The Sun.
London, England, 1856-05-24 00:00:00

LATEST E WS.

VIENNA, FRIDAY EVENING.

Accounts from Constantinople, dated May 16,
state that 55,000 French, 9,000 English, 7,000
Sardinians, and 10,000 Turks have already

quitted the Crimea.
There are still in th© Crimea 85,000 French,
40,000 English, and 9,000 Sardinians.
The embarkation of the English cavalry from
Constantinople has commenced.

BERLIN, MAY 23.

The King of Prussia and the Empress of
Russia arrived at Konigsberg on Thursday after-
noon, will sleep to-night at Bromberg, and will
arrive at Potsdam to-morrow.

The Grand Duke Micha3l accompanies his

mother.

FRANCE.

PARIS, FRIDAY.

The Times' (second edition) says the Emperor
gave a ball last night at St. Cloud. I allude to
it more for the purpose of remarking on the ex-
aggerated reports which have been for some time
past current respecting the health of the Empress
than for anything else. According to some of these
accounts she was in a deplorable condition, and
I believe it has been even stated that she had
nearly lost the use of her limbs. All I can say is,
that last night her Majesty was present in the ball
room at 10 o'clock, and that she did not leave her
guests until past 2. She walked several times from
the ball room to the refreshment room, and was to
all appearance as animated as any of the party.
She was accompanied by the Emperor, and
Prince Napoleon, the Archduke of Austria, and
Prince Oscar. She conversed for some time with an
English gentleman, said to be General Brown, and
she chatted for a good while with Count Orloff, who
certainly had little appearance of having"sore eyes."
On taking leave of Her Majesty the gallant old gen-
tleman bent his head, and pressed the Empress's
hand to his lips, with all the graceful bearing of a
consummate courtier. The Empress looked very
well, though a little thin, and there was observable
a slight stoop in her shoulders. The Emperor never
appeared in better spirits, and among the ladies
with whom he danced were the Princess de Ligne
and Madame S2ebach.
It was remarked that the Belgian Minister was
not present, though the other members of the Le-
gation were. It is surmised that his absence on
the occasion may be accounted for by the not over
friendly relations existing between the Belgian and
French Courts. The company did not separate till
three o'clock.

The Senate met yesterday—M. Troplong in the
chair. The bill on patents was brought up. The
Marquis de Pastoret read a report on the bill
granting 400,000 f. for the expense of the baptism
of the Prince Imperial ; and the discussion on the
measure having at once taken place, the Senate
declared unanimously by 107 votes that there was
no reason to oppose its promulgation. A similar
decision was come to with respect to ten local bills.
Reports on petitions were presented by General
the Marquis de Grouchy, the Marquis do Pastoret,
Viscount de Suleau, Count de Marois, President
Daviel, and M. Berger. The discussion on the
bill to authorise the establishment of a municipal
tax on carriages and horses circulating in Paris
was postponed to the next sitting, in consequence
of the indisposition of the reporter. The proceed-
ings then terminated.

The Moniteur publishes the decree by which the
session of the Legislative body is extended to the
evening of the 21st June.
The Moniteur contains the following :

The universal exhibition of cattle and agricultural pro-
ductions, which is to open on the Ist of June, offers to
agriculturists an opportunity they will not fail to appre-
ciate for procuring animals for breeding of different
kinds and from different countries, and which may bsst
suit their agricultural situation. This exhibition, in
which almost all the countries in Europe have eagerly
consented to take part, will present such an assemblage
of picked animals as has never before been seen, both as
regards number and quality. It appears, therefore, use-
ful to remind agriculturists of the important advantage
which is offered to them by Art. 30 of the ministerial
decree on the subject of this exhibition, by which the
animals exhibited are allowed to be sold by public auc-
tion or by private contract. This sale will take place
on the. day after the close of the exhibition ; but there Is
nothing to prevent private arrangements being made
during the period of the exhibition for the purchase of
animals and of agricultural productions and implements.
on the condition only that no removal of them can take
place until the close.
The Minister of War has received from Marshal
Count de Castellane the following tellegraphic de-
spatch
LYONS, 224, 4 p.m.—The division of Gen, de Failly
—the 10th, 57tb, Gist, and 85th Regiments of infantry
of the line, and the Ist battalion of foot Chasseurs—has
made its entry into this city. Its march through the
streets was a perfect ovation in the midst of the people,
crying Vive l'Empereur !" Viva l'Arm4e' and covering
generals, officers, and soldiers with flowers. Crowns were
attached to the eagles of the regiments, and the houses
were all dressed out with flags. The martial bearing of
the troops made a deep impression on the people. The
scene was magnificent.

