The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-02 00:00:00

THE GREEK INSURRECTION.

A communication from Albania, dated Feb. 16,
says the Pacha of Janina has attacked and defeated
the Greek insurgents concentrated at Arta. The
rebels kept their ground but a short time, and then
fled. The Pacha could not pursue them effectually,
on account of the limited number of his troops,
which was only just sufficient to check the spread
of the insurrection towards Janina.

A letter from Athens, of Feb. 16, says the Greek
Government is very embarrassed, and it is feared
that the desertion of Greek soldiers to the insur-
gents will greatly increase. Those regiments,
whose fidelity can be depended on, have been
ordered to the frontiers, in order to prevent de-
serters crossing the boundary.
Advices from Orsova of the 18th ult., state that
Balim Pasha, commanding the Turkish troops in
the Dobrudscha, has been named commander-in-
Chief of the corps destined to operate against the
Greek insurgents. Halim Pasha is one of the most
distinguished officers in the Turkish service. He
commanded in Albania in 1851.
The Turks ►ere concentrating a considerable force
111 the Sandjak of Elbessen to succour the Pasha
of Janina.

FRANCE.
The senators and members of the Legislative
Body have received letters convoking them for to-
day at half-past twelve at the Tuileries.
The interment of the Abbo Lamennais took
place yesterday morning without the least disorder.
In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, his
body was carried straight to the cemetery, without
being taken to any church.
The funeral of Admiral Roussin was celebrated
yesterday with great pomp ; 12 battalions of in-
fantry, two squadrons of Gardes de Paris, one of
Chasseurs, and a battery of Artillery, escorted the
remains of the Admiral from the Madeleine to
Pere la Chaise.

The message of the Emperor is looked forward
to with great interest. This message will speak of
war as inevitable ; but in order in some degree to
relieve the public mind, it will announce th good
understanding existing between the four Powers,
and declare that their alliance will render the suc-
cess of the Powers certain, and the war short. The
message, it is believed, will congratulate the coun-
try on the patience and tranquillity with which it
has supported the distress caused by the high price
of corn ; and express a hope that the crisis is now
over, as there is every prospect of a good harvest
next season. The departure of Prince Napoleon
will be announced ; and the Emperor will close his
by stAtinc, that Frqnce nit triumph when
she draws the sword in the defence of religion and
civilisation.
Marshal Vaillant is to be the new Minister of

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War, in place of Marshal de St. Arnaud, who has
been appointed commander-in-chief of the expedi-
tionary army to Turkey. The appointment is in
every respect a good one, Marshal Vaillant being
one of the best officers and administrators in the
French service.

The news that the English and French Govern-
ments have formally summoned Russia to evacuate
the Danubian principalities created a great sensa-
tion yesterday, and produced a considerable fall at
the Bourse. It appears that the Prussian and
Austrian Governments, though adhering to the
ultimatum of the other Powers, will not declare
war on the rejection of the summons.
Yesterday being settling day at the Bourse there
was not much business transacted, except in liqui-
dating the differences for last month. The Three
per Cents. opened at 68f. 5c., and fell to 67f.
15c., at which they closed for the end of the month.
The only cause assigned for this serious fall is that
the speculators for a rise have purchased more
stock than they are prepared to receive. The Four-
and-a-Half per Cents. closed at 96f. 50c. ; Orleans
Railway Shares, 1,090 f. ; Rouen, 875 f. ; Havre,
445 f. ; Great Northern, 737 f. 50c. ; Paris and
Strasburg, 720 f. ; Ditto, New Shares, 750 f.; Paris
and Lyons, 812 f. 50c. ; Lyons to the Mediter-
ranean, 670 f. ; Western of France, 585 f. ; Bor-
deaux and Cette, 535 f. ; Great Central, 435 f. ;
Lyons and Geneva, 450 f. ; Shares of the Bank of
Credit Mobilier, 587 f.