The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-18 00:00:00

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Malta, and that they only waited the arrival of
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Lord Raglan.
The Golden Fleece had returned from Gallipoli,
and it was expected that the Guards would embark
in her for the East.
The Duke of Cambridge leaves Paris tb-day for
Marseilles. His Royal- Highness stays over to-
night in order to be present at the fete given by
the Empress at the Ely.ee.
On Sunday the Imperial carriages were in attend-.
ante at the Embassy, with poet-horses convey
the Duke of Cambridge and suite to visit-
the Palace and Gardens of Versailles: On arriving
they were received by a guard of honour, and, after
going over the galleries and apartments, went to
see the playing of the Grand Waterworks, which
bad been especially ordered for the occasion. Dur-
ing_ the visit the bands of.the different regiments in
garrison struck up " God save the "Queen'!'' which •
Was received with cries of "Vive l'Empereur !"
Vivent les Anglais 1" by the multitudes assem-
bled. In the evening, the illustrious party dined
With their Majesties at the Palace of the Tuileries.
We have already mentioned that Prince Napo-
leon was present at a grand banquet given to him
by the municipal body of Marseilles ; the journals
of that city now furnish us with a detailed account
of the affair. The banquet took place in the grande
Salle ou the first floor of the Hertel de Ville, which
Aps handsomely fitted up for the occasion. The
clergy was represented by the Bishop of Marseilles
and the Archbishop ofaix, and Mr. Turnbull, the
consul, represented the whole consular
body c f Marseilles, as being the oldest member of
it. At the dessert General Rostolan rose, and pro-
posed the health of. the Emperor in- the following
tents :4-- •
" Gentlemen—l -have the honour to propose the
health of the Emperor. After having saved France
from anarchy; his Majesty will also-by his genius know
liow to effect the triumph of the cause of European civi-
liiation, which we are going to defend in the East. The
Xmptror finds a guarantee of success in the devotedness
of the army, the enthusiasm of which calls to mind that
of the soldiers of Austerlitz, of Eylau, Friedland,
Smote redo, and Moscow. Like them, the soldiers of
our young army, in which 1' Imperial Prince has dee
Mended the post nearest tov lie enemy, will know how
by their discipline and their courage to bring victory to
their standard; a'rdady to rich in souvenirs glorious for
/reance. Vive t' trizpereur I"
'The toast was drunk with the loudest applause,
....and amidst reiterated cries of " Vive l'Empereur !"
g. Honnor, as the mayor ad interim, then rose,
and in the name of the city of Marseilles, proposed
the health of the illustrious visitor, prefacing it
With-the following speech
Monseigneur—When, after forty years of general
Peace, France finds herself compelled to draw her va-
liant sword from the scabbard, your Highness solicited
the Emperor, in a letter which will remain as an historical
Monument, the post of danger and of glory assigned to
Sou by your same and your
,title of French Prince.
That, Monseigneur, was a noble inspiration, for the war
14 which you are about to be engaged is stamped with
the double seal of justice and' honour. It is not un-
dertaken with a view to conquest, but for preservation
and for peace. The existence of the Ottoman empire is
equally important to all the Great Powers, and to pro-
tect it against Moscovite ambition, which has coveted it
fotthe last two centuries, is to maintain the balance of
Power of the great European family, and to secure the
Peace of the world. France and England, those two
needs of the column of modern civiisation have, for this
enerous undertaking, united their anus, which have
peen so long divided. Thanks to their alliance,• never
oeuld more resources have been placed at the service of a
greater cause.. SucCess cannot be doubtful. We are proud,
Monseigneur, on account of France, and of yourself, at
t/lepart which yeei are called on to take in this new
crusade. Marseilles, which has always been united by
Close relations with the East, can appreciate the Mt-
tt2rtance of such a mission 'better than any other place.
More than any other it will therefore accompany yuu
with its wishes, and-surround you with its warmest qui-
thies. Prince, in this mysterious East, to which
Napoleon I. felt himself inviticiby impelled half a cen-
§rY ago, your name, already so glorious, 'will adorn
Itself with a glory which will be personal to you, and
you, will thus acquire fresh claims to the affection and
The pride of France— Vive le Prince Napoleon !"
A. loud and unanimous burst of enthusiasm fol-
lowed this speech, and the toast was drunk with
loud repetitions of the concluding exclamation.
The prince, who appeared to be deeply affected at
this warm expression of sympathy, rose and said
"I thank the Mayor of Marseilles for the toast he
his just given. in demanding from the Emperor the
honour of shoring in the dangers and labours of the
army of the East, I have done what every other French
soldier would have done in my place • my duty, and
nothing more. For those whom the will of the people
has placed, nearest the Throne, there is a right which I
shall always claim—that of being among the first sons
of' France who shall defend her influence, her right, her
honour, and her national independence. The sympa-
thetic words which I have just_heerd- prove that you
have understood the feelings which inspired me in
addressing myself to my cousin the Emperor. It is
impossible for any person to foresee the political re-
sult of the war which is about to commence. But
our glory and our interests are in good hands. Let
Ile have confidence in him who has hitherto so worthily
and skilfully conducted all this difFcult affair of the
But. What is certain is, that if our arms and those of
oar•alliestriumph, new and extensive markets will be
Opened for this great commercial city. The Black Sea,
hitherto almost closed, will become a sea open to the
commerce of the west. The Ottoman empire strengthened,
and no longer fearing an ambitious and suspicious neigh-
b°l-iie may develops all her immense resources and freely
enter on the path of progress. This is what we may be
allowed to hope for, and it is what I wished to point
nut in order to prove to you all the advantages which
Marseilles may derive from this war against Russia.
Your interests are, therein, e, identical with your duties.
I propose as a toast, Ala vibe de Marseille B. "
The conclusion of this speech was followed with
loud cries of " Vive le Prince Napoleon !"
Public securities and railway shares experienced
testerday a slight improvement. The Three per g.
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, 44.Thyons to the Mediterranean, 650 f. ; Western of
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Great Central of France, 400 f. ;. Bank of Credit 64
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