The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-20 00:00:00

FRANCE.

The Moniteur announces that .the Emperor• left
Paris yesterday for Bordeaux, to meet the Em-
press. He was accompanied by General Espinasse
and Colonel Fleury, his aides-de-camp ; and by
Baron de Menneval, one of his officiers d'ordon
nance.

An Imperial decree, dated the 29th ult.) inserted
in the Monitetvr, organises, on military bases, the
functionaries of military justice, and fixes their re-
spective ranks, duties, pay, &c.
The Three per Cents. opened yesterday at 74f.
35c., rose to 74f. 75c., and closed at 74f. 70c. for-
the end of the month ; the Four-and-Half per
Cents., at 98f. 30c. ; and the New Loan, at 74f.
50c. ; Orleans Railway Shares, 1,240 f. ; Rouen,
9721. 50c. ; Havre, 590 f. ; Great Northern, 8621.
50c.; Strasburg, 817 f. 50c. ; New Shares, 642 f.
5%. ; Paris and Lyons, 990 f. ; Lyons and the Me-
diterranean, 8651. ; Western of France, 672 f. 50c. ;
Bordeaux and Cette, 618 f. 75c. ; Great Central of
France 520 f. ; Lyons and Geneva, 541 f. 250. ;
Bank of Credit Mobilier, 738 f. 75c.

T_HE REGAL OF THE RUSSIAN AMBO-
SADO.R FROM VIENNA.

