The Sun.
London, England, 1855-03-27 00:00:00

TICE SUN, LO.NpQN'i TIIESDAY EVEN]:

ment of interest on the amount which might bo

required, and setting aside a Sinking Fund for the
gradual liquidation of the principal money that
might be advanced. This, as Lord PAL-
mEnsToN truly explained, was very different,
indeed, from the syste'm of
„subsidies formerly
resorted to, on which nothing was to be returned
in the shape either of principal or interest, but
which was a pure and entire sacrifice ou the part
of this country. We have no hesitation in saying
that the assistance and co-operation of 15,000
disciplined and gallant men would have been
cheaply obtained by the grant of a million ster-
ling from the English Government. And if
we rejoice that such a course has not
been adopted, it is because the conduct
of Sardinia is thereby placed beyond the possi-
bility of censure, rather than that we are to ob-
tain a return of the money about to be advanced.
It is also well that the subsidising system should
be avoided, and that the pretext for pecuniary
demands on the English exchequer should
not bo afforded to other nations less worthy
of such assistance, and who might feel inclined to
make a more unscrupulous use of the power than
Sardinia.

It is the liberal and enlightened concessions
made to public opinion—the free institutions con-
ferred on the people—that has enabled Sardinia
to spare so large a force without any fear of do_
mestic disturbance. It may teach a valuable
lesson to other sovereigns, by showing the im-
portance of founding the monarchical power on
the love and respect of the people. W e believe
that the good seed thus sown will bring forth
abundant fruit in due season, and that the KING
and the people of Sardinia will have reason to
felicitate themselves on the straightforward and
honourable conduct now adopted, one of the re-
sults whereof will be "a more intimate alliance
between England and Sardinia, and an increase
in that kindly and cordial feeling by which the
people of England are animated towards her."

REASONS FOR EXPECTING PEACE.

( Front the Independance Beige.)

The items of intelligence from Viennaart; unanimous
concerning the progress of the Conferences. Diploma-
tists are buoyed up with hope, and it is said that
the French Government shows itself far more yield-
ing on certain points that might create uneasiness
respecting the success of the negotiations. Thus,
until now, no understanding could be come to with
Russia respecting an exchange of prisoners. I hear
that M. Drouyn de l'Huys has made overtures to the
persons charged with Russian interests at Paris, and
that he appeared desirous of effecting a complete
exchange. Russia will, doubtless, accept these
proposals, which have been forwarded to St.
Petersburg by a special messenger. I am as-
sured also that Lord Palmerston shows conciliatory
inclinations. He is imbued with the spirit of the
aristocratic order, which sees with anxiety the symp-
toms now visible in England of a determination to
demand great modifications in the English constitution.
He believes, therefore, that peace is necessary, in order
to retain power in the hands of the aristocracy, but he
desires to proceed slowly, in order that he may not for-
feit his popularity. It has not escaped remark that, with
the viow of preserving that popularity, he went a good
way in his last speech, when he hinted at the possibility
sooner or later of taking Polish nationality and the re-
construction of that kingdom into consideration.

TIIE WEATHER IN THE BALTIC.

RIGA, March 17.—The state of the ice is unaltered,
and the sea as far as the eye can reach is covered with
ice.

MEMEL, March 18.—No ice has been seen seawards
for some days past.

PILLAU, March 20.--The remainder of the vessels that
were in the ice in the Haff came into this port last night.
DA.NZIG, March 20.—There was a heavy fall of snow
last night. The ice has left the roads and bay. The ice
in the river is as firm as ever, and the inland navigation
is not expected to be open before the middle of April.
SWINEMUNDE, March 22.—The navigation between
this and Stettin will not be open for a fortnight_ T."o
coasting vessels, iirrivo4 hc.e i,o-uay, report having met
with much ice at sea. March 23.—The roads as far as
can be seen, as well as the harbour and the river Swine
up to the Haff, are free of ice, but the Haff is still
covered with strong ice.
ROSTOCK, March 22. —After several days of fine wea-
ther the winter seems to have returned. Last night there
was a gale of wind from the east with a heavy fall of
sr:ow, which still continues. Ba.,ks of ice have been
driven towards the shore. It is supposed this n ill have
been also the case in Kiel and Lubeck Bays, and that
large quantities of ice are drifting between the coast of
Grmany and the Danish islands.

WAItNEMUND; March 20.—There is much drift ice
scaward4, and a large quantity at the entrance of the
harbour.

