The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-23 00:00:00

MEXICO.

" Some time ago a Ministerial crisis appeared to
be imminent at Bucharest. The anticipation has
now been realised. The rigorous treatment of
the Jews seems to have had something to do with
the crisis. Upon the refusal of M. Bosiano to ac-
cept the office, Prince Charles confided the task of
forming a new Cabinet to M. Etienne Golesco."
In the course of Tuesday the Emperor Napoleon,
accompanied by Field Marshal the Prince de la
Taxis, went to pay a visit to King Louis 1., of
Bavaria, at Leopoldskron. Tne Grand Duke of
Hesse, who had arrived on the previous evening,
was also present. The King Louis 1., to whom the
visit was made by the Emperor, was born at Stras-
bourg on the 25th of August, 1786. After having
occupied the throne of Bavaria for 23 years, he
abdicated in favour of his son King Maximilian, on
the 20th of March, 1818. He is the grandfather of
the present King of Bavaria. His sister, the Prin-
cess Auguste Amelie, married Prince Eugene de
Beauharmais, in 1806. The Empress of the
French, accompanied by the Empress Elizabeth,
has paid a visit of condolence to the Archduchess
Sophia, at Ischl. It was a formal but cordial visit
to Maximilian's mother.
The Paris papers continue to expend conjectures
and flights of imagination in regard to the sup-
pcsed objects of the interview at Salsbourg be
tween the two Emperors. As to the Austrian
papu.s they deny that Austria has any d,sire
or intention to contract any engagement with
the Emperor Napoleon in reference to Ger-
many. Austria, they say, will not t ,ke
any step which might precipitate a war.
The only circumstance which would induce
Austria to enter into a strict and formal treaty
with France would be the conclusion of such a
treaty between Russia and Prussia.
On the other hand, M. Bismarck's organ, the
Gazette of Northern Germany, contains an im-
portant article, the object of which is to create a
belief that there is nothing political in the meeting
of the Sovereigns at Salzbourg. That paper says :
—" It would be to display all the want of tact ex-
hibited by some journalists to attribute to the
Emperor Napoleon any ulterior view in his visit, or
to imagine the preparation of an alliance with
Austria precisely at the moment when the Imperial
family of that empire still mourns for the tragical
end of one of its members implicated in the pro-
gress of French political events, and when the poli-
tical situation of Europe does not invite such an
alliance in any possible way.', The Gazette then
refers to the recent article in the Journal des Debats,
of which I gave you an outline, and describes the
view attributed to Austria as a hash of old absur-
dities. It adds—" As to the treaty of Prague,
Prussia maintains her rights in reference to it in
and it is precisely
prevent Austria from re-
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suming her sway over the Federal affairs of Ger-
many." The Gazette then refers to the supposition
of a treaty between Prussia and Russia, and says
that such a treaty would not be thought of by
Prussia unless it were first required by the provo-
cation of her adversaries.
The Journal des Debats has a commentary upon
this article, the assertions of which it describes as
" rather bold," meaning, it is to be presumed, that
there is no foundation for them.
An affecting ceremony took place on Tuesday, the
Archbishop of Paris having pronounced a benedic-
tion over the new charitable schools in the quarter
of the Muette ; 2,500 children were present, grouped
by school and division. After the pastoral blessing
prizes were awatded. A peculiar solemnity was given
to the proceedings by the presence of three eminent
prelates of the East and their suite, the Archbishop
of Tyre and Sidon, the Archbishop of Balbert, and
the Emir of the Maronites, the venerable patriarch
of Antiocha. They were desirous to give to the
inhabitants of the 16th arrondissement a mark of
their peculiar interest, and to express to their
mayor, Baron de Bonnemains, their thanks for the
devoted assistance they had given to their country
by representing it at the Universal Exhibition.
A German paper says that a breviary of St.
Reni, Archbishop of Rheims, has just been dis-
covered at Prague.
Cardinal Rodriguey,Tatriarch of Lisbon, has
just died in that city in his 67th year.
The shooting season will commence in the central
districts of France on the Ist of September, and on
the other parts on the 10th of the month.
For a few days an article of surpassing beauty
and manufacturing skill has been the wonder and
admiration both of English and French at the Ex-
hibition. It is the Tennyson Vase, which has come
from the famed establishment of Messrs. C. F.
Hancock, Son, and Co., of Burton-street, and was
manufactured expressly for the Exhibition, although
circumstances delayed its arrival there. It is a vase
of large dimensions, costly, and of exquisite form
and manufacture. It is in massive silver, partly
gilt, and was designed and modelled by the cele-
brated sculptor, 11. 11. Artnstead. This great work
of art is intended to illustrate the " Death of
Arthur " and " Guinevre." The first subject of
the medallion is the conflict between King Arthur
and Sir Modre. 'rhe second medallion represents
the " sombre barque." The figures of Merlin and
Guinevre are peculiarly expressive. Among the
other details are two monstrous dragoons fighting.
Round the base is a bas-relief, representing angels
chanting the morning carol on Christmas day. The
French papers, usually very cautious of giving the
superiority to English artizaus of objects of taste
and luxury, eulogize this production as a chef
d'cruvre, and even the Muniteur, which may be con-
sidered as speaking in the character of an official
writer, could not help paying its tribute of admira-
tion, thus admitting that there is nothing superior
to this YAW at the Exhibition. Blom Hancock

Official advices received here by mail, from
Mexico to the 20th July, confirm the telegraphic
intelligence published by the Moniteur of the 11th
inst. respecting the position of the French Minister,
and the probability of his speedy departure. The
Austrian Charge d'Affaires has left for the coast,
intending to return by way of Tampico. The Bel-
gian and Italian representatives remained in the
capital. Juarez entered the city of Mexico on the
15th July, and officially issued a proclamation to
the inhabitants, which was ccuched in moderate
language. No important arrest had been effected
since the execution of Vidaurri.

CHINA AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.
GALLE, August 17.
The Ottawa, from China, arrived on the 15th
inst. ; and the Avoca, from Australia, to-day. The
Nubia leaves to-day for Suez.
The Bombay arrived at Melbourne on the 10th,
and Sydney on the 12th July.
The Golconda reached Galle on 2d August.