The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-19 00:00:00

LAT ES T N E WS.

PARIS, DEC. 19.

The Monizeur of to-day says:—" The Emperor
will, on the Ist of January next, receive the diplo-
matic corps, the great bodies of the State, the civil
authorities, and the officers of the national guard
and the army."

CADIZ, DEC. 18.

Intelligence received here from Havannah an-
nounces that the French have occupied Tampico
without resistance.

LISBON, DEC. 12 (via France).
The Ministry have dismissed several more Cus-
tom-house employes.
The proceedings of the Duke de Loule, who
wishes to have his marriage with the Infanta Donna
Anna officially legalised by the Government, thus
making his son heir to the throne, in case of de-
fault, have caused much angry discussion in Lisbon,
and given rise to bitter animadversions in the pro-
vincial newspapers.

A terrific accident has occurred on the Eastern
Railway, A train with materials and about 200
workmen was passing over the Bridge of Sor, when
it suddenly gave way, and the whole were precipi-
tated into the river. It is reported that about 100
people were killed and many wounded.
A change, or modification of the Ministry, is
almost certain to take place.
Her Majesty's steamers Warrior, Black Prince,
Defence, and Trinculo are in harbour; the Revenge
and Resistance have gone down the river to practice
their artillery.
The American corvette St. Louis is also here.

Senor Salamanca has presented a proposal to the
Government for the construction of a railway from
Oporto to Vigo.

Exchange on London, 90 days, 531 ; Paris, 528;
Hamburg, 48/ ; Amsterdam, 42.50 ; Genoa, 526 ;
Rentes, 471 ; Bank of Portugal shares, 550 to 552
milreis.

TURIN, DEC. 18.

The Italian Government respectfully declines
further negotiation with France respecting the
Roman question at present.

The Government entertains uneasinesss about
the Emancipation Societies; they remain dissolved
till a right of association is established by law.
The Muratist 'party has been utterly unsuccess-
ful at Naples.
Information from the Southern Provinces is re•

assuring.
The Government is preparing energetic mea-
sures against brigandage.

TURIN, DEC. 18, Evening.

In the Senate to-day the concession of the Sar-
dinian railways was granted to the firm of Semenza
and Co., in London, with a premium of 200,000
hectares of land, and a guarantee to shareholders
from the Government of 6 per Cent. upon the
revenue.

In the Chamber of Deputies the Committee of
inquiry into the question of brigandage was ap-
pointed. Baron Ricasoli and General Bixio are
among the members of the committee.

It is believed that to•day's sitting will terminate

the session.

PARIS, DEC. 18.

La France of this evening says :
" The protecting Powers of Greece, in proposing
to King Ferdinand of Portugal to become a candi-
date for the Greek Crown, stipulated expressly that
the Greek constitution should be so modified as to
allow the Sovereign individual religious freedom,
provided the Greek faith were recognised as the
religion of the State."

VIENNA, DEC. 18.
The Session of the Council of the Empire was
closed to-day.

In his speech from the Throne the Emperor ex-
pressed satisfaction that the confidence he had
placed in the nation by granting the constitutions
of October 20 and Feb. 26 has been justified. His
Majesty hoped that the blessings of peace would
continue to exercise a beneficial influence, and
said

" Our resalute progress in the path of peace has
powerfully increased confidence in Austria's
strength, and has gained her the sympathy of
other nations, The Reichsrath has proceeded
firmly upon the solution of its task, and has
already passed important measures. Basing the
regulation of the Budget upon the principle that
the resources of the country itself must supply
its necessities, I am convinced that such a result
will be brought about by an equal division of
burdens. Commerce has already shown increased
animation in consequence of the abolition of tran-
sit dues. The Bill regulating the control of the
Reichsrath over the National Debt secures also the
co-operation of the Legislature i❑ supervising the
expenditure. The new Bank Act has established
the relative position of that institution to the State.
The retrenchment of the expenditure has exercised
a favourable influence upon the state of public
affairs."

His-Majesty requested the members upon their
return home to promulgate among their consti-
tuencies constitutional principles, with a view to
their better accomplishment.
The Emperor, in conclusion, took leave of the
Deputies, thanking them for their labours, and
hoping to meet them in the coming year.