COPENHAGEN, March 20.—A fresh breeze from N.W.
has broken up the ice and made an open channel N. and
S. in the middle of the Suund, as far as we can see by
telescope. This harbour and roadstead are still closed but
it is reported to-day that the ice east of Amack has come
adrift. Some vessels are reported to have arrived at
Eisinore from the North Sea, which proves that there
must be a navigable passage north of this port.
ELSINORE, March 20.—The wind changed to S.W.
on the 18th, with milder weather, which still continues.
Yesterday and to-day it has blown fresh at W.N.W.,
which has caused a considerable quantity of ice in the
Sound, about as far as five Engli4h miles above this, to
break up ; but thence and farther south the ice is still
fast between this island and Sweden.

NYBORG, March 19.—T0-day the Bettis almost clear of
ice. It is blowing a gale at N.W., and should it c6ntinue,
open water may shortly be expected as far as Slipshaven.
FRBDRIKSHAVEN, March 19.—The ice has drifted
away with a strong S. and S.E. wind, and the entrance
to this harbour is free.

HAMBURG, March 20.—The ice has broken up, and
the river is full of drift ice. March 22. There was a
heavy fall of snow last night and this morning. Wind
N.E. Air mild.

VISIT OF THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OP THE FRENCH
TO ENGLAND.—We understand the Emperor Louis Na-
poleon and the Empress will arrive in England, on a
visit to her Majesty, on the Pith of April.
Lord and Lady St. Leonard had a select dinner party
on Saturday evening.
Lady Seymour is very much indisposed in Grosvenor-
crescent.

Lady Hartopp and Miss Anna Maria Hartopp have
arrived at the Clarendon Hotel, Bond-street, from Four
Oaks Nall, Warwickshire.

The Emperor of the French bas been pleased by special
brevet, dated March 20, 1855, to appoint the Messrs.
Robert Cocks and Co., New Burlington-street, London,
to be music publishers to his Imperial Majesty.
THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S BlETHDA.Y.—Yesterday,
being the 36th anniversary of the birthday of his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, the auspicious event
was celebrated at Windsor by merry peals from the
belfry of St. George's Chapel in the morning, and at in-
tervals throughout the day. The Royal Horse Guards
(Blue) also had a grand field-day, in the Great Park,
under the command of Colonel the Hon. Cecil Forester,
M.P. The stewl.iness of the men, the training of the
horses, and the manner in which the word of command
was given, excited the admiration of the military gen-
tlemen and civilians present.
CRYSTAL PALACE.— SHILLINe DAY, MONDAY.—Ad-
missions on payment, 1,426 ; ditto by season tickets,
306 ; total visitors, 1,732.
LIVERPOOL—The nomination of candidates for the
representation of Liverpool takes place this day.
M. Jullien has retired, pro tempore, to his estate in
Belgium, to take some repose after the fatigues of his
double winter season and his long tour in the provinces.
The tomb of the late Emperor Nicholas faces that of
Peter the Great. Mentioning this fact, the Journal de
St. Petersburg exclaims, " Symbolical situation, awaken-
ing a world of thoughts ! On one side the tomb of him
who dispelled the darkness of ancient Russia ; on the
other, the tomb of the great sovereign who raised it to
the apogee of glory and prosperity."

A letter from Warsaw in the National Gazette of Berlin,
states that in the recruitment which was effected iu the
night of the 12th, the fourth within fifteen months, not
fewer than 20,000 men were taken in different parts of
the kingdom of Poland, the greater part on the left
bank of the Vistula. A fourth of the levy consists of
married men and fathers of families. In the levy were
some hundreds of men who had cut off their first linger,
to incapacitate them from serving ; but they have gained
nothing by it, as they have all been enrolled.
METROPOLITAN RAILWAY.—In consequence of there
not havii g been a sufficient number of shareholders pre-
sent on the 24th of February to constitute a formal
meeting, the meeting necessarily stood adjourned sine
die, instead of to the 28th of this month, as originally
proposed. The directors are about to call a special
general meeting of the proprietors.
Captain Craigie, the head of the Transport Board,
visitd Southampton, on Saturday, to inspect the
gigantic steamer Parana, io see if she could convey
cavalry to the Crimea. Her 'tween decks, however,
wero found not high enough for this purpose. It is pro-
bable that she will be taken up to convey infantry.
CITY OF LONDON THEATRE.--The wizard of all
wizards, Mr. Charles Sinclair, we understand, is engaged
at this well-conducted establishment for Easter Monday,
which will be a great treat for the East-enders. Inde-
pendent of his extraordinary illusions, his power of ven-
triloquism is truly wonderful ; he is pronounced equal to
the great Alexander. We doubt not, although we are
informed his terms are high, that the management will
profit largely by the speculation ; first-rate talent is
always patronised in London.