The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-06 00:00:00

these were let down to allow of ships going out,
but they prevent any from entering the river. We
have just received intelligence of an important en-
gagement at Turtukai on the Danube, in which the
Russians, attempting to cross, were driven back.
Another attack is expected in a different place, and
Omer Pacha says he is prepared for them. We: have
not the details, but it seems that Omer Pacha is
well informed of the movements of the enemy,
since he travelled from a distant part of the camp
to be present at the engagement."

THE WAR IN ASIA.
A letter dated Erzeroum, Feb. 27, says—" From
Kars we have nothing new. Typhus, if not on the
increase, still ravages the army, and snatches away
daily from fifteen to twenty victims. The troops.
were suffering greatly from sickness and want of
food, but, as my correspondence will show, active
relief is at hand ; fresh troops are approaching ;
the detestable and detested Ahniet Pacha is dis-

missed from the command-in-chief, and Zarif Pacha,
the new generalissimo, will inspire the discouraged
soldiers with his energy and courage. The last
mail from Kars was nearly lost under the fol-
lowing circumstances : The messenger's horse
arrived here without a rider, and instantly men
were despatched to discover the cause. After a

long search the letter-bags were found, partly em-
bedded in the snow. On proceeding a short dis-
tance a man's heavy winter cloak was discovered
in the same state—further on, a coat—then a vest •
—and finally the body, half undressed, of the un-
happy messenger was seen, clinging with stiffened
arms to a post. It would appear that, lost in the
drift, the poor fellow had dismounted or had been
thrown, and, totally bewildered, had fled wildly
forwards—then, embarrassed by the weight of his
clothes, had cast them off, and met his un-
timely fate. Haireddin Pacha, the general sent
with full powers by the Porte to examine
into the state of matters at Kars and the neigh-
bourhood, was much vexed at the neglectful
way in which public business was carried
on here. Ho was greatly annoyed either
with the incapacity or the indolence displayed by
most of the high functionaries. His excellency
assembled them all, and point-blank reproached.
each one with his faults, and blamed him
severely for his want of p ttriotism. This step,
while it pleased and encouraged the population and.
soldiery, has deeply humiliated the officials, who -
will not neglect the first opportunity for avenging
their wounded pride that may present itself.
The elevated rank and power of Haireddin pre-
vent their showing openly the extent of their feel-
ings. Immediat Ay on his arrival Haireddin
Pacha assembled in council all the local authori-
ties,• and laid before them a list of the wants of
the army with regard to provisions, and he de-
manded the immediate collection of supplies for
seven months, which would last until the next
September harvest. This province alone would.
find it impossible to meet that demand ; conse-
quently the deficiency will be made up front Sivas,
Tokat, Diarbekir, and other districts. The supplies
he demanded, besides wheat, barley, and rice, were
beef, mutton, dried beans, butter, candles, olive
oil, linseed oil, salt, pepper, and straw—in fact,
everything that can be obtained. Haireddin was
surprised to find the military here (what will be his
surprise at Kars ?) so ill-provided for in bedding and
other necessaries, but he spoke encouragingly to the
men, promised to do his utmost to lessen their

wants, an", as I have described in another place,
gave theku one month's pay on account. The
bankers to whom be applied for a loan were

secretly persuaded by the comptroller (one of the
officials he had reprimanded) to refuse ; that offi-
cial telling them, as a secret, that peace would
soon he declared, and they would lose their money.
The bankers offered to advance Haireddin Fade ,
on his own acceptance, 1,0001., which he indig-
nantly declined. Provisions are daily arriving,
and are sent on to Kars. Some snow ploughs, on
the Norwegian model, are being made, in order to
open the roads and facilitate the arrival of
provisions, ammunition, and cannon, which are
expected. Five heavy twenty-four pounders are
now lying outside the town in the snow, and
in order to send them on to Kars, soma
heavy sledges are being constructed. Orders have
been sent to all parts of the province for supplies,
and we may hope that shortly the troops will ex-
perience no further want. On his arrival at Kars,
Haireddin Pacha will form a medjlis (council) of
all the best officers, and according to their deci-
sion he will compel Ahmet Pacha to act. Ahmet
Pacha, though dismissed from the command-in-
chief, retains his grade until the arrival of
his successor, and some weeks will expire be-
fore Ismael Pacha can be expected. In the
meantime the presence of Haireddin Pacha
will keep the ivionduct of Ahmet in check. The
powers entrusted to Haireddin Pacha are most
extensive, and will be wielded with ability and
energy by him. Orders are about to be issued to
the villages between this and Kars, that nothing
shall be supplied to troops or fficers passing
through without payment. The heads of the vil-
lages will also be ordered to send in petitions, show- .
ing by whom they have hitherto been maltreate(l,
so as to enable the authorities to redress their
wrongs. Haireddin Pacha started from here on
Monday, the 20th inst., for Kars. He was accom-
panied by the two Polish pashas and many Polish
and other foreign officers. These will be welcomed
by the army, who have lost all respect for their Ilar
Live commanders, and pray for foreign officers."

