The Sun.
London, England, 1864-11-17 00:00:00

PRUSSIA.

A letter from Berlin, dated the 14th inst. says—
" As was foreseen, the consent of Austria to the
request of the Berlin Cabinet concerning the Federal
troops in the Duchies is by no means certain. We
are now told that Austria proposes that only one
brigade of Federal troops shall be left at the other
side of the R.be. The strength of the Federal
troops now in the Duchies is 12,000 men. The
Austrian proposition would reduce them one-half,
The good unlerstanding between Austria and
Prussia has somewhat slackened.
" The debates in the Danish Chambers on the
Treaty of Peace of the 30th October have, naturally,
been read here with much interest. It has gene-
rally been observed that most of the speakers ex-
-1 pressed their opinions with great moderation. On
the other hand, the Scandinavian journals are be-
ginning to discuss in a sensible manner the future
relations between Denmark, Sweden, and Germany.
" M. Braestrup has been appointed Civil Commis-
sioner for Prussia in Jutland."

LORD NAPIER'S FAREWELL ADDRESS
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 12.
Lord Napier, who leaves to-day for his new post
at Berlin, was received at a farewell audience yes•
terday by the Emperor. His lordship this morning
had an interview with a deputation of English
residents in St. Petersburg, who presented him with
an address alluding to his meritorious services for
the preservation of peace during the crisis of the
Polish rebellion last yeah. After a few introductory

observations, Lord Napier replied :
"It is true that we have passed through a period
dangerous to the friendly relations of Evgland and
Russia and to the peace of Europe. It is equally
undoubted that, if this crisis has bee❑ passed over
without the disastrous consequences to which you
have alluded, that result is mainly due to the wis-
dom of her Majesty's Ministers, who did not allow
their determination in a matter of universal and
lasting interest to be influenced by the aspect
of a partial and transitory evil. In the
secondarj part which I was called upon to
to play in these negociations I endeavoured to fur-
nish her Majesty's Government with correct views
of the policy of the Imperial Government and the
feelings of the Russian nation. I tried to speak as
an impartial but invariably well-meaning judge,
without allowing myself to be blinded by the pas-
sions of the moment. I was supported in this course
_ _

by the kindness graciously shown to his Majesty
the Emperor, and by the confidence felt in my in-
tentions by his excellency Prince Gortschakoff.
I shall also never forget the advantage and
satisfaction afforded me by the friendship of
several distinguished Russians, who labour
for the regeneration of their country, others
with differing and even opposite views, but inva-
riably with similar patriotism. I trust that all of
them may be made acquainted with this expression
of my gratitude and esteem.
Gentlemen, we may unreservedly express our
sympathies for a great nation, governed by a good
monarch, and labouring with firmness and calm at
a noteworthy change which is preparing for it a
more prosperous future: While I express these
sentiments, I know that I act as the interpreter
of the sincere feelings of my countrymen living
in Russia. If the political relations existing
between Russia and England do not offer the
basis of an exclusive and constant friendship,
they yet afford much cause for mutual good offices.
We cennot flatter ourselves with the hope that
the interests or efforts of two so differently con.
stituted Powers, whose expansive forces in regard
to influence, trade, and strength, narrowly ape
preach each other on many of their limits, should
never come into collision. It is the duty of diplo-
macy to obviate, or at any rate to weaken
the motives of difference which might arise,
and to seize every legitimate opportunity
for friendly co-operation. Pressing ciroam.
stances impose upon both parties the
imperious necessi!y of pursuing a peaceful policy.
It appears to me the opinion of the most thought-
ful, whether servants of the State or private indi-
viduals, is favourable to England. It would be
useless to deny that there aro points with regard to
which the honest and permanent feelings of the
majority of Englishmen are opposed to Russia. I
expect to witness a remarkable change in this re-
Epee. The diffusion of education, the increase of
trade, the development of public liberty in
the empire, and It reserved attitude of the Im-
perial Cabinet in the oriental question, will arouse
a friendly feeling in England, and give
rise to a more liberal estimate of the value of Russia
in the political and religious balance of Europe. By
this means the suspicions and enmities, dating from
other times, will cease. I think the relations be•
tween the two Governments may inspire us with
confidence at present, and that they will soon afford
greater cause for satisfaction,
" It is to be regretted that the years which have
elapsed siece the peace of 1856 have not been cha
racterised by greater progress in the principles of
commercial freedom, and by a more flourishing
trade between the two countries. In these ques-
tions, however, the chief result will certainly not be
gained by the representatives of official advocates.
The proofs in favour of free trade are evident in the
treaties of our political economists and in the
speeches of our statesmen, and these sourcas are
open to Russia. The advantages of free trade are
demonstrated by the prosperity of Great Britain.
The development of intelligence, the example of
France, the urgent necessities of the revenue, the
diminution of protected and very costly branches of
industry, the conversion and unanimity of disinte-
rested persons and classes, will unquestionably pro
duce an eventual change in the commercial sys-
tem of the Empire. We must await the operation
of these natural agents which are incessantly at
work."

His lordship ended his speech with a few ex
presbions of regret at his departure from Russia.

F RANCE.

11 per Cents .. 92 30
Do. end
3 per Cents
Do. end month 64 85
Credit Mobilier, B9O
Do. end month B7B 76
Bank Shares 3150
Credit Youcier 1175
Roman

ittiLwAyli.
CIA. Account.
Or'eau OO 111 6 - BlO .. 837 50
Northern .. # .
,
Lyons and Mediterranean 883 75 .. 880
6uuthern ... :.. 582 50 .. 582 60
Weltern
.astern
Sardinian ., 315 b. 315
Austrian
7:-.;nrArd 'Seel 606 25 .. 507 50
North of Spain .... ~ .. 365 .. 362 150
r,2ragossa 427 60 .. 425
Ditto to Barcelona

According to the Patrie, the Court will prolong
its residence at Compiegne until Dec. 12.
'' Count de Rechberg,' says the France," intends
to pass the winter in Paris."
The steam frigate Cacique, with Prince and
Princess Lucien Murat and their family and suite
on board, arrived at Toulon yesterday evening from
Alexandria, and last from Malta, whence she sailed
on the 10th. The Prince has visited in succession
Algeria, Greece, Constantinople, Smyrna, Egypt,
Syria, and Palestine.
BOURSE, Nov. 10.—The downward movement
continues. Threes, for the Account, are now at
M. 85c., and Mobilier at 870 f, 25c. The Railway
Market has been also heavy, and several of the
lines are rather lower, The market closed as fol.
lows :-

Italian Loan . 65 10
Do. end month.... 65 10
Ditto Threes —
New Mexican 60 60
Russian
Austrian
Spanish Throes 47
Home Debt
Deferred

THE MURDER OF Two SISTERS IN IRELAND.—
The investigation into the circumstances of the
murder of the sisters Ellen and Anne Murphy, at Holy-
wood Great, on the 10th October, wa resumed on Tuesday
in the Courthouse, Balbriggan, before a full bench of ma
gistrates. Richard Murphy, the brother of the deceased,
who stands charged on suspicion of being the perpetrator
of the deed, was brought before the court in custody.
Evidence was gone into for the purpose of having him
committed him for trial. Mr Cane, solicitor for the pri-
soner, declined to cross-maroine the witnesses. After hear-
ing the evidence the prisoner WWI (equally committed.