The Sun.
London, England, 1855-03-30 00:00:00

THE MUM LONDON,. PRIMY
_MARCII 80. 1845.

I tion—this serious and permanent injury ? Are
they prepared to become the laughing-stock of
Europe—the jest of Clicquot—who will be en-
abled to vaunt his policy by comparison pith that
of the Western Powers, who, it will be said, were
right glad to get " bock again " from an enter-
prise beyond their strength, or, what is tanta-
mount thereto, for the accomplishment whereof
they were not prepared to make the necessary sa-
crifices ? The blood of the veriest coward would
be accelerated in its action—he would assume, at
least, the appearance, if he could not display the
reality, of true courage—before he would incur
such deep disgrace, and bear so foul a blot on his
escutcheon—which would render him what the
ancient Greeks termed "Atinios," and our Saxon
forefathers called " nidering."
The tenacity with which the Russians have re-
sisted the dismantling of their stronghold proves
the extraordinary value they attach to its pos-
session. "Fos est ab hoste docere." We may
learn a valuable lesson from our opponents as to
the vital importance of the position. Any
merely verbal promises, any personal recogni-
sauces to keep the peace, will, as we have lately
proved, be worse than useless—for they will only
be observed until a favourable opportunity occurs
for their violation. An adequate material gua-
rantee is required, and none can prove satisfactory
but the surrender or destruction of Sebastopol. We
must not withdraw from the work, already
half accomplished, until the end and object
of the War is achieved. When a hornet's nest is
discovered, men are not satisfied with driving
away some of the venomous insects. The nest
itself will be destroyed, so that there may be no
possibility of their return in increased numbers.
The evil will be at once grappled with—the nui-
sance completely and entirely abated. So should
we act towards Sebastopol. While it remains we
can never hope for a lasting peace. It would cost
at least seven or eight millions per annum to the
British exchequer—be equivalent to an addition
of 25 per cent, to the National Debt. Let the
universal declaration be, " Sebastopol est delenda."
The voice of public opinion will be re-echoed in
Parliament, and find its way into the inmost re-
cesses of Downing-street,q so that the greatest
truckler to Germanism may know what he will
have to encounter should he recklessly dare to set
it at defiance—to resist the strong pressure from
without.

ARRIVAL OF M. D.ROUYN DR L'JJUYS

IN ENGLAND.

The French Minister of foreign Affairs arrived last
night, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of the Ambassador
of France.

LILTEsu NEWS.

We believe that M. Drouyn de l'Huys, whose object
in visiting this country is to confer with Count Walewski,
and, with him, to consult with our Government on the
important questions which are now before Europe, will
not prolong his stay in London beyond one day.

PARIS, FRrnA-, MARCH 30, 8.30 A.M.
A new Belgian Minitry has been formed, as
follows -.;•—

ViSCO unt Vilain, NV., Foreign Affairs.
M, du Decker, Intrior.
M. de Nothomb, .iustice.
General Greindl, Var.
M Damon, Publi Works.
M. Mercier, Finaices.

A deva,tch from Madrid of the 29th instant
announces that Esparero has resisted the demand
for a modification of he Ministry in a democratic
sense, made by diffemt leaders of the Militia,
who asst mf.led in thenight.
These attempts at lisorder have failed.
Mad, id is tranquil,

THE VIENNIt. CONFERENCE.
VIENNA, THURSDAY, MARCH 29.
They Conference tool the fourth point into con-

sidera.tion to-day.
The third point is bft aside for the present.
On Monday Prince Gortsebakoff moved for the
ad missioi i of Prussia.

FRANCE.
(FROM OUR OVI" CORRESPONDENT.)
PA It THURSDAY EVENING.

Powers is to take part in the attack on Soboutopol.
The Greeks here still continue to manifest the
greatest aainiosity towards the English and French.
Two days back, some Greek sailors murdered two
French soldiers at Bouyukdere. Several English
steamers have left this place tor Genoa, to take on
board the Piedmontese forces."

The :Paris journals cmtinue with the same com-
parativo :Absence of poitical discussion and quies-
cent attitude expectant of events. The Constitu-
tionnel introduces to notice, with some brief anim-
adversions, the appeal of the Most Holy Synod
of St. 'Petersburg the supreme head of the Russian
Churcri, tolall the faitliul and pious children of the
Russia:a orthodox children, what I have already
sent you. The document is introduced by that
journal with the following remarks :
" On e of the last acts )f the Emperor Nicholas was
to orde r a levy sa masse. The Emperor Alexander 11.
has not; confined himself to the confirmation of this
measue e of his father ; he has addressed himself to
the religious passions of his people, and the suprdne
authority of the Museovi:e Church. The Holy Synod,
has been charged to prach a real crusade against
the West. Never, since :he middle ages, has there been
seen a document more adapted to inflame the fanaticism
of the people. A government which can thus appeal to
the moist ardent passions cannot seriously aspire to peace,
for the re is no assurance of its possessing sufficient
strength to control at its will the tempest it has let loose.
Of all the measures takes by the Russian Government
this is without contraliction the gravest and most
significant."

