The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-07 00:00:00

IN& OCTOBER 7 18-56

LATEST NEWS.

TSB FRENC] I BUDGET.
PARIS, ~TUESDAY MORNING.
The Moniteur publishtvi a report of the Millis-

ter of 'Finance, relative to the Budget of 18,56.

The most remarkable - points advanced by the
Minister are the followi eg

" That not only the, amount of revenue of
1854 has been attained send passed--not only the
extraordinary level of 1f ;55 is reached—but the

first months of the press ant year, compared with
the corresponding months of the last year, show
a considerable increast!. The increase, for the

first six months alone, is 63,000,000 as against

1854, and 26,000,000' as against 1855.
" Much has been :laid of the exportation of
bullion. A succession of bad harvests, the pur-
chase of silk from foreii pa sources, and other less
legitimate causes, have, influenced, no doubt, the
export of French coin. Silver especially has
become the objects cd" a trade which disturbs
the public mind. The trade consists in select-

ing the finest coins, and obtaining for them
their surplus value. This unfair choice of
coin, which tends to destroy the general equili-
brium, was by ancient law considered as a high
misdemeanour, and was punished, by severepenal-
ties. Modern legislation- cannot be powerleb3
against such an abuse, which hf is nothing in com-
mon with the undisputed principle of commercial
liberty. The Gaveru3nent of your Majesty is

justly concerned about the matter.
" The two first loans have been entirely paid
up, and the terms of the last, which will suffice
to liquidate all the expenses of the war, are ful-
filled with exactitude.

" The public reven-ue is augmenting in a
hitherto unparalleled proportion. The taxes are
paid with the most exact punctuality, and even

often in advance,

"Money flows into, the public Treasury. The
paymant of the last 3ix monthly payments of the
rente has left us a reserve of 110,000,000.

"It must be evident to every sensible man
that these facts are the indices of a situation of
things which is fundamentally good."

The Ga4uge arrived at Marseilles yesterday,
with accounts from Constantinople to the 29th
ultimo.

An order received by telegraph from London,
directs that three steamers and six gunboats shall
re-enter tbg e Black Sea.
A Fren oh squadron is ordered hitherto to co-
operate w ith the British fleet, as the Isle of
Serpents question is not satisfactorily settled.

An Au 8 trian squadron is also ordered here.

Admin 11 Lord Lyons remains here. Reschid
Pacha ha a given a fete to his lordship.
Servia has applied to the great powers for the
increase c if her army.

Austrif < supports the application of Montenegro
for an exr tension of frontier, but all negotiations
had been again put an end to by a renewal of
hostilities between the Turks and Montenegrins.
The Ett:phrates Railway has been definitively
conceded to an English company.

The Franck steamer the. Lyonnais, under the
command. of 'Captain Magnan, has returned to
Belgrade ; she is to go up the river as far as
Pesth, and then proceed to Vienna.

A joint-stocks ship-building company has just
been formed at St. Petersburg, under something
more than Government patronage, for the greater
part of the shares have been already taken by va-
rious members of the Imperial family, and by some
of the more ancient and powerful Russian nobility.
Twenty commercial screw steamers of the very
largest class are to be built in the first instance.
Some of them will be constructed in America, some
in England, and a few in the Gulf of Finland.
They are to trade to the Black Sea, the Danube,
and the Levant. If it be found that more are de-
sirable,' more will progressively be added.

A letter just received from Vienna, dated Oct. 3,
says :—" Baron Hubner arrived here on the 2d.
He was instructed by the Cabinet to represent to
the King of Naples the serious consequences of re-
sisting the demand of the Western Powers. It is
generally believed in Vienna that his Neapolitan
Majesty did not give him an opportunity of com-
municating either his own opinions or those of his
Government."