The Debits of yesterday, in a very long notice of
the recal of the Russian Ambassador, M. de .MoYen-
dorff, from Vienna, communicates some informa-
tion, which explains the cause of his recal, and at
the same time clears up certain p iuts of the
Eastern question which were involved in doubt
When M. de Meyendorff arrived at Vienna, at the
end of 1850, the remembrance of the services which Russia
had rendered to Austria was still fresh, arid altnough the
Prince de Schwartzenberg, the Prime Minister, showed
a wish more than once to avail himself of the first op-
portunity of withdrawing Austria from the influence of
the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh, and made use of that
remark which has been so often repeated—' The
moment is not far distant when Austria will astonish
the world by the grandeur of her ingratitude,' the rela-
tions were friendly because the Minister of the Empe-
ror Nicholas knew that he could rely on the good will
of the Emperor Francis Joseph, and on the co-operation
of Prince de Metternich, whose feelings were in
general
rather unfavourable to Prince de Sekwartzenberg. The
death of this minister strengthened the credit of M. de
Meyendorff, not only because he had no longer to de-
fend himself against a constant and always dangerous
ill will, but also because he was connected by a close
family alliance to the new Minister of Foreign Affairs,
M.. de Meyendorff having married Mlle. de Buol-
Schauenstein, sister of the new minister. No one at
that time foresaw the conflict which was soon to break
out at Constantinople, and to lead Europe into the com-
plications of war. As soon as Russia raised the formi-
dable questions by which the whole of Europe is
excited, M. de Meyendorff applied himself to draw
the alliance of the three Courts wore close, and to secure
at least the neutrality of Austria and Prussia under
all possible eventualities. He thought he had succeeded,
and he did not hesitate to answer for his success to his
sovereign on his own personal guarantee. The Emperor
Nicholas asked no more, and in fact that neutrality was
sufßcient'for him, because he received a letter from Lon-
don at the same time, which said that there was no
reason for him to feel any uneasiness about an alliance
between France and England, as it was an impossibility,
and no one would listen to it. About this same time
M. de Meyendorff was called to St. Petersburg, the
Emperor wishing to have personal communication with
him. This was the moment when he was in the highest
favour ; and the Emperor testified such great satisfaction
and such unlimited confidence in him that some alarm
was felt for M. de Nesselrode. The old Russian nobility
felt irritated, and took part with the old Chancellor.
What were the real designs of the Emperor of Russia in
1853 ? That is a point which it would be very important
to clear up. M. de Meyendorff certainly knew them,
and doubtless he thought so when he wrote to his
friends in Paris London, and Berlin—' Ido not pre-
tend to prophesy, but I think I may say that the general
peace of Europe will not last a year, and that before,
that time has expired we shall witness great events.
M. de Meyendorff returned to Vienna, where he found
that great changes had taken place, and he explained
himself to Prince de Metternich on the subject. Take
care,' said the old chancellor to him; from what I have
just heard I understand that your Emperor wishes to
proceed to great lengths against Turkey; let him reflect
on what he is about, and let him consider that the
moment is not opportune for battering that govern-
ment in breach. Be assured that if he does not let
the East remain quiet, the face of things will
change throughout all Europe, and I would not
answer for any thing.' I regret to tell you,' re-
phed M. de Meyendorff, that the Emperor FOS
things in quite a different light ; and the instructions
which he has given to me compel me to press you.
to take a decisive part.' Well, then,' said M. de
:Vletternich, I tell you beforehand that I cannot con-
scientiously remain silent under such grave circumstances,
and that I shall warn the Emperor my master. Ere
will not follow you in the path into which you wish to
lead him ; he will not follow you in it because be can-
not do so, and your sovereign, you may believe me, will, '
iu the end find himself isolated in the midst of Europe.
A few days after this conversation, which was much
talked of at all the Courts of Germany, the Emperor of
Austria wrote an autograph letter to the Emperor
Nicholas (June, 1853), in which he said, 'that he would
leave in his hands all that it was necessary to do at
Constantinople ; that he approved of it
all before
hand, and that he would hold himself in readiness
for all.' This was a great triumph for M. de Mer
endorff, but it was an ephemeral one, which vlag
to be followed by a great fall. In fact, a reserved
despatch was soon after received at Berlin and in
London, in which M. Buol expressly declared that if the
Emperor Nicholas made war ou Turkey, Austria would
not second him. M. -de Buol, moreover, in defining and
in limiting the neutrality of Austria allowed the case to
bs seen at which that neutrality would cease. This was
the result of the inspirations of M. de Metternich. Al-
de Meyendorff had therefore deceived himself, and the
error of judgment was shown more and more every day
by events ; the mission of Count Orloff gave him the last
blow. The object of that mission has been frequently
mentioned, but it might have been added that the Rus-
sian envoy was also charged to make direct and personal
representations to the Emperor Francis Joseph as to some
of his Ministers, and to advise their removal. The Em-
peror Nicholas thought he had more particularly to
complain of AL de Buol, to whom he attributed some
old feelings of resentment, he having filled the functions
of Austrian Minister at St. Petersburg. It is stated that
in delivering his letters of credence to the Emperor
Nicholas he made a speech, in which he used the expreg-
sion---` sent by his government'—' charged by his go-
vernment'—=when the Emperor interrupted him rather
roughly by saying, Speak of the Emperor, your master,
sir; I only know him ; I know nothing of your govern-
ment.' Count Orloff failed, but he learnt from the
mouth of M. de Metternich himself that M. de Meyen-
dorff had been warned when there was yet time, and
that if he had thought proper he could have informed his
Emperor, who would not then perhaps have so impru-
dently involved himself. Nothing more was wanting for
the enemies of M. de Meyendorff, and his recall was
decided on. Prince Gortschakoff, his successor, belongs
to the Russian party : -the German party of St. Peters-
burg has been vanquished in the person of 31. de
Meyendorff."

FIRE AT THE BEDDINGTON FLOUR MILLS.—A fire
brake out yesterday in the flour mills occupied by Mr.
Ashby, known as the Wallington Mills, near Beddington,
by which the extensive buildings and an immense quan-
tity of corn were entirely destroyed. There was an ab-
sence of fire-engines, or, in all probability, the ravages
of the fire might have been stayed. It is a singular
fact, that although Croydon is only from two to three
miles distant, the West of England and Brigade engines
from London, each drawn by two horses, arrived at the
scene of desolation before that from Croydon reached the
ground. They all arrived too late to be of any service,
and the premises were wholly destroyed. The loss is
said to be very great, but it is partially covered by an
insurance in the County Fire Office.
THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.—The second week in
OCtober is the time chosen by the Evangelical Alliance
for the next Annual C.mference in London. The lead-
in, k übject of the ensuing assembly is to be the Union
of Curistians in the Prosecution of Missionary WpFk 11,
heathen Lands.

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