The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-28 00:00:00

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FRAN CE.

The Emperor is expected in Paris to-dfly. He
will review troops at St. Omer on the 2,1 Sept.
The Siecle says the Empress will return to Paris
with the Emperor.
Tile Mora-telt?. contains an imperial decree regu-
latng the circumscriptions of the sixteen acade-
mies, which, according to the decree of the 14th of
June last, constitute the University of France.
It appears from the official documents collected
by the Minister of Marine that the number of men
serving, and liable to be called on to serve, in the
Prench navy, on the Ist April last, was 160,014.
On .the same day in 1851, it was 142,040 ; in 1852,
146,920 ; and in 1853, 152,812, showing au in-
crease in the last three years of 18,000 men. The
average annual increase from 1830 to 1840 was only
from 1,400 to 1,900.
The following private telegraphic despatches have
been received '

" BOMARSIIND, 21st.—In consequence of the great
damage done to the fortress of Bomar and by the artil-
lery, the allied generals and admirals have determined to
blow it up. General Baraguay d'Hilliers is still here.
The cholera prevails in the Aland Isles. General
Bodisco, who commanded the principal fort of Bomar-
sund, and the other officers, have been embarked for
France."

"LICDSJIND, 218 L—It is reported that several vessels
of the allied fleet have sailed for the fortress of Hangoe,
which commands the entrance of the Gulf of Finland."

" STOCKUOLI4, 22d.—The new Eng'ish ambassador
was received in private audience by the King of Sweden
yesterday. It is thought that matters of extreme im-
portance were discussed in this interview, and that the
result was favourable to the policy of the Western
Powers "

On miscellaneous matters connected with the
Eastern question some details of interest have
arrived from various quarters. A letter from
Bucharest says :

" A deputation left this place on the 10th, for Rust
chuk, to compliment Omer Pacha, and to invite him to
visit the capital of Wallachia. It consisted of the Minister
of Finance the Minister of State, and of another great
dignitary. 'Onarriving at Giurgevo, it was received with
all the usual honours by Halim Pacha, and the day after
Omer Pacha sent his own barge to convey it across the
Danube. Horses, splendidly decked out, were found wait-
ing for them when they landed, and they made a solemn
entrance into Rustchuk in the Oriental form. Omer Pacha
received them in his own residence in a friendly spirit.
Ile seemed to be exceedingly well-informed on the affairs
of the country, and said, amongst other things, • I know
that the country has greatly suffered from having to sup-
ply conveyances for the military. That shall no longer
be the case. The country will only have to supply the
temporary wants of our troops ; the rest that is necessary
we carry with u3.' On the 12th Omer Pacha paid a
visit to the deputation at Giurgevo. On leaving it he
said that be would go to Bucharest, and he added, I
would invite you, gentlemen, to remain longer with me,
, but I know that the country has need of you. Return
home, therefore, and tell your countrymen that they
may count with full confidence ou the grace of our most
gracious master the Sultan.'"
The Pays says :

"Our correspondent at Giurgevo gives us some details
full of inter* at on the entrance of the Turkish army into
the Pi incipalities. It is already known that the French
and Engh,ii pontonniers, with whom nothing is im-
possible, had thrown a bridge over the large arm of
the amtibe at Rustebuk. This bridge, a real chef-
d'ceuvre of military construction, is 1,495 yards in
length. The inauguration of it took place by Omer
Pacha, in person, with extraordinary- solemnity, which
must have made a profound impression on the minds of
this primitive people. At the tete du-pont a magni-
ficent triumphal arch, decked with the colours of France,
England, and Turkey, was constructed. The generalis-
simo arrived in grand uniform, wearing the grand cordon
and star of the Legion of Honour ; he was on a beauti-
ful black horse decked, with gold ornaments. Be was
followed by an immense staff, consisting of French, Eng-
lish, Turks, Austrians, and even Prussians. He went
over the whole bridge, which was lined on both sides by
English and French pontonniers. On the other side 24
pieces of cannon thundered a salute ; vast tents were
established ; and two sumptuous banquets were pre
Pared, one for 'officers, the other for soldiers. Turks,
French, and English fraternised all day glass in hand.
On three different occasions hurrahs were raised for the
Sultan, the Emperor Napoleon, and the Queen of Eng-
land ; and an excellent band of infantry played four
or five times the air of La Reine Hortense. "

Three per Cents. closed on Saturday at 73f. 40c.
for the end of the month ; the Four-and-a-Half
per Cents. at 99f. 95c. ; Orleans Railway Shares,
1,227 f. ; Rouen, 990 f. ; Havre, 606 f. ; Great
N ortbern, 850 f. ; Strasburg, 795 f.; New Shares,
630 f. ; Paris and Lyons, 967 f. 50c. ; Lyons and
the Mediterranean, 8711. ; Western of France,
651 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 625 f. 75c. ; Great
Central of France, 519 f. ; Lyons and Geneva,
514 f. ; Bank of Credit Mobilier, 726 f. 75c.
The French Three per Cents. were done on the
Boulevards yesterday at 73f. 50c. for the end of
the month.