The Gazette de Lyon, under date of the 22d,
5 p.m., says :
The division of General de Failly is now making its
triumphal entry ; the population of Lyons form two
compact lines, through which the division passes, and
they hail with pride the colours of the regiments, soiled
by the dust of the battle-field, or riddled by the balls of
the enemy. A thrill of joy and admiration runs through
the crowd and agitates every heart. What a grand and
magnificent spectacle. Bouquets fall in a complete
shower. The houses are decorated with flags, and a
triumphal arch is erected at the entrance of La Guillo-
tiers, on the Lyons side.
A Paris letter in the Independance of Brussels
says :—" It is now positively stated that Prince
Napoleon himself will proceed to Civita Vecchia
to fetch Cardinal Patrizi. The Duchayla, steam-
corvette, which conveyed Rear-Admiral Jurien La
Graviero and the French officers to the naval re-
view at Spitbead, has been selected for this ser-
vice. It is said that the Abbe Coquereau will
accompany the Prince. The visit of the Empe-
ror to Algeria is again spoken of for the month
of September. Fresh orders have been given for
laying down as promptly as possible the Mediter-
ranean sub-marine electric telegraph cable. Mr.
Brett, the director of the works, has an English
vessel at his disposal, and the French Government
has also appropriated to his use the Tartare steamer,
and given him the assistance of a Government
engineer. ,Important personal projects of the
Emperor with regard to Algeria are also spoken of.
It is said that nothing less is in contemplation
than to make the African colony a sort of national
domain, and to form large estates there, which will
be given as recompences to such persons, particu-
larly among the high dignitaries of the army, as
shall have appeared to merit them from the Sove-
reign and from the country."
The BOURSE, May 23.—The following were the
last quotations :

Cash. fr. e. End of Month.
4i per Cents 94 10 —f. —o.
3 per Cents 75 20 75 35
New Loan 75 20

Bank Shares 4,050 Roman
Credit Mobilier 1,925 Austrian
Belgian Fives 97 Spanish 'Throes
Piedmontese (5) — Home Debt

RAILWAYS-FOB CASH.

____..__
fr. C. fr. o.
Orleans ........ 1,467 50 Western 975
Northern 1,155 Strasburg l,OlO
Lyons ..„,„ 1,520 New Ditto ......... 917 50
Mediterranean ......1,740 Grand Central 737 50
Lyons Geneva 822 50 Toste
Cette Bl2 50 Austrian Com. ...... 945

rests still continue at Malaga in consequence of the
disappearance of M. Martinez. A new liberal
journal has j ust appeared at Barcelona, under the
title of El Centro Parlamentario.

The Piedmontese Chamber of Deputies, in its
sitting of the 19th, passed the Savoy Railway Bill
by 93 votes.to 15 ; and, on the following day,
adopted a bill for additional expenses required for
the monument of Charles Albert.

The Countess Orloff, consort to the late plenipo-
tentiary at the Paris conference, and her son
Count Nicholas, aide-de-camp to the Emperor of
Russia, arrived at Genoa, on the 19th, from
Florence.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE PERSIA.

LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.—This morning, at
half-past four, the Royal mail steam-ship
Persia, Captain C. H. E. Judkins, arrived
in the Mersey, from the United States and
British North America. She had been waiting at
the Bar for water since midnight. She left New
York on the 14th inst., and has brought, besides
the mails, 229 passengers, and 1,431,365 doll. on
freight.
This is the shortest passage on record, viz., 9
days, 8 hours, and 48 minutes.
TheEricsson' which left four days previously, bag
not yet arrived.
The Hermann, from Southampton, had arrived
out on the Bth, and the Atlantic hence on the 12th
instant.

In the Senate a resultless debate had taken place
on the Danish Sound Dues question, on the adop-
tion of a resolution, declaring that no further act
of legislation was necessary to put an end to the
treaty.
In the House of Representatives the question of
suspending the rules, to enable Mr. Clingeman to
introduce a resolution upon the protection of the
United States' citizens on the Isthmus of Panama,
had been negatived.
Mr. Jones, of Pennsylvania, had defended Mr.
Buchanan against the charge of denouncing the
Missouri compromise.
The Washington correspondence of the Herald
reports that Mr. Marcy has intimated to the Presi-
dent in Cabinet Council that if Walker's
Government is recognised he will retire into
private life. The Cabinet had postponed the ques-
tion of the recognition of Walker until their next
meeting. It was rumoured that the President
would issue a message on this subject. No doubts
are entertained with regard to the new Nicaraguan
Minister being received by the President.
Mr. Buchanan had arrived at Washington on the
13th inst., from Aspinwall, via Charleston.
We learn that quiet had been restored at Pa:
nama. The feeling in Honduras in favour of
Walker had undergone a change. Guatemala was
said to be arming against him.
Havanah dated are to the Bth inst. The stock
of sugar was raised to 275,000 boxes ; molasses
scarce. The health of the island was satisfactory.
Freights continued low. The money market, eon:
sequent upon the increased efflux of specie and
the large importations of merchandise, had bees
stringent, Lut the rates for prime commercial paper
were not higher. The stock market had declined-
The business in exchange for the steamer had been
considerable, at 9a to 10 on London; sf. 171 c. t°
of. 16/c. at 93 days, and sf. 121 c. short sight, on
Paris ; Of. 16.1 c. on Antwerp; 41 to 411 on Amster'
dam ; 361 to 361 on Hamburg.
The Atlantic's:news had caused a depression in the
cotton market, the demand was moderate, and the
sales for three days 5,000 bales. The excess of re-
ceipts was for the season 869,910 bales. Exports,
(;95,799 bales. The market for Western State
flour has advanced 6/ to 121 cents ; but the ad'
vance in freights had checked the demand for e/c'
port. The receipts continued light. For Southern
flour the demand was better, rye flour was easier,
corn meal steady. The market for mess pork has
been much excited, and prices advanced 1 dol. s.o°'
per barrel. Other descriptions were firmer. Pras,e
12i better, and difficult to be had. Stock of 1
kinds moderate, and held with confidence—doo34
prices 19 dols. 37.',c. to 19 dols. 50c. for mess, and
19 dols. 50c. to 20 dols. for clean. Beef continues Is
fair request, and buoyant for prime mess. The mar-
ket was heavy but meats in limited supply,with goo,r
demand. Bacon scarce, at an advance of one cent'
Lardy to. cent. Butter and cheese in moderte.
request. Scotch pig iron firm ; demand for
sales of 400 tons, at 32 to 33 six months. Ball
and sheet quiet. Turpentine, uo detnasu:
Spirits of turpentine in good demand for con"
sumption, and a little dearer. Common resln
in demand for export at an improvetn at'
at 21c. to Sc. Tar in good request. Freigll'
firmer to Great Britain, with increased offerings,
but without any perceptible change in rate.
At New Orleans on the 12th the Atlantic's news
had unsettled the market. Flour was dull and
declining at 5 dols. 75c. to 76c, ; mess pork, 16
dols. ; keg lard, 102 c. ; sterling exchange, 9i.