The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-01 00:00:00

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Aug. 28.—The Donau, a well-conducted
Vienna paper, contains an article on the conse-
qu. nces of the war to Russia, which merits the
more attention as the writer is evidently without
prejudice in favour of the Western Powers. After
observing that the allies have not yet succeeded in
obtaining any decisive advantage "in the field "
over their enemy, the Austrian journalist says :
" But still the most influential persons in the
Russian Empire must be extremely desirous to
bring the war to a close." The reasons why such
should be the case are thus given. The strict
blockade maintained by the allies has entirely in-
terrupted the Russian export trade, excepting on
the frontiers towards East Prussia, Posen, and
Gallicia. That some part of the raw produce of
Russia still finds its way into Prussia and Austria
is certain, but Russia has few high roads, and con-
sequently her corn, hemp, tar, tallow, wool, and lin-
seed have always been sent there by sea. Many of
the manufactories in the interior are standing
still, and, as a consequence, her trade with Central
Asia and Persia is almost stagnant. The continual
levies impoverish the noble landed proprietors,
whose serfs are their only capital ; but still they
are expected to pay the same amount of taxes as
they did before the war commenced. The precious
metals have entirely disappeared, and the paper
currency is greatly deteriorated. The last loan was
raised with extreme difficulty, and it is now the
question of a forced one. At a moderate calcula-
tion the war has already cost 600,000,000 of
florins. " These," concludes the Donau, " are a
few of the reasons why Russia wishes for peace."

A letter from Berlin in the Cologne Gazette states
that M. Zembke, Councillor of Legation at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been sent on a
special mission to Copenhagen. it is thought that
the object is connected with the Sound dues.

The Piedynontese Gazette quotes a telegraphic
despatch from General Alfonso La Marmora, an-
nouncing that General Monte-Vecchio was not
killed, as stated, but is recovering from his
wounds.

THIS DAY'S NEWS

LAW INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fane.)
IN RE W. J. AND S. S. BUXTON.

This was a meeting for last examination. The bank-
rupts were woolstaplers and fellmongers, carrying on
business at Carlisle and Bradford. The accounts are in
course of preparation, but have not been filed, in con-
sequence of some inquiries pending by some of the cre-
ditors relative to the bankrupts' stock. The debts are
stated at 3,7001. assets, wool, at Carlisle, 4001., and at
Bradford, 2401. ; furniture and book debts, 2001.
The examination was adjourned.
IN RE W. H. PATES.

This was also a last examination meeting. The bank-
rupt was a grocer, carrying on business at Wallingford,
Berks.

The balance-sheet commenced i❑ January, 1854, and
ende July, 1855, and shows debtor to creditors 6891. ;
ditto holding security, 392/. ; liabilities, 228/. ; profits
3151. ; surplus, January, 1854, 4321. 9s. 6d. ; credit,'
good debts, 399/. ; property, 69/. ; do. in the hands of
creditors, 400/. ; losses, 1431. ; trade expenses 3971. ;
house and personal, 400/.
The bankrupt passed his examination.
IN RE M. HORNER.

This was a last examination. The bankrupt was de.
scribed as of Bermondsey, leather dresser, but no
account having been filed it was adjourned.

IN RE F. BLACKWELL.

This bankrupt was described as a currier of Peter-
borough, and to-day was appointed for his last examina-
tion, but no accounts having been filed the examination
was adjourned.