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

Malta, and that they only waited the arrival of
Lor itag ,
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 to-day for
Marseilles. His Royal Highness stays over to-
Light iu order to be present at the fete given by
the Empress at the Elysee.
On Sunday the Imperial carriages were in attend-
aQe at the Embassy, with post-horses to convey
the Duke of Cambridge and suite to visit
the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. On. arriving
hap were received by a guard of honour, and, after
going over the galleries awl apartments, went to
ef:i the playing of the Grand Waterworks, which
had been especially ordered for the occasion. Dur-
IN the visit the bands of the different regiments in
rqrison struck up " God save the Queen !" which
received with cries of " Vive l'Empereur !"
i:iVivent les Anglais !" by the multitudes assem-
'6l- In the evening, the illustrious party dined
11'0 their Majesties at the Palace of the Tuileries.
We have already mentioned that Prince Napo-
ire was present at- a grand banquet given to him
by municipal body of Marseilles; the journals
`of that city now furnish us with a detailed account
°I the affair. The banquet took place in the grande
Mlle on the first floor of the Hotel de Ville, which
71,8-8 handsomely fitted u for the occasion. The
eit'lgy was represented Icy the Bishop of Marseilles,
844 the Archbishop of Aix, and Mr. Turnbull, the
Elfish consul, represented the whole consular
.
f Marseilles, as being the oldest member of
41' At the dessert General Rostolau rose, and Pro-
followinged the health of the Emperor in the following
terms

" Gentlemen—l have the hor our to propose the
osaltii of the Emperer. After having saved France
fromanarchy, his Majesty will also by his genius know
o effect the triumph of the cause of European civi-
taation. which we are going to defend in the East. The
rstriptror finds a guarantee of success in the devotedness
°f the army, the t ntliusiastn of which calls to mind that
Smog.
the -soldiers of Austerlitz. of Eylau, Friedland,
zaiot rsko, and Moscow. Like tent, the soldiers of
our young army, in -.flitch the Imperial Prince has de-
manded the post nearest to the enemy, will know how
byA their disciplion ara7 their courage to bring victory to
heir standard, a rawly so rich in souvenirs gloriuus for
France. Vive impereur I" •
The toast was drunk with the loudest applause,
and amidst reiterated cries of "Vive i'Empereur !"
• lionnor, as the mayor ad interim, then rose,
44,14 in the name of the city of Marseilles, proposed
w.le health of the illustrious visitor, prefacing it
with the following speech :
"Mon,eigneur—When, after forty years of general
peace,F France finds herself compe!led to draw her va-
nt mord from the scabbard, your Highness solicited
tiba"Eruperor in a letter which will remain as an historical
, aaitiment, the past of danger and of rlory assigtie 1 to
Tll by your wime and your title of French Prince.
hat, Nio,:seigileur. was a noble inspiration. for toe war
to Which you are about to be en.._;aved is stamped with
d a double seal of justice and licnour. It is not un-
ertaken with a view to conquest, but for preservation
4.1f0r peace. The exis' ence of the Ottoman empire is
tallyet:l2 important to all the Great Powers, and to pro-
f against
Moscovite mbitotimaint aon, which
the has
balanccoveted it
two centuries, a
is e of
!?,°,ver of the great European faintly, and to secure the
race of the world. France and England, those two
each of the column of modern civdisation have, for this
tettlerous undertaking, united their arms, which have
ell 80 long divided. Thanks to their alliance, never
0
etild more resources have been placed at the service of a
i&eater cause. Success cannot be doubtful. We are proud,
votiaeigneur, on account of France, and of yourself, at
:1,6 Part which you are called on to take in this new
118aclet Marseilles, which has always been united by
01 one
p relations with the East, can appreciate the im-
inanoe of such a mission better than any other place.
Ore than any other it will therefore accompany you
WithNikitB wishes, and surround you with its warmest syni-
-I.4""leat Prince, in this mysterious East, to waich
t 4POleOn I. felt limself invincibly impelled half a cen-
itiP; ago, your name, already so glorious, will ad, rn
elf with a glory which will be personal to you, and
IV Will thus acquire fresh' claims to the affection and
e Pride of France— Vive le Prince Napoleon !"
10A loud and unanimous burst of enthusiasm fol-
lowed this speech, and the toast was drunk with
loud
repetitions of the concluding exclamation.
tke prince, who appeared to be deeply affected at
"18 Warm expression of sympathy, rose and said :
b"I thank the Msyor of Marseilles for the toast he
illst given. In demanding tram the Emperor the
000 r of sharing in the dangers and labours of the
4r
113'''of the East, I have done what every other French
moldier would have done in my place ; my duty, and
Nothing more. For those whom the will of the people
bas Placed nearest the Throne, there is a right which I
mallp always claim—that of being among the first sons
h'`q Prance who shall defend her influence, her right, her
,c4lour, and her national independence. The sympa-
4Vetie words which I have just heard prove that you
'are understood the feelings which inspired me in
ad: dressing myself to my cousin the Emperor. It is
'4lPossible for any person to foresee the political re-
!tilt of the war which is about to commence. But
1
11r, glory and our interests are in good handworthily
Let
"s °aye confidence in him who has hitherto so
V skilfully conducted all this dif9cult affair of the
Mt. What is certain is, that if our arms and those of
oar allies triumph, new and extensive markets will be
ZPened for this great commarcial city. The Black Sea,
eitaerto almost closed, will become a sea open to ,the
:lll:fierce of the west. The Ottoman empire strengthened,
no longer fearing an ambitious and suspicious neigh-
etitur, may develope all her immense resources and freely
411er on the path of progress. This is what wa may be
?Wed to hope for, and it is what I wished to point
.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. t
1
Propose as a toast, ' A la vibe de Marseillts.'
to conclusion of this speech was followed with
'l4 cries of " Vive le Prince Napoleon !"
Public securities and railway shares experienced
yesterday a slight improvement. The Three per
Cents, St.
th7lltl. closed at 63f. 35c. for the end of the month ; st
te Pour-and-a-Half per Cents. at 89f. 75c. ; and 25
h
New Loan at 64f. 25c. ; Orleans Railway
gSt.
rea, 1,055 f. ; Rouen, 815 f. ; Havre, 410 f. ; 20
I,_at Northern, 730 f.; Strasburg, 715 f. ; New st.
Liar
-es> 528 f. 75c. ; Paris to Lyons, 792 f. 50c. ; 15
Prance,
to the Mediterranean, 650 f. ; Western of
550 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 502 f. 50c ; 61
MoCentral of France, 400 f. ; Bank of Credit 61
'lobilier, 480 f. 3

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