the
public days, and admitted free ; 347 persons on the stu-
dents' days, and admitted as students on the payment of
6d. each, besides the registered students of the classes
and schools.

THE AMERICAN MOILS.—The Royal Mail Steam-
ship Africa, Captain Harrison, sailed from the Mersey,
on Saturday forenoon, for Boston and Halifax, with tiler
usual mails, 132 passengers, and a full cargo •f merchan-
dise on freight.

THE ILL3iPSHIRE MILITIA.—The chief part of the offi-
cers of the Hampshire Militia have offered themselves
for service in the Mediterranean. They consist of one
rnajor and seventeen captains and subalterns. Although
it is highly popular among the officers generally, yet it
met, we have been informed, with much opposition froi
those in authority.
PaoattEss OF TRADE.—The declared ♦alue of the ex-
ports, for the month ending sth Feb , was 6,464,796/. ;
for the corresponding month of last year the value was
6,692,542/.

ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS.—The concert of the New
Philuarmonie Society, given last month at Exeter Hal!,
for the especial benefit of this admirable charity, and
which was patronised by her Majesty and a distinguished
circle of the nobility and gentry, with the Lord Mayor
and Sheriffs, realised a profit to the institution o
nearly 501. ..
LICENSING THE CRYSTAL PALACE.—On Saturday the
licensing magistrates, at their meeting at Croydon,
granted a spirit license to Messrs. Staples for the Crystal
Palace. In support of the application evidence was given
bhyadAbl re.e: Grove,
taken
hfoers
re
ecfrreetsahrmy ,
refreshments.
. that 1,200,000 had been ad-
mitted to the palace since ita opening, and that 51,000/. ,