The Sun.
London, England, 1856-03-20 00:00:00

KERTCH.

A letter from Kertch, under date of the 2d, in
the Moniteur de la Flotte, states that when the
news of the armistic had been made known along
the shores of the Sea of Azoff it produced a profound
sensation of joy. At Marianupol, Berdiansk, and
Gheisk,business fora long time dead, had been sud-
denly resuscitated as if by enchantment; and at Ta-
ganrog the news of the armistice had been hailed
with enthusiasm. The armistice was received there
with shouts of "Long live the Emperor Alexander !"
and at night the houses were illuminated. The
Imperial foundry, established on the left bank of
the Don, has been closed, and this would seem to
confirm the news of the intenti*n manifested by
the Court of Russia to abandon all its maritime
establishments on the Black Sea.

FRANCE.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Addresses of congratulation to the Emperor con-
tinue to pour in. The following is from tLe
Imperial Court of Paris :
" Sire,—The Imperial Court of Paris brings to the
foot of the throne its congratulations and its jov. Pro-
vidence, in responding to the prayers of the Emperor,
gives to the present security of the future. The Impe-
rial dynasty is strengthened. France may henceforth
repose tranquil and confident under the shelter of the
great name of Napoleon. May the august child, the
object of so much love for all truly French hearts, grow
up in the virtues which have made his race the forceand
glory of the country."

- That from the Municipal Council of Lyons is as
follows :

" Sire—Provident', which so visibly protects your
Majesty, has just conferred o❑ you a favour the most
delightful to your heart, and the most precious to France.
Otall the cities of the empire, Lyons is perhaps the one
which owes tho most to your glorious dynasty. During
nearly a century it has never been completely exempt
from civil disturbances except when under its shield.
It therefore accepts as a blessing from Heaven every-
thing that consolidates and perpetuates the power of
your august family. Permit us. Sire, to be the faithful
interpreters of the sentiments of the people of Lyons, in
laying,at your feet, and at those of the Empress, the
most loyal congratulations and the assurance of the most
respectful devote-loess."

The Municipal Council of Bordeaux. thus ex.
presses itself :

" Sire,—Your Majesty has saved France. You have
directed her strength towards industry, commerce, and
the arts; you have just added by war a noble gem to your
crown of glory, and the wisdom of your policy, by remov-
ing old national prejudices, will have re-established the
balance of poser in Europe. Providence, in giving your
Majesty a son, rewards you for all the good you have
effected. Accept, Sire, tile respectful congratulations
of the Municipal Council of Bordeaux. God, who pro-
tects France, and who guides you so clearly, will listen
to our desires, and will guide this child in the glorious
path opened by his father. After having constituted
the joy and pride of his august mother, the Prince-Im-
perial will continue your labour of civilisation and pro•
press. He will bear, like you, Sire, a name which will
never perish. We are, with the most profound respect,
Sire, the most humble and obedient servants of your
Majesty."

Similar addresses have been presented by the
Imperial Courts of Pau, Metz, Dijon, Besancon,
Caen, Montpellier, Poitiers, Toulouse, and
Bourges ; also by the municipal councils of
Versailles, Metz, Toulouse, Amiens, Poitiers,
Bourges, and Avignon ; by the Conseil d'Amiraute;
by the Maritime Prefet and the persons employed
in the marine department of Brest; by the con-
sulting committee of the Colonies ; and by the
clergy of the see of Verdun.
The Congress held yesterday a sitting at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This was the first
sitting at which were present the Prussian Pleni-
potentiaries, Baron de Manteuffel and Count de
liatzfeldt.

A decree in the Moniteur promotes Generale
Randon, Canrobert, Bosquet, to the rank of Mar-
shal of Franco ; Generals of brigade Walsin-Ester-
hazy, Grenon, d'Hughes, Jusuf, and L. J. Walsin-
Esterhazy to the rank of general of division ; and
Colonels Luis Decliners, Daulomieu-Beauchamp,
de L'Abadie d'Aydren, Edgard Noy, and Fleury
to that of general of brigade.
BOURSE, March U.—The following were the last
quotations :

Cash. fr. e. End of Month.
4i per Cents 93 90 —f. —c.
3 per Cents 72 53 72 75
New Loan 73
Bank Shares 3,475 Roman
Credit Mobil* 1,577 51 Austrian
Belgian Fives ...... .. Spanish Threes
Piedmoutese(s) . 93 50 Home Debt

RAILWAYS-TOR CASH.

fr. c. fr. e
Orleans ....... ........ 1,300 Western... 897 50
Northern
Lyons ..... 1,247 50 New Ditto .. 827 50
Mediterranean 1,580 Grand Central 652 50
Lyons Geneva 792 50 Testa
Cette 753 Austrian C0rn....... 915