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

SW* and that they only waited the arrival of
Lord Ra‘,.; lan.
The Golden Fleece had returned from Gallipoli,
and it was expected that the Guards would embark
in her for the Eitst.
The Duke of Cambridge leaves Paris to-day for ,
Marseilles. His Royal Highness stays over to-
night iu order to be present at the fete given by shr.
the Empress at the Ely see.
On Sunday the Imperial carriages were in attend-
• ante at the Embassy, with post-horses to convey S•
I.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge and suite to visit 20
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-
jug 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 !" by the multitudes , assem-
hied. 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 on the first floor of the Hotel de Ville, which
'158.3 haudsoniely fitted up for the occasion. The
clergy was represented by the Bishop of Marseilles
and the Archbishop of Aix, and Mr. Turnbull, the
English consul, represented the whole consular
body cf Marseilles, as being • the oldest member of
it. At the dessert General Rostolau rose, and pro-
' Posed the health of the Emperor in the following
terms
" Gentlemen—l have the honour to propose the
health of the Euperer. After havir'es saved France
from anarchy, his Majesty wid also by his genius know
how to effect the triumph of the cause of European civi-
lisation, which we are going to defend in the East. The
Emperor 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,
• Smol-usko, and Moscow. Like them, the soldiers of
our young army, in which the Imperial Prince has de-
manded the post nearest to the enemy, will know how
by their discipline and their courage to bring victory to
their standard, a'ready so rich in souvenirs glorious for
• rratice. Vive 1' limpareur I" '
The toast was drunk with the loudest applause,
and amidst reiterated cries of " Vivo l'Empereur !"
M. 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
Yon by your lame and your title of French Prince.
That, Monseigneur, was a noble inspiration, for the war
in which you are about to be engaged is stamped with
the double seal of justice and honour. It is not nn-
' 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
• forthe 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
heads of the column of modern ciiiisation have, for this
generous undertaking, united their arms, which have
been so long divided. Thanks to their alliance, never
could more resources have been placed at the service of a
&Treater cause. Success cannot be doubtful. We are proud,
. 4onseigneur, on account of Fra, and of yourself, at
the part which you are called ncet
on o take in this new
Crusade. Marseilles, which has always been united by,
dose relations with the East, can appreciate the ha-
t2rtance of such a mission better than any other place.
• Ore than any other it will therefore accompany you
with its wishes, and surround you with its warmest sym-
pathies. Prince, in this mysterious East, to which
Napoleon I. felt himself in impelled half a cen-
tury 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
has just given. In demanding from the Emperor the
honour of sharing 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 herd prove that you
have understood the feelings which inspired me in
-addressing myself to my cousin the Emperor, It is
irOpossible 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
' us have confidence in him who has hitherto so worthily
and skilfully conducted all this difficult affair of the
• -Last. What is certain is, that if our arms and those of
'our allies triumph, new and extensive mark-ts 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-
bour, may develope 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
out in order to prove to you all the advantages which
Marseilles may derive from this war against Russia.
Your interests are, therefore, identical with your duties.
propose as a toast, Ala vibe de "
The conclusion of this speech was followed with
loud cries of " Vive le Prince Napoleon l"
Public securities and railway shares experienced
Yesterday a slight improvement. The Three per
Cents. closed at 63f. 35c. for the end of the month ;
the Four-and-a-Ralf per Cents. at 89f. 75c. ; and
• .the New Loan at 64f. 25c: ; Orleans Railway
hares, 1,055 f. ; Rouen, 815 f. ; 'Havre, 410 f. ;
Great Northern,
,730 f. ; Strasburg, '7lsf. ; New
Shares, 528 f. 75c. ; Paris to Lyons, 792 f. 50c. ;
14Yons to the Mediterranean, 650 f. ; Western of
France, 550 f. ; Bordeaux and Oette, 502 f. 50c ;
Great Central of France, 400 f. ; Bank of Credit
-480 f.