The Paris correspondent of the Times (second
edition), in his letter dated yesterday, says :
" According to the latest accounts from Naples
the King is less than ever disposed to snzke con-
cessions, while the fermentation in the public
mind is at the highest pitch. The remon-
strances. of the Powers are throughout treated
with indifference or arroganea, and there is
every prospect that the King, whose strength
is in his weakness, will adopt a system
of passive resistance, and thus defy France and
England to do their worst. He feels himself
strong in the sympathy of Russia ; and I regret
to say that Austria, notwithstanding appearances,
is suspected, at Naples at least, of playing, as
usual, a double part. At all events, since the
visit of M. Hubner, the King has manifested
even less. disposition towards a conciliatory policy.
The anxiety is intense ; and, with the financial
crisis in France, and the discontent it natu-
rally produces, his Neapolitan Majesty probably
anticipates no demonstration on the part of this
country. I have reason to believe that no resolu-
tion has as yet been come to with reference to
that question ; and it is certain that the Em-
peror Napoleon is not disposed to make any
demonstration which would have the effect of
encouraging the Italian malcontents to rise
against their Government. At the councils,
which are held since the Emperor's return, it is
intimated that no step will be taken which
would provoke a catastrophe, or endanger the
dynasty of Naples ; and the ides of a hostile
dacttttYi order to extort concessions which the
King refuses to grant, is, I am assured, out of
tho question. Under such circumstances, I can-
not even now affirm whether the naval squadron
lying in the waters of Toulon will be sent to the
Bsy of Naples, as its presence would, no doubt, be
interpreted as a hostile display, and regarded as an
encouragement to the disaffected. lam informed
that it will be decided this day whether or not the

fleet will be sent ; and, if the resolution be in
the affirmative, it will, perhaps, be in com-
pliance with the wishes of the English Govern-
ment. With the excitement that prevails all over
Italy, the presence of the allies may be followed
by a movement, and in that case I can see no
alternative but to take part one way or the other.
If a popular movement takes place, the lazzaroni
would, doubtless, be let loose, and the excesses

that would follow, and to which French and Eng-
lish residents would be alike exposed, would force
us to interfere in a more direct manner than we
could wish, The question is one of great diffi-
culty,"

The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post
(second edition), in his letter dated yesterday,

says :-

" If I am correctly informed concerning the
state of Naples despatches must have reached
London, showing the necessity of immediately
sending vessels to Naples for the protection of
British subjects. There seems to be no doubt
that the police of the Court, headed by Campaguia,
have received orders to organise the hizzironi,
with a view of attacking the property of any one
who may be pointed out by their leaders. The
lazzaroni of certain quarters of the city are said
to have already received money from the Court.

"An ordinary telegraphic despatch appears this
evening in the French journals, giving news from
Naples up to Oct. 2. It is here declared that M.
Martini, the Austrian Ambassador, arrived at
Naples on the 29th. The King had returned to
Naples, from Gaeta, for the purpose of holding a
Cabinet Council. The despatch then says that a
report was very general about the formation of anew
Ministry, and that Gen. Filangieri had been named
as likely to come into office. If there be any truth in
this telegraphic news, the King is acting with more
wisdom and less obstinacy than usual. As regards
Gen. Filangieri, he is the soldier who commanded
the Siciliau expeaitiun, was afterwards appointed
governor of the island, and certainly ruled with in-
telligence. Therefore, as might be expected, be fell
into disgrace with the King and was recalled,
Prince Cassecicala taking his place. Filangieri is
said to have ever advised the King to make an alli-
ance with France and England rather than Austria,
a Power without a fleet, and Russia a friend that
could not very easily approach the Two Sicilies
if called upon to do so by political events. But
there is one reason why General Filangieri might
not be acceptable to the King at the present mo-
ment ; he is an old soldier of the drys of Murat,
and Ferdinand is very sensitive on that subject.
At all events it is well to regard with caution the
whole of the information in this despatch for the
moment. The Patric Bays M. Martini was the
bearer of a letter from the Emperor of Austria to
the King of Naples urging him to give way.
Had his Majesty done so we might have heard
something about it by this time ; but yesterday
we got quite contrary news from Vienna."

lowa low +N.

RUSSIAN CORONATION FETES.
(Frain the 'Second Edition of the Times.)

