The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-03 00:00:00

LETTERS FOR NORWAY.

Information having been received that the packet com-
munication between Denmark ant Norway has ceased
for the winter, the mails for Norway will be forwarded
through Sweden until farther notice.
During the period of the conveyance of these mails
via Sweden, the rate of postage to be taken
oa letters addressed to Norway will be is. 51. the half-
ounce, and so on, according to the ecale for charging
Inland Letters.

This rate comprises both the British and foreign
postage on letters addressed to Norway, and constitutes
the whole charge to the place of their destination,
and it may be either paid in advance, or the letters may
be forwarded unpaid, at the option of the sender ; ex-
cept, however, in the case of registered letters, the post-
age upon which, as well as the registration fee, must be
paid in advance.
By command of the Postmaster-General,
ROWLAND HILL, Secy.
General Post-ofEce, Dec. 2, 1856.

How ARE PROMISES MADE FAST I—By nails or pins
—according as persons are in the habit of running away
from their words. For instance, you nail a man to his
promise, and pin a woman.
TEE LECTURING MONKEY.—Of one species which
Buffon calls ouarine, " I have frequently," says Mar-
grave, " been a witness of their assemblies and delibera-
tions. Every day, both morning and evening, the ours-
rules assemble in the woods to receive instructions.
When all come together, one among the number takes
the highest place on a tree, and makes a signal with his
hand to the rest to sit round, in order to hearken. As
soon as he sees them placed, he begins his discourse with
so loud a voice, and yet in a manner so precipitate that,
to hear him at a distance, one would -think the whole
company were crying out at the same time ; however,
during the time, one only is speaking, and all the rest
observe the most profound silence. When this is done,
he makes a sign with the hand for the rest to reply ;
and at that instant they raise their voices together, until
by another signal of the hand they are enjoined silence.
This they as readily obey ; till at last the whole assem-
bly break up, after hearing a repetition of the same
preachment."
PRINCE FREDERICK OF PRUSSIA.—The Illustrated
News of Saturday gives a sketch of the future residence
of Prince Frederick William of Prussia and his intended
Royal bride, and its correspondent writes from Berlin:—
"The journey of Prince Frederick William to England, ter
celebrate the English Princess's -Royal birthday, is the
most interesting subject of conversation here at present,
especially among the ladies, and pleases their national
taste, which is to observe such anniversaries most
strictly ; and no little French girl on her fete-day looks
out more sharply for her souvenirs than does the German
fraulein for her intended's' congratulations and offer-
ings on that day. Everything connected with this Eng-
lish alliance interests deeply, and is most popular. Their
Royal Highnesses' portraits and busts are side by side
in the shops, and English ladies become positive lionesses
if they can :give any description. of the Princess, or an-
swer the multiplicity of questioas about her in at all a
satisfactory manner. To speak English is the fashion ;
and the number of articles which are named as British
in the shops is quite alarming, particularly as they are
the rubbish and things that have hung sale hitherto
which are tin% made to go off rapidly. The Kronprin-
zsn Residenz—a pretty, quaint edifice, half cottage, half
palace—is being enlarged and beautified for the future
habitation of the young couple ; and, by the size of the
scaffolding and briskness of the' workmen, it seems as
if
great things would be accomplished in a short time. It is
situated in the best part of Berlin, just opposite the Ar-
moury, and close to the class iical and statued bridge
across the Spree ; while lima( !diately beyond rises the
dome which crowns the mag;nificent residence of the
Kings of Prussia."

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THE NEAPOLITAN ARMY.

(From, the Correspondence Italienne.)

As the Neapolitan question at this moment is
engaging the attention of all Europe, it will per-
haps be interesting to our readers to see what
military force exists at present in the kingdom of
the Two Sicilies.

We shall first give a list of the regiments consti
tuting the army, and then offer some explanatory
remarks relative to the composition of the several
arms of the service.

The Royal Guards consist of the infantry, com-
prising two regiments of grenadiers, one regiment
of chasseurs, and one regiment of marines ; and of
the cavalry, which comprises two regiments of
hussars and one squadron of lifeguards.
The Royal Gendarmerie consists of two regi-
ments of Foot and one regiment of horse.
The troops of the line are composed, as for the
infantry, of thirteen regiments of national infantry,
one regiment of carabineers, four Swiss regiments,
twelve battalions of national chasseurs, one batta-
lion of Swiss chasseurs, sixteen provincial compa-
nies, one regiment of veterans, one depot of inva-
lids, one company of Swiss veterans, and one
company of carabineers, three regiments of dra-
goons, two regiments of lanceis, and one regiment
of chasseurs.
The Artillery is composed of two regiments of
foot, one of horse battery, one Swiss foot battery,
one train battalion, and one brigade of pontoniers.
The Engineers consist of one battalion of sap-
pers and minors, and of one battalion of pioneers.
Recruitment is effected by conscription in the
_Neapolitan States. The Sicilians axe exempt from
this law; -The number of young men annually
required to become conscripts is fixect at 12,829.
. The general staff consists of lieutenant-generals,
major-generals, and brigadiers, The Quartermas-
ter-General's staff does not form a special corps,
but consists of officers who may also belong to this
or that regimental staff.
The Horse Guards are all of noble birth, .and
each guardsman has the rank, of officer ; the Foot
Guards are non-commissioned officers who have
been taken from the army, after serving for 12
years with a high character. The officers in com-
mand of these two companies have the rank of
generals in the army, and the subaltern or under-
officers are staff officers or captains.
The Guards have no privilege but that of doing
duty near the King's person, with a slight increase
of pay.
The regiments of national infantry have each two
battalions of six companies each when on the peace
establishment, but three battalions of seven com-
panies each in time of war. In each battalion there
are one company of grenadiers, four central com-
panies, and one of voltigeurs. When ou the war
footing the seventh company forms the depot.
The regimental staff consists of 41 men in time
of peace and of 49 men in time of war. Ten of this
number are officers of all grades. A company has
four officers, fourteen non-commissioned officers,
four musicians (drummers, trumpeters, and fifers),
one carpenter, and 81 privates—in all 104 men ;
but in war time there are an extra drummer and
49 more privates—in all 154 men.
The battalions of chasseurs consist of eight com-
panies each in time of peace, but of nine in time of
war, the extra company forming the depot. The
staff contains five officers, eight non-commissioned
officers or workmen. The companies are organised
like those of the line, The rifle battalion is quite
a new creation.