The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-02 00:00:00

crisis.

' The Ministry has rendered great services to the
country by not awaiting the vote of the Chamber.
By accepting this course the Ministry has opened
a way of agreement to political parties.
The Opinione, in conclusion, does not think it
possible that a Ministerial compromise can be
effected.

TURIN, DEC. 1.

It is asserted that the King has summoned to his
presence Signor Cassinis, formerly Minister of

Justice.

M. de Sartiges has presented his credentials to
the King as French Ambassador to Italy.

TURIN, DEC. 1, EVENING

In to-day's sitting of the Chamber of Deputies
Signor Ratazzi officially announced that the Minis-
try had tendered their resignation.
He defended the conduct of himself and col-
leagues, and stated that he would support his suc-
cessors in their efforts to reconcile the political
parties, and to follow the policy of the majority of
the Chamber.

ATHENS, Nov. 29.
Demonstrations continue to take place in favour
of Prince Alfred.

Some political intriguers have been expelled the
University of Athens at the request of the students.
Public opinion approves of these measures.

PARIS, DEC. 1, Evening

It is asserted in official quarters that the question
of the succession to the Greek throne has been
settled,,

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England is said to renounce the candidature of
Prince Alfred, whilst Russia will engage not to
accept the election of the Duke of Leuchtenburg if
chosen King of Greece.

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MADRID, DEC. 1, EVENING

The Cortes were opened to-day by the Queen,
who, in her speech from the throne, expressed the
best wishes for the Pope, " who is now," said her
Majesty, " subject to so many tribulations." Re-
specting the Mexican question, the Queen said, "I
hope that the difficulties raised by the discussion
between our Plenipotentiary in Mexico and the
French Government, in reference to the execution
of the treaty of London, will fiud u catiartivtury
solution."

Her Majesty concluded by congratulating herself
upon having received so many proofs of popular
affection during her recent journey in the provinces.

COPENHAGEN, DEC. 1.
The Princess Alexandra arrived here this morn-
ing, at 11 o'clock.

To-day, being the Princess's birthday, crowds
assembled at the railway station, and gave her
Royal Highness a most enthusiastic greeting.
All the streets through which the Princess passed
were decorated with Scandinavian and English flags.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales accom-
panied the Princess Alexandra to Hanover, and
thence took his departure for England.
DEC. 1 (Evening).

All the houses of the street in which the palace
of Prince Christian is situated are splendidly illu-

minated,

ST. PETERSBURG, DEC. 1.

A decree has been published ordering that the
price of specie, as recognised by the government, is
to be gradually lowered in such a manner that the
premium will be only 3 per cent. on the Ist July,
1863.

THORN, DEC. 1.

It is asserted at Warsaw, on reliable information,
that the directors of the different departments of
the public service will be nominated ministers with
the new year. The Marquis de Wielopolski is to
be appointed President of the Council.
The administration of the Polish Customs is to
be declared independent of the Imperial authorities,
and to be incorporated with the Polish ministry
of finance. A Customs union is to be established
between Russia and Poland.

The Government has offered the presidency of
the Bank of Poland to M. Alex. Laski, a partner
in the banking house of Froukel.

BERLIN, DEC. 1.

The National Zeitung of this evening says:—
" According to reliable information, Earl Russell
has submitted fresh propositions of mediation to
the Danish Government in reference to the affairs
of Schleswig-Holstein; and the. Danish Govern-
ment has already rejected these in addition to the
previous proposals."

SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 2.
The screw steamer Tartar, from Lisbon, has

arrived.
She brings two passengers, £1,460 in specie, and
2,336 packages of cargo, chiefly fruit.

LISBON, Nov. 27.
There is a probability of either a change or a
modification of the Ministry.
The Government is still engaged in vigorously
investigating the state of the Custom-house.
The King and Queen are residing at the Palace
of the Ajuda.
Her Majesty's ship St. George, with Prince
Alfred on board, has sailed for the Mediterranean.

Her Majesty's ships revenge, Warrior, Black
Prince, and Defence have left on a cruise in the
direction of Madeira.

The Federal sloop St. Louis arrived here on the
23d inst..

The Russian frigate Asstiaba arrived on the 24th
from Gibraltar.
The Belgian steamer Gustave Pastor sailed for
Rio on the 25th inst.
The weather has become very wet and stormy.

Trade is unusually dull, and all kinds of goods are
slow of sale. Money is scarce. Exchange on Lon-
don, 90 days, 53! ; Three per Cent. Portuguese,

471 to 471.

THE CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 2.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Ceylon, with the heavy portion of the above mails,
arrived off the Needles at 9.50 a.m.