MOSCOW, SEPT. 23.
The English Ambassador and Lady Granville's
state ball on Wednesday night was,very brilliant
and very successful. The Emperor and Empress,
the Grand Dukes Constantine and Michael, the
Grand Duchesses Constantine and Marie, honoured
the party by their presence, and all the Foreign Am-
bassadors. and Ministers and suites, as well as the
principal Russian nobility, and every person of note
in Moscow, attended this splendid reunion, which
:appropriately terminated the princely hospitalities
that have distinguished the English Ambassador's
residence in this city. To mention all the great
people would be impossible, seeing that about nine
hundred persons were present, most of them of
high rank or position, and some of whom were
so anxious indeed to pay their respects to
Lord and Lady Granville that they came without
any invitation whatever. Some thirty or forty
people offered our Embassy this high compliment.
The outside of the Gra ziani Palace was illuminated
with coloured lamps, which cast a blight glow on a
crowd of faces in the streets, all silent and quiet, as
a Russian crowd ever is. In order to provide danc-
ing room for such a large assemblage, a very spacious
and handsome apartment had been erected with in-
finite pains and trouble, projecting over the garden
at the rear of the house, on a level with the drawing-
room floor, into which it opened. The top and sides
were formed by a monster tent or marquee striped
white and red, with alcoves—one at one side for
the orchestra, another opposite for those who might
desire to retire from the dance. At the further
extremity were the communications with the sup-
per rooms. The entrance to this temporary ball
roam was effected by means of a passage formed by
canvass, which led from the hall through the gar-
den, and so up by a staircase to the level of the
first floor. This passage, which wound through
the natural trees of the garden, had two branches,
in one of which was a comfortable little buffet,
well provided with good wine • it was lighted
with variegated lamps, and had a very pretty
effect, and it was very useful in removing the
pressure of so large a pal • v on the front etair-
case. The usual receptioe eoom of the palace
was fitted up with much trste and magnificence
for the supper of the Emperor and Empress,
the Imperial family, the high ambassadors, and the
ladies of the Imperial court. One long table,
covered with silver epergnes, goblets,' and cups of
the finest workmanship which English hands could
produce, and with beautiful whit 3 china extended
along one side of the room. On the wall, over one
extremity of the table, there was an oil full-length
of the Queen, which Mr. Ker, one of the attaches
to Lord Wodehouse's mission, managed with
small means to paint very creditably, and with great
rapidity. Two round tables, equally well-ap-
pointed, were placed at the other side for those of
the Court who did not sit at the principal table.
The large room used for dancing at Lady Gran-
villes's previous balls was arranged as a supper
room for the distinguished polloi who were not
included in the guests at the ta!sles of the Imperial
party. A long table, well supplied with silver.
plate, scarcely sufficed to sustwn the load of
various dishes—hams, tongues, jellies, pates de
fois Bras which were placed on it, p.rticularly
it was rather weak on its legs, and was exposed to
great strain all night from the crowd which pressed
against it. A number of small round ar ciliary
tables were spread at the other side of the room, a
seat at one of w hich was an object of much exer-
tion and ambition, or of patience not always re-
warded. A row of gold plate and salve' dadorned the
buffet along the wall., and all the supper was served
on silver plate. Here France had again come to
the help of England, and the entente cordiale be-
tween M. do Morny and Lord Granville was
evinced by the presence of the servants of the
French Embassy, who were lent on this Siette occa-
sion to assist in meeting the great exigencies of the
night, a service which has, I believe, been recipro-
cated in kind. The vases in the Emperor's supper
room were adorned by a profusion of flowers and
rich bouquets, and the effect of these rooms, all
very brilliantly lighted with wax, was uncommonly
warm and comfortable. It was about 9.30 when
the Emperor and Empress arrrived. They were re-
ceived by Lord and Lady Granville at the stairs, and
the attaches and suite of the Embassy were also in
attendance. The Grand Dukes and Duchesses
and the ladies of the Court followed, and the party
proceeded to the ball-room. On entering the or-
chestra struck up a polonaise. The Ambassador
was honoured by the hand of the Czarina, the
Emperor led forth Lady Granville, and the ball
was opened by a stately promenade in this order,
from ono end of the room to the other, to the
strains of the band, in a kind of measured step, the
finely dressed and glittering crowd opening right
and left, and forming walls which flashed with dia•
moods, gold, orders, satins, and precious stones, be-
tween which the Emperor. and Empress and tleir
partners advanced. The Grand Dukes aud Duchesses
the Prince and Princess de Ligne, and Prince
Esterhazy and others, took part in the polonaise,
and followed in the wake of the host and hostess.
Every man present was in uniform of some kind
or other, and the room offered one of the brightest
coups d'ceil of the many pres aced by these bril-
liant coronation fetes.