FRANCE.
The Moniteur, of this day (Thursday), all"
nolinces that the Emperor yesterday received M.
de Hubner, the Austrian envoy, who presented &
letter from his Sovereign.
The Moniteltr also contains the following
"The report has been spread that it was the inten-
tion of the Government to make a new levy
of 100,6G0
men. The report is not exact. It is true that the GO-
vernment present to-day to the Legislative A,sembly
project of law for increasing the contingent of the class
of 1853. Every one will undentand, that, under the
present circumstances, such a measure is directed by pre-
dence, and that it was necessary to take it before a revision
of the Council. But everything leads to believe that
notable part of this effective force will remain at homeras
belonging
to the reserve. The only-object of the
present project is, in reality, to give the Government
the faculty of disposing of this contingent in the case,
little prob Able, that Vie honour and interests of France
should imperiously demand it."
It appears that the Emperor of the Fvench ass
written an autograph letter to the Emperor of
Austria, in which he calls on him to declare what
part he means to take in the war with Russia.
The mayors of the towns in the department of:
the Drome have received notice from the Minister
of War to prepare accommodation for 25,000 or
30,000 troops, who are to.forna an army of obser-
vation on the Italian frontier.
The Emperor and Empress honoured the Vau-
deville theatre with their presence on Tuesday
night.
The Emperor has received a letter from the
Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar announcing the birth
of a Princess.
The Courrier du Havre says :
" The War-office in England has caused inqui-
ries to be made here as to the number of horses
which could be conveyed every day to Paris by
railway. It appears that the railway has boxes
for 60 horses, but as they must be brought back
from Paris, the departures could only take place,
every two days. It is possible that the English
Administration will divide the cavalry for the East
into several detachments, some of which will pass
by Dunkirk, others by Calais, and others bf
Havre."

Letters from Hayti to the Ilth ult. state thr.6
the Emperor Faustin I. had addressed a procla-
mation to the people and the army, dated the 10thy
announcing that the differences between his Go-
vernment and that of France had been satisfactorily
arranged. This proclamation does not say what,
the differences were, nor how they were settled ;
but, according to the letters, France had demanded
a pecuniary indemnity
which the Haytian Govern-
meat refused to pay : whereupon she sent a frigate-
and two small vessels to enforce payment ; but, no
sooner did his Baytian Majesty hear of their arrival
than he presented the money.
The Three per Cents. opened yesterday at 62f.
50c., declined to 61f. 95c., and closed at 62f. 15c.,
for the end of the month. The Four-an I-a-Half:
per Cents. closed at 88f. 60c. ; Orleans Railway
Shares, 1,005 f. ex div. ; Rouen, 810 f. ; Havre,
400 f. ; Great Northern, 712 f. o0c.; Strasburg, 682 f.
50e. ;Netv Shares, 519 E. ; Paris to Lyons, 767 f-
50c. ; Lyons to the Mediterranean, 635 f. ; Westera
of France, 540 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 480 f. ; Great;
Central of France, 385 f. ; Lyons to Geneva, 410 L
Bank of Credit Mob
ilier, 465 f.

MEXlCo.—Advices from Mexico state that, although'
revolutionary attempts continue to be made, they are.
put down promptly by the severity of Santa Anna. The'
outbreak in the province of Guerrero had proved moo
serious than was anticipated, General Alvarez, wh
had been for many years the principal man iii the di: r
trict, having put himself at its head. A considerab' le
force, however, had been instantly sent for its repre
sion, and fresh troops were being forwarded. Wi ai
regard to the treaty with the United States for t be
sale of the Mesi.la-valley, it was rumoured that certr ao
modifications required by the American Goverume i)f
had been accepted by Santa Anna, and that the flu
ratification would therefore soon take place. '"llen'.•-e,
it is observed; "the Mexican Government will be al ,nplf
provided with money for some time, and if Mr. T).,3der
the British Minister, does his duty, the English fedi:
tors may derive some benefit." Concerning the. gfeliero
trade of the country, it is mentioned that the British
merchants at Mexico continue d 4 complain C 4 tile high
rate at duties PA cottga goo d