The Minister of Maxine has directed the Mari-
time Prefects to ascertain what merchant captains,
young and vigorous men, now in France may be
willing to take servbe in the Imperial Navy as
auxiliary enseignes.
Orders have been sent by the French Govern-
ment to M. Guibert, ship-builder of Nantes, to
urge on as rapidly as possible the building of the
gun-boats which he has received instructions to fur-
nish. In order to enable him to execute these or-
ders without delay, between 500 and 600 workmen
have been placed at his disposal from the other
shipyards in the port.
A letter from before Sebastopol of the 17th in
the Semaphore of Marseilles, says :
"We are in daily, nay, almost momentary, ex-
pectation of a regular attack on the vast place
before us. General Canrobert yesterday passed in
review the regiment of Zouaves of the imperial guard,
formed by his care, and at the end of the proceedings,
presented their colours to the new regiment with a few
animated remarks, which were received with shouts of
enthusiasm. On the rooming of the 12th Omer Paella
arrived at lCaneiesch, and shortly after came up to the
quarters of the French general-in-chief, accompanied by
Admirals Bruat and Lyons. Lord Raglan, on learning
the arrival of the Turkish general, at once proceeded
to General Ca4orobert's residence, and a council of
war was held there. It commenced at half-past
twelve, and lasted unt" half-past six. What was
decided at that imp, .meting I No one cart
say ; and yet every n—fm In ale camp i* on the
utmost stretch of ex
pectzWon to learn when the at-
tack is to be ordered. I 4 will come only too soon for
.hryta nf rtoor fellooi3 ; for beyond all doubt, the
resistance will to most 4'os-to-late, and the slaughter
fearful. Omer Pacha ttok his departure the same
evening for Eupatoria, the officers who had been at
the council accompanying him through the French
camp. The soidi,irs all spontaneously formed in line
as he passed, and cheered him loudly. He seemed
much gratified at this mark of feeling. The news of
the reappearance of typhus fever at the ambulance
of the first divisicoi (French), is, I regret to say, con-
firmed. General Canrobert has prescribed the most
rigorous measures to confine the disease within narrow
limits, and hitherto it has not spread beyond the
ambulance ; and, even there, it has not committed any
great ravages. With the exception of that single inci-
dent, the sanitary state of the army (French) is most
satisfactory. The news of the death of the Emperor
Nicholas was received with the most perfect indifference
by the French army. Such is the soldier's life when in
camp; the greatest event produces no effect on him.
All he wants is his rations and his little comforts, with a
prospect of a dash at the enemy at no great distance.
From Eupatoria we have received the intelligence that
the son-in-law of Prince Paskewitch was killed in the
last affair there."

Another letter of the same date says :
I announced to you the death of Skender Bey, but
the report is now contradicted. An English officer, who
arrived two days ago from Eupatoria, informs us that
he was in a fair way of recovery, and that he did not
appear to be in the slightest degree alarmed by his
wounds. Every one is delighted that the news is false,
as Skender Bey is one of the best officers of the Otto-
man army. You are aware that the news of the death
of the Grand Duke Michael was also circulated. On
inquiring into its truth I learn, from good authority, the
event in which it originated. It appears that Omer
Pasha, walking through the fortifications of Eupatoria,
saw at a distance in the plain a carriage drawn by six
horses. He at once sent for the chief of his gunner,
and asked if among his men there were any skilful
enough to send a ball into that carriage. Excellency,'
said the man, with the help of God, and your en-
couragement, I think I could reach it.' He pointed
his piece at the spot miicated, and in the twinkling► of
an eve the carriage was seen smashed to pieces ; but it
could not be ascertained if they who wera inside were
killed or wounded."

The following private telegraphic despatches have
been received here to-day :
"ALEXANDRIA, 23d. —A thousand English
lancers from India have reached this city from
Suez. The Duke of Brabant has arrived here.
The last news from Bagdad comes down to the 19th
Feb. The rebel Kurds, from 20,000 to 30,000 in
number, keep up an energetic resistance in the
north of Mesopotrunia. Advices from Hong Kong
state that the Chinese insurgents who are besieging
Canton have taken the Tiger fort and pillaged the
neighbouring vill ages."
" MADUID, 28th.—The Court left the capital for
4.ranjuez at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The Govern-
ment has presented a bill to the Cortes prohibiting
political manifestations. The organisation of the
national guard is proceeding regularly without the
slightest disorder."

BOURSE, XLIIOII 29.—CLOSING PRICES.
Cash. fr. c. End of Month.
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3 per Cent 5..........., 70 20 70f. 25c.
Credit Mob ili er ...... 812 50 Roman
Credit Fon cie .... Austrian
Belgian Fives...., ...... 94 Spanish Threes
Piedmontese ......... 86 Home Debt 32
RAIL WAYS—ROB CASH.
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... 12 12 50 Lyons •
We5tern................ 660 Rouen
(Jetta .................. 617 50 Strasburg ... B7O
Mediterranean ...... 250 Havre 570
Northern ..... 8( ;7 50 Cherburg