17.0NDAY, SEPT. 29.
The ball given last night by M. do Morny, the
French Ambassador, was a triumph in its way, and
it may be safely pronounced the most splendid and
successful entertainment of the kind that has been
given here during the fetes. The rooms were admi-
rably disposed and udcd to the best effect, and the
temporary ball-room was so pretty and ele,_;ant that,
;n spite of some incongruities of colour in one or
two places, it may be pronounced one of the very
few erections of the kind which it would be a pity
to take down again. This apartment nearly a square
in form with a large quadrilateral recess at ono
sid9 in which was tile alcove for the chairs of the
Imperial guests, was constructed in the garden at
the back of the Palace, and was admirably adapted
for all its purposes except in ono respect—there was
no parquet, end the new floor, which was covered
with a composition of wax for (lancing, scarcely
fornyd the best possible surface for the contact of

satin shoes and wafer-soled. boots. The sides of
this square were covered with a delicate gold Ittt-
tice-work, within which were twined wreaths of
ivy from the floors to the top of the apartment.
The effect of this green and charming—the arched
roof of which iti the eentro rose into a Mild of
cupola, was covered with an imitation in green-and
cold of the lattice-work and natural leaves below.
High up near the chlling *as placed an Orchestra,
which as well as the door and the sides of the
alcove teas hung with a flowered silk damask
that some critics found fault with for want of har-
mony in colour with the prevailing tone of the
ball-room. The alcove was lined with rich tuffted
blue cloth and silk at the back. The room was sur-
rounded at the sides by a continuous line of otto-
mans and sofas, °were(' with 9111 c to correspond with
the drapery of the doorways and orchestra. Magni-
ficient mirrors deflected the brilliant scene in every
direction. On .the roof were large medallions of
Cupids and infant Bacchi contemplating the com-
pany with great satisfaction. The lighting was very
successful ; handsome chandeliers, radiating from
a central sun of wax-lights, threw a perfect light
from above ; but all the annoyances of shadow
and vertical illumination were obviated by the dis-
position of very massive and richly gilt candlestick
or candelabra at the sides of the room.
All the pilasters and the window-frames, the
lines of the facade, the porch, the eaves, and the
lines of the roof were traced in lines of richly
harmonised light emerald green, gold-colour, red,
ultramarine, and light blue, combined most per-
fectly, and above all, shadowed out in fire, was
the Imperial eagle and cipher. The company
were more numerous than at Prince E!derhazy's.
The attendance of Russian nobility was very
large, and in addition to the Emperor and Em-
press, all the members-of the Royal Family, with
the exception of the Grand Duchess Helene were
present.

MONDAY NIGHT.

The feu d'artifice to-night wa3 on a scale of the
greatest magnitude, but again the weather was un-
favourable to tho people.

FRANCS',

PARIS, MONDAY EVENING.
The Emperor and Empress left St. Cloud yester-
day afternoon in an open carriage' for the Bois de
Boulogne, to see tke cascade of Longchamps play
for the first time in presence of their Majesties.
The cascade succeeded perfectly, and was much
admired.

The Council-General of the Bank of France has
reduced to 60 days the date of bills which will be
received on discount. The measure comes into
operation to-day.
The Messager de Bayonne says :—" The active
division assembled on our frontier under the com-
mand of General Crosbon is about to be dissolved.
Two of the regiments composing it are, however,
to remain in the country—the 51st at Pau, the 3d
at Bayonne."

BOURSE, Oct. 6. The Bank of France having
decided that they would not discount the bills hav-
ing more than GO days to run, and having also
adopted new restrictions to their advances on secu-
rities, refusing to lend more than 40 per cent. on
Rente, and 20 per cent. on Railway Shares or De-
bentures, for a period of only one month. A new
panic has been caused in the market, and all securi-
ties have been continually offered. The following
were the last quotations

Cash. tr. a. End of Month.
4i per Cents SO 75 —f. —O.
3 per Cents 65 90 66 15
New Loan 66

13..nk Shares 3,951 Itommi
Credit Mobilier 1,465 Austrian
Belgian Fives Spanish Threos
Pieduaontose(s). C3 Home Debt

RAILWATS-POR CAEN.

fr. e. _ __.
fr. e
Orleans (xd)......... 1,2'9 Western (xd)... B6O
Northern
Lyons ....... ..... ... 1,240 Now Ditto
Mediterranean (xd) 1,690 Grand Central
Lyons Geneva 725 Teste —
Cette 690 Austrian Ccm. 7BO