The Sun.
London, England, 1855-08-20 00:00:00

GERMANY.

We hear that the Gotha or National German Party
are making great efforts for the purpose of changing
the relations of Germany with the Western Powers
in regard to the Oriental question. It is proposed
to obtain from the Western Powers an explicit'
declaration of their end and object in carrying on
the war with Russia, and to bring them to state
expressly that their sole clject is the curbing of
that empire for the advantage of the world in
general, and of Germany in particular. If this
object can be obtained, it is the belief of this party
that the smaller German States will be induced to
side with Austria, and that the adhesion of united
Germany to the cause of the Western Powers will
follow as a natural result.

BOMBARDMENT OF SW EABORG.

DESPATCH FROM ADMIRAL PENAUD.
The Minister of Marine has received the f Mow-
ng report from Admiral Penaud, giving d. tails of
the late bombardment in the Baltic :
" Tourville, off Sweaborg, 11th.
"Monsieur le Minstre— As I have had the honour to
inform your Excellency by my letter of the 7th, Admi-
ral Pandas and I presented ourselves before Sweaborg
with the combined squadron, with the intention of bom-
barding it. At half-past seven in the morning of the
Bth sixteen English bomb vessels, each having one mor-
tar ; five French bomb vessels having each two of
these pieces ; and a siege battery of four mortars of
nearly ten-inch bore which, during the six hours ob.
scurity of the two previous nights, I had established
on the Islot Abraham at 2,200 metres from the place,
opened fire against Sweaborg. lam happy to announce
to you, Monsieur le Ministre, that this operation
succeeded perfectly ; it was not only a simple can.
nonade which the squadrons have made against Swea-
borg; it was a real bombardment, the seriou. results of
which have exceeded my utmost hopes. In less than
three hours after we had commenced to throw shells, we
could observe that they caused considerable damage in
the fortress. Numerous fires rapidly broke out on
several points at the same time, and we soon saw the
flames rising above the dome of the church situated in
the northern part of the island Est-Swarte, Tha
building, however, was not t mehed, and it may be said
to be the only one on the islands Vargon and Swarto
which was respected by our projectiles. Terrible explo-
sions were soon after heard, at four different times ; the
fire had reached the magazines filled with powder and
shells. The two last explosions were particularly violent,
and they must have caused the enemy enormous losses
both in men and material. For several minutes the deto-
nations of shells continued. The bombardment ceased
this morning at half-past four ;it consequently lasted
for two days and two nights, during which time Swea-
borg presented the appearance of a vast fi.-ry furnace.
The fire, which still continues its ravages, has destroyed
nearly the whole place, and consumed storehouses, ma-
gazines, barracks, different government establishments,
and a great quantity of stores for the arsenal. The fire
of our mortars was so just that the enemy, fearing that
the three decker which was moored across the channel
between Sweaborg and the island of Back-Holmer would
be destroyed, had her brought into the port during the
night. The Russians have received a serious blow and
losses, the more severe as on the side of the allied squa-
dron the loss is confined to one English sailor killed and
a few slightly wounded. The enemy's forts returned
our fire very vigorously, and did not slacken it until
the moment of the explosions above-mentioned, but the
precision of our long range guns gave us an incontest-
able superiority over those of the Russians. Every one
in the division fulfilled his duty with ardour, devoted-
ness, and courage; the crews evinced admirable enthu-
siasm, and have merited well of the Emperor and of the
country. lam perfectly satisfied with the means of
action placed at my disposal. The mortar vessels and
gunboats rendered immense services and they fully
realise everything that was expected from them. The
siege battery produced very fine results, and it may
be said that it was from an enemy's island, on which
we had hoisted the French flag, that the most de-
structive shots were fired. In this affair, as under
' every other circumstance which has taken place since
our flags have been united, Rear-Admiral Dundas and
I have acted with common accord. The example
of the perfect good understanding which exists
between the chiefs has bad the best effect on
the spirit of the crews of' the two squadrons, which in
reality only form one in the moment of action. Every
one has only one object—to rival each other in zeal, and
cause the enemy the greatest possible mischief and the
success of a vessel of one of the two nations was ap-
plauded by the other with the same cries of enthusiasm
as if it had been gained by their own flag. Doubtless,
Monsieur le Ministre, the bombardment of Sweaborg
will exercise considerable influence on the Russian
people, who have now acquired the conviction that their
fortified places and their arsenals are not completely
sheltered from the attacks of the allied navies, which
may and must hope to be able to deal destruction on
the enemy's coast without suffering any very consider-
able injury themselves. In sending you, Monsieur le
Ministre, a more circumstantial report of this affair, I
shall have the honour to transmit to you a demand for

AMERICA.

