The Sun.
London, England, 1854-11-03 00:00:00

EGYPT

A letter from Alexandria, of the 21st ult.,
says :—" The European "residents here were yester-
day greatly afflicted on learning that the Viceroy
immediately
left indisposed. The royal physicians
left for Diametta, where Said Pacha is staying. It
is hoped that his indisposition is not serious. His
Highness was expected on the 26th to preside over
a ball to be given by him to the principal Europeans,
but this fete has now been postponed until further
orders. It appears that a band of European refugees
had determined to pillage the houses of the princi-
pal inhabitants, whilst the latter were at the fete ;
but the plot was discovered, and the conspirttors
have been arrested. Six thousand Egyptian troops
left this place on the 18th for Constantinople. To
fill up the void caused by the departure of these
troops, the Government has determined on forming
f. national guard for the service of the town. The
lower classes do not understand this mer.sure, and
disapprove highly of it ; and accordingly a great
number of persons secret themselves to escape en-
rolment. The Viceroy has decreed a new tax of
ten per cent. on the revenues arising from the
estates possessed by the officers and dignitaries of
the Court of Abbas Pacha. The Nile is falling,
and the season is becoming cold and unhealthy.
The prices of our productions keep up, freights re-
maining moderate."

THE PENINSULAR MAIL.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY MORNING.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Madrid has arrived with the Peninsular
mails. By her we have dates from Gibraltar to
the 24th ult., Cadiz 25, Lisbon 29, Oporto 30, and
and Vigo 31.

The Madrid has on board 33 passengers, 29,3961.
in specie, and a full cargo of eggs, wine, lemons,
almonds, &c.
Lisbon letters are almost void of interest, and
nothing is expected to take place worthy of note
until the meeting of the Cortes in January. The
new tariff had come into operation.
Exchange on London for bills at 90 days, 58 ;
ditto 30 days, 54i ; Inscriptions, 38.

THE ORIENTAL BANS.—This bank have notified the
payment of a half-yearly dividend at the rate of 10 per
cent. per annum, free of income-tax.
MR. SUITH O'BRIEN. Among the passengers between
Malta and Gibraltar by the Candia, which has just ar-
rived home with the Indian mail, was Mr. Smith O'Brien,
returned from transportation. He arrived from Austra-
lia via Madras. He was a first-class passenger on board
the Candia, and entered into familiar conversation with
those on board on every topic except politics. He looked
careworn. He was obliged to leave the Candia at Gib-
raltar, as he is prohibited, by the terms of his pardon,
from visiting the United Kingdom. It was believed
that he purposed visiting some part of Italy. He ap-
peared sad on leaving the steamer ; and, while wishing
good bye to those who were bound for England, he re-
marked that he scarcely knew what countryman to call
himself.

THE RUSSIAN TRADE THROUGH PRussrA.—ln reply
to several merchants of Dundee, who wrote Lord Claren-
don requesting information as to the course which will
he taken with regard to the importation into the United
Kingdom of Russian produce through Prussian ports,
Lord Wodehouse intimates " that this important subject
is under the consideration of her Majesty's Government,
and that no unnecessary delay will take place in coming
to a decision upon it."—Scotsman.
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authorities of Marseilles have now commenced to
issue cle3n bills of health to vessels leaving that port.
The quarantine of fifteen days lately imposed at Malta,
on arrivals from Marseilles, will therefore be abolished,
and passengers for India, &c., by the overland route will
be again enabled to proceed via Marseilles.
ENGLISH PROMOTIONs.—It is rumoured that Mr.
Crampton, her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Washing-
ton, will receive a knightly decoration on the successful
issue of the reciprocity treaty. We could whisper to
the British Government the names of other functionaries
in the United States to whom the reward of promotion
or honour is due, and whose universal popularity has
been acquired by just appreciation of the country where
they reside, no less than by their efforts to forward the
real interests of their own international harmony and
good will.—New Yok Democrat.

VALE OF WHITE HORSE HIINT.—CIub hunting has
been carried on for some weeks in good earnest, and the
regular season is now on the eve of commencement. The
noble master and huntsman, Lord Gifford, is at his post;
and the :ate master, Mr. Villehois, has already taken up
his old quarters, ready to begin.
LIBERTY GOLD MINING COMPANY.—A meeting of
the Liberty (Virginia) Gold Mining Company took
place yesterday, when the question of raising further
funds was brought forward. It is stated that the total
of outstanding debts and liabilities is 9,5501., and that
3,5001. will be immediately required to relieva the pro,.
perty and works from American attachments. Al-
though a considerable amount has been expended in
improvements, the operations are only beginning to pro-
duce a return ; but it is asserted that with careful
management the prospects are encouraging. The pur-
chase of the property cost about 50,0001. and, although
the recent pressure in the United States has affected all
descriptions of undertakings, its value in the locality
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sated to be 30,000/. After a lengthened discussion, in
which general retrenchment was recommended, it was
ultimately agreed to raise about 5,0001. by means of
shares and debentures, and to despatch an independent
person to inspect and report upon the mine.