The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-27 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 1855.

themselves ; for there never was a time when the
pressure from without was more essential—when it
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to the iaithful discharge of their onerous and im-
portant duties.

Whatever may have been omitted, quite sufficient
was stated to more than justify the Noble Lord in
the course he has adopted. He has sacrificed him-
self for the benefit of the country. He has, by
relinquishing his position, produced the change
which he required, and we are convinced that the
country will duly appreciate the patriotism and
devotion that led to an act so disinterested and
devoted.

Several matters concurred to diminish the in-
terest attached to the important motion of which
Mr. ROEBUCK had gi►en notice, and which he last
night brought under the consideration of the
House of Commons. There was first the too pal-
pable illness—the physical suffering of the honour-
able gentleman—that prevented him from doing
justice to the great subject he had grappled with—
from placing the question in so clear and broad a
light that every disinterested and unprejudiced
person would have had ample materials for arriv-
ing at a sound conclusion. Every one felt :that a
deficiency could not be attributed to any lack of
determination, to any change of disposition in the
member for Sheffield. It was easily perceptible
that the spirit was willing though the flesh was
weak—that the great heart still beat soundly and
honestly as it was wont, though bodily weakness
forbade the full expression of its feelings. If JOHN
ARTHUR ROZBUCK were in possession of ordinary
strength there would have been no necessity for
any exponent of his views. He would have put
them forth vigorously, energetically, and de-
cisively, so that there could have been no mistake,
but we cannot suppose that others will not be
stimulated by his example, and be prepared to
undertake the task, which, under happier auspices,
he would have so officiextly discharged..
It; was, indeed, a painful spectacle, one that
strongly illustrated the story of the high-metticd
acer. There is, however, thank GOD, a prospect
of his recovery—of his being again enabled to re-
sume the position which he once occupied with so
much credit to himself and advantage to the
country, with an honesty of purpose, and ability,
and power, that rendered him one of the most
influential of the independent Members—whose
opinions were anxiously looked for by her
MAJESTY'S Government !

It was likewise, to a certaia extent, anticipated
by the statement of Lord JOHN RUSSELL. Its
effect was discounted—for it had led to the
resignation of the most infiueitial Minister
in that House—who felt that it was impos-
sible for him to resist the demand, and, by
his resignation, gave the most powerful—aye, irre-
sistible, support to the proposition. The chief
object, too, was complied with. It was thoroughly
understood that Lord PALMERSTON was to assume
the duties of the War Department. If that had
been candidly and explicity announced on
Tuesday, we should have heard nothing
of the motion, which was certainly not
framed in a factious spirit ; nor, possibly, for a
time at least, of the resignation of the Noble Presi-
dent of the Council. The sting had been extracted
before the introduction of the subject. A remedy
had. been supplied for the evils so justly complained
of ; and thus, although tho motion was still just
and proper, the pressing necessity had passed away
—the shafts fell blunted against the target at which
they were aimed.

LATEST NEWS.

A FRENCH ARMY FOR
AUSTRIA.

It was stated in Paris yesterday that an expe-
ditionary French army will forthwith proceed to
the succour of Austria► against the Russians.
Some fix the amount at 100,000, some at
160,000, and the Imperial Guard, with the ex-
ception of one regiment. It was also yesterday
affirwed would paoo through
Switzerland. The sth of February is the date
fixed for the commencement of its march.

THE CRIMEA, JI-1. 13.

The Turkish Cavalry, now here, are to be
sent to Eupatoria, and their embarkation has
begun.

Considerable reinforcements had arrived at
Balaklava, so that two new camps have been
formed, -which are being fortified.
General Liprandi has again pushed forward his
outposts to the Chernaya.

BUCHAREST, JAN. 20.

The Turks have established recruiting bureaux
in Wallachia, in order to raise a Wallaohian
legion for the service of the Sultan.
Prince Stirbey is preparing to go to Constanti-
nople.

A part of the Turkish force at Reni was sent to
Kilia on the 16th inst.

PARTS, JAN. 27.
Lord Cowley, the English ambassador, had
again a conference with the Minister of Austria
at the hotel of Foreign Affairs, ix the Cabinet of
M. Drouyn de l'Huys.

MARSEILLES, JAN. 26.
His Imperial Highness Prince Napoleon arrived
this morning.

His health has suffered much, but twelve days
at sea have done him great good.
The Prince remains at present ox board the
Roland.

Re starts on the 27th for Lyon, where he will
sleep and stop the next day, it is said, at Chalons,
as his constitution is too weak to bear the jour-
ney to Paris without resting.

VIENNA, FICIDAY.
The Oesterreichischs Correspondenz rave that
advices from the Crimea announce that the severe
weather had produced bad effects upon both the
Russian and Allied armies.

A plot had been discovered at Constantinople,
got up by the Sophtas, to create a disturbance.
The ringleaders were arrested and punished.
There had been severe storms in the Black Sea,
and several transports had been lost.

FRANKFORT, FRIDAY.

The Committees of the German Diet met yes-
terday. Austria proposes the mobilisation of the
forces of tho Federal States.

Prussia opposed the eitertaining of the ques-
tion ; other Federates required time to consult
with their Courts on various points.
Hanover declared herself immediately ready to
comply with the requisition of Austria.
The Diet has,
as yet, come to no decison.