The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-14 00:00:00

PRUSSIA.

The Danube of Vienna publishes the following,
under date of Berlin, Jab. 9 :
" It has been frequently stated that the relations of the
Prussian Cabinet with that of the Tuileries were much
more satisfactory than those which it keeps up with the
Cabinet of St. James's. A fact which occurred lately proves
that the relations of Prussia with England are not what
might be wished. It appears that the Earl of Claren-
dm, at an interview which Count de Bernstorff, the
Prussian Ambassador at London, had with him, com-
plained of the conduct pursued by Prussia in the Eastern
question. The Earl expressed himself very unequivocally
a. to the pretended neutrality of Prussia ; he complained
that that power continued to supply Russia with large
quntitles of warlike stores, and that the Prussian Govern-
ment, by tolerating such conduct, gave aweistaace to the
enemy of France and England. The Earl also expressed
his surprise that superior officers of the Prussian army
should have been present at the fete organised by the
Russian Ambassador to celebrate the surrender of
Kars ; and that the name of Kars should have been
used at a review at Berlin as a mot d'ordre, as if the
victory gainer' by the Russians was glorious for
the arms of Prussia. 'lf England,' continued his
Lordship, does not see in all these facts go many demon-
strations in favour of Russia, she cannot avoid remarking
the carelessness with which Prussia maintains her moral
c.)-operation. England will therefore find herself compelled
to adopt serious and even hostile measures, if the Cabinet
of Berlin does not change its attitude.' The Prussian
Ambassador addressed a confidential despatch to his Go-
vernment, in which he related in detail the result of his
interview. This despatch arrived at Berlin at the mo-
ment when M. do Manteuffel was in Lusatia, and he re-
turned to Berlin the instant he was informed of the re-
ceipt of it. A council of Ministers was assembled, under
the presidency of the King, and the communications
made by the Earl of Clarendon to the Prussian Ambas-
sador were the subject of a long discussion. Although
the declarations of England have produced a very deep
impression here, it does not appear that Prussia
makes any attempt to put an end to the acts of which the
English Minister complains. It is therefore considered
very possible that the Pressian ports in the Baltic will be
put in a state of blockade. The report theta French army
might be concentrated on the Rhine has produced a very
great sensation; and it was at one time in contemplation to
interdict in Prussia the circulation of the Augsburg Gasertto,
which was the first to publish the statement. It is known
here, from a good source, that Sweden is making prepa-
rations for taking part in the great events of which the
Baltic will be the theatre rtxt spring'. The armaments
01 and 2,7.... my are being pusboki on very vigor-
ously."

GREECE.
The last accounts from Athens are to the 3d. A
decree, countersigned by M. Chriskopulo, orders
the construction of a church and the organisation
of charitable establishments. Greece will remain
strictly neutral. The relations with the Western
Powers are excellent. Tranquillity is general.

The Post Ampt Gazette of Frankfort states that,
in consequence of the annual levy which will take
place in Austria in March next, the Imperial army
will be increased by 90,000 men.

The Piemonte of Turin gives a list of the Sar-
dinian vessels of war destined to co-operate with
the allied fleets in the Black Sea. it comprises
three steam frigates, eight smaller war steamers,
three sailing frigates, a brig, a corvette, and a
brigantine.

TEf E TRADE OF &J UT fir S PAMFORDSHIR N.

BIRMINGHAM", Saturday Evening.--The principal fea-
ture of the week, in connection with the trade of this
di4trict, has been the quarterly meetings of the iron and
coal masters, which have been held in this town, Wol-
verhampton, Walsall, Stourbridge, and Dudley. The
tone of the meetings was such as indicates a sound state
of trade, and the absence of that excitement which for-
merly characterised some of eur meetings, when prices
were recklessly quoted, which could not be maintained.
At the meeting held here at Dee's Royal Hotel, on
Thursday, the attendance was numerous, large orders
for the foreign and home market, were reported, the
prices of the preliminary meeting well sustained, and
the accounts for the past quarter well met. During the
past year there has been a thorough clearance, through
the Bankruptcy Court, of the artificial capitalists and
uudersellers in the iron trade of South Staffordshire,
and the transactions of the past quarter ha►e, conse-
quently, been of an unusually healthy character. It
is not, perhaps, too much to say, that one million's
worth of mining property has changed hands within
the last twelve months in this and adjoining county,
with no small injury to many, and total commercial
ruin and bankruptcy to some. The consequence has
been increased caution in dealing, and I believe, so cer-
tain have been the crea►t transac:t►ons of the past quarter,
that there have been very few difficulties experienced in
the settlement of accounts. It was reported at the
meetings that some large how's are in possession of
orders for iron, which will consume the product of not
only the furnaces in blast, but others which it is in-
tended to blow in immediately. Oa the article of pig-
it on it is sought to obtain an advance, which cannot be
upheld throughout the quarter. The agents of Lord
Ward have issued circulars, announcing the price of beat
cold blast pigs at 51. 12s. 6d., and second quality at 41.
15s. It is generally believed, however, that these prices
cannot be upheld throughout the quarter, and, most
certainly, it is not the intention of the principal makers
to follow his lordship's circular. The high price of fuel,
rate of wages, and interest paid for cash to carry on the
works, will not enable the manufacturers to realise such
an advance, and it is considered impolitic to try to en-
force it. There must always be something like fair pro-
portions between pigs and bars, if all parties are to live
and let live.

At the meeting held this evening at Dudley the prices
were fully confirmed ; for bars, 9/. ; hoops, 101. ; and
sheets, 11/. The attendance of buyers was large, and
some useful sales were effected at the above quotations.
There is therefore no immediate prospect of the iron
trade of this district undergoing any change during the
quarter, unless some untoward event—such as that of
another twist of the Bank bcrew—shall blow out some
of the furnaces.

In the coal trade the utmost activity continues, and the
demand is now °edam] to be increased by the severe frost
which ya. set in, and threatens to continue. There bas
not been, however, any advance, nor can the manufac-
turers submit to a further rise, the puce now required
'nun them being double what it was a few years ago.
The price of home coal is also stationary, and without
any prospect of an advance. Best coal went up 6d. a
fortnight ago, and with that the mine owners express
themselves satisfied.
In the metal market there is much dissatisfaction ex-
pressed at the high price of tin, which is seriously affecting
the small manufacturers.

In the t:in---platetrade there is increased animation,
and the prices are quoted at from 345. to 35,i. per hot.
This branch has hitherto been very much depressed, but
now said to be rapidly reviving. Relative to the general
trade of this town, there is little to report this week.
In the steel pen trade the orders are very limited, and
prices not quite firm. The glass trade is yet dull, and
the jewellery trade also participates in the depression.
In the brass cock trade there are some brisk orders on
the books, and the hands are well employed. Superior
chasers and casters will find work at the large manufac-
tories, and persons capable of taking part in the prepa-
tion of stained glass are also in requisition.
In the military gun trade the demand for bands con-
tinues, and shot and shell casters are also required. In
the general hardware trade the demand is very limited.
The travellers, however, are nov' out, and we shall soon
have to report the result of their labours. Money is
still scarce, and the pressure upon the manufacturers
very considerable.

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