The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-17 00:00:00

Seymour :

" The Russian Government accept the Austrian
proposals as a basis for negotiation."

We (Times) hare received the following tele
graphic despatch from our Vienna correspon-

dent :

" VIENNA, WEDNESDAY, 10 P. m.
" Russia has unconditionally accepted the pro-
positions of tho Allies.

This is authentic."

BERLIN, WEDNESDAY.

The Invalide Russe publishes a telegraphic
despatch from Prince Gortschakoff. The Prince
says that a party of French, wearing white cloaks
(probably that they might not be so readily per-
ceived in the snow), advanced by night and sur-
prised Baidar. They bayonetted the outposts,
but retreated when the Russian reserves came up.
The Russian loss was three killed and three
wounded.

COPENHAGEN, WEDNESDAY.

The existence of a Danish circular despatch,
repudiating Denmark's solidarity with Sweden's

treaty, and promising to maintain strict neu-
trality in future, is denied by the official journal
here.

FRANCE.
PARIS, WEDNESDAY.
The following telegraphic despatches have been
received here to-day :
TRIBSTE, Jan. 15.—According to accounts from
Constantinople to the 7th, the advanced posts of
the Russians were within three hours' march of
Erzeroum. It is said that Asia will be the theatre
of the war iR the spring. The Allies, the report
goes, will evacuate the Crimea, with the exception
of Kamiech and Balaklava. In that case, the
greater part of the English troops will proceed to
Redout Kale, and thence operate against Tiflis.
As to the Turks, they with the Piedmontese are,
it is said, to go to Erzerouai. Omer Pacha, it is
added, is to go and reside in England.
Despatches Eke the last must be received with
great caution, as nearly every point contained in
them are mere hypotheses.
VIENNA, Jan. 15.—TheAustrian, Correspondence
announces that Russia has not absolutely rejected
the cession of territory demanded from her, reserv-
ing to herself to' treat the question in the confer-
ences which, it is said, may take place. Prince
Gortschakoff has not demanded his passports.
BERLIN, Jan. 15.—Art. 5 of the Austrian pro-
positions was drawn up not only in view of the
continuation of the war, but also in the eventua-
lity of approaching negotiations. By virtue of
this article, England, it is said, demands that the
fortifications of the islands of Aland shall net be
re-established, and that is what Russia is said not
to consent to. The New Prussian Gazette an-
nounces that several of the princes of the Germanic
Confederation will shortly assemble at Berlin.
The Prince Regent of the Grand Duchy of Baden,
the Grand Duke of-Weimar, and the Prince Heir
Presumptive of Anhalt Dessau are to arrive to-
morrow. The Prince de Hohenlohe has arrived
to day from Vienna.
MADRID, Jan. 15.—The instruction of the affair
in which the militiamen arrested last Monday wore
concerned is terminated, and their defenders named.
A modification in the Cabinet is announced as posi-
tive by the Nacion • M. Escosura, entering on the
duties of Minister of the Interior, and M. Lujan
on those of Minister of Commerce. The with-
drawal of M. Bruil from the Cabinet is yet doubt-
ful. The sitting of the Cortes to-day has offered
nothing of interest. It is said that the Credit
Mobilier will undertake the works at the Puerta
del Sol and those of the Northern Railway. The
ministry has not yet been fully completed.
TURIN, Jan. 15.—The discussion on the bill re-
lative to the loan commenced to-day in the Cham-
ber of Deputies. Count de Cavour made an ex-
cellent speech in reply to the opponents of the
measure.
It is said that a private telegraphic despatch was
received to-day from Vienna announcing that M.
Esterhazy was not to quit St. Petersburg even
should no satisfactory answer be given by the
Russian Government on the 18th. If this be exact
it would show that the hope of an arrangement
still subsists. The despatch has not been pub-
lished here.
The following is the address delivered yesterday
by the Duke of Cambridge on the distribution of
the medals to the French army :
" Her Majesty the Queen of England has deigned to
charge me with the office of presenting to the generals,
officers, and rank and file of the French army, my brave
and worthy comrades!, tbese medals as a token of the
cordial esteem and friendship which exist between the
two nations, and of the admiration which her Majesty
and the English nation have felt in seeing the glorious
feats of arms performed by the army of the East. It was
in the great combats of the Alma, Inkerman, and
Sebastopol that the alliance of the two nations was
ratified by the two armies. God grant this great alliance
may always continue for the advantage and glory of
both nations ! As for myself, my dear comrades, the
honour which has been conferred on me is the greater
that I have served with you, and have seen with my
own eyes your bravery, your great military qualities, and
the devotedness with which you have supported se many
fatigues and so many danger,. I sincerely thank the
Emperor for his kindness in allowing me to have the
honour of distributing these medals iu his presence."

The Emperor and. Empress honoured with their
presence last evening a grand ball given at the
British embassy in honour of the distribution of
the English Crimean medal to the French troops.
Their Majesties and the Duke of Cambridge ar-
rived at half•past nine. The Emperor opened the
ball with Lady Cowley, the Royal Duke dancing
with the Princess Augusta of Hesse. The Em-
press, who looked uncommonly well, remained
seated during the evening. At 12 o'clock supper
was served to their Majesties, the Princess
Mathildo, who was present, his Royal Highness,
and some of the most distinguished guests. The
Imperial party took their departure at a quarter-
past one, but dancing was kept up until after three.
This fete had collected tdgebher nearly all the per-
sons of distinction in Paris, and a number of
officers in the English uniform was considerable,
most of them wearing the medal of the day. The
members of the Council of War attracted great at-
tention, particularly Admirals Lyons and Dundas
and Generals Jones and Airey, on the one hand,
and Generals Canrobert, Bosquet, and La Mar-
mora, on the other. " God save the Queen " and
" Partant pour la Syria" were admirably played
during the evening, by the band, and the whole
display was an exceedingly brilliant one.
BOURSE, Jan. 16.--The following are the last
quotations :

Cash. ft. e. End of Month.
4} per Cents 9l 75 —f. -0.
3 per Cents 63 20 63 25
New Loan 63 90
Bank 5hare5........, 3100 Roman
Credit Mobilier 1250 Austrian
Belgian Fives.
.... .. 94 Spanish Threes —
riedrnontese (5). B4 Home Debt ....... , 34i