Advices from Havannah, of the 2d, report that
the health of the city continued good, and no sick-
ness prevailed among the shipping. Business was
active in competition for the remnants of sugar
stocks ; in all other respects dull. Exchange, New
York, 2 discount ; other northern points, at 21. to
2/ discount ; London, 10 premium. The pro-
spects of the planters were good. The growing
crops looked well throughout the island. A Spa-
nish vessel had been chartered to carry rum to
Liverpool at 2/. per ton.
Letters from Mexico state that Santa Anna had
on his own accord proposed the formation and in-

auguration of a new constitution in a circular ad-
dressed to the governors of the different depart-
ments and provinces. General Wolf had fallen
back upon Matamores, but the revolutionists were
congregating their forces upon that point, and the
capture of the city was considered as certain.
An election riot had occurred at Louisville, in
which about 20 persons lost their lives.
In the New York market money continued as
abundant as ever; first class paper was taken at 6
to 7 per cent.

In-exchange the business had not been brisk,
Bills on London 9& to 1.0 per cent. prem. ; Paris.
(43. c., sf. 13/c. to sf. 12ic ; 60 days, and sf. 8/c,
short sight.

The favourable accounts from abroad had im-
parted a very firm tone to the cotton-market, and
an advance of one-fourth of a cent had been rea-
lised on most descriptions, with a fair business.
The market for the lower grades of State and
western flour had declined, holders being desirous
to press sales, even at the expense of a reduction.
In manufactured tobacco there had been a good
business done, and prices slightly improved.
The rates of freight to Great Britain had im-
proved in consequenee of the withdrawal of so
many vessels for the deal trade.

WIND AND. WEATHER REPORT.

Stations. Course of Wind. State of Weather.
Greenwich .. Calm Cloudless.
Lothbury
Manchester N.W Very fine.
Sheffield . W.S.W Foggy.
Stoke-on-Trent... N.E Fine.
Carlisle
Lancaster
Maryport .
Whitehaven N.W Fine.
Leeds N.W Very fine.
Bristol N. Fine.
Plymouth
Exeter... .. ......... S.
Gloucester N.W Fine.
Cardiff E
Swansea
Haverfordwest ... N.W Very fine.
Southampton N.E......... Fine.
Portsmouth
Poole
Cowes S. W Very fine.
Ipswich N. W Fine.
Derby N.E. Fine.
Nottingham S. W Fine.
Leicester W.5.W..... Very fine.
Leamington N.N.E...... Very fine.
Shrewsbury E.
Holyhead S.
Liverpool
Dublin W.N.W.... Fine.
Hague
Yarmouth. N.
Cambridge N. Fine.
Lowestoft N. Fine.
York
Glasgow W Very fine.
Sunderland W Very fine.
Darlington W Very fine.
Whitby
Hull W Fine.
Aberdeen . S.W Very fine.
Berwick S W Fine.
Scarborough
Perth
Edinburgh N.W Very fine.
Great Grimsby ... S.S.W Fine.
Gainstarough N.E Fine.
Boston W Very fine.
Newcastle
Brighton N.E Very fine.
Dover N. Cloudless.

ALLEGED POISONING AT SANDGATE.—A report has
re,ched us of two ur three of the Foreign Legion having
been poi.mne ► by drinki,g hair oil. We ate informed
that three partook of the oil, after which one died, but
thA a second, who had been very bad, was recovering.
—Dover Chronicle.

Lord Stanley of Alderley left town for Alderley-park,
Cheshire. on S turday. Lad, S;aoloy rF ma:ns in town.
Lord Panmu- e entertained st verai of the Ministers to
dinner, at 1 is residence in Beltrav-square, previous to
their eeoaiture from town. The co npany included the
D Ike and Duchess of Argyll, Laly Emma Campbell,
the Earl and Countess of CI: renrfon, Viscount and
ou t •ss Palinerstoo, Sir Charles and Lady Mary Wood,
Lord Stan ey, Mr. Grinfell, and Captain Ram ay.
The planet Venus, as seen through a telescope, is at
present a beautiful crescent. •It now appears to the best
advantage, each day diminishing the beauty of its form.
"Patrick Maloney, what do you say to the indict.
ment ? Are you guilty or not guilty ?" "Arrab I musha,
yet worship, how can I tell till I hear the ividence ?"
SERIOUS FIRES —The past two or three days have
been unusually prolific in fires in the agricultural districts
of Glocestershire. On Tuesday night a rick belonging
to Mr. Wells, of Hampnett, was wilfully set on fire, and
destroyed. On Thursday about 100 tons of hay, belong-'
ing to Mr. Ricketts, of Stantway-farm, Chaxhill, were
destroyed, having caught fire from overheating by being -
put up in a green state. On Friday a large quantity of
hay was desti oyed at Hatfield from fire, originating in
the same cause.

