The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-27 00:00:00

view with the King by his Ministers, on the absurd
plea that he was too unwell to undergo so great an
exertion. So Russia may be calm—her interests
are in good hands. It is now commonly reported
the English and French Ministers have had an
audience of his Majesty, for the especial purpose
of requesting that there might be no change of
Ministry at this crisis, and that it is owing to this
advice that his Majesty's solemn assurance to
the Speakers has been forgotten.
" The arrival of the English fleet at Wingosound
has created quite a revolution in Gothenburg. The
frigate Euryalus was the first to show herself on
Thursday. On Friday the Swedish private steamer
the Halland, went out to try its engines, and found
another frigate at anchor ; and while out at sea it
met three other steamers coming up. The Halland
exchanged cheers and salutes with these vessels.
On Saturday the Swedish boat made another excur-
sion to the fleet, with 300 or 400 passengers on
board ; but by this time a ship of the line and a
frigate were lying beside the other five ships. The
Haland cruised about among them, and witnessed
a boat exercise ; while the passengers were also
allowed to go on board the liner Princess Royal.
By and by four other steamers were visible. The
Halland steered out to meet them, and passed close
by the Duke of Wellington, on whose half-deck
stood Sir Charles Napier. The gallant admiral
heartily replied to the enthusiastic greetings of the
Swedes. Next came the St. Jean d'Acre, Royal
George, and Edinburgh. It had been proposed in
Gothenburg to give a grand ball or dinner to the
officers of the fleet, but it was doubtful whether
this could be carried into effact, as the news of the
death of the Duke of Sodermanland had just
reached the town, and would probably stop all out-
ward acts of a festive nature. Our Consul-General,
Mr. Engstrom, had communication with the Eng-
lish authorities on this occasion."

LATEST FOREIGN SEWS.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.
RETURN OF_ THE QUEEN'S MESSENGER

FROM ST. PETERSBURG.

The Hon. Captain Blackwood, who was charged
to deliver the British ultimatuth to the Czar, re-
turned to London on Saturday evening from St.
Petersburg. He at once proceeded to the Foreign-
office, where he arrived at half-past 10. He was
the bearer of despatches to our Government, which
were immediately sent to the residence of Lord
Clarendon.
The result of his mission, which from the first
was not doubtful, has already been announced by
telegraph. The Czar has gratified his pride, and
gained six days, by refusing to return any direct
reply to the summons from France and England.
The Czar " Has no answer to send."

Captain Blackwood arrived at St. Petersburg on
the 13th and delivered his message, waited until
the expiration of six days, and on the 19th begun
his homeward journey, reaching London, as above
stated, on Saturday night.
It is said he did not reach the Russian capital
until three days later than had been calculated on,
having met with extreme difficulty in procuring
horses on his arrival at the different Russian post
stations. Whether this was, mere chance or not it
is impossible to say, but it is believed that impedi-
ments were purposely thrown in the way of the
bearer of such an unwelcome message.