The Sun.
London, England, 1856-03-24 00:00:00

RUSSIA.

A letter from St. Petersburg, of the 11th, in the
Constitutionnel, says :—" Prince Gortschakoff, the
Russian Ambassador at Vienna, ii expected here
in a few days. The Emperor directly requested
him not to make use of the leave of absence granted
him unless he considered the present aspect of
affairs perfectly satisfactory. The prince, in a let-
ter received bore from him a few days ago, says,—
' Public opinion at Vienna and throughout all
Germany is entirely favourable to the policy of
the 19th of January. Europe herself again ap-
pears to open her arms to the Emperor Alexander
11., and to thank him for the noble efforts which
he has made to re-establish the balance of the power
of the world. I am convinced that every one will
give hint due credit for the sacrifices which he has
unhesitatingly made in the interest of general
peace." There was a grand reception at the court
yesterday ou the occasion of the anniversary of the
birth of the Hereditary Grand Duke.' The young
prince has now attained his eleventh year. His
features hear some resemblance to his grandfather,
the Czar Nicholas, and he also rPsenahles him in
nlaay hoots of his character. Ti:e vivacrcy naturd
to his age is tempered by an expression of great
kindness, which he appears to inherit both from

his father and his mother. The Emperor and Em.
press appear to be well satisfied with the progress
of affairs. A courier arrived this morning from
Count Orloff, the bearer it is said of very favour-
able accounts from Paris; and during the reception.
the Empress was so cheerful and animated ac to ex-
cite the notice of the persons in vited,and the Emperor
conversed with different groups, to whom he declared
that peace appeared to him to be more and more cer-
taio,and that he could now occupy himself with im-
portant works at home and with useful modifications
in his empire. To one of the groups, composed of
members of the corps diplorna.fique, the Empress
said, " The war has only been au accident, or
rather a misunderstanding. It will not have
changed in any way the good personal relations be-
tween the Russians and the French, who have
some remarkable points of resemblance. They
have certainly fought too long, but it has been
always with courtesy and humanity. The Russian
prisoners have been treated by the French, not as
enemies, but as brothers ; and I have been anxious
that proper treatment should be shown to the,pri-
souers whom the fortune of war has thrown into
our hands. When peace shall have been signed--
and everything leads me to believe that it is about
to be so—France and Russia may hold out the
hand to each other, may esteem and love each other
as in the past ; for, although the struggle has been
warm, it has been carried on in all honour and
without hatred." The Emperor Alexander also
spoke in the most affectionate manner of Napoleon
111., and did full justice to the acts of his govern-
ment and to his love of peace, which he added,
" is as sincere as my own."

OUR ARMY IN THE CRIMEA.
( From the Times Correspondent of this day.)

CAMP BEFORE SEBASTOPOL, MARCH 10.

It seems as if the armistice were likely to expire
before its -terms are settled. The first difficulty
arose upon the demand of the allies to embark
things in boats from the south side of the harbour,
the object being to ship the cannon, anchors, &;e•9
captured in Sebastopol. But to this the Russians
demurred, saying that the seaboard was not ours,
and. that we could not use it. This is perfectly
true, and is a striking commentary upon the
oft-repeated vaunt, that Sebastopol is captured.
We have certainly got the town, but the north
forts command it, and not a cock-boat can put elf
from shore without imminent dangor of being sunk.
However, the allies agreed to waive the stipulation,
and the delay now arises from certain questions re-
lating to the blockade of the Black Sea and the Sea
of Azoff. This I know to do the case, although I esb-
not state what those quens are, but I am assured
that they are not .of grave importance. Neverthe-
less, they retard the formal conclusion of the armis-
tice, hut meanwhile the suspension of fire (after all,
the chief point) end ures. We are not quite so intimate
with our Muscovite friends ; our enthusiasm or curio-
sity has a little sul,sided, and, moreover, General
Orders and sentries are there to cheek it ; but We
may be said to be on terms of distant civility. It
ig probable that there will be aw.ther meeting of
Generals this week at Traktir Biidge.
There is no truth in the report that was lately
spread here that the Third and Fourth Divii,ions
were to go down to Inkerman and the TeheinsYB'
to relieve the French.
The Albatrotis is the- name of the cattle shift
which suffered so severely on its passage hither'
140 of the cattle died.
Notwithstanding the changes of weather, the in'
crease of admissions to the camp hospitals during
the past week has been very small.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11.
The wind has gnt round to the south and bIOAC
fresh. The temperature is moderate and the ski
cloudy.

