The Sun.
London, England, 1840-09-11 00:00:00

which at present absorbs the attention of Europe.
All we can gather from them is, that the war feel-
ing is subsiding, and that we may still look with
some degree of confidence to the preservation of
peace between France and England. Lord PAL
MERSTON'S letter, which was the subject of dis-
cussion in a Cabinet Council of four hours' dura-
tion, at which the KING assisted, hashed the effect
of peaceably disposing several members of the
Government who had previously shared in the feel-
ing of irritation] entertained by the President of the
Council. The KING, who from the first was an
' advocate of peace, but who was compelled
by the imprudence of Count MOLE to unite mo•
mentarily with M. THIERS, was not slow to avail
himself of the friendly professions of the English
Government in repressing the attitude of defiance
which his Minister proposed assuming.
The tranquillity of Paris had not been disturbed
on Wednesday.
Besides the subjoined paragraphs from the Paris
journals, numerous interesting extracts from them
will be found in another part of The Sun.
The Courrier Francais appears to be much astonished
that the Powers which signed the treaty of the 15:h of
July prepare to carry that treaty into effect without even
waiting for its ratification. If our information is correct
this haste is only the effect of an express condition of
the treaty itself, inserted at the instance of Russia, which
is animated by a desire to put an end as soon as pos-
sible to the differences which had given occasion for it.
The German press perseveres in its first opinions re-
specting the position of M. Thiers. Under the date of
Vienna, Sept. 20, the Augsburg Gazette has the follow-
ing rather provoking lines :
It is be ieved here that the irritation of the French
on account of the Quadruple Treaty will soon be calmed,
and give way to a temper of mind which will let that be
done which neither war nor the propaganda can pre-
vent. The firm resolution of the Powers clearly proves
that they are determined to put an end to the Eastern
question, and that they will not be diverted from it by
any considerations."
The Phare des Ppenees gives the following extract
from the Journal el Sevillons :
" A person, who left Gibraltar on the 21st of Aug.,
assures us that two English battalions belonging to the
garrison of that fortress are preparing to embark in
several men of war."
We find in the Journal du Havre the following
passage :
" We believe we have grounds for saying that, in
case of war, a convention has been concluded and signed
between the English and French Governments to neu-
tralise steam-boats which carry the mails and passengers.
In this convention it is evident that the advantage is
all on the side of Enghind, which has a greater number
of packets, and, on account of its possessions in India,
has the greatest interest in having no interruption of
its communications. However, we are not the persons
to complain of a measure which alleviates the misfor-
tunes of war, and is wholly in favour of humanity."—Le

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DIORAMA, REGENT'S PARIC.--..ThiS Diorama was
opened yesterday for a private view with a painting of
" The Shrine of the Nativity" at Bethlehem, by M.
Renoux, from a sketch by Mr. David Roberts. Three
distinct views of this interesting scene are exhibited.
The first represents the shrine as existing at the present
time ; the second the celebration of evening mess by
the Monks in the Church built over the shrine by the
Empress Helena, - mother of Constantine ; and the
third exhibits the Church illuminated by magnificent
lamps, with numerous figures of Monks prostrate
before the altar. On the left is a recess, in which
is imbedded a brilliant star, pointing out the spot
where the wise men of the East rested on dis-
covering the Holy Family ; and on the right is a
representation of the scene where the " Shepherds '
found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger."
There is the picture of the manger and of an altar mark-
ing the spot where the wise men worshipped the Re-
deemer and offered gifts. The solemn scene, and par-
ticularly the representation by lamp light of Christian
pilgrims kneeling before the altar, together with the
associations to which the advent of the Redeemer gives
rise, produce a sublime, effect. It is altogether a beau-
tiful picture, alike creditable to Mr. Roberts and M.
Renoux, and we have no doubt will be much admired
by the public.
THE CROWN PRINCE OF Halloverr.—We stated OD
Tuesday that Professor Jager, the eminent German
oculist, had arrived at Hanover, and that it was ex-
pected he would perform an operation on the eyes of
the Crown Prince in the course of the autumn. Ac-
cording to accounts just received, however, it appears
that the operation of couching has just been performed,
that it has succeeded beyond expectation, and that
strong hopes are entertained that the sight of the
Prince will be restored.