KILMARNOCK ELECTION.—On Thursday last the Hon.
E. P. Bouverie was returned for the Kilmarnock Burghs.
which he had vacated by his acceptance of the office of
President of the Poor Law Board in England. As Mr.
Bouverie had so recently appeared before the consti-
tuency, it was intimated to him that his personal attnid-
ape° would be unnecessary, and he was accordingly
unanimously returned in his absence. The hon. gentle-
man was proposed by Provost Donald, of Kilmarnock,
and seconded by Provost Risk, of Dumbarton.
THE SUPPOSED MURDER AT BROMPTON.—On Saturday
Mr. Bedford held an inquest at the George the Fourth,
Montpelier-square, touching the death of Mrs. Isabella
Jolley, aged 85, who was found with her throat cut, on
Thursday last, at her residence in Hill-street, Brompton.
After hearing evidence, the jury returned an epee Ter.
diet, that the deceased died from a wound in the throat,
but there was not sufficient evidence to show by whom i
inflicted.

rewards for the officers, sailors, and soldiers who dis,
tinguished themselves the most in this combat. I am,
4te., " PENAVD."

LIVERPOOL, AUG. 19.
The Atlantic has arrived with advices from New
York to the Bth inst., and raoo,ooo in specie.
The Northern Light had arrived at New York with
advices from California, via San Juan, to the 16th
of July, and $940,035 on freight.
The route across the Isthmus was exceedingly
healthy. Colonel Walker, the defeated Fillibuster,
was at Realio, where he retreated from San Juan
del Sur. He was recruiting at Leon, at which
place he had held a court-martial, and shot one of
his followers, named Dewey. Another man, whom
he sentenced to death, managed to escape. Colonel
Kinney had arrived at San Juan with 24 men.
General Guandirlo had left Managua with 800 men
to attack Leon in the rear. Costa Rica had offered
the Government 4,000 men.
Her Majesty's steamer Buzzard was at San Juan.
At San Francisco Messrs. A. A. Chen, late receivers
of the assets of Adam and Co., and R. C. Woods, a
member of that firm, had been held to bail in the
sum of $420,000 each, charged with frau-s to the
amount of $400,000, by palming off inferior gold-
dust upon Page, Bacon, and Co. Mr. Dillon, the
French Consul, had become involved in a quarrel
with the agent of some French property owners,
and the misunderstanding would have led to a hos-
tile meeting but for a difference of opinion as to
the weapons to be used on the occasion.
The steamer Sierra Nevada, which arrived at
San Francisco on the 15th ult., had 31 fatal cases
of cholera on board.
A fire broke out in San Francisco on the 4th of
July, and before it could be checked nearly $B,OOO
worth of property was destroyed.
From the mines all accounts agree in pronounc-
ing the present one of the most successful years
since the discovery of the gold.
The number of workmen was steadily increas-
ing, and the yield would probably exceed that of
any other 12 months in the history of California.
The State was generally healthy.
The Supreme Court bad rendered a decision in
the case of Adams and Co. and their creditors,
that bankers cannot go into insolvency.
In Lower California, Generl Melendrez, who
drove Walker's Fillibusters out of the country,
had been decoyed and shot by the new oom-
mandant.
The insurrectionary or democratic Government
in Nicaragua was in a state of disruption, and
many of the chiefs had crossed the frontier into
Costa Rica. Some Nicaraguan troops also crossed
the frontier and made arrests, on the Costa Rica
territory, of refugees who had sought and obtained
the protection of the Government. The Provi-
sional Dictator of Nicaragua had issued a circular
to the clergy, asking them to exhort their flocks to
rally round the Government for the protection of
their altars and firesides. Chomorre's party held
the country, wish the exception of Leon.
Mr. Thackeray had been engaged to give a win-
ter course of lectures in New York.
The New York, Newfoundland, and London
Telegraph Company's officers had sailed from the
former port to lay down the submarine telegraph
cable between St. John's, Newfoundland, and the
mainland.