PERSIA.
We read in a letter from St. Petersburg of the
12th :
" Colonel Bartolomei, who was sent by General
Mouravieff to the Shah of Persia, in company with
the Ambassador charged to announce to the Persian
Prince the accession of the Emperor to the Throne
has returned here from Teheran, by Tiflis, where
he stayed some time. He has been received by the
Emperor.
"According to this officer, Persia is in Buell a
state of disorganisation that it cannot in any wl3lt
be relied upon, and there only remains to urge It
to the promptest possible reconciliation with Beg'
land."

AUSTRIA.
A letter from Vienna of the 17th, in thef
Boersehalle, says :—" Nothing is spoken °,
here but the birth of the Prince Imperial '2'
France. The telegraphic deSpatch which an;
flounced this happy event was in the hands al
the Emperor at eight o'clock yesterday morning'
His Majesty immediately desired Count Buol, 191
telegraph, to congratulate the Emperor Napoleon
in his name. It is said that baptismal present!
have been sent from here some days ago. A grant',
mass was celebrated this morning in the Church nig•
St. Anne to render thanks for the safe delivery c"'
the Empress. Eugenie. All the members of the
French Embassy were present in uniform. The
Ambassadors of England, Turkey, Holland, Pa'
nover, Bavaria, and Naples, the Pope's Nuncio'
Cardinal de Viale Prela, and all the Austrian 1‘11:1
nisters were present. The Court was represante:
by the Grand Majordomo, General Prince de Lieu,;
tenstein, whilst Count de
.Stakelberg represente: '
'
the Prussian Embassy. A crowd of other notahl
lities were also present."

PARMA.
The city of Parma and the surrounding country
has again bee n laid under a state of siege.
This has ax sent from renewed attempts at asses.
sination.
The Auditor of the War Department was stabbeua
in the back ley an assassin the other evening, vfl3°
walking with another officer.
This coming after the very recent assassination
of the Inspector of Prisons, has produced the stet'
of siege.
The Government here has become greatlY
•
alarmed at the cattle murrain, said to be erresd
inv.- all over the Continent. c ft
The directAr of tilt+ Veterinary College at Al'4)
has been privately despatched into German! I
make investjgations.

SPAIN.
MADRID, March 17.—The Cortes are
engaged in the discussion of the Budget of WI
and Moans, Senor Orenso's amendment or self,
rate report as a member of the Budget CounDlis
tee being under discussion. Senor Orens9j
at Albaida,_ and Senor Rivero being prevented
from attending in consequence of his being envr
gaged to-day in an affair of honour with Se%
Sisto Camara, director of the Soberanaia, in 0135 b.-.
quence of a most violent and personal article ptinf
lisped by the latter yesterday against him, Sell;
Matheu has taken his place, and was left speaki,l3,,;
There will be a long and tedious discussion belis.
the eight amendments or separate reports are uto
posed of, but the Ministerial plan is expected
pass in the end. reo
The news of the accovchement of the Erar- de
Eugenie was received yesterday, and the Duke o,
la, Vittoria and Minister of Foroign Al:fedi-51a
ceded at 012C0 to visit the French Ambasto

and congratulate him on the happy event. but
There was no Bolsa yesterday, being Sunday',
the funds rose out of doors, and are buoyant to-oat
The Three per Cents. have been done